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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-13
HOUSEWIVES DAILY
ECONOMY CALENDAR
BY Frances Marshall.
DRESSINFG THE CHRISTMAS
DOLL,

Copyright, 1916, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
BE sure the clothes come on and off,
This is the injunction that woman I
know has to make every year when she
gets to work at her usual Christmas
task of getting fifty dolls dressed for
fifty little orphans who live in an in
stitution in which she is interested.
She buys the dolls at wholesale prices
and then gets good folks she knows to
dress them. but always with the request
goes this injunction-'be sure and don't
sew the clothes on"
The reason for this is the fact that
these fifty little girls are like all other
little girls in liking dolls that can be
dressed and undressed. and the first
thing they do on receiving their Christ
mas doll is to see how readily it may
be dressed and put to bed and then
dressed again. If the clothes are sewed
on wall of sorrow goes up. if the
clothes are detachable but pinned on
there is moderate satisfaction, but if
they will button and unbotton, or tie on
with strings like real grown-up clothes
the bliss of the possessor of that doll is
complete
In dressing dolls it is possible to buy
paper patterns for doll clothes. One set
I know of sold by leading pattern con-
Germ, contains a cape with a hood, a
jumper dress with guimpe, bathrobe
and a petticoat and drawers-all for 10
cents. The only trouble with this sort
of pattern is that it doesn't always At
the doll you choose. in fact it is by the
merest accident that the paper pattern
would fit the doll. Although the pat
tern is cut in various sizes for dolls
ranging from fourteen to thirty inches
in length. the proportions of your doll
may be quite different from the doll
used in cutting the original pattern. If
the clothes do not fit it is not a very
difficult matter to make alterations in
the patterns. but it is really a simple
matter to cut the tiny clothes out with
out a pattern.
You never need to allow any outlay
for materials for dolls clothes, for there
are always enough pieces in your work
box, or a friends work box. to make all
sorts of dainty garments. There are
sure to be odds and ends of lace and in
sertion to use OR the little underwear
and pieces of ribbon with which the
dresses can be trimmed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-13
STMR. BAY STATE
A WRECK IN FACT
AS WELL AS NAME

Portland, Me-, Dec. 12.-The old Bay
State is a wreck in fact as well as in
name, dreary, desolate, dilapida led
and disintegrated wreck. The wreck
ers have advanced well into the last
stages the mischief that the steamer
brought on herself Sept. 23. What is
left of her lies in relatively the same
position as for the past nine or 10
weeks. the stern alone upright and but
little changed from the perilous position
into which she swung few hours after
she struck the lodges off McKenney's
point in the grey dawn of that foggy
September morning.
A huge section Of the frame, with
planks attached. was dynamited away
from the hulk few days ago hauled far
up on the rocks and was set on fire yes
terday. The object was to be rid of the
heavy timbers and planks to recover the
iron and other valuable metal in her
structure. Cords of good dry wood,
thousands of feet of well seasoned lum-
Der and tons of metal have been recov-
cred in the few weeks that the Thomas
Butler & Co. crew has been at work
tearing the wreck to pieces. Great piles
OF wood are heaped up around the
houses and sheds of those who dwell
nearby, much building material has been
sold and the woodwork that has been
spoiled for further use has been hauled
off and broken up for firewood by those
who dwell nearby.
Through all the storms, rising and
falling tides and resisting the gales. the
old steamer remained intact and rela-
lively little damaged until the wreckers
set to work breaking up the upper works
and hull. One mast sets erect and the
main deck and saloon deck of the stern
section remain far above the water. but
the wreck from the bow back as far as
the paddles and paddle boxes, has been
stripped to low water mark Much of
the heavy machinery is still aboard and
must be removed in sections as far down
as the water will permit workmen to
labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-13
MONTVILLE

CENTER-Carney Shure has his new
waterwheel in place and has hired Da-
vid Boynton. c. A. Bean and Locksley
Fuller to work for him.
+. Z. Tasker went to Massachusetts
Thursday.
Mrs. F. w. Mason entertained 40
members of the Larkin Club Saturday.
A fine dinner and social time was en-
joyed by all.
c. w. Mason Of Augusta is at G. s.
Lowells.
Mrs. d. K. Mcfarland returned from
Brooks Friday.
Charles Hall of Camden passed the
weekend at Clinton Wings.
Miss Hazel Arno and Miss Cassie
Cushman on Friday night attended the
play given by the seniors of the Belfast
High school, and were guests of Sheriff
and Mrs. F. A. Cushman.
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FREEDOM
Diriuo GRANGE.

Dirigo Grange annual election of off,
GERS was held Jan. 8. The following
were chosen: Master, Frank Clement;
overseer, Will A. Thompson; lecturer.
Anne M. Murch; steward. E. w. Downes;
assistant steward, Percy Nickless; chap
lain, Ella Sylvester; treasurer. Ernest
Vose; secretary, Annie l.. Clement; gate
keeper. George Nickless; Flora, Addie
Nickless; Pomona, Sumner Downes; Ce-
res. Gertrude Libby: lady assistant
steward, Hazel Nickless.
Mrs. Susan Flye returned Monday
from Waterville where she has been for
the past week with her daughter, Mrs.
M. NJ. Small.
Miss Winifred Dodge is clerking for
Miss Effie F'lye during the holidays.
The Grange members have invited the
church and community to Join with
them in Christmas tree at their hall
Saturday evening. Dec. 23.
The Senior drama will be presented
in the Grange hall Friday evening Dec.
Is.
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hun TING NOTES

Big game shipments on Monday
through the Bangor inspection station
were 43 deer. making the total to date
PATS deer and IS bears.
At a we'll attended session Of the
Tail Stove Club Friday evening one
Of the older members recalled that
around As years ago Horace Harmon
Of Lisbon Falls captured big buck
deer in a sort of a box trap that he
built in the woods. This deer story
led to one that another member said
occurred Wednesday Of this week. A
couple Of Bath hunters, the Tall
Slower said, had shot a large buck
from canoe over in Woolwich waters
and only wounded the animal. which
Infatuated over the wound turned and
attacked the hunters. and Overturn-
ing the canoe. spilled the hunters in
the cold waters Of the river. The men
swan ashore and the deer went on
his way.-Bath Times.
Louis N. Edwards Of this place had
a narrow escape from a serious injury
late Wednesday afternoon when he
was run into by a big cock partridge,
says the Bridgton News. He was just
returning home when near dusk his
fox hound started a big flock of part
ridges This was the first Mr.. Ed
wards had seen this year and as he
was intently peering under the BUSH
es to see where the birds were going
to light. something hit him in the pit
Of the stomach with such a terrific
force as to knock his gun out Of his
hands and partially stun him. When
he recovered from the shock he was
amazed to find that the blow had been
administered by one Of the birds
which in trying to make quick get
way" had collided with him. Mr..
Edwards was so confused that he did
not get a shot at the birds. While it
is now close time on cartridges in
this county. Mr.. Edwards would with
out doubt have been justified in kill
ing the bird which bowled him over
on the grounds Of self defense.
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seriously i'll at the home Of her son
]. A. Hodges, is reported more comfort.
able
Misses Elizabeth Ballentine and Ethel
Harmed of Augusta, who have been the
guests of Miss Mary Hogan. have re.
turned to their home
A dance will be held Friday evening
at the Taconnet Club house.
The condition Of Mrs. E. c. Hooper,
who was operated on Sunday, remains
about the same. DR.. Hooper's sister,
Mrs. Nellie Dyer Of PASSPORT, is stop.
ping there. /,
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WINSLOW

The pupils Of the H. & w. school will
give an entertainment to their parents
and friends Friday evening at 100 at
the schoolhouse.
Mrs. Samuel Chaffee has been STOP
ping at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Norton during their absence in Port
land.
Mrs. Benjamin D. Patterson. who has
been i'll for month with a severe burn
on her foot. and unable to step, is re-
covering and was able to step on her
foot Monday.
Mrs. Susan Hodges, who has been
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PALMYRA

VIM. p. Sinclair is reported as being
very sick.
T. F. French started Monday for I'LL.
nois. where he will visit for a few
weeks.
Mr.. Hall of the firm Lowell & Hall Of
Pennington was business Caller in
town on Friday.
Stewart Salley is erecting a new gar
age for H. II. Coston.
1t is understood that F. r. Davis will
erect new building for his store at
Hartland village where the Fuller store
now stands.
Mrs. Mabel Elliot Of Hartland has
been the guest of her sister, Mrs. F. c.
Pooler, for few days.
Howard Temple of Detroit has started
a meat route through this section.
The Gale school resumed it's sessions
Monday with Miss Alma Berry as in
structor.
1t is very gratifying to the many
friends Of the Aeolian Quartet to know
that they have been invited to furnish
a portion of the entertainment program
at the coming session of the Maine
State Grange.
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ATHENS

WEST-The stork outwitted Santa
Claus by arriving a month in advance
and presenting Mr.. and Mrs. Amos
Rines with a 9 1-2 pound boy.
Cecil Jewett has leased the store
owned by Clyde Smith and operated by
William Witham. 1t is understood Mr..
Jewett has purchased the stock and will
soon engage in business. After short
vacation Mr. Witham will locate in
Skowhegan where he has employment
Mr.. and Mrs. s. s. Huff passed the first
of the week in Harmony with her sister,
Mrs. I. E. Braley.
Clarence Hanson has been in this vi
cinity buying live stock.
Harry Scott had the misfortune Fri
day of sticking a pitch fork into his
knee while doing chores for S. s. Huff.
No serious results have developed as
yet.
Clyde Corson and Merton futile have
returned home from Mosquito and gone
to North Arson to work.
Don't forget the Odd Fellows ball Fri
day night. Dec. Is.
The students of Somerset Academy
gave play Friday night entitled Cap
tain Miles Standish." The cast of char
acters were as follows: Doris Braley,
Ruth NJ. Huff. Victor E. Dysart, Allan
j. Dysart. Vera NJ. Deering. Ruth King.
Florence Dunton, Lena M. Buzzell. Grace
A. Fox. Lizzie l.. Noyes. Lucy o. King.
Quite a sum was realized the net pro-
ceeds of which are to go toward a new
encyclopedia fund.
The EpWorth Lea held a contest
Wednesday evening. The league was
divided into two divisions, the red and
the blue and the object was to gain new
members. The red division was victo-
rious. A home talent play is to be CIV
en- by this league Tuesday night, Dec.
II.
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WHITFIELD /

NORTH-Arlington Grange elected
officers at their last regular meeting
Dec. 5. after which cake and coffee were
served.
John McGrath has moved his family
to Deering. where he has employment
for the winter.
Several in this part Of the town have
been i'll with the measles. All are re-
ported as doing nicely.
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MONMOUTH

Charles Frost of South Framingham,
Mass, and Mrs. Frank Colson of Auburn
were called here Saturday by the criti-
cal illness of their father, Horace Frost.
Miss S. Ellen Colby is passing a few
days in Portland. the guest of Mrs. w.
M. Ingraham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Elliott have
moved from North Monmouth to North
Manchester, Mass.
The December meeting of the Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary Society will
be held at the Methodist parsonage
Tuesday afternoon, Dec. IL at 2SO
o'clock.
Mrs. May Woodbury. has gone to Bev-
erly, Mass. to visit her son, Roland
Woodbury. and wife.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist
church will meet with Mrs. c. L. Bang
hart on Thursday afternoon to sew.
The regular monthly meeting of the
w. C.. T. U. will be held Friday after
noon with Mrs. Lettie Pinkham at her
home on Maple street.
Mrs. Frank Colson slipped on the door
steps Monday morning and broke her
right arm above the elbow.
Horace Frost.
Horace Frost one Of Monmouth's most
highly respected citizens. passed away
Sunday evening about half past seven
o'clock. He was born in Monmouth "a
years ago and has always resided in the
house where he was born. He was a
member of G. X. Norris Post, G. A. r.
He has been a member of the Masonic
lodge in town for SO years and a men,
Der of the Odd Fellows lodge in Win
throp. He has served the town as So.
lectman several years. He has been en-
ployed in the insurance business for
many years. Mr.. Frost was a man Of
more than ordinary intelligence, but
very unassuming. He was kind friend
and neighbor.
He is survived by his wife, one son.
Charles Frost Of birmingham, Mass, a
daughter. Mrs. Frank Colson of Auburn.
also granddaughter. Vera Colson. who
lives with her grandparents.
Funeral will be held from the homo
Wednesday afternoon at 2.3O.
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ship Of the Boston Idea. He was ioF
,evara1 wears pastor of Madison Camp
Of Spiritulists.
A. Richardson Of Clinton, one OF the
big hay buyers of this section was IN
Skowhegan Monday afternoon ana stat
ed that he had just returned from the
BOSTON markets, where conditions were
not promising for big prices for Maine
hay. There appears to be according to
Mr.. Richardson general complaint that
the Maine hay Is poor. largely because
Of the rainy season and this combined
with the unusually large quantity OF
the product indicates that the prices
will decrease rather than increase. Lo-
cally hay Is bringing from 50 to $40
on an average.
David W. Lewis, Grand Warden of the
N. E. o. P.i away this week to visit
the lodges in Belfast. Dover and New
port.
Mrs. Annie L. Decker left here the
first of the week for Harmony and later
was going to Belgrade for a visit with
relatives.
Frank J. Durgin of The Forks. who
has lately been re-appointed Deputy
town Monday and yesterday. Mr.. Dur
gin sometime ago had the misfortune to
sustain an injury to his knee joint and
he came to visit physician. He also
had business in the capacity Of his Office
as road agent with the County Commits
sioners at their session yesterday. Mr..
Durgin reported that to all appearances
the new Catholic Church at The Forks
would not be begun upon until another
spring.
Officer Flaherty arrived in Skowhe-
gan Monday night from Portland with
a woman who had been committed to
the State Reformatory. This is the
second woman to be committed to the
institution. She was arrested for in
toxication. Her age is about SO years.
Like all others who are semitic this in
stitution she was given an indetermin-
ate sentence.
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WINDSOR

MISS EllZaDetn Call OF East PlttStOn
who is passing few weeks at the home
of Mrs. A. E. Donnell. was a recent
guest Of Mrs. c. F. Donnell.
Joseph Leavitt of Cooper's Mills and
Miss Bessie Sprague were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Colburn.
D. A. Wilkins received a painful in
jury few days ago by severing the
cord of the middle finger of his right
hand while using a draw-shave. He is
attended by Dr. Odiorne.
Mrs. A. p. Haskell returned Sunday
from short visit with friends in Au-
gusta.
Miss Gertrude Malcolm. who has been
sick at her home with the measles, re-
turned to her work in Augusta Sunday.
w. M. Chamberlain returned Saturday
from a short visit with his daughter in
Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. WadSworth Lewis of
Joice were calling on friends in town
Saturday evening.
WEST-There will be no meeting of
the Ladies' Union this week. Next
week, Wednesday, Dec. 20, the Ladies'
Union will meet at the parsonage.
ucSudy anu thursday, regular pray
er meeting at the church.
The sale and supper held under the
auspices of the Ladies' Union last
Wednesday afternoon and evening was
very successful, considering the bad
travelling and inclemency Of the wealth.
er, while several were unable to attend
on account of illness. short musical
program consisting of fly trombone
solo by John Wilcox: a cornet solo by
Edward Lowdon; Mrs. M. H. Wakefield
sang a solo: Mrs. Wakefield and Mrs.
Lowdon a duet; a trio, Mr. and Mrs.
John Wilcox and Mrs Lowdon, gave a
musical selection. The tables were we'll
patronized, also the supper. The Union
members wish to thank all who attend
ed, also thanks are extended for the use
of the Windsor hall.
Francis Colburn. who has been ill
with the measles, is now at home for a
few days suffering from weak eyes. His
pher in the librarians Office, is quite
indisposed at her home.
Gertrude Malcolm. who has employ
ment in the Central Maine Power CO.,
has been at home for two weeks. She
returned to Augusta Sunday afternoon.
Rehearsals for the Christmas concert
at the BAPTIST church begin on Monday
evening.
o. f. Carpenter, who has been suffer-
ing from severe cold, is much better.
F. D. Randall and son Leo, w. S. Bar
ton and Miss S. E. Barton accompanied
by Miss "A. j. Gwynne left on the FRI
day special Billy Sunday train for Bos-
ton.
J. w. Lamson was threshing grain for
w. F. Lamson and Frank Lynn lately
Miss Matte Morrill,, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Eben Hallowell,
for the past week, returned to her home
in Chelsea Friday.
Mrs. A. P. Haskell left Friday for Au-
gusta, where she is the guest of friends
for a few days.
Allen Studley has been threshing for
Joseph Morrisette, Henry Davis and r.
D. Randall
Mr.. Carr Of Winthrop and Joseph
True OF Vassalboro were last week
packing apples for W. P. Lamson, Sum-
ner Barton. Daniel True, and several
lots remain to be packed this week in
that section.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Studley we're
Thanksgiving guests Of Mrs Studley's
brother, Mr.. and Mrs. Grin knights of
Litchfield.
Miss Marion Griffin of Windsorville
is visitor of her cousin. Miss Made
line Barton for an indefinite time.
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You Needn't keep on feeling dis
tressed after eating, nor belching, nor
experiencing nausea between meals.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures dyspepsia-it
Strengthens the stomach and other diges-
tive organs for the proper performances
OF their functions. Take Hood s.-Adv
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The seniors Of Monmouth Academy
will present the drama The District At
torney' at Cumston hall Friday evening,
Dec. Is. The class is being drilled by
Mrs. Lottie York of Winthrop. The fol-
lowing are included in the cast: Charles
Walker, Harold Jennings. Louville
Gould. Harry Greenlief. Earle Lane, Le-
Ian Francis. Arthur Sedgley, Henry
Hodsdon, Roy Foster, Chester Austen.
Louisa Wyman. Halle Davis. Ruth AL
len, Ruth Banghart, Edith Kenney, Alma
Grovest.
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CHINA

NECK-Mrs. C. w. Jones returned
home Monday after visiting for few
days her sister, Mrs. Sarah Hovey Of
Waterville.
George Patterson and G. Wayland
Jones. who attended the Boys Corn
Club at Portland, returned Thursday.
c. r. Getchell went to Boston Friday
on business.
E. c. Bailey. H. N. Randall, Mrs. c.
A. Pinkham and Mrs. Archie Pinkham
attended the East Kennebec Pomona at
East Vassalboro Tuesday.
c. w. Jones was business caller in
Waterville Monday.
SOUTH-Theodore Roosevelt Camp,
No. 5. S. of ", held their election Of
officers Saturday evening and the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Comman.
der. Clarence B. Ellis: senior vice com.
mander. Harry True; junior vice COM
mander, Anthony Trask; camp council.
A. B. Stewart. Harry True and Clark
Nelson.
S. of ". Auxiliary 90. will hold their
election of officers Saturday evening,
Dec. 16 and all members are requested
to be present
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SKOWEECAN NEWS

Pioneer Past Noble Grands Association Holds Annual Mees
Hloom6eh Academy Trust ees of Coburn Library Fund
slate Tablet Given by D. A. R-Ladies Aid Reflects Big
oxen Owned by Willow Ridge Farm Proprietor - Alum"
NIGHT Party Panned-New Books at Library Maccaoees
Elect-N. e. Fair-Pers0nals
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Thos. Mcclure Of Portland attended
the funeral of the late Chas w. Lemont,
Tuesday.
F. G. Howe was a business visitor in
Lewiston Tuesday.
Miss Gertrude Riley and Miss Ida Col
by passed the weekend with friends in
Gardiner.
]. T. Daley returned Sunday from a
few days visit in Boston
The Richmond basketball team will
play the Augusta local at the Opera
house Thursday evening. A dance will
follow the game.
Mrs. c. A. Alexander was calling on
friends in Gardiner Monday.
H. E.. and H V. Bell of Salem. Mass,
were business visitors in town, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Wakefield were
visitors in Lewiston Tuesday.
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RICHMOND.
c. w. lemont.

The funeral Of the late Charles W.
Lemont. who died at Winthrop. Mass.
Saturday, was held at the home of his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Lemont
Chestnut street. Tuesday morning at 8
o'clock. Rev. G. B. Cornish, pastor of
the Methodist Church officiated. Rich
mond Lodge, F. & A. M. attended. Mr..
Lemont was AZ years of age and was
employed as toll wire chief in the Bos-
ton exchange of the New England Tel
ephone & Telegraph Co. His death oc-
CURED in the Brighton Hospital.
Besides his wife. who was Miss Alice
Hitchcock. of Strong Me-, he is survived
by his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Lee
mont of Richmond two brothers. Joseph
A. of Lowell. Mass and s. S., Of Port
land and sister. Mrs. Ira Ingraham,
of Rutherford. N. J.
Burial was in the family lot at Litch-
field.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-02-25
POULTRY NOTES.

Poultry manure makes most excel
lent dressing for soil where flowers are
to be grown. The droppings of fowls
are rich in nitrogen, which stimulates
growth of plants, fine foliage and
pretty flowers.
There are several signs that indicate
good health-a bright red comb, activ-
ity, readiness for food and a glossy
and smooth appearance Of the feathers.
There is not farm in the country
where farming is seriously attempted
at all where it is necessary to try to
raise chickens without decent provision
for the safety of the flock and for the
convenience Of the attendant.
Charcoal and grit should be kept
where the hens have free access to it,
Manure will renOvate the wornout
meadow or pastures.
Sorting eggs according to size and
color is a good plan.
Many chicks die from overcrowding
in the brooder.
Very large eggs are generally dou.
BILE yolked. They may hatch, If incu-
bated, but In most cases do not. The
chances Of getting chickens from dou-
Bile yolked eggs are less than one in q
hundred.