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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24
WaterviIIe Beavers Elect

Waterville Lodge Of Beavers Uet at
their hall Sunday afternoon and elect :
ed the following officers: President,
Vincent j. Donnelly; vice president,
Augustus Carey; secretary and treas
urer, Thomas Simpson; trustees, Phil
ip Cutie, Andrew Ware, Albert White;
conductor. Arthur F. Boulette; Invo-
Gator, Charles NJ. Roberick; inner
guard. William Romeo; outer guard,
Edwin Lambert.
Nearly the entire membership was
present. Routine business was transact
ed and a great deal Of tina was taken
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

The local Advisory Board was kept
busy all day long Saturday at the City
Council rooms, assisting registrants to
answer the questionnaires. Chairman
Carroll Perkins said that it would help
the board materially and be much cas-
ier for the registrants, if they would
read over the questions carefully ana
fill out answers where they could De-
fore appearing before the board Tor
help, thereby saving time. Also IN
r.any cases information can be gained
!efore coming to the board. which
takes time to find out afterwards,
thereby much time could be saved. The
board is crowded with work all the
time and assistance has been called IN
at every session.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

The splendid achievements of Miss
Gladys Gaylord in the work of the
Maine branch of the New England Lit
tie Wanderers Home, which have
brought this organization to the at
tention Of many persons who hither to
had little comprehension of what it all
meant, resulted in the giving, by two
of Waterville's philanthropic citizens
Saturday of two substantial Christ
mas presents to the local office. One
was the gift Of 800 by n. H. Barrows
and the othAr WAS the Gift Of a new
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24
Rev. Isaac IaEleur Resiqns

Rev Isaac LaFleur, for nine years pas
tor Of the Second Baptist churc'- a
French-speaking congregation, Sunday
rendered his resignation to take effect
Feb. ]. He came to Watervlle from Low
ell. Mass. and leaves to accept an ap-
pointment as missionary to three churches
in Worcester Mass. and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

William Haslem Of China died at his
home Friday evening at the age Of
81 years. He is survived by a widow,
three sons, a daughter and two sis
ters. He was member of the Mod
ern Woodmen lodge of Fairfield. The
funeral will be held today at the home.
Rev. f. f. Longley officiating. Burial
will be in the Roberts cemetery on the
east side of the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24
Funeral Of Mrs. Putnam,

The funeral of Mrs. Abbie Putnam
was held at o'clock Sunday afternoon
at the home on Burleigh street, Rev.
Frank l., Phalen being the officiating
clergyman. There was a large numbebr
of friends present and many beautiful
flowers were in evidence. The bearers
were Prof. H. p. Little, Frank Mason,
Ernest Cove and Mark Bartlett. Bur
ial was in Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

their daughter. Doris. their niece.
Lois Day. AL Miss Amy Pike, left
Saturday morning for Haverhill.
Mass, where they will pass the holi-
days with Mr.. and Mrs, Charles Gerry
of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

up inquiring into the liquor cache
story, which has been connected by ru-
NOR with the Beaver Club. 1t was DELL
nitely ascertained that no liquors were
owned directly or indirectly oy the
Beaver Club and that the stories were
nothing but rumors which evaporateu
under the searching questions WIN
which the investigation was carried OIL
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24
TAX NOTICE

After Monday, Dec. 81, 1917, a. sum-
mons to be followed by warrant will
be issued to all those who have not
paid the personal taxes assessed
against their names for the year 1917.
Personal taxes include all taxes on
pianos, horses, stocks in trade, etc
A warrant will be served without
further notice on all those who have
rot paid their poll taxes before De-
cember 81. and interest and cost Of
service will be added to the tax.
W. J. BRADBURY, Tax Collector.
Fairfield, Maine.
Eaco1d2+
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Lawrence Cyr Of the Base Hospital
in training at Camp Merritt, Tenaf1y,
y. u. arrived in the city Saturday on
his way to his home in Caribou. where
he was to make two-days visit Be-
fore reaching here, however. Mr. Cyr
discovered that he could not travel to
Caribou on Sunday. so remainedon this
city with his brother Reny Cyr of
Water street. This morning he will
leave for Caribou.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Mrs. Eddie Breton. two daughters,
Rita and Bernardette, her mother. Mrs
William LaPlante and niece. Dorothy
LaPlante. went to Dexter Saturday
where they will be holiday guests OF
Mrs Breton's sister, Mrs. Joseph Pool
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Prof. Clarence Johnson will leave
this morning for Providence, r, L.,
where he will pass Christmas at his
home. He will later go to New Haven,
Ct, where he will attend a meeting of
the Modern Language Teachers Asso-
citation held at Yale and then to New
York, before returning to Watervile
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Bernice Harding, who has been Wis
iting at the home Of her aunt, Mrs. w.
NJ. Stedman. returned to her home in
Hartland Saturday afternoon. She
was accompanied us far as Pittsfield
by Mrs. Stedman
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

The 'Searchlight Club" Of Sanford
has sent Christmas package 20 all
the boys VIII, enlisted from that town.
Sergeant James w. Shaw. on duty at
the Waterville Recruiting office, was
greatly pleased with his package.
whose contents We're numerous and
useful. He is sure that all the boys
who receive these Christina. packages
cannot but l. well pleased with them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Miss Emily Lawrence of East Vas
salboro was in the city Saturday on
her way to Hartland, where she will
be the guest of her uncle and aunt,
AIr. and Mrs. Albert Ward of that
town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

A letter has been received from Capt
+. T.. Goodrich by one of his brother
knights of Pythias in Waterville, in
which he asks that some of the boys
write to him, his address being T.. F..
Goodrich. Capt NJ. r. c.. Sd L. S.
Ca Try. American EXpeditionary
Forces, France
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Miss Cordelia Turner, who has been
visiting at the home of her cousin,
Charles MCGann, went to Vassalboro
Saturday, where she will be the guest
of her Cou -. Mrs. William Nash
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

DR.. Frederick Hill, who has been in
Halifax rendering aid to the stricken
people of that city, ever since the great
disaster will return to Waterville on
Christmas. morning. There are many
applicants for the Third Maine await
ing examination and it is probable that
Dr.. Hill will take up this work again
after Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

The Misses Leta and Addie Crockel'
IF Lewiston stopped a short time in the
city with their sister. Mrs. Herbert NJ.
Fuller, Saturday afternoon, on their
way TO their homo in Winterport to
pass the holidays
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Mrs. Amos Stark of Waterville is
The guest OF relatives in town. She is
en- route to Mt. Hermon. Mass to Wis
1T her son. Prof. Stephen Stark Mrs
Stark will be pleasantly remembered
as Miss Mary Jordan. who for many
years resided at Woodford'S Corner
Portland Telegram.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Mrs. Sarah Mitchell of Portland
who came to Fairfield with the re-
mains of her father, the late Jewett
Pratt, on Friday, returned to Port
land Saturday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Lewis G. Whipple, who is an in
spector on the Food Conservation COM
mittee Of the State. with headquarters
at Orono, is passing the Christmas
holidays with his family in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

A man. evidently intoxica ted, who was
making q disturbance in a house on West
ern avenue Sunday evening about $50
O'Clock was taken to the police station in
the patrol wagon. The man proved re-
fractory customer but was finally locked
up for the night and will appear before
the court this morning
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Roland Jones from the University of
Maine arrived in the city Saturday
and will pass the Christmas holidays
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Jones of South street
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Albert Allen. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Allen of this city, who is sta
toned at Camp Charlotte, n. c.. is
passing the Christmas furlough at the
home of his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Lieut.. II II. Deakin of the 65th Ca
madam Fled Artillery. stationed at the
training camp at Woodstock. n d
whose home il. Livermore Falls, was
in the city Saturday calling on friends:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Miss Esther Robinson, who is study
ing voice and piano music in Boston
this winter, is a guest at the home
of her mother. Mrs. Increase Robinson
OF Nudd street, during the holidays
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. John Pooler their son,
Ernest Pooler. went to Boston Sat
urday morning where they will pass
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Pooler.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

George W. Burrill. teacher at the
Pleasant street school. left Saturday
for Brewer. where he will pass the
Christmas holidays with his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Mrs. Della Lamson, who has been
in the city caring for Mrs. Leslie Cid
dings Of Pleasantdale avenue, returned
to her home in East Nassalboro Sun
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Miss Alice Roundy Of North Tassal-
boro was in the city Saturday on her
way to S6owhegln for the holidays,
accompanying Warren Staples .Ir.
who is to visit his aunt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Mrs. Alice Hamilton left Saturday
afternoon for Dexter. where she will
visit at the home of Mrs. Harry Good
win.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24
UPON BOSTON
Continued from PAGE One)

s"ered royalty, the older people takinl
ioh memberships and many of the chill
oren joining the junior Red Cross
Ihe Sunday school campaign Is to H
continued tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Foster Eaton Of the United States
Radio School of Cambridge, Mass, is
passing the Christmas vacation at his
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Arthur Breault. who drives the Elm
wood bus. left Saturday afternoon for
Lewiston, where he will pass a few
days with relatives
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Miss Ruth Trefethen of Mt. Desert
and Miss Frances Trefethcn Of Eliot
arrived at the home of their father.
Prof. Henry Trefethon OF West court
for the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Lisle Burns of Bowdoin is passing
tao Christmas vacation at the home
Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. E.
Burns of Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Mrs. +. y. Cross Of High street left
saturday morning for Peabody. Mass,
TO pass the holidays with her sons,
Harmon and Nosc, of that city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Carroll Matthew left Saturday morn
ing for Pennington, where he will
pass the Christmas holiday with
friends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Cook Of the Elm
wood left for South Norwalk. Ct, Sat
urday, where they ill pass the Christ
mas holidays with relatives
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keith went TO
Bangor Saturday afternoon, where
they will visit over Christmas at the
home Of Mrs. keiths mother, Mrs.
Mary Mack of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Arthur Crafty, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jerre Crafty Of this city, who is a
senior in Boston Law school. has en-
listed in the navy
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

A daughter, Dorothy Adele, was
boyn Saturday morning to Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl G. Jones of Redingto,;
street
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Mr., and Mrs. c. L. DeRohen left
Saturday morning for an extended
visit with lends in Boston, IIaverhill
and Lowell Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Miss Pauline Clukey left Saturday
afternoon for Dexter TO pass Christmas
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
j ClukeN.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Miss Mary Balm of Portland is a
guest at the home of Prof. and Mrs.
Webster Chester of Winter street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Mrs. j. J. Newell, who is employed
in the Office of the Somerset Reporter,
was in the city over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Mrs. A. VI. McNelly Of Burnham was
In the city on business Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Levi Nutting of Hartland was a bus
mess caller in the city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. c. ID. Sayward went to
Portland Saturday morning Tor
short trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Miss Nina Webb Of Hartland was in
the city Saturday shopping.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Louise Bellisle of Low
I'll are guests for the holiday at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs Jules Gamache.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Mrs. Dennis ,--eeney went to Au-
gusta Saturday to pass the day with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Miss Ethe. Heard of Biddeford is an
Cver-C Christmas guest at the home of
Nh. and Mrs. +. u. Lunt of College av-
enuC.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

typewriter by ]. Howard Welch. both
Of which We're very much needed ana
ioyfully received by Miss Gaylord.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Miss Alberta Greaney went to Au-
gusta Saturday for a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

W. A. Brown went to Portland Sat
urday morning for a short visit a. the
home Of Ir. and Mrs. ". +. Bodge
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

Miss AGnee Totman left Saturday
morning for Bowdoinham, where she
will pass two weeks with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-24

The public library will be closed all day
Tuesday.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-11-22
Wanted to Cinch His Job.

IT should like days shore leave to
attend to some personal business, II
you please, sir" said junior lieuten-
ant, saluting, to Capt. James G. Bal
linger of the Naval Coast Defense re-
serve recently.
"Your private worries are of minor
Importance now, as you are In the
navy-however, fill out an applica-
tion," replied the captain.
II worked II years to get the job
I now hold" said the lieutenant. 1T
means a good deal to me- as | want to
get things Strengthened out before go-
ing to sea. would like to have the
Job again I'm case come back after the
war, as 1t Is a fair one. If you say
so, sir l will withdraw the request"
He was turning away when Captain
Ballinger asked:
"Whats your name and job"
civilian X. Vanderbilt, Jr., vice
president Of the New York Central
railroad"
In due course Of time his one days
shore leave was granted. Lieutenant
Vanderbilt having filed out the appli-
cation.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-11-22
Some Queer Moneys,

Iron money has been put into circu-
latlon recently in Germany. In Mex
leo cardboard money Is In use, owing
to the disappearance Of metal cur
rency due to the unsettled state Of the
country.
Porcelain money is used in Burma
and Siam, and feather money, manu-
factured from the short red feathers
from beneath the wings of a species
Of parrot, is the ordinary currency Of
the Santa Cruz islanders. The 10y
atty islands, which lie in the Pacific
to the east of Australia, are famous
for their fur money. The fur, which
Is taken from behind the ears of the
so-called flying fox" In reality a
large, fruit-eatlng bat, Is woven into
cords of various lengths, and these
constitute the ordinary currency of the
islanders.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-11-22
As to Proper Behavior.

"Streets and sidewalks are public
property. Citizens have the right to
walk on them, whether they wear
skirts, pantaloons or bathing suits, as
long as their behavior is proper. There
is no ordinance specifying the amount
of clothing person shall wear In
the street." is the wisdom quoted from
the lips of Judge Howard Hayes when
passing upon the arrest of young
woman who promenaded In her bath
ing suit. We agree with the judge.
The question is one of behavior. But
It Is fair to ask whether promenading
the streets without any clothing would
be proper Observation-Disclosures Post.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-11-22
NOT ONE Stacker
Part Played by One Yankee
Woman in Revolution.
Margaret Corbln Took Her Husband's
Place at the Guns In Battle Of
Fort Washington and Fell
Wounded.

Margaret Corbin, who was born In
Franklin county, Pennsylvania, No
vember IL, 1861, was the only daugh.
ter Of Robert Cochran, who was killed
by the Indians in 1855. Margaret's
mother, for whom the daughter was
named, was taken into captivity at the
same time. Margaret was now five
years old and escaped her parents
fate because she and her brother
were visiting an uncle, who raised
Margaret.
In 1772 Margaret married John Cor
bin of Virginia. Corbin enlisted In
the First company, Pennsylvania ar
tillery, and his wife, having no chill
dren, followed her husband to war,
serving as nurse and aid in camp
life.
When John Corbin was killed at the
battle Of Fort Washington, November
16, 1776, Margaret took his place at
the gun, until struck down with three
grapeshot, which severed an arm and
tore away part Of her breast.
Mary Pitchers husband, Hays, was
a gunner in the same regiment, and 1t
Is safe to assume that Margaret Cor
bins herOism at Fort Washington in
spired Molly Pitchers act at Mon
mouth.
At the surrender Margaret was en-
rolled as a member of the "Invalid
Regiment" Her wounds at Fort
Washington were such that they We're
ultimately the cause Of her death
in 1900.
On account Of her wounds the su-
preme council of Philadelphia on June
20, 1779, granted her $50 and recon-
mended her TO the board of war for
regular pension. The resolution Of
congress, July 6, 1779, Is on record in
which honorable mention is made of
the services of Margaret Corbin.
"Resolved, That Margaret Corbin,
wounded and disabled at the attack OF
Fort Washington, while she hcroically
filed the post Of her husband who
was killed by her side, serving a piece
of artillery, do receive during her nat
ural life or continuance of said disabil-
ity, onehalf the monthly pay drawn
by soldier In service of these States;
and that she now receive out of the
public stores one suit of clothes or
the value thereof in money"
Margaret Corbin was the first wom-
an pensioned by our governm mt for
heroic deeds.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-11-22
ADDyEY[N[N(
LARY TALL H3
WooDcHUcks' BEDTIME.
~ MARY GpAHAMB BQNNE

"The Woodchucks," said Daddy,
"were beginning to feel sleepy. 1T is
time for us to 60 to bed,' said Grandpa
WOOdchuck.
II feel little drowsy myself said
Grandma Woodchuck. "A nap would
do me the world of good
"'How long time are we going to
stay asleepY asked one Of the grand
children. He had not been in the
world the autumn before when all
the woodchucks had gone to bed for
the winter and he did not know all
the woodchuck habits. Still he would
have taken to them easily and natur-
ally.
"'Why do you askT said Grandpa
Woodchuck.
"I just wondered said the little
woodchuck, whose name was Willie
WOOdchuck. Il feel as if could sleep
for months and months. Gracious, but
am sleepy! This cold weather makes
me so expect
"'We feel terribly sleepy, Grandpa,
said all of the other wOodchucks who
were around that day.
"Thats good said Grandpa. 1T
shows you are all regular woodchucks.'
"'You did not say how long we
were going to Sleep said Willie Wood
chuck.
at is right for you to say that you
could sleep for months and months
Catoctin clarion., 1917-11-22
4" viii Put 1t Up at Auction"

ticle recently and would be happy to
return it to the owner If he will claim
1t and prove ownership
swept the board with my glance,
but saw no sight of give-away on
any girls face. Then l continued:
"Since there is no claimant for the
article, will put 1t up at auction, re-
serving the right to bid to the men
present of my own generation, the
proceeds of the sale to go to charity.
called for bids, and one of my
cousins, Jack Somers, bid rs cents.
There was an exclamation Of disap-
probation for such an offer and when
another of my confederates bid so
cents it was repeated. The gem alone
could not have been worth less than
$25. When every man who was per-
mitted to bid had done so, $2.75 was
the highest offer received.
l knocked the article down to the
successful man, Jim Atwood, and he
handed me the money. "What luck!"
he exclaimed, holding the pin before
ulul dululllISly. l We "oh'Su SoA>
thing like this for gift to my fiancee,
and now have found It,"
The fact of another girl possessing
her jewelry was too much for its
owner Becky Aldrich showed by her
expression that she was at least to be
suspected. l took the pin from Jim
and tossed it to her. A telltale blush
confirmed my suspicion, and, the eyes
of all the company being concentrated
on Becky, it deepened into scarlet,
Then there was burst Of laughter.
in which everyone joined heartily but
Becky.
Becky pretended to be very much
offended with me for the course had
taken. This caused me to feel uncom-
Portable, and 1 endeavored to placate
her. Becky for long while refused
to be appeased.
To make a long story short, Becky
played me as an angler would play
trout till l was madly in love with
her. Having refused me, she seemed
to be satisfied and thereafter treated
me so considerably that l tried again
and was successful. Naturally, the
anniversary Of Thanksgiving brings
to me interesting memories.
Copyright, 1917, by the Mcclure Nevspa-
per Syndcate)
Catoctin clarion., 1917-11-22

IL 6iAo Will SuCh
other as friends, half boy and
girl, half man and woman.
There was one Thanksgiving when
the head of our large family invited
every member that could be reached
to spend week in his large country
house, including Thanksgiving day.
Those of us Of my generation went
In for good time together. The girls
were of that age when taste for mis-
chief predOminates. One night when
l was getting ready for bed I found
the legs of my pajamas sewed up.
When l had ripped the sewing, got
them on and tumbled into bed found
the sheets scratched. l had turned off
the light, SO, springing out of bed, l
tiptOed hastily to the door, opened 1t
and was in time to grab the last Of
bevy Of girls who ran away In the
darkness.
Throwing my arms around my cap
tive, l gave her smack, she strug-
Cling to be free, then let her go.
Slipping back into my room, turned
on light, and there, sticking onto
the breast Of my pajamas, was an
elongated pin Of chased gold set in
the center with single sapphire.
The problem was to identify the girl
had kissed by discovering the owner
of the pin. consulted with my men
cousins, and 1t was decided that I
should put the article up at auction
at the Thanksgiving dinner, bids to
be accepted only from the men.
Accordingly when the nuts and cof-
fee came on I took the pin out of my
vest pocket and, holding 1t up before
the company, said: ~ found this ar