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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-17
Make IT A MERRY CHRISTMAS
Cause Others to Be Happy and Feel
the Joy of sacrifice-AII In the
Front Ranks.

Christmas!
Every year it comes and every year
we love it and wonder why we haven't
made the spirit of it last all through
the year, writes Margaret Mott Cor
don. Perhaps we do not have the
time? But to what do we give our
time? And why is it that at Christmas
we all stake time" to do the many lit
tie thoughtful things that we have
been postponing for months and
months?
One of the things we seem to forget
is that the more we give to others the
more we have ourselves, and the more
we have the capacity for giving. It ts
a wonderful thought and one that we
should carry around with US all the
time. For we always feel so tingling
and Joyous when we have made sac
rif1ce or see that we have really made
someone else unusually happy.
This year for most Of US is very dif-
ferent than any we have yet lived, be-
cause, even though we are not all ac.
tually on the firing line, we are there
in our hearts and the thought cannot
but give us a strange exultant feeling
to be In the front ranks, marching
with the music!
After all, that Is just what the spirit
Of Christmas is. During the Yuletide
we are all in the front ranks and tri-
umphantly moving forward, Tor we are
thinking, not Of ourselves, but OF
others. And that very sense which
loves and therefore serves, which un-
derstands and therefore sacrifices, Is
the true Split Of Christmas. It is the
real thrill Of life. It Is the greatest
and most far-reaching emotion In the
world, and just to know that we are
capable Of that feeling, even though 1t
should come only once year, would
show that there is the right spirit with
in US, and with q little cultivation we
might make it last all through the
year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-17

CaSe WHICH UOTe luo
legend, 'The Evergreen Shop"
Every year during the Christmas
season Ruth Thomas made hundreds
of evergreen wreaths, which she sold
for Christmas decorations.
This was why the people Of Briefly
called her the evergreen girl.
The day before Christmas Ruth sat
In her little shop finishing the last
wreath she would make that season.
"There" she said, deftly twisting a
sprig Of bright red berries among the
evergreen stems, "that finishes Helen
Stanwood's order, and thank goodness
it's done il time. Oh, DEAR" she sighed,
laying the wreath aside, II do wish I
could spend one Christmas time en-
joying myself as others do. Why, there
has not been anyone here over the holi-
days since I can remember, and have
not been to a Christmas party in years
mot since the time I went over to
Dolly Blair's with Dane"
A warm color suddenly glowed In the
girls cheeks ana tnere was Solt hSul
in her brown eyes as she thought OF
that memorable night.
Dane Stanwood had taken her to
that party. Once during the evening
he caught her as she was standing
under the mistletoe bough, and
The sudden roar Of a high-power auto
mobile broke in upon Ruth's musings
and she looked out in time to see q
long blue roadster flash past the gate
The car belonged to Dane Stanwood'
Shortly after the Christmas party at
Dolly Blair's Dane had gone West to
become q mining engineer. He had
written q few times to Ruth and then
the letters had stopped coming, and
she had not heard from him for nearly
four years. Then, just a month ago
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-17
STAR BEAMS.

While the stars Of Christmas shine,
Lighting the skies,
Let only loving looks
Beam from your eyes.
While the bells Of Christmas ring,
Joyous and clear,
Speak only happy words,
All mfrth and cheer.
Give only loving gifts,
And in love take;
GLADDEN. the poor and sad,
For loves dear sake.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-17
One Advantage.

"What does it profit man to have a
million dollars If nobody. wishes him a
happy New Year?"
"Of course, he's rather to be pitied,
but he is certainly in a position to con-
sumo more champagne on New Years
eve tta. the man who has no money
and whose friends are as poor as him
SELF" NJ
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-17
When Christmas Sings.

It Is q song,
It is a smile,
It Is that long
Dreamt "Afterwhile;;"
That season sweet
When in US rise
Our hearts to meet =
The splendid skies
With love and faith
OF better things
When Christmas sings,
When Christmas singst
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-17
MEver6reens 1
GirP
W MarSton Mercer
csssrst b Ne clurs Rr-,fsPsr sYndieste

VERY year about the mid
die Of November q small
sign appeared over the
door of the Thomas cot
tage which bore the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-05

The public spirit Of our people is proven
by the way every caH for service has
been met, by the gift of $4,000 in round
numbers for public charities during tbs
last six or eight months. by the purchase
of nearly 100000 of Liberty Bonds dur
ing the same period. by being the first
city in the United States to secure its
full quota Of membership in the recent
Red Cross campaign. and one of the few
in the entire country to exceed it's quota
by 10 per cent. Yet the Rotary Club OF
Augusta has splendid opportunity for
service. No period in history has Of
fered such opportunities for service as
the period Of the immediate future, ser
vice to our boys who are fighting the
battles Of humanity, service to our coun-
try. service to our city and service to
mankind.
This IS truly great city. The great
ness Of a city does not lie in the extent of
its territory or its great wealth, or the
numbers Of its people, or it's material pro-
gress. The real greatness of city and
the real greatness of Augusta lies in the
hearts Of it's people, and the hearts Of Au-
gusta beat true and loyal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-05
FORTY HOURS ADORATlON
Is Closed Thursday at St. Mary's
Church-Priests in Attendance

Forty Hours Alteration which OPEN
ed at ..1o O'Clock New Years morning
at st. Mary's Catholic church with high
mass and the procession of the children
was closed Thursday with high mass
and the procession of the children. At
the service Tuesday evening tie ser
mon was given by Rev. Fl. f. b. Hen
ry of Winthrop. Three services were
held Wednesday morning and in the
evening the sermon was given by Rev
DIR. NJ. +. Drain of Lisbon. Many PEG
pie received Communion during the 40
hours.
The following priests from out Of
town were in attendafidk Rev. Fr. j.
II. Reardon Of Gardiner, Rev FIR. y. j.
Koran Of Bath, Rev. FIR. ]. J. McCin-
mis- of Sanford, Rev. Fl. -. j. O'Brien
of South Berwick. Rev. FIR. j. w.
Houlehan of Portland, Rev. FIR. ]. Nc
Carthy of Bangor. Rev. FIR r. j. NJ
Laughlin, chaplain at the National
Soldiers Home at Togus: Rev. FIR NJ
+. O'Connor of Hallowell. Rev. F.. NJ.
+. Drain of Lisbon. Rev. FIR j. +. Mel
ligan of Lisbon Falls, Rev Fl. T.. y.
Henry of Winthrop, Rev FIR j. j. Sui
Ivan Of North Nassalboro, Rev. FIR. Il.
z. Decary of Augusta, Rev Fr. w. j.
Culhert Of Westbrook and Rev FIR VI .
70. Curran of Madison
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SUFFERING IN COAL
PRODUCING STATE

Philadelphia Jan. 4-Pennsylyar1ia.
which produces 4 per cent. of the coal
output of the United States, today appeal.
Ell through its federal fuel administrator
t. the government to save it further suf-
fering due to the scarcity Of coal to the
consumers
The appeal contained what amounted to
a protest against alleged discrimination
and protest against the federal govern
ment sending anthracite coal to the south
and southwest where fuel can be had
from local fields.
In order to further conserve the coal
supply William Potter. federal fuel adj
minlstrator for Pennsylvania, tonight or
dered six lightless nights in Philadelphia
instead of two.
From different parts of the state come
reports Of fuel shortage
In Philadelphia there were further ra,,ls
on slde-tracked coal trains, people helm
ing themselves to the fuel before no,,ca
arrived to drive them away Tweoty-six
pubic schools were closed for lack Of
heat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-05
CONY WINS FROM
ALUMNI TEAM 81 TOP

In its first game this season the Cony
basketball team overwhelmed the Alumni
team by score of 81 to y Friday eve
ming at the Assembly hall OF the High
school building. 1t was fast and clean
game throughout and gave the regular
school team good practice for its next
game, which will be played with the Win
throp High quintet next Wednesday eve
ming in this city. McCourtney and Hutch
inS were the stars Of the winning team.
the former having to his credit q total o.
IS goals. Hill and McCourtney played z
fast game for the Alumni. Coach c. Il.
Thompson was referee. The summary:
CONY HIGH ALUMNI
McGouldrick. rf ................. ID. Folsom
McCourtney (CaptD, lf....rb. McCourtney
A4lSll .................-... G. Hin
Hutchins Redman, lb........rf Thvng
Score: Cony High CA. Alumni L. Goals
from floor: McCourtney ls. Allen 8. Nc
Gouldrick s. Dunnack =. Hutchins Red
man. Haskell 2, Hill 2 Folsom, McCourt.
ney. Scorer, Hunneweil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-05
WINTHROP

he special committee APPOINTED to
tulnish entertainment at the Grange
nan next Tuesday evening have do
cided on giving Youthful PARTY"
NAen eacl one who attends is asked
I" dress like q child, and to anna,r
IKE child. The refreshments viii he
appropriate for the occasion. Tho reo.
uiar Grange meeting will no he,d a.
tte usual hour, the party following
PATRONS are asked to bring their f.r,.
lilies to the party.
The following appeal is made for a.
tendance at the Red Cross meeting for
sewing. 1T seems as though our 10
dies are not aroused to the terr;bIe
need of supplies for the hosnit.ls
which are furnished by the Red Cross
What If your husband, son. or broth.
er. was in France? These mon ora
over there to protect you and vour
homes. and it is your duty To do oil
you can for them when thex orc
wounded or sick. The Red Cross meet
ing for sewing will be an all-day meet.
ing next Thursday. each one taking .
lunch and plate. cup, spoon. knife and
fork and sugar for coffee, for hot cof.
fee will be served to all who wish for
IT, Whatever your need for dishes
take. as it will save work."
AT the annual meeting Of the Com
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-05
WATERVILLE
WATERVILLE FIREMEN
FIGHT AUGUSTA FIRE

A few minutes after 4 o'clock Friday
morning the fire alarm from Box 141
rang in. calling the fire department to
the assistance Of the Augusta depart-
ment. which had one of the biggest
fires for years on its hands. Fifteen
fremen appeared at the station in an.
swer to the call and several other Cit
liens were also present who Joined
them on their trip to Augusta.
Chief Berry had received word from,
Augusta that only hose and men wore
needed and 1900 feet Of hose were load
cd onto a special train which consisted
Of an engine a baggage car and a "a =
boose. The train VS. held on the track
at the Main street crossing until train
No. 127 had passed through to the q. 81
and also freight train which was p.
lowing and It was Ass before the -
lief train finally got under wav Tha
trip to Augusta was made In ouic,. tirne
and as soon as they arrived there. the
men under the direction of Assistant
Chief Luke Ives. began to relieve the
Augusta department.
The special train returned to tnis
city about IL o'clock and the NM, in
speaking Of their stay in Augusta told
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-05
COAL SHORTAGE
Continued from PAGE One)

relief work by driving their imous'nes
filed with coal bags to the tenement dis
tricts where investigators made sure the
fuel was properly distributed.
Brig. Gen. William Weigel, commanding
the National Army cantonment at Aver.
came to the relief of the city by shipping
80 carloads of hard coal, 1000 tons in AL.
consigned to James J. Storrow. fuel ad-
Ininistrator. Gen. Weigel said the camp
had plenty of coal for its present needs.
He cut out all red tape in expediting the
relief and put a large force of soldiers
at work. loading the coal.
This supply will be used it is expected,
to supply needy families. Many of the
coal yards have been emptied by the week
of unprecedented cold and not only the
poor but the well-to-do and the rich are
without supplies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-05
PRESIDENT URGES
Speedy Regulation to
Stop Waste Nations
WaterpOWer

Washington. Jan. 4.-President Wuso,
laid before conference of House leaders
tonight the draft of a bin designed to es-
tablish definite Legislative policy to de-
velop the nations waterpower, sS5, 600 90,
horsepower of which is estimated by gov.
eminent engineers 10 be wasted annual.
The result of the conference was plan
TO create IA special committee of tns
House to take over all Jurisdiction O.
waterpower problems now dealt with by
various committees and to pass the Pres,.
dents bill promptly in the House and senl
it to the Senate with the administrations
support behind it.
The President told the conference of mis-
interest in waterpower legislation and
urgent hope that both houses wou,5
speedily enact the new measure. draw
by the interior war and agricultural de.
partments. He said the bill WAS designcl
TO reconcile divergent views which have
interfered with necessary legislation.
Participants in the conference ex.
pressed the view that with unified
House support and with the stamp If
the Presidents approval favuranla lc.
/.
The bill provides for Il commission ~.
secretaries of war. interior ana aeri-
culture. 1t proposes to lease the WA ar-
power privileges on public lands, Il
dan lands, national forests and IL nay.
iaable streams for not cXceelitr; -
years.
Provision is made for re-organiZatiJa
by tlle federal waterpower comnls>irl
in the interstate power and OF powet
tiunin any state where no state rcsu,
Iat,on is to be had. 1t requires lesses Il
pay reasonable annual charges of mo-
less than ~ cents per water power
horsepower per annum.
All receipts from the licenses are IA
be placed in the federal treasury The
bill provides that so per cent of the
proceeds from national forests shall be
expended i'll construction of roads in
those forests, 80 per cent of the re,
| ceipts from public lands are to be
! placed in the reclamation fund; so De,
| cent Of receipts from nayigabls
streams to be expended in the main.
/ terance and operation of dams and
| other navigation structures of the
| United States and that all proceeds
| from Indiana reservations shall be
! placed to the credit of the Indians.
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NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day, Capt. William Dom
egan.
Frank Harrinetcn. late Co. !, 18th
New York Cavalry, has been granted
a discharge from the Home
Augustus F. Holt. late Co. A. Isl Ne.
II A, has been re-adrnitted 20 h.
Hone,
The funeral Of the late Chas 7. Stet-
son was held in the Home chapel i, .
A. Il. Friday, with Rev. G. H. rerapI,
Officiating.
I,CinurG S. Cowing. late Co. e. stl
Me. Inf, Chas. F. Waite. 60. 7. 18th
ILL., Inf. James A. Dooly. late Co B,
9Th Mass. Inf, have been taken ~ T.
\. =. "waiting re-admission.
Services at the Home Sunday will be
held .l.y Father Mclaughlin in t,t
cnGpel At a. NJ and Protestant sr-r-
ices conducted by Rev. c. Fl. Temps
a, 10 So
Saturday and Sunday Concert Program
March seng-"Go Lad. and May sd
Bless You" Prof. 'rhie1na
Concert Overture in F No.
Kalliwota
Aylcphonc solo, SIM l.. Newcomb
Sele' ticr,-"The Paradise of Mahomet,"
Came
Priests War March-"Athlea."
Mendelssohn
Ire Flower Song" I.anse
"hi,inark Minstrel overture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-05

srsyat;onal church held at the vestry
Wadnes,1ay evening. the officers serv-
to I.st wear were reelected. Reports
If the d,fferent branches of the church
usra very satisfactory. The church
erters upon the new year most aus
piciously. <.-
Haverhill, Mass, to visit her sister,
Mrs. Jennie Mute.
DIR. Carl Bates has returned to Bos-
ton IN resume his studies at TUFTS
Dental College.
Mrs. M. w. Wiswell entertained TWO
tables at auction at her home Wed
nesday afternoon.
LOCAL NOTICE
The Little Acme theater still coy
times to give the public city pro-
gram. Look at the following attrac-
lions: Friday and Saturday nights.
Marguerite Clark in THE Fortunes OF
Fi-Ff." There will be matinee sat
urday for the children with special
admission Of s cents. On Monday and
Tuesday nights Pauline Fredericks in
"The Power Beyond" also Patty
Arbuckle at Coney Island"
ianld4t
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GERMAN ATTEMPTS TO
ESTABLISH WIRELESS
MEXICO WEST COAST

San Francisco, Jan. Agents Of
the German government attempted TO
establish a wireless telegraph station
on the west coast of Mexico in 1914
according to testimony today at the
trial of 81 persons charged with con-
spiracy in connection with proposed
revolution against British rule in In
dia.
Gustave Koeppel Il shipbroker Of
San Diego, Cal, on the stand in the
United States district court, said he
had arranged several details in the
wireless matter for Baron Won Setback
former vice consul general for Ger
many in San Francisco. The plan fall
ed, Koeppel said, when several persons
engaged in the enterprise had been ar
rested by Mexican authoritis and tho
expedition returned to the United
States
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ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL TODAY
Harry Morey in His Own People,
Mutt and jeff Cartoon-"Hl dden
Hand" Third Episode. Big ~" Com

cay
Today the Colonial presents q pic
turC from a producer whose work has
not appeared in this city for long
time. 1t IS a F!tagraph Blue Ribbon
feature featuring Harry Morey. one
of the most popular Vitagraph stars.
The title is His Own People" and tn :
feature is an interesting one and at the
same time is exceptionally clean and
wholesome.
In conjunction with the Eitagrapll
the Colonial presents Il Big "V'' com
edy from the Vitagraph studios You
will want 10 come and get acquainted
with the Nitagraph comedians as they
are rated as being among the best III
the cinema world
The third episode of the Pathe Four
Star serial, The Hidden Hand" cea-
turing Doris Kenyon and three u,ne,'
Pathe stars. is on the exceptional pro-
gram for today.
A Mutt and Jeff cartoon by Bud FISH
or will close the days bill
Special matinee for children a, &C.
First evening show at $50. There y III
be plenty of time to do your shopping
bCfoie the second show n" ~ ADV,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-05

the city council. June Is. 1908, matur-
ing February 1, 1884, to invest any
portion of said sinking fund in the
purchase of $4,000 par value of said
highway bonds. said bonds when so
purchased to remain in and constitute
a part of said sinking fund
The usual order authorizing the
mayor and city treasurer to negotiate
a temporary loan for the coming year
was passed.
The favorable committee report on
an application for State aid for SOL
diers' dependents was accepted and the
recommendations Of the report adopt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-05
Borrow Coal from Navy

Many plants engaged in the manufac
ture of war munitions and some public
service corporations habe been able to
borrow coal from the navy and other gov
crnment sources, but this must be return
ed soon. and unless the ice embargo Is
lifted to enable water transportation to
be resumed the shortage will hit not only
the householder. but the manufa cturers
which have war contracts to fill. The
movement of coal by rail has been held up
by the cold, but the fuel administration
is inclined to believe the ice-locked water
ways is the most serious in view of the
fact that two-thirds of New England 3
coal is moved by water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-05
CITY TO MAKE A
VERY ADVANTAGEOUS
BOND INVESTMENT

An opportunity to buy $4,000 par
value Of the same issue of highway
bonds on basis to yield 4 IA per
cent. is taken advantage of by the
city as result Of action by the city
council last evening As the bonds
were issued at 4 per cent. this action
means saving to the city of IA per
cent. on the interest-which will
amount TO a substantial sum when
the bonds are retired. These bonds
will be deposited in the place of the
cash used for the purchase. Follow
ing is the text Of the order:
Ordered: That the mayor and city
treasurer are authorized. empowered
and directed Of the funds deposited as
a sinking fund for the retirement of
highway bonds authorized by vote Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-05
A Peculiar Incident

On Friday a slight accident of an
unusual sort occurred in the elevator
we'll of the Augusta Trust Go. building.
one of the sprinkler system pipes
ll'rSti2g and d considerable amotll!t of
water flooding from il before Il could
he checked
The water did little damage as i ran
into the cellar and )ut of 4 drain PIPE.
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AUGUSTA LOCALS

The Augusta Chapter of the Red
Cross would like to ship 100 pairs Of
socks to France next Friday Ali those
willing to help are requested to call for
VAN Saturday forenoon The looms
will not be open IN Tho afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-05
PORTLAND'S FIRST
LIGHTLESS NIGHT

Portland, Me. Jan. 4.-Portland had its
first lightless night tonight. electric signs
and part Of the street lights having been
darkened by order of the fuel commission
er. BY reason of the cold weather clos
ing up the streams it has been found
necessary to supplement the city's water
generated electricity power by steam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-05

OF the extreme gratefulness of the obi.
OF the Augusta fire department Fl.
their help and also of the Kindness y.
Mayor Swift who treated the bovs ~
a splendid steak breakfast before the;o
return to this city.
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DEXTER MAN is
ILL OVER SEAS

Ottawa, Jan. The latest overseas
casualty list includes the following:
Previously prisoner of war. now in
termed in Switzerland. A. c. March,
Boston, Mass.
III: g. Kelly, Dexter, Me.