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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Carried a Tube of
Tooth Paste 3 Years

Many . person has stopped brush
ing the teeth because of tooth pastes
that harden. 1t is especially true of
children.
The experiments of Prof. James B.
Stebbins, Jr. of New York, long ago
proved that Aibodon Dental Cream
will not harden or dry out in any
weather. Three years ago Mr.. Otto
Kupfer Of 300 Hudson Street, Hobo
ken. N. j.. took two dozen tubes of
Albodon to South America On his
return war had broken out and he
enlisted in our army and went to
France. He was recently discharged
and in unpacking found a partly used
tube Of Albodon three years old, still
in perfect condition.
Albodon is calcium carbonate.
saponified and mixed with the we'll
known antiseptic oils of Glove, CHINA
mon and eucalyptus. 1t is perfectly
made and effective and SO safe that
children can use it. 1t sells under a
guarantee of satisfaction or money
refunded-Adv.
1oyN-2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Aran't You . Little Premature

Thanks be to God which giveth us
the victory" The language Of the
Gospel may we'll become the language
of 4 reverent and grateful people as
they rejoice today. North and
south, East and West. regardless OF
trace or religion. regardless of class
or party. over the rejection by the
Senate Of the evil thing with holy
name"-the unrevised and unpurged
Treaty OF versailes.-Boston Tran
script
The same paper that contained the
above exultation over what it Is
pleased to believe is the defeat. alb
solute and final, Of the peace treaty.
also contained a cable from Berlin
over which the editor writes the fol-
loving headlines: Huns preparing
for war" There are 700. 900 men I'M
der arms in Germany" "Noske or
ganizins 800. 900 special police osten-
sibly to put down army red revolt.
actually TO join larger force when
needed" .'Teutons openly insult
many allied officers" "Hohenzollern
followers scheming for coup"
And. if it please the court. we
are at war now with Germany!
II there be any real cause for ex-
ultation over our present predica-
mem. outside Germany and Bolshe-
vikia, it is not apparent to US.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
4 TRUE LETTER

East Hoston. Mass. The following
letter may bring advice to other suffer.
"Dr. J..F: True L Co.: Having heard
that your medicine. Dr. True.s EIi1ir
had been on the market for years and
years. ! thought possibly my ailments
would Be helped IL 1 tried Il. have
spent many dollars in trying To eet :,
Laxative which would agree With me
be pleasant to take ana yet efective.
At last have it-Dr. True's Eiixir.
The Family Laxative and Worm En-.
For years I have had a Door .pp.tt,s
any rich foods disagreed with me. and
my headaches were frightful. was
troubled with tired feeiinEs. nervons
depression. weakness. spots before INV
eyes. bad breath. sleeplessncss. irrita-
oiiity. dixxiness and many other siEns
Of sickness.
I can now do days Homework and
net mind It. and your Dr. True'c Eiixir
ID always handy-f don't know OF a het
ter Axattve-I give il to my children
With wonderful results-it relieves them
q W0fm0"
MRS. HELEN wooDroRD.
q hanson St., e. Boston.
Tbs Prescription, DIR. TRUE9
Worm Expeller. has done wonders for
SICK people, men. women and children.
AT ALL DEALERS.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
:. Give il a flip.
a stranger with a strange feelin.

a stranger with strange feeling
Lewiston police toiing a bottle of
cider and wood alcohol. 1t is said he
guaranteed results basing the harm
lessness" of the drink on the theory
that,the water in the cider would soak
into the wood in the alcohol causing
the wood TO become waterlogged and
sink. This information is reported
solely in the interests of science and
not as recipe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Piseataquis Pomona crano.

Piscataquis Pomona Grange me,
with Valley Grange of Guilford can.
ter Nov. s. Because Of the very bad
road conditions there were only ss
present. The degree was confsrrs.,
on a class Of six and two were re-
instated. A fine dinner was served
at noon by the sisters Of the hos,
grange. The committee reported the
following arrangement Of meetings
Tor 1920: Parkman. January: South
Sangervilie. February: wenena.
Blanchard. April: Juanita. Morsor
June; Shirley. July: Wilson Valley
Willimantic. August: East Sanger.
vile, September: Dawn Of Hone
North Guilford. October: Valley
Guilford Center. November; Abbot.
December.
The lecturer furnished the follow.
ing program: Singing. choir. ad.
dress of welcome. Gilbert Wilkins.
response, Marion Howard, East san
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

Answers to Yesterdays Quiz
l. Sconce has numerous meanings
It Is a lantern. a movable or
fixed candlestick hung or at
tached to a wall: shelter.
screen penthouse. small. de-
tached for blockhouse, bulwark.
fragment of icefioe. fine i'm
posed at English universities
for a trivial offense especially
al table; and. colloqially, per-
sons head.
.. Cyrus the Grea. was the found
CT OF the Persian empire. His
dates are $3.50 B. c.
II takes its name from the
French "fonder." TO pour.
l. The Thirty Years War began in
1913 and was ended by the
Peace Of Wespha,ia in ls4s.
5 The original meaning of the
word merry was not TnEthful.
but active. famous. hence, gal
liant Soldiers were called
merry men, Its application
to Robin Hoods band is obvi-
Gus. Merry England means
brave. gallant England.
s SWithin was an Anglo Saxon
saint. born near Winchester
about the year 500. He is not
ed in folklore, a common adage
being that if il rains on St.
Swithin's day July 15) il will
rain for forty days thereafter.
I. Benedict Crower is assistan.
secretary Of war
8. Timbuctoo is city in Africa.
near the southern border Of the
Sahara. about ten miles north
Of the Niger river.
g. "Mr- Midshipman Easy was
written by Frederick Marryat.
captain in the British royal
navy and novelist
10. Benjamin Disraeli's title wa
Earl of Beaconsfe,d.
Copyright 1919. Public Ledger Co,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Claims Against Richard. E.t,,.

Valid claims Of $s0.0s2 against the
estate OF the late Fred e. Richards
and claims disputed by the special
administrators. amounting to s123.-
oO0,, were filed in the probate court at
Portland Thursday by Edward 81
Winsiow, Fremont E. Timberialse and
Edward w. Cox. administrators
They recommend appointment Of a
commission to proceed further with
the settlement Of the estate and
Harry c. Wilbur. Emery C. Wilson
and Edward S. Anthoine were ap-
pointed by Judge Joseph B. Reed for
this purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Administration Wouldn't coneiIitat

6SfOBt vvO0f0ub SOUCiUkaSe
Boston ClobeD
the treaty vas doomed to slow
death in the Senate by one of the
most curious courses in parliament
tary practice. For, from the start,
il has been apparent that large ma
jority. probably even more than two
thirds of the Senate, were true
friends OF the treaty in that they
openly, honestly stood for a League
Of Nations. But instead of the
friends Of the treaty getting together,
they were split apart, allowing the
destiny of the treaty to be shaped
by those who were avowedly its en-
emies- If the treaty was to be saved.
those who were Fundamentally for
ii should have united long ago with
those who were for it with reasona
bic notifications. And it is the fault
of the Administration forces that a
timely and genuine attempt at con-
Citation was not made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Appear At Yeur
Best-Instantly


geryille: song. Sisters Crafts. Bess''
and Fairbrother: encore; rea0ns
Zelda Davis: duet. Bernice Conf
and Rena Fairbrother: declamahoA
Elsie Preble: music. Nictro!a: rs''
tation, Minnie wilkins: song ks'
tairbrother: reading. Flora johnson
recitation. Ella Bessey: song. sister
Hun. Preble and Crafts; Questio.
Report Of Crops Raised the fas,
Season and Cost of Raising. farIns''
present: story. Steward Ivan
defamation. G. c. Wilkins: DUE
sisters Crafts and Fairbrothcr.
The next regular meeting viii "
held with Abbot Grange Dec
Election Of officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Mrs. George Leadbetter and Mrs
James Schunnahan were guests q.
friends in Greenvilie a few days las,
week.
F. II. Fairbanks has opened a fur
niture store in town and intends to
carry full line of house furnishinrs
Amelia Walton who is teaching in
Byfield, Mass, is at home for a short
vacation.
Mrs. E. ]. Bagley who was operat-
ed upon for appendicitis recently is
doing well.
Mrs. z. E. Small is business visi-
tor in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. X. Kidder were
week end guests Of Mrs. Kidders
relatives in Albion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
THE DAILY QUIZ
What Do You Know?

/. The Democrats celebrate Janu-
uary 8 ~ Jackson Day and
yet Andrew Jackson was born
in March. Explain the ap-
parent discrepancy.
:. How did the industrial equip
ment Of the paleolithic man
differ from that Of the neohthic
man?
3. On what date did the German
Commissioners sign the peace
treaty?
i. In what state are the Wasatcb
Mountains
5. WHAT Is the Oldest book in the
world?
s. What is President Carranzas
first name?
:. How many kilometers are in a
mile?
8. Who wrote Orlando Furioso
:. How did the wireless signal S.
0. s. originate?
10. Who was Hesiod?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Yale professors arrive at the dis
tinction OF paying an income tax, or
they will when they get their in
creased salaries. But as this increase
is to meet increase in living expenses,
should not the Government likewise
be fair and increase the exemption.
say from $4,000 to $4,000 in the case
Of d married man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Is William Jennings Bryan seeking
to be re-crucified, hut this time on q
cross of silver? Before, he sought to
settle debts for fifty cents on the
dollar; is he now seeking the oppo-
Sitec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Grand Duchess Charlotte of Lux
emburg is a progressive and accom-
modating young woman. She has
signed a law granting suffrage to
women before they had asked for it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

What: The Administration de
handing the immediate release Of
Mr.. Jenkins. 1t will be Of interest to
learn whether Mexico complies as
she did tnoD in the matter Of sa-
luting the nag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Modern Battieship Added to American
Navy.-Headline
Which would seem to indicate that
otherwise the American navy is
pretty Anticipated institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Railroads and STEAMBOATS,
UNITED STATES RAILROAD ADKINlsrRl1a
Waller D. mess. 1r.-.ss General o. a,is,,4
MAINE CENTRAL RAlIao:D
Trains Leave Au,,.

CORRECTED tt SEPTEMBER -. -
New York. rs pm. $50 nm =.
6ruaswlck, Po-uS-G and Ros;nn -
IT. 80 am. - an, slo'I =.
lEs pm, So -. =;sN m Po-,...
oHi! ols PM. 49, II; South g.,
oIne! N-i5 am. -: m. Sol an
"a. = = Pm: 80. Pr. .,l5 pm, Ii
AT. T-3s an. ll8.Il n, - n, s-
- Pm, '4-.S pm. Ills pm X.
pH-' -ie-a5 pm; Ha,ioxe.! SS
80 a m. sioI am. -. I'm "a
p-.i-- 'ttS pm. t&I5 pm. T6-sc- "a :
Pm. Montreal and Quebec ,sI;a
farming1cn ISIS am: Ba.n.
TO-, 20 an, Iies PM 'los5 II. Lew,
~ ,-S en-. T-E an, s.. an,
- pm, 4tS p-m-. sla.55 Rec.
t1hd nls AIN. 80 am. =.som.
"aleryilie and Bangor 7i.p an :.
II 80 IN. 80 ac.. 80. IN
80 Pm. s3.G Pr, T7-5s - Bs5e5,
and AToostoek points. II" an, 81
al, fES pm; Vanceoo-o. tia! tx
ana St John tie g. N, 7l-x nm: Bar
= Ear cor Tl1 20 pm. Calais and Ess.por.
,--"e H. fl--5 pm; Skovhe-ar - a
II, I-S5 pm Belfast T2a an, ~
pm: Harmony T4SS pm: love- A..
! oIcroft tltn am. F2; p.-
- DAILY except SUNDAYS sDsl,
SSondays only. fDauy excer. Nonda;.
y; G. DOUGLASS Federal Manager
n. l. HARRIS. General Pas. Aga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

William Carlisle, bandit, trif!ng
around with such a splendid nerve.
deserves reproof. He might have
been anotner-er- UAnnunzio. for in
stance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Waideboro Man Dies from Exposu'

The body of Ira Lawrence W.
found in a frozen condition in
swamp near the DeCosta place :
Waldoboro by parties who were o.
searching for him. 1t is suppos''
that he lost his way and became "
wiidered and died Of exposure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
condition. saving wood

II requires g hours for light from
the Pole TO reach the earth but that's
No reason why II should take Is hours
for Nr. Burieson to carry a letter from
Augusta. Ne, to Biddeford, Gitto.-Bid-
5etord journal.
1t takes . hours TO get one from Au-
gusta to Portland, SO Or a brief rnatne-
NAUTICAL computation We deduce that the
schedule from Portland to Biddeford is
l. hours.-Port,and Press
Avn Give il fin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
UNITY

c. D. Conner. A. T. Myrick. George
Leadbetter and James Schunnahan
have returned from hunting trip.
bringing home deer apiece.
Mrs. Simmons Of Rockland was in
town Thursday in the interest OF the
thrift movement. She organized a
club in the high school with Miss
Giles as secretary,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Reason Enough

a West Dallas widow says that the
reason she broke her last engage
nent was because her fiance was a
coal miner, who would be at his work
only thirty hours a week and be in
her way al the rest of the time,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Quite Correct

Teacher-why are the days SO short
IN the winter
Dull Boy-I guess il must be cause
the nights are SO long
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Uncle Sam to the undesirable aliens:
Gentlemen. the transport waits
New York Evening sun.
But II has already waited altogether
too long. Material for shipment has
been piiing up for months. and the first
cargo is yet TO take out clearance
papers.-Biddeford Journal
But surely the longshoremen's
strike cannot have been responsible,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

II is said the immigration inspec-
tors demand snapper" uniform Of
the Government. How about snap
pier" inspectors TO fl EN-?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Haven't sufficient cars in which to
ha1i the Goa! that is mined: Why.
the railroads are under Government
MANAGEMENT. aren't they?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

IF ciairvoyants know, as they claim.
What IL going to be- il is funny
They don't bet right on Saturdays game
Ano POCKET whole lot Of money
Boston Transcript
Perhaps sucker money is easier and
doesn't violate anti-betting princi-
pies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Driven Ia IL

What dye want with this moldy old
castle? The servants went with il.
hear"
inats the point. i rented the castle
Just to get the servants. "-Louisy,,,a
Courier-Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

One can buy nice fresh egg for
dime in New York. They are s1.o2
at wholesale and the latest retail
price is the highest ever known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
=. L. Toxier

F. L. Tozier passed away Thurs
day after a brief illness of pneumo-
mia. The funeral services will be
held Saturday. The family has the
sympathy Of all in their loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

jenkins complains that the Mexi-
can government cid nothing; well, for
that matter. his own didn't.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Tyranny Of Fashion

Do you think your wife will always
want to vote?"
Yes, replied Mr.. Meekton: unless. Of
course something happens to make IL
appear that voting has gone out Of
style. "-Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Clergyman for his
Grocer

Please find enclosed order for SIS
worth of groceries. with list and cash
enclosed. If Mrs. B is away when
delivered. please put pkg through the
keyhole.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
She Says

She has good memory. And she
IS only paid to sell goods. This is
/. now 1t happened. A boy found or
fsines NH. Augusta, package con.
tanning a dozen black dress fastea-
ings. The envelope bore the name OF
an Augusta dry goods store. The
package was brought 10 the Journal
Office Inquiry was made of tine clerk
IN charge Of the small goods counter
. IN that d. g. store. She remembered
selling the fastenings. And she re-
membered to whom they were sold
The purchaser received her los;
package almost as soon as she dis.
covered her loss.
BUSINESS men and cats. One q;
the largest places of business on
water street. Augusta was invaded
py cat few days ago. Tabby ca,
was made much Of and soon another
cat arrived Both cats received a
great deal Of attention. And the ia
vors were not bestowed by the girls
there at work. but rather BY the
bosses, big, staid business men. who
were supposed to better uphold the
dignity of their positions. Cream and
the fat of the land were purchased in
small lots for tabby cats After their
summies had been filed the tabby
cats went away.
He is brighter than folks give him
credit Tor. He lives here in Augusta
ana is a familiar sight abou. The
streets. One day he was ralir.
ieaFes on the lawn of a Western ave,
nue. nome. A passing autoist stonnaa
ana said, Hello, Charlie, can Won tell
me the way to Winthrop" The feI-
lows name is not Charlie. He .;a
o"d you know my name was
marble" Didn't, just guessed if !,
men guess your way to Winthrop >,
ana ne resumed raking leaves.
A man in our town made a discov
cry the other day. He found VIII
looking over his wardrobe. clothes -
a neglected corner. which had haar
iaio away for % years He purcb. co,
the clothes at that time to we.r ..
special occasion and laid the,,
away after the wedding. foreet,;r.
about them for the time be;n1 80
an oeins up to the present time. NOW
ne IS wearing some perfectly new
ciothes. OF very good material he.
cause the cloth was better even !.
couple OF decades ago. OF course tho
style Is not all that is to be desired
no. gentle reader. it was his sons
wedding. i .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Anybody holding onto the coat
tails Of such Russians as may wish
70 set sail for Bolshevikia?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Name Won't Be Woodrow
Lewiston SUM

A President of the United States
who minds his own business is one
of the prime needs Of the Goth Gem
fury ciyiiiZal lion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Suppose the Kaiser had shave and
his shoes sh:ned. and brushed Of his
uniform and rode along Inter den Lin
oea attended bs those flower bedeckei
troops wno marched through the Brand
entuT2 Gate as victors only a few
months ago What's that Rois
oTe-? Oh. such things have happened
Evening Telegram
And he's keeping his muscle in
condition. saving wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Having married the widow of his
grandfather. Maggie Sutton. aged 80
years. Henry Timothy Sutton. a youth
of Is years. of Knoxville. Tenn, is now
seeking divorce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Who's the blame? None deserving
need be sighted: there's enough to
go around.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Novelties on the Bill

On Pawtucket menu-Soup Ju,ia
Ann.
On Lowell ditto-Puree of Mongrel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Belgium is said to be il great need
Of coal There are others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Wet and dry changes like those of
April are occurring in Rhode Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

rance sells 1900 tons Of sugar to
CZecho- cvakia "-Headiine
Say. Mister. where'd France get it?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
The More the Merrier

public Ledger
Angel children will be increasingly
numerous from now until Christmas,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

So you think the strikes would 20
better with whiskey? Enough said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Light and Airy
Another Prchteer

a penny for your thoughts" quoth we
To pensive Peggy Rice
You have an awful Cheek laughed
she.
That the cid pre-war price
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Chicken.Eeed

Mrs. Witherby-Have you any change
: I'm going down town to buy some gro
cerieS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
The Reverse Happened

Been burglarized, Ell? How about
that camera you had set for just such
an occasion
Hang it all. instead OF the camera
taking the burglar the burglar took the
camera
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Glad there are some cold storage
eggs, aren't you?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

because, she said, lit seemed time TO
GO it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

A State farm was operated this yea,
III connection with the state prison
with very gratifying results Fiftee-
hundred bushels of potatoes and cthel
crops in proportion were secured. The
stock Included - fuli-olooied GusFn
seys. The buildings are tsing rsulodeile
and modern equipmen. is being IN
stall d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

TIE Bruins ~.ck fire department Is 0e-
ing reorsan.zsd and last week the first
cong any was sworn IN. Ladder No. 1
meu.ters being given tie oath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Il is seldom that 50 much Of a rail-
reads equipment IS destroyed by one
disaster thu operation mus. lie sus-
pended, but such happened to the little
Monson narrow guage road. when its
three locomotives were in the wooden
roundhouse destroyed by fire. TIE road
was fortunate. however. in that one
engine was so little damaged that quick
repairs put in in condition for use and
the road is again open.
Bangor hopes TO have its new opera
house open for business next February.
the delayed steel and other material
having arrived and work now being
rushed.
The Auburn City Budget will be given
a public hearing on Dec IS. L is ex-
pected that the tax rate will be reduced
one mill and possibly two mills from
the 3-miN rate Of 1918. All the depart-
Inents. except schools. have balances -
their credit.
Inc rather unusual spectacle of
men being hailed into court to be
tried for offences committed in jail.
was seen last week in Auburn NUM-
cipal court. three men being charged
with gambling, 10 which they plead
ed guilty. They were fined IS and
costs Or 80 days each. They made
their cards from waste cardboard.