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Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
D'Annunzio and Italy
Reach Agreement, Belief

Trieste, Dec. l4.-It is announced
unoficially that an agreement be-
tween Gabrielle d'Annunzlo aud the
Italian government has been
reached. D'Annunzio, it is stated,
will leave Fiume Immediately and
his troops will be replaced by reg
ulars,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15

The Kansas inventor of a road
q ading machine in which a steel
trimmed wheel revolving on vertical
axle replaces the usual scraper
claims it is more rapid and requires
less power than the old type ma
chine,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
!Gipp, Notre Dame Captain

South Bend, Ind, Dec. IA
George Gipp of Laurium, Mich, was
elected captain of the Notre Dame
1920 foot hall team. Gipp was chosen
as an all-western halfback last sea-
SON
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
Joe 0'Brien of Milwaukee
Riuht-Hand Man to McGraW

New York, Dec. 16.-Joseph D. Q.
O'Brien of Milwaukee, former presi-
dent of the American association,
has become secretary Of the New
York National league club, it was
announced Sunday. He succeeds
John B. Foster, who has held that
position for seven years.
Mr.. Foster, when asked about his
resignation, said he preferred to
make no statement.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15

Official figures recently made pub
lie show that the Mexican state of
Chihuahua produced metals worth
$3,000,000 last year, gold-silver-lead
bullion amounting to $S,00O,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15

PHOTO-PLAYS.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15

AAUsEwENTs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19
ADJUSTMENTS

Splendid Program at The Strand To-
day and Saturday-Dorothy Dalton
Tops the List in Her Paramount
Picture
Dorothy Dalton has one of the larg-
est personal foilowings Of any star
in the motion picture world. Her tai
ents ara net confined to any definite
type Of picture. She is equally at
home in light comedy or in power
fu, drama. In Flare UP Sal' she
showed herself IS the foremost ex-
empiar Of vivacious Western charac-
ters: ExtrayaeaRce" revealed her
as an exquisitely clothed woman CT
the society world, and again she scor-
ei personal triumph. In ''L'Apache"
sine has a Guel role that brings out
the whole range Of her wonderful ar
tietic ability. Che is both the Apache
dancing girl and the iavish-handed
American heiress. II will attract all
classes Of Dalton admirers, which in
cludes practically the entire army Of
screen lovers. From bog office
standpoint. ''L'Apaehe" is an excel
lent bet.
Dorothy Phillips will be seen in
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19

was over. from another entrance seem.
ineiy the same Santa Claus appeareI.
only thea there were two. BY this time
everyone was a child in spirit Of fun
and froiic, and when from third en-.
trance the real old Santa-hig, fat and
jolly-appeared in the room with his
great pack Of candy kisses and com.
The room rang with cheers for Santa
and his two gay sD.ites. Jack and Jock
who tossed kisse-candy ones-to ey.
eYybody. Then Santa Claus led cheers
for Oak Grove and it was not until a
little later when Miss Clifford escorted
Mrs Emery downstairs that anyone
recognized in the big Santa Claus Hon.
Herbert l. Emery of the Emery- Brown
Co. of Waterville. and in the sprites Mr..
and Mira Emery's two childrea Norma
and Gordon. Mr.. and Mrs Eme-y's
daughter. Miss Florence. is a member
OF TIE freshman class, having gradual
ed IN the junior department last June,
but not even her steady watching could
fully assure her Of their identity, 50
eieveriy were the Clauses" made up.
Mr.. Emery has put the real Santa
Claus out Of demand a, OAK Grove for
he surpassed the original by his clever
Wit and aboundins good nature NJ,
Emery has q life Job awaiting him as
Santa Claus.
Many Of the students and teachers
received a large number of presents,
but everyone received a Joke pres.
ent. accompanied by verses of orig.
mai poetry. Some of these were ex.
eeedingly clever and brought forth.
much laughter. Mr.. Doe, who keeps
everyone in his ''math" classes whc
gets below a hundred. for special
session after evening study hall. re.
ceived a big box of candles, accom-.
panied by appropriate lines. Rut.
iidse Frost. who brought the numps
from Vermont to Oak Grove, received
a doll With his head bandased. Har-
vey Suite received large box hall
hiled with molasses kisses and a cley-
eT poem expressing regret because il
was not a little Fuller. Mrs. Owen
was given an automobile that was
guaranteed Aot 10 have any mishopsl
when she took the students on long
rides as she did this fall Weary
Wilson received Il chair. The Latin
Twins" were presented with little
horse SO they might pony up Ih'
Latin.
! After all the presents had been dis.
tributed Manager Suite OF OAK
Leaves distributed the first copies o.
this issue, and TO ene was more Sur.
prised than Principal owen, who was
given the ars, copy, Upon openi's
Il he found his own picture was the
first cut. The editorial hoard had Sc,
cFstlf procured his photograph anu
it was one of the few times that any
one has ever been able TO give ifih'
eipal Owen a real surprise. /
Far . few minutes everyone df
voured the slams in the school pape''
and then Alta Doe went TO the piano
and the rooms echoed with Oak Gfo's
songs. The Clauses" were cheeisN
Justify as they left and everyone 'V',,
ed the occasion the 'jolliest paf'i
ever"
r Oak Grove will close for .H'
Christmas vacation at 3 +. NJ ri'
day, Dec. 10,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19
OAK GROVE HAS
DAY BRIMFUL OF
CHRISTMAS CHEER

For a week delightful mystery and
anticipation have filled the air at
Oak Grove, tut Wednesday every
corner held secFet, and no place
was ever more QverfloWiRg with real
Christmas cheer. At breakfast PFis-
cipal Owen announced wireless
message from Santa Claus, saying
that that honorable gentleman would
be there himself fer the jolly party.
Il eyeryene weuld believe in him.
No one could be feund who knew OF
a possible pseudo Santa, and eyery-
one from teachers, digRifed Senior
girls and six=faet athletes, to ths
smallest Freshman merrily entered
into the spirit Of the day. Study hall
was held directly after school SO that
lessons would not suffer on the NOR
row and dinner was early to give a
longer evening.
When the students cane devn to
dinner they found the whole dining
room completely transformed. Every
hight vas q fed bell, every pillar was
wound with green, every window had
a wreath az flowers while on the pi,
ano, sideboard and sewias tables
were huge masses Of evergreen con-
tanning brilliant poinsetteas. The
hrst surprise after this was a deli
cious dinner with special delicacies.
Here another message was ANNOUNCE
ed from Santa Claus and eyeryene
adjourned to the library aad living
rooms where the girls exhibited the
dolls which they have been dressing
to give to the poor children OF Wa
terviile; for the boys and girls of
Oak Grove, in spite Of their many
Jolly parties. do net Hive selfish lives.
1t Is doubtful II any Y. W. c. A. ever
produced q more charmiaS array of
dolls and more than a5 little girls
are sure to be made happy. Some Of
the dolls are extra large ones and
these were atted out by pai,s of
giris.
Att o'clock every student went to his
~ her room and the big bell began q
ing meFrily. At t,ls the piano sounded
foth Jingle Bells'' and amid the rims.
ing Of bella the merry big family came
,rooping downstairs where 60 hoys and
girls gaily Joined hands and encircie,l
the glisteRins Chfistmas tsse that stoe.l
in the center Of the dining room.
4 great esmmotion vas heard out.
side, a window was thrown open and
, Ia climbed q tiny Santa Claus in red
suit and ermine. with long beard, and
all the marks Of the real article. ],
was wholly different from what they
had expected and they gave him 1
great welcome. Before their surprise
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19
SPORTING NOTES

earieton L. Wiggin of Sanford was
wednesday elected captain ~ .ss
nates , lszo baseball nine. He is a
iun'or, is a letter man in football and
mas played second base on the nine
1ohn kilionis. Manchester, N. H.
thre" Peter Outlet of Woonsocket
=. L. with head chancery hold in Il,
minutes. in the main bout Wednesr,a y
hisht at brunswick. Outlet suffered
a severe strain to the tendons of his
neck ana was unable to continue. "a
the semifinal Albert vermette NJ
brunswick was given the decision
over Philip Bolduc Of Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the da- Capt william l..
Pierce.
Fifeld A Luce of Lewiston. late Co.
II, Ah Me. Inf, has been taken UP
T. A p. awaiting Feadmissien.
Furloughs were granted Thursday 20
Thomas Conley 10 Providence and
Charles r. Davis TO Los Angeles
The funeral of the late Walter S.
Page was held from the Home chapel
at 10 a. II. Thursday, Rev. F. l. PhaIeu
officiating
Michael ". Dowling Of Norwich. late
60. ii, asth CT. Inf, and Harry A. Dow
OF Lynn, late Co. l, 37th U s. Inf.
h've been readmitted TO the Home.
Charles Haekett, late Co. D. I'd r. I.
I'M: william Sweeney. late Co. /, ID
d. 1. Inf, and Felib Haniin, late CO.
D. u r. l. Inf. have been granted dis
Charges from the Home
Tne mo"ng picture program for Fri
day evening viii be Miss Enid Bennett
In STEPPING Out" a Paramount fea-
lure; Pathe News and a Kipling COM
coy entitled Peaceful Valley
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19
FAIRFIELD

The home Of Charles Park is quar-
antined on account of his little
daughter, miss Gertrude, being ill
with scarlet fever.
Miss Ethel Lewis, who was recently
operated upon at the Sisters hospi-
tai is III d very comfortable condi-
tion.
DR.. and Mrs. Up. Tash have gone
to New York, where Dr. Tash will
take course of study and research
work at the Bellevue hospital. of
which he is graduate. He will spe-
cialize on throat diseases. Mrs. Tash
will visit her sister. Mrs. George Frye
Of Springfield, Mass, after a short
stay in New York.
Miss Clara Gibson is employed at
| the Loyejoy jewelry store in Water
Vile
Mrs. Blaine Richardson of Clinton
was in town yesterday On a shopping
| trip.
Mrs. Charlotte Browne Is confined
TO the home of her daughter. Mrs.
| Mary Choate by illness.
The Embroidery Club was enter
| tanned Wednesday evening at the
home of Mrs. LaForresl Aueu. A
| social evening was passed and re-
freshments were served.
! The meeting of the Social Neighbors
which was to have been held yesterday
was postponed until later
A very pleasant evening was pass
ed at the G. A. r. hall Wednesday
evening when the members of the
| Woman's Relief Corps and the Sons
of Veterans and their wives enjoyed
Christmas. Each one present recsiy.
ed some small gift. An entertainment
was given and refreshments were
served
Mrs. Frank Chagnon has returned
from skowhegaa, where she has been
visiting her mother
The keanehihec Camp Fire Girls we're
entertained last evening at the home of
Miss Dorothy MoKechnie.
Lyman Fish is confined to his home
on High street suffering with the
mumps.
Walter P. Hinckley of Hinek,ev Vas
eahihs on Trends in town yesterday.
Mrs. L. Gilmore of Benton has gone
to Washington, D. C., where she will
Visit her daughter. Miss Hattie Brown
MRS. Alton Richardson. Mr. and Mrs.
oharies Smith. Mrs. Laforest Eldridae
Ars' GeoIse w. Brown and MIS-. Her
man Back are in Bangor attending the
State Grange meeting. ~
Mss Laura Goodwin is confined to
her home with tons:Iitis.
M'sS Marjorie Flint has accented a
cushion as steRogranher at the Emery-
Brown store in waterpille.
Mrs Henry oakes has returned n
s nIr nome IN skowhesan after visiting
relatives in town. '''"s
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19
OAKLAND
Ststson. Demmends

A auie. home wedding took place
Wednesday evening at Oakland 1t the
home of the bride when Harry VIM
field Stetson Of Lewiston and Mary
Agnes Demmonds Of Oakland were unit
ed in marriage. Rev. Weston r. Hoi-
man Of the Methodist church was the
ofliciating clergyman. The double ring
service was used Mr.. Steteon u .
roadmas.er Of the Maine Central Rail-
road and Mrs. Stetson was formerly .
telephone operator at Oakland. After
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Stetson left
for q brief wedding trip. after which
they will be at home at 2a0 College
avenue, Lewiston.
The Fidelity class OF the Free Bap-
tist church met Thursday afternoon
at the home Of Mrs Will Witherell.
Maple street There was good at
tendance and q social afternoon was
enjoyed. Refreshments Of sandwiches
and coffee were served.
Miss Laura Rhinestone delightfully."-
entertained the Needlecraft Sisters
Wednesday evening at her home on
" 0teI SIeet. Ine sueSlS oeoA0So tis0
hostess were Miss Florence Gilman,
Miss Alice Brimsstone. Miss Clara
Leech. Mrs. Mildred spiiler and Miss
Edith Tuck. The evening was passed
in various kinds Of fancy work and
refreshments OF pepeoFn and candy
we're served.
Col. E. J. Mayo Of Foxeroft was
business visitor in town Wednesday.
Percy Buuerhe.d of Madison. a for
mer resident of Oakland. was calling
On friends in town recently.
Cascade Grange at its regular meet
ing Saturday evening will observe La
dies night. The chairs will be filled
by the ladies and an interesting pro-
gram has been prepared by them The
committee in charge of the affair con-
lists cf Mrs. T. II. Hersom. Mrs. Harry
Fcwfe and Mrs. Laura Oliver.
Christine Stevens, the louRg daush-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Stevens, who
has been confined to the house the past
week BY illness. is improving slowly.
Mrs. Alice Green Of Waterville 10 the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs z. ". Sturte-
want of Oakland Heights for a few
6avs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19
johnson Opera House Friday and
Saturday-eis Double Bill Headed
by Bert lyteii in "Icmhardi, LTD" !"

by Bert Lyteii in lombard, Ltd"
The versatile Bert Lytell will be
seen today at TIE johnson Opera
house in the great Broadway success,
g super-feature, Lombafdi Ltd"
It's a case of girls. gowns and gig
giles. As q screen story it surpa sse5
even its great stage success. This
picture has caused a great sensa
ton all along the line and costs 8
bit Of money to produce Following
cn the same bill is Better Times" :"
a picture you will feel better after
seeing. Ii carries an ali-star cast.
Last on the bill is the Mack Sennett
comedy, His Last False Step"
This makes a whoop of a program.
Nat. prices, 1926; evening. a5c to all.
Bill Hart, Madaiaine Traverse and
Fatty" Arbuckle is the Christmas
program at this house and Dec. 81
Jan. finds the greatest picture II
its kind ever produced in Gardiner.
It's Checkers" The prices for
Checkers" will be made clear to all.
We pay the war tax on Checkers"
Watch for Checkers. Then see
CHECKERS" Other big ones coming
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19
P0SlAM BRINGS
QUICK COMFORT
TO ANGRY SKIN

When angry. itching skin for
Through every nerve of your bod! he
relief. turn to Posiam and lei It s'tt,, soa;
and allay all Inflammation. Learn ,Sp
efficient Poslam Is. what splend'9 so,. %"
IT can render In healing eczema. d'st al.
ing Of rashes. pimples, acne. scaii- 40.
and like disorders. The test IS 70 H'5
ply Ppslam at night TO a small an f,r
surface and In the morning TO ioeA ,or. ~.
Improvement. The effect OF its 80. @
cs9trated healing energy shows ~
ably soon. ,,I.
Sold everywhere For free SAM S,S
write to Emergency LaboratorTs'
Wsat 9th st., New York City ,-,r.
Urge your skin to become ce1, pss.
ffesher. better by the daily use Q, =
lam Soap. medicated with PosA' /
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19
incAI NOTICE
SOUTH GARDINER

An enthusiastic meeting OF the men
of the Every Member Canvas com
mittee was held last Tuesday even
ing. Everyone was optimistic in the
Belief that the people of South Card
ner would meet the call Of our church
now that they realize the condition
it is in. Plans are being made for 4
big meeting Sunday morning at which
Rev. Charles Harbutt Of Portland
will speak
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19
ki!go-e-B Bickford

Ralph Leo Kilgore of smithfeif
and Miss Grace Floriee Biekford o,
Oakland, were married by Rev. Ar
thur Phelps Of the First Raptis,
church of Waterville. Thursda,
morning at 10 o'clock at his residence
On Dalton street. The double rine
service was used and the couple wer.
attended by the groom's sister, Mrs
Phillip Williamson of wateryilIe
The bride was becomingly gowned in
gown of blue georgette with bead
trimming and wore a white velvet
hat. Following the ceremony Mr.
and Mrs Kilgore went to the homo
OF the gram's sister, Mrs. William
son. where lunch was served and
they left town on the noon train for
Portland and Boston.
The bride is a daughter OF Mrs
Lavona Hughes of Smithfield. hut
for some time has made her homo
with her sister. Mrs Newman Kenni-
son and for the past year has been
employed In the store Of H. H. Hat
field, where she has made a host Of
friends. Previous to that time she
was employed in the Office Of the
Farmers Exchange. The groom is u
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kileore
Of Smithfield and is a veteran Of IN,
World War, having been a member
of the s03d Regiment. 76 division.
heavy field artillery. He served IS
months overseas Ind saw active ser
vice.
Upon their return the young people
will make their home for the present
with the groom's parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Kilgore of Emithfield.
Mrs. Laura Washburn has return
ed to her home in Fairfield Center.
after visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs z. w. Sturtevant.
Henry Demmons left Thursday
morning for Portland. where he will
pass the Christmas vacation with
friends and relatives. Upon his re-
turn he will live with his mother,
Mrs. Harry W. Stetson Of Lewiston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Howe and
children Of Fairfield Center were re.
SSshS oASSSS OI 4tAGu1S tOWh.
The Ladies' Aid Of the Methodist
church held it's annual Christmas sale
Of fancy work. aprons and useful ar
ticles Wednesday afternoon and
evening in the church vestry and was
greta success, all the fancy work
and useful articles being disposed of
A fine supper was served from ta
$50 O'clock.
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Manson, is
Paris Manson. Jr., the year-old son
i'll with SCARLET fever and the houses
has been quarantined.
Fhuriow Brown of Lynn, Mass,
was a guest Thursday of his parents,
Mr.. an1 Mrs. ]. r. Brown.
The Advent quarterly conference
met at the McGrath Pond chapel FRI
day, Saturday and Sunday.
The Mothers Improvement Club
met Thursday at the home Of Mrs.
Sadie Reed. There was a good attend
anceand dinner was served at noon.
The hostesses for the occasion were
Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Guy Moore.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19
WINTHROP

Harry Box. English tenor, and bird
whistler, will tie t,e attraction at the
Methodist church this evening. The
recital will tegin at o'clock. 1t is
ho.ed there will be large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19

envelopes and have thereon twe-
cent stamp. Otherwise they are not
mailable. Those having parcels TO go
some distance should remember that
delays are dangerous II, they wish
their friends to receive their pack
ages before or by Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19

Destiny" the greta Jewell predue-
ton and the show closes with the
Vod-a-Vil reel that's ever weicome.
This makes a splendid bill and one
TO movie lover should allow to pass
unnoticed. Big PaFamont special on
Monday neXt.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19

Hiss Alice Burke. a teacher In the
pubic schools Of For Kent. will ar
rive Saturday 10 pass the Christmas
recess at her home in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19

soon are Last Of the Duanes" with
Wm. Farnum; Fair and Warmer !;
Turning the Tables" Dorothy ,.isn; !;
speed Maniac" with Tom MIX
"Laska," "Piease Get Married ;
Boyd comedies: Ford Weekly; Evan
seline"; 1.-The Brat; His Majesty
the American with Doug Fairbanks
and the big Christmas bill with Bill
Hart in John Pettieoats," NADIA
laiae Traverse in Shares Of Paris"
and Fatty Arbuekie in The HAY
seed" See the big show today. don
wait until Saturday night.-Adv.
LOCAL NOTICE
Big vacation dance for everyone,
Friday evening. Library hall Mon
aghan's orchestra declS-ls
Christmas wreaths and holly. A:
G. Robinson. Depot Square, Card
ner. decl7ds:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19
Stops the Tickle

Heals the Throat and Cures the Coug..
"a fHAiEs E HEALING HONEY. 35e. A
Tree box OF GROVES O-PEE-TRATt. 3.
SALEE for Chest Colds. Head Coi5s
ana Group with every bottle
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19

Mrs. Eben Kelley of Portland VIII
has been visiting friends here. re-
turned THURSDAY TO her home
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19

Postmaster Frost desires TO call
tie attention Of the public to the fac.
that all cards having upon them tin
sci or mica, must be placed in sealed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19

Miss Gladys DoIlof will arriv. Sat
nrday from Bangor. TO pass tn,
Christmas recess with her father. f
". Doli0n.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19

Mrs. Mary Whitn1ore OF Pittsto-
vas among the out-of-tovn visitors
in this city. THURSDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19

Mrs. Ida Cole of Wins,ow. who has
heen visiting friends in this city, has
returned II her home
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19

Joseph Crowell of Boston, is pass
ing a few days with Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19

Miss Edna Dow Of East Pittston
was a visitor in Gardiner, ThXrsday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19
GARDINER

Otis Sprouie OF Portland was cali
ing on friends in this city, THURSDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19
PITTSFlElD

Christmas Sunday, Dec. 81, there
will be a very attractive service at
1880 A. n. at the Universaiist
church, On Wednesday. Christmas
eve. the children of the Sunday school
and parish will hold a concert in the
church vestry. There will be a tree
and a jolly visitorby the name OF
Santa Claus. Parents and friends are
requested to send or bring their
gifts early, that they may be proper.
iy arranged by the committee.
Pitts6eId 4. A. q; Clinton A. A. a
The Pittsield A. A. quiatet got
away with another victory at Union
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19
Only One "sRoMo oulNINE.

To get the genuine. call for full name
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tab.
lets. Look for signature of E. w
GROVE. Cures q Cold In One Day. 30S
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19

hall Wednesday evening. beating the
Clinton A. A. BY the substantial mar
gin of 81 to 40. in afast, clean game
Pittsfieid has developedscme excel
lent team work. which gave them the
game easily. Cottreli and LahpheE
starred for the locals.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-19

.PlttSneld one point on IouIS- heI-
cree, Maxim. Periods. Is. 10 and Is.
The second game of the evening
was a challenge game between the
Pioneer Weavers and the Yarn Mill
five. This game was very closely
contested and the honors seemed to
be about even. the game closing with
the score 10 to 10. The game was
fast. interesting and exciting. hTe
lineup was:
YARN MILL (1W