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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
Mudgett Jury to
Feast on Turkey

Hyde Park, VT, Dec. 2EClosing argu-
ments were made today in the trial of
Arthur Mudgett. for the murder of
Amy Shonio at johnson. last August
David r. Porter made the final plea
for the defense. Attorney General
Archibald argued for the state. Court
then adjourned until Monday morn.
ing, when Judge Moulton will charge
the jury.
To, console the jurymen for being
kept away from home on Christmas
day they will be given a turkey dinner
at the court house tomorrow and in the
afternoon will be taken for a sleigh
ride. 30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
Bidding for Big Baseball
Stars inWinter League

Tampa. Fla, Dec. 24.-Suggestions
that Babe Ruth. Ty Cobb. Iris Speak
er and other major league baseball
stars be obtained for baseball clubs
Of the Florida West Coast Winter
Baseball League were said today to be
under consideration by "Rube' Allen.
the league secretary.
Competitive bidding for the services
of the big league players by the st.
Petersburg and Sarasota clubs led to
the suggestion that their services be
obtained by the league management
and awarded to.the weaker teams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Special Christmas exercises will be
feature of the services both morn
ing and evening next Sunday at the
Baptist church. A chorus of young
people will sing at the morning ser
vice, and the pastor will speak of the
wonderful events accompanying the
birth of Christ. On Sunday evening
at 7.30, the baptist Sunday school will
hold its Christmas concert. There will
he Rotations and exercises under the
direction of Miss Carrie McKenney
and Christmas carols and special
music under the direction Of Mrs. l..
H. Clarke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
Paris Restaurants
to Buck Proposed
HOLIDAY Tax on Meals

Paris. Dec. 24.-Paris is threatened
with R restaurant lockout New Years
eve If the Chamber of Deputies votes
the tax proposed by the general coun-
Gil of the Seine Of so per cent. on the
amount paid for Christmas and New
Years eve suppers in excess of the
usual bills of fare. If the tax is
applied the restaurant proprietors' as
sociation threatens to lock restaurant
doors on the New Years eve.
Leading restaurants are tonight ask
ing for supper all the way up to 500
francs. The average is about $50
francs. Home suppers also are expen-
sive this year. as fowl and game are
rare. Chicken costs eight france per
pound, pate do foie gras II francs and
truffles II francs. HOLSTERS. oysters
and fish are proportionately high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
Santa Claus Up in
Air. RidgeWOOd. N. J.

Ridgewood. N. j.. Dec. A-Santa Claus
came out of the clouds and circled low
before assembled hundreds of children
who could see the pink of his cheeks
and the whilr of his whiskers as his
airplane cut didos in the air here to-
day Then he dropped dolls and toys
which floated down to hem in minia-
ture parachutes.
Santa's trip was arranged by the
Christmas Tree Association Of Ridge
wood Lieutenant Fred Nixon of Pat
erson. piloted the Harry Rouclere here
rs the Holiday Saint of Ridgewood."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
Girl Playing Part
Mrs. Santa Claus Dies
from Effects Burns

Richmond, Va, Dec. "a - Before
any of an audience of 600 could
reach her, Annie Lee Bowden. IL
years old, who was playing the part
of Mrs. Santa Claus" at a public
school entertainment in, Zuni today
received, fatal burns when her Co.'S
tune caught fire from candles which
illuminated tree. She died almost
immediately e':lrH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
i4arri.on A. BILLINGS

Harrison A. Billings, an old and re-
srected resident of this city died
Thursday night at his home on Lin
coin avenue. after a short illness. Mr..
Billings was for many years the pro-
prietor Of a grocery store on Water
street. from which he retired several
years ago. He was So years of age
and was born in Auburn. He leaves
three children, two daughters and one
son; Mrs. Emily Cowan of Gardiner,
Mrs. Alice Trask Of Boston and son.
Frank Reynolds. Funeral services
will be held Sunday afternoon at
o'clock from his late residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

away with its magic romance Of east
and west. You'll say it is the fun
niest, speediest, most different COM
edy drama you ever saw. Take a
gallop Of gayety with this magnetic
Broadway Cowboy.
The Moon Riders" No. II, and a
rafting comedy to close the show
makes bill worth telling your friends
about. One price today, twenty five
cents both afternoon and evening.
Matinee 2.45. evening 6.45 and 9
o'clock-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
Church Notices

st. Matthew's est Stephens day.
1880. holy communion and sermon
Baptist church, Rev. c. E. Young
pastor: Christmas sermon at 1890;
Sunday school at 11.45; Christmas con-
cert at Z.
Old South Congregation church.
at 1890; sermon by pastor, What the
Church Is" Sunday school a IL noon:
evening service at Z. Rev. Willard
l.. Palmer. assistant State superinten-
dent. will speak on "The Pilgrim Spirit
in the Churches"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
Mrs. MicheIs Granted Divorce

A divorce was granted Mrs. Alice
G. Michels of Cape Elizabeth from
Clarence E. of Lee, Mass, Thursday
at Portland by a superior court jury
after short elaboration. She alleged
cruel and abusive treatment. sub
stantiated by testimony to the effect
that he sought repeatedly to have her
committed 10 an insane asylum. and
also a conservator of her property.
File is superintendent of schools at Lee
and denied her allegations when testit
flying in the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
Hold Woman Suspect
In Death of Salesman

Springfield, Mo-. Dec. "a - Police
this afternoon arrester Mrs. Fred
erick F. Bonner. of Staunton, Va, in
connection with the fatal shooting
here yesterday afternoon of A. j.
Seigfreid, a jewelry salesman of
Kansas City. Mrs. Brenners hus-
band also is sought by officers inves-
tigating the shooting. The police
We're unable to find two trunks be-
longing to the slain salesman and
said to contain $4,000 worth of jew
e1ry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

The Christmas tree and exercises at
the Baptist chapel on Friday after
| noon proved very enjoyable occa-
sion. After the presents had been dis
tributed. q nice treat of cake and ice
cream was served to the boys and
| girls of the school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
Christmas with Ex-Kaiser

Doom. Holland. Dec. 24.-The third
Christmas of the Hohenzollern family
in Holland will be less pretentious
than last years celebration at Amer
ongen. The serious illness of the for
mer German empress and the suicide
of Joachim will give the observance
bration.
Many kilograms of greeting have
been received at Doom, where the
Duchess Of Brunswick and the former
Crown Prince Frederick William will
stay with their parents until after
New Years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Sankey Walport. the yard foreman
Of the Hollingsworth & Whitney mill
in this city was much surprised on Fri
Gay afternoon when the men under his
supervision assembled and with Char
les e. Arthur as spokesman for the oc-
casion. presented him with fine ring,
suitably inscribed. Mr.: Arthur's remarks
were well chosen and after Mr.. WAL
port recovered from his surprise he re-
sponded happily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
NJ. Wader. a wealthy resident of

NJ. Wader. a wealthy resident of
Bienne, Switzerland, has just sued
detective agency for wrongly recon-
mending an immoral man as husband
for his daughter and has obtained a
verdict of E14o with costs against the
agency. The prospective father-in-law
engaged the agency at a cost Of $500
to investigate the reputation and.
habits of the young man whe had ask
ed for the hand of his daughter. The
detectives reported that the youth was
worthy. reliable and sober. After six
months of welded life. the bride re-
turned to her fathers home with the
information that the bridegroom had
dissipated her dowry in riotous living
and gambling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

The post office will observe the
usual holiday hours, the office will be
open from A. NJ. to 10 A. NJ, and
from $50 p. NJ. to 100 P. NJ. The city
carriers will make morning deliv-
cry of all mail and all Christmas par
cells will be delivered by the parcel
post truck. The usual =. M. collec-
ton will be made from all the city let =
ter boxes. The II. +. D. carrier will
also. make a complete delivery of all
mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Miss Roberta Harvey, who is
studying at the New England Con-
servatory of Music, Boston. and her
friend, Miss Lorene Jones of Chicago,
ILL.,. will pass the weekend as the
guest of Miss Harvey's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Il. w. Harvey, of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

; e.rr.r Christmas Bill at the Strand
Today-one Price to Al setn ma.'.
nee and Eve, 25e-Sse William
Desmond Today in "A Broadway
Cowboy"
It will lift you high on the wings OF
calloping laughter. 1t viii give you
q touch of Broadway gayety plus ina.
Fascinating western tang 1t VIII
thrill YOU, hold you. and carry you
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

During the first two weeks in the
New Year the Highland avenue Meth
odist church and the First Baptist
church will hold Union services. The
first week the services will be held at
the Methodist church and the second
at the First Baptist. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
Old Time Actress Dies

Pasadena. Cal. Dec. 24.-Mrs. So
phia Monson. once an actress Of world
fame. died at her home here today
aged Is. Mrs. Monson. was the last sur
vivpr,of the original cast at the Norwe-
gian' National Theatre, established in
1862 by Ole Bull.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Dublin. Dec. 24.-P. j. Hooper, edi-
tor of the Freeman's Journal, has been
sentenced to IL months Imprisonment
and q fine of 5000 pounds has been
imposed on the Freeman's Journal be-
cause Of the publication of an article
alleging i'll treatment of a prisoner in
the Portobello barracks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Ernest M. Shapiro. Of Auburn. for
merry deputy revenue inspector. has
returned from Washington where he
attended a government school for six
weeks. Mr.. Shapiro is now a revenue
inspector and has been assigned to the
New England district. He is at present
located at Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

The funeral of the late Marcellus
woodward will be held at the UNDER
taking parlors Of the Wakefield Nc.
Naughton Co. Sunday afternoon at >
O'clock. Friends are requested to omit
flowers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Moore and
daughter Ruth, arrived Friday from
:kowhcgan, to pass Christmas with
The formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.
:. Moore. Randolph. -... -s. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Dr. Freeman P. Clason of Hart
'ord. Conn. and Charles R. Clason
IN attorney in Springfield. Mass, are
passing the Christmas season with
tncir parents, Hon. and Mrs. O. B.
Ci2son. Washington avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Immigration of the Maltese people
is increasing in consequence of the
growing unemployment. In the quarter
ending September 80. 1864 persons have
emmigrated; more than half of whom
have gone to the United States. The
majority Of them are skilled laborers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Miss Virginia Briggs of Taunton
Mass, is visiting her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Childs, Wilder
street, over the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25


The scismograph at Georgetown
University, Washington, was report
ed on December 16 as recording the
most severe earth disturbance of two
years. The Rev. Father Francis A.
Tondorf. director of the seismographic
observatory announced on that date a
shock beginning shortly after seven
O'Clock in the morning and continuing
after noon. He estimated it's distance
from Washington at $500 miles. The
chart indicated an cast-westerly di-
rection
Instruments in other sections of the
country. including those at Harvard
University. registered similar dis
turbance on the same date. Dis
patches from various parts of the
world recorded the shock. Virtually
all the reports expressed the opinion
that an earthquake had occurred in
the bed of the Pacific ocean.
At Toxic the observations indicated
that the disturbance began at oil
o'clock in the evening. The vibrations
there lasted two hours and were said
to be so severe that the instruments
were unable to give perfect records.
A Picking despatch on December 16
said the earthquake was felt there at
$40 p. NJ, the tremor rocking build
ings and creating much excitement in
the hotels and clubs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
HALLOWELL LOCAL NEWS
Telephon ne 663-X

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Paige will leave
this morning for Freedom to pass
the Christmas holidays with Mr.. and
Mrs. W. E. Ellis of that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Herbert johnson of Fairfield is the
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w
q. Johnson, Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Mrs. Fannie Marston of r. l., is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. NJ. Johnson, at their home on
Summer street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Frank T., Andrews of Wcstbrook. 4
former resident Of this city. is Wis
ting friends here for the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

The First Baptist church at West
Gardiner was filed at the Christmas
rec exercises on Thursday evening.
.pr and Mrs. Winslade were generous
y remembered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

MI. and Mrs. Earl H. sDanforth of
cumberland Center are passing the
mondays at the home of the latter's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hamlin.
Brunswick avenue. .s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Frank Peterson. Mount Vernon
street. left Friday for Portland. to
PASS Christmas with his brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Frank Stevens. who has been en-
ployed at Philadelphia, arrived home
Thursday evening to pass Christmas
with his family before going to Can
ada
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

inc funeral of the late Mrs. Ida E..
Harlow will be held from her late
nome on Washington avenue. Sunday
at Il o'clock. The funeral will be pri-
v.te.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

MIR. and Mrs George A. Mitchell
# Portland are guests ut the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Walter Robinson,
School street, for over the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Miss Beatrice Harvey and mother
If Eockport arc guests ut the home
IF George f. Hunt. Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Miss Ernestine Wright, n teacher il
The Orleans Mass, High school is home
for the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

MIS-. Cay Dill and son were passen-
gers Friday for Skowhegan. where
,hey are to pass the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Emery Martin left Friday for Lynn.
,fass., where he is to pass the Christ
,oas holidays with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

George and Philip Talbot arrived
friday from New Britain, Conn. to
vas, The holidays at their home in this
elty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

John NJ. CuSick. 4 student at Bates
college. arrived home Friday for the
Christmas recess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Misses Mildred Baker and Alice
Cunningham, students at Bates COL
lcge, are passing the holidays at
their homes here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Homer Lathrop of Oakland has ar
rived in town to pass the Christmas
recess at his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Miss Bertha S. Ciason OF Camden
is passing the holidays at her homo
II this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

MIR. and Mrs. Guy Lancy and fam
ny are passing the holidays with Mrs.
1.ancv's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
EASTMAN, Randolph,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

d.. c. f. Fairbanks and II. O..
Powers Of West Gardiner were
mong the out -of-town visitors, Fri
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Miss Bertha S. Spear of West
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

MIR. and Mrs. S. w. Boyd Of this
Guy are passing the Christmas holi-
days with Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Grimm
of Augusta. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Norman Stickney of Auburn is Wis.
iting relatives in this city over the
holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Mrs. C. NJ. Dyer left Friday for 6
sit with her son in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

John Trusscll of South Dresden
was calling on friends here, Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

! MSS Giadys Baker was passenger
''oay evening for Boston, where she
is to pass the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Mr' and Mrs. A. N. Smith, Bruins
WICK avenue. left Thursday for New
YORK. where they are to visit rela-
tives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Dance Christmas night, Dec %.
Goldman hall. Big Shimmy Five.
dec23-N-25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Fred Bowling of Hudson, Mass. is
visiting his brother, George Bowling
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
LOCAL NOTICE

Dry kindling wood delivered prompt
ly in any amount. LEONARD BROS.
Tel. .16M dec23d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Leon Moore of Portland passed the
,o1ilavs with his parents in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

william Kelley of Whiteficld was q
cisitor in the city, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Dance Litchfield Grange Hall,
achcdcr's Crossing, Sat. evening.
Decc4- 20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Chester Fowlcs of Augusta was q
}uslncss caller in Gardiner, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
Christmas Sunday Observanees

The Christmas music and concerts
will be held this coming Sunday in
the majority of the Gardiner church.
es. although some held their Christ
mas service last Sunday.
At the Randolph Methodist Epis-
copal church. mo Room in the Inn"
will be presented as a part of the
Christmas celebration, which will be
as follows: Devotional exercises,
superintendent; greetings. three lit
tie girls; recitation. IF Dolly Dear"
Bernice Peacock; recitation, Xmas
Thoughts Stanley Durham; exer-
else. Tell Me Why" Doris Preble
and Doris Putnam; recitation, Just
Their Way" Walter Pottle; recita-
ton. Ethel James: song, class Of
girls; recitation, William Veil: reci-
ttation, Erva Cooper; recitation,
Virena James; solo. "Silvery Bells
Softly Ringing" Ruth Irving; recita-
/ ton "Dorothy's Afterthought." Verna
Bully; exercise, THE Xmas Box"
Miriam Carlton. Carolyn Tillotson,
Avis Hartman. Beatrice Peacock.
Irene Katon; The Story, Stella Webb,
Ruth Irving: pageant, mo Room in
the Inn, After which the congrega-
ton will march down to the vestry
where the Christmas tree will be and
the distribution of candies. oranges
and presents. Everybody welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
-77-4-7'--7 - : = - ~
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Groves LAXATIVE BROMO QUIN-
lNE tablets. The genuine bears the sig
nature OF +. w. Grove. soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

HOUSE LOT-For Sale. Situated
n Farmingdale, between the Atkins
|state on VIM. Keene. Apply to c.
y, Drawn Agency. Z Depot Square,
gardiner, Tel. 147-W. dec24-25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25

Miss Louise T. Maxcy has arrived
rom Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at Frcnch's Cor postponed to
Jan. 1st. 1921. dec24-25"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: No. Depot Square. Telephone 37.W
Office Hours ,,.so to a. 80 A.M,4tosP

Mr. ard Mrs j. b. Tinker left Fri
aav fnf Newport, VT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
TERRIFIC QUAKE
IN JAP PROVINCE
1000 CASUALTIES

TOXIC, Dec. pa Shanghai des-
patch TO the Asahi Shimbun reports
terrific earthquake in Guam Shu
province on December with casual
ties estimated at 1000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-25
HIGHLAND AVENUE METHODIST


Christmas service will be observed
Sunday in the Highland Avenue
Methodist Episcopal church The
Sunday morning service will include
the singing of Christmas hymns, to-
gether with the following special mu-
steal selections: Response, Worship
Christ the New Born King" E. L.
Lorenz; Anthem, 10y to the World"
Ira B. Wilson: anthem, 1.-The Angels
Songs" Bonner. The pastor, DR..
Charles Howard Atkins. will preach
on ''Thc Christmas Vision" A special
offering will be taken in the interest
of the New England Dcaconess hos
pital of Boston. and members and
constituents of the church, together
with people in our city interested in
this hospital are requested to bring
or send contributions, placed in enve-
lopes to this service. Every Metho-
dist church in New England will take
similar offering. At the evening
service there will be n service of
song and the pastor will preach on
"Chariots of Fire"