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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-29
Downey Claims Self
Champ Over Wilson
in MiddleWeight

Cleveland, Ohio, July 2s--Ihe
middleweight boxing championship
of the world is in dispute.
According to the Cleveland boxing
commission and sports writer's who
were at the ringside. the title be-
longs to Bryan Downey of Cleveland.
he having acquired it by a knockout
over Johnny Wilson of Boston in the
seventh round of a scheduled r.
round no-decision contest here last
night
But Jimmy Gardner of Lowell,
Mass. former welterweight boxer.
who refereed the match, declares
Wilson retains the championship be-
cause Downey fouled Wilson.
Wilson was knocked down three
times in the final round The round
was just one minute and six seconds
old when Downey sent Wilson down
with a right to the jaw and left
to the chin.
Wilson was on one knee when Gar
dner slowly counted nine. Whether
ne counted ten is disputed
Official Time Keeper Artie Foote
of the boxing commission, said he
heard Gardner count the fatal SOC
ond. and that his watch showed Will
son had been down Il 10 second.
After Wilson rcgained his feet.
Downey hammered him to the floor
again and Gardner counted nine
According to Footc, II seconds clap
sed before Wilson staggered to his
feet, and, almost helpless, grabbed
the ropes.
Downey again showered him with
rights and lcfts and Murtey killilea,
Wilson's manager, jumped to the
platform and placed his hands on
Wilson who was sagging to the mat
for the third time.
After counting seven. Gardner
stopped the bout saying Downey had
hit Wilson while he was down Hold
ers Of ringside seats did not see the
blow struck. The majority of spec
rltors thought the contest had been
stopped because Wilson had been
counted out. A near riot followed.
A local referee had been named by
the boxing commission to act as
third man but Wilson declared he
would not enter the ring unless
Gardner oficiated.
Although the men boxed at catch
weights, Downey weighed 1J4 pounds
IN the afternoon in the presence of
an official of the boxing commission.
according to his manager, Jimmy
Dunn. He entered the ring weigh
ing not more than 1919 pounds. Dunn
said. Wilson's weight was said to be
about Up pounds.
Downey was born in Columbus.
Ohio. Sept. {, 1896. and begun his
ring career Feb. .. 1914. as a featb-
erWeight. He has been in about 40
contests. 90 of which he won nv
knockouts and only twice has a ref
eree's decision been given against
him once was in Boston in 1918
when he lost to Jack Britton wbila
led Lewis was champion we,ter-
Welsht and lock Malone gained a
decision over him in Columbus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-29
WINTHROP

Mrs. c. {. Brooks. clerk of the
Western Union Telegraph COS crew
stationed here, made a business trb
to Portland Wednesday.
Frank Pratt, who was one OF tho
fiagmen at the Main street cross.
ing has moved with his family 10
Portland where he has a good posi-
ton at the Maine Central Station.
Mary Pettingill who has been Wis
iting in Portland and Long Island
for three weeks, has returned to her
home in Winthrop.
Mr.. A. B. Boston of Wateryille
district deputy of the Modern Wood.
man, is in town the guest of Mrs. t.
G. Wood for q. few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Blackentop
of Melrose, Mass. are stopping for
few days at the Winthrop House
Mr.. Blackenton was formerly q Win.
throp boy.
Miss Hazel Judkins OF Uxbridgs.
Mass, arrived Thursday and is
guest Of her cousin, Mrs. Leah Bell
for a few weeks
Mr.. Z. D. Mason is filing the po-
sition vacated by Mr. Frank Pratt
as fiagman at Main street crossing
a party of young people went to
Tacoma Inn and enjoyed shore
cianer Wednesday evening
The Community Chnutauuua will
open Sunday evening. July u at 5
. clock tday light timel.
There will be i meeting Of the
committee and guarantees and ev-
erybody interested in the Chautau-
qua. at the court room in Packard
Block. Friday at 5 +. VI. (day light
time.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-29
Would Support Nurse Under
Red Cross Regulations

To correct what may possibly he
an erroneous impression. regarding
the resignation of the public health
nurse. Miss Pauline Doe. and in
fairness to Mrs. r. S. Woodman. who
has so generously financed her work
through the Red Cross. the local
Red Cross committee makes the fol
lowing statement. which fully ex-
plains the position of the Red Cross
and Mrs Woodman:
Arecent newspa per article leads
TO the impression that Miss Does
resignation was caused by the with
drawal OF support by Mrs. W0odmaa
This is absolutely not the case. Mrs
Woodman was ready and glad to
continue her support and would have
done so except for Miss Does resig-
nation. Furthermore Mrs. Wood
man offered to continue her support
and pay the advanced asked for by
Miss Doe. even after her resigna.
ton, providing that she worked IN
der Red Cross regulations. as in the
past Miss Doe refused absolutely TO
work under Red Cross regulations
and Mrs. Woodman feeling that this
National Organization with its wide
experience in handling nurses is as
competent as any. thereby with
draws her support.
Mrs. Abbie S. Proctor. who has
been visiting her niece. Mrs Arthur
Carver has returned to her home In
Canton.
Mrs. Mary Whittier Of Berkeley,
Calf. who has been visiting friends
In town ha sreturned to Readfeld
Miss Mildred Tinker OF Auburn is
guest at Fairview
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-29

OF Watervilie won from Miss Cony Of
Augusta, Mrs. Haskell OF Waterviue
won from Miss Purinton of Augusta.
Miss Pauline Herring of Wateryille
won from Mrs. Blaine owen of Au-
gusta; Mrs. Wardweil of Water,illo
won from Mrs. Nelson Of Augusta,
Miss Clair of WaterNille won from
Mrs. Pierce of Augusta. Miss Corne-
liza Kelley of Waterville won from
Miss y. Kelley Of Augusta: Mrs Fl
w. Abbott of Watervillc won from
Mrs. f. Owen of Augusta and the
tie match was between Mrs Winslow
of Waterville and Mrs. Barnckov of
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-29

with the New York Nationals since
his transfer from the Phiiaceiphia
team. The new outfielder caugh'
one fly, made single. walked once
and participated in "A double stei
that scored run. Ross Young o.
the Giants hit "a triple, double anu
two singles in four times at bat.
Two men were knocked uncon
scious by thrown balls during pra
tice. Ray Schmandt Of BrookI!i
WAS hit in the head by a pitche'
ball and will be out of the game
several days. Manager McBride OF
Washington was also struck on inc
head l1v a ball thrown by Senator
outfielder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-29
St. Louis Triple PLAY i.
Hoodocs Quaker Rally

New York. July 2S--A triple NAV
was performed by the St. Louis \.
t.ohais against Philadelphia yester-
day and snuffed out a Quaker ra,Iv
with the bases full. Ram or phi
adelphia sent a line drive tn She,
stop Hornsby, who threv to the he
specialized Torporcer. who touohea
Second base doubling Peters. A quick
,irow 10 FIRST Baseman Fourier
peat winters return dash for the
\ substitute player figured largely
III the defeat of the New York Amer
leans McManus, who replaced Sis
Ter at first base. hit a home. ,rinle
ana Two singles. sending in four Of
the st. Louis runs.
Ehill Weusel played his first game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-29
New Phosphate Increases
Weight and Strength of
Frail People in Two Weeks
Time in Many Instances.

Nothing like Bitro- Phosphate. save
thin, delicate. nervous discouragad
men and women take on needed weiebt
end quickly exhibit nerve force tSnt
radiates health, energy and ambition
was first brought to the attcntio', ~
the French Academy of Medicine bv
the celebrated Dr. Robin. 1t is known
to be such wonderful aid to fraii
rth oaoWn people that b. e. Bither and
guarantee oioer
CATION: Although II:r,-pbo.n,,.s
Is an excellent aid in relieving weak. nsr'
, hoas CONDITIONS, its use is not advised un-
iess increased weight is desired.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-29
NATIONAL Home

ohhcer Of the day Capt. Stephen l.
Watson
William H. Milkins. late 18th IN
attached Mass. H. A., has been trans
ferred here from the southern
Branch.
The moving picture program lot
Friday night nin be a special para
mount feature entitled. Behold MY
Wife" with Pathe News and COM
edr entitled The Fire Brigade"
The funeral Of the late Henry r.
Sherman vii he hold from the Home
chapel at 1890 Friday Rev. Francis
4. Watch officiating.
Furlouehs have been granted 10
William .Adeate ard George n Fui-
lertor t. Boston
The returns from passes THURSDAY
we're George Decker from Fassaiboro
and Timothy F. Hartnett from Wa
terville
Edward r. II. Drew. Of Cleveland.
late Co. E..3, L. s. Eng, has reported
for admission.
Edwin Dahlin. of Gardiner, late Co.
r. 43, L. :. Inf. and George ". keene,
of Kansas, late Co. r, pol y. !. Inf,
have been admitted 20 the Home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-29
William Miller

The death OF William Miller oc-
CURED az the Home hospital here
Wednesday night He was born in
Brunswick Dec 90. 1884,. He enlist
ed in Co. d, %, Me. Inf. Sept. 10,
1859 and was discharged July 10,
1863. He came to the Home from
Harpswell, Nov. 9, 1916.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-29
FRIDAYS Concert Program

Mareh-"The Cyclist" ..... Wagner
0vertvre-"Light Cavalry" o.. Suppe
Waltzes-"Beautifu Annabell Lee"
Meyer
Selection from The rgomaster".
Lueders
War Memories Or Day in Camp in
1862 Reeves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-29

Miss Mary Doyle, OF Boston, is
visiting her father, Capt. Hugh
Doyle.
Charles r. BALDWIN has returned
from pass TO visit relatives in Bos-
ton.
Cornelius D. o'ConneIl has report
cd from "a furlough to visit relatives
IN Salem.
Cornelius j. Murphy, Of Worcest-
err. late Co l.. q, Pa. Inf, has report
Cd for admission.
Nj and Mrs. T. NJ. Kline have re
turned from visit 70 her parents.
and brothers and sisters. in Windsor
and are visiting friends in Camp.
Capt q. L. Glidden and James
Murphy of Portland, were visiting
friends Wednt sdav in Camp.
Daniel ]. Cady late 60. l.. {, I. 6.
Inf: Peter Brasurc. late 90. 4, 1872.
y Y Inf. and John Gregg late Co,
r., 81 Mass. Inf, have been granted
discharges from the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-29
SPORTS
M aine Baseball

Al Miliinockett--t1ast MilIinockett
90; G. Northern Paper Co. OF
batteries: Reynolds and Bailey:
Jameson. Jackson and Driscoll.
AL Llncoln-Northern 4. A of Is
land Falls Is, Easterns of Brewer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-29
Frank z. Hamilton

Headquarters have been notified OF
the death If Frank L. Hamilton, a
member OF this Home, which occurred
At the home OF his brother in Hoi-
brook, Mass, on June /. He served in
90. /, ). Mass Inf. during the Spanish
War. lie was employed as painter
al tie Home for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-29

The first business of the morning
was the report OF the resolutions
committee. which dealt with impor-
tant matters concerning the Legion;
The report was adopted as whole
and was as follows:
Report Of the Committee on EeEolu-
tious at Tllird Annual CouVenaon
of the Depa. tniert of Maine Arlert-
can Legion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-29

Ter, giving them both great praise
for their work during their service
with him He also spoke in the
highest terms OF Mr.. Boyle's work
at the National convention last year
and it was voted that he be sent 10
the National convention al Kansas
City this year with all expenses paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-29
Vice Com. Banniean

The department commanuer was EN-
powered to fill all vacancies in the
delegation. and 10 the department COM
mander also was left the arrange
ments of transportation to the nation
al convention.
National Vice Commander Thomas ].
Bannigan Of Hartford, Ct, was intro
duced and addressed the convention.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-16
CHRISTMAS PLANT LORE

The legend of the Glastonbury thorn is that
after the death of Jesus, Joseph of Arimathea
came over to England. Shortly before Christ
mas, he rested on the summit of Weary-al hill,
Glastonbury. There he thrust into the ground
his staff, and on Christmas eve il was found to
be covered with white blossoms. The bush is
said to have continued blooming thus each
Christmas eve until during the civil wars, whe2
il was cut down. Cuttings from the original
thorn are said to bloom in this same wonderful
way even yet
The Sicilian children put penny-roya in their
cots on Christmas eve, believing that at the ex
act hour and minute when Jesus was born il
will blossom.
There is a cherished legend in the east that
the Rose of Jericho first bossomed at the birth
of Jesus, closed at the crucifxion, and opened
again at Easter, from which comes its name OF
Resurrection flower.
Many plants, trees and flowers are believed
to owe their pecuarites to their connection
with the birth or the childhood of Jesus. THE
Star of Bethlehem" is so called because its white
star-like flowers resemble the pictures Of the
Star Of the East
"Our Lady's Bedstraw" received its name be-
cause il was believed that the manger in which
the Babe lay was filled with this plant.
An old account tells the story in this manner:
"The broom and the chick-peas began to rustic
and cracke. and by this noise betrayed the
fugtives The flax bristled up Happily for
her, Mary was near Juniper; the hospitable
tree opened It's branches as arms and enclosed
the Virgin and the Child within their folds, at
fording them a secure hiding place. Then the
Virgin uttered a maediction against the brooms
and the chck-peas and ever since that day they
have always rlsted and cracked. But later the
Virgin pardoned the flax its weakness and gave
the juniper her blessings" which is said to
account for the use Of the juniper as Christmas
decorations in some countries.
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sANTNs VISIT TO AN AFRICAN MISSION

An amusing story Of how Santa Claus fright
ened the black children at a mission station
when he first appeared TO them few years
ago. is told by the wife of a missionary station
ed at Balunda, Africa. They had celebrated
Christmas al Bailunda before, but they never
had had Santa Claus, so Mr. Slower the mis-
sionary, dressed up as good Saint Nick
HE had been padded and powdered and pack
ed until his own mother would not have known
him." Mrs. Slower afterward related. Present
" we gave the signal the door flew open and
in walked Santa Claus. But, dear me What
consternationl He was greeted with shrieks
and groans and cries of Let me out II is the
evil one II is the day of Judgment
THE urchins. catching the infection of ter
ror from the cider black people, fled to their
bedrooms, fell down upon their faces, crept I'M
der chairs and tables-anywhere TO hide them
selves Poor old Santa Claus never had such a
greeting before As soon as he realized the
panic he had caused, he tore Off his tall hat and
white cotton beard. Then from bags on his
back he began to throw gifts right and left and
to tell who he was
Treasured once more, everyone was soon
laughing and chatting, munching the great red
breads (doughnuts), tasting their fruits Of
nibbling al the sweets from the familiar little
bags One man wondered which end he was to
hold the fork Santa Claus had given him An
other Immediately tried on his new shirt. The
girls arranged their bright-hued handkerchiets
into turbans, while others sought 10 find some
place about their scanty clothing where they
could stow away their bunch of bread as well
as the paper of needles and cake of soap given
TO each.
ut seemed as though everyone tried to talk
louder than his neighbor as they examined the
costume of Santa Claus, whom they now no
longer feared One man said that ne thought
it was John the Baptist, another that il was
Elijah returned Yet another thought it was
Satan himself, and all my sins confessed, Ny
only thought was to rose UP before me-; while
fourth hide myself"
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-16
THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS.

Christmas has but one meaning-the Nativ-
ity, writes Calvin Coolidge, Vice President of
the United States, in the New York Evening
Post. The goodness. the justice, but also the
mercy, the helping hand of God. This, the
greatest event in human history, has a spiritual
meaning. The Saviour came to minister to the
spiritual nature Of man. He showed the true
glory and Importance of maitland helping him
showed the duty of helping one another. En-
bowed with the power, yet He did not bestow
material blessings or set up an earthly king
dom. But to follow Him gave the power TO
command all those
To get the world to see the true meaning of
things, that is the redemption. The creation
was all declared good. 1t can be perverted. The
enemy forever strives "out Of good still to find
means of evil" The material welfare of men
does not come irst-to make it first makes 1t
to be destroying and destroyed. Christmas is
not instituted for the purpose of earning the
reward of gifts, but for giving them in their
true significance "rhe wages of sin is death,
eternal life is the gift of God"
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-16
ORIGIN OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE

An old legend makes Saint Winfred the orig
inator Of the Christmas tree. Winfred was one
of the early missionaries to Norway who help
ed TO convert the ancient Scandinavians from
their pagan beliefs These people had been
taught to worship trees as if they were living
gods. Winfred undertook to show his newly
made converts that the objects of their wor-
ship were not gods, but trees-and nothing but
trees So on Christmas eve he chopped down
a mighty oak in the presence Of a great crowd
of men, women and children. The Christian
miracle that followed is described by an ancient
historian:
"As the bright blade circled around Winfred's
head, and the flakes of wood flew from the deep
ening cash in the body of the tree, whlrlng
wind passed over the forest. 1t grlpped the
oak from it's foundations Backward it fell like
a tower, groaning as it split asunder in four
pieces. But just behind it and unframed by
the ruin stood young fir tree pointing green
spire toward the stars.
"Winfred let the AK drop and turned to speak
10 the people
This little tree, a young child OF the forest,
shall be your holy tree tonight. 1t is the wood
of peace. for your houses are built of the FIR.
II is sign of endless life, for its leaves are ever
green. See how it points upward toward
heaven Let this be called the tree OF the
Christ-child gather about it, not in the Wild
wood, but in your own homes, there 1t VIII
shelter no deeds of blood, but loving gifts and
rites of kindness"
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-16
SUGGESTIONS FOR TABLE DECORATIONS

Surely no Christmas table need go unadorned,
for often it is the simplest decoration that is the
loveliest Here are few that anyone might
use, so simple are they:
A simple bowl of fruit around which trails
moss or pine.
An everyday dining room fern dish with
gay scarlet covering of crepe paper.
A tiny toy Christmas tree in flower pot;
popcorn pie which is nothing more than
a large dish Of popcorn in which are buried
small gifts to which are tied red ribbons by
which to draw them forth.
A Brownie made of two rosycheeked apples,
four skewers and pointed white paper cap
miniature yule-long represented by hchen-
covered bit of old bark filled with fruit.
A dull brown basket would be charming
background for the gold of oranges and the blue
white Of bayberries.
Colored glass is so popular just now that
ruby-colored filed with ferns and white narcis-
sus would be most attractive.
A silver dish heaped with attractive looking
candy. around which is arranged wreath of
pine and holly.
For those who would like something more
elaborate, why not a make-believe winter land
scape? This is easily made with a small table
mirror, tiny evergreen trees, stones, moss, toy
rabbits, squirrels and Santa Claus When ar
ranged sprinkle snow dust over the whole scene.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-16
Sailed ALMONDS.

Take a pound shelled Jordan
almonds, pour over them enough
scalding water 10 cover, set aside
a few minutes, then remove the
brown skin. II skin does not
come off easily. drain and scald
a second time. Put nuts in iron
pan in moderate oven with one
tablespoon olive oil and shake
occasionally until light brown.
Sprinkle with salt and lay on
plotting paper, tissue toweling
or paper napkins.
On the whole. however, a good
many OF US have carried this
Christmas giving to an absurd
extreme. We have assisted In
the degeneration Of a very love
~ custom. We have put Christ
mas gifts on the basis Of formal
calls-you tip mo and III az
You.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-16
LEGEND OF THE CHRIST CHILD

Elise Traut relates the legend that on every
Christmas even the little Christ-child wanders
all over the world bearing on its shoulders
bundle of evergreens. Through city streets and
country lanes, up and down hill, to proudest
castle and lowlest hovel, through cold and
storm and sleet and ice, this holy child travels,
TO be welcomed or rejected at the doors at which
he pleads for succor. Those who would invite
him and long for his coming set a lighted candle
in the window to guide him on his way hther
They also believe that he comes to them in the
gliise of any alms-craving, wandering person
who knocks humby at their doors for susie
nance, thus testing their benevolence. In many
places the aid rendered the beggar is looked
upon as hospitality.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-16
CHRISTMAS IN OLD RUSSIA

One cannot but wonder what Christmas WIZ
be like in Russia under present conditions. be
fore the war, Russian customs at fule-tde were
many and varied. One was the singing OF their
ancient kolyada songs, composed centuries ago
bv writer's whose names have not come down
with their songs.
On Christmas eve the people tasted until the
first service in church. Then they always hast
ened home and got TO bed early in order that
they might have the pleasant Christmas eve
dream, which was sure to come true.
A pretty custom was the blessing of the house
and household. The priest visited each home
in his district, accompanied by boys bearing
vessel of holy water. Each room was sprinkled
with water and each person blessed. Thus was
each home sanctifed for the coming year.
The greeting in Russia was not Merry
Christmas" but rather Greetings for the
Lords Birth" to which was replied, God be
with you"
No Christmas or New Years dinner was con-
sidered complete unless pork in some form was
served.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-16

little sketch symbolizing the
spirit of the season. The sketch
depicted in its center a family
party gathered around the
Christmas dinner table raising
glasses to the health Of absent
friends. Underneath were the
words "A Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year to YOU"
while on each side was a smaller
sketch representing an act of
benevolence.
Mr.. Dobson's card so pleased
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-16

its recipients that the following
year he designed another card,
of which he sent Autographed
copies to a large circle of friends
Other artists followed his ex-
ample. and the circle sending out
Christmas cards grew wider and
wider until an enterprising print
er saw there was money in the
business. and within few years
from its birth the Christmas
card was to be seen in hundreds
of shopwindows.