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affection for the custy r.ivve:,
the touch Of the steering wheel I .
spired him. He was in a mood -
make the machine fly, il il would.
A third time he dismountcd, as
they reached the end Of the private
road, and threw open the gate. "a
even took the trouble to close :: /,
after they passed through. Their.
once moro taking the wheel, 10
looked at Sally. The main road lav
just in front of them. running a:
right angles.
Which way?" he demanded. ="
suppose you're headed for the trai.,
aren't you?"
CHAPTER XVIII
The Wreck Supplies Cook
CALLY was not certain Wnetb:-
y she was headed for the train C.
the Bar.M. She had not g.
tempted to plan anything beyond I'll.
getaway, which ioomed so large
her vision that it blocked off a~Y
glimpse at the future. But now :.
wes confronted with the need
make a decision. She had no des:
to go to Chicago. She was not ir
mood to contemplate the purchase
a trousseau. She had certain o.
ing opinions on the subject
cooks. and they persisted I"
ing themselves into the E.
TO Be Continue"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-04-11

In Paris, a young girl, fifteen
wears old, Irene Laurent, evidently
of the Madame Curie type, has
nyoduced new fuel for automo-
}.i'e cngines. 1t is made from 81
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VERTICAL

Eny small succulent fruit.
Associate of Arts (abbr.)
A fruit consisting of a kernel
enclosed in a woody shell.
A mug for beer.
An adult person Of female sex
Public. Conveyances. (Dlural. abb
A point Of the compass reversed
Worn out. -. -. =. 49,.
Possessed.
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Try Your Luck With This Deep One

puzzle Miss Foss Smith
that
20 length of time should take
difficult In addition this the puzzle small
that
youw another
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THEN HE SHOT HER.
Critic: "Ah-h-the plot thickens".
she: "A stirring scene-don't you
Think"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-04-11

marked the trail: and for a while
the going was somewhat easier.
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EUCENISTS MEAN WELL, BUT
EARTH,---BIG ALMA MATER
WHY THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
BUT CAN YOU ENFORCE 1T?

The eugenists in the birth con-
troll convention plan for a better
race by artificial selection" which
would mean picking the right hus-
band for the right wife.
You can do that with cows,
horses, etc. But with them you
only breed body. Among hu-
man beings you produce that very
mysterious thing called a soul, and
that's different.
You might marry a John L. Sui
Ivan to Hypatia, or a Michael
Angelo Moses to the Venus OF
Milo, and be bitterly disappointed
in results.
On the other hand, a tall, fierce
country girl, Nancy Hanks, prob
ably unable 20 read or write, mar
rjes a local ne'er Go well, and the
result is Abraham Lincoln. The
Lord seems to reserve for him.
SCI certain problems.
ItG3NdiNs VIII SpShAN
TO improve the study of agrcui-
4ure. That's sensible.
Gnglish-speaking nations study
Latin and Greek. The Romans
sudied Greek. The Greek philoso-
ylers studied the Egyptian Ian
e.uage and hieroglypnics. Millions
are spent teaching many KINDS Oh
knowledge little used after the
student leaves school.
II is about time to begin study
ing seriously old Mother Earth, the
original Alma Mater from which
we Spring, upon which we depend
absolutely during life, and 70
which we all return.
In Paris, young girl, fifteen
wears OLD, Irene Laurent, evidently
of the Madame Curie type, has
nyoduced a new fuel for automo-
80 o,r;nec IF IS made from ST.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-04-11

81 A proposition.
80 A state on Atlantic Coast (abbrj
HORIZONTAL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23
CAN AAN

| Mrs. Elizabeth Smart of Pittsfield
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Brace. Mr.. and
| Mrs. Joseph Brace and Mr.. and Mrs
John Crommett of Clinton and Mrs
| d. l.. Brimner of Auburn were in
town, Tuesday, to attend the funeral
! OF their father and step-father
! Wallace Nelson.
Harold Mahoney, who works in
Connecticut, arrived home Saturday
to pass Christmas week with his
wife and little son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Davis and
son, Arthur. were in Clinton and
Waterville Wednesday, on business.
The members of the Sunday school
had a Christmas tree at the Red
school house, Wednesday evening,
which was well attended. A fine
program was given before the pres
ents were taken from the tree,
Mrs. Lottie Nelson has sold the
Silas Mason farm in North Clinton
to Clarence Holt.
Miss Edna Davis of Somerset hos
pital. Skowhegan, attended the
Christmas tree, Wednesday evening.
Harold Foster was in Lewiston on
business. Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Allen, OF
Bangor, were week ..,d guests of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23
SOMERVILLE

SOUTH-Friends in this place OF
Mrs. Sterling Brewer of Portland
will be sorry to learn that she re-
Gently received some very painful IN
iuries, when she was struck ana
knocked down by motor vehicle,
while crossing one of the Portland
streets.
They will be glad to know. how
ever, that she has SO far recovered
as to be removed from the hospital
where she was patient for a week.
and it is hoped that no serious
trouble will result from her injuries
Rupert Clifford and S. l.. Bartlett
were callers in Augusta last FRIDAY
Glenwood Hopkins has returned
from Augusta. where he has been on
matters of business, for few days.
The Misses Irene and Margaret
Bartlett, students at Pennington
Normal School, arrived at their home
Friday, to pass the Christmas vaca-
ton.
Mrs. L. r. Hewett was the guest OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. II.
Nutting of Augusta, one day last
week.
Clinton Overlook Of Warren, was In
town Sunday land attended the
morning service at the school house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23
Receives Hiuh Rank

Russell M. Bailey eldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. Bailey. gradu-
ate of Oakland High School. has
made fine record in scholarship
during the first quarter of the year
at the University of Maine. On lists
recently released by the dean of the
university for the first half of the
full semester, 1t is shown that Mr..
Bailey has made a most enviable rec
ord in all his courses, having all
AS on the deans list and according
to the point system of the university
he ranks 4 which is the highest rank
obtainable and denotes perfect work.
Verne Reynolds. a teacher at Good
VIII High, is passing his vacation at
his home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A.. Tilton
were business callers in Waterville,
Monday forenoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seldom Manter and
children. and Mrs. Manley Bailey
We're calling on Mrs. Alice Manter at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. w.
Lewis, Sunday evening.
Mrs. Martha Keller, who has been
passing several weeks with her son.
NJ. Fl. Drummond and family, is now
passing while with her sister. Mrs.
John Griffin, and will later visit her
brother, F. w. Longley and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23
ENGAGEMENT MISS KATHERINE WYMAN TO
HOWARD INCRAHAM ANNOUNCED TUESDAY

graduating from Lasell, Miss Wyman
studied Art at Miss McClintock s
school in Boston. She is a member
of the Augusta China Club and an
active worker in the Junior League
of the Congregational church.
Mr.. Ingraham is the youngest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas c. Ingra.
ham of this city. Hes was educated
in the Augusta schools and at Wor-
cester Academy from when ne
graduated in the class of 1s2Z. he
is associated with the Fuller Holway
COmpanV,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23
MONTVILLE

Stillman White Of Miles City,
Montana, is in town visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Newall White
and other relatives.
Charles Stevenson has arranged
his mail box in a way, that when 1t
is accidently struck by the mail team,
that it will turn around out of the
way, also he has a wire attacked to
the door, which is in the end Of the
box, and the wire goes from there
into the house, and when the mail is
nut into the box. the wire rings a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23

surgical operation, is reportaa
doing nicely. y
Mrs. Ralph w. Howard can,
Mr.. and Mrs. William D. Bowl Bowl /,
week, in South Freedom.
Frey Foy is transports.
scholars from the Kingdom I
Farland's Corner. Y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23
MONMOUTH

The entertainment rip Van
Wrinkle" given on Friday evening
by Monmouth Center Grammar
school, at Cumston hall. was well at
tended and very successful. The
names of those taking part have
been given in a previous article. In
addition to these a piano duet was
given by Miss Martha Blake and
Miss Bertha Cram. The part OF KIP
Van Wrinkles dog was admirably
portrayed by Henry Bergeron
Collie. A social followed the enter
tainment. The proceeds will be used
for the expenses of graduation
Mrs. Gertrude Barron. teacher OF the
school and director of the play, re-
ceived many compliments for her
successful work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23

Jolly old Saint Nicholas, lean your ear
this way,
Don't you tell the neighbors what I'm
going to say;
Christmas Eve is coming soon, now
you dear old man,
And times are very hard you know, so
bring us all you can.
Father wants a ton of coal, mother
wants some -four,
Baby wants a bottle of milk, be sure
it isn't sour:
The rent will soon be coming due, SO
money will be handy,
And Ted and Jane and little Sue
would like a bag of candy.
Mrs. Annie Perry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23
SIDNEY

w. S. Pillsbury of Waterville has
this week, installed a furnace at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Perkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. II. Wort of Water
vile were callers Sunday at Mrs,
Evelyn Goodhue's and at Mr.. and
Mrs. J. f. Sawtelle's.
Henry Goodhue, Oakland High
school, who passed the weekend with
his mother, returned to Waterville
Sunday, also Miss Shirley Bracket,
Winslow High, who passed the week
end with her grandmother. Mrs
Julia Bracket
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23
Fred REYNOLDS

The nine year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Delbert Reynolds met with
sad and painful accident Thursday
morning, while playing with gun,
which discharged in his leg above
the knee. A physician was called
and dressed the wound and the little
fellow was later taken to the sisters
hospital, in Waterville where ne IS
resting as comfortably as can De
exnected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23

bell which is attached to the end In
the house.
Arthur Wellington is attending
school in Freedom.
Colby Carl is working for Simon
Bradstreet, of South Freedom.
Charles Colby, who went to Elm
| City Hospital, in Waterville. for a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23

The engagement of Miss Katherine
Bartlett Wyman to Mr.. Howard
Ingraham was announced Tuesday
afternoon at a delightful luncheon
given at Miss Wymans home on
Western Avenue. A large number
of her friends were present. Among
the guests from out of town were
Mrs. John Lee Merrill of Hamilton.
Mass, Miss Madeline Gannett Of
Portland, Mrs. Warren F. Daniels of
East Millinocket, Mrs. Edward R.
Elwell Of Portland. and Hiss Kath-
crime G. Reynolds of Portland.
Miss Wyman is the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter S. Wyman of
this city and is prominent member
of Augustus younger social set.
She was graduate of Lasell Sem
mary in the class Of 1921. After
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23
SHOP NOTES

The r. w. Soule Emporium is TO
stage a new departure in the method
of unloading their surplus Christ
mas toys-an auction sale by Santa
Claus himself. The auction will take
place this evening at 1880. and Santa
will be seen in operation on the
street floor of their store. An OPP
portunity to purchase toys at your
own price,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23

her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Forest
Moore.
Doris Foster, who attends High
school at Clinton, is at home for
two weeks vacation.
Harold Foster commenced work
in the Maine Central yards at
Waterville, Thursday morning.
V, c. Holt was a business caller
in Skowhegan, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23

Lawrence Bagley and Harvey
Mitchell, students at Bates College
are passing Christmas recess at the
home of their parents.
Miss Leola Mitchell who is attend
ing school in Cambridge, Mass, is
home for the Christmas recess.
Kenton Bagley is assisting Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23

The Red Cross would remind those
who wish to donate jellies for the
veterans at the National Soldiers
Home for their Christmas dinner that
this is the last day these donations
can be received at the office. Please
bring them in as promptly as pos
ell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23

O. d. Estes in her store during the
holidays.
Miss Erdene Pierce arrived nome
Saturday from Berlin, n. H., to pass
the Christmas vacation with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Pierce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23

Several cases of scarlet fever are
reported at North Monmouth.
Miss Anna Longfellow is at home
from her school work in Norway for
the Christmas recess.
Miss Pauline Pettingill and Miss
Annie Chick came home from Farm
ington Normal school, Friday.
Miss Marion Chick Of Sanford
High school faculty, is at home for
two weeks vacation.
Miss Doris Chick and George
Chick, students at Bates. are at their
home for the holidays. Miss Zylpha
Hatch also a Bates student. is en-
ployed in a Lewiston store during
the Christmas vacation.
Christmas music and sermons APP
propriate to the season were features
of the Sunday morning services in
the churches.
Carleton Turner, a student at Bliss
Business College, Lewiston, Is at
home for two weeks vacation.
Mrs. Floyd Luce of Augusta is the
guest of her mother, Mrs. Charles
Trask.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors, who so kindly assisted us
in the loss of our brother.
MR.. AND MRS. JOHN WILSON
AND FAMILY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23

The Rebekah Aid will hold a bust
ness meeting this evening at the
close of the Lodge meeting for the
purpose of electing officers for the
ensuing year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23

Hand woven articles. hand made
rigs. Chinese novelties and linens
home made fruit cake, pound CAKE
nuts and candies. Ye Hand WORK
Shoppe. 1859 State st. Tel. X.
Dec7mon wed. fritz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23
LOCAL NOTICE

Christmas Trees: You can get a
beauty at 81 State St, or Tel. 4Ol-M'
All prices; take your pick. Harry
perciVal ucS@ouAe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23

Mrs. Anna Marsons has presented
an organ to the Lyon school in the
name of her mother, the late Mrs.
Lillian Cullinan. Mrs. Marsons' gift
is very timely one, and the pupils,
teacher and parents are all highly
appreciative of her thoughtfulness
and generosity. The organ will be
very useful in the work Of the school
and in the club work of the young
people of the neighborhood, which is
supervised by the parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23
AUGJJSTALOCALS

The regular meeting Of the r. b.
Capen Rebekah lodge. NO. 51
will be held this evening at 1.So
o'clock at which time the officers Tor
the ensuing year will be elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23

nov2Ssat&wedtf
Belt Valley times., 1925-12-03
Montana
Ranch NeuS
By JOHN DEXTER

Students attending the winter agrl=
cultural short course at Montana
State college, starting January and
continuing for a period Of II weeks,
will have at their disposal the same
facilities, class rooms, laboratories
and instructors as the regular college
students, according to ]. o. Tretsven.
principal OF the short course. Short
course students also will come under
the fare refund" law of the state, and
all students who successfully complete
the - weeks work will have all rail-
road fare over SIS returned to them.
The short course is open to all men
and young men Of Montana. II years
of age or over, who have working
knowledge of the English language.
No other requirements are necessary.
Special studies are offered in agron-
omy, animal husbandry, dairy pr0duc-
ton. dairy manufacturing. agricultural
engineering, irrigation. drainage and
horticulture.
Belt Valley times., 1925-12-03

The annual Montana State Poultry
show held under thedirection of the
Montana Poultry Growers Association
win be held at Conrad January 1923.
The local committee In charge Of ar
rangements for the show Is distribut-
ing premium lists to the poultry fan
clers of the state and is expecting one
Of the finest poultry exhibits ever held
In the state. Interest In poultry and
poultry improvement has developed to
a high point in POndera county In re-
cent years and the county boasts Of
one OF the most successful poultry as
sociations In the northwest. The CO
operative marketing activities Of the
Pondera Poultry Growers Association
are attracting nation wide attention.
This year one OF Pondera eounty's
turkeys was served at President Cool
Idge's Thanksgiving dinner.
Belt Valley times., 1925-12-03

time It came to mean the birthday OF
Jesus Still later It was song about
His birthday. Nowadays a Frenchman
wishing anyone Merry Christmas.
says, "Joyeux Noel T.
Now the title. ''The First NOVEL;. -
Of the English Christmas Carol. from
which quotation has been made In the
foregoing. throws a sideIight on his
tory. This carol Is probably more than
500 years old, although 1t did not ap-
pear In print until 1888. The Norman
conquest Of England was responsible
for the Noel" in It's title. And this
In turn was changed to ..Nowell"- TO
make It look English and to insure its
pronunciation in two syllables.
silent Night" is probably one of
the most popular Of all the Christmas
Carols. II seems to have been first
published In Leipsic as "Tyrolean
Song. Before that It had been In
the repertoire Of a family OF strolling
Tyrolean players. Its origin was then
unknown and 1t was said to be old.
In time II was credited to Michael
Haydn. A few years ago Ludwig Erik
made thorough Investigation and re
ported that silent Night" was written
and composed In 1918 at Oberndorf.
Germany; that Joseph Mohr, assistant
priest, wrote the words; that Franz
Gruber, schoolmaster. wrote the
music. According to Erik, the carol
was produced Christmas Eve In the
church. the poet, a tenor. singing the
melody, and the composer singing
bass. A chorus Of young women sang
the refrain. The church organ was
out Of repair and the accompaniment
was played on guitar.
"God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
Is believed to date back to the Seven
teenth Century. II certainly Is as
familiar to the English-speaking world
as any. One version has the first line.
God Rest You Merry. Gentlemen
one does not know whether or not the
use Of the comma Is authorized.
Il win be noted that the Christmas
Carols In general have common char
acteristic-which Is especially proml-
nent among the older ones: They are
set to pleasing and not difficult music;
they are simple In form and pic
turesQue; they are often chIldlike In
their naivete. In short. they are real
bits OF folklore
Yet men famous In the world of |
letters have not disdained to try their
hands at the Christmas Carol. For |
example, 20 Little Town Of Bethle-
nem," deservedly popular. was writ
ZEN by the Boston divine, Phillips
Brooks. 1t was intended for Sunday
schools only. Several composers have
written music for 1t. These include
Joseph Barnaby. the EngIlshman. and
louis II. Redner, the American.
Belt Valley times., 1925-12-03

Lords Of MisruIe" OF England was q
leftover from the Roman Saturnalla
The Christmas Carol goes back q
long way into early English life. The
FIRST printed collection came In 1921
from the press OF wynkin de Worde.
This early master printer was prob
ably born in Lorraine and went 10
London to be assistant to Caxton.
whom he succeeded In 41491. II Is inter
esting to know that a fragment Of this
edition Is still extant and contains the
famous "Boar's Head Carol" which
Is still sung on Christmas Day In
Queens College, Oxford-whether the
serving of the boar's head on silver
platter In the big dining hall still OBJ
tains, one Is not prepared to say. In
the old days the serving OF the boar's
head, with much pomp and ceremony
and minstrelsy and song was the
feature Of the Christmas feast In the
homes Of the wealthy and great. The
authentic wording Of this carol Is as
follows:
The boars head In hand bear !,
Bedsck.d with bays and rosemary:
And pray you, my masters, be merry,
Quot estis In convivio.
Caput apri dsfero.
ReddenB Iaudes Domino.
The boar.s head as ! understand.
Is the rnrest dish In all this land.
Which thus bedeck'd with a gay garland
Let us servire cantico
Caput apri defero. etc.
Our steward hath provided this
In honor of the King OF Bliss.
Which on this day TO be served IL
In ReKinensi Atrio.
Caput apri defero, etc.
At the time wynkin de worde pub
llshed the first collection OF Christmas
Carols In 1921 carol-singing was uni
versal practice in England In 1925,
when Henry VIII lay Ill. there was an
edict specifically prohibiting carols.
bells or merry-making" In 1925 a
license was issued to Thomas Trysdale
to print. "Certayne goodly Carowles to
be songe to the Glory Of God"
The Puritans endeavored to put a
dtOn 70 laAOt-otA0tht AuN ftuCtACdliy l
succeeded. Parliament. It will be re-
ordered the abolition of |
Christmas Day and to show that 1t
had been abolished sat In session
December %, 1852-.commonly called
Christmas Day"
But Christmas day came back with
the Restoration-and 80 did the Christ
mas Carol. In 1851 appeared a volume
with the title. 'sThe New Carols for
the Merry Time Of Christmas. to Sum
dry Pleasant Tunes"
In France also the Christmas Carol
s very old. The French word for the
Christmas Carol Is Noel. The Breton
word is "Koroll. which means dance.
Noel originally meant birthday" In
Belt Valley times., 1925-12-03

Is THE Christmas Carol COM
ing back to It's own as a
time-honored feature OF the
Christmas Tlde7 It looks
y so. And 1t Is to be hoped
q that II Is so. For the sing
y ing Of Christmas Carols will
y help to popularlze the religi-