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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

Trail until he came in sight of the
Old Rail Fence near the dear Old
Bramble Patch. Only the tops Of the
bushes could be seen above the drift
ed snow. AS for the little gate in the
white picket fence it might just as
well not have been there. for 1t was
buried deep in a snowbank.
Hope don't step on a sharp picl:-
et," laughed the Big Brownie feel
ing about with his left hind foot.
Maybe I'd just better step over" And
so he did, plodding through the snow
until he reached the kitchen door Of
the little rabbits house. And in the
next story you shall hear what hap
pened after that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
THERMOMETER POINTS
FLORIDA PILGRIMAGE

There has been the past few days,
about the temperature in New Eng
land that which should be suggestive
Of some Of the advantages to be had
from the forthcoming pilgrimage
to Florida, advantages additional to
those to be derived from seeing from
the inside the workings of the re-
markable Florida development and
studying how some of the methods
might successfully be applied to
Maine.
But aside from getting away from
the cold that begins to strengthen
as the days begin to lengthen with
their promise that spring is on the
way. those who go on that pill
grimage.-there are 1874 already ar
ranged for-have something to look
ahead to. Favorable comments are
being made in the press Of the local
titles to be visited and warm
welcomes are assured.
Director Shorey is not only receiv-
ing these but letters as well, in
which the writer's express great in
terest. The pilgrimage, which is to
start Feb. l, is to be no junket. Eff
forts are being made to have the
party made up Of thoroughly rep
resentative Maine group, and these
are meeting with gratifying success.
Already there are indications that
this will result in reciprocity on the
part OF some Of the States visited,
and Maine likes to receive the visit
Of pilgrimages in the good old sum-
mertime and we have yet to learn
Of those who come and go away dis
satisfied.
Commander r. Howard Gamble Of
the staff Of Governor Martin OF
Florida. who knows what Maine has
to offer in the summer because he
looked over the place last June,
promises q similar pilgrimage from
Florida to Maine In 1926.
Let 'em come; let 'em talk about
Maine all they want to: the more
Of visitors and the more of talk the
better because 1t will mean better
acquaintance with the only Maine
hnere Is IN the world, and mighty fine
place 1t ID. II We do say SO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
WHTTEFIELD
WhitefieId Grange

Whitefield Grange No. 101, held its
regular meeting on Saturday, Dec.
rs, every officer being present.
After the regular dinner at noon,
Grange was called to order and the
first and second degrees were con-
ferred on one candidate.
1t was voted to hold the installa-
ton Of officers on Saturday, Jan. g.,
at the regular day meeting. Dyers
Valley. South Jefferson and Airing
ton Oranges are invited to meet with
Whitefield on that date.
A special meeting of Whitefield
Grange will be held on, Saturday,
Jan. 2. 1t is hoped all members will
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

II think you're mighty good to take
me home" cried the bunny boy, TAX
ing a tight hold of the Big Brown
Bears furry right paw.
1.-THE SHOWS very deep,
I'm not very tall,
And it's mighty hard work
To hop when you're small"
"Bless my old fur cap" laughed the
big animal, and picking up the little
rabbit, he placed him on his shoulder
There how's that? Tuck your feet
under my fur collar" And on strobe
the big kind bear down the Winding
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
WISCASSET

Burleigh Munsey of West Somer.
vile, Mass, is passing week in
town, while his wife Is In Jonesport.
Miss Alice Cushman is passing the
weekend at ''The Lodges"
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Shea motored
down for Christmas day at his
fathers.
Mrs. Walter g. Chase is at her
High Street home for the holidays.
Mrs. w. d. Boudin is in Portland
with her sister, who is very sick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
Editorial Comment
Got Publicity Anyhow
Bangor Commercially

Report that Governor Brewster Is
to be asked to make an Investigation
of the style of publicity that accom-
panied Nellie Dunhams trip to
Detroit and sother foreign parts in
dicates that the silly season is with
us. 1t appears that some Boston
writers are peeved at
Philip Shorey, Maine director of
publicity, and are assailing him In
print. We are not sure of the value
thereof to Maine but certainly Mr..
Shorey surrounded the Norway fid-
dler with publicity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

Girls object to being told they
must not smoke cigarettes but when
their mirrors tell them their attrac-
tiyeness ir being spoiled by the use
that will be different. The matter
of pulchritude doesn't bother the
boys so much but where is there
one. who really amounts to much.
who wouldn't be bothered by the
conviction that cigarettes were max
ing an anaemic weakling of him?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

Those who tell US that 2.75% beer
would solve the liquor problems can
not have a very high estimate Of our
intelligence. Over in Norway, where
we understand beverages containing
not over 459S alcohol may be sold,
there Is such a demand for stronger
LIQUOR that smuggling is rampant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
ETNA

Mrs. Lillian Graves of Brewer was
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
e. A. Tarr, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Piper and fam
lily OF Newport, Were guests Sunday
or Mr.. and Mrs. III. C. Friend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Tarr passed
christmas in Stetson the guests of
Mrs. Tarrs parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Stevens.
Mrs. lisa Hamlin and Mrs. June
Harding were business callers In
Bangor, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
Homer b. Sawyer

Homer Ii. Sawyer
The unexpected death of Homer
B. Sawyer. which occurred Thursday
afternoon, December "a, at 3 o'clock
was great shock to his many
friends. and caused a mingled sad
ness with the Christmas cheer.
Homer Benson Sawyer was born
in Dixmont. August IL, 1884, the
Oldest of six children born to Tru-
man and Marcia Eldridge Sawyer.
His early years We're passed in
that town and Plymouth, where he
had many friends.
June 2. 1917. he enlisted as must
clan in the Headquarters Co., 18th
Field Artillery, 9th Div. and served
in the A. f. +. in France, princi-
pally in the Meuse-Argonne sector
He received his discharge, June ~,
lJlo, and since his return has lived
IN the home of his brother William,
the brothers being almost INSOFAR
able, having never been parted until
the war.
He was a member of Plymouth
Lodge. F. & A. NJ, No. Is, and Ply
mouth Chapter, No. 1T, o. E. S., of
Plymouth. Stevens Royal Arch Chap
ter. No. Is, Victory Lodge X. of P,
Triumph Temple, Pythian Sisters,
Old Hickory Lodge, I. o. O. F., Vic
toria Rebekah Lodge and of the
Newport Band, in which he was
much interested and with his saxo-
phone regular attendant at all
meetings.
For six years he has been a valued
employee of the Turner Centre Sys-
tenn and for several months fore
man.
He had apparently been in the
best of health until two weeks be-
fore his death, when on account of
bad cold he left his work. He was
not, however, confined to his bed
until the last few days, although
under the care of a physician, and
at no time seemed in a critical con-
dition, the end coming very sudden
ly due to heart failure.
He is survived by his parents.
three brothers, William of Newport,
Irving of Thomaston, Kneeland of
Ninalhaven, and two sisters, Mrs.
Casta Sawyer Ross CT Montclair, N.
j., and Miss Myrtle Sawyer of Au-
gusta. The father, Truman Sawyer
of Vinalhaven was unable to be here
because of a heart trouble, and the
sister, Mrs. Ross, could not be here
Funeral services were held at
High st. Church, Sunday at one
o'clock, the pastor, Rev. J. w. Rev.
nolds, speaking most highly of the
deceased, his noble character, gen'a
disposition and a man respected by
all.
Meridian Splendor Lodge, F. & A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

The swing of the pendulum back
toward big business, IL 1t Is to avoid
interruption short Of the full swing.
should insist on publicity respecting
its interlocking profits. History
leads to the conclusion t.at 1t Is
comparatively easy under certain
conditions to fool the public. but 1t
gets peevish, intractable and capa-
BILE of mischief under any suspicion
that this is being done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

AZ the country fills up with people
.ne scientists see no relief coming
from destruction by tornadoes except
snlousn better building construction.
ornadoes are not getting fewer but
psople are increasing in number, like.
~ use their homes in the pathways Of
ne biz winds,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

Congress has the 81 varieties all
right: 81 bills for each member Of
the House and Senate to introduce.
They don't like to refuse to introduce
a bill, besides it advertises the
tremendous task" to which they oc-
casionaIly allude.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

third term. with emphasis on the
third term. So far as learned, MIR.
Coolidge continues to work on the
theory that sufficient unto the day Is
the evil thereof.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
Wednesday, December 80, 1925.

The world hestows it's riches, both
In money and honor, for but one
thing. And that 10 initiative. What
ls initiative? I'll tell you; It's doing
the right thing without being told
Ebert Hubbard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

In Bangor two motor driven
snow-pIows, one for each side Of the
city, are being used by the highway
department. in clearing the main
streets Of snow, while sieds put in
their appearance down town, man
ned by crews of husky shovelers.
It is interesting to know that the
late Robert N. Mcclure, who passed
away December "a at Staceyvilie,
was for 30 years town clerk In that
town. Another interesting fact is
that the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mcclure was the first to be recorded
on the town books, after the town
was incorporated. Mr.. Mcclure was
81 years of age when he died. He
had long been a Mason.
: We read in the Passport items that
with the hauling up for the winter
of the Seacoast Canning Company's
tug Mary Arnold, Quoddy and the
st. Croix River will be without q
tugboat until spring. However, there
is very few vessel movements here
abouts in the winter and small
schooners can be taken care Of by
any of the heavier.powered motor
boats, while for emergency work the
ferryboat Lubec couldabe obtained.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schuyler Tardy Of
West Pennington are feeling very
sweet" these days as in honor of
the Christmas holidays they have
received from a New York friend
the generous amount OF fifty pounds
or nigh grade chocolates and bon
nons. Another happy family of chill
oren, those OF ID. Schuyler Austin,
nave received from their uncle Tom
IN New York. a 3O-pound box Of
lieves there is no Santa ?
The Portland terminal RAILWAY most.
ONCE was quite the busiest place on
earth at Christmas time From seoo to
$4,000 sacks Of mail In addition 10
thousands Of packages of letter mail
were distributed during each day of
the Christmas rush. Work was contin-
uous through the "a hours each day
ana three shifts of men were employed
continuously on this distribution of
MAINE mall From 80 to 100 extra men
We're employed at the terminal.
The regular number of mail trucks
used to convey the mail between the
Union Station and the Portland ter
minal building. were augmented by a
fleet OF Army trucks loaned to the To-
cal postoffice by the courtesy of Major
Wright. commander Of the Portland
forts. At the Portland Union station.
In addition to an increased number of
railway postoffice cars there were ESQ
cars of storage mail received and
dispatched. Three hundred postal
clerks were employed on the postal
cars on the trains In the distribution
OF the mail while en- route.
The railway postal clerks deserve
much commentator for their PROMPT
and efficient handling Of this enor-
nous amount of Christmas mail
Frank w. Hayes Is clerk In charge of
the Portland terminal railway post
cffice. All of the terminal work as we'll
as the work in the mail cars on the
trains is under the supervision of
Franklin j. Thrasher. chief clerk of
the railway mail service. Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
Lakeview Rebekah Lodos

At the last regular meeting of
Lakeview Rebekah Lodge. No. 80. The
following officers were elected: N. G.,
Lucinda Blagdon; v. G., Angie Rand;
Rec. Sec. Lucinda Dyer; Fin. Sec,
Edith Ames; treasurer, Lucy Otis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
MAINE GOSSIP
Under the lEistIetoe

Meath the mistletoe / caught her
She who was so sweet, so fair;
Many times / pressed her to me,
Kissed again her lips, her hair.
Darling little girl" I whispered,
Tell me you'll be always true;
You alone know how / love you,
Every day is lived for you.
LET me cherish and protect YOU
You need never know of fear:
Tell me that you love me, darling,
Tell mel am waiting, dear"
Shyly she looked up and dimpled,
Shook away a sunny curl;
F." Course I love you, daddy darling!
Amt / daddy's little girl?"
Grace II. Parmenter.
Weeks Mills, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

Having found q substitute for an
egg the efficiency experts should now
do no less than find a substitute for
the hen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

While Congress is on its holiday
vacation the Washington correspon-
dents are afforded opportunity to fill
in the time profitably to themselves
with predictions Of what will happen
presidentially In 1927. They assume
to discover a noticeable conclusion on
the part Of the "Old Guard" that
Coolidge will not be nominated for a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

When. how-and where is the loss of
one hundred and fifty to two hundred
million dollars on account Of the coal
strike to be made up?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

The effort Of women to regulate
themselves affords passing interest
to the men, though they would be
rash to assume the women would
so have their hands full and be less
censorious Of the customs Of the
males. In the first place here is
every indication that the women's
clubs. that would ban the flapper and
lower their skirts. will soon find
they are not making any Roadway.
That never would do: and having
had better luck in regulating the
men they likely will return to that
pastime II they would keep their
organizations intact. They must be
regulating something OF pass from
the public eye, which is unthinkable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
| PIMPLES ON
face and HANDS
ltched and Burned. Face
WAS Terribly Disfgured.
Cuticura Healed.

My skin trouble began with
small pimples that broke out on
my face and later on my hands.
They were hard, red and small but
grew larger and caused great pain.
The pimples itched and burned
something terrible causing me TO
scratch, and ! could not put nv
hands in water. My face was ter
ribly dishgured.
read an advertisement for
Cuticura Soap and Ointment and
sent for free sample. l purchased
more which completely healed me. "
lSigned) Miss E. Harrison. Al A
ST., So. Boston, Mass, Feb. 8, 1926.
Use cuticura Soap, Ointment,
and Talcum daily and keep your
skin clear and healthy.
Soap 25e. Ointment rs and Zoe. Taleum N. so,a
every every where. Sample each free Address
v MSIeofa Laboratories. Dept r. Maiden. Msss"
49, Cuticura' Shaving Stick 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

Money talks in all languages-un'
less Esperanto be the exception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

Mrs. Vern Savage and son, left Sat-
urday for visit with relatives in
Lincoln.
B. A. Withee Of Stetson was g.
caller in town Sunday.
Miss Grace Tarr of Everett, Mass,
is passing her Christmas vacation at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. A. Tarr.
The friends of Wilmont S. Borden
were sorry to hear that he was taken
to the Plnmmer hospital in Dexter,
Sunday where he is to receive treat
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Harding were
business callers in Ban~or. Mon1ay.
Miss Ethel Friend returned Mon
day to Castine where she is model
teacher at the normal school.
Harold Mitchell was a business
caller in Bangor Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
shyly she looked up and dimpied,

o. E. Frost, proprietor Of Mathews
Rros.. woodworking plant, Of Belfast.
present, all his employees with $50
gold pieces as Christmas presents,
amounting to about $500 In all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

No notice Whateves yin b taken Of
unsigned communication
The Journal cannot % held respon-
sible for the preservation or return
Of rejected communicationA
Address al communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to Kennehec Journal Company
PublisherA Augusta AainA
MEMBER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated Press II exclusively
entitled 70 the use for republication
OF ell news dispatches credited 70 u
or not otherwise credited In this pa
per and also the local news published
herein.
All rights Of republication Of SPEC.
aai dispatches herein are also re-
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
Lakeside Lodqe |, o, O, =.

At the last regular meeting Of
Lakeside Lodge /. o. o. F. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing year: N. ,G., Clyde Rand;
V. G., George Friend; Sec, John Car
ter; treasurer Daniel Blagdon. A
joint installation will be held jan
uary 1, when baked bean and pas
try supper will be served. 1t is hoped
that a large delegation will be pres
emit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
NEWPORT

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
White on High street was the scene
of happy affair Saturday evening
when a party was given in honor
on a furiough from the u. S. s.
Richmond. A delicious supper was
served, ID being seated at the table
which held many tempting viands.
The evening was passed pleasantly
at cards, and dancing. The party.
which included classmates of Mr..
Elnathan White and his wife, broke
up at late hour and the memory
of the delightful party will linger
long in the minds of those present.
Station Agent George A. Plummer
is again at work after an illness of
several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

In Bangor two motor driven
snow-pIows, one for each side of the
city, are being used by the highway
department. in clearing the main
streets of snow, while sieds put in
their appearance down town, man
ned by crews of husky shovelers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30

Miss Donna Bennett, violinist, was
a passenger on the Sunday morning
train for Florida; she was Joined
in Pittsfeld by Mrs. Ethel Clarke,
pianist, who will accompany her to
st. Petersburg, where they have a
seasons engagement at the Abe
marie Hotel. and expect also to do
some concert work.
Mrs. Marcia B. Sawyer of Augusta,
and her sons, Irving Sawyer of
Thomas.on and Kneeland Sawyer of
Vinalhaven, who were called here
by the death of her son, Homer B.
Sawyer, left for their respective
homes Monday afternoon. A daugh-
ter, Miss Myrtle Sawyer, left for her
home in Augusta, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-30
Straw Ride Enjoyed

StfUW NIue EnJOyed
A party of young people number
ing 20 of Pittsfield, chaperoned by
Miss Bearse. enjoyed a straw ride
to Tip Top Farm, Saturday evening
After partaking of a delicious oyster
stew supper, dancing and games
were enjoyed the rest of the even
ing, the entire affair p4 wing very
delightful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-30
CHURCH HILL

Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Dunton were
calling on friends on the hill Monday
evening-H. w. Savage has had
telephone installed in his home
(1305-1) miss Florence McDoug-
all who is student nurse at the
Augusta General hospital. is passing
a two weeks vacation at the home
Of her mother, Mrs. Joseph Golfer
d. E. Foster is in Springfield and
Boston, Mass. on a business trip
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Savage were at
their old home in Unity. Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Stevens Of
Hallowell and Mrs. Leon Morang and
three children visited relatives in
Appleton, Saturday and Sunday
Letha Foster is passing her vacation
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. L. Foster.-Mr. and Mrs.
Arnold Morton and children visited
relatives in Washington. Sunday
Alton Gidney has returned from
Houlton and is at the home of his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Parker Gidney.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Caswell Of
Windsor, Judge F. N. Hallowell of
New York. Mrs. Nancy Burrill of
Weeks Mills visited at the Ward
homestead Sunday.-Mrs. Florence
Poole of Bangor is visiting friends
on the hill for few days.-The
Church Hill and Riverside Drive
baseball nine won a fast played game
from the Boy Scouts of Augusta, Fri
day. The score was 8 to 8.