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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
cnristma. at v.llage SCHOOL


The teachers and pupils of the VIII
lage school gave an entertainment ana
Christmas tree at the school building
on Friday afternoon and many parents
and friends were present to enjoy the
exercises The following program
was given: "Glad Christmastide," by
the school; poem, VA Christmas JOY"
by the primary school; recitation,
Heavens Gift Mona Hunt; dialogue,
"Wishes," by the first grade pupils;
recitation, Christmas Times A
Coming" Irving Dunton; recitation,
What We Can Give" Velma Murphy;
a Christmas acrostic by the second
grade pupils; Christmas" Mark Muir
ply; Christmas Eve" Sarah Muir
ply, Claudine Lloyd, Frances Gray
and Beulah Perry; recitation, Christ
mas in the Heart" by Henry Greg
mole; play, "A Kitten That wouldn't
be Christmas Present; song,
Frances Gray; Bobby's Letter to San
ta," Luther Murphy; recitation, Anti
for a Better Christmas" by Earl Tow
ers; song, ION Christmas Morn" by
the primary school,; recitation,
Around the Christmas Tree" by
Marguerite Lloyd; Christmas Bells"
by Alden Ellis; recitation, "A Hint"
by Earle Sedgeley; recitation, "A
Christmas Carol" by Clarence Staples;
dialogue, I'm Ye Good Old English
Way" entire school; Signs Of the
Times" by Milton Sanborn.
Two prettily decorated trees adorned
the stage of the room and there was 4
gift for each pupil. Henry Cregnole,
Beulah Perry and Louise Harding
gave out the gifts.
Plans are being made for Christ
mas tree and entertainment to be held
at the Baptist church on Christmas
eve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

Christmas Cantata
A Christmas cantata; THE Angel
and the STAR" was given by the cho-
rus of Oakland High School under
the direction of Mrs. Florence Wells
at Memorial hall Friday evening. 1t
was a decided success, and showed
the untiring efforts of Mrs. Wells.
The program was as follows: 1.-The
Guiding Star" by the Boys, Glee
Club: THE World Wide Song" and
Gifts for the King" by the Girls
Glee Club: then the cantata was
given as follows: 1.-The Desire Of Is
rael," Ladies' Glee Club and Cho-
rus; Jehovah Is Nigh" Miss Simp-
son; 1.-THE Lord, Our Righteous
ness" Misses Simpson, Wheeler,
Savage, Sullivan, Baker, Day; ''The
Song of the Angels" with solo and
obligato; 20, Hear All Ye Nations"
Miss Clarissa Wheeler with special
chorus; The Lord Hath Redeemed
His People" chorus; THE Star"
Misses Simpson. Wheeler. Savage,
Sullivan, Baker. Day. Tapley, Soule,
Kelley, Sawtelle and Rushton; "A
Light to the Nations" Miss Simp-
son: Led by the Star" chorus; THE
Heavens Declare His Righteous
ness" Miss Simpson; by Angel and
Star" Ladies' Glee Club: Rejoice
Thy Light Is Come" chorus.
The following program was given
under the direction of the teachers,
Mrs. Bessie Fields and Wealthea
Richardson, of the second grades:
Scripture reading, Luke 2:S-15;
Lords PRAYER; March and Salute to
the Flag; America; Away in Man
ger; poem, Heavens Gift; game. /
See You; song, Up on the House
Top; music exercise; song, Whip
Poor VIII; poem, What We Can
Give; song, Jolly Old Santa Claus:
song, The Bell: dramatization, A
Visit from Saint Nicholas.
Miss Arlene Adams, who has been
attending the Pennington Normal
School, is passing the Christmas va
cation at her home on High street.
Mainard Giberson. of Fairfield
street, injured his knee cap, while
wrestling.
Mrs. Milfred Bates of Main street,
is i'll at her home, and Mrs. Minnie
Fields is caring for her.
Miss Ann Folsom, who has been
attending Gorham Normal School,
has returned to her home on Me-
chanic street for the Christmas va
cation.
Wealthea Richerson, who teaches
the second grade, has gone to Rome
to visit her brother and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Mosher.
Miss Lillian Kelley, who has been
attending the Pennington Normal
School, is passing the Christmas va
cation with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Kelley of Mechanic
street.
The Fidelity Glass Of the United
Baptist church met at the home of
Ella Penney of Water street. The
meeting will be omitted next week
on account o. Christmas. and will
meet the following week with Ella
Ellis.
Harold Bessey, who has been at
tending the University of Maine at
Orono, has re- 'rne to his home for
the Christmas vacation.
Mrs. Lois Moore of Cumberla I'd
Mills, is in town visiting relatives for
the next two \. eeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
More Freedom
In "Flare" Skirt

London, Nov. 80 "a. p. by MaiD-
Feminine skirts a short time ago
were of the sheath type which made
walking somewhat difficult and get
ting on buses and tramcars a work
of gymnastics. All this is altered by
the present fashion which is called
the flare. 1t gives greater free
dom of movement to the lower part
of the body.
before, but with more material and
of such regulated fullness, that the
swinging stride of long ago is once
again the fashion and there is no
more worry about stepping onto
buses, trans or trains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

minute crashi went one of the little
side glass windows. Then thrusting
his paw through the open space the
crafty old fox felt around for the
latch. But, Hurrah! for Little Miss
Mousie. Quick as wink she
brought down on the hairy paw a
rolling pin. My, what a whack!
"Ouchl" yelped the old fox, pulling
back his foot. The next minute a pair
of handouts were Slipped over both
his front paws and the good Police
man Dogs voice shouted,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

Chairman Green not unnaturally
felt annoyed at the protests from
Florida, that has abolished its in
heritance tax and wishes the Federal
Government to do so. Some of his
annoyance found vent in declaring
to the people of that state. "you
never can make a really great State
through colonies of tax dodgers and
money grabbers, parasites and cou-
pom cutters, jazz trippers and booze
hunters"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
BURNHAM

Road Commissioner e. L. Goodrich
went Thursday to Augusta to attend
the hearing in regard to keeping the
State highways open during the win
ter.
Edgar C. Hicks, the principal of the
village grammar school, went Friday
afternoon to Harmony, where he Will
pass the Christmas vacation with
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
A Doubtful hit

One sister in this Evansville family
is a newspaper reporter and the other
a school teacher. And the little teacher
is much given to borrowing her sis
ter's clothes. The good-natured re-
porter usually doesn't object. but the
other day she felt her sister had gone
too far when she wore her new silk
dress and fall hat to school. She told
her so, too.
But 1 had heard the school board
would be at the building today" the
teacher excused herself, land 1 want
ed to make a hit with them"
81 bet you did," came back the dry
retort, for they all nearly went wild
about that dress when wore it to the
school board meeting last night
Indianapolis News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hunt ana Burn
ham VIM were visitors in Waterville
Wednesday
Miss Mabel A. Murphy returned Sat-
urday from Hartland Academy to
pass her Christmas vacation with her
mother, Mrs. Sadie Murphy.
Mrs. Bernard Shorey of Pittsfie1d
visited Thursday with her friend, Mrs.
c. E. McAllister.
Among the visitors in waterville
Friday were Mrs. C. e. McAllister,
Mrs. Lydia Noble, Ernest Young and
Mrs. L. Z. Gerald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
Saunders Retreats
Crop Report Charge

washington, Dec. 19.-(AP)-
George E. Saunders, vice president
of the Armour Grain Company of
Chicago. has apologized to Honorio
Pueyrredon, Argentine Ambassador.
here, for his statement questioning
the good faith Of Argentina's wheat
crop reports.
In a telegram to the Ambassador,
Mr.. Saunders said today, he never
had occasion to doubt the good faith
OF the Argentine Government and
that he appreciated the opportunity
given him by the Ambassadors tele-
gram of yesterday to express his
apologies, both to the Ambassador
and his Government.
Mr.. Pueyrredon's telegram to
Saunders called attention to the
charges which were published in
newspapers IN this country and Ar
gentina and asked, at the direction
OF his Government, for complete in
formation on the subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
High Water at orono

Orono, Me-, Dec. $50 high 4
the water and anchor ice in the Pc
nobscot river at Basin Mills that Mt
Walker dam at the Orono Pulp and
Paper Company is covered by water.
Above the dam there is a Jam a.
tending up the river to the mill d
the International Paper COMPANY, 4
distance of a mile and half. Above
that point as far as the Great Works
section of Old Town the river is open
and every night there is a great deal
of anchor ice forming there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
He Had Faith in the Doctor

A young English laborer went to
the registers Office to record his
fathers death. The register asked
the date of death.
"Well, father amt dead yet" was
the reply; but he will be dead be-
fore morning, and thought it would
save me another trip if you would
put 1t down now"
"Oh, that won't do at ALL" said the
register. "Why, your father may be
well before morning"
"Ah, no, he won't, said the young
laborer. "Our doctor says he won't
and he knows what he's given
father"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

Great things are predicted for
Names hard woods because someone
has a patent device for making bar
rels out of them. Hard wood bar
rels were made in the long ago and
some Of them were used in Maine,
secoAd hand, as containers for cider.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

Nov / have you, Danny Fox.
I'll lock you UP in the big Jail box.
Yes, there you'll stay until you are
good
With nothing but bread and water
for food"
'Well, well, well, well, you arrived
just in time" laughed brave Uncle
Lucky opening the door. Il must see
that YOU get gold medal. / don't
know OF any one in all rabbitland
who does as much good as you"
only doing my duty" answered
the kind old dog, as he led Danny
Fox away. And in the, next story
you shall hear what happened after
that,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

Trigging the wheels of the World
Court proponents with amendments
and Congressional Records is hardly
statesmanlike but is what we have
been led to expect from certain men,
bers of the great United States Sen
afe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

rFortuns in men has some small diff
frencs made,
One haunts in rags, one huttsrs in
broeade;
The eobbIer apron'd, and the parson
gown'd,
The friar hooded, and the monarch
crown'd.'-Pope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
For A Lost Baby

(LeWlStOn JOurnal1
Lewiston showed it's stuff Wednes-
day night when in response to the
fire alarm it turned out to hunt for
lost baby. 1t showed that we give
ourselves when there is a call. A
baby lost in the night!
We would expect people to search
for lost child. But no one could
ask for them to do 1t better than
Lewiston did it, Wednesday night.
Men and women thru the night. here
and there; suggesting everything;
ripping the searchlights out of their
automobiles; lending clothing to
others who were cold; volunteers for
this and for that; nobody backward
These are kindly cities. There is
almost no class-sense in it. One is
as good as another so long as he be-
HAYES himself. Nobody asked wheth-
er 1t were the boy of the rich or the
poor. 1t was a baby-out in the
night. The ninety-and- mine were
safe in the fold. One was out on the
hillside cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

England invites the experience Of
Samuel insult to development of
her waterpowers for generating
electricity. Some day she'll probably
get around to developing her agri-
cultural possibilities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

adventure conferred around one boy
and his associates. Next comes the
.Franconia Stories" of 10 volumes and
% volumes of biographies. He pup
lished over 200 volumes, all of which
had an enormous circulation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
Smiles

A vicar in Glasgow, having adver-
tised for an organist received the
following reply: Dear Sir: l noticed
you have a vacancy for an organist
and music-teacher, either lady or
gentleman. Having been both for
several years I beg to offer you my
services."-Kind Words.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
GEORGE Cut His Own Party

A little chap of five was very
much interested in the entertainment
planned for Washington's Birthday.
He had had birthday party of his
own and had also been to one given
by little playmate. consequently his
expectations as to Washington's took
definite form.
After the affair was over. it was
a disappointed youngster who COM
planned to his mother on his return
home, Mamma, George Washington
wasn't ere."-Pittsburg Chronicle
telegraph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
DISGRACE to the Profession

6tS9rdC0 10 SnS tToiSSStoU
A chorus girl who had just return
ed from a tour with road company
dropped into the dressing room of
some Of her friends to learn the
latest.
Where's Gwendolyn, girls?" she
asked. Did she finally promise to
love, honor and obey?"
mot only that" snorted one of the
others disgustedly. why. the little
sap's actually doing it!"-American
Legion Monthly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
Light and Airy
The Price Of Whisky

A doctor was called in to see a
negro who was down with influenza.
What I gwine to git him." asked
the wife.
"Give him whisky" the physician
responded.
"How much does it cost?"
When the doctor named the price
Of good whisky per quart the wife
responded:
Il can bury him cheaper dan dat"
From Everybody's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

MORE Dame University was in
neeo OF new dormitories. also. some
thought. new stadium. Not having
unds enough for both the autbor,.
aes constructed the dormitories
Possibly some of the fathers who
seeny nave control of their sons
may send them to Notre Dame nv
way q approval Of such a decision
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
Editorial Comment
IT'S Absurd

IN. I. WOrld)
The notion that there is con-
spiracy to defraud the United States
is absurd. We are the only Nation
that is receiving any money on the
debts of its allies. Britain loaned as
much as we did and is receiving
nothing. France loaned a great deal
of money and is receiving nothing.
We are receiving cold cash in con-
siderable amounts, and yet you
would think in reading their speeches
that we were solitary lamb being
fieeced. Surely it ought to be ap-
parent even to Senator James Reed
that as the only creditor being paid
by the Allies We are hardly
in a position to cry out that all
Europe is trying to cheat US.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
birthday Anniversary

About IS friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Enroll Hamlin met at their home on
the Clinton road on Thursday evening
for surprise party to Mr.. Hamlin. It
being his birthday anniversary. The
time was passed merrily with games
and many gifts were left for MT. Ham
lin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

And now they propose to deprive
childhood of the educational ad-
vantages of tragedy by supplying
the child with a -breakable doll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

Anyhow, Henry finds time out Of
his busy life to remind us and the
old codgers they have not lived and
wrought in vain,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

turkey can't fight England over
oul now. but watch us wait and
pa.e until We can, seems to be the
49, nsnt OF the 'Unspeakable's" at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

Exuberant Niece (motoring) Go
on, Uncle-let her rip! Dash it all
you can only die oncel
Prudent Uncle: I Rhow, my dear.
But l can be fined any number of
times.-London Opinion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
OAKLAND
Christmas Cantata

A benefit bali will be given at Cas-
cade Grange hall Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

Monday, December 81, 1925.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
ESTABLISHED 1926

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unsigned communications.
THE Joutnal cannot % hsld respon-
sible tor the preservation or return
Of rejected COMMUNICATIONS.
Address an communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to Kennebec Journal Company,
Publishera. Augusta. Maine.
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Of al news dispatches credited TO It
or not otherwise credited in this pa
per and also the local news published
herein.
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ial dispatches herein are also ~.
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21

Plans are being made for Christ
mas tree and entertainment to be held
at the Baptist church on Christmas
eve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
PRAISE OF KAISER
BY HOUSE QUOTED
Letter Written in 1914 Used
to Disprove Statement of
Viscount Grey.

BERLIN. December 1.-THE former
German foreign minister. Herr Won
Jagow, asserts that Viscount Grey of
Fallodon is in error When in his
memoirs he represents Col. +. NJ
House, personal adviser Of President
Wilson. as leaving Berlin in 1914 with
the impression that the city seemed
fun of the clash of arms, of readi-
ness to strike"
To prove that Col. House believed
otherwise, Herr Won Jagow publishes
a letter written in longhand to the
former Emperor, dated August I, 1914,
in which Col. House says:
"In consideration of the leading
role played by your ma jesty and your
we'll known wish to preserve peace. |
came direct to Berlin. | shall never
forget the gracious reception given to
the general objects of my mission. the
masterful exposition of the political
world situation, and the prophetic
vision of the future outlined by you.
Il received every possible assurance
on your part of hearty APPROVAL of the
Presidents intentions. and left Ger
many happy and trusting that your
majeSty'S great influence will be eX-
erted in favor of peace and extension
of the worlds commerce"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
RAIL ACCIDENT EXPLAINED
Caused by Earth Washed on Tracks
Near Hackettstown.

Derailment of a passenger train
near Hackettstown, n. j., on June IL,
causing the death of so persons, one
of the worst accidents in the history
of American railroads, was caused by
earth and rocks being washed on the
tracks at point where a public
highway crossed. The rails were COW
cred with a, considerable quantity OF
dirt and small stones after heavy
rains. the Interstate Commerce Com
mission announced today, causing de
railment OF the engine.
Many of the fatalities were laid TO
the fact that one of the cars came
to rest over the boiler of the engine.
and. second car stopped across the
rear of the boiler. Escaping steam
md hot water caused many deaths in
these two cars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
Does Not Condone Crime.

Not one word of that proclamation
condoned the bootlegGer. the moon
sinner. the small violator. For | do
not condone them. | do not believe
the Door man has any more right to
be breaking the law than the rich man
has. But neither do ! believe that the
rich man has a right to escape pun
iShment
And judged by the record in Texas,
the Door man is not likely TO escape.
Law enforcement officers must have
some arrests on their records to show
what they have been doing-and they
will go right on arresting, falling and
Conyicting the poor man. When he Is
guilty he should be convicted.
But the poor should not be convicted
alone. If the people of this country
and this goes for the rest OF the
United States Is well as for Texas
continue their persecution of the poor
they will face a revolution OF those
people sooner or later. That is not
Socialist talk-that is fact.
Nv proclamation does not. as one
Eastern paper said editorially. "sug-
geSt that the punishment of murder
robbery or Bookkeeping by a poor man
is less important than by a rich man.
1t simply calls attention to the ella IS
that has been holding picnic un
molested Yet this offer has crystal
lied the opposition of the rich people
of the State against NE. They are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-11
RETIREMENT FUND
STATUS EXPLAINED
Mellon Reports S8,881,552
Paid During Year in An
nuities and Refunds.

Government employees received from
the civil service retirement and disa-
hiiltY fund Il total of SS,SS1 ,552.3 81 in
'nnultleS, refunds, etc. during the
fiscal year ending June 80. 1925. Sec
rotary Mellon announced to Congress
in his annual report.
The total par value of securities in
the fund at the end of the fiscal year
was S44.7SS,350 and the cash balance
in the fund was 79.2iS.56.
During the year the total credits
IN the fund aggregated $50 OPS, S67. 90.
"f which SlT.905, 0709S was on account
Of the 212 per cent deductions from
appropriations for compensation,
81 $50 ,54S.0l on account of interest on
Investments, Sl69 453.12 for profits on
Investments and 1913, 1855 miscellane-
Gus credits
Charges Against Fund.
The total charges against the fund
aggregated S20.03J.042 6S, of which
SH.SS1 .552 81 was on account of pay
nents of annuities. refunds, etc. and
81 i 53 ,490.31 on account of invest
ment purchases, which included 500
3i0.61 of unreimburSed accrued inter
est paid on purchases.
During the fiscal year Sl3,O0O.0 900
aggregate face amount of Treasury
notes held in the investment account
we're sold at a profit of Sl69 ,453.12
over the purchase price, and the pro
ceeds were invested i'll a like face
amount of second Liberty loan con
verted "A per cent bonds.
Increase i'm Securities.
The net increase in the principal
amount Of the securities at the close
of III" fiscal year was Sl0.7i0,600 and
ihc increase IN the total principal cost
al the investments was S11 .09S. 149.i
So far as practicable. funds required
Tor payments. of annuities and re
funds are invested in short-term Sc
curities which are sold or redeemed
when necessary to meet requirements
for payment purposes. Funds not re-
nuirel for payments during the fiscal
Year are invested in long-term Securi
tics With the exception Of the
Treasury notes. which are issued only
in coupon form. all securities in the
Investment account on June 80. 1925.
are registered in the name of the Sec
"etaIy OF the Treasury in trust for aC
count of the fund. and are held in
satekeepinG by the Division of Loans
and Currency of the Treasury Depart
ment. The total interest and profits
earned and collected on investments
made To June 30. 192J. Is S5.l43 500. l..
The total credits entered into the
foreign service retirement and disabil-
ity fund. established by section Is of
the act of May "a. 1924. during the
fiscal year 925 q aggregated S146. HOLE.
of which S2.1O7.S3 represented earn
inGS on investments. The net charges
against the fund on account of an
nUitieS. etc. were $50 600. and on ac-
count of investments. So. 56S.9l. The
uneNpended balance on June 80. 1925.
was S3,54I.21.