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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
Prof. Hart now insists his remarks

Prof. Hart now insists his remarks
concerning Hughes biography Of
Washington were misquoted; that he
did not say 297 statements were false
but were slams; that he did not
remember seeing any passage that
could correctly be described as
false; that classification is one
thing. Sweeping cancellations,
from what appears to me flimsy
evidence, is another thing" It is
evident that Hart is of the same
opinion STILL and we hope there are
more like him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
Christmas al the Churches

Friday night, December "a here
will be a Christmas tree at the Free
Baptist church at 1888 o'ilock. aud
program will be enjoyed in the yes
try.
Sunday services, December 26will
also be of special interest, excellent
music will be furnished by the new
choir and the closing message o. the
year will be given by the pator,
Rev. ]. L. Sanders. Morning woEhip
at 10.45: Sunday school at 1.50.
Junior Christian Endeavor d 3
O'Clock Sunday afternoon. A Chist-
mas concert in the auditorium 1t Z
o'clock in the evening. Decembe 26
which the public is invited to. at
tend.
Thirty five young people. all nsm-
bers of the Y. p. c. u. and the { B.
c.. of the First Universalist chlrch
will take part in the novel Christmas
service at the church on Sunday we
ming, December rs at 7.30 o'clock.
The church will be lighted enire-
~ by candles and all of the parici-
pants in the service will wear est-
ments. The young people will eter
singing "Oh Little Town of Behle-
hem" carrying candles. In both the
professional and the recessbnal
numbers by the choir. the figun of
the cross will be outlined by the
young people and thei rlighted an
dies. A quartet will sing THE hrst
Noel" and two trios of. boys and
girls, respectively will sing We
Three Kings the Orient Are" and
There's a Song in the Air" Mr..
Pullman. the minister, Henry lar
sons and Carleton Bucknam will
serve as readers. Arthur Hasefine
will play the organ, Robert Eliot,the
violin, and Charlotte Eliot, the clio.
Six young men will serve as USERS,
with Robert Buchanan as head ualer
This is a public service.
Mrs. A. W. Keyte and daughter,
Eileen were callers in Bangor, We'd
nesday.
Charlotte Fisher of Corinna was
the guest of friends in town Wedies-
day.
Blake Mckinney of Newport vas
a caller in town Wednesday.
Harvey Inman went to Greenille
on business Wednesday,.
Miss Wilma Aver has gone to
Sangerville where she will pass the
holidays with relatives.
Mrs. Marcia KilIman OF Jacknan
has been in town the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. r. Lee killman on Prospect
street.
Mrs. Harold E. Hatch has hen
passing a few days in Sangervlle,
the guest of friends.
Friends of Carl Olsen are ple;sed
to learn that he Is improving ater
several weeks illness.
Mrs. A. C. Strout was a business
caller in over-Foxcroft. DedIes-
day.
The many friends Of Mrs. e. n.
Pond are sorry to learn that she af-
fered a shock at the home of der
daughter, Mrs. Herbert Allan on Hill
street, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs.
Ponds age is quite advance md
friends are sorry to learn that ler
condition is considered very serins.
Miss Eleanor Hasty, who is at
tending Pratt institute in New Yak,
is passing her vacation in town he
guest of her parents. Captain md
Mrs. p. A. Hasty on Maple stree.
DR.. George h. Coombs of Augusta
was in town on official business en-
nected with the State Departmental
Health on Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

The Office Of this paper will be
closed throughout Saturday. on ac-
count of the Christmas Holiday. but
the paper will he issued regularly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
Whv She Lauahed

When the young mistress o. the
house entered the kitchen she carried
herself with great dignity. She had
came to call the cook to accouni
MARY" she said. Il must hsist
that you keep better hours, andthat
you have less company in the kitchen
evenings. Last night / was kept
awake because Of the uproaious
laughter of one of your wmen
friends"
Eyes, num-" said Mary cheeruliy.
IT know: but she coulds't heb 1t,
mum. / Was telling her how you
tried to make cak yesterday norm
ing."-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

II bandits could make use of swift
trucks with hayrack equipment there
might be some sense in their holding
I'D Christmas mails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

That Kansas landlord. who seized
the family's baby on account Of I'M
>paid rent, was properly bawled out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
Wanted All the Data

Mother-George, what would you
do If another boy called you story
teller?
George Gagged six)--To my face?
yes"
About how big a boy STRAY
Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever win 30 taken OF
unsigned communications
The Journal cannot De held respon-
sible for the preservation Or return
Of rejected communications
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
. to Kennebec Journal Company
! Publishers. Augusta. Maine
MEMBER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated Press ie exclusively
entitled to the use for republication
Of all news dispatches credited to It
or not otherwise credited In this pa
per and also the local news published
herein.
All rights Of publication Of spec
ial dispatches herein are also re-
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

abouts, perhaps there'll be more of
them on Election Day. - Public
Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
True Enough

The teacher OF the second grade
had been talking about great in
ventions. "Now," she said, Begin
ming . review9 Tommy. tell u one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

Many children are com.
planning OF Headache,
Feverishness, Stomach
Troubles and Irregular
Bowels and take cold
easily. II mothers only
knew what MOTHER
GRAY'S SWEET pow
DERS would do for
their children no family
would ever be without
them for use when need
ed. So pleasant to take
and so effective that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

Long evenings. but none too long
for getting the Christmas presents
ready.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

ANY SUBSTITUTE mothers who once use
them always tell others about them.
At all Druggists. Trial Package FREE.
Address Mother Gray Co.. lie BOY. N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
OCCASIONAL REMARKS

When woman can make a fash
ionable gown out of the ruffie on the
bottom of her mothers wedding
dress, should there be any wonder
That the textile mills have their
periods OF depression ?-Biddeford
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
The Poor Brute Was Huner

TAD in Pontiac, Mich. Daily Fess)
LOST-Black Dog. initials Il. / NJ,
Tue sday afternoon, between Mrth-
vile Sanatorium and Plynputh.
containing blue and white silk ress.
American Legion Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

Angora. the capital of Turkey. has
passed an ordinance against "un-
civilized noises" That won't get her
anywhere-the civilized kind are
worse.--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
Propose a la CROSSWORD Puzzle

Darling, will you make mi the
happiest of men in three ltters
meaning eternal bliss?"
my answer is two letters mening
eternal freedom. Tines
Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

When votes are 10 cents apiece.
marked down from 30 or there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

important thing we didn't havl one
hundred years ago"
ME" said Tommy, brightly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

was very much enjoyed = Waasa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
Mrs. Eta Tozier

Mrs. Eta Tozier passed ava
Wednesday morning after a long il
ness. Funeral services will be he
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

the Reading tug Carlisle and was
towed to winter quarters off the fish
hatchery at West Boothbay Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

CANTON AUGUSTA. NO. O. Pm
Regular meeting every third TUESDAY
at 5 o'clock. Inspection in P. n, o.
gree Dec. 81. Supper at 6. 80 T. NJ
LlNWOOD ALBEE, Capt
G. II. WADLEIGH CLERK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

Bath Rotarians showed q fine
Christmas spirit on Tuesday when
they made liberal contributions to
one Of Baths most worthy institu-
lions, the Old Ladies' Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

All the schools ip<town closed FRI
day for one week. Vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Conner were in
Waterville Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. B. Hunt are busi-
ness visitors in Boston this week.
The pageant given at the church
Sunday evening. under the direction
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9. A. R. THE REGULAR MEETING N;

of Seth Williams Post NO. ~, his
Thursday of each month.
D. w. PETTINGILL. J. Y. c.
WILLIAM McDAVID, Adjutant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

Winter made its official start this
morning at little after half past
nine and If the season will continue
as fine as this first day OF Winter
we shall all be ready to declare no
state in the Union has finer weather
in the Winter time than good old
Maine.-Bath Times, Dec. %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

JEPTHA ENCNMPMENT, No.
Meetings every second and fourn
Tuesday at 7.30 o'clock.
GEO. II. WADLElGH, r. =
C. S. PEASLEE, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
Augusta Lodge Directory
AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. III. 81

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70. LOOT.
Regular meeting every Friday eve
ming at 1870 O'Clock. Second nomination
of officers Dec. "a. All Odd Fellows
and visiting brothers invited.
LINWOOD F. ALBEE. n G.
ELLIS E. WALKER, Sec'T
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-15
FARM INTERESTS OF TRI-
STATES TO COOPERATE
Conference of Maryland, West
Virginia and Pennsylvania
Interests Called.

5 A proposal for tri-state co-opera-
ton of livestock and poultry associa-
tions in West Virginia, Pennsylvania
and Maryland, in the purchase and OPP
GRAFTON of feed mill at Clinton, Ia,
will be considered at conference to
be held at Jackson's Mill, West Va,
on April % and 20, it was announced
at Morgantown on Saturday by ]. B.
Mclaughlin, secretary of the West
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.
Another proposal for the joint pur-
chase of fertilizer by the farmers or
CARNATIONS of the three states under
plan looking to the eventual pur-
chase-of a fertilizer factory will also
be taken up, Mclaughlin said.
Consolidation Of the wool growers
associations Of Maryland, West Vir-
ginia and Virginia into the Eastern
States Wool Growers Association for
the cooperative storage and market
ing of wool also will be taken up at
the conference.
Mr.. Mclaughlin was at Morgan
town to confer with agricultural ex-
tension officials at the University in
regard to the three proposals outlined
above.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-15

In explanation of this anomalous
situation, clergyman of prominence
who is about as dry as any man in the
State, said:
"Mr. Weller has never made any
noisome parade of his opposition to
Prohibition. He has not gone around
the State trying to make people be-
lieve that he is the great apostle of
wine, beer and whisky, and that those
who are otherwise are not worthy of
consideration. In addition to the above
fact, he has not acted on the suppose
ton that the only people worth con-
sidering are those who are openly wet.
The fact that a man was dry has not
interfered with his chances for politi-
cal preferment, and he has always
treated the dry members of his party
with the same consideration as the
vets. Besides, and this fact will aid
him more than all other things to Sc
cure a denomination and probably
reelection, and that is that the Presl-
dent and the National Administration
want him to remain in the Senate. If
he is good enough to suit President
Coolidge, he is certainly good enough
to suit the Republicans and other cit
liens of Maryland who voted for Cool
idge, regardless of his views on pro-
hibition or any other question which
is not partisan in its character. In
other words, he suits the President;
the President wants him, therefore he
suits all those who wish to see the
present National Administration sus-
tanned, whether they are Republicans
or Democrats"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-15
r. A. c. HOWARD.

The death, at Mercy Hospital, Bal
timore, early Monday morning, of R..
A. C. Howard, Of Kitzmiller, was an
nounced in telegram received by
friends there later in the day. Mr..
Howard was engaged as a travelling
salesman and his death was the result
of several months illness. He rep
resented Garrett county in the Mary
land Legislature several years ago.
Mr.. Howard was man of high stand
ing and will be greatly missed by his
friends. He was a member of Hiram
Lodge, A. F. e. A. Masons, Western
port, and a son of the late Rev. and
Mrs. Howard. Born at Winchester,
Va, he came to Garrett county as a
child with his parents and resided at
Bloomington during the pastorate of
his father at that place as minister of
the M. E. church. He is survived by
the following brothers and sisters:
Mrs. Florence Collins Fairmont, W.
Va; Mrs. William Rowland, Coburn,
w. Va; Gerald Howard, Blooming
ton, Md; Clarence Howard, Piedmont,
w. Va, and Warren Howard, Adrian,
W. Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-15
o
DIED..
REV. ID. A. FRIEND.

Rev. David Adolphus Friend aged
81 years, retired minister of the M.
E. church of the West Virginia con-
ference, died suddenly of neuralgia of
the heart at his home in Friendsville
last Thursday morning. He was born
and reared in Friendsville and served
as pastor of the M. E. church there
for several years.. He was in the
ministry for % years, retiring in 1910
from the same charge he first served
in Friendsville. He was also pastor
of the Grantsville church for several
years and was very well known and
highly esteemed by people in all sec
tons of Garrett county. He was a
Civil War veteran, having enlisted in
the Federal army when but seventeen
years of age. His wife died many
years ago. He is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Frank Fowler, of Ro-
chester, N. Y, and by two sons, Gil
bert H. Friend, of Hagerstown, Nd,
and Prof. Lloyd L. Friend, of the
West Virginia University, Morgan
town. The funeral occurred Saturday
afternoon at two o'clock following a
largely attended service held in the
NJ. E. church at Friendsville, Rev. Ar
bogast, pastor, officiating.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-15
Worlds Amateur Champion
Typist Visits Oakland.

Barney Stapert, of Patterson, N. j.,
worlds champion amateur typist, who
won his title in the year 1924, visited
the high school in Oakland on Monday
and gave demonstration of speed
and accuracy on the typewriter to the
entire assembly of students. He
wrote four separate minute tests and
in one of the tests he carried on a
conversation with his audience. In
another he recited the capitals of the
States in the Union while writing a
familiar sentence which he had COM
mitted to memory.
His official contest record is 1879
words per minute, writing for a period
of thirty minutes. He is the guest of
Mr.. E. E. Role, Cumberland, who ac-
companied him to Oakland and who is
the local representative of the Under
wood Typewriter Company.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-15
ANNUAL BANQUET, K. OPP,
HELD FRIDAY EVENING
Affair Was Most Delightful With
More Than Two Hundred and
Fifty In Attendance

lag OeAAOoOS anu AHdASS
night, under the auspices of Garrett
Lodge, No. 113, Knights of Pythias,
was held at the Pythian building in
Oakland last Friday night. The affair
was one of the most brilliant in the
annals of the organization and the
program, arranged by the committee
in charge, was exceptionally well car
ried out.
Covers were laid for more than two
hundred and fifty guests who were
present from Cumberland, Oakland
and adjacent towns. Ladies were
present in large numbers. Corsage
bouquets for the ladies and carnations
for the gentlemen were the favors at
each plate.
Grand Chancellor Nelson W. Russ
Ter, of Cumberland, delivered bril-
liant address, which was really the
mbst noteworthy feature of the occa-
sion. By his devotion to the cause Of
Pythianism he undoubtedly holds the
esteem and affection of every fellow
Pythian in the grand domain of Mary
land, over which he has jurisdiction.
Toastmaster Walter w. Dawson
presided in a mastery fashion, the in
PRODUCTION of each speaker and the an
nouncement of every number on the
program being preceded by a witty
anecdote of personal character.
The address of Mr.. F. E. Rathbun
was an eloquent tribute to Pythianism
and what it stands for. At the close
of his address he presented, on behalf
of Garrett Lodge, silver loving cup
to Past Chancellor Commander Henry
Lauer in recognition of his twenty
one years of service as team master
of the lodge.
The hall was tastefully decorated,
cut flowers and potted plants being in
profusion with an elaborate festoon-
ing effect, which added materially to
the attractiveness Of the interior. The
entire assemblage seemed to catch the
spirit of the occasion and good fellow
ship held full sway, while an atmos-
phere of harmony was in evidence on
every hand.
It's spacious corridors resounded
with the laughter and applause of all
present who encouraged the numer-
Gus speakers with their approval of
their fitting remarks. Women, BEAU
tifully attired, enjoyed the program to
the fullest extent, their presence con-
tributing much to the success of the
ev ming. The music was delightful
and was most tremendously rendered.
Immediately following the banquet
numerous toasts were proposed in
which the entire company joined.
The program and menu follows:
Selection. ................ Orchestra
Invocation. DR.. A. Moore
Song America
Address of Welcome H. w. McComas
Selection ..... Orchestra
Solo ....... ID. j. AShby
Address. F. E. Rathbun
Saxaphone solo. r.. R. Gilbert
Julius Littman, Accompanist
Address. .. Nelson w. Russler, G.. C.
Song ...... Maryland, My Maryland
NJ E N U
Olives Celery Cold Slaw
Baked Ham Roast Chicken
Dressing Gravy
Early June Peas French Rolls
Neapolitan Ice Cream Assorted Cake
Coffee
Sailed Nuts
Cigars Cigarettes
The committee having charge of the
affair was composed of Messrs. Henry
Lauer, F. E. Rathbun and H. L. Stem
pie.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-15
MRS. MARY c. SANDERS

Mrs. Mary Catherine Beahm San
ders died at her home in Crellin on
April 9Th and was buried at Red House
cemetery last Thursday, Mrs. Sanders
is survived by her husband, Lemuel
Sanders, and by nine children, who
are Mrs. Jonas Setter, Mrs. Samuel
KEEPER, Mrs. R. M. Sanner, Mrs. E.
w. Adams, Messrs. William, Ray and
Arthur Sanders, and by two sisters.
The funeral services were conducted at
the home in Cre1lin by Rev. Fultz, of
Loeb Lynn Heights, and Rev. D. B.
Brown, of Crellin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-15
Oakland Grammar School Notes

Don't fail to come to the PARENT
Teacher Association meeting on next
Thursday, April %. A splendid pro-
gram is being prepared.
Watch for notices concerning the
play entitled "The Golden Apple"
In addition to this play the pupils
of the seventh grade are preparing
another play to be given some time in
May to raise money for the clubs
benefit
Our school prospers; so does our
club. Drop in any Friday afternoon
and see us. REPORTER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-15
KITZMILLER YOUTH SENT
TO INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
George Burgess, IncOrrigible,
Goes to Institution Upon
Complaint of Parents

Upon complaint lodged against
him by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
G. Burgess, of Kitzmiller, their son,
George Burgess, aged Is years, was
taken into custody at Vindex Monday
by Constable Shartzer, the charge be-
ing incorrigibility. At hearing be-
fore Justice West Tuesday the youth
was sent to the Industrial School for
Boys at Loeb Raven, Md.
= The specific charge laid against the
boy by his parents was that of tru-
ancy, train riding and absence from
his home without their consent.
The lad will be taken to the institu-
ton tomorrow morning by the officer
who made the arrest.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-15
ARBUTUS APPEARS ON THE
HILLSIDES OF MARYLAND
Lover of Delicate Wild Flower
Urged to Protect 1t From
Ruthless Destruction.

On sheltered hillsides the trailing
arbutus, or May flower, is beginning
to show its waxN pink. Its Towering
season is from March until May, but
the persistent cold wind has delayed
its blossoming this year.
Could anything be more delicious
than the perfume of this starry little
flower? 1t is the very breath of spring.
Little wonder that the Pilgrim Faith
ers, after the suffering of that first
awful winter, slowed this early mes
senger of hope and gladness above the
frozen ground at Plymouth"
Whittier, the author of the verses,
states that the name was familiar in
England as the application of it to the
historic vessel shows; but it was APP
piled by the English, and still is to the
hawthorn. Probably the Pilgrims did
not find the blossoms until May, and
therefore gave it the name Of May
flower.
1t is little use to try to persuade
this shy woods flower to live in our
gardens. 1t pines away when brought
into contact with civilization and re-
fuses to accept conditions in which
many of it's neighbors make them
selves happy.
Should Be Preserved.
Greedy street vendors, who ruth
lessly tear up the plant by the yard
and others of our citizens who should
know better, without even the excuse
of ekeing out paltry income by its
sale, have already exterminated it
within a wide radius of our Eastern
cities. How curious that the major
ity of people show their appreciation
of a flowers beauty only by selfshly.
ignorantly picking every specimen
they can find.
In many localities the arbutus sets
no fruit, for it still is undergoing evo-
lutionary changes toward the perfect
my VI al elleCllNe SYSTEM W lllSuEG
Decentralization 1t has attained to
perfume and nectar to attract insects
but many blossoms produce no pollen
for them to carry and in many other
blossoms the stigmas are defective.
Is this history of development
coming to a tragic, foreshortened
end? The sale of flowers, which are
torn out by the roots to insure long
stems, the clearing of timber which
sheltered it, has reduced its extent
enormously in the last 20 years
Where it used to be in sheets on the
wooded hillsides, it is now in scattered
clumps and small.
If every fower-lover would pledge
himself to discourage its sale and to
interest the school children in its pro-
lection, this spring beauty of Mary
land and especially of Garrett county
might be induced to spread again over
the few remaining strongholds still
left to it.