davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-22
OLD SCHOOL HOUSE BELL
 BOUGHT 82 YEARS AGO [Continued from page II

mission. in favor of resolution that it gave forth most unwelcome and hate ful sound.
 Does any old "scholar" who went to school at the old sohool-house think he Or she has forgotten just how the old bell sounded? If so, let any graduate" go into Miss Adams residence, where the bell now reclines beside the fireplace among other pathetic reminders of days and friends long since gone let him gently lift up the bell and tilt it until the clapper strikes against the side. For get that sound It's as familiar as if he had heard it every day during all the years it has been silent-as familiar as when it was waited over the hills forty, or fifty, or sixty years ago, to call him to study and the monotony of school work. The same old tone-he would know it amid the dangling of thousand bells. There's nothing hateful in it now !; but what vision of the past its soft vibra- tions conjure up-friends and school mates forgotten long ago are recalled and recognized scenes and activities long since gone from memory are brought back in all the vividness of painted panorama. The old school house scholar" is a boy again, among his playmates-he only just waking up from sound sleep in which he dreamed that it's fifty years since the sound of that bell was hateful to him i; and it's not true that his old sohoolmates are scattered and gone, many dead, some risen to positions of honor and distinction in the world activities. some tottering feebly under the infrmities of age some-God pity them l-gone wrong ; some dandling their own grandchildren on their knees-it's all dream night mare, for here they are, romping and chasing in the old games-'duck on a rock" ''mossy,'' thigh spy, "beetle and wedge, "hop the hat, y 'one old cat, ""squat tag, ""leap frog"-oh, what vibrant quavers of the old bell stirring the air in the old familiar key to prove that schooldays at the old school-house are still hare. and all the old girls and boys too. Tilt it again--No, don't for when it's quavers die away the vision goes, too. Lay the old bell gently down beside the fireplace, among the other relics of the past which have outlived a usefulness that this day and generation can't understand. For after all, it's only AT pounds of metal which at 2s. 3d. was worth $17621s eighty-two years ago.
 It was secondhand at the time of MT, Adams purchase. and bore the inscrip- ton, deeply cut, "Triton-1764." from which fact it has been theorized that it was originally designed for ships bell, and did service on the good ship Triton" hundred and fifty years ago, or so, subsequently, being degraded to the status of junk or scrap'metal and bought as such for little or nothing by the Hartford concern from whom MT. Adam purchased it for seventeen dollars and sixty two and one half cents.
 The bell is most ornately filigreed around the top, the fancy design being patterned in the moulding, and bears the manufacturers imprint "G, Meyer, Fec. Holm," the last word presumably being the name of the Dutch town which seems to have disappeared-at least by that natns-from tle ln...
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-22
A Preeoeious DipIomatist.

Boy-Oh, mamma, I upset the salt cellar over my clean clothes.
 Mamma-That was careless. Go and brush the salt off, and see you don't soil the clothes.
 ''But, mamma, when any one spills salt they have to quarrel, don't they ?"
 ''So they say"
 "Well, then, if they don't spill the salt thev don't have quarrel. Isn't that SOP" t,
 'Yes, that is so. But why do you ask ?" ...-.
 "Well. because, mamma, it wasn't the salt I split; it was the ink" ..'
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-22
Wants Egg-IayIng Match

Since the publication of report of the extraordinary doings of the famous Manchester bullet ownel by Wesley Hollister of that village, which has laid one fine large brown eg a day, the owner has received a challenge from Alfred Brewer of Dakota, H., who owns bullet five months md nine days old which has laid 40 eggs i- 10 days.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-22
Easinc His Mind.


 Jim McCleary was an old Park row newspaper derelict who hadn't had a job in years. He depended on the largess of friends of better days, his most liberal patron being prominent writer whom Jim had broken in' as Q cub at police headquarters. Never a week went by that he didn't "slip" Jim quarters, halves and dollars, with no expectation of ever being paid back. Suddenly Jim disappeared from Park row. He was missing for nearly year when his old patron walked in on him in a Broadway cafe. Jim was dressed up like a Wall street mining promoter and was "opening wine"
 "Why, hello, Bill! How are you" exclaimed Jim, and, too astonished to refuse, Bill joined him in a drink. As they were about to part Jim gave his friend another cordial handclasp and Bill felt something pressed into his palm. .....
 Whats this for, Jim?" he asked, opening his hand and seeing 1t was money. .... |..
 "Bin, that's that dollar I've owed you for so long," said Jim. i've never forgotten 1t, and now I'm glad it's off my mind. New York World.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-22
Solid Mahoqany Bridue.

In the state of Chiapas, Mexico, bridge which spans the Rio Mi chol, which with its approaches is l50 feet long, with a width of ff- teen feet, is built entirely of solid mahogany. The bridge is used both by teams and by foot passengers and, shough roughly constructed, is very substantial. None of the mas sive -imbers was sawed, as there is not sawmill in the region, but all wer" hewn out with the ax from log .--Argonaut.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-22
Maskers.

Hope, the great explorer; Love whom none can bind. Youth that looks before her,
 Age that looks behind, Joy with brow like summers, Care with wintry pate, Maskers are and mummers
 At life's gate. Power with narrow forehead,
 Wealth with niggard palm. Wisdom old, whose hoar head Vaunts a barren calm; Naughty overcomers
 In their pomp and state, Maskers all and mummers
 At deaths gate! .. ,,.a.sa. William Watson.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-22
TOWN BOOMING NO
 PART OF THEIR TRADE
A Travellers Experience With
 Two Arizona CattIemen.

Dillon Wallace, on his trip through the Rockies, encountered unusual ex. periences. many of them humorous. He discusses the first stage of his trip and says regarding his introduction 10 the west: Tt was a Sunday evening, and probably because it was not cus- tomary for the limited to stop at Hol- brook, Ariz., the usual assemblage of townfolk was not there to meet tho train While stood, uncertain which way to turn, two young fellows, spurred and booted, in shirt sleeves and wearing jaunty sombreros. ob- served me from a corral opposite and good naturedly came to my assistance.
 "T reckon you want a hotel said one of them, taking possession of my suitcase without further introduction and with a self reliance and air of pro- prietorship quite refreshing.
 "T reckon I do,' assented, as we turned up the street to the northward.
 "'Buyin' broncsT he asked
 "No.t
 "'Steers%
 "sNo.'
 "'Wool agentr
 "'No. I just came to look around'
 "1e was silent for few yards and then expressed his. opinion of my visit in accents of disgust.
 "'Well. you've come to deuce of place just t look around Reckon you've had lime since the train left t' see most all there is t see. It's plumb lonesome town "-Outing.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-22
Boss Barbers Unite

Master barbers from pearly every part of the state met in New Haven Sunday afternoon in the Boardman building on Chapel street and formed the first state Barbers' association i'll Connecticut. The organization will look out for the interests of the master b rbnrs of the state. @
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-22
In nn unwontad RoIa.

Mrs. F. S. Stewart, secretary of the American Woman Suffrage associa- ton, was condemning, in an interview In Chicago, certain type of anti-suf- fragist
 "This man." she said while shout ing that womnn's sphere is exclusively the home. is apt to employ women at low wages in his factory or else, If he is poor, lets his women folk go out and work.
 "A virulent anti-sufrragist, the kind that attends meetings to throw banana skins at the woman speakers, walked gloomily down the street one morning with dinner pail under his arm.
 "'Hello. Bill said friend. Where are you of to so earlyr
 "'oT to work the anti answered glumly. .s.t
 "'why,' said his astonished friend, what's the r'cttcr with yer wife, Billf Ain't she wcllT"
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-22
Teddv on His Travels

Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt was in Hartford for brief period Thursday. going from thNr city by automobile to Farmingtou, where he remained over night at tho home of Admiral William s. Cowles and Mrs. Cowles. the ex-Pres- idents sister.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-22
NEW TALES
 THAT ARE TOLD
Forgiveness Too One Sided.

Representative Harry Maynard of Virginia tells the story of how reli- gious old negro in his district put n stop to the exercise of Christian char ity in the congregation of which he was a member. It seems that if was a practice in the church to excommu- nicate for one year any member who had been guilty of ''blood fight"
 At the end of the year If the offend CT wished reinstatement he could go
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-22
It Was Quite Appropriate.

A famous divinity professor who was visiting in the north of England had been invited to preside at the church ceremony of the baptism of the last arrived infant in the already crowded house of a local minister, The guest gave. out for congregational singing a paraphrase much favored on such occasions.
 "Let us," said he, "sing from the fifth paraphrase, beginning at the sec ond verse. AS sparks in close sue cession rise.'" .r-
 To his consternation the congrega- tion giggled.
 Afterward, asking the ministers man. what had been wrong, that func- tionary replied:
 "Ye see. professor, the minister's name is Sparks, and wonder is his tenth bairnr'
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-22
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and for their kindness tO us in our sud bereavement.
 MRS. ROBERT PATTERSON AND FAMILY.
 Lime Rock, Dec. 70.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-22

to the "mourner's bench" rise and de- clare his repentance and be forgiven by the congregation. This went on for many years. At last young darky who had been in particularly objec- tionable broil appeared for reinstate- ment. The pastor made m eloquent appeal to the congregation and every body began to shout and say Amen"
 It was at this point that the old negro arose and said hotly:
 Look hyah, pahson; eber since l been membuh of dis congregashuns dar ain been nothin' but fightin' an fuhgivin', an been doing all de fuh- given. Is tired of it!'
 That broke up the meeting.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-22
Tit For Tat.

Lloyd c. Grlscom, in an interview in New York. said of party dissensions: "They are animated by Il nasty spirit, a tit for tat spirit. and they 20 from bad to worse. It's like the case of the engaged couple at the senside dance. The young man. u little jealous, said coldly to his fancee Tt supper,
 "'Let mo sce--was fl you kissed in the conservatoryy
 "'About what timeT tfe young gir. answered with little laugh"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24
Poultry Show Closed.

The poultry show closed Friday
night. 1t has aroused new interest III
tnc business Friday was devoted to
exhibitions OF killing tho birds for
market and explaining by Prof. Brown
Of the different methods of conducting
t h" business. Prof. Brown awarded the
following prizes Thursday afternoon:
White WyandotteS: Cock, cockerel
+. L. Groder, 1st and I'd; pullet. 1st and
"a; cockerel and pullet, Evander j.
Mitchell. I'd; pullet breeding pen, f. w.
Hucknam, 1st. Barred Plymouth
Rocks: Cockercl, Louis Whiting, Nor
riageWock, lst, I'd and Sd: pullct. Eva
Storcr. Norridgewock. 1st. Partridge
Plymouth Rock: Cockerel, f.. q. Eaton.
1St: cockcrel and hen. II. B. Hcagan,
Norridgt Wock, 1st and 2d. Silver Laced
yandotteS: ON cock, cockerel. hen.
pallet. pen chicks and fowl c. c. Cleve-
land lst. Columbian Wyandottes: Cock
erel, pullct pen chicks, G. G. Cleveland,
l&t; cock. Clarence Mantor lst; on
cockcrcl and pen chicks. I'd. White Leg
horn, pen fowl, A. J. Tantish. LIST: pen
chicks Thomas Deane. 1st. Rhode Is
land Reds. cockercl, Cony Sanborn,
lSt: cock and pen chicks. Edward Mer-
chant. 1st; pullet Earl Davis. 1st. S. c.
Il. l., Reds: Cockcrel, hen. pen fowl
and pullet. +. 0. Eaton, 1st.
Arthur Merrill student al Bow
dnin, is a. home for his Christmas va
catiGE and during the HOLIDAYS is
clerking for his brother, w. a. Mcr-
riil III Norridgewock.
C'lnber Tavor a Freshman at the
University of Maine, is visiting his pa
rents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor
Christmas will be observed at the
congregational church by a Christmas
sermon Sunday morning and concert
at IN the evening. The Christmas tree
and cantata, "Santa'S Wireless Tele-
graph Circuit will be held Monday
eN enng
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24
BELFAST.
Department President lnspects Thomas
n. Marshall Circie-Late News.

Belfast, Dec. 2-tSpeciaD. Depart
ment President Georgia Wilson of
Portland came to Belfast yesterday
morning and in the afternoon inspected
the Thomas II. Marshall Circle, Ladies
OF the q. a. r. She expressed herself
as being very much pleased with the
work being done Mrs Wilson was
the guest while in this city of Mrs.
Fred Savery.
Nice-President Edward t.ames Gf thc
Boston Lumber 90. has given tn the
Mason's Mills socictg. 800 fent cf pinc
boards to he used in the buildin. of The
little chapel in that locality which viii
be a branch Of the Trinity Reformed
church the shore road in East Bel
fast
MRS. George Davis has gone 10 Ban
sor where she will pass Christmas with
her daughter. Mrs. Charles Larsen.
Mr. Davis will join t.iem on SATURDAY..
The Christian Endeavor societr~ef "a,
Baptist church has. elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: President
George II. Robertson: vice-president F..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24
Compliment for HaIlowelI Boy.

Harold G. Woods of this city, stu
dent at the Y. of M, who is president
of the Glass 1911 has been honored b
his election as a delegate to the nation
al convention of the Sigma Alpha
Epsilon fraternity which will meet next
week in Kansas City, Mo. He wills
leave on the early train this morning
and will be the guest of relatives in
Boston over Christmas. AT the close
of the convention he will go to Omaha
Web. to visit his brother and expects
to return to this city about Jan. 6. Mr.
Wood. in company with the Senior
class has just returned from the lum-
Der camps of northern Maine. where
the class went for the purpose of
studying the logging operations and
write reports thereon as they are re-
quired to do as a part of the univcr-
sity course.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24
deC13eOd5t

The contest over the will Of the
laIe Mrs. Mary A. Mason Of Great
harrington was settled Friday, the
town of Great Darlington, the prin-
cipal beneficiary under the will re-
linquishinS claims to property val
ued at $4,000 in favor of a sister
and niece of the testatrix. Mrs. Mason
died April I last and in her will be-
queathed s30o,00e to the town % Grea,
Darlington a portion to be used for
a library and nearly $3.50. 900 for tbs
establishment of Il hospital. Mrs.
Mason left ~ bequcsts to hcr sis
ter, Leila Q. Hestriques. or her niece,
Henrietta .. Trowhridge, both cr New
York, the testatriX stating in her win
that both Of these nersons had been
cared, for during Mrs. Mason's life
and We're Well provided for.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24
WEST GARDINER. >.

HIGHLAND AVENUE-Schcol at
the Milliken schoolhouse closed Fri.
day night for the Christmas recess and
will not reopen until Tuesday morn
ing. Dec. q. The teacher, Miss Bessie
Bailey. assisted by Miss Olive Little
field, decorated the schoolroom with
evergreen. cOlored bells, etc. and pre-
pared very dainty and attractive
Christmas tree from which hung toys,
candies, games and other things for
the pupils Recitations and singing by
the scholars was very interesting to
the invited guests, who seldom have a
chance to hear the younger set enter
tain. Miss Bailey will leave Saturday
for her home at Lisbon Falls, to pass
TIE holiday with her parents
c. F. Jones has gone to Whitetield
for an indefinite period.
Miss Ethel Hunt. who has been quite
sick, is greatly improved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24

rector: Morning prayer at 1o.H0 O'Clock.
professional Hymn. No. A..
20 Core All ie Faithful"
dtllteitces
Nenite.
Psalter.
Lessons with Te Deum and Benedictus.
Credo
Prayers
Communion Service.
kyrie Eleison.
Gloria Patri.
Nicene Greed
LYNN No. 30.
Calm on the Listening Ear of Night"
Sermon.
Hymn No. 5S.
''Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem
SanctuS
Hymn No. s220
Draw Nigh and Take the Body OF the
Lord"
Gloria i'll EXcelsuS.
Prayers.
Nunc Dimittis.
Professional Hymn. No. %;
"It Came Upon the MidniSht Clear
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24

Th" combined salmon packs of Alas
~. British Columbia and Puget Sound
for the season of 1910 show an aesre-
ante Of 3,69o,5S6 cases, the largest
lean' year on record, according to the
hnal figures compiled at Seattle, Wash.
thursday. The salmon packs run in
cycies of four years, being three lean
yearE and one fat" year The last
rat year was 1909. The 1910 salmon
Pack brought to Alaska and the Pa
ciiic Northwest Gamers approximate
slJ,O00,Oo0.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24
Horse Nearly Loses His Life.

Another drowning of horse in the
kennebec nearly occurred Friday
morning. Alvin Leighton started to
cross the river from the Chelsea shore
In his sleigh and had not gone far be-
fore the ice gave way. precipitatinG tho
morse into the water UP to his body
and in such way that he could not
rescue himself. 1t required the strength
of half dozen men to lift him from
his perilOus position. The ice appears
to be very treacherous, despite its rinc
inches Of thickness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24

nest Hilton: secretary ana treasurer.
Miss Eva Morris; prayer meeting com
n,ittee, Mrs George FL Robertson. Mrs;
Nettie Merlthew. George Hussey and
Miss Minnie E Wood. Miss Bertha
Hayes, Miss Edna Hopkins and Herbert
Brier.
The following officers will be installed
early in the New Year by the Belfast
Commandery United Order of the Golden
Cross, No. 947; Noble commander,
Charles E; sherman; past noble e, com con-
Mary e. Bailey; prelate. Hesterj p.
Brown: noble keeper OF records. DR.. F.
/. Adams; financial keeper Of records,
Eaton; warden Of outer gate. Leland H.
Piper: warden Of inner gate, Irwin
Woods; Q. ]. Dickcy and Charles p
Sherman were elected representative and
derry.
Penobscot Encapment No. %, /. Q. O.
f., have elected the following officers
which will be installed January 3rd !:
Chief Patriarch O. j. Dickey; high
priest Louis J. Sanborn; senior warden,
Austin J. Jewett junior warden, Clar-
ence +. Hall: scribe, John $; Davidson !:
treasurer. Ralph II. Howes trustees. d.
F. Stephenson. NJ c. Murch and l.. T.
Shales.
daughter Mary. will go to Woodfordss,
| where they will spend Christmas with
| Mrs. Simpsons parents, Mr.. and Mrs
| Charles Maynard.
| kents Hill Seminary and is the guest OF
| her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hutchins,
| Miss Ethel Hutchins is also at hom@ nm
| and Mrs. Albea Hutchins.
| Mss Mabel Wadlin. b. II. S. 10 who
! is attending school in Boston is spending
the holidays with her parents; Capt and
| Capt. and Mrs. Fields c. Pendleton and
| daughter. Miss Grace. passed through
| Belfast Thursday on their way to New
| York for the winter. They Will join
their sons. Fields S. and Edward s, and
| daughters. Miss Alice L.. Mrs. Ellie Pen
| dleton Clinkehvroomer, Mrs. Phoebe Pen
| dl ton Crosby there and at Christmas
| the party will be joined by Mr.. and Mrs
| stevens and chldrsn. Mrs. Stevens bein2
| formerly Miss Brina Pendleton. The
| Pendleton's have a fine winter home IN
| New York. OH the Brookly side.
! Miss Stella Durgin returned Thursday
morning from a short visit with friends
and relatives in Islesboro. oo,
another iii turn while at work in tbs
| shoe factory Il few days ago. is confined
| to her home in River avenue. She was
! presented Wednesday with handsome
| lounging gown and slippers with SeNera!
other gifts by her shopmates in Leonard
| & BarroWS factory.
| Mrs. Viola AmeS is quite i'll.
Mrs. Lucy Hall is confined to her home
| Mrs Phoebe Frazer entertained a large
party of friends recently in celebration
| Of her birthday. Supper was served, fol
| lowed by cards.
| Arthur Leonard of this city and Mid
| dleboro Mass, was in Belfast Thursday
| on official business.
| Mrs Edith Bartlett Berry of Boston
will spend Christmas in Belfast with hei
| little daughter. Priscilla Berry, and hei
I mother, Mrs. Leslie Orff.
Mrs. Fred Savary of East Belfast has
! been invited by the Hannibal Hamlir
| Circle. Ladies of the G. a. r.. of Ban
| gor, to install its officers some time ir
1 January.
| Miss Nellie Coombs Of Islesboro vas il
| Belfast Wednesday on a shopping trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24

70 Jackson's HOLIDAY stock is the larg.
est. bes: and most complete of its
kind they ever displayed. They have
gifts that would please anvnne. A gift.
seeker should look. over their stock Of
Toilet articles. Perfumes. Chocolates.
Cigars. Smoking Sets, Shaving Sets
and Christmas Post Cards. Extra sup
ply of Saturday special Chocolates at
% cents
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24

The funeral of the late William O.
Dale will take place at p. NJ. ESatur-
Gay from his late residence, 81 Second
street. Owing to the serious illness
Of Mrs. Dale the funeral services will
be private. Rev. II. l.. Nichols of the
Methodist church will have charge The
remains will be taken on Train No. 4
to Richmond, where they will be placed
in the receiving vault.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24

Christmas eve will be fi.tinGly Gb-
served Saturday evening by the Metho-
dist church where a Christmas tree,
iadened with good thugs for the chill
dren Of the society, will be one Of the
attractions. Sunday morning the chill
dren of the Sunday school will give a
Christmas concert, to which the pub =
lie Is cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24

.he county VIII be named in true bills
peiore the grand jury is dissolved. OF
the men indicted Is have thus far plead
cd guilty, been fined $2j and costs each.
dlstrapchised for five years and given
suspended sentences of six months in the
wofkhouse. The list includes RepubIi-
cans and Democrats in about equal num-
berS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24
Sk0WHEChN.
Observance for Christmas
al tbs LoC3I Churches,
Close Friday Night Of Success
tuI Poultry Show.
The Prize Winners.-Late Arrivals
Home for the Holidays.

MISS Margery Smith, who has been in
Boston for several weeks attending
school, has returned home 70 pass
Christmas with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. AlonZo Smith.
Tie two banks here will be closed all
day Monday and all stores Monday af-
tcrnoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24
Methodist Episcopal Church.

Rev. II. l.. Nichols. pastor.
in:o, christmas music and sermon by
pastor: IL Sunday school; 3. Junior
League: 6l5, Epworth League~devotion,a,l
meeting: T. Christmas concert by chill
dren of the Sunday school,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24
\,

al indictments were returned Friday at
West Union. Ohio, by the grand iJry of
Adams county, which is investigating
traffic in votes at the November election.
This brings. the total to 533 and it is
predicted that some 1900 more men of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24

The funeral of the late Edward Lit
tlfeld will take place at p. M Sat
urday from his late residence on the
Chelsea shore Rev. 3. F. Turner Of
tn. First Baptist church will officiate
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24
First Baptist Church.

Rev. 3. r. Turner pastor,
Morning service 1920: sermon subject
immortality" p. NJ. sermon special
for the children: subject: ''rtdings of
joy" Sunday school, 11.45 A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-24

Illness with pneumonia and was able to
be on the street Friday