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The Washington times., 1913-03-20
The Shock Absorber.

You're right, old top. they ARE sad words
Help some one else, pal, I'll play these"
Just when you've raised the pot stack
Upon a great big set Of threes.
But say, old sport. you'll change your tune,
And music sweet will fill the air,
II you just draw down to your hand
And to your threes you add a pair.
The Washington times., 1913-03-20
Where Distance Helps


training
missing the daily unable this Grin
Johnson
Yanks t speed"
Why pleasant South spoiled knowledge of dull
pending shock ahead?
The Washington times., 1913-03-20
BINGLES AND BUNTS
By
Grdntldnd Rice


ing the Main This
to Is dfunctio
The Washington times., 1913-03-20
As Unto the Arrow.

".
Q the by
know not Acadd sold {
And whe vii
1 pill again. caddy-not
The Washington times., 1913-03-20
More About the WalIop.


WaoI
O
The Washington times., 1913-03-20
But We May Be Wrong.

understand the
trying pull Packey Mcfarland fighting
while Willie Richie
and insisting sevnty-hve feet as the ngsde count
Why compromise permit yachts to
eighty five feet four hours before the
yachting slumped drted
The Washington times., 1913-03-20


skill science
work the ability and knock the other block Off
The Washington times., 1913-03-20

Just we'll for the Red sox that Hne Wagner aing
list in Marchand
the whose absence would strike harder blow his
IN the play
The Washington times., 1913-03-20

all the
dcacy this agility and him much
Wells midst Of
Which happened beautiful ecstatic dream.
The Washington times., 1913-03-20

Upton the N Y c. right feel
Rchie- Mcfarland conroversy-whch
The Washington times., 1913-03-20
Bum HeadWork.

OF the
blew himself to hardch chances"
fellow? insisted
maxim should read Hit m where
Wagner ANTI
Why push the bay pill toward
The Washington times., 1913-03-20


diplomas University Punch
still remains
the leading essential
The Washington times., 1913-03-20

whether baman
hand on
them
The Press., 1913-06-18
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
Juno 2I, I883.
iCems of local interest taken from the coIum Ii
 of The Press, thirty years ago


 The American House has changed hands, MT. Thomas having sold ont to MT. Poindexter.
 Charles H. Puffer of Stafford Hol- low is one of the class graduating at Tufts college this week.
 Robbins Patten, who generally gets the earliest strawberries into market, this year began to pick June 18th last year June 22d.
 This program for Henry o. .Bowen's s Fourth of July celebration at Rosedale park in Woodstock is announced: Ad- dress of welcome, Congressman John T. Wait of Norwich; address by the president of the day, Senator Platt of Meriden; address on "Natural aids to education," Rutherford B. Hayes l; prelude and poem, Rev. Leonard Woolsey Bacon of Norwich; address on "New England, Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island address on National progress, Bishop Coxe of western New York; poem, "Our country" '" John G. Whittier; address on "Na- tional evils," Senator Blair of New Hampshire; address on "Temper- ance, John B. Cough. In the even- ing there will be fireworks and a grand illumination.
The Press., 1913-06-18
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake,

George Kies, the local notion dealer, has new cash register.
 School closed last Wednesday with a picnic for the children.
 Mrs. Edwards of Ellington is visit ing her sister, Mrs. Wm. Kibbe.
 Warren Neff of the Prescott farm is spending a few days with relatives here.
 MT. and Mrs. A. M. Richardson and George Cady visited at E. B. Neff's early in the week. -..
 Theodore Tessier, who has had charge of the Edward White farm in Holland, has resigned his position and returned with his new wife to his fathers home here, where they will spend the summer.
 Last Sunday was children's day and a very interesting program was carried out. The church was prettily trim. med with laurel, peonies, ferns and other flowers. There was also goot attendance, and much credit is due tC the committee in charge.
The Press., 1913-06-18
MONSON.

Balcom Bros. have bought the Whittemore laundry on North Main street ....
 Dr. G. E. Fuller has gone to the Hampden hospital, Springfield, for treatment. -
 Mrs. A. H. White has leased the tenement in Mrs. VIII. Pease's house on North Main street.
 N. M. Post has resigned his posi- tion with Squier & Go. and will. go to Michigan, where he will be en- gagged in the lumber business.
 l.. B. Alberty, who recently sold his house at South Monson to Everett Thompson, is to move into Mrs. G.. E. Grout's house on North Main street.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert F. Wadleigh of Southbridge announce the engage ment of their daughter, Florence, to Arthur Ward Holdridge, son of MT. and Mrs. George Holdridge of this town.
 Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Ruth Johnson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. F., H. Johnson, and Gaines Humphrey Barrett of Mt. Her mon. The wedding will be June 30.
 Mrs, Margaret Matherson, 58, wife of James Matherson of Hampden ave. nue, died Tuesday, the 10th, at 4 o'clock after long illness from liver trouble. Mrs. Matherson had been ill about 10 months. Mrs. Matherson, who was Miss Margaret McJennett, was born in Scotland on January IF, 1855. fShe was married in Scotland and Fcame to this country about 27 years lago. She had lived in Monson for about 3 years. She was a member Eof the Congregational church. Be- sides her husband she leaves five daughters and two sons, Mrs. George McConchie, Mrs. Margaret Packard, Mrs. Walter Heffernan, Miss Lena and Miss Lillian, and Albert and William, all of Monson. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock. Rev. G. A.. Andrews of the Congregational church officiated Burial was in the No. cemetery.
The Press., 1913-06-18
Deafness CannOt IDe Cmred

by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion Of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by cOnstitu- ti0nal remedies. Deafness is caused by an in- named condition of the mucous lining Of the KuHtachian Tube When this tube is infiamed ing, and when 1t 1S entirely closed, Deafness is the resuIG and unless the Inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to it's normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever {; nine cas6a out or ten are caused by CataFTh, which Is nothing but an lh11amed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case Of Deafness (caused by cataTrh) that cannot be cured by Halls t.atarrh Cure. Send for circu- lars free. Y. J. CHENEY CO, Toledo, o.
 Sold by DRuggIBts, 7Bc.
 Take Aal's Famlly Pills tor COnstlpatioE.
The Press., 1913-06-18

Clark H. son of Henry H. and Maria B. Upton died Aug. 2I, 1881. Aged 8 years 9 mo,
 Nancy Maria, daughter of Henry 6 Maria Upton born June ', 1872. Died Aug. 25, 1872. Aged 2 Mos. S IS Days
 Alfred Walker Aug. 21, 1a28- May %, 1909.
 Charlotte M. Colburn his wife, Oct 4, 1833-Jan. II, 1870. Thomas Warren born Feb. 12, 180i died Feb. 25, 1876.
 Lydia H. Wentworth his wife born Aug. I9, 1S14 died Oct. 6, 1870.
 Children of Thomas & Lydia H. Warren.
 John F. born March 27, 1885 died April 27, 1885.
 Mary E. born Aug. 30, 184O died March 8, 1842. Lewis Potter born Jan. 30, 1882 died Jan. 9, 1864. .- Luther Warren born July 23, 1s34- Asa Smith born Jan. 6, 1775 died May 9, 1860.
 Sally Huntley his wife born Oct. 29, 179O died Dec. 5, 1857.
 Lois Smith died Apr. 20, 1895. Aged 8 years. ..s
 Thomas P. Smith died Feb. 8, 1906. Aged 84 years. ..-..
 Alexander, born Aug. 2, 1914 died Dec. l, 1853. .... Dan, born Aug. 10, 1929 died Jan $, 1854. ...... John Wentworth died Sept. 1O 1882. Aged 55. Mary l.. wife of John Wentworth died June 19, 1857. AE. "A. Lillian R. daughter of David M. 6 Jane E. White died Oct. 6, 1862 aged 4 years days. Lydia G. daughter of David M Jane E. White died March 28, 1860 AZ. 2 days. .....
 Andrew 0. died Sept. 2, 1847 age' 6 yrs. Nathaniel s. died Feb. 20, 1899 aged 1 y'r 15 d's., Children of Peter & Lydia B White.
 Leander Wright born June IA, 181' died Aug. 17, 1887.
 Sallie H. Fisk his wife born Jun g, 1928 died Aug. IS, 1906. | David A. Wright died Apr. "A 1859. AE. mos
 Clark l.. June 29, 1863-Oct. 25 1900. l Clifton H. Wright Feb 25, 1861- Ada O. Whitaker his wife, May 6 187O-Nov. 27, 1902. The Knowltons recorded above ar relatives of Col. Thomas Knowlton 0 Revolutionary fame. He was borl in w Boxford, Mass, Nov. TAO whence his father, Wm. Knowlton moved to Ashford, Conn.,, where h bought a 4OO-acre farm. ThOma married Anna, daughter of Sampson Reyes, April 5, 1759.
The Press., 1913-06-18
MANSFIELD.

The total number of eggs laid dur ing the 3Ist week of the contest was 2l51 for the 100 pens.
 The following is list of the first 25 pens. The number in the par, enthesis is the total for the past week :-
 Thomas Baron, Catforth, England, W. Leghorns, (29)-739.
 Ed. Gam, Houghton, England, s. O., W. Leghorns, (26)-G6O.
 Ed. Gam, Houghton, England, w. Wyandottes, (27)-62O.
 o. A. Foster, Santa Cine, Gal. White Leghorns, (2S)-G1G.
 Geo. H. Schmitz, Chicago, III. Buff Leghorns, (2O)-6l2.
 Colonial Farm, Temple, N. H., s. 0. R. I. Reds, (29)--5SS.
 W. l.. sleeger, York, Pa., w, Leg horns, .(3D -581. ...
 Braeside Poultry Farm, .Strouds- burg, Pa., W. Leghorns, (2D-57S.
 Beulah Farm, Stony Greek, Gan. W. Wyandottes, (15)-5G8.
 Geo., P. Dearborn, Blairstown, N. J., s. o. R. I. Reds, (1O)-554.
 W. P. Canby, East Downington, Pa, W. Leghorns, (26)-54s.
 Ballock & Burrows, Wilmington, Del, W. Leghorns, (27) 54G.
 Mrs. H. F. Hynes, Shoup, Idaho White Wyandottes, (25)-54O.
 Burton E. Moore, Winsted, w. Leghorns, (29)
 Joseph J. Barclay, Bedford, Pa, White Leghorns, (2s)-537.
 F. A. Jones, Northumberland, Pa. i, White Leghorns, (29)- 52S.
 Glen View Poultry Farms, West Wilmington, s.O.R.I. Reds, (19)-527.
 Edgewood Poultry Farm, Packer, White Plymouth Rocks, (25)-526.
 Will Barron, Bartle, Eng, W. Wyandottes, (18) )-521.
 Frank Toulman, Greenbank, Eng, W. Leghorns, (26) 521.
 Wm. E. Ross, Eagleville, w. Wyan- dottes, (19)-51S.
 Dr. J. A. Futchey, Harrisburg, Pa, s. O. R. I. Reds, (5)-517.
 A. P. Robinson, Calverton, N. Y., White Leghorns, (27)-5I5.
 Marwood Poultry Farm, Butler, Pa, White Leghorns, (26) 513.
 H. P. Deming, Robertsville, s. o. R. I. Reds, (27)-51a.
The Press., 1913-06-18
Better than Spanking

Spanking will not cure children of wetting the bed, because it is not a habit but a dangerous dis ease. The o. H. Rowan Drug .Co., Dept. 989, Chicago, H., have discovered a strictly harmless remedy for this distressing dis ease and to make known it's merits they will send a Soc package se- curely wrapped and prepaid Alb solutely Free to any reader of The Press. This remedy also cures frequent desire to urinate and in ability to control urine during the night or day in old or young. The 0. H. Rowan Drug Go. is an Old Reliable House write to them to- day for the free medicine. Cure the afflicted members of your family, then tell your neighbors and friends about this remedy.
The Press., 1913-06-18
RHEUMATISM

impure blood and uric acid poison. External applications sometimes give temporary re- lief but won't cure; the sure way to secure permanentresults is to thoroughly eradicate from the blood all the impurities Nothing on earth will drive out the poisons from your system, keep the bowels, kidneys and liver in good condition as SEVEN BARKS. the wonderful remedy that has proved it's great merits the past A years.
 SEVEN BARKS can be had of all druggists, at 50 cents per bottle. Give it good trial and watch your rheumatism disappear. LYMAN BROWN, 68 Murray s., New York, NY,
The Press., 1913-06-18
Suffered Awful Pains From Stomach Trouble Sick Three MOnthS-C Could Eat NOth- ing-OnIy Relief Was Dr.
 Kennedy'S EaVOrite
 Remedy.

Read what Mrs. May T. Bartlett, of Salem, Mass, says in recent letter: CT shall never be without pr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy again. When I wrote for 8 sample bottle I was suffering badly with my stomach and from constipation. I could eat hardly anything and I would have awful pains. was down sick for three months that summer and could take nothing but gruel and beef tea. am now on my second bottle of Dr. Kennedy's Fa- yorite Remedy. My stomach is better, my bowels move freely. used to have severe headaches but do not now. Not only has it helped me, but four of my friends who have been troubled with constipation are using it and have been benefited"
 Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy has had 40 years of wonderful success in Kidney, Liver and Blood troubles. A phy- sician's prescription, formerly used in his large private practise, and now prepared for general use. Write to-day for free sam- pie and booklet of valuable information. Dr. David Kennedy Co.,, Rondout, N. Y.
The Press., 1913-06-18
WALES.

J. H. Loudon's mill is closed for repairs.
 Vim. Converse moved his family to Jeffersonville Wednesday, where he has position.
 Harry Royce of Springfield is build ing another cottage at the point, Lake Florence. This makes the third cot tage MT. Royce has built at the lake.
The Press., 1913-06-18

Dyspepsia Is America's curse To re- store digestion, normal weight, good health and purify the blood, use Burdock Blood Bitters. Sold at all drug stores, Price, $1.OO '--
The Press., 1913-06-18
overconfidsncs,

Probably the best thing about over confidence is that if girl didn't have 1t she wouldn't ever marry.-Galyest0n
The Press., 1913-06-18

Doan's Regulets are recommended by many who say they operate easily, with out gripping and without bad after effects. 95c at all drug stores.
The Press., 1913-06-18
COPIED BY JOEL N. EMO.

ArnOn hnOWACOn porn Jan. 2S, ISOt died Dec. 6, 1874.
 Susan, wife of Arnon Knowltol died Nov. 27, 1857. AE. 50.
 Henry, son of Arnon 6 Susan -Knowlton died Feb. 8, 1886. Aged 10 months. ...
 Ralph H. Knowlton died Jan. 9 1860. AE., 24 yrs & 6 mos.
 Maria J. daughter of Arnon & Susan Knowlton died Aug. 10, 1870. AgeC 31 yrs I mo. Daniel Knowlton died July 20 1852. Aged 71.
 The sweet remembrance of the just
 Will flourish, though they sleep in dust.
 Hannah, his wife died Dec 24 1854, aged n.
 May angels guard thy slumbering dust
 Till Christ shall bid thee rise.
 Ebenezer Knowlton Born April 3 18IO Died Aug. IS, 1866, aged 56.
 Eliza A. Knowlton Born Nov. 8 1916 Died Dec. 2, 1886 aged 70.
 Henry E. Knowlton Born Nov. l 1889 Died Aug. 12, 1881 aged Al. Mary E. Knowlton Born May 20 1945 Died Nov. 26, 1905 aged 60.
 Nathaniel l.. Knowlton May 19 1843- ...
 Sarah G. Wright his wife March 3 1847-June 4, 1910. ...--
 Edwin Knowlton Died Sept. II 1884. Aged 59. ....
 Mary F. Woodward his wife Jan 8, 838-April 29, 1895.
 Jonathan Knowlton died July l 1848 aged 69.
 Zerviah, wife of Jonathan Knowl ton died May 16, 1848 aged 70.
 Jonathan, Jr. son of Jonathan 6 Zerviah Knowlton died Oct. 29, 1895 aged ? ys 9 mo.
 Athena K. Rowley died Sept. 6 1895. AE. 84 yrs.
 Jonathan W. Knowlton Nov. l 1817-July IS, 1898.
 Harriet M. his wife died Sept. 29 1880. Aged 63. Marvin Knowlton born Sept. 8 1794 died Jan. 2, 1867. Calista Leonard his wife borl March 3, 1900 died May 25, 1s45. Children of Marvin & Calista l. Knowlton.
 Elbridge M. died March II, 1881 Aged 4 mos. 15 days.
 Rebekah F. K. Paul died Feb. 3 1841. Aged 19 yrs. 6 mos.
 Rosina O. P. Tufts died Dec. II 1849. Aged 21 yrs. 10 mos.
 MT. Marcus Knowlton died May S1 1843 in the s8th year of his age
 Mr.. Stephen Knowlton died Sept 15,, 1849 aged 8l years. Mrs. Hannah Knowlton wife O Stephen Knowlton died Feb, 26, 1854 Aged 79.
 Nathaniel Mott born April l, 17S5 died in Chatham June ], 1908.
 Agnes, his widow, sleeps here: borl Dec. 27, 174O died Feb. 12, 1928.
 Nancy T. Clark, wife of Ahira E Pearl .1S31-1859.
 Their children George Austin ane Clark Ahira. Aged 10 & z years.
 Isabella M. Grant, wife of Ahira E Pearl, 1843- 1900.
 Martha A. Marcy Adams, wife O Ahira E. Pearl 1s33-191O.
 Raymond E. son of J. E. 6 Lilli, V. R. Phillips died Jan. 10, 1895 AE. yrs. mos. 22 d's.
 John s. Morse died Nov. 21, 1848 Aged 50.
 Ruth, his wife died Sept. 8, 1864 aged 52.
 Betsey B. their daughter died May .25. 184O, aged ? yrs. 2 mos.
 Samuel 0. shippee, Go. D 3 Regt. Hwy Art'y R. I. Vols. d. 1879.
 Almaron s. Shirtliff born Feb IT, 1918 died May l9, 1869. AE. 5l.
 Catherine D. Miller, wife of Al meron Shirtliff born April I, 1882 died Oct. 19, 1901.
 Lafayette Shurtliff died March 28, 1885. Aged 26.
 Geo. P. shurtliff died Feb. 19, 1889. Aged 22.
 Benjamin R. Skinner, missionary to Liberia, Born Jan 2, 1908 Died at sea March 1, 1881.
 Benj. s. B. Born Dec 27, 1s18, Died Oct 6, 1922.
 Children of pr. Ezekiel & Sarah Skinner
 Amanda K. Topliff died at Big Is- land, Ohio, July 20, 1896. Aged 29.
 ~'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
The Press., 1913-06-18
First Copying Press.

The first copying press is said to have been made by Benjamin Franklin. who sanded the wet ink of his manuscript with emery and then passed the manu. script between rollers in contact with n s.ft, highly polished pewter plate This received the impression from the emery. from which numerous copies could be made by the copper plate printing nr0ceSs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-17
BIRMINGHAM WILL
BEGIN WORK TODAY
College at Owenton Expected
to Have Larger Attendance
This Year Than Ever

Birmingham college begins the academic
year this morning with opening exercises
In the college chapel at 9:30 Many stu
dents are on the ground and the dormi-
tory room is all taken. Some of the citi-
zens in the vicinity of the college. how
ever. will open their homes to boarding
students. A large attendance of local stu
dents is expected. and it is believed that
the new quarters provided for the train
ing school will lie taxed to the utmost
New tennis courts. with clay floors.
have been opened and Munger field has
been enlarged and improved.
Professor Pinson, an old Vanderbilt
man, will have charge of athletics, and
strong football team is expected Some
of last years team are back ready for
harness, and some bright prospects among
the new students are noticeable.
Professor Hamff. after spending a year
on leave of absence in Germany. is back.
and viii resume charge of the department
of modern language. President Simpson
is much elated over the bright prospects
for large opening, and 1t is confidently
believed that this will be banner year
at Birmingham college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-17
BOARDOF TRADE IS
FORCURRENCY BILL
Formally Approved at Meet
ing Yesterday
SMOKER TO BE GIVEN
Membership Campaign Will Be Started
and General Plans for Fall
and Winter Will Be
Discussed
SMOKER TO BE GIVEN

At special meeting of the Board of
Trade Yesterday the administration cur
rency bill now pending before Congress
was indorsed and Secretary Radcliffe was
authorized to send kilograms and copies
of the resolution to Leader Underwood.
Representative Glass and Senator owen,
authors of the bill.
The organization also decided to hold a
smoker within the, next week or 10 days
at which "A membership campaign will
be discussed and general plans for the
fall and winter made The smoker was
placed in the hands of the entertainment
committee, l.. Pizitz. chairman.
The meeting yesterday was well attend
ed and enthusiastic and the members
passed on many important matters. Pres
ident j. f. Shelby presided
The board voted to send a representa-
tive to accompany President w. p. G.
Harding of the Chamber of Commerce
Saturday When Mr. Harding and a Cham
ber of Commerce delegation will leave for
Washington to appear before the inter
state commerce commission and show
cause why the railroad appraisers for the
southern district should make their head
quarters in Birmingham The members
were enthusiastic and thoroughly indorsed
the movement to secure the headquarters
of this great office force, which is ex-
pected to be engaged for several years
in compiling data. President j. e. Shelby
was named as. the representative with j.
d. Collins as alternate.
j. d. Collins, chairman of the special
currency committee made the favorable
report on the currency bill and 1t was
adopted.
Chairman r. w Ewing of the insurance
committee reported that with the aid of
some other outside agencies the commit
tee had been able to avoid an increase In
fire insurance rates in this city The in
surance committee was authorized to send
letters to the various merchants in all
parts of the city asking them concerning
insurance conditions and rates.
The smoker which is to be held within
a few days will be sort of get-together
meeting OF the Board OF Trade members
and any of their business friends whom
members desire to invite. An active MEM
bership campaign will be the main topic
of the occasion. Announcements of fur
ther details will be made just as soon
as the entertainment committee makes
further plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-17
PLAN REFERENDUM
ON CURRENCY BILL
Harding Asks Various Committees of
Chamber of Commerce to Assem-
BILE Tomorrow Afternoon

President w. P. G. Harding of the
Chamber of Commerce has called an
important meeting of several commit
tees for September 49, next Thursday,
at $3.50 O'Clock, at which a proposed
referendum on the proposed democratic
currency bill now before Congress will
be discussed. The following letter has
been sent out to committee members
MY Dear Sr-At the request of Mr.
John W. Sibley, national councillor for
this body in the Chamber of Commerce.
of the United States, with headquarters
at washington, President Harding here
by calls joint meeting of the banks
and banking, public policy and legisla-
tive committees to be held on Thurs
day. September is, at $3.50 p. m, to con-
slider a referendum from the head
quarters at Washington regarding the
proposed currency bill.
"A full attendance of these commit
tees Is desired, in order that the ma :
ter may be discussed and the proper
recommendation made to the directors.
Sincerely yours.
"WILLIAM c. RADCLIFFE.
General Secretary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-17
POSTOFFICE EXAMINATION
Tests for Clerk and Carrier Will Be
Conducted Here November

] Examination for postoffice clerk and
carrier will be held in Birmingham on
November and those desiring to stand
the examination can obtain application
blanks and information ftom the local
secretary of the civil service commission
at the Birmingham postoffice. Postmas-
ter T. II. Aldrich states that in mary
instances the applicaHts for these posi-
tions are sending their applications to
the department at Washington, whereas
they should be filed with the secretary
of the Fifth district civil service COM
mission at Atlanta, Ga. Sending the ap-
plications to Washington causes delay,
and according to Colonel Alerlch. may
result in the applicants losing out. No
tice Of the examinations is as follows:
''The. United States civil service COM
mission announces that persons desiring
to take the examination for postoffice
clerk and carrier in this city November
8, 1918, must file their applications In the
office of the district secretary of the
commission at Atlanta, Ga, before the
close of business on October l. 1913 Ap-
p.ications for the examinations on No
vember s. 1913 presented after October
will not BE accepted.
"Application blanks and Information
may be secured from the local secretary
at the postoffice in this city Very re-
spectfully. f. II. JENNINGS.
District Secretary"