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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Aroostook State Normal School

Presque Isle, Me. June 1.-THE
graduation exercises of the Aroostook
State Normal school were held on
Wednesday night. Hon. Ira G. Hersey
delivered the address to the gradual
ing class. The diplomas were pre-
scented to % members of the class by
Hon. Payson Smith, State superintend-
ent of schools.
The graduates are Marie Anderson
of Stockholm, Nellie Beatty of Brew
er, Mary Callaghan. Louise Crawford,
Harriet Deasy and katherine Wingate
of Houlton, Ella Clarke, Bertha Good
ing and Susie Gooding of Pressure
Isle, Gertrude Grey, Verna Long and
Hazel Mills of Caribou, Ella Clarke or
Presque Isle, Clara Cooper of Patten,
Theresa Howard of Island Falls. Row
ena MCGOWAN of Ashland, Alma Moody
of Weston, Erdine Morgan. Everett
Rockwell and Lucy Rockwell of Smyr-
ma Mills, Georgia Sinclair of Castle
Hill and Laura Sutherland of Port
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
POSlarn Heals
Every All of
Skin or Scalp

Use Poslam for any skin trouble which
may be causing you distress.
You will be amazed at its resuits-lt
takes hold so readily and accomplishes so
much and so quickly.
All itching stops Overnight red noses,
infamed compilations and minor blem-
ishes are cleared.
Poslam is safest and most speedy Tor
Eczema, Acne, Salt Rheum, letter,
Scalp-Scale, BARRIERS and all forms or
itch, rashes and all surface disorders.
Your druggist sells Poslam. For free
sample write to Emergency l:aborato-
ries. 80 West 18th St. New York.
Poslam Soap is best for the skin. Large
size. 8 cents: Toilet size, Is cents.-Adv.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
u. of Me. HOnOrs

General honors were awarded Thurs
day at the University of Maine to
Archie A. Adams, Louise Bartlett,
Fred ]. Lewis, Sidney w. Patterson
Marion S. Buzzell, Neil C. Sherwood,
Max L. Wilder, Sherwood II. Willard,
C. Imogene Norwood.
Honors in the College of Law were
awarded to Ernest Goodspeed, James
Towle, Alfred Weick, Gladys Niles.
The prize awards were as follows:
Kidder Scholarship-Rachel H. Win
ship.
Western Alumni Association Schol-
arship-William Wahlenberg.
New York Alumni Association Schol-
arship-Harry Rollins.
Pittsburg Alumni Association Schol-
arship-Fred Chapman.
Junior Exhibition Prize-Elizabeth
Hanley.
Sophomore Defamation Prize-Earl
Merrill.
Walter Balentine Prize-Raymond
Fogler.
Kennebec County Prize-Hermap
Clark, Edward Getchell, Paul Murray.
Franklin Danforth Prize-Sidney w.
Patterson.
Pharmacy Prize-Paul Ouellette.
Holt Prizes-Paul Murray, Herbert
Skolfield, Arthur Abbott.
L. C. Bateman Prize-James Hud-
son.
Lewiston Journal Prize--Roy Peas
lee.
Father Harrington Prize-Elizabeth
Hanly.
College of Technology Prize-Otis
Lawry.
Fraternity Scholarship-Sigma Chi.
Wingard Cup-Otis Lawry.
Advanced degrees were conferred as
| follows
Master of Arts-Martin Andrew
| Nordgaard, Irving Osgood Scott.
Master of Science--Clarence Wallace
| Barber.
| Master of Laws-Mark Alton Bar
wise, Arthur Jean Baptiste Cartier,
| Walter Herbert Foster Ernest Lin
| wood Seavey.
Chemical Engineer-Albert Davis
Conley.
| Civil Engineer-Raymond Earle Da-
Wis, Clarence Mcclellan Weston.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Kennebunkport High School

Kennebunkport, Me-, June 1.-THE
graduating exercises of the High
school were held Wednesday evening
at the Congregational church. The
graduates were Lewis Baker, valedic-
tory; Helen Emery, salutatory; Dor
othy Brooks, historian; Gertrude NJ.
Irving, prophecy; Alton Benson, gifts;
Alice Merrill, Irene Perkins. Marguer-
tie Irving, Norman Wells, Edgar Bow
dom and Louise MeCabe, essays. A
reception followed the exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Two Graduates at Mount Desert

Mount Desert. Me-, June 1.-THE
commencement exercises of Mount
Desert High school were held Wednes-
day night. The class of 1914 had but
two graduates. Ruth S. Walker gave
the opening address and class history
and Velma L. Gray the closing ad-
dress. The program was well hlled by
Rotations by undergraduates, Guy
Pervear, Doris NJ. Grant, Louise Nor
ris, Katherine S. Fernald and jose
phine w. Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
CRADUATIONS
IN ACADEMIES
AND SCHOOLS
Foxcroft Academy

Foxcroft, Me, June 11.-Class day
exercises by the class of 1914, Fox
croft Academy, were held Wednesday
evening in Society hall. Prayer was
offered by Rev. o. F. Alvord, pastor
of the First Universalist church, and
music was furnished by an orchestra.
The class history was given by earle
Erastus Bartlett of Foxcroft and the
address to undergraduates by John
Higgins Lyford of Atkinson. Earl AL
bert Bradley of Dover gave the class
will and the prophecy was given by
Harriet Ellen Moves Of Foxcroft. Lii
liam Barbara Tobey had the presenta-
ton of gifts. while the class ode sung
by the class at the closing exercise of
the evening was written by Clara Belle
Blethen of Dover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
AnMINIsTRAToR,s NOTICE

subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed Administrator
on the estate of Henrietta w. b. Conner,
late OF Augusta in the County Of Kenne-
bee. deceased, and given bonds as the
law directs. All persons having demands
against the estate of said deceased are
desired 20 present the same for settle
ment. and all indebted thereto are re-
Quested TO make payment Immediately.
SELDEN COMMON
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
ADMINIsrRATRIx. NOTICE.
. @ -

ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE. The
subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed Administrative
on the estate of Fred A. Tenney. late of
Hallowell in the County Of kennebec,
deceased, and given bonds as the law d.
reefs. All persons having demands
against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settle-
ment. and all indebted thereto are re-
quested to make payment Immediately.
HELEN MASON TENNEY.
May %. 1914
Mays fn.3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Bean White at Auburn.

Erwin A. Bean and Inez White were
married Monday afternoon at the
High Street Methodist parsonage, Au-
burn, by Rev. w R.. Leslie. They
were attended by Holton Grant and
Miss Annie L. Bergman. They will
pass the summer at Belgrade lakes
where Mr. Bean has a store. and will
return to Auburn in the fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Grace Murphy. Honorable mention was
given Rufus H. Tillson and Evelyn
Park
The judges were: Miss Grace Stud
ley, Pittsfield Harry Fortier, Hart
land, and Percy A. Hasty, Esq, 1Dex-
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Recuperative Effect.

Considered with reference to its re-
cuperative effect, there is not so much
good in the ordinary vacation as there
il in a single bottle Of Hoods Sarsa-
narilja. The latter costs 81: the for
mer-well, that depends; how much
did yours cost last year?
Hoods Sarsaparilla refreshes the
tired blood, sharpens the dulled appe-
tite rest6res the lost courage.-AoV'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Mr.. Crosby has the support Of many prominent
Democrats of Kennebec County

who for Mr.. Crosby voting to make
the progressive business OF the county
Board of Commissioners His in his
undertakings guarantee that commissioner he
his giving the county efficient economi-
cal and business like conduct of it's affairs
Mr. Crosby native Albion and has been resident
eight He has always been
Democrat and has active in his support Of the party
serving city and coIIec
this office he has made the
viab collecting proportion of the taxes duo
collec since Watervle became city
Mr. Crosby of the prominent of the bust
Wtervie. Shortly after coming to this city he
1908 bought the
originally hshed in 1875 by the late John Ware
and is S the n. s. Crosby Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
A Combination of Reasons
Makes it Seem Advisable to
Put On, at This lime.
A Special Sale
of
l-inOleuf11S

And we will say, if you have Linoleums to buy for
immediate use or if you expect to need Linoeums
In the near future it will be the part of prudence to
secure them now during this sae--for equal values
in new, fresh goods may not soon occur again.--P.
M. & B. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Feeling is a sense--feeling pain is non
sense, when the civilized world can get
anti-kamnia tablets. Why suffer pain
when harmless relief may be had? No
matter what the cause. nor where the
pain may be, two of these tablets will
stop it. Get a dozen from your druggist
and have them near by when needed Ask
for AK tablets.-Medical Philosophy
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
CA . T Q RIA
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT
Republican Candidate
for Clerk of Courts
for Waldo County

Among the list of names on file at the
Office of Secretary of State. for state and
county Office before the primaries to be
holden the 18th inst, Is that of J. Fl.
Sayward OF Thorndike. who is candidate
for the office of clerk of courts on the
Republican ticket for Waldo county.
Mr.. Sayward has always been a worker
in the ranks of the Republican party,
having served twenty-four years on the
town committee and sixteen as its chair
man.
He has served his town on the board of
selectmen five years and four years as
Its chairman.
He has been a director of the Half
Moon Telephone Co. since its incorpora-
ton in 1902 and is now serving his fifth
year as Its President and business man
ager. He is also member of the execu-
tive board of The Freedom Academy AS
ISOLATION a school in which the citizens
of its community take much pride.
Mr.. sayward was the nominee for the
office OF clerk OF courts in 1910 but shar-
ed defeat with every Republican nominee
on the ticket
At that election THE town of Thorndike
made a gain OF ten votes for the ticket
while most towns in the county and
safe suffered loss. The vote for gov
ernor and for clerk of courts In Thorn
dixie was as follows:
GOVERNOR
Bert M. Fernald R. 90
r. w. Plaisted D.66
CLERK OF COURTS
J. II. Sayward r. LOG
Geo. /. Heating D. so
Vote of County
! Bert M. Fernald r, 2713
| r. w. Plaisted d. 1904
! ]. H. Sayward r. 2760
| Geo. I. Heating D. 1884
The above mentioned facts bear testi-
! mony to the esteem and confidence in
| which Mr.. Sayward Is held by his CO.
| workers end fellow citizens at home and
it is safe to say that the office In his
keeping would be conducted in pains
taking and dignifled manner.
To the Republican voters of Waldo
County: Your assistance is solicited.
1unel5dzt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12

Realizing the need of every family in
Flag to display on patriotic holidays, we
Der to our readers at ridiculously small
above coupons and present them at the
the Gag is yours. Five cents extra for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-12
SnUe This Coupon

Augusta and vicinity for an American
have arranged to supply limited num-
cost All you need Is to clip six Of the
Journal Office with IS cents in cash and
mailing If not called for
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-05-09
APPOINTMENTS.

Mr.. T. B. Hopper, of Chesapeake
City, has been appointed U. S. As
sistant Assessor for the first four dis
tricts of this county, Cecilton, Chesa-
peake City, Elkton and Fair Hill. E. E.
Ewing is assistant assessor for the
remaining five.
Richard Mcfarland, Esq, has been
appointed by Governor Bradford, one
of the Notary Publics for this county
Joseph G. Brown, son of the Rev.
Joseph T. Brown, of Cherry Hill, has
been appointed assistant clerk in the
office of James T. Mccullough, Esq,
Collector of the First Collection Dis
trict of Maryland. Richard McFar-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-05-09
TOWN COMMISSIONERS ELECT
ED.

The election of town commissioners
for Elkton was held last Monday. The
ticket was Thomas c. Crouch, Joseph
P. Bradbury, James Mercy, Jos. P.
Cantwell, Benjamin Wells, Lambert
G. Ford, and John Perkins, Jr. 46
votes were cast and as there was no
opposition the above named gentle
men will be our Getty fathers" for the
ensuing year.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-05-09
DIED.

Longstreet. Near Brick Meeting
House, on the 9th ult., at the resi-
dence of her son-in-law, H. H. Duyck-
inck, Magdaline Longstreet, aged 80
years, 10 months and 3 days.
Reed. Near South Milford, on the
29th of April, Walden Reed.
Bennett. In Chesapeake City, on
Thursday, May 5, Linda Hollings-
worth, infant daughter of G. w. and
E. R. Bennett, aged II months.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-05-09
MARRIED.

Knight-Groome. In Elkton on the
9th ult., by Rev. R. H. B. Mitchell,
William NJ Knight and Maria S.,
daughter of Col. J. c. Groome, of this
town.
Vandegrift- Price. On the 18th of
April, by Rev. A. Virgins, Mr.. F. T.
Vandegrift and Miss S. A. Prize, both
of this county.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-05-09
NEW STORE.

Pryor & Bro. have moved to their
new place of business-formerly the
provision store of A. j. Scott-which
they have had fitted up with much
style and taste-displayng their goods
to advantage and with much skill.
This will be the largest establishment
of the kind in Elkton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-05-09
DESERTER ARRESTED.

Two lads were arrested here by
Government detectives, last Monday,
as deserters from the army, where
they had been drummers. They were
following the Great National Show in
some capacity.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-05-09
Woman Finally Receivers
From Nervous Breakdown

Impoverished nerves destroy many
people before their time. Often be-
fore a sufferer realizes what the
trouble is, he is on the verge of a
complete nervous breakdown. 1t
is of the utmost Importance to keep
your nervous system in good con-
dition, as the nerves are the source
of all bodily power. Mrs. Anna
Kounz, I'll Mechanic St, Pueblo,
Colo, says:
"For many years / suffered from
nervous prostration; was unable
to do any house work and doctors
failed to help me. Remedies
tried from druggists did not do
me a particle of good. A neighbor
told NV husband about
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-05-09
ELECTION OF SCHOOL COMMITS
SIONERS.

On Wednesday last the election
throughout the county was held fol
School Commissioners with the follow.
ing result:
1st District-W. R. Freeman.
Second-Thomas Massey.
Third-F. A. Ellis.
,Fourth-C. C. Brokaw.
Fifth. B. Morrison.
Sixth-Dr. S. b. Stubs.
Seventh-Dr. J. Glacken.
Eighth--W. 7. West.
Ninth-Sutton Scarborough.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-05-09

land, Esq, Chief Clerk in the same Of
flee, is now employed as book-keeper
in the Farmers and Merchants Bank
of Cecil County.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-05-09
DR.. Miles Nervine

and he procured bottle. After the
first few doses | showed a marked
improvement and after taking two
bottles | was entirely cured. | have
been perfectly we'll for years and
cannot praise DR.. Miles Nervine
too highly"
If you are troubled with loss of
appetite, poor digestion, weakness,
inability to sleep; if you are in a
general run down condition and
unable to bear your part OF the
daily grind of lie, you need some
thing to strengthen your nerves.
You may not realize what is the mat
ter with you, but that is no reason
why you should DELAY treatment.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-05-09
DR.. Miles Nervine

has proven its value in nervous dis
orders for thirty years, and merits
a trial, no matter how many other
remedies have failed to help you.
Sold by all druggists. II first bottle
falls to benefit your money Is returned.
MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-05-09
Cecil Wing fiftyYearsAgo
Elkton, May 7, 1864.
THE MARKETS..

White wheat, $2.08; Red do, s1.9O
to 50; corn, $1.25; oats, 10 to rs.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11
Reg'lar Cut.Ups
BY FRANK II. BROWN
AND MILTON YALE.
CONTINUED from Yesterday

(Continued from Yesterday
Then the two men told of how they
were prisoners in the country jail
the only ones in fact, and after the
sheriff locked up, for the night, Gin,
who had been a keysmith, would
open their locks and the two would
sally forth and rob chicken eoops.
Then after feasting they would re-
turn before the sheriff and throw
suspicion OF themselves, because no
one would hold them responsible as
they were supposed TO be IN jail.
Eli considered this thing very
funny. and he gave each one of the
colored men a dollar, and they with
drew. He had made friends with two
men who were to help him, soon, in
a way, OF which he little dreamed.
They had no sooner left than Mr..
Hooper, clad in bathrobe and slip
pers, and carrying a musty old riie
in his hand, entered the place. What
are you doing out here, Etringer?" he
asked gruffly. 1.-TWO good-for-noth-
ing niggers just jumped over the
back fence. They were afraid OF me,
and broke into a run. thought
heard voices out here. and so came
out. Can you explain yourself, young
mani"
Eli couldn't, or at least he did not
want TO, apd he simply said "Thas
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11

tending to be reading the Sunday
newspaper. A messenger boy on a
bicycle stopped at the gate. Gordon
watched him take off his hat and ex-
tract an envelope from it's crown.
Then the boy shuffied up the path.
"Psiaki live here-staying here?'
the boy asked. Williams is the name
/ guess" he muttered.
-Williams--yes, Gordon lied
qlibly. "T'll take the message. Here. "
The boy handed him the envelope.
Milton Psiaki-yes-it was the same
He must be visiting next door.
"Sign here" said the boy. handing
out a grubby book.
Gordon Kennedy signed Mr.. Psia-
kris name and his own initials. Then
he promptly found his way next door.
Marjorie, herself, came to the door.
She looked at Gordon's face and then
at the envelope he was extending
Gordon stammered something IN
ane about O telegram that had been
left by mistake at the house next
door where he lived. The girl looked
cnriouslv at him and took the ex-
tended envelope.
"It's my sisters husband, Mr.. Psi
ali. Thank you so much" she said
Gordon was turning away when
huff voice called in the family ac-
cented tongue he knew. Message for
me. Marjie?" And then Mr.. Psiaki
appeared. "Oh-Kennedy! How do
von come to be here?" he asked. /.
"I live next door," Gordon replied,
Marjorie was stepping away.
"Marjie, this is a peculiar coinci-
dence-let me present my friend, Mr..
Kennedy" he began, bowling low
after the foreign custom. ut was he
who-who wore a sprig of your mig
nonette last fall. You remember,
told YOU? Gordon, my sister, Miss
Williams. Pardon me IL l read my
message
Gordon and the girl looked at each
other for a moment and then Mar
Iorie extended her hand. Are you
so fond, then. OF flowers? Milton
told me of having given you bit OF
my little bouquet"
Gordon did not know which waS
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11

were too forlorn colored men. and
felt very sorry for them"
Then Mr.. Hooper few into a rage.
you ungrateful puppy" he roared'
"and Kathryn only just went TO bed,
after telling me she loved you, and
wanted TO marry you, and after me
saying I'd think the thing over.
Ell grew white. I'm sorry, sir, he
ventured meekly; but l hated 10
take them to Jail, and they didn't
take any chickens"
''You were afraid. You're yellow,
roared the irate old man. "I'h have
you know that no son-in-law OF mine
shall be afraid of a couple Of coons.
You're a big, overgrown kid. That's
what you are"
Ell doubled up his fists. 81 am no
coward, or no baby" he announced,
firmly, ''but ] am not going to be
talked to like this, and I'll have you
know It. even IL you are Kathryn's
father"
Mr.. Hooper's anger rose by leaps
and bounds. "You-you-you,' he
stammered, and then he exploded.
Get your junk and leave my house
Immediately, and until you can prove
that you're a man keep away"
Heart-sick land weary, Ell complied
with his demand, and one-half hour
later found our hero slowly treading
tho village streets In the early hours
of that raw Thanksgiving morning,
mad clean through and looking for
nights lodging.
Suddenly Gin and Milk appeared
and approached him. "Das tuff,
spoke up Milk. I'VE heered the hull
ding busted confabulation from de
mex yard, and wese pow'fll sorry TO
yo'all deed we is"
Gin stood in silence. and even Eli
who was Disguised with everything,
had so laugh al the queer, swkEaTS
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11
Evening Star Ashologer
IT
TASTES
LIKE
CHAMPAGNE
(Copyright. 1914.)

at the end of this year may be ex-
ceedingly unhapl
Bankers and b. idy count on
the stars as all -.er this rule.
There is a forecast of returning
prosperity to all who are concerned
in dealing with stocks, bonds and
securities.
Fame for a man who will elab-
crate new system Of finance that
will benefit the United States and
South America is foreshadowed. An
unknown person will win this honor,
it is prognosticated.
Saturn indicates fair fortune Tor
agriculturists. especially those OF the
West. The South also has a good
omen.
There is a prophecy that a min
lister of the Protestant church will
be hailed as a hero, because OF dis
tinguished service TO humanity.
Women interested in securing the
vote have the omen OF trouble and
disappointment. so far as New York
is concerned. Schisms and disagree
ments, which will limit their work
of acknowledgment, are foretold.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11

the moonlight. I've watched you
always in your garden. Ny window
is just up there. And-and-well
let's not begin at the beginning. May
/ pretend that / know your"
"Oh. il that pleases you," laughed
Marjorie.
at does please me-" he hastened to
add.
"Then maybe It will please you
since we know each other SO well--to
come out and help me to choose the
spot for this years mignonette."
Together they selected the spot. and
together, near that spot and in the
fragrance of the fashioned fiow-
ers in the moonlight Of october they
plighted their troth, And your
bridal bouquet shall be mignonette
dear" said Gordon softly
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11

to turn. He could not say what was
in his mind. and nothing that he
dared to say seemed to come TO MS
lips. "Ah--yes. oh, yes, I'm very
fond OF mignonette. The sprig is7--
isis fragrant yet" he said. Ana
then he realized what he had told
her. He had told this girl whom he
had this minute been formally intro
duced to that he still treasured the
sprig OF her last autumn's mtgnon-
ette.
An awful silence was beginning
when Mr.. Psiak excused himself alb
ruptly and said he must telephone at
once. ''Sit down. Kennedy, and get
acquainted with Marjie."
"Get acquainted, your brother says.
Now let me confess-I know you well.
I watched you pick those flowers in
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11
The Star-SpangIed Banner

Many years ago the. English, who
were fighting us. had captured Wash
ington and burned tho capital.
They now were trying TO capture
the city Of Baltimore. which was de-
Tended by Fort McHenry. on the
coast OF Maryland.
The English sent a feet OF war
ships to knock the fort to pieces. All
night long the English fired at the
fort, but the fort was too hard a nut
GO crack.
In the morning everyone looked to
ses If the Stars and Stripes were
still waving over the fort One man
was so delighted that he pulled out
an old letter and pencil and wrote the
famous song of the Star -Spangled
Banner. EDWARD BICKS.
365 South orsnse Avenu<.
Il ysaxs ella