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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-30

FOR EXCHANGE - Two improved
properties. each rented for s255
per month for oil royalties. What
have you? L. c., care Ardmoreite.
3O-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-30

FOR RENT-Light housekeeping and
bedrooms, modern. Mrs. c. G.
Sims, 222 A street, northeast
Phone 35. 90-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-30

Little Business Helps: Want Ada
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-26


ssD UT,-does this Policy of Business-1 Integrity
pay, in Dollars and Cents?" the Cynic may
- inquire.
From even that coldblooded standpoint we may
answer Ito the growing youth of this country YES!
it HAS paid even in material Success.
Witness the Goodrich growth from very small
acorn indeed to the 80 Square ACRES Of Floor Space
in the largest Rubber Factory the World at Akronre
quring Is Square ACRES of Window Glass alone to light
these Goodrich Factory buildings .'~e -."
Witness the Tire Output of 1915 which, if the
Tires were placed fiat on the ground row. would reach
more than 400 liles,from New York City to Omaha,
although Tires only of the 267 lines of Rubber
Goods made by Goodrich.
Witness the present Staff Of 18,147 People, who
produce the 12O 100000 pounds of Rubber Goods
factred marketed, and shipped during the year, by
Freight from this Goodrich Factory in addition to the
100000 pounds manufactured and shipped by Express,
from same Factory during same period.
Contrast this Goodrich Rubber Goods Output, with
the total Ibo of Crude Rubber into the entire United
States during -vz-172 o6s 428 pounds. the
total WORLD Consumption of Crude-Rubber for same
r,-viz:-l42,OOO Tons, or 2S4 100000 pounds!
Then, who shall question that the Goodrich Watch
word and Policy, of INTEGRITY FIRST pays, even IN
material Results.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-26
Goodrich F'Barefoot' Tires.

II IGHT in weight and close grained because
relatively free from inert substances or
IL filters that give excess Weight to Rubber,
at the expense of Lvelness Sprngness and Endurance
Goodrich Safety-tread Tires, of black Barefoot
Rubber therefore Lively Sprngy, Clngy, and Long
lived.
Through their high Pneumatic quality, they give
Pep to CarAction, while stretching out Mileage, per
Dollar invested, in a way that sets Users thinking
More than 200 different Makes and Brands OF Auto
Tires were made and sold in y S A. last year. 1915 to
OF that 100000 total Tires, the B. F. Goodrich Co.
made and sold one: fourth.
Yet-Tires are only one of the 267 different lines
made by the Goodrich Rubber Factory.
This indicates ,vhy Goodrich Observation-Disclosures
Fabric Tires be, and are sold to Consumers WA
Dealers) the lowest price in America per delivered Mile
of Performance.
Compare pricelist on left column and see!
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-26

This exclusive of the Goodwill Prestige, and Public Con-
dence flows from AZ years consistent practice of such Policy
may be worth much personal satisfaction to
Goodrich Stakeholder each enthusiastic Officer and loyal
Employee of the B. F. Goodrich Co. 49,
But, "dow this Concern YOU, the Consunner?"-you
now ask.
1t concerns yo first of ALL proof that Square dealing
Straight hinkngand Extraordinarily PAYS-even in Coin
of the Realm.
It the Son and Daughter of each
Parenas vivid demonstration of the fact that the modern god OF
Expedency false godand that all the brilliant tea and
manipulation facts which pass Exediency
needless, for permanent Success
1t the Consumer Of the Dealer in Rubber Goods
because he os that in dealing with House of Integrity he
TRUST the Statements the Products and Trademarks, OF Sch
House, imbcy-can Time and Trouble and abandon
that costly unpleasant which necessarily involved
buying anything under the old Law of Caveat Epor e the
Buyer beware).
w 7HEN therefore, the largest Rubber Factory in the
Nv World with AZ Experience in Rubber Workrg)
and AZ years of Business Integrity Goodfath demon
straon and dealing, TELLS that Money cant by
BETTER Fabric Tires than Goodrich Fabric Tires at
their very moderate Fair List pceyou can well AFFORD to
believe it.
they tell you that nothing but Business Integrity trerens
their charging those charged for other Makes OF
The difference in price IS then REAL Saving.
It Value you, dealing with House which has
made negry through AZ years of Rubber Manu-
featuring and Selling and which has re7 sacrificed Principle
Profit, Good faith to Expediency,
Then accept this SAVING which Goodrich Integrity brings to
you every you buy the best Fabric Tires in America at the
following Fair List prices:
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-26
ME greatest Word in the whole Lexicon of
Commerce is NOT "Service!'
1t is "INTEGRITY!'

ME greatest Word in the whole Lexicon Of
I Commerce is NOT "Service!'
1t is "INTEGRITY!'
Because, that term embodes Good ith,-Depend-
ability-the Intention to play fair, at any cost, we'll
good Service.
It's essence SO far business is concerned consists
in lyingup to the last letter of that Amercanism,
THE Square Deal.
It demands from its practitioners not only due
respect for the Rights of Others whether they be strong
enough to enforce these Rights or weak enough be at
the mercy of the strong) but goes further.
It implies charitable attitude toward those well.
meaning persons who see "Rainbows, and who cannot
live up to promises they really intended to keep.
An old fashioned Virtue is this Business Integrity
sometimes crowded close to the Wall by that modern
idoatry called Business Expediency."
But there being something MORE than Money,
worth striving for in Business Expansion, (as well
Money! this oldfashioned Virtue lives on thrves and
fourishes, in many quarters. like the FolkSongs OF
Nation that never die.
May we here pay tribute to "BUS1NESS-1NTEG-
RITY" wherever abides, and with all due modesty
CLAIM it as the Watch-word which has ruled Goodrich
Activities AZ years of Rubber Manufacturing Selling
and DELIVERING?
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-02-17


water in the standpipe at all times in accord
ance with said contract and in harmony with
the recent decree, and the city will refuse to
pay any further bills for the unexpired hyd-
rant service unless said volume is fully main
tanned.
May further advise you that we shall keep
correct record by actual measurements of
the amount Of water in the standpipe, which
record will be the basis of our future pay
ments. Should your company fail to maintain
t the proper service and loss to the city ensue
on account thereof, the cit. will hold your
good company strictly accountable for such
loss. in harmony with the recent decree, and
also should any unnecessary loss happen to
a,y private property, undoubtedly the indi-
vidual or the insurance company will also
hold your company responsible in the same
manner. Nor is it possible for the city to
stop here. Our water service must be ade-
quate for the needs of the city, as provided by
pany shall maintain Il proper service at all
times from now on. In case of neglect. such
action will be taken by the city as may be ap-
propriate to enforce the proper service.
Should your company break it's contract with
! the city, besides being liable for damages
therefor, undoubtedly there will be wide and
insistent call on the part of the citizens of
Belfast for new company to furnish water
from Boyd lake, from whence it should have
been taken in the first place.
Your company should never have been per-
mitted to make the last expenditure for the
| increase of water storage. Some arrange
ment should have been made instead for the
Boyd lake supply.
1t was a gross injustice to the people of
Belfast that they were not informed of the
situation at the time when it would have been
possible for the city to have secured this sup
ply and the sale of your company to another
company; that opportunity was lost to Belfast
by the action of one man, as you know, hence
we must deal with conditions as we now have
them
Should you not be satisfied that the contract
of the city is valid and binding on your COM
pany, we will welcome any move on your
part which would, in friendly way, bring
about further declarations regarding it.
am very respectfully yours.
CHARLES R. COOMBS, Mayor,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-02-17
TRANSFERS in REAL ESTATE.

The following transfers of real estate were.
recorded in Waldo County Registry of Deeds
for the week ending Feb. 16 1916:
Albion P. Richie. Monroe, to Willie
Wing. Hampden; land and buildings in Monroe.
Ma than Rogers, Troy, to Jane Mitchell. do;
land in Troy.
Clifford Sprague, Frankfort, to George c,
Ward; do; land and buildings in Frankfort.
Albert 0. Norton. ct al, Norfolk Downs
Mass, to Robert M. and Ernest A. Foy, Mont.
vile; land and buildings in Montvile.
Sarah A. Davis. Thorndike, to Irving A
Hamlin, jackson; land and buildings in Thorn
dixie and Jackson.
Laforest Z. Webb, Unity, to Cynthia Webb,
do; land and buildings in Unity
Elon B. Gilchrest, Belfast to Robert F. Dun
ton. do; land In Searsmont.
Walter A. Cole, Burnham, to Sarah S. Cole,
do; land and buildings in Burnham.
Calvin S. Elwell, New York, to Edmund
Burke Elwell. Northport; land in Northport
George c. Ward, Frankfort, to Leon E.
Blake, Searsport; land and buildings in Frank
fort
Emily E. Patterson, Belfast, to Della F.
Matthews, Brooklyn, N, Y; land in Belmont
Hannah j. Gilman, Liberty, to Arthur H
Gilman, do; land and buildings in Liberty.
Mildred NJ. Maddocks, Belfast, to Walter F.
Woodbury., do; land in Belfast
j. B. Noyes, Lncolnville, to Augustine M.
Ross, do; land and buildings in Lncolnvile
Frank B. Smith, Montville, to Edward A.
Bridges do; land in Montvile.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-02-17

The officers of Timothy Chase Lodge. F. &
A. M, will be publicly installed this. Thurs
day evening, under the direction of Rev. Ar
thur A. Blair. with Frank A. Bramhall, mar
shal and W. G. Hatch, Chaplain.
Osceola Council. D. of p, held a very inter-
esting meeting last Tuesday evening. Immed-
lately after the business meeting the commit
tee in charge invited the Council to the ban
quet hall, where delicious lunch had been
prepared. Before leaving the able Mrs. Nina
Cook, in very graceful manner, presented the
Pocahontas. Mrs. Walter Juan, with gift of
S. in behalf of Osceola Sewing Circle, of
which she is member. Mrs. Juan's accept
ance was in the spirit in which it was given,
and she said she hoped to doubly repay their
kindness by assistance in their. .goodlwork. -
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-02-17

Hartman of Orrington. neice of Capt Grin
del, who was unable to b. present. were read
by Miss Nellie G. Coombs:
When set forth upon ife's way together,
Twas only thee and me,
Bright were our hopes, defying wind and
weather,
Our hearts from care were free.
Years passed. unto our home were given
Dear children, blessings from on high,
Some bloomed on earth, some went to bloom
in Heaven,
And still our hearts to God drew nigh
Now fifty years that love has bound US,
Again it's only thee and me,
Our children built their own nests and around
Cluster the dear grandchildren full of glee.
Dear heart when we shall reach the portal
That lies between this life and that to be-
God grant that with our dear ones now i'm
mortal
There may be found place for me and thee
MARY AGNES HARTMAN
The program closed with duet, "Silver
Threads Among the Cold" by Mrs. Belle
Hatch and Mrs. Maud Sherman, Mrs. Carey
accompanist. Then the guests fastened to
give their congratulations and best wishes for
many more years of Happy married life to
Capt and Mrs. Grindel, after which ice cream
and cake were served, and a social hour fol
lowed, in which all joined in one of the old
fashioned sings that have been popular in this
home for longer than some of those present
could remember. To the tune of one of the
old songs, The Old Oaken Bucket" new
words, written by Mrs. Tehan, were sung
about the schooner Lucia Porter in which
Capt, Grindel sailed for many years, and was
followed for a time by his son-i law, Capt.
Herman Farrow.
Capt. and Mrs. Grnde received mauy
/ beautiful and useful presents; among them
one hundred dollars In gold from the children,
a bouquet of yellow roses from the Waldo
| Tru. t Co. of Belfast, fifty white carnations
, from Lone Star Chapter, o E. S. and others
too numerous to mention. During the even
ing telegram of congratulation was received
from niece. Mrs. Sarah Meisner of Temple,
Texas, and there were other kilograms and
letters.
When at late hour the guests bade Capt
and Mrs. Grindel good night, with many ex-
pressions of their enjoyment of the evening
| they were somewhat saddened by the thought
that this might be the last of the many happy
gatherings in this hospitable home, Capt.
Grindel having recently sold his property to
Otto H. Kahn, a New York millionaire, as re-
ported at the time in The Journal
Those present from out of town were Mr..
and Mrs. fl. H. Rose. Derry, N. H., Mr.. and
Mrs. Chester Pendleton, Bangor Miss Adeline
Ware and Capt. Joseph Harlow. Brewer, Mrs.
Livona A. Williams sud Mrs. E. W. Gilkey,
Searsport, Mrs. Julia White, West Winterport,
Mr.. Harlow Pendeton, Boston, Mass.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-02-17
The Shoe Situation.

Practically all descriptions of footwear con.
|Due in active re quest and manufacturers have
["ked sufficient business to keep their plants
Falning full capacity for some time to come.
|Rh costs of leather and other supplies rising,
[Ooucers are asking higher prices for shoes
r. buyers show little hesitancy in meeting
h advances. Current reports indicate that
i entire footwear trade ie in a more prosper.
r condition than ever rbefore-Dun's Review,
~ 18th.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-02-17
,ooteuts of Today's Journal.

rha Churches. "A Golden Wedding
ts,eshoro, Belfast Water Go. VS..
- Of Belfast. "A Sermon on Lin
.,ip Personal.
wsmories of Southern Cities. .Remi-
aoces of Western Travels. Taft
Talks on War.
Nsnt to California in 1851. The Di-
,rcs Evil. A Dead Postal Issue.
lincoln Lived to Serve.
riitorials. Political Points. Sch.
1,,n Bossert. The Late VIM. P.
Trompson. The Waldo County Vet
i,sns Association. -. Obituary.
The News of Belfast.
ia 3lfast Free Library. Recent Deaths
p-obste Court. County Correspond
,,e Basket Ball. ;. Profitable Char
iers.
sneeested by the Sailing of the
.H'iote" Care of Shade Trees.
F,sctricity in the Hen House.
-earsport. Stockton Springs. Ship
.ews. The Belfast Price Current
Forn Married. Died.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-02-17
State Of Trade.

Apansion. Buyers excursions stimulate
SaWty. Anxiety to have orders shipped in
yates uneasiness as to adequate deliveries.
fkilles lead in activity. Scarcity of materials
4 dyestuffs. Luxuries. such as jewelry,
|sats and musical nstluments,s ell better. In
|Sty active. Wheat exports very large
Earrings heavy. Some unfavorable elements.
FOor increasingly insistent on advanced
Fses. Strikes Bradstreets, Feb.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-02-17
And thus it was the couple
Was many miles away.
In fair and sunny waters
On their Silver Wedding d,

And thus it was the couple
Was many miles away.
In fair and sunny waters
On their Silver Wedding day
Soon after this, the Captain
Retired from the sea,
Aud settled down upon his farm,
And with his family,
In this old house at Grindel's Point,
The house where he was born;
And here he welcomed all his friends
At night. or early morn.
Famous for hospitality
Are he and his good wife.
And here they've lived for fifty years,
A good and peaceful life.
For many years staunch members
Of Isiesboro Baptist church,
For more devoted Christians
You might long way search.
First Matron and first Patron
OF Lone Star o E. s.,
They filled their stations splendidly.
We sure can say no less.
And as they celebrate tonight,
Their friends both far and wide
Send love and all good wishes,
With JOY and heartfelt pride.
For loved are they by every one.
And may they live to see,
Through many, many happy years
Their Diamond Jubilee!
And now, dear friends and neighbors,
Well call this story done;
And say, with Dickens Tiny Tim,
"God bless us, every one."
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-02-17
Rhymed History.
Fifty years ago tonight

Fifty years ago tonight
Two dear old friends of ours
Began happy welded life,
Of many golden hours.
Those golden hours have heightened,
With many hopes and fears,
Until they stand complete tonight
As fifty golden years.
'Tis Captain J. F. Grindel,
AS we would have you know,
Who married Miss Theresa Rose,
Just fifty years ago.
The couple drove from Belfast
On cold and wintry night,
About twelve miles to Prospect.
To have the knot tied right.
They stayed week in Belfast,
And then to Islesboro came,
And now perhaps you'd like to hear
The history Of the same.
The bay was frozen over,
Which wasn't very nice,
So they drove down to Northport
And crossed upon the ice,
The way the mail was carried
Was In little beat,
Which two men dragged across the ice.
And sometimes put af1oat.
For an open space of water
About half way between,
From Keiler's Point to Northport,
Was plainly to be seen.
The husband with his new made bride
Took passage on this boat
And SO. part way she rode on ice,
And part way was afoat.
When they reached land on Islesboro,
They still had far to go;
From Keller's Point to GrIndels Point
Through deep and drifted snow.
And so the bride she rested
In home upon the way,
While Captain Grindel hunted round
To find horse and sleigh.
At last, his search rewarded,
They started toward their home:
Twice was she dumped upon the way,
But finally did come
Into the house at GrindePs Point,
Where you all stand tonight,
And here, for fifty golden years.
They've kept their hearth fires bright
Within year, their lives to bless,
A little daughter came;
That daughters with them still tonight,
And Laura is her name.
In time. five other children came
10 make their pathway bright,
And of the six three have been spared
To be with them tonight.
For many years the Captain.
He sailed upon the sea;
And oftentime he took his wife
To bear him company.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-02-17
BELFAST WATER co. VS.. CITY OF
BELFAST.
The Water Company Demands Rental for
Hydrants. The City's Reply.

The Water Company Demands Rental for
Hydrants. The Citys Reply.
The following correspondence explains itself:
Hon. Charles R. Coombs. Mayor, Belfast, Maine
Dear Sir: In view of the failure of the
referees In the recent settlement of issue
submitted to them by US and the City of Bel
fast, to pass upon the validity of contract be-
tween Wheeler & Park of the Belfast Water
Co., and the City of Belfast. and as we are
ADVISED and are firmly convinced that said con-
tract is illegal and that it is wrong for it to be
performed by either party thereto, we here
with give notice that from and after April 1st,
1916, we shall refuse to recognize it as of bind
Ing force between US and thereafter refuse to
perform Hereunder
We also give notice that on or before that
date, arrangements must be made between the
City and this company to pay fair compensa-
tion from and after Dec. l, 1915. for all hyd-
rants in service; and if this be not arranged to
our mutual satisfaction, we will, after April
LIST, cease to maintain said hydrants or permit
their use by the city.
If, however, the city wishes to take up the
matter with view to an amicable adjustment
of said relations and said hydrant service, we
will be agreeable, thereunto,
Very truly yours,
Belfast Water Co.
Ebert Wheeler. Treasurer.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-02-17

purpose. And guiding serried ranks to anoth-
er immortal victory were the swords of Grants
son and Fitzhugh Lee. flashing side by side. At
last, the spirit Of Lincoln has made of North
and South one people-and Old Glory their
sacred, beloved flag"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-02-17

ory. Lincoln proves beyond contradiction
that man genuinely sincere at heart can enter
politics and remain sincere. Lincoln teaches
every generation of Americans that it is not
politics which are rotten. but rotten men in
politics. We have splendid revelation of his
innermost character. When Lincoln was study
ing for the bar, William Butler practically sup
ported him. When Lincoln went to Congress,
Butler wanted to become Register of the Land
Office as recompense for the past. Lincoln
acknowledged. with tears in his eyes, the debt
of gratitude, but declined to make the appoint
ment. He refused to use public office as the
means to pay private accounts. He was the
immortal Lincoln who first said, "A public office
is a public trust, to be administered to the
people, He never gave political preference to
his friends. He was extremely cautious to
avoid the imputation of loyalty to friends at
the expense of his opponents. He looked for
character in his appointees. Stanton, who
severely criticised him, he made Secretary OF
War; Seward, who grossly insulted him, he
kept in the Cabinet. Lincoln was as sincere
n politics as boyhood days he had been
sincere with his mother. Ay, the proof of his
sincerity flares out. When Lincoln ran for
the legislature as Whig. his own town, where
they knew him in and out, gave him every vote
but seven.
"Lincoln's debates with Judge Douglas in
troduced Lincoln to the country, and he was
nominated for the presidency. Then bedlam
broke loose here in America. o. what days
those were The orators stigmatized Lincoln
as the illinois ape The society people said
he was the offspring of low. down white trash.
The London Punch called him a vulgar beggar.
Harper's Weekly called him an ignorant
mountebank.' The yellow journals with yellow
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-02-17

WOulQ eXtflpaLe slavery ana DIVISION ana renew
union and prosperity. Knowing be was right.
he never changed his principles or policies.
The whole gigantic problem was solved exactly
as he predicted. The house ceased to be di-
vided; the Union was forever welded together,
and the sign was lifted up high on the wall,
which tells all usurpers what it will cost if one
class ever attempts to ensiave any portion of
the American people. Lincoln made Liberty
of the people immortal. Had Lincolns fore
sight betrayed him, the autocrats of Europe
would have become more despotic, The VIC
tory which Lincoln achiev ed for the people has
marched on like Johns Browns soul,' dimming
every sceptre, undermining every throne.
That victory of the people over oligarchy
means eventually exile for all autocrats. LIN
coin has nailed to the sky where all the world
reads. The right of the people everywhere
to govern themselves
"If Lincoln, by his sagacity. had not made it
necessary for Lee to surrender to Grant, the
French Republic had not been created; Emper-
or Maxmillian and his empire had not been
elected from Mexico; the Turks had not
wrenched constitution from the Sultan; and
the down-trodden hordes of Russia would not
have caught CLEAN of liberty for one hundred
years to come. Aye, Abraham Lincoln's soul
goes marching on!
"Reverently, tenderly, with aching hearts.
we entombed his wounded body but the mold
ing touch of the immortal Lincoln continues.
North and South are remarked, and the prin-
ciples of Lincoln form the wedding-ring.
Unparalleled prosperity. like an angel in white
broods over the land. Suddenly. the country
is forced into a new war. Lo! the chivalry of
Lincoln is still abroad in the land. For the
sake of another down. tro rodden race, an Ameri-
can host carries the flag of Liberty to the gates
of Spanish oppression. The doors opened and
American sunlight streamed through. And
marching shoulder to shoulder. beneath the
Stars and Stripes, were 'Yank' and 'Reb,
merged into patriotic sons. with single holy