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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-26
May Day Celebration.

Weather permitting the May dag cclc-
nration OF the public schools will he
held this afternoon ON the campus Of th.
new high school building
"a event promises 20 b. one of the
best ever given and no doubt A large
crowd viii be present 20 watch the chill
dren put through tho many drills.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-26

The Fourth division - the aides Ala
Society OF the kirkkwood NJ. T.. church
held an important meeting at the home
OF Mrs. Harry Brown last evening. Ar
arngementS wcr. made 90 hold a social
during the month OF June.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-26

The members OF the Lady NaCcahcsS
OF this city have been invited to attend
services at st. Matthews church ~
vs. h,slIuE this evening. Tn, services
will he We'll attended by an OF the Mac
rabcs lodges OF this vicinity % no
duubt several hundred OF the members
OF the order Will bc present.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-26

The funeral for Conrad Luokhardt.
well known resident Of tho South side.
who's, death occurred Monday. Was held
yesterday afternoon at Ga, home Of his
sister. Mrs Harry fredcrtcN 1910 Woods
street with the Rev. August e. RasChe.
ct 50. ItuIs Evangelical Protestant
lLurLn. uIn.LufLrE
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-26

Tomorrow viii be tag day In this
city for the benefit Of the Fairgrounds
Association and the youug ladies viii
he on the streets bright and early sell
ing the little tags. a neat sun IL need
Ell 10 run the grounds for tho coming
year and the people are asked TO CON
trlhute nhcralIy.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-26

Tho pupils o. th, Elm school have
completed m,ut~ FOR holding d.
picnic Memorial Day uu tus lawn sur
rounding yle school huiidiug ON ZANE
street a program uf athletic events WIZ.
ho rendered during the afternoon and "a
basket dinner VIII De- the feature.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-26

Yesterday afternoon fuu'ra' services
were held over Bernard \. infant son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. G'ofED Dixon. Burial was
ir NJ. calvary cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-26
BELlAIRE

Advertisements ana news
items for The Daily IntelA-
gencer will receive prompt at
tention if left at the City Book
Store or The Bellaire News
Agency.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-26
Funeral of mckee Infant.

Following brief funeral services for
James HAIRY. infant son OF MI. and
Mr~. William Mckee. IT. at th, family
home. lNb Alley Fifteen. Yesterday.
burial was made iu Nj. calvary Scmc-
terry.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-26

deliver n special sermon. which Will be
followed boy au old-fIms I1te-fcast. At
night Rev. Mart vial deliver au illus
tTattd sermon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-26
R%ETRENCHMENT URGED
BY U. P. ASSEMBLY

CLEVELAND. May 25-Rcv. Chss.
Watsch. ID. tonight outlined plans
of the proposed 81. 900. 600 university
al Cairo. EEyp t. AZ a mission meeting
of the United Presbyterian General
Assembly.
\ general retrcnchmcnt poliCN In
church administration was urged in
the report Of the committee named ~
tho la>f assembly TO investigate
church expense The office Of ScCrc.
tary OF the Missionary and efficiency
committee will be abolished ~ the
committee report iS accepted The
committee also recommended that the
number of assembly delegates be
le-~ened.
nE cast includes Walter Hitchcock
Arthur ENer~. Warren 'uuh John Mo-.
odN Kitty Stevens and other players I'd
r~,suruII.d ability
rh. SnowbIrl .e ono Of the strongest
ul~utn.drsWts thtf Metro has offered
this season. Aside from o. strong STORY
ffr -rfuI- Hrs laid loo an unusually pic.
iurteIut locality .fHHf uf fhl Hudson
RAY district oft Canada which has af.
fnrd.d "rr"r'uu.,t for really wonderful
role Chat H'.. f"r The fullest display
Uf rare versatility.
turIul fH. ..uraf az OBJ. action Mis-.
IH''tf.rf. earns f. master and drive
H Dog team I'f.H'i fo l sled which
rH. pilots over H mountain trail fI a
Inr' cabin rrrDt0l hIEh ur fn fns hffIs
'N. ...r. f'H HrE.a fn introduce man.
Ir'.r.af.r -..n.- .f Hr. in nr. Of fh,
NUrfN
TH. nfF.I feature. lHr thr two DAYS
.r. r.HE N'.h.. Hrd lr.u D.m.is.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-26

Ohio Will be present and deliver "a adj
dress and q social session and smok,r
Will uc the closing feature.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
SEARSMONT.

Charles Ripley has returned from Boston for
the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Gus hman are guests of
his sister, Mrs. Irving Hail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Cobb are guests of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Cobb.
Mr.. Freeman B. Cooper and Mrs.Alec Cooper
of Newport called on friends here recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ripley of Melrose are
visiting their aunts, the Misses Mcfarland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Lyman with their three
children of Meriden, Conn.,, are visiting Mrs
Lyman's sisters, Mrs. Myra Hall ana Mrs.
George Luce.
Mrs. Thomas Stacey and daughter Elizabeth
of Concord, N. H., and Mrs. Theodore Turner
of Modesto, Cal, are visiting their brother,
Charles Brown.
Mrs. Susie Bicknel and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
mund Dyer of Lawrence, Mass, with Mr.. and
Mrs. George B. Dyer of Belfast, called on
friends here last week.
The afternoon of July 29th very quiet and
pretty home wedding took place at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Fins, when their
daughter, Miss Flora, was united in holy we'd
lock to Mr.. Byron Elwell of Northport Rev.
). N. Palmer officiated and used the single ring
service. They started on their wedding trip
that evening and after their return will re.
side in Northport.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
EAST BELFAST.

Miss Clara Lincoln of Roslindale. Mass, is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. Elmer Decrow.
Mrs. James Cooper of Brookline, Mass, is
visiting her parents, MIR. and MIS-. Roscoe
Black,
Edward Brassey Briefly has returned from
Boston. where he had been employed for sew
eral months.
Miss Ethel Slavery returned home last FRI
day from Castjne. where she attended the
summer school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence and family of Ban
gor arrived last Saturday and are occupying
the Shute cottage
George A. Leavtt E. W. Ellis and Nell
Knowlton recently had electric lights INSTALL
ed in their residences.
Capt. and Mrs. R. W. Pattershall, son George
and Miss Ethel Curtis. motored to Rockland
Sunday and spent the day
Mrs. Devisia and family arrived last Satur-
day from Bangor for stay at the Stantial cot
tage. MIR. Devisa will join them later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will am Downes of Chestnut
Hill, MASS, returned nome last SUNDAY after a
three weeks stay at the Towe cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs John Glosson and son Charles
of Claremont, N. H., are visiting her brother.
Mr.. James James, at the James and Sanborn
cottage.
There will be a sale and supper at the Trini-
ty Reformed church Friday, August 18th. A
25-c ent supper will be erved at 80. followed
by social evening
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
HOW OLD ARE YOU
BY YOUR HAIR ?

You may be thirty in years, but if you are
bald headed or gray, eople will surely take
you to be many years older.
Dandruff is the root of most hair evils. If
it were not for the little destructive germs
working with persistency worthy of a better
cause there would be but little badness, and
less people prematurely gray.
Partisan Sage will help you to keep young
looking and attractive.
1t is guaranteed by A. A Howes & 20. to
make hair grow and stop falling hair; to re-
move every bit of dandruff; to stop itching of
the scalp almost instantly.
Partisan Sage is one of the most invigorat-
ing, satisfying. and pheasant hair dressings
made; it makes the hair soft, luxuriant and
handsome; it is especially praised by women
who love beautiful soft and lustrous hair. Pa
risian Sage is sold by druggists everywhere,
and large bottle never costs more than so
cents.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
UNITY.

DIR. and Mrs. E. M. Soule are at Sebec Lake
for two weeks outing.
Miss Beulah Walton was recent guest of
Mrs. Irene Ward in Troy.
Supt. Arthur Irish is passing month vaca-
ton with his parents in Turner.
Mrs. Frank Ross of Attleboro, M ass, is visit
ing her brother, Jack Van Deits
L. Paul Mosher, who has been employed in
Worcester. Mass, is spending his vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Mosher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith and daughter Helen
and Oscar Hunt and daughter Elizabeth have
returned to their homes in Portland after
spending week at Windermere Park.
DIR. and Mrs. H. L. Trueworthy and daughter
Esther. and Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Norton and
daughter Edith have returned home from Mat
tawamkeag. where they spent two weeks
vacation.
The funeral services of the late Foster Cliff
ford. who died at Rumford Falls, were held at
the Union church Sunday afternoon, July Both,
Rev. William Snow officiating. Interment was
in the Pond cemetery.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
DIED.

BUcKNAM. In Columbia Falls, August l,
Samuel Bucknam, veteran of the Civil War,
aged 80 years.
BELL. In South Brooksville. July 81, Irene
Grindle, widow of John Bell, aged n years
and days.
CARTER In Ellsworth, July 80, Robert B
Carter, aged 81 years and days.
CoLsoN. In Searsport, August Z, Mary P,
widow of Stanton E. ColsoD, aged 70 years.
DRUMMoND. In Castine, August 6, Thomas
] Drummond of Montreal. aged SIS years.
EATON. In Deer Isle, July q. David Eaton,
aged IS years, month and days.
HALL. In Castine, July %, George E Hail.
aged "a years and 10 days.
MITCHELL. In South Penobscot, July q,
Mrs Thomas c Mitchell, aged rs years.
PATTERSON. In Standpoint, August l. Elisha
Sanvurn Patterson, aged 70 years.
ROBBINS In Northport, August 6, Roland
Prescott Robbins aged 20 years, 5 months and
16 days.
SHIBLEs In Knox, August 8, Edward Shbes.
aged 50 years, month and days.
WIGGIN. In Rockand, August 2, George
Howe Wiggin, aged SO years. 2 months and 10
days.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
KNOXVILLE,

The schools in town will begin the fall term
Monday. Sept. 18th.
Mr.. VIM. Allen of Andover, Mass, is a guest
at V. A. Woodbridge's
Mrs. Carrie Hall is visiting her sister, Mrs,
Dennis Kelley, in Rockland, for few days.
Miss Wealthy Richards of Boston is guest
OF her sister, Mrs. H. A. Miller, at Twin Elm
Farm.
Miss Lena Rankin is entertaining Miss Lettie
Mckinney of Boston and Miss Gertie GRAY of
Belfast.
Mrs Emma Dickey and son Ernest of Somer-
vile, Mass, are guests of her father, MIR,
David Cross
The engagement of Burton Robinson Gray
OF Northeast Harbor to Miss Pearl E. Olson of
Machias was announced last week, Miss Olson
is graduate of the Machias High school and
has fine position as teacher. Mr. Gray is
serving his 9th year as mate of "Melchers
yacht" of New YORK and recently obtained his
license as captain.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
NEWS OF THE ORANGES.

Tranquility Grange, Lincolnville will hold it's
regular meeting Saturday evening. Aug. 18th,
after three weeks vacation.
Harvest Moon Grange, Thorndike, held its
regular meeting Saturday evening, Aug. 5th.
with large attendance. After the opening
ceremony the newly organized degree staff
conferred the first and second degrees on two
candidates in very creditable manner. Five
applications were received and took the usual
course. This grange is in very prosperous
condition at present and is taking in new mem
bers at nearly every meeting. Extensive re-
pairs have ceen made on the stage. adding
much to the appearance of the hall. A con-
tract has been signed with the Central Maine
Power Co. for electric lights, which will be in
stalled the coming week.
Mystic Grange. Center Belmont has adopted
the following resolutions of respect:
Whereas, The Divine Master has seen fit, in
his infinite wisdom to allow the angel of death
to again enter Mystic Grange and remove one
of our Oldest members, Sister Cynthia Brew
ster: therefore, be it
Resolved, That while the loss of our sister
causes feeling of sadness. we submit to the
rulings of the Great Master, knowing full
we'll that he doeth all things well.
Resolved. That we tender our heartfelt SYM
pathy to the family of the deceased in this
their great hour of affection.
Resolved, That charter be draped in
mourning and that these resolutions be placed
upon our records and a copy sent to the family
of the deceased; also the local papers for pub
LEGATION.
precious one from US has gone
A voice we loved is stilled
place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
HATTIE HEAD, on
ADA HOWARD, J Resolutions.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
FREEDOM ACADEMY'S s0TH ami
VERSARY.

The Alumni Association of Freedom Acade-
my have appointed committees for the grand
Old Home Celebration and Reunion to celebrate
the eightieth anniversary of the foundation of
this institution, which was established in 1886.
The celebration will be held on Friday. August
%, and will consist of regular old fashioned
celebration and reunion of old graduates. The
program will embrace parade of decorated
floats and automobiles literary exercises land
and water sports, baseball game and grand
ball at night. All are working hard to tittingy
celebrate the event,as few schools can boast of
eighty years of existence with no outside help
or endowment. The Academy will open for the
coming season on Tuesday. Sept. s..
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
MARRIED..

GARCELoN- SMITH. In Bucksport. August /,
by Rev B McAllister, William D Garcelon of
Oakland and Miss Blanche H Smith of Bucks
port.
GILBERT BEARCE. In Pittsfield. August /,
by Rev Godfrey Gilbert, Godfrey Gilbert. Jr.
of Corinna and Miss Ella Bearce of Pitts field.
THERIAULr-C CRAIG. In hampden, August 2,
by Rev A W Lewis. Joseph Benjamin Theriault
and Miss Mildred A Craig, both of Hampden
THoRNDIKE. DURHAM. In Belfast, August g.
by Rev Wilbor Richardson, at his residence,
Charles Thorndike and Mrs Annie L Durham,
both OF Belfast.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
Aroostook Potatoes.

Potatoes are doing as well as can be imagin-
ed. Just how they will bottom is not known.
Some are worrying over the absence of potash
from the fertilizers used. However, the tops
are very vigorous and good. Stories of $1.25,
$l.50 and even $165 per barrel for pota-
toes delivered from the field are going the
rounds. 1t is even said that $500 has been
offered for winter delivery, We do not know
just how reliable these reports are, but there
seems to be no doubt that the prices promise
rather high.-Fort Fairfield Review, Aug. ID.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
The Shoe Situation.

Full capacity is the rule at footwear factories
in New England and at nearby points, some
to insure active running until October. This
commodity remains in a very strong position,
re fiecting the situation in leather. The latter
is comparatively quiet on home account, but
activity in the export field continues and fur
Their advances in prices are not uncommon
Dun's Review. Aug. 9Th.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
Nordica's Estate Goes to Sisters.

FREEHOLD, N. j.. Aug. 4. George W. Young,
husband of the late Madame Lillian Nordica,
lost his fight for possession of the million dollar
estate of the singer by decision given by
Judge Lawrence here tody. Judge Lawrence
held that the will of 1914, leaving the bulk of
the estate to three sisters of Nine. Nordica,
should be admitted to probate, throwing out
the will of 1910. which named the husband as
the chief beneficiary. The last will was made
while Nine. Nordlca was i'll in a hospital on
Thursda Island, where she died.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
BURN.

CLEMENT. In Orand, July "a, to MIR and
Mrs Chester Clement, daughter.
EATON. In Deer Isle, July 16, to Mr. and Mrs
Walter L Eaton, daughter.
Haskell. In Deer Isle. July 10, to Mr. and
Mrs Charles Haskell, daughter.
OsGooD. In Vinalhaven. July 81, to Mr. and
Mrs A Stllman Osgood. son. Albert Stillman.
PATTERSON. In Phenixvile. Pa, to Mr. and
Mrs Ross Patterson. daughter.
RACKLIFFE. In Waterman's Beach. South
Thomaston, August l. to Mr. and Mrs Scott
Rackliffe, daughter.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
NOTICE:
City Ordinance.

Be it ordained by the Mayor, Aldermen and
Common Council of the City of Belfast, in
Council assembled, in manner as stated under
the several chapters and titles following,
that Is to say:
No person who is not a resident of said Bel
fast, or who does not conduct automobile
service to and from or through said Belfast,
shall be permitted to run, conduct drive a
public automobile or public carriage in the
City of Belfast for hire at any time during the
year. unless they apply for and receive a per-
NIT or license from the Municipal Officers of
said Belfast. for which they shall pay license
fee of ten dollars, and said fee shall hold good
for and during the balance of the year in which
said license was applied for.
A true copy. Attest:
so CARLETON DOAK, City Clerk
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
LATE MODEL 1914 TWIN TWO-NPEED

Excelsior motorcycle with Presto tank, head
and tail lights, horn and Pearson's Pan Dandy
saddle. Motor recently overhauled. Chains
and tires in good condition. Extra inner tubes,
short chain and new brake lining. $3.50 cash or
credit to right party. A X. COVELL, Sears
port, Maine. Phone 20 A; 8 to 5. 2w32p
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
Vote for Maine Militiamen.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Aug. 8. 1t was stated today
at the office of the Adjutant General that ar
rangements would be made for the militiamer
on the border to vote in Texas at the time of
the September election.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
POTATO SEED BULBS wANTEL.

State probable quantity and best cash prices.
Must be we'll ripened. Can use any amount
this year and next.
AT. COOK, Scotsman,
Hyde Park, NY
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
WANTED

woman to take charge of the tea room at
the Woman's Club during September and Octo-
Der. For particulars apply to
tf32 MRS. CHAS. r. RHODES.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
HOUSE AND LAND

For Safe in SedrspOrt.
House two stories. with L and barn, and
about II acres of land. centrally located. Also
one house lot in the village and 10 acres of
wood lot about one mile out Can be bought
cheap. If interested apply to
31tf j. C. DURHAM, Belfast.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10

DIR. and Mrs H. F. Dolan, three children
and maid, arrived in town Saturday and are
at the Donworth cottage, Rogue Bluffs. guests
of C. B. Donworth, ESQ.,. and Mr.. and Mrs. E.
E. Donworth.-Machias Republican.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10
State of Trade.

Active Midsummer Trade. Fall trade begin
ming. Buyers excursions. Southeast and north
west feel effects of crop damage. Export
trade again flowing freely, Iron and steel lead
in foreign demand. Ocean freight situation
better than year ago. Only moderate crops
Indicated Car shortages predicted. Labor
situation unsettled Railroad mems dispute
awaiting settlement Lower prices for auto
mobiles affect stock market quotations. Col
lections good-Bradstreet Aug. 9Th.
The Republican journal., 1916-08-10


Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P. Decrow and children
and Mr. and Mrs. Young of West Upton, Mass.
arrived Monday for a two weeks stay at the
Searsport House. They came through in an
auto, leaving West Upton Sunday morning,
and spent Sunday night at Damariscotta.
DoDGH's CORNER. Dr. Charles E. Hills and
daughter Marian of South Natck, Mass, join
ed their family at Camp Waubessa, on the Mat
thews shore last week. Ernest r. Nickerson
of Portland arrived last Saturday evening and
spent a few days with his family at Camp
Killkare. Edward A. Matthews and family
motored from Union last Saturday evening to
spend Sunday at the old homestead. George
Webster and family of Wakefield, Mass, ar
rived last week and have opened their cottage,
Sunnyside.
Mrs. Edward CaIderwood of Roxbury. for
merly Miss Hope Curtis of Searsport, who is
spending the season at her summer place, the
Mcclure homestead, gave charming afternoon
bridge last Saturday. entertaining five tables
The first prize, handsome guest towel, was
won by Miss Rebekah Ross, and the consolation,
q pack of cards by Mrs. H. L. Perry. Delicious
refreshments including salad, rolls, olives, ana
coffee, ices and cake were served, Mrs. Summer
C. Pattee and Mrs. H. W.Kneeland of Dorches-
ter assisting the hostess. Others present
were Mrs, E. D. P. Nichols, Miss Ida Curtis,
Mrs. Ludwig Havener. Mrs. Lincoln R. Colcord,
Mrs. Ellen Leb, Miss Lieb. Miss Jessie Nicker-
son. Miss Ethel Nichols Mrs. A. L. Whittier,
Mrs. VIM. Whittier, Mrs. A. M. Ross, Mrs. Ella
Mowrey, Mrs. H. G. Curtis. Miss Mabel Grimm.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-20

-
maI i tuHe. al3i there are wide trim
H..a- bands Of velvet. With little e,
q 81 the ed-e oE the frilS III t4e
aa8d>. There i collar 10 Eu;4ss d.
wide and fluffy and there is a most ia
,-onpined.
The latest models IN houloir caps III
London as Well "a Paris are OF co.t,
or silver tissue. some trimmed with
ieNeied banding. Others enhanced with
ribbon and still others with tissue lace
ANNA MAY
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-20

Design by Franklin Simon & CO. New
"a TORN with a dashing brown vel
NV vet tuYban is this set Of rae
coon. scarf half lined With
silk to give the wide effect aud plump
muff matching This set is also suita
BILE for matrons as we'll as Juveniles
.
There are so many charming mutfs
made Of various materials other than
fur and often combined with fur that
it Is difficult TO pick out any for >pe-
cial notice. One that is unusually az,
tractive. however. is made of tulle. vel
vt end fur Tho foundation of the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-14
BANCROFT TOOK Rlto OK.
FISHING TRIPS.
BY BROWN HOLMES.

BY BROWN HOLMES.
The story of how Charley Rad
bourne, called "Old Hoss," per-
formed what a jury of major
managers has voted the greatest
feat In baseball, sounds like a
fairy tale compared to sotries of
present-day baseball.
The feat was the pitching Of
~ games for the Providence club
in 1884, a record for the number
of games worked by pitcher in
a single season.
In those days a ball club was
composed of 10 men, instead of
%, as Is the case today.
Radbourne and Sweeney were
the only pitchers with Providence
that year and in the middle Of
the season Sweeney became Ill. A
good hurler to take his place
could not be secured and the d.
rectors voted to disband for the
season.
In stepped Frank Bancroft,
present business manager Of the
Cincinnati Reds, who was mana
ger of the team.
Let me raise Radbourne's sal
airy and I'll get him to pitch all
our games" said Bancroft.
The directors scoffed at the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-14

age of $50. Only six other teams
in the history of major league
baseball have ever finished above
700.
While Radbourne was perform
ing his rare feat, Bancroft room
ed with him, took him to theaters
and on fishing trips, on off-days,
to keep him in good humor.
After each game Radbourne's
arm was so sore he could not lift
1t as high as his head. Each morn
ing, when he got up, Bancroft
combed his hair for him, tied his
necktie, laced his shoes and help
ed him into his clothes.
Radbourne's practice, before
each game. to get warmed up"
was the oldest ever seen on a
ball field.
"Old Hoss" couldn't raise his
arm, SO started by standing about
ten feet from his catcher and toss
ing the ball underhanded. Grad
ually, as he was able to raise his
arm, he stepped away from his
catcher. He didn't stop when he
reached the regulation pitching
distance, but kept going. When
he could heave the ball distance
equal to the distance from home
plate to center field he was ready
to start the game.