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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
4 TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
Hans johnson Frightfully Injured
at His Saw Mill.

Monday afternoon Hans Johnson
met with a frightful accident at his
saw mill, just north of the city. He
was saving timbers, and in some
manner one of the pieces got crossed
in the saw and flew up, striking him
in the forehead and nose, crushing
the bones in such a manner that par
of his brains were running out. Drs.
Jewell and Dahl were both summon
ed Immediately and the unfortunate
man was taken to the hospital in the
Willis & Ness ambulance, and was
operated on Immediately. He is in
a very precarious condition, and it is
not known yet whether his life can
be saved or not.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
CITY BEAUTIFUL CONTEST
Married Yesterday.

Yesterday afternoon at the par
sonage of the F. N. E. L. church, Rev.
l. B. Torrison officiating, occurred
the marriage of Mr.. Gustave j. Lynne
and Miss Amelia Grindeland. The
bride is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrg.
Stone Grindeland, of Highland town
ship. For several years past she has
been popular milliner in DEBORAH
and this season has been employed
at the Holland Millinery She. is Ia
young lady of grace and refinement
and possessed of disposition which
readily makes and holds friends ana
they are legion. The husband of her
chioce is son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Lynne of this city, and is a young
man of high integrity and worth, ana
he counts his friends on every hand.
The many friends of this popular
Young couple join with us in extend
ing congratulations and best wishes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynne have gone TO
housekeeping at sos Franklin street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
Three l.. {. Rows at Hospital.

Walter Anderson, of Hills, Mimi,
Farley Olson, of Litchfield, MINI. and
Henry Arveson, of st. Olaf, Iowa, all
Luther College students are patients
at the DEBORAH hospital. The two
former underwent appendicitis oper-
atoms, and Mr.. Arveson has been
suffering from blood poisoning. He
received a slight scratch on one of
his fingers a few days ago and it de-
veloped into blood poison. All three
of the patients are doing nicely.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
FlatIand.

Harold Flatland, the six year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Flatland. of
Glenwood township, passed away
Monday, after only one days illness
from commissions. The funeral will,
be held tomorrow at eleven O'Clock
from the home and 1890 O'Clock
from the Glenwood Lutheran church
Rev. Scarvie will officiate. The par
ents have the sympathy of many
friends in their loss.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
Nelson.

Mrs. Louie Nelson passed away 1t
the Aasa Haugen Old Peoples Home
Sunday morning. The deceased was
born in Pennsylvania, Dec. %, 1874,
and came here with her husband
about a year ago from Grattinger,
Iowa, to make their home at the
Aasa Haugen home. The funeral
was held yesterday from the home,
DR.. Dahl, of Minneapolis, officiating
Interment was in the new cemetery.
which has been laid out about thirty
rods from the Old Peoples Home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
Bring i'm Your Quack Grass,

I Last week the American Drug (
Press Association of DEBORAH adver-
used for quack grass roots, and have
had, many responses regarding the
matter. 1t is said the roots from one
acre will bring from 500 to $500.
The roots must be collected about
this time and for several week more.
1t is a great opportunity for farmers
to make good money, and we advise
them to take up the matter with the
American Drug & Press Association
at once.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
"The Princess Bonnie"

The high school operetta, THE
Princess Bonnie" will be given by
students Of the high school at
the Grand next Friday evening,
April IA. The seats are on sale az
E. j. Parman's and some good ones
are still available, but they are going
very fast. If you haven't reserved
your seat, better do so today.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
Received 1000 Barrels Cement.

Fred Carlson, one of Decorah's
we'll known cement contractors is
well prepared to carry on cement
work here this spring, as last week
he received 1000 barrels of cement,
which means that business is going
to be good in his line
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12

The first dance after Lent will be
held at Steyer's opera house Tues
day, evening, April 25th. This prom
ises to be Jolly Dance so invite
your friends to come and have
round with Helwig's Famous Orches-
ira. 15-2W
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
Recital POSTPONED,

The recital which was advertised
to take place last Friday evening az
the Grand by pupils of Nine Ohlsen-
Solem, was postponed, owing to the
illness of the latter. The new date has
not been set yet.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
Base Ball Next Tuesday.

The base ball season will open at
Luther next Tuesday, April 10. The
University of Wisconsin will be here
for the opening game, and great
contest can be expected.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12
FOR COUNTY RECORDER.

The undersigned is a candidate
for the office of County Recorder,
subject to the decision of the electors
in the June primaries, and will ap-
preciate your support.
IMAGINE FORDE,
15-tf. Highiandville.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12

-Cut-out borders make very eff
fective decorations. We take plea
sure in showing you our varied as
sortment. We can save you time by
cutting the borders out for you at
very small expense, at Prastmark's
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12

Dustin Farnm, STAR, Tonight.
De Wolf Hopper, STAR, Thursday.
"Puddnhead Wilson," STAR, Sat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12

Dustin Farnum, STAR, Tonight.
DE Wolf Hopper STAR, Thursday.
"Pudd'nhead Wilson," STAR, Sat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12

Don't forget the dance at Stey-
er's hall tonight.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12

Miss Anna G. Lamm, corsetiere
for The Spierella Corset, 22S Water
street. Decorah. 5-tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12

"A full line of independent cell
ing papers in various shades at
Prastmark'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12

Oatmeal papers in all grades
and colors at Prastmark's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-04-12

Our Want Column.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
SToC rs.
MINING.
RAILROAD EARNINGS.

Gross earnings Of United states rai'-
road, continue 10 show satisfactory, eA-
pension. the total Of roads mah.hE
weekly returns TO "Dun's Review Tor
Dec@mber amounting to $33,26i,39o. a
cain Of III per cent as compared with
the same month a year ago Amos
ever important system included IN the
statement now makes more or less M
movement. rejecting the greatly M
creased commercial ard industrial &C
tivity prevailing in every section Of the
country. and in number OF instances
tho volume Of traffic is tho largest ever
recorded.
In the following table are given gross
earnings Of United states railroads re
porting FOR December, and gain as com
pared with earning Of the same ROAD,
for the corresponding month a yS'
ago: also for roads that reported Ior
the two preceding months. together
with PERCENTAGE Of gain as compared
with last year:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
CURB MARKET
TRANSACTIONS
Trading on Fairly Active Scale
Tone Generally Firm
Oil List Quiet.

The short session on the Broad
street curb yesterday was, ~ whole,
fairly active one. aud prices gener-
ally showed hrmer tone. Mdvalo
Steel was strong in the early trading
but ended with only small fractional
advance. Submarine Boat improved
q. Of a point. and Canadian Car and
Foundry, common and preferred,
scored advances Of and points. re
spectivsly, on small dealings.
Business in the oils was on lin
tied scale, though prices showed a
rising trend. Standard of New jersey
wa. advanced points. Standard Of
New York and Ohio Oil point The
mining list was narrower and compare
lively quiet, with copper stocks gen
orally making fractional gains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
Money AND EXCHANGE.

rrDFPAL RESERVE DISCOUNT RAIL.-toi
p.rs- maturing go fCi days OF lsss ~ N-.'-f -
10 Ninety days per ceh-
C.rI MONTY during he wceS e. pef c.il''
TIM MONEY during The week was steady ha-e'.
Oh ',it r.- -eu. fpr sixty days. 80 l'f ''..
- rlre,g DAYS -Four. i've and sih months
MERCANTILE PAPER was qiie'. Win paper /.
-. hsffsr supply Ruling rates. yer
cent FOR best names. bank a''rpiai.'1'' ---- 81
cent .......-- -. .....
CLEARING HOUSE STATEMENT u -a, e..
$500 I>I. III. balance. S-'f>'.t'-, ,,,,",-, '''
,i-p TRASHY Sew York banks gained ii0in
tt.pI.R.L RESERVE DISCOUNT RAIEs hiAoE.
vt.FpF |Bcs-on. tQr teu days cg cent VI 70
,'r..v da,s, 1 Philadelphia, 3 and per os.t.
,,-,ra',fI Tor ten iVs. "a per celt. up 20 ~
...g sitfV 20 ninety DAYS - Richmond ~ ~
-, d.rs per cent: Atlanta. up 20 WNe} u"s
A 49, .ert- chicago fo- ten days - per ..I.l' ~
.i,tg DAYS 4 sky 20 lineT days. "a -
- srf 4 per cent. Minneapolis ai ~.
'-..r.. Kansas City for zen daJ' ~ per o-.t
=. 81, fre,y ds,s pr cent; Dallas pci aelt,
- Fr.reis-8 Tor Ten days. ~ cell, aiii y
a@,s ~. uAfiy % SKIS DAYS. ). Say 10 Ninety
~, TEAgtNGs Bstimore. eschansc' -
80 tii.r'as 2.8-s0. Boston. ~ .aAs'.
~ -of Is.aure.. 81 So. So. PNl1ielph -
I.rs,. H30sl-. balances se'lt'''. fl'a
,,egA c,rhars.s 60 1886 25S
SILVER MAKNEr Bar silver in Lonlnn ~ 70
.. if.i n Ius. Uf 81 NeS orh QUOTATIONS.
-. nes,cau dollars. 81. q is'
toREfGN FNGHNNGk Stcrllg 2 - ei'n-..I,
,,i..r itlrias tue week. snd on Ihursi4y ilMiri
I'D abruptly % 49,. tho highest point DID '''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
CONS0LS ACTIVE
INLONDON MARKET
With British and French War
Loans. Go a Shade Lower
Americans Firm.

london, Jan. 5 The usual Saturday
duiness on the stock Exchange was en-
lVcncd by increased business in con
sois and the British and French war
loans az prices shade lower Several
rubber stocks also declined and the
market closed dull Consols closed L,
lower az $50 the new war loan y
lower at o.
American securities recovered most
OF yesterdays losses and closed steady
The Bank Of England bought $4,000
90 bar gold. Money WAS IN better sup
ply and discount rates were steady
Money losued az 4 20 ~ per cent.
Discount rates Tor short and three
months bills were 5ls per cent.
Gold premium "a, Lisbon was $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
ON THE CONSOLIDATED.

All through the list early advance.
oo +bo Consolidated Exchange appeared
90 invite profit taking, and reactions
. ~ IN the later dealings, althougni
the general undertone continued 700 ~,
United States Steel common ole', aI.,,',.
X It's highest American 7' ...es 1T -
rose 20 l1O's. Anaconda pc wa" 80
Mexican Petroleum got up W M
New York Central advanced 10 Nv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK

IS ND o BOwERY. COR CASAL r.
IIiTH >EMI-hNNTAI Dii IDi\D.
rae ~ THREE MD ONE-HAff (5tO
PER CENT. per- aruuu fn Boz. paid tn ae-
posters ou and after January Eth Yn ~
aufns OF - aud up 90 $4,000 "h'cI hive
remained or deposit Or l.f ~ sN
months ending December 3l-t. 1915, 90 sc-
cordauce ..Ifh flr t-Ia"e and rules = tis
bank Money deposited on or before janu-
AIRY 10th viiI draw interest IRON. JanuirNi
IiENRY WASLER. President
HENRY SAYLEK. Score .ars.
EMIL 8. tIr BIER. Ass staut Secretary. --
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
INACTIVE YESTERDAY.


The following table gives the closing
bid and asked prices for stocks which
are listed but which were not dealt in
on tire Stock Exchange Saturday:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
IB.Rice. Jr.&CO:Buy&Sell


| Aetna Explosives /
Atlas Portland Cement
| AeOlian Weber P. & P. |
| By.PrOducts Coke |
| Continental Insurance |
| DEL. Lack. & Western Coal |
| E. ". Bliss
Empire Steel & Iron
| Foundation Company /
GRAY Natl TelautOgraph |
Hale & Kilburn /
Int. Steam Pump /
lngersolI-Raud |
| New York Shipbuilding |
| New Jersey Zinc
| Pacific Coast
| Remington Typewriter
| Scoyill Manufacturing
Singer Manufacturing |
Winchester Repeating Arms
Inquiries Iu,ited.
John SO Wall St. \.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
Savings Bank

40 = THIRD AVE .epg cooper hflufsl.
CHARTERED i'.-
12jth Dividend.
Ner -. perer hsr 80 1918.
INTEREST FOR riE HALF War LNplNB
DECENBi 50. 1915 e. He rate ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09

st the sales d a ne
o the wee dd h
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
RAILROADS
MISCELLANEOUS


s. o,o " T. Tel ts i93- 1914 i1lI l'i4 ~.
7 900 swift & % &c g. e''s 80 ". S'
5000 r. lrui- s'.s -. 49, 49, ~, -
p. .aa West r. & n &C. ~s - s''. Fs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09
BALTIMORE STOCkS.
oAuy IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.

Dailv imports and exports Of gen
.corcbandise ~ the Port OF New
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09

Eld. ASK I'D Ash
s.- IS. Gas .re .-c cfex Metals 4oc &c
5cfe-.is o.. -. Ne- Douglas. So 60
Ioston Ely. - ~. ONO copper. IS. 20
'rlef Com. - IN T. tan Me'ti-. -
.iafestic .... - 1+t IT, Verde Ext "'s ''2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-09

Total sales from Janu.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18
FOOTBALL SQUAD
COLBY COLLEGE
GETS HARD DRILL

The football players at Colby were
given long dill Saturday and al
though only & small number are out IS
Yet the practice wag the best that has
been held Coach Greene was out in
hig football togg and was showing the
nen what 10 DO and was doing it him
Eslt IN the way that he wanted il done.
with the Harvard game only q week
away the boyg feel that they have got
70 do some hUstling 10 get themselves
in shape 70 make 4 showing. 4 number
of the old men and several new ones
are expected next week and the real
grind os the season will be started
Monday afternoon. Although everyone
IL .nqU!r!ng as ~ what the prospects
are for this year, H. .s entirely too
early az yet u gay, but the coach has
one Hne back IN CaWley 70 build a
backfe!d around. On the ends he has
Gresham and Perry of last years
team u make 9. start with. Heath and
Coolridgc Of last years. tackles, Deasy
and Stimson of last years guards and
a number Of others who appeared in
the lineup from time to time The
captain and manager are looking for
ward 70 some excellent material in the
Freshman class ard In l. few days now
IL will be possible 70 get a line on
what the team Will be capable Of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18
MAINE FOOTBALL
SEASON OPEN S
next SATURDAY

Saturday VIII gee the 1915 football
season :.augursted with three 0. tire
Maine college footbal! teams IN action
and several Of the preparatory school
teams ot the State starting Of on their
campaign for the season.
The college schedule calts for Pow
do.n 70 BE playing Middiebury College
AZ M!cdlebury, Vt; Colby opening
Harvard's season a. Cambridge and
Bates starting with Fort Mckinley at
Lewiston. All Of theee college teams
got started the past week on .hei' sea-
son and with prospects az a general
rule bright they will start the season
with a bang.
While the college teams are playing.
several of the Maine preparatory
schools Will get under way. The open
ing local game Of the season viii b.
at Baysids park with Biddefori high
playing Deering high and the follow
ers Of the suburban school win have
their first chance to see the Desring
boys in action under coach Monte
Moore. the new athletic director. Up
the State Coach Ray Sheparjs Maine
Central Institute team will olay C.cno
high and this game Will De watched
with interest as II. c. T.. and Portland
meet at Bayside Oct. Z.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18
JACK CO0MbS TO
GUIDE SPORTING
PARTY IN MAINE

FOLz-1 Ne Sev- 1s-Tc- "
Coc-hs q -he Brcokyn Na-so1xss I'll
rZto- ssTs-zl -zsor league hzn pay
-. s-xs re Alexe<A ruzfe q \
bsg game kznesns expedistoe afesr the
-o-s ss-es = c@rss.ed He las
agreed % rzks slo-g LcCs-y O tie
G-l-s4 rsos--zy sxcA-gs6 to- Myers
DaDF A--ray. D-Age- c< Ss- Ea-
vs. ard c-s .. Coccie Nzcks stars
wteo -hs Athletics we're Winning al
A.1s c. Championships Smith and
PtE.s-. pitchers to- the Dodgers
Coo-ts Writes 2 Portland Tar TIA:
these -e- #1a arrive Il Portland tie
light o CNc-- = azi h Etll Join thsa
hs-e. E-icg thence 70 G-eeovI-e AID
11s- across M5osehae6 Lake 20 Nc-ch
Es. Cz-y- They VII pu. their canoes
zc-o t-s Wes- Branch Oct % and
s-z-. tc- the Auezas. route 10 De gone
- O. = days. AL sn,d- and remain III
II everybody II tie party gers bis
quota q gAls- hig s-6 E-AM.
4 gEIls- q head guide ard there
VII q ample preparation made with
EIre-s-esd guides . sss TIA. the Es1
ge- where tls-e e game G1d ccl-
tor1z5.e camping <pocs ard enjoy 70
me utmost the rare sport afforded IN
--s .E-sr!o- q the state Nr- COMBS
1zs been over the same territory sew
e-I times and could guide party
alone II necessary. but he prefers 70
hare t1e mel with LiH given every
opvc--c-ity % hunt withoR, stint
Es was u { similar Trip two years
ago at.Er TIE Braves had made z
clean-Up Of the worlds series and was
ore ct ire Eea released bT Mack
along with Bender and Plank, tie
manager being piqued a. the stump OF
lis team il the series They come out
Of the woods az t1e extreme northern
paint Of the State, Fo-t Kent, and re-
-Urr 70 their homes ~ rail
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18
SOLON

Chas. H. Severy and D. S. Healey
drove 70 Mt. Vernon Tuesday. where
they visited relatives and friends. re-
turning Thursday.
Miss Chispa Rowell has returned
from Christmas Cove, where she was
employed during the summer
Miss Esther Manson. who left Scion
last Monday, was expected to arrive
in San Diego, Cal, Friday, where she
and attend Normal school.
Mahlon Knowles, the seven year old
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Knowles,
is i'll with an acute case of Brights
Disease.
The Scion fair and cattle show
started in well Friday. but was cut
short by the rain which began falling
about noon and continued all the af-
ternoon.
Several girls from this place are at
tending Normal school in Pennington.
In this list are Miss Mile Young. Miss
Gertrude Brophee, Miss Marian Star
bird and Miss Rena McCollar.
Mrs. c. NJ. Severy returned Friday
from few days stay in Pennington.
Mrs. Elzada McIntire and her
daughter. Mrs. Pearle Swain. and
grandson. Robert. have gone to Peak 8
Island, where they will pass the win
ter. Mrs. Swain is one Of the teachers
in Portland High school. Mr.. McIntire
will join them later
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18
NARROW ESCAPE
FROM ACCIDENT
BY AUTOMOBILES

The hangerou. corner at Center and
Main streets came near being the
scene Of a bad automobile accident
Sunday afternoon. only the fact that
ono Of the drivers was a good one and
that the other car was travelling at a
rate Of Epced well above the legal
saved IT, The first machine was COM
Ing out Of Center street driven by q
girl and was coming at a rapid pace
when the other swung from Main
street TO go down Elm. When the
drivers Of the two cars saw each 9TH
or there was nothing for the girl to
do but keep agoing. which she did.
while the driver OF the other car put
on his brakes and swung in toward
Center street. missing smashup by
inches. 1t made a number OF people
who saw 1t hold their breath for q
minute and hardly realize that some-
one had not been injured even after
IL was all over.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18

% Szxx -Ae WINTER VILE - z-s-e-- s@>-
wxEer He a1sc pas 70 Visit Se--z
before his ree@
re e-xxxe-ez. ct Mss E-As2 ~
BceEr.6z & Axakz16- A-cos-ocx coz--
-. and Esv E.-sc. u Xer-zr-.
NeTz6a- has tee- sN01lcs1 Mss
Bclxrs3<e las resided viii d. Me-
czH tor tie past few yszr
TIE se-5c- class g NoE-nztl Acz1-
@r are rehezrE-g Tor : drama
Cozn.y Ar,n<ney.~ 10 - presented -ss
-sxa. e TIE .cxr far, Sept 2
Al athletic association vas formed
4. No--rzth Aca6eEy rhZs week fo-
-. purpose oe s1cowGag athletics
in TIE school. with tie following c1-
cszA: President LosvIIte Gould Il.
secrezy. Rzrh Alien Il: treasurer
PRINCIPAL Z. PezzleE- A committee q
exs vas chosen By TIE president 70
look after the finances chairman Ea--
- Greentiee Il: Ho-to1 Bake Il
Vera Cc,so- =. Fo-s-cs Campbell =,
and Mss Fz-zn assistant
Rev. and Mrs ~. 3. Cook Q. POLAND
c. announce the engagement q res.-
daughter. Mss Blanche Cook % @
Gale Skinner @. E1Ilztc-o. " Z ".
Cook wss fogus-.y pastor Of tie Meth
c6.s, church Il Monmouth and moved
from here three years age
Members Of G. K Norris W P g
ne. Friday Afternoon a. tire home O:
Mrs Z n FLANDERS 70 sew to- . sale
Coy Robertson, who injured his knee
by Jumping. Is able 20 he cut OF
co.ches
Rev. 2. c. Owen and family ot Wa
terrible are AZ their cottage to- -i:s
weekend
Earcl6 Andrews has returned tro-,
Oguncu.. where Re has been employ
ed during the sumner.
Miss Viola Roscoe IS a. home from
MI Vernon for the weekend
E u. Marks attended -he tsi- a
Norway on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18

Among the many extraordinary Gus
toms Of the Chinese Is that of banding
years together in groups Of twelve,
called cycles" and naming each year
Of the series after some animal. Thus,
the first year Of a new cycle is the
year OF the rat, the second the year Of
the OK, the third the year Of the tiger.
Every Chinese born in the year Of the
rat belongs to the order Of the rat, and
50 on. The animal class Of every Chin
ese man and woman rs thus recorded,
and is held to be Of great importance
in foretelling the future. Another curl
Gus fact about the Chinese reckoning
Of time Is that In the celestial empire,
a child is held to be one year old as
soon as it is born. With the absurd
superstition SO dear to the oriental
mind. a baby boy frequently gets a
girls namo In order to deceive the
evil spirits who, apparently, have an
Objectionable habit Of making 1t as
hard a. possible to rear a male child
successfully.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18
COBURN SQUAD IN
HARD PRACTICE

Football practice at Coburn will be
started in earnest Monday afternoon.
Coach Bagnall has very little Of last
year'8 great team 10 start with and
will have TO mould practically a. new
eleven. The material in sight is any
thing but promising and 1t will take
hard work and A lot OF II, both on the
part Of the coach and of the boys, to
make much Of a team out Of what
there Is on hand Since being at Co
burn, Lr Bagnall has been very sue
cegEful In producing some excellent
teams and everyone is looking forward
to Coburn being we'll in the running
again this year in spite of the rather
poor prospects.