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The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-24

viii you kindly explain why and how
harm will come by using the motor as
a brake on hilIs2
The practice of using the motor for a
Drake puts more tooth pressure be-
tween the gears than occurs when Or
1inarily driving the car. If you were
% turn by hand a train of gears which
instead Of having a reduction of four
to one had, on the contrary, a stepped
up ratio of one to four, you would no
tice the difference in pressure required
to turn the gears. 1t takes the same
amount of power applied over the same
length of time to bring a car to rest as
it does to bring it up to a given speed
that is, the amount of work done is
the same. So it is true to state that IL
the stop is made in the same distance
the gear wheels are transmitting the
same amount of power. Where the fac
tor of increased tooth pressure enters
is that instead Of having a reduction
to work with of four to one, as in driv-
ing a car, the ratio becomes one to four
in stopping it. Thus the proposition
becomes similar in many respects to
two inclined planes. If you had to
drive a plane which had slope of one
to four by pressing vertically down
ward upon it, it would not move nearly
as readily as one which had a slope of
from four to one. and, while this
is not accurate. 1t expresses the
which occurs when the teeth
Of the small bevel gear sustain the
pressure that they do when the drive
comes through them in an inverse di-
rection. With a worm and gear this
analogy is quite accurate.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-24

Can you tell me the difference be-
tween a progressive and ssleetiVe
transmission2
They are both under the general
heading of sliding gear transmission.
The words progressive" and 'selec-
live" apply to the operators control In
the progressive type transmission it is
necessary in changing gears to pass
through the gears in their natural or
der, but in the selective type it is pos
sible to shift into the gears at random.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-24
Good for the Corn

Such days as we experienced yes.
terday make thu corn hump.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-24

There 10 a crack across the center Of
the driving disk on the friction drive
Of my car. What might cause this7
The exact cause would be hard to
find. but possibly 1t was due to put
ting too heavy load on the drive sys-
tenn. such as pulling out of deep rut,
etc.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-24

There 10 q knock In the motor Of my
car. took the engine down and put
in new bushings, new pins, new rings
and new valves and frightened the con-
Meeting rods and main bearings. When
the spark 10 advanced a clicking sound
is heard, but with IL retarded il knocks.
The knock 10 not as noticeable when
! advanced, but with the spark retarded
il makes the engine very hot, and IA
has not the power that il has when adj
vaneed. The lights are connected with
the magnetic and sometimes when burn
ing and the spark 10 fully retarded the
motor does not knock. 1t will run
smoothly for about two miles and then
give two or three spark clicks and then
stop knocking. Can you tell me the
cause of this2
This might be ignition trouble due to
improper manipulation of the spark
lever. You may be advancing the lever
too far to be in proper relation to the
speed of the motor. Experience shows
the driver of any car where to put his
spark for all conditions of travel. and
once you have mastered this you will
llbDuDlN uOI nave lulS huUChluEs
There are extremes to advancing the
spark and just as bad extremes to re-
tarding. and 1t would seem that you
work your spark lever too far each
way. When running ordinarily there
is no need of touching the spark lever.
1t Is only when running at a high
speed that you need advance the spark
beyond the normal running position,
and when you are pulling in heavy
places it is time to retard it somewhat.
but not too much When going up hill
it is often necessary to bring the spark
down a little. but not to the point
where there is knocking. Find the
best all around running position of the
lever and do not change 1t unless as
above. OF course when starting the
spark should also be retarded.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-24

Does q mechanical Iubrieator need
any adjusting as to how much oil to
feed 10 needed?
A mechanical lubricator generally
has adjustments for each Of the indi-
vidual pumps which force the oil
through the Independent leads. The
adjustment generally controls the
length Of the pump stroke, which in
turn governs the amount of Oil fed.
What are the number Of degrees off
center the valves should open and close
to get the best results from the major
ity Of oars?
For the average motor the timing is
as follows: Inlet opens lis degrees
past upper center; exhaust opens 46.9
degrees before lower center: inlet
closes 37.3 degrees after lower center;
exhaust closes SIS degrees past upper
center. This is the result of averaging
a great number of engines.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-24

Will It harm my generator to drive
with the storage battery disconnected?
1t will harm the generator Of any
electric lighting and starting system
to run with the storage battery discon-
nected. 1t Is likely to burn out the in
ternal windings of the electric unit
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-04
&. BY Betty Brown

The Little Sailor Lassie makes her
bow in a brand new sailor dress, the
new thing about it being the perky
little pendants on the blouse.
The frock - which I sketched
from Fashion Arts made of natu-
raj color linen, braided with light blue
braid. The sleeves have the old-fash-
toned bishop puff with deep braided
cuffs.
Blue silk ribbon ornaments finish
the pendants, which you will notice
are cut in one with the blouse.
With or without these points this
is a good model for a school dress. 1t
makes up prettily in serge, flannel or
pique.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-04


weak and emaciated.
They told him at the hospital that
after paying the theater debts he had
a bare five hundred dollars left. The
troupe had disbanded. The star,
Stella, had called at the hospital
several times, but rumOr had it had
gone to New York city to secure a
new engagement.
'Ah, well, I've had my expert
ence" sighed Dale, but his philo-
sophizing did not carry him past
many a heaTt pang as he thought Of
Stella.
Dale was well along in his con-
vaIescence when one day he was in
formed that a lady was waiting him
in the parlor of the hotel. He went
down-to meet Stella. She was ra-
diant.
81 could hardly keep it from you
all this time" she burst forth in her
impassioned way, warmly clasping
his hand, 'but oh! l have been so
busy with the drama you bought. It
has been a marvellous success in the
LLdSL. nave ulduC-lOOhs LOOhs
and she drew forth and showed Dale
a bank book.
Twenty thousand dollars from my
starring and a sale of the drama
Tights!' she cried. 1--WE are quite
rich"
''We?" queried Dale.
''My dear good man who did so
much for me! Surely, we are part
ners?"
"You-you,have thought of me in
all this?" murmured Dale brokenly.
"AIl the time-and ever will!'
came the steadfast reply.
Her glance fell, for she saw arise
in his eager face the glow of hope
that answered that of love in her
own beautiful eyes.
-O-O
A JOY RIDE
Mrs. M. E. Engel returned last
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-04
JOY RIDE

Mrs. M. E. EngeI returned last
night from San Francisco. Mrs. En-
gel has purchased a handsome silver
gray hearse for use in her business.
She drove the hearse up from the
City.-Chica, Cal, Enterprise.
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13
EAST BELFAST.

E. W. Gray has sold his residence on the Pat.
terson road tc Fred Robbins.
e. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fletcher and son Roland
of Montana are visiting their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A K. Fletcher, Searsport avenue
Mrs Harold c. Tilley of Ashland spent few
days in town her way home from a fort.
night spent in North Haven with her father
Capt Carver. She was the guest of Mrs Raw
mond Mosman and Mrs. Renworth Rogers,
Searsport avenue, the three having been class
mates while attending Colby College in Water
vile,
Mary W. SteE henson, wife of the I,+e
Lucius Stephenson, died January 9th # rho
home of her son, Frank L. TowIe. in East
Belfast at the age of 81 years. Mrs. Steoban-
son was born In Freedom, the daughter of the
late Bateman Decrow. She was twice married
Her first husband, Capt. Daniel NJ Tovla of
Searsport, was lost at sea when their only son
was two years old. She made her home in
Searsport until her son was 10 years old. when
she was married to Mr.. Stephenson OF Belfast
Since the death of her second husband Mrs
Stephenson had made her home with her son
and had the devoted care of the family. Be-
sides the she is survived bv one grand
daughter, Miss Isabel N. Togle, teacher in
Bridgeport, Ct. and by one grandson. Maurice
d. Towle. senior partner of the Home Furnish
ing Co., The funeral took place yesterday at
2p. m. Rev. William Vaughan of the Trinity
Reformed church of East Belfast officiating
Mrs Stephenson was a remarkably smart old
lady, having been able to do the family mend.
ing up to short time before her death. which
was caused by fall in her room, and on ae-
count of her advanced years was not able to
endure the pain. She was a great reader and
always looked forward to reading The Repub-
hcan Journal, She will be greatly missed in
her home, where she dearly loved by every-
body. and the neighborhood will feel the loss
of a grand old lady.
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13
] he Business Year.

Dullness early; prosperity later. Foreign
trade the stimulant. War orders and bounteous
food exports bring wealth to manufacturers
and farmers. Stocks of 1914 absorbed. I'm
precedented exports. Imports of securities
and gold supplant foreign goods. The United
State creditor nation. Dollar exchange an
accomplished fact Domestic trade. iapg;ng
early, feels impetus IN autumn. Fall trade
unprecedented Financial records generally
broken. Industrial standards fast eins SUD-
planted Immense orders ahead. Past strain
reflected in highest failure totals. War-level
prices and cost of living. Wars duration af-
fects outlook.-Bradstreets Jan, sth.
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13
THE WAR NEWS.

e past week VISA rather an unfayorable
Tor the Allies. The British and French
IS were Withdrawn from the southern tip
Gallipoli Peninsula, after a disastrous
algn of II months, with a loss of Id 355
klled, wounded and missing, and mum
/ battleships and other war vessels, The
ih pre- dreadnaught King Edward VII
''own up during the evacuation, but the
Of TIT were saved. On the western
the Germans have made gains in the
lpagne district. The Austrians are
ag steam roller attack on Montenegro,
the British pubic are anxious over the
ton in Mesopotamia,
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13
Contents of Today's Journal

Stocking Tragedy in jackson, 1.,,l. lhf
War News Supreme JUDICIAL court
Veterans Meeting in Monroe, 1e;i j,
Ohitnsrv East Belfast Wa'do
County Pomona Grange
Belfast in 1913.
Belfass in 1918 (continuedlS ! knlcsi *
d15octer A5,,s' Modes Literary News ana
Notes Pittsfeid Personals.
E9sgS ES;torials. Winter in California. :.
I Tr.nsfars in Real Estate. Memories IS
81 Snntbern Cities. " eddirg Bells.
The Churches
1na news of Belfast. Secret So
cieties. Personal.
uinter in Maine. Vast Prehistoric
Sea. Parkhurst for Governor. Maine
Federation Women's Clubs.
"Reminiscences of Western Travels. !.
K4nt's Hill Seminary. Aroostook
Potatoes.
Searsport. Ste ckton Springs. Ship
News, The Belfast Price Current.
boru. Married Died. New of the
Grauges.
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13
WALDO COUNTY POMONA GRANGE

Waldo County Pomona Grange met Jan. 18th,
with Union Harvest Grange Center MontviIls
The day was pleasant and the attendance good,
The officers were all present except Chaplain
and Flora. B. F. Foster took the chaplajn's
place. Mrs S. W. Shibles took FIoras place.
After the opening exercises class OF five. was
instructed in the fifth degree. Remarks were
made by several about changing time of cleo
tlon and the yearly programs. The noon re-
cess was then taken and all repaired to the
dining room, where the usual Grange ulnner
was in waiting and all did justice to the poun-
tifui meal with the host Grange as walters.
The Grange reconvened in due time and the
choir gave selection. The annual election of
officers then took place ano resulted as follows;
master, =. Ii. Wood; overseer j. {. Carey;
lecturer, Annie Aborn; steward, b. L. Aborn;
asst. steward, |. +. Critics; Chaplain, j. V,
acksoD; treasurer, Frank Clement; secretary.
Z. A. Levanselier; gate keeper, &. W. Achorn;
Pomona, Grace Wood; Flora Frances Carey,
Ceres, loa jackson; l.. A. Steward, Yubs
Berry. The officers were Installed In d tiDe
manner by j. Ii. Cilley, assisted by ar, and
Mrs. M. o. Wilson. The next meeting will he
win Seaside Grange, Belfast, Feb. LIST.
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13

| SHo ATOOAto COufC allowing Cne Will OF Mrs
Harriet Frost of Belfast, heard before him the
| hrst day of this term. was entered as follows
1.-The Court finds that the evidence presented
does not sustain the reasons Of appeal. 1t is
therefore. ordered. adjudged and decreed that
the appeal is denied and that the decree OF
the Probate Court appealed from is affirmed
1t is further ordered that the clerk of this
court certify to the Probate Court for Waldo
County copy of this Decree" - -,
Motions for a new trial have been entered
in the cases of Harvey VS.. Collins and Pendle-
ton vs.. Carter. in both of which the verdicts
were for the plaintiffs. with damages
Wednesday forenoon the case of George R.
Wood of Belfast VS. Smith B Bunker of Sears
mont was heard before the jury The action
was brought to recover wages which the plain
tiff claimed was due him for two and one.half
months labor at $40 per month for the de-
fendant on his farm on lower Congress street
and also in Searsmont, The defence was q
general denial Wood claimed that he had lost
his account book and his letters from the de-
fendant. but claimed that he had received NJ
money from Bunker on account The Jury
took the case at 1890 and at 80 returned a
verdict for the defendant Fred Waldo Brown:
Buzzell
The Criminal Docket.
The two indictments, found by the Grand
Jury the first day of the term were made pub
lie Tuesday noon as follows:
State VS. Frank Vasile of Searsport for ile-
gal poss session of liquors.
State vs. Clarence Dyer of Burnham, attempt
to commit larceny.
Charles Hill of Searsport was arraigned
Tuesday afternoon and retracted his plea of
not guilty in an appealed case entered at the
Sept term and plead guilty. On motion of
County Attorney. Walter A Cowan the SEN
tence was suspended and he was allowed to go
on his own recognisance of 5000 to appear
from term to term. case against him for
intoxication was mol pressed on payment of
SIS.
The appealed case of Edward E Wood of
Monroe from the Belfast Municipal Court was
opened before the jury at 2 p m Wednesday
Mr. Wood refused to send his children to
school as he considered the distance q little
over one and one-half miles, too far for the
little girls of 8. 10 and IL years of age to walk
The action was friendly one to decide the
question of transportation. Ray D, Robert
son, Supt. of schools, Frank A Littlefeld,
truant officer, and Fred Barden of the school
committee testified as to their attitude in the
matter. MIR Wood conducted his own case un-
der the direction of Judge KING He said ba
appreciated the value of good education and
was not guilty of willful neglect in refusing to
send his children to the school under the con-
ditions In his charge Judge King said that
wilifulness in the defendant was rot to be
considered The question was, had he disobey-
ed the statutes in not sending his children to
school? Verdict, guilty.
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13
FREEDOM,

leading room has been opened in the DOR
~ of Freedom Academy with Mr.. Elkins
Mr.. Tibbetts in charge. Besides library
'od general reading from the State a num-
II magazines are donated by friends. and
daily papers, the Boston Post and the
lebec Journal. and two weekly papers,
Youths Companion and The Republican
nal, are received regularly.
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13

News was received in Bucksport Jan. 9Th of
the death of Mrs. Marshall Downing at her
home in st. Louis, Mo. MIS- Downing was for
merly Miss Gertrude Mcfarland of Bucksport
and made her home with an uncle, Walter
Snowman. Besides her husband she is survived
by three young daughters. The remains will
be brought to Bucksport
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13
The Shoe Situation.

Exceptional activity continues in the foot
wear market, manufacturers being rushed
with orders for seasonable lines and many con-
tracts coming forward for spring goods, The
demand for fancy boots is unabated,ln women's
wear, but in mems merchandise the more
conservative styles are in..chiefs. .request.-
Dun's Review. jar. 18th. -.
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13

DIR. James Clarke White, one of Belfast's
most distinguished sons. died Jan. 9Th at hig
residence, 25O Marlboro street, Boston. he had
been in falling health for nearly year. An
obituary by one who knew him intimately and
is acquainted with all the facts relating to h;s
long and useful career will be published in opr
next issue,
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13
Progressive National Convention.

alcAGo. Jan. H. The Progressive party
mold its national convention June z in Chi
eoncurrentiy with the national convention
ae Republican party, in the hope that both
agree on the same candidate for president.
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13

erai years ago. he had made his home with his
son, Patrolman Walter R. Holmes of the Do
lice department. He also leaves son, Frank
l.. Holmes, and brother, Roscoe Holmes of
Ellsworth, He was m ember of the Masonic
iodge OF Belfast. The funeral was held Jan.
7th at the home of his son, Bowdoin street
Rev Edwin c Brown officiating. The bearers
were Walter R and Frank L Holmes, Harold
Palmer. and H W Prescott. Interment was in
Mount Hope cemetery:
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13

Leslie Crockett died Jan. 7th at his home in
Northport, after ten-days' illness with
pneumonia. He was the son of Freeman and
Emma Crockett of Northport, and is survived
by his wife, formerly Clara A. Black, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin G. Black of North
port; by their children, Gertrude. Herbert.
Frances and Gilbert; by his parents, and one
brother, Charles Crockett of Northport He
was a devoted husband and father and his
aeatn is a severe loss to his family. The
funeral took place at his late home Sunday at
z p m., Rev. Arthur E. Wilson of the Belfast
Unitarian church officiating,
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13

A. H. Nickerson, a prominent lumberman
died Jan. 1st at his home in Corinth, aged 70
years. He was native of Swanville and en-
listed at the outbreak of the Civil War in Co,
f. 18th Maine infantry, in which company
there were 16 boys from Swanvklle, including
hve Nickersons. He married Wealthy E. Toz-
Ter OF East Corinth, After living for time
In Swanville he returned to Corinth, where
ne had lived for the past 40 years. He had
represented the town in the Legislature and
served as selectman. He was engaged in
many lines of business, particularly in lumber
ing. conducting large operations in Penobscot
and Plscataquis counties. He was charter
member of Corinthian Lodge. l. o. O. F., and
member of the Methodist church. He leaves
wife, son and three daughters.
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13

George A. Beckett, former of Belfast.
died Jan. 8, 1916. of pneumonia at the home of
his only child. Cora Beckett Frohock, in Paw
huska, Okla. He was instr ume ntal in building
up Methodism in Belfast, Northport and
Northport Campground. His whole life was full
of service to humanity, to the sick, the dying,
the poor and the sinner. Of him it could well
be said: "Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of the
least of these, my brethren, ye did it unto
me. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord"
Nine years ago he left Belfast to go to Paw
huska to be with his daughter, Mrs. H. E. Fro
hook. who survives him. His life in Pawhus-
ka was benediction to all who knew him. He
was buried in Parsons, Kansas. by his grand
son. "Let me die the death of the righteous
and let my last days be Ii Ike his."-Cora Beck
ett Frohock.
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13

The remains of Mrs. Clara bennett Gilmore
arrived Wednesday morning from Boston,
where she died at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Annie Gilmore Newton, JAM 11th, aged 72
years. She was native of Belfast, daugh-
ter of the late Joseph and Ann Dyer bennett.
and the widow of Joseph A. Gilmore of Bel
fast. Since the death of her husband Mrs.
Gilmore had been engaged in dressmaking and
lived alone at her home on Union street. She
had suffered for some time with heart disease
and a complication and several weeks ago ac
companied her daughter to Boston. Mrs Gil.
more had pleasant. cheerful disposition and
was kind and thoughtful of her friends and
nelghbors, who always reciprocated her good
will. For years she was regular attendant
of the Universalist church, She was de-
voted member of Thomas H. Marshall Circle.
ladies of the G. A. R. The funeral was held at
the Coombs undertaking rooms Wednesday at
1890 p. m. Rev. A. A, Blair, Universalist, off.
ciating. Her daughter accompanied the re-
mains to attend the funeral. The bearers were
Messrs. M. r. Knowlton, Charles F. Swift
Charles E. johnson and Fred S. Hutchins.
The members of the G. A. r. Circle attended in
body. The remains were placed in Grove
Cemetery tomb and will be inferred in the
family lot in the spring.
The Republican journal., 1916-01-13

Mrs. Laura A. Cooper, widow of William
Cooper, died Jan. 9Th at her home in Old own
after long and very painful illness, at the age
of IA years. She is survived by two daughters
and a brother; Mrs William H. Waterhouse
and Mrs. William Milliken of Old Town and
Freeman B. Cooper of Newport, and the warm
sympathy of many friends is rendered them in
their hour of grief. Mrs. Cooper was born in
Montville, a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Leonard
Cooper, removing to Old Town shortly after
her marriage to Mr.. Cooper 46 years age. A
woman of warm heart and kindly disposition.
she was highly respected by her neighbors and
loved by her many friends. For many years
she had been an invalid and while her death
was not total surprise, the family and friends
had no intmation of the close approach of dis
solution. the end coming suddenly with but
brief notice to the family.
Capt. James L. Smith died Jan. 9Th at his
home. No. Bayvew street He was born on
Swans Island in 1eA3, the son of the late
James and Polly Steward Smith, and followed
the in his younger days. About % years
ago he moved to Bel ia st, where he engaged in
bay coasting, continuing until his schooner was
wrecked at Petit Manan. He then bought the
sloop Bay Queen in W hich he later installed a
motor, and until his health failed the past sea-
son was engaged in bay fishing, marketing his
catch here. He is sur vived by one daughter,
Mrs. Mary S. Whitney, who cared for him in
his last illness, and by two sons Austin and
Jordan Smith of Lynn. Mass. The funeral
took place Sunday at O'Clock, Rev. Arthur
A. Blair officiating The bearers were his
sons and grandsons. The remains were placed
in the receiving tomb in Grove cemetery
and will be inferred by the side of his late
wife in Swans Island
Frank S. Holmes died Jan. 9Th at the home of
his son, Walter Il. Holmes, in Bangor, aged 65
years Mr.. Holmes was former resident of Bel
fast. and for years was engaged in the numbering
business, mar ufacturing and operating in the
woods. He was well known and held in the
highest esteem for his square dealing and good
citizenship. !: Since the death of his wife. ssv-