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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-04-13
CONFETTI BALL
The Teacher Training Glass Con-
graduated Oh Success of This
Social Event.

The confetti ball at the opera
house Monday night was largely at
tended. That it was a success is
evidenced by the hearty words of
praise from those present.
The hall was prettily decorated
with festoons of bunting extending
from the center of the ceiling to the
four corners of the hall and around
the walls, with the monogram l. P.
H. S. on the sides of the hall. Little
spruce trees were placed at the
front of the stage and larger ones
in the corners of the hall at its side,
one being fitted with seats and max
ing cozy corner.
The folk dances were given by Ida
Kelley, Gertrude Norton, Adelaide
Hooker, Kathleen Foster, Doris Fos-
ter and Pauline Parlin, the subjects
being Sailors Lilt," Norwegian
Mountain March, Coming through
the Rye" The young ladies were in
costume and their grace and unison
in presenting these dances, and the
song by Miss Gertrude Norton, cap
tivated the audience and they were
recalled by continuous encores.
Maroney's orchestra furnished
music and the floor was filled with
couples tripping the light fantastic
toe." Occasionally a shower of con-
fetti would sprinkle the dancers and
in some instances the perspiration
and confetti formed a solution that
colored the features with a war
paint" of pleasure. This all led to the
enjoyment of the occasion and was a
gantlet of mirth all expected to run.
Ice cream and cake were on sale
at a booth in charge of Miss Edna
hadley and Mrs. A. E. Parlin, as
sisted by Madeline Eggleston and
Marjorie Forbes.
- Z e proceeds amounted to over S72.
This was one of the most enjoyable
social events of the season and the
teacher training class is to be con-
graduated on it's success.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-04-13
PROBATE NOTICE

Regular sessions of the Probate
Court for the district of Essex will
be held at Guidhall on the first
Wednesday of each month, in the
forenoon.
At Island Pond, the first Wednes.
day of January, April, July and
October, in the afternoon.
At Lunenburg, the second Wednes-
day of January, April, July and Octo-
ber, in the forenoon.
At Concord in the afternoon of the
same days.
Special sessions will be held by
arrangement.
Communications should be sent to
Edwin O. CARL, Judge, Canaan, or
to George A. Hubbard, Register,
Guildhall.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-04-13
EXTRA OFFER CONTINUED
The Extra Vote Offer Is Con-
tinued This Week and Will
Close Saturday Night, April 21.
Contestants Are Taking Ad-
vantage of This and Making
Great Gains.

Notwithstanding the bad weather
and bad travelling contestants have
done good work the past week and
greatly increased their lists. To
give them further opportunity to
add to their votes the extra offer is
continued this week and will close
Saturday night, April 21st. This
extra offer means that a group of
five new yearly subscriptions will
give 10000 extra votes, making the
total for the five 21 900 votes. The
contestant with only 1000 votes can
easily head the list by putting in
these group offers. A little earnest
work will easily win you five or ten
new subscriptions and with this you
can come ahead of past leaders.
Many surprises are in store for
these contestants and their friends
will be glad to help them.
Little vote collectors can now en-
ter the list and be winners. Just
try it and see how easy it is to col
lect these votes. Everyone should
help these little folks. Your votes
go for whoever you wish among the
contestants for the grand prizes.
Just write in the name of your ia
vorite and give to your little friend.
Boys and girls get after these little
votes. Ask for trial subscriptions
of eight weeks for Is cents and have
the the votes saved for you. You
can win. Just see what little
hustle will do.
The leader this week is Miss Vera
Humphrey with 79,050. Among
those who have made good gains is
Miss Minnie Colburn of Charleston.
Others will make surprising gains
and you cannot tell who may be
ahead. Contestants must hand la
their votes every week from now on.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-04-13
Post Office. Island Pond, Vt.

Office hours, $50 am. to 900 pm.
Office hours, Sundays, 900 am. t.
1000 am, and LOO pm. to 200 pm.
Drop box open all night.
MAILS ARRIVE.
From Newport and points south
and west of Newport, 1.2O pm.
From Newport, West Derby,
Derby. West and East Charleston,
7.30 pm.
From Morgan and %organsJ~nter,
10 pm.
From.points in Province Quebec,
Ontario and Western Canada, 1.25
pm, and 1910 pm.
From Norton Mills, Wallis Pond,
Averill, and Lake, 10.10p.m.
From all local points, Portland to
Groveton, 1.20 pm. and 1000 pm.
From Lancaster, Littleton, White
field, and points on Boston & Maine
south of Groveton. 1.20 pm, and
1000 pm.
From North Stratford, Groveton,
Berlin, Gorham, and all points south
and east. .l.20 pm. and 1000 pm.
From Beecher Falls, Canaan, Cole
brook. 1.20 and 10 pm.
MAILS CLOSE.
For Newport, Derby, Derby Line,
North and West Derby and Beebe,
Plain, 100 pm.
For Newport, West De rby, Derby
East Charleston and West Charleston
5.45 am.
For Lake, Norton Mills, Averill
and Wallis Pond, 800 am.
For Morgan, and Morgan Center,
600 a. m.
For Beecher Falls, Canaan, and all
points on upper Maine Central Rail.
road, LOO pm. and 4.30 am.
For Lancaster, Littleton, White
field, and points on Boston & Maine
Railroad, south of Groveton, loo
pm. and 4.30 am.
For local points, Island Pond tc
Portland, LOO pm. and 4.3O am.
For local points, Groveton tc
Portland, LOO pm. and 4.30 am.
For Berlin, Gorham, and all points
south and east, LOO pm, 4.30 am
Rural Delivery carrier arrive.
1.30 pm.
Rural Delivery mails close 6. Is am
Except Sunday.
SUNDAY.
MAILS ARRIVE
From all points south and east
1.20p.m. and 1000 pm.
MAILS CLOSE
For all points south and east, 4.3
am.
D. P. MACKENZIE, Postmaster
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-04-13
A Word to M others.

There seems to be more than the
usual number of children suffering
from measles, whooping cough and
other children's diseases this spring.
D9 not neglect any cold, for a cold
weakens the system and makes a
child more liable to attack of more
serious ailments. Foley's Honey
and Tar relieves coughs, colds and
Group. For sale by John w. Thurs
ton. adv
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-04-13

touchingly applied to the life of to-
day and were inspiring and helpful
in moulding individual action for
better service.
Inspiring songs were sung, closing
with America. The song service was
led by c. 5. Foster. with piano ac-
compartment by Mrs. Robert Lawton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-04-13

his full share of this most laborious and
exacting work which beside being all that
requires constant travelling in a iolting
mail car at all times of the day or night
and all seasons of the year, exposed to all
of the vicssitudes of ordinary travel and
some additional ones. The mail car is
always carried next to the engine and if
accidents happen it is very apt to feel the
full force Of the shock if there is one.
Mr. Johnson's record is clear in every
respect and he has retired with the respect
and esteem Of all with whom he came
into official contact as well as of the
thousands of people alLup and down the
line with whom he came in personal con-
tact. For some years past Mr. Johnson
has been clerk in charge of the night
trains running out of this city, one night
going as far as Island Pond and returning
the following night, reaching Portland in
the morning He has handled countless
thousands Of packages of mail during his
long service and has done his duty fully
at all times, feeling that he has fully
earned his period of repose which his
friends all hope will belong and enjoyable
Although Mr.. Johnson has resigned
from the railway mail service, he has by
no means given up his interest in business
affairs nor is he resting on hfe's thorough
fare. The energy and activity he has
given this half century of postal service
is still dominant, and although it may not
be as sprightly as in the days gone by,yet
there is the same interest, zeal and keen
enjoyment in his work today as in the
yesterdays that have gone into history.
Mr.. Johnson is found daily at the grain
and feed store of his son, G. E. johnson,
where he assists in the work and takes an
active part in the business life of the
! village.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-04-13

Byron N. Clark, State Secretary,
Gives Interesting Talk Sunday
Afternoon.

At the R. R. Y. M. c. A. Sunday af-
ternoon at three o'clock, a very in
teresting service was held. w. F.
Morong, the local secretary, presided
and introduced the speaker, Byron N.
Clark, State secretary of the Y. M.
G. A. of Burlington, who gave an in
spring and helpful talk on "The
Greatest Force" The speaker took
up several of the greatest recognized
forces, going back to the early his
tory of man when the force most in
evidence was the power of human
hands or brute force. Illustrations
were given showing what great
force was centered in the union of
individuals and what immense OBJ
jects they moved and reared in erect
ing obleisks and building pyramids.
Then came the force of gravitation
discovered by Sir Isaac Newton,
whose mind was first directed to this
force by watching an apple fall from
a tree. Then came the power of
steam, first harnessed by James
Watt, who noticed the cover of a
teakettle being lifted by the genera
ton of steam and applied it to mo-
tive power, and the steam engine
come into use. Then the speaker,
passing down to the present time
told of the wonderful and unfathom-
able power of electricity. But above
all these wonderful and ever increas-
ing forces he placed the power of
love. This was traced in the love of
parents, the children, the home, and
the love of country, and aptly il
lustrated, but the greatest in this
great force was the love of God.
The thoughts he brought out were
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-04-13
Card of Thanks.

1t was thru the help of our friends
that the confetti ball given by the
training class Monday evening was
made a success and we wish to thank
those who helped make.it so by their
generous aid.'
Ida M. Kelley, Sec.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-19
THE SEWARD GATEWAY SE WARD ALASKA MONDAY MARCH M 9z

produced. It included Carlson, Rich, Allen, Kerr, Browncll, Mitchell, Owens and Chambers.
 The seven darlings, Misses Carlson Ballaine, Hallet, Romig, Torrey, Rich and Cooper were most strikingly gowned and in addition to their beauty, individually and collectively, could sing and dance and did at every opportunity with a vim that was only acquired by practice and bodies of pep. Special credit is due Miss Hal let, who drilled them in the steps. Miss Revell and Miss Johnson, wait resscs in the carbaret did their best to quench the thirst of the thirsty and never spilled a drop of the hoo that is, the grape juice.
 Music and accompaniments were supplied by Mrs. A. H. McNeer, and Burtram Denny.
 Special credit is due Alex. McDon- aid, who was in entire charge of the entertainment; Mrs. Erich Lucas, who costumed the chorus; Hermann Haasch, who supervised the stage decorations; L. E. Thompson, who put in the elec- trical effects, and all others connected with the affair, which ended in a blaze of enthusiasm when Captain Thomas Ward and the ensemble brought the crowd to it's feet with the "Star Span gled Banner"
 U-to-date printing at the Gateway.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-19
(By United States Csblel

JUNEAU, Monday, March l9.-A petition was presented to the house Saturday from the women of Juneau, asking the legislature to provide "gentlemen's club to take the place of saloons after 1918, to be operated at territorial expense.
 A resolution was also introduced for the establishment of a division in the Pioneers Home for women and the admission. of women to the home. Resolutions from various clubs en- dorsing the Allen bill were received and Representative Nerland intro duced a bill covering small debt pro- cedure.
 Nineteen bills. three resolutions and three concurrent resolutions were n- troduced in the senate Saturday. The
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-19
SENATE WITHDRAWS
 COLOMBIAN TREATY
lRY United State, Cabl.A

WASHINGTON, Monday, March l9.-After the Colombian treaty had been withdrawn, the senate adjourn ed Saturday until the coming special session April 16.
 This was the treaty by which Colombia was to receive $25,OOO,OOO from the United States for use of the canal zone now a part of the Panama republic, which seeded from Colom- bia.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-19
PRO- GERMAN RULE IN FINLAND
 ENDED; NEW MINISTER NAMED
lBy Uniled States Cablel

LONDON, Monday March 19. Immediate steps taken yesterday by order of committee of twelve" put end to the proGerman regime in control of Fin land
 lIajor-GeneraI Zein governors general of Finland was arrested by the admiral commanding the Baltic fleet orders from the revolutionary chiefs Senator Borov tno vcepresident of the economy department of the Finnish senate, was also arrested.
 F. Iroditchef, leader of the constitutional democrats in the duma has been appointed by President Rodzanks as minister for Finland and directed proceed at once Hesingfors and assume control of the government.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-19
SURPRISING IS ABILITY or A. B.
 PERF FORMERS
JOkesmiths, Singers and Dancers Production
 Is Rare Treat

Seward'e entertainers proved them selves Saturday night so far above the ordinary amateur talent as to compare with those well up in the ranks of professionals. Without res ervation the claim may be made that those who took leading parts in the Second Monster Minstrels," by the Arctic Brotherhood, are stars. The entertainment was more musical than minstrel and as such was a complete success.
 Individual comment is due those displaying unusual ability, and will be given.
 Among the seven darlings," Miss Carlson and Miss Ballaine divided the honors. Miss Ballaine's dancing with Grant Carlson was particularly dainty and pleasing, and Miss Carl sons solo, "Wicki, Wicki Woo," as- sisted by the chorus was rendered with the snap and go of a profession al number. Miss Hallett's solos, Naughty, Naughty, Naughty" and His Hands in his pockets" assisted by the chorus were catchy and we'll rendered. Miss Cooper opened the carbaret scene with a popular air, and then Miss Cooper and Virgil Rich did a clever bit of dancing. Solos by Mrs H. c. Munro were highly ap- preciated.
 Ernest Allen, whistler, rendered solos which were most pleasant sur prise, unique and well given, they merited the prolonged applause
 Erich Lucas has voice of remark able tone and volume, but having ap- peared as a professional in New York, is not to be compared with our local talent. Mir. Lucas could at any time give an entire program that would be a musical treat. To his direction of the production of Saturday night is due much of its success.
 Clifford Mooers, and Bryce Howard proved clever entertainers. Mooers' song and dance act entitled, "0Brien ts Trying to Talk Hawaiian" was well received, and Towards solo work in the carbaret scene was spirited and heartily appreciated.
 Tn the minstrel work the quartet, including Mooers, Howard, James and Lucas, rendered many sweet melodies. End Men Ryan, Lucas, Kennedy, Fin negan, Tarwater, Mooers and How ard, under direction of Interlocutor Henry, were right there, smash bang, with the jokes and made it hot for each other and some of the innocent bystanders. It was all in good part and received with much laughter. Ryan's song and his book of "pre- historic facts" were both we'll hand led, and Tarwarter scored when he discovered that Anchorage is Jap anese word meaning "good night"
 The chorus, while well in the back ground upon the stage, deserve spe- cial mention for the harmony they
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-19
SOLONS AT JUNEAU ARE BUSY;
 SUBJECTS: REPLACING SALOONS
 MILITIA, HIGH SCHOOLS, CLUBS

principal bills were:
 For $5,OOO improvements to the Nome schools.
 To authorize the establishment of divisional high schools should an ap- propriatiOn for $SO,OOO be made for the construction of the buildings.
 For militia reserve for the nation al guard.
 Providing funds for the creation of territorial and divisional boards of road supervisors.
 For personal tax of $4 per capi- ta for residents of age.
 Establishing and defining property rights of husband and wife.
 For the establishment of an agri- cultural college and to provide money for its construction and the purchase of the necessary ground.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-19
GIVE UP
 LEATHER SHOES
lBy United State, Cabls)

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, March 19.-A. c. McGowen, head of the John Wanamaker'S shoe department, says that if the prices are to be reduced, the public must learn to wear shoes made from substitutes, such as can vasS, cork and rubber. with these articles" he says, "we can make shoes that are durable and stylish as those produced from leather"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-19

U-to-date printing at the Gateway.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-19
ARMED GUARDS FOR
 CAR OF POTATOES
tpy United States Cablel

FORT WAYNE. Ind, Monday, Mar 19.-Armed guards were sent as agents of safe conduct to a carload of potatoes received here by a grocery firm from Michigan. The wholesale price of the carload was $&,25O for the l ,5OO bushels, which is the highest price recorded in Fort Wayne.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-19
COAST GUARD AT GALVESTON ON DUTY
 ALL TIME NOW
lBy United States CaSls)

GALVESTON, Texas, March 19,- Under direction of the coast guard service a 24-hour beach patrol has been established here to insure against violation of neutrality, as it is believed submarines are about to commence operations in this vicinity.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-07-06
NEBRASKA'S CONVICTS
MAY GO TO The FRONT
They Are to Be Drilled In Tactics
by the Warden In the State
Penitentiary.

Lincoln, Neb.-The state penitentiary
Is to be turned into a military garrison
for part Of each day, and the states
prisoners will become soldiers IL nee.
essary. Warden Fenton has decided
on military drill for practically all the
convicts as soon as sham wooden guns
can be made. Prison Secretary OCon.
nell, a member OF the First Nebraska
regiment in the Spanish-American war,
Will be drillmaster In chief.
Should the war with Germany reach
such a stage as to become a drain on
the citizens Of the country Warden
Fenton believes the younger prison in
mates may be called to the front. He
says he Is adopting the military drill
as one of preparedness.
The warden will himself take the
training with his charges, and If the
convicts are summoned to war he will
offer his services. He is popular with
the men, and they say they would want
no better leader. Many have expressed
their eagerness to enlist-three-Quar-
tiers Of them-the prison authorities
say. There are about twenty former
soldiers and sailors in the prison, and
these are expected to act as aids to
Secretary O'Connell In teaching the
war game. The warden says he will
see to 1t that the men lack nothing in
knowledge.
He has issued call to the three
cooks in the prison that they show
their patriotism by complying with the
request of President Wilson with re-
spect to wasting Of foods. The peni.
Tertiary farm is to be enlarged mate
rally.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-07-06
ABOUT ROSES.
The Soils and Fertilizers That
Best Suit Free Boomers.

Prepared by the u. s. department
OF agriculture.
THE roses classed in the
l. lawn and border group
are adapted to wide range Of
soil conditions and may be count
ed on to succeed In any but ex-
tremely heavy or very sandy
soils. Many Of them will do well
even on such soil types. The
principal essentials are thorough
drainage and a plentiful supply
Of organic matter, with rea-
sonably constant water supply
during the growing season. In
general, a soil capable of grow
ing good garden or field crops Is
suitable for roses. The deeper
the soil and the better the prep
aration at the beginning the
more satisfactory will be the re-
suits.
The best fertilizer for roses is
rotted COW manure, though any
other well rotted manure or
good compost will serve the pur-
pose. Fresh manure, especially
horse manure, should be avoid.
ed, though II no other manure
is available It may be used with
extreme care. 1t must not come
In direct contact with the roots
when planting, nor should any
quantity Of 1t be used immedi-
ately beneath the plant to cut
or direct connection with the
subsoll and the water supply.
or the commercial fertilizers
ground bone is excellent as addi-
tional food. 1t will not, how
ever, answer as a substitute for
an abundant supply OF compost
Cottonseed meal, where It is
cheap enough, may be used as a
substitute for bone. Wood ashes
are sometimes a helpful addi-
ton, or when they are not avail
able lime and muriate Of potash
may be used and should be ap-
piled separately. Rose growers
having only sandy soils should
make more frequent applications
of manure than those dealing
with the heavier soils. since the
organic matter burns out more
rapidly In a soil rich I'm sand.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-07-06
HERO MINUS LEG AND ARM
SAVES GIRL, WINS A BRIDE
MANNED Expert Swimmer snstohss
Miss King From the Surf.

New York. - The loss of his left arm
and left leg did not prevent Ludger
Gagne, Jr., OF 20 Wesland avenue.
Boston. from being an expert swim
mer or from saving Miss Louise King
of 25 Salem street, Winchester. Mass,
from drowning at Revere Beach last
summer and eventually winning her FOR
his bride.
When twelve years old, just half his
present age, Gagnes swimming and
diving records were considered marvel
Gus. Then he fell beneath the wheels
Of train and lost a leg and an arm.
After his wounds had healed and al
though Boston harbor was full Of
whitecaps and storm signals were set
he swan without trouble to Boston
light, six miles out
Gagne was talking to life guard at
Revere Beach last summer when cries
for help came from the water A girl
was struggling a considerable distance
from shore. Gagne reached the girl
first She was Miss King.
Gagne and Miss King became en-
gagged. Her parents favored the match,
but advised the young couple to wait
until Louise was twenty-one. They
vetoed the suggestion, however, and
were married by Deputy City Clerk
Cruise In the municipal building chap.
ell, this city.