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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
Mrs. Nancy Lancaster

Mrs. Nancy Lancaster died at her
home on Church street SUNDAY morn
ing. She had been in Door health for
the past few Years. Death came as the
result of :. shock. She was IS wears
old. born in Litchfeld in 1870. coming
to Richmond soon after the Civil
war n has since made her home
here. She is survived by one daughter
who lives in Massachusetts and a sis
ter. Mrs. Victoria Call of Richmond,
and Il ~ereat-nephew. Ernest Levitt.
who has made his home with her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

Holiday hours for New Years day,
Tuesday, will be observed at the post
office as follows: The office viii he
open from : to 10 \. NJ. and from $50
10 40 p. NJ. The money order depart
ment will be closed all day. There will
be no city delivery or r F. u. service,
Regular 4 p. NJ. collection of boxes will
he made. The Teason for no delivery in
the city or r. +. y. is to allow the
boys a holiday to take the place of
Christmas day when they had to work
as NSlal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

SHIP PIMENTO A WRECK

An Atlantic Port, Dee. 30.-The Ar
gentine transport Pimento, understood
tosnave on board members Of an eco
nUmic commission to the United States
from argentina was driven ashore off
the Atlantic coast during a storm last
night and now lies high on the beach.
Everybody on board was taken oft
safely in a breecheS buoy by life
guards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
%PEPPERELL
CHURCH

Pepperell, Mass. Dec. 30.-The First
Parish Unitarian church. erected in
l747. was destroyed by fire today caus-
ing a loss estimated at $50, 600. The
fire. caused by an overheated furnace
pipe. was discovered a few minutes
after the worshippers had left the edi-
flee. The church was we'll known in
New England religious circles through
the fact that in $50 years it had but
foIIr pastors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
Saunders Douulas

Miss Marguerite Frances Rogers,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs, F. /. Rogers
OF his W and Harold Silsbee Tur-
ner' son of Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Turner,
former residents here, were united in
marriage Saturday, Dec. 90 at Lynn
Nass., by Rev. Frederick W. Perkins
OF the tnirersalist church of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
Unknown Steamer Ashore
Reported Saved

An Atlantic port, Dec. 30.-An unknown
steamer stranded off the coast here last
night during . snow storm and a north
west gale estimated at from GO 10 so miles
al, hour. A life saving crew got a line to
the vessel and reports late today indi-
Gated that the crew had been saved. Two
unidentified steamers and d TUG, supposed
TO be the W. 3, Keese, with two barses,
were forced to anchor. They were re-
ported in good shape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

housing situation sent by the shipping
board today to the Senate commerce
committee.
The shipping board is working with
the war. and navy departments on a
, general housing program for workmen
engaged in war work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
Portland Nurses Leave

The first Portland nurses to volur-
teer for service in France are Miss
Elizabeth J. Hinch and Miss F~Iorenc.
G. Pond. both graduates of the Eye
and Ear Infirmary, who left sunday
for New York and thence take pass
age on a steamer within a few days.
They will help in Red Cross hospital
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
DEDICATION AVER
CANTONMENT Gus

Aver, Mass, Dec $o-The home
erected for the benefit Of the soldiers
at Aver cantonment by the Christian
Federation Of Massachusetts was
formally entered tonight. Protestant
churches contributed $4,000 for the
institution. Bishop Edwin H. Hughes
of thee Methodist Episcopal church
spoke tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
$4,000 T FIRE
ROUTS RUTLAND GUESTS

Rutland, VT. Dec. 30.-Thirty guests
in the Hotel Bardwell were routed out
below zero when the hotel burned to
the ground early. today. No n was
injured. The property loss was set
at 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

Funeral services for the lac Mrs. Char
lo1te springer were held from her late
residence on Summer street at : cIocN
Sunday afternoon. The services were pr
waite. Miss a. J. Gwynne, pastor of the
Baptist church. ofiiciated. lnterment was
ir the family lot at the Hallowel Gem
eterv. The bearers were Eugene Harvey,
George Warner, Bert Warner and f. L.
Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

installation of the Golden Cross Off
GERS will be held. Wednesday event
instead OF Thursday. The Augusta and
Gardiner commanders have been invit
ed to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
$780, 900 FIRE AT
BLUEFIELD. w. VA.

Bluefeld. w. Va. Dec. Co fire OF un-
known origin today destroyed an entire
business block OF North Fork, % miles
west of here, entailing a loss of more
than $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

Marston & Brooks Team No. / will
oowl against Johnson Bros. team al
'.ao o'clock this evening at the local
alleys. As the two teams are tied for
frst place in the city league series. the
game promises to be Of a most inter-
esting nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
$500 900 TO HOUSE
SHIPYARD WORKERS

Washington, Dec. 30.-Thirty-five
million dollars to provide housing ia
~cilities for shipyard workers is asked
Of Congress in d memorandum Oh the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

The many friends of Herbert Kevas
VIII be pleased to hear that his condi-
ton Sunday was reported as beins
much improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
LOCAL NOTICE

On and after Dec. %. all wet wash
irgs must be paid for when delivered.
or they will not be left. Extra charge
for second delivery. Whitehouse Laun-
dry Co. dec2S, DIST
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
Monday Games

Lowell at Lawrence.
Portland at Lewiston.
Worcester at Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
Reulbach Released

Boston. Dec. 30.-Pitcher Ed Reul-
bach of the Boston Nationals was Sat
urday Internationally released. 1t is
understood that Reulbach has a posi-
ton with a manufacturing firm and
does not plan to play baseball next
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

regular meeting Of the Thimble cluh
VIII be held with Mrs. Robert Lang
maid this Monday) evening al the
usual hour. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

Miss Nellie Walker returned Satur-
DAY morning to her home in Stonino-
ton after passing the Christmas holi
Gays at the home of her sister Mrs
James f. Leighton. Jr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

Allan Niles left Sunday evening for
Portland to TAX up his duties as rail
way mai clerk on a Portland to Bos-
ton run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

Ralph Hildreth Of the L. $. 5. Illinois
arrived Saturday 70 visit his parents NIX
and Mrs. Rufus Hildreth, for a lew DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

Donald Wood, who has beer visiting
his mother for a few days, left FRIDAY
for Philadelphia to report for duty on
the t. s. 8 Illinois.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

The Ladies Aid of the Universalist
church viii meet Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. r. w. Weber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
Grip Follows The Snow

LAXATIVE BROMO QUINI\E Tablets
taken in time viii! Prevent Grip. +. w.
signature on box. 30c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

Curtis Hughes last week accepted F;
position in the cutting room Of Mars
ton < Brooks shore factor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

+. =. Brickett of Portland was a Wis
itor Saturday in IIalIowell called on
matters of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

Lemuel Latin has accepted a posi-
ton in the cutting room OF Marston "
Crooks shoe factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

Miss Lillian Nicus of Worcester
Mass. is visiting her parents at Gran.
tie Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

Charles Packard of Augusta was
the guest Of his brother in this citY
over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

Ralph Jackman returned Friday to
bridgeport. Ct, after visiting friends in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

George II. Hannlen Of Lewiston was
il weekend visitor in IIallOWell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
FROM HALLOWELL
TELEPHONE 249-E
Two Chimney Fires Checked with Slight D~amage-Death Of
Mrs. Sarah Salvador-City Farm Holds Local Cold Record
Funeral Services of Late Mrs. Charlotte Springer

Mrs. George II. Earle of Sanford /:
clerkin@ at the S%paulding pharmacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

Local ice dealers are preparing their
fields for ice harvesting.
Intentions Of marriage Of William II.
White of this town and Susan Patten
OF Bath were recorded Thursday by
the city clerk at Bath.
Homer Alexander of keZar Falls is
enjoying a twe-weeks vacation in
town.
F.. f. Chepard and NJ S. Leavitt, who
are employed in Greenfield, Mass,
PASSED the weekend at home with
their families.
Miss Mildred Duren of ~Skowhegan is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Duren.
District Supt. Rev. d. r. Holt of
DIX. and Mrs. James Somers have had
as guests this week. Mrs. Abbie Som
ers of Portland and Miss Gretchen
Durham, a student at Bridgton acade-
my.
District Supt. Rev. d. r. Holt of Au-
burn was In town Thursday evening TO
confer with the official board of the
Methodist church in regard to a pasto,
TO supply the pulpit for the remainder
Of the conference year in place Of Rev.
g. r. Cornish, who left Monday to en-
ter Y. M. c. A. war work at Atlanta,
ia
Beulah Rebekah lodge has elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
Noble grand, Mrs. Cora Osborne; vice
grand, Mrs. Nettie Leavit: recording
secretary. Mrs. Blanche Densmore; fl
rancial secretary. Mrs. Maria Farm
ham; treasurer, Mrs. Alice Randlette.
At the last meeting 13 candidates were
received into membership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31

AT AUGUSTA STATE HOSPITAL,
two porters. Apply TO steward and treas
urer. dec31dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
RICHMOND

\ large crowd is expected to attend
the grand New Year eve ball at the
Opera house Monday evening. The pro-
leeds will he equally divided for the
benefit Of the Y. NJ. G. \. and X. of 6.
war funds.
Work is nov rushing. on the new
schooner building al the Crosby NaNi-
CATION Co. %shlpyard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
Turner-R Rogers

Frank Saunders and Bessie l.. Doug
lass were united in marriage Sunday
evening by Rev. Allen Constantine at
the parsonage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Wanted-Two porters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
Get Whiskey and Men

Samuel I. Taylor and Joseph Gorivan
We're arrested at Pine Point Saturday
afternoon and a third man escaped
deputy sheriffs. who seized 200 pints OF
Whiskey which the men were carving
in suitcases. The men We're captured
after an exciting chase. Therthird man
got away in a WAITING taxicab
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
Portland Musician to Wed

Miss Phyllis Craig of Portland and
Lieut.. John F. Farnsworth of Washing
ton will be married in that city Mon
day. The ceremony is hastened be
cause he has just beer ordered to
France. Miss Craig is a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur T.. Craig. She is
an ACCOMPLISHED musician.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
Pacifist to Do War Work

Rev, Charles r.. JOY, formerly pastor
of the First Parish church of Portland.
who delivered several pacifist sermons
and addresses, the last of which led %
the termination of the relations be-
tween pastor and parishioners. mas
sailed for France. to engage in Y. NJ.
G A.. work, it became known recently
in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
RockIand Engineer Wounded Overseas

Charles G. Hewett of the United
states Engineer Corps, reported
wounded in France, is a son of Henry
o. Hewett, Camden street, Rockland.
After graduating from Rockland High
school he attended the Springfield Y.
NJ. {. A. College. He is a member of the
FIRST aptist church and Choral Asso-
citation and an active Y. NJ. c. A. work
er. His engagement to Miss Vivian Foss
OF this city was announced shortly be-
fore his enlistment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-31
Capt. W. X. SWEET Of Falmouth
5iddeford Pastor to Providence

Rev, Fred c. Leining. for nearly SIX
Years pastor of the First Universalist
church OF Biddeford. who recently accept
ed a call to the Church OF the Mediator
At Providence. L. L.. will not reconsider
his resignation, as requested by his par
ishoners. He will leave Biddeford the
last of February and begin his new du-
ties about March l. The people at Bidde-
ford learned of his decision with deep re
gret. h church has prospered unde.
his ministrations and is in as fourishing
a condition as at any time in its history.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-11
WEST sHAFTs5URY

Mrs. e. G. Farnham is the guest OF
her sister Mrs. II. Il. Tinkham.
Andrew Niles visited his wife at the
Samaritan hospital Monday and found
her condition very much improved.
John Coulter is the guest of his
daughter, Mrs. James Peters, jr.
Joseph Keefe, a student OF ST. Mich
aels college at Winooski, is spending
the spring vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Keefe.
Miss Rosetta Harbour Of Woodford
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Truman
Amldon.
Merritt Hewitt was the guest of
Frank Hewitt Of Hoosick Falls Sun
day.
Ralph Reed is confined to the
house with measles.
Miss Rosetta Harbour and Mrs,
Truman Amidon spent Sunday with
relatives in Arlington.
Misses Agnes Keefe and Georgiana
Robinson have returned to North Ad.
ANS Normal school after spending a
weeks vacation with their parents.
Francis Reed, who has been III with
measles is recovering,
Mrs. Elmer Amidon was a Benning-
ton visitor Saturday
William Reed was the guest of
Frank Brayton at the Samaritan hos
pital Thursday
Newell Bennett was in Bennington
on business Monday.
Miss Blanche Coulter of Pittsfleld,
Mass, is the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Martain Coulter.
r. e, Tinkham was in Eagle Bridge
on business Monday
Miss Ida Potter is the guest OF her
cousin, Miss Abbie Niles.
" c. L. Reed was in Hoosicl Falls on
business Monday
Mrs Newell Bennett was the week
end guest OF Mrs Kenneth Dunham
Mr.. and Mrs. Lymond Barber were
the guests Sunday of Mr. ana Mrs.
Barmon of White Greek.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-11
ARLINGTON

Born on Thursday afternoon a
daughter, Elizabeth May, to Mr., and
Mrs. Frank Stubenranch, Mrs. Stu.
benranch was Miss Mae Brounson be-
fore marriage .-
Miss Margaret Killion. who has
been visiting her parents. has return.
ed to New York Saturday.
The following officers We're elected
and appointed at the Red Mountain
Lodge Friday evening at the annual
meeting: Master. Seymour Hard;
senior warden, George Howard; junior
warden, Leslie Jones; senior deacon,
Elmer Brounson; junior deacon, II. c.
Wheden; secretary, William Stafford;
treasurer, Frank Audren; senior stew
ard, Horace Goewey; junior steward,
Charles Charlton; chaplain, Lemusl
Buck. marshal, G A. Russell.
Miss Agnes Barrett, who has been
spending the winter in New York. has
returned home.
Mrs. Ellen Cullen, who has been
very i'll, is somewhat better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Buck and
daughter Alice of Cobbleskill, n. Y,
are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Lemuel Buck
Miss Mildred Cressey is visiting her
mother at Horace Williams
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-11

show. The verdict of the many men
and women VINO have seen them is
that bort set new standard Of quail
ay when he put this car on the mar
ket. II has the appearance and the
equipment, being mechanically the
same as the sturdy bort touring car,
all the dspendability OF a very much
higher priced machine.
Women who appreciate an inclosed
car of rare elegance will find all those
Injuries and interior fittings that they
have admired in the most expensive
inclosed Garland with 1t all the ele-
ment OF true good taste and the at
mosphere of Q quiet corner in a fav.
oIite room.
The bort sedan, with all its elabor-
ate equipment and extra size tires,
sells for $1,000. The upholstering is of
genuine narcissus cloth. over deep
soft cushions and the carpeting of
moresque wool The windows are
extra large and easily adjustable. The
interior is remarkably comnodious
and five people can be carried in COM
fort.
Reign of terror in Lima
Meaning that the beans are spilled
what causes fatigue?
An Address by Thomas Darlington,
NJ. D.,
New York"
What are your rates."
Two up to ~
How much up to half.Dast nine?"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-11
WHEN LIVER is TORPID

or sluggish oil the other vital organs
of your body are affnGted-you have
stomach and bowel troubles, your head
aches, your skin loses its clearness.
and you have "the blues" Take Hoods
Pills,-genie and thorough. Do not
irritate nor grippe. Price CSC, of all drug
gists 0r {. !. Hood Co, Lowell, Mass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-11
MANCHESTER

Among the graduates % the class OF
1917 from the Massachusetts Homeo-
pathic hospital we notice the name of
Miss Sara d. Brown of Manchester
Center.
Report OF the Center Primary school
for the term ending March so. Pupils
with perfect attendance; Helen FL
mer. Louise Levin, Norman Herbert.
Fred Giddings, Albert Reynolds; abb
sent one-half day. Eugene Collette,
Cecil King; absent one day. Gladys
Wells, Alfred Bushey; absent two
days, Louise Zullo, Robert Beckwith,
Marjorie Hamilton. Ethel f. Derby.
,acher
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-11
Horrors Of Peace

NFIpiii JHe LAKE 1Ouuty kApihltIJ
If Henry Ford is sincere in wanting
to do the greatest good to the great
est number he will put another spring
under the back seat.
ITBt - 49,
The r. ~ Goodrich Rubber Com
rany are exhibiting in Boston this
week the actual making OF 4 Silver
town cord tire. Two patented cord
laying machines, valued at 100000
each, are in operation under the sup
eryision OF an expert from the Akron
factory. They are probably the most
ingenious machines ever used in the
manufacture of tires This is the first
time that the general public has been
permitted to view the building OF
these cord tires and already there is
large crowd in attendance each day
AS the name implies the carcass OF
the tire is built from cords. Each
machine viii place two layers of cord
on form in about 90 minutes and in
such manner that every inch of the
cord is under even, uniform tension.
The latest addition to the bort
line of motor cars is the new bort Sc.
dan A beautiful exhibition is to be
seen in bort Hall at the Boston auto
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-11
His Job.

Are you the head of the house?"
Il certainly am"
Then have called to see you about
this account. 1t is long oyerduef.- 81
You'll have to see my husband
about that | merely handle the cash.
He puts Off the creditors. -, Detroit
Free Press. '5de
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-11

Thousands OF cars were kept in their
garages last year because gas was too
high and, unless a substitute is found
or prices come down, they probably
Will stay there this year, too.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-11
NOTICE 2.

A liberal reward is offered
for any information concerning
the large woman in black who sat
next to John Mabrey in the balcony at
Library hall Thursday afternoon.
Edward C. Bennett, corp. attorney
6Otf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-11

Congress was too busy with other
things to look into the price of gaso-
line as suggested by Representative
Steenerson's resolution in the House,
and, in consequence, automobile own
ers probably will pay good stiff
)rice for their gas again this year
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-11
The bitter is bitten.


The bitter is bitten
Oyel Dye!
Louie Eike, Alameda speed cop, was
fined 10 bucks in the police court by
Judge Samueis Of Oakland. Calf.
Dye. Dye!
The broadcast smile in history can
be seen out of the automobile row"
on Broadway. Every highway and
byway in Alameda county has the
newc.
Louie Eike-fined 10 bucks.
And for speeding.
Louie, who has blond hair and a
satanic smile that has leered over the
top OF many a justice court bench,
was forced to acknowledge that he
was Kicking" a motor bike out Grove
street at 55 miles per.
So Louie Eike has fallen The Ala
media ceAnty speed cop now knows
Just how it feels.
Oye Dye! Ten bucks.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-11

Edgar r. Bruton Of Georgia says
that he is afraid he is going crazy il
ne decent find some way TO stop
counting strokes OF his razor when he
shaves.
If he cannot devise some way to
break the habit. he declares. actual
madness stares him IN the face.
Several months ago he declared
that he would see how many strokes
il took to shave. He counted, shay
ing in his usual way, and found that
he used too many Then he set about
systematically to reduce the number.
Counting each time he shaved and
the useless strokes he
managed at the end of n few months
10 cut the daily operation down But
now he has found that he can't keep
from counting
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-11

The young lady across the way says
1t certainly makes her tired the way
some people think the minute they
see girl and young man together
that they must be in love with each
other and don't seem able to under
stand that their feeling for each other
may be purely frarlcidal and pluton-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-11

The value Of the worlds gold pro
duction in 1916, as shown in the an
nual statistics just issued in London,
was c 95,T25,0o0, figure which has
been exceeded only three times The
British empire led the world with
{ 10000 900, while the United States
produced e19,0O0,00o. Russia e6,.
100000 and Mexico e2000,000. The
United States since 1S47 has produced
gold to the value of about f779,000-
non rrt t..4 IL.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-11

why do florists advertise funeral
wreaths for all occasions?"