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The Press., 1917-01-04
WELLINGTON

It is a pleasure to write that Mrs. Brand is much improv ed.in health.
 Will Parasek, the meat man, who has taken the grip in installmentF, the last attack being the worst, is out again now with his horses and cart.
 The electricians who are installing plant for Smith 6 Tyler are also placing a similar plant for Henry Woodward at his fine farm buildings ou the turnpike, West Ashford.
 Donald Reed, who spent the holi . days with his parents in New Haven, has returned to his grandparents, MT. and Mrs C. F. Reed. He was ao- eompanied by his father who made a New Years visit.
 Roy Wilbur, who has been visiting among friends through the holidays, does not know how to loaf, even for Il change, and has gone to New York for the winter, does not expect to re- turn to his ea-faring work until June, He brought photograph frames, ap- chors and other ingenious devices fash. toned with beautiful shells and made by the natives at far away islands
 Among the papers at the old Sparks home is a register of the "Hollow" school of 1858 and 1854 A W. Loomis, teacheri Helen M. Preston tBrown) teacher in summer Davis ] A. Baker the next winter Boys l21 years of age and on down the list to those of years old: Emma J. Morrison (Holman) 7i Eliza Holt (Thorne) IS; Surviah Parsons Har- low) IA; Julia Holmes (Dilworth) 12; Marion Sparks, 9j Estelle Preston (Hunt) 9. This will interest many Press readers beside the one who ohanced to find it and to copy it Thanks.
 The passing on September 18th of Josiah Converse Sparks brought fresh ly to the mind and memory of old friends, non-residents this intelligent, we'll connected, highly respected family who, since the early days have been prominent in the church and oOm- munity life. Several have written for information to complete the chain of memory and to ask that something adequate concerning the family in general and this last survivor here, in particular, might be written, and 1t is noticeable that all refer in the kindest way to the remote vision of the cheery hospitable home and the pleasant family life that has remained a cherished memory through long and eVentful years and has prompted several to say that to be invited by the Sparks children to go home with them from school and stay to supper was the most delightful happening of their early days. Truly a record that carries it's own tale of kindly neigh borliness. Maj. Edward V. Preston of Hartford writes Among my memories of my childhood in Wilmington the very pleasantest cluster about my association with the Sparks family"
 That such 8 testimonial should appear in this column is certainly most fitting, and that is probably why these requests are sent to the one who has come to be known as the regular correspondent who not unwillingly to perform the kindly service feels that some other might do it better
 Sparks is not numerous name, but tradition says that in the old days there were several branches of the family here all short lived There
The Press., 1917-01-04
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY, JAN. 4, 1917
LEWIS NeLAueuLIN, puBLIsHER

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 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents.
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 This paper Is mailed regularly to it's subscrib- CTS until definite order to discontinue is re- eeived and all arrears are paid in full.
 We are always glad to have netos items sent in. but request that they reach us by "Wednesday morning or earlier, if possible. It Is often nee' essAry 10 abridge items that are received alter Wednesday noon Forms closed Thursday at a. m.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy at office by Wednesday at 10 a. m otherwise we cannot guarantee change.
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OriuinaI Sea Serr ents.

The National museum at Washin%to, contains a notable display of the bone of several sl;e>iCS of extinct mammals which if seen alive in the ocean would be called huge sea SerpcntS. They were cHrmivorouS. and their long. slen der jaws were armed with formidable teeth. Although d few remaining indt viduals of the group may have given actual basis for the sea serpent stories these extinct animals were not reptiles but mammals which, like the whale and seal and otter. had happened to evolve in an aquatic environments Chicago journal
The Press., 1917-01-04

Stated communication of Uriel lodge, F. 6 A. M., Saturday evening. Work on the E. A. degree.
 Miss Maleen Hicks of Beverly, Mass. and Origin Kingsbury of Essex are guests of MT. and Mrs. E. D. Rob- bins.
 A census of the population, just completed by J. A. Houchens, gives the town 1242, which is six less than estimated by the State Board of health.
 Joseph Toberman, spool turner for G. Hall, Jr., Co.,, is quite i'll with pneumonia. This is the first case of that trouble in this vicinity for quite awhile.
 Owing to the illness of Rev. Ohas. A. Parker there were no services held in Memorial church last Sunday. Next Sunday the communion service VI i'll be observed.
 Miss Ruth Greene and her class- mate at Brown university, Providence, Miss Hazel Blaisdell of Maine, are spending the holiday vacation with MT. and Mrs. Cornell Greene.
 There are still number of cases of grip in the neighborhood. Wm. Parker has a severe attack and num- Der of the employees of 6. Hall, Jr.' Go. are absent from their work.
 The mill run as usual New Years day and very few observed the holi- lday. We understand that as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made coal will be used under, one ot the boilers, as it is almost impossible to get enough wood. Families are also experiencing the same trouble Plenty of wood growing and no one to cut it.
The Press., 1917-01-04
IsTRICT OF STAFFORD. ss. Pro

AJ bate Court, Jan 2, 1917
 Estate Of James A, Johi son, late Of StAnnId a. in said district, deceased
 Upon the application Of he executrix, praying that n order may be granted to some disin'er- ested person to sell the real estate Of said de- ceased, by said application fully appears, it iH
 Ordered, That said application be heard and de- termined at the Probate Oniee in stafford, in said district. on the g7th day Of Jan, A. D. 1917, at g o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given to all persons interested in said estate Of the pendency of said application and the time and place Of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circula- ton in said district, and by posting copy thereof on The public sign-post in the town or Stafford, in said dist let, five days before said hearing. ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1917-01-04
ATn Court {, Probate holden nt staf

"A ford, within aGd for the district of Staiiord, on the 2d day of January, A. 10 tgI7.
 Present. ROBERT V FISK, Judge.
 On motion Of he admlnistratrix on thc est ate Of Elizabeth Brennan. late Of stafford, within stid district. deceased
 It is ordered by this court, that notice shall be given that the admtnistrat ion account tn said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Onice in said District on the ilth day or Jan, 1917, at o'clock, forenoon, by posting . copy Of thls order on the public stgn.post in said town Of stafford, and by advertising the same In newspaper published in Stafford, and hav- Ing circulation in said district
 Attest, MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1917-01-04
Vet How Plain 1t Is!

Each dollar of this gold that k com ing in. explained the tinancier of the breakfast table, means Il potential credit expansion of between S5 and $G, "
 But when his wife took his words seriously and had three new hats charged he said that women couldn't understand the simplest things ;n money matters. New York Mail.
The Press., 1917-01-04
Advanced
 Prices

Force us to close out our popular line of 29c Enameled Ware. We will continue to offer the line at this price until it is sold out. Choose now from the items below: 17-qt. size Dish Pans,
 10-qt. size Water Pails,
 6-qt. size Berlin Sauce Pans,
 4-qt. size Berlin Sauce Pans,
 2-qt. size Rice Boilers,
 3-qt. size Tea Kettles,
 3-qt. size Coffee Pots,
 2-qt. size Tea Pots,
 l2-qt. size Preserve Kettles,
 I0-qt. size Cooking Kettles.
 We assure you that you will not be able to secure these items under the advanced prices less than 45 to 50 cents. Buy now, while the price is low.
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MisdaaIn.

Sillicus--Love is a game in which Cupid deals the cards. Cynicum-Then why does he so often deal from the bottom of the deck k?-Philadelphia Rec ord.
The Press., 1917-01-04
The Ruling Passion.

Mrs. Bargains What is the next train for Winterville? Clerk Two forty. madam. Mrs. B.-MalKe it two thirty eight and I'll take it.-New York World.
The Press., 1917-01-04
ATa Court of Probate holden at Sal

A T a Court of Probate holden at Staf. "A ford, within and for the District of Staitord {, on the Sd day of January, A. D. 1917.
 Present, ROBERT 1T. FISK, Judge.
 on motion of the executor on the estate of Caroline Q. Newton, late Of Stafford, within said district, deceased.
 ordered, by this Court, that notice shall be given that the administration Account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at Inc Probate Ofce in said District, on the i2th day Of Januarv, 1917, at o'clock D m by posting a copy of this order on the public sign post in said town of Stafford, and by advertising the same in a newspaper published in Etafford Springs, and having circulation in said dis trlct Attest MARCUS g. FISK, Clerk
The Press., 1917-01-04

For dyspepsia, our national ailment, use Burdock Blood Bitters. Recommend ed for strengthening digestion, purifying the blood At all drug stores $la bottle
The Press., 1917-01-04

The Connecticut general assembly organized yesterday. The party eau cuses were held on Tuesday night Senator H H. Lyman of Middletield WAS nominated for president pro-tem Inf the senate, receiving 1 votes to 10 for Col W. H. Hall. FTauk E. Heal sv of Windsor Locks was renOminated for sneaker of the house by aoclama- t,on. John Buckley of Union was elected clerk of the senate. Fred W, Wright of Ashford was appnintel one of the messengers. and John Hunt nt Somers one of the dooTkeepers Of the senate.
 The annual meeting of the Holland CoDuty Farm Bureau will be held m ths town hall, Rockville, next week Friday at 10 q. m There will be morning and afternoon sessions. 1t IS expected that every town in the county will be represented by both men and womep After the business meeting in the morning there will be an address by Henry Dorrance, president of the Windham County Farm Bureau. Dinner will be served in Wesleyan hall in charge nf the women of the Vernon grange for a5 cents Miss Naude E SpraRue in charge of the home eeonnmics work amd boys aud girls club work, will give an address at one of the sessions In the after noon there will be an address by R. E, Simonds of Washington, an expert from the United States department of agriculture. John E. difford, the county agent. now has for secretary Frank J. Croughwell a graduate of the Independent agricultural school at Essex, Mass.
 ! At the meeting called in the interests of the New England Milk Producers association at the superior court room at Rockville last Saturday for Tolland county did not result in an organi- zation, although they appointed dele gates to go to the meeting to be held in Boston in February The meeting was called st 10 45 by John k.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-21
William GahIsdOrf
Home From California

William Gahlsdorf is home from a
two weeks business trip to San Fran
cisco. Besides business, Mr.. Gahlsdorf
enjoyed several days motoring in cen,
trail California, visiting Santa Rosa,
Sacramento and other cites. In talking
with some of the leading financial men
Of the big city, the opinions were ex,
pressed that the California men believe
Oregon is coming into its own within
a few months and that this section of
the northwest is sure to feel a general
wave of prosperity within year or 50.
The financial men base their opinion
on the fact that within year, all who
have left the coast and other country
districts and have secured employment
in the big eastern factories, will find
themselves out of work and they will
naturally turn to that part of the eoun-
try that is not thieldy settled Tn 9th
ef words, the big financial men believe
that within a year or so there will be
great return to the soil and that Ore
gon will get more than its share. AS
Sc many people have left their farms
during the past year or so, the opinion
was expressed that it will require sew
cral years to bring up the amount of
farm products and that the present
high price of food and clothing will
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-21
Certificate Of Award
for Nom Tardy Pupils

AS reward to those boys and girls
Of Oregon who can establish records
of having been neither absent nor tar
dy during the school year, j. A.
Churchill, superintendent of public in
struetion. is preparing beautifully
Certificate of Award.
This certificate will be signed by the
teacher, the county school superintend-
ent. and the superintendent of public
instruction. A number of the county
school superintendents have expressed
a desire for such certificates to pre-
sent to their pupils and it is the belief
of Superintendent Churchill that the
of these certificates win do
much to stimulate perfect attendance
among the boys and girls Of the state.
Any teacher who wishes to secure these
certificates for her pupils may do 50
by applying to her county school su-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-21

burg,
German experts think weeks and
months viii pass before the entente
can strike at the real bulwarks of the
new German system. Even before this
strike they win be compelled to make
enormous sacrifices.
German soldiers have labored like
ants to change the face of the country.
Not only will Germany have the ad-
vantage of carefully prepared line in
her new move, but army officers point
cd out today through shortening hel
front, Germany can save her offensive
power. That saving may be of decisive
Importance in future operations to fol.
low very soon.
The shortened line will free large
number of troops. Not only win Ger,
many have these men-but the victor
ious army which conquered Rumania il
likewise free.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-21
LLIHEE GOLF CLUB
WILL HAVE FINE HOME
Spacious Building Of Peeled
Logs To Be Built On Old
Golf Grounds


After 50 long time and years and
years Of waiting, Salem viii scon boast
of country club house that viii com
pare favorabiy with any in the north.
west. This announcement is made by
Asahel Bush, president Of the Illihee
Golf club and by T. A. Livesley, who
has been active in urging the building
of home and through whose efforts
the logs have been secured.
For the country club home is to be
of rustic design, of peeled logs 1t is
to be built in the form of a Maltese
cross, after plans and specifications
drawn by George NJ. Post. These speei-
fications are all now completed and
within few days contractors win be
asked to submit bids. The building
will cost about S4,500
From a view standpoint, probably no
more beautiful location could have been
found for country home. 1t will be
located on the crest of the hill of the
old grounds at Finer, overlooking the
Willamette river ON the east; and with
a view of Salem and the dome Of the
capitol on the north.
The dimensions of the building are to-
he 30 by so feet. The lower floor will
include mems locker and women Is lock-
er, wood rooms and boiler rooms.
The main lounging room with its
large fireplace will be 81 feet wide and
~ IL feet long, with an alcove six
feet deep and 20 feet long on one side
and the same for an entrance on the
opposite side. The dining room on this
floor, adjoining the lounging or dane
ing room will be 10 by IA 1-2 feet with
a kitchen 10 by 13 1-2 feet.
The entire structure will be Of peel
ed logs 20 feet long and eight inches in
thickness. At the south end of the
building there is gallery opening into
the care taker' Is room and the card
rooms. A well is now being drilled and
is already 200 feet deep. The building
viii be lighted by an Edison B 4s30
volt lighting system, which has already
been purchased.
The building will probably be com
pleted by the first OF July.
1t may be Of interest to those who
are interested in dancing that the
lounging or dancing room of the club,
compared to the Moose dancing hall,
will be just one foot narrower and sew.
EN- feet shorter.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-21
MILITARY TRAINING
TO COME UP LATER
Nothing Doing In That Line
Until After Summer
Vacation

There will be no military training
in the Salem high school during this
semester and if the boys wish to drill
next week their weapon will possibly
be a broom stick insteas, of a musket.
The law passed by the legislature for
military training in the high schools
of the state does not become effective
until May 2l and this would not per-
NIT of a proper organization this se-
mester
Although there could be no regular
company of cadets formed at once.
ther was a disposition among the direct
ors at the meeting held Monday night
to give the boys the drilling and exer-
else they have been asking for, and
this matter will come before the board
at the meeting Monday eveninb.
Whatever is done in the way of mil
itary training will be done next fall
and even then, the military side will
be made subordinate to that Of phys
ical exercise. The board really prefers
to give the youth proper physical train
ing and then add a mixture of the mil.
itary.
The recommendation of Superintend.
ent Todd were along this line, with the
physical training for every girl and
boy coming first. His reeommendatioIs
were--first, that the student be given
compulsory physical exercise and phys
ical training which will develop not
only the body, but the education Of the
boy or girl; second, the teaching of
military history, personar hygiene and
camp sanitation; third, the teaching of
the love of country and willingness to
serve it; fourth, military training, in
the sense of training with the musket
manual of arms and close formation.
Out of the 400 minutes per week as
sioned for this work, the military side
will have only 75. while the physical
training will be given 225 and the re-
Of the 400 for preparation of
reeitations and study.
chairman Lee was strongly in favor
of compulsory physical exercise and
all agreed that physical exercise. was
first and then the rs minutes week
for the military training.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-21
Painless Parker Ouflaw
His Confessions

lars, / made up my mind to establish
myself i'll the town for time. opened
an office in the hotel, rigged up an old
rocking chair and an upholstered soap
box. and Went after the business like
4 rat-terrier
That next day | took IN S. Out Of
this sum | sent my mother SIS to help
the family ia It's strengthened circum
stances The other S. / stuffed into
my jeans.
The elatter Of those silver pieces ii
the place whore coin had been absent
y long was ono Of the most delight
ful sounds / ever heard 1t made me
feel like man again.
Once more / looked that ethirs
question in the face, and had stand
up talk with myself / eouldni Il soc
why, because | was striking out on
new fine, | vas doing anything wrong,
even if all the dentists in the world
objected to my peddling my goods like
a huekster. Ethics'' might mako
pleasant reading. but it hal proved
poor collateral at lunch counter.
Adx.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-21
NEW LINE GERMANS
CONTINUED from page one.

perts have chosen every feature Of
as an aid. All natural adj
have been utilized and devel-
oped.
MI this change comes at the very
point where Germany's i enemies had
planned a new spring offensive and
an offensive backed this time with re-
doubled power The French and Bri.
tish had planned to take the initiative
from the oil positions, which they had
perfected
Terrific Task for Allies.
The German withdrawal secures for
Germany the initiative for the fighting
while putting the enemies al d disad
vantage because they will lack pre-
pared positions.
As officials here express it--the en-
tente troops mNst now so forward over
deserted Fields into uncertainty, facing
the unknawn, the sinister possibilities
of the latest master stroke Of Hinden-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-21
goS5ET:9
~ AErzz THOMPSON

TV0NORING her house guest, Mrs.
II Thomas Sims of Portland, Mrs.
W. S. Mott yesterday entertain
ed with a charming Kensington.
The residence was attraetiveIy deck
ed with quantities Of yellow spring
flowers and greens, and the guests
included about 25 matrons many of
whom were old friends Of the honor
guest, when she made her home in this
city.
A small group of friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs A. \. Gilbert gathered at their
home Sunday to be guests at the
charming dinner given in honor of Mr.
Gilbert, on the occasion of the seventy
seventh anniversary of his birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Gilbert s small
daughter, Miss Eleanor Gilbert, also
shared honors with her grandfather, on
the occasion and the guests included
not only their older friends but sew
eral little tots
The dinner table for the older folks
was most artistieally appointed with
a long floral piece Of lovely pinldsh
lavendar primroses, and lavendar can
dies; while pink and white hyacinths
adorned the table eireled by the young
sters
The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Lee Patterson, Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard
o. Schueking, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray d.
Gilbert, Mrs. G. w. DeBeck of Vancou-
yer, B. c., Miss Margaret Cosper and
Little Tommy and Dorothy Livesley
and Charles Bier.
Mrs. Charles A. Thompson and daugh
ter, Miss Rosa Thompson, of Portland,
are visiting the formers mother on
Capitol Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy T. Bishop and two
small children of Pendleton, are the
guests of Mr.. Bishops parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G. p. Bishop. They arrived
yesterday and are accompanied by
Mrs. Bishop s sister, Miss Louise Bur
nester, also of Pendleton.
Mr.. and Mrs. William II Burghardt
Jr., will be hosts tonight for small
informal dinner. Their guests will NUM-
Der eight and later in the evening sew,
eral more friends will join the party
for dancing,
Mrs. Charles Gray who came to Sa-
lem Saturday to attend the tea for
which Mrs. John II. McNary was host
ess, has returned to Eugene.
While in Salem Mrs. Gray was the
house guest Of Mrs. McNary.
A small informal dinner was presid
ed over Monday evening by Mr., and
Mrs. William Cornell Dyer.
The affair was planned as a little
attention to the Misses Gertrude and
Margaret Gray and their house guest,
Miss Eva Bailey Of Hillsboro, and Miss
Greta Eooney Of jefferson.
Covers were placed for q.
About 60 members Of the Women 81
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-21

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besides working in my garden. Several
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ing Lydia b. Pinkhan' i Vegetable Com
pound. - Mrs. VIOLA FINIcAI., Wagon.
er, Okla.
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aches, dread Of impending evil, tiFniditv,
sounds in the ears, palpitatinn Of the
heart sparks before the eyes, irregu-
laritiess constipation, variable appetite.
weakness and dizziness should be needed
BY middle-aged women. Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has carried
many women safely through the crisis