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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-14
A PLEA For TILE FLAG

'hc Eduor of the ErcniRg PubHc Lcd1cr.
Sn--A long time ago
When ! was u
sid out in Montana
Before | joined the Navy,
remember reading
poem written Lv
Lowell
1t was called
'nn Board tho '16"
Nnd even now
! can feel tho old
Thrill that used to run
Down my neck
When first ! read Of that
starry Flag that
NnltS MS with our past,
And makes us heirs
nf doods high-heartcd
Ns were ever done
Meath the allsceinE sun,"
Every day
Us ] ride down 10 the Yard
To work.
! pass a church
Ol Girard avenue
NJ TWonty-Seveuth street
Thor" is Il Flagstaff
ON tho church,
Nnd from the staff
fIoat tho remnants
or STARRY Flag"
lloisted there in
Moment Of patriotic feeling,
And then forgotten
Just a few soled.
Wlnd-whipped remnants
Hanging there in memory
OF those deeds
lIlgh'hearted as were ever done
Meath the all-seeing SUM-"
Before long
am going to sea
nder that starry Flag"
10 do my bit
Men don't say much
about thing like that
They feel Il lot,
But they don't say much,
anyhow. ] want to keep
The picture of that fag
clean aud bright
In my heart.
Therefore, I want
To ask the Congregation
of the Church of the Covenant
" they will reverently burn
Tho poor old shreds,
Ana in their place
Hoist once again
STARRY Flag"
Ana renew their heirloom
TO the deeds hIgh-hearted
AS were ever done
Meath the all-seeing sun"
pnraao,.,,. -, C, n v. IT,.
fh'ladelphla' February 10.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-14
JIM HARDEsTY's QUALIFICATIONS

citizsn of Oregon. James Hardesty by
name filling out his questionable and waly-
ing all rights to deferred classification, gave
his occupational experience thus:
NeNsbOy. messenger boy. farmer. hayheld
worker, fruit picker. teamstOr and mule skin.
ner sewing machine repair man, bicycle,
motorcycle and automobile tnechan nician norist'
hod cs rrler side show barker, watchnan Steel
shipyHrd worker swimming Instructor. nine
htter, walter, concrete worker, automobile az
sembier, cook. plumber. movie and cabaret
singer railroad worker and electrican's as.
sistant.
lie should be organized into a company.
commissioned as It's commander and sent to
France on . transport Al ~ himseif Me =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-14

Watch little item appearing from time
to time In the newspapers headed "Presiden-
tial Appointments" They mount up In eight
years. And they make II necessary TO get
better harmony than Penrose and Ware are
capable OF. unless we are to let the modern
Jackson put his Van Buren, In without a
6Qht
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-14

Aviators do no extra-hazardous service
have an easier time than men IN the trenches
and should not get extra pay. says Pershing.
This fact will surprise many. But il should
surprise no one that our commander has a
democratic sense Of fair play.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-14

The Bolshevki's first signal contribution
to the cause OF the orld-democracy, about
millions OF Teuton troops ,on the eastern
front and freeing OF hundreds OF thousands
OF Teuton prisoners IN Russian internment
cspps % aght worlf-democrasy--on the west
+ ern and ltpllaa frelbs E y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-14

No friend of the United States has to
keep $4,000 In gold In his house. How
many spies Adalbert Fischers coin was
meant for is not known. But let those who
deprecate watchfuness think this over.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-14

Every bushel of wheat in Canadian Gle.
vators has been seized by the Government,
England is nghtng hard TO prevent further
food shortage. "" is Il scoundrcl who lets
hmnelf forget that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-14

Rarrages and forays indicate the Huns
are getting ready to strike at the American
sector. What theyll strike at Toul will he
something to put dent in their machine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-14

"Cheer-up cheer-up. CHEEKY. CHEEKY" the
first robins are carolng and counseling
Good advice to Americans from the favorlte
American bird.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-14

Huns plan big spring Offensive Headline.
The Allies can stand another big often
giNc, but can the Huns?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-14

Roosevelt Progressing -ITeadlln".
\ normal condition for a Bull Moose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-14

If they kicked Lloyd George out whom,
would they kick in?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-14

The grounding was mistaken. So were
some fuel administrators.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-14

- Tomorrow Governor Pennypacker enters upop
the story OF his hast year as Governor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Ladies Literary Club

The Ladies Literary Club was en-
tertained at the home Mrs. L. A.
Cobb April II, and the following
program carried out: Roll call,
Some State law and who execute it.
The Mission of the New Courts-The
Problem of the Children, Mrs. Law
ton. Extracts from Victor Hugo's
Lies Miserables," Mrs. L. B. Jones.
Humorous Reading, Mrs. Saunders.
The annual business meeting of
the Club will be held at the home of
Mrs. B. Howes, April 25.
The General Federation of Wom-
ans Clubs has chosen as its special
war service the building and main
tenance of furough work houses in
France. These houses are planned
to furnish our American soldiers
with pleasant, comfortable homes
while on furlough. The Ladies Lit
erary Club has the pleasure of being
the first club in Vermont to meet it's
full apportiorment, a sum equiva-
lent to 81 per member, for this
work.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
US. War Stamps in Every Home
Octave CastOnguay

Octave Castonguay died at his
home on Derby street, Sunday
April z, aged 79 years. The funeral
was held Tuesday at the Roman
Catholic church of st. James the
Greater, Father C. D. Trottier
officiating and burial was in the
family lot in the old Catholic
cemetery.
Deceased was born in Rimouski,
P. O., October Is, 1888. He lived
there for 29 years when he married
Miss Filomene Ouellette. They
went to Montoba, where they lived
for three or four years. They re-
turned to their old home and in 1882
came to Island Pond where he has
livedever since. p
Eight children were born to them,
six sons and two daughters. Two
sons were drowned in the pond one
sonWillie was killed on the railroad
and one son died at their home at
Head of the Pond. Deceased is sur
vived by the wife, two sons, Joseph
of Boston and Fred, and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Edward Woods Of this
place and Mrs. Felix Gagne of Ber-
lin, N. H.
He was first employed by the
Fitzgerald Land and Lumber Co.,
and then bought farm at the head
of the Pond, which at that time was
practically all forests. He cleared
the land, and made the forest into
productive farm. He lived there
until two years ago when he moved
to the village. He had been i'll for
the past eight mouths. He was a
hard working Industrious man, and
took an active past in making The
settlement at the Head of the Pond
into prosperous homes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
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.
Communication should be sent to
Edwin o. CARL, Judge, Canaan, or
to George A. Hubbard, Register,
Guildhall
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Fined For DisOrdely Conduct

Mrs. Charles Corbin and daughter,
Minnie Corbin, were arrested Tues.
day for disorderly conduct, and
brought before assistant municipal
court judge. George L. Dyer, and
each fined $35 and costs. amount.
ing to S93 40. Sheriff Beattie ar
rived Tuesday night to take them
to Rutland and was to leave on the
o'clock train Wednesday morning
Before leaving their fine and cost
now amounting to $93.40, was paid
by Clarence Connolley and they were
released from custody.
Daniel Stern, C. P. Streete, and
L. L. Lein plead guilty to per-
mitting gambling to be carried on in
their rooms and paid fines of $25,
$40 and $40 respectively.
The selectmen and States Attor-
ney are looking sharp after all dis
orderly and law breaking persons
and when evidence is found they are
called to account.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
ESSEX COUNTY COURT
April Term Opens Tuesday
the 23d with Eleven Cases set
for jury Trial.

The April Term of Essex County
court will convene at Guildhall,
next Tuesday the 23d. Judge
Leighton P. Slock will preside.
The docket contains 38 jury cases,
5 divorce cases, II court cases,
and IA chancerY cases.
There are eleven jury cases set for
trial as follows:
Henry G. Spencer v. A. M. Booth,
trespass; Simon Stahl & Son V.
Jones' Webster Corporation, assump-
sit; Joseph Goupiel v. Grand Trunk
Railway Company tort; William
Henry Riggie V. Grand Trunk Rail-
way Company, tort; Malcolm
Coutoure v. Everett E. Lanpher,
tort; Nelson Cheverier by next
Friend v. Grand Trunk Railway Co.,
tort; William G.. Moore v. Grand
Trunk Railway Company, tort;
Louis Roberge V. E. A. Bemis and
H. w. Marsh, assumpsit; C. R.
Powell, Admr. v. Grand Trunk Rail
way Company, tort; c. R. Powell,
Admr. V. Grand Trunk Railway
Company, tort; Clare r. Powell,
Admr. v. Grand Trunk Railway
Company, tort.
The court calendar has only three
cases as follows:
B. w. McLain V. G. H. McDade;
Thomas H. Samson V. EIzear
Bernier and Trustee; Mary Ann
Covill V. David Sloan's Estate, ap-
peal from Probate.
Petit Jurors
Bloomfield N. W. Walling II. Fl. Stevens
Rodney Fuller.
Brighton, Frank Paquette, A. M. Stevens,
G. H. Applebee, John L. Merrill,
E. E. Davis
Brunswick, c. N. Taylor.
Canaan, Amasa Frizzell, S. E. Weeks, C..
E. Bunnell
Concord, @3Oha Fo! !'om A. ]. Lyon,
Freeman Russell, Allen Hodgdon,
Cassus McGregor.
East Haven, VIM. H. Campion.
CRANKY, Geo. F. Austin.
Guildhall, Ezra Decring, S. H. Ridgwell,
H. d. Webb.
Lexington, George R. Ramsay.
Lunenburg, Geo. c. Bell, Alvin D. Nichols,
Fred Spaulding, David H. Thomas.
Maidstone John Gray.
Norton, John Daniels
Victory, G. A. Wells.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Third Liberty Loan Sale

Essex County passed the half way
mark toward attaining its quota in bond
sales on Saturday night, and the town of
Maidstone had its quota subscribed on
Wednesday of this week:
Below are the reports as they came to
the county chairman's Office up to and
including April 18th:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Mrs. Helen McKelVey

In the death or MIS-. Helen MIC
Kelvey Friday afternoon, April 18th,
one of the oldest residents of the
place has passed away. The funeral
was held Monday afternoon with
prayers at the home and services in
the Methodist church. Rev. F. A.
Krackhardt assisted by Rev. Robert
Lawton officiated and burial was in
the family lot beside her husband in
the old Protestant cemetery. Music
was finely rendered by a quartet,
Rev. Robt. Lawton, Rev. H. M.
Simpson, c. S. Foster, George L.
Dyer, Mrs. Harry B. Amey accompa-
mist. There was a large floral offer
ing'of beautiful sets and pieces bear
ing silent testimony of the love and
esteem in which this mother, neigh
Dor and friend was held.
Those from out of town attending
the funeral were, Mrs. Charles Ladd,
Mr.. and Mrs. R. D. Ladd of Lyndon
vile; Mrs. Edward Burns of New
port; Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. McKelyey
of Whitefeld, N. H.; Mrs. Helen
Quimby and and George Quimby
of Groveton, N. H.; Neil Quimby
of Berlin, N. H.
Helen Cruikshank was born in
Leeds, Que, March Is, 1885, the
last surviving member of family of
eleven children. Her parents were
Scotch-Irish, her mother born in the
city of London and her father in
Scotland. She was united in mar
riage with Joseph H. McKelvey Dec.
"a, 1856, and came to Island Pond in
1862. She is survived by three sons,
Robert McKelvey of Northfeld,
Will McKelvey and George Nickel
vey of this place, and three daught-
ers, Mrs. Caroline Wing of this
place, Mrs. Charles Ladd of Lyndon
Vile, and Mrs. Helen Quimby of
Groveton, N. H.
She had been a sufferer from
heart trouble and disease of the
nerves for several years yet was
cheerful and happy and enjoyed life
at her pleasant home where her
daughter, Mrs. Caroline Wing, low
ingly ministered to her care during
her declining years.
Mrs. McKelvey was one of the
oldest members of the Methodist
church and her life was one of con-
stant Christian service, guided BY
the three virtues-Faith, Hope AMI
Charity. She is at rest. Her faith
full, loving work is ended, but such a
life, lived for so many years in one
community lives on in memory and
its influence reaches out to make
mankind better and life more worth
the living. Her children and chill
dren's children shall rise up and call
her blessed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
New Worlds Butter Record

Fairview Korndyke Mata, full aged
COW owned by Oliver Cabana, Jr., of
Buffalo, N. Y, at Pine Grove farm, has
established new worlds record for 80
consecutive days butter production.
The new mark is 1928 pounds,
taking the honors from a stable mate,
Ormsby Jane Segie, Aagie, who held it
for two years at 1873 pounds. Fairview's g
milk mark was 3,2l6.6 pounds, as against
1921 pounds for Ormsby Jane.
Oliver CaDana, Sr, is a native of
Island Pond, and both father and son
have some OF the best herd of Holstein
in the country.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank all the neigh.
bors and friends who by kind acts
and words of sympathy assisted dur.
ing the death and burial of ouI
mother, also the singers and those
who contributed flowers.
Mrs. Coroline Wing,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ladd,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert McKelvey,
Will McKelvey,
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Quimby,
Mr.. and Mrs. George McKelvey.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
EAST CHARLESTON
Plymouth Congregational Church

Plymouth Congregational Church
Rev. Eugene Southland, Pastor.
Sunday morning service at 11:00.
Sunday school, 1900.
Evening service, 7:45.
Tuesday evening prayer meeting
500 at the parsonage.
Thursday p. M, at Ais Junior
G. E. at the vestry.
Christian Endeavor society, Thurs
day evening 7:45. Topic, April 2S,
How and what to read. Leader,
Mrs. |. R. Wolcott.
DR.. J. B. Cushman was in Sherbrooke,
on business the first Of the week.
Mrs. G. Chamberlain is spending
the week at Newport with her son Max.
Mrs. Mary Piper, who has spent the
winter in St. ,Johnsbury, is visiting rela-
tives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Danforth of
Island Pond spent Sunday at D. G.
Moulton's.
Mrs. c. N. Moulton has been i'll with
rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Nelson of West
Charleston, were guests at j. D. Piper's
recently,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Barney came from
Ayers, Mass. Saturday. Gerald returned
Monday to Camp Devens.
The Red Cross will meet in ther rooms
in Alon7o Gray's house during the
summer, Wednesday p. m. same as usual
They extend thanks to Mr.. and Mrs.
A. G. Gallup, where they met during the
winter.
The sugar camp and contents with
2500 pounds of sugar belonging TO
Herbert Findlay was destroyed by fire
Monday night. Much sympathy is felt
for Mr.. and Mrs. Findlay.
Rev. and Mrs. G. e. Southland at
tended the funeral of Mrs. VIM. Cargill,
in Morgan Wednesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Vermont Boy on Missing Collier

Carroll G. Page, assistant paymaster
in the United States navy, reserve force,
reported as passenger on the missing
collier, Cyclops, was the grandson Of
Senator Carroll S. Page. He was in the
class of 1917 at the University OF
Vermont but left college before gradua-
ton because Of i'll health. He was born
in Hyde Park, May 8, 1894. His mother
Mrs. T. H. Page, widow, is now living
in Hyde Park. Mr.. Page was a MEM
Der Of the Delta Psi fraternity.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Community Chautauqua

Mr.. Turner who is pleasantly re-
membered as representing the Com
pany desires to meet all interested
and all signers of the contract at Y.
M. G. A. hall, April 25, at 7:30. Come
and help make our 1918 Chautauqua
q success.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank all the neigh
bors and friends for their kindness
during the death and burial of our
husband and father.
Mrs. Otave Castonguay,
Joseph Castonguay,
Mrs. Edward Woods,
Mrs. Felix Gagne.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Notice

Parties are forbidden to dump refuse
in Pherring river, and will be pro-
secuted to the extent of the law if they
continue to do so.
Per order Selectmen.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-02-28
DOROTHY DALTON IN
PARAMOUNT feature

Dorothy Dalton win Be seen in
The Price Marx" st the Eagle thea
tire to-day. This VIII be Il II st
photocley in which Thomas II. irce
viii iltyoduce hrs beautiful and gift
es young screen star TO 2rLmoUnt
pa'rO1s.
Mss Dalton he's aohieyed mark
I'd prominence in tire iilm word ~
re- sen e the vile sccr' o. her
q, .'stry. I. apparently makes no dill
feren-a whether she IS called uroE 20
po-trav a light. frivolous role CT
eract an episode Of thrilling intensity
ST. invariably achieves the desired
result in cher instance-and with
equal bfilliance. Her recent stellar
ar-ea. ence in THE Fleme Of the
Yukon" stamped her as an actress OF
u enc adc1s power. and in John B.
R;tciie's 0-y Of New York studio
life. IS rev a,ed in Tire Price Mart "
ratrons c. Paramount theatres viii
witness another great character por-
trayal. On same program Fay Ar
buckle in his latest comedy "A CoCu-
try Hero" will be shown for the last
time.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-02-28
BARRYMORE DEPICTS
Mother Love we'll

Fthel barrymore. the celebrated
Metro star. is most happily cast IN
the role Of Maris in Tt Eternal
Mother" the Metro wonderp'ay, n
which the famous star o. stage and
screen WI be seen at the Orphegm
Il astre tcniskJ In this adaptation
Of Sid7ev McCars novel. Ret Horse
Hill" Mis- barrymore plays the part
OF a Young woman who h9s married,
AGAINST her fathers wishes, a mar
wt0 turns or to be a worthless
drunka-d. Size finds comfort AID hcp-
piness IN their child Feiice. end la'-
isles on the cHi'd wealth Of mother
love s1d affection The scenes with
.he child are particularlv t7autifnl
Liter ste shows her love for other
children by aid and belefactions
Mis- Porrvmcre. in p-ivat0 life Mrs.
Russell Cot is the mC-her of three
beautiful children. and her love for
them and her duties IS q mother al
wavs come cirst. Her sppesr17C *
wi.h Children in Metro woaderplays
rave been a revelation CT her love for
lie o1es. and TIE selection CT This
star 70 dep'ct TIE heroine in The
Eternal Mother" was a happy one
Mss Barrymore is ideal a Mars.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-02-28
WELL,DON'T Bel
People Notice It. Drive Them Off
with DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

A pinnpiy face will not embarrass you
much longer if you get package of DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin should
begin to clear after you have taken the
tablets few nights
Cleanse the blood, the bowelsand theIiver
with DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. the sue
cessful substitute for calomel; there'snever
any sickness or pain after taking them
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which calomel does, and Just as effectively.
but their action is gentle and safe instead
of severe and irritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets IS
ever cursed with "a dark brown taste"
a bad breath. a dull hstless no good
feeling, constipation, torpid liver, bad
disposition or pimply face.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are
a purely vegetable compound mixed
with olive OIL you viii know them
by their olive color.
DR.. Edwards spent years among pa
tents afflicted with liver and bowel
complaints and Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result.
aTake one or two nightly for week.
See how much better you feel and look.
lOc and 25c per box All druggists.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-02-28
RED CROSS OPENS
new WORK Rooms
Under Direction % F--rs. ~. J.
SPsuIdirg Woman OF Low
eli, Car3cn tFil ard John
SCH ADDITION Assemble.

= TIE mouthly meeting Of the local
\ Red Cross chapter wss held at tie
Y. II. c. A yesterday afternoon and
the reports CT the various commit
tees indicated = very healthy condi-
ton
Among other Developments Of pro
gress in this greet humanitarian work
being done by the chapter was the
opening up OF 2 new headquarters fcr
the workers et Lowell. under the
direction Ct Mrs. ". J. SFauldine Oi
Garden Hill. who VIII have char-e Of
the work - Lowell. Garden Hill and
Johnson Addition
Supt. c. F. Philbrook. o. the city
schools has. granted the use OF an
unoccUpied room at the new Junior
High school az Lowell fer the head
quarters room.
Mrs. Spaulding desires 10 announce
that sewing machines and necessary
equipment have been installed ant
that a meeting for organization VII
be held Friday morning a. 1890 and
earnestly desires that al women inter
ested be present al thai tine