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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05
.f1NrlF TOWN
Helps
TOO FEW ARTISTIC ROADSIDES
In That Respect 1t Must Be Admitted
That the United States Is Far
Behind Europe.

The advantage and pleasure to be
derived from an artistic roadside seem
so apparent that it would appear I'M
necessary to comment on the matter,
but when we travel about and see our
highways with their bordering improve
ments we are forced to the conclusion
that the appearances are not sufficient
ly appreciated.
Streets Of the usual box-type of
clapboard houses may be found in and
about most of our cities. That they
are devoid of any artistic conception
Is particularly proved when we con-
trast them with the roadsides which
may be seen in charming variety
throughout the most progressive Euro
pean countries.
The awkward boxlike type shows a
lack of thought beyond merely filling
out the physical requirements, where
as the European type shows a grace
full treatment of the roof lines and
grouping Of the chimneys.
In countries where the general sur
rOundings are so artistic it becomes
the natural habit to follow the preva-
lent examples, so that the idea when
once started has natural growth.
Architectural design may be artis-
tically and economically applied to all
classes Of buildings, notwithstanding
the general opinion that such thought
is only applicable to expensive con-
struction. When we arrive at prop
er appreciation of the artistic roadside
we will not hesitate to insist on archi-
tectural treatment Of all construction
work Of whatever class.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05

clared the young lady. Captain War
rem has told me all about it, Mr.. Pear
son, and I'm very eager to hear the
new portion"
"Therew Captain Elisha slapped his
knee. "There, JIM" he exclaimed.
You hear that? Now you've got to
read it. Anchors apeakl Heave ahead
and get under way"
So because he could not well refuse
the author reluctantly began to read
and, as usual, his nautical friend to in
terrupt and comment. Caroline lis
tened, her eyes twinkling. When the
reading and the arguments were at an
end she declared it was all splendid.
Just like being at sea oneself" she
said. II positively refuse to permit
another installment to be submitted
unless anon deck. That's the prop
er phrase isn't it, captain?"
"Aye, aye, ma'am. Jim, we've ship
ped new second mate, and she's goin'
to be with her salt. You hear me?"
She and the young man became bet.
ter acquainted at each succeeding 'lit.
erary clinic" as the latter called them
When Rodgers Warren first introduced
him at their former home he had i'm
pressed her favorably, largely because
of her desire to like any one whom her
father fancied. She worshiped the
dead broker, and his memory to her
was sacred. She would have forgiven
and did forgive any wrong he might
have done her, even his brothers ap.
pointment as guardian, though that she
could not understand. Unlike Stephen
who fiercely resented the whole affair
and said bitter things concerning his
parent, she believed he had done what
he considered right. Her feeling
against Captain Elisha had been based
upon the latter's acceptance of that ap
pointment when he should have real
lied his unfitness. And his living with
them aud disgracing them In the eyes
Of their friends by his uncouth country
ways made her blind to his good quail
ties.
The Moriarty matter touched her
conscience, and she saw more clearly
But she was very far from considering
him an equal or other than what Mrs
Corcoran Dunn termed him, an zen
cumbrance," even yet. She forced her
self to be kind and tolerant and gave
him more of her society, though she
did not accompany him on his walks
or out Of door excursions.
One evening while a clinic was In
progress Mrs. Dunn and Malcolm
called. The sharp eyed widow took il
the situation at glance. She deter
mined to keep her eye on Mr.. Pearson
and find out more about him. His Wis
its were not conducive to Malcolm's
chances.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05
Old Grist Mill to Norristown.

The Montgomery County (Pa.) His
torical society has appointed COM
mittee to arrange for the removal Of
an ancient grist and sawmill in HOrs-
ham, built in 1884, to Elmwood park,
Norristown. The old mill, not operat
ed for many years, has been offered
to the society by Miss Mary Iredell.
1t was an old relic and the town coun-
Gil of NorristOwn has signfied that IL
1t Is accepted by the historical So
clety and placed in Elmwood park
along Stony creek, it would be taken
care Of by the borough in order that
future generations may see how flour
was ground and lumber sawed In pi-
oneer days. 1t Is the intention to
bring to Norristown, If possible, the
large driving wheel, turbine wheel ard
cob crusher.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05
CHAPTER lX-Continued.

When Caroline returned her uncle
told her of his visitor. She seemed I'M
feignedly pleased, but regretted that
she mad not been there. "He was such
a friend Of fathers" she said, that
seeing him here would be almost like
the old days. And so many Of those
whom we thought were his friends and
ours have left u.s."
Stephen had never been very popular,
and his absence at college still further
reduced the number Of young people
who might be inclined to call. Their
not calling confirmed Caroline's belief
that she and her brother were DELHI
erately Stunned because Of their change
in circumstances, and she grew more
sensitive and proudly resentful in con-
sequence. Naturally she turned for
comfort to those who remained faith
full, the Dunns in particular. They
were loyal to her. Therefore, with the
intensity Of her nature, she became
doubly loyal to them. The rector of
st. Denis dropped in frequently, and
others occasionally, but she was lonely.
She craved the society Of those nearer
her own aga
Parsons coming, then, was psyche
logically apt. When he made his next
call upon Captain Elisha to find the
latter out, but his niece at home, she
welcomed him cordially and insisted
upon his waiting until her guardian
returned. The conversation was at
first embarrassing for the ex-reporter.
She spoke of her father, and Pearson
the memory Of his last interview
with the latter fresh in his mind and
painfully aware that she knew moth.
ing Of it-felt guilty and like hypO-
critic. But soon the subject changed
and when the captain entered the IL
brary he found the pair laughing and
chatting like old acquaintance, as, Of
course, they were.
Captain Elisha, paying no attention
to his friends shakes Of the head, in
vited his niece to be present at the
reading of the latest addition to what
he called mine and Jim's record break.
In sea yarn"
"It's really mine, you understand
Caroline he observed, with a wink
"I'm silent partner in the firm-if you
can call the one that does all the talk.
An silent-and Jim don't do nothin' but
make 1t up and write 1t and get the
profits. Course, you mustn't mention
this to him, cause he thinks he's the
author and 'twould hurt his feelins."
Hes quite right" declared Pearson
emphatically. III the thing is ever
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05

while processing to be harassed by
business cares, sacrificed them to the
extent of devoting at least a part Of
each twenty-four hours to the young
lady's society. She was rarely allowed
to be alone with her uncle, a circum-
stance which troubled her much less
than 1t did him. He missed the even
ings which he had enjoyed SO much,
and the next consultation over the ad-
ventures of Parsons "Uncle Jim" and
his MARY" seemed fiat and uninterest-
ing without criticism and advice.
The author himself noticed the Diff
ference.
"Rotw he exclaimed, throwing the
manuscript aside in disgust. "It's rot,
isn't it! If can't turn out better stuff
than that I'd better quit. And thought
it was pretty decent, too, until to-
night"
Captain Elisha shook his head. ut
don't seem quite so shipshape some
how" he admitted, "but 1 guess likely
it's cause my heads full of other
things just now. I'm puzzled most to
death to know what to get for Caro-.
lines birthday. l want to get her
somethin' she'll like, and she's got
pretty nigh everything under the sun.
Say, Jim, you've been workin' too hard
yourself. Why don't you take tomor.
row Off and cruise around the stores
helpin' me pick out present. Come
ahead-dow
They spent the next afternoon in
that "cruise," visiting department
stores, jewelers. and art shops innumer-
able. Captain Elisha was hard to
please, and his comments haracteris-
tic. He finally selected a neck chain
set with tiny emeralds.
Captain Elisha planned to surprise
his niece with the gift at breakfast on
the morning Of her birthday, but, after
reflection, decided to postpone the pres.
entation until dinner time. The in.
evitable Dunns had taken upon them.
selves the duty Of caring for the girl
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05
CHAPTER K.
"The Old Tyrant From Cape Cod"


4 N important event was about to
~ take place. At least, it seemed
important to Captain Elisha, al
though the person most intimately con-
cerned appeared to have forgotten it
entirely. He yentured to remind her
of it.
Caroline" he said, Sunday is your
birthday, amt it?"
His niece looked at him in surprise.
Eyes," she answered, 1T is. How did
you known"
"Why, remembered, that's all.
Graves, the lawyer man, told me how
old you and Stevie were, fust time l
met him. And his partner, Mr. Syl-
vester, gave me the date one day when
he was goin' over your pas will. You'll
be twenty years old Sunday, won't
your
"Yes."
1t was late in the afternoon, and she
had been out since 10 o'clock shop
ping with Mrs. Dunn, lunching down
town with the latter and Malcolm, and
motoring for an hour or two. The
weather for the season was mild and
sunny, and the crisp air had brighten
ed her cheeks, her eyes sparkled, her
fur coat and cap were very becoming,
and Captain Elisha inspected her adj
miringly before making another re-
mark.
my, my" he exclaimed, after an
instant's pause. Twenty years old !
Think Of it! Bije's girls young wo-
man now, amt she? callate he was
proud Of you too. He ought to have
been. 1 presume likely he didn't for
get your birthday"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05
The Solo Hon.

The late Capt. Vernon Castle was
very popular with the flying cadets UNI
der him. No teacher of flight was ever
more affectiOnately regarded.
Captain Castle had a CHEEKY way
with him. A cadet one morning await
cd rather nervously in the flying field
his "solo hop" as the first flight alone
is called. Captain Castle, noticing the
cadets perturbation, slapped him gally
on the shoulder and said:
"Cheer up, man. Don't be nervous.
You'll come down again. There's no
known instance of an alrplane ever
failing to come down."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05

health. I believe the Compound will
cure any female trouble. Mrs. ALICE
HELLER, Christopher, Ill.
Nervousness is often symptom Of
weakness or some functional derange-
ment, which may be overcome by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia
2. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, as
thousands of women have found by
experience.
The letters constantly being pub
lished from women in every section of
this country prove beyond question the
merit of Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege
table Compound.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05

finished and published he will deserve
all the credit. His advice had already
remade it. This uncle of yours, Miss
Warren" he added, turning to her, lis
like the admiral Kipling wrote about
he has lived more stories than ever !
could invent"
The captain, fearful that his niece
might take the statement seriously,
FASTENED to protest.
Hes just fooling Caroline" he said.
"Ali I've done is set and talk and talk
and talk. I've used up more of his
time and the surroundin' air than you'd
believe was possible. When get next
to salt water, even in print, it's time to
muzzle me, same as dog in July. The
yarn is Jim's altogether, and it's mighty
interestin'-to me anyhow"
I'm sure it will be to me Also" de.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05

and her brother during the major part
Of the day. The yellow car appeared
at the door at 10 o'clock and bore the
two away. Caroline assured her guard
ian, however, that they would return
in season for the evening meal.
The captain spent lonely but busy
hours until dinner time came. He
had done some scheming on his own
hook and, after a long argument with
the cook. REINFORCED by small sum In
cash, had prevailed upon that naughty
domestic to fashion birthday cake Of
imposing exterior and indigestible
makeup. experimenting the icing of
this masterpiece occupied some time.
He then worried Edwards into q re-
spectful but stubborn fury by suggest
ing novelties in the way of table ar
rangement. Another bestowal of small
change quelled the disturbance. Then
came by messenger dozen American
Beauty Roses, with Mr.. Parsons card
attached. These the captain decided
should be placed in the center of the
festive board. AS a centerpiece had
been previously provided, there was
more argument. The cook took the
buffers side In the debate, and the pair
yielded only when Captain Elisha again
dived into his pocket.
But warn you, all hands," he OBJ
served, that this Is the last time. My
right fists got cramp in it this min
ute, and you couldn't open it again
with a cold chisel."
At last, however, everything was as
1t should be, and he sat down in the
library to await the coming of the
young people. The gold chain in its
handsome leather case, the latter in
closed in the jewelers. box, was care
fully laid beside Caroline's place at the
table. The dinner was ready, the cake,
candles and all-the captain had in
sisted upon twenty candles-was ready
also. There was nothing to do but
wait-and he waited.
Six-thirty was the usual dinner hour.
1t passed. Seven o'clock struck, then
-, NAA sum SuPlalh sat dIOuC LII
the library. The cook sent word that
the dinner was ruined. Edwards re-
spectfully asked what shall do, sir?"
twice, the second time being sent flying
with an order to go for'ard and keep
your matches closed |" The nautical
phraSeology was lost upon the butler,
but the tone and manner Of delivery
were quite understandable.
Several times the captain rose from
his chair to telephone the Dunn house
and ask the reason for delay. Each
time he decided not to do so. No doubt
there were good reasons. Caroline and
her brother had been detained. Per-
haps the automobile had broken down
the things were always breaking
down just at the most inconvenient
times, perhaps Well, at any
rate, he would not phone just yet. He
would wait little longer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05
Would Let Cities Build Houses.

A bill has been introduced in the
legislature at Albany, N. Y, permit
ting the larger cities of the state to
purchase land and construct houses,
the purpose being to relieve the great
shortage of homes that exists in many
cities. Massachusetts has been the
pioneer in this state construction work.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05

er branches. However, this at once
suggested a seat, which was very cas-
lily made. A piece of board was placed
on the large stump and a simple back
made of cross poles with vertical Stats
nailed to them, was fastened between
the two smaller limbs. With the bark
removed and the surface coated with
dull green paint the seat harmOniZes
ence Monthly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05

nervousness, a n
was in a run down
condition. Two of
our best doc tors
failed to do me any
good. / heard so
much about what
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e G e t a BILE Com
pound had done for
others, l tried it
and was cured. I
am no longer ner-
vous, am regular,
ap6 in aynallept
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05
EASILY MADE RUSTIC SEAT
Limb Of FeIled Tree Quickly Con-
verted Into Useful and Ornament
al Addition to Yard.

1t was merely as matter of conven-
fence that the largest limb of a tree
which was felled, was sawed off near
er the ground than were the two small
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05
Patriotic.

Patience-And so they are married
Patrice-Oh, yes.
"And where are they spending their
honeymoon"
He's spending his In the trenches.
and she's spending hers in her war
garden"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05
Reverse Methods.

you are the same kind Of scamp
your father was before you"
well, then, why Is it he is now al
ways after me?"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05
THE CAPTAINS PLANS FOR CELEBRATING CAR0LlNES
BIRTHDAY GO ASTRAY

Synops-Atwood York South Dens-
Elisha Warren Caught terrific
while Capn Warren by accident and
had eighteen has died
of his children Caroline aged twenty
tells will
New York and look the situation before deciding whether he will
consterna
among friends The captain
a then he consus with
heado decided his
pleased but Graves disgust
the captains aid for
hurt by auto The captain finds that
makes him help paying
expenses tells the captain Of
refused help the
latter in
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05

One of the great drawbacks in this
world is that a man never knows 1t Is
too late until it Is too late.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05
HOW THIS
NERVOUS WOMAN
GOT WELL
Told by Herself. Her Sin.
cerity Should Con-
vince Others.

Christopher, Ill.-"For four years I
suffered from irregularities, weakness,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05

A storm breaks about the cap
tain's head as a result of the
Vaccinations of the Dunns.
Read about & In the next Install
nent.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05
(TO BE CONTINUED)

For household use q new card indie
Is contained In q fat wall pocket.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-08

Pretty little Percale Dresses,
high wasted models. with short
sleeves; stripes and checks. trim
med IN solid colors. sizes ~@
to g. Priced at....- 4 DC
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-08

quently was transferred to a special
part of the camp set apart for captains
Of the mercantile marine of whom there
were about 40 The food was OF the
coarsest possible character. From
Brandenburg I went to Holzminden. an
officers camp for all British, where the
food was much better. but US We're
obliged to pay considerable EuIns to-
wards our maintenance
While on our way to HolzminstSn one
Of the party produced a tin on sutter
which We shared with the Gerna@ off
Ger in charge The tin had been esn-'tied.
and was about to be thrown out Of the
window when the officer begged for 1t
and carefully scraped the whole tin for
any remaining butter Later was
transferred to Strohen where instead of
current coin OF the realm they issued
stamps as camp money From Strohen
/ went to Heidelberg. and while there
al Christmas time We saw the attacks
by our aviators on Mannheim. Three
German aviators who took part in re
polling the attack were killed while try
ing 20 alght
II was transferred 10 Switzerland and
eventually was released and enabled to
reach England. June -.
AT Brandenburg We were made to
suffer various indignities and were
made to harness ourselves to carts
which we had TO draw through the
streets to the station or postonice. to
fetch our parcels and any commodities
to camp 1t was at this camp also that
I saw 300 Russian soldiers working in
the last stages of consumption. The
poor fellows could not get enough TO
eat and they would eagerly scrape dis
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-08
A DAGGER
IN THE BACK

That's the woman's dread when she
gets up in the morning to start the
days work Obi how my back aches :"
GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil Capsules
taken today ease the backache of to-
morrow--taken every day ends the back
ache for all time. Don't delay. what's
he use Of suffering Begin taking
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM OIL Capsules to-
day and be relieved tomorrow Take
three or four every day and be perman-
entity free from wrenching. distressing
back pain. But be sure TO get GOLD
MEDAL Since 1896 GOLD MEDAL
Haarlern Oh has been the National Rem
edy- Of Holland. the Government of the
Netherlands having granted a special
charter authorizing its preparation and
sale. The housewife OF Holland would
almost as soon be without bread as she
would without her Real Dutch Drops"
she quintly calls GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM oil Capsules. This is the one
reason why you viii ind the women
and children OF Holland so sturdy and
robust.
GOLD MEDAL are the pure, original
Harlem oil Capsules imported direct
from the laboratories in Harlem. Hol-
land. But he sure to get GOLD MEDAL.
Look for the name on every box Sold
BY reliable druggists in sealed packages.
three sizes. Money refunded If they
do not help you. Accept only the GOLD
MEDAL. All others are limitations
Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-08
GIRLS! USE LEMONS
FOR SUNBURK, TAN
Try II! Make this lemon lotion
to Whlten your tanned or
freckled skin.

Squeeze the juice OF two lemons into
a bottle containing three ounces of Or
chard White, shake well. and you have
a quarter pint of the best freckle. sun
burn and tan lotion. and complexion
whitener. at very. very small cost
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces of Orchard White for
few cents. Massage this sweetly frag-
rant lotion into the face. neck. arms and
hands and see how quickly the freckles.
sunburn. windburn and tan disappear
and how clear, soft and white the skin
becomes. Yes, It Is harmless.-Adv.