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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
Public Ballot on School Books

The attention of the whole state has been
called to the necessity of letting the contract for
the public school books Of Indiana by an open
instead of a secret ballot Of the State Board of
Public Education.
The reason for public ballot is obvious to
every citizeh.s|lt removes any shadow of suspi-
cion that might follow on the action of a member
of the State Board and permits citizens to see
how the members voted for the books that are to
be:used in the public schools.
The selection Of text books strikes home in
every family, for the mind of the child is guided
by the books it uses in school. If the texts con-
tain matter that is detrimental or if the text
hooks are Of poor grade. the child suffers.
Under the present system, the text books are
decided on by the State Board of Education.
Attention has been called to the system in vogue
in the state of Texas where the books are pur-
chased by special board appointed by the gov
ernor. AS soon as this board has decided on the
hooks, it automatically ceases to exist. Under
legislative enactment, no school book company
can send representative to call on the members
of the board or address letter to them, pressing
the advantage of any particular book. All that
the companies are allowed to do is to mail or ex-
press books to the members of the board for ex-
animation.
In this manner, the personal influence of the
representative is removed and the decision of the
members of the board is guided solely by their
study of the submitted books.
The unpleasantness surrounding the letting
of contracts for school books in Indiana could be
removed if the State Board of Education had
nothing to do with the selection of the books, and
if board were appointed for the sole purpose
of examining books and passing upon their mer
it's A step forward will be taken in Indiana by
adopting the open ballot.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
What the Farmers Want

A survey made among farmers of the state
of Maine recently by the Maine Agricultural and
Industrial League, had for its purposes the as
certainment of needs of the agriculturists.
Most emphatically the greater percent of the
farmers went on record saying that their greatest
need was good roads This overwhelming major
ity insisted that good roads and farming are in
separable and that you cannot have successful
farm unless you have good roads leading to the
markets and connecting the isolated farming
districts.
Less than half of them insisted on better
schools and number asked for more farm labor
crs but did not indicate how they believed this
help could be secured. A number of them sug-
gested better cooperation among themselves
and only few of them expressed a need for
cheaper fertilizers and better seed. Some of
them" n"said the banks should be more willing to
extend credit to them.
This is, so far as can be learned, the first time
that farmers themselves have been asked to set
out, their particular needs and the emphasis
which they placed on the need of good roads and
improved transportation facilities, shows that
the good roads gospel is believed in by the farm
ers and that legislation which will solve this
problem which dates back to the very first settle
,nents in the country, is wanted by them. Co
operative effort, improved schools and better So
cial conditions will follow the creation of good
roads, for it is automatic that civilization and i'm
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
When Did Mather
Brothers Begin to
Sell Coal and Fuel

Mather Bros, one of the big build
ing material houses Of Richmond, be-
gan their career In 1876.
A small start was made by the two
Mather brothers, s. D. and D. L. Ma
ther, in the coal and lumber business
In this year and In 1880, Harry Mather
was taken into the business.
The young company decided to in
corporate In 1899. Shortly afterwards.
In 1890. q fire Of unknown origin de-
stroyed their buildings and every bit
OF coal and lumber. The company
quickly recuperated, however, and
have had q steady growth until today
Mather Brothers claim the honor Of
having shipped the first cement into
Richmond as well as the first car load
Of PocahOntas coal
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
Signs Of Spring

Theirs no authentic sign OF spring
SO good as the boys starting to play
marbles, says Howard Brooks, county
auditor. Flowers and birds may fail,
but when the kids draw rings in the
mud, springs here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
cur THIS our--r- rs WORTH MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip.
enclose with SC and mail 1t to Foley &
Co, 1886 Sheffield Ave, Chicago ILL.,,
writing your name and address clearly.
You will receive in return trial pack
age containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound. for coughs. colds and Group;
Foley Kidney Pills. for pain in Sides
and back: rheumatism, backache kid
ned and bladder ailments: and Foley
Cathartic Tablets, wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic, for con-
stipation, biliousness. headache, and
sluggish bowels. For sale by A. G.
Luken & Co.-Adv. II
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
Monroe Township Tobacco
Crowers to Organize

WEST MANCHESTER, o., Feb Is.
Monroe township tobacco growers
are expected to form an organization
similar to that started in other town.
ships Of the county and to fix a price
for their 1918 crop of tobacco at the
meeting here Monday evening, Feb.
II.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
Watching for spuds.


A lady in Eaton had the misfortune
the other day to fall off her porch.
The commotion frightened team of
horses hauling load of spuds, and
they dashed around the corner, throw
ing sack of potatoes into the yard.
My wife heard of the occurrence and
falls of the front porch every time a
load Of spuds goes by, but ! haven't
found any sacks in the yard.-Eaton
(Col) Herald.
Not long ago the editor of an Eng
lish paper ordered story of GER
tain length, but when the story ar
rived he discovered that the author
had written several hundred words too
many.
The paper was already late in going
to press. SO there was no alternative
the story must be condensed to fit
the allotted space. Therefore, the last
few paragraphs were cut down to a
single sentence. 1t read thus:
"The earl took a Scotch high-ball,
his hat, his departure, no notice of her
pursuers. revolver out of his hip
pocket, and, finally, his life.
In the house bill prohibiting immi-
grafton for four years, an exception is
made in favor of authors. They know
very well that most of the authors
can't get here, anyhow.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
JOY coMETH FROM ABOVE

knoxville Journal
Ahoy! The parachute skirt is to be by air
joyriders! Just jump off anywhere, any height the
skirt spreads out-and the wicked grns you
down.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
Cambridge City Women
Arrested for Forgery

Barbara Blue, 33 years old and Ha-
eel Zook, are n the Home for Friend
less Women here waiting trial on
charge of forgery.
The women were arrested Friday
afternoon at Cambridge City by Sher-
iff Glenn Carr and Deputy Sheriff Carl
Wadman, after they tried to cash
check in the name Of J. B. Doddridge,
of Milton.
One of the two endorsed the check
as Mary JONES'" and the other wrote
the check and signed Doddridge's
name. Both were involved in a cut
ting scrape at Dublin few weeks
ago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
WE'LL HAVE TO LIKE HIM

Lexington Herald.
Then again it is freely predicted that the humbest
blind tiger with absolutely pretensons to social
distinction is going to be looked to with
tion and respect.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
PRESBYTERIAN

First Presbyterian-North cor
ner of North A and Tenth streets. The
church with message and a well
come. Bible study at 9:15; public
worship at 1O:30 a. m. and 4: As p. M,
JOS j. Rae, pastor; Percy c. Sprague.
Sundayschool superintendent. Sub
iect of the morning sermon, Marked
Person ard Private" Subject of the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
A BIG BOOST FOR HIM

Macon Telegraph.
And the funny part about it is, the German editors
who continue refer Theodore Roosevelt "the
enemy of Germany" think they knocking the memory
OF the revered Colonel
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
THE USUAL SPRING CLEANING

Lima Times Democrat
Spring must surely be on the The Cincinnati
Reds champions of the winter hotstove curcuit
years, have another manager
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
IT'LL SEEM JUST THE SAME

IT'LL SEEM JUST THE SAME
Lexington Herald.
Congress scheduled adjourn in about six weeks.
but then must start in full season of seven
een-year locusts, the chances will note the
difference.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
POINTED PARAGRAPHS
FROM A TO lizard

Washington Post
Anyhow the little nations cant complain that they
deprived of their share OF the alphabet Dele
gate Zbinzisewsh to Delegate Krpoliatinkapopoous.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
HE COULD GET A JOB ANYWHERE


The sculptor who made faces for wounded SOL
diers find who have been to des
ing some adjustments.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
BUT WILL IT LAST FOREVER?

indiana polls Sta.
Those Palm Beach bathing pictures do not make
Hoosiers envious this in other years
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
THEY WANT TO TAKE LIFE EASY


The l. w. w. members will strike for what
they deserve-a twenty-four-hour day in Jail.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15

President Roosevelt's visit to Pana-
ma in 1906 broke the custom of the
President not leaving the country dur
ing his term of Office.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
HOW'LL HE GET 'EM7

HOW'LL HE GET 'EM?
Chicago News.
After July man may have hiccoughs without feel
ing required to prove alibi.
JUST LIKE OTHER KIDS
Dallas News
Sometimes at this distance the infant nations
to be all lungs and stomach.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
On tho Spur,
eMeN1O1llQnt

The count was pouring out coffee
with one hand and reading me the
chicket scores with the other.-Lon-
don Opinion.
An Important Subject in Iowa Still.
"The Morality of the World" DR..
Earnest will speak on this quite i'm
portant subject next Sunday night
Mercyville Qowa) Banner.
Jason writes in that NJ T. Cam
runs q saloon in Pawtucket. IN. T."
will soon be right.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
THE GANG WON'T BE THERE.

TIE 0'VS0 W0W Dc
Birmingham Age-Herald
Hail. hail, the gangs all here" won't anything
particular when grape juice is the served
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-02-15
Episcopal

st. Paurs EpiscopaI-The services
Sunday will be the celebration of the
Holy Communion at s: 100 and 10:3O a.
m. and Evening Prayer at 4:30. The
Rector will officiate at all services.
Church school will begin at 9:15. The
Rev. B. R. Allabough win hold serv-
ice for deaf mutes nthe Parish house
at 7:45 p. m.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-02-19
on account of the sickness of Mr.. Pat
terson, is now quite sick with nfuen-

on account Of the sickness of Mr.. Pat
terson, is now quite sick with inhuen-
"a
Mrs. A. 7. Rogers and son, Roland,
returned home from Boston Wednes-
day night. While there Mrs. Rogers
consulted four specialists for her ear
trouble and expects to have to return
to Boston in about three weeks.
The annual meeting of the North
crn Vermont Fish and Game Club
was held in the Odd Fellows Block,
Wednesday evening, Feb. 18th.
Light refreshments and smokes were
served. The chair appointed DR.. S.
W +. Hamilton, W. j. Harrison and
John Morrison as nominating COM
mittcc. The following names were
presented by the committee and were
elected for the coming year: Presi-
dent, II. f. Hamilton; vice-president,
Joel 3. Bly,; secretary, S. c. Will
liams; treasurer, George +. Root;
directors, John Merrill, John Kipp, 0.
W. Creaser and +. NJ. Hunt of New
port, Rufus Kelley of Derby, Bert
Lewis of Morgan, A. E. Gallup OF
Charleston, L. Z. Pinney of Holland,
II. Z: Wells of Coventry. The COM
mittce for caring for, and planting
of fish are f. C. Cass, Hugh Fair
b. other, w. J. Ryther, L. F. Pinney
and C. Huntington. Membership
committee, L. f Pinney, John Kipp
and John Morrison. 1t was decided
to have banquet in the near future
ard the chair was instructed to APP
point committee to arrange for
same. The names Of those who are
to serve on this committee will APP
pear later. Much has been accom-
plishcd during the last year in the
way of stocking the streams and
ponds with tailed trout and sal
mon, at least half million finger
lings and frye having been requisit-
toned from the Federal and State
hatcheries. This should be of interest
not only to the fishermen Of this part
of the state but to all who have the
welfare of the community at heart,
as good fishing is a valuable asset,
and its development should be en-
couraged as an effective means of adj
our community, which in
other localities has proven very
effective means of attracting tourists
and summer people.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-02-19
Matinee Races Well Attended Last
Saturday

The Memphremagog Driving Club
held their fourth series Of Matinee
races on the south bay Saturday af-
ternoon. They were favored once
again with fine weather. There was {;
good attendance and several new hor-
SEES started.
| There were three mixed races and
three pacing with 10 horses starting
The fastest time was made by Glass
A, with two horses. Bingcn Z. by
Pickle and Two Star by Stewart
Time 81 u. Class B. had two horses
Black Fox and Alexander Isle. Time
33R. Class c., pace, had three start
crs, Lady B., Frank ]. S. and Ezra L.
Frank J. S. won three straight heats.
Class d. had two horses, Bodoni and
Moko Isle. Class F. was a mixed
race and had four horses, Major Nico
winning the race. Class F. was a
mixed race with three horses, and
tley mixed so much that it took
four heats to settle matters, with
Peter Cord by Moranville, winner.
Class H. mixed with three horses,
with Baby f., the winner. These mat
inee races are furnishing a great deal
of amusement for the lover of horse
races, and they will be continued
every Saturday as long as the wealth
er and track will permit.
Frank Patterson is confined to the
house on account Of sickness.
Mrs. Lynn Carr was able to return
home from the hospital at st. Johns
bury, Tuesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Colodny are in
Boston this week enjoying a short
vacation.
Ralph Cameron of Bredenbury,
Sask., who has been visiting friends
in town the last two weeks, returned
to his home today.
Owing to illness in the family of
Mrs. w. II. Prouty, the Congrega-
tional Missionary Auxiliary will meet
with Mrs. Dean Dwinell on Friday
afternoon at three o'clock.
Mrs. Rosa M. Sawyer will go to
Boston and New York Monday for a
four weeks stay in the interest of her
millinery department. Mrs. Sawyer
will visit her son, Harley, while she
is away.
H. H. Somers of 81 Autumn street
East Side. was taken sick about a
week ago with bronchial pneumonia,
and his recovery is doubtful. The
children are all home excet DR.. Hen
ry, who is in France.
Mrs. Henry Davio, 1886-lele
Again We are reminded of the I'M
certainty of life and of the slender
tie that birds us to this earthly exist
ence, in the death of Clara l.. Bullet.
wife of Henry Davio, which occurred
at her home on Sias Avenue, Sunday,
Feb. 2, after a sickness extending
over a period of three and a half
years with that dread disease, tuber-
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-02-19
Double Header Basket Ball

Richford high school basket ball
team came to Newport Friday night
with the intention of winning the
game from the Newport high school.
a fast game was played in the first
period and there was a question mark
at the close, just how the score would
stand at the final. Bigclow and Bo-
rclla were every where present, but
they did not have quite as good a
chance to play their little game of
passing, which in other games has
been very noticeable. However Big
Glow was able to pile up seven bas-
kets to his credit and Borella Gagged
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-02-19

affair. About 80 ladies were present
and the tables were appropriately de.
coratcd. A chatting dish lunch wa;
served. Much credit is due the ladics
in charge of the affair.
Mrs. Dell Tibbetts and daughter
May, have gone to their home in Put
ian, Conn, to enjoy Il vacation. They
will be away about four weeks, be-
fore returning to Newport, will visit
tn" New York and Boston millinery
markets in the interest of the Gilman
Co. store. Word has been received
that May Tibbetts has been confined
to the house by sickness since going
to Putnam.
Mabel, wife of Fred Bernard, died
at her home on Glen road, at three
O'Clock, Friday morning. Mrs. Ber-
nard was 90 years of age and leaves
her husband and four small children,
the oldest of which is nine years of
AGE, and the youngest only two years
old, three girls and one boy. The
funeral services will be held at st.
Mary's church Monday morning.
William E. Paftlow died at his
home Thursday evening at $50. He
was taken sick Feb. 8, but was round
the house helping to care for his wife
and two little girls who were sick, un-
til Friday, the 18th. The cause Of
death was influenza which developed
into typhoid pneumonia. The funeral
services were held at the house this
afternoon at three o'clock. More OK
tended notice later.
At the FIRST Congregational church
Sunday morning, the principal Of
Stanstead college, George Truman,
will occupy the pulpit. The evening
service IS cancelled.
First Methodist Episcopal church,
Ii. Il. CoohtZ, pastor. 1O.45, Public
worship, sermon by the pastor; 1900,
Bible school; 400, Junior Epworth
League; $50, Epworth League, lead
er, Jennie Willis; 1870, preaching ser
vice; 1870, Thursday evening, prayer
meeting. The special father and son
service which was to be held at the
Methodist church Sunday evening
will be Postponed on account of the
sickness of the pastor, Rev. II. T..
Coontz.
First Baptist church, II. 3. Rankin,
pastor. l0.45, morning service
Preaching by DR.. j. O. Cunningham,
supply-pastor. Subject, "a Royal
Sermon" 1900, Bible school Are
you interested in Bible Study? If not,
why not? ESQ, Young Peoples meet
ing. 7.30, evening service. Bright,
interesting praise service, led by
chor choir. Subject of the ser
mon "On The inside" 1870, Thurs
day evening, praise and prayer meet
ing. Dr.. Frank O. Cunningham, the
supply-pastor at the Baptist church,
is busily visiting the parish, and is
rapidly becoming acquainted with the
members and attendants at the
church. He is also giving some per-
sonal attention to the development of
the music, especially in the evening
services. He has had long experience
in directing chorus music, both in
regular church work, and in larger
way of community and convention
music. He directs the chorus, and
the numbers are already increased.
Plans are on foot for further enlarge
mcnt Of the work in several direc-
tions.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-02-19
ORLEANS

The new hospital is fast nearing
completion and will soon be ready
for occupancy.
Miss Clemma Converse is taking
al enforced vacation from her school
at Ayers Cliff, P. G., on account Of
fresh outbreak of the influenza in
that place.
Miss Rae Astle went to her home
in st. Johnsbuiy Center, Friday, for
few days stay.
Word has been received of the
death of Hon. H. Fl. Somers, which
occurred at his home in Newport.
Saturday evening, after two weeks
illness.
Miss Tillotson, teacher of the first
grade, has resigned her position and
accepted one with the government
in Washington. The school will be
in charge of Miss Clara Dwinell for
the rest of the year.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Tulnbull and
Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph Turnbull
were guests of Rev. and Mrs. Chase
at Evansville, Friday evening.
Miss Eva Bassett has moved her
millinery and business from the
Brown and Skinner bolck to the Will
ley block, near the bank. The store
vacated in the Brown block will be
used by Mrs. Trip for her business
in thenear future.
Mrs. C. S. Skinner and Mrs. Frank
Hardy were in Newport, Friday, to
attend the funeral of a friend and
relative.
Molcolm Cotton, who has been Sc
riously i'll for several weeks with in
fluenza, is able to be out on the
piazza in pleasant weather.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-02-19
NEWPORT LOCALS

Mrs. Charlie Cousins is reported or
the sick list.
Nellie Rcvoir has been absent fron,
the l.. O. Drew store the past week
by sickness.
Miss Carrie V. King Of Derby Line
was the guest of her sister, M,.
Mary Brown on Monday.
The Goodrich is closed on accouat
of the sickness of Lizzie Sargent and
EElsie Bowen.
Mrs. Mary Brown viii leave for
New York and Boston next week to
get the latest STYLE; in Spring and
Summer dresses.
Mrs. Hattie Farrant is visiting
friends in Boston.
Miss Grace Morli.;o., . - pc ted as
being quite sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gccr:c l.;,,hc are
sick at the homo OF A. +. True. Mrs
True and !'':' 80 '.,irl:.cr are also
sick.
Important business will be brought
before the meeting of the Women $
Club, Wednesday, Feb. 10. Every
member is requested to be present.
The annual Frances Willard Mem
orial which was to be held by the ".
C. r. w., at the home Of DR. and Ms.
McIvcr on Wednesday evening, Feb.
10Th, has been postponed indciitcly
on account of sickness.
Mrs. Edga Macdonald AID son,
Roger, of Lisbon, N. H., are visiting
friends in town.
Joseph nuval died a his HON" IN
Salem Derby, Friday. The funeral
services will be held at st. .Nury's
church, Tuesday morning.
Pastor L. A. Edwards is undergo
ing sclf-imposcd ordeal these days,
with the hope that he may recover
his health that he has felt for several
months was slipping away 1t is
hoped by his many friends that the
experiment will prove beneficial, and
that he will soon be on our streets
again.
The Valentine Party given by the
Social Union last Thursday in the
church parlors, was most enjoyable
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-02-19

culo>i>. Funeral services wcr, held
~ the Catholic church the following
Tuesday 'rd the intcrmcnt va, in
the cemetery on the Coventry road.
lara J.. !Iullctt was the daughter Of
Inarh and Emma Bullet and wa~
born in Derby, December 70. 1856
where nearly all Of her life VA.
spent. June L., 1908 she was united
in marriage to Henry navio, who
with two sons and four daughters are
left to mourn for devoted wife and
mother, and to whom the sympathy
Of the entire community is extended
in this hour of sorrow, and may the
One that watches the dcstincs of men
comfort them by His cncircling arms
thus helping them to bear this bur-
den.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-02-19

Baskets from the floor, Savage Il;
Morrill, 8; S. Hill 5; Sockol /; Fol-
some 8; Stevens, 2. Baskets from
fouls: S. Hill 1; Stevens 2. Rerefee,
Hamilton and Pierce. Scorer, Duffy.
Time, 1-15, 1-20. There was a good
attendance and a dance followed the
game.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-02-19

The reason most Of lis have got Il
heartache is because. We don't get
one-half credis for ttn things we feel
ourselves capable Of doing. II.