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Evening journal., 1920-09-21
Born Sept 10. i7s9-Died Sept. "a.
1851

Ms there any real American boy who
has not read with feverish interest
and with bated breath the novels
y OF our first American novelist
James Fenlmore Cooper? Cooper was
indeed a September child. having both
his birth and his death day In that
month. When he was still an infant
his father moved with his family 10
Otsego Lake. In the interior OF New
York. and here he built a home and
founded the village OF cooperstown.
out on tho edge OF the forest young
Cooper grew into boyhood. Coopers-
town was in tho very back woods OF
the day civilization. on the frontier
the border that separated the woods
and the Indians from the rough set
Evening journal., 1920-09-21

With soap in hand down by the brook.
Went Wally-naushl his courage
shook,
Though to get rid Of so much dirt.
Made Wally scrub until it hurt.
His face and hands. and. yes. my
dears.
He was most careful with his earsl
Evening journal., 1920-09-21

And then one day happy thought
Some comfort to poor Wally brought
IF | should wash. Papa may see,
That ! am really just poor me.
I'll go and get some scrubbing soap.
And that will get me clean ! hopel"
Evening journal., 1920-09-21
DIRTYFACED WALLY

1t surely was a great disgrace.
That Wally wouldn't wash his face.
His Mothers pleadings were in vain.
For Wally did unwashed remain.
And so from day to day. alackl
He grew from white to gray. then
black
Evening journal., 1920-09-21

And that is how his parents made
A sad mistake. for when his shade
Sam who lived out in the
Alley.
They took in Sam and left out VALLEY !
And just to think the boys distress
Was brought by his own carelessnessl !
Evening journal., 1920-09-21

In vain did Wally weep and plead.
No one believed. no one gave heed.
" 'Ts hard to tell. said Pa to
Mother,
"One looks to me just like the other. ="
And even faithful Tray alert
Could aot know Wally through his
dihl
Evening journal., 1920-09-21
School Days

~ ACATION Days arc over; the
school bell rings once more.
" And throngs Of happy children
go aocking through the
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-12-23
Electric Heating Pad

The heating pad is the only sat
isfactory way Of applying heat to
the body at an even Temperature.
1t is soft, flexible and can be APP
piled to any part of the body to
relieve pain or to stimulate cir
culation. Easy to connect up.
Absolutely safe. Can be regulat-
ed in the dark, for three heats.
Splendid for the sick room, for
warming beds and for sleeping
porches.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-12-23
STOCKTON SPRINGS

Charles Gray of Prospect became a
member of Pownal Lodge, F. & A. M.
last Wednesday night.
Mrs. Louise E. Hopkins and Mrs. Em-
ma Landry were taken into Bethany
Chapter, o. E. s., at special meeting
of the lodge Friday evening.
Mrs. Martha ]. Townsend returned
Tuesday from soiourn in Canaan and is
boarding with Mrs. ]. H. Wardwell.
1t has been decided to launch the four
master Alcaeus Hooper from the Stockton
Yards, Inc, on the morning of Christ
mas day, at about 10 o'clock, instead of
Friday as announced. The Hooper is the
largest craft ever sent into the waters of
Stockton harbor, measuring over 1900
tons net.
The schools of the town closed for the
Christmas vacation on Friday, with the
exception of the High school and others
out of the village, which began late be-
cause of the difficulty in securing teach
ers and so have time to be made up.
Friday afternoon the pupils of the village
primary, and intermediate grades under
Mrs. Gerry Harding and Miss Elva Rem
dell, assembled in Miss Rendel's room
for Christmas festivity. Exercises APP
propriate to the occasion were given and
the abundance of gifts which loaded de-
corated tree were distributed by veri-
table Santa Claus A number of guests
were present who added materially to the
children's enthusiasm.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-12-23
GRACE M. DODGE

Grace M. Dodge of Belfast died Dec.
IS tn at the home of Charles Thompson of
Lincolnville, where she was employed.
S he was born in Chelsea, Mass, the
only daughter of Joel E. and the late
Flora M. JtSawyer) Dodge and the greater
part of her life was spent in Belfast. For
several years she had been in i'll health
and had been at the Bangor hospital for
treatment. After graduating from the
Belfast High school IN the class of 1897,
she was employed in the clothing facto-
ries. Her father now resides in Boston
and her mother died several years ago.
Her age was As years, Q months and Il
days. The funeral was held Tuesday at
ia. M, with Mrs. Bessie Wentworth
officiating. The burial will be in Knox
in tho spring.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-12-23

Miss Louise Shute came down Satur-
day from .Bucksport Seminary for tho
Christmas recess.
Miss Doris Moore Of South Lagrange
was week end guest at the home Of her
aunt, Mrs. H. H. HIATT.
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Wardwell have
wide circle of friends who learn with
regret that as they were leaving Sandy
point last Wednesday to pass the winter
with their children in Massachusetts,
Mrs. WaFdwell was seized with apoplexy
and forced to abandon the journey at
Bangor, where she lies seriously i'll. The
latest report is an appearance of gain
and her younger son, Harold, had arrived
from Boston.
Angus W. Holmes and Miss Hazel
Halves wore married in Portland Wednes-
day, Dec. 18th, where the groom has em-
ployment in the United States Mail Gar
age. After the ceremony a reception
was given tho yonng couple at the home
of Mrs. A. T. Haney, an aunt of the
groom. Prior to his recent departure for
Portland under civil service regulations,
Mr.. Holmes had been ono of the popular
young men about town. The son of An
gus NJ. Holmes, manager of the Stockton
Canning Co., he has been employed in
former years at the cannery here and at
Plymouth, Mass. The bride is the
youngest daughter of Henry H. Halves
by his deceased wife, and is young lady
of rare qualities. The young couple have
innumerable friende here and elsewhere
who will wish for them all manner of
good luck.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-12-23
Hoods
Sarsaparilla
Makes Food
aste Good

Creates an appetite, aids digestion,
purifes the blood, and thus relieves
scrofula, catarrh, the pains and
aches Of rheumatism and gives
strength to the whole system.
Nearly so years phenomenal
sales tell the story Of the great
merit and success Of Hoods Sar-
saparilla. It is just the medicine
you need now.
Hoods Pills help-fine laxative
or cathartic, according to dose.
Relieve headache, restore comfort.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-12-23
Electric Portable LAMPS

A portable lamp from our spIen-
did selection makes particularly
happy Christmas gift. it is re-
membrane that expresses the
true spirit of giving, because of
its friendly service and lasting
usefulness. A handsome table
lamp is really the center of the
room. 1t costs no more for the
electric current in a fine lamp
than it does in an ugly one. The
mellow glow cast by the coIored
shade enables restfuI reading.
These lamps are going fast
yours should be bought in time to
get one Of the best.
From $500 up
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-12-23
STOCKTON

Mrs. Andrew D. Berry returned recent
ly from week in Millinocket, where her
husband is employed with railroad out
fit.
Miss Ruth Smith, student at Bangor
High, arrived Saturday to pass her vaca-
ton with her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
j. W. Lambert.
Jesse E. Hartman, who Joined the
coast artillery some weeks ago, writes
his father, Ferd F. Hartman, that he is
at Fort Williams and likes the life even
better than he anticipated.
The Misses Colcord left early last week
for Boston for an innetinite sojourn, and
Mr., and Mrs. Dawson Brewer have
moved into the Colcord house accom-
panied by the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. W. Shackford, who are here for
an indefinite stay.
S. T. Co. No. / barge, Capt. Calhoun,
arrived at the Stockton yard Saturday
to undergo minor repairs incident to be-
ing run into while towing recently.
Capt. Calhoun was in town some time
last winter while his barge was having
extensive repairs and made many friends
who welcome his return.
Mrs. Eveline George, wife of Ivory NJ.
George, an old resident in the north :
western part of the town, died at her
home early last Friday morning after
short sickness. She was born in Pros
pect a little more than GA years ago, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Clark,
and was married to Mr.. George early in
life. Besides her husband, who has been
an invalid for many years, she is surviv-
ed by q step-son, Henry of Prospect. and
a step-daughter, Minnie, the wife OF For
rest j, Clark. The funeral was held
Sunday and the burial was in Prospect.
John H. Gerrish was relieved of his
duties at the B. & A. station on Thurs
day by Guy E. Lawrence, and on Satur-
day accompanied by Mrs. Gerrish left
for Brownville and Millinocket to re-
main until the first of the week when
they leave for Syracuse. N. 7. to pass
Christmas with friends before going to
Washington, D. c., for the winter. AL
though on a leave of absence from the
railroad company, Mr.. and Mrs Gerrish
h.ve .cores If friends who labor under
the apprehension that the village is to
lose them permanently, and remember
ina their value to this community no one
takes the idea ioyously.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-12-23
NOTICE

Whereas my son. Ralph W. Clifford,
has fully demonstrated the fact that he
is fully able to manage his own affairs.
Therefore, as never have paid any of his
bills, nor collected any of his earnings,
never will. He is given his time during
his minority.
Dated at Belfast this 18th day Of De-
cember, 1920.
WALTER j. CLIFFORD.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-12-23
For Sale or Rent

The farm known as the Fred 1Siis
place, now owned by Mrs. Helen No =, Al.
rick, II acres of land, moving auu ,ns
age. House in good repair. Fifty 'J n..r
apple trees in bearing condition =.
orchard. Well suited for smal a.s
Situa.ed two miles from Belfast VO''. .,Itb
on lower Congress street. t0Oi ,sst
reason for selling. Owner on preni, ',.,fs
present, later can be seen at MIS-, ..s
Gray's, Condor street, Belfast "4'
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-12-23
Mrs. Elmer B. Arnold. who is teaching
at Milo, is home for the holidays.

Miss Goldie Shute was the guest of
Miss Josie LaFurley over the weekend.
Arthur Harrison has been drawn to
serve on the traverse jury at the Janu-
airy term of court.
Ralph. Pendleton returned last Friday
from Northern Maine to spend Christi
mas with his mother.
Mrs. Darius F. Berry closed her home
on Cape Jellison recently and went to
Bangor for the winter.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-12-23
Electric FIatiron

For a Holiday gift an electric
flatiron is especially suitable. 1t
not only helps you to do your
clothes more nicely but it helps
you do them SO much more easily.
It saves steps and time. OF all
the appliances the flatiron is the
favorite.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-12-23
Electric Sewing Machine

Sew by electricity and you make
sewing so much easier and pleas
anter. This rev machine is not
only run by electricity but is
portable-you can carry it to
your neighbors or to the sewing
club. It is full size sewing ma
chine and does beautiful work.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-12-23
Electric ToaSter

Makes that delicious golden
brown toast so appreciated at
breakfast when served crisp and
warm. Two slices at a time with
the use of very little current.
Adds distinction to any table
service.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-12-23

Mrs. Jacob Greeley is visiting her
Mrs j. w. Inaraham.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-25
OUR YOUNG DESERVE THE BEST

" ERE the question asked of in the state of
11 Oregon What is too good for child education
w. ally?" the would virtually unanimous,
Nothing too good Not only do parents believe that their
children should the best advantages 80 out of
100 they would insist their being provided Yet in their
multitude of other interests parents do not realize that the best
educational facilities not always being provided They
be until teachers better saaried plane
The institutions of higher learning the state dependent
the legislature for their appropriations impoverished
They do justice the large increase enrolment which
made this and is expected The ins
tuons few years. however, will need buildings
and better paid instructors the standard of teachers and
teachers salaries in the grade and high schools not raised
There will be few students fit to study collegiate work
From the school to the college laboratory better
equipment better and better minds must be maintained
citizens will the bill decade hence Men and
of the character ability and learning which parents
impaired to their growing and daughters leaving
the profession for the market of commercial and profes
sional calngs The money saved today will be repaid with
dear interest and the pound of flesh tomorrow.
The school teacher entitled to silk waist
occasionally and the college professor to eat beefeak and
then Just his friend the brickayer Pay the educator v
for the full stomach and the ample wardrobe is
worthy foe the reddish tint that already turks here and there
about our little red schoolhouse
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-25
FATHER SHOOTS SON TO
SAVE HIM FROM LIFE
OF CRIME, HE ASSERTS

CHICAGO. March 25. - Frank
Piano used the heroic cure of shooting
his son to save the young man from
crime, he claimed today.
In jail awaiting the outcome Of three
wounds sustained by Frank Jr.. Piano
fretted over the plight of his wife and
eight children during his absence.
Frank Jr. lay quietly on a hospital cot
and admitted that father might be
right at that"
Frank Jr. caused his father many
sleepless nights. the parent said. In
three times and always associated with
threetimes and always associated with
gang. Tuesday night Piano en-
countered his son with the gang. Cap
aslant. cigarette pasted 20 "A lower lip.
Frank Jr. answered his fathers call.
They talked angrily a moment. Piano
produced the revolver and fired three
shots The boy was wounded severely.
but may live.
1T i better this way than II he was
SHOT by a policeman" Piano said.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-25
SOVIET IN CONTROL;
SCHOOL FACULTY IS
THROWN INTO LAKE

TOPEKA, Kan, March 25.-A
soviet has been in control of the
state normal school at Hays for two
days. according 10 a telegram receiv-
ed this afternoon by Governor Allen
from P. Caspar Harvey, an instructor.
President Lewis out of state. Soviet
in control for two days Three faculty
members into lake. Need protection
from students" read the message to
the governor.
A later telegram to the state board
of control urged that "some one be
sent to establish orderly government
at once"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-25
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Worries Ended at Last
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Get "a small quantity at any phar-
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Your complexion must quickly show a
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M matter whether you are troubled
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Towards nuttermilk Cream IN only
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taciion or money back.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-25
Portable House Doomed

CHICAGO, March 25.-The debut of
the portable house as a solution to the
high cost of renting received n jolt
here today. Union carpenters refused
to complete. the setting up process of
the first of these houses. They were
order to stop by William Brims, union
carpenters official. He said: The
portable house is a project against
the interests of our organization. The
real union-made house is made by
union carpenters here. not out of
town"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-25
DELAWARE SHOULD WEEP
~ ELAWARE yesterday had the chance to align its
sR a worthy cause, that of suffrage for tn

ELAWARE yesterday had the chance to align itself with
~ worthy that of suffrage the entire
United States Twenty wifull members of the house of
ILL., Lodgecal style,
to vote at time ray the federal suffrage amendment
Delaware should weep
Delaware given the opportunity because of its peculiar
position to cast the deciding ballot which would place
amendment the constitution the
that aboishng slavery. Thityve have the
light Delaware, afforded opportunity to show that it is
abreast of the times might have been the decd
state While Deaware little wul 20 consped Connect
clearing the meeting which capture
coveted honor. Delaware should weep.
One of the outstanding features of the given
by Pendeon Post American Legion Tuesday night
making good of advertising
the The post furnished 1000 with excellent
musical and dance at modest and disappointed
The promote
terprises of a similar nature whenever possible.
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The growing desire to get trained executive, big
business ability and affairs
the presidential behind among
organize McAdoo-forPredent club Public sent
nen rather than machine politics. his caber
retirement and their consent to become candidates
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having receiv-
ed such substantial gift that of the fouracre site Mission
donated by H. w. Collins Mr. Collins generosity
mark for other public-spirited citizens to at
April is the opening day of Cleanup Week Rid
and of bit of rubbish then
ting flies next summer.
~~"~~~~~s"~~~~~~~
Divorces appear fewed in this county due doubtless
absence of movie actors in midst.
Who said Gone the dear, dear days?" the
price of sugar
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-25

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-25

Rheumatism is ''pain only" Not
one case in fifty requires internal
treatment. stop druggingi Rub sooth-
ing. penetrating ''St. Jacobs Oil' di-
rectly into your sore, stiff joints and
muscles and relief comes instantly.
"St. Jacobs Oil'' is a harmless rheu-
matism cure which never disappoints
and cannot burn or discolor the skin.
Timber up, Quit complaining. Get
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-25
RHEUMATIC JOINTS
Rub Pain Right Out Try Thisl-

a small trial bottle of old-time "St.
Jacobs Oil' at any drug store and in
just a moment you'll be free from
rheumatic pain, soreness.a and stiffness.
Don't suffer! Relief and a cure awaits
you. "St. Jacobs Oil' has cured mil
lions of rheumatism sufferers in the
last half century. and is just as good
for sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago, back
ache. sprains and swellinga
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-25

Attorney General Hopkins has wired
County Attorney Jacob NJ. Weisner to
Investigate and take steps to control
the situation at once.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06
.WINTRY WINDS
CHECK GAMES
Practice Session Likely
Today for High School
Diamond Lads.

With the mercury hanging round
the 20 above mark early this morning.
with ice and snow in abundance base
ball became a game to be followed
in the newspapers and not participated
in locally at this time. But despite
the frigid air and wintry condtdoas
on all sides, the sun Is .shining bright
~ and the Indications are that clear
weather will prevail the next several
days. This being the case It VIII
soon be warm agdn-it may perhaps
even warm up soon enough TO have
that big league game In Clarisburg
tomorrow afternoon, although Il Is
doubtful. as big league stars would
grab off the guarantee and 60 on to-
the next water tank stop than take
any chances playing on a cold day.
The high school viii not likely An
dulge in any baseball practice today.
unless they stage a little indoor work
some place. It as to be regretted
that the sessions have been checked
Just when the boys were starting 10
show real form. The season opens
for the high school In about 10 days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-06

couldn't conceal that injury from the
players and public nor could he any
longer dress KLEIN, but the two OF
them got third party, first sworn
to secrecy, to help on and of with
their clothes.
A few years ago Klein broke his left
wrist just before leaving home in the
spring to work long string Of exhi.
bition games for the Brooklyn and
Athletic teams. This didn't feaze him.
He came south with his wrist in
splints, had blue cloth sewed around
the bandages and went behind the
plate as usual.
when was not umpiring kept
that injured hand in my coat pocket.
On the diamond the blue cloth cam.
ouflaged the injury. I'll bet not a sin.
gle member Of the Brooklyn team
knows to this day that I carried a
broken wrist around the south with
them that spring." said KLEIN.
On that trip another accident hap
pened to Bill that came near giving
away his secret. A foul tip hit him on
the back of his right hand and knock
ed his indicator to the ground. The
pain was so intense he could not pick
up the indicator and his left hand was
absolutely useless. His plight, though.
went unnoticed and in few seconds
his right hand became almost normal
and he ordered play resumed.