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Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
MRS. BLODGETT OBSERVES
 HER Tooth ANNIVERSARY
tContinued from ngRe n

Their son, William H. Blodgett, Jr., enlisted in a Connecticut regiment in the civil war and became desper- ately i'll with fever in Virginia. Mrs. Blodgett crossed the lines visited Gen. Lees headquarters, secured the removal of number of soldiers, including her son, from their camp to hospital and helped to nurse them back to health. The son lived for a number of years after the war Mrs. Blodgett has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Kingsley, for three years.
 Of seven children born to Mrs. Blodgett, three are living Besides Mrs. Green and Mrs. Kingsley, the third is Miss Mary J. Blodgett, who also lives with Mrs. Kingsley and cares for their mother. There are seven grandchildren, Miles L. Blod- gett of Portland, Ore.; Attorney William H. Blodgett of Winsted, Conn.,, recently appointed tax com missioner for that state; Mrs. Cliff ford c. Waugh of Albany, Frederick W. Kingsley, IT,, of Springfield, Mrs John Willehen of Hartford, Freder- ick L. Green of Hartford and George R. Davis of Philadelphia. The eight great-grandchildre are Mrs. Arthur Brooks of Windsor, Conn.,, Mrs. Jo- seph Missell of Hartford, Miss Sere- ma Blodgett of Winsted, Misses Dor cas M. and Gretchen May Kingsley and Frederick L. Kingsley of Spring field, Frederick Kingsley Waugh, Kingsley Adams Waugh and Richard V. Waugh of Albany. Little Irene Virginia Brooks is the only great great-grandchild.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Valuable Material From Tree.

''Blackboy" Is a name commonly ap- piled to the peculiar grass-trees (Xan- thorrhoea) of western Australia, which grow to a height of ' to 10 feet, and have thick blackened trunks with terminal tufts of wiry, grass-like leaves. The different species yield an abundance of fragrant resin. In ex- periments by Henry Rowley, formerly city analyst of Perth, the materials obtainable from these plants were
 studied, and methods were devised for extracting and treating the gum, pith and fiber. The company now formed for developing the products commercially has provided an equip ment of retorts, furnaces, condensers, receiving tanks, etc., sufficient for util- izing q considerable quantity of what has been a vegetable waste. Among the useful substances obtained are tars free from harmful acids, tar paulin dressings, rope tar and sanitary tar, lacquers. steam and refrigerating pipe tagging. stains and paints, pitches for marine insulating. phenol. henzol, alcohol, coke, potash, and pyroge- nous acid: and dyes. perfumes, form alin and various yarnishes are expect ed to follow.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Promisinu Outlook.

"I seen the start of what looked like if was going to be Il right lively fuss, over at Tumlinville yesterday" related Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge. "A couple of fellows jumped onto another feller, for something or nuther, reck- on, although I didn't learn what and went to mauling him right sharply. Then another feller jumped in. 10 make it even. About that time the sheriff came drumming and started to pull 'cm apart. and all four lit in on him. He deputized a passel of fellers that were standing around. and they sorter took hold. and another bunch of fellers that came up peared to figger that the process was too one-sided, and so they tore in. too. About that time it begun to rain, and they ali adjourned to the porch of the Tote Fair store and went to talking horse swap and politics, But for a spell I shore reckoned l was going to see something of q tight."- Kansas City Star.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11

misfortune or accident. If any state cannot make such provision for her former soldiers, it would then be time enough for Congress to come to the assistance of both state and men.
 . Let not Congress or any other body of men try to buy or pay for the patriotism of the finest army of men that ever shouldered a rife, with gold. The only compensation worthy of their deeds is to honor them in a fitting manner throughout their life by actions of respect and regard, holding ever before us the glory they have attained by deeds of valor, that future generations may seek to emulate their example, for the mutual benefit of individual and Country.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Nature Studies on the Prairie.

Bloom township farmer says that he has a pet catfish in water tank on his farm which serves n useful purpose. Whenever this farmer gets the fever to fish he digs up few worms and throws them in the tank. If the pet fish grabs them up he knows fish are biting and gets his fish pole and hikes for the river. If. on the other hand, the fish pays no attention to the worms he knows 1t Is poor day for fishing and lets his wife tell him what she wants done and does 1t. So he never misses 1t and always returns from the river with a string of fish like the proverbial small boy gets. A Bloom township farmer told us this, but gol durn if we can remember who it was.-Clay Centre Times.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Secretary Baker a "Bartender."

'T might have a chance to get job after March 4. 1921" said Secretary of War Baker the other day, Eff it had not heen for the prohibition business.
 "Once when I was mayor of Cleve- land I had a hand in settling labor row. When it was all over one of the men. asked me if I carried q union card. replied that I did not. but would be very glad to have the chance to do so. In the next days mail l got card entitling me to life member ship in the bartenders' union.
 "I carry the card to this day, but now I am afraid it will not do me much good."-New York Sun
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
SNAP SHOTS

Prices are coming down like thistle down.-Detroit Journal.
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 The democratic party is now a thing of shreds and patches.-Balti- more American.
 *m* .t If the reds still detained are not to be deported, what is to be done with them? As time passes, curios- ity grows.-Springfeld Republican.
 %*~ Uncle Sam may make Jack Demp- sey feel that he is not even heavy weight champion of the United States.-Sun and Herald.
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 The suggestions of an investiga- tion into the report that boys under IT constitute half the crew of a battleship indicates that our navy is something of an infant industry.
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 We'll, we wonder when govern ment of the profteers, by the prof. teers, for the profiteers, is going to IL Ohio State Journal
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 Will science ever be able to ex- plain the coincidence between so many earth shocks and the opening of tense political Pitts burg Dispatch.
 Some days we are quite enthu- siastic for Herbert Hoover, and then again we recall that it might mean four years more of corn meal mush. Grand Rapids Press
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 There is quite a feeling in this country that the farmers are our most dangerous class, as they ap- parently want to work.-Ohio Star Journal.
 We think the husband ought to give his wife the pay envelope, all right, but he certainly ought to be entitled to ask if she hankers after summer furs before he hands it over.-Houston Post.
 
 If it will make England feel any better over the exchange situation she's welcome to take look and see what Americans get right here at home for one of their own dollars.- Toledo Blade.
 MT. Wilson wants it understood that there are no days on which he does not feel strong enough to ac- cept the resignation of an objec- tionable member of the cabinet.- Kansas City Journal
 Two American women are now real bona fde royal highnesses." But the title so long denied Ameri- cans, comes at a time when it's gild. ing has worn off even beyond the power of American dollars to repair
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
REAL FAIRY STORY
Searchers for Thrills Might Read
 "Day Book, 1824.'
Writer Justly Considers That for Ro- nance It Has All the ouivers of OIdtime Tales Beat to
 Frazzle.

There was a time in the dear. dead past when I was addicted to the myths and legends of the long ago. I loved to read, writes Kenneth L. Roberts, in the Saturday Evening Post, tales starting "Once upon a time" and tell ing how the old witch, after studying for thirty-seven years In the College of Witchcraft and Sorcery. was out witted by the handsome prince in pur- pie tights who didn't know a magic wand from a magic lantern. loved Kluta von Linsensuppe and the strong and fearless counts of Limburger and the deep bass voice of the old Rhenish bungstarters and the hump-backed rhinestone castles. I loved the Table Round and the whistle of the trusty falcon and the keen-edged meat ax as Sir Martingale the Red and Sir Batter du Bellicose pasted each other in the midriff for the favor of the beautiful Lady Melisande of Marrow fat. I ate that stuff alive. as the say ing goes.
 Today, though, I can't get culver out of 1t. need stronger meat. When I want to get the old thrill that used to go with the fairy tales pass over the stories of Rapunzel and Snow White and Sinbad and Cedric von Stussberg and William Tell and Agatha von Addlepate and all the oth- CTS and get down an old, tattered, leather-covered volume which bears the fascinating title, "Day Book, 1924"
 This book was the property of one of my forbears, who late in the 1700s and early In the 180Os ran a flourish. ing store In the town of Kennebunk, Me, when he wasn't running the Brit ish and Indians around the rugged Maine scenery. It has the fairy stories whipped to light froth. Right at the top of the very first page appears the absorbing statement: "Eliab Stevens, pr. To 1 pr Morocco shoes, S4 cents." And right under 1t is the thrilling bit: {: Capt. Elisha Chadbourn, Dr. to dog. Eggs, 75 cents." And piling sensation on sensation, the third paragraph reads: "Noah Shackford, pr. to 1s pt. N. F. rum, cts. Drank in store."
 Morocco shoes, S4 cents! Be still, my fluttering heart, be still And one-half pint of fragrant old New Eng land rum, straight from the heart of Medford, Mass. for ' cents I swoon l Who cares where 1t was drunk, so long as the drinker got it for ' cents? Sev- en cents for half pint of New Eng land rumi Twenty-eight cents for a quart! And S4 cents for pair of shoes or three quarts of ruml To say nothing of six dozen eggs, freshly ab- stracted from under startled Maine hens, for the staggering sum of 75 cents, or 1215 cents the dozen.
 Who cares to listen to such trite and commonplace twaddle as the fairy godmother's adventures in get ting a coach and four out of a pump kin, and some rats, when one can read red-blooded stuff about Eliab Stevens getting a pair of Morocco shoes out of S@ cents? My little leather GOV cred day book may be trifie shorter on love interest than Cinderella" or Beauty and the Beast" but 1t pos sesses infinitely more excitement and much more of the surprise element. Oh, much
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
BUYING PATRIOTISM

<. 4 uc newspapers III general seem to have little to say regarding the bonus system for ex-service men that is now occupying the attention of the House, while from the action of many of the congressman we ga- ther that they are also unsettled as to 3 course of action. It is but natural that our law makers should feel squeamish, as it would take but little to offend many thousand vo- ters. The newspapers, however, have little reason to evade or ignore the issue; their duty is to keep the pub lie informed by printing an enlight- ened, unprejudiced opinion.
 :. In these days of high costs the financial side of the question should only be secondary to what the ma lority feel is the governments duty tc the ex-service men. Does this duty, then, call for legislation that will cost the government several billions of dollars and would give to soldiers of the World War a few hundred dollars at the most? Would not such action at this time, when the United States already has a war debt of such proportions that the figures are meaningless and beyond the comprehension of the average person, add to the burden of every Individual through additional taxa t1on? Furthermore, do the maior- Tty of our soldiers want this bonus?: 1: do they want to prolong the period of taxation or add to those now in effect?; DO THEY WANT TO GET PAID IN MONEY FOR WHAT THEY CONSIDERED THEIR PA TR1OTIC DUTY TO THEIR COUN- TRY AND TO ALL THEY HOLD DEAR?
 The soldiers in many instances throughout the country have already answered these questions in the negative. Many more would answer m the same manner if questioned concerning the subject, while it is true that small minority (we hope) would be glad of the chance to se- cure this bonus.
 What about the men who gave their lives on the battlefelds of Eu- rope and those who died in camp? How can the government or any other body aside from their Maker compensate them or those who re- mained to mourn their loss? And to those who survived the terrible ordeals that will ever remain fresh m their memories, what compensa- tion can these few dollars be? The men who fought for love of country, for love of justice, because of their patriotism, want no bonus or other 3money hand-out." Their patriot ism, their Americanism, cannot be bought with money and they con- sider themselves amply rewarded by having been able to do their part in the greatest war in the history of the world.
 If some form of compensation must be provided for the relief of worthy and needy ex-service men, Connecticut's example might we'll be followed by every state. The income from the two and one-half millions that this state invested in Liberty bonds, amounting to about $125,000 annually, should amply provide for those who are in dire straits through
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
ShatterInu a Precedent

Another sign that democracy is marching on."
 "Well?'
 T see where a royal parsonage went duck hunting the other day and com moner who was a member of the party killed most of the ducks."-Birming- ham Ags-Hsrald.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Evenly Matched.

You'd better be careful how you talk to that fellow" "Why?" asked the rough looking in- iividual.
 He's 'hardboiled.' Don't worry. I'm '1o-minute' egg myself" |
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11

For SaIe-Eggs for matching, S. c. R. I. Reds, pure bred, 10c each, $10.00 for 100. Also pure bred R. I. Red rooster, l year old, $5. Two young Bantam roosters, $1 each, George Astleford, Falls Village, Tel. 11S-4.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11

We are beginning to believe the weatherman is woman; he changes his mind so often.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Fittinu Decoration.

Do the London hremen ever get the Order of the Garterf" "Of course not. That's reserved for, royalty" Well. they ought to. Aren't they Enights of the hoscT
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
TO RENT

To Rent-My dwelling house with garden on East Main St. after April 1st. Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Found Seven Rats Dead in Bin
 Next Morning."

Robert Woodruff says: My prem ises were infested with rats. I triec RAT-SNAP on friends recommen- dation. Next morning found seven dead rats in bin, two near feed box. three in stall. Found large number since. No smell from dead rats RAT-SNAP drys them up. Best ching I have ever used." Three sizes, 25c, soc, $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by Freeman Dempsey, dealer.-adv.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11

Farmer Wanted-For Pine Grove farm, beginning March 1st or after For reference apply to F. A. Wike, Sharon, Connecticut.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11

For Rent-After May 1st my place
 on West Main Street. Mrs. Mary Kemp, Canaan, Conn. Tel. 12S-5-
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11

Wanted-A single man accustomed to general farm work. J. Lee Ensign, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
WANTED

Salesmen Wanted to solicit orders for lubricating oils, greases and paints. Salary or Commission. Address The Lennox Oil & Paint Co.,, Cleveland, O.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11

For Sale-A trio of thoroughbred White Pekin ducks at a bargain. Tel. 143-2.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11

Cows For Sale-Having sold farm, will sell ten good cows. Two have milked thirty quarts daily. Some freshen soon. Robert D. Miller, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11

Posters of all kinds printed at The Canaan Printing Company.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
FOR SALE

'Cent-a-Word Advertisements
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-17
DELEGATES WILL BRIN c
THE LIONS CONVENTION
TO A ARDMO ORE IN 1921

DR.. Crayton S. Brooks and secre.
tary o. c. Lasher Of the Lions CLUB
left this afternoon for Olmulgee 70
attend the district convention OF
Lions in session tomorrow. They hone
to secure the 1921 district convention
Tor Ardmore.
I'VE feel sure that inasmuch as
Oklahoma has more Lion clubs than
any state, and that our district only
comprises Oklahoma and Kansas, the
1921 district convention will also be
held in Oklahoma Mr. Lasher said.
and there is no reason why we can't
nave it in Ardmore" The secretary
then added that Dr. Brooks was GO
ing ito do the talking" for Ardmore
which leaves no doubt in the minds
of Ardmore people that Ardmore will
entertain district Lions next year.
Preparations are under way for the
national convention at Denver, Col,
next month. Secretary Lasher ana
other Lions and their wives plan to
make the trip overland.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-17
THE Won KELLER HOSPITAL


p Keller President; p d. Maxwell Treasurer
P Johnson Writ Franklin.
A.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-17
ELK s STA GE SECOND
SUCCESSFUL MI INST REL

Despite the large attendance Of the
first night performance of the Elks
Minstrel Tuesday night, the Palace
theatre was filled to capacity last
night for the second performance.
From the opening of the program
with a dance by Miss Helen Walcott
and Rex Hill, to the closing number,
Robert S. Gardenhire and the chorus
finale, the evening was a most joyous
one.
Director j. II. Hull deserves unlim-
tied credit for a splendid entertain
ment. He demonstrated beyond ques-
ton his ability for putting on first
class production i'm a very short time,
as according to the announcement
made last night, the cast had but
ten days practice. He is especially
to be congratulated upon the selec-
tions Of the chorus, as every voice
was good and in the ensemble work
equalled professional group singers.
Mr. Hull himself is an actor Of no
small ability and his performance
as interlocutor left nothing to be de.
sired.
Every member of the east did ex-
ceedingly well and Ardmore theatre
goers are well pleased with the efforts
Of the El5s.
Proceeds from the two nights enter
tainment 80 toward the building fund
of the Elks' new home to be erected
within a few months.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-17
FIRST OF SERIES OF
THREE CHESS GAMES FOR
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP
PLAYED HERE JUNE z

DR.. r. c. Harlow announces that
the great chess match between de-
votees of the game from Healdton
will tangle with local enthusiasts
in tourney that viii decide the
county championship, and incidentally
result in a sumptuous banquet to be
provided by the loosers Of the match
A series Of three games has been
arranged, the first to be staged at
the office of DIR. Harlow in this city
on the night Of June 22nd. the sec
ond, one week later, at Healdton, and
the third and deciding contest back
here, after which the big eats will
be served.
The team representing Healdton in
the tournament will be composed Of
Jack Hyde, b. c. Head. and W. A.
Roberts, all experts with the little
ivory figures, while DR.. Harlow, C..
o. Bum and Capt. II. II. Sayer wiz
uphold the chess supremacy Of Ard
more.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-17
JUD GE HENSHAW OF
MAD!LL AN ARDMORE
BUSINESS VISITO R

Judge Henshaw Of N1adil was an
Ardmore business visitor Wednesday,
coming here to look after a number
Of matters he has pending in the dis.
trict court.
The judge is candidate for the
office OF state senator from the dis
trict composed Of Johnson and Mar
shall counties, and is meeting with
marked encouragement in his cam.
paign.
He served the people Of Marshall
county two terms as judge of the coun-
ty court, when he established a repu-
tation as thorough lawyer and a
careful and conscientious official.
Being well versed in the law and
familiar with parliamentary rules and
usages Judge Henshaw win make
the people, not only Of his senatorial
district, but of the entire state or
Oklahoma, a good senator
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-17
GOOD ROAD BONDS
CARRY IN BERWYN
TOWNSHIP WITH A
BIG G NJ A JO RI TY

The bond election in Berwyn town
ship Tuesday resulted in big ma
jority in favor Of the proposition and
as soon as all preliminary arrange
ments can be made $4,000 will De
available for good road purposes in
that section of the county.
The vote was extremely light as
not much interest was developed, peo-
pie are all for good roads and care
little about opposing any movement
to that end now.
The result Of Tuesdays election was
as follows: Precinct /, Baum, for the
bonds 40, against the bonds, %;
majority for bonds, II. Precinct 2,
Berwyn. for the bonds 1871, against the
bonds 55; majority for bonds, 50. Pre-
cinot 3, Springer, for the bonds 26,
against the bonds %; majority for
bonds 3.
Total for the bonds, 2O3; against
the bonds 1O1; majority for the bonds
1902.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-17

FOR SALE-2OOO YARDS OF DIRT
APPLY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GROUNDS OR PHONE 1856. 1872
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-17
MYSTERY SURROUNDS SHOOT
ING OF CHICAGO MAN

Chicago, June 17.-C. B. Ensign,
PRESIDENT of Charles Ensign and Com
1any. a commercial brokerage firm,
vas in a hospital eoday with two bul-
ct wounds in his breast. His condi-
ion was said to be serious. Mr.. El-
ign was wounded Monday, members
If the family finding him lying in
'ath room, when they returned home
rhey would not comment on how the
,roier was wounded. No report was
made TO the police. Mr.. Ensign is 60
ears of age, and reputed to be
Millionaire.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-17

PALM OLIVE SOAP AT FRAMES
Csc PER DOZEN THIS WEEK. 1873
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-17
CONDITION OF UNCLE BUD
YOUNG SLIGHTLY IMPROVED

Report from the Hardy Sanitar1um
today states that Uncle Bud Young
spent the night very comfortably and
was greatly improved this morning.
Last night his condition was re-
ported quite dangerous and his many
friends feared the worse, the indi-
cations today, however, are that he
has passed the critical period and he
has better than an even chance Cor
recovery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-17
Census Statistics

Washington, June 17.-Great Falls,
Mont, 24I21, increase 1918, or 1913
per cent.
Fairmont. w. Va, 1851, increase
S,140, or 1913 per cent.
New Bedford, Mass. 121 PIT, in
crease 24,565, or 254 per cent.
Northampton, Mass, 21,951, in
crease 2,52O or 1870 per cent.
2G,O9S or S3.6 per cent.
Wenatchee, Washington, 1924, in
crease 2.274, or sci per cent.
Bristol Pa, 1928, increase, 1,O17
or 11.0 per cent.