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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-03

is a rebuke to a lot of us, SO far !,
shows, etc.
~ II We could see as God does, v.
could see overithe door Orwell or,
Lord only knows how many-left !,
t., you'll think where there are \,
true conversions in a whole year \,
has left iD-then they can only n,,,
meeting at best. And it gets in th.,
predicament by the worldly peoOl,
running it. Bishop Joyce said: al
certain conference there came Int,
my room four very influential Look
ing church officials desiring chan,.
e pastors because, somehow thev
hardly knew why, their pastor VIII,
had been there one year, had fanad
10 have success. His scholarship, hi
preaching ability, piety, pastoral 4
deity, social qualities and persona
appearance. they said were NUMB,
one. We'll" said l, brethren, tbers
is another side; let us inquire into #
And | found not one ever read II
church paper or had family worsbi,
or attended class or prayer meetin,
nor Sunday school and very seldom
missed any club or social. Well. well
how could you expect him to be Al
success; let us all get together alone
and pray over this matter. And tha
Lord seemed to nightly help me As
| held up the prosecuted pastor and
those unfaithful officials before Al
throne of grace. Soon they sobbed
and cried to God for mercy and as We
arose, bathed in tears, they said
Dear Bishop, we'll take back all va
said about change of pastors, and
will earnestly seek for ourselves and
others change of heart and do all
we can to help our pastor to sue.
ceed.' Well, a great revival came
down on that charge" It takes a re.
vival of real salvation to make al
house the house of God; the Hoy
Spirit is there. otherwise it is left
desolate. | was in a morning sery,
ice some two years ago. The ministe.
was an able man and said some good
things and then I'd say amen, and
before | got out of the house one
brother came to me and said Nov
we have a good minister here AMI
want to run a respectable place and
if you come back again, keep still y
Here are the words of saint who
has gone home to be with his blessed
Lord The church is today counting
the world. the ball, the theater and
with all their looseness are making
inroads into the sacred Enclosure Of
the church. AS a satisfaction for all
this worldliness, they are making
much Of Lent, Easter, and Good Fri
day. These have taken the place Of
the class testimony; in fact, the class
meeting is gone and the prayer meet
ing dead; shouts of praise were once
heard. but now such is regarded as
fanaticism. So you see this man Ia
the Two Harbors church registered
his side. The one building that lifts
city up in Gods sight is Gods
house where God is in the power Of
his spirit and the best is yet to come
OF it. l thank God for the day
fell in love with the house of God. We
often hear of being cheated by church
members. I've got to see the frs
man who'll set in the front seat and
Praise God through a good sermon
and then go out and cheat his neigh
Dor J. M BERWICK
Jack Britton VS.. Johnny Tillman,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-03

Temple or the house of God
Some years ago there was big
write up for Two Harbors, Mimi, in
tie Duluth papers. 1t made mention
q all forms of business and shops OF
all kinds, schools, etc, but no men
ton whatever of the sixteen saloonc
of the city. A few days later | said
to the president of the city: "Your
write-up made no mention of the
largest part of our business life. >
What was left odt?" why, our sa-
looms. well, you see our intention
was only to mention that which pays
We'll, but don't they pay?" well,
We wanted only the respectable part"
Are they not respectable?' "Oh, you
see, you don't understand. Yes,
understood and so does my reader.
He was saloon man, but he knew
md we know that the liquor business
does not commend any community.
vent to North Platte, Neb, to hold
a 4series of meetings The ministers
had arranged for them in hall, be-
cause railroad men would not 60 to
the church house, but they. soon
learned they were mistaken. Sad, in
1red when the house Of God is not
Hspected above all other buildings.
David had it in his heart to built but
God said no list Chron. 22:6-9) be-
1use he was man of war and
blood. Then. as 1t is now. no place
FOR war or blood n the church, A
big bishop said at the Des Moines
conference: The church must stand
against war I dare say he had not
. word to say while the war was on
hope I'm wrong in this. A friend who
lived in the South (time Of slavery,
sid. I'VE had dog shows them days.
Ard the owners would begin to show
up in the streets with their dogs some
times an hour or more before the
CIV and the dogs would be seen
:" king stiff legged, tail straight up,
erowling, and when I see a lot of
church towers sticking up in a town
m made to think of the dogs ready
~" fight on short notice. The
devil Is always on the job to knife
- place. o. worship of our COD
at n sad thing that the people of
I'd make clubs for Him. So many
|owded in the city that the awful
Ng is getting the money to rur
N0m lisa. 567-My house shall be
lied a house of prayer for all peo
10, but in Math, 21:13 Jesus said
We have made it den of thieves, >
wa in Math. 1888 He disowns it and
vs.: Your house is left unto Won
d"solate." When the devil can take
0pers and shows in or have the
'Hngregation indulge in foolish talk
right after a good sermon or when
me preacher is doing his utmost to
Stow his people their need of Saw
Ter and the choir or even one person
wing the fool, he knows and so do
as railroad men would say. He
has caused it to lose out. The regard
the Catholic people for their house
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-03
! .ANElLANDERS co
FIFTY-FIFTY WITH
ST. PETERSBURG
Continued from Page H.

Continued from Page H.
johnson 3, Cornett 3; Sacrifice hits.
Phillips Brooks; stolen base. Kirk
crooks, Stewart; time of game, 1880
Umpire. Murphy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-03

Huh'marT-ErroEs, johnson uar.
per Fletcher earned runs, St. Peters.
purg z; Lakeland /; two.base hit
Rambo; three-base hit Troutmon.
nuts apporioned of Smith in IN.
.''@sS' none out in third; first base ON
oails' on eornett 2; struck ont J.,
Nornett ?, johnson /; sacrifice III.
lroutman, Phillips, Kirk; donnie Mo-
mclean and Stewart; time of yamo
90 minutes. Umpire, Murphy. Five
innings BY agreement losing pitch
err, Smith. ri'N'
Florida State League
At Tampa 4, Barlow 3.
At Orlando 8, Daytona
AT Bradentown Il, Sanford 10
AT Lakeland 2-1. st. Petsr,h,...
1-2. e'ersOurg,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-03

Jack Britton VS.. Johnny Tillman,
10 rounds, at Cleveland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-03
Sunday School
Lesson
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
FOR SEPT ). 1920

Scripture 1st Kings 81 to ii
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
BACON--WHITE.

Belfast relatives received telegram
last Thursday morning from Capt. and
Mrs. W. NJ. White of Miami, Fla, an
nouncing the marriage at Key West
Wednesday morning, March 10th, of
their only daughter, Miss Margaret Olive
White, and Mr.. Daniel Bacon of New
York City. The news came as COM
plete surprise as no formal notice of their
engagement had been announced. Mr..
Bacon has residence at New York and
one at Nassau, N. P. He has been cruis-
ing in southern waters in his private
yacht and it is reported that their honey
moon will be spent on the yacht. The
bride is most charming young lady and
a great favorite in Belfast, where she has
spent her summers since child.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
Houdini. "Wednesday

Houdini has been showing his marvel
GUS escapes on the stage and through the
medium of the screen until his work has
become known all over the world, but it
remained for a stunt which he performs
in THE Grim Came" Parsmount-Art-
craft picture of which he is the star, 10
register the most remarkable escape from
death he has ever had-his experience
being shared by several members of the
cast. After getting out of locked cells,
straight Jackets and being hung head
downward from the top of a six-story
building, Houdini was called upon to 60
up in an airplane and change from one
machine to the other while several hun
dred feet from the ground. While hang
ing from knotted rope fastened to one
of the wings of the pursuing airplane, the
two machines crashed into each other
and fell to the earth. By a seeming
miracle not one of the actors was Sc
riously injured, and the camera was able
to record a thrill that should satisfy the
entire world of "stunt" fans.
THE Grim Game" was written by Ar
thur B. Reeve and John w. Gray, and
directed by Irving Wilat. 1t is an inter-
esting melodrama in which the escapes"
of the star are introduced in logical
manner, the production being high grade
all through.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
MRS. II. c. PITCHER.

Lucy Adella, widow of the late Harrison
C. Pitcher, died at 2 p. M, Thursday,
March nth, at the Homeopathic Hospit-
al in Boston, where she had been since
late in December for medical treatment.
Although semi-invalid for several years,
her death was the direct result of para
lytic shock. She was born in Northport,
June 9, 1874, the daughter of David and
Lucy (Knight) Lancaster. Since a child
of IL years she had lived in Belfast and
when about &c years old married MI.
Pitcher. Practically all of her life she
had been a worthy and ardent member of
the North Congregational church and
her home and relatives and enjoyed the
love and esteem of many friends. Her
religion sustained and directed her entire
life. One son and granddaughter, Ralph
L. and Adella Edith Pitcher of Caribou
and a half-brother, Charles w. Lancaster
of this city, survive. Her remains arrived
here Saturday night accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Pitcher and the funeral was
held at 2 p. m. Sunday at the home of her
niece, Mrs. Edith L. Walden, Court st.
Rev. Alfred C. Elliott, her pastor, offici-
ated. The bearers were Messrs. John r.
Dunton, Harry M. Prentiss, M. c. Hill
and E. S. Bowker. The interment will be
in Grove Cemetery.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
AMBROSE A. THOMPSON

Ambrose Alphonzo Thompson, a life
long citizen of Freedom village, passed
away at his late home in Montville Gust
bevond the town line) on Wednesday,
March 3, after short illness OF pneu-
monia. Mr.. Thompson was born In Mont
vile, in the neighborhood of his late
home, u years ago, and has lived IN this
vicinity ever since except few years
spent in Branch Mills when young man.
Always of a cheerful disposition, with a
smile and pleasant word for all, he was
loved and respected by the entire COM
munity. Early in life he affiliated himself
with the Freedom Congregational church
and at his death he held the office of
senior deacon of the church. His home
was an ideal home circle, and no stranger
was ever turned from his door. Besides
his wife he is survived by two sons, two
daughters and several grandchildren.
Memorial services were held at the home
on Saturday, March 6, conducted by the
Rev. Mr.: Berriman, pastor at Unity, who
spoke words of love and comfort to the
bereaved and friends. Despite the biz
card outside, many neighbors and friends
had gathered to pay their last tribute.
Many beautiful flowers showed the esteem
in which the deceased was held. The
remains were placed in the tomb at Pleas
ant Hill cemetery as the bell in the village
church tolled its requiem. Burial in the
family lot will take place in the spring.
L 2. C.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
REBECCA E. BASSICK

The death of Rebecca E. Webb, widow
of the late Edmund c. Bassick, occurred
at her residence, III Fairfield avenue,
this morning.
Mrs. Bassick was the daughter of Fred
erick Cleveland Webb and Cynthia Dav-
idson Webb and was born in Americas,
Indiana, August IL, 1886. She was mar
ried twice, her first husband being Josiah
NJ Walter. After the death of her first
husband she married Mr.. Edmund c. Bas-
sick and lived in the middle west for sew
eral years. With her husband she came
to Bridgeport in 1880, and soon after
making their home here Mr.. Bassick be-
came largely interested in the develop
ment and upbuilding of property and
homes in the west end of the city. Mrs.
Bassick leaves three daughters: Mrs.
Charles H. Fleming and Miss Minnie A.
Walter of Bridgeport, and Mrs. William
H. Parks of Spring tield, Mass. also three
sons, Edgar W., Frederick c., and w.
Roscoe Bassick, all of this city, as well
as eleven grandchildren and three great
| grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Eben A.
Snow of Colorado, also survives her.
Mrs. Bassick was devoted member OF
ST. Johns Episcopal Church, a member
of the Ladies' Charitable Society since
! 1880 and of the Mary Silliman Chapter,
D. A. R., and of many other phlanthropic
organizations.
The dominant characteristic of Mrs
Bassick was her love and thoughtfulness
for others, and while she was compelled
| ha r. bar fo tr
give up many Of her activities, she re-
manned at home under the devoted care
of her children. Her loss will be severely
felt not only by her family, but by large
circle of dear friends made during hel
long and useful llfe.-The Bridgeport
Conn, Times of March 9th.
Mrs, Bassick was previous to 1880 with
her family a resident of Belfast, and is
| remembered by many here as a very
worthy woman.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
Marguerite Clark, Tuesday

Chic Marguerite Clark has a novel
comedy role in "Widow by Proxy" her
newest Paramount-Artcraft picture, which
will be the attraction on Tuesday next
Miss Clark is a rollckiug bachelor girl
who dons widows weeds and imperson-
ates girl chum whose husband has been
reported missing in France. Many laugh
able complications occur, which are clear
ed up in startling manner. Nigel Barrie
is the leading man.
Also on Tuesday the famous Sennett
comedy "Uncle Tom Without the Cabin"
is offered.
Tuesday evening the Edison concert
offered by Mr.. Fred d. Jones will be held.
Pictures before and after concert
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
LEONARD 6. pENDLBToN.

Leonard George, the only son of George
E. and Fife M. (MltchelD Pendleton,
died at 5 D. M, Thursday, March 18th,
after an illness of one week with perlton-
tits caused by an injury to his abdomen
in a necnliar accident. He was using
kerosene lamp that showed signs OF ex-
ploding and the little fellow to guard
against fire was rushing to throw it out
of doors when he fell over a chair and
received the injury that caused his death.
He seemed to realize his serious condi-
ton as he repeatedly urged his mama to
tell his papa, who was employed in Swan
| vile. to come home as he wanted to see
him before he died. In other ways he
also referred to his dying, although
neither his physician or the family had
mentioned it to him. Leonard was born
in East Belfast August "a, 1909, and had
always been an unusually bright and
serious little lad During the past win
ter he had been looking after the COM
| fort in doing errands, shopping, ETC., for
| his grandparents, Mr.. ana MIS-. Emery
o. Pendleton, of whom he was very
fond. He was member of the McLel-
Ian school, Grade Nv, Mrs. Arthur w.
Hamilton, teacher, and was general
favorite and a trusty pupil. During his
short life he had been a constant attend
ant at the Sunday school in connection
with the Trinity Reformed church. Be-
sides his parents and grandparents he is
survived by sister, Lo,icey Alberta.
The funeral was held at the home of his
grandparents at p. IN. Saturday. Kew.
William Vaughan of the Trinity Reform
ed church, who baptized him in his in
fancy, officiated. The bearers were Or
land Orchard, Herbert Snow, Otto B.
and William Vaughan, Jr.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
MRS LOTTIE WHITCOMB

Lottie, wife of Riley c. Whitcornb,
died at their home at the Head of the
Tide, March 10th. She was born in AL
bion, Oct. 10, 1841, the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Gorham Mcdonald. She lived
in Monroe previous to coming to Belfast,
which has been her home for the past 40
years. The funeral will take place at her
late home Friday at / p. M, with Rev.
William Vaughan of East Belfast officia-
ting. The remains will be placed in the
receiving tomb at Grove Cemetery and
later inferred in the Paul Cemetery in
Waldo,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
nlivlo, ..4..Ao, nEhDS
Known to Possess Unequaled Value
In Spring Ailments

Are prominent ingredients of
Hoods Sarsaparilla, in which they
are so combined as to be most eff
fective.
This great blood-purifying and
strengthening medicine is easily
the leading proprietary medicine
for the blood, stomach, liver an
kidneys, which almost universally
need attention in the spring. Thou
sands take it year after year with
entire satisfaction for that tired
feeling, that loss of appetite, that
eruption on the face or body, and
that low or rundown condition of
the system so common now. And
they enthusiastically recommend it
to others.
Begin taking it at once, three
times a day after meals. 1t is
pleasant to take and "makes food
taste good,
If you need laxative or cathar-
tic, take Hoods Pills. You will
find them gentle and thorough.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
FREEDOM.

Alfred Vose is in Liberty ill with the
mumpS.
Florence Gordon spent her vacation at
her home in Thorndike.
Miss Ella Bowler spent her vacation in
Clinton and Waterville.
Mrs. Edith Small and daughter Marian
spent the weekend in Waterviile
Dorothy and Thelma Vose visited theil
aunt, Mrs. Bessey, in Knox the past
week.
Dirigo Grange was to have held an all.
day meeting last Saturday, but on &C.
count of the bad travelling it was post
poned until March goth.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
Checkers the Fox Special To Be Shown
Monday,
Matinee, 28c; Evening, Balcony, 28c;

Matinee, 28c; Evening, Balcony, 28c;
Orchestra, $780, Children, tic.
Checkers" is the most successful rae
ing melodrama of the last twenty-five
years on the American stage Its situa-
tons are thrilling and its humor and SEN
tinent have kept millions on the edge of
their seats 'twixt laughter and tears.
Now it has been done as big special
film production by William Fox. 1t has
all the drama, all the humor and all the
love interest, with plenty of thrills as
these can be produced only on the screen
and staged only by director like Rich
ard Stanton. The exciting horse race
scenes, the train wreck, the fight in the
box car, the encounters in Chinatown
and the aeroplane flights will hold you
spellbound. he beautiful love scenes
will enchant you.
You'll enjoy the cast. There are Tom
Carrgan as "Checkers" and lovely Jean
Acker as Pert Barlow. Then there are
Ellen Classify, Peggy Worth, Robert Eli,
oft, Tammany Young, Bertram Marburgh
and Ed Sedgwick
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
SECRET SOCIETIES.

At the regular meeting of Waldo Lodge,
l. o. o. F., last Friday evening three
candidates were given the initiatory de-
gree. This makes total of ten who will
take the first degree Friday evening.
The degree will be worked by the new
staff. 1t is the wish of the Noble Grand
that there will be large attendance. A
very cordial invitation is extended to all
Odd Fellows in the city to be present.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
"Lasca," Saturday,

Frank Mayo and Edith Roberts, both
well known Universal players, are fea-
tured in that company's forthcoming
photodrama of the Texan border, Las
ca" built on the famous old ballad by
Frank Desprez. "Lasca' is known by
English speaking people all over this
broad land of ours. and no poem in Amer
lean literature is regarded more typical
of the traditions of Texas and the Ameri.
can West than this brief lyric of the sac
rtce of little hoyden of the vast cattle
stretches, who lived, loved and persisted,
Down by the Rio Grande.'
The mad cattle stampede, is of course,
the climax of the photoplay as well as the
poem. 'Lasca" will be shown on Satur-
day.
Also on Saturday the fourth episode of
Lightning Bryce" and the Current
Events.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
ISLESBORO.

The annual town meeting was held
March list and the same officers were re-
elected. The excitement of the day was
"voting for autos" which caused lots of
fun and commotion when action was
taken on an article in the town warrant
calling for resembling of the act of the
legislature which prohibits motor vehi-
Giles on the island. Many of the residents
and summer people are against them and
few for them. Islesboro will still be
dependent on horses.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
Notice of Dissolution of Partnl

| have purchased the Interest
late Mr.. Nj. L. Mitchell in the d
Mitchell q Trus: ell, and shall s.
the business under my own name
| wish to thank the public to
generous patronage in the past an
to merit the continuance of your Il
the future.
All parties indebted to Mite
Trussell are requested to make E
ate payment and all those having
against that firm are requested to
them for payment at once.
GEORGE C. TRUSSEl
2wl2 lis High ST., Bell ST.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
MRS. JENNIE ALDEN FRYE.

Jennie Alden, wife of Preston w. Frye,
died in Patten March 4th. She was the
daughter of David and Jane (Pendleton)
Alden of Northport, and the youngest
and last of their six children, She was a
descendant of John Alden. Her only rel
atives in Maine besides her husband are
a nephew, Otis A. Alden of Camden. and
a cousin, Mrs. A. C. Batchelder of Bel
fast.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
Bessie Love, Friday

Blessed is the matchmaker. Vitagraph's
new feature, "Pegeen," reveals how the
human being who succeeds in bringing
together two loving hearts inherits the
earth.
"Pegeen," with Bessie Love in the title
role, will be the feature attraction on Fri
day.
Miss Love appears as Pegeen O'Neill,
wisp of little Irish girl who delights in
bringing happiness to others. She sue
ceeds, among other things, in bringing
about the engagement of two persons she
loves Incidentally the girl finds TO-
nance for herself.
This picture, delightful with its love
element, was adapted by William Bar
BARN Laub, from the story of the same
name by Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd. 1t was
directed by David Smith.
A Christine two-reel comedy and the
Ford Weekly complete Fridays . i'll.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert C. Ward left Sat =
urday on business and pleasure trip to
Boston and vicinity. Soon aft er their
return home they will move to Bangor,
where Mr.. Ward will be employed as in-
structor in golf at the Kenduskeag Coun-
try Club.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Mcintosh are
guests of Capt. and Mrs. E. H. Tinker at
their attractive bungalow, Sunset Lodge,
at Camden. They will also spend few
days at the Kockland Hotel, Rockland.
Miss Evie Holmes and Mrs. Charles E.
Sherman will join them for a week. end
visit
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
ANN0UNCEMEN

| wish to publicly announce tina.
are five more lessons, beginnns
Saturday, from 2.30 to 4.30 in pt-
lows Hall, of my dancing class Of
from 5 to Is years. Terms 81. So
MRS. S. C. PATTI
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18

Miss Elizabeth M. Clement left Tues
day for Rockland, and on Thursday will
60 to Camden, where she will be man.
ager of the Davis Sample Shop, which
opens in Camden on Saturday.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-18
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all our frleu
Guiding the teachers and pupils
Mcclellan school, and also of Ora.
for their kindness to us in our
reavement and also for the be
flowers sent to the funeral.
GEO. E. and EMERY q. Penn
AND THEIR FAMILIES.