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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28

Gasoline lines sometimes leak be-
cause of chatting against the edge of
frame channels or other parts. An
easy way to remedy this Is by wrap
ping soft wire tightly about the tub
ing, winding 1t for q small distance
each side of the leak and then going
over the wire with solder.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28

When two of the wires of the light
ing or starting systems are produce
ing a short circuit an inevitable ac-
compartment of the condition is heat.
BY feeling carefully along the line the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28
Tips To Tourists

Throwing the ignition switch to "oR"
position, and then leaving the keys In
place, does not insure your car from
theft. Take the keys with you.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28

When starting motor lacks power TO
turn over the cranking shaft It may
be strengthened by coupling on an
other storage battery. connecting 1t IN
multiple so as not to increase the vol
tage. If the conducting wires are of
sufficient size from the battery to the
motor there Will be O considerable
gain in power output.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28

A good short cut to low operating
expenses is careful driving, watching
faithfully the performance Of the en-
CINE, and giving It immediate attention
If anything does go wrong.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28

You can cut down repair bills by
occasionally examining the mechanical
units In your car. 1t takes little
mechanical knowledge to tighten q bolt
here and there.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28

Your car Will be less liable to theft,
IL you Will park 1t near a bright light.
Thieves work best In the dark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28

operator can usually detect the pres
ence OF q short by the heat that is be-
ing generated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28

Dallas, Ell Paso. Houston and Fort
Worth, Tex; Grand Junction n
Denver, Col; Detroit, Lansing and
Saginaw, Michigan; Duluth
Mimi; Harrisburg. Pittsburg and
Philadelphia, Pa; Kansas City and
St. Joseph, Mo-; Little Rock, Ark;
Madison. Wausau and Milwaukee.
Wis: North Platte, Neb.; Peoria,
Ill.i Proenix, Ariz.; Red Bluff. CAL,
and Trenton. N. J.
Prospects are that this reporting
service will be gradually extended to
ell the weather stations in the u
try so hat ultimately no matter
where the tourist goes he will have
available the authentic warnings of
the U. s.. Department of Agriculture
as to the weather conditions of the
roads which he will travel.
Warming the Manifold
No motorist should have u
starting his a in cold weather with
SO many e%xpedients Of vaporizing the
gasoline running loose. Warming the
manifold lis the inside sport of the
winter tourist. Here Is only a partial
list of the a he employs:
An electric light. hot water. a bag
Of sand, a heated block of iron, an
electric iron, an electric toaster, a
curling iron burning alcohol over as
bestos packing. or even an electric
heater
Whichever method is used, care
must be taken to warm the manifold
at the point where 1t branches to h
cylinders.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28

Air leaks r q common cause OF
misfiring, though they are often over
A Worn valve guide allows
enough air to be sucked into the cylin-
ders to cause misfiring and II also
permits oil to leak out. II OIL Is dis
covered leaking out 1t is fair to assume
that excess air Is being injected into
the fuel charges.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28

A magnetic not only repays the small
additional first cost but In gasoline
costs saved. it pays continuous divi-
dends.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28

When driving up grades on
higher ratios, IL the motor shows any
tendency to labor, shift back into g.
lower gear ratio which has been pro-
vided for that purpose.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28

Always drive your a slowly and
cautiously until vol are thoroughly
familiar with Its control mechanism
and the methods of stopping It.
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08
MRS. THERESA H. GREELEY

Mrs. Theresa Hodsdon Greeley died
Thursday afternoon, April LIST, at the
Hodsdon home on Cedar street after an
illness of about two weeks, although she
had been in failing health the past wintes
She was born in Readfield, March Is,
1880, the eldest daughter of the Rev.
Frederic A. and Martha A. Hodsdon.
The family came to Belfast in 1874 when
MIR. Hodsdon became pastor of the Uni
versalist church. In her active life she
was loyal member of that church. She
is survived by three sisters, the Misses
Angela M. and Frances A. Hodsdon, and
Maria S., wife of Charles E. johnson, all
of this city. One grandson, Frank Dun
ming Greeley of Arlington, Mass, also
survives. The funeral took place at her
late home Monday at 23O p. M, Rev9
George C. Boom officiating. The bearers
were Messrs. Charles P. Hazeltine, Chas.
F. Swift, Giles G. Abbott and Allen L.
CurfiS
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08
MORRILL,.

Rather bad travelling but Al pupils at
Sunday school April 4th.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mears passed sew
eral days with friends in Belfast recently.
Tilson Maynard, student at Coburn, is
spending his Easter vacation at the par
sonage.
Russell Cross met with a bad accident
last week, saving off three fingers on his
left hand.
Stella Berry and Leona Woodbury. have
returned to their studies at Castine Nor
NAL.
Mrs. Russell Cross returned from a
two weeks visit with relatives in Boston
and vicinity last Thursday.
Delbert Paul received last week fur
mace that he ordered from Chicago last
November. He intends to keep warm
through the summer if he can.
DR.. and Mrs. T. N. Pearson left for
Boston General Hospital last Monday
morning. He had to be carried on a
couch and as the roads were very bad a
baad of men from Morrill, and City Point
spent part of Sunday afternoon smooth
ing up IIc IOduS dS uuCu dS pOSSiOle, 10.
ing SO because of pure love and fellow
ship for the doctor and because they re-
membered that he, in his 26 years of
practice in Morrill,, always and ever tried
to make living more comfortable and
pleasant for those in sickness or trouble.
He had special car at Burnham; he has
private room, day and night nurse,
Mrs. Pearson can be with him through
the day, yet, despite his sickness and
Mrs. Parsons care and anxiety, nearly
everyone in town was remembered by an
Easter card. Meanwhile friends in this
and surrounding towns are under shad-
ow that will not be lifted until we learn
that he is on the way to recovery. From
a recent letter Mrs. Pearson wished their
thanks to be expressed through the Nor
rill locals to the friends who sent them
Morrill, greeting of easter Lilies"
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08
FREEDOM.


Mrs. Anna Woods visited in Vassalboro
recently.
Mrs. Percy Turner is caring for Mrs.
Eden Knowlton.
Cleve Knowlton spent the weekend
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. f..
Knowlton.
Mrs Charles Richardson returned home
last Saturday from Clinton, where she
has been caring for her grandmother.
Your correspondents time is very much
limited at the present. She would appre-
ciate it if those having news they wished
to appear in this paper would leave it at
Ellie M. Flye's store.
April 4th, Mrs Harry Woods gave a
birthday party in honor of her daughter
Nancy's 4th birthday. The guests were
Phyllis and Ithamar Bellows, Thelma
Cunningham. Airline Reynolds and Ruby
Flye. Refreshments were served and a
good time enjoyed by all.
Freedom Sunday school held an Easter
concert last Sunday morning in the
church. They had fine program. l. P.
Critics very kindly helped the commit
tee in making it an occasion to be enjoy
ed by old and young. Special services
were help in the evening.
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08
Mae Marsh. SATURDAY.

A smashing climax involving Mae
Marsh in decidedly different role is the
feature of the stars newest Goldwyn
Picture, "The Bondage of Barbara, %
which comes Saturday.
Miss Marsh in boys clothes climbs up
to the attic of roadhouse, where her
brother is kept a prisoner. He has been
placed there by the men responsible for
theft, which Barbara has paid for with
year of her life in the reformatory. She
takes her brothers place and induces him
to 60 to the district attorney and explain
everything.
When his captors find her they seek to
hurry her out of the place. 1t is then that
Miss Marsh puts up fight such as will
amaze the admirers of the erstwhile Dor
trayer of altogether feminine types. She
proves match for the two men, her
struggle being brought to an end only by
the arrival of those cognizant of her plan
to bring the criminals to justice
The charm of The Bondage of Bar
bara" is manifested in Miss Marsh's
mimic home, her devotion to her brother
and the love scenes with her lawyer
sweetheart, all OF which blend into an
unusually vital photo-drama.
Anna Little in the 7th episode of 'Light-
ming Bryce" and the Current Events con-
tanning the latest news will also be shown.
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08
SEARSMONT.

The High school opened Monday after
vacation of two weeks, with Mrs. Abbie
Norton, teacher.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church
held an ice cream sale at the home of
True Moody, Saturday.
Mrs Charles Hemenway was guest
of her cousin, Mrs. Virgil l.. Hall in Bel
fast few days recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. Simmons. who
spent the winter with their daughter
Mrs. Gertrude Donnell, in Belfast have
moved into their house in the Village
which they bought of Mr.. Wilson Whit
ten in the fall.
Miss Alice Huntress of Boston is the
guest of her sister and husband, Mr.. and
Mrs Herbert Croker, who bought the
Ephraim Richards place.
Palm Sunday, March 18th, there was
an interesting discourse taken from the
gospel of John, chapter IL, verses 81 and
20. The setting of the scene was por-
trayed, the enquirerers and those intro
ducing them, the importance of the intro
duction, and its far reaching effects.
Easter Sunday, April 4th, the text was
taken from Matt. % and 6, HE is not
here, He is rlsen," the events following
the entry into Jerusalem were reviewed,
Gethsemane and the journey to Calvary
after the ignominy and humiliation, the
crucifixion and resurrection, with their
lessons and affection were impressed by
floral decorations effectively contributed
to an inspiring occasion, while the hymns
were lmpreSSively rendered and the con.
9regational singing excellent.
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08

sible for the original stage play of 'Lom-
bardi, Ltd" from which the photoplay
was made. On the stage it was presented
by Oliver Morosco and ran for season in
New York and more than a year on the
road
y. Most of the action transpires in the
swagger Fifth Avenue dress making es-
Enlistment of Tito lombard, an eccen-
trio Italian genius whose artistic tenden-
cies exceed his business acumen, and who
finds himself in dire straits and facing
bankruptcy because his faith in human
nature has made him too 'easy" with
defrauding customers.
Alice Lake, Juanita Hansen and Vera
Lewis have leading feminine roles in the
production Other beautiful young women
in the cast are Thea Talbot, Ann May,
Jean Acker, Virginia Caldwell, Coda
Madden and Patricia Hannah, the last
three being gown models of the "perfect
So variety. Joseph Kilgour, George Nc
Daniel and John Stepling have the re-
naming supporting parts in the male
contingent. =
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08
WINTERPORT

R. H. Cole of Guilford was a visitor
here last week.
Sears H. Grant is now possessor of the
Boston Post cane.
R. l.. Clements visited his uncle, E. H
Clements. in Hampden recently,
Judge Bowden was professional visi-
tor in Belfast Tuesday of last week.
Mrs. Charles Miles of Bangor came
Friday for few days visit with her SIS
ter, Mrs. l.. L, Downes.
Mrs. Nettie W. Smart was in Bangor
Sunday to attend the special services of
the Unity Spiritualist Society.
W. G. Crockett will snow moving pic
lures each Saturday evening, followed by
a social dance with good music.
Mrs. lisa Couillard land daughter Blan-
dena of Bangor were at the home OF her
aunt, Mrs. c. S. Mason, Sunday.
Mrs Sophia Chase Jefferson has return
ed from the home of her sister, Mrs. C.
L. Banghart, of Gorham, N. H
The younger students in the High school
are rehearslng playlet, "The Campfire
Girls which they will present this
spring.
Mrs Geneva Freeman returned last
week FROM Maiden, Mass, where she
spent the winter with her daughter, Mrs.
Belle Erskine
Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Clements attended
the funeral of Mrs. Clements brother
A. Henry Conant, Saturday P. NJ at the
Monroe Village church
Fluctuations are extended to Mr.. and
Mrs. Randall M. Eames of Prospect who
were united in marriage on March 81 by
Rev, c. A. Purdy at the parsonage Mrs.
Eames was Miss Viola F. Clark of this
village.
Mrs. Clement D. Gates of Jacksonville,
Fla, who purchased the residence on Dean
street of Mrs. o. r. Fellows last fall,
writes to friends that she will come north
early this spring to have certain improve
ments made on the estate.
A special meeting of Defender Hose
Co., No. l, was held Tuesday evening,
Mar 80. The following leaders were
chosen: Foreman, Manley McAuliffe;
assistant, E. B. Nealley; secretary. S.
II. Morgan. Nineteen new members
were admitted.
The class parts of the Winterport High
school have been assigned as follows:
valedictory, Miss Doris Arey; salutatory,
Norris Clements; address to the UNDER
graduates, Catherine Hill; prophecy,
Lewis Littlefield and Marion Clark; ora
ton, Kenneth Nealey; presentation of
gifts, Rita Cookson; class will, Daniel N.
Dyer; history, Gladys Shields; essay, Lii
lie Woodman.
A large congregation was present at
the Easter services at the M. E. church
Sunday morning. The special song SER
vice was led by the young ladies of the
town. Ten were baptized and the Lords
sacrament given. A beautiful duet was
sung by Miss Jessie D. Baker and Joshua
Treat, Jr. The Easter sermon by the pas
tor, Rev. e. A. Purdy, showed much
thought. At the evening services there
were special song services and choice
selections read; also stereopticon pictures
shown by Rev. C. A. Purdy.
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08
MRS. EMMA SAWYER.

Mrs. Emma Sawyer of Milbridge, for
some time a resident of this city, when
she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Leroy
w. Stroat in the Wiggin house on Main
street. died April 3rd at the Hunt Hospit-
al In Bangor. A few weeks ago she un-
derwent the operation of having her left
leg amputated above the knee She rail-
he'd after the operation, but gradually
failed until the end. Her daughters, Mrs.
Strout of Milbridge and Miss Myra Saw
yer of Skowhegan, were with her and &C
companied the remains to Milbridge,
where the funeral was held and the in
terment will be made. She was beloved
by all who knew her and was highly re-
spected by young and old.
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08
GLADYS Leslie. FRIDAY

Gladys Leslie is particularly appealing
as the heroine of the Vjtagraph adapta-
ton of "fhe Midnight Bride" by Charles
Stokes Wayne. Her personality is in
keeping with the requirements of the
character of the simple country girl, who
answered the lure of the city with a Sc
robustness born Of ignorance. The girls
plight, and the final clearing of an ugly
situation in her favor will prove attrac-
tive to any audience by reason of the
strongly human elements of the story.
In addition to 1.-THE Midnight Bride"
Friday, there will also be shown two
reel comedy and travelogue.
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08
MANSUR-ELLIS

Leroy C.. Mansur OF Monroe and Miss
Mabel c. Ellis of Newton, Mass, were
married at the Methodist parsonage We'd
nesday evening, March 3lst, at 7 o'clock.
They were unattended and the single ring
service was used. The bride wore hand
some blue travelling suit with hat to
match. She is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lorenzo Ellis of Monroe, but has
been in Newton, Mass, for some time,
where she was employed as a milliner
The groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alvah Mansur.of Monroe, and is engaged
in farming in that town, where they will
make their home.
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08

lows the picturesque career of ''the brat"
a nameless waif of the streets who, after
having been "fired" from the chorus. be-
comes the protege of famous author
who takes her to his home and studies
her as type for the heroine of his novel.
She is quaint little body and lovable
in the extreme. Naturally there is ro-
nance, that has all the fascination of
charm and simplicity. In "The Brat"
Nazimova appears for the first time on
the screen or the stage as an American
girl. And you are assured of the rarest
sort of treat
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08

Harry L. Coombs arrived recently
from Lynn, Mass, to visit his parents,
MIR. and Mrs. Leroy A. Coombs
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08
"Wings of the Morning." Monday

The Colonial Theatre will show Monday
William Farnum, the eminent William
Fox star, in his latest photodrama; Swings
of the Morning." perturbation of the
well-known novel written by Louis Tracy.
This is stirring sea story with all the
elements necessary for superior screen
entertainment.
The romance opens in faraway Singa-
pore, at British army post. Mr. Far
mum, as the hero, is cashiered out of the
service on false charge, and later is
found as sailor on board a passenger
steamer crossing the China Sea. The
boat is wrecked on an uncharted island
during typhoon, and he rescues the
daughter of the owner of the line. Their
vicissitudes and adventures on the island
and the final denouement are said to be
developed along extremely dramatic lines.
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08
Colonial Theatre
Bert Lytell, Gladys Leslie, Mae MarsL,
William Farnum, Naziraova, Madame
Traverse, to Be Seen the Next
Few DAYS.


AS its special feature attraction, the
Colonial Theatre will present 'Lombardi
Ltd" the Screen Classics, Inc, super
production, with Bert Lytell as the star,
on Thursday next. "Lombardi," Ltd, is
variously describedias ? fashionshow,a girl
show and highly divertng comedy
drama of the s1reen, with the star in the
unusual and interesting role of male
modiste.
Frederic and Fanny Hatton, most gifted
of American collaborators, were respon-
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08
ERASTUS L. BRALEY

Erastus L. Braley, a lifelong resident
ana highly respected citizen of Burn
nam, died at his home March 18th. His
health had been impaired for few years
and for several months he had suffered
from heart trouble. He suffered a par
aiytlc shock two weeks ago, from which
ne did not rally. He is survived bv a
widow, Mary Braley, one daughter, Mrs.
gladys Lassell, and a brother, Sullivan
braley of Burnham. Funeral services
were held from his late home March 31st,
Fev. William Berriman of Unity officiat-
Ing, and interment was made in the ceme-
terry near Reynolds corner.
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08
Madame Traverse, Wednesday

When a London belle takes part in
cave-man courtship on the screen thrills
are sure to follow; and such thrills are
promised in "Lost Money" new Fox
photoplay which will present the beauti-
full star, Madame Traverse, next Wed
nesday. Advance reports of this picture
indicate an unusual story of a fight for
love and money in the African diamond
fields, with dramatic role for.Miss Trav-
erse that should be winner.
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08
Hoods
Sarsap ariIIa
Makes Food
aste Good
Creates ar Appetite
Aids Digestion
) Purifies the Blood

Promotes assimilation so as to Sc
cure full nutritive value of food,
and to give strength to the whole
s-stem. A well-known Justice Of
the Peace in Indiana says Hood
S1rsaparilla made "food taste
good,'' as after taking three bot
lies he eats three hearty meals =
day, works hard and sleeps we'll.
I will help you to do this. Fifty
years. phenomenal sa' s prove It's
merit. Prepared by educated
pharmacists. Get a bottle to3~--'
The Republican journal., 1920-04-08
"The Brat" Tuesday

The supreme Nazimova in "The Brat"
her latest and greatest screen production,
will be featured on Tuesday next. This
screen play is Nazimova's own adaptation
of Maude Fulton's drama of the same
name, which had phenomenal run of
more than two years in New York and
other big cities throughout the United
States and Canada. It is one of those
intensely human and appealing stories in
which there are smiles and tears. It fol-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-08

4 Members OF the u. d. Club pleas
antly surprised Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Pitcher at their home. 105 North
Eighth street, Sunday night In honor
Of their 9Th wedding anniversary. The
game Of five hundred was enjoyed Mt
three tables, tho prizes being won by
Mrs. I w. Shaw and Mrs. Ray NC
Coy. Mrs. Joseph 0annlnger gave
musical numbers and lunch
brought by the guests was served by
Mrs, Frank Welsch. Mrs. Ben Wheat,
Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Mccoy. MT.
And Mrs. Pitcher were presented with
tx teaspoons.
II o 20
Mrs.. @. u. Smith, 900 West Main
street. was hostess Saturday after
noon TO the members Of the A. B. c.
Bridge Club who enjoyed their usu-
N game. The prize was won by Mrs.
Roy II. Bradbury. In serving refresh-
|nents Mrs. Smith was assisted by
Mrs. d. c. whitehill and Mrs. c. e.
Darling.
Tho Sunbeam Society OF Elm
lutheran church met Saturday AZ
ernoon with Miss Marian Norland,
10 South street. Twenty-Five mem
bers enioyed the hours socially and
With fancy work. The hostess moth
n. Mrs. A. Norland, served re1resh-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-08
FIVE DEATHS At HOME.
-Four Veterans and One Widow O'e
Sinca Saturday Night.


Since Saturday Night.
Five members of the soldiers nome
Iiied Mt the hospital between slo
Saturday night and 6:45 this morn
ling. They were Aaron Doty, VINO
entered from Hardin county, Oct. 2Z'
1ss4: John Workman. who came from
PERRY, May II, 1900; william bald
twin, who entered from Webster CITY,
Nov. 6, 1918 and q. r. Jordan, VINO
ientered from Milwaukee, Wis.,, June
he, 1904, and wodow. Mrs. Sarah
b. Rooms, who entered from swan
Marion county, Dec. IA. 1913.
y The first death was at S:l5 ana
was that OF Mr.. Doty which was
caused from Bright's disease. the
fecond was :s5 Saturday night and
syas that of John Workman. Valvu-
tJ(ar disease of the heart was the
ause Of his death and bronchial as
hma was the cause Of Mrs. Rooms
Heath which occurred at 9:15 Sat
arday night. William Baldwin died
{ 1905 Sunday afternoon of urenia
Ind Mr.. Jordan at 8:45 this morning
f senile dementia
Mr.. Doty was a native of Summit