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The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1920-10-23
SOME FACTS ABOUT
OUR GOVERNMENT

Not for years has there been such
evident unrest as exists in the world
today. Even the casual reader Of the
daily newspaper sees that the world
is sick and needs a doctor. The way
to social health is through an awak-
ened interest in the affairs of our
government and an increased feeling
of our responsibility in its welfare
and administration. Not until we
understand the magnitude and eff
cheney of the United States govern
ment do we feel the respect for it and
the pride in participating in it that
it deserves.
At the present moment, in spite OF
all our unrest, the United States is
the most favored of the worlds ma
tons. We have enjoyed a century
and half of the government of the
people, for the people, by the people"
1t is not perfect, but it is the strong
est, most substantial and most eff
ficient government in the world to-
day.
The Bank of Colville is contem-
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1920-10-23

plating the free distribution among.
its friends and patrons Of series
of highly illustrated articles on the
government of the United States. The
articles, although written in popular
form, will be of real educational val
ne. They are to be mailed directly
to the homes of this community with
out charge. This plan is in keeping
with the new idea that every pro-.
gressive financial institution owes a
broader service to its community.
The modern bank is no. longer only
place where money is deposited at
one window and drawn out at anoth-
er. 1t is rather a center of construc-
tive and helpful information to which
any one may bring his financial
problems with some confidence of
finding solution for them.
These stories are designed to- show
the benefits that each of US derives
from the service of the government
They have been brought up to the
minute, and however well informed
the reader may be he is sure to find
something new in them. They have
a particular appeal to new citizens,
foreigners and school children, as well
as furnishing interesting and instruc-
tive reading to practically everyone.
The community is sure to benefit
from this distribution and every
home should have a complete set.
Never before have Americans taken
such an intense interest in their gov
eminent. The extension of income
taxes and the widespread purchase
of Liberty Bonds have made us all
financial partners in its welfare. We
all want to know more about it and
we have a right to know. That Is
why the publication of this material
comes at precisely the right moment
and why it may be expected to be so
welcome. This public interest in gov
ernmental affairs is healthy and
natural interest. 1t will lead to in
creased knowledge, more intelligent
understanding and a long strong
stride ahead. This community is to
be congratulated on the foresight
and enterprise that brings this ma
terial within the reach of everyone.
We understand that it is the desire
to make this distribution as wide as
possible. Some, however, are sure to
be overlooked and as the supply of
articles is necessarily limited, it is.
suggested that everyone who wishes
to receive them call at the bank and
leave their names for inclusion in
the mailing list.
1t has been anticipated that many
will wish to keep each number of the
series of governmental articles as re-
ceived, as each will deal with diff
ferent department of the government.
For this purpose it is understood that
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1920-10-23
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DRUGS
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DRUG COMPANY
COlville, Wash.
WHEN

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We will demonstrate them for you.
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The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1920-10-23

eyed and half mad with jealousy.
Finding Jimmie Sutherland, he shoots
him dead.
Sonia's husband is on trial for
murder. Everything points to his
death by the electric chair. Suddenly
Sonia startles the court with a story
that strips her reputation bare, but
saves her husbands life. The ire
mendous climax of the picture. The
date is Oct. 20 and 90.
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there are available a limited number
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The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1920-10-23

FROM ION WITH THE DANCE"
A Broadway cabaret at the height
of its midnight. revelries. Sonia, as
"The Masked Dancer" is scoring a
huge hit with the crowd of pleasure
seekers. Her husband enters, Wild
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08
SOUTH CABOT

Fred Needham is in Peacham this
week, camping through the deer sea
son.
Allie Barnet of Cabot, MILFORD Grey
and OrviHe Smith of Danville are stop
ping at n. NJ. Stocker's through the
deer season.
The lucky deer hunters for the FIRST
day of the season in this vicinity are
Wesley Hall doe, Ivan Chubb buck
and Kenneth Lamberton doe. Hunt
ers seem to be plenty and not discour-
aged by the deep snow.
Ruth Hall was confined at home
from school last week with pink eye.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Barnet of Cabot
were at n. NJ. Stocker's last Friday.
w. r. Tibbetts returned home Sat
urday from his work in East Barnet
TO go deer hunting.
Mrs. Fred Needham went TO Lanes
boro Saturday TO stay for week
with her mother.
John Mcclellan and son of Barre
are boarding for a week at Wesley
Halls.
Mr.. and Mrs. win Harrison of Wind
sor are visiting for a while at Wayne
Morse's.
A party of six from Marshfeld
passed last Wednesday evening at the
home of w. o. Southwiek. They were
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bouldry, Clarence
Pitkin, Amy Cameron, Carroll Good
rich and Charlotte Peck.
Lee Dow is in camp on Msrshfield
hill this week.
Earl Dwinell OF Marshheld was at
Wesley Halls Monday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08
ROCHESTER

Mrs. and Mrs. r. c. Tinkham have
returned from Boston.
Mrs. Arthur Sennett and son, John,
of Maine are guests at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Marsh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Edgerton OF
Springfield were in town recently.
F9ora w. Chase of Gaysville came
last week to stay through the winter
at Charles Martins.
Miss Ruth Greeley was atshome from
her school in White River Junction a
few days last week.
Everett Knsman and Douglas Dyer
have been at home from Albany BUSH
ness college for few days.
Harry LeBar has shipped nine car
loads of Christmas trees from this sta
ton.
Miss Helen Anderson, district nurse
from Woodstock, has been in town re-
Gently on business trip.
Miss Marjorie Ford from Boston has
been recent guest Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Q. NJ. Ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. II. Edgerton have
been spending several days in Burling-
ton.
Game wardens for Rochester during
the deer season are Almon Goodno, VIII
liam McCray and Ernest Hooker.
Miss Kate Jones was given a sur
prise shower Tuesday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Aldrich in hon
or Of her approaching marriage to VIII
liam Kent Refreshments of ice cream
and cake were served and all enjoyed
pleasant evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08
WATTS RIVER

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brooks and fam
lily from East Orange have moved
down in the Bixby place near the
creamery.
News has been received of the death
Of James Bowen of Magog, Canada,
formerly of this town.
f. c. Poole of West Topsham and
Roscoe Hood of this place were in
South Corinth Friday, putting new
ceiling in the schoolhouse.
Bntehering seems TO be the next IN
order around here.
Fred Cunningham of Burlington is
visiting relatives and friends around
here through deer season.
The rain of Sunday did lot OF
good. filling up the brooks and wells.
Owing TO the bad weather Thursday
there was no home mission meeting. IL
viii be held Thursday, Dec. l6, at Mrs.
Cora Nuts.
Linwood Cunningham and Arthur
ShortsIeeves of Burlington are spend
ing the deer season with friends and
relatives in this village.
Church services Sunday, Dec. IL, at
I0.45 in the morning, Sunday school
following. Rev. George Morris will
preach.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08
NORTH CALAIS

Mrs. Myra Lamb of East Calais is
passing a few days with Mrs. Ada
Cate.
Nelson Smith was business visitor
in Montpelier Thursday
Mrs Emma Holt is at the home OF
her niece, Mrs. Herman Pike, in East
Montpelier for a few Seeks.
Mrs, Hattie Shathey Of Montreal is
at the home of her brother, Wilbur
Parker, who is very i'll, with very hit
tie hope of recovery.
orrin Jackman was in Montpelier
Saturday.
Mrs. J. A. Gallison is in Montpelier
for a few weeks.
Esther Kimball has finished work for
Mrs. George Cate and is now en-
ployed by Mrs. Arthur Carr in Wrights-
Vile
Herman Carr is at his home for a
few days vacation from his work in
Worcester.
James Smythe is at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Lee White, for the win
ter.
About 40 friends and neighbors gath
cred at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
White Saturday evening. The time was
passed in dancing and light refresh
ments were served. A good time was
enjoyed by all.
Mrs Eta Jaekman was in Montpel-
Ter Saturday.
Mrs. Alice Fair and Mrs Dennis
Lawson were in Montpelier recently.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08
. waits6eld High School Notes.

Those in charge of the study hall
last week were: Donald Moriarty,
Andrew Baird, Homer LaMorder,
Mildred Newton, Clifford Wallis, Harry
Bennett, Kermit Moriarty and Colister
Buzzell.
Friday the seniors had charge of the
assembly. They danced the Virginia
reel, dressed in old-fashioned clothes
and had their hair powdered. Miss
May Gleason and Mrs. Clara Browne
Miller were visitors.
A new society has been formed, the
purpose of which is to get greater
number of people interested III out of.
door sports. It is called the Waitsiield
High School Outing club. The officers
are: President. Donald Moriarty;
vice president, Leah Bernath; Secre-
tav and treasurer, Marion Bisbee; ex-
ecutive committee, Doris Robinson. Ey-
elyn Griffith. Frances Seeley, Orman
Tucker and Homer La MoTder. The
club had its first hike Saturday after
noon, going up around the common.
Miss Dana has recently appointed a
music committee, consisting of the
following members: Chairman, Mabel
Corliss. Paul Gotta, Ruth Farr and
Howard Long.
Ruth Mehuron has been elected as
assistant editor of The Riverside. in
place of Alice Bisbee. Kermit MORT
arty has been chosen to succeed Cliff
ton Greene as assistant circulation
manager.
Veda Spooner from the west is here
attending school. She is in the second
year junior high.
The sophomore class, chaperoned by
Miss Dana and Mr.. Somerviile, and ac-
companied by few friends from other
classes, went for a ride to Warren Fri
day night in Harold Joslin's and Mr..
Higley's teams. They took games and
refreshments and spent the evening at
George Robinson's.
The second meeting of the Parent
Teacher association will be held at
the school building Friday evening,
Dec 10, but owing to a sale at the
Methodist church the same evening,
the program will be shortened
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08
MORTIFIED

The Savoy theatre, the new theatre
which has recently been erected by the
Black circuit of New England, opened
Saturday evening with capacity
house. Over 1000 tickets were sold. :
Miss Bertha E. Smith, daughter of
Mrs. Arthur Locklin, and Lawrence
Kingsley were quietly married at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Locklin
recently, Rev. Francis t. Clark, pastor
of the Methodist church, performing
the ceremony. Mr.. Kingsley is World
war veteran and former member of
the 23rd machine gun battalian, 26 di-
vision, and is now member of the
United States cavalry and stationed at
Norwich university
Mr.. and Mrs. Orrin Kimbail, who are
welt known here, have gone to Peter
boro, n. H., to spend the winter with
their daughter, Miss Addie Kimball,
who has recently opened chiroprac-
tors Office in that place.
Stillman Stevens has sold his farm,
known as the Holden place, situated
near Mortified, to Clarence G. Moody
and Wilmot Alger of Waterbury. Pos
session has been given.
Il. L. Kerr, who has been confined to
his home by illness, has so far recov-
cred as TO be able to be out on the
street
At the annual meeting of Sorrell-
Maynard post, American Legion, the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Commander, James A.
Cruickshank, to succeed E. r. Britain,
resigned; vice commander, Harry Bru-
sa; adjutant, Neal G. Sylvester;
chaplain, Henry Rockhill; financial Of
ficer, Harry Brusa; executive commit
tee, William Beattie and Bert Rogers:
historian, George 4. Murray,
Mrs. Charles A. Edgerton is spend
ing week with Mrs. A. b. Clark in
Annisquam, Mass.
Homer Plastridge, who has been en-
ployed in Springfield, Mass, for some
time, is at the home of his mother,
Mrs. Ida Plastridge.
Mrs. Edwin Meise, who has been liv
ing in the home of Rev. and Mrs G. l..
Paddock, has gone TO the Park inn to
board. Mr.. Meise is attending Norwich
university, having resumed his course
since receiving his discharge from the
army
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08
HANCOCK

Roy Stewart of New York City pre-
scented the village school some books
of Japanese life which are of interest
and instructive.
Carl Eaton is erecting a mill on his
home farm for manufacturing clap
boards
Maurice Eaton got his thumb caught
in the gear of the lathe while work
ing in Church's mill Saturday. 1t was
found by the doctor to be in bad shape,
the flesh being taken off to the bone.
Volney Manning was in Burlington
few days ago and was fitted for a
glass eve The lad finds il more COM
Portable than patch, which he has
worn for a long time.
Leon Clahin of Bennington, n H.,
is visiting relatives in town.
Miss Mabel Stearns of Concord,
Mass. is a guest of Mrs. Charles Rob-
erts and family.
Mrs. Arthur LeBar was in Montpel-
Ter last week.
Oliver Kerr Of Bellows Falls has
been a recent visitor at Carl Hub
bard's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Hanks of War
rem visited relatives here last week.
W. w. Jones was in Salisbury last
week to attend the funeral of rel
alive.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Blair of
Rochester were at the home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Blair, the
first of the week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08
Allay Thirst BY Bathing-Advice of
Ben Franklin.

II YOU have burning thirst-ior
water-and for any reason don't want
to drink it in the usual manner, then
take bath.
If you're sipNrecked at sea and cast
adrift and there's wafer, water every
where, but not drop to drink" fill an
empty water cask with sea water, SIT
in it All hour or two each day until res
cued and your suiferings viii be great
ly relieved.
This is the advice to the thirsty con-
tanned in letter, signed Benjamin
Franklin, which sold at auction in Phil
adelphia recently for $40. The auto
graphed document from the frugal
Franklin is addressed to Miss Mary
Stevenson of London. 1t was at the
home of Miss Stevenson's father that
Franklin resided during the greater part
of his stay in England as a special
agent for the American colonies.
In this particular letter Franklin dis
cusses the "imbibing pores of the skin.
and relates, by way of illustration, the
story of man hired by a physician
to stand, for an experiment, in the
open air, naked, during moist night
He was, three pounds heavier in the
morning.
"I have often observed myself" the
letter reads, that, however thirsty |
may have been before going into the
water to swim, am never long SO in
the water.
"These imbibing pores, however, are
very fine, perhaps fine enough in filter.
ing to separate salt and water, for
though l have been soaked by swim
ming when a boy several hours in the
day for several days successfully in
salt water, / never found my blood
and juices sailed by that means so
as to make me thirsty or feel salt
taste in my mouth.
And it is remarkable that the flesh
of sea fish, though bred in salt water
is not salt Hence, / imagine that if
people at sea, distressed by thirst when
their fresh water is unfortunately
spent, would make bathing tubs of
their empty water casks, and filling
them with sea water, sit in them an
hour or two each day, they might be
greatly relieved - San Francisco
Chronicle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08
M4RSHFIELD

Miss Laura Bliss left last week for
Epping, n. H., to help her sister Tor
while.
Mrs. Nancy Simpson of Barton is
spending a few weeks with her brother,
B. b. Nownes.
f. H. Tebbetts has moved his fam
lily to the farm which he recently pur-
chased of A. r. Cole.
Royce Pitl1in was at home from the
L. V. NJ few days during the
Thanksgiving recess.
The social and box supper last Fri
day evening at L. d. Mites proved a
success in every way. The house was
well filed and the time pleasantly
spent with interesting games and
stunts, interpreted with music on the
vctrola. The proceeds from the sale
of boxes amounted to SIS. In behalf
of the society. a vote of thanks is ex-
tended to Z. J. Badger and {. H. Col
Inns for so kindly and comfortably
transporting the guests: to " X.
Hudson for his splendid work as auc-
tioneer: to Mr.. and Mrs. Mute for
their courteous hospitality and to Mrs.
G.. A. Furness and Mrs. G. Z, Thwing,
the committee IN charge, who by their
untiring efforts made the affair so
enjoyable and successful.
Miss Marion Taylor of Montpelier
was the guest of her mother. Mrs. J.
G. Wiley, few days recently.
Rev. G. A. Furness was in West
Newbury couple of days last week.
Mrs. O. C. Pitkin and Mrs +. G.
Pitkin were visitors in Montpelier On
Saturday.
Enrol Rolfe has moved his family
from Plainfeld TO one of the hotel
tenements and is working for John
French
Mrs. H. c. Hollister has gone to New
Jersey to join her husband and daush-
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. McCrillis were
visitors in Montpelier Friday.
EIery Lynde left Saturday for GLOW
err, after spending few days with his
parents.
George Davis and Frank Lamberton
visited in Montpelier a couple OF days
! last week.
Mr.. Coates, inspector for the Yer
mont Mutual and several other insur-
ance companies, is in town, looking
after defective heating apparatus.
A. I. Davis and son, George, stan
ley Lyndes and Frank Lamberton left
Saturday for Groton pond for the deer
hunting season.
Phil Rogers was business visitor
i'm Danville Friday and left Saturday
! for Peacham to go deer hunting.
Miss Mildred Emery returned last
week from the Mary Fletcher hospital.
William Henderson. who with a
| friend started several weeks ago by
motorcycle for California, has reached
Pasadena, but writes that he is well
and likes the couutry very much. He
reports a very enjoyable trip. the last
part of which was made by auto. He
expects to remain in Pasadena through
the winter.
A fine program is being prepared for
| the community Christmas to be held
in K of p. hall Friday evening, Dec. "a.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08
BROOKFIFLD

Mrs. C. H. Holden had a severe at
tack of indigestion last week, which
necessitated calling physician to re-
lieye her suffering.
Mrs. Ella Adams Of Quechee is
spending the week with her daughter,
Mrs. G. I. Dugan.
c. II. Loveland went Monday to
Waterbury. his former home, on a
business trip.
Mrs. Herbert Holmes and Mrs. Win
ston Sparrow, who came to attend the
funeral of their grandfather, y. w.
Chase, returned Monday TO their
homes in Springfield, Mass.
Mrs. George B. Hall spent last week
with her sister, Mrs. Rumrill, in Ran
dolph
Forty three dollars was cleared from
the Christmas sale and entertainment
Wednesday evening at the church par
lors.
Several men of the church and soci-
ETY. met Saturday and cleaned the
church stoves and pipes. They thought
it advisable to hold the church services
in the vestry of the church during the
remainder of the winter.
Alton Chase of Mortified spent Sun
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
M. +. Chase.
Mrs. B. ]. Williams is in Berlin,
caring for her sisterin law. Mrs, L..
l.. Stone, who Is seriously i'll with
double pneumonia The many friends
of Mrs. Stone who live here hope for
her a speedy recovery.
C. p. Fullam was in Mortified on
Friday on a business trip,
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs Her
bert H. FulIam win be interested to
hear they have bought farm in Hud-
son, Mass, and take possession the
first of March.
A. b. Whittier and son, Randall,
were sick last week, suffering with
severe colds
The annual meeting and election of
officers of Brookfeld grange will be
held Friday evening. Dec. II. A large
attendance is desired.
Mrs. c. p. Fullam visited Mrs.
Emma. Buck at East Roxbury Friday,
George B. Wilder, G. !. Dugan, FL
mer Rice and VIII Foss are in Brain
tree this week hunting deer. Several
have obtained hunting licenses who
are not going far from home to hunt
Sunday night, under the heavy pres
sure of snow, the roof of Mrs. J. w.
Blakebrough's barn, remembered by
many as the ''hotep barn, crushed in.
Randall Whittier is not able to at.
tend school this week on account of
illness
Royal Abbott recently came from
Bethel and visited his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. T. n Abbott.
Mrs. Laura Hood is planning to close
her home and go to Barre to spend
the remainder of the winter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08
NORTH RANDOLPH


Mr. and Mrs. Guy Parker and son.
Charles, are visiting relatives in East
Granville.
Mrs. Kate Hardy called on friends
here Monday. She soon leaves 20 spend
the winter with relatives in New Jer-
sew.
Mrs. Earl Tyler spent Monday with
her parents at f. w. Kent's in South
Randolph.
Many are hunting for deer this
week. d. NJ. Salter, Z. F. Tyler and
Guy Durkee spent Monday in Gays
vile. Herman and Harold Ashline and
NJ Z. Barney spent two days in Brain
tree.
Mrs. W NJ Carpenter was sick last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ Carpenter were
visitors at Henry Hyde's in Brookfeld
recently.
A large four horse load of people
from here attended a dance Friday
evening at George Wormwood's IN
Chelsea.
Thirty-five of our grangers attend
ed the Hillcrest grange meeting Sat
urday evening. working the third de-
gree and West Randolph the fourth.
Miss Katherine Hatek, a schoolmate
Of Miss Grace Buzzell. spent the week
end with her.
Mrs. Mabel TYLER returned Saturday
from three weeks visit with rela-
tiyes in Providence. Il. l.
A son, Neil Durkee. was born Nov.
u to Mr.. and Mrs. 0rrin Carpenter
Of Irasburg. Mrs. G. A. Durkee Is
caring for her daughter and baby.
Lawrence Smith is working for Iy-
man Cone in his meat market in Ran
dolph.