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Evening star., 1920-02-16

More than forty millions of tickets
are issued each year by the automatic
ticket machines on the underground
railways of London.
Evening star., 1920-02-16

SNAP, A PAIR OF WICKED STEEL
JAWS FLEW TOGETHER.
fright, for the nearer he got the
stronger grew that dreadful man
smell. Don't touch it," he painted.
Don't touch il. Joe Otter!"
Little Joe laughed. whats the
matter. Jerry? Fraid TIL eat it all
UP before you get here?" he asked
as he reached out for the fish.
"Stopv shrieked Jerry. and gave
Little Joe a push just as the latter
touched the fsh.
Snap. A pair OF wicked steel Jaws
few together and caught Little Joe
Evening star., 1920-02-16

cry until Chatterer would fly into q
rage. Then they would go on and
leave him, and ChAtterer would sit by
himself and scold until his tongue
grew tired.
Evening star., 1920-02-16

Suits are straight, with loose unbut-
toned Jackets.
Evening star., 1920-02-16

WHITE COTTON WOLFE SCARF FOR
SPRING WHICH HAS A BORDER
OF RED EMBROIDERY WOVEN IN.
1T is INTENDED TO BE WORN
WITH THIN. LIGHT FROCKS IN
THE SOUTH.
The Bienville Democrat., 1920-01-22
THICK, GLOSSY HAZE
FREE FROM DANDRUFF
Girls! Try 1t! Hair gets soft, fluffy
and beautiful-Get a small bottle
of Danderine

If you care for heavy hair that glis-
tens with beauty and is radiant will
life; has an Incompatible softncss and
is fluffy and lustrous, Try Danderine.
Just one application doubles the
beauty of your hair, besides it immcd-
lately disSOlveS every particle Of dand
ruff. You can not have nice heavy.
healthy hair if you have dandrut1. Thi
destructive Scurf robs the hair Of it,
luStre, its strength and its very life
and if it is not overcome produces Il
feverishness and itching Of the scalp
the hair roots famiSh, loosen and dies
then the hair falls out fast. Surely
get a small bottle of KnowltoE's Dan,
derine from any drug store and jus
Try it.
The Bienville Democrat., 1920-01-22
COMMISSION SALE

State of Louisiana. Parish Of Bicn-
vile, No. 739. Probate Docket Third
Judicial District Court. Succession
of Geo. w. Pyles, Deceased.
Under and by virtue of a commits
sion eminating from the above named
honorable court and to me directed, |
will offer for sale for cash to the
last and highest bidder, within legal
sale hours on
Saturday, Feb. 7th, 1920
the following described property, to-Wit
NW1-4 of NEIL and N1-2 of NW1-l
Sec. ., Up. 1G, n. r. 5 west, contain,
ing 12O acres.
Also . mules, l COW, and 1 wagon.
The above property to be sold as
belonging to the succession of Geo. W.
Pyles, Deceased, and for the purpose
of paying the debts of said succession
This Jan. |, 1920.
J. e. Currie, Sheriff.
The Bienville Democrat., 1920-01-22
ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL.

Monday January 10, began the second
term of the session 1920. All mid
term examinations were completed last
week. The results of which were in
a great majority of cases most profit.
able.
Some few changes must necessarily
be made in few instances otherwise
the work is the same as formerly.
We regret very much to have lost
Miss Inez Baker who had SO well man
aged the work of the sixth grade. Her
presence will be greatly missed at
school, as well as in the town.
We are indeed fortunate to have Mrs.
J. A. Anders to take charge of the
sixth grade. She has been a resident
of our town for some months past. In
other parts Of the state, she has al
ready won for her self the record of a
most successful teacher.
We have failed to make public men,
ton of the beautiful and valuable set
Of books entitled, "The Library of En-.
tertainment" This was presented to
the school library by the Parent-Teach,
ers Association. Our beloved Mrs. A.
L. Cr0wsOn was the president of this
association. 1t was her suggestion that
this handsome set Of books become the
property of the Arcadia High School
The entire faculty and school wish to
express our thanks for this much need
ed set of books. We do appreciate this
expression of interest manifested in
our work by the Parent Teachers AssO.
ciatiOn. .
The Bienville Democrat., 1920-01-22
FORTY ACRES BRINGS
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS

1t is reported here that the oil lease
on forty acres 70 OIted near the Davis
well was sold this weeE by the Con.
gres Oil COMPANY for $5O,0G0O This
Is by far the highest price ever paid
for Bienvilla acreage prior to this
transaction and If the report Is true
there is evidently a very strong belief
among oil men thar oil has been tsp
ped in the Davis well, which Is located
about six miles southeast .: Arcadia.
The Bienville Democrat., 1920-01-22
If YOUR CHILD is CROSS,
FEVERISH, CONSTIPATED
Look, Mother! II tongue is coated,
cleanse little bowels with Cali.
fOrnia Syrup of Figs"

Mothers can rest easy after giving
California Syrup Of Figs" because il
a few hours all the clogged-up waste,
sour bile and fermenting food gently
moves out of the bowels and you have
well, playful child again.
Sick children needn't be coaxed to
take this harmless fruit laxative
Millions Of mothers keep it handy be.
cause they know its action on the stom
ach, liver and bowels is prompt an(
sure.
Ask your druggist for a bottle Of
california Syrup of Figs" which con
tains directions for babies, children o1
all ages and Tor grOwn-ups.
Rub-My-Tism is a powerful antisep
tic; it kills the poison caused from in
fected cuts, cures old sores, letter, ct,
3-11-20
The Bienville Democrat., 1920-01-22
NOTICE TO ARCADIA CITIZENS.

A meeting Of the citizens Of Arcadia
Is called to be held at the Baptist
Church on Wednesday night, January
28, to formulate plans to have the GEN.
etery cleaned off and to be kept clean.
This Is q matter that should have the
attention Of the entire citizenship Of
Arcadia, as 1t Is q shameful reflection
on our town that our cemetry should
be neglected. Let everybody come.
P. A. MCGUIRE and Others.
The Bienville Democrat., 1920-01-22
Board shall Immediately organize and

Board shall Immediately organize and
elect said officers.
The first officers of this corporation
shall be ]. N. Lummus, President j. E.
Lummus, Vice President and j. n.
LAlmmus, Jr. Secretary and Treasurer,
who shall hold said offices until their
successors are elected as hereinabOve
provided and according to law.
ARTICLE VI.
Meetings of the stockholders and of
the Board of Directors may be held
as often as the needs of the business
may require, provided that for Stock
holders meetings written notice shall
be mailed to each stakeholder, at his
last known Post Office address or that
shown by the charter, at least fifteen
days before said meeting is held, and
for meetings of the Board of Directors,
written notice shall be given to each
at least "A hours before said
meeting is held; provided that by con-
sent of the Board this notice may be
waived.
ARTICLE VII.
No informality in the formation of
this corporation shall have the effect
Of amullmg this charter, nor any
stockholder ever held liable for any
obligation or fault of the corporation
except as provided by law. All Stock
Certificates shall be signed by the
President or Vice President and See
retary. No stock Of this corporation
shall be sold to a third party, until
same has been offered to the corpo-
ration or a stakeholder therein and
refused at the same price offered by
such third person. All transfers shall
be made on the books of the cOrpO-
ration, on the surrender of the GER
tificate or certificates to be transferred
before any transfer is binding on the
corporation.
ARTICLE VIII.
Whenever this corporation is dis
solved by limitation or otherwise its
affairs and obligations shall be settled
| by liQuidator, selected in accordance
with law who shall give bond in a sum
of not less than one-half Of the ap-
praised value of the property of the
corporation.
This done, read, passed and signed.
at my office in the Parish of Bienville,
in the presence of w. D. Golf and w.
]. Murphy, legal and competent wit
nesses and me, Notary, before whom
these appearers have signed their
names and set their hands as in
corporators and stockholders in this
corporation, giving their Post Office
address, subscribing for the number of
shares and amount of Capital Stock
set opposite their names which they
declared they have paid for in cash
and in accordance with the law, on
the day and date first above written
j. N. Lummus, Miami, Fla,
25O shares 100000
], N. Lummus, Jr., Miami, Fla,
| 80 shares $J,OOOOO
]. e. Lummus Miami, Fla,
300 shares 100000
By J. N. Lummus.
Attest:
| W. j. Murphy and w. D. Golf.
BERTRAM f. BARNETTE,
| Notary PnhliC
The Bienville Democrat., 1920-01-22
Tho Damocrat has been COnSiS-

The Democrat has been cOnsls-
tent supporter Of Col. Frank T. Stbubs
in the campaign just closed, because
we believed him to be the most con-
sistent Democrat. However, the voice
of the majority has spoken, and Mr..
John NJ Parker is the peoples choice
by a large majority, and as a eonsis-
tent Democrat we shall support the
Democratic nominee for governor in
the coming general election. We con-
graduate Mr. Parker and his support,
ers in their sweeping victory. Mr..
Parker has pledged himself to break
up the New Orleans ring, to clean up
that city morally, and to bring about
many needed reforms and the Demo
crat stands ready to cooperate III all
of these moves, which we believe to be
for the best interest of the people as
a whole.
The Bienville Democrat., 1920-01-22

Kidney weakness bladder troubles
and digestive disorders are all within
the curative power Of Prickly Ash Bit
ters. As tonic for the kidneys and
urinary organs 1t has proved its value
Price 1.25 per bottle. City Drug Co.,
Special Agents.
The Bienville Democrat., 1920-01-22
Rose TO Fame Unaided.

On the 23rd Of October in 1925, Pllny
FISK, q Jealous American missionary,
died at Beyrout In Syria. Born In ex.
trerne poverty, Fisk managed to edu.
cate himself by his own labors. He
was a remarkable llngulst and preach.
ed In Italian. French, modern Greek,
and Arabic. For two years, while he
was working to get his education,
Fisk subslsted entirely on bread and
milk.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16
RIPTON NEWS
(Mrs. Edison Day Correspondent

Miss Ruth Billings is the guest Of
her grandmother Mrs, Hope Billings.
Mrs. Langworthy and daughter Dor
othy of Bristol are visiting relatives
in town.
George Farr and Miss Edith Farr
have returned from a trip to New
Hampshire and Massachusetts,.
Mrs. Wesley w. Smith of Bakers
field has been spending a few days
with her daughter, Mrs. M. Edison
Day.
Miss Jennie Leno is spending part
Of her vacation with her grandmother,
Mrs. Jane Hale. Miss Mae Kirby of
East Middlebury was also a guest of
Mrs. Hale over the weekend
Mrs. Christina Leonard, mother of
Mrs. Charles Cook with whom she
makes her home, celebrated her Seth
birthday last Saturday. She is well
and hearty, working every day and
takes much pleasure in visiting with
her friends and keeping in touch with
current events.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16

ing, aged SO years. He is survived by
his wife Eva May Leno, one son Earl
Leno of Westminster, two sisters Mrs.
Matilda Baker of this place and Mrs,
Minnie Forest of Manchester, VT, and
two brothers Charles Leno of Warren,
Mass, and Alfred Leno of this place.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock Those from out
of town at the funeral were a sister of
Mrs. Leno, Mrs John LaFrance of
Rutland, Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Mix of
Burlington, Mr. and Mrs. George La
France of Burlington Mr.. and Mrs
Burgstrome and Mrs Loveday of Rut-
land besides relatives from Salisbury
and a large number of neighbors and
friends Mr. Leno was born here Aug
IS, 1866 and was the son of Edward
and Sarah Bailey Leno
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16
MIDDLEBURY LOCALS

Avery Caul has moved from Court
street to his new house on Seymour
street
Miss Higgins of Arlington, VT, is
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Higgins.
Irving Yates has returned to his
home after a lengthy stay in Spring
field, Mass.
Miss Helen Monty of North Ben
nington is visiting her aunt, Mrs.
James Condor
Mrs. c. T. Holmes of Charlotte
was the guest this week of her daugh-
ter Mrs. J. J. Ross.
Mrs. Jessie Hasselton and two
children of Astabula, Ohio, are on
visit to Mrs. Hasselton's sister, Mrs.
LEROY c. Russell
Miss Alice Holcomb, who has been
district nurse in the Keene Valley and
is now at her home in Salisbury, was
visitor in town Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Stokes have
completed their cottage at Lake Dun
more and formally opened it Wednes-
day evening
Miss Irene Burns is spending
weeks vacation at home Miss Ruth
Rogers is substituting for her in Han
fields grocery
Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Sutton of
Providence, R. l., are at the Addison
House. Mr.. Sutton is a cousin of Mrs.
!. o. Howarth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton M. Hanks
are spending the week in Bristol with
Mr. Hanks parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilbur E. Hanks.
James Burroughs of Water street
has recently returned from the Fanny
Allen hospital in Burlington. Mrs.
Burroughs, his wife, is still undergoing
treatment at the same institution.
Harry L. Cushman has moved
from his fathers home on Court street
to his own house on the same street.
Mr.. Cushman, Sr., recently returned
from an extended visit in the West
Miss Gertrude Ilsley has given up
her rooms in the Addison House and
gone to Rockland, Me Her brother
in-law, Rev. F H. Padelford, who has
been visiting her. has returned to New
York.
AT the Pi Beta Phi house party
at Lake DunmOre, which followed the
Middlebury College Commencement,
Miss Margaret Chatfeld, 'lS, now Of
New York City, announced her en-
gagement to Kenneth c. Jones.
Starr Eells son of Mr. and Mrs.
Truman Eells of Cornwall, has reen-
listed in the U. S. navy. Eells served
in the navy during the war and had
lately been working in Hartford, Conn.
He is at home now on a months fur
Tough.
Charles F. Rich. deputy grand mas
ter of district No 8. l. o. o. F., made
an official visit to Champlain lodge,
No 81, of Vergennes Tuesday evening.
He was accompanied by D. s. Pease,
Charles w Otis. Z. R. Yates and Rob
ert Calhoun.
Mss Agnes Bond has returned to
her home in Boston after visiting her
aunt. Mrs Frank Randall OF Court
street. Mrs. Sue Moore and two chill
dren Of 0ssining, N. Y. have been at
the Randall home and Mrs. Matte
Randall of Mnstatine, Ia, is also visit
| ing Mrs. Randall.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16
RUTLAND. VERMONT

The Rutland Fair this year will be
six days as the officers have added au-
tomobile races for Saturday. Last
years attendance was 6S,392. This
year 100000 is expected. Everything
is being done this year on big scale
but there has been no raise in the ad-
mission. ADV.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16
cornell 80"

The 32-inch width called Cornell
81" is Cornell feature that produces
charming panels for Railways, small
rooms, borders and ceilings.
Cornell's Triple-SizinS Process
protects against moisture, expansion
and contraction and enables the
maker to guarantee that it will not
crack, warp, chip or buckle if the
directions for applying are followed.
Because Cornell has Mill-Primed
surface doth sides) it saves you the
cost and labor of a printing or sizing &.
coat.
Stop in today and learn how
you can quickly and cheaply
add a room with Cornell 81"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16

For correct fitting glasses see Slader,
Observation-Disclosures, at The Sargent.
Next visit, Monday, July 26. ADV.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16
EAST MIDDLEBURY
(Mrs. c. E. Russell, CorrespOndent)

Mrs. John Nancy of Randolph is
visiting Mrs ]. J. Nancy.
A daughter was born last week Fri
day to Mr.. and Mrs Perry Campbell.
Miss Alberta Olmsted of Castleton
is with Eugenia Terrill for few days
visit.
William Johnson of Hartford, Conn,
is at the home of Mrs, M. E. Grant
for a few weeks
George Wales of Washington, d. c.
was with his sister Mrs. D. A. Perry
and family this week,
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Mix of Burling-
ton is with her aunt, Mrs. Matilda Ba-
ker for a week or two,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Groves of AL
bany, N. Y are with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Gilbert LaFaria for a week
Mrs Nellie Atwood was called to
Rutland last week Friday on account
of the serious illness of Mrs. Archie
Watson
Michael Burke and Miss Gertrude
Hodges and her sister Mrs. Lawrence
of Bennington and Mrs. Gene Smith
of Rochester were guests at the home
of c. E. Hodges and family last week.
Miss NJ Engell of Cotonsville, Md,
Mrs. Allen F. Bray, Miss Louise Bray
of Cambridge, Mass, and Miss Harriet
Proctor of Worthboro, Mass, are stop
ping at the home of Mrs. Matilda Ba-
ker for few weeks.
Mrs. Olive Olmsted
Mrs. Olive Olmsted died last Thurs
day evening, July 8, aged II years and
s months. She had lived here all of her
married life and had outlived her
whole family, consisting of her hus-
band, two sons and two daughters,
She is survived by one brother, George
Sheldon of Salisbury and one grand
daughter, Miss Alberta Olmsted of
Castleton Funeral services were held
Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Rev. Merrer and Rev E. V. Holmes
conducted services. Burial was in the
family lot in Prospect cemetery.
Death of Levi Leno
Levi Leno died last Saturday morn
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16

FOR SALE: A Mccormick corn
harvester, a Papic silage cutter and
blower These have been used but lit
tie and will be sold at about half the
price of new. Also Guernsey bull
calf born November, 1919. Further in
formation and extended pedigree sent
on application F. H. harrington,
Brandon, VT 29t4
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16

WANTED: Man with team or auto
who can give bond to sell 1877 Watkins
home and farm products Biggest con-
Germ of kind in the world $500 to
$4,000 yearly income, Territory in this
county open Write today to J. R.
WATKINS CO.. Dept. ia, Winona,
MINI 2St2p
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16
Hour Home Need
not be crowded

NOUR attic, spare room and
i other waste places can be
quickly and economically
converted into useful, profit
able quarters with Cornell
Wood Board walls, ceilings
and partitions.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16

WANTED: ga Kodak. Must be in
good condition. Apply at Register Of
flee.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16

FOR SALE: Mccormick grain har-
vester and corn binder. P, c. Elmer,
New Haven. 2St3p
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16

FOR SALE: Grade Guernsey bull,
year old Jerry Murray, Cornwall.
29tl
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16

FOR SALE: Grade Guernsey cows,
to freshen soon. D. S. Bliss, Cornwall.
29t1
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16

WANTED: Man to work on farm.
E. G. Piper Middlebury, Vt. Il COW.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16

BRING your fresh eggs to Woods
Market Get our price before you sell
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16

TRY our Japanese furniture polish,
one of the best G.. J. Duncan.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16

THE purest and richest ice cream
for the hot weather. Call Calvis.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-06
CR4NfTEVILLE

Dance in GIilbcrt's hail, Graniteville
Saturday. Feb. I. Dance from s unit
II. Good music. Admission, soc a cou'
pie; ladies, free.-adv.
Mystic circle. No. o35. held a regular
meeting Wednesday night, when the
following officers were installed {. c.,
Merle Wiquest; S. c. C., Beatrice ia
cobs treasurer, Mary Labounty; finan-
cial secretary, NJ. Clarke: recording sec
rotary, Mildred Greenlaw; left guide,
NJ. Murray; right guide, NJ. +. Sulli-
van: trustee, John Haley: inside guard
A. McIntire; outside guard, Clare Leon
ard. The installing officer was Mabel
Mcleod. A lunch was served after the
meeting.
Clara Lapointe Of Montpelier came to
attend the dance in Gilbert's hall Mon
day night, returning home the next
day.
Mrs. William Mackay is on the sick
list. also DR.. T.. H. Bailey.
Direct from the large cities, May
time with two carloads OF scenery
and their own orchestra, will appear
at the Barre opera house next Mon
day, Feb. o. adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-06
TPE

The following cases have been en-
tered in county court: Harry Daniels
VS.. Franklin and LeBarron ct al, fore.
closure; Lydia Holmes VS.. Harriet
| Holmes ct al; Montpelier Savings Bank
and Trust company VS.. b. NJ. Hayward
ct al; John Bernasconi vs. Annette
Bernasconi.
Wentworth Dutton has gone TO New
Bedford, Mass, where he has employ
ment with a large firm.
W. A. Lord put one Owe on his at
| torncy friends this morning, when he
| appeared in the court room. Thursday
the attorneys were discussing his i'll
ness with pneumonia, but this
morning ne appeared and stated that
he was threatened with the malady,
| but had recovered.
The National Fly Catcher company
of Rutland has filed articles of corpor-
alton in the office of secretary of state
for the purpose of manufacturing fly
paper and other kinds Of insect kill
in apparatus. The capital stock is 5000,
900, while the papers are signed by
w. II. Church, David Default, w. l..
Guilfault and j. +. Leports of Rut-
land.
Three automobile accidents We're re-
ported this morning TO the secretary
of state. These include Edward Park
er of Springfield, {. G. Grandy of
Woodcock, who ran his machine into
Clarence Carlisle, and f. j.. Harlow Of
Windsor.
Miss Mabel Davis and Adelaide
Teaclout Of the secretary OF states Of
flee have recovered from the grip and
resumed work in their Office.
The corporations in the state are
paying their annual license fees TO the
state treasurer in considerable quaint
ties Of money now.
The board Of control at its meeting
Thursday afternoon considered several
matters and decided to let the contract
for the s~prinkling system in the state
House to the Automatic S%prinkliuE
company. There will be 352 water
plugs; so Of which win be in the dome,
while there will also be equipment in
the annex and main building. Repairs
to the dome will he made, including
the LAYING Of asbestos. The work of
bcautifying the park back of the state
House is still under consideration.
Printing contracts were let and other
routine business done.
Governor p. w. Clement has appoint
ed Victor Hurlburt Of Grand Isle as
a member OF the state fair commission
in place of Juan Robinson, whose term
of office expired Feb. l..