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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-02

Mr.. Alois Belohradsky returned
Sunday evening from a visit with hi,
daughter, Mrs. Joseph Wavra, Sr. ir
ga =
Mrs. Theo. F. Cuno, with her daush.
ter, Mrs. Fred Herman. Sr., contem-
plate spending part of the winter il
Jacksonville, Florida.
y **
Mr.. S. B, Crane. Of Kansas City
Mo-, is visitor in the Colony. since
last Thursday,
1893
Will White. big-hearted, cheerful
farmer Of northwest Of town, was a
pleasant visitor at the Democrat office
yesterday.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-02
A. E. WEIGH DIES
AT PORT ARTHUR

A. E. WeIch, well known TO many
colonists, and an agent for the Colony
News and subscription agent for the
Democrat, died last Wednesday at a
hospital in Port Arthur.
Although Mr.. Welch has bee in and
out Of the Colony for many months,
he was not a member, and little is
known of his relatives or of his past
life.
Word Of his illness came only few
hours before the telegram announcing
his death.
Mr.. Welch had done considerable
publicity for the Colony in Oklahoma
and around Texarkana, and was hop
ing to join the Colony through his ef-
forts.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-02
THE GREATEST POWER

T AITH HAS EVER BEEN the greatest
power in civilization. Ii has built our
railroads. has revealed the secrets Of
nature to science, has lead the way to all our
inventions and discoveries. and has brought
success out Of the most inhnopitabIe condf-
tons and iron environments. In fact, we
owe every thing that has ever been accom-
plished to faith; and yet when we come to
its practical application in our everyday af-
fairs, how few of US avail ourselves Of this
tremendous force The vast majority are
looking for some power outside to help,
when we ourselves hold the key which has
ever unlocked, and ever will unlock, all bar
red doors to aspiring souls
If people could only realize what a po-
tent building, creative force faith is, and
would exercise it in their daily lives, we
should have very few paupers, very few
failures, very few sickly. diseased or Grimm
al among us. If, by some magic. strong,
vigorous faith could be injected into the men
and women Of the great failure army to-day,
the larger part Of them would get out of this
army and into the army of the successful.
-Orison Sweet Marden.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-02
BRIGHT SUNSHINE is
WEATHER REPORT HERE

The weather has been favorable to
US this week in spite Of two good rains.
The observation Of weather-man Dou-
gherty Of the United States Station at
Newllano report rainfall Of | 80 IN
ches on the 9th and so inch on the
2qth.
In spite of this, the weather has
been bright and sunny most of the
time, with little frost in the early
mornings.
Following are the temperatures re-
,ouJoJ
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-02

The short skirt decreed BY fashion
has at least one redeemins feature.
Women won't have to elevate them
when q poor innocent mouse comes
gambOling along.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-02

| turkey day and day for thanks
giving and we have much to be thank
tul for; and would be more thankful
Int we knew that all our class was as
well provided for as we are here The
men worked half day in the potato
patch, and many of them worked all
day, IN order to take advantage Of the
good weather We had a fine dinner
at the hotel at noon. and Mrs. Olsen
and all who assisted her received
many compliments. Every one Of the
colonists was out to enjoy the repast.
In the evening we had a Masquerade
Ball and not only were our colonists
masked, but many of our friends from
Leesville and the surrounding country
We had a six-piece orchestra, and a
good time was had by all who attend
1899
Friday, November 26-The men
went to the field to-day to continue
potato digging, but It has been driz-
zllng ram all afternoon, and some took
inside work this pm. Heym, Van Nu-
land, and Scharrer hauled wood this
morning until nearly noon, when thew
started to haul the peanuts in from the
garden, and viii finish up this pm
We are storing them in the big gran
cry where the nuts can be pulled off
the vines on rainy days. The children
We're pulling peanuts in the south field
this morning, but are at the granerv
this afternoon pulling them from the
vines. Synoground and his crew are
making crates; this crew worked all
day Yesterday. and assisted by Can
trell, Buck and Caron, they moved the
electric generator, and Al furnished us
with electric lights last night at the
dance. We hope arrangements can
be made to give the hotel lights every
night from now on. AL Haynes and
Shut are building the new COW barn.
OeBoer and Heuer drove to Fullerton
.o-day and it rained." Buhre and
Bergman are fixing another dryer for
potatoes, as we must have more room.
)evine went TO the potato field TODAY |
IS he and Vernon had worked them !
elves out Of a shoe job. Baldwin has
opened up the big silo and we are now
eedng cows, mules and horses ensil-
ge every day.
Saturday. November 27-It raineJ
0 hard last night that we did not at
smpt to dig sweet potatoes to-day.
ut we are doing many odd jobs. Nor
ssey, Brostrom and Schrier are saw
lg wood to supply the colony as a
hole. The Caron brothers are put
ng a new roof on the hotel. Waters
nd Atkins are building a chimney in
le new evaporator, and Buhre and
ergman are still working on the evap-
-ator to have it ready for potatoes
soon as possible. Some of the 9th
men went to the timber and pre-
lred wood for the haulers to take to i
e saw, and the rest of the crews
ade potato crates In the evening, 1
e usual dance was held and large |,
owd was present. both colonists and B
If friends from LeesvilIe and near
.ighborhood. Since the electric gen \
ator was attached to the engine at 4
e saw mill. it gives as fine light as 4
e could ask for. All Satnan spends i
any evenings at the engine to give /
e colony the advantage of electric {
hts, and it is highly appreciated by 4
E colony as whole. for he does this l
tside Of regular hours. Comrade K
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-02

Have you prepared to do that ter
racing yetp The winter rains will
soon be racing over your land. AT
least, it IS your land now; but if the
field is not properly terraced, the pro-
ductive part of the land may belong
to someone else. In other words. the
humus, available plant food, etc, may
be carried to the creek bottoms or
lodge in a neighbor's field.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-02
THE LENSBURG Co-OPS.

The Lensburg Cooperative Society
has just issued its sixth quarterly re-
port for the three months ending Oc-
.tober 2, 1920. 1t shows dividend or
returned saving of $50 based on the
amount Of purchases each member
made for the quarter, totaling 5433.47
/ had balance of undivided profits
5205.76 which was added to the re-
serve fund. They had in the reserve
fund prior to this time 5l,I58.69;
paid interest on the share and loan
capital SSH; their total sales for
the three months were 5l4,449.77;
the total resources are 5Il.845.25.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-02

Sunday. November 2S-Everybody
enjoyed the beautiful weather to-day,
and it looks as if nothing for weeks
to come could mar it; but while we
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-02

Lindsey finding and stopping leaks at
the evaporator; the rain finds the
holes and Lindsey acts as a sleuth to
trace the rain to the leaks-some de-
tective. this man Lindsey.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-02

a kind word costs nothing But
perhaps the absence Of a profiteering
value Is the reason why some people
ARE SO sparing in their use in these
days Of skyrocbeiing.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-02

Some men delight II telling what
brave deeds they would perform under
certain circumstances, but they are
careful not to recognize the circum-
stances when they arrive.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-02

Thursday, Novemer 25-This is
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-02

1t was voted that the affair was a
big success, and already th,e stakes are
down for repetition on New Years
eve.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-02

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01

Rev. E. s. Philbrook. pastor Of the
First Baptist church Of this city. has
accepted a call to the First Baptist
church Of Randolph. Mass. His letter
Of resignation was read at a business
meeting Wednesday evening and action
on the same will be taken at an ad-
joE-ned meeting TO be held Wednesday
evening, April I. Rev. Mr.. Philbrook
asks that his resignation shall take
effect a. a date in the near future.
This is the fifth year oe Rev. Mr..
Phlibrook's pastorate in this city. he
having come here four years ago last
November from Sanford. where he was
pastor of the First Baptist church. He
is a fine speaker and a very earnest
church worker He was especially in
terested in boys work and was scout
master CT Troop 3. Augusta Boy Scouts.
During the war he did very eficien.
work in the office OF the provost mar
shall at the State House. and his serv-
ices were greatly appreciated. Pew. Mr..
Philbrook is a graduate Of Colby Col
lsge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01

fettle on the evening Of the affair.
Both lads have a host Of admirers
in their respective cities who Will
be on hand to lend their support to
their favorites. From all indications
the mill will be a smashing, crash
ing, grueling affair from start to
finish.
One of the preliminaries has al
ready been arranged and will be a
six round combat between Kid DUDE.
the Iceberg" Of this city and Kid
Wall of HalloweI1. both ayweights.
DUDE is well called "the Iceberg"
for his GOODNESS when in the squared
circle is remarkable. He has a dis
way of waiting and let
ting his opponent display his wares
and then stepping in and finishing
the battle. 1t will be a case. how
ever, OF meeting his match for Wall
is a steady as his proverbial name
sake-a stone wall-and the Ice
berg" will certainly have to doat
around quite a bit more than he has
else he will be submerged.
The first bout viii start promptly
at s P. NJ The third man in the
ring will be Matt Quinn Of Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01

y. Y. arrived in Augusta yesterday
to assume charge Of the campaign
that is to be launched immediately
to form a Chamber Of Commerce in
this city.
Mr.. Crosby is an experienced cam
paign manager and a trained execu-
tive who has made special study of
civic-connercial organization work.
He was accompanied by St. John
Armes, another member of the staff
Of the American City Bureau, who
will be publicity manager OF the
drive here for the upbuilding of the
Chamber Of Commerce. a third
member of the Bureau staff, Herman
Lyon. the Office manager, is expected
20 reach Augusta today
1t was by invitation of a citizens
committee of Augusta that the
American City Bureau was given
charge Of the active work that resi-
dents of this town decided to under
take-the forming of a Chamber of
Commerce. During January last.
final arrangements were completed
for putting on the drive. Myron r.
Davis of E. E. Davis & Co. was
authorized 20 complete negotiations
with the American City Bureau. and
then it was agreed that the campaign
would be started at this time.
Mr.. Crosby was in consultation yes
terday and last evening with Mr..
Davis and other members Of the citi-
zens' committee. a campaign head
quarters will be selected today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01
GIRLS CLUB NOTES

The executive committee of the Au-
gusta Girls Community club met in
regular session Wednesday evening
with very good attendance. 1t was
voted to have the club represented
at the directorate of the Massachu-
sets League which meets every two
months and two delegates will be
sent. The next directorate will be
he'd in May.
The annual business meeting will
be held April 9. Members in good
standing only will be allowed to vote
Reports show that the summer
recreation of the girls club is to be
very satisfactory. A number Of local
people have promised the use OF their
tennis courts to the girls. The board
Of education is cooperating in a most
encouraging manner in connection
with the recreation program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01
Willis Rice PARTRIDGE

WINS NICE TdFSFIOSe
After an illness of nearly 10 weeks
Willis r. Partridge passed from this
life March 81 at 5.45 p. NJ. at the res
idence in this city.
Mr.. Partridge was born in Augusta
July 8. 1874. and was educated here,
being a member of the Cony High
school class of 1892 Following school
he was for several years in the phar.
macy Of his uncle, the late Charles K
Partridge, and afterwards for a time
manager Of the Ward pharmacy in Gar
diner. He married Miss Lucy Brown
of that city in 1900. In December. 1902,
he bought the store in Augusta of the
estate of his uncle. to which business
he successfully devoted himself.
The immediate family consists Of the
widow and one son, George Allen Par
fridge, a member of the sophomore
class at Bowdoin College. His mother,
Mrs. Alien Partridge, one sister, Miss
Ethel, and two brothers, Lester A. of
this city and Clarence 3. Of Portland
are living.
Mr. Partridge was one of the most
successful and highly respected of the
young men Of the city. Thoroughly de-
voted to his home and his work, he
found limited opportunity for the use
of his unusual musical talent He pos
sessed tenor voice of rare quality and
often sang at the National Home and in
the local churches. He was a charter
member Of Augusta Lodge of Elks.
He was man Of strict integrity and
Notwithstanding his close attention to
business affairs he had a wide circle
OF friends. and friends that he made he
retained. His absence will be poig-
nantly felt by all those who had rela.
tons with him.
The funeral will be private and friends
are requested kindly to omit flowers,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01
Another Bout Scheduled
For City Hall April s
Direction of Tex Hopkins

Tex" Hopkins has arranged for *.
o. Krouse of Milwaukee to clash with
Harry Mitchell in two six-round bouts
Thursday evening April sth in City
|. hall as the headliner at his big box
| ing show.
krouse. the tough lad from the
west" will take the place of Al Richie
who was 10 mix with Mitchell. The
westerner has been cleaning up SO
well since he invaded the east that
the management feeling that the
fans would rather see him in prefer
ence to Richie have secured his SER
vices and the X. Q. gamester will be
on hand.
Mitchell, whose hailing port is New
York Is a rugged lad. In a bout =
short time ago with Willie Coogan at
the Arnory 4. A. in Boston he re-
ceived a draw though nearly scoring
a knockout over his opponent in the
fifth round when he had him down
for the count Of nine. He has made
Kid Herman. Wild West. Young Kel-
ley. Young Flavey and Young Solz-
berry hit the floor with his powerful
swings.
Last Thursday Mitchell toppied
Young Shugrue 10 the canvas in a
couple of rounds in Boston.
krouse has appeared at the Com
monwealth and Armory A. A. both IN
Boston and has always delivered the
goods He is a hardy, tough scrapper
who will do his best to land a sleep
producer.
The show will really have two main
bouts for the seIni-hnal between
Young Corbin OF Hallowell and Spin
Mcguire of Augusta will be of that
calibre. This affair is scheduled TO 20
two skies but from all reports it is
doubtful if it goes the limit. both boys
being on edge and anxious as two
strange bull dogs to get at each other.
Corbin is under the management
of Kid PantZ, the old ring general,
who is putting him through a thor
ough course of training. The down
river lad is working hard every day
in preparation for the mill and if
expert instruction and good condi-
ton count for anything Corbin will
certainly be there" :.
Mcguire is working out in a local
gym with a couple of sparring part
ners and is determined to be in fine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01
ConY High Notes

The Cony second basketball team had
its picture taken in local studio
afternoon. Those appearing
In the photo were Hewins, Harrington,
Poor. Newman, Hewitt and Alden Mer-
rill, who has played in some Of the
games and has also been manager. The
team has had a very successful season.
playing four games and finishing with
1000 per cent. average.
The baseball squad was hard at prac-
tice Wednesday afternoon in Assembly
hall The men were given instruction
in the details OF the game by Coach
Thompson and everyone was kept busy.
Some new men are out for the team.
The track team had a workout yes
terday afternoon on Bangor street.
Some Of the boys were a bit lame after
their first practice. but limbered I'D in
good shape Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01
Maine Sends Largest
Delegation to Rotarian
Meet at Worcester

Springfield. Mass, March 31-Maine
sent "the largest delegation from the
longest distance" to the spring con-
ference of the second district Rotary
clubs of the International association
held yesterday and today. The Maine
crowd arrived first, aboard a special
sleeper. and was accompanied by the
Rotarians of Manchester. y. H, who,
with a jazz orchestra brought along
for the conference. kept things alive
on the journey.
Portland's delegation Of 81 was aug
mented by four from Augusta, three
from Lewiston. two each from Ban
gor. Bath and Waterville, and the
banner OF each club occupied a promi-
nent place in the decorations of the
Auditorium, where the sessions are
being held. President Dana Williams
OF the Lewiston club and President
Guy F. Dunton Of the Portland club
are the active leaders Of Names
crowd.
Dunton led the opposition Of the
afternoon meeting against a resolu-
ton calling for sequential succession
Of officers in the International as
ISOLATION, on the merit system. and
won his fight. Dunton told the Ro-
tarians that to become president of
the International association, a man
should have to devote five years Of
his life to the work. To do this, he
must either neglect his own work or
be retired business man who would
be lacking in the punch absolutely
necessary to make good and merit
promotion. He maintained that the
present system of nominations has
worked satisfactorily and needs no
remedial measure. The Rotarians
We're almost unanimous in backing
him when it came to a showdown.
Forrest Perkins of Providence, r. l.,
was appointed candidate for district
governor.
The convention, devoted to junior
achievement work, adjourned at noon,
Wednesday. The afternoon was spent
in sightseeing, and the Maine crowd
will start home in the early evening
aboard their special car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01

spring term on Monday, April 70, with
the exception of the school at West Sid
ney. which begins on Monday, April 5.
Miss Helene Sawtelle is a guest for a
few days of her aunt, Mrs. George
Shaw and grandmother. Mrs. Helen
Farnham.
George Austin was business caller N
Oakland Tuesday.
Arson Bracket of Waterville was a
caller Monday at the home of his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Bracket.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shaw were bust
ness callers in Waterville Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01

The Current Events Club will hold
its regular meeting at o'clock FRI
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
A. F. Walch, TIA State street.
Quotation: Literature as the gar
den Of wisdom" Poll call, quota
tons from Longfellow. Report Of
State Federation, Mrs. Mabel G. Hall.
Reading OF poems by Maine authors.
Mrs. Charles Tibbetts; piano solo,
William Weeks: reading. THE Fam
ine," Uongfellow), Mrs. E. c. CARL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01
Grozeing Deaf With
Head Noises /?
Try This

II you are growing hard Of hearing
and fear Catarrhal Deafness or If yon
have roaring, rumbling. kissing noises
n your ears go TO your druggist and get
ounce of Parmint double strength.
and add to it 4 pint Of hot water and a
Mite graduated sugar. Take / table
spoonful four times day.
This will often bring quick relief from
The distressing head noises Clogged
nostrils should open. breathing become
easy and the mucous stop dropping into
the throat. 1t is easy to prepare, costs
little and is pleasant to take Anyone
who is threatened with Catarrhal Deaf-
ness or who has head noises should give
his prescription a trial.-Ady.f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01

The Workers Conference of the
Penney Memorial church will meet
this Thursday evening with Mrs. c.
F. Penney, Summer street. Every
officer and teacher in the school is
expected to be present. and any mem
Der Of the adult department who may
care to attend. The meeting will be-
gin promptly at 100 and will last one
hour The subject of the meeting
will be The Standard and School"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01
Funeral of Mrs. Ella NJ. srasdon

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Ella NJ. Bragdon were held at 230
Wednesday afternoon at the home Of
her son, George F. II. Bragdon, 10
Sewall street, Rev. William r. Wood
offici;.ting. Although the services
were private quite a number of the
friends Of the deceased were in at
tendance. There were many beautiful
floral offerings. The remains will be
taken on the $50 train this Thurs
day morning to Bangor and will be
placed in the receiving tomb at Mt.
Hope cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01
Hutchinson-AjIen

Henry w. Hutchinson and Mrs. Is
abel Allen, both Of this city were
married Saturday evening, Mar. 81,
at the Penny Memorial parsonage,
Rev. William R Wood officiating.
Mr.. Hutchinson is employed by the
H. p. Cummings Construction Co. of
Lewiston and he and Mrs. Hutchin-
son expect to make their home in
that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01
ROME

Schools in town begun Monday.
E T. Foster and Fred Ellis were
delegates to the Democratic conyen-
ton at Bangor.
]. II. Littlefeld has sold the Hill
side Camps and has moved into ths
Gordon house that he bought of the
Proctor & Bowie Co. of WinsIow.
Mrs. Baxter Mosher is on the sicA
list.
Floyd Melvin has just finished the
L. J. Littlefeld cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01
NOTICE

Augusta, Me. March 81. 1870
a meeting of the Municipal officers
VII be held on Monday. April 2 1870, at
7.D P. NJ, in the Aldermen's Room at
City Hall. Augusta, Maine. to act upon
the complaint of Robert A. Cony, Jus
tice of the Peace, who alleges that
Henry Hullette is insane:
BURLEIGH MARTIN, Mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01

Miss Bertha L. Merrill, who is study
ing az the New England Conservatory
OF music al Boston. arrived in the city
Wednesday afternoon to pass the spring
vacation with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Eugene L Merrill, 81 Bangor street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01
Cony VS.. Alumni Saturday EVENING

The Cony basketball team will
clash with the Alumni on Saturday
evening in the Assembly hall While
the local High school teams season
has officially closed, this contest will
be pulled off to accommodate some of
the Alumni who are in the city an
xious for bit of excitement. There
will be a preliminary. Cony End COL
liding with Sam McCans AN-Stars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-01

Mr. and Mrs. Orville S. Roberts re
turned Wednesday afternoon from their
wedding trip to Newport and Bangor.
At Newport they were guests Of DR..
E J. Roberts cousin, Dr.. O. f. Emer-
son, and Mrs. Emerson.