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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-03-11

The New York Central the New
York, New Haven and Hartford and
large railroads in the west announced
wage reductions yesterday. Further
reductions were expected today. Of
| ficials of various lines today We're a.
ranging conferences with employees in
an effort to reach agreements on the
proposed wage reduction. The plans
as announced, effect only unskilled
and semi-skilled labor. Men engaged
in the actual operation of trains, tele-
gTaphers and station agents are not
included. The New York Central
and the New Haven, whose announce
ment included 50 classes of labor are
expected to open negotiations with
their men next week. Arrangements
for early conferences also are be ng
made by the Sante Fe.; Chicago, Mil
waukee and st. Paul. The Chicago
and Great Western; the Chicago,
Rock Island and Pacific, and the Chic
ago and North Western.
The Lon~ Island Railroads met un-
skilled employees representatives here
yesterday and failing of agreement
announced the matter would be plac-
ed before the railroad labor board.
Union Pacific officials also failed vo
terdav to reach an agrees
maintenance of wave lipra' meet
ing at Omaha an, StaSs ~ TO submit
the problems to the labor board
3. and M. TO REDUCE WAGES
OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES
BOSTON, March 1.-THE Boston
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-03-11
Death Of Pastor of
Concord Church

Rev n. S. Hill, pastor of the Uni
versalist church, died Monday after
noonn after short illness from pneu-
monia. The body was removed to Cal
delwood's undertaking rooms, St.
Johnsbury and on Tuesday taken to
his home in Woonsocket, r. I. Mr..
Hill was about 20 years of age and
came to the Concord church in the
carly summer of 1920. He had been
successful in his work and brought
TO it fund of experience along pas
toral lines. The surviving members
of Mr. Hills family, two aged sisters
and three grandchildren live in
Woonsocket.
A memorial service for Mr.. Smith
vii lbe held at the church in Concord
Sunday afternoon at . O'Clock in
charge of Rev. George F. Fortier of
Molrisville, superintendent of Uni
versalist churches of Vermont.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-03-11
CONN. RIVER FRESHET
FLOODS c. V. TRACKS

BRATTLEBORO, Vt, March IL
The Connecticut river freshet passed
its highwater mark here early today
after flooding the tracks of the Cen
tral Vermont Railroad, surrounding
the factory of the White River Chair
Company and damaging thousand
bags of grain in the basement OF the
Crosby Grain Elevator Sometimes
the water was within two feet of the
high mark Of last season when the
Connecticut rivor bridge was carried
away. The West River branch Of the
Central Vermont was three feet
under water at the meadows north of
this city along the meadows a mile
south Of here 900 feet of track was
moved from the road bed. Central
Vermont trains were routed over the
Boston and Maine.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-03-11

and Maine Railroad issued notice TO-
day of a proposal TO reduce wages Of
a certain class of employees including
clerks, maintenance Of ways men,
machinists, carpenters, etc. on April
1G. 1t was announced that confer
ences would be arranged with repre-
sentatives of the employees to discuss
the situation.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-03-11
WESTERN ROAD PROPOSES
20 PER CENT CUT

CHICAGO, March 11-Steps to
bring about reductions i'll the wages
of skilled employees probably will be
taken by many railroads throughout
the country rs soon as adjustment
can be made in the pay Of unskilled
workers, according 70 officials OF the
Association of Railroad Executives.
The association at a meeting in New
Haven, Conn, on March !, adopted a
Continued on page sx)
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-03-11
TO TAKE UP THREATENED
PACKERS STRIKE WITH PRES

WASHINGTON, March 11-Sec-
rotary Davis went TO the cabinet
meeting today prepared to take up
with President Harding the threaten
ed strike in the meat packing indus
Try, due to wage cuts. He carried
with him data regarding the industry
which has been assembled by govern
mont agencies since 1917. 1t was re-
garded as likely that the department
of labor would order mediators to
Chicago soon in an effort 10 precent
strike.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-03-11
HARDING MAKES
SIX NOMINATIONS

WASHINGTON, March 11-For-
mor Rep. John ]. Esch of Wiscons in
and Mark w. Potter of New York
were nominated today by President
Harding to be members of the Inter-
state Commerce Commission. Fred NJ.
bearing of Missouri was nominated
to be assistant secretary of state.
William II. Joyce of Los Angeles was
re-nominated for membership on the
Federal Farm Loan Board. Thomas
O. Marvin of Massachusetts was NOM
mated to be a member of the tariff
commission and Medical Director Ed
ward r. Stitt was nominated to be
surgeon general of the navy.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-03-11
W. W. TRUE ELECTED
HEAD OF TRUE &
BLANCHARD CO.
Reorganization Of Newport
Firm Complete. Taylor
Made Sec-Treasurer

The reorganization of the True &
blanchard Co., which has been IN
process since the death Of John K.
Akin, who was in partnership with
W. W. True, is now completed. Ar
ticles of incorporation nave been filed
and the firm will henceforth be
known as as the True and Blanchard
Co., Inc. The first meeting OF the
officials of the firm was held We'd
resdav evening, when W. W. True
was elected to serve as president.
Carroll Huntington was elected rs
vice president, and Charles G.. Tay
lor. formerly Of the East End rs
clerk and treasurer. The directors of
the firm will include the officers
mentioned and J. E. McCarten, pres
Continued on page hve)
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-03-11
ATTY. GEN. DAUGHERTY TO
REVIEW BEER RULING

WASHINGTON, March 11-Early
review By Attorney General Daugh-
erty of the recent ruling of former
Attorney-General Palmer making
valid the prescription of beer as
medicine under the Volstead Act is
expected. Mr.. Daugherty says he is
aware that the whole country is in
terested and that he probably will
give the opinion careful study. Regu-
latlons TO accord with the opinion
handed down by NJ. Palmer last
week are being drafted by officials
of the Internal Revenue Bureau but
no date has been set for it TO become
effective.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-03-11

A Newspaper Covering
the Entire Northeast Sec
don OF Vermont State
Every Working Day.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-03-11
PROMINENT MASS. BANKER
- COMMITS SUICIDE

CHELSEA, Mass, March Ii
Harry W. James, formerly city soliei-
tor vice president of the National
City Bank of Chelsea and a member
of the Republican State committee
killed himself by shooting in an ante
room at the city hall today. He had
been in i'll health recently but other
wise his act was unexplained. He
was SO years of age.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-03-11
The Weather

Partly cloudy and
warmer tonight. Satur-
day unsettled. Moderate
d. temperature.
Evening journal., 1921-01-21
AIkali IN Soap
Bad for the Hair

Soap should be used very carefully,
n YOU want 10 keep your hair look
ing its best. Most soaps and prepared
shampoos contain too much alkai.
This dries the scalp. makes the hair
brittle, and ruins ~.
The best thing for steady use Is
Aiulsihed cocoanut oil shampoo
(which is pure and greaseless), and
is better than anything else you can
use
One or two teaspoonsful OF mulsi-
fed will cleanse the hair and scalp
Thoroughly. Simply moislen the hair
with water and rub II In. II makes
an abundance Of rich, creamy lather,
which rinses out easily. removing
every particle OF dust. dirt, dandruff
and excessive oil. The hair dries
quickly and evenly, and It leaves the
scalp soft. and the hair fine and silky,
bright, lustrous, iluny and easy TO
manage
You can get Mulslfied cocoanut oil
shampoo at any pharmacy. it's very
cheap, and a few ounces win supply
every member Of the family FOR
months BE sure your druggist gives
You Mulsined.
Evening journal., 1921-01-21
CAMP PAIGN FOR
MORE NURSES
Red Cross Developing Be
fore-the-war Work, Says
Mrs. Bancroft
MANY ACTIVITIES OF
BUREAU OF HYGIENE

"Thc health activities OF the Della
ware Chapter arc now concerned
mostly with developing such public
health word Of the Red Cross as OK
listed before the World War" said
Mrs. Joseph Bancroft, director, to-
day when asked what the Bureau of
Hygiene is doing at the present
time
"Our policy is not entering any
field already occupied by a local or
ganlzation prevents any overlapping,
and new work is only undertaken
as a demonstration with the idea OF
its being taken over by the commu-
nifty when its value to the public has
The Bureau OF Hygiene Of the Del
aware Chapter OF the Red Cross has
three departments.
The old Town and Country Nursing
Service established ten years ago,
now called the Rcd Cross Pubic
Health Nursing Service, is organized
as a department OF the Bureau OF Hy-
riene with Miss Caroline Robelon as
Supervisor Of Red Cross Pubic
Health Nurses. and six Red Cross
County School Nurses.
Another department is that OF in
struciiOns. which. under the aus
pkcs Of the Red Cross Teaching Cen
fer. Miss Mary A. Moran, director,
has charge OF all Red Cross classes
an Accident Prevention and First
Aid to the Injured Home Hygiene
and Care Of the Sick" and Selection
and Preparation OF Food fihst Aid
instruction was first given by the
Red Cross in 1910 and the other sub
.iects were taught almost as early as
that
All Public Health educational cam.
paigns are also under the Bureau OF
Hygiene. The most extended Of these
is the Public Health Campaign In CO.
operation with many womcn's or
eanizatiOns when Or. Edith Rahe, as
signed to this Chapter by the u. 5
Public Health Service. reached ovel
1000 women by her lectures and
showing Of films during one OF hei
periodical visits TO the State Or
Rabe will visit Wilmington 0gali
later in the season.
Public health films loaned from d.
vision headquarters are sent TO com
munitles and organizations wishing
10 show them. Grcenyille and Clay
mont have been the most recent {,
avail themselves OF this opportunity
Lecturers are being supplied fol
Nsomen's meetings. Clinical nursins
service is given at the workhouse
Evening journal., 1921-01-21

as shown by the following letter from
the trustees. ,..,.,
or trustees of the New Castle County
NVorkhouse. our attending physician
Doctor Tomlin6on, reported tly
splendid ,esulls that had accih'
from the Hei Cross Nurse NlsIls 70
mo ,yonon IN the women Depart
ment Of our institution. .,.,,
1nnr taa.l Instructed me 10 extend
g., Nou aaI the Red Cross S0cl'tH our
,.,c,f annrc,;Jt. on Of the service rem
A red bv sending a nurse - llle NO
mon In our institution, ana 10 also
advise vou of the eN,ellent results
of ber visits TO our women inmates
as shown by the above report Oh
our physician. ,,,r
Signed 81. FRANK BALL, -. .
Because Of the great cemsnd for
uilrsos. the National Red cross tne
National Oreaaizauon NJ Pupllss
Health Nursing and the l.eague VI
Nursing Education have started a ma,
tonAl movement TO recruit s'9uSh'
nurses for the hospitals. Ine Dela-
ware Chapter has formed lnrousi,
ihc Bureau Of Hygiene "a general
InNIInHllif NlNlA NNn NA'I'r'"'
mi,fee. Miss Mary y. Rich, e. airman
Miss Mary A. Moran, Miss Caroline
sparrow, Mrs. Henry d. Boyer, Miss
Miriam +. Carson and Mrs. Joseph
Bancroft chairman, general commit,
lee, member cX-otlicio, WHO VIII
carry on The work in This Stale OF
bringing before the public lhe need
and opportunities Of nurses. Through
The kindness OF Mrs. Boyer. president
of the state Federation OF Women
Clubs, the campaign was opened by
Miss Elizabeth Walsh registered
nurse. addressinc the executive com.
mittco of the federation at its Janu.
airy meeting.
The work OF the Bureau OF liygien'
also includes a clearing house o.
| health information, managed by lay
women. where information can b'
obtained as DO the medical, nursinl
and hospital facilities and resourcc
! available In an emergency, and all
whether members OF the Red Cros
or not, are asked 10 make use OF thii
Evening journal., 1921-01-21
Mother Falls Unconscious

MY mother. who Is 60 years old
has been troubled with her liver for
30 years. Doctors said she had gall
stones. Several times she fell uncon-
scious because OF these attacks. Eight
months ago | noticed an advertise
ment OF Mayr's Wonderful Remedy In
the Toledo Blade and purchased a
bottle, which did her a great amount
Of good. She continued the treatment
and has felt entirely well since" It
is a simple, harmless preparation that
removes he catarrhal mucus from
the intestinal tract and allays the
Inflammation which causes practically
all stomach, liver and intestinal all
ments, including appendicitis. one
dose Will convince or money refunded
y. NJ Eckerd and druggists every
where.
Evening journal., 1921-01-21

England's copying OF Americas
protective health program for public
schools has opened the profession Of
dentistry TO English women.
The required examination OF the
teeth OF school children is just begin
ming 10 be tried out in various parts
OF England. IL is proving such a reVc-
lation TO the government that a cry
Is going up for more dentists.
Because Of the great decrease OF the
male population during the war, young
women are being urged 20 take up all
sorts Of health-guarding professions,
formerly occupied almost exclusively
by men, The latest one Is dentistry.
Evening journal., 1921-01-21
ONYX rs TASuIONABIE.

Lucky is The woman who possesses
bit OF Old-fashiOned black onyx Jew
elrv. and the uuainter the better for
the antique craze is here again.
onyx brooches, earrings. pins and
necklaces are much sought after for
wear in conjunction with the brilliant
Evening journal., 1921-01-21

new colors used in dress materials
Also the contrast OF black iewelry
against tho skin, for miladi-blond or
brunette gives a piquant touch TO
any costume.
So hunt up grandmothcr'sh heirlooms
Evening journal., 1921-01-21
ENGLISH WOMEN ARE DENTISTS.

feature Of Rcd Cross Public Health
Service.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-05-25

Dr. Barrett is home from Wollas-
ton, Mass.
Rev. Mr.. Shuman of Old Town,
preached at the Baptist church,
Sunday.
The Scrubs lost to the Bucksport
ball team Saturday, at Bucksport,
known as the Bluehill Badgers, has
been organized, and will play
Bucksport at Bluehill next Satur-
day.
Mrs. j. H. Osgood and two chill
dren, Mrs. Bertha Treworgy and
David Owen, arrived from Philadel-
phia last week.
A break in the movingplcture
machine caused some annoyance to
the patrons of the show Saturday
evening. To avoid a repetition of
the incident. the company has or
dered another machine, which will
be installed before the next per
Torrance. The old machine will be
thoroughly overhauled and re-
paired.
The academy team lost the sec
ond game to Clark high May is,
score IA to Il. Clark was un-
steady in the first inning and the
locals scored five runs without MAX
ing a single hit. In the fourth,
with the score 8 to against them,
the Penobscot boys rallied, and by
hard hitting tied the score and put
the game on ice in the seventh.
The academy team staged a come
back in the game with Sullivan
high Saturday, winning Q6 to 4.
Until the eighth inning, Sullivan
could not register hit with men on
bases, and the support accorded
their own pitcher was rather poor.
Hall of Sullivan and Allen of Blue
hill made sensational catches in the
field.
The convention of the Hancock
County Baptist association held
here Thursday and Friday, was one
of the most interesting in many
years. Rev. Chester Smith of Pc
nobscot presided. Among the cele-
county were: Miss Marstello, of
State. missionary in India for
thirty-four years. DR.. Henderson,
of the State board of education, DR..
Whittemore. Maine secretary of the
new world movement, and DR..
Moore of the Northern Baptist Con-
vention. 1t was not known that
the famous cal" Saunders was pres
ent until he was introduced by the
chairman. He thrilled his audi
ence with an account of his personal
experiences, and was cheered to the
echo.
May %. S..
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North Sullivan,

Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Ash, Mrs.
Edith Abel and Mrs. Ada Williams
motored to Bangor Wednesday in
Mr.. ASKS new Cleveland touring
car.
Oakman Bunker is very i'll of
pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Jellison,
Mr.. and Mrs Sidney Havey were
called to Eastbrook Tuesday by the
death of their sister, Miss Elsie
Jellison.
Mrs. Alice Watson attended the
grand temple of Pythian Sisters in
Portland Wednesday, May IS.
Mrs. Clyde Robertson and chill
dren returned home Sunday from
Franklin, where she has been visit
ing her mother.
The many friends here of Miss
Elsie Jellison of Eastbrook regret
to learn of her death Tuesday May
II. Heartfelt sympathy is ex-
tended to the brothers and sisters.
Archie Bunker and family have
moved to Surry.
Mrs. Frank Cummings. who has
been i'll several months at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Archie Bun
ker, has returned to her home on
the quarry road. She is improving
in health.
May 90. H.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-05-25
WHY SUFFER so?

Why suffer from a bad back, from
sharp, shooting twinges, headaches,
dizziness and distressing urinary
ills? Ellsworth people recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills. Could you ask
for stronger proof of merit?
Mrs. II. D. Robbins, 20 High street,
Ellsworth, says: Every little
while my kidneys give me trouble,
especially when 1 overwork or take
cold, but Doan's Kidney Pills are
what | use when l am troubled this
way and they never fail to cure me
up in good shape. | have suffered
lot from lameness across the back
and now and then l would be dizzy
and could see little black specks be-
fore my eyes. My kidneys wouldn't
act regularly and in other ways
showed signs of disorder. | always
go to Alexander's Pharmacy at these
times and get a box of Doan's Kidney
Pills. l use them until my troubles
become corrected. I can't recon-
mend a better remedy than Doan's
Kidney Pills"
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Robbins had. FosterMilburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-05-25
Otis.


Beech Hill lake, prolific with
salmon, trout and many other fish,
is growing rapidly in popularity.
Mr.. Watts is building more cot
tages, and putting in more boats TO
supply the demand and through his
efforts, the public can drive to this
gem among the hills on a fine road.
which is much appreciated by the
hundreds of auto parties who visit
here weekly.
Mrs. J. l.. Salisbury is caring for
Mrs. Roland Salisbury. Both
mother and baby son are doing fine.
Rev. Mr. Fletcher of Waterville
held meeting at the town building
last Thursday evening.
l.. H. Brown of Ellsworth
Falls, who has the contract to build
at Beech Hill lake, for DR.. Hedan,
of Bangor. finished the garage last
week and began on the bungalow.
The children of Willis Salisbury
and wife have new pet, young
rabbit, which they all dearly love,
because it is so cute and cunning.
1t eats milk from a saucer with the
kittens. and after a hopping romp
with the kids, it curls up close to
the warm body of Hector, the big
dog, for the night.
May 23 Davis"
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North pcnobSCOt.
Norman Hatch is out in his new

Norman Hatch is out in his new
truck
= Ernest Marks, native of this
place, now of Montana, was here
one day last week. He came East
a short time ago with three car
loads of horses. He disposed of
two car loads at Oakland, and came
to Bucksport with one load. He
has relatives in Bucksport.
Mrs. Annie Sprague and Mrs. Doris
Carter came home from Massachu
sets Thursday, on account of the
serious illness of their mother, Mrs.
Nancy Hatch.
The selectmen of Penobscot were
looking over the woodlot of George
|. Soper Friday to estimate the
damage done by the fire in 1918.
The highway surveyor was work
ing on the roads in this seton of
the town during the latter part of
last week.
There was considerable frost
Thursday night, and the weather
has been very chilly for several
days.
May %. H.
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Edited by "Aunt Madge."
MoTTo:-HELPFUL AND HOPEFUL.

The purposes of this column are
succinctly stated in the title and motto
it is for the mutual benefit, and aims
to be helpful and hopeful. Being for
the common good it is for the common
use--a public servant, a purVeyor of
and suggestions. medium
for the interchange of ideas. In this
capacity it soliCits communications, ana
it's success depends largely on the sup
mort given ii in this respect. Com
munications must be signed, but the
name of writer will not be printed eN-
cept by permission. Communlcatlohs
will be subject to approval or rejection
by the editor of the column, but none
Will be rejected without good reason.
Address all communications to The
American Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-05-25
Hull'S Cove.

Miss Edith Brewer has been Wis
iting her sister, Miss Agnes Brewer
in Portland, and attending the
diocesan convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sawyer of
Brewer have bought the Arno Jor-
dan house, and moved here.
"Yule-Craig" has been leased to
Mr.. and Mrs. Barrett. The family
is expected the first of June.
Mrs. Georgia ODER of Bar Harbor
has been visiting her mother, Mrs
Melinda Brewer.
Mrs. George Cunningham is at
home, after visit in East Holden
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd Tracy of Han
cock are visiting at George Cum
ningham's.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-05-25

Allen l.. Stewart has had a tele-
phone installed in his home.
Mrs. Herbert A. Wescott and Mrs.
Olden d. Tapley are i'll.
Rev. Charles F. Atkins, a former
pastor of the CONGREGATIONAL
church, has resigned his pastorate
in Oxford, N. H., and is now pastor
of Plymouth church, Milford, Conn.
Sunday afternoon severe tor
nado, followed by heavy thunder
shower, visited this place, break
ing down several trees and tele-
phone poles. One large shade tree
in front Of Lewis Farnham's house
was snapped off. blocking the road.
chimney on the Nancy Smith
house was blown down. The lawns
and roads were literally covered
with limbs and leaves.
May 23. "Tomson."
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children paraded on the grounds of
the park, each carrying a national
flag in his hand After the exhibition
by the children was over, Mr.
Sawayanagi, president of the organ
ization, read an address of welcome
to the representatives of the w. S. 5.
c.. after which five children presented
them with bouquets of beautiful
flowers. During the afternoon, $500
beautifully colored balloons We're set
free.
"A Delegate"
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BIuellill.
MEMORlAL Il RESOLUTIONS

MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, Our Supreme Commander
has taken from our ranks our highly
esteemed comrade, Prince II. Staples,
to join his loved ones and fellow COM
rades in that world that is free from
strife, we bow i'll humble submission
to his will; therefore
Resolved: That in the death of
Comrade Staples Jas. A. Garfield post
has lost a very worthy and highly
respected member who will be sadly
missed.
Resolved, That we. his late com
rades in arms. express our heartfelt
sympathy to his bereaved family.
Resolved; That a copy of these
resolutions be placed on record, that
a copy be sent to The Ellsworth
American for publication, and the hall
be draped in mourning for thirty
days.