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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28
HOWARD G. PFRoM IN ACTION

The students at Cony High school
were afforded a treat in typewriting
speed and efficiency, Friday morning,
when a nimble fingered young man,
Howard C. Pfrommer of New York
City gave demonstrations on an IN
derwood typewriter. His first dem
onstration was a speed test writing
easy matter and he made perfect
copy. His second was purely te1h-
nical one, talking as he wrote. from
new matter, a book on civil biologT
he wrote 121 words a minute. by
way of contrast he wrote at the rate
of 60 words a minute. Another speed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28
BELFAST

The Memorial day observance will
be under the auspices of the Thomas
H. Marshall Post, No, 42, G. A. r.
assisted by Frank d. HaZeltine Post,
American Legion, the latter to have
charge of the street parade. This
will form as usual on Church street
near the Memorial hall and Legion
headquarters and will start promptly
at 10 o'clock. The order will be as
follows: Platoon of police. Belfast
band, detachment from Co. X, Sd
Maine Infantry, American Legion,
Sons of Veterans, Thomas H. Mar
shall Post, Ladies of the G. A. r.
Daughters Of Veterans. Belfast
Chapter of American Red Cross, city
rade will follow the usual route
which leatS to Grove cemetery
where services will be held. These
will include the impressive ceremony
at the grave of Civil War veterans
and at the plot where the white
crosses commemorate those who
gave their lives in the late war
some of whom sleep in Flanders
field. The line will then return tc
the city and Immediately following
there will be a very simple service in
Memorial hall which will include ar
address of welcome, address by Com
mander Mcdonald, the report of the
adjutant and reading of the roll call
with music interspersed.
Persons having evergreens, cedar
white or purple lilacs or other flow
ers which they are willing to give
for Memorial Day, will confer fav-
or on the Thomas HI. Marshall Pos
and Circle by sending them t.
Memorial hall Saturday.
Owing to some difficulty between
the manufacturers and the commit
tee putting them out, there will be
no red peoples sent here to wear or
Memorial Day as planned. Mrs. An.
ME M. Frost who had made arrange.
ments TO have this done having re.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28

ceived letter to that effect.
The county ommissioners have
ordered the selectmen of Nor:npo
to repair the piece of road between
Browns Corner and Little river
bridge concerning which COM
plant was made recently. This
piece of road is said by motorists to
be the worst between this city and
Boston. 1t will be graded and
gravelled.
Mayor c. w. Wescott stated re-
Gently that it, will be impossible for
the contractors to have the new
bridge now under construction
ready for dedication on July Fourth
when it was planned to unveil the
mem orial tablet and dedicate the
structure to the boys of Waldo coun-
ty who fell in the World War. II
will probably be Labor day when the
dedication takes place. The new
bridge will replace the old Lower
bridge, so-caHed, which connects
Belfast with Fest Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28
Y. M. c. A. NOTES
Fine Movie Program for Boys Meet
jnu This Saturday Morning

Secretary Tracy has secured anoth-
err stellar program of movies for this
mornings get-together for boys. The
subjects will include a two-reel fea-
ture entitled THE Land of Opportu-
nifty" and one-reel story picture,
The Man of the Ages" which is an
appealing story of Lincoln, full of
spirit and human sympathy.
Parents and friends are cordially
invited to attend this meeting, as
there will be no evening exhibition
in the assembly hall, those get-to-
gethers having been discontinued
until another fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28

what I had taken and he said Throw
my medicine away and keep on with
the Pinkham medicine. I did and it
cured me. If more women would take
your medicine they would not suffer
SO. have recommended the Vege-
table Compound to lots of people and
thew have been satisfied. y Mrs.
MARY RHAPsToCK, 2704 Wisconsin
St., Kenosha, Wisconsin.
When woman is beset with such
symptoms as irregularities, inflam-
nation, liberation, a displacement,
backache, headaches, bearing-down
pains, nervousness or the "blues "
She should treat the cause of such
conditions by taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28
Lincoln Baptists
Elect Rev. Griffith

Belfast, Me, May 27.-Rev. T. NJ
Griffith of Camden was elected clerh
and treasurer in the Lincoln Baptist
Association held here today, to sue
coed Deacon II. F. Kalloch OF len
ants Harbor, who has served as ceiN
for 81 years. The latter declined re-
nomination and the association adop''
ed resolutions of appreciation Tor H'
long service.
The following speakers adtresseu
the convention: DR.. +. W. Staff ms
sionary to China; Rev. L. c. Nhl'F'
more, Waterville; Rev. c. W. Turhe''
Warren; Rev. NJ. G.. Perry, Cannon
Miss Carrie Mastillar, Boston; h'''
/. b. Mower. Watervillc; Rev AleASD
der Henderson, Bangor. Dinner aH4
supper were served in the High stree
Baptist church and about - deieea"'
from out of town were present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28

test was 1T words minute Of men,
orized matter.
The young man related to the stu
dents some facts regarding the WIN
ners of the typewriting trophy which
is offered in New York City ea+h
year. The Underwood has held the
trophy for the past 16 years. Mr.
Pfrommer said that one years pcdc-
Using of three hous a day would
place an average students speed at
100 words a minute; two years at 120
and three years at 1870 words.
The demonstrations were Of mach
interest to the students but more es
pecially to the commercial students.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28

Claude C. Cole, assistant to the
general manager of the A. & X. cleo
tric railroad, accompanied by Road
master William Blake from the Lew
iston headquarters were business call
ers Friday at the local OFFICES of the
company on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28

Miss Marie Cram will go to Lewis
ton for the day this Saturday. She
is planning to enter the Maine School
of Commerce at the beginning OF the
fall term and will meet the principal
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur W. Whitney
who have been visiting in Boston and
Cambridge for the greater part or the
last two months, returned yesterday
to their home on State street for
brief stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28

Misses Marjorie Damren and Hiida
Stevens, seniors at kent's Hill sem
mary, are passing the weekend ana
Memorial Day as the guests or MT
and Mrs. George c. Clarke at their
home on Chapel street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28
four DOCTORS
GAVE HER UP
Through aEeighbor's Advice This
Woman Was Restored to Health
by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Kenosha, Wis. 81 suffered with q
female trouble and at last was in bed

| Tor SIX weeks Win
what the doctors
called infamma-
ton of the bowels.
Four of them said
| l could not live. A
|neighbor told me
to use Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
and 1t helped me
from the start.
When the doctor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28

Ralph Floyd and George Hill OF
Saco were visitors in the city Friday,
calling on Mr.. Floyd's brother, AS
sistant Principal Chester Floyd OF
the Cony High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28

Mrs. r. J. Martin of 81 Western
avenue and Mrs. Joseph Williamson
of So Grove street, returned Friday
from a few days visit in Boston
and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28
AUGUSTALOCAL

Mrs. III. r. Mills of Vassalboro was
in the city, Friday, calling on friends
and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28

S:26-40. The missionary committee
will lead the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28
FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Official Program for Days OBJ
servance in Augusta-Par-
AIDE with Exercises at MOnu-
ment Square and Penney Me-
mortal Church

All arrangements for the Memorial
Day parade and exercises i'll the city
have been completed and the program
was announced Friday as follows:
FORMATION OF LINE.
The line will be formed on Water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28
LOCAL NOTICE

Wanted, married man OF farm.
Rent and wood provided. Year
round job. E. o. Brown, Route 1.
Augusta. may2Sdlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28

Automobile washing, and greasing
at old Cushnoc Hose house, Bridge
street. Prompt service. Clary & Ca
reXn,.ss.. ----------------- may2Sd6t.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28

Dance. Douglas orchestra. Unior
hall. may2S1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28

Texas has 70 oil refineries WIZ eo a
daily operating capacity of 10V'''
barrels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28
Spring Medicine

quickly dispels that exhausleu
feeling, enriches the blood and ben
efits the mental, muscular and ner.
yous systems. In a word, says .
druggist, Hoods Sarsaparilla -
our most dependable restorative.
Only the best tonic and purify
ing ingredients used,-roots, herps'
parks and berries. such as phys,
clans often prescribe. A record =,
40 years successful use. 1t VIII w
you good. Try it this spring.
A mild laxative, Hoods Pills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28

Now Needed by Nearly Every One
to Purify the Blood and Build
Up Strength.
Few come. to these trying. spring
days without WEAKNESS, debility,
that tired feeling" caused in large
part by impure, de-vitalized blood.
Change of season often takes
all the strength out of me-" as
many people say.
The tonic and blood purifier
needed is Hoods Sarsapari.la. It
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28

Bread is selling in st. Louis for
five cents a loaf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-02-15
WAITSFIELD

Wanted at Once: An operator in
the Waitsfeld telephone Office. A. +.
Farr, Mgr.-adv.
H. c. Gleason of Montpelier spent
two days last week with his mother
and sisters.
The engagement is announced OF
Richard Gaylord. son OF Pearl Gaylord
to Miss Irene Biorklund of Woodha
ven l.. /. Mr.. Gaylord is employed in
the Mortified Saving, bank.
George Wallis was a visitor in Barre
Tuesday.
The reports from Mr. Mills son. Hi
ram, at Andover, Mass. are very en-
couraging and he is now considered
out Of danger.
Enie LaNIorder is at her home, con-
valascing from severe Illness.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Gallison Of Barre are
Doric Kneelands
NIrs..F. O. Pierce and Miss Carrie
Pierce Of Waterbury are guests Of rel
atives in town.
Mrs. Albert Kew was in Waterbury
one day recently and the same day
Mr.. Kew aud his son were in Burling
ton.
Mrs. Abb Campbell seems to grow
weaker each day and there j. no per
ceptible change for the better.
James Neill and Mrs. Reynolds went
to Barre Sunday 70 attend the fu-
neral of GUY Hunt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-02-15

as she was literally swept out into
nights highway by Gods elements.
That directing low commanding voice
of Griffith could scarce be heard above
the howl of wintry blasts and the
binding snow clogged the air like the
veriest London fog. But out and on
went Lillian Gish inspired with the
staunch soul of Anna Moore within her
own.
So great was the upheaval of the ele-
ments that signals had to be used be-
tween Griffith and his brave little star.
That magic word from the lips and
voice of ID. w. Griffith of cameras
pierced the howl of the winds and with
an uplifted hand through the binding
SHOWS came Lillian Gish staggering in
her thin raiment of black. Little Anna
was weak. She vas homeless, deserted
In the walk one sees at the Playhouse
theatre, Montpelier, daily there is reg
istered in every tissue of that body and
face what misery and cruelty can be
wrought upon the human being in this
work She struggles against the wind
but the gales swirl her from her feet
and she falls only to rise to try to
move on to some undiscovered place
where there might be surcease of strife
from soul and body What you see
upon the screen of the cinema art at
the Playhouse theatre, Montpelier, of
Lillian Gish, as Anna M2ore, WAS no
make believe suffering. II had to be
done and Lillian did it that we might
all realize it.-Adv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-02-15

bury Center telephone office visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Slayton,
over Sunday.
Mrs. Walter Sheppard has returned
from Morristown, where she has been
caring for Mrs. c. NJ. Lawrence for
several weeks. Mrs. Lawrence is gain
ing slowly and is able to sit up part
Of the time.
Mr. and Mrs c. f. Burt are i'll Mrs.
Della Moody is caring for them.
A program, carried out at the meet
ing OF Mansfield Mountain grange Sat
urday afternoon, included solos and
music by Miss Florence Austin, roll
call, quotations and readings from Lin
coln--the Gettysburg speech, Miss Wv
ian Campbell; patriotic reading, Mrs.
Matte Sanborn; question, practical
health hints, responded to by Rev. c.
+. Hayward. The next meeting will be
held on the evening of Feb. 6.
Miss Margaret Taylor Of Montreal
has been called here by the illness OF
her sister, Mrs r. r. Mcmahon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-02-15
Good Tonics"

Batavia, n. Y.-"Several years ago
when / was rundown and nervous
took DR.. Pierce's Fsvorite Prescrip-
ton and also the Golden Medical Dis
covery with most beneficial results.
and highly recommend thes. tonics
to other women who are siling.
Il have also the highest praise for
Or. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a
remedy for indigestion and gastric
stomach disorders. as well as slug
gish liver."-mss MAY KENDALL
"a Clifton Ave.
Send 10 cents 20 Dr. Pierce's In
valids Hotel. Buffalo. \. Y for q
trial package OF any Of his remedies
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-02-15
NEWBURY

IN the Barre Times of Feb. IL we no
&c the death of Mrs. Sarah Worth
cnl Nye one of that eity's oldest resi-
dents 80 years. What makes this item
of interest to the readers of the New
bury column, is that her brother, the
,lnte Jacob Worthen,. was for many
wears a respected citizen OF this place
and also the widow of Silas Worthen, a
brother of the deceased, is now resi-
dent of this place. Mrs. Nye has made
several visits to Newhury, where she
was the most welcome guest of her
granddaughter, Mrs. Horace c. Bailey
land her great granddaughter, Miss
MONT G. Bailey.
:, James A. Johnson, after two months
of serious illness, was on our street last
Saturday, accompanied by his nurse
Mrs, Johnson)y on whom ne lays all
the blame for his recovery. james Tor
many years lived bachelor life, and
now his advice is to all old bachelors
sIf they want to kick round on this
mundane sphere, get married, but be
mighty careful who they marry, for
marriage is a .Isttery, and all old bachs
may not be as fortunate in the draw
ling as he
Robert Meserve accompanied the sec
iond basketball team of Newbury high
school to Groton last Friday, but as
Robert has not given us the result OF
the score we feel at liberty to put It
down "the same as usual.
Mrs. Clara Atkinson, who has been
spending part of the winter at Mont
pelier, returned Thursday
Last Sunday Parker Olmstead gave
an able and interesting report of the
conference of the older boys, which
was held at st. Johnsbury last month.
Our citizens are waking up to the
fact that they are having first class
pictures in Chadwick hall every Fri
day night Miss Southworth presides
at the piano, which insures good music,
and if we show our appreciation with
our patronage we win be assured OF a
treat every Friday night. This item is
not intended as an "ad" for the moving
picture man, but is an expression OF
those who desire something to attend
which will lift their thoughts from the
humdrum life of milking cows, feeding
pigs, chasing hens for their eggs and
putting up molasses and "sech. Now
get busy and go to it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-02-15
Change Of Trade.

Not long ago cotton man inquired
at large bank regarding his note,
which the bank held for stable
amount. Yes" remarked an officer,
at falls due tomorrow and we ex-
pect it will be paid The cotton man
made no reply for a moment, then
asked abruptly, What is your bust
mess?" "Why, | am banker was
the surprised response "Well," unused
the cotton man. tomorrow you are
going to be a cotton merchant. New
York Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-02-15
EAST BETHEL

Mr.. and Mrs. George Harlow have
been sick.
J. H. Buck of Franklin, \. H., who
came here to settle some of his bust
ness, is confined to the house with a
lame back.
Mrs. Sebra Bannister has been quite
sick for few days, but is better at
this writing
The ladies aid society of East Beth
el is to have "gentlemen's night so
ciable at the grange hall Friday night,
Feb. Is. II i hoped the gentlemen
will acknowledge the invitation by
their presence.
George c. Smith attended the 50th
wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs.
c. +. Blake in Bethel last Friday.
Mrs. H. V. Allen and daughter, Nh.
riel. spent Saturday and Sunday with
her husband, II. V. Allen, in North
field.
Mrs. George Hyzer Of South Royal
ton spent the week end with her
daughter. Mrs. NJ. w. Hyde, VIII Hy-
ger coming after her Sunday.
After long time in poor health, NJ.
d. Brown passed away Wednesday, the
9th. The funeral was held Saturday,
the 18th. Mr.. Brown was born in
Tunbridge. Jan. p. 1915. He had lived
in East Bethel over fifty years, had
served the town as selectman several
wears, also as road commissioner two
wears. He leaves wife. one son, W.
w. Brown, and wife of Randolph, also
one granddaughter, Mrs. Warwick of
Roxbury. He owned the grist mill
eighteen years and the sawmill sixteen
years in this village.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-02-15

Word has just been received that
Prof. o. X. HOLSTER, formerly OF
Barre. now of Westbrook seminary,
Portland, Me-, has been ordered by ms
physician to spend the remainder OF
the winter in Florida. They went last
week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-02-15
TOO TIRED
TO.WORK?

If you get up in the morning tired,
if YOU weary with little exertion and
if vim and go are lacking, depend
upon it that your liver is torpid. One
dose of Schenck' s Mandrake Pills viii
wake up" that lazy liver and make
you feel like new. Schenck's Man
drake Pills are worth trial tonight.
Csc per box--uneoated or sugar coated
DR.. ]. II. Schenck & Son. Phila. Adv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-02-15
Physiognomieal Boundary.

Ma. oh. ma" cried Willie, do my
ears belong 10 my neck Or my face
WHY. what do you meant asked
his mother
Well. Won told nur-e e. wash nv
face and shes washing my ears. too
Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-02-15
WILLI4MSTOWN
Home Study Club Observe Gentle
mems Night at Inn.

Members, husbands, friends and IN
yited guests to the number of 40 OF
The Home Study club met last FRIDAY
evening at the Willamstown nm
where they partook OF bountiful
supper provided by Landlord Fuller
The parlor and diningroom were dec
grated with emblems of st. Valentine
and with green boughs from the woods
supper being disposed of to the evil
dent enjoyment of all present, Mrs
!.ottie Mari, the president OF the ciupi
spoke briefly in welcome and intro
duced Rev. A. NJ. Marley, who spoke
On Our Place in the World of To
law" Mrs. Annie l.. WILDER, one OF
he two remaining charter members OF
the club as organized 81 years ago,
ave brief history of the club, speak
ng especially of some of the members
# the club as it was at first and IN
he earlier years of its history. Kew
Charles L. Walsh gave an interesting
talk on sour Anglo American Rela-
tions,' and Mrs. j. G. Prize gave a hui
morous reading, which was encored
The last speaker was Supt. Harold L.
Crosby, who spoke on "The Human
Side of Lincoln and Washington,
quoting from memory, Kipling's poem,
Of" as a tribute to Washington. Ref-
erences were made often during the
evening to both these men and the
quotations given at roll call were many
of them from Lincoln The gathering
broke up about 10 o'clock with the
singing Of "Auld Lang Syne, and with
the feeling that the committee IN
charge. Mrs. Frank A. Downs, Mrs.
Charles NJ Seaver and Mrs. Glen f,
McAllister, had planned for and sue
cessfully carried out very pleasant
nAnninn entertainment
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-02-15
AMUSEMENT NOTES
How Did Lillian Gish Battle Storm in
"Way Down East?

The backbone of February was bro
ken. But the winter of New England
was still with us. February is treach-
erous month, and so it was toward the
end of last February that Lillian Gish
was turned out into that New England
snowstorm from the house of Squire
Bartlett. And the greatest of all stage
elimaxes had begun with this frail, yet
strong, heroine of Way Down East,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-02-15

Il thought you ssid. dearest. that
vaur father was difficult u approach.
Didn't you find him -. dearsT
No. didnt- ! hadn't been talking
with Inn Eve minutes when BE- ap-
rraaehed me fer a fVsr a. easily a.
arv uan Z ever met. Boston Tran
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