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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-15
WEST GARDINER

POND ROAD.-Miss Mildred Wild
mere of Boston, Mass, is the guest
Of Miss Josephine Smith
Miss Lillian Norton is visiting
trends in Waterville
Mrs Edgar Shepard of Hallowell
and Mrs. Charles Moore of Bath
We're guests Tuesday at the home Of
w. r. Buker.
Mrs. w. w. Elkins of San Fran
cisco, Cal, Mrs. A. II. Perry Of Nor
witch. Conn, and Mrs. Arson Gratrie
of Middleton, Conn, are guests of
their sister Mrs. Gertrude Spaulding.
Eugene burlington of Litchfield is
cutting hay on the property OF Mrs.
Jewett. Mr.. burlington has a Ford :
son tractor with a moving alta CHI
ment which gets over the ground
very rapidly and is quite novelty
in this section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-15

be Interested TO learn Of her marriage
to George Antrim, formerly Of New
Jersey which took place at Manila, p.
l., on July 4. Mr.. Antrim's business
VIII keep them in Manila for the pres
ent but they hope later to make their
home in the States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-15

AThe HoTH Guards were most de-
nghtfully entertained at the Method
list vestry Tuesday afternoon with
Mrs. Addie Eoundy in charge Of the
program. In the absence of the pres
ident. Gwendolyn Brown. the meeting
was presided over by Frances Ed
wards. Miss Jennie Gray gave an in
teresting talk on missionary work
After the meeting VARIOUS kinds Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-15

deliver quit claim deed of the prem
ises formerly of J. /. Metcalf ~ Wal
lace Dudley upon the payment of the
accrued taxes thereon now unpaid, or
act anything thereon.
Art. TO see if the town will
choose committee TO remodel. en-
large and repair the grammar school
building in accordance with the vote
taken under article second hereof.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-15
READFIELD
Carol Hopkins

Carol Hopkins died at the home Of
Mrs. Flora Hopkins at about 8 A. NJ.
Monday evening, July Ii, after "a
long illness. The funeral. which wal
private, was held from the home on
Wednesday at II. NJ. Rev. ]. Pfeiffer
conducting the services Interment
was in the family lot in Rcadfield
Corner cemetery. The floral offer.
ings were many and beautiful
Mrs Roy Mitchell who recently
passed two weeks with her niece.
Annie Tingley, started for her home
in Houlton Monday.
Mrs May Mckinnis, who visited
her aunt, Mrs. D. II. Tingley, last
week. is now visiting another aunt.
Mrs. Olivia Tingley, at Kent's Hill
Miss Thelma Stone and friend.
Miss Arta Price, are visiting Miss
Stones sister, Mrs. Fred Tingley.
The LADIES' Circle which was ia
have been entertained by Mrs. Walter
Willy last week, was postponed on
account of the death of Mrs Willv's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-15
GARDINER

will be found on Page Four Of this
issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-15

Mrs. NeWill A. Reed and Mrs. Wal
ter Morgan have returned from .
visit with friends at Berlin, n. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-15

LOCAL NOTICE
Matinee races at Gardiner Satur-
daE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-15
LOCAL NOTICE

Matinee races at Gardiner Satuy
daN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-15
Antrim Jacobs

Friends of Miss Maud jacobs will
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-05
Brookly,
rhe storr of the spruce.

Dear Uncle Jed: was a tall tree in the forests of Maine. I was surrounded On all sides by the pines, oaks birches, and other kinds of trees was a spruce and very old.
 Boys while going through the woods hunting squirrels would cut their ini- tials on my bark. The girls while look ing for flowers would sit under the shade and talk. Once a girl planted flower at my foot and soon after the flower and I became chums.
 But this did not last long. One day some men came into the woods and wher they came to me one of them said Here is a good tree" and chopped in to my side.
 My life was to end. I groaned and groaned. I started to fall and landed | with a loud crash. Then the men began to saw me int smaller pieces and some chopped m! long, strong arms. Soon after, a cart drew up and was laid into it. Then I was taken t river and thrown in. I fioated down aand came to mill where I was cut an l then ground up.
 After passing through much machin cry I was finally made into school bool l and bought By a school girl. One day she brought some flowers t
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-05
The Music Teaeher,

Dear Uncle Jed: Charlie" said Aunt Jennie, you open the door. if the bell rings. Bridget Is going out" Charlie said he would. and went on playing that he was a newsboy selling papers until he had nearly sold out Grandma was his best customer She always bought a good many, and paid him in kisses. su- gar plums and mittens, and long knitted reins for his stage coach, and all sorts of things that Charlie liked. At length ''ting ling g-a-ling' went the door bell It rang very quick, as though somebody was in hurry.
 ~Run, dear" said grandma, T think it's the music teacher come to give auntie her lessons
 Charlie needed no second bidding, and quickly opened the door. There stood g very little man, with his coat collar turned up, for 1t was cold winters day. He had 2 pair of black shining eyes looking out from under a big ful cap. He wore great deal offlong hail 1 hanging about his face. The little mar was an old looking figure and anybody would have sad so.
 Before he had time to speak, Charli exclaimed, "'Tis" said he, "'Tis,
 drawing in his breath and backing ava! from the door. 'Tt's nonkeyF Anc he lied, leaving the little man to laugl very heartily. Aunt Jennie came dow the stairs and explained that little Char lie was afraid of monkeys, and oftel fancied he saw one. But the nusi teacher soon made friends with him Now when he rings Charlie does not rul
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-05
The Torn Stocklm

Dear Uncle Jed: hope you will take as much interest in my story, as l took in writing it.
 On Christmas eve last year 9 younsgter with a rzle race and big brown eyes and shivering with cold was seen the forehead placed on the window of a bakery shop. He was eating bitterly with his eyes the cake and cookies. He was thinking and looking. but said softly, When will l ever get my share"
 A man approached him saying, wko is your father?
 Sir. have none 1 live with my mother three brothers. four sisters at St. Rock near the bridge. It was with tears that the boy answered.
 He said gently. Do you know that tonight is the feast of the infant JeSus2 T know claimed the yiuth lowing his head. and saying, Why does nos Jesus who is so good give each starving child a piece of bread?'' He wouli if you | would ask" responded the gentleman but the weakness of his hungry lips tol6 the man that the boy would like to bit, into good piece of cake. Suddenly they i both entered the shop. and ne seeing th, | poor lad eating the cake with suc1 an ap ] petite had pity for the poor lady with hel 1 children.
 ! He promised 10 make them grea 1 suprrise. His last bite was practical .l, i taken, when he said to the you. "It vol hang your stocking. Jesus Who 's gooC would not forget you. Be sure that 1t | whole for it will he full. But the ho, scrrowfully said. "I would ike it ver7 much--but-my stockines-they are torn
 HELEN B. ARTEUR. Age I4 i I1anieIson
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-05
The Leader of the Floc.

Dear Uncle Jed: About two years ago in the month of June as [ was strolling through the woods I found a wounded crow. I took him home and after heal ing his wing let him go
 However. we soon met again and 1t was the following winter in the noun tains of Georgia where I was hunting. I was walking up a steep slope and was about half way up the mountain, when all of a sudden the sky was darkened and, looking up I saw a large eagle. Before I had time to fire at it it was upon me, but no sooner had it done so, than in turn it was bounced upon. I was knocked over and hitting my head on a stone fell unconscious. When I awoke I was lying aside a half-devoured eagle and when I got to my feet saw flock of about a hundred large black northern crows and in the lead was the ''Emper- or" for that is what l called the crow which I had cured because he strutted
 about and ordered his flock around a:
 though he was their king.
 When I reached home I told my friends of my adventure but they die not believe me until I showed them the Emperor" and the picture of the scene that is the crow and his flock, and the half-eaten eagle.
 This is another case of the lion ant i the mouse.
 WILFRED BUSKET. Age 13. | Stafford Springs
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-05
Miss Cusfx,s Wardrobe.

Dear Uncle Jed Miss Custy was very venerable cat. Her real name was Miss Custard' because of her remarka- ply sweet disposition. Miss Custy was respected by young and old alike. I will now goon with my story about Miss Custy's wardrobe, which was the envy of the whole cat village.
 will begin with her waist, which was of a. glossy black satin, with long sleeves, andr a pointed V collar, edged with lact. Now Miss Custy had the love. Hest white front of white silk. This was always as white as riff it had just come out of a white cloud. Beneath tht long, black srleeves, showed a pair oi spotless gloves
 Her skirt was remarkable. It was 0, shiny black snd yellow taffeta silk First there was an irregular row of black. and then another of yellow.
 Beneath this showed very daint. pair of feet, incased in white kid shoes Miss Custy's hat was of black sill with birg yellow bow in front, whici made her look very stately. It was then the style to powder you nose yellow, so of course Miss Custy fol 1 lowed the fashion strictly. I think Miss Custy is a beautiful 1 cat I am sure all you Wide-Awake would think so, too. if you could SC | her.
 AMY R DoRRANCE, Age 12. Plainfield
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-05
The Nanrhtx ChfIdrsn

Dear Uncle Jed: In a small village lived Mrs. Thomas. She owned a pretty little cottage, where she lived with her husband and children. She had a little boy of three years, and girl of two years. These children played all day long, out in the yard in the back of their home. At the end of the walk there was a gate, which was always locked tight, but it happened that upon this day the grocer had come with the articles and as he was in hurry he didn't shut the gate. The little children ran over that way and the boy. Jesse, pushed the gate and it flew open, and little Bessie clapped her hands in delight. They took each others hands and trotted out far away across the bridge, and far down the road and entered the path that led into the large forest As the small tots walked slowly it was beginning to get dark and time for supper. Mrs. Thomas had been busy all day and hadn't looked out the window to see her children at all, so when it was time to call them in she opened the door and saw no one. She was surprised and called for them but there was no answer
 Her husband just then returned from work and she explained to him about | their disappearance, so he set out tc search for them and at last spied theil tracks in the soft mud. When he reach ed the forest he called for them and sud. denly he heard some sobbing Following the sound he soon discovered two little | objects clasped tight in each other's arms with tears streaming down theil faces, feeling very heartbroken and sad He carried them home, one on eacl
 shdulder, and brought them to their
 worrying mother who caressed them ant 1 had fall J
 ish them, but gave them a nice warn l supper.
 LILLIAN ANDERSON, Age F. 1 Brooklyn
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-05

lected seed Green Mountain potatoes s0 cents per busheL Last year these same farmers paid from S4o0 to $500 per bushel for the seed from whicn these I50- tatoes were raised. One local farmer ln- quires, Where do we get onT-
 At Pachaug grange this CThursdayl evening the third and fourth degrees Will be worked The meeting is on standard time
 A delegation Is expected fror the West erly Cycle club today 10 assist n fndin= Dan Shes's nickel. also to be present a the Zegeer blast and to see the tax col lector's balloon so up. They will also aF- sist Prof. Melvin in moving his baggage | and help Manager Chase in his Doaltrs purchases.
 Celandine, one Of the handsome flowers that blossom in this section is showing it scolors Of green and yellow full % days in advance Of local records In 1893 3. was in bloom May 2oth. Wordsworth's $ poem is recalled by local flower lovers whenever it is seen along the country roadsides. The largest celan6ine belongs 10 the poppy family while fhe smaller ia a crowfoot and is only found here as a1 escape from some old flower garden oi another age.
 The following Jewett City people w.rs in Hanover Wednesday 10 attend tle c1n- ference Of the six Congregatio-ral church es; Mir. and Mrs. G. 4. Haskell. Mr and Mrs. J. C. Hawkins. Mrs. John Stewart Mrs. F. F. Robinson. Miss s. K Adams Mrs. Elmer TarboX. ATr. and Mrs. F. S Leonard. Miss Helen Hull. Mrs. James B Palmer. Jr., Mrs. Sherman Waters Mrs II. E. Paul. Miss da l. Poster. Rev C II. Andrews Mrs. Frank Wilcox. Ms F. A Faust. Mrs. Walter Marshall. Airz George Haven and Mrs. Martin Davis.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-05

Dear Uncle Jed: The undergr'unu railroad was not railroad nor was 1t underground. It was chain of houses twenty miles apart and reached to Canada. The men that had pity for the slaves man. aged this system so secretly that 1t was just the same as underground.
 Once a slave arrived he was hid in the attic or cellar and fed and cared for until night. Then he was given a password and directions to the next station and With the help of the pole star he started on his journey.
 When he reached the next station he would knock softly and the reply would be, Who is there?" He then would give his password It might be William Penn Friend of Friends, or the boot of an owl. The owner would then open the door and let him in. .
 Sometimes the slaves travelled alone, sometimes in twos and threes, and one 1 sttaion was known to have taken in seven teen at one time.
 Most of the people connected with the underground railroad were white, put there were a few Negroes. Among the most daring was a woman whose name was Harriet Tubman. She was half Ne gro and had been a slave herself at onC time. The Negroes called her Moses because she delivered them out of the lanC Of bondage.
 When the Civil war broke out she serv ed as a scout in the northern armies. Sh' lived to be very old. and died happy be cause she knew that all her couatrypleI were free.
 Norwich Town
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-05
Kindness to Animals |.

Dear Uncle Jed: Many people are not as kind to animals as they should be. They think that dumb animals have no feelings. This is wrong. They learn to love a person who is kind to them.
 The poor beasts have not the pow CT of saying what they wish, or what ails them, as we can. They speak in their own language, but We can not ui- derstand them.
 Many times a horse is overworked, or over fed, but he has not the power to tell us what it is that makes him i'll. We should learn for ourselves how much to feed him, and not to overwork him. He needs vacation, as well as we do, and should rest at least, one day out of seven.
 We should be kind to all animals, and patient with them. They are very clev- CT in their own way. A dog can be taught many tricks. and he loves those who are kind to him. And, besides, did not God. the Gre ator of the world, make the animals and does He not love the animals as wei as He loves us? He expects us to be l kind to all animals And We should be l because he made them. i PAULINE EISENSTEIN, Afe 12. 1 Colchester.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-05
Wishing and Parties.

Dear Uncle Jed: Maybe you think l have forgotten all about the Wide Awakes, but l am very busy with school and my music. Oh, I have the prettiest lesson this week. IL is called The Bugle Call" I like it. I went for a short visit to my cousins in Providence, R. l.. a while ago. I went in the auto mobile with papa and mamma and Brother Lewis. We had such nice time and everyone was so glad to see us, but l was glad to get home. I also went up to my Aunt Mans with my Aunt Alice, and stayed all night and Uncle Cutler btought us home in their automobile. ] enjoyed that day very much.
 My little brothers birthday was the 18th. He is four years old and we had a cake with four candles. He also had a gold ring and several other presents My friend, Esther, had a birthday tht l 18th. She was II and had 14 candles on her cake. I will be glad when va | cation time comes, although I like to g i to school. I want to tell you I had g nice supper the other day. My mamma ! and brother went and spent the day witt | some friends and when she came hom l music roll to carry my music in when
 take my lesson. How very glad I was l I've been using one that was my Aun 1 Nan's, but it was small I guess IT 1 have to try harder than ever to hav l good lessons now.
 Best wishes.
 HELEN T. GREENE, Age 8. Plainfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-05
4 Mock Trial

Dear Uncle Jed: It is was recess at our school Everybody was at play, when some one shouted, "a wrestle." Of course everybody wanted to see it. One boy was licked and out of revenge bit the victor. The boy began to cry.
 An idea entered my head. Say, fel- lows.~ I said. what say to having a mock trial. Everybody agreed. 4 judge. two iuries and two policemen q being one), and the rest witnesses except for the wrestlers, were elected. After we were all in position under a tree, brought the assaulted one over and said to the judge: Your honor, this man was bitten while wrestling. Hear the testimony Of course, he said what said, that the arrested one had chal- lenged him for a wrestle, and when he put him down he bit him. The wit nesses were then brought to testify and the man was found guilty. The mark was shown to the judge on the man whC was bitten and the testimony was com pIete. A fine of fifteen cents was declar ed by the judge or ducking. As the arrested party didn't have the none! with him he was taken up by force to { nearby stream and given the duoHfng il the midst of which the school bell ran: and he fell in. getting all drenched. H | had to go home and change his clothes 1 This is a true story
 l BENNIE STEINMAN, Age F. l Yantic
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-05
- - @ Brooklyn,
PaWney.

Dear Uncle Jed: As I stepped out of the main house of Ranch A I noticed number of men in group. One look at their faces told me they were excited.
 l asked a man beside me what the ex- citement was. He said, Did you not know the king of all horses is around camp?' This excited me and I asked him to describe his appearance to me Here is how he described him: He is a beautiful, swift black stallion with a beautiful mane and tail and is the swift. est horse around here.
 My jaw set. needed a horse badly 50 I determined to get ths one. The next day I donned my chaps and saddled my | horse. I took provisions for a week ant started out. I rode all day. began tt see tracks, soon they became freshe1 and the second day I climbed over z hill and there were a number of horses The leader was the horse was after crept down through the bushes and theI taking my lasso threw 1t over the heal of the beautiful horse. I soon had i tame and brought it back to camp. named it Pawney and soon had lots 0 | adventures.
 MARK QUINN, Age II.
 Stafford Springs
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-05
UNCLE JED's TALK TO WIDE.
 AWAKEs

Onc9 aGain we have reached the beau Cful month Of b1ay, the opening of which ID other countries. and at times In certain section of this, used to be observed by festivities such as the MaypOle dance It vas the custom for many long years, dating way back in Roman history, to gather in the spring and make merry in honor of Flora, the goddess of flowers.
 In different countries different customs were observed. Tn England each village lad it's Maypole set up May day eve and strung with ribbons and flowers about which the people gathered every ,ear for bit offun- There was a regular May day court. May queen. who was crown cd with flowers. a whole train of dancers includlng a representative of Robin ITeod and his merry men. Besides the nublic festivities the people detoratod their. homes with flowers and branches gathered r the fields and woods
 Tn Sweden the May dance was around T bonfire instead Of a pole instead of a pole and their observance often included z sort Of battle between winter and summer with the victory always being in tavo, of summer
 But much of the May day observance. sf that character have disappeared. Ther. may be some May pole festivities. som, Way hTeaEf-Cts and the like which GUS tom is often carried out in this country out the May day dancing and the Ma pole dances are for the most part confue, 10 the children who not only nave rnucI Fun in them but provided pretty entertain nent for other. But whether ths-n ar Nay day observances or May pole dance the coming of May cannot fail to h., TO roEnized as the month of re-na rl,a bl outdoor activities during which natur Fiil begin to bloom forth all ,ts bean z and freshness. Wen Is t called +h merry month of May.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-05
H.w ! HeIp nIr Paxents.
Norwich

Dear Uncle Jed: I am writing you a few lines how I help my father and mother on the farm.
 I like to work on the farm. I help my father with the horses for I like to drive the horses. We have two horses Their names are Tommy and Jack. like them both.
 I also help my mother in the house to wash dishes and do many other things.
 I have planted some radishes but in stead of radishes some wild grass is coming mp, and I don't like to see that come up. am going to plant gar den this year again so can take some vegetables to the Mansfield fair l got many prizes last year.
 am taking care of about forty chick ems and I like then very much. I feed them every morning and night
 am taking care of my brothers rab- bits and pigeons for he is in the hospital now and has had an operation on his legs and I have got to take care of his rabbits. I feel sorry for my brother. like my school and my teacher. Hel name is Mrs. Pike. We have got thirty two scholars in our school. Your niece
 MISS BERTHA MIKES. Age 10. 1 Mansfield Center
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-05
PoETRY.
IN MAY

sr ,.ck.d uo from the window ts tAEe . little peep . A.to-A went b EleepL uS. .,a there they were all shmfng-iI E'A@oe me Iz1gh tO sec -,-,os o. >-o-r +hev twfnkied and they fWHERAe0 SS they took peep at me And in the morning early l went v ne~1 the birds ...a A, .b.v tvittered and they tWrteTe0- you could almost hear the words And out upon the grass-PlOt what co " think fDund?
 Those pretty stars had fallen and Neie scattered on the ground loosed and looked and hurried in to KlVe Mamma a call.
 sbs iaughed and said: Why nt1ie 0"e' they are not stars at all s,S. eaIled them f0weTs-Dandeltons
 How can she be right, When I know they were the very SUNNl1 that peeped st me last night
 By Sidney DayTe.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-05
Going CowsIipping.

Dear Uncle Jed: This is the first time I have sent a story to the Wide-AWakes. so will write going cowslipping-
 It rained and I stayed at my sister s to dinner. My brother-in-law told me if It was pleasant the next day we would go after cowslips. The next day it was pleasant. I could hardly wait for my brother-in-law and sister to come up. At last they arrived. I got my boots on and we started. We went to the farm above ny house.. We started to wade about and found quite few cowslips
 Then it began to rain. We ran for the woods that were nearby.
 While we were in the woods wt watched red squirrel running about.
 After it stopped raining we went bach but to another place and found a few more cowslips. I found quite few white violets. also saw peepfng frog, a sight I nevel saw before. They are little light brow1 frogs.
 I soon got tired of carrying the boots so we started for home, tired, but witt peck of cowslips, Yours truly,
 RUBY A. GRAY, Age 12. l Jewett City.