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Milford chronicle., 1921-03-18
NEW CENTURY CLUB

The regular business meeting of the
Milford New Century Club was held
on Monday, March IA. The president,
Mrs. Julius Scott, presiding. After
the routine business Mrs. J. L. Pratt
gave current events of widely diver
sified current topics. Delicious re-
freshments were served by the hospi-
tality committee and the meeting was
adjourned.
Monday, the 21st, will be "Educa-
ton Day" Mrs. Richards and Mrs.
Grier having charge. A very inter-
esting program in which the school
children will take part is promised.
A full attendance is looked for.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-18
BOX AND SHADOW SOCIAL

There will be a box and shadow So
cial held at Redman school house, on
Thursday, March oath, to which the
public is invited. Other amusements
will be for those not interested in
the boxes and shadows. If that night
should be very stormy, the affair will
be postponed until the next evening.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-18
PERSONAL MENTION

Professor Mary E. Rich of the Wo-
mems College of Delaware visited the
Milford public school on Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week, in her ca
pacity of Field Secretary of Education
While in Milford Miss Rich was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis D. We'll
come whose daughter is now at home
after having completed her course at
the Women's College.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-18
SATURDAY AFTERNOON OUTING

All girls and boys who are mem
bers of the Loyal Temperance Legion
and all who wish to be, are invited to
go in a party, after arbutus on Sat
urday afternoon if it is a nice day
Meet promptly at one o'clock, at the
home of Mrs. Roy Cannon, 81 West
Second street. Any one who wishes to
join this party will be made welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-18
OBITUARY
WARREN

Woodrow Warren, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Warren, Of Ellendale,
died at his home, March 18th, 1921.
Funeral services yere held on Mon
day afternoon in the M. P. Church,
conducted by Rev. J. T. Bailey and the
remains were laid to rest in the Ell
lendale cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-18
Be A M. H. S. BOOSTER
BUY A SEASON BASEBALL TICKET AND
HELP THEM TO SUCCESS.

Milford High School during the pas
month has organized an Athletic AS.
sociation, backed by a student coun.
Gil. The officers of this association
are:
Honorary President-Robert Shill-
ing.
President-TheO. Hudson.
Vice President-George Abbott.
Treasurer-Dorothy Num-.
Secretary--Zelda Clendaniel.
The main purpose of this organiza-
tion is to promote higher school STAN
dards in student work, cleaner ath-
letics, a self reliable boy and girl and
lastly to have every boy and girl NOR
ally, mentally and physically fit for
life's work. The association has not
only layed plans for baseball and bas-
ket ball for the boys but is contem-
plating giving the girls Volley ball,
basket ball and tennis as soon as
desirable place is obtained.
To carry on this work the boys and
girls are asking the town for support
to make this big success. We must
have boosters. To defray the expenses
the boys and girls have for sale base
ball season tickets at $1.50 a piece
and game tickets at 25 cents a piece.
The season ticket admits the bearer
to every game in which there will be
ten in all, while the game ticket ad-
mits the bearer to any game during
the season.
Now let us help them out and make
this a big success whether you are a
base ball fan or not, every cent is
worth the while.
Base Ball Schedule
March 23-HarringtOn at Milford.
March 30-Milford at Harrington.
April 6-Milford at FELTON,.
April 8-Frederica at Milford.
April 12-Milton at Milford (pending) |
April 15-Milford at Frederick.
April 19-Bridgeville at Milford.
April 26-Georgetown at Milford.
April 28-Milford at Harrington.
April 29-Laurel at Milford.
Nay 4-FeltOn at Milford.
Nay 6-Milford at Caesar Rodney.
Nay 10-Milford at Georgetown.
Nay 12-Caesar Rodney at Milford.
Nay 13-Dover at Milford.
Iay 17-Milford at Bridgeville.
lay 20-Georgetown at Milford.
lay 23-HarringtOn at Milford.
lay 25-Milford at Laurel.
lay 27-Milford at Georgetown. S
fay 3O-Milford at Dover. i
une 3-Alumni at Milford. '
J. Holland Prettyman, Manager. f
Milford chronicle., 1921-03-18
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mrs. John F. Housman announces
the engagement of her daughter, Eliz-
abeth M. Housman to Frank D. Sat
terfeld of Greenwood. The wedding
will take place at an early date.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-12-15

DELIGHT in Gods Word
Al nehicHet Is the expression Of
4n's heisght in Gods work. not In
l,usEin.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-12-15
The Belington Progressive
First Justice To All
"a, "a
EPEoPLE's PAPER1A
OUR BOUNDEN DUTY

This newspaper must first OF all be
clean. it must be fair, it must be hon.
est and without malice in its opinions
and expressions, and it must, at all
times, levote itself unflinchingly and
fearlessly to the public service in the
interests of the masses of the people
1t must always combat evil and in
justice.
1t must always fight for progress
and reform.
1t must never tolerate cerruptions
1t must be in sympathy with the
poor and unfortunate.
For Belington it must always stand
with unselfish devotion, for the
achievement of the finest ideals, OF
every high purpose, of every enter
prise, of every step in the march of
progress.
1t must stand for good government,
freedom, equality, the public welfare,
civic and true patriotism and undying
love of country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-12-15
Little Johnny's Fears

w 7HERE we use to live, we had
w fireplace big an wide,
An all that Sanity had to do
was hold his breath an slide,
An squeeze hisself until he ft
The hole, an then est drop
An he knowed where the stockins was,
Cause that was where he'd stop
Where we use to live, it was
No trick for him to climb
Up to the chtmbiey on the roof
An find us, Christmas time:
But now I'm worryin' for fear
He won't know where he's at,
Or mebbe can't get In at all!
We're Twin in fat
We're livin' in q fiat, an say,
You mus be most polite
Or else the janitor he'll go
An lock you out at night!
There amt no ehmbley to our house,
Where Sanity Claus can slide
There amt no frepace-just a pipe
About two inches wide.
They heat our fiat with steam-that's why
I'm afraid he can't get in
With all his toys an d. ums an things,
Unless he's awful thin;
An how's he go to wriggle out
When he gets in? Gee whz.
There's such an awful little hole
There where the sizze is,
Chicago Tribune
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-12-15
THE HOLY MANCER
"Presipio," Instead Of Christmas
Tree, in Italy and Spain.
II Is Representation Of the Place
Where Baby Christ Lay In
Bethlehem.

GIRLS and boys of Italy and Spain,
~ which are called the Latin coun-
tries, never hang up their stockings
at Christmas time, nor do they have
Christmas trees. Kris Kringle and
Santa Claus are German saints and
the Christmas tree came out of the
German forests long, long ago, when
the nations of northern Europe were
forest tribes. 1t is the northern peo-
ples-the Germans, Scandinavians
and English, all of whom are descend
ed from old Teutonc tribes-who keep
Christmas as Americans do.
Instead of the Christmas tree,
Italian and Spanish boys and girls
have the presipio. "Presipio" means
manger, and 1t Is a representation
Of the manger where the baby Christ
lay in Bethlehem. 1t is presented in
different ways. Sometimes 1t shows
only the inside Of the barn where the
Baby and His mother lay, with Jo-
seph, the Three Wise Men and the ami
mails about. Sometimes 1t shows a
hillside, with the Wise Men coming on
foot or horseback, or on donkeys,
bringing their gifts to the stable. Some
times the manger Is small-not more
than a foot square. Sometimes it is
large enough to occupy the whole end
of room. It is built on a board
foundation and Is made of wood, with
earth, pebbles, dried grass and leaves
for the outdoor scenes. The figures
are carved of wood, or perhaps little
dolls are used, all very carefully and
deliberately dressed by the girls Some
times brooks and lakes are ingeniously
represented with ndper, glass or
isinglass. Sometimes the whole is
rough and rude, but again it is very
neatly and beautifully done, and is
quaint and interesting when all com
plete.
The French, who are half Latin and
half Teutonic in their makeup, mix
the customs of both races in their
Christmas keeping. They build the
manger and they also give the chill
dren presents only, instead Of hang
ing her stocking little French Bah
cite puts out her shoes. The French
call the manger "creche," and in coun-
try villages in France companies of
children still 90 from house to house
on Christmas eve, carrying the creche
and singing Christmas carols. Some
times they help to build beautiful
large creche in the village church, over
which they are very proud and de-
lighted.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-12-15
HOLLY MAY SOON BE EXTINCT
Popular Christmas Decoration Is
Growing Less Bountiful Each
Year, According to Reports.

Christmas holly, that merriest and
Is threatened with extinction. accord
ing to a warning sounded by lovers
of a red Christmas. Once growing
profusely in southern New Jersey and
Maryland, it has been swept from
those states by the ruthless cutters
for the city markets, and must now
be sought in the swamps of Virginia
and North Carolina, where already
the supply is growing less bountiful
each year The Gulf states have been
similarly shorn to make holiday for
the large cities.
Within another generation, botanists
say, holly will be as rare as mistIetoe
which used to grow in abundance on
the Atlantic seaboard as far north as
Raritan bay but has now practically
ceased to exist as Christmas dec
Grafton. When will the American
people learn that tie bounty Of tleir
fields and woodlands is not llmtless?
With sinking hearts nature lovers
have long since + ordeG tie disap
pearance of the delicate trailing ar
butus. flower Of the Pilgrim maid ms.
from ali woods near large cities The
mountain laurel, Which once swept tie
hills of June witt pale pink drifts
like naug!Ny cIo' Is running away
from the sunset ~ now retreated
to the remote ne ain sidea-New
York Iii1u.ie.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-12-15
A, YULE MESSAGE
Christmas Spirit, Peace and Good
Will Should Prevail.
Time to Be Happy and to Aid Others
In the Enjoyment Of the
Seasons Cheer.

On earth. peace. good will-Luke 2:14.
CCRELf there is mystic tie be-
~ tween spirit and nature, between
heaven and earth. between God and
man. Not strange Is 1t, then, that on
the night of the most wondrous birth
time has seen, the age sealed. skies
should part and song Of angels en-
plains.
What Is the secret of the unwonted
charm brought by this brightest day in
times calendar? Why is the season
charged with such gladness? Why do
men and women feel that they can lay
down their vexing burdens and their
faces smile again with the faith and
joy of chidhood's care-free days?
1t is the rapt influence of the an
gelic song on the natal night, Peace
on Earth" To humanity distract
ed, troubled by doubts and fears
wounded by sin and smitten by con
science, God sends message: Fear
not. | am your Father. | give you a
Savior from sin and misery. You are
my children. My heavenly peace
breathe upon you" And in this sweet
pledge of divine remembrance and
FatherIy love-of God at peace with
men-a wave of tranquil joy floods the
world.
But, again, it is an evangel to man
of peace with himself. Every man
finds discord in his own being. His in
nerniost personality is the seat of an
tagonisms. He is an instrument out
of tune. The primal harmony OF his
spirit is broken. He is at war with
himself. His baser strives with his
higher nature. Soul and body war
against each other But "on earth
peace" chants the seraphic choir. Re
gard the image of God stamped upon
you. Put down the low and base. Let
the spirit rule and the body serve,
Finally, the Christmastide should
breathe the spirit of peace in our bust
ness and in all the relations ri life
Especially III our homes we can culti-
vate The Christmas spirit, displacng
their frequent discontents. fault find
ings and contentious with peace aud
good will
For this glad time, az least, let us
all be better men and women; less
selfish. more kindly, easier to live with.
nd how much happier will we he If
ais Christmas spiiit-its CHEEKY glow
and kindly warmth--stay with us all
through the year l-Jun.as b Reaen-
Sder.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-12-15
IMPROVED UNTORM INTERNATIONAL
SllqndaySchoel
], Lesson '
(By REV. r. B. FITZWATER, D. D.,
Teacher of English Bible in the Moody
Bible Institute of Chicago.)
Copyright, 1921 Western Newspaper Union.
LESSON FOR DECEMBER IS
PAUL'S LAST WORDS.

LESSON TEXT-II Tim, 4:6-1S.
GOLDEN TEXT have fousnt a good
fight, | have finished my couI Sc. | have
kept the faith.-II Tim Al.
REFERENCE MATT. .IAL-Rom. S:37-
80; | Cor 1851; Rev. 3:-l
PRIMARY TOPIC-l.s.st Words From
Paul
JUNIOR ToPIC-The Close of a victo-
rious Life.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
-Paurs Final Triumph
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Lessons for Today From the Life Of
Paul.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-12-15
When You Are Constipated

To insure a healthy action of the
bowels and correct disorders of the
liver, take two of Chamberlain's Tab
lets Immediately after supper. They
will not only cause gentle move
ment of the bowels, without unplea-
SAINT effects, but Danish that dull, stu
pid feeling, that often accompanies
constipation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-12-15
E.nainn low.

There are souls IN the world who
have the gift Of finding JOY evoI'v-
where and leaving Il behind them
when theg 90. Their Influence is an
Inevitable gladdening of the heart
They give light without meaning t.
shine Their bright hearts have a
great worl, to Do for God Frederick
w Faher.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-12-15
Mrs. Laura M. Hoyt Recommen,

81 have frequently used Chamber
lain's Tablets, during the past three
years, and have found them splendid
for headache and bilious attacks.
| am only too pleased, at any time, to
speak a word in praise of them,
writes Mrs. Laura NJ. Hoyt, Rockport
N. Y.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-12-15
Published Every Thursday by
THOMPSON PRINTING COMPANY
p Belington, W, Va.
F. E. THOMPSON, Consulting Editor
z. D. KOONTZ, News Editor

Advertising Rates On Application
No charge viii be made for News
and Notices of Churches, Sunday
Schools, Public Schools and Societies.
Cards of Thanks free to paid up sub
5cribers only.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-12-15
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Dentist.
Office Over Grahan's Drug
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-26
SLNHNgSaWV
"KISMET" A PLAY
THAT HAS MADE
FILM HISTORY

There is nothing more indicative of
the dawning of a greater era in Mo-
ton picture production, an era of ar
placed the motion picture on a level
with the best that the stage offers,
than the gradual appearance in the
silent drama of footlight artists who
have heretofore regarded the motion
picture as something quite beneath
their dignity.
OF paramount import is the appear
ance of Otis Skinner in "Kismet" a
ten reel-super- feature, directed by
Louis J. Cashier, eminent actor and
artist, that opens at the Empire this
afternoon for q three days showing.
1t is significant fact that Mr.. Skin
rer was not so very long ago allied
on the side of those who did not take
the art of the screen at all seriously.
while I do not think the screen
will ever supersede the stage" re-
marked Mr.. Skinner recently in dis
GUESSING this question, Il firmly be-
lieve that the next few years will
mark the appearance on the screen of
many of the most prominent stage
players of the century, for more than
one reason.
First of all. the screen has al
vanced to that point where it is no
longer in the experimental stage; it
is medium for expression which has
clamored for and won the recognition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-26
BIG STAGE AND
SCREEN PLAYS
COMING IN MAY

Probably the most notable four
weeks in the history of the Augusta
Opera house will be the month of
May. Manager Appleby, with the CO.
operation of William P. Gray, presi-
dent of the Maine and New Hamp-
shire Theatres, Inc, has just closed
some bookings that will keep the peo-
pie of this section busy attending the
theatre. Irene" the. famous New
York musical show, is coming May
10 while "Honors are Even" with
William Courtney himself and the
New York Winter Garden show with
its wonderful scenic and costume eff
fects are other offerings to be given.
The screen version of Way Down
last with the original Boston COM
pany and orchestra will be seen at
the Opera house on May 5. 6 and 2
While other photoplay features during
the month will be Mary Pickford in
and "Suds." Douglas
Fairbanks in when the Clouds Roll
By" and "The Mollycoddle" and the
two Famous Players specials, For
hidden Fruit" and midsummer Mad
ness. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-26
EDGAR JONES IN
HOLMAN DAY PLAY
ON WEDNESDAY

The Colonial theatre is sure to be
packed to the doors at both the mat
inee and the evening performance on
Wednesday, for the second in the
series of Holman Day pictures will be
presented. This one will be "Lochin-
var O. the Line" and Edgar Jones
and Edna May Spurl are the stars.
Everywhere this picture has been
seen it has attracted the most favor
able comment and the motion picture
magazines have been loud in their
praise of the story and the Maine
photography. This series of Augusta
produced pictures has proved not only
OF great entertainment value, but has
also served to place Maine on the
motion picture map as never before.
The five-reel feature on the Wednes-
day program will see Gladys Walton.
the youthful Universal star in "All
Dolled Up,"another delightful come
y-drama.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-26

of those connected with things thea
trical, and secondly, the stage actor
by reason of his training is emimently
fitted for screen work, he has the
ability of adapting himself to any
circumstance, for the stage actor has
received his education in the school
of hard knocks
My own brief experience in the
realm of the silent drama has proven
most delightful. The amazing amount
of work required for the filming of a
single scene, the care which the mi
putest detail receives, and above all
the wild range which the camera al
lows for the development of a play,
has been q revelation"
"kiSmet" has set the whole world
aflame by its beauty, it's humor and
its stupendousnGss New York and
Boston stormed the theatres for ad
mission at two dollar prices, and it's
success has been phenomenal. 1t will
be shown at the Augusta Opera house
at popular prices on Wednesday and
Thursday and indications are that the
greatest crowds that have ever seen
photoplay in Augusta will attend.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-26
Ask Extension
Of It's Charter

A hearing was ordered Monday by
the Public Utilities Commission to
take place at it's office at Augusta,
Tuesday. May 3, at 10 A. NJ, on the
petition of George w. Stearns of
Millinocket and Artemus Weatherbee
Of Lincoln, directors of the Malta
wamkeag and Northern Railway
Company, asking for an xtension OF
the railway company's charter.
The route Of the proposed street
railroad lies wholly within the town
Of Mattawamkeag, in Penobscot
Molunkus in Aroostook county and
the town of Midway. Township A,
Range Z, East Millinocket and the
town Of Millinocket, all in Penobscot
county.
The directors in their petition for
an extension of the company's char
ter say that Notwithstanding the fact
that the company and it's agents
have used all possible diligence in
the matter. on account of unavoid-
able events. including scarcity and
high price of labor. tight money mar
ket and high rates of interest, the
abnormally increased cost of sup
plies and numerous other unusual
conditions which were caused by the
World War. the company has failed
to begin the construction Of it's road
and expend thereon 10 per cent of
its capital within three years from
the time the railroad commissioners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-26
Golden Jubilees of
10 American Cities

New York, April 25.-Golden Jubilee
celebrations will be held in 10 Ameri-
can cities between April 26 and June
% to mark completion of so years
service by the Woman's American
Baptist Foreign Mission Society. Dele
gates to the celebrations will include
Northern Baptist women from So
states and foreign representatives
from China, Japan, Burma, India and
other parts of the Far East.
The places and dates for the celebra-
tions follows: Boston, April 1923;
Rochester, May "a; Cleveland. May 5
and G; Washington, D. c., May 10, 49,;
Chicago, May 1920; Minneapolis, May
"a, 81; Seattle, May 81, June 3; Oak
land. Cal, June 40; Denver, Colora-
do, June 14-17; Des MoineS, Iowa,
June 20-22.
Among those in charge of the cele-
brations are Mrs. Helen Barrett Mont
gomery, of Rochester, N. Y, president
of the Woman's American Baptist For
eign Mission Society; Mrs. Henry w.
Peabody of Boston, Mrs Andrew Mac
Leish of Glencoe. Ill, Miss Nellie G.
Prescott of New York. Mrs. Herbert E.
Goodman of Chicago, Mrs. T. E. Adams
of Cleveland, Mrs. William F. Gurley
of Troy, N. Y, and Mrs. James Madi-
son Pratt of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-26
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
State Highway Construction

Sealed proposals addressed to IN.
State Highway Commission, August
Maine, for building six sections =,
State highway, in the towns of Wind.
ham S.64 miles, Skowhegan, ga mile,
and Calais 900 miles with bituminm,
macadam surface. Gray 7.0S miles with
cement concrete surface and Little.
ton 6.51 miles and Monticello 81,
miles with gravel surface; each en-.
dorsed with the name of the Town. win
be received by the Commission al its
office in the State House, Augusta
Maine. until II o'clock A NJ. (Stand'
ard time) May 18th. 1921, and at thai
time and place publicly opened and
read. The work will consist of grad.
ing. drainage, foundation and surfac.
ing.
Each proposal must be made upon ,
blank form provided by the Commits.
sion, for copy of which one dollar viii
be required, and must be accompanied
by certified check for 1000 of In
amount bid. payable to the Treasure;
of State of Maine. The certified CHECK
will be returned To the unsuccessfud
bidder unless forfeited under the CON-
ditions stipulated.
A surety company bond satisfaction
to the Commission, of not less than
one-fourth nor more than one-half n
the amount of the contract, will be rel
duic rams may De examined and
copy of specifications and contract marl
be obtained at the office of the Com
mission. Augusta, Maine.
The right is reserved to reject any
or all proposals.
WILLIAM NJ. AVER,
Chairman.
PHILIP J. DEERING
FRANK A. PEABODY,
State Highway Commission
PAUL. d. SARGENT,
Chief Engineer.
Dated at Augusta, Me-. April 20, 1884,
apr26-2S-30-m