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The Press., 1922-02-09
ASHFORD WNStfOrd

There was no school at the Village last week on account of the death of MT. Squier.
 Game Warden R. B. Tifft and Sher- if Eldridge of Wilmington were guard ing the fishing interest at Breakneck lake Sunday, but did not find any law breakers.
 Miss TheOra Bennett is in the St. Joseph hospital, Willimantic where she is being treated for abscesses in her ear, which necessited several Op- eratiOns. She is doing as we'll as could be expected.
 By the death of Albert c. Squier, aged 73 years, which occurred Sunday evening January 29, Ashford has lost one of our most worthy citizens, who will be missed by his fellow townsmen. His funeral was held from his late home Wednesday at 1 o'clock D. m., Rev. B. U. Bugbee officiated, and was largely attended by relatives and friends. There were many beautiful flowers. MT Squier was torn in Ash ford, August 13, 1S48, and had always resided here, He was a carpenter continuing active until four or five years ago. From his earliest man. hood he took an active interest in pub lie affairs, taking his political stand with the democratic party. MT Squire represented the town in the general assembly of 1907-O8. He was repeat edly chosen to town offices, serving as member of the board of selectmen for eight years, also as assessor, and grand juror. For many years past he had been member of the school board, for the past four years its chairman. He was also active in the grange. His first wife was Ella G. Shippee, native of Ashford, who died in 1910. December 1, 1916, he married Rosamond c. Waite, daugh- ter of Edwin Emerson and Elizabeth White Waite of Cambridge, Mass, and who survives him. MT. Squire is sur yived by brother, Ralph squler oi Bridgeport, Mrs. Alexander Bassett of Warrenville is niece. He had no children. .sz.4
The Press., 1922-02-09


 William F. Desso has been enter taining his nephew, Jack Desso, and friend from Plattsburg, N Y., at his home on South road. The young men made the trip by motorcycle.
 Erwin David Avery, the young son of Mir. and Mrs. Forrest E. Avery, has returned home after a visit with his grandparents, MT. and Mrs. David Griswold, in North Wilbraham.
 Vera Holmes entertained a party of twenty little friends in her home last week Wednesday afternoon, in honor of her seventh birthday. Guests were present from East Hartford, Thompsonville and -6omers.
 Three young men who are Y. M. c. A. workers from Wesleyan will be in town over the weekend. They will attend the banquet which is to be given by the local Y. M. c. A. to the town committee in their newly reno vated hall in the O. U. A. M. building Saturday evening. and will also have charge of the Sunday services.
 The one hundred and fifty-seventh meeting of the Enfield Christian En- deavor Union will be held in the SOmersville Congregational church Friday evening. The principal ad- ] dress will be given by Rev. Charles s. Lane, professor in the Hartford Theological Seminary.
 A fire of unknown origin destroyed the house on the farm of MT. Leavitt ] in Prink street. The farm is known to the older inhabitants as the Noah Collins place, and until a short time | ago was owned by David GriswoId | The place was insured for $8,000 and $1,000 on the furniture, which was totally destroyed. There, was a strong wind, taking the flames away from the barns so they did not catch fire This house was one of the old land marks of the town and it's loss is deeply regretted by the townspeOple.
 Of the A Somers students attend ing the ThompsonvilIe high school the following have perfect record of attendance: Sarah Billings, Marjorie Curtis, Margaret Hird, Mary A. Hird, Hazel Hunt, Eleanor Kibbe, Mary A. Nash, Allyn Prior, Catherine Slattery, Frank Combs and Iva Anderson.
 Warren s. Hastings has sold his dairy and tobacco farm on Jones street to A. E. Howard and son., Ray mond, of Suffield, and they will take possession about March 1, Ray mOnd Howard will occupy the Hast ings place and the father will live on the place which he bought last fall from Edward s. Lyman.
 The following officers have been elected and installed by the Somers grange: Master, Mahlon Avery; over seer, Clifford Parsons; lecturer, Mrs. c. M. Gager; steward, Martin Lucas; assistant steward, Robert A. Gal braith; chaplain, Rev. John s. Curtis; | treasurer, John Hunt; secretary, Mrs. B. M. Galbraith; gatekeeper, Henry Farnum; Ceres, Miss Mary Flanders; Pomona, Mrs. Gladys Comstock; Flora, Mrs. Mary E. Evans; woman assistant steward, Miss Alice Galbraith.
The Press., 1922-02-09

The Mems class of the Methodist church school win hold it's annual tanquet next Monday evening. An interesting program has been pre- pared. George E. Hinmann, judge Of | the superior court will give the ad- dress of the evening.
 The store and dwelling on Main street has been sold by George Buck of Palmer, and Mrs. Harriet Sullivan of New London to Frank H. Baker of this town. The tenements are occu- pied ty F. Freeman and M. Works families. The store has recently cen used by the French club as a pool room. The building will prot ably te remodeled.
 Tomorrow night the s. H. s. Joys will stack up against the Southhridge high school five. at the s. H. s. Gym. Earlier in the season the Stafford Toys handed this town a defeat, so they expect to hang another scalp to their cit. While this game is going on the girls team will Ee playing in Suffield. | This will probably he the fastest team the girls will go up against, Tut it can he safe to say that they will give their | rivals fast game.
 Frank N. Fenton, 30 years of age, died at his home on Stafford Street Tuesday morning. He was torn in this town August r, 1871, the son of Marcus P. Fenton and Marcia E. Morse Fenton, and has Teen a life long res pected citizen of the towG. It2 has recently disposed of his milk busi- ness on account of failing health. He was married March ', 1896 to Miss Nettie Juul, who survives him. He also leaves five children. Marjorie Fenton and Mrs. Francis Long, of Detroit, Mich, Carl F. Fenton of Gin cinnatti, O., and Barbara and Alton 10th of this town. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. W. c. Ruby and Miss LiIla Fenton of Wilmington. Funeral services will be held at the home this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev. E. 4. Legg, pastor of the Meth 1 odist church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Stafford Springs ceme- tery. s.
 ked cross NOteS
 The following letter, dated January 3Oth. has just arrived. having travelled via. Washington, D. C.: American R. C., Stafford Chapter:
 Regarding the sleeveless sweaters for which you are making sleeves, l would say that we are very much in need of them for the ex-service men in the hospitals. Would you kindly let me know how soon you can send these in? %=
 Yours very sincerely
 M D. BAKER,
 Div. Dir. of Chapter Production
 All who are willing to assist in this work of making our ex-service men who suffer in hospital more comfort able, please communicate with Mrs. B. K. Taft at once. Sewing in the room over the library will continue Tues days from 2 to until further notice The 50 layettes being made means ! 100 little dresses 50 little short coats etc.-The room is light, the sew ing is easy-basting and machine work. The garments are very much needed. Lend a hand there or take work home. The Red Cross Courier issued every week replaces all other R. c. publications. It is the R. c newspaper and will keep you inform ed on R. c. affairs. Price $1.0O g year. Subscriptions may be left with Miss Mathilda McCulloch Secretary.
 The two classes in home care o1 the sick are meeting regularly with 2 total enrolment of seventeen.
The Press., 1922-02-09
SOMERS

Miss Etta Wolcott has had as a guest, Mrs. Frank Pomeroy of Hart ford.
 Archer l.. Hurd, senior at Wes- leyan University, spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Belle Hurd.
 MT. and Mrs. Carlyle Noble and lit tie son, Richard, of Southwick, were guests Sunday in the home of their uncle, R. s. Bugbee.
 Miss Lucille Moore has been spen1- ing short vacation after midyear ex- ans at the Woman's College, New London, with her mother, Mrs. Susan P. Moore.
 Mrs. M. F. Hawkins, Mrs. M. B. Hawkins, Mrs. w. s. Hawkins and daughter, Marjorie, all of East Hart ford, have been recent guests of MT. and Mrs. Henry Holmes.
The Press., 1922-02-09
LANDSCAPE PAINTING
IN OIL CoLoRs bv FAX"

TN OH. COLORS by YAK"
 Sizes I5x1S will sell from S. 50 to $7.5O including frame and glass. Also frames made to order. Give size of picture and prices will be sent on request. Ad- dress CHARLES w. KLECAK, staf- fordville, Conn. Box "A. *2w43
The Press., 1922-02-09
Look at Our Living Room Suites

Chair and Rocker $250OO for $149OO Wing Chair $75 High Back Wing Chair S21O Arm and High Back Wing Chair $235OO Chair regular $50oO0 for $275OO. Piece Suites regular $225 for $15OOO high grade $350OO sale price $195OO
 Rocker, upholstery, sale price $5OOO Davenport
The Press., 1922-02-09
PRICE REDUCTIONS BY FURNITURE FACTORIES BRING
 STILL LOWER PRICES IN OUR ANNUAL
 February Furniture Sale

THS INTERESTING MID-WINTER EVENT PROFITABLE offerings amply that that last dropped Each since a this department. Why not? When urn dependable offered this VOL.
The Press., 1922-02-09
Note Prices on Dining Room Suites

Queen Anne Suite pieces regular price $15OO $125OO
 Mahogany pieces $76 CO., for $375OO Chppendae pieces regular $325OO
 Walnut Dining Suite regular price $650O0 for $525OO Mahogany Suite regular $395 CO., for $325OO Dining Suite mahogany finish regular for $3OOOO Dining mahogany
The Press., 1922-02-09
Back to Normal Prices on Harness and Equip melt for Horses.

An interesting announcement at this time when many are plan ming early Spring farm work Prices are much lower on
 Harness, Horse Collars,
 Strap Work
 One of our specislties-a two horse harness usually called the ''Tobacea Farm Special" It is excellently made and serves as 8 general utility harness for farm work.
 You will find this section of the Forbes & Wallace Store splendid headquarters for all equipment of this sort, assuring best quality and lowest prices at all times.
 Harasss Seetisn,
 Sporting Gssds StOrs, Main Fiber, Rear.
The Press., 1922-02-09
THE HOWARD STORE
New Ginghams

New Ginghams
 Thirty-two inches wide, many patterns to select from, mostly neat checks, at 2oc per yard. New PercaIes
 We are glad to an- nounced the arrival of q new lot of PercaIes, showing many pretty patterns, at loc per yard.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07

dishes. With the music afforded BY
V. A. Hoar's photograph a good
dance was enjoyed.
7 Miss Lillian Hoar spent Tuesday
with Miss Viva Cross.
l.. A. good program and Christmas
tree was enjoyed by large crowd
Christmas eve at Lavinia school
house. The school children deserve
much credit. Especially enjoyed were
the two numbers, reading by little
Eugene Prather and vocal solo by
little Janice Hoar, the first attempt
of both little tots. Old Santa was also
good and found lots of good children.
The acting of all the school was
good.
Although We have often heard the
expression, "Never again." from the
Lavinia Ice company. the members
are at it again this year. Wood Os-
good is storing ice for Lavinia lake
shore resorters.
Miss Alice Prather, who is attend
ing school in Grand Forks is spending
her two weeks vacation with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Prather.
William McVane spent Tuesday of
this week in this vicinity.
Bud LaDouceur plotted an exceed.
ingly select bunch of merrymakers
on jolly sleighride Wednesday night
Miss Alice Prather was the hostess
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We have been, so busy during the
holidays that we almost had no time
for anything but good timess A fine
program at Bass Lake under the
supervision of Miss Butler was en-
joyed by large crowd. The children
deserve special mention for the work
done in their parts. A number on the
program which was especially en-
joyed by all was reading, "The In
ventor's Wife" given by Mrs. Cora
Landry. Mrs. Landry has been con-
fined to her bed for some months and
her presence as we'll as her number
was enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Robinson and
family spent Christmas day at the
home of Mrs. C. B. Cross.
V. A. Hoar spent Christmas and
!: weeks vacation at home in Lavinia.
Despite the terrible snow storm OF
Friday good crowd enjoyed a New
Years festival at the school house
Friday night. Nor did the storm in.
tcrfere with the Ladies' Exchange.
They were ION the job" as usual
when it comes to eats, also washing
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07
NOTICE 01 SPECIAL ELECTION FOR
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
NO, OF BENIUJI.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That u
pecial election Of the legal voters Of
Independent School District no. : Of Be-
midji will be held at tho Main Central
School Hous" in the City Of Hcmidji.
Beltran County, Minnesota. on We'd
nesday the 18Th day OF January, 1927,
for the purpose Of voting upon the fol-
lowing propositions:
Shall Independent School District NO
Of Bemidji issue it's negotiable coupon
bonds in the sum OF One Hundred Thou
sand Dollars to be in denominations of
Ono Thousand Dollars each. to be dated
as of the date OF their issue. to mature
in twenty years from their dut". to bear
at the rate Of six 60 per cent
per annum. interest payable acm-:in-
nually, for the purpose of defruyinE the
OK pci,ses to be incurred in installing a
hoating and ventilatins and plumbing
plant in the new high school building in
said district, and for equpiplnE the sam"
with apparatus and other school furn'-
turn?
The polls at said election will be open
cd 1T four ~ o'clock j. NJ. and will re-
main open until eight 'S) o'clock y. NJ.
Dated January +th, 1922.
FLORENCE T.. NT:TZEE.
Clerk OF Independent School district
No. Of Bcmiuji.
3tdl % :
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07
Embarrassing, Very!

Our neighbor was queer Old
bachelor, and. not having seen him out
in his yard. / decided to investigate"
writes q correspondent. Not finding
him in the house, | wen: ont t" tn"
harm. and there in the shadows ] SAW
II body hanging from the .raff"r>' |
was so excited l ran for help. IN tiv"
minutes the whole town had gathered
there. | led the way into tho barn ami
found 1t I" be my nrigi'h"r'~ scare
crow. stored for the winter. Aud t"
make matters worse, the old gentle
man drove UP just then and wondered
at alt the company. l had 10 explain
md the laugh was Oh me.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07
An Order for One Wife.

An English traveller, and author in
northern Waigcria became interested
in Home for Freed Slaves. Women
and children were kept in the insti-
tuition until they could be otherwise
disposed Of, which was generally by
matrimony, in the case of the women
when the author acted as marriage
broker. He says: "A NAUSEA soldier
would come to me with a note from
his commander certifying him to be q
man Of good character and able to
support y wife or another wife, as
the case might be.
Il then turned over corner Of the
note and scrubbed: To Lady Super
intendcnt, Freed Slaves Home: please
let bearer have one wife,"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07
New "Landed Gentry in England.

new "Lanoeo 6ehtry IN En9iano.
The advent Of new landed gentry"
in England since the war is made plain
by "Burke's,' an annual work Of refer
ence ON that subject which has reap
peared after a break of seven years.
Over 100 names of old landowners have
disappeared since the last edition, and
their places have been taken by double
that number Of newcomers. In the
preface, the editor remarks: Much
as the passing of old families from the
land, or the dininution Of their hold
ings, is to be regretted, the rise Of a
new class of landed gentry, possessed
of means enabling them to develop es-
tates which had become impoverished
through the misfortunes Of their pre-
vous owners, cannot be without bene-
tit TO the country
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07
Paws Bill Many Years Old.

A merchant in Ninston-Salen;. n.
c., recently received $3.50 from man
who said he had bought Il pair Of rub
Der boots from him on credit twenty
six years ago and had failed to pay
for them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07

FOR SALE-Corporat,on seals, cor
poration record books with divi-
sions for minutes, articles Of in:
corporation, bylaws, minutes for
directors, meetings, stock ledger.
stock certificate register, trans
fers and dividend register. In
quire at Pioneer Stationery Store,
403 Beltrami avenue. Telephone
$685. t'..'.t'.i' .1O-2ltf.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07
SSaA.
Educated.

"Your friend seems rather uncouth.
I don't like to leave him alone III the
parior."
''Why not?'
''Hc may spit on the administer
rug"
mo danger He never spits On the
floor unless there's sawdust. '-Louis-
Vile Courjer-Journal.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07

GOVERNMENT needs Railway mail
clerks. Salary 1888 to $l92 month.
Travelling expenses paid. Examina-
ton announced soon. Write for
free specimen questions. Columbus
Institute, Columbus Ohio.
4tl-4-1 1926
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07

FOR SALE-Ruhber stamps Of all
kinds and types. Orders taken at
Pioneer Office and Pioneer Sta
tionery House. Telephone 922-
923 or 1881. Delivery Of stamps
made from three to four days af-
ter order is taken. 1O-22tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07
WANTED
WOOD sAWING-75c per cord.
Fred Vanguard. Phone 160. l2-27tf

WANTED-Boardcrs and roomcrs.
Inquire at Thirteenth and Dalton
ave. l-3tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07

FOR SALE-Schoo) supplies Of all
kinds, writing tablets, pencils,
fountain pens, and everything for
the school room. Pioneer Station
cry House, 400 Beltrami avenue:
Phone 1881. lO-22tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07

positions open, men, wo-
men. Experience unnecessary. Hon.
csty required. Good pay to start.
Write T. McCafrerty, st. Louis.
5t12-31 l-7-14-2I-2S
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07
FOR SALE
FOR SALE-lG-inch wood. Phone
672W. Peter Y. Brooks. 2Gt1-2i

FOR SALE-Majestic gas range,
\ good as new. SIG. Call SIS Fourth
st. 4tl.7
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07

Want to hear from owner having
farm, for sale; give particulars and
lowest price. John J. Black, Minnie
sofa street, Chippewa Falls, Wis
consin. l2-24-3l, II
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07

CUVERALL APRONS made to order
for SOC. Amy other style apron
also. Call 915 America ave. x2tl-7
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07
FOR SALE

FOR SALE--l Ford touring carr in
good condition. A real bargain:
GIL Minnesota ave. 1-3t1
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07

WANTED TO BUY-From. one to
six head Of young stock, from l to
years old. Call 567W. 12::-12
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HELP WANTED-,MlALE

Men wanted for detective work. En-
perience unnecessary. Write, j..
Ganor, former government detcct-
i've, St. Louis.
5t12-31 1-7-14-21-28
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07

.WANTED-Young lady wants work
in private family. Can furnish
references. Address Miss H., Mel
son, Oklee, MINI. IT'LL
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-01-07
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

WANTED--Immediately, maid for
general homework, Apply New
Kaplan flats.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-06-04

In a small tumble down shack at
Santa Fe Spring. Cal, little Elva
was born. when her father died
she inherited the dismal place.
Later she married Leslie Beers. but
all her life 1t has been a struggle
to make both ends meet. and she
was working as waitress TO help
her husband out. A few days ago
4 stranger entered the Cozy Inn
(?), where she worked, and said:
II have found oil on your place.
I will give you $4,000 cash, pay
all the expenses of drilling and op-
Grating and give you a sixth inter-
est in all l make" The promoters
declare she will be rich soon.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1922-06-15
Ghost Haunted
Mandarin Coat
by United Press)

London-Mrs. John Broadfeld, a
London woman, wore her husbands
birthday present to the opera. 1t was
a Chinese mandarin coat. During the
performance she was terrified. She
told her friends that she felt the pres
ence of a Chinese standing behind her
with naked dagger in his hand. She
never wore the robe again.
A few days later her eldest daughter,
who knew nothing of her mothers ex-
perience wore the coat to fancy dress
dance. She arrived home early in the
morning, pale with fear.
81 felt wicked Chinaman's presence
near me all through the Dance" she
said. ST know that if I had remained
in that awful coat minute longer, I'd
been stabbed by the apparition."
1t has now been disclosed that the
coat was formerly the property of
Chinese mandarin, who murdered five
of his wives with daggers.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1922-06-15
Armenians Have
Real Boy Scouts
(By United Press.)

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Chauncey T.
Lamb, lumberman of Hinsdale, ILL.,, Wis
tied Constantinople recently on Medi-
terranean cruise, he and other mem
bers of a tourist party were met by
refugee boys organized as boy scouts.
AS result, the boys won a gift
which provided tents for some of the
fifteen hundred Armenian orphans who
have been formed into scout troops
by relief workers.
The scouts, Lamb learned, serve as
disciplinarians among the ten thous-
and children in Near East Relief orp-
manages at Constantinople villages and
have been gathered in by relief work
ers, after prolonged wandering in the
hills, living upon ROOTS and stems of
vegetation.
Orphanage directors said that Ameri-
can boy scout principles had taught
service and that S result, all of the
laundry, cooking and cleaning required
by scores of orphans, we're voluntarily
done by the scouts themselves.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1922-06-15
Message to Garcia"
Bearer to be Cited
(Bv Associated Press !

San Francisco, Calif-Lieutenan
Colonel Andrew S. Rowan, retired, the
man who carried the famous message
to Garcia" in 1898, during the Spanish
American war, will receive a belated
recognition for bravery, if Senator
Samuel F. Shortridge Of California,
can bring it about. The senator has
received assurances from Secretary of
War Weeks that he will take up with
the army board having jurisdiction the
granting of medal or of dis
tinguished service cross.
Lieutenant Colonel Nelson A. Miles
ordered young Lieutenant Rowan to
deliver message to Garcia" Dis
erection, initiative and bravery were re-
quired. Rowan did not ask who Gar
cia was, where he coud be found, or
how to get there. Instead, he DEW
cred the message to Gen. Garcia, in
the interior of Cuba, where Garcia
with. his little band of patriots was al
most surrounded by Spanish forces.
Rowan knew that if the message were
intercepted by the Spaniards he would
be shot or hanged as a spy.
Garcia, heartened by the promise of
aid from the United States, just en-
tering the war, with Spain, fought on,
and the foe was overcome.
Lieutenant Rowan was cited by
General Miles in dispatches to Wash
ington as follows:
"This was most perilous under
taking, and in my judgement Lieuten-
ant Rowan performed an act Of hero
ism and cool daring that has rerely
been excelled in the annals of warfare"
Rowan later was appointed lieuten-
ant colonel of volunteers, and in 1908
was retired from the regular army
with the rank of major. He resides
in San Francisco.