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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1922-11-17
TRIUMPH WAS SHORT-LIVED
Professor Remembered to Put Out the
Light, but He Had Forgotten
Something Else.

AT l 80 a. m. the tired scientist laid
down his pen, snapped off the desk
light in his study and started up
stairs, As he felt his way along the
dark hall he was immensely proud of
himself for having remembered to put
out the light. He saw himself at the
breakfast table, receiving the congrat-
ulatiOns of the assembled family. He
smiled in the darkness as he thought
how pleased his wife would be.
Perhaps he should wake her now
and tell her, prove to her that this
observation-disclosures that amused and
not infrequently embarrassed her was
not as inveterate as she supposed.
Certainly 1t was easy enough to re-
member things il one tried. He
chuckled at the thought Of his tri-
umph, He'd show them!
Cropping along In the blackness,
says the New York sun, his hand en-
cOuntered an ineXpllcable gap In the
continuity of the wall. He paused In
perplexity. Then suddenly 1t occurred
to him that 1t was the door Of his
daughters room-his own was two
doors back. He had been so absorbed
in self-congrntulation that he had
gone straight past 1t.
He smlled-not quite 50 heartily. II
wasn't so easy after all. Yet, with a
little effort.
But why was the door open2 Jean
invariably closed her door at night
He called softly. There was no an
swer Yet Jean woke at the slightest
sound. Icy fear clutched his heart
he entered, switched on the light, The
room was empty
He turned and ran down the hall to
his wifes room.
martha |" he called. "Jean Is gone
The bed Is empty-hasn't been slept
inl What shall we doT'
To his complete and utter amaze
ment his wife sat up In bed and
laughed until the tears ran down her
cheeks.
"Oh," she gasped, "you1l be the
death of me! Can't you remember
anything? Jean was married this af.
ternoon. You gave her away your
self !"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1922-11-17

make It work on my flock I'll give her
leave to choose among Compounded
It amt Polly"
But she wants Polly nobody else"
Joe protested 6llaIly "Polly suits her
Both Of 'em are the up-and-comln'
sort. She says the others are slack
twisted. else lazy or sassy, all but
Ella, and she's got too much religion.
tried my best to tell her how sne
and Polly'd fight; but she's the sort
we can't tell-got always to show
her"
aye wont never have the chance to
show her that. Polly's meat for your
masters sOn-Or anybody elsc's.
Search the length o. Brush Creek, ye
wont find her match-not for looks,
nor sense, nor real judgment-spe-
cially Of men-and even boys Ike
YOU" the squire snOrted.
who's calling me out Of my manner
Not you, dad? Surely not your a
gay girl voice called from the outer
hall. Polly burst through It into the
warm tobaccO-scented ROOM her eyes
starry, her cheeks twin damask roses,
"What are you two cOlloquln' about
with such solemn owl eyesY she
asked. "Better go out and take a run
TO match mine never stopped from
the top of the Red hill to the door
here at home"
"And snow on the ground YOu1l
be down with pneumonia II you don't
watch out" the squire said with n
mnothered chuckle. aust now you
mustn't think Of dying Here's Joe
sent by his nanny 70 court and mar
ry you right out Of hand. What dye
say TO IT,
"Why, let me see Looks like there's
heap OF good work IN hlm--sO long
and tall I'd never need ladder"
Polly answered renectlyely, though her
eyes danced. "But I won't marry any
body that hasn't money. How much
you got, Joe? Cold cash, remember,
not prospects|
"Why, I-I-but II don't matter;
squire says shan't have ye," Joe
stammered eagerly. The squire wlnked
Mt Polly.
THAT'S a put-off," he said severely.
what he wants is 'Melia We can't
let him have her and leave you dane
ing In the pig trough"
"No! Never Forbid II heaven -
Polly calculated. then broke into
chuckllng laugh saying: Joe, got
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1922-11-17
A
Burnt Sacrifice
BY MARTHA M. WILLIAMS
" = - - - . -
20. 1922. by Mcclure Newspaper Syndlcate.)

young man, what did We come
afterF' Squire Moss asked severely of
the tall STRIPPING who sat uneasily on
the edge of his chair in front Of a
swapping fire
"After-after Polly, please, sir.
Nanny sent me- She says it amt
fair, you with six gal-children, her
with none. She-she likes Polly fine
same as she does me-" came tumbling
out all in huddle The squire lay
back in his spllnt-bottomed armchair
laughing hard but silently. \ full
minute he laughed then wiping his
eyes, flung at the youngster: $50 back
and tell your nanny, Polly, nor none
o. my gals amt to be had for her ask
in'-nor yours. l hope they marry
and-well, but they must look out for
men," scathing emphasis on the word.
mot somebody that can't say the word
for himself and has to hold on to
mammy's apron string or fall sprawl
in"
"Tll tell her, and thanky, sir" said
lilt bOy bul WIN Il louNh VI
relief. 81 amt sayin' nothln' against
Polly-she's top notch-but il / had
the pickin', why, I'd say words to
Mella. She's little and soft and cud-
dle-y like a new-hatched chicken"
"Humphl Ever tell her so?" the
squire questioned
mo, sir. I'm not free yet
won't he twenty-one till day after
next lection. Nanny says | couldn't
git license to marry nobody till then
without she give consent" the lad
began.
you believe herr" the squire ex-
ploded
IL have to-ain't she mammy?' Joe
Ridley answered with an air Of final
lty.
"B'Jacksl Seems like she's got you
under her thumb for fair" the squire
chuckled. "WOnder how she manages
it? Tell her If she'll show me and
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1922-11-17
Considerable Hint.

This is nice canoe, isn't It
Maud" said, the tall, dark young man
Every nice indeed, Charlie" replied
the pretty girl sitting In the stern.
There's Just one objection to 1t,
said the young man.
Indeed and what is thatf" asked
the girl.
ooh. well, you see, II. you tryto kiss
girl In this canoe there's great
danger Of upsettlng 1t, and then both
The fellow and the girl would be
thrown into the river"
"Oh, indeed" said the girl, refec-
lively, and she sat silent for a while.
At length she remarked softly,
"CharIe, ! can swim"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1922-11-17

My nursing training was received al
hospital whore all the standards
were Of the highest and where We
were drilled In all the little courtesles
Of our profession. For that reason
took my work most seriously, and thus
suffered most embarrassing moment
though afterward ! realized II was
funnler than II was serious.
One night fell into n sound sleep
to be awakened by my patients laugh
ter. She had asked me the time, she
said, and In my sleep had replied
Jaw, look at your own watch"
That remark was bywOrd In the
hospital for weeks.-Chlcag Tribune
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1922-11-17
Fish Meal as Food.

Experiments with fish meal as n
food for domestic animals have been
made abroad and 1t has been found
that pigs and cattle eat It with relish.
In Norway the meal Is made from
cod and herring The Goldfish are dried
first in the air and then In an oven,
and afterward ground into meal. They
make highly nutritious food. Her
ring are boiled and placed under press.
dre before being ground.
In England and Scotland fish meal
Is made from the waste parts Of all
kinds Of fish, first steamed and then
dried and ground.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1922-11-17
Life Pledged on Truth Of Statement.

A novel test Of truthfulncss Is de.
scribed by the London Daily Express
correspondent nj Nalrobi. Keny0 Col
pny, East Africa.
IF am not telling the truth / viii
lie within month";" said native
claimant In civil action in the MAI.
robi court.
His declaration arose over n money
dispute with another native. The
claimant offered 10 take the defendant
10 a place near NaIrobl where they
would eat Of certain tree, take n
solemn oath and see who would die
first. that being the fate Of the liar.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1922-11-17
coins Are comparatIveIy clean

Tests made In the University OF HI.
nols show that coins which have been
in circulation for long time are not
unduly dirty. The metal seeems to
have the quality Of resisting dirt and
wardlng of disease germs. The same
cannot be said Of bank notes.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1922-11-17

Germantown, Maryland.
Silver Leaf Flour
is strictly the highest grade OF Patent hour us
little high i'm price, but we'll worth its cost In soou
baking returns.
Snow Drop Flour
is a high-grade Family -four m"cn ABOVE tue
average sO-called Straight flour.
FEEDS.
Uo orc Headquarters for feeds, the volume OF
food nroduced. With feeds i'm any quantities al
ways on hand, assures our patrons of good SER
vice at lowest prices.
Wheat.
We are the largest buyers of wheat in Montgcm-
ery county; we do not buy wheat 10 snip; we ouy
for our own milling needs; hence a high standard
of Drices are maintained.
We sUNsst yONs' fa'0Ne.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1922-11-17
Bottled" Mesaaues.

II Is now possible 70 bottle" telo,
phone messages. II a telephone call
Is made and the person wanted IL not
available, an instrument can be set
IN motion that records the message
and repeais n nj any time later.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1922-11-17
A Strong Combination.

Miss Gait Whnl ARE the chances
n him proposing 10 Grace?
Miss Nipp-TwO 10 onc-she and
her mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-27
SOME THINGS THAT
A SOLDIER SHOULD
NEVER DO

There are hundreds of things that
a good soldier is supposed to do.
There are just as many that he
should not do. but at the Drill and
Ball in the City Hall, Tuesday even
ing. a squad of really intelligent men
will do what they are supposed to do
in a way they are not supposed to do
il.
Lieut.. Frank Sprague of Co. F..
103rd Regt., Me. n: G., is the officer
who will be responsible for this fla
grant breach of military training. He
has been grooming an awkward squad
for exhibition purposes in connection
with the drilfand ball that will be the
funniest double quartet of males seen
in Augusta in a long time. To bring
this feature to a close, there will be
a surprise that will be fully as re-
markable as the squad and just as
interesting.
This squad drill will be but one of
the features of the big pre-lenten
dance which is given by both Co. +
and the Maine Quartermaster corps
in aid of the company funds. Doug
las will furnish his very best music
Tickets may, be obtained from the
members of either organization and
also at the door.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-27
Capital Division No. %
Railroad Station Employees
Installation of Officers

P. J. Cole of Boston, Grand Pres
ident of the Brotherhood of Railroad
Station Employees, was in the city
recently for the purpose of installing
the officers of Capital Division No. %.
He was accompanied by Third Vice
President Thomas c. Foss of Port
land who acted as grand warden.
The following officers were INSTALL
cd: Past President, L. w. Robbins;
president. William Malloy; vice pres
ident, Ellis Walker; secretary treas
urer, S. G. Sylvester; recording secre-
tary. Fl. A. Sherman: chaplain, r. NJ.
Fields; inside sentinel, Arthur Davis,
outside sentinel, George II. McCurdy;
warden, William Sprague.
Preceding the installation, a sump-
tuous banquet was served by Cater
err Wayne G. Tillman. Following the
ceremony speeches We're made by
Grand President Coyle. Vice Pres
iGent Foss and others. Local and
general reports showed the organiza-
ton to be in a most Furnishing con-
Gition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-27
Postponement Unnecessary -
City Hall in Good Condition
for Tonight

The report given in a Saturday
evening paper that City hall would
not be in condition to use tonight
was not correct. The main audi
forum. which was on Saturday
slightly damaged by water, has been
thoroughly dried so that a postpone
ment of the advertised entertain
mcnt is not necessary.
This evenings entertainment will
gusta's City Hall entertainment
course. 1t will be the annual "Nov-
city Night" program and offers four
unusually clever popular attractions
of the lyceum world. Any one of the
companies forming this all-star COM
bination is accustomed to and capable
of giving an entire evenings enter
tainment unassistcd, but the local
management has seen fit to present
them in one mammoth program-a
record breaking one for lyceum.
The personnel includes The Ger
trudc Crosby Co., headed by the
famous Gertrude Crosby, one of the
finest singing condolences before the
public; The Revue Co, a talented all
girl aggregation presenting a beauti-
fully costumed review of the latest
light opera hits; The Suwanec River
Quartet, Americas leading vocal and
instrumental colored quartet; and
Edwin Whitney. who last season car
ried his City Hall audience by storm
Edwin Whitney is the foremost
character impersonator of the day.
He will present for this engagement
one of his popular short story pro-
grams. Without makeup Mr.. Whit
ney represents a dozen or more char
acters in quick succession, portraying
them as wildly as though they were
represented on the stage. So de-
lightful and mastery is his work that
it is not uncommon at the completion
of this program for large audiences to
show their appreciation by rising to
their feet and cheering him. His re-
markable appeal to an audience might
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-27
e was cxtinguishcd in less than an

fire was cXtinGuiShed in less than an
hour.
A fact which caused some uncasi-
ness among the members of Co. + of
the National Guard was that there
was stored in the company room on
the top floor, about $4,000 rounds of
ammunition, which belonged to the
company. OF this ammunition, 49,,
900 rounds were of 22-calibre while
the rest was service ammunition.
This ammunition was quickly remoV.
cd to safety by some of the members
of the company who were present at
the fire
The cause Of the fire is not known,
but it is thought that a carclcssly
thrown cigarette ignited some of the
decorations and scenery which had
been used for ChiZzle- WiZzZle and
had been put in the room temporar-
lily. There was also some beaver
board and vanished chairs in the
rooms and these were responsible for
the thick smoke which could be seen
for a long distance and which great
ly hindered the fire-men in their
work.
1t is understood that two High
schol boys who were crossing the
bridge saw the flames and that they
rushed into the building and gave the
alarm. BY this time Arthur Chad
bourne had pulled the alarm from
Cox 43 and all of the fire apparatus
responded quickly to the summons.
The building is insured for $50, 900.
Much comment has been heard
about tho fine work which the local
iircmcn did, of stopping what threat
cned to be a serious fire. The Au-
Gusta symphony held their public re-
hearsal at the City building Sunday
evening as planned, and there will
be no postponement of the Augusta
Entertainment course program to-
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-27
Robinson Named
Portland Postmaster

Portland, Me, Feb. 25.-Charlcs A.
Robinson will become postmaster here
as soon as his commission arrive S
from Washington and he qualities for
the position. This position has been
held many years by Oscar r. WISH
Democrat.
Mr.. Robinson was a wooden manu.
facturer for a number of years and
was part owrer of the Robinson mills
at South Windham. He has been en-
gagged in the insurance business here
for several years. He was a captain
during the war, though past the usual
age of military service. He was of ex-
ceptional value in the army because of
his knowledge of textiles. Mr.. Robin
son has been an active Republican and
his appointment wins unstintcd favor
able comment here. where he has made
his home many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-27
PITTSFIELD

The many friends of Van NJ. Stevens
will regret to learn that he is i'll at
his home on Main street with pncu-
monia.
Mrs. Harris Mathews entertained a
party of IL ladies at whist at her
home, corner Lancey and Nichols
streets. Friday afternoon. The prizes
were won by Mrs. Earl Gould and
Mrs. Halvor Prescott. Refreshments
were served.
DR.. and Mrs. c. J. Strong were
guests of honor at a banquet rendered
them at the Lancey House Thursday
evening by the whist club of which
Mrs. Strong is a member. Covers were
laid for "a. The table decorations
were carnations and ferns The men,
bers of the club with their gentlemen
were in the hotel banquet room and as
Dr. and Mrs. Strong came in they were
heartily welcomed. A delicious BAN
quet was served by Landlord McNabb.
Mrs. Strong was presented with n
beautiful bouquet of violets with q
rose center as token of esteem from
ed and whist was enjoyed until a late
hour. The first prizes were given Mrs.
Alice Stitham. whose gift was bou-
ouet of carnations, and W. c. Humph-
rey was given a silk watch chain with
gold mountings. A second prize,
bouquet of carnations, was won by
Mrs. Strong. while Ernest S. knowl-
ton was given set of garment hang
crs in leather case. Those present
were DR.. and Mrs. c. J. Strong, DR..
and Mrs T. n. Drake. Mr.. and Mrs.
L. S. Knowlton, Mr.. and Mrs. T. A.
Anderson. Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Berry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Childs. Mr.. and
Mrs. II. f. Clay, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Harrington, Mr.. and Mrs. Perley
Wright. Mrs. and Mrs. T. G. Lancey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Stitham, Mr.. and
Mrs Wilder Humphrey.
William Charlesworth, who has been
y,,perintendent Of the card rooom at
the Pioneer mill has finished his du-
ties and left Friday night for Gard.
nerr. Mass. where he has accepted
similar position. Mrs. Charlesworth
and son Donald will join him in few
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Burns, Mrs. Ray
Butler and Mrs. Ina Mahoney went
to Fairfield Friday to attend the FIJI
neral services of Miss Clara E. Marble.
The many Pittsficld friends of Mrs.
Catherine Haskell will be interested
to learn of her marriage to Rev.
Dwight A. Ball. which took place in
Washington, D. c.. on Tuesday. Feb.
II. Rev. Van Setback of Washington.
D. c.. performed the ceremony. Mrs.
Haskell was former resident of this
town and a prominent worker in the
Univefsalist church. Rev. Mr.\ Ball
was formerly superintendent of Uni
vcrsaiist churches in Maine. Rev. and
Mrs. I;all VII reside in North Caro-
lima, where they have been located for
some time. and will continue their
missionary work. The many friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-27
Fire at City Hall Not
10 Stop Military Ball

notwithstanding the fire in the
CITY hall on Saturday afternoon. the
drill and ball to be held by Co. f..
lO3rd Regt.. Me. n. G., and the
Maine Quartermaster Corps will be
held on Tuesday evening as planned.
An examination of the BUILDING
shows that while it is considerably
damaged, the damage is not such as
to cause any great inconvenience. A
large number Of tickets to this pre-
lenten affair have already been held
and the officers of the military Or
carnations will see to it that the
floor is in perfect shape for dane
ing.
The fire also has called attention
TO the fact that there is always a
need for company funds, for if the
armory of Co. f. had been damaged.
as seemed likely at one time during
the progress Of the fire, big sums of
money would have been needed to
help out the company. The drill and
ball will help provide company
funds for both organizations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-27
FIRE DAMAGES
CONTINUED from PAGE Ons)

the stage. Another was brought up
the fire-escape at the back and after
a hole had been made in the outer
door, this hose was able to deliver the
water at the seat of the trouble and
also at the stairway 10 the attic. In
the mean time other lines were laid
until there were four or five in all.
1t was necessary to use so much
water, to subdue the flames that the
building was flooded, small ponds
first making their appearance on the
floor of the auditorium and later on
the next floor below. where the offices.
of the Kennebec Water District and
the Councilmen's room suffered the
worst damage. The water then PEN
etrated to the next floor below where
the police station was flooded. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-27
= SHOP NOTES

Madame Gregoire and Mrs. Pelle-
GRIM of the "Gregoire- Pc llegrini Hat
shop" have just returned from a ten
days business trip to New York City,
where they devoted their time in the
study of styles for the coming season
and the careful selection Of materials
and hats in all the authentic fashions
and colors the Spring season offers,
therefore warranting full satisfaction
to the most discriminating clientele.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-27
There Is Nothing Like
IrOn.Lax-TOnic
ACTS QUICKLY AND SURELY
For the Weak and Rundown

You owe It to yourself to build and
strengthen your system against
coughs. colds and other ailments due
TO constipation, nervousness. poor
blood and general rundown condi-
tions. Start now to put your system
In order. Build yourself up and keep
healthy this winter.
Iron-Lax- Tonic the new treat
ment that Ia causing so much talk
thru New England. Sufferers every
where are telling Of the remarkable
results. Iron-Lax- Tonic Is not the
ordinary form of iron. It is COM
bined with'a laxative and a proper
stimulant Get back to health!
start today, Take Iron-Lax-Tonic!
Each Tablet Is stamped LIT. Be
sure you get the genuine. At all
drug stores.--Adv.
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