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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06
:. Church Notices

Advnnt Christian church: 1890 A.
NJ sermon by the pastor: subject. The
Aiphas of the Bible:" Sunday school at
11.50: evening services. at Z; special
singing: Thursday evening services at
Unitarian church. Main street. Rey:.
r. Edw. Griffith minister: Services az
1890. The subject Of sermon next ;,
sunday will be problems in PreJu-
st. Marks church: Today being the
Epiphany. holy communion Will pc Gel
viii be at and 1915 A. NJ. and at p.
M. The Junior choir will sing at the
5 O'Clock service. Church school at II
noon. Thursday. Jan. II. the annual
meeting of the parish for the election
Of warden and members of the exech..
tive committee and the transaction or
other important business Will pc held IN
the evening. The meeting Will be pre-
coded by n par Wo snppei Guild ut $50.
All members of the church and those
who attend the services are invited 10
this supper. ,.
Pollard Jones minister; Morning wor-
shin at 1890: Sunday school at ~ NJ:
Junior League at $50: Epworth League
at $50: evening service at L3W: union
services evenings of TUESDAY. Wedhes-
iiav. Thursday and Friday.
First CONGREGATIONAL church. Temple
street William Abbot Smith minister:
Morning worship at lo.5U: the paS,lo
subject. "Our Thinking Minutes , the
choir will render two anthems. THE
Lord Is My Rock" by. Woodman; and
The Lord Is Ny shepherrd hri BY Rg Ea:
dnavor Society at $50. This church
joins in ' the union services Tuesday,
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday eye eve;
nings. at which Rev. Wllilam m, ~ TIL Gil
day evening service is to be at the
4 ,po innq1 ch1lrCh.
First Baptist church: New Year Yea
morning and evening The pastors will
preach. Topics: 1890. The Life
Worth While" The. pastor will also ais.
tonic. Secrets" Juniors and inferno
dates invited. The monthly commu-
MON service will be held at the eve
ming service instead of the morning.
the new year right and come to church.
Good music at both services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Arbid Lancaster is IN town for two
weeks visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Seekins.
Mr.. Lancaster is well known in this
city and has a host of friends among
the young people. For the past
three years he has been serving in
the United States Marine Corps
where he has a rating of bugler, and
has also been awarded the sharp
shooters and good conduct medal.
For several months Bob" as he is
known to the younger set. has been
serving in Cuba, but his next station
will be New London, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06
Ex11es'y-Bx,0vvy1 Co. ~; %:;ss

deacon; w. +. Knight, member of
finance committee for three years:
trustees of charity fund for three
wears: Frank l.. Bcssc, W. NJ. Kcenc.
J. G. Grant. The installing of the
above will take place Thursday eve
ming. January IS.
Miss Helen Quinn, II. n. of Wa
terville. is town caring for Jim
Lawlcr. who was operated on for
appendicitis Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Review was under the supervision of
Mrs. Lulu r. Roberts, d. D., and
Mrs. Alice Howe. After the short
meeting the officers were installed
and the altar was dedicated by Mrs.
Roberts with the assistance of sew
eral of the Elm City ladies, with
Mrs. Brooks acting as captain and
Miss Pontin as lady of ceremony.
After the work was completed an
excellent luncheon was served by the
Augusta ladies' The Waterville de-
gree team were highly commended
upon their efficiency and accurate
manner in which the ritual work
was carried on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06
COLBY COLLEGE

The presentation Of the Shake
spearian play, Twelfth Night at
the City Opera House Thursday eve
ming proved to be a financial success
in every way. according to the presl-
dent of the local alumnae assocla-
ton. While a definite statement can
not vet be made. as to the exact
amount of the proceeds OF the play
it is known that the results were
far better than ever before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

The civil action of the American
Technical Society VS.. Harp H. Lam
gill, of this city was before Charles
w. Atchley of the Waterville NUM-
cipal Court yesterday. The amount
involved being $14.s0. James III.
Thorne was attorney for the plaintiff
and Frank Plumstead for the defen-
dant. Mr.. Thorn and his client did
not appear at the hour assigned and
Langill was given the verdict of none
suit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06
Library Society

The regular meeting of the Literary
society was held yesterday afternoon
at the Lawrence High school assem-
bly, hall. The program: Cornet ddet.
Miss Rosie Seltzer. Vera Getchell:
Either or Neither" short play by
Freshman class; vocal duet, "Lulluby
Dreams" Bertha Henry, Natalie,
Richards; violin solo, Ruth Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

into the order. An oyster stew supper
was served and social hour enjoyed.
Miss Anna Porter of Skowhegan was
business caller in town yesterday.
Miss Georgia Munroe is confined to
her room at the home Of Mrs. Benjamin
Rackliff by illness.
Archie Getchell Of Bar Harbor wac
q business caller in town yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06
Methodist Church

The Sunday services will be held at
the usual hours. At the morning SER
vice, the pastor, Rev. ]. G. Bearse
will speak on Resolutions VI. Con-
secration." Sunday school at IL
o'clock; at o'clock the Epworth
League and general service. Music
by the orchestra and the pastors sub
ject will be Stories About a Famous
Song"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

A large number of the skating en-
thusiasts gathered at the South End
rink on King street last evening to
witness the first ice race of the year.
The rink is one hundred and fifty
feet by two hundred and the race
was ten laps and the finish was as
follows: Leo Michaud. first; Per-
ley Butler, second; Albert Gouin,
third; Kid Gaylor, fourth. A cash
prize of So was awarded the winner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Mrs. Elouise r.. Anderson will
meet her dancing pupils Saturday
afternoon from the hours Of 4 to 6,
instead of Thursday, as was given
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Fred Fellows of Skowhegan, was
in town on business yesterday. Mrs.
Fellows ACCOMPANIED him and Is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Louise
COrSOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Mrs. A. A. Thompson will tell the
story to the children at the Public
Library this afternoon at : o'clock.
Children from seven to twelve years
old are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

II NAV be of interest to local peo-
~ "a rrow that the Industrial Ac-
r r Commission has ordered that
,Se city of Waterville or its insur-
.rce carrier pay to Francis c.
p r compensation in the sum
~ q 60 ner week from April .. 1922
" october 81, 1922 because of partial
;ncanacity to work during that per-
;od Mr.. Rheaume received an in
iury to the ligaments of his back IN
lse1. while employed by the city as
street cleaner, for which compensa-
tion for total disability to work was
naid him up to April 2, 1922. The
nresent award of compensation is
based on evidence showing that he
il still partially incapacitated for
labor because of the same injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

The Jeanne D'Arc Review No. 10
w. b. A. degree team and several
of its officers journeyed to Capitol
City last night where they assisted in
the organizing of a Review in that
city. The organizing of the Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

G. s. Downing Of Augusta was a
business caller in this city, Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

MI. ladies' Auxiliary of the
luz nfice Employees Will hold their
f tunual business meeting with Mrs.
a ,Ihsrt A. Nichols. 12A Elm street
,nandav evening, January Sth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

r Frank of Portland, was num-
,ered among the out of town bust
49, mon III Waterville yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

T. r. Kuglen of Pittsfield. was in
the city on business yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

,,...,eon Smith was in Skowhegan
aays the first Of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Mrs. Thomas Cuddy returned yes
terday from Augusta. where she has
been the guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06
Church Notices

Methodist church. Sidney: Services
Sunday afternoon at $50 o'clock by
DIR. D. B. Holt of Auburn. after which
the fourth quarterly conference will be
held.
All Souls Universalist church. Rev.
Milton c. Bennett. pastor: Morning
service at 1890 o'clock. subject, 1.-THE
Uses of Adversely: Sunday school at
the usual hour; Young Peoples Chris
tian Union at s o'clock; evening SER
vice at Z o'clock.
At the Methodist church Sunday,
Rev. Weston Z. Holman pastor, DR.. d.
B. Holt, district superintendent. will
preach morning and evening. Sunday
school at 11.45. Fred A. Wyman SUI
perintendent.
United Baptist church. Rev. Howard
G. kennedy: Morning service at 1890:
Sunday school at ~. Arthur Greeley
superintendent: Junior Christian En-
deayor at 4: Senior Christian Endeavor
at 5.45: evening service at Z. All are
cordially invited to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Mrs. Herbert Oddly of Skowhegan
was business caller in Elm City
recently
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

rba salvation Army. So Temple
..r aa Saturday night at 7.3O open
s o;r service of the City Square, fol-
, a. nv a service in the Citadel.
s SunSav 13O company meeting for
children, all children are invited. '.3o
onsn.air service at 8 o'clock a bright
ops service. The speaker will be
s conppm.ndant Charles NJ. Abbott w.,o
U iii take for his topic. 1.-THE Preacher
WI W." tho Lion" all are invited to at
, a Ensign Henry Doughty will
ass;ct with the meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Ellsworth T.. Peacock returned
last evening from Boston, where he
has been for the past week on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

II. c. Jones of Boston. is in town
for a few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

. ne 'dea OF tho Journal throus column which will for
closer toesh % published once week bring public
Tho .vtob the Ksnneeee journal feels the public
very good this fall Many cleaned up On their
OF cars and are citing ready
a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

William Doughty of South Port
land is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. James
NickerSon of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

home on Church street. Auction was
played and the highest score for the
evening was carried off by Mrs. J. H.
Stevens and the consolation prize
was won by Mrs. d. NJ. Marshall.
Light refreshments were served and
tho guests were, Mrs. Harry Dame,
Mrs. G. Fl. Winigar, Mrs. J. H. Morse,
Mrs. Annie Nigue. Mrs. Charles
Mower Mrs. J. H. Scribner, Mrs. j.
+. Harris, Mrs. Forest Fowles, and
Mrs. d. M. Marshall. The next meet
ing will be held at the home of Mrs.
]. f. Harris.
The regular meeting and annual
installation of officers of Messalon-
skee Lodge. +. and A. NJ, will nc held
this Saturday evening in Masonic
hall.
The Fidelity Glass of tho United
Baptist church met Friday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Clyde Ellis on
Water street. There was :, good at
tendance and pleasant afternoon
was enjoyed.
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram York of Portland
are in town. called here by the serious
illness of Mr.. York's father, Charles
York.
The meeting of the Silent Six Club
which was to have been held Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. John
King was postponed on account of the
storm until Friday afternoon. The time
was pleasantly passed with various
kinds of fancyworl and the guests
were Mrs. Thomas Walker Mrs. Alden
Moore. Mrs. Harry Blaisdell and Mrs.
Flora Kelley. The club will meet next
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Flora
Kelley at the home of George Higgins
on High street.
Mrs. Ralph Vintimier and son Ralph
Jr. of Portsmouth, n. H.. are expected
to arrive in town today. called here by
the serious illness of Mrs. Vintimier's
grandfather Charles York.
Bernard Wrigley has returned from
an extended visit with relatives in
Quebec.
Glen r. Blake left Friday for Stone
ham, Mass, to pass the remainder of
the winter with Mrs. Blake, who IS
teaching in the public schools there.
Robert Blair has returned from Lin
coin, N. H., where he has been employ
ed and has gone to Fairfield to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Perry for time.
The third of a series of entertain
rpents to be given under the auspices
Of the High School Athletic Associa-
ton was presented Friday evening in
Memorial hall by Miss Price. harpist
and violinist, and Miss Fahnestock,
reader and pianist. Both young ladies'
are artists of unusual ability and their
program was highly appreciated by the
audience. The fourth and last number
of the series will be presented in Me-
mortal hall on February 16.
Mrs. Nettie Hal1ett entertained the
Wide Awake Club one afternoon req
Gently at her home on Belgrade hill.
Whist was played and the first prize
for ladies' was won by Mrs. Millard
Gleason, and the consolation prize by
Mrs. Ernest Morrow. Light refresh
ments were served and very pleas
ant afternoon enjoyed. The club will
meet next Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. C. j. Anderson.
A crew of men from Skowhegan is
engaged in cutting lumber on the farm
of III. II. Hatfield on the Belgrade road.
Mrs. Bertha Adams district deputy
marshal OF the Rebekah lodge. went to
Clinton Friday night to assist Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Charlie Anderson of Belgrade re-
turned home yesterday after spend
ing the week in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

George Haggerty. who has been
seriously i'll at his home on College
avenue, is much improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Carl Wiggin had the misfortune to
be hit by a falling tree while work.
ing in the woods Friday afternoon,
resulting in his arm being broken
in two places below the elbow.
Friends of Richard s. and Harry
L. Ross of Springfield. Mass, will
learn with regret that the Spring.
field Paint and Wall Paper Com
pany, of which they are members,
was recently damaged by fire to the
extent of $4,000. This firm is large
retail and wholesale concern dealing
in interior and exterior house decor
ating materials on State street in
that city. The fire originated in
nearby business house and spread to
the adjoining blocks.
DR.. Hutchins of Waterville, district
health officer, was in town Friday
afternoon. He visited tie higl
school building where he inspected
the sanitation and ventilation. He
also addressed the pupils Of the high
and grammar grades who have been
found by the school physician to be
under weight. He gave much help
full information in regard to proper
diet and other helps 10 health IN
provement. The pupils were inter-
ested and greatly appreciated his in
terest in their welfare.
Mrs. Abbie Dow. who has Teen the
guest of her niece, Mrs. w. i. Cain
and family for ten days, returned
Friday afternoon to her home in
Brooks.
The officers Of Sebasticooll Lodge,
F. and A. NJ, have been elected rs
follows: Ross Holt, worshipful
master; Earl Elliott, senior warden;
Omar c. Gerald, junior warden;
Frank l.. Besse, treasurer; Perley l..
Cotton, secretary; Albert D. Billings,
senior deacon; j. c. Grant, Junior
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Miss Jennie NORM of Skowhegan.
who has been the guest of friends in
town, left for her home last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

,,- merton Batcheldor Of Cherry
Ms 70. been in Elm City today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

r. s. Moves of Waterville, was In
Augusta recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Miss Goldie Nickerson has gone to
Boston. where she will be employed
in one of the city kindergartens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

F. A. Libby of Waldoboro was
in town on business yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06
LOCAL NOTICE

Change of hours at Files Dry Goods
store, Fairfield, Me-, from 8 A. NJ. to
$50 P. Milf Saturday 10 P. NJ. until
further notice. jan6d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Nellie Mariner of Vassalboro. district
deputy president, install the officers of
Laurel Rebekah lodge.
The Thursday Club of Oakland
Heights met Friday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Ernest Bates. A short
business meeting was held and the fol-
lowing officers We're elected for the
ensuing year: President. Mrs. Annie
Sturtevant; vice president, Mrs. Alice
Bridges; secretary, Mrs. Grace Gibbs:
treasurer, Mrs. Ada Bates. 1t was
voted to give a play on gentleman's
night, which will occur the last week
i'll January. After the business meet
ing a social hour was enjoyed and re-
freshments of sandwiches, doughnuts.
assorted cake, coffee and fudge were
served. The guests were Mrs. Chester
Bridges. Mrs. Lizzie Herne. Miss
Cecile Bushey. Miss Lizzie Norton
Ms. Grace Gibbs. Miss Ida Wills and
Mrs. Annie Sturtevant and son James
Eugene Soule. who has been confined
to his home the past week by illness,
is improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06
CLIN
Warren r. Brown

The death Of Warren Il. Brown oc-
CURED Thursday at his home in
Needham, Mass, after Il long and
painful illness. He was the son of
Ezekiel and the late Mrs. Laura
(Spenccr) Brown and was born in
Benton 60 years ago. He lived in
Benton during his youth and later
conducted the Bay View Hotel in
Watervllc. He was also n resident
of Skowhegan for some years before
going to Massachusetts to reside. The
deceased is survived by the widow,
and only daughter: by his father
Ezekiel Brown. and by two sisters,
Mrs. Marietta NJ. Morrison, of Wa
terville, and Mrs. Abbie l.. Withee.
wife of DR.. Fred Withee of Newton
Highlands. Mass. Funeral services
will be conducted at the home of
Mrs. Morrison. so Silver street IN
WaterviIle. Sunday forenoon, by Rev.
Sidney Wakely Of this town. The
remains will be brought to town on
the 1850 train for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Mrs. Howard X. Brown OF Clin-
ton. was a recent visitor in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06
Theatre Attractions

j: ,,.. rheatre-Herbert Rawlinson
h lnne;t Shoot" Art Accord, Buffalo
IN po" "The Battling Kid" comedy,
news. onera Horseback Hoxie in
The crowds s Nsst RatG R semod i'm
IN. The Timber Queen No: ~ Nnosram
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Miss Jennie Murray of Skowhcgan.
is visiting friends in Elm City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Curtis of Rock
land are the guests Of friends in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Blackington, ESQ.,, left for
Ito last evening on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

Mrs. E. Ledoux Of Biddeford Is a
..,.;tnr In Watervllle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

The Waterville branch of the Lew
iston Buick Company are charging
their salesroom and garage. y new
office is to be built and the old turned
into additional room for service
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-06

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The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-02-08

II believe have the popular repu-
tation of being story-teller, but do
not deserve the name in its general
sense, for it is not the story itself.
but its purpose or effect that interests
me. l often avoid long and useless
discussion by others, or a laborious ex-
PLANTATION on my own part, by short
story that illustrates my point of view.
So, too, the sharpness of a refusal or
the edge of a rebuke may be blunted
by an appropriate story so as TO save
wounded feelings and yet serve the
purpose. No, am not simply story
teller, but storytelling as an emollient
saves me much friction and distress"
Nevertheless he was fond of telling
a good story for its own sake, as this
little incident related of him shows
II was never fined for contempt of
court but once" a clerk of the court
in Lincoln's time says, Davis fined
me So. Mr.. Lincoln had just come in,
and leaning over my desk, had told
me story so irresistibly funny that
broke out into a loud laugh. The
judge called me to order, saying,
This must be stopped, Mr. Lincoln,
you are constantly disturbing this
court with your stories Then to me !:
You may fine yourself $5l' l apollo
gized, but told the judge the story was
worth the money.
'Tn a few minutes the judge
called me to him. What was the
story that Lincoln told your he asked
l told him, and he laughed aloud in
spit of himself. Remit your fine,' he
ordered
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-02-08
REMEMBERED HIS DEAD PET
Boy Who Kept Green the Mesaory Of
His Favorite Deserved to Have
Christmas Tree.

After he had spent man. minutes
looking over the Christmas tree dis
play of a Kings Highway (Br0oklyn)
store, small boy approached the
dealer and timidly asked how much
the cheapest tree in the stock would
cost, says the New York Sun.
Fifty cents. replied the dealer, and
then noting the look of disappofnt-
ment on the boys face. asked him IL
that was too much.
"Yes, sir" responded the youth.
I'm afraid it is. I've got emily %
cents, which / saved in my bank. You
see, it's for my dog. He died three
years ago and every Christmas I have
set a tree on his grave in the back
yard"
well, here's one you can have for
25 cents" said the dealer. The boy.
with a light of gratitude spreading
over his countenance. started away
on a run, shouting back that he was
going home to get his savings.
"Hay!' yelled the dealer. Come
back and get the tree. You needn't
mind about your pennies"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-02-08
CALLS FOR NEW DICTIONARY
New York Newspaper Condemns the
Present Ones as Cumbersome
and Disconcertinq.

Like many books called classics,
which we speak of reverentiy and
never look at, the dictionary of our
language seems to be falling into dis
use we seldom consult it. II a strange
word "swins into our ken" we regard
It as an impertinence or We use 1t as
a kind Of game; we argue about it,
discuss 1t, and perhaps write TO the
newspapers for definition. but we
don't consult the dictionary.
Perhaps the reason for our neglect
Is that the unabridged dictionary is
too cumbersome and 1t gives too many
meanings, though thin papers cut the
ordinary bulk. Simple words therein
are found to be both noun and verb
(spelled alike), and sometimes they
have more than a dozen distinct mean
ings. This is disconcerting. There
may be room for dictionary with the
obsolete and archaic words left out, a
true Twentieth-century dictionary that
shall be fool proof.-New York Herald.