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The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07
Discovered.

A. little girl, about 8 years of ag4.
generally got the name Of Red Riding
Hood in the village where she lived,
because she wore a scarlet cloak with
a hood of the same color on her head.
One day, when she had this cloak
and hood on, her mother sent her on
an errand to neighboring grocer.
The shopkeeper, thinking to tease
her, told her he wanted to ask her a
question, and that if she answered
him correctly she would receive a six
pense.
Now. Red Riding Hood" he said.
where's the wolff"
AT other end Of the counter, SIR
came the reply.
She got the sixpense.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07
MAN AND HIS MONEY

Verify the male creature and his
money are soon parted.
The vine of the field groweth in Sc
curity and is despoiled not of its green
fruit, for none cutteth melon until t
ripeneth. But, 10! the he-kid is clean
ed of his Gale ere he attaineth knick-
erbockers.
The grandfather Of new born pres
dental possibility giveth unto his de-
scendant a silver dollar for toothcut
ting purposes and behold mother
snatcheth the same away with loud
cries and protestations, declaring that
lucre Is germ laden Wherefore pre-
cious getteth not tummyful of little
germs. neither doth he get the dollar.
Uncle Jack testoweth upon his name
sake shekel of fine gold. bidding the
young profligate flag a milk wagon AMI
order a magnum of old Jersey. But
alas. frugal mamma butteth in, cop
peth the gilt and interneth it in a saw
ings bank, against the day when son
will have wife to spend it for him.
Russian bloused and proud, boyhood
strutteth forth; and his palm cuddleth
a piece of silver wherein to buy a
chocolate cigar. But Ioi flaxon hair
ed Flossie waylayeth him and leadeth
him into the place where ice cream
cones are dispensed. And he smoke.h
not that day.
Arrayed in the brave habiiimentg Os
manhood, youth setteth out for the
marts where sporting goods are bar
tered. His heart yearneth for boxing
gloves, and the price thereof jingieth
in the pockets of his new long troua-
ers. But such thing is not to be-
Across his path floateth vision of
sweet 16, and at eventide he return
eth home bearing naught save hank
ering that hankereth still and a coup:s
of Cancelled matinee checks.
The young man toileth in the noon
day heat; under the incandescent he
laboreth without ceasing. that he may
acquire government bond whereof
the increment unearned may accrue
unto him. But nigh upon the time OF
fulfillment, damsel decoyeth him In
to coy corner; and he emergeth
therefrom ravaged of his savings, t.
buy an engagement ring.
Like unto a miser the Benedict
hoardeth his ducats, purposing there
with to purchase the wheels that pusa
windshield thru the air at ninety
miles per. But woe be unto bimi Even
as he standeth with the first Install
ment in hand, his wife swoopeth down
upon him and plucketh the treasure
from his mitt. And the only wheel
that he buyeth is a perambulator
wheel, which a nursemaid pusheth at
eight dollars per. And he who seek
eth to escape by taking no woman t.
wife and fathering no children fareth
little better. Nay, for the wife Of his
friend, whom he meeteth upon the
street, grippeth his buttonhole; ana
he breaketh away only by parting wi,
his weeks wages for founding as
lam or a crippled cat refuge
Were a man as mint set in a de3
ert. there also would be woman vii
u truck, waiting to cart away his CON
age. Verify. I say unto you. no Sam
son groweth hair so rapidly nor in ?
place so secret that a Dellah lifteth
not his locks.
Brethren, is it not so?-Life.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07
War Economy.

Sandy and Pat were discussing the
war economies of their respective land
ladies'. Indeed" said Pat, "the other
day l saw that wumman O'Grady
countin' the peas to put in the broth"
"Och," replied Sandy, where I am
paints |. on yer bread wi brush"
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07
Riddles.

| was on the earth when Adam walk
ed around;
/ am here today. as NJ have often
found,
Tall or short am, creeping silently;
Now follow you, now you follow me,
can tell the time as onward move,
That the earth is round can truly
prove.
/ am here by night l am here by day.
Yet a-passing cloud will drive me
away. -
IL.
I am the hour on shipboard when
the eye and ear are intent. l scan
every passing object. am carried
about, and when left at home / still
go. | tell you many useful things but
my voice is low. l may be expensive
or cost but trifle. l may be moving
every minute of the day and yet re-
main motionless for hours.
answers. Shadow. 2. Watch.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07
Making Sure.

The Frenchman did not like the
look of the barking dog barring his
way.
ITS all right" said his host. Don't
you know the proverb: Barking dogs
don't bite'?"
"Ah, yesl" said the Frenchman. 81
know re proverbe. you know re pro
VERDE; but re dog-does he know 70
proverb?"
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07
Explained.

Milly rode all the way up to
Harlem in the same subway car with
you the other day.
Billy-That's strange. l didn't see
you.
Milly-Oh, don't know. You had
seat, and l was standing. From
Judge.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07
lob for Some Women.

Smith-Do you think that working
at high explosives is a fit occupation
for women?
Brown-Certainly ! do.
Smith-Well, would you let your
wife undertake it?
Brown-No; but I'd encourage her
mother to go into it!
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07

Some of the Partisan suburbs where
much laundry work is done have be-
come veritable hotbeds of consump-
ton, many Of the laundrymen being
infected.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07
Never Too Old TO Learn

Farmer Clapole-'Has tibet city fell
Ter who bought. stones farm learnt
anythin' yit?"
Farmer Wall, he learnt 1t
don't do no good ter try ter make ap-
pie butter in a churn." Judge.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07
The Proud Father

Jan-'I suppose the baby Is fond Of
you?"
Will-"Fond of mel Why, he sleeps
all day, when I'm not at home, and
stays awake all night, just to enjoy
my society,""
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07
Beneath Him.

Farmer-"I'n give you SIS a. month
and your board!"
Applicant-"Aw. shucks! What do
you think ! am, a college graduate7"
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07
A Hua Handicap.

BlondineI wish Pereiyal Wouldn't
wear fountain pen in his breast
pocket.
Brunetta-Why?
Blondine-I am continually running
the point into my ear-From Judge.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07
A Bad Turn

scott-"How long were you away on
your wedding tour?''
Mott-"Too long: it developed into
the lecture tour"
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07

Subscribe for
THE MONMOUTH INQUIRER
One Dollar a year.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07
The HoMIers.

How was the baby shown"
"A bowling success"
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07
Beasts

A little girl, when asked by her
teacher to distinguish between the
human and the animal families, re-
piled:
"A brute is an imperfect beast; man
10 perfect beast"
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-06-07

HERIFF'S SALE-Bv virtue OF a
~ writ of f. ia. TO me directed, issued out of
the Court of Chancery of the State Of New Jersey
will be exposed to sale al public vendue. oD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
France Art Treasures
Not Fully Protected

Paris, Nov:@s0-(A. p. by MaiD--
The recent theft of two rare Gobelin
tapestries from, the Versailles palace
has alarmed government authorities
The curators have not funds enough
to police in really efficient fashion the
palaces and museums where art
treasures worth billions of francs are
kept, but several shortcuts to safety
have been proposed.
The first precaution was an order
forbidding guards and guides to tell
visitors of the great value of the
treasures exhibited. THAT would be
tempting the devil" the curator at
Versailles said.
The difficulty of guarding the pal
aces becomes apparent when it Is
realized that at Fontainbleau there
are 1000 rooms to be patrolled by a
few guards, who much prefer to sleep.
The plans now before the authori-
ties call for an electric burglar alarm
system; flooding the outsides of the
buildings with light, and providing
the guards with police dogs An
other project is to use soldiers in the
guarding of these art treasures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Primary Dept. Methodist Churc!,
Meet for Annual Christmas Party

The Primary department of the
Methodist church school met yes
terday afternoon from 3 to ; o'clock
at the church for the annual Christ
mas party. The many kiddies pres
ent were not disappointed. for Old
Santa, true to his word. made his
appearance and entertained the
group in a delightful way. Every
child was given a box of fine candy
and nuts to take home and everyone
also had all the candy that they
wanted at the party. Old St. Mich
olas certainly had busy time while
there. for many were the questions
fired at him from the expectant
youngsters. Santa promised them
he would try to remember all their
wishes and left them well satisfied
ana happy, The remainder of the
afternoon was passed in games. Mrs.
w. A.. .Farwell was in charge and
was assisted by the following teach
ers;- Mrs, Frank Littlefeld. Miss Su-
san McGraw, Miss Edith Quinton
and Miss Amanda Weed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

Miss Della Hilton a teacher at
Old Town is at her home and will
pass the Christmas vacation with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred
Hilton.
Miss Edna Ellis who teaches in
Fryburg has arrived and will pass
the Christmas vacation with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ellis.
Fay Croker has gone to Show
hogan where he has employment.
Harold Sprague, who has been
wol king at Belgrade Lakes, has COM
pleted his duties and will pass the
winter at his home here.
Mrs. Georgia Goodspeed and
daughter, Eta. and son, RAYMOND,
have gone to Hermon Center for two
weeks where she will visit her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Durham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ola Pealey are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of a daughter. Mrs. Peasey is at
the Elm City hospital in Waterville
Ferry school closed Friday with
appropriate Christmas exercises. A
fine program was given and beauti-
full tree which was laden with gifts
was by no means less interesting to
the pupils. +,
The Sociability club will have a
Christmas tree and supper at Good
Templars hall Saturday evening, Dec
%.
The Sociability club met Monday
afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Josie Croker with eleven members
present A pleasant afternoon was
passed. refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Deaf May "Feel"
Sounds Saws Prof.

Evanston, ILL.,, Dec. 10.-(By A.
P.)-Every indication points to sue
cess in developing hand-device
which the totally deaf may carry
and by which they may receive i'm
pressions of oral speech, Professor
Robert H. Gault, head of the psy-
chology department of Northwestern
University, announced here today.
Professor Gault bases his an
nouncement on the progress of a
year of intensive work on the prob
lem, and in making experiments in
detecting words and sentences by
tactual contact.
To-day it is safe to say that the
human being can feel sound waves
by touch, and can clearly translate
such tactual Impressions into words
and Sentences" said Prof. Gault.
More than year ago Prof. Gault
started work with two students,
George and John Crane. brothers,
of Fort Wayne. Ind. and succeeded
in communicating with a metal tube
various words and sentences which
the Crane brothers detected with
the hand only.
At that time one of the brothers
sat in room and spoke through
the tube while the other. in an adj
hand over the receiving end of the
tube. announced his Interpretation
of the sound vibrations. This year
Prof. Gault has been utilizing an
ACQUISITION for simplifying vibra-.
tons at the sending end. while he
employs small receiving disk held
in the hand at the others. Prof.
Gault himself has been working
upon the long vowels and upon sew
eral short sentences which a grad
uate student. S. n. Stevens. sitting
in an adjoining building 20 feet
away, repeats.
Prof. Gault says the long vowels,
a, e, i. o and u, are more difficult
to detect than are sentences. How
ever. by long and patient practice.
where he feels the long vowelS
correctly about So per cent of the
time. Upon sentences he does bet
ter, he explains because of the
stressing of words. Tactual hearing
of these four sentences has given
the following results: Did Jack like
teachers ?-93 per cent: Henry did
not begin.-94 per cent; He did like
works. per cent: Say, did Jack
acccpt?-100 per cent.
Prof. Gault ascribes his 100 per
cent reading of the fourth sentence
to the natural emphasis placed on
the several words, and the natural
pauses between the words.
Asked in what way the expert
ments would benefit humanity, the
professor explained that the totally
deaf would be benefited as they
could learn the 'tactual language"
by constant practice, carry an ac-
cousticon apparatus. and know what
is being said merely by feeling"
sound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

young girl WIN WornS A
Avenue shop with lot Of other girls
form the main theme Of the play with
a furry stolen pearls tossed In as
seasoning. Action starts with
party at the home of Jack Lloyd, a
young millionaire of New York. who
in order to get better acquainted
with Nellie Kelley, invites all of the
girls Of this Fifth avenue shol to his
party Songs and dances are scat
tered through the whole comedy in
profusion with just sprinkling Of
chatter to carry the theme along az
wonderful rate. Not a dull minute
continual whirl of merriment.
Then there is Eddie Girard who
with mere twist of his srile and
shake of his expressive feet brings
mirth into the theater. Early in the
play in comes Marion Fairbanks,
one of the heavenly twins Of the
Midnight Follies" who with MIN
BILE heel and toe brings delight.
AS the play progresses Norma Ter
riss as. Little Nellie displays rare
and wonderful talent and her charms
win ,any a friend and make It
easy to understand why so many
yOutHS are ICI dIucilI wOl ..
Among the men Lester Cole makes
lovable character of Jerry Conroy
and when he sings his superb tenor
voice has dominating note Of sin
cerity that suits perfectly his part.
Arthur Cunningham looks and talks
the part of Police Captain John
Kelly Of the Bronx. Others tat aid
the success of the comedy are Clay
Hill playing the part of Jack Lloy:
the young millionaire, Joe Smith
Marba taking the role of Francois De
We're. keeper of the little shop where
Nellie works and Cedric Lindsay as
Ambrose Sweet the society detective.
Caroline Lila as Mrs. Langford. the
elderly maiden aunt Of young Lloyd,
Is perfect in her role and an accom-
plished comedienne.
Another delight is the chorus. won
derfully dressed in many varied cos
tunes, dancing with vim and pre-
cision that shows the great skill and
long training and watchful> eye of
George Cohan.
Nor should the orchestra be forgot
ten in its splendid rendition of the
special musical numbers Among the
favorites were you Remind Me of MY
Mother, Nellie Kelly" "I Love You"
Dancing My Worries Away" '"The
Name of Kelly"
Something about the play:
Wellesley. the butler, Eddie Girard
Matilda. a housekeeper. Kitty Nelson
Sidney Potter. Harold Wescott Lloyd's
chums).
Walter Davis. Gene Richards
Jack Lloyd, young millionaire,
Clay Hall
Francois de We're. proprietor Of the
shop Joe Smith Marba
Jean, a modiste, Flora Crosbie
Nellie Kelly. the girl. Norma Teriss
Mrs. Langford, Lloyd's aunt.
Caroline Lila
Marie. his daughter,
Marion Fairbanks
Jerry Conroy, from the Bronx.
Lester Cole
Captain John Kelly Of the New York
police department.
Arthur Cunningham
Mrs. Spendington, customer. 1
Alice Hayward
Ambrose Swift, society detective.
Cedric Lindsay
Shop girls. boys about town. policemen,
customers, etc.
AS the play goes:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Homeless Old Men
Want Clean Dwelling

Chicago. Dec. 19-(By. A. P)-The
once-teeming flop house" has SUI
fered q noticeable loss in patronage,
for homeless men, even in their per-
iods of unemployment, now demand
hostelry of higher grade. according
to the Rev. Dennis J. Dunno, chancel-
lor of the Catholic archdiocese of
Chicago.
These men. says Father Dunno, are
choosing in increased numbers the
lodging houses where baths and the
fumigation of clothing are entrance
requirements. The change has come
about since the enactment of prohibi-
ton. according to the chancellor.
Homeless men are saving their
money now" explains Father Dunno.
1T is surprising how well some of
them<are living.
"They are eating more and better
food. They also are more particular
about where they sleep. In many
cases they are going to the Mission
of the Holy Cross, where there are
newspapers on tables to be read. and
to other institutionally conducted
lodging houses, with an evident de-
sire to learn rather than sleep on the
floor. Our mission is full. and twice
as many men as there is room for
would like to lodge there"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

Scene reception pom in the Lloyd
mansion.
Scene Exterior of the Conroy home.
ACT IL
Scene IA showroom in the. shop of
De We're.
Scene 2-Mystery Lane.
Scene 3-EXterior of the Langford
home on the Hudson.
Musical numbers:
ACT
Over the Phone Jack and Company
All in the Wearing
Nellie. and Company
Dancing My WorrieS Away, Nellie
Kelly Love You Jerry and Company
When You Do the Hinkey Dee, Jerry,
Nellie. Sidney, Marie and Company
Something's Got to Be Done, WelleS-
ley. Matilda, Jean, De We're
Ensemble, The entire Company
ACT IL
The Busy Bees of De Vere's, Boys
and Girls
The Dancing Detective
r,o,.,.o ~ A.. Swift and Girls
Nellie and Boys
Flirting (Dance) Frances Miner and
Shelby, Galloway
You Remind Me of My Mother
Jerry and Nellie
The Great New York Police
Kelly and Boys
The Mystery Play
Miss Hayward and Girls
Mystery Dance '''~t
Cedric Lindsay and Hazel Martin
Arrival of the Guests (MedIey) en-
semble,
Waltz, Miss Teriss and Mr.. Richards
The Voice in My Heart. Nellie
Till My Luck Comes Rolling Along
Company
Reprlse, jerry and Nellie
Finale Entire Company
: Special dances by Marsh sisters.
Frances Miner and Shelby Galloway,
Cedric Lindsay and Hazel. Mason,
Dorothy Charles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
MUSICAL COMEDY "lITTLE NELLIE KELLY
SCORES HIT WITH WATERv|LLE FOLKS

Care and sorrow drifted to the
winds last evening when more than
a tho'-sand Waterville citizens sat in
bliss watching the unfolding Of that
marvellous musical production created
by George M. Conan, "Little Nellie
Kelly" at the Haine Theater. 1t was
the event of many seasons and
Manager A. J. Moreau received many
compliments for bringing the crea-.
ton before a Waterville audience.
Little Nellie herself, the girl who
has delighted so many thousands was
all that the audience expected her to
be and with her father, Captain John
Kelly of the New York Police de-
partment, Jerry Conroy from the
Bronx and all the rest of the girls
and boys in the play left pleasant
imprint on the memory of all those
who were there to enjoy the three
hours of fun and frolic.
The love affairs of Nellie, q lovable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Japs Building Securely

Toxic, Nov. 18-(A. p. by Mail)-
Tokio'sl greatest skyscraper, the
Marunouchi building. is to be made
earthquake proof The building was
erected by a firm of American con-
tractors for the >NTitsubishi company.
1t was seriously shaken by the earth
quake.
The structure, which covers an en-
tire city block, is to be divided into
thirteen sections, thus localizing
the shock well.
Quakeproof walls will be built be-
tween each section and its neighbors,
piercing the building from roof to
foundation. The work will extend
over two years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
Hudson Seal Coat Stolen from
WaPdWelI Store

A Hudson seal coat has been stol-
en- from the Wardwell dry goods
store OF this city and 500 reward
is offered to anyone giving informa-
tlon THAT will lead to the recovery
or the coat or this reward will be
given and no questions asked if the
coat is returned in good condition.
me coat is very fine one. hay-
ing brown martin fur collars ana
cuffs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

The Ladies' Aid Of the nj. e.
church held their regular meeting
yesterday. afternoon at the home of
Mrs. "Pottfe, IA Elm street. A good
attendance was reported. Matters of
business were discussed and social
hour spent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

Waterville stores will be omen
evenings this week beginning tonight
and also the Monday before Christ
mas. This custom has been carried
out during other years in order that
people may have plenty of chance
TO do their Christmas shopping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

Erwin Donna is the guest Of his
parents. Mfr. and Mrs. Charles Don
ma. at their home on College ave-
nue.. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

Mrs. Louise Wilcox has entered
Loubier's drug store on Water street
for the holidays, 81, ,....,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Longley
of Sidney were shopping in the city
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20

Reginald Warren arrived home
from Boston yesterday to pass the
holidays with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Warren, 20 Nash street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
PISHON'S FERRY

Mrs. f. +. Blackwell of Fairfield
was shopping in town yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
W'ATERvILLE

Edward c. Leighton Of Winthrop
was In the city yesterday on busi-
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-20
BELFAST
To Serve Dinner To Little Folks

To Serve Dinner To Little Folks
Seventy-f1ve or more little folk Of
Belfast will be made happy on
Christmas day when arrangements
have been made with the restaurant
on Main street, run by two ex-ser-
vice men, for dinner to be served
from 11.30 to $50. Mrs. Cecil Clay
is acting for the Coot Club in dis
tributing tickets to the children who
might otherwise go without real
Christmas dinner and an endeavor
will be made to reach them all. The
Coot Club Is mems social club and
this is their second Christmas din
ner given for the children.
Entertains for Hospital Club
The Waldo County Hospital Club
and Aid was entertained from 10 to
5 on Tuesday by Mrs. Joseph N.
Blaisdell at her bungalow at
Georgian Hall. High street. Some SO
or more members gathered and in
the attractive little bungalow pass
ed a most delightful day.
Tuesday night Miss Louise Gle
ment entertained at auction for the
benefit of the Waldo county hospi-
tai, entertaining nine tables.
On and after Thursday night the
stores will remain open until after
Christmas to accommodate shoppers
who are employed; during the day.
The Christmas trade is reported as
exceptionally good.