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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

Until test was made upon a Ger
tain type of visible glass gasoline
container, nobody knew whether It
would OF. would not explode, II sub
,jected to exposure to an outside fire.
The test shown in the picture was
recently made by Underwriters
Laboratories, the scientific, non-prof1t,
safety research organization at Chi
cago. The glass was filled with five
gallons of gasoline and the pan at
the bottom with twenty gallons. The
latter was ignited and burned fiercely,
the flames licking the glass, but, al
though the glass was cracked, there
was no explosion. This is one Of
thousands Of safety tests made upon
all sorts Of devices, described in q
new book, "A Symbol Of Safety"
from which the picture is reproduced
by permission Of the publisher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12
Fred L. Simpson

Fred L. Simpson of Winslow, died
very suddenly Sunday afternoon attire
short illness. Mr.. Simpson was 67
years of age, born In Winslow the son
Of Lucius and Susan (Hunter) Simp-
son. He leaves two sons. Ned and
Fireman Simpson. Funeral services
will be held Tuesday at P. M. from
the late home in Winslow. The Rev.
Milton Bennett Of Oakland. will off,
ciate. lnterment will be in the family
lot at the Fort Hill cemetery, Wins
low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12
X. OF G.. HOLDS
BIG MEETING

Waterville Council las. knights of
Columbus. held big meeting at the
Elks hall last evening with 600 knights
present from the local order and sur
rounding towns.
At o'clock big parade. consisting
OF members of the Waterville order
and IA members from other councils.
marched through the main streets Of
the city. The parade was headed by a
Gordon of police, followed by the Wa
terville Military Band and color bear
ers. Every man marching carried an
American flag. John F. Daley exempli-
fled the third degree Of the order on a
class Of IS candidates. At the close a
buffet lunch was served followed by a
smaketalk which was greatly enjoyed
by all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12
,,ls.s.seslellAs,lss;ss

In cases Of fire, a chemical ex-
tinguisher is often the most valuable
first aid in preventing a serious blaze.
But what II the extinguisher is de-
fective? In order that there may be
no guesswork about it scientific tests
Of chemical extinguishers have been
included among the safety investiga-
lions conducted by Underwriters
Laboratories at Chicago. In the pic
ture. is shown a group Of students
from the Armour Institute of Tech
nology observing test of chemical
extinguisher sent to the Laboratories
for inspection. The whole work of
the Laboratories in the interest of
safety is described in new book en-
titled "A Symbol of Safety" from
which this picture is taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

The Lost Word Vandyke
Helen Avis Kimball
One-act play, Voices"
HortenSe Flexner
Prologue Marion Estelle Daye
Yvonne Ruth Elizabeth Hutchins
The Other Agnes Mae Masse
Music
The Storming of the Castle Ivanhoe)
Sir Walter Scott
Murie1 Z. Lewis
General Grants English Mark Twain
Raymond H. Parsons
Rebecca's Journey Kate D. Wiggin
Dorothy Daggett
Music
The Healing Of the Lepers (Ben Hur)
Wallace
Margaret Easton Salmond
One-act play, Hunger" Pilot
Prologue Marion E. Daye
The Beggar Clausin ]. Galley
The Poet Nelson w. Bailey
The Man E. Richmond Drummond
The Satisfied One Omar A. Hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12
-
COburn Seniors ];
Hold Their Last
[Chapel Exercises

The Seniors last chapel exercises
were held yesterday morning at Co
burn Classical Institute, being con-
Quoted by Gabriel Guedj of Framing
ham, Mass. The program consisted
OF prayer and hymns and a vocal solo
by Guedj. Prizes of special pins were
awarded to Wilfred Simpson and
True Trefethen for their work on the
staff of the Coburn Clarion and to
Ralph DeOrsay and Earle Brown for
their work on the Lyford contest.
Letters were awarded to all Of the
athletes of the school by Coach Ray
Haines while Miss Harriet M. Pearce
awarded letters and pins to the girls
of the school who had won them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12
OAK GROVE

The following program was carried
out Monday evening as the annual
Junior prize reading: "a Science of
the Ancients" by Gilbert Muir;
Westminster Abbey" by Greta Caro-
line Thompson; Progress of Civiliza-
ton in China" by Norman Aubin;
Legends of the Indians" by Wilifred
Ella Hansen; development of
American Secondary Schools" by
Stanley William Tanner; 1.-The Posi-
ton of Woman in Ancient Rome" by
Julia Fossett Brown. Benediction.
Music was furnished by the school or
chestra. These were all original es-
says and well delivered by students.
Tonight the Juniors will present
the play, Douglas" The scene is
laid in Scotland and is on the eve
of the last terrible invasion Of the
Danes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12
TAKE TWO FROM
FREIGHT CAR

Fred Aikens and James Russell of
Trenton, n. S.. were rescued from a
sealed freight car in this city yester-
day where they claim to have been for
five days and nights without food or
water. Their frantic pounding was
heard by someone passing by and the
police notified. The men were taken
out and arrested. They We're arraigned
in the municipal court and found gull
~ Of occupying freight car without
proper authority. The sentence i'm
posed was Is days in Jail. At the end
Of Is days emigration authorities will
deport the two men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12
Graduation Exercises OF
VancebOrO High School

Vanceboro. June II (Specia)-The
graduation exercises of the Vance
boro High school were held in the
Methodist Church Friday evening
before a large audience.
The following program was given:
Music, orchestra march; prayer
Rev. A. c. Urban: music, orchestra;
Invasion Of the Ruhr, Mamie Grand
lemire; presentation of Gifts. Beat
rice Johnson: prophecy, Stella Cald-
well: valedictory. and The Tele-
phone, Nina Traitor: music, orches-
ira; address. Rev. Hugo Perdelwitz;
music, orchestra; presentation of
diplomas, Supt. d. H. Corson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12
Elmer e. Towne
years ago

The funeral services Of Elmer e.
Towne will be conducted at his late
residence at 100 o'clock Tuesday az
ternoon by ev. Geo. B. Merriam of
Skowhegan. A special car over the
1ne Of the Somerset Traction Com
pany will leave Madison at p. NJ,
to accommodate the Boys Band who
will attend the service in a body.
Rev. w. w. Lake of Portland was
the guest of Rev. John r. Browne
Monday forenoon.
William J. Hall Of Lewiston was
the week end guest of friends in
Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

Rev. Arthur Buckner Of Chamberlain,
s. D.. will give a lecture at the First
Unitarian next Sunday evening. Mr..
Buckner spoke at the services last Sun
day morning at this church. There
will be no morning services at the
church next Sunday on account Of the
baccalaureate services Of Colby Col
lege at the First Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

elaborate concert programs In both
the Methodist Episcopal and Congre-
gational Churches Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Hilton OF
Provemont, Mich, arrived in Madi-
son Saturday night to visit friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hilton were formerly
well known residents of this village
but left here for the West thirteen
wears ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

The annual field day of Silence
Howard Hayden Chapter, Daughters
OF the American Revolution, will be
held Thursday. June IA, at Mrs. Ellen
Arnold's cottage. Those who do not
go by automobile will take the S.57
A. NJ. train,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12
Stop Itching Scalp

Rub Partisan Sage on your head and
of: stops itching scalp instantly;
makes hair grow and keeps It 1uxurf-'
ant. soft. fluffy and beautiful. Tho
best hair tonic and scalp treatment.
toilet counties sell it.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

DR.. and Mrs. D. M. Burnett left Wa
terville yesterday morning for an ex-
tended automobile trip through north
ern New England. DR.. Roscoe G.
Houston. osteopath. Of Boston, will
take charge Of DR.. Burnetts office dur
ing the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

Miss Ethel knight and Mss Cora
Dow. who have been teaching In Wa
terville during the past year, have
gone to Ocean Point where they will
pass the summer at Miss knights
cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

The many friends Of Henry Sees for thirty years the
worthy Sexton Of St. Stephens Episcopal Church Harris
burg will gratifed learn of his complete recovery to
health as result taking Dr. Thachers Liver and Blood
Syrup the celebrated medicine that is accomplishing such
remarkable results everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12
.RHEUMATICS

Throw away your crutches. use
Rheuma and walk without agonizing
pains and stiffness, says Sections
Pharmacy, who sells this great rheu-
matism remedy on the no-cure-no-pay
plan,-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

Mrs. Charles Thompson, who has
been visiting in Portland for two
weeks, has returned to her home on
Greenwood street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

The regular monthly meeting Of
the w. c. T. u, will be held We'd
nesday. instead Of Tuesday which is
the regular day, at the home of Miss
Francis Atwood at 9 Center street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12
SUPERIOR COURT
Waterville. June II.

Waterville, June II.
Court came in at 10 o'clock this
morning. A number of court mat
ters were disposed Of during the
day. Final adjournment came late
in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

Miss Helen Simpson who is en-
ployed at Fortiers drug store is hav-
Ing weeks vacation at her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12
rucATRE ATTRACTIONS

,,.,,.. Theatre-Thomas H. Ince's
hn sep." big special cast. "A Son
Of tnv nnera Horseback Hoxie in
"" nevil's Crucible:" Monte Blue
and Mary Alden in 1.-The Tents OF AL
iah"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

Mrs Susie Nudd Stuart has returned
N Cohassett. Mass, after visiting rel
.,iyes in this city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

Mrs. Harold Hoxie and little daugh-
Ter Laura were callers in the city yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

. A. Weed, manager Of the Ather-
furniture Co.. Is in Boston on a
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12
Fred L. Simpson

The community was greatly shocked
and saddened to learn OF the death OF
Fred L. Simpson. which occurred al
his cottage at Owls Head. Mr.. Simp.
son had been in poor health for some
time past. having suffered two shocks
! and the end came suddenly at $50 Sun.
day morning.
He was born in this town in 1856
the son Of Susan and Allen Simpson
and always made his home here. His
wife, Eta Simpson. died some years
ago. He is survived by two sons
Freeman Simpson of this town and Ned
Simpson of Oakland.
Mr.. Simpson has been familiar and
well-liked person in our town fol
many years, having served as consta'
BILE for IA years and having held sew.
eral town offices. His death comes as
the townsreople.
Funeral services will be held from
the home this afternoon.
Mrs. Edison Phillips and daughter
Lucern Of Bay street were recent
guests at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Phillips.
Miss Josephine Powers, who Is
staying at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Mason Of Halifax street, has
gone to Augusta where she will be
employed as nurse for an indefinite
time.
Mrs. F. G. Pooler IL entertaining
her sister, Mrs. Louis Borden Of Au-
gusta.
Mrs. Edna Hall returned to Bar
Harbor after visiting with friends in
town for a few days.
The ladies Of the Winsiow Farm
Bureau will join the ladies of the
Benton Farm Bureau at Benton on
June 14th.
Miss Lola Garland has entered the
employ of the Boothby and Bart
lett Insurance company.
Lieutenant George w. Maxim, avia-
tor, and Irving Totman. both of this
town, arrived Saturday from Ma
chias, making the trip in an airplane
belonging to w. G. Means Of Machias,
which is to undergo repairs at the
Maxim Service Station on Halifax
street.
Mrs. Belle Dudley of Berkeley. Cali
fornia, arrived at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Henry Hamm of Bay
street, where she will pass the sum-
mer.
Mrs. Lula Johnson returned to her
home in Pittsf1eld yesterday after
passing the week end with relatives
in WinsloW.
Miss Margaret Libby of Waterville
was a recent guest Of relatives in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. K. Vigue were visi-
tors at Camp Winslow Monday.
Guy Roundy and Aldrie Cormier OF
Bay street took naeroplane ride
Sunday evening. being up about IL
minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

o,.r Haines was in Portland yes
..rday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

n, and Mrs. Arthur Provencher of
ssowhegan were calling on friends in
40 city Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

N,.a Celia Tobey spent Sunday in
Rocsland with her cousin. Miss Avis
praWn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

a.. and Mrs. Arthur LABEL spent
...dsv at North Pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

Mrs. Elias Stevens Of Belize was
in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

v. and Mrs. Edward Carey spent the
y snd at North pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

Mr. and Mrs. Marston T. Bogart Of
Belgrade Lakes were IN the city yes
,erday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12
Sexton ofSt. Stephens
Was Actually Afraid
To Cross the Street
Harrisburg Man Would Tremble Like Leaf From
Nervousness and Was Often Seized With Dizzy
Spells That Kept Him in Constant Danger.

HEALTH IS COMPLETELY RESTORED BY
DR. TEACHERS LIVER & BLOOD SYRUP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-12

Edward Clukey. Elmer Clukey and
family passed Sunday in Smithfield.
, 1923-01-19

Of her confidence in llfo. the last o.
her belief in mankind. She found her,
self compelled to face a world that
seemed too big and brutal for even
tho valorous spirit Of youth.
m after n vast amount Of frantic
and quite fruitless thinking she also
found herself compelled 10 eat crow.
It had tired her out, and bafnea her.
and broken down both her wlll-power
and her pride.
Much as she hated to do Il, she felt
that her only way out was TO com.
promise with RRoul Uhlan. Right or
wrong, she would pay the mans
claim and get the thing over with.
a quick assessment OF her immedi.
ate means, however. showed her that
she had little more than half enough
money TO meet his demand.
SO she promptly stopped IN at the
Waldorf telegraph desk and sent a
message to her Uncle Chandler at
Hot Springs.
'Plonss wlro my banker" she sale.
eleven thousand dollars without do,
lay or foolish questions. MS it Is ur,
CONT. Lovingly, Teddie."
Her Uncle Chandler, after frown,
ing for a full hour over this unex,
rsetsd massage none too willingly
, 1923-01-19
Gerry West Gets Busy and Teddio
Writes n Check.

TEDDIE recoiled three full steps,
L and stood with her arms straight
Mt her sides and a black rage in her
eyes.
Gerry's own hands had dropped TO
his side and his head fell forward.
for all tho world like n c]hrysanthc.
mum that needed watering.
"O-o-o-o-Oo." gaspeG TeddIe, with
the most unmistakable accents Of
loathing and anger in her voice. "Are
all men like that7"
Wait chilled out Gerry, unhnp-
PLY, p!eadingly.
But Teddie had no intention Of
waiting. She withered him with one
short look of revulsion. Of utter re-
p%udiation. wheeled about and strobe
out of tho office.
She went leaving behind her a
bluefox canteen muff and n much
bluer young attorney. who for quite
n number of minutes stood staring
morose and motionless put over the
East River.
He contemplated that wharf.fring.
ed waterway very much as though he
should like to take n header Gown
into #. Then as he slowly and de
jectedly turned about. his eye fell on
tho forgotten muff.
He crossed to his desk and took the
furry pillow M in his hands, turn
ing II over and over. lie m~editative,y
strokcd the deep pelt. shifted at It,
started for the door, and Just as sud.
denly stopped.
Then he quietly removed two ten.
mis- n~o1rfg and "A hoy NJ halls
, 1923-01-19

lie punched the buzzer.button for
his Etcnographcr. jerEed down the
messenEer.cnIl lever and caught up
The telephone directory with one hanc
while he possessed himself Of the re-
cv.ver with the other.
IN show en- he muttered dRrkly
10 himself, 'I'I show EN- they can't
pull that cave-man stuff around my
home c~lrcleT'
And IN half an hours time he had
an eN.pool roomer from n private o.
tectivo agency busily shndOwinE
Gunboat DorEan, and another quiet
moving agent gathering what data
he could as TO the physical disabil-
tiles Of Rauul Uhlan and an expe-
ditlous clerk from the outer office
confirming tho address and owe
ments OF a certain Miss Ruby Ream-
er.
Then havin- started these wheels
into motion. he hurrIeAly looked up
II point or two Of law. consulted his
watch. and called up Louis Upset,
Of The IL at tho Press club.
Louis ho said over the wire,
rive got "A great news story for
sou"
'GoodF promptly announced th'
otter
, 1923-01-19
WHO'S WHO


Theodore CTeddiel Hayden, a poor
little rich girl" seeks freedom in
Greenwich Village. Her
Uncle Chandler, n major" before
leaving for Hot Springs. goes TO see
her. telling his old chum,
Commodore Stillman, that she is
too pretty to be running around
loose" Her unc,e is forced to be sat
isfied with her Independent attitude.
Raoul Than, a portrait painter.
forces his attentions on Teddie and
kisses her. To punish him she asks
Gunboat DOrgan, a prize fighter. to
beat him. which Dorgan does. Dorgan
]thereupon also kisses her and as
ume rights over her roadster, much
to the annoyance or
Ruby Reamer. a model, who threat
ems Teddie with the law" because
Dorgan has apparently thrown her
over.
Attorney ShotweIl. representing
Raoul Uhlan. calls to demand SIS, 900
for his client for tho beating. So Ted
die calls on
Gerry West, n OF her own set, n
childhood playmate. now n lawyer.
She tells her story, whereupon Gerry
also kisses her.
, 1923-01-19
Are fl Mer Alike
: BY Arthur Stringer
Author of The Prairie Wife" The House of Intrigue" Etc.
T~NsTALLMENT NO. SIN.

! Yes. it's so good in fact. that you
hcve got to come and help me kill 1t
in the bud"
Then let me suggest that what
you want isn't u reporter, but an un-
dertaker," retorted h unfeeli ng
young White Hope OF his over az
froneI daily.
mo. I want YOU. Louis, and I
want you as quick" Gerry cody
averred. S come over here in n taxi
n let me unload"
Louis came, and smoked Go-ry's
good cigars, and listened. with a true
reporters pRng OF regret.
HNOW, the one thing that Avenue.
~ robin THAN can't stand. the one
thing he doesn't want. in all this is
printers inll," Gerry West wound up
80 It's IN to us to give him what
he's afraid Of. It's W to us to hold a
fun page Sunday story over his fat
head.
f want you to go right up to him
as a reporter from The Star, with
every detail I've given you. l want
lou to let him see unrolled, the entire
" savory story.
And II he isn't sending n hurry.
call IN for the Iott pedal before
YOU'RE out Of the elevator I'll buy The
Star and give II to you to play with
when you've got writer's cramp in
the Coco
And surprising our Romeo Goes
mt wcaken?'
"Hc cant help It. But II he's crazy
enought not to. I'll bring Gunboat
Dorgan IN there myself. And II that
doesn't turn the trick. I'll call the
rotter out myself and give I'm what
! he deserves. And II that doesn't work,
, III put a bullet into him"
Tho man from The Star office smll.
cd a bit YEARLY.
Say, Gerry. doesn't this strike you
as going pretty far for n mere eli.
ent?"
"A nero client" echoed the other.
"A mere ~client2" he repeated as he
looked his confederate straight in the
eye "She's n darned sight more thar
that. She's the girl. Please God, that
I'm going L marryr'
S at asst I get YOU" announced
tho solemneyed Louis as he reached
hovcr the desk-end and solemnly shook
hands with the other man. And now
I'll know how TO put the screws TO
that palette-sCrnper,"
Then let's get busy" suggested
Gerry ms he reached for his hat and
coat, after a moments talk over the
wire. They've got that Reamer girl
for me, and the sooner we have our
pow-wow the betterI'
VEDDIE was beginning 20 see. as
l. she felt seismic fluctuations in
what she had so foolishly accepted as
bedrock that her home-life had per
haps stood for more than she imag
Incd.
1t had meant not an accidental bui
an deliberately sustained dignity. G
hnrborinE seclusion an achieved
though cluttered ~ spaciousness
where the wheels of existence revolv
ed on bearings so polished that one
was ant to forget their power,
When she LETT Gerald Vests office
che felt behind her more than a blue
fox canteen murr. She left the last
, 1923-01-19

a hRrbor OF refuge when the e
got to kicking up n bit!'
But this didn't seem to Impress
Teddle as he had hopeO It would.
i've seen all I want Of mon" she
announced with unexpected passion
"I desDise them, the whole pack OF
theml'
Copyright, 1922. by the Bell Syn.
dictate, Incl
Gunboat DorgRn demands nm cx.
planntion-see tOmorrow's install.
ment.
, 1923-01-19

the Democrats in Crook county with.
out n newspaper to represent their in.
terests. General failing off in bust.
ness the last few years was given as
the u Of the denomination OF
the Monitor.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-27

II has been suggested. and with
some reason, that Mr.. Lewis salary
and the salaries of other officers OF the
United Mine Workers organization is
assured by the check off, which he de-
mands; 1t IS suggested that he and
other officers might have difficulty In
collecting those salaries were the
check-o off to be abolished. and for that
reason he is speaking for himself. as
well as for the miners.
But this may be disregarded.
whether or not Mr.. Lewis is influenced
by self interest The thing to remem-
Der in this controversy is that he Is
the $4,000 miners and
not representing us who are parts OF
the public.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-27
Is Years Ago Today
tTaken from Herald of that date)

Edward Coates and B. C. Thayer OF
this city rode at the Danbury races
last evening. They took third place
in the tandem event which was the
most important event on the pro-
gram H."
Outing shirts all designs, all colors,
Al CENTS Babcock and Company,
leading Clothiers.--advt.
The summer school in the central
building was dismissed this morning
without any recitations by the teach
ers, Miss Forsman and Miss Bates.
Both the teachers complimented the
students on their efforts and assured
them of success.
The Talcottvile aggregation ar
rived in this city at 3 o'clock this at
ternoon to play the Nutmegs. They
were accompanied by large delesa-
ton of rooters.
A bicycling party made up of T. W.
MITCHELL Clinton Hurlburt, William
Holcomb, George Stearns and Charles
Johnson will leave town tomorrow for
Savin Rock. The wheelmen will take
breakfast at the Hotel Wallingford,
and will have dinner at the Sea View
at the Rock. In the afternoon a troll
ley ride along the coast will be en-
joyed and the party will return in the
evening. 49,. H..