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The Washington times., 1923-05-02
JUDGES NAMED
FOR BEAUTY
CONTEST
Parade of Candidates Will Be
Held on EIlipse Before
Cameras.

Judges for the Cleopatra contest.
who must select from hundreds of
the most beautiful girls in the Dis
trict the one who will represent the
National Capital in the greatest
gathering of visitors in the history
of Westinghouse named today.
Leonard P. Steuart, as illustrious
potentate of Almas Temple, will
serve as chairman of the board of
Judges. Others are: Mrs. Marie
Moore Forrest, who will be in
charge of the Cleopatra float in The
Congress of the Seas; Mrs. Howard
l.. Hodgkins, wife of the president
of George Washington University.
who will take care of the historical
accuracy of the float and costum-
ing; Harry Stamford, executive
secretary of the Almas Temple 1923
Shrine committee: w. F. Roberts,
chairman of the subcommittee on
The Congress of the Seas; and
Charles d. Warner, publicity direc-
tor of the Almas Temple committee.
Beauties Will Parade.
Plans are being perfected for
parade of the beauties following the
close of the contest May 10. BY
that time the registrations are ex-
pected to total 500 or more. The
parade will take place on the Ellipse
The Washington times., 1923-05-02
THE FIGHTING GRIFFMEN.

The GrIffmen are a hustlIng
bunch, and do the best they can,
for DOME Bush supplies the push
that inspires every man. Although
the other team may lead by quite
a gOOd-sized score. these earnest
men still try to win. and battle all
the more. They all are out to
spill the dope. complied by men Of
note; they plan to race for some
high place, for they won't be the
goat. The naughty Yanks must
watch their step, and so must all
the rest, for day by day, in every
way, these Griffs will do their best.
Determination marks their play.
spirit seems just right, their every
step is full of pep. for DOME makes
EN- fight. So, come on, FANS let's
cheer the boys, we have muelI' cause
to hope these fighting guys are
bound to rise, and upset all the
JOE HI. HOLMAN.
The Washington times., 1923-05-02

FANTASY.
List! Spring IL here:
IT'S the time Of the year
To write of the trees,
The birds and the bees,
The beasts, and love and all.
OoOzing pOesy and song
/ wander, searching the day long,
All effusiOn becomes deIusi0n
With pen in hand l am confusion!
An! A vision which inspires,
A rustic Ford with popping tires:
Country lanes, country swains. no
I'm not a poet. that's alt!
BITS o. WIT.
Extremes meet and get tired.
Cheap skates don't cut much
ice with the girls.
After oil is said and done,
more is said than done.
Sequel to "Here comes the
bride":: There goes the sucker.
Best Ouy to keep ahead of the
game is to keep away from 1t.
Many man is LiVing IN the
street just beyond his means.
Heaven may be q lonely place,
but yom can't say that about
fools paradise.
Man, 80, nrissing"-heodLime.
Most OF as e1pect to be missing
long before that.
FRED SCHWAB.
The Washington times., 1923-05-02
IN THE CLOCK STORE.

IN THE CLOCK STORE.
"Bleas, mister said Schultz,
give a look on 1t und see Wy my.
clock Won't run"
The clock member opened the
timepiece and a big, black cock
roach fell out of it.
"A-hahn' exclaimed Heinie. mo
wonder she wouldn't run no more.
Der enchineer vas deadr'
JULES BACKENHEIMER
The Washington times., 1923-05-02

WILMA sCIiRIvENER says
that H and S fans are so wonder
full at unraveling mixups OF. all
kinds he wishes to get their solu
tom of this one pertaining TO
Griff's team:
ibid GosIin get left because he
couldn't play right If they pat
him in the center?" ~
Go to it, everybody.
The Washington times., 1923-05-02

Eyes. scenes change" said old
GrOuchO. "T remember when he
walked in the moonlight with one
arm full. Now ne walks the floor
at night with both arms full"
RUTH NJ.
The Washington times., 1923-05-02
SHRINERS WILL
ENJOY THIS ONE

r. 81
Dear William: We see by the
papers that the prohibition COM
missioner is to put forth special
efforts to make Washington dry
for the Shriners when they come
here. I'm sure the Shriners are
going to take to this like ducks
do to the Sahara desert. It's just
like taking pond away from a
drove of ducks. Anyhow, the
chances are the visiting Shriners
will bring most of their'n with
'em or depend on their friends
here having a fair supply on
hand. HOT SANDS.
This is one way "FUTZUK" adj
dresses his letters to the old
column:
The Washington times., 1923-05-02

woman's fur neckpiece lying near
by. He reported the matter to
Washington police and an inVesti-
cation followed.
The Washington times., 1923-05-02

While Uncle Hop Bowen was
celebrating his seventy-ninth birth
day last week. his wife presented
him with twins, boy and q girl.
The Washington times., 1923-05-02
A LIVELY BIRTHDAY.

(From the Monroe County, Mo-.
Appeal) s',
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06
Time to clean House.

Public hearings before the senate
committee investigating the affairs of
the Veterans Bureau are concluded.
Evidence presented therein as to in
competency, inefficiency, corruption
and criminahty in the conduct Of the
bureau, has been astounding.
It appears that gang Of grafters,
both inside and outside the bureau,
has been operating to rob the govern
ment, while the man who risked life
and limb in the defense of his country
has been left to shift for himself
A certain man, journeying toward
Jericho, fell among band of thieves.
1t seems that our crippled veterans
hobbling along the hard road toward
rehabilitation, have fallen among
similar band in the bureau.
Money provided by congress with a
lavish hand for the building of hospit-
ais has been wasted, squandered, and
"split three ways, according to the
evidence
Cocktails for conspirators and
crumbs for the crpples High life and
hilarity for office-holders, and just
plain hell for the bed-ndden buddies,
Funds appropriated by a grateful
country for its disabled defenders
squandered upon booze parties, junk
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06

merchant who was approached
ard asked to advertise, said: 81 have
been in business in this town for thir-
ty years Every man, woman and
child in this community knows where
my store is and what l sell. ] don It
need TO advertise. "
The advertising salesman looked
across the street and saw church. He
asked the merchant how long the
church had been built. The merchant
replied that it had been there for so
years. The advertising salesman then
remarked:
And yet they ring the church bell
every Sunday morning. Eaton TO-,
Democrat.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06

cts, European excursions. wine, women
and automobiles
An outraged country viii demand
that the evidence presented to the
committee be placed before the depart
ment Of justice The. plaintiff in this
case viii be the people Of the United
States and the defendants those who
are responsible for this shameful and
indecent betrayal of q sacred public
trust.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06
Every Christmas Seal

Sold means that much more aid to the
health of our land. Have you taken
your sharcq These sales are very at
tractiye in design and make a nice or
nament for your Christmas packages
and letters. They beautifully carry
the spirit of the season, and the mon
ey you spend for them means cheer
for the aiiing.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06
Christmas in the Country.

Christmas in the farm homes and in
the rural schoolsl What memories it
brings to thousands or men and women
in crowded cities as well as in the
open country. The spirit of making
others happy is abroad in the land
At this happy time when our main OBJ
jective is to add to the joy of the
Christmas season for our boys and
girls may we not also take stock of
the kind Of permanent service we are
giving our children in providing for
heir future welfare and happiness, es
pecially for their educationi Houses
and lands, money and jewels, may BE-
of temporary endurance. Good health,
a trained mind, and sound, moral in
heritance are treasures stored where
moth can not enter nor rust destroy.
The best Christmas gift any commun
ity can give its children is an efficient
school, one which assures in so far as
it is humanity possible the spiritual and
raining that prepares
them for the good life. =
School trustees and parents, why
not, when You 80 to Christmas pro
gram at your school house, look about
you carefully, see that the school
building is sanitary, comfortable and
for its purpose3 Desks
must be occupied five hours a day by
school children; eyes must be used day
after day; sanitary convcDiences
'hould be adequate. If these things
ire not satisfactory the children need |
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06

In the probate court of the county of
Lewis. state of Idaho, in the matter
of the estate of John. d. William
son, deceased
Notice is hereby given by the I'M
dersigned executrix Of the estate of
John d. Williamson, deceased, to the
creditors of, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, TO
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06

a new school building for Christmas
present The Christmas vacation is q
good time TO make necessary repairs,
to remodel unsuitable buildings, or 70
arouse sentiment fora new one.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06

Boys school apparel-new, nifty
things for fall and winter-at Carl.
rs Toggery.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06

The tuberculosis Association is
right now carrying ON a health cam
paign in our schools, which may prove
of inestimable value in dollars to your
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06
WHIPPooR

Nighthaw
work chief
other birds
daybreak thI
the swifts
birds are pr
mouths and
the air over
they scoop |
numbers of j
News.
Homing
closer to thd
any other fort
birds have II
They mate il
Of each uniI
right of 'sufr
the male helI
the eggs and |
ing the young
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06

/ PIT MCCORMICK BINDER
JOHN DEERE IA IN s-BoTToM GANG PLoW
JOHN DEERE IA IN 2-BoTToM GANG PLow
10 FIT KENTUCKY DRILL
4-SECTIoN STEEL HARROws
5-sECTIoN WOOD HARROW
IS FIT STEEL LAND ROLLER
WAGONS
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06

Quick action on farm loans. Curtis
Miller.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06
PRooREssl

Mamma"
had been only
@how do you 4
why, dsrli
that's a naud
never use it.
spell it p
Il want to
innocent reply
Just write dol
time. "--Bostoi
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06
QUE ROLL OF HONOR.

Those who have recently made pay
nent on subscription to The Herald
may yours be a joyous Christmas and
prosperous New Year, indeed:
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06

PROFIT ON
! lsaac--I sell
great sacrifice.
Customer
all your goods
: living?
! sMine frien
profit on de
london Tit.BiI
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06
FARM MACHINERY

1 MANURE sPREADER
10 FIT HAY RAKE
/ FIT MOWER
8 SETS HEAVY WORK HARNESS
/ BINDER
HAY RAKE
DISC HARROW
2-BoTToM GANG PLow
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06
Ia head Cattle
Is head pigs 2 IL months old

1 3-SECTTON HARROW
i GARDEN oULTIvAToR
1 8 IA WAGON WITH RACK
/ MOWER
2 SETS HARNESS
SET CHAIN PLow HARNESS
s HALTERS
/ SET LEAD-BARs
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-12-06

Dido,
worshipec|
married !
murdered
brother,
desire of
the uncle
News. D
Africa, wi
faithful G.
They / '
Africa, n
Tyrian col
much land
the hide d |
into the
and with j
tent of to
built the {
terward Ca
Hiarbas,
paid his ad
|
refuse the
Ter life on
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-06
We Hare Pat walter on Our Honor
= List
(By Roland r. Patten)


1t sometimes seems as though the
spirit of public service is disappear
ing. In emergency and under stress
of circumstances, like those existing
in the Great War, self-sacrifice and
patriotism will come to light, some
times where least, expected. In the
more humdrum times of peace it Is
hard to pry anyone loose from his
ordinary occupation and pleasure.
There Is kind of consolation in
thinking that we are no better and
no worse than present day communi-
ties everywhere.
The fact brought out in the above
observation makes any individual
who does have a bent for public ser
vice all the more conspicuous. AT
any rate the rest OF us who are guilty
of selfishness, Incidence and dry rot
when it comes to public matters can
recognize these men and encourage
the proper sort of public spirit when
we see 1t. Commentator, unless we
are willing to follow good example,
does not flow with a very good grace
but 1t perhaps does better than pass
ing over the matter in stolid indiffer-
ence.
All of the above leads up to the
mention, of the young business man
whose self sacrifice and energy in a
public way we all ought to take note
of and at least be thankful for and
appreciate. We all remember the
story of Sodom and Gomorrah. These
old Holy Land cities got in bad be-
cause of their indifference and selfish
ness. We'd be willing to wager that
their boards of trade had not held
meetings for six months. Probably
some poor chap in each city, who had
been elected president or secretary
suffered and struggled along vainly
endeavoring to get little action and
then gave 1t up in despair. Per-
haps he had passed away by the time
of the general overthrow, otherwise
his residence there would, | know,
have saved the city.
II Skowhegan had a hundred men
like Walter Hight we could make this
good old burg hum. | will give it
as my opinion that we really have
not ten people who would be willing
to do what Walter Is now doing as
president of the Red Cross and what
he has done to assist George in the
agricultural society work. and for
the Federated Church. Of which he is
most active parishioner.
/ sometimes resent Walters meth
DDS a little bit They are of the
stand and deliver sort Heaven
knows, however, they probably are
mild when we consider the jobs he
has to tackle.
| wonder how many weary hours
he puts in on Red Cross work and
other matters without word of ens
enlargement ] am hoping this men
ton will make up for some of them
Long may he prosper. He certain
ly deserves rich reward not only
here but hereafter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-06
Mrs. Damase SirOis

Mrs. Margaret, wife Of Damas ST.
'rois, who died in Skowhegan last Sat
urday, was native Of Madawaska
and came to this section twenty years
ago. For seventeen years the family
lived on farm in Norridgewock Mr.
and Mrs. Sirois coming to Skowhe-
gan three years ago. She was the
mother OF ten children, five of whom
survive her as follows: Francis A,
and Alexis of Skowhegan, Rene OF
Waterviile, Felix of Smithfield and
Mrs. Delphine Bernier of Skowhegan
1t is quite unusual but Mrs. Sirois
leaves fifteen grandsons and fifteen
grand daughters with five great
grandsons and three great grand
daughters. There Is also one broth
err, Eloie Albert of Madawaska. The
deceased was seventy-eight years the
14th of last March and Mr.. Sirois is
eighty-one years DID,, Funeral SER
vices were held Tuesday from the
Catholic Church and the entire fam
lily was present at the obsequies.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends who
assisted us in our recent bereave-
ment and also those who furnished
cars for the funeral cortege.
Damas Sirois and family
Skowhegan, Me-, Dec. s, 1922
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-06
Highway Conditions Are Hard

With the heavy falls Of rain the
first of the week and during the past
week, as we'll. the highways have be-
come seriously impaired. The road
between here and Norridgewock has
been exceedingly muddy and travel
ling between here and Bingham Is
extremely hard. The Scion road
above Lakewood is in bad condition
and the part of the highway which
has not been rebuilt between Show
hogan and Athens is both muddy and
rutty. Portions Of the road where
some work has been done are also
soft and hard to drive an automobile
over. Between here and Canaan the
road is reported as being in good con-
dition but from Canaan down river the
roads are hard. The new state road
between Skowhegan and Fairfield re-
mains in good shape and the addition
of considerable gravel in the Shaw
nut section makes the travelling
comparatively good all the way to
Waterville.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-06
=. H. =. Basketball Schedule

The following schedule of Girls
S. H. S. basket ball games has been
practically arranged:
Jan. Madison high girls at Show
hogan.
Jan. 11-Richmond high girls at
Skowhegan mot definitely setled)
Jan. 18-Madison high girls at
Madison.
Jan, 25--Cony high girls at Au-
gusta.
Feb. 1-Hallowell high at Skowhe-
gan mot definitely settled).
Feb. S-Gardiner high at Gardiner
mot definitely settled.)
Feb. Waterville high at Water
Vile.
Feb. 22-Coburn Classical Institute
at Waterville
Feb. 29-Hallowell High at Halo
well mot definitely settled)
March 7-Waterville high at Show
hogan.
March 14-Cony high at Skowhegan.
March 21-Coburn Classical Insti-
tllte at Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-06
METHODIST FAIR AND
DINNER THE NTH
Ladies of Social Circle VIII Have q
Wonderful Variety at
Annual Event

The Ladies Circle OF the NJ. E.
Church will hold their Christmas
sale and chicken pie dinner at the yes
tries, Tuesday. December 18th. The
sale of fancy articles, food, candy,
etc, will begin at 1890 and continue
during the afternoon. At IL o'clock
chicken pie. mashed potato, cram
berry sauce, squash, celery, pickles,
doughnuts. pies and coffee. Price
75c per plate.
The fancy work booth Is in charge
of Mrs. Carrie Mcpherson with Mrs.
Annie Nichols and Mrs. Florence
Waugh Danforth assisting her. There
will be larger display then ever OF
fancy and useful articles. Do your
Christmas shopping at this booth. The
food table in charge of Mrs. Eta Mer-
rlll with Mrs Flora Lambert and
Mrs. Emma Pennell to assist her.
Here you will find a splendid assort-
ment of home cooked food, jellies,
etc. At the candy booth Miss Pearl
Bernard and her helpers will sell
home made candy and nuts. At the
apron table Mrs. Viola Smith, Miss
Lila Weston and Mrs. Florence Wes-
ton will have a, large and attractive
display. There will be something
practical for everyone. A larger line
of reed baskets then last year will
be sold under the direction of Mrs.
Bessie A. Smith. Everything flower,
fruit, and nut baskets, sandwich and
serving trays, coasters and tea tiles
will be found here.
will be found here. A remembrance
table will be in charge OF Miss Emma
M. Hall assisted by Mrs. Jennie Nut
ting. Gifts of former residents will
be on sale.
In an attractive japanese booth will
be found large assortment of dainty
Japanese pictures and novelties. These
are beautiful and sure to please any
one. Mrs. Mertie Lamb. Mrs. Lila
Friend and Miss Helen Grundy will
have charge of this booth. Something
entirely new and not to be purchased
elsewhere in town, will be the eDa-
meled and hand painted sterling sill
yer jewelry. There will be Christ
mas wreathes, plants, ferns, and IN
fact, most everything anyone will
want at this time The booths will
be attractive with their various dec
orations The dinner to be served
will be one of the chicken pie din
ners for which the ladies OF this
church are famous, with Mrs. Alma
Bishop as chairman of the committee.
Both fair and dinner will be under the
supervision of the president, Mrs. Lii"
liam B. Smith.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-06
ASSAULT CASE COMT|N.
UEO To MONDAY
Horace Spear Claims u Vicious AS
saut from Luc Albert. Spear
Too Ill to Appear

According to reports brutal as
sault was made on Horace 4. Spear
of Madison Center by Luc Albert OF
East Madison in the highway In front
of Alberts house last week. Mr..
Spear was passing with his team and
when opposite the Albert place had
occasion to adjust the harness and
was In the act OF so doing when AL
bert and his hired man came run
ming from the house and Albert de-
manded money of Spear, which the
latter denied owing him, 1t is claimed.
1t is alleged that Spear at this juno
ture was set upon by Albert who
threw him violently to the ground
where he choked and beat him In a
cruel manner. and only desisted when
Mrs. Albert pleaded and begged of her
husband to stop. 1t is further alleg-
ed that he told Spear that he would
kill him if he did not pay him the
money. A warrant was issued on
Friday forenoon after the case had
been Investigated by Sheriff Mooers
and Deputy Thibodeau and Albert was
brought into court by Deputies Thi-
bodeau and Adams. Mr.. Spear not
being able to be present In court, a
continuance svas asked until Monday,
December 8. bail being placed in the
sum of $500 which was obtained
from Perley Withee and Peter Vim
cent of East Madison. At the court
hearing Mr.. Spear still being unable
to appear in court, further continu-
ance was asked until Monday. Deem
Der 10, when County Attorney Thorne
will appear for the State.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-06

evening. There will be tables OF food
candy, fancy work. aprons and mys.
terry packages in charge of different
members of the class. A cold meat
supper will be served at $50, admis-
sion fifty cents. Following the sup
per there will be an entertainment OF
readings and musical numbers Any
articles not sold during the afternoon
will be auctioned OF after the pro
gram and 4. F. Merrill will oficiate
as auctioneer.
CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCo-
PAL CHURCH
At the Sunday School board meet
ing held last Sabbath the following
were named as committee to arrange
for the Christmas tree and entertain
ment, Mrs. Maria Cody, Mrs. II. l.,
Nichols, Gordon Grundy, Miss Lila
Weston and Miss Helen Grundy. The
committee has already met and
blocked out a most novel and inter
esting program.
The w II. NJ Society held an inter
esting session Monday afternoon with
Mrs. A. B. Lamb. who proved an ideal
hostess. The principal features of
the meeting were the discussion OF
the chapter in the text book, entitled
Saving Young Bodies" by Mrs. Maria
Cody, and a very interesting report
of the State Convention recently
held in Portland by Mrs. Herbert
Ames, one of the delegates from the
local society. Refreshments of CO.
Goa and fancy waters were served by
the hostess.
The Epworth League mission study
contest is now in full swing and is
proving very instructive as we'll as
entertaining. Seven new members
have been added at the last two meet
ings. The "Tojus" (Wisteria Bios
soms) with Miss EthelynN Mills as
captain has scored 240 points,, and
the "Kages" Cherry blossoms) under
the captaincy OF Miss Fern Bishop
musters 21O points to its credit. The
chapter on Social Problems and
Christian Solutions" will be consider
ed next Sunday evening at 6 O'Clock.
See another column for the fine at
fractions offered by the Ladies' Social
Circle at their annual Christmas sale
and chicken pie dinner, Tuesday, De-
cember 18th.
The special Sunday evening services
are proving both interesting and help
full to the large audiences In attend
ance. The practical and pithy ad-
dresses to young people by the pastor
and the splendid music by the choir
make 1t worth while hour Of pleas
ure and profit. The coming Sunday
evening the address will be especial
ly for young women upon the topic
"A Clinging Vine or Sturdy Oak?"
and purposes to emphasize the spirit
of independence and the wonderful
opportunity of the young .womanhood
of the present day.
Our church choir Is being augment
ed by new voices and is doing splen-
did work under the direction or Mrs
Burrill. They are hard at work
upon the Christmas music. including
n delightful cantata to be given the
Sunday evening before Christmas.
Sunday services: Morning wor-
ship and sermon by the pastor at
1890; Bible School at noon; Epworth
League service at 6; service for
young women at Z. Public cordially
invited to every service OF the day.