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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
\ Vatarian's Tribute
|~Sfather Charland

|tap c me pulpit of the First Uni
|hro, SSaurch. this morning, the
AlosiDa" ev: K. +. Griffith. made the
&. Essta ilusion to the death of the
'w,S Warner N. Charland:
Vie h.. the last few days Water
cten, ,ost two of her prominent
II mi..dLia Last Sunday. Col. Boothby
hAer SSsed. Today. the name of
sN m.nariand is among those who
y Inn NOT acquainted with him,
N, what have heard of him
al va Roman Catholic whose
sde :, large enough to love those
Narh Tue fold of his ancient
S,ran%Se new Of the fact that Father
Via a, was NJ. SO long active in the
a. inc city. as a citizen as
tim%a priest, it seems fitting at
ulQ ne,, mat we as Unitarians
dy ANY S~s MIN the tribute of the
Nhy ppteciation of which he was
ga On an IN the past year 1 have
u tbe very a,ey hand. as l have gone
ah S.ty, only the kindest SEN
ssshnatnA oppressed for the good
anon. and citizen, who will
Ills friends 10 more"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
GreeIey's Last Wish Carried Out


During the illness that resulted in
his death. in 1872, Horace Greeley ex-
pressed a wish, in talking with his
daughter, that after he was gone and
forgotten, his old barn would still be
serving a useful purpose. Although
the famous editor has been dead for
half century, his wish has been
made reality, and his daughter and
her husband are living today in the
house into which they transformed
the old concrete barn.
Some years after the death of
Greeley, fire destroyed all the frame
buildings on the estate, and the fam
lily sought refuge in the old barn as
an emergency home. Later, with the
assistance of an architect, the old
barn was remodeled into a comfort
able and modern dwelling. The corn
ers and part Of the foundation are of
recent masonry construction. and the
.chimneys and trimmings Of brick
have been added. The new residence
is described with illustrations in the
February Popular Mechanics Mag
aZine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
n'nry Gleason Sustairs
Mshed Foot As Result
ID Accident

,, ~ |mewhat serious accident oc-
S. iM Yesterday afternoon in the
Ta ne ~ central yard in Waterville
s Iasu henry Gleason, age % of Lower
~,e n Nreet was caught between the
Shp'nss OF two cars which resulted
t%, J,! crushing his right foot. 1t is
n,o s., mat the mechanism Of the
nj S as coupler must have stuck
49,, a'at Mr.. Gleason might have
kssss !, a. IT with his foot in order 10
=, a u and in the act his foot slip
- an: ;a going between tn, two cast
lust as the cars came together.
IN. uoseason. 1t is understood, just
hlsuW working for The company as
,n s,saan IN the Maine Central yards
SM "a, morning. having moved
I'M oakland last week. DIR. Fish
suended him stated. last night
III ,nputation would not be ncces-
Ill., a'ess unforeseen complications
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
SPORTS
SPORTING NOTES

An interesting game of basketball
was played at the town hall. Burn
ham. Saturday evening, between a
team from Pittstield and the Burn
ham All Stars. and resulted in a
victory to the Pittstield boys with q
score of Il to is. Following the
game was dance and the music
was furnished by Rich's orchestra of
Pittsfield. Refreshments were on
sale by a committee consisting Of
Augusta Hunt. Lila Gee, Sylvia
Brown and Bert TurGeon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Steps Being Taken
Toward Rebuilding
Ruined North College

Definite steps have been taken by
the trustees of Colby college for the
reconstruction of the ruined Lambda
Chi Alpha house. Saturday after
noon. President Arthur ]. Roberts ac-
companied by Norman l.. Bassett,
1900. and Herbert Z. Wadsworth '92,
two of the trustees on the committee
of buildings and grounds. went over
the sketches submitted by f. Har-
rold Duhord. is. chairman of the
building committee of the fraternity.
The president. trustees. Mr.. Dubord
and other members of the fraternities
committee went over several Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
BOSTON CLOTHING
co. ACQUIRES Store
OF E.E. DAVIS & GO,

II have nothing to say regarding
the sale of my store" declared Myron
NJ. Davis last night when asked con-
corning a story that appeared in a
Maine newspaper yesterday reporting
the sale of tho E. E. Davis & Co.,
clothing business to the Talbot
Clothing Company of Boston. THAT
story was made up out of whole
cloth. l promised the people who
have made me an offer for the bust
ness that l would not say anything
unchanged.
Then you deny that the business
has been sold to the Talbot concern"
Mr.. Davis was asked.
mo, l will just say that the story
did not come from me-" was the reply.
RumOrS have been prevalent since
last August that Mr.. Davis desired
to sell this business which he Inherit
cd from his father Offers were made
by several local people who desired
to acquire the store occupied by the
Davis Company, and several firms
from outside the city were said to
have made offers for the store. Two
weeks ago it was stated the bids had
been called for but that none were
satisfactory to Mr.. Davis and he
stated at that time that nothing had
been done. but that he expected the
matter o be closed within few days.
Last Saturday evening, Mr.. Davis
when asked by Journal reporter If
the property had been sold. replied
that preliminary papers had been
made out requested that nothing be
said at this time as the other parties
wished the information be withheld
hn Ann1lv Melted
The Journal respected this wish.
Over 40 years ago, a clothing store
was operated on this site by =. Pray
& Co., and f. +. Davis, uncle of the
present owner was in their employ.
He and his brother Walter H. Davis,
acquired possession of the store about
SO years ago and. the name of the
firm changed to f. E. Davis & Co.,
and a reputation for fair dealing and
reliability was established that be-
came known throughout Central
Maine.
on the death Of T.. f. Davis. Is
years ago, his brother assumed man
agement Of the business and q few
wears later acquired its entire owner
ship. He operated it until his death
four years ago when his only son.
Myron H.. inherited it. Mr.. Davis
added new departments. remodeileo
the store and quickly earned a repu-
tation as a progressive merchant.
At the time of his fathers death.
Mvron was employed in Boston as a
patent attorney for the United States
Machinery Company and he left that
position to come to Augusta. A short
time ago. however, he received flat-
tering offer to return to his old posi-
ton and he decided to accept.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Holy Name Society
To Banquet Bishop
Walsh of Portland

The members of the Holy Name
Society of st. Mary's church held q
meeting in the hall on State street,
Monday evening at which it was de-
cidod to give a banquet on February
is at the Augusta house in honor of
Bishop Walsh of Portland who will be
here at that time. Arrangements for
this banquet were talked over at the
meeting and it will be given as a re-
ception to the bishop Of the diocese
of Maine.
The committees in charge of the
recent play which was given by the
members of the Holy Name society
reported at this meeting and it was
found that the play had been success
full far beyond the expectations of
those in charge.
The arrangements for the Reunion
and Bazaar to be held February 5, G
and at City hall were also discussed
briefly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
FANS TO talk
over BASEBALL
PLANS TONIGHT

There will be meeting of those
interested in baseball in Augusta at
the Municipal Court room tonight.
Tuesday, at 7.15 o'clock. The base
ball situation in Augusta will be
carefully considered. officers of the
Association will be elected and it will
probab bly, be decided whether or not
the city will be represented on the
diamond by a fast semi-pro team
next season. 1t is earnestly request
ed that all those interested in the
sport attend. The meeting is called
early to accommodate those who
have other engagements for the eve
ming.
For the past two years. Augusta
has had one of the fastest teams in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Birthday Party to
Popular Cony Boy

A large group of friends of Charles
Prime who makes his home with his
grandmother. Mrs. George Brown, 19
Capitol street of this city, assembled
Moday evening at the home. OF his
aunt. Mrs. NJ =. Rowe of AZ Child
street to help him celebrate his 18th
birthday. There were about 40 pres
ent including his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Prime of Gardiner and
several from HallOwell and Gardiner
and a large number of his friends and
classmates at Cony High school. MIR.
Prime received many fine presents. -.
The evening was quickly passed
with games, dancing and music on
the Victrola and organ and refresh
ments Of ice cream, cake. fancy cook
les and fudge We're served. Three
birthday cakes which had been made
by his relatives were cut and served
at this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

p,,sr sareard of North Nassalboro
before Judge Charles W. Atchley
~ w. Tho Waterville municipal court yes
). ..,d ia charged with being intoxicated.
Ne was arrested by Deputy Sheriff
ZONES Of vassalboro saturday eve
. .S The prisoner pleaded guilty and
. "."' give, a sentence of 50 days i'll Jail,
Nth sentence suspended on payment of
costs amounting to sl3.19. The re-
soondent paid and was discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Old "Bat" Nelson
To Show on Coast

Fresno, Cal, Jan. % Battling
Nelson, former lightweight cham
pion of the world. arrived in Fresno
today for his three round exhibition
bout with Fighting Dick" Hyland at
the American Legion boxing show
here tomorrow night They fought
for the lightweight championship of
the forld at Colma. Cal. May 3. 1909.
Nelson is Al years old and Hyland
So,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Shoe Workers Dance

The Shoe Workers dance held last
evening at City hall proved to be
delightful affair and was largely at
tended. not only by the shoeworkers.
but by many of their friends. The 3
o'clock Six furnished the music for
the evening and the program included
several square dances. as well as all
the modern steps. Refreshments were
served at a decorated booth by the
girls committee. A series of dances
will be held throughout the winter
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

,.uusndant Charles NJ. Abbott of
.y ,."oI salvation Army was in Pitts
s al sunday in the interests OF the Sal
r r,,ion Army, and in the evening he ad-
,a..s,d a large union service in the
eo, street NJ. L. church. The COM
as. smoke on the Work of the
SsIa Army" and his message was
ii received,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Gardiner Will Meet
Cony Relay Team At
Rowdoin Indoor Meet

Coach Thompson has received
word that Gardiner is willing to take
on the Cony relay team at dual
meet to be held at Bowdoin at the
time of the Isowdoin Freshmen and
Hebron meet. which is to be held
Feb. 3. Coach wants all of the cam
didates to be out today sure. as they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Lewis f. O'Connor

Lewis +. O'Connor died in this city
Monday afternoon after long ill
ness. aged 81 years. He is survived
by his mother, Mrs. Frank O'Connor.
two brothers. Charles NJ. and William
J. OF this city and one sister. Mrs.
Frank Cushman of Portland. Funeral
services will be held at St. Mary's
Catholic church Wednesday after
noon at o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

,,,ut twenty-five Of the members
Av S" Arts and Crafts committee of
o. w WcoteryilIe N'omen's Club met at
,ae sorne of Mrs. J. J. Pray on Silver
'ae 1--WE Yesterday afternoon where a
alee. .r;oyable afternoon was passed
yer. , s dish supper was served at
o'nlnrI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Aubrey J. Hawkes. of this city was
brought before Judge Charles w. Atch-
ley OF the Watcrville municipal court
yesterday by City Marshal Murray on
complaint OF Arthur Coro. charged
with assault and battery on Jan. II ut
the Maine Central Railroad shops.
Hawkes. pleaded guilty and was Or
dered to serve so days in Jail but SEN
tence was suspended on payment OF
costs amounting to $40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

The installation Of the officers of
Gardiner. Hallowell and Morril Com
L. Q. G. c., has been post
poned until Feb. 2. and will be held
in Hallowell. All members end Of
Ulcers of the three communicates are
requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Marriage intentions filed at the city
clerks office are George Everett KEEL
ley. son of Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ
Kelley of this city, and Loretta u.
Forrest, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. p. NJ.
Forrest of Wakefield. Mass: Lorenzo
Lecierc. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon
Lcclcrc. and Irene Balduc. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. OneSine Ealduc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Abnaki Council. knights of Column
bus, of this city has arranged n
special and interesting program for
a club smoker to be held on Tues
day. Jan. 80, at hall on Water street
Every effort is being made to secure
full attendance on members on that
date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Will those who have been solicited
by the refreshmcnt committee of the
Charity Ball, kindly send their money
to the committee member who solic-
tied them or leave with John Gould
at the Augusta Trust Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Friends Of Nelson Husts of 102
Bangor street will be pleased to learn
that he has SO far recovered from his
recent illness that he is able to be
about after having been confined to
his home for the past two months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Siberia in 1918

As with one voice, the country
cried out for goods. The people were
dissatisfied because they had moth
ing. Their unrest was caused. not
by political ideas. but by lack Of cup
plies. It was not that the peasants
were poor. They had money, but
money is useless excep- as pu-chas-
ing power, and they could not pur-
chase because they had no access To
supplies. II the world wac were over
and the Car were still in power, they
would be no better off. In fact, they
had been in more or less the same
situation. in 1916, before the revClu-
ton. l recalled the prediction OF enc
of the Russian army gra.n-buyers,
two years before, that there would be
serious trouble throughout the
/ country because the peasants had
been getting nothing hut paper for
their grain and were beginning to
| groumblc at selling their years labor
1 for paper, with which they could buy
nothing. But now they were also
averse to taking gold. You cannot cat
gold. 1t is useless unless you can buy
things with it.
| The Siberian farmers, had found,
did not even have binder.twine forI
their grain They could scarcely
| * L
harvesting -machinery, for which they
were dependent on America, was
worn out. They needed scythes.
sickles, spare parts FOR reapers, cv-
CT ything Of metal. They needed
clothes, sugar, groceries. tools. nails
all the homcly articles that fill
farmers barn. They did not need
charity. They only wanted a chance
to buy. The Trans-Siberian Rail-
way was in the same condition. 1t
too, needed equipment of every kind.
1t needed traffic, which it could not
get unless the crops were moving.
The railway-workers needel steady
work to keep their minds occupied
and their wants satisfied. in short.
Siberia must have contact with the
world after the desolation Of the war.
1t must have quicl, and vital contact.
And, incidentally, it could give in re-
t,ue tic grain that the Allied natlors
REQUIRED to keep their populations
fed and their morale soNnl for the
decisive struggle with thu German
military machine.-From -Four Years
OF Mistakes in Siberia, by charles H..
Smith in Asia Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

... pose Murray. who is a senior
Me-, Nerjci Academy, has returned
. NC city. where she will resume her
70 . ,i". after substituting for several
auu'e; - the convent in SkowheSan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

the February Popular Mechanics
Magazine. It consists Of boxlike
device mounted on a short column
that is screwed to a fat piece Of oak.
The specimen bearing the finger
marks is pushed through slot In the
apparatus. until 1t comes before q
window, where 1t il brilliantly illu-
minated by a 1,000-candlepower cleo
trio bulb. A lens. placed above the
bulb. and movable mirror project
and reflect the image, magnified 10
times, upon the paper placed upon the
oak board. This provides a rapid
method Of examining side by side
and in the same degree of magnifica-
ton, the finger-print record OF the
suspect and the marks upon the OBJ
ject he IL supposed to have touched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Mrs. Thelma Leech who has been
visiting relatives in this city for sew
eralmonths has returned to her home
in Belfast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. George Huff of Pitts
field returned to their home yesterday
after visiting relatives and friends in
Augusta and Watervillc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Mrs. Walter Robinson and Mrs.
Edna Merrill Of the Elm City have re-
turned from Augusta. where they have
been visiting at the home OF Mrs.
Alice picrpont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Mrs. Walter Goodwin of Oakland was
the guest of friends in this city Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

.,. will be a regular meeting of
Iae,u ,ath Circle this evening at $50
w. q. A. X. hall. Usual supper
'. Z o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Miss Margaret White returned to
Colby to resume her studies after
spending the week end at her home in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

The Ladies' Aid of the Cniversalist
church will meet at the home of Mrs.
Harry Nose, Grove street, tomorrow
afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Miss Alice Bouchard and Mrs. James
Lcwia of Skowhegan have been in Wa
terrillc recently visiting Miss Della
Bouchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. Parker Hardison of Caribou
is visiting in the city as the guest
Of her brother, Hon. William H..
Fisher, 1O7 Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Carlton Bunker of Benton, former
turnkey at the Kennebec county Jail.
was in the city, Monday, calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Mrs. Stanley Mari of this city has
peen IN Richmond, where she was the
guest or her sister, Mrs. Frank Preble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Charlie Waterfall and Charles il.
Chisey of the Batchclder & Snyder CO.
of Boston were in town yesterday on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Mrs. Herbert Gerald. Mrs. William
Tonley and Mrs. G. L. Rand Of Clinton
we're in Waterville Saturday shop
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Ralph Blunt of the city police force
was III Augusta yesterday on official
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Miss Florence Dionne Of Skowhcgan
passed tho week end with relatives in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Mrs. Bernice Ryder Of East Madison
Is IN Waterville the guest Of friends
and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Winslow Of Au-
eusta passed the week end in the Elm
City, the guests of friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. George Proctor were
Weekend visitors of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hubbard of Clinton,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Iickerson is i'll with the grip
Jan', lame II Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Rev. John l.. Yates, rector of st.
Marks church. is i'll at his home on
Center street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

r Griffin of Skowhegan was in
JOIN CIV Saturday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

MRS. NJ. ID. Pick was recent visitor
at me nome OF Mrs. Harry Higgins in
Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

:. covdv of Portland is visiting
trM; n the Elm City for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

To Facilitate Finser-Print Study
An instrument that makes an en-
argement Of finger-print marks. has
recently been designed and put In use
by the police department Of Paris,
France. says an illustrated article in,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

u,s born to Mr.. and Mrs. AL
Eitredge Friday. Jan. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

witham of Benton was busi-
Con! u.r in Waterville recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Lyle a. Boyden is the guest of T. IL
Fisher in Hincklev.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

want to get in some good practice
and show Gardiner up at the meet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

- Charles Farley of Oakland was
M,S in the Elm City yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

A. {. Willis of Oakland was a bust.
ness visitor in town yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Miss Ethel Reed "a of Harmony is
seriously i'll at Foss Hall with grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

The glee club held rehearsal in
the college chapel yesterday afternoon.
The members CT the combined glce
clubs and orchestra are working hard
in preparation for the coming Massa-
chusettS trip.
The mirror., 1923-11-29
THE BRIDGE OF SIGHS

There is Bridge of Sighs, dear
How many have passed by.
Those with heavy tears, dear,
Others just dry eyed.
They had broken the law, dear,
However trite it seemed;
They walked with tagging step, dear,
In their heart no gleam-
Of hope which God implanted
In every breast;
No song of praise they chanted;
No sleep lulled them to rest
There is a Bridge of Sighs, dear,
Within each soul today;
Built by thoughtless hearts, dear,
AS they pass along the way.
Let me Tighten the load, dear,
Of hearts which sigh and moan;
Bring a smile to their lips, dear,
And Christ's own courage loan!
-Martha McCulloch Francis
The mirror., 1923-11-29
A DAILY THOUGHT

If you've never made another
Have happier time in life,
If you've never helped brother
Through his struggle and his strife,
If you've never played square
And have always done wrong;
Will you tell US what you're here for
In this lovely land of song?
If you've never even worried
Or even showed care,
If you've always been loafer
Not willing to do your share
If you've been failure to your friends
4 And Don't care" is your future aim;
Will you tell US what you're here for,
If you don't expect to win name?
p. B. p.