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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-07
Orland.
CHARLES e. VALENTINE.

In the passing of Charles Elliott
Valentine from this life, which oc-
Cured at his home in Orland Janu-
airy "a, 1928, a well-known citizen is
lost to the community. The release
from pain came suddenly, after a
long period of failing health.
Mr. Valentine was born in Bangor,
Aug. %, 1S4S, the son of Colonel
Samuel Lynde and Sarah March
Valentine. He came to Orland when
about eight years of age, and it had
since been the place he called home,
although, during the years of bust
ness life he was away much of the
time. At the age of sixteen years he
entered the employ of his brother
in-law in a store in Orland, where
he remained for seven years, then
going to Charlestown, Mass, where
he remained two years. At this time
he engaged in numbering in his own
name, contracting for ship timber
and last blocks.
Continuing the last block making
in Maine, New Hampshire and Cana
da under the name of Valentine &
Soper, in 1890 he went to Brooklyn,
name of Valentine & Lippitt, land
was leased for term of fifteen
years and the Union Saving Mill was
built and operated until the lease
expired, when failing health was ap-
parent and he disposed of his inter-
est in the mill, returned home, and
very soon retired from a( tive bust
ness.
Sometime near 1880, he became
interested in wheat raising in South
Dakota, and, with others, bought
large tract of land. In some way it
soon became his charge, which neces-
STATED two trips to Dakota each
year during seedtime and harvest.
With his numbering in Maine, the
western task became too great bur-
den, and it was finally sold, after
six or more years of fair success.
In 1874 he married Miss Clara A.
Soper. A son and then a daughter
were permitted to stay in the home
few years, and then passed on and
left only memories. His wife is left,
and one sister, Miss Della Lynde
Valentine OF Somerville, Mass. Four
nephews, Herbert, Harry, Frank and
Elmer Valentine, and two nieces,
Mrs. Maude Scott of Melrose, Mass,
and Mrs. May Per!ey Of Brewer, are
the nearest relatives.
A clergyman has written, II
count it one of my blessed privileges
to have known Mr.. Valentine, and
shall long cherish the memory of the
many summers in Orland and his
many kindnesses to me and mine.
Quiet. unassuming, yet he entered
into the pleasures of others,
especially when he could do some
thing to help them. His memory will
be cherished by host of friends"
He was ever cheerful and devoted
in his home, bearing with patience in
full measure the torment of neuritis
and weakening heart He was men,
Der of Rising Sun lodge, F. and A. M,
of Narramissic grange and a charter
member of Riverside chapter o. E. S,
Many beautiful flowers were silent
testimonials of esteem.
Services were held at the home
Saturday afternoon, Jan. 81, Rev.
William r. Riddiough officiated, and
masonic services were conducted by
Rising Sun lodge. The bearers were
the nephews, Herbert, Harry and
Frank Valentine, and Owen X. Soper,
Interment was in Oak Grove ceme-
terry in the family lot.
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a chemistry and physics room, ac-
commodating thirty.
In the basement is large room
for agricultural studies, and rooms
for domestic science and manual
training departments. The gymna-
SUM in the basement is 31x62 feet.
and fifteen feet high, with gallery
at each end seating $50 each. In
connection with the gymnasium are
locker rooms for boys and girls.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-07

The auditorium occupies the attic
or second floor, with exits and stair
ways in fire-proof vaults at either
end This auditorium will accom-
modate 900. There is liberal
stage and two dressing rooms There
is also a moving-picture booth for
visionary education and entertain
ment.
Among the changes suggested as
desirable are larger study hall and
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-07

kind of building wanted and the Sc
lection of plans, it is probable that
building committee of citizens will
be appointed to look after the actual
work of placing contracts and super
vising construction. These are all
matters still to be worked out, but If
the building is to be built this year.
early action must be taken in order
that work can be started in the early
spring.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-07

mate for a building of this design,
with brick walls, fully equipped
with heating and ventilating plant
and lights-everything in fact, ex-
cept the notwithstanding $4,000.
1t may be remarked here in passing
that rumors that have been broad
casted about the city recently, pre-
sumably for political effect, that the
city government was planning to
build 100000 or $250,0O0 high
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-07

The American prints herewith
view of the building as it would look
on the Ellsworth school lot, and the
details of the floor plans, as submit
ted by Bunker & Savage, the Angus
ia architects, for a proposed new
high school building for Ellsworth.
These plans meet the requirements of
the State department of education,
and have received the approval, in
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-07
SOME HIGH SCHOOL PLANS
Details of One Set that Has Received Consideration by City
Government. Others will be Asked For.

school building. are entirely without
foundation, and are as absurd as
they are untrue The idea of the
present city government is for
building to cost 100000 to 1000.
The general dimensions of the
building shown here are 147x50
feet. and it is designed to accommo-
date $50 pupils. The foundation is
of concrete, exterior walls of brick,
with cornice and exterior finish of
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-07

wood. Roof covering, unfading
green slate. The frame and interior
finish would be of wood. Heating
plant would be steam, with fan sys-
TEN of ventilation, and modern
plumbing.
On the main floor are study hall,
accommodating sixty-five; two reci-
tation rooms, accommodating twenty
each; two class rooms, accommodate
ing forty each; commercial room,
with typewriting room adjoining,
accommodating in all forty-two; and
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general way, Of the members of the
city government and school board,
and others who have seen them,
though many suggested changes have
been advanced.
These plans have not been adopt
ed, and. in fact, no definite steps
have been taken toward the build
ing Of a high school. They are
printed here merely as showing one
type of building that would meet
the needs of Ellsworth and is with
in the means Of Ellsworth, the esti-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-07

provision for library room. These
are matters that will be worked out
before any set of plans IS finally
adopted. The city government pro-
poses to ask for plans from other
architects, 1t seems to be up to the
city government to take the initia-
tive in this matter, but it will do SO
in full cooperation with the school
officials, and with advice and consul
tation with the State department Of
education and citizens of Ellsworth.
After decision IL REACHED as to the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
Remember
the Time
BY Jack Casey.


UN HERE wasn't any cash
markets and everybody
charged 1t when they bought
anything. And when you sent
your little boy or little girl to the
butcher's you always gave him or
her ! book with q greasy cover
which the butcher provided and
which hes took when he had
weighed out the order and mark
"a III ii what 1t cost. And at the
end Of the month he'd take the
book and add up the amounts and
that was what you owed him.
There wasn't no cash registers,
BUT money drawers had trick
conbinations underneath 'en
With little finger clutches to pull
out when yer wanted to open the
drawer and Nobody cut up pork
chops or Iamb chops and put 'em
on platters in . show case cause
there wasn't any show cases.
Nobody used show winders for
anything except to put bills in
advertisin. a circus or . vaude.
vile show. the only guy usin' his
lnders beins the baker who
q frosted weddin'
cake III one ana = plate o. cookies
IN the other. M0nases didn't
come IN cans or bottles. a,lt. in
barrels an didn't cost much an
was a. thick az anything.
There wasn't no chain grocery
stores or meat markets and a
butcher had to have horse AMI
wagon 70 deliver things or yer'd
trade some place else.
Women always wore button
shoes with patent leather tiDs
that were diamond shaped, AID
there weren't no millionaires and
aWoman was Mortified il she had
Is pay more than $3.50 for her
shoes. And skirts was always
long and nobody showed their
stockings cause they was cotton
and j lady wouldn't buy a petui.
coat unless It rrstled.
Women held quiltin' parties an
went to each Others homes and
seWed. An yer Ma used to save
all her patches an once q year
she made = cay quilt BY SEWN
sem al together. An the time
ale bought the hand machine to
make rug out Of all her old
rags an you had to help an
1t was hard work. An she a..
ways kept = rag bag in the kitch-
en- closet an when you cleaned
MP the house an didn't know
what TO do with anything you
stuck It III the rag bag.
Eggs came In wooden boxes
that had wire things like springs
Enaide 'em, one spring for each
egg. An all eggs was fresh an
nobody hAa ever heard OF store
eggs or storage eggs. An when
the ege was IN the wire thing IL
couldn't get busted. Nobody ever
fried to buy q pound Of flour an
there wasn't no seedless raisins,
but yer Ma HAD 4 machine that
seeded 'ern. An you used to love
to do It because then you could
clip SONS into yer mouth when
yer Ma wasn't .looIxin'.
Women rode bicycles an never
went ont unless they had g BIZ
cS6le pump tied to the handle
bars tor fear they'd have q
puncture.
REMEMBER?
I'LL SAY YER DO.
1 II
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
CAN YOU COUE?
BY FRANK M'NEILL
Stop . toothache at 3 a. m.

Stop . toothache at a. m.
Make US happy and carefree
when we're broke.
Give us an irresistible desire to
set out Of bed on cold morning.
Stop baby crying between mid
night and 5 a. m.
Keep shoe-laces from breaking
81 the wrong time.
Fill our coal bins.
Give us garlic-less subways.
Find a mother.in.law who says,
''Ecu are too good for my daugh-
ter"
-s~! 80 ri. 1920 ,---vg
Suggest a good five cent cigar.
Get us a non-slxld match.
Find chicken in chicken pie.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
How TuOO Can LiUe as
Cheaply Els One.
h narties working

By both parties working.
BY hypnotizing the grocer.
butcher, baker and landlord.
BY inheriting a million dollars.
BY being a bootlegger.
BY being movie stars.
BY writing successful Broad.
way plays.
BY being cashier Of a hank
BY not marrying.
BY not living.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
JUST IN FUN
BY Les COnkIin.

Statistician says that only 81
100000 citizens are ineligible for
marriage. Well, all OF US can't
be lucky.
Detroit woman says fast horses
caused her husbands ruin. Gem
orally it's the slow. ones that
cause all the trouble.
The father of the cabaret" has
passed on to other parts. but the
daughters seem to be going
stronger than ever.
The man who invented the
saxophone is dead, but unfortu-
nately the evil that men do
lives after them.
The trouble with building love
nest for some other mans wife
is that there may be bad egg in
it.
With so much booze dumped
into the ocean by prohibition
agents, we may soon expect to
see an increase in the number
of canned fish.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
FIapper Fairy Tales,

Mother-why are you getting
Mp 30 early? It's only o'clock.
0eorgette-I want to get to
work an hour ahead Of time to.
day because was late yesterday
morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

First Writer-Did you know that
the editor accepted the last thing
] sent him?
Second Ditto-That's fine. What
was 1t. a poem2
First Ditto-No. my resignation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

There's no sense in going up
stairs anyway. because he made
a mistake and put the doors to
the bedrooms on the outside
where the shingles ought to be.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

He put the front porch on the
second story in the rear and now
when he wants to go in the
front way he has to 90 around
to the back and climb up . ladder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

But he left it that way. and
now when he wants to 80 DOWN
stairs he has to 60 up.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

However, the house didn't cost
him half as much as he thought
it would. When he finally got
it put up ne discovered that he
had two bedrooms. three closets
and part of a basement left over.
Copyright. 1923. by King Features
Syndicate. Incl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

But hen never have to worry
about burglars. What chance
have they Of breaking into his
home when he himself doesn't
know how to get in?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

Not only that, but he had put
the basement upstairs and the
attic down IN the cellar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

when he finally broke in hs
found that he had put the kitchen
sink where the firepIace should
have gone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

Your basement arrives By regis
tered letter and your back porch
comes by special delivery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
Our Hall of Fame

Our Hall Of Fame.
My hero is
Bendetto Bowlder:
He never reads
Over my shoulder.
A Timely Epitaph.
Here lies the body
OF Phineas Phinin:
He learned to skate
When the Ice was tliil
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

You might as wen let the post.
man be your architect.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

After he got the place III
finished he discovered that he
hadn't ordered any doors and
couldn't get in.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
A stupid lad

Our Prescription List.
A stupid lad
II Freddy Frick;
He always trumps
80
His partners trick.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

They number the packages 90
that you won't have to unwrap
the parlor. basement or attic
when It's the kitchen you're look.
ing for.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

He needed something to keep
the water out and the other bird
wanted something to keep it In.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

He took one EsthroOm to .
neighbor on the neat block and
traded IL for . roof.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

.Ty HE cost Of building q set
ting 50 high that lot Of
people are buying ready
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
w ed b u
Says
By John r Medbury

Il n
By John F. Medbury
T HE cost, y, building Il ret
ting 50 high that 3 lot Of
people are buying ready
made houses BY parcel post.
You might q wen let the post.
man be your architect.
All you have to do Is 70 buy !
lot and then wait and listen for
the letter-carrier's whistle.
Your basement arrives By regis
tered letter and your back porch
comes by special delivery.
They number the packages 90
that you won't have to unwrap
the parlor. basement or attic
when It's the kitchen you're look.
ing for.
One guy had his house aamost
completed and then he had to
hang around the post office for
three weeks waiting for his VIM
dows and doors.
Mistakes are bound to happen.
One guy got four bathrooms and
two cellars.
He took one KssthroOm to .
neighbor on the neat block and
traded IL for roof.
He needed something to keep
the water out and the other bird
wanted something to keep It In.
After he got the place al
finished he discovered that he
hadn't ordered any doors and
couldn't get IN.
When he finally broke in he
found that he had put the kitchen
sink where the firepIace should
nave SOuS.
Not only that, but he had put
/ the basement upstairs and the
attic down IN the cellar.
But he left it that way. ana
now when he wants to go down
stairs he has to go up.
And he says that IL he walks
up backward. it's practically the
same thing as going down.
! There's no sense in going up
stairs anyway. because he made
mistake and put the doors to
the bedrooms on the outside
where the shingles ought to be.
He put the front porch on the
second story in the rear and now
when he wants to go in the
front way he has to go around
] to the back and climb up . ladder.
But hen never have to worry
about burglars. What chance
have they Of breaking into his
home when he himself doesn't
know how to get in?
However, the house didn't cost
him half as much as he thought
it would. When he finally got
it put up ne discovered that he
had two bedrooms. three closets
and part Of basement left over.
Copyright. 1923. by King Features
Syndicate. Incl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

One guy had his house aaimost
completed and then he had to
hang around the post office for
three weeks waiting for his win
dows and doors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

Mistakes are bound to happen.
One guy got four bathrooms and
two cellars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

made houses By parcel post.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

Make US happy and carefree
when we're broke.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

Give Us an irresistible desire t,
get out of bed on a cold morning
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

Stop baby crying between mid.
night and 5 a. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

WV HERE wasn't any CASH
markets and everybody
charged 1t when they bought
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Accepted With Pleasure.

Find chicken in chicken pie.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-05-10

L. R. Pyke, was looking aftel
business matters at Conrad Wed
nesday, returning the same day
John w. Coburn, attorney Of
Cut Bank. was looking after bust
ness matters here the latter part
of last week.
Mr.. Turner, representing the
James A. Johnson company OF
Shelby, was calling on the bust
ness men of Kelvin this week.
Mrs. A. Chilsen leaves today
for Great Falls where she will
spend a few days visiting her
daughter who resides at that
place.
Mrs. Andrew Harris and child
rem of Mohall, North Dakota, ar
rived Tuesday to join Mr.. Harris
who is now making his home at
this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lawrence
were called to Medicine Hat,
Canada, last week by the sudden
death of Mrs. Lawrence father.
They returned home today.
This week closes the Kelvin
school. Miss Marie RIDDEN, the
teacher, will return to her home
at Brady, and the Riddles will
enjoy the simmer vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c.. Under
finished moving their household
effects to Sunburst this week.
Mr.. Under now has charge of
the Monarch Lumber yard a t
that place.
E. Herberg, formerly q. N.
Agent a t this place, returned
Wednesday to take active charge
of the station again. Mr. Warren
will return to Great Falls for a
few days before locating at some
othes point.
A. Goeddertz, Jr., has complet-
ed the cement sidewalk in front
0 f the townsite office and his
building formerly occupied by
Gordon Campbell. This makes
the street very attractive as well
as beneficial.
The Shelby Syncopating Five
have billed the town for a dance
to be given at the Goendertz hall
night. W. anticipate a
large crowd, as this orchestra is
reported to be one Of the best on
the line.
Two hold-up artists broke into
The pool halls Of Tom Powers and
NJ. C. Green last Frinay night.
understand they got away
with about S125.00 at Powers,
besides breaking up his safe and
doing other damage. They got
about $500 at Green's.
We are in the market for Roy
and Leases. Address Box
g., Shelby, Montana. 45-tf
For Sale 100 acre permit Sec
27-36 3. Only three-quarters
Of a mile from the Campbell No.
3 well now producing. For quick
action call j. L. Rock, Kelvin,
49tf
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-05-10

MIS-. II. L.. MCW nOrCor anu WV
daughters, arrived the latter par
of the week and spent severa.
days here visiting Mr.. McWhort-
er. They left Tuesday for Great
Falls where they will make their
permanent home
Mrs. M. C. Green and little
daughter. Catherine, who have
spent several days here with Mr..
Green. left Wednesday for Hell
ena, where they expect to re-
main during the summer months,
returning to Kelvin this fall.
The Kelvin Welding and Mach
inc Shop, under the management
of Pyke and Mcdonald, have
nearly completed their building
activities and will be nicely situ-
ated in their new quarters before
Review goes to press next week.
They are placing new equip
ment, such as lathes, etc., and
will be able to give the oil men
service at all times.
E. L. McWhorter, proprietor
Of the Kelvin hotel, is again show
ing himself as a strong believer
that Kelvin will be the leading
town, and is having t h e old
dining room remodeled and will
open up a first class lunch count
er. Heinie Beilen, who has been
engaged in this line since coming
to Kelvin, will have charge of the
place.
MI. and Mrs. Lloyd Callison of
Cut Bank, arrived here the first
of the week with their household
and fixtures preparatory
to fixing up the cigar store and
bakery which they will establish
On east Main street. We are in
by Mr.. Callison that they
will soon be ready to serve the
public in the restaurant line and
hat work will proceed at once
IN the old Garage building which
will be made into a bakery and
cream p%arlor. Mr.. Schneider
ind family will arrive in a few
to join Mr.. Callison.
Maurice Ross, who had charge
f the Under truck at this place
or awhile, left recently for Eu-
eka, where he has secured a job.
Harry E. Adams, of Choteau,
of the Adams whole
ale Oil company at this place,
7as calling on his father, F. E.
dams, far a few days this week.
E. L. McWhorter, proprietor
f the Kelvin hotel, left Wednes-
ay for Great Falls where he
ill assist his family in getting
ettled. Mrs. McWhorter and
hildren will reside at that place
or q short time.
The Ohio test well on the
herrard No. / structure about
5 miles southeast of Big Sandy,
a 100000 foot gas flow
t 1900 feet in the lower Colo
ado.
When you think Hotel, think
Minneapolis. Choice
ooms with phone, $1.0O and
200 per day. Excellent rooms
nth bath and phone, $500 to
800 per day.
Tho Homlinc No Q in section