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, 1923-08-30

they sang old fashioned
tunes,
And they strolled in the silvery
light Of real old fashioned
moons.
Times have changed beyond descrip-
ton; they r scattered one
and all,
Some have gone to other countries,
some have gone beyond re-
call.
And Carbon, you are shattered, you
are dead. you are no more,
And the sight of you. dear Carbon,
makes u hearts ache to the
core.
When we go to where you iourished
once. III spirits are depress-
ed,
To think this hopeless wreck of
now. was nee the very best.
Your houses are all tumbled down.
the windows broken out.
The doors are standing there ajar,
and gophers run about.
The streets are full of tumble
weeds, the bridges fallen in,
And silence reigns where all one
time was industry and din.
The coyotes come within the wreck
of this down trodden place,
And howl in cheerless mournful
tones-there's nc one to give
, 1923-08-30
VPHCMFY62.
DOh6S -

Difficulty, Wyo. Aug. 81, 1928.
Hay, hay. hay and then some
more hay! The melodious odors of
new mown hay. sweet clover, alfalfa
and grain fill the air with sweet
perfume. (There, now say that we
are not a real live poet and loaded.
with sentiment to the brim). At
any rate everyone seems to enjoy
the haying season with the excep-
ton Of the men and horses. The
crops OF grain and hay are better
than usual.
VIM. Covington. will on ext Mon
day take the mail contract from
Hanna to Shirley. and back twice a
week. The route goes around by
, 1923-08-30

We havo been requested severa'
times to again publish the poem
written by us on old Carbon several
years ago. and here with submit Il
once more:
CARBON
, 1923-08-30

visitor in the Bow the last of the
week.
On Sunday, it seemed that several
friends decided to visit at the Ellis
ranch, altho the pinned call of
every family was unknown to the
others. AS a result there was quite
q picnic there. where eating and
music were the principal amuse-
ments. 1t Is raspberry time as we'll
as roasting ear time. and a trout
dinner added to these, was a treat
for the gests. There were present
for dinner and supper. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Sullivan. Jackie and sister
Wyeth Sullivan. MI. and Mrs. Mar
garet Pyle, Mr.. and Mrs. Griffey,
Miss Margaret Gnffey, Leander
Griffey. VIM. Covinston. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Trout. Mrs. Dave Jones
and son Joe. and Miss Margaret
Campbell from Hanna and Emil
Schmale Elmer Haldeman, John
Ellis and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Ellis,
and Miss Susie Cram.
Haying has been finished at the
John Burnett ranch and the folks
there can once more settle down to
the ordinary routine of living.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Wissler and
family left the first of the week in
the truck for the Sheridan country,
where they went after Mr.. Wissler's
mother. whom they will bring home
with them to spend the winter, at
their home in Medicine Bow. Mr..
and Mrs. Marion Bone are attend
ing to the Whistler property during
their absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will West and Mr..
and Mrs. Harrison West were Sun
day guests at the Q ranch.
Joe Cheesbrough was a business
visitor in Medicine Bow the last OF
the week. having come after some
repairs for his binder and moving
machines.
Shorty Haldeman and John Ellis
were at the Fred Nelson ranch on
Sunday after a truck load of lambs
that had been purchased from Mrs.
Nelson. John is going into the sheep
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. II. Scott are
planning on leaving within a few
days for n weeks vacation. and will
go in the car to the Dixon and Baggs
country and around Saratoga. The
Scots used to live in that part of
the country and will undoubtedly
meet many old friends and acquain-
who will make their trip one
OF genuine pleasure.
Chris Cronberg nd N. II. Scott
were business visitors in Rawlins
last week.
Haying Is finished at the Matt
ranch. and living has come
down to a normal state once more.
Chris CronberE and sols and Miss
MacPhersn went to town
on Sunday. where they met Ras
CronberG and his sister, Miss
Christine. and together they spen:
the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Park. and small son,
and Miss Henrietta Fisher vent to
the Bow On Friday evening whore
they attended the dog and pony
show.
Many out OF town people attend
ed the circus In the Bow on Friday
evening. and say II was good for
It's kind
Mr.. and Mrs. Banzhoff from Rock
River were visitors ut tho John
Dolling home on Friday.
We havo been requested several
times to again publish the poem
written by us on old Carbon several
years ago. and here with submit II
more:
CARBON
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14

of japanese lilies. Isn't that just like
him? He needs wood for his stove,
but he said he always hankered after
seeing one of those bulbs grow. so I
got half dozen and a jar filled with
pebbles"
Yes" said Miss Tilly, am glad he
likes the lilies. Well send some wood,
too"
"And Miss Susie looked little visit
full and said she wanted some of those
new fashionable boots with big tops
and wrinkles Mt the heel!"
"Oh, dear Miss Susie y laughed Miss
Tilly again. "how absurd and lovable
she iS.''.
$50 l bought black pair with as
trakhan around the tops or imitation.
And all the children l spoke to wanted
oranges and candy canes, so I've had
five dozen of each sent up here. l
selected ten wreaths from the little
girl who isn't very well and makes
them to help her mother earn money,
and l bought half dozen books for
the folks who can't get about much"
Miss Tilly beamed. "Now, let's take
them into the sunshine factory and
do them up. or at least those things
you've brought with you"
She led Mrs. Billings to large room
on the second floor. This room had no
furniture but long tables and a chair or
two. Over the door was tackled a small
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14

sign: Sunshine Factory" was printed
on it. Evidently the sunshine was the
important part, for 1t was printed In
larger letters.
Here were piled great heaps of
Christmas presents, wrapped and tied
and tagged. And every gift was some
thing that somebody wanted more than
anything else, for Mrs. Billings acted
as a clever spy it was her business
to discover what people wanted. Miss
Tilly was the general to whom she re-
ported.
i've hired two boys" remarked this
rosy general, ito take the gifts around
Christmas eve. And I've pasted tiny
label on each present-'F'rom the "Sun-
shine Factory Here's one that gave
me the most pleasure of all. You must
never, never tell"
Miss Tilly opened small, gray vel
vet box; sparkling on blue satin was a
small diamond ring. "Thls is for Billy
Saunders He's the best lad In town
and is in love with that pretty Molly
Sherwood He wants to marry ner,
and can In couple of years, but he
doesn't dare ask her because he can't
afford an engagement ring just now.
| can't bear to see them unhappy.
Youth should be glorious with dreams.
I've known him ever since he stole
apples out of my orchard, bless himi
This gift I'll take myself or he'd never
accept it."
Mrs. Billings planted warm, re-
sounding kiss upon the flushed cheeks
of Miss Tilly.
II shall burst trying to keep these
things to myself, but l promise not to
tell. You are the best woman that
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14
For Those Who Love Him.

If mind can act on body as well as
body on mind. 1t Is possible for us
to say to what extent, In the ordinary
affairs of life, and in matters which
are only incidentally connected with
religion, the government of the world
itself may be carried on by similar
Influence, and the Spirit of the Most
High be more or less continually
present. to direct our attention and
determine our choice between the
various motives which contend around
US for the preference, and the vari-
GUS lines Of action to which those mo-
tives point the way. The grace of the
Spirit. then, may be, in truth. con-
stItuent part Of the most extensive
and important of all our Makers dis
pensatlons. by which and through
which all things work together for
the welfare of those who love Him.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14

smiling one. 1t seemed as though she
made point of learning about all
those who needed bit of encourage
ment or help. And all this interest Oh
Miss Tilly's part served as the founda-
tion Of the Sunshine factory"
Take that clustering bleak after
noon two days before Christmas, when
Mrs. Billings fairly blew into Miss
Tillys front hall. Her arms were full
of bundles; she was breathless with
struggling against the wind. and she
was wiping away the halfdozen tears
from her cheeks.
Miss Tilly hustled out, took all the
bundles and escorted Mrs. Billings to
a chair near the fire.
"Now, do tell me all about every
thing" smiled the hostess, "as soon
as you get your breath. Pm eager to
know II you found out exactly what
Pa Saunders wanted most, and If Miss
Susie needed some overshoes, as |
thought, and how many children loved
candy canes better than oranges,
and"
Mrs. Billings Smoothed out her
skirts, folded her hands in her lap,
cleared her throat and said: Miss
Tilly. II half the people In this town
knew how good you were. they'd feel
pretty small and mean. There isn't n
person who looks after folks the way
you do. and you won't let me say
single word about it,"
Miss Tilly laughed. whats the
use? l get lot of fun out Of discov-
erlng what people need and then send
ing 1t to them. feel like Santa's sec
ond cousin. Now, tell me about every
body"
"Well." began Mrs Billings. pa
Saunders said that of all things he'd
IKE best was one Of those little bulbs
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14
WORTH KNOWING

In an earthquake In China In 1881
100000 people perished.
Pears were originally brought from
the East by the Romans.
The population of France has de-
creased 2,50O,O00 since 1911.
Japanese cows. while good for beef
give little milk.
1t Is estimated that mankind at
large consumes In the neighborhood Of
20O00,O00 tons of meat year.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14
Christmas Days asTheyUsedtoBe

Laughing faces graceful
and the Virginia reel In the evening.
1t Is heartsome thing to think
about. Let us try to insert some of
this gentle beauty and spirit into our
Christmas day. We have not the
leisure and spaciousness of those
times, but hearts can reflect just as
truly the invisible yet invincible power
Of love and loveliness Martha B.
Thomas.
t@ 1928 Western Newspaper Union.)
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14
Just Before Christmas

JOHNNIE rises long fore day
Wants to make the fire:
"Such smart one" neighbors say,
BOY we all admire"
Never doin' things that's s7ong.
Far from duty shayin';
Helps his mother right along
Nerer catch him playiny
Not another boy like John!''
Proudly says his mother:
Dunno how Die ,oorld moves on
Since they amt no other!"
~Ehy is it Johnnie's workin' SOP"
The eager children cry:
NWeA, Christmas ain't far off, you know-
You'll find out by an BY"
Atlanta Constitution
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14

Thirty-two species of the palm tree
grow In Cuba.
1t Is fact that certain bird picks
the teeth Of the crocodile.
Cyclones are always preceded by a
peculiar calm.
The silver dollar contains 81 grains
Of silver and Al grains Of alloy.
There are 100000 factory workers
in New York who cannot speak Eng
lish.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14

Leo Granof. eleven years old. and
referred to as the hoy Trotsky," who
was found by New York policeman
with his pockets stuffed with PAM
phlets of anarchistic tendencies. When
questioned, the boy expressed his ac-
ceptance of the Communistic creed. and
says that freedom here is only for
the rich" Young Grnnoff Is said to be
the leader of band of young Com
munists whose ages range from seven
to fourteen.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14
Icing for Christmas Cakes.

After Icing cakes or cookies add a
holly wreath, leaves and stems made
of thin slices Of green citron, and ber-
rIes of red candies. For mistletoc ic-
Ing use a chocolate foundation with
white candy berries. cutting the
leaves longer and narrower than for
holly. Apply decorations before ic
ing hardenA
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14

ever lived, and the only one who owns
Sunshine factory You bring happi-
ness to the whole town and then pre-
tend to be surprised when the people
tell you about the mysterious presents
they receive. Some day shall pin
sign on your back"
"What sign?"
ASK and ye shall receiver
"Pshaw." said Miss Tilly, but her
eyes were very bright.
(9. 1929. Western Newspaper Union)
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14
Identified,

"Is Mrs. Rise at homer" inquired
Mrs. Chatters. standing In the shadow
OF the doorway.
II don't know. ma'am." replied the
servant; Il can't tell till get better
look at you. If you've wart on the
side of your nose, she's out"
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14

An upholstered seat and back that
fold compactly enough to'be carried In
a mans pocket have been invented to
add to the comfort Of spectators at
out-of-doOr sportA.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14

~OMETIAIES 1t seems as If the
I'M elder days" were the best.
~ Think of their Chrlstmases
M Where Is the grace and gen
erosity of those times? The
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14
Good peeda.

The influence of good deed is great
upon the world, but the reflex infIu-
ence upon the doer 10 a priceless thing.
Gospel Banner.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14

]. V. Cochran of Atlanta, Ca. has
developed type of cotton with such
thick bolls that the weevil's bill can
not pierce 1t. 1t is said that he has
raised good crop this year when his
neighbors failed. He is shown above
with some of the cotton,
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-12-14


warm welcome, the large cordially.
the mellow fun of innocent celebra-
tionS?
Perhaps we look back through the
softening glow of distance, but there
is romance. delicate, fine flavor
Of something which indeed seems lost
to us now.
How the neighbors rode through the
snow on horseback to large gather
ings! How the pretty girls were
muffled In rugs and furs, skimming
over the road in sleighs! How the
bells rippled and rangh And how the
wide doors flew open to greet these
guests!
Light Of candles breath Of
pine wreaths sprigs of holly
and the high thrill of holiday
thoughts.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-13
Installation of Officers,
 Of Washington Camp

Ofieers af Washington camR, F, Q. s 0f A., were installed last evening al o, q, 4, M hall, Main street, by state Vice PFesideR, M, #, Merton, as- sisted bs State SeeFstass H, F. sesr huTg, The 0ffieeFs fer the coming var aFea Past president, W. Magsl president William Haneki YieerpFesi- dent Iosaph MaFlell; master of ferns
 Robert neaRg recording secretary. IL, F. seahnEsi financial secretary, Milr liam RueehneFs trustee, G, faEdeel treasurer, l., FhemRsonl eondueter, Joseph Lewis inspector, Henry nieks ens0n and saari, Henry Giadding,
 The camp Is nov nFePaFiBg fer series Of entertainments, which are ia he held in The course af the com ing months, \ half hour Of singing win he enjoyed by the members hefeEe ihF meeting next Friday evening, which begins at T's0,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-13
CHINESE TROOPS REVOLT

Shanghai, Jan. 13. (By Associated Press) of the troops in Canton under Chen Chung Ming have revolt ed. according to despatches which Sun Yat-Sen announced he had received here today.
 The reports described an attack upon Gen. Chen's headquarters and on government buildings today as the continuation of an outbreak last night. Simultaneously, it was said Chen's ar tillery, stationed at kwanyinhsan, a strategic height in the suburbs of Canton, also rebelled. Fighting on the of Canton and in it's environs was reported. The same source of in formation said two divisions of Sun Yat-Sen soldiers would occupy Can ton tonight.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-13
City Items
Radio sets and supplies at Morans

Radio sets and supplies at Morans' --sdyt.
 Mattabessett Tribe No. 14, I. O. R. M., will hold it's regular meeting Mon- day evening at 7:15, as the deputy ard his staff will trail to Meriden to raise up the Chiefs of Montowese Tribe No. 6. Aut\nobiles will leave from in front of Judd's hall at 7:45 D. m.
 Pianos-C. l.. Pierce Co.-advt. Engine Company No. was called out at 630 o'clock this morning to Kelsey street, for a slight fire in a jitney buss owned by Mrs. Muter. There was no damage done to speak of.
 For sale-Stove wood or white birch for fireplace. Tel. 1067-2, N. B. 25 Plainville.-advt.
 A daughter was born yesterday to MT. and Mrs. Nicklas Magio of 10s Commercial street
 Don't fail to hear Evangelist An drew Heughes at the Peoples Church of Christ Sunday at o'clock D. m.
 --advt At meeting of the Bishop Tierney Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus last night, plans were made for the annual banquet to be held at the Elks club on Washington's February %.
 Miller's Taxi. Tel. 567 or 1S42-3- advt.
 NJ. D. Honeyman, local agent for the Hudson and Essex automobiles, will leave Monday on 10-day trip to Detroit Mich. where he will inspect he manufacturing plants where both automobiles are made. Boys All Wool Chinchila Overcoats $500 at the New York Sample Shop.
 --advt | Mrs. s. S. Miller of 2S Trinity street S confined to her home as result | of fall on an icy sidewalk in front |
New Britain herald., 1923-01-13
HOSPITAL REPORT
Ter Capita Cost of Patients Decreases e Ccnls-Numbcr Of Cases ln- crcascs. Report Shows.

A total Of 25e patients. representing s,5sS days of hospital treatment were taken care Of at the New Britalr General hospital, during the month oi December. according 10 report just issued. This makes m increase oi 2i patients and 565 days. over the corresponding month Of 1921.
 The report shows four city cases. ia accident cases, 9i surgical cases, IT medical cases, 34 obstetrical cases ard IS deaths during the month. Tho receipts show s7.75a.Ss taken in during the month. an increase over December. 1921, Of s1.624.39.
 Total expenditures in all depart ments during the month were SI2.- 23S.so. or an increase Of s1,479.56 over last years record of the same period. The per capita cost per day has decreased from s5.42 in Dccem- ber, 1921. to s4.73 in December, 1922. The number of employees remains the there are 19 pupils in the training school. instead of Is, and the number of graduate nurses has dropped from IS to 10.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-13
ESCAPE FIRE IN WINDSOR
Two Flee Through Smoke When Flames Partly Destroy Old Pearson State House This Morning.

Windsor, Jan. 13. = The histori, residence in Palisado avenue. knowr as the Pearson estate and owned b, Mrs. Edith Allen Coney, was badly damaged by fire today. with loss es timated at sl5.o00. The firemen had a hard fight of six hours before the flames were subdued and some ol them suffered from the cold to such an extent that they required medical attention.
 Frank Denslow. caretaker. and Miss Nora Garvan. housekeeper, escaped with difficulty, through the srn oke- filled rooms of the house. Mrs. Con- ey is spending the winter on the Pa cifc coast The fire was believed to have been caused by an overloaded chimney. resulting from the use of soft coal. A number of valuable pieces of antique furniture were saved.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-13
'MERRITTS MEASURE
 W0ULDC CLEAR ISSUE
Gives Manufacturers Right to Fix
 Retail Prices
RY aEnRaE T. nANNINa

RI GE0RGE if, MANNING
 Washington sETsaa ef Ass Britain heFaidl Washington, D, C, Jan, is,-lleeen decisions Of the Supreme Court iI ease sinValVing deerees of the federa Trade Commission regarding the fkint ef retail prices by manufacturers oi trade. marked goods make even mort evident theneed for the measures pro, dueed hy Representative schuyler Merritt, according to statement hs Mr, Merritt today,
 The so-eaIled Beeeh.Nut ease re- eently decided qualified the previous decisions of the court in such wa, as 10 leave manufacturers and others with an nnenfereeahle right. Mr, Merritt said. In this ease the court ruled that in prosecutions under the sherman Antitrust Act trader was not guilty of violating the terms of the act fl he simply refused to sell his goods 10 persons who would not sell them at the price fixed by the trader; but the methods used by the Beech Nut Co. to find out what dealers were not observing his price, it was decided. were unlawful. These methods consist cd in causing ono dealer 10 report the names of others. in enrolling dealers on lists Of undesirable customers. etc.
 In the same case the dissenting opinion Of Mir. Justics Holmes com- ments on the majority opinion as fol- lows:
 "It is enough 10 say that this ] cannot understand, So far as the Sher- man act is concerned had supposed that its policy was aimed against at- tempts tc create monopoly in the doers Of tho condemned ret or 10 hinder competition with them. Of course there can be nothing Of that sort here. The respondent already has the monopoly of his own goods with the full assent of the law and no one can compete with it with regard io those goods which are the only ones concerned"
 "Thc bill which introduced" says Mir. Merritt. "is intended to clear up the confusion which appears to exist between the law laid down in the Colgate case and the law laid down in the Beech-Nut case, and is based on the reasoning of Mir. Justice Holmes. It merely related to specialties: that Is. the articles in which the manufac- turer has the sole right. but reason of a trade name or trade mark, to sell the goods which are sold under and by reason of the trade name or trade mark. As Mir. Justice Holmes says. the manufacturer has complete con- trol of the article and can sell it or refuse it legally to whom he will, for. IS the Justice puts it, with reference 10 the Sherman act, I cannot see what that policy has to do with a subject matter that comes from single hand that is admitted to be free to shut as closely as it will"
 Mir. Merritt's bill makes it lawful for manufacturers to fix prices on their goods. and circumvents the pos ,ibility of being held in violation of he antitrust act by providing that | before the retailer shall offer such | ,oods for sale at price below that | fixed, he shall first offer them back to | he manufacturer at the price at | which he bought them.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-13
NOTICE.

Taken by virtue of an Execution to me directed and will be sold at Pub lie Vendue to the highest bidder, at the public signpost in the Town of New Britain, IA days after date which will be on the 27th, day of January A. D.. 1923, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to satisfy said execution and my fees thereon, the following de- scribed property to wit: One Jitney Bus, located at 55l Stanley street. in the said Town of New Britain.
 Dated at New Britain, Conn.,, this 18th day of January. A. D., 1923.
 GEORGE A. STARK,
 Constable
New Britain herald., 1923-01-13
LICENSED AS EMBALMER
John |, Nladigaa Passed slate Roanl's EkaminaIians-is Conneelai Win Iosal Firm,

John f Madigan of Ga rnion street has passed examinations conducted by the state hoard Of examiners of emhalmeFs and been licensed 10 praer lice in Connecticut
 Mir, MadigaR recently completed q course Of training in the New Eng land Institute of Embalming at nos- ion, known as the Dodge school,
 For the past two years, he has heen connected with the firm of I.araia X sagarino, funeral directors, or this city.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-13
CHILD BADLY BURNED
Victoria Rosaal Aged Scars, Was Playing Near Gas sto,c Whca Clothes Caught Fire.

Throe-year-old Victoria RoGoal. daughter Of Mir and Mrs. Martin Ro- goal. of S3 l.awlor street. is in the New Britain general hospital suffer ing from serious burns about the body received when her clothing caught lire from gas stove early this after noon.
 The youngster had been playing about the house and during the tenn porary absence Of her mother. got too close 10 the sto"o and her cloth ing became icnited.
 Her screams attracted attention and the flames were extingnished but not before she had been burned se- verely. She was taken in the police ambulance to the hospital.