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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14

J ordinary spheres 1t took four boy
to move one after the soft. plasti
snow had nodded together. The.
worked with vim. with will. Thel
they built fire, roasted potatoes snt
waited.
Old Dobbin was well-nigh exhausted
and famed, and one trace broken anc
mended, by the time old Silas haC
covered much of his journey. He was
half-minded to turn back and abandon
his love-maklng enterprise more than
once. Then he became wholly minded
| as he turned into the cut below Bald
| hill.
Thunder" he calculated.
Before his astounded eyes was for
midable blockade. 1t was fully twenty
feet high 1t extended beyond his pres
ent range Of vision. There was mass
upon piled-up mass in the gully, giant
snowballs packed thick and heavy.
One could neither surmount nor bur-
row through this great obstacle. And
then came new disaster for the aged
sutton. The waiting throng Of fair
Daisy's contingent rolled mighty
SNOWFALL down the side of the cut. 1t
knocked off the hat of the driver, 1t
tumbled down ir to the wagon box and
anchored 1t as under an avalanche.
Then there was a shower Of smaller
spheres. Old Silas suddenly awoke to
the realization that some one disliked
him somehow, retreated and reached
home wiser and sadder-and stayed
there.
John Newcombe fumed and fretted
when his expected guest did not ar.
rive. There was a glum, delayed holl-
day dinner. Then Mr.. Newcombe took
a walk. Somehow the episode Of the
blockaded sutton had got abroad. He
returned to the house furious.
where is Bertha?" he demanded,
and Mrs. Newcombe paIed, but doughty
Daisy spoke up valiantly.
Bertha left the house an hour ago."
she said evenly. 1T was to meet Ros-
zoe Dalton, and by this time they are
On the way to Brocton in a sleigh to
get married."
"Then you put up this plot ]" began
Mr. Newcombe.
Gently, husband" spoke Mrs. New
,ombe. "You have driven one daugh-
er to elope. Be careful of the one
hats left to u.s."
Daisy went over to the snow fort,
where her royal cohorts were.
you can kiss me, you brave, dar-
ing fellows" she said royalty.
ETY. cheeks presented.
"And you can kiss me twice." she
invited Ronald Grey.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Boschee's Syrup

AIlays Irritation, soothes and heals
throat and lung Inflammation. The
constant irritation Of a cough keeps
the delicate mucus membrane of the
throat and lungs in a congested con-
dition, which BOSCHEE'S SYRUP
gently and quickly heals. For this
reason it has been a favorite house
hold remedy for colds, coughs, bron-
chitis and especially for lung troubles
In millions of homes all over the
world for the last fifty-eight years,
enabling the patient to obtain a good
nights rest. free from coughing with
easy expectoration in the morning.
You can buy BOSCHEE'S SYRUP
wherever medicines are sold.-Adv.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Lamentoble Lack of Tact

After little dinner party it was
suggested that every woman should
state the gift she coveted most With
prompt acquiescence each announced
her choice.
Mrs. Johnson wished for exquisite
Jewels Mrs. Williams desired to be
the best-dressed woman in society /:
Mrs. Smith preferred to own the hand
soonest motOrcar; while Mrs. Bimpson
craved popularity.
Suddenly a dense man exclaimed:
Heavens! Don't any Of yeu care for
beautyr'
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Live Stock Notes


Sell the nonproducing sows.
Feed the sows literally, especially
those which are Sucking pigs
A rolling stone gathers no moss; but
neither does an animal at rest find
good pasture.
Wean calves that are from four to
six months of age and give them a
little extra feed.
Timothy hay was not intended for
sheep. They will do much better on
one Of the legumes.
Long fiber, lots of fiber to the square
inch, and we'll covered body are
points to be considered In examining
the eve for wool producing ability.
Cooked potatoes may be fed to hogs
with corn and tankage. In tests made
at the South Dakota experiment sta
ton approximately 300 pounds Of
cooked potatoes replaced 100 pounds Of
shelled corn In the fattening ration.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Make Repairs Notu

II repairs to the house or lawn re-
modelling are necessary 1t is well to
Strengthened up afterward. There Is
always plenty Of necessary work on
the flower beds and the lawn In the
spring without postponing that which
could have been done In the fall or
winter months. Then, too, foresight
ed man asserts, workmen are less busy
on repairs at that time, so that 1t is
easier to get work done we'll.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Traced to Fourth Century

Archbishop Trench says the proverb
that one should not "look a gift horse
In the mouth" is as old as Jerome of
the Fourth century, who, when some
one found fault with certain writ.
ings of his. replied that they were
free-will offerings, and that 1t did not
behoove one to look gift horse In
the mouth.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
SmalI-Tovn Men Succeed

At the president-day lunchean of an
Eastern Rotary club recently, the pro-
gram was given over to stories of
success after forty. There were 100
men who testified that at forty they
were failures, whereas at the time of
the luncheon they were considered
successes, the aggregate number of
their employees being $4,000. Their
formulas differed widely and among
them were: Constant Industry"
never work too hard" and don't do
anything that can be put or"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
"Poisoned" by Radio

Mental patients held in British asy.
lums have recently made wide variety
Of complaints to the royal commission
into lunacy, which has been investigat.
ing the asylums and the patients in
trusted to their care. One Of the pa
tients complained that he was being
poisoned by radio, while another said
that communism was being injected
into him by psychoanalysis.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Raising Home Quality

"Those who insist on good, honest
buy not only benefit their families
and themselves but perform a broader
service says John NJ Cries, chief of
the division of building and hous-
ing, Department of Commerce. "They
help raise the quality of homes in
the United States and provide a sound
basis for wider home ownership"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14

Here's gratitude for you," growled
Sophmorton.
"Wnat's wrong?" asked Coedna.
"All this month l answered for Gay
boy every time he was absent from
Glass;
"Well?"
II also recited when his name was
called"
"What nOw?"
"Now he complains because he got
poor marks
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Driveway

In building macadam driveway,
1t will be found very effective In keep
Ing the small particles from being
scattered around the lawn II con-
crete curbing is built on both sides
Of the driveway. This not only pro-
tects the lawn. but is very artistic
spreading.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
The Unspoiled Prince

The various stories about the prince
coming back with strong Yankee &C.
cent are of course all nonsense. l
didn't risk watery grave by going to
the closing solemnity at Wembley, but
l ustened-in from the depths of a COM
Portable arm chair to the princes
speech and he didn't emit even a sol
itary "Gee."-London Opinion.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Golf Balls Speed

When golfer drives from the tee
he probably little realizes the terrific
speed at which he has sent the "wee
sma' ba'" on its travels. He would
probably be astonished to learn that
he has impaired to it a speed more
than twice as great as an express
train, and considerably greater than
that of any bird that flies.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14

Watch cuticura Improve Your Skin.
On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash off Ointment in FIVE minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It
Is wonderful what Cuticura will do
for poor compilations, dandruff, itching
and red, rough nds.-Advertisement.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
What He Lacked

The sutton, bony and ugly Of face,
was pleading his case before Sallie.
You know l am a sel<made man.
Sallie. I've made myself just exactly
what l am"
But you didn't have any looking
glass when you made your face. did
you?" pipee up Sallie's four-year-old
brother az unobserved but interested
istener.-Capper's Weekly.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Giue Thought to Cellar

The cellar Is as important as the
rest Of the house. Coal bins near the
furnace, ventilation. cold storage,
drainage. lighting and other points
cannot be too carefully thought out to
insure comfort.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Large Order

Customer-Can you make life-size
engagements from negatives?
Photographer-Yes, sir. That's just
my speciality.
Customer-Good Then will you en-
large this picture of whale took off
Greenland during my vacation?
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Need to Hustle

Friend suppose you find your
wife can live on your income all right
Newlywed-Oh, yes. indeed; but It's
up to me now to make another ona
for myself.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
More Help Wanted

"Have you any legal right to inter-
fere to stop woman on the third
floor from screaming at her husband
In the nightY asked the tenant of
his landlord.
Are you a neighbour" inquired the
landlord.
mo-" explained the man, II am
her husband"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Very Noticeable Then

"How awkward Alice Is. She doesn't
seem to know what to do with her
hands,"
II noticed that when she was play
Ing BRIDGE"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Wrong

Tourist (doubtfully) not go
to tell me that you are the famous
centenarian7
Native-Oh. no. 1t amt me-it's my
daughter.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Would Be a Boy

Oh, would l were boy again,
When life seemed formed of sunny
years.
And all the heart then knew of pain
Was wept away in transient tears!
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
MATRI-MONY

mo, sir No more loansi haven't
a single dollar!'
"Well, if all your dollars have taken
unto themselves mates, 1 wouldn't
think of separating them-let's have
couple"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
THEY NEVER MISCARRY

Edits astonishing how many diff
ferent kinds of mail reach the dead
letter Office.
Ned (sadly)-Yes-all except the
bills.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Losing Weight

"She was a wonderful pianist. Last
week she read my palm and told me
that 1 was going to lose $50 pounds"
''Did your"
Eyes, my wife left me two months
later"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Where Ignorance Is Bliss

The man who claims to understand
women always arouses in them the de-
sire to put one over on him.-Don Mar
quis in the New York Herald Tribune.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Aduice

doctor. I'm just bundle Of
nerves" "Check yourself."-Louisville
COurier-Journal.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-14
Grand Old Opera

While Carmen" always pleases,
As critics freely state.
It needs few good wheezes
To get 1t down to date.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
New Spanish War Vets
 Camp to Be Instituted

About %5 members of A. C. Ham mond Camp United Spanish War Veterans headed by State Depart ment Commander Theodore Johnson. State Department Adiutant W. W. Bullen and State Department Guar termast-r I. T. Hills. will attend the institution of a new Spanish War camp in Thompsonville, Saturday night, June 13. The new camp, the @3d in the state, was organized by Department Commander Johnson and Department Adiutant Bullen last Wednesday, and has been named John W. Hendley Camp, No. 23. L.. 6. w. V, Officers have already been elected an dthese will be installed by Commander Johnson following the institution Of the camp Satur- day. Every camp in the state will he represented at the institution in Thompsonville and the ceremony will begin at s o'clock. The local party will leave New Britain at 6:30 o'clock, making the trip by sutomo- bile. There will be q special meeting of A. G. Hammond Camp Wednes- day night, at which all expecting 10 co are asked 10 be present and signi- fy their intention of doing so.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
FINE SCORES BY
 GERMAN PLIERS
Long Distance Flight Compe,
 titiOn Continued

Berlin, June Rl-Excellent scores were made in yesterdays con- tlnuation of the long distance air plane flight competition which started last Sunday, Sundays course was from Berlin to Naum- berg. Nuremberg, Munich and Leip- sic. and then back to Berlin, It was the same course of about G5O miles which was flown over satur- day.
 The Hamburg pilot, Baeumer who made the best time Saturday, again came in first, His time was S hours . ~sinutes. or three minutes better thaa he made Saturday, Baeumer w..s followed by Polte in a unit machine, Hochmut in a Udet and Xander in a Heinkel. Pilot Udet. who is famous for aeronautic featS, came in 18th,
 These exhibition flights at the Templehof field were witnessed by large crowds. There was only ono mishsp, A plane while making an extremely sharp turn swerved, bare fly missed the spectators, and crashed to earth. II was completely demol- ished. but the pilot suffered only a slight injury to his arms and legs. The exhibition flights included the ascension of four non dirigible bal Icons with pilot in each.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
RECORD SALE OF RED CROSS SEALS
All Previous Marks Passed, Commission Announces Today

Hartford, June s.--With total of practically $100,00o, the last Christmas Seal sale in Connecticut broke all previous records. accord ing 10 the final report which was today made al the office of the state tuberculosis commission in the capitol. The commission last De- cembcr appealed to the people of the state to contribute that amount to its preventive and educational work and to the valuable anti tuberculosis program which its 75 local units are carrying out throughout the state, largely consisting of directing tu- berculosis nursing, holding tuDer- culosis clinics, and making other efforts 10 locate. in an early stage of the disease, cases in the cities and towns and 10 get them promptly under treatment.
 The exact sum raised by the seal sale is s99,05312, which is prac- tically $3,000 nor ethan the amount secured a year ago, and which es- tabhshed a new high-water mark as Connecticut seal sale total.
 The leader for per capita sales this year Is North Haven, which re- ported @4 seals per inhabitant Of that town. Mrs. S. P. Taylor Was the chairman of the committee which directed the campaign,
 West Hartford stood second in per capita sales with IS. the campaign being directed by Clarence R. Roor. Canton stood third with 1G.5, New Canaan fourth with 16. Newtown fifth with l5, Plainville sixth with II, Old Saybrook seventh with 13.7, Beacon Falls eighth with 136, Essex ninth with 1S.5, Simsbury tenth with l3.1, Sprague 11th with 12.7, East Windsor 12th with 12.6. Norwich 18th with 1?6. Guilford 14th with l2.3, Wallingford 18th with 12.2, Suffield 18th with 11.9. Fairfield l7th with l1.5. Meriden 18th with lo,S and Cheshire 18th with 10
 New Britain raised $3.n50, Bristol SL2ol, PIainville s669 and South ington SS36.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
BUSINESS WOMEN'S
 CONVENTION HERE
New Britain Girl Becomes Na-
 tiOnal Vice President

Miss Estelle G. Cuddy Of this city was elected national vice president for Connecticut at the state conven- ton of the Business and Professional Women's clubs here Saturday, She new state president elected was Miss Rose House Of Bridgeport, Other of tcers were elected as follows: Vice President, Sarah Wright, of New Haven; recording secrtary, Gertrude Miknaitis Of Waterbury; correspond- ing secretary, Mariel Downey Of Stamford; treasurer, Olga Leide Of Hartford; directors for three years; Emily Merriman of Waterbury, Julia Connor of Hartford and Nentlie Lo- gan Of New Britain Mrs. Margaret Mainsesu Of Stamford was elected a director for one year.
 The sessions Of the convention opened at the club house on High street about noon Saturday. There were about S5 delegates present. Miss Cuddy. the retiring state presi- dent, presided at the opening session. Visitors were welcomed to New Brit ain by Miss Anne Nave. president of the local club. Luncheon vas served al the club house.
 The afternoon soEsion received re- ports from all the officers and com mittees. It was voted 10 make com plete survey of all the clubs of the state next fall, listing the members in the professions and occupations.
 Detailed plans for the national convention in Portland, Me, were discussed. More than 100 members from Connecticut will attend the ses- sions which open July II, for one week.
 The closing event of the conven- ton was banquet held at the Bur rift hotel. Emma Dot Partridge oi New York, executive secretary of the national organization, was the prin. cipal speaker. Miss Elizabeth Leg horn was toastmistress. Addresset were made by Miss Mildred Weld Miss Cuddy. Miss Nave, and Mrs ! Mainseau. Several instrumental ant vocal selections were given by Mis-! Margaret C.. Perkins.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
Fearing Clashes, Permit
 For Meeting Is Revoked

Rome, June s Pl-Antonio Cas- rertano, president Df the chamber of deputies, announced today that members of the opposition would not be permitted to use the cham bcr on Juno 10 for d proposed me- morial meeting on the anniversary of the murder of the Socialist Dep uty Giacomo Matteotti.
 After the opposition announced plans for this memorial meeting. the fascist party decided to have 8 counter demonstration. Clashes were feared and President Casertano decided the only way 10 prevent trouble would be to forbid the op- position meeting.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
Mrs. w. H. Scheuy Dies at
 Winthrop Street Home

Mrs Anna Theresa SCheuy, for 53 years well known resident of New Britain, died yesterday afternoon at her home, T Winthrop street, after Ia months illness, She suffered q nervous breakdown last fall and had been III all winter, but had recov- cred sufficiently to he about until month ago. For the past several days her condition had been critical and death was not unexpected,
 Mrs. Scheuy was born in Monta- gue, Mass, 59 years ago, coming 10 New Britain at the age of six. Be- sides her husband, William H. Scheuy. she leaves two sons, Harry F.. Scheuy. a commander of Eddy Glover post. American Legion, and William g. Scheuy; daughter. Miss Olive Scheuy, and brother. She was a member of Ladies auXiIi- ary. American Legion, and the home mission department of South Con- greEational church.
 The funeral will be held at tn" home tomorrow afternoon st 2 o'clock. Rev. Dr. George W. c. Hin officiating. Burial will be in fa'r- view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
J. D. DONAHUE
RIRRITT CHApEI, NOTES
VOICE CULTURE Special intention to beginners and children
 under l6 Rooms 31s-3l4 Booths Block.
 Tel. 1o14-l3.

D Strenuous efforts are being put forth this week to have Burritt cha pei 61 Cherry street, in good Shape for the flag raising next Sum- day afternoon, June l4. The Daughters of Veterans are present. ing the chapel with beautiful new flag and flagpoe. A special pro- gram is being arranged, with spe- cial music and speaking Friends of the mission are cordially invited to attend. The program for the week is as follows; Tucsday-2;50 ?. m. baby confer ence.
 Wedncsday-7 ?. m, Boy scouts.
 Thursday-4 r. m, Girls Junior Achievement club.
 Friday-4 ?. mo library hour; ' D. m, Boys Junior Achievement club.
 Saturday Burritt clcan-up day. | sunday-3 ?. m, fag-raising pro- gram.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-08
City Items

A meeting of Bishop Tierney As sembly. Fourth Degree. Knights Of Columbus, will be held this evening at o'clock in K, of c, club house Franklin square.
 Gulbransen player pianos at Morans --advt.
 Miss Mary Mccormick and Miss Marie Massey of 76 Winter street have returned from Fal River, where they attended the ordination exercises of Rev. Cornelius Curry.
 Victrolas and pianos at Morans',- adv.
 A daughter was born last night at the Grove Hll sanitarium to Mr. and Mrs, George Leghorn.
 The ordinance committee Of the common council will meet tonight for further discussion of the zoning ordinance, A representative of the Technical Advisory corporation will attend the meeting,
 Laurel Court sewing society will hold an all day sewing meeting to- morrow from 10 8. m. until 4SO p m. The meeting will be held at the home Of Mrs, George Carlson Of 724 Arch street.
 Rev, A. C. Theodore steege, pas tor Of St. Matthew's German Luth. "ran church, will go to Wallingford i tomorrow to attend the Connecticu' Valley pastors conference. Friday he will attend a special conference or church extension work in New York.
 Stanley Women's Relief corp! will hold a regular meeting Wednes' day afternoon at o'clock in I, c Q. F. hall on Arch street.
 A basket picnic will be held Fri, day afternoon at the Community house on Berlin street Berlin. witr Mrs, Gould as hostess. hy Stanley Women's Relief corps. the Sons o Veterans auxiliary and the Daugh ters of Veterans. Members intending 10 go will leave Central Park on tht 10:l5 q. m. bus for Berlin.
 Officers will be elected at 'hc semi-annusl meeting of the Kenil worth club this evening in the clut rooms at 160 Main street. Refresh ments will he served.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Woods anC Mir and Mrs. Howard T. Sherman left today for California. They vii be away for six weeks.
 There will be a meeting of Wash ington camp, P. 0. $. Of A., thi, evening at the Grotto rooms.
 Wednesday evening, the Sons c Veterans Auxiliary will have a fam fly supper at s:S0 O'clock. Theregu lar meeting will be called at 7:St o'clock 10 he followed hy social a s:30 o'clock.