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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-19
Excitement Rules
in Blue Mouse Film

Twenty authors wrote tho story
for "Hobbed Hair" tho film play.
ing Mt tho Blue Mouse this week.
II would have taken at least 90
70 concoct all tho mad excitement
that runs rampant turnout each
an devsry Pickering reel
Mario Provost maintains her guile.
lcs8 look and dcmure smile thru.
out brcath.taking episodes. such ms
whirlwind races with desperate
SmugElcrs In high powered mot.
orH" desperate fights on board a
yacht, q nice long swim to escape.
and close game Of hIdc.and seek
with an irascIblc aunt.
Two men wanted to marry her
ono insisted that shc bob her hair.
tho other that sho retain her curls.
She had two hours In which to
make her decision, or falling 20 do
so. 10 loso all mention in her
wealthy nunts viii. sho thought
sho loved them both, which was O
suro sign that abe loved neither.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-19
Travels Is Years
Gas Makes Him Nervous

FOR IS years A. Thomson travelled and
all this time no was nervous aud restless
because His food formed gRs and for
mentcd, ho tried many things without
success but tho mixture Of huclythorn
bark, gycoriuc, etc. OnOwn rs Adlariku)
holpcd him at once.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-19

TUE mere announcement OF Ray.
L mond Griffith In hls frat star
ring comedy Tor Paramount Hes
a Prince was enough 90 pack en-
In at the Coliseum over tho week.
rgI.
Tho picture. produced by a ape.
ci1l comedy unit under Edward
sutherland. far some time ChaplIu'H
assistant director. shows Griffith, a
young European prince. who IS sick
and tired Of his "busluru' and
how he rrvol,7 when DO meets the
girl % his heart and proposes 90
her between ship buuchiuFa. parade
revlrwlHEs and monument dcdlea-
tl1Ha
Mary Brian ls the girl featured
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-19
$3,O6S.S0
GIVEN Fret: !!
$3,O688O

The above amount has been given
away by ia In prizes,
S6i30O more viii he given away
M follows
Tlrat prize -- 1925 Ford touring
car. Bosdoa this splendid first
prize, we arc going to give away
"a other prizes,
RcnrranEc tho figures I'm Tho
above nuuarc I'm such n manner tint
they viii count 10 each way thori.
zontnlly and vertically and send
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on n sheet OF paper nnd II YOUR
answer la correct we viii ut once
mail yoh splendid illustrated
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giving fun information aud ruioe'
I'm case Of ties, general appearance.
nontncss and handwriting of on
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correct, wo viii advise you bv rr'
turn mail OF ample condition ia
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spending one cont Of your money
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-19
Indian Singer
Is F eature of
0rpheum Bill

Song OF Indian love and ne rHu.
.aered hy tho Chleftain CaupoUran.
Indian baritone provide one ~ the
.mn7t popular offerings given at tho
orphrum tHeator this season.
. Chief CsupnlIeau.a songs make ono
. fool tho pathns ana appeal in tho mo
.uf The mnurrn Indian compared with
.fhe FREQ ana open Mo ~ tho Indian
NJ % ffw years ago,
IIo also sings some ~ tho Italian
. classics and h.t selections were on
eased time and again by patrons uf
Lho Moore
Miss Jeanne Rcnard assists the In
dian singer at tho piano
/ Tiny Alma Nelson is rEht af
. home with tho men. Seven male
assistants including the taststrrp.ur
. Danny ELS and Dave Rice, and the
/ FryoliIy Five. sizzling syncop1Jor.
aii her ia her combined s!uEiuE
musical and dance number
/ Ely and Rice stage AN lmpr0mptu
dancing contest and both emerged
with even huuuru Miss Nelson
/ twlnklng toes DO a0mo fantastic
| tricks also.
StruJtln' that's struttiu' is tho beet
/ way 20 describe HIly Seymour and
/ Betty jeanette. two dusky perform
I crs Mlu Jeanette o. tho only col.
/ ored mal0 impersonRior
Seymour shows the audience huy,
the dArkirs strut their stuff and his
Z feet arc lU action an tho time. DARK
Town Charleston makes n big htt
/ with tie audience.
/ Al and Harry Klein don't lose o.
minute or laughs IN their act which
IL cmmmed full OF jcsts and
I rhucklrs.
Cltft Hradon and Howard Morris.
soy In their attempt 20 show a rc.
| formed brand OF stagr.acilnE. set
over bis Believing that tho mod,
| rrn stage needs elevatlnE. they a.
tempt 10 show how u should b.
done.
Marsrllc Shields. BIN Trout and
Dennis Gucrusy take part IA the
| reformation"
Position means little or nothing
/ 20 Strppln and Scsa IN their jug
cling act They place themselves
In hodyrhckluE positions and keep
up their Juggling performances Just
/ tho same.
Henry and John Arnhu, may no,
| Ia on speaking terms iu the final
act on tho bIll. but they offer
something new and original IN the
way Of iumbling and violin playing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-19
Classics Blend
With Mirth at
WUKingSkOu;

win Klng. Lew Dunhar and Horcr
Gardner persuade their respective
nh'r that they can't summer 90
Europe and keep their husbands de-
voted 90 tho same time thru asy-
oDl uproaFour farrlcm acts or
Why Men Leave Homo" the cur.
rent offering Uf tho Palace Hip
Evelyn InmblF claire Starr and
Bessie iiil arc the rimgiuE wives.
ana Art Belaaop. Hrmlre Stuart and
Harry Davis are Included ln Tho cast
Some operate selections are Zen.
lurcd lu tho musical program. and
Palace HIP patrons appreciate tho
departure from tho usual lazy mum
hem. WIN Aubrcy's rendition OF the
PaEllhccl H,lariiun lH rEgflIsUily
done. A rrNtot sung hy Mildred
M1rEle. Evelyn Humbly Evelyn
Mueller Casey Jones. VIII Aubrey
and Jimmie Ellbrd is automatically
received,
Mildred NarkIr ana the kluE girls
open tho musical program with
Memory lane" Memories arc ~
ylyod by tho Star trio singing ut
$40 Call You Sweetheart"
Joan Singer scores with q sure fire
number. I'm no Mans Mama
Now" Jeans reception ia moro en-.
thmiaftln each week.
Clara Ia Vsllo's That's why ]
Iovo My Darling" and Casey Jones'
I'm Encc.D Deep IN Daisies" are out.
standing hits.
Iiurmlc Kings super-soloiatH open
their concert with a college glco club
TeHrar5aL Their performance regis.
tors. az alwuya
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-19

"A, tho head Of cast which includes
Tyrone Power Edgar Norton. Nigel
do Hruisre Gustav Won ssyfforiltz
and JHrqgrllno Gadsrn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-19
Too Many Brides
Spoil the Party

Seven hundred brides all dressed
In white lace and carrying lily Of
tho valley bouquets. chased Buster
Kclton thru the streets Of Holly
wood while he was filming Seven
Chances" the comedy NJ the Col
oHial until Monday night
Buster engaged roo women Of all
ages and sizes Tor seven Chances. %
IN which he plays tho role Of a
multi millionaire who co.acs TO grief
when he adyertiECs Tor q wife.
BLACK oxen" featuring Corinnc
Griffith and Conway Tearle. is billed
at the Colonial for Tuesday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-19

Mother, bring home some OF Boldt's
MIX Brcad.--two for 25c.-Advertiss
meut.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-19

home life. featuring such stars -
TulIy Marshall, Bessie Love. Fran
kle Lee md others.
An extra added attraction on the
regular vaudeville program Is the
FlagIer Brothers and Ruth, a trio Of
talented entertainers Offering the
latest In syncopatioa and melodies.
These headIincrs are ably supported
by Barron and Bennett. who present
unique Offering entitled shut
Up" which is hilarious 10 an eI.
tremc.
Others on the well.rounded bill
are Bert Sloan, tight-rope walker.
the Anderson Brothers. a couple Of
Southern boys In eccentric daucir
and an act entitled Bargains" pro-
sentcd by Eastman and Moore.
4 special added attraction is Hal
DeAIar's Cowboy band. Mr.. DeMar
has gathered around him some ar.
lists who VIII present, under the
personal direction Of E c. Bosticb,
ggyeral novelty number OF modern
syncopation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-19

uEADLlSESG the regular vaude-
IL vile bin which opens al the
Pantagca Monday afternoon is the
shoncll's Southland Revue, col.
ored organization Of 10 ull.stur ar.
,iHts. who present a faFtmovIng pro.
gram entertainment. including songs
OF melody and syno1p1tcd dancing.
The feature picture attraction, en-.
titled Deserted al the Altar ia o.
faEi-mov.nE drama Of American
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-19
Laughs and Tears
in Film at Strand

John NJ Stahl brings 81 story that
IL unique 20 tho screen lu Zine
clothes" now AZ tho Strand. The
picture. which Louis H. Mayer 81
presenting thru Fltat National. tcIl
domestic story which runs the
gauntlet Of emotions from hubblius
laughter TO porr0wrul tears.
II il mn adaptation from Frans
Molnar's play, Fashion for Men.
and u simple. wholesome and real
Tho characters nro those that you
might meet. or. better stilL. you
10 meet. every day. You will kno"
them all.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-19
Coliseum Stages
Unique Style ShoU

Seattle women win have their
flint opportunity 20 Hco tho mort
beautiful Of tho new years raEh-
lon modes Al tho Coliseum Tues
day afternoon and evening. Orto.
hrr 90, when tho new and smart
speciality chop. Rests Apparel. Inc.
viii present style revue on that
stage once In tho afternoon and
twice IN The evening. in conjunction
with tho motion picture, He's "a
Prince
Tho new Partisan tendencies IN
costumes for every occasion win be
included among tho garments dis
rllHta-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-19

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Whit Doctors Say
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Ike,
Dr. j, J. Weaver doctor for 30 years,
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Adlcrtkp
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" II. Puckctt writes: after usng Ady
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VINO have used only ordinary bowel and
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-19
The Pacific Homestead

803 South Commercial
salem oregon
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-19

Charlie ChapIln's new screen pro.
dueuon. The Gold Rush" rs really
Charles filmed autobiography. ryih.
bollzed against the background Of
ALalkan gold rush anyn.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-22
ELKS ENTERTAIN
 ON LARGE SCALE
Annual Ladies' Night Attended By Over 400 Members and
 Guests
Supper In Lodge Room.-Dsneins s
 and Vaudeville In Ar:nory

Over 100 people attended the an- nual Ladies Night of Putnam Lodge of Elks. No. 54. Thursday evening. It was an elaborate entertainment and a great success
 At eight o'clock fine supper was served in the lodge room and former club room on the third floor of the Elks building Hastily decorated ta- bles were arranged in both rooms and each guest was given q carnation. The main dish was lobster salad and the grill committee was praised for the excellence of the supper and the dis patch with which t was served.
 During the supper there was mu- sic by the Ideal orchestra of Webster which also playa for the dancing. After supper the guests adjourned to the Armory on Livery street and there was dancing interspersed with musical vaudeville acts until 1 o'clock.
 At II o'clock the Elks' toast was finely given by Frank Swank, exalted ruler of Worcester lodge During the evening all of the ladies present were presented vanity cases as souvenirs.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-22

THE EDWARD BLOOM COMPANY HAS PURCHASED MILL AND TREATMENTS AND WILL START MANUFAC-
 TURING SILK AND woRsTED DRESS GOODS
Will Employ 500 Hands, Men and Women, When Capacity l
 Reaehed-Old Machinery O Be Removed

The mill of the Putnam Manufae- turing Company and the tenement houses in the company's mill village have been sold. The purchaser is the Edward Bloom Co.,. Inc. and the new owner of the property will immediately begin installing new machinery suit able te it's needs. All of the cotton machinery at present in the mill will be removed.
 The Edward Bloom Co, Inc, has its offices and salesrooms m New York City Its present plants are in Pat. i tersUn, x. j.. and New London. The company manufactures silk and worsted fabric for ladies suits and dresses. ft throws its own silk before W aving.
 The company already has machinery ready to move into its new mill as soon a. the old cotton machinery is remov- cd. It Is then planned to build the business up Co capacity as fast as pos. sible
 The plant in New London, which is not quite as large as the Putnam plant
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-22

employs between 450 and 300 hands It may therefore be assumed that when the Putnam plant is running full it will give employment to at least 5oe people. men and women.
 In giving the first news of the com ing of this new industry to Putnam to it's readers. The Patriot does So with a great deal of qualification and with q feeling that it portends bright flu ture for our city. There is no question Tut that soon all of our empty factories will be filled and there will be employ ment for our citizens, and more. 0ne by one these factories will start oper. ating. The people have waited patient. ly for the resumption of the manufac. turing industry tlat will mean pros i perity. There has been some little change for the better the past year but the announcement of the coming of the Edward Bloom Co, Inc. Co oc cupy a factory in the north end of the city. factory long idle, will be re ceixed with rejoicing by the mill work CTS of the north end, and by all of tho people of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-22
ANNIVERSARY OF
 REV. (. E. GORDON
Preached In Pomfret Church Sunday Where He Was Or
 dained 49 Years Ago
Has Returned With Wife to Make
 Home Here

Pomfret.-Rev. Charles E. Gordon observed the anniversary of his ordi- nation last Sunday. May IT, by preach ing in the Congregational church tn Pomfret, in which he was ordained fogty mine years ago. He was assist ed in the service by his son. Rev. Ed win K. Gordon of Greensboro, Vt. and by the pastor, Rev G. A. Barker.
 He took for his text Josh. 4;6-7-- the memorial of the passing of Jor- dan. We have our memorials. They are of many kinds and in many places. The best memorial Is well lived life's deeds
 The sermon was interesting and helpful, containing that subtle some thing that comes only with years of experience. thoughtfulness and service of the highest and best known, which derives it's power from above.
 Mr Gordon graduated from Yale College in 1872, and from Andover Seminary in 1875. He came to Pom fret in 1876. where he stayed year then going to East Hardwiek, Vt. He has since held pastorates in Salisbury Webster and Lyme, N. H., East Provi dence. R. L, and Derby. Vt. His lasi charge was in Franeonia, N. H., iron which he retired last September at tn, age of 76. He married Amy A. keyei of Pomfret in 1878. He has two sons the oldest. Theodore W. Gordon o1 Schenectady, \. Y., and the younger Edwin R.. being pastor of a Congrega tional church in Vermont.
 Mr and Mrs. Gordon are now mak ing their home with Mrs. Gordon's twi sisters at Honeysuckle Cottage ii Pnmfre.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-22
GOLD BUTTONS TO
 SIXTEEN EMPLOYES
Banquet of Heminway Silk Go. Officials Held At Putnam
 Inn
Awards 10 Those Who Have Worked
 In Plant 25 Years

High officials of the Heminway Silk Company. with the local superintend- ent Of the Putnam plant and oyerSeers gathered about the banquet tables at the Putnam Inn. Wednesday evening Goid service buttons to sixteen em- ployes who have been with the com. pany for twenty-five years or more were awarded the following.
 Moses Peehie. 45 years; Hans Downing. 4l years; Irwin Tourtellotte 40 years; Martin Putnam, 3S years Jerry Winslow, 37 years; Herberi Fuller. B years: Mrs. Ida Bard, 3s years; Rose Authier, B years; Rober Sands. g years; Jasper Holmes, 3l years; Mary Cogan, Anna Cotter Maratta Gordon. each 2 years; Allie, kiernan. Nellie Bernier and Winni fred kilborn. each 25 years.
 Among those present were: H. NJ Merriman, president of the company Dr. Merriman. vice president; II Miedendert. general superintendent and r. N Shaw. secretary. who made the presentation of the buttons. Ther, were short talks by a number of those present
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-22

Clayton Whitaker. 6I. of Charlton, Mass. for many years resident of Woodstock, committed suicide hy hang ing himself to the bars of his cell while locked in the police station at Oxford, Mass. Sunday night.
 The body of Whitaker was discov- cred Monday morning by an officer, who called his superior, stating that he could not rouse Whitaker. \ blan- ket was hung ever the bars Co the cell occupied by Whitaker, which shut out the view of the interior. When the officers unlocked the door and opened fl they discovered why Whitaker gave no response was dead.
 A further investigation disclosed that Whitaker had knotted his suspen- ders about his neck. fastened the other end to the bars of his cell, and had strangled to death.
 Lived In Woodstoek
 Whitaker and his brother Dwight lived on separate farms in Woodstock. Both were married Owing to domes- tic difficulties they were living apaf, from their wives. Clayton had local reputation as being a drinking man, Dwight, in his younger days, was sportily inclined and at one time own ed some fast horses. They finally left Woodstock and little has been known of them since.
 The arrest of Clayton is said to have followed a turbulent two weeks at the home of Dwight Whitaker in
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-22
SOLONS CONGRATULATE
 EASTFORD'S REAL D. A. K.
SEND ENGRoSSED COPY OF RESOLUTION SIGNED BY STATE SECRETARY TO MRS. SARAH BoSWORTH
 BRADWAY ON 107TH BIRTHDAY
House Members Send Roses and Caa Lilies to Distinguished
 Member of Putnam Chapter

4 resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the General As- sembly relative to the l07th birthday of Mrs. Sarah Bosworth Bradway of Eastford. q real daughter of the Amer iean Revolution, has just been receiv- ed by the distinguished lady, in en- grossed form, and signed by the Secre- tary of State. The resolution reads as follows:
 "State of Connecticut, House of
 Representatives, January Ses-
 sion, 1925.
 Resolved by this House that congratulations and best wishes be extended to Mrs. Sarah Brad way of Eastford on the occasion of her l07th birthday in recogni- ton of her long and honored life, and of the fact that she Is an or- iginel daughter of the American Revolution, and be 1t further
 Resolved that the Secretary of the State Is authorized and di- rected to have copy of this reso- iLtiOn suitably engrossed and pre- scented to Mrs. Bradway.
 Passed April 30, 1925.
 Daniel F. F. Hickey, Clerk. tL.S.l Francis Pailotti,
 Secretary of State" Mrs. Bradway also received on her birthday iaIge bunch of roses and another of calia lilies from the mem- bers of the House of Representatives.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-22
PROGRESSIVE DINNER
 FOLLOWED BY BRIDGE

A progressive dinner, followed by three tables of bridge, was given Tues. day evening The guests first went to the home of Mg and Mrs Alberi ]. OWler. School street, where the iirs course of the dinner was served at hal past six o'clock.
 From the Owler home the party motored to the home of Mr and Mrs Francs Metcalf, Church street, foi the second course.
 The third course was served al the home of Mir. and Mrs. Howard Shir- refs, Grove street, and at the home of Mr. and Mrs Arthur s. Macdonld Oak hill. the dessert and coffee was served
 The dinner was over just before 9 o'clock and cards were then play ed. Mrs. Nelson Lown won the ady's prize and Mir. Metcaf the gentlemen's s prize.
 Those in the party were: Mir. and Mrs 0wler. Mir. and Mrs Metcalf, Mr. and Mrs. Shirreffs, Mir. and Mrs. Nelson Lown, Mir. and Mrs. Mac donald, Miss Edna Mann and Henry A. Wheeloek.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-22
MRS. ARTHUR DAWSON
 PREPARES FINE PROGRAM

Last Friday evening the people of Putnam Heights were afforded an un- usual pleasure, made possible by the efforts of the school teacher, Mrs. Arthur C. Davison of Putnam, when the children presented most excel lent entertainment in the church. The program gwen consisted of dialogues, two little plays, songs and recitations and showed such careful and thorough traming by the teacher, as to cause many delightful comments from tho audience of parents and friends. who filled the church to overflowing. Many requests have been made to nave the program repeated.
 With the proceeds Mrs. Davison plans ts buy ehsirs for the little xhool room and pictures to beautify the walls The affair was fine succesa and parents and friends greatly ap- preciate Mrs. Davison's interest and hard work for the benefit of the child ren.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-22
MRS. HATTIE MILLER TO
 ENTERTAIN VETERANS

On account of expense and also of the great amount of work entailed the Woman's Relief Corps has decided not to prepare a dinner in Odd Eel lows Hall this year for those parti- cipating in the Memorial Day pro- gram. Instead of this feature Mrs. Hattie Miller, Woodstock avenue, has invited the veterans to be her guests at a luncheon at the Putnam Inn on Memorial Day.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-22
NORTH ENDCOUPLEWERE
 MARRIED 50 YEARS AGO
NJPTIAL MASS WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR MIR. AND MRS. G. M. DURAND.-WERE STEP BROTHER AND
 SISTER AT TIME OF WEDDING
and Illness Prevents Large Celebration Planned
 Ago By Children
8t St. Mary's church Wednesday

At St. Mary's church Wednesday morning at o'clock nuptiai mass was celebrated by Kev. Charles F. Be daFd. pastor, in observance of the ftueth anniversary of the marriage 0t Mr. and Mrs. G. Nj. Durand, Bal- sey stsee..
 he children of the couple had been leas4nc forward to the event and some inIe ago mad decided to make efaDor- ate plans Tor the golden wedding an- ulversary. When one of the sons, EmIneu Durand, was killed by tram st eae Nese thompson gfade cross ing November 18th last, it east a rI0am Of sorrow over the large lam uy and the plan for big celebration was abandoned. 1t was tben decided to nave the nuptial mass and the couple renew tneIr vows of fifty years ago. as IS custom of the French people. Disappointment again enter ed upon the pans. MT. Durand, who was visiting nephew in Paseoag, was taken Ill and was not able to come nome for the mass. He has since re- covered from his temporary attack
 In Putnam 30 Years
 Mr and Mrs. Durand have lived in Putnam for the past thirty years. Both are well known and highly re- speeted residents of the north end of the city where Mr. Durand was in business until six years ago when he sold his store to Oscar Ddgas.
 Mr. Durand is an exceptionally large man, Joylal of disposition, wIgn merry twinkie Tn his eyes and cor aIaaty that attracted many friends. N he he never sought public office he took an interest Tn the affairs of the city and town and was often sought ter counsel and advice. He Is one of the eitys substantial citizens. q pro- perry owner and a man whose integ- fltE Is never questioned.
 We're Step Brother and Sister
 i pecaliar incident occurred in the iiTes of the couple. Mrs. DGrand's father died when she was young RIll Then Mr Durand's mother dled. The mother of Mrs. Durand married tHe father of Mr Durand and the chil- areH became stepbrother and stepsis- ter When old enough they became man and wife and have lived fifty happy years together and are both well preserved and enjoying good