Houlton Times, February 11, 1920
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iX. Ttf.T jr n w u v*.T AROOSTOOK TIMES SURE TOWN OF % 'I April 13, 1860 To AROOSTOOK COIOm Cary Library HOULTON TIMES December 27, 1916 VOL. LX HOULTON, MAINE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1920 No. 5 H.H.S. BASKET BALL TEAM MARITIME AND MAINE AROOSTOOK'S MEMBER- PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN SHORT SHIP CIRCUIT ANNUAL MEETING WOMANS REPUBLICAN IATCHED RACE TENDERED BANQUET BY A LOYAL SUPPORTER Representatives of Trotting Associa ADVISORY COMMITTEE STATE Y. W. C. A. MERCHANTS’ ASSO. Mrs. Nellie Carroll Thornton of DRAWS LARGE ! There are certain events that leave tion at Fredericton Arranged Houlton who is Aroostook representa [behind a lasting memory that will a 13 Weeks’ Schedule always stand out ahead of all others, tive of the State Republican woman’s CROWD advisory board, was county chairman __ 'especially to those who were directly Two Leading Workers Visit The Maritime and Maine Short A Live Wire Organization i interested, and such ail event occurred Ship Circuit members at a meeting of the publcity committee for the Lib last Thursday evening when Mr. J. L. Houlton and Aroostook-- held in Fredericton Jan. 29, arranged Elects Officers for the erty Loan and had charge of the Jun 3— rnwrth Boy Has Too Nason was host to the H. H. S. Basket for thirteen uninterrupted weeks of ior Red Cross work in the Southern Ball team and a small coterie of its Look Over Situation harness racing for 1920, exclusive of Coining Year Aroostook Chapter. Mock Speed for Arlene supporters at his cozy appartments in the week of July 1st (Dominion Day), _________ This is another way of sayng that Dunn block, Main street. when there will he several race meet Houlton’s live wire organization held : s*ie *s a worker. She has a very wide the Miss Belle Hawes Smith of Bruns la t t e matched race last Wednesday At 6.30 p. m. the hoys lined up for ings at Provincial towns on the circuit. its annual meeting in assembly hall 1 acquaintance for that matter through- wick, Maine, accompanied by Mrs. r ti Ite Hoalton speedway between I supper call, and they were ushered in- The circuit will thus open at Houl- Friday afternoon and besides the usual ou^ the state, Ruth Thompson of Portland, Maine, Hoaenworth Boy,” the speedy little !to the dining room where a sumptuous ton, Me., on July 5th and bth, and the routine business, several matters of Mrs. Thornton has always taken an were in Houlton last week in the Snlter formerly owned by L. W. t feast awaited them, to which all did remaining dates for the circuit show importance were discussed, among active interest in the educatonal and interests of the State Young Women’s ■rein, but who became the property of I ample justice. The rooms and the weeks alloted as follows: Woodstock, which were plans for the big two days I literary affairs of the town. She was Christian Association. 1*. V. Hcddsway just tfefore the race, I tables were appropriately decorated N. B., July 12th; St. Stephen, N. B„ ! celebration Julv 5th and 6th for two years president of the Fact. sad “Arlene,” the entry of Walter Mott J for the occassion which it is needless Miss Smith. Who has b e «, principal July 19th; Krederi™to„. N. B.. July; As C " e e 7 « h e custom for several | - ---------------- ------------------ - - , '•B Woodstock, H. B. for a Bnrse of j to say was' enjoyed by all of the Bath Street Primary school for L>(>th; Chatham, N. B.. August 2nd: [years, this organization has co-operat- 9418. Thort were thrills enough to Daring the supper hour the subject some -vtars’ was panted a year s leave Moncton, N. B„ August 9th; Springhill ed with the Fair Asso. in arranging •M M * the most critical “mil bird.” for conservation was Basket Ball. of absence in January 1919 for over- N s August 16th; Sussex, N. B. f0r the celebration of Independance j la four of the most closely contested Besides the H. H. S. Basket Ball team seas service with the Y. M. C. A. She August 23rd: Fredericton. N. B., Day anti it is the purpose of the ‘hosts ever seen In this section, the which included Herschel Bull Mgr. was connected with this organization August 30th; Chatham, N. B., Septem- Merchants Asso. to make this years ! fhM of which vis i deed one, the O’Donnell, Smith, Ervin, Churchill, for eight months, six months of which ber 6th; st Stephen. N. B. September celebration one of the best ever at-; Bene# crossed the flitofe flae so clos^ Niles, Ayotte and Peabody were Mr. - ~ I~r“~ 13th; Woodsoek, \. B., September: tempted, and the entertainment com- fofetter that e blanket would cover Walter Parker, coach for the team, 20th; Moncton, N. B., September 27th. mittee were given authority to “go the : teth o f them, Someruworth Boy always S. E. Tracy who has efficiently refereed Any proposals to change dates must limit.” slightly ta the lead, to the delight of several local games, C. O. Lxmt of The be made on or before March 10th and j it was the sentiment of the meeting j Id * hachers. Houlton TIMES, Mr. C. P. Flinton and about March 15th another meeting of that this organization co-operate with ' A stewd of race enthusiasts number- J. S. Peabody. j the executive of the circuit will be tbe Chamber of Commerce to ijse every tag l h a t 999 Including a large number Mr. Nason’s interest in athletic held In Fredericton. effort to effect the organization of a teM l Woodstock, were on hand to see sports and especially his interest of ; Purses and stakes will not . exceed band and the president was instructed J the face and the backers of the the activities of the H. H. S. athletic $400, with the excepiton of the free- to take steps imnwediately toward that! contestants wore about equally divided sportk is well known, and his thought ; for-all, for which $500 may he offered. end. ;and It it said that considerable money fulness in making such an occassion The standard admission fee will be 75 The newly elected officers are as chengeit hands. possble was deeply appreciated by his cents, with grandstand extra, and all follows: Harry Nevers, the popular. Houlton guests who gave him a warm tribute meetings will bo of at least two days’ Pres. G. R. Ervin vehnmmn, drove the Houlton horse during the impromptu speech making. ! duration. Vice Pres. E. B. Leighton WhBi Mr. Mott the aimer of Arlene After the inner man had been The circuit approved of the “un- Sec’y. W. H. McGary te M M tho mine over the plucky little satisfied the gathering adjourned to ; shackling” rule with an amendment to Treas. O. M. Smith amre who wee reported not well be- Temple Theatre where they, through include horses which have not Executive Board: T. V. Holdaway. the Start, bowerer this may be, the courtesy of Mgr Churchill, enjoy equalled their records on the same L. S. Purington, E. B. Leighton, Geo. flour Stam m heats that made ed one of his fine shows. : basis as those which have not reduced Taggett, L. W- Ervin. inoe” tn m stare to finish. | them. Entertainment Committee: E. B. thee of th * quarter mile heats BROWN-BRIGGS Leighton, A. O. Putnam, A. K. Stetson 19% 39% 31% 31% seconds. Harry Hallett, L. S. Purington, Geo. One of the prettiest weddings of the CHAPMAN CONCERT The judges were O. Mont Gerow of Mr. Chapman takes great pleasure Baggett F M. Hume. Ih rt Pstrfleld, J. H. DeWltt of Wood- season took place at the home of M r., and Mrs. A. O. Briggs, on Wednesday, j jin announcing three of New’ York’s Closing Hours fo r 1920 m i Dr. A. B. Chase of Dover, NELLIE CARROLL THORNTON" January the twenty-eighth, at three foremost artists for his annual our of ('lose every evening except Monday o’clock, When their daughter Faye concerts this season. J. W. CMtoftor, Wood- BELLE HAWES SMITH V, ™ „ c V and Saturday. Grocery stores open and Flctkm c|ub htt8 been for ^ N. B.; Cteyfos Ingraham. Irene was united In marriage to Roy Miss Adellade Fischer. Soprano, has ; night before Thanksgiving, other dates jyear8 pre8ldent of tbe WomeM» A11p Merrill Brown. Only the immediate ia most charming personality and a j as follows: TlKMQa* Ham ilton of she was serving in France as Woman’s ance of tbe First Unitarian church, is relatives of the contracting parties voice of rare beauty. She is well Memorial Day, close all day (if Mon Divisional Secretary in the division at a member of the visiting committee After tte race the Woodstock were present. Tours. She had charge of the group known in large musical centers, and day js observed.) Miss fe m e Briggs, sister of the of Ricker Classical Institute and is it aSted for A return match of workers on the voyage both going critics, wherever she has appeared, July 5th, 6th, open all day Monday : chalrman of the Houlton 8chool bride was bridesmaid, while Dr. have acclaimed her as one of the fin- c]ose at noon Tuesday Friday, Fill, 4th, at Woodstock, over and coming hack. Over there She was for two years a member of Hartley Brown, brother of the groom ; her w(Jrk hron(.M h<# |gt0 very clo8e est sopranos in America. Her voice It was arraagod fbaa and there to Fair week, open evenings, close 3d the educational committee of the was best man.