Took Possession of Barlow's Farm.

New York, 1895

A party of Brooklyn excursionists took possession of the Barlow farm on the Jamaica road Saturday and tried to run the place. They arrived in wagons and camped in a grove of cherry trees. They set up a keg of beer, and were having a good old time when Farmer Barlow appeared and ordered them off his premises. They dared him to put them out of the grove. He procured a warrant from Judge Connorton for the arrest of the party. Eight of the men were brought to the town hall, but they were dismissed with a reprimand. One of their number, William Wright, became abusive in court, and was sent to the county jail for ten days.


Two Wayward Freeport Girls.

Two girls, Susie Johnson, 16 years old, and Nellie Gombert, 13 years old, who disappeared from Freeport Sunday evening, were arrested in Hempstead Tuesday afternoon by Officer Dunbar. Mr. Gombert, Nellie's father, keeps a bakery in Freeport, and employed the Johnson girl as a servant. Her home is at Rockville Centre. Last Sunday Nellie decided to seek employment and consulted Susie in the matter. The two girls packed their clothes and taking $3 walked to Rockville Centre and from there to Hempstead.

—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.

New Hampshire Neighbors — South Conway

New Hampshire/Maine, 1916

A very pleasing entertainment was given at the chapel Tuesday evening by the young ladies of the summer colony, ably assisted by the few young gentlemen. Tableaux, singing, charades and finally the pinning of the Donkey's tail by the children all gave much amusement. Ice cream, cake, home-made candy, pop corn balls and peanuts were sold which with 10 cents admission netted the church $35.

Mr. T. P. Ivy has a new automobile and Will Jackson is his chauffeur.

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cook are also enjoying a new Ford automobile.

Mr. John Legere lost a nice young horse last week, tetanus caused by stepping on a rusty nail being the disease. Dr. Lord was sent for, but too late.

Mrs. Abbie Blood and daughter of Franklin, N. H., visited at A. E. Davidson's last week.

Miss Persis Davidson came home from Pendexter's Mansion last Wednesday.

Mr. John Potter and family called on friends in this place Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Stewart visited at J. M. Hatch's Sunday.

—The Fryeburg Post, Fryeburg, Maine, Sept. 12, 1916, p. 3.

East Brownfield

Maine, 1916

Mr. MacAlaster is here visiting his son, Nelson MacAlaster.

Mr. Frank Philbrick arrived in town Monday.

Brownfield high school opened Monday morning with Mr. Brown of Island Falls as teacher.

Miss Lula Bennett returned home from Sebec Lake Saturday night and is working at Pine Grove Inn.

Mrs. Abbie Rogers is entertaining her sister, Mrs. Bailey.

Charles D. Fessenden passed his eightieth birthday at his home in East Brownfield, on the Fryeburg road, Thursday, the 14th. In the evening a few of his friends and neighbors gave him a surprise party, which he greatly enjoyed. They carried refreshments of ice cream, cake, cookies and saltines. Besides the family those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John Hodsdon, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Hodsdon, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bickford, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Zenas Wentworth, Granville Mansfield, Mrs. Etta Sanborn, Mrs. Abbie Boynton, Mrs. Mary Gatchell, Miss Flora Gatchell, Miss Georgia Gatchell and Edwin Poor. The evening was spent in general conversation and telling stories, which caused much merriment. After wishing Mr. Fessenden good health and many returns of the day, they left at a late hour with many memories of the evening.

—The Fryeburg Post, Fryeburg, Maine, Sept. 26, 1916, p. 3.

Greenhill

Maine, 1916

Miss Myrtle Flint and Mr. Lewis Smith of Winthrop, Mass., were guests at A. D. Week's, the past week.

Theodore Stiles of Charlestown, Mass., who has been spending his vacation at South Chatham, called on friends here recently.

Walter Smith was a visitor at Bert Smith's the last of the week.

Mr. Anson Bishop took a trip to North Conway Thursday.

Work has begun on the Chatham state road.

An automobile party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Priest and three children, Mrs. Alice Roges and son and Mr. Ralph Priest of Haverhill, Mass., arrived at Almon Hill's Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Priest and baby will spend the week at Mr. Hill's. The rest of the party returned to Haverhill Sunday afternoon.

—The Fryeburg Post, Fryeburg, Maine, Sept. 26, 1916, p. 3.

Origin of "Whig"

1901

Several reasons have been assigned to account for the word "Whig," universally known to all the English speaking people. By some the word is supposed to be a contraction of a longer one, "whiggamore," which in some parts of England and Scotland, especially Scotland, signifies a drover or herder.

It was in 1679 that the word first became common in the British isles, when the struggle was in progress between the peasantry and the aristocracy to have or not to have the bill passed by parliament to exclude the Duke of York from the line of succession. All who were opposed to placing the duke in the line of succession were derisively called "whiggamores," or "drovers," just as the city dude of today speakers of the "grangers," the grays," the "chin whiskers" and the hayseeders."

But Scotch tradition gives altogether a different reason for the existence of the word. It is this: During the early religious wars in Scotland the weakest of the factions used the words "We Hope In God" as a motto. The initials of these words were placed on their banners thus, "W. H. I. G.," and soon all the followers of that clan were given the title of "Whig," which was afterward attached as a party nickname.

Lincoln's Party No More

Feb. 1914

Hundreds of thousands of American citizens paid tribute last week to the memory of Abraham Lincoln. To many of them who, entering upon the threshold of manhood, cast their first vote for that great man, there must have been painful thoughts of the decay and downfall of the party his election brought into power.

The Republican party in 1860 was the exponent of a great moral idea. As such it swept every northern state except one and elected Lincoln President by a popular plurality of 491,195 and an electoral plurality of 108. Fifty-two years later the Republican party, which had long ceased to be a party of a moral idea and had degenerated into an instrument of special privilege, crumbled to the ground. Only two lesser states, Utah and Vermont, gave their paltry eight electoral votes to the party candidate.

We do not believe, however, Lincoln would shed a tear, were he on earth today, over the party's downfall. It was a principle, not a party name, that he stood for. The Republican party of 1912 had the form but not the substance, the body but not the soul, of Lincoln's party. Lincoln's party ceased to be when selfish and unscrupulous men embezzled the prestige and throttled the principles of the organization. — Baraboo Democrat.

A Little Hostess at Her Seventh Birthday Party

Georgia, 1896

A Little Hostess

Josephine Davis Entertains Friends on Her Seventh Birthday

On the afternoon of Saturday, the 14th instant, from 3 to 6 o'clock, Josephine Davis, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allan P. Davis, entertained her little friends a "pink heart" party, in honor of her seventh birthday.

After playing many interesting games beneath the softened luster of light falling through delicate pink shades, refreshments were served to the guests from a table exquisite in every appointment. In the center a large mirror represented a lake, upon whose waveless surface a heart-shaped cake rested, and sustained seven lighted candles, while beautiful smilax fell in graceful folds to the water's edge. A fairy lamp shone on a large smilax heart, which depended from the chandelier. At one end of the table seven La France roses wafted their perfume to seven pink carnations at the other side.

One of the most enjoyable features was the cutting of the birthday cake, containing a beautiful diamond ring, the fortunate winner being George Everett. As each little guest departed, leaving many wishes and expressions of a most delightful time, he or she was presented with a souvenir basket of bon-bons, daintily tied with pink ribbons.

Miss Annie Louise Dennis delighted the company with a waltz, finely executed, while little Miss Wright, from Rome, reminded every one of a French marquise with her dainty little figure robed in filmy white, her hair like prisoned moonbeams in the light, and dark, shining eyes.

There were present: Athena Hill, Lillian Woodside, Claud Patterson, Nannelle Crawford, Alice Ormond, Laura Witham, Nellie Bell Catlett, Helen Ware, Annie Louise Dennis, Alberta Orr, Fannie Peck, Jennie Hutchins, May Robson, May Van Devender, Clara Hutchins, Minneta Hill, Josephine Davis, Jennie Butler, Mata Woodward, Addle Wright, Clarence Davis, Emerson Peck, Paul Orr, Harold Fuller, Fred Patterson, George Everett, Clayton Orr, Hoyt Peck, Wilson Sheldon, Stewart Witham, Starr Peck, Reid Ware, Johnny Woodside, Roger Gardien, Donald Fuller, Dan Woodward, Charley Randall, Alf Ford, Wayne McDonald, Dawson McDonald.

The little hostess was the recipient of many beautiful gifts.

—The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, March 22, 1896, p. 3, children's pages.

Machinist Given Surprise Birthday Party, Receives New Pipe

Indiana, 1906

BOLINGER WAS SURPRISED

Carl Bolinger, a machinist at the Pennsylvania round house, was greatly surprised Wednesday evening, when fifteen of his shopmates marched in upon him unawares and announced that they had come to celebrate his birthday anniversary. As soon as the callers were divested of their overcoats they surrounded Mr. Bolinger and one of their number, speaking in behalf of all, presented him with a handsome and costly pipe. Games, music and luncheon followed the presentation and the guests declare they never had a more pleasant time.

—The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, January 19, 1906, page 11.

Pupils of Miss Wood's School Enjoy Christmas Frolic

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 1912

CHILDREN HAVE CHRISTMAS FROLIC

Pupils of Miss Wood's School Hold Closing Exercises

A SILVER GIFT FOR TEACHER

"Necklace" of Unique Design Presented Miss Wood by Her Scholars — Examinations Held.

Examinations and closing exercises for the fall term of Miss Wood's school were held Thursday afternoon at the Parish house, and were enjoyed by many of the parents and friends of the little people most concerned.

The children and their visitors assembled in the school room at 1 o'clock. Each scholar was first called upon for a Christmas quotation, and responded readily, giving a series of motto verses with delightfully clear enunciation and natural intonation. Then a brief review of the various studies was taken up, both with the idea of quizzing the pupils and demonstrating to the parents the scope of the work covered during the term. Problems were worked out on the blackboard, word studies were conducted and a class in oral geography held, the results in all branches surprising and delighting the parents.

At intervals the work was varied by music, Mrs. L. A. Bishop presiding at the piano. The pretty Christmas songs were given with vim and in a manner which indicated that this branch of the children's education is as carefully looked to as are the three R's, and that a firm foundation for a musical education is being laid in Miss Wood's school.

After the examinations Were concluded the company adjourned to the parlor. Here the center of attraction was the table, about which the children were soon gathered while their teacher, assisted by Mrs. George Justin, Mrs. William Cochrane, Mrs. J. Gerhard and Mrs. L. A. Bishop, served them with refreshments.

The table, which was as pleasing to the eye as the ices and fancy cakes were to the palate, was arranged by Mrs. C. A. Galloway. A miniature Christmas tree, bright with glistening ornaments formed the center piece, and from the top to the corners of the table festoons of pine were draped.

After the refreshments were discussed the children were presented with various tempting bundles, gifts to her pupils from the teacher, and then, in a few appropriate words Rev. John Lloyd presented to Miss Wood, in behalf of her scholars, a "necklace" of unique design. This was a series of pendants on scarlet ribbons, each pendant being a gaily wrapped piece of silver. The combined "jewels" totaled $8, and an accompanying verse asked Miss Wood to buy herself a Christmas gift from her school.

The visitors were asked to remain and have refreshments, and after this the pleasant afternoon was brought to a close. Miss Wood's school reopens Monday, Jan. 6.

—The Daily Commonwealth, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, December 20, 1912, page 6.

Mrs. Underhill Entertains

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Underhill entertained with a progressive high five party Friday evening, Jan. 6th at their home, in honor of Everett Rundlett, of Omaha, Nebraska. A splendid time was reported by all who attended.

The honors of the evening were awarded to Mrs. A. B. Connley and W. E. Caskey. The card tables were laid with dainty lunch cloths and a two-course lunch was served which was greatly enjoyed by all.

During the evening, George Chapman and Everett Rundlett rendered several selections on piano.

The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Connley, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Morton, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Kuhn, Mr. and Mrs. Barofsky, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shoemaker, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Baumer, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Caskey, Messrs. Everett Rundlett and George Chapman.

--The Ellis Review-Headlight, Ellis, Kansas, January 1911.

Comment: Connley perhaps should be Connely.

Surprise Party

About twenty of Mr. and Mrs. George Barofsky's friends gave them a pleasant surprise Monday evening, Jan. 9th, the occasion being their Fifth wedding anniversary. They were presented with a nice rocking chair, which they were justly proud of. Progressive high five was the order of the evening. At a late hour a dainty lunch was served which was enjoyed by all. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn, Underhill, Odell, Hamilton, Connelly, Shoemaker, Baumer, Morton and Messrs. Leach, Underhill.

New Year's Reception
The Epworth League gave a New Years reception at the Methodist parsonage Saturday evening, January 6. There were about eighty present.

The reception committee were clad in Japanese costumes, two rooms were decorated in Japanese festoons and lanterns, another room was trimmed in orange and black for the High School, and the house was lighted with large candles. A guessing game and recitations were part of the program. Lunch was served a-la-Japanese, with this menu:

Salad, Waldorf Astoria and wafers, Stuffed potatoes, Riced dates and tea.

--The Ellis Review-Headlight, Ellis, Kansas, January 1911.