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FRIDAY, JULY 2, B2JF PAGE TWO THE FRANKLIN PRESS A Letter Frcm Walter E. Moore Thanking the voters of (the dis trict for their support m the pri mary of June 5th., and; expressing his gratitude for their support this Saturday. Walter E. Moore, form er speaker of the House of Repres entatives and Past Grand Master isued the followng statement: "Against rny wishes and recluctant tu I Via vp hcen forced to aeain call upon my friends to support me as their choice for a Democratic Nomi nee for Judge of the Twentieth Judi cial District. i "The second primary is not of my choosing but has been imposed upon the people by another candidate, aiter received the vote as high man, fair and square. "It is indeed gatifying that the peo- pie gave me such1 a handsome vote More and my thanks to every one. Had I received one vote less than any other candidate in the primary ojf June 5th., I would not have called a seconl primary, but would have grace fully submited to the' will of the peo ple and savel them the expense of paying for a second primary, when our tax money is so badly needed to build roads and make other perma nent improvements which benefit all the people. "Each of you know that I appren af vnnr "iiinnort anl am grateful to every man and woman who voted for me. I will appreciate your going to the polls Saturday arnd giving me your valued support and influenre. "Again thanking you, I am , "Yours very truly (Signed) Walter E. Moore. Increasing Demand For Ice 'A prominent cold storage expert, in discussing the subject of refrigeration in the home, says that the develop ment of the small electric refrigerator, which was heralded as sealing the doom of the ice man, has simply forec- ed better practices by ice companies, and stimulated the industry to adopt progressive methods. He pointed out that when the' electric lijrht was developed, prophets, said the day Ot gas was enaea, dui irum nidi lair trt thic not onlv the use of Eras but of electricity has increased tremend ously. The same thing took place with and automobiles. In spite of 20,000,000 autos and motor busses in the country, the electric railways are hauling more people than ever before. . . , .' Anf it wi hp with eectric reme A l"U 3J -V rat inn Tt will stimulate the use of ice, and there is no ground for assum ing that it will destroy the wen man nrp A unA nrncTPssivp ice nlant. As a matter of fact, such plants are going under a chain system management which can buy cheaper, deliver cheaper and render better service an arouna. Notice The township of Macon county will hold their Democratic comten tions on Saturday, July 24th. On Saturday. July 31st, ' the delegates from the townships will meet, at the court house at Franklin, at 2 :00 P. M., for the County Democratic Convent tion. ' Let' each township be . well repres ented, W. A. Rogers, County Chairman. 4tj30 WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE At prices lower than offered by even the catalogue houses. Repairing high grade watches a specialty. GR0VER JAMISON WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER Old Record Tells Story of Treason Infamy of Benedict Arnold Matter of Record in Orderly Book. An orderly book from the head quarters of George Washington, kept between the dates of September 26 and November 1, 1780, and containing the first official entries f the treason k9t Benedict Arnold, in addition to tho records of the trial of Major Anore as a British spy, has recently been ob tained by the New Hampshire Histor ical society. , The book, which was kept by Col. Alexander Scammell, adjutant general of Washington's army, after announc ing the discovery of the plot, goes on to congratulate the soldiers of the Continental army that this is the first case of treason in the American forces, though many were expected, due to the partisan nature of the Btruggle. The providential discovery of the crime also is argued as prrof that the "Liberties of America are the objects of divine protection;" Speaking of the findings of the board of officers that tried Andre, the journal relates that the major was apprehended while on his way to New York in a disguised habit, and while In the possession of papers contain ing inteilieeriPA for the enemy. The findings close with a recommendation to General Washington that Major Andre be executed as a spy in accord ance with the usages of war. A later entry carries Washington's orders for the execution as follows; 'The commander-in-chief directs the execution of the above sentence in the usual way this afternoon at five o'clock." Benedict Arnold, the Revolutionary traitor to the United States, has some apologists . today, hut they are not among the residents of St. John, N.B., Special Dinner AT . Rogers Hall " ' . ON I July 3rd ft! i"" a It has been reported that we have stopped deliver ing ice. The Franklin- Ice Com pany has NOT stopped making ice. We are making more ice --from that good City Water. Call on us. Phone 53. The Benedict Homestead. which town in Canada he and some other New York royalists helped to found back In 1783. Arnold's mem ory is not held high by the descend ants there, who recall that his haughti ness and high-handed methods exas perated the other royalists. He was actually hanged in' effigy at one time and driven from the community. It is said he indulged in sharp practices and swindling. He was also accused of incendiarism In connection with some richly stocked stores. In the light of the aacrlflces that were made, and of the heritage that was passed down to us, It la Indeed a "Glorious Fourth" that wo celabrate today. It la reminiscent of tho expression of a courage, a faith In the people, a. devotion to country, and a sacrificial spirit that has not boon excelled In tho history of tho earth. . ON LIBERTY'S EMBLEM I Elto Motors-DcLavel Cream Separators Frigidaire-Delco Light Plants , Paints "That Stay Painted" ' .' . Among the many Household articles we have you will find the best ICE CREAM Freezer in sizes to suit all occasions. These Freezers are of the Blue Ribbon, Style Frame Family-Pails made of Virginia White Cedar-Hoops Of Electrically Welded Galvan ized wire. Everyone now-a-days realizes the food val ue of Ice-Cream With Ice at Reasonable prices every family can enjoy a freezer, of Ices. Let us show you the size that will suit you. -j11 - A Beautiful walnut bedroom suit, including A Dresser Chiffonette Bed fitted with a Good Blue Steel Frame supporting 88 coil Springs with a full Felt Mattress and two large pillows. The whole out-fit for the low price of $90. It cannot be. beat anywhere. Thlft eugull, , pitched atop the American flag on the boat, feels him self every inch an American. Photo taken in San Francisco bay. And here's to the grand old starry flag, That flies so high today Spotless and pure as the virgin snow, Through all the world away I God grant that her folds will ne'er unfurl, Except for freedom's fight, And till the end she'll ever wave In defense of causes right) This is an Opportune time to get a real Living room suit at a bargain. We have some on the floor now at prices we have been unable to think of before. Don't take our word for it, call and see. Our line of Blue Ribbon Oil Stoves are meeting the entire approval of all purchasers and are going well. Have you got yours? One or two chairs and a good swing will make that Porch a pleasant place to live. Hurry on down and ask us for what you want. Franklin Furniture Company E nrx i r (i V
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