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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Another Outing PARTY

"A Jolly party of about 80 State House
people left by special electric car at =
O'Clock Thursday afternoon for ,raoonoa
"here one of Pete" Hunton's finest
spreads was discussed to the entire sat
ls1action of all. The remainder of IN.
time up to the departure at 945 o,c,oc,,
was devoted to music, cards, etc. The ar
rl'ai nome was about IL, after one Of RI.
pieasantest outings of the season. The
i's' OF those who were supposed to be on
ooard the car when the signal gave the
all aboard" was as follows:
r. l.. Buckley. w. G. Bunker Mr. and
MIS-. Warren Smith. Alice Faulkenham
Louie Sherburne, Loie Young. EIoise
Lawrence, Helen Hutchinson, A. ! Wiz.
gin' Margaret Lee. I. w. Barbour. Mr.
and Mrs. g. F. H. Bragdon, Lena Nor.
ton, Max Wilder, Myrtle Hodgdon. Mr.
ana Mrs. Alfred Jewett, Olive Killam.
Florence Choate. Lillian Hughes. Alice
Weston. Marion Hickey. M. r. Burn.
Lulu simmons, Lena Sanborn, Hazel Col
burn. Bernice Bates. Lura Smith. Jane
Moan. George F. Giddings, Edw. J. Con.
nor James F. Bagley Henry NJ Don
nelly Jennie Lyons. Mrs. Thos. J. Lyons.
Bertha Thayer, Belle Gay, Eleanor Bal.
ley. Anne Cover, Mary Cover. LUCY
Thurreil. Mabel Thwing. Alma s. Board.
man. Alice Murphy, Ermina Smith, Irene
Marks, Thelma Dutton, Theo Dutton.
Mrs. Roy Upton. Kenneth Twitchell and
Eben F. Littlefield
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The State Assessors

Hon Bertrand G. McIntire of East
Waterford, chairman Of the State
Board Of Assessors. was at his desk
at the State House Thursday, having
returned from meeting Of the board
with the assessors oe the various Han
cock county municipalities at Ellis
worth. He states that the meeting was
we'll attended and very interesting.
In fact all Of the meetings in the
various counties thus far held by the
assessors this year have been marked
oy an unusually large attendance. In
oxford county all Of the 80 towns and
Plantations were represented and in
the case Of two plantations assessors
came more than 20 miles to meet the
assessors and listen to instructions and
discussion Of the work. At the
rankin county meeting all Of the
towns were represented.
meetings have been held already in
oxrord. Franklin. Waldo, Knox. Lin
com. Washington and Hancock conn :
.ies. Meetings will be held in Saga
uanoc and Androscoggin next week
ana IN Piscataquis the following week
ana Aroostook county meetings are
advertised to follow those in Piscata-
gus. At these meetings which are
provided for by law instruct,ons ~.
sven oy the State Board Of Assessors
ano a"est!ons are asked freely both
os me local boards and by members
oi the board as to problems which re-
ia'e TO the work Of the local assess
ors. Chairman McTntire states that al
1housh the law provides only for a
representation Of each local board Of
assessors at the county meetings in
many instances the attendance goes 70
'ne extreme limit, many boards beine.
represented by the full membershin
al or the members being Interested
hand. az iirst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
An Unusual Case

An unusual petition has been filed
with the Public Utilities Commission,
that Of the Portland Water District
against itself, alleging that it's own
rates and charges in certain cases are
discriminatory. The first two sections
Of the complaint consist Of a statement
of the character Of the corporation and
schedule Of its rates. Sections 3, and
5 follow, stating:
Third-That said rates for private fire
service were established by the Port
land Water Co and were in force for
many years by said company and were
adopted by the Portland Water District
and have never been changed.
Fourth-That complaint has been
made to your petitioner that it's rates
are discriminatory and unfair to water
takers desiring private fire protection
and unfair for premises where only a
small amount Of water is used, in that
said rates operate to give a free private
fire protection to premises using the
minimum amount Of water required
while others not using sufficient water
must pay for the service.
Fifth-The Portland Water District
therefore complains and alleges that
said rates for private fire service are
unjustly discriminatory.
The commission has ordered hear
ing in the matter, to be held at A. NJ
on Thursday, Aug. 3, in the Office Of
the Portland Water District in Port
land. The said Water District is also
directed to notify all the private fire
service takers Of the hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Letter from Captain
Edw. Butcher. Canal Zono

The following is an extract from q
letter from Capt Edwin Butcher. U. 8.
A. 70 Adjutant General Presson. who
kindly allows publication owing to the
passages of interest regarding the
Maine troops. Friends will join In
congratulations to the captain on his
promotion from lieutenant az he was
known during his long stay in Maine,
Captain Butcher is now stationed At
Quarry Heights, Canal Zone, ana the
letter was dated July 10. The ex-
tracts:
1T seems a long time since I wrots
to you. You may even think have
forgotten all Of my friends in Maine
but that could never be. think Of
you all many times and the "a Maine
has been in my mind q great deal the
last few weeks. The Journal has been
coming regularly and has kept me
posted on the doings up at the muster
field where we had such good camps
in the days gone by. I have followed
with interest the names Of the officers
CONTINUED on Page 1o-celumn q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

The Maine Public Utilities Commits
sion on Thursday at its Office at the
State House gave two hearings as pre-
viously announced, the first beginning
at 10 o'clock, as follows:
On petition Of the Vassalboro, China
& Windsor Light & Power Co. for au-
thority to issue stock and bonds, the
case having been continued from the
date first set, July IS. Judge Sanford
L. Fogg appeared for the petitioner
and had as a witness Jonathan H.
Meigs. president Of the company Har-
vey D. Eaton and Walter S. Wyman
appeared for the Central Maine Power
Cos. interests. The hearing was sus-
pended, pending an inventory of the
company's property by the petitioner.
On joint petition Of the Raymond &
Webb's Mills Telephone Co. and the
Poland Telephone Co for authority to
purchase and sell property. H. F. Hill
ton of South Poland appeared for both
parties and no one appeared in opposi-
ton.
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Forest Department

Commissioner Frank f. Mace Of the
Maine Forest department announces
the appointment of Horace w. Potter
Of Rangeley as a deputy fire warden
for Rangeley plantation, section Of
land that is exposed to great deal Of
fire risk. owing to the cutting opera
tions and the peeling Of so much pop
ulaf.
|. Chief Warden W. H. Hinckley Of St.
Camille, Province Of Quebec, whose
territory Is the uppermost part Of Som
erset county, reports that they are
having very hot and dry weather, with
no rain to speak Of since July 4 last,
when he admits, 1t did sprinkle up
there as we'll as all over the rest Of the
State.
He also reports the resignation Of
Patrolman William McRae, on account
of sickness. The department has ap-
pointed Alphonse Blanchette Of Eng
lish lake to f1ll the vacancy.
handsome sx10 picture Of the fire
station camp at Kineo mountain has
been received at the office OF the de-
partment at the Capitol. 1t shows a
cosy and stable camp, located among
the trees and evidently with a great
view from the front. 1t has a shady
piazza and seated thereon is Watch
man Sherman L. Quimby Of South
Brewer, who looks as though he is en-
towing life, with a hammock on one
side and his trusty pipe in hand. A
sign fastened in the gable bears the
words "Kineo Mt. Maine Forestry Dis
trict Fire Station"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
National Guard Notes

Eastport letter. Commercial-Fron let
tiers received In this city from many of the
PASSPORT boys now stationed on the
Mexican border they are enjoying their
first taste of real military life with the
exception Of the heat. which is very op-
pressive during the middle Of the dav.
Several Of the married members are
somewhat anxious to return to their
homes in this city as they have families
dependent upon them and are worrying
over their welfare.
Word has been telesraphed to Northern
papers of the death by drowning in the
Rio Grande river on Saturday, July %
last. of Private Reuben L. Harding Of Co.
D, I'd Me. Inf, now in Texas, but the
office Of the adjutant general Of Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Election Returns

Councillors Simmons, Cunningham
and Hudson were at the State House
Thursday with Messenger Leadbetter
tabulating the election returns. they
being members of the committee on
election returns. 1t is expected that
the tabulation will be completed by
the middle Of next week, all of the mu-
inequalities having been heard from
hut about 20. and in portion Of these
it is understood that no elections were
held. When the committee has COM
pleted the tabulation a special meet
ing of the Council will probably be
called for receiving the report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Bureau of InspectiOn

Chief Of the Bureau Of Inspection A.
NJ. G. Soule has returned from Ban
cor, where on Wednesday he appeared
for the state against one Samuel Bill.
who was charged with having offered
for sale the meat Of a diseased COW.
Bill was found guilty. fined 500 and
costs and appealed, furnishing $500
bonds for appearance at the Septem-
Der term of the supreme court in Ban
gor, David Striar and Isaac Dvorin
furnishing the bail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
State House Chat

Captain ]. F. Bagley, secretary Of the
State Board Of Charities and Corrections,
passed the day Thursday in Skowhegan
and other Somerset places on trip Of
inspection.
Harold e. Donnell, election clerk at the
department of State. will leave Friday
afternoon for a weekend visit to his fam
lily who are now at Providence, r. l..
thus securing a much needed rest be-
fore starting upon the active work OF
supervising the printing of the Septenl-
Der ballots and the forms and notices
connected Herewith.
State Insurance Commissioner Erastus
J. Carter and Deputy Insurance Commits
sioner Ivan f. Lang were in Clinton
Thursday on business connected with the
department.
]. r. Kahill, the Portland artist, IA
putting the finishing touches on a large
oil portrait Of Chief Justice Whitehouse
which Is destined to be hung at the
state house at Augusta. Here also
will be hung another oil portrait Of
Gen. Tilden, which will be presented to
the state by his regiment at the time
Of the August reunion this summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Nominations by Governor

The following nominations have been
made by Gov Oakley c. Curtis and
posted at the Executive department at
the State House under date OF July 26:
Trial Justices-Cabot Lombard,
Springfield CPenobscot county,; Fred
erick A. Pullman, Andover Oxford
county,.
Justice Of the Peace-James H. Nc
Mann, Calais.
Notary Public--John B. South
ard, Hudson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Mrs. Ernest 3. Randall,

ohariotte' wife Of Ernest B. Randall,
anu a former resident of this city, died
iuesoay morning. July Is, at her home
~ Lynn Mass. The remains will be
Drought to Augusta on train No. II AZ 90
ms AFTERNOON for burial in Mt. Pleasant
cemetery Mrs. Randall before her nar-
rage was Charlotte Mann of Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
New Corporations

Cushnoc Real Estate Association, Or
ganized July 2s in Augusta to carry
on general real estate business. Can
ital stock, $4,000, all common; par
value 800; nothing paid in. Presi-
dent Anne Casavant, Augusta; clerk
and treasurer. Joseph Theberge. Au-
gusta; directors, Anne Casavant.
George A. Cloutier and Joseph The
berge. all of Augusta. Approved
July q.
Saponic Pulp and Paper Co., organ.
lied July % at Lincoln, Me-, for the
purpose or manufacturing and dealing
H. etc. In wood fibre and other fibre,
pulp and paper and paper substitutes
OF all kinds; machinery, materials;
logs, lumber, etc. Capital stock, $780,
600, of which 100000 is common and
100000 is preferred par value, 800:
paid In, $500. President, David A.
Sharpe. Lincoln; treasurer, Earl s.
rage. Burlington, Me-. clerk, Jere n.
Haskell, Lincoln: directors, David 4
Sharpe. Earl S. Page and Jere n. Has
kell. all Of Lincoln. Approved July 81.
Washington County Canning Co..
organized July 2s at Eastport, the cor
Poration to be located at Pernhroke
Tor the purpose of buy cultivate, grow
or otherwise acquire blueberries ana
all other kinds Of berries. fruits and
vegetables, and to pack, can, preserve,
etc, the same. Capital stock. SO, 600:
an common; par value. 800: paid in,
$500. President and clerk, Wesley r
mayo. PASSPORT; treasurer, John r,
holmes, Eastport; directors, John r
Holmes. Wesley J. Roye, Thomas p
Roye and George J. Holmes, all at
EaStport. Approved July IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
M useum Visitors

The following names are among the
visitors book:
Clara A. Kronmuller, Lillian e.
Schelp. Brooklyn, N. Y; Arthur H.
Spencer, Cambridge, Mass; Stella M.
Russell. DR.. P. L. Russell, Union; Mrs.
Frank L. Manchester, Mckinley; M S.
VIM. A. Paul, Auburn; Mrs Harriette
c. Gardiner. Daytona, Fla; Leonard
Marks, New York City; Mrs. T. W.
Marks, Miss Dorothy Marks, Bath:
Mrs. Hanna A. Bussey, Misses Letha
and Magarite Savage, Skowhcgan;
Mrs. j. D. MacKinnon. Gardiner; Fran
ces ]. Yatrim, Preston e. Andrews,
Troy. N. Y; ]. E. Bailey. Jr., Lucie A.
Keller, Kurt Bickers, Brooklyn, N. r;
VIM. G. Weaver, Gettysburg, Pa;
Thomas H. Joyce, Otto A. Schneider,
Arthur Morrisey, Wilson Parkhell, Jack
F. Young, Paul w. Hyatt, Brooklyn,
n. Y: Katherine Chase, Hallowell;
Rosamond M. Cousins, Farmington;
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Mclean, Portland;
Osgood Cappers. Triphena CATERS, Mil
ton, Mass; Jennie T. Cowan, Timothy
F. Cowan. Waterville: Dorothy Lieb-
mans. Brooklyn. N. Y; Kelen T. O'Netl.
Katherine F. O'Neil New York CITY:
Cecille Sullivan. Mrs. J. r. Sullivan,
New Haven. CT; Miss Dollie Burke.
Meriden, Ct; Jennie May Fowler, W.
b. Fowler, Mrs. Jennie L. Fowler Mon
mouth: Jenie May Smith, Boston: Miss
Florence May Elliott. Pikesville, KY;
Miss Beatrice Horton, Bar Harbor;
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J. Bueckler. Paul
Bueck1er, Mrs. H. Straus, Mr.. and Mrs,
Isaac Morse. Bridgeport. Ct; F. H. Nc
Outlook, Brooklyn, N. Y: Annie M.
Fox, Waterville; w. Palmer Mellen,
Marley DUPONT Brock, Garden City,
L. I; offa M. Donaghy, Gardiner;
Ethel B, Park. Reading, Mass; Cora
Frances Shaw, Winthrop; Cora M,
Hopkins. Doris Hopkins, vinalhaven;
Dorothy Shaw. Winthrow: Dorothy
Patterson, Madeline Peaslee, Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Agricultural Department

Assistant State Horticultural Sam
uel H. Eaton of oxford on Thursday
received from Mrs. c. r. Phinney of
Pittsfield a specimen of a somewhat
peculiarly marked yellow and black
beetle, asking him to identify it. as
she had never seen anything before
like it.
Mr.. Eaton recognized the beetle as
the maple leaf borer, which attacks
the rock sugar maple and sent her a
detailed description of this delieately
marked beetle. Mr.. Eaton has also
been informed that several specimens
Of the beetle have been noticed in Au :.
gusta.
Mr.. Eaton, who has recently been at
New Gloucester and Topsham on field
work, states that the apples in that
section are dropping badly. He also
says that there is much hay down,
some Of 1t being badly discolored on
account of the DAMP weather and that
If this damp weather is continued for
any considerable length Of time the
hay crop is likely to suffer severely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

has not been notified. A sister, Mrs Enc
cry Jordan of South Paris. and relatives
in Canton survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

The National Tonic
Designed to Satisfy Everyones Desire Fed Well Red
Feel Strong, Ready and Eager to Do Mans or Woanans
Far0 IN the World; The Story of a Great Triumph
@ iSs % s s nSss !Sx ' "% min" fro" Minnesota
= ] : +: :s % .' r., things are ; interesting tn. .., tn.
s ::55 4 ";s which al: : 5ss: %*s@ ia s
millions bottles My
aa y s :a *:" :s "s Ss nd; :s s %
% % % s s" ssss d%s s a%s *ss ar
& :5 % :: . :;s : ~"" conditions disgusting and distressing
% @s % a s s ss ~s ssS *d s% aas a*
S%@s
~4shssss @ eSsan"s 'os %~rasn 1 %d
VII" % n" milky, ~ s :: .:% ] | ]
@ 9s a5 would 6 @ % s % % *z barely
" ' sales " article 3 s s:"" :: s:; " a:
an5s:%a : ho S fs %s r"z Straight a"e
1--WE have sold $1,000 bottles rsan eight }sM
T wrote s s1 x ya %a ar r ~ S % %
ernspr sco" ""'""SP"'"
have sold 1900 dozen c,6o bnnx Of rnhcn Remedy
given those %s@s s % %pr | %
. ~ss *a Dove p" eo 9"s:s 100" ] 's: praise
%% n sS 5 SH s 6"s" sssx
druggist 7ss make. ::' many %ss %% *ss r*:. *% S::
words rso a , n%s demand 7 toll" two
% 7s T % s 1s rae composed roots e berries and
% % @s" ;o
] ] % ] : . ;S: s @ % @ : ::s * : 7*
m w N '~ aoniTons
Tanlac the National May Augusta the
BOWDlTCH.WEBsTER C0MPANYs STORE
following townsn now Tanac agencies
ArnaB ! s"oo sea"" Estate
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G. W. Brown. a Hampden farmer.
testified that he had sold the animal
to Bill for 81. with the express under
standing that the meat was not At for
food purposes. Bill saying that he
wanted only the hide. Bill, after kill
ing the COW. offered the meat for sale.
1t was brought out in the evidence
that the carcass had been offered for
sale at several markets in Bangor. II
was also shown that several carcasses
at the Bill slaughter house were in
even worse condition about which the
complaint was made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

ubc UtesAn Unu sual Complaint
ed Portland Water District Alleging Own Rates mnaory
Nominations Forestry Appointments Re-
tunsDseased Meat Dealer Notes-Le
from Col Hume and Capt Assessors MengA Jo
ly Outing-Corporatons-
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What Printers Ink Won't Do

Advertising might sell YOU the first bottle of Tanlac but
all the printers ink in the world would sell you second
bottle if the first bottle had failed Demand SO great as that
created by anac only from what are known as ere
peat sales These the sales that stamp any article as hav-
ing made good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

The for the great demand for Tanlac told in
words-extraordnary merit
Back Of Tanla triumph in the drug Tanlacs tri
umph the home Tanacs wonderful popularity has been
built what and who have taken Tanac say of
Tanac. 1t is what the neighbors say that counts
If your neghbo friend tells you he has been relieved
OF illness BY Tanac YOU know is Two hundred and fifty
thousand friends and neghbors have told in public state
nents what Tanac has done for them.
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approximately 5000 druggists exclusive Tanlac agents
because Tanlac sold only by druggist in each CITY
Tanlac has BEEN and is being widely advertised OF
advertising pays and pays handsomely when the prod
advertised makes good the Of its advertisers and
practically without competition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

From the greatest drug firms the country come straight
from shoulder of how Tanlac makes good
I'VE have sold 10000 bottles of Tanlac in eight months
We such sales records such public praise,
the great TaylorIsaacs Drug Co, of Louisville KY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Tanlac composed of barks berries and flowers
gathered many parts of the world They the best
INGREDIENTS for such medicine Tanac The National Tonic
: before offered with confidence and taken with confidence
For more strength better Digestion purer blood and stead
Ter nerves two million people taking Tanac. the Ma
tonal Tonic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Augusta. Bowditch & Webster Co.
Acton, Fred X. Bodwell.
Bailey Island. c. NJ. Clary.
Bridgton, DR.. F. F. Stephens.
Brunswick, P. ]. Meserve.
Bath, l. B. SWEET & Co.
Bowdoinham. T. w Haskell.
Casco, l.. S. Mains
Canton, n REYNOLDS.
Cornish, George Parker & Son.
CASKS Corner, G.. w. Cash & Co.
Chebeague Island, H. w. Bowen.
Clinton. J. F. Hall.
Denmark, Holland & Bucieef.
Dixield. Guy Gardner.
Freeport, w. c. Fogg.
FRYE, 4. r. Grant.
Falmouth Foreside. Dow & Hodson.
Fairfield, F. H. Neal
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Great Story of Making Good"

I'VE have sold 1900 dozen (2 900 botes) Of Tanlac
sixty days and dissatisfied customer the Kuhlna
Chambliss Co, of Knoxville Tenn. stated.
THE sale Of Tanlac in Cincinnati is mounting to 10
bottles week. the Dow Drug Co., of Cincinnati.
Tanac has broken all records and the voluntary stat
men show its merit" said John W. Miller Dayton's lead
druggist
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The National Tonic
d 10 satisfy Everyone Desire to Be Well Fed Well Reste
ee strong, Ready and Eager to Do Mans or Womans
Part in the World; The Story of a Great Triumph

Tanlac today is in one million homes
ming, from Minnesota to Louisiana.
Truly, Tanlac is The National Tonic.
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Sebasco, Sebasco Estate.
Skowhegan, Frank Bucknam,
South Casco, l.. S. Mains,
Stockton Springs, ]. H. Wardwell.
South Windham, A. L. Hoyt.
Sanford, M. H. Goodwin.
South Paris, Charles H. Howard.
Westbrook, Raymond & Mari
Waterville, Fortier's Drug Store.
Winthrop, c. P Hannaford & Son.
West Scarboro, G. w. Knight.
Yarmouthville, L. R. Cook.
E. Lebanon, w. E. Goliath.
WATERFORD, E. S. CARL.
Alfred, c. S. Pierce.
Camden, E. E. Boynton.
Rockland, w. F. Norcross.
Thomaston, Whitney & Bracket.
Warren. O. H. Robinson.
Damariscotta, c. A. Richards.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
BANK OF
.E... -f.. 'E saA $50 ST
BELFIELD
BURNED
Several Thousand in Cur
rency in Safe, Now in the
Basement, Cooling Off

Dickinson, N. D.. Dec. 30.-The Farm
ers' State Bank of Belfeld burned to
the ground. No one knows how the fire
started and all efforts to extinguish the
flames were useless, as the city of Bel
field has not as yet installed q system
of waterworks. The two-story brick
bank home for the Farmers State bank
was erected by Walton & Davis Co., OF
Dickinson, during the past fall and had
been occupied only a few weeks. In
fact, the bank vault was not completed d,
the doors being on the road from the
factory. This shortage of material
necessitated the keeping of the money
chest outside the vault and there is
some apprehension as to the condition
the night before the fire. 1t will be q
day or two before the magnesia chest,
now at the bottom of the basement, is
cool enough to open.
Rep. H. A. Mackof had4his law office
on the second floor of the Farmers
State bank and is heavy loser by the
fire as he had new furnishings and a
large library, with but few hundred
dollars insurance.
The building, which cost about $15,-
600, was insured for $4,000, which sum
will probably cover the actual loss, as
1t is believed the basement and the
north walls are very little injured
There was no insurance on fixtures OF
the bank.
The Farmers State Bank of Belfeld
has already secured temporary; quar-
ters near it's old rooms where II
opened for business little over year
ago. This bank, the third in the city
officered as follows: President. w. l.
Richards: vice president. w. L. Hen
dren; cashier, J. r. Gardner: assistant
cashier, G. J. Parker.