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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
MAINE HISTOR-
ICAL SOCIETY

Brunswick, Me-, June 2o.-The an.
nual meeting OF the Maine Historical
society was held on Tuesday at Bruns-
wick The old board of officers was re-
elected, including the Hon. James p.
Baxter, president, and Fritz II. Jor-
dan, treasurer.
The librarian. Miss Evelyn L. Gill
more. presented her third annual re-
port. extending from June. 1916, to June
1871 An abstract follows: The num-
Der of days of opening were BOG; num-
Der of visitors, 10.5l5; readers, 2,sls:
lecture attendance, 677; sightseers,
6,122; pamphlets received, rs: gifts,
1852; exchanges, 81; purchases, I; sub
scriptions. IS; bound volumes added.
226: gifts, 81; exchanges, Is: purchases.
1O7; maps received. g. accessions TO
cabinet, 9S; references found for stu
dents from January, 1917, to June, 1917,
BIS; books consulted from stack room.
1927; books borrowed for home use by
members, 221.
Resident members were elected as
follows:
Frank S. Ames, Machias: Eugene p
~ ''o'luf mary ~. BTa00urN.
Saco; Rt. Rev Benjamin Brewster
Portland; Rev. William j. Campbell
Portland; John F. Dana, Portland; Dr
John S. Fogg. Biddeford. Charles A.
Gilman, Brunswick; DR.. Zenas p.
Hanson, Portland; Joel r. Huston.
newcastle; Warren c. King, Portland:
Hon. Harry Manser. Auburn; Charles
r. Morse. Portland; Walter b. Parker
cape Elizabeth Mrs Chauncey NJ
Phlnney, Portland: Hon. Richard q
shannon. Saco; Edward p. Stsp,e.
Portland; Hon. Charles A. Sfrout
portland; Dr. Frank y. Tubbs. Lewis
ton; Mrs. George F. Walker Portland.
James II. Walker. Kittery Point: Hon
Joseph "A. Warren. Westbrook. Frank
D. Wilder.
Inc following were elected co,
responding members: Josiah Nome.
Philadelphia. Pa; Edward p. Warren
sussex, England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
BELFAST
24th Annual Meeting Children's
Aid Society-Mrs. Brackett
Retires as President-Rep0rt
of Years Work

The oath annual meeting of the Chill
dren's Aid Society which maintains the
Girls Home in Belfast. was held at
the home of the president. Mrs. Eliza
beth L. Il. Bracket Spring street.,
Tuesday afternoon. This was an ad-
journed meeting, that OF May 10, be-
ing postponed owing to the serious Ill
ness of the husband of the president.
George f. Bracket II was for this
reason also, that Tuesdays meeting
was held at their residence instead OF
at the home in Northport avenue as 10
the custom.
There was a good attendance and
Mrs. Bracket presided in her usual
easy and graceful manner giving a
most interesting report of her work as
secretary and field superintendent.
During the past year in addition to her
other duties she has made 500 calls
and solicited nearly $1,000: IS girls have
been cared for at the Home during the
year OF which IS were taken in during
that time. Fourteen have been placed
in good homes and three Of these re-
turned, one of which was replaced In
another home. 1t is one of the objects
Of the management to he absolutely
sure that the home in which girl IL
placed is one in which the child will be
carefully reared and every precaution
IS taken to make no mistakes. There
are at present 21 girls at the Home,
the youngest Of which Is eight months.
Added to this there are 20 outside the
Home. which come under its guiding
care. and protection. Several children
have been placed in adopted homes
outside the State among these two In
fants. Just at present with the war
conditions as they are the field secre-
tary finds that many people who had
thought Of adopting a child have hes
itated and are unwilling to do so until
, conditions change
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21

One Of the most important documents
filed at the adjourned session Of the
Probate Court here this week was the
presenting Of the will Of the late Helen
G. futile of Milwaukee, Wis.,, for pro-
bate. Mrs. Tuttle passed away In Pas
adena, Cal, Oct 18th. at the age OF 81.
She was born in Canaan, the daughter
Of Winthrop Gilman and maintained a
home in Canaan village at the time or
her demise. The body was brought
back to Canaan for burial. She was
said to have been possessed Of much
wealth, and at the present time work
men are engaged in repairing the old
homestead in Canaan which is to be
used as a summer home by her heirs
The will DEGREES that after the payment
Of all funeral expenses and just debts
from the estate the rest Of the estate
be bequeathed to John r. Mcclellan Of
Skowhegan, Charles H. Gilman and
William H. White both Of Milwaukee,
whom she named as trustees and exec
utors upon trust.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isadore Treall of North
Avenue have been in Lewiston this
week owing to the illness Of their son,
John Treall. who subsequently died
city.
Rev. George Merriam of Bethany
church will go to Canaan this Thurs
day to officiate at the funeral services
of the late Warren Gerald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
MADISON

EAST-The Somerset worst.s Mi,
at East Madison was considerably
damaged by the recent frs.hst
The Joists underneath the mil,
were partially destroyed At least
and the finishing room was food.
ed. Repairs will be made an soon
az the water lowers sufficiently 10 h.
gin operations. Work in the weave
rooms and other departments OF the min
has NOT been suspended except IN the
finishing room. Morris Gledhill. super.
intendent. left Tuesday on q business
visit to Boston.
In the freshet Of the first Of the yesh
the water beat against the FISH rack AZ.
tached to the top Of the dam over the
river in this village with such force
that not only the rack but the ton OF
the dam was taken or with II.
Miss Florence Burrifl closed a sue
cessful term Of school here Friday.
There was a pleasing entertainment ~
the pupils. Miss Burrin 10 to rvturn 70
the school next fall.
j. Litchefels Of New York exusets "a
be at his farm sometime the last Of
June.
At the Grange msstins@sUk 0Aeurdey
ch!ldren.s DAY MlI b x1and1A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21

Gardner. late Of Arson. and nnAl account
was presented in the estate Of z. p.
viles, late Of skowhegan Final account
was also presented in the estate of the
late Laf6rest D. Matthews. who was
murdered At his apartment in the Park
House at HArtland.
Sheriff Goodrich returned Tuesday
night from Monmouth. where he had been
on business connected with the Curtis
case. 1t is understood thatsno confessions
have. been obtained from any persons
suspected of being in any way connected
with the death Of Curtis.
On complaint of tenants In the block.
Deputy Sheriff Chas H. Chute and L. =.
Jacobs Of the Board Of Health paid .
visit to the apartments Of Robert futile
shortly before noon Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Second Bath Girl TO Enlist

Miss Hazel Mcpherson is the second
Bath girl to enlist in the Naval Re-
serve having enrolled as first class
yeoman. Miss Mcpherson is a daugh-
ter Of Mrs. r. B. Parrish, is a gradu-
ate Of the Morse High school in 1916,
and has been stenographer at the Reg
lister Of Probate and recently toined the
force Of the Bath Trust Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
Agents Wanted
WE PAY So CASH FOR EVERY

WE PAY So CASH FOR EVERY
name you send US of persons who are
considering the purchase of an Electric
Vacuum Cleaner providing we sell them
any make of electric Vacuum Cleaner on
the market. Your name will not be used
in any way. it makes no difference where
the presons live whose name you send.
Don't send names now Just send YOUR
name and address on postal for particu-
lars to Names Department, Muenzen
Speciality Co.. 131 West And St, New
York City. in11d6ts
MISREPRESENTATION USES OUR
goods at this season. Send for particu-
lars of our big money-makers. r. w.
Hamer, Guilford Maine. may17d3O.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21

Benjamin Washburn, who has been
overseer of the dyeing department at the
Madison wooden mill for the past nine
months. left town the first of the week
for Boston where he has accepted a po-
Sition as boss dyer in large mill
Superintendent F. w. Lane of the In
dian Spring wooden mill left Monday on
business trip to Boston.
Misses Helen and Lena Webster of
Bingham are guests this week of their
brother, Ralph Webster
The annual outing and field day of the
Woman's Association of the Congrega-
tional church was held Tuesday at Lake
wood.
Lynn Sampson and family, who have
been guests of Mr.. SIMPSONS parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Sampson, for the
past few days, returned Wednesday to
their home in South Windham.
A meeting was held Tuesday evening in
the Congregational church vestry to mako
arrangements for soliciting funds for the
Red Cross. The following committee was
elected for Madison: John Stobie, Mrs
W. F. Scott. Charles H. Clark, Fred w.
Lane, DIR. w. G. Sawyer. Mrs. R. G.
Stanwood. F. G. Clark. c. H. Burr, Rev
VIM. Wood. Bernard Gibbs and Mrs. J.
L. Pepper.
A committee meeting was held Saturday
evening to reorganize the work for the
wounded soldiers in accordance with the
plan of the committee on public safety.
The officers elected were: President, DR..
w. G. Sawyer; vice president, DR.. W.. S.
Milliken; secretary. Mrs. Eva Spear;
treasurer, Dr. Harold Danforth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21

Ad Rates

Four lines (6 words to q line,
or Is words or less cost 1se. for
ono issue. 3oc. for thres and soc.
for week. Pro rata price will hs
charged for Advertisements. az.
eeedins four lines. In sendino bv
mail, snoloss stamps with order.
H charges are too small to open
accounts.
The journal does not knLwinoIx
accept any fraudulent ADVERTISING
Of any kind. The journal will in.
vcstisate promptly and vigorously
svofy claim from any person who
has been IN any way deceived or
rn'streatsd through answering an
advertisement. The journal will
thank it's readers to bring to ito
attention nny failure on the part
Of an advertiser to make oood his
promises. IL 10 the belief Of this
paper that an advertiser serves his
own interest best only when he
serves the public best. II you are
not satisfied tell the Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
For Sale-Real Estate

TWO TENEMENT HOUSE, ALL
modern. pays s4l.5o a month. will be sold
at bargain if sold within a month. In
quire of G. E. Armstrong, l Weston St
Tel 195-W. jnad1w'
FARM OF 1870 ACRES WITH ABOUT
40 acres in tillage and rest in pasture and
woodlot. Large l3-room house, barn. hem
house and icehouse. Is situated near
large lake and would make a good place
to keep summer boarders. Nearby market
for all farm produce and handy to cleo
trio cars. Be sure and look at this farm
before buying The v E. Dunn Real Es-
tate Agency, 1853 Water street. Tel. A9-M.
june19dtf
so ACRE FARM 2 10 MILES FROM
Monmouth village. young orchard, plenty
of wood. some timber, Il story house of
{ rooms, some furniture, some farm tools.
must be sold to settle estate. Inquire
G. E. Armstrong, l Weston St, Augusta.
Me. Tel. 195-W. jn0d1w~
BIG HAY AND STOCK FARM OVER
100 acres, near city, buildings newly
painted and papered. Price $500. Terms.
Amos II. Higgins Augusta end Gardiner.
jn19d1w*
OVER so ACRES, GOOD BUILDINGS,
estimated over 400 eds. wood nice water,
if taken this week price $3.50 Amos II.
Higgins, Augusta and Gardiner. jnl9d1w'
75-AcRE FARM, CROPS PLANTED.
water in house and barn. fine orchard,
smooth fields. plenty wood, maple shade,
good buildings. Inquire Fred Ludwig.
Washington, Me. junel6d6ts
SEE OUR LARGE LIST OF LARGE
and small farms all stocked including
crops, farm machinery and tools. Prices
and terms to insure a quick sale. H. B.
Sawyer Farm Agency. 1876 Water ST., Au-
gusta, Me. Tel. S01-W june11dtf
HOUSE IN HALLOWELL, 9 ROOMS,
minutes from post office. Apply to W.
II. Perry, 6S Second St, t1allowell
aprlsdtf
10 ROOM, DOUBLE TENEMENT
with basement in a desirable location
investment. Must be sold to close an
estate. Price reasonable for cash. In
quire of Charles A. Knight, Gardiner, Me.
may2ldtf
TWO SMALL HOUSES NEAR
sol / at once. Good bargain. W. Fl. Per-
ry, 6S Second St, Hallowell. may15dtf
SMALL FRUIT FARM ABOUT I
mi from Water St. on Central ST. Ap-
ply to w. II. Perry, 6S Second St, Halo
well. mayl5dtf
4o-ACRE FARM $1,000. STORY AND
half house rooms barn 36x42, wood and
fruit for home use. "a miles from nearest
station. Part down, balance on easy
terms. II. Il. Sawyer Farm Agency, 335
Water ST.. Augusta. Me- Tel. S01-W.
june1dtf
SMALL FARM IA MILES FROM
Gardiner bridge. with small house, ell,
stable, new shed and poultry house Adj
dress Augussa; Ne. Boy 252 may22dlmo.
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HOR 6: Z: s

Have carload Of horses due to arrive
June IA They are direct from the farms
Of Indiana. All of them have done the
plowing and planting this spring, so You
can put them right at work They are all
hardened up for work They are four
and five years old. Some extra good
mares. You will like them If not l will
give YOU every dollar back you pay, ia
Main Ave, Gardiner Tel. 261-J. Charles
F. Trask. june15dtf
A PONY GENTLE, SOUND, AND
safe. With outfit. For particulars en-
qure after five p. NJ at 141 Spring ST..
Gardiner, Maine. Phone G2G-M inl5d2W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
Williamson

Friends here have received invita-
tons to the wedding reception of Ken
meth Witham and Miss Alma Smiley,
wheose nuptials were to occur Wednes-
day at the home Of the bride in Car
ibou.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
HORSES FOR SALE

% seconds for farm use, weighing from
1900 to 1850. Also 3 road horses suitable
for mail route. Prices right. Now is your
chance. Come one, come all. Ward Sta
Bile Randolph. Me. may2ldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
New Advertisements Today

To lct-Dnice.
l. Let-Bungalow.
For Sale-House
Wan'ed-A barber
Nauted-Crocheters.
Nanted-Crocheters
Wanted Motorcycle.
Wanted Young man.
Wanted Counter man.
FIR Salc-Road wagon.
For Sale-Touring car
For Salc-Mare and colt.
For saie-Ford roadster.
Tt Lott pstairs tenement.
Lost crepe de chine waist.
IS GI''d--Automohil painting.
.. Ger Furnished front room
rr sale l'Rr OF brood mares.
wanted Washing and ironing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
SKOWHECAN NEWS

aratons Of Intentions Of for 50h
Anniversary Deoay Commandery Practically Completed
-Children's Night at Rebekah Lodge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
10 Lighthouses anu Rooms
ATTRACTIVE
MODERN
DOWN

stairs nat at 10 East Crescent street near
car line d min. walk from Water StD
Hard wood floors and all modern i'm
provernents. c. F. Flynt. / Union St, Au-
sosta. Tel 5oS-W. aprl7dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
For Sale
FARM
OF About 80

acres situated in West
Gardiner, young orchard
nice wood lot and tim.
Der, all kinds Of fruit.
Or. n. z. MERRILL,
West Gardiner, p. o.
ADDRESS, r. r. D. IS,
Gardiner. june20d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
MADISON
Mills and Factories Resume
Work, after Freshet Pitch Of
Water-Red Cross Soliciting
Committee Named-WOunded
Soldiers Work Plan Re-organ-
lied

The plant Of the Great Northern Paper
Co. at this place which has been shut
down since early Monday morning on ac-
count Of the freshet in the kennebec
river, resumed operations with the 4
O'Clock sAft Tuesday afternoon and tn.
mill is now running as usual. The wet
finishing, carding and spinning depart
ments of the Madison wooden mill are
running nights and the remaider of the
crew days.
E. r. Walker & Son We're heavy losers
by the flood, as large quantity of their
last winters ice harvest was swept away
from their icehouse on the bank of the
river about a mile above this village.
Work on a cofferdam to be built above
the boiler house of the Madison wooden
mill was to he started during the day
Wednesday and it is expected by this
means to divert the large stream of wa
ter still coming down Water street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
To Let-Summer Cottages
CAMP WAWENock AT WEBER

Pond 6 rooms we'll furnished, ice. wood
and boat included. Apply to F. G. Far
rington, 219 Water street, Augusta
in1Qdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
SEEKERS OF HOMES. IF THEY

are interested In the proposition OF pur-
chasing en- easy instellments lot ada
cent 20 the electric road, and TO city
wa and sewer. near Augusta line, with
ruhsequent financial assistance in build
irg their home. address w. II. Perry, s.
Second street, Hallowell, Me. apr2ldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
so ACRE FARM 2 10 MILES FROR

Monmouth village, young orchard, plenty
of wood. some timber. Il story house of
z rooms, some furniture, some farm tools.
must be sold to settle estate. Inquire
G. E. Armstrong, l Weston St, Augusta,
Me. Tel. 195-W. jnNd1w~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21

Gin. b-sin. and ltin. pine delivered at our
mill ~ Fairfield. Maine. NJ. F. Darcy 4
Sons Company, 81 No. Washington street.
BOSTON Mass may3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21

new courtroom cottage, large living
room with fireplace, large veranda
screened at Pine Grove, East shore OF
Lake Maranacook. FIVE minutes walk to
electric car. Address +. E. Ramsdell.
WinthrOp. Me. Il. %. inl6dSt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21

RENT At 49 BANGOR STREET,
downstairs. All modern conveniences In
'Quire 40 Bangor st. or call 973-J Augusta.
ii,pa9ld =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
FURNISHED COTTAGE ON PINE

Point, China Lake. Fine rooms beside a
large sleeping porch all screened. Boat
connects with r. R. auto road to cottage.
]. a. Jones, So. China. Tel 1-13 jn16d2w@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
Wanted-Male Help
7 ONCE, MARRIED. MAN ON
-UskY YOUNG MAN FOR GARAGE

work Learn business. Also repair man.
nigh, man and washer. Gardiner Auto
20 opposite passenger depot, Gardiner.
Tel S-M june20d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
ALL IN FIRST CLASS CONDITION,

for sale or exchange, l Osgood & Morrill,
bike buggy, l Bailey bike buggy. ! Steed
wagon. weighs 10 lbs, also a good sulky
and track harness. never used only three
times. Jas. Moulton, Gardiner, Me. Tel.
323-W. Jnl6dlW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
lLOW ON SUMNER STREET,

I1dIIoWeII. SIX rooms and bath all on one
floor. Finished attic, hardwood floors
throughout. Large sleeping porch. High,
light, cemented cellar. Furnace, gas,
electric lights, spring water. Thoroughly
modern. Good location. H. P. Clear
water, Hallowell, Maine. Tel. 73S-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
TO LET-FURNlSHED

cottages, two rooms one IL rooms, all
well furnished. Apply to E. S. Burnham.
East Edgecomb, Maine. jn16d1w'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
WE WISH EVERYBODY TO KNOW

We are selling garden hose. ! and - inch
at last years prices Malcolm Dyer
Co. Augusta. Maine. 1875 Water st.
mayl2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21

OFFICE TO LET APPLY TO II.
". BARKER Co, Augusta. june2ldtf
ON FRANKLIN STREET, SX-RooM
upstairs tenement. Hardwood floors.
1000 condition. SO per month. Apply 81
rfdAhl.h street. jn21o1wk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21

money on one acre OF land raising foxes
than on 10 acres with anything else. and
with tenth OF the labor. Why not do
~ No better place on top of the ground
for this industry. Splendid time to start.
Write me about breeders and building
OF ranch. @ n. Matthews, 1853 Wash
irRton St BOSTON iunelSd1w-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
STEADY, RELIABLE MAN
RUPTUREp MEN TO WRITE FOR

work on a farm. Good pay and a per-
menent ioD. Apply to Della II. Bremner
CLINTON. iune20d6;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21

nv Tree catalogue. describing the .Wake-
Geld Appliance, the perfect rupture hold
or. Holds when others fails. Sent on
trial Earl c. Wakefield, 479 st. John St,
Portland Me. jn20d5t-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-21
Is OR 20 YOUNG BERKSHIRE PIGS.
rHe ATLANTIC Aousg AT OCEAN

thousands clerks (men-women) for war
preparations. 500 month. Life Jobs.
Write Immediately for list positions OBJ
,alnahie Franklin Institute, Dept. lac F.
Rochester y, Y. may2ld2mos'
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-01
Spirit Of the
Montana Press

Lloyd Georges secretary, speaking
in Chicago as representative of a coun.
try supposed to be tax-ridden and
food -shortaged to u point that makes
the cost OF living intolerable. re-.
marked:
Il find living In America Is about
twice as high as in England speak.
OF course only from q hotel point OF
view. Your hotel prices over here are
remarkably impressive. And then, III
England one can get a fairly decent
little home for perhaps - a week.
dare say this cannot be done now in
America"
We dare say he's right. And II he
had pursued his observations a little
further. he would have found that our
grocery prices and meatshop prices
and nearly all our other prices are as
remarkably impressive" as our hotel
prices.
So far, the various interests that find
rich picking in this period Of unpar-
alleled prosperity" have been ready
with plausible explanations for every
rise in prices. AS the war proceeds.
and our Industries and trades become
subject to disinterested federal SUPER
vision. we may find out the facts
Great Falls Leader.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-01
Is Years Ago
What Missoula Was Doing
on This Date in 1892.
(FrOm the Missoula Gazette Of Wednes-

day. June l, 1922
Honorable w. M aBfckfurvY affts-party
consisting OF Mrs. Bickford and daugh-
ter, Edith, and the Misses Knowles,
Lou Knowles and Spurrier, returned
on Monday from their weeks outing
on F1athead lake. The party's head
quarters We're the Clubhouse" which
consists Of DENOMINATIONS log cabins
and 1G0 acres Of ground located on the
east side of the lake near the. head
1t Is q spot where ''roughing 1t" can be
INDUCED in without the roughness and
now that it will shortly have rail con.
nection with Missoula and the North
ern Pacific. 1t and the entire surround
ing country will speedily become one
OF the most famous resorts in the
United States.
The Bitter Root river ia now at It's
highest water mark for five years.
The Western Union telegraph office
is now an all night office. having been
made so to accommodate the Mfssoula
morning papers.
The La Crosse club Is now practfc.
ing on the common in front of the Mix
house. 1t is desired that members be
on hand Tor practice as often a. pos
sible as match game is In contem.
plation.
The river has already fallen about
four inches since 1t ceased to rise at
the beginning of the present cold snap,
and II the weather stays an at present
the tall will be rapid. The water Of
the Rattlesnake Is clear and clean.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-01
BOSTON PLANS FAIR IN 1870.

Provision for holding a national or
an international exposition in Boston
in 1920 as part of the celebration Of
the 30Oth anniversary OF the landing
of the pilgrims is contained in a bill
which was passed recently by the state
senate. iR5
Z Thnssail&aAthRktzes the incorporation
OF the PilgrimsT Precautionary company,
which ~ given authority to issue Is
million dollars lin securities for the
purpose of conducting a fair. Under
the bill the stockholders Of the COM
rany shall elect nine directors OF the
corporation, and the governor shall
appoint three Observation-Disclosures Post.