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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26
A CHANCE FOR SOME ONE

The U. s. Civil Service Commission announces that an examination for Mate will be held at Ketchikan, Alas ka, on October 27, 1917 to fill the pos ition of Mate on the Lighthouse Tend CT Fern, at a salary of s1200 per annum with 10 per cent. increase for the fis- cal year ending June 30, 1918. Appli- cants will be required to hold an Ocean, Coastwise, or Lake & Bay Li- cense. Age limit 21 to 45 years for officers of lighthouse tenders.
 For application blanks and full in- forihAtion. apply at once to Albert B. Edmonds, Board of Examiners, Light house Service. ketchikan, Alaska, or Secretary, Eleventh Civil Service Dis trict, 309 Post Office Building, Seattle, Wash.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26

ington, D. C., it is stated that every year 5000 people, on an average take poison by mistake.
 A bottle has been invented which has the skull and cross-bones molded deep in the glass. so that when the bottle is taken up al a.gnt in the dark lit is easily distinguished by the sense of touch. Should the label drop off or become defaced, the fact that the con tents of the bottle are poisonous will be obvious from the shape and design of the bottle itself-Pouplar Science.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26
ATTACH LIGHT
 TO YOUR RAZOR

woman, Katherine E. Allport, is the inventor of a combination fash light and razor. says Popular Mechan- ics, which will illuminate mans face far better than the regular wall light. By having the light attached directly to the razor the light follows the blade and the strong rays are thrown just where they are needed.
 The small fiashlight bulb is clipped with it's socket on to the handle end of the razor The conducting wires from the socket lead to small dry cells which accupy the bottom half Of the razor box especially built for this at tachment. From one 60 three dry cells can be employed, depending upon how much light you consider neces- sary
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26
FIRST RED CROSS
 REBUILDING WORK
 IN FRENCH FIELDS

The following cable from Maj. Gray son. MP Murphy head of the Red Cross commission to France, has been received by the Red Cross war coun- Gil:
 The bureau of reconstruction of civil affairs of the American Red Cross in France has new motto, Housing follows the plow.'
 Tn view of the overshadowing inn portanee of augmenting in every pos sible way the food supply, the Red Cross will carry on its first work of reconstruction in those portions of the devastated areas which are select al by the Government as the best wheat-growing regions. and to which tho French Government sends it's bat teries Of traetors for blowing by whole
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26

The differehce between an 0ptimist and a pessimist is exemrlified by an incident reported in the life cY 1rfius Caesar. Caesar, yet young man told his mother he expected to devote his life to politics. Do not do it." said his mother. Entering politics will result ii you being despised If you are honest ali dishonest men will des. pise you; if you are disholl6st all hon. est men will despise you" Caesa, immediately answered.: "No so. Ent- ering politics will result in my being loved. If am honest all honest men will love me. and if I am dishonest all dishonest men will love me"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26
Three Villages Chosen.

Representative of three divisions of the American Red Cross in France planning, engineering. and civil affairs returned recently from study of conditions in the devastated areas, having selected three villages in which provisional reconstruction work will be begun within fortnight.
 Fifty villages were visited In some the destruction of b9ilfi6gs was complete In others portion of the buildings can be repaired. Nearly al. the houses are without roofs. without windows and doer-frames, and with ah<olrtely no furniture or utensils.
 h Best Wheat-Growins Area
 The Red Cross plahs to do provis- ional reconstruction of dwellings r3 several of these villages, and also. as the refugees return to the villages, to assist in their economic and social rehabilitation,
 The villages first selected are those in the best Whsat-srewing area, and the Government will blow ths land Tfff tractors. The repair Of the houses will permit fh6 return of the refugees, who can do much toward get ting the land sown to wheat this au- tumn. In order to encroach as little as possible on the limited supply of lumber the Red Cross is selecting viii lages in which the work will be large ly that of provisional repair rather than of new construction. II plans to make ofi ths spot it's ewn brick and i ilime-Oficial Bulletin.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26
JEFFRy J QuAD
 AUTO TRUCK

Two Tons, for Sale, has Army style bed and is al- most new. Four wheel drive which makes it pos sibIe to climb anywhere with a full load. Also five WAGONS and four SEEDS.
 l have closed out my transfer business here and offer the best bargains heard of in Alaska.
 A H. HUMPHREYS
 Juneau.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26
FOR SALE OR TRADE

RogueRiver Valley Stock Ranch 160 acres-IG miles from Medford Oregon, adjoining good free range for hogs and cattle-60 acres iD eultiva tion.
 See c. D. Schell at Sunny Point Cannery-Ketchikan adv
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26

They say d woman cannot keep a secret. If a woman does shs is sure to be unpopular in her neighborho6 So perhaps women can keep secrets but prefer popularity.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26

WANTED-Gasoline Launch to 10 h. D., 30 to 35 feet long. Suitable for trolling or store tender. Cash for right boat. Con E. Giebel, Loring, Alaska-adv I'm
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26

WANTED AT ONCE-Two women at the Ketchikan Steam Laundry Phone 24.-adT
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26

FOUND-Rowboat painted green outside, yellow end Owner can have same by enquiring at Inman Boat House and paying for this ad.-adv I'm
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26

FOR SALE-Trowling boat 26 feet long, h. D. Gift Engine at City Float
 adv. 2t.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26
FOR SALE

Launch White Plume" 50x14x4. "A H. P. One of the roomiest, best equipped cruisers in Alaska. Would make good carrier. For sale at less than half price.-City Float-adv St.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26
EVENING DRESSES!

One Half Off-on all our line of new and exquisite evening gowns! If you need a gown HOW is the time to buy one of these exclusive models at this great reduction. PansiaB Cloak 6 Suit Shop.-adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26
CARD FAHTY

The Ladies of the c. L. 4. s. will give sae Of their popular card parties at A. B. Hali, next Thursday evening at S:30. Admission 35c-adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26
BOTTLES WHICH WARN YOU THAT THEY
 CONTAIN POISON

In bulletin on poisons, issued from the surgeon generals office at Wash
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26

FOUND-A Bunch of Five Keys. Owner may have same by applying at this office.
 Found-Another bunch of keys with a tag marked "Cushman School" call at this office.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26

FOR SALE-Gas boat 20 feet, h.p. engine. Enquire Percy Baker, Ton gass Trading Co,-adv. 2wks.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-26
C. L. A. s.

The Ladies of the C. L. A. s. will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs Curtis in Newtown at two o'clock.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
DANCE AT sIrIo.

The Christmas dance given for
Miss Roselyn Amorous was a cnarm-
ing event that lighted the glow of
good fellowship III many youthful
bosoms. Although rain beat Turf
ously on the window panes it did
not drown the music to which youth
chased the glowing hours with
flying feet and the rosy school girls
were all looking their brightest and
best.
Miss Isabel Amorous wore white
will O the wisp marquisette with
tiny frills edging the wide flounces.
Miss Roselyn Amorous wore cream
embroidered net with ruffles on the
skirt, a blue satin girdle and tiny
garlands of pink rose-buds ana blue
fOrgetmenots
Miss Janice Amorbus was like
La France rose in pink taffeta
silk, with pfnked ruffles on the
skirt, and waist and overdress of
crepe de chine the same shade.
There were open wood fires in all
the rooms and the wide enclosed
living porch at the back of the
house was radiant and sweet with
profuse decorations of pine boughs
and banners of red crepe paper. The
musicians were in the back hall
and dancing was enjoyed in the
front parlor and the living-room al
50.
Fruit punch was served from a
round table in a corner of the
dlning-room which was covered
with tiny red baskets of Nunnally's
bon-bons. Sandwiches were served
from long-handled willow baskets
lined with white doilies. All the
girls were as pretty as May Bios
SONS with their rosy faces and
sparkling eyes and the youthful
beauX were as happy as only boys
can be at the age when hearts can
go a Maying even while winter
winds are whistling beyond the
shining window panes.
Mr.. Amorous, Mrs. Bamford and
Mr.. and Mrs. Stokes assisted the
young people in having very
charming evening.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
MISS CLAY's LUNCHEON.

Miss Evelyn Clay, entertained
with a bird luncheon Friday in
nonor of her brother, Cadet Lucius
Clay. Invited to meet him were
Misses Irene Malone, Alice Ander-
son, Lucy Cole, and Messrs. Lewis
Hoppe, Eugene McNeel and Terrell
Black.
Red carnations formed the cen
ter piece and the place cards were
West Point scenes.
All the gIrls cnanced to be dress
ed in velvet, the pretty brunette
hostess in dark red embroidered in
gold and finished in mink. Miss
Malone was in green velvet trim
med in mole, Miss Alice Anderson
IN brown velvet trimmed in brown
fur and Miss Lucy Cole in black
velvet with white lace collar and
cuffs.
Miss Lucy Cole gave a Gem party
Tuesday afternoon for Miss Udene
Florence and her visitor, Miss Mary
Craig. Invited to join them were
Misses Charlotte Law, Augusta Co.
hen, Rebecca Cole and Rebecca WV
att. Refreshments were served in
an ice cream parlor.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
MISS JULIA SCHILLING'S
PARTY FOR VISITORS

Miss Julia Schilling gave a Gem
party Monday afternoon for Msis
Lucille Cobb, of Carrolton, and Miss
Alma Jamlson, of Atlanta. In
vited to meet the guests of honor
were Mesdames e. l.. Stringer. f.
q. Marchman, A. A. Irwin, r.. r.
Slmmonds, E. c. Gurley, j. M. Fow-
Ter. George Nichols, c. T Nolan.
Wellborn Reynolds, John r. Dorsey,
James r. Brumby, Jr., Marion
Dobbs, Fred Barkalow, Henry Mem
ert, Rosser Little, f. p. Reynolds.
r. r. Claiborne, Sidney Pace, +. M.
Austin, G. N. Shackelford, A. H..
Gilbert, Edward Groves, George r.
Brown, j. II. Boston and Misses
Minnie Lou Mcneil, Annie Gilbert
Helen Lewis, Allene Fields, Jean
nette Black, Ella and May Edwards.
Lottie White, SellnaCouper, Marie
Dumas, Laura Margaret Hoppe, Jul
liza Atkinson, Lois Welsh, Caroline
Deas, Julia, Edna and Irene Schil-
ling.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
MRS. SEIZE NEW YEAR
RECEPTION

Mrs. E. J. Seize and her daugh-
tiers, Mrs. w. r. Joyner, and Misses
Addie and Mollia Seize, were most
agreeably surprised Saturday even
ing when between 80 and 40 OF
their friends called to wish them a
happy new year Miss Addie Seize
and Mrs. Davenport, who is SPEND
ing the winter with her had been
warned of the reception and were
prepared but Mrs. Seize and Miss
Moll1e were taken by surprise.
When all the married couples
had arrived, greetings had been ex-
changed and every one was beam
ing with the sweet spirit OF the
season, Dr. J. H. Patton arose and
made a brief address in which he
mentioned the obligations Marietta
felt to DR.. Seize for the years of
his tender ministration as a physi-
clan and the kindness nothing
could ever adequately repay bestow-
ed upon us by his wife and daugh-
ters
Everyone felt it was a privilege
to show some measure of apprecia-
ton of this good doctors beneficent
life by cherishing the loved ones
he had left.
Mr.. j. J. Black and Mr.. Wilder
Glover had suggested that Marietta
friends give Mrs. Seize a single
shower for a new years present and
two immense auto trucks had come
into the yard loaded with them.
delicious chicken salad course
with coffee was served by Mrs.
Wilder Glover, Mrs Ed Hunt, Mrs.
Bolan Brumby, Mrs. Tom Wallace
and Mrs. Herbert Clay, and a de-
lightful evening was spent by all.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
MRS. VILLAGES DINNER.

Mrs. T. L. Wallace gave a tur-
key dinner on Monday evening that
was especially beautiful in a color
scheme of pink and green.
A pink chinese azana was used
as a center-piece, the flower POT
wrapped in pink crepe paper and
tied with green tulle. Pink and
green tulle bows were on the lights.
the minis were pink and green and
salted almonds were in pink bas-
kets. Green sherbert was in the
ice tea and the pink ice cream was
garnished with green whipped
cream.
The place cards were comical re-
marks.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. A.
H. Gilbert, Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn
Marcnman and Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Sans.
The ladies were all in full even
ing dress and were extremely love-
ly. Mrs. Wallace wore green tulle
over green satin with silver lace
and a green satin girdle, Mrs. Gill
bert was in yellow brocaded silk,
Mrs. Sans in rose pink silk and
white lace and Mrs. Marchman in
white net with over dress of pink
taffeta silk.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
MISS RAMBO'S RECITAL.

MISC Regina Rambo's class Of
young ladies and girls will give a
recital at the armory Friday even
ing Jan. 5th, at 8:15.
Admission will be 35 cents for
grown people and % cents ror chill
dren.
1t will be fine program and
the Fielding Lewis Scholarship
fund will benefit by it.
Every one will enjoy the evening.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
RAINEY-GROGAN.

Miss Nora Rainey and Mr.. h. w.
Grogan were married Sunday after
noon in Acworth by Rev. M. r.
Gaddis and went to Atlanta where
Mr. Grogan is clerk in the post
office.
Tne bride has been the faithful and
eIflcIent stenographer of attorney
). Glenn Giles for over two years
and has made many friends in Ma
eta who wish her much happiness
Mr.. Grogan is receiving congra-
tulations on his good fortune
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
A CHRISTMAS TURKEY

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Bishop served
Christmas turkey dinner on Sun
day to a family party.
There was a center piece of fruit
and all the minor decorations sug-
gested the holiday season. The
guests included Mrs. p. T. Handy.
Mrs. Alice Brown, Mr.. and Mrs
Anderson Reed, Mr.. and Mrs. w,
"A. Bishop, Mr.. and Mrs. N. M.
Mayes, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Handy
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Handy and
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil McCleskey.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
MRS. SANS CHRISTMAS DINNER

On Thursday evening MIR. and
Mrs. Sans had a fine Christmas
turkey, served in a color scheme
of red andw hite, and invited to
share the feast Mr.. and Mrs. George
Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Northcutt and their visitors, Mr..
and Mrs. Linton Dean, of Wood
stock. The beautiful, new resi-
dence was radiant with crimson
lights and holiday decorations.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
Social ano Dersonal

Mrs. John NJ Graham entertain
ed her bridge club on Wednesday
Mr.. Eugene Mcneil will resume
his studies at the art league in
New York City.
Miss Alice Anderson spent sever
al days last week with her grand
mother.
Miss Gloria Watkins spent the
holidays with relatives in South
Georgia.
Mr.. James Sibley, of Montgomery,
Ala, is on visit to Mrs. Albert
Gardner.
Mrs. E. w. Coleman, of Canton.
visited her father Mr.. j. A. Mas
sey, last week.
Mr.. Ralph Fowler left Wednesday
morning to begin a course in medi-
cine at the State College.
Mr.. j. G. Watson, of Memphis,
Tenn, is, on visit to his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. f. M. Watson.
Mr.. T. c. Aston, of Idaho. with
his daughters, Misses Ri and Fran
ces, is on visit to Mrs. Nichols
Mr.. John Goodman, of Columbus.
Tenn, and two little sons, were
holiday visitors to Mrs. Edgar Nj
chols.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Dieckmann
have returned to Agnes-Scott after
a visit to Col. and Mrs. H. B.
Moss.
Misses Minnie Lou Carnes and
Miss Catherine Grogan entertained
on Friday evening about 20 of their
young friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Steele and
little daughter have returned to
Atlanta after spending Christmas
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Gober.
Mr.. Joe Lindley, of Powder
Springs, has accepted nice position
in the office of the East Lake
Country Club and enjoys meeting
visitors from Marietta.
Mrs. c. B. Mltcham will be with
her daughter, Mrs. E. G. Mozley,
at 615 Chestnut Street in Atlanta
until June when she will join her
husband in Mt. Airy, N. c.
Miss Pauline Schoenthal has dis
posed of her millinery goods and
household furniture and has gone
to Atlanta to be with relatives. She
will be missed in Marietta by many
sincere friends.
Mr.. George Perschau has return
ed to Wilmington, N. c., after
spending the holidays with his wife
at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. B. Willingham, where
she is recuperating after a severe
illness.
Mrs. George Griffin entertained
at dinner on Tuesday evening for
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Florence, Miss
Odene Florence Miss Mary Jane
Craig and Miss Earl Carter. White
carnations and white and gold
china beautified the table.
Mrs. Glen Marcnman entertained
with picture snow party last Fri
day inviting about 40 Of her friends
The elegant buffet luncheon after
the show was served by a group of
pretty girls including Misses Hooper
and Frances Wikle, Jean Wallace
and Mrs. Jennie Joyner.
Mrs. N. NJ. Mayes complimented
her niece, Athalene Bishop, with
a tneater party on her birthday,
Dec. 29th and chaperoned the fol-
lowing little girls to the Gem: LII
cile Camp, Freddie Chewing, Eli
zabeth Northcutt, Helen Ward,
Jean Clark, Sarah, Louise and Ath-
alene Bishop, and little Charles
Handy. After the show refresh
ments were served in an ice cream
parlor. Many dainty gifts were
bestowed upon Athalene who is very
popular among her school mates.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-20
HUNDREDS SEEKING
JOBS AT ARMY POST

steady stream of workmen ap-
peared at the employment office
of the Hurly-Mason Co. on A St,
near 18th, registering for employ
ment in the construction of the
army post. The line extended far
out to the sidewalk.
Not all of the men who applied
for work were Tacomans. Many
came from Seattle, Southwest
Washington and other parts of
the state.
In a few hours Wednesday
morning 1T was estimated that
more than 500 men had entered
their applications.
The contractors expressed the
belief that there will be little
trouble in getting the labor nee
essary to handle the work.
Arrangements for furnishing
material for the construction
work here being rushed Tuesday.
The actual work of building was
still delayed while the arrival
of complete plans from Washing
ton was awaited.
The Commercial club has re-
ceived a call for bids on thous-
ands of gallons of gasoline and
oil to the used at American lake.
Among the items wanted are 3d.
600 gallons of gasoline.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-20

A feud between commissioner
'Gronen and Controller Shoemaker,
which started last December when
Shoemaker charged the commits
sioner with violation Of civil serv-
ice rules, broke out afresh Tues
day afternoon.
Believing he had discovered a
discrepancy between Shoemaker's
method of auditing city books and
the method prescribed by the state
board of municipal inspection,
Gronen called all members of the
city council, three state inspectors
and City Attorney Harmon into
his office and laid before them his
charges.
Gronen maintained that Shoe
makers system of accounting,
which gives an itemized account
of every cent spent by the city,
instead of the former general sys-
tenn of expense segregation, made
the report of the light and water
department look irregular and in
acci rate, besides failure to give
the department credit for all its
earnings.
Gives Exacter Idea.
1t was on general charge Of
this kind that Gronen recently
forced Shoemaker to hold up the
printing of his annual report Of
city finances.
Shoemaker admitted to the Sc
cretly gathered group that he may
have increased the scope of his
auditing system, but declared that
Chief Inspector Leghorn at Olym-
pia, head of the municipal audit
ing system, had approved the sys-
tenn last year.
He argued that his improved
method gave the commissioner a
concise report on every cent OF
city expense. while former systems
gave only a general summary Of
expense and did not give a fair
audit.
The secret meeting continued
for two hours and one-half. Aft
erwards all commissioners tried TO
maintain secrecy over the pro-
ccedings. / was admitted, how
ever that Shoemaker had been
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-20
employees LEFT OUT
in SALARY RAISES

After 30-minutes' argument and
deadlock among members of the
city counciR an ordinance was
passed Wednesday granting tenn
porary increases in salary to city
employees, but not permitting any
increase to persons receiving more
than $110 a month.
For a few moments it appear
ed that no increase would be CIV
en- to any employe, for when the
ordinance as prepared by Commits
sioners Petit, Atkins and Gronen
was read and voted upon, Mayo
Fawcett and Commissioner Drake
killed it with negative votes.
Fawcett objected to a raise OF
$40 to Detective Capt. Strickland,
who now receives $115, and sic
for Police Captains Cornish and
Kincaid, who now get $110. Drake
maintained that the ordinance did
not give fair increases in his de-
partment.
After the ordinance had been
killed, Drake moved for reconsid-
Grafton. Several attempts were
made to adjust the increases sc
that Fawcett would be satisfied
but none was reached until Gron-
en- suggested a flat raise for al
persons getting $110 or less. Pet
tit was the only one voting against
the plan.
The new scale gives three cap
tains in the police department, all
of different rank, an equal salary
Chief of Police Smith told the
council that he expected Cant
Strickland to resign because OF
the refusal to grant him a higher
salary.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-20

Prospective merchants and 9TH
ers who are planning to establish
stores for theaters on the army
post grounds will have to wait
several weeks for the war depart
ment to announce it; policy on
the erection OF such buildings on
the site. This was announce
Wednesday by Capt. Snyder.
Soldiers and civilians travelling
to and from the army post are
complaining that several of the
buses running to the lake are
charging exorbitant rates.
Several soldiers have complain
ed that buses come along without
any signs on them, and that on
their arrival at their destination
they are confronted with a charge
of 80 or 40 cents for the trip. II
is being suggested that bus driv-
ers be compelled to give their
rates before taking passengers.
All Wednesday morning a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-20
18TH STREET
MARKET PLAN
WITHDRAWN

Mayor Fawcett's plan to estab-
fish a municipal market for farm
ers in the Mccormack Bros store
building at 18th and Commerce
streets was nipped in the bud
Wednesday.
John S. Baker and George
Dickson, owners of the building,
sent word to the mayor that their
previous offer to rent the property
to the city had been cancelled and
that the structure was not on the
market. The owners contemplate
renting the entire building to one
concern.
The council recently agreed 20
use the 18th street building, after
having formerly turned down the
idea.
Il don't know where to put the
market now" said Fawcett.
We're as much up in the air as
we were when we first started
hunting a location"