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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11
AUGUSTA BUILD
Err ORGANIZES
A CORPORATION

The recently organized corpora
tions, whose articles of incorporation
have been approved by the attorney
general, include the following:
o. B. Frost Company, organized
Oct. 6, at Augusta. The capital
stock is $4,000. all common; $4,000 is
paid in, the par value is 800 and 10
shares have been subscribed. The
president and treasurer is Orrin B.
Frost of Augusta; clerk, Melvin $.
Holway of Augusta and the direct
ors, Orrin 3. Frost, Vinton E. Dunn
and Grace H. Frost, all of Augusta.
The purposes outlined in the arti-
cles are: To carry on the business OF
general construction of buildings and
other structures and of buying, SELL
ing and dealing in materials and ar
ticles of merchandise entering into
such construction and dealing in
plumbing materials. hardware ma
terials and appliances used for heat
ing and lighting; also other supplies
materials and merchandise as it may
be desirable in connection with the
conduct of said business
The articles of Incorporation were
approved on Oct. s by the attorney
generals Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

B. Reed appointed administrator;
estate Of George NJ. Patten. late OF
Topsham, Edward w. Wheeler ap-
pointed administrator.
Petition for distribution f1led-Es
tate of Thankful B. Blake. late OF
Topsham by G. Allen Howe. admin
istrator; estate of Olive j. Frost, late
of Woolwich by Ezra A. Billings and
James a. Hussey, executors.
Dismissal Of Benjamin H. Wood
side as guardian Of Sumner F. Mains
minor, Of Georgetown.
Petition to determine income tax
Estate of Thankful B. Blake. late
of Topsham by G. Allen Howe armin-
istrator; estate of Mary Eva Ha-
thorne, late of Richmond, by Morrill,
Mckinney. administrator.
Appointment of agent-Estate OF
Samuel c. Lord, late Of Bath, John =.
Lord appointed.
Petition for license to sell real es-
tate filed-Estate of Sarah L. East
man. late of Richmond by George A
Hawkes.. executor.
License to sell real estate granted
Lester A. Weymouth, guardian of
Dorothy l. Weymouth. minor. of
Waltham; Mabel F. Harrington,
guardian of Charles r. Hull of Rich
mond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11
CALLS FOR CLOTH
ING SCHOOLS ARE
COMING IN WELL

The calls for Clothing schools, to
be held in farming communities for
instruction in renovation Of gar
ments. fitting modelling, dyeing and
designing, are coming in plentifully
at the kennebec County Farm Bureau
Office. The dates for three sucn
schools id the county have been Sc
lected. as follows: West Gardiner,
Oct. 1925: East Winthrop, Nov. 1914:
Winthrop. Nov. 20, q.
Miss Helen Lyman. the Kennebec
county home demonstration agent,
and Miss Rosalind Jewett, assistant
leader Of the home economics depart
ment Of the University Of Maine ex-
tension. win be in charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11
PITTSTON

NORTH-Mrs. Arthur Lawrence
was the guest Of her father, z. NJ.
Morton at Pittston last Sunday.
Miss Emma Green returned to her
home last Tuesday after visiting rel
atives in Chelsea.
W. B. Jewett attended Litchfield
fair Tuesday.
Walter Goodwin Of Randolph and
Earle Cronk Of Gardiner have been
passing few days at Joys Pond
camping and hunting.
A very pleasant meeting of the
Kings Daughters was held with Mrs.
]. G. Peterson Thursday afternoon.
Several guests were present. and de-
hcIous refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11
SIDNEY

Rev. Weston P. Holman attended the
ministers and laymans retreat held at
the Hammond Street Methodist Epis-
copal church, Lewiston, Monday and
Tuesday.
Mrs. Ann T. Goodhue and Mrs. Cora
L. Bailey were visitors Tuesday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. David Munsey
Of Oakland.
Mrs. George Manter was called &c
Bowdoinham Saturday on account of the
illness of her daughter, Mrs. Edwarj
Sprague.
School in the Cowan district which
has been closed for several weeks on
account Of the illness of the teacher
Miss Smith, will reopen Wednesday
morning with Mrs. c. o. Davis as
teacher.
Mrs. T. Eugene Cowan passed
Wednesday with her mother. Mrs. F.
3. Bailey.
Thomas Sawtelle is visiting at the
home of Mrs. Olevia Tillson on the
I Pond road.
George Tilton and Daniel Perkins
were callers in Madison Sunday.
Martin Goodhue has recently pur-
chased a new two-ton Ford truck.
NJ. H. Bailey. who several weeks ago
broke his ankle. is gaining although
at present he is on crutches.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Eugene Cowan were
business callers in Augusta Thursday.
NJ. L. Good.lue has finished harvesting
his potatoes.
= Mrs. Ernest Wyman passed Wednes-
day with her mother, Mrs. Olevia Till
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. York, Mrs.
Davis Kerr Of Oakland and Mrs. H. o.
Bacon Of Sidney have returned from u
1o-days visit with Mrs. Bacon's son.
q. r. Bacon. and Mr.. York's brother.
Charles York of Boston, making the
trip by auto.
Miss Ella Hallett and friend. Miss
Gladys B.asland of Portland. are pass
ing 10 days with Miss Halletts par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. P. D. Hallett.
Mrs. Charles Bowden of the Middle
road is suffering with bronchial trou-
BILE. DR.. Fish Of Waterville is attend
ing her.
John Griffen is assisting Arthur Bow
man in harvesting his apples.
Charles md Roger Lewis Of Sidney
and Ralph Kerstead Of Fairfield. pupils
of Oakland High school. are passing
the week at the Manter cottage on Lake
Messalonskee. They make the trip to
and from school in Charles Lewis mo-
tor boat.
The following oflic srs were installed
at the regular meeting of Rural Lodge,
No. 50. F. md A. NJ. Saturday evening.
Oct. 4. Harry Grindle of waterville act
ing as installing omcer. Master, Err
nest Wyman; senior warden. Frank
Shepard: Junior warden, Sanford Phil
brook: senior deacon. George Ellis;
i'm or deacon, Will Cowan: senior stew
ard. Frank Barnard: junior steward,
Eldon Vert: secretary. Arthur Ham.
moHd: treasurer. Bert Blaisdell; chap
lain. Charles Groves; marshal. Weston
Taylor; Tyler. David E. Field. At the
close baked bean supper was served
with pies, cakes. coffee. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11
SUNDAY IN AUCUS-
TADEvOTED TO Ma
TI0NAL PROHIBITION
Three Speakers of National
Repute, Hon. John G. WOOL
ley, Hon. H. T. Laughbaum
of Oklahoma and DR.. George
w. Morrow of Michigan, Will
Be Heard in Local Churches

Augusta will be invaded by three
nationwide known temperance
speakers. men Of such ability and re-
nown that the people Of the Capital
city should take note that a treat Is
in store for them. he speakers are
Hon. John G. Wooley, Hon H. T.
Laughbaum of Oklahoma and DR..
George W. Morrow of Michigan. An
extended notice Of the formers ap-
pearance was published in yester-
day mornings Journal The other
appearances will be as follows:
Hon. n. T. laushbaum-First Bap.
fist Church
Make Democracy Safe for the
World" is the topic upon which Hon.
II. T. Laughbaum of Oklahoma will
speak at the first Baptist ceurch,
Winthrop street, Augusta, Sunday
morning, Oct. II, at 1030 o'clock. This
meeting is one of the hundreds of
national world-prohibition rallies now
being held throughout America. With
prohibition achieved in the United
States and Canada, the next step IS
to extend its beneficent power around
eaS WI IA. has SluPSuOoS uluSI tdA-
ing is challenge to every red-blood-
ed American who works and prays
for a sober humanity.
In making this, his first visit to
the State of Maine. Hon. H. T.
Laughbaum brings an international
reputation as an orator and a re-
form statesman.
In 1913 President Wilson appointed
him to represent Thea United States
government at the 14th International
Congress on Alcoholism. While in Eu-
rope Mr.. Laughbaum visited most OF
the countries and capital cities to
study the liquor question from a
European standpoint.
Governor Haskell has selected Mr..
H. T. Laughbaum as special attor-
ney for the law enforcement depart
ment. The governor has exercised his
usual wisdom in this appointment.
Mr. Laughbaum is qualified in a re-
markable degree for this position. He
is a lawyer Of marked ability and by
impulse and training especially fitted
for this service in this branch Of his
profession. Mr.. Laughbaum is super
intendent Of the Oklahoma Anti-Sa-
loon League, and through his unself-
ish and untiring effort in this con-
nection during the past three years
has become one Of the best-known
men in the new state. He is a fine
speaker with a sane. up-to-date mes
sage. on the iivel;est issue before
the world today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11
Or. Geo. w. Morrow-conareaat ional
Church

DR.. George w. Morrow the famous
Michigan orator and lecturer. who
has twice crossed the continent in
recent years. speaking on behalf of
National Prohibition for the Anti
Saloon League Of America, is counted
one Of the ablest speakers now on
the American platform.
AS soldier on the firing line Of
the battle against booze, as an or
ganizer. as leader of the dry
forces in his own state. he has first
hand knowledge Of the problems
which the nation must solve before
it can be free from the political, eco
nomic and social tyranny Of the Ii
quor trade. Wherever he goes he car
ries a message born Of wide expert
ence and observation and he delivers
it in a manner which convinces the
judgment Of his hearers and arouses
them to action.
Augusta people will have the OPP
portunity of hearing this most gifted
speaker at the Congregational church
next Sabbath morning at 1890
o'clock. Last Sunday Waterville gave
him an audience of over 700 and sure
ly Augusta ought to do better than
that No one should miss this splen-
did chance to hear one Of Americas
best orators. Special music and all
are freely welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

The improvement in George St.
Hilaire's condition which was re-
ported Thursday night continued
yesterday. and the surgeons report
yesterday was to the effect that
while Of course the patient suffered
at times great deal there were also
times when he was comparatively
comfortable. 1t was thought pos
sible yesterday that an attempt
might be made today to operate upon
the young mans injured foot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

Seedless apples may be as plentiful
in some sections as seedless rais;ns
and oranges, but the first samples to
appear in the X. J. Office were
brought in Friday morning by Hiram
Judkins Of Jefferson street. The
specimens are from trees planted
nine years ago by Mr.. Judkins.
winter fruit as hard now as nails,
with the appearance Of an extra
good g-eening. They appeared like
the ordinary apple on the outside.
but Mr. Judkins. in the presence OF
the agricultural editor, cut one open
and dissected 1t, proving that the
seedless claim was absolutely correct,
not even the cells for seeds being
found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
City Of Augusta

City OF Augusta
Highway Department
Sealed proposals will be received a,
the once or the Street Commissioner
until I o'clock Wednesday. October Is.
for furnishing all materials and labor
involved in the construction Of the foi.
lowing sewers
Arsenal Street
Approximate Quantities.
da It; vitrified clay pipe, in. diameter
9 vitrified clay VS.
lis Gu, yds. earth excavation in trench
to 8 IT. deep
man-hole. Is It. deep. with cover
Bennett Street
Approximate Quantities.
$50 It. yitrified clay pipe. 8 in diameter
20 Gu. yds. earth excavation in trenc,
to #. deep go - s''S-A
2 man-holes SIS It. deep. with cover.
Ia Gu. yds. concrete
Drew Street
Approximate Quantities.
100 f.. vitriied clay pipe. in dian.,..
6 vitrided clay Us
to It. deep "Sa'
Glsnwood Street
Approximate Quantities.
us #. vitr:ied clay pipe. in. diam.t..
s vitrified clay Us -A''7s
IS Gu. yds. earth excavation in trench
to IT. deep A'
Plans, profles and specifications NAV
Ds examined and blank form Of proposal
missioner, City Hall
-, me right is reserved to reject any or
ocu0-u.ls-ll-l5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11
Beane.Ross

David Beane of Bingham and Iona
Ross Of Belgrade were united il mar
riage at o'clock Friday afternoon,
at the Green street Methodist par
sonage, tie ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. W. ]. Layton. The
double ring ceremony was used. Fol-
lowing an automobile trip through
Maine and to Massachusetts,, they
will return to Belgrade, where they
will make their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

Rufus Gilmore OF Burnham. who is
the guest of relatives in Augusta,
was a caller Friday afternoon at the
Journal Office. We must believe him.
but it hardly seems possible that he
was on yesterday observing the $50
anniversary Of his birth. He said he
was down for a day or so, because
1.-The girls came along and simply
brought him away with them. but
that he must hurry back because ne
was rather busy about the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

Kenneth Wilson Of New York, who
has been visiting in this city as the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Carnage.
is enjoying a hunting trip in North
ern Maine in company With a num-
Der Of friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

The temperature at noontime on
Friday was that OF summer. and
light overcoats were laid aside for
the time being. The mercury regis
tered from - TO IS in the shade. AMI
the temperature was the highest at
noontime of any day since the first
day Of September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11
Lewiston Journal:

Lewiston Journal: THE engage
ment Of two young people well
known in social circles has been an
nounced: Miss Ruth Daley Ballard
and Percy Weymouth. formerly
assistant superintendent Of the L. A.
& w, now manager of the Portland
Interurban."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

The annual election Of officers result.
ed as follows: Mrs. George Jones.
president: Mrs. Annie Lewis vice
president; Mrs. Mabel Sparrow, cor
responding secretary; Mrs. Lille
Grant, recording secretary: Mrs.
Nellie Preble. treasurer. Next meet
ing to be held Thursday. Oct. %. at
2. P. NJ, with Mrs. Annie Lewis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Poland. who
| have been passing a few weeks in
, this city. will go today to Bath to
remain over Sunday as the guests OF
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

Miss Mararet Silver who recently
resigned her position at telephone
operator at the Journal office, is pass
ing a few weeks vacation at Milli-
nocket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

Walter Bush of Hallowell is pat
lent at the Augusta General hospital,
to which institution he was admitted
Yesterday for treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

Miss Marian E. Brown OF the edi-
torial staff of the Journal will go to
Camden to remain over Sunday as
the guest Of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

Next Monday. Oct. Is. is Columbus
day, a holiday. and will be observed
by the city schools. where there viii
be no sessions for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

to Stafford, Kan. He was interested
at the time in Miss Anna Smiley -
Taylor. but he did not see her aga
until this summer. when he Visit.
his old home. The two have JUS
been married in Kansas City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

County Commissioner E. E. Walker
of Monmouth was in the city aWhDe
Friday Oh matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

The Hospital Aid will hold its hrst
meeting for the fall at P. NJ. this
Saturday at the Y. NJ. c. A. Assembly
hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

o. F. Sproul and G.. Edward Louden
Of China were business callers Fri
day in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

Henry H. Risley and wife OF Weeks
Mills were business callers at Au-
gusta Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

FIFTY years ago Enoch Thompson
left his home in Taylor. Penn, to 20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

E. Locke has some very nice ma
tive. fresh pork today selling at Ssc.
10: jelly doughnuts Csc. doz.: fancy
native chicken and fowl; fresh gold
en- bantam corn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

rBuyers please note that the va1ues
listed In this column Azo Tor this oay
eoly.1
Childrens red sweaters s1.9s, s2.49,
s2.es; big blankets at $2.s9. $3.50. $3.50:
womens' coats $3.50 and sc4.S7. sew
eral styles at these prices; big line
Of misses and womens' winter un-
derwear and union suits, be sure TO
see these values at H. ]. Merricks.
E. Locke has some very nice ma
tive, fresh pork today selling at ssc.
10; jelly doughnuts Csc. doz.; fancy
native chicken and fowl; fresh gold
en- bantam corn.
At Swift G. Turner's today No.
grey enamel teakettle for $3.50; a {
OF grey enamel kettle with cover 70!
sec: cup capacity, brown eartherr
teapot 1ec.; 10 in. dressed doll foi
25c.; toy balloon given free with eacn
doll.
Towle's pharmacy is selling today
delicious cream caramels with nuts
for Acc. 10; salt water taffy kisses
for 33c 10; special lot Of S5c. sta
tionery for 24c.
Vanilla, chocolate and coffee wal.
nut ruffs for 29c. 10. today at Miller s
candy store also chocolate covered
cocoanut gems at 29c. H.; molasses
chewing candy at 24c. 10.
L. S. Young makes life worth liv-
ing with his bountiful preparations.
Moose steak and roasts, smoked
shoulder, 24c; Hamburg steak, 23c.;
potatoes. 45c peck; macintosh ap-
pies: caulifower. Sc. h.; alewives. &c,
for CSC; shipped cod. 1Sc.; finnan
haddie. 1sc; salt mackerel and her
ring. scallops, ripe tomatoes. oysters,
fore quarters lamb, 24c kinds, Soc,
and chops, Csc.
Smith and Smith say native pork.
native chicken and fowl. Cooking
apples soc peck. 7 pounds sweet
potatoes csc. pounds grapes csc
(for jelly), good assortment of
cookies "a cents a pound. See ad for
other prices"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11
Friday, October 10, 1919.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Owen F. Sproul of Weeks Mills
was in town Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11
S at ur a y
Special Sales
(AdvertisementS)

gBuyers please note that the va1ues
listed In this column aEo for this DAY
enly.1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

Towles pharmacy is selling today
delicious cream caramels with nuts
for Acc. 10: salt water taffy kisses
for SIC. 10; special lot Of S5c. sta
tionery for 24c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-11

Vanilla, chocolate and coffee wal.
nut ruffs for 29c. 10. today at Miller's
candy store also chocolate covered
cocoanut gems at 29c. H.; molasses
chewing candy at FAC. 10.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-02-22
TIDAL BOWlERS WIN
FROM C0SDEh ROLLERS

The Tidal oil company bowlers de-
feated the Cosden rollers In three
straight frames In the v NJ. G. A.
league last night, rolling a total Of
s,3f7 to s.sos for the Cosden.
Walsh OF the victors was high with
b27. he being the only roller to top
the half century mark.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-02-22
Injunction Hcarlnk Postponed.

Hearing OF the injunction petition
OF Tracy and others OF childsrs
Heights to prevent the eytsnsion OF
the Tulsa Street Railway tracks into
the addition was continued TO Feb
ruary rs by agreement OF counsel he
fore Judge owen owen In the district
court Friday
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-02-22
THIEVES FRIGHTENED AND
LEAVE vAlUABLES BEHIND
by LARRYSAILEY

Burglars broke Into the home OF
Mrs ], 9. Higgins. 407 South Denver
about 1880 Friday night. but were
scared away before they were able
10 get off with any Haiuables.
The men entered the house through
The basemen by forcing the lock off
the cellar door, which opened into
the dining room, Unknown to the
thieves. there was someone In the
mouse and just as they had prled
open a drawer OF the buffet where
mere was large amount OF money,
)ewelry and Liberty bonds Mrs. Hig
Gins came down stairs and scared off
the robbers.
The only clue to the near-robbery
vas jack saw which the thieves
ieft on the cellar steps. At a late
hour last night Capt. John wood and
ohlef OF Detectives Grant Pilkingt ton
were working on the case, but had
made no arrests,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-02-22
DODGE AND MARMON
LOSE TO HUP AND q
Hup Quintet Beats Dodge ~ tut
Tulsa 4 Takes Long End OF 10 10
Score WITH Mnrmon.

Hupmobiie defeated Dodge 2? TO Z
and Tulsa Four won from the Mar
mon Five in the Boys Community
basketball league yesterday after
noon.
The weight and speed advantages
OF the Hup auintet' wera too much
for the Dodge lads, Hughes and
Brandeberry featured for the Hups,
while the play OF Hardman and
Boiling stood out for the losers
withers' goal shooting and the
guarding OF Holmes were important
factors In the 10 TO 8 victory Of
Tulsa Four over Marmon, The ALL
round play OF Good and Cunning
hams guarding featured for the
losers.
Franklin meets team nine and
Cole eight clashes with oldsmobIlc
Monday
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-02-22
Musicians Secretary Dies.

ST. LOUIS. Feb. 2I.--Owen Mvier.
international secretary OF the Anieri-
can federation OF musicians for rs
years. died at his home here early
today from bronchial trouble. lie
was 6e years old.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-02-22
RACING REVIVAL IS
PREDICTED IN 1919
Many sections In Country Make
Plans for Big Meets; Effort Is
Made 10 Re-cstnbiish sport.
spe,is to The world

Speria to The world
NEW YORK, Feb si.--With the
trend OF turf sport indicating a re-
iyival or the thoroughbred game all
over The country. there is'little doubt
that the advantages to be enjoyed by
owners generally and followers OF the
horse will bs as great as those OF
the good old days OF tho sport.
Those sections OF the country
which now contain tracks where
The money hung up In the shape or
stakes and purses warrants the rae
Ing being OF the best are 10 he added
to III tho schemes OF sportsmen and
promoters In Washington, Illinois,
West Virginia ana northern New
York bear fruit
Competed with East.
In the northwest. arrangements
are making for the proper denomira-
lion over horse racing, with similar
deas on tap IN the middle west and
other sections mentioned, In and
about Chicago particularly there In
movement TO re establish the
Washington Park club,
This In the organization which en-
mch swath in the racing OF the
middle west In the early nineties With
thg American derby az the chief
piece do resistance IN a competitive
way. II is turf history that tfre east
made every endeavor TO corral the
honors and the great stake, $4,000.
which was entalled In the running
with all the acclaim which at.
tended the races held on the Wash
Ington park track n II not difficult
10 visualize the general lament fat
when the sport there was wiped out
In 1894.
Chicago Would Revive sport.
That there IN an energetic effort
being made In Chicago to revive the
sport IL shown by Inquiries rpsds In
behalf OF the establishment Of the
former famous Washington Park
club. or one which will I'LL It's place
In every particular.
II will be the purpose Of those who
ara nj tho forefront OF the schsms
10 promote racing, stesplechasins.
polo. hunting and kindred sports.
Associated In the movement are
many OF the most influential sports
mon OF Chicago, among whom are
stanley Field. Arthur Meeker, Harold
Mccormick. John Towne. Fred Up
ham and others.