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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-11-22

shipping OF inc coast
menaced.
No trains are moving on Great
Northern and O..W. lines, be-
tween Spokane and Seattle.
unpaved roads turnout King.
Pierce and Southwest Wash
ington counties nre running
rivers OF mud. weiInigh Inn
passsbic.
Branch rail lines west OF the
Cascades are threatened.
There Is grave danger Of .
general flood.
Northwest weather conditions
changed last night in n tricc.
WIND WHIPPED
OUT or NORTHEAST
The wind whipped suddenly out
Of the Northeast. whence Il had
been blowing cold. swung into the
southeast and tho three-days' snow
blockade was ended.
A warm Chinook wind swept In.
land. melting snow and bringing n
drenching rain. while a ssmile gale
lashed the coastilnc.
This increased In velocity. Alarm
was voiced In shipping circles and
this morning the weather bureau or.
dcred a display OF storm warnings
along the coast.
At 0 o'clock the wind velocity at
the weather bureau here was a.
miles per hour and was getting
stronger.
The seven inches Of snow that had
covered the city had entirely van
ish-d. Rain increased and the wealth.
or bureau announced that the out.
look was bad.
The forecast was Rain tonight
and Wednesday. strong southwest
gales"
SHIP MASTERS
PLAYING SAFE
AZ the Merchants' Exchange IL
was predicted that masters OF ves-
sells. having learned a disastrous les
son last winter. would stand off a
safc distance from the coast. taking
no chances OF entering the Sound
untii the wind ahstcs.
The Northern Pacific reported that
Great Northern and O.-W. trains
were being handled over Ito lines
temporarily between Spokane and
Portland. and that It's own transcon.
'inentai trains were making schedule
today.
Milwaukee officials reported main
Jines open but expressed fear that
the Increasing rain might tic Up
branch lines out OF Everett and
south OF Tacoma.
Railway men eaid rain had been
steadily falling In the Cascades all
night and that the 80 inches OF snow
Mt the summit had almost entirely
disappeared.
Combined rain and snow water. Il
was feared. might interfere with
bridges. not on main lines but on
branches.
Condition Of unpavcd roads
wns seriously hsmprring today
the work. Of the sheriff. Depu
ties hurrying 70 Maple Valley
with grand jury subpoens~s
yesterday found The roads al
most impossible to navigate"
they said.
Notwithstanding. auto stage man.
ayers reported their stages running
on schedule as yet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-11-22
WIND WHIPPED
OUT or NORTiiEAST

NorfhweHt wea u er condluo
changed last night in "A tricc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

scholars going into the woods and
eating they dinners in the COO
shade. Pupils not absent during the
term OF nine weeks were: Harold L..
Lunt and Linwood Robinson.
The two persons making birthday
offerings in the Sunday school last
sunday were Miss Lila Farrar and
Ernest Abbott. Mr.. Abbott was pass
Ing few days at his home with hh,
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. .. X. Abbott
having just closed a term of school
in Pridgewater.
Mrs. Hattie Hersom of Oakland
was the guest of Miss Eta and Miss
SUSIE IoNcjoy Wednesday afternoon.
DR.. l.. +. Bessey and family from
Waban, Mass. we're callers Monday
afternoon at Highland Farm on their
way TO Pine Beach Camps. Belgrade.
Next Sunday. July J, Leslie Craig
Ward of Los Angeles. Calf. will
speak at the West Sidney Baptist
church at 30. standard time. MIR.
Ward was associated with the Sun.
day school and church when a boy
and his coming among US is looked
forward to with interest.
The Sunday school at West Sid
ney will hold their annual picnic al
silver Lake next Monday. July 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01
New r. F. D. Carrier

The newly appointed contractor for
the Rural Free Delivery route be-
tween Washington and Augusta is
Lionel c. Bryan of 81 Chapel street
this city. The driver for that route
will be Frank Jewett. The former
contractor was George W. Hall and
the former driver was Harold Nash
The new appointments go into effect
July l. The Washington route is al
most 81 miles long. The driver leaves
Augusta at 500 a. NJ, going Via Coop
er's Mills TO Washington and arriv-
ing at the latter place. 10 A. NJ, He
leaves Washington at 1.1J F. NJ. and
his schedule gives him until SIS p. N.
to reach the city, but he usually gets
to Augusta about 500 and 615 p. NJ.
On the Litchfield route, the driver
leaves Augusta at $50 A. NJ, getting
into Litchfield $50 A. NJ He leaves
Litchfeld at $50 p NJ, getting back
to Augusta at SO p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

ced. After supper Mr.. Hill gave q
wonderful exhibition of his skill in
handling the rife and shotgun, pick
: ing empty shells thrown in the air
/ breaking five clay balls at once with
| the repeating rifle. and entertaining
: a large and apprcciative audience for
an hour or more.
Wednesday morning saw tn open
| ing of the Long Range ANY Rife
i Match, and in this event a lot OF
time-worn precedcnts were we'll
shattered Most of the shooters, and
the best in the state were present,
had been under the impression that
hunting rife was not especially ef-
fcctive at over 200 Yards. This i'm
preston was corrected when DR..
Chilcott started the ball rolling with
ten straight bullseyes at 800 yards,
using an ordinary 303 Savage. His
example was followed in a measure
by Berry. Bonsey. Somers and Paul
Brown. with respective scores of 40
by 30 each. and at least five others
with over 40. At this range really
renarka bic work was done. Allen
Nugent of Caratunk shooting 4o by
30 with a rife that he had never
before used and many others doing
fine work.
There were several fine scores
made in the Ladies' match, and the
pistol and revolver match as well.
DIR. Chilcott winning with 40 by 80.
Berry and w. Brown being close Sc
conds. the third place was undecided
so many being closely tied.
Several of the matches were still
under way at noon Wednesday when
the writer left. but the meet on the
whole was a credit to the officials of
the Association. everything being
done to give the utmost enjoyment
to the large gathering. The shooting
was Of the highest possible order,
any person winning a prize having
to honestly earn it. as the competi-
ton was extremely keen and close.
Exceptionally fine prizes were Of
fcred the first prize in the Guides
and Wardens Match being an $50. 90
rife offered by the Remington Arms
Co. other equally fine ones being
plenty
An interesting feature was an in
formal match shot with pistols and
revolvers on the new Game Targets
invented by Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth
Lee of this city. This is a reduced
silhouette of a bull moose. with a
vunerability chart on the reverse
side of the target. and the gun
crankS present took a great deal of
interest in them. the match icing
held on the Pistol Range in front of
the hotel
Plans are being laid for some long
range events next year. and with the
changed rules some fine work with
semi military rifles is confidently ex-
pected. these now coming into prom
inence among hunters
Among the Augusta people present
were Major Arthur Thaycr, John
Nelson, Archie Norcross and X. r.
Lee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01
Pittston School Children
Paw Visit to Augusta

Augusta was successfully Stormed
and taken Thursday by a bright and
interested bunch of youngsters. The
invaders were about 20 school children
from the Longfellow school at Pittston
who came by automobile to see the
sights Of a big city" They were &C
companied by their teacher, Miss Eftie
Bickford, and several of their parents.
While here they paid visit to the
State House, expressing great admira-
ton for the museum at the fish and
game department. They called at the
county buildings and were shown
around by the genial officials there. A
call was also made to the Y. NJ. {. A
building on Winthrop street, where
Assistant John F. Hyde did all in his
power to make the visitors feel per-
fectly at home. The next stops were
along Water street where the young
sters visited the stores and the post
Office. 4 can was also made at City
hall In the afternoon the party went
to the Soldiers Home at Togus, where
they enjoyed the band concert.
one of the smaller children said to
the journal reporter: Gee. but this is
a great place I like it and I'm coming
here again some day" 1t was great
outing for the children, every one OF
whom expressed himself as oNcrjoyed
with the events of the visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01
INTEREST keen
Season Tickets for the
Chautauqua in Big
Demand

Although the visit of the Swarth
more Chautauqua is two weeks away,
interest in the coming of the famous
institution is reaching the truly keen
point. Season tickets in the hands OF
the guarantors are finding a ready
sale.
1t has been especially urged that
these season tickets be purchased be-
cause by doing SO not only will the
guaranteed expense be met, but the
purchasers of them will save them
selves $3.50. These tickets are good
for the whole y entertainments.
This is the tenth anniversary OF
the Swarthmore Chautauqua and the
managers have planned the biggest
program they have ever given. MI
steal attractions that have rarely
been seen except in Chautauqua
courses, famous lectures, all-around
entertainers and big special features
Tor the children have all been provid-
cd. These will all be given during
the stay in Augusta.
The Swarthmore Chautauqua will
be here for the week beginning
Wednesday, July Is and will stay
through the 10Th. The guarantors of
The entertainment are prominent Au-
gusta and Hallowell business and
professional men who have lent their
names and their resources to making
this Il truly worth while community
eYent.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01
DIR. o. H. BRANN GOES
TO ELKS CONVENTION

DR.. o. H. Brann left Thursday
morning for Boston on the first stage
of his trip to Los Angeles, Calf,
where he will attend the National
convention of the Elks to be held
there. Mrs. Brann accompanied the
doctor as far as Boston. DR.. Brann
will leave Boston on a special train
which will convey the delegates on
their trip. He will go as a delegate
from the Augusta lodge. The party
will go out by the southern route
through the Grand Canyon and San
Diego. While in Denver, on the way
home through the Canadian Rockies,
the party will enjoy side trips to sur
rounding places. The convention in
Los Angeles will last five days and
during that time many interesting
trips will be taken to places of inter-
est,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01
American Exposition Shows Carry
Two Hundred People to RYn This
Gjuanti Carnival Oroanization

The American Exposition shows
which will exhibit on the trotting
park, Augusta all next week. COM
mencing with a matinee Monday af-
ternoon. July 4. carry more people
than any similar organization tour
ing the east and every man on the
organization is an experienced man
in his line which accounts for the
wonderful novelties presented by this
gigantic Carnival organization.
Wild animals from India and Afri-
ca, trained domestic animals. wrcst-
lers of note, freaks and curosities
from all parts of the world, funny
monkeys, merry go round, ferris
wheel. dance hall and 40 other at
fractions are all included with this
show. Each evening at 1890 Dare
Devil Van Norman will ride a bicycle
down so foot incline diving into a
tank of water. This attraction will
be free to everyone each night during
the shows stay here.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01
Annual Meeting
Fish & Game Asso.
at Greenville juno.

The Twenty fourth Annual Meet
ing OF the Maine Sportsmans FISH
and Game Association was held al
Grccnville Junction, June - IS, 20
On Monday a good crowd of en-
thusiastic sportsmen attended the
opening event of the meeting. the
re- entry match FOR qualification was
held and some fine work was done on
the 100 yard range.
This event ran through the entire
meeting. Messrs Chilcott. Berry
Somers. Bonsey, w. Brown, P.
Brown and X. Lee getting high
scores.
The second event was the Rapid
Fire Re-entry match. in which each
shooter was required to fire five
shots at the 100 yard target, this
match being holly contested and fin
ally won by S. Il. Bonsey. DIR. Chill
colt and Warden +. f. Jorgcnson
finishing respectively second and
third. with a number of closely
punched followers.
Following this event the annual
contest between the Guides and
Wardens was shot off. the Guides
Team defeating the Wardens by a
margin of AZ points. the individual
winners being list. Irving Brown;
2nd, Paul Brown: and 3rd, William
Brown. Ed. Lowell. X. Lee and Dave
Brown tied for 4th place.
In the Beginners Match, Archie
Norcross OF Augusta carried off the
first prize. u fine pair of snowshoes,
Mrs. Paul Brown and Howard Wood
finishing 2nd and 3rd, the match be-
ing closely contested and a number
of good scores being made.
The Association Match was the fin
al event of the forenoon and early
afternoon, this being won by Somers,
Jr. Berry and Chilcott in the order
named They had plenty Of compe-
tition, some very high scores being
hung up.
At the business meeting held in
the hotel that evening a complete
revision OF the Range Rules was
made for the next years shooting
shnd these changes will allow any ri
f1e, American or foreign made, with
any type of a sight and any ammuni-
ton. to be used. the concensus of
opinion among the memb ers present
being that everything should be done
to promote the most efficient form Of
shooting. Billy Hill of Portland
gave a short talk on this subject. al
so DR.. Chilcott. President Merton
French of Bangor. Colonel c. w
Coe. the efficient range officer, and
Captain Daniel Gould. the meeting
being a most interesting one for all
present.
Tuesday morning q much larger
gathering was in evidence, and dur
dng the forenoon the Chisholm Cup
Match. the real classic of Maine
Fife events. was shot off, also the
Any Rifle Match, in which Bonsey.
Cole. Somers and Lee finished in the
order named In the afternoon the
canoe races were held. the doubles
being won by Messrs. Ralph Bartlett
and Mark MitcheH. the finish being
the closest ever witnessed by any of
the spectators. three canoes coming
in literally in bunch. In the canoe
singles Albert Sullivan of Greenville
won over two other experienced con-
teslants in very pretty race. the
lake being very rough at the time.
Trap shooting under the super
vision of Billy Hill. the crack shot Of
the New England states. then took
UP the time till supper was announ-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01
Card Of Thanks

wish to express my deep heartfelt,
thanks to all who have so nobly as
sisted me during the long illness and
death Of my husband. To all friends,
the Fireman's Relief Asso., Hose .
and Painters Local Union, for the
beautiful flowers, emblens of their
sympathy and esteem.
MRS GEORGE Kicker and FAM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01
New Home Worker

Miss Gertrude Stetson of Lewiston
arrived in the city Thursday and took
up her new duties at the Office of the
Maine Childrens Home society. Miss
s;tetson is entering a new field of work
when she becomes associated with
this society Her duties will include
general work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

Miss Evangeline Ripley of % How
ard street. member of the Augusta
Girls Community club, left Thursday
for Camp Maqua, situated on Thomp-
sons lake at Poland, where she will
be i member of the permanent group,
passing the summer there. Camp Ma
conducted by the Northeastern Field
committee of the y. NJ G. a. and is
for self-supporting girls. A number of
the members of the Augusta Com
munity club are planning to 90 there
this summer for two weeks vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01
SIDNEY

WEST-A very successful term of
school at Sidney Corner taught by
Mrs. Ralph Ballard closed last Fri
day. June p. The closing day was
passed pleasantly. the teacher and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

The regular meeting of Clara Bar
ton Tent, Daughters of Veterans,
will be held this evening at G. A. Il.
hall with initiation and refreshments.
This is the only meeting for the
month of July and all members are
requested to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

Augusta friends of Mrs. Donovan
Cool of Skowhegan will be pleased to
learn that she has left the Somerset
hospital in that town where she has
been receiving treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01
Jury Bill at Superior Court

County Treasurer Bert P. Stuart
was in Watervillc on Wednesday to
pay off the traverse jurors who serv-
ed at the June term of the kennebec
county superior court. The jury bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

Augusta physicians registered on
Tuesday at the Maine Medical AS
ISOLATION annual session in Bangor
were Drs. G. r. Campbell, r. H.
Stubs, G. H. Combs and T. c. Ty-
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Halves and
daughter. Evelyn, left Thursday for
their homo in Waltham. Mass, after
visiting here with Mr.. Halves uncle,
Willis c. Halves, is Cony street
They are planning to return Saturday
or Monday next and with party Of
friends will occupy a cottage at China
lake for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01
Camera Pleasure

Is worthwhile pleasure. These little
snapshot pictures often become very
valuable from sentimental reasons.
At the Augusta Flower Shop we aim
to carry very complete line Of
cameras and supplies. Our Develop
ing and Printing department is
equipped with the best of apparatus
in charge of experienced operators.
Send for pretty calendar free, and
our price list for developing and
printing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

Miss Bessie Prcbble went to Ban
-ors Thursday whore she has accepted
employment as waitress at the res
taurant at the Union station
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

Miss Violet West has returned to
EeI WORK IN this city after visiting at
her homo in Freedom for two weeks
on her vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01
TO THE POLICYHOLDERS OF
THE PRUDENTIAL

TO THE POLICYHOLDERS OF
THE PRUDENTIAL
INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
NOTICE is hereby given that meeting o.
INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
will be held at the Home Office Of said Com
pany ia the City of Newark, New Jersey, on
Monday, the Fifth day Of December, iszi, AZ
twelve o'clock noon, Tor the purpose OF select
ing four persons to be voted for by the policy.
holders Trustee as members Of the Board OF
Directors at the annual election OF Directors
OF the Company, to be held on the Ninth day
Of January, 1922.
At such meeting every polcyholder OF the
corporation who is of the age CT twenty-one
years or upwards and whose policy has neen
in force for at least one year last past snail De
entitled to cast one vote in person or by proxy.
FORREST F. DRYDEN, President
1 Ill a. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

Mrs. Charles Dyer and daughter Of
IA Western avenue left Thursday for
Ocean Point where they will pass the
Fourth of July
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

The usual good dinner is expected
locating, bathing, swings and other
sports viii be I'm order and all are
welcome. Each person attending Is
requested TO take along a drinking
cup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Morse of
Newton Center, Mass, have arrived
in the city to visit Mrs. Morse's par
ents, MI. and Mrs. W. S. Kittredge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Secretary Frank Is. Condor of the
Augusta Y. NJ. {. \, was d business
: lsitor Thursday at Watervillc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

Alton usc let Thursday after
noon for st. Johnsbury, Vt, for q
several days visit at the home of his
parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01
RIVERSIDE

Prof. Cecil Rollins OF Colby col
lego. Will supply the pulpit SUNDAY
July - IN place OF MIR MacDougall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

Lawrence Beale of North Arson
was business caller along Water
street, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

The Heatherdell Boiled Salad
Dressing is on sale at Merrill Bros.
iune3eiuly1,2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

Old Folks dance, Manchester
Grange Hail. Friday evening, July
LIST. june30d2t
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Fuller & Warren Company
STOVES RANGE, "S1!E!!,W!,,A'!!RT" AND FURNACES

Troy, NJ Y, June "a, 1921.
Messrs. Gonneila & Co.,
Augusta, Me.
The carload order for furnaces which
you placed with MIR. Cookson received today,
and will have our immediate attention.
he accompanied Mr.. Cookson last year when you
decided take up Of the Stewart Furnaces,
and the fact that have ordered carload for
fall trade indicates what a successful business you
building m Stewart" Furnaces and, il
demonstrates that it to sell Quality" article
We understand from, Mr. Cookson that all furnaces
that sold last excellent satisfaction,
and this will additional business for you-as
satisfied customer the best advertisement could
have.
You, doubtless, know that reduced prices en-
furnaces again June 4th, and this carload will be
billed at the prices; and you will, therefore, be
able give your trade the advantages of the lowest
Wishing you a successful fall season, remain
Yours respectfully,
FULLER WARREN co,
w. A. Mcdonald. Sales Mgr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01

amounted to s722.04, for IA jurors, i
days, and two jurors, nine days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-01
LOCAL NOTICE

Jubilee Dance, Tacoma Pavilion.
July 4th. june30d3t*
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-07

Mrs Emmelinc Warder OF Nor
gentpwn Is visiting hor son c. L..
Marderiand family ut tho Merchant
STREET apartments. Mrs. Wardcr
will alse visit relatives at Man.
nlnEton before returning to Nor
rantown.
Little Miss Mary Elizabeth Black
wood Isl III with mumpsat her home
IN Council Place.
Dt William r. Boyers and family
VIII move Wednesday to their new
residence near Meadowdale.
MISS Merle Preston has returned
home from Clarksburg where she
taught in thocity schools.
MrsH B. Hawkins Of Manning
ton Who has. been visiting her son
oscar Hawkins on Tygart street
has gone TO Little Falls to visit her
sister, Mrs. YadIr
MIS- ~ NJ. Austin and daughter
MISS Nancy OF Little Falls arc VS.
ting the fFomer's daughter Mrs.
luther Steele and family at Davis