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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06
Bibles in Millions

Despite the II. c. of L.. the output
OF Bibles continues TO increase
Every year thirty million Bibles arc
printed. According to latest figures
the Bible is printed in 113 languages
and dialects. 1t is estimated that
with the present enormous output it
would take fifty years to supply the
world With Bibles. Each year the
Bible is translated into new Ian
guagcs Since the art of printing be
came general, more than six hundred
million Bibles have been printed
Boys Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Recent guests at Island Park Inn
include Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Curricr
and son Cecil of Amesbury, Mass. :;
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Bailey and daugh-
ter Jean of Nassalboro; Mrs. Evelyn
Mason and son Daniel of Lynn. Mass.
Hundreds We're served during the
Fourth with excellent shore dinners
at the inn, which is very attractive
with all new appointments, many eX-
pressing their pleasure at the many
Improvements made by Mr.. Epyer. the
genial proprietor of the island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06
June Weather

Rain fell OH nine days during the
month of June which has recently
drawn to a close. No rainfall was
recorded during the first 10 days of
the month. The average tempera-
ture for the month from readings
taken at I \. A.. was IS 10 degrees.
The highest temperature for the
month from readings taken at the
same hour was - degrees on the
18th. and the lowest temperature
was ii degrees on the 9th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06
Funeral Of Robert Grady

The funeral of Robert Grady was
held at > o'clock Tuesday afternoon
from the late home at Ill ID Water
street, Rev. A. Francis Walch officia-
ting. There was a large gathering
of relatives and friends. The floral
offerings were many and beautiful.
lnterment was in the cemetery at
SomerVille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06
Funeral of Edward r. Nichols

Funeral services for the late Ed
ward r. Nichols were held at the
late home at 1876 Bangor street at ,
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev H.
II. Brown officiating. There was a
prCfusion of beautiful floral offerings.
Interment was in the family lot in
the HalloWell cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Often microscopic examination
discloses coniferous wood in the com :
position of jet. 1t is probable that
jet was developed when masses Of
wood driftcd down a river, rotted or
became watcrloggcd and sank out at
sea. becoming gradually buried in q
deposit of fine mud. which hardened
eventually into shale. Sometimes
drops OF bitumin are found in let
cavities. which seems to confirm the
suspicion of It's wood origin.-Detroit
News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Miss Gertrude Hill Plaisted. assist
ant secretary TO Governor Baxter,
passed the Fourth at Camp Lanier.
Eliot. visiting her nephew, Harris NJ.
PlaStcd, son of the late Ralph r.
Plaisted of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Joseph Burns, Ruel Burns and Miss
Jeane Burns of Dorchester, Mass,
were the guests of Joseph Burns
brother, Chester Burns of Gannett
street. over the Fourth. They made
the trip here by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06
Card Of Thanks,

We wish to thank our friends for
their beautiful floral tributes and for
their Kindness in our bereavement.
MRS. MAGNE NICHOLS AND
FAMILY.
MR.. AND MRS. f. l.. GORDON
AND FAMILY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

George H. Moulton Arthur H.
Moulton, Miss Alice Moulton, Miss
Leila WinNow, Adolph F'ortier and
Miss Antoniette Drapeau returned to
their homes in this city Tuesday from
Boothbay Harbor where they enjoyed
a houseparty over the Fourth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Mr. and Mrs. Willis y. Stearns
with a party of friends left Sunday
morning for few weeks visit in
Canada. They planned to reach
Houlton Sunday night. making the
rest of the trip the following day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Friends of John Coughin who has
been quite seriously ill at his home
on Cony street for the past week, will
be glad to hear of an Improvement
in his condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Attorney Ernest l.. Mclean re-
turned on Tuesday from Mt. Desert,
to which resort he accompanied his
family on Saturday. Mrs. Mclean
and the children will pass the sum-
mer there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06
Government Wh,tcwash

An excellent vhitcwash used ~
Government work may be made .,
the following manner. Take one-hal
bushel freshly burnt lime and slack !
IN boiling water Gov cring during IN
process TO keep in the steam. Stra'
through fine sieve and add sever
pounds Of salt, previously we'll ds
solved in warm water. three pounds
OF ground rice: boiled in thin pass
and stirred in boiling hot water one
half pound clean sluc. that has beer
prey iously dissolved by SOAKING
well and then hanging u over a sc7
IRE in kettle. with a larger on
nlied with water Add five gallon
OF hot water To the mixture. SIR J
won and let stand five days covcre'
Win dirt II should be kept IN
Kettle or portable furnace when used
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

The gulf stream is more rapid
than the Amazon, more impetuous
IMAM the Mississippi. and its volume
more than 1000 times greater. The
waters are blue, and the line Of junc-
tion can be easily marked by the
eye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Sawyer of this
city visited Mrs. L. F. Murch in Nor
rell over the holiday. returning to Au-
susta Monday evening. While in Nor
rell Mr.. Sawyer had great luck FISH,
ing and reports 10 fine trout as his
catch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Miss Muriel Whipple of Dorchester,
Mass, was calling on friends in the
city Tuesday on her way to Robbins
Point at Lake Cobbosseecontee where
she will pass the summer with
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

was importing eggs for her own con-
sumption, last year exported 1884
100 dozen to Eastern Canada, the
United States and elsewhere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Prescott of
this city lnotored TO Old Orchard
where they were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Wallace |. Prescott over
the Fourth. returning Tuesday to
their homo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Miss Adelyn stevens returned on
Tuesday afternoon from Milbridge,
where she passed the Fourth with
her parents. 1t was her first visit
to her old home in five wears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Miss Margaret Cushman of Wins
low was the guest of her sister, Mrs
Leon Douglas, i Summer street
over the holiday. returning to her
home, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Harry Douglass of Coughlin street
night dispatcher at the Office of A.
& X. electric railroad in this city. is
enjoying a weeks vacation from his
duties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Miss Mary E. Kanaley, stenographer
to Governor Baxter. entertained over
the Fourth her slater, Miss Helen
kanaley of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Summerton are
the guests of his sister Mrs. Alice
-Spinney at EaStport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Milton E. Aldrich, clerk at the Au-
gusta flower shop, has resumed his
duties after passing the Fourth with
friends at Five Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Mr. and Mrs. Levi r. Merrill were
callers Sunday on George H. Tibbetts
at Hinckley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

James and Charles O'Donnell of Bos-
ton passed the Fourth with Mr and
Mrs. Thomas Donahue of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Miss Elsie McCausland visited over
the Fourth al Cove Cottage, South
port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Carroll Herrick, who is employed
at Bar Harbor. passed the holiday
with his parents, MI and Mrs Frank
Herrick on Green street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Frank Dyer and
daughter, Helen, were recent VISITORS
at Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Thomas Buckley. Jr., has accepted
a position as soda clerk at Good
rich's Red Cross pharmacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

nett street were automobile visitors
the first of the week at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

William IL. Donahue OF Portland re-
turned to that city Tuesday after a
three weeks visit with his brother
Thomas Donahue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Osgood Crawford of this city visit
ed his sister, Mrs. Mat Cass of Alton
few days last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Lewis Bailey of Madison is a guest
at the home of his niece, Mrs. Albra
r. Rand, Gannett street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Miss Rachel Messer left on the
morning train Tuesday for few
weeks visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Miss Gertrude Hill Plaistcd, assist
ant secretary to Governor Baxter
passed the Fourth in camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Leon ~ Williams was a business
visitor ut Portland over the week
end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

L. Z. Davis of the Elliott Fisher
Co. Portland, was q business caller
Tuesday at the county court house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Cotton and daughter
Of Boston arrived in their car Friday.
Miss Annie SiegIe of Necdham. Mass,
Will be their guest FIR few weeks.
Mrs. Chas. P. Dyer and daughter
Kathleen of Augusta arrived on the
Islander Thursday. They were ac-
companied by Mrs. Dycr's brother. Lo-
ram button Of san Francisco, Cal.
Charles Dyer arrived two days later.
Mrs. Gladys Mathes. Miss Carrie
Martin. Miss Edna Hoyt OF Bingham.
Fred Poolcr of Skowhegan and Miss
Ellen Dyer of Portland visited Mr..
and Mrs. Charles p. Dyer over the
Fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Caswen and
little son, Francis. of F'ayville Mass,
arrived Sunday to occupy Sunset
Lodge for tho summer Everyone
at the Point feels keenly the loss Of
Francis Wright, Mrs. Caswelrs
father, Who passed away this spring
after an illness of only a few mo-
ments.
Mrs. H. E. Trask OF Augusta ar
rived on the Islander Thursday. She
was accompanied by Mrs. J. H.
robinson of Gardiner.
DR.. and Mrs. c. W. Jackson Of
Munson, Mass, arrived Thursday on
the Islander.
DR.. and Mrs. Bacon have gone to
Ne" Brunswick Tor a few weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Tampico. the Invest busiest ara
most wealthy city In Mexico, VII
over 10000 inhabitants, IS . ~
without telephones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

Boston Live Stock Market Re-
port
Especially Tepc-ted ror the kenneose
Journal)
stock Yards. July 5.
MAINE
At Brighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06
OCEAN. POINT
Miss Miriam Pettengill and
Lieut.. Norman E. True are
Married in Church by the
Sea; Brides Father Officiates

On July 4th at II o'clock Lieut..
Norman L. True and Miss Miriam
Pettensill of Portland We're married
in the Memorial church by the sea.
The ceremony was particularly i'm
presSive at this beautiful and sacred
spot because the officiating clergy
man was Rev. \. G.. PettengiI. the
brides father and the bride first
came to Ocean Point a baby in arms
and she has been a faithful attend
ant at the little stone church since
its erection. All these things COM
bined TO make the wedding impress
first lieutenant of the Marine Corps
and is stationed on the battleship
Florida. He did distinguished ser
vice in the world war at the Arsonne.
At the wedding he was dressed in
full uniform and the bride wore a
veil and was dressed in white Or
candle and carried shower of white
roses and sweet allySSum.
The bride was given away by her
brother Rodney G. Pettengin. The
maid of honor was her sister. Eliza
beth who Wore dress Of light blue
organdie and carried a bouquet of
pink sweet peas.
The ushers were William True and
Richard Z. Pettengill The brides
maids were Margaret Bull Of Nauga-
tuck, Ct, Frances Wright Of Boston.
| Theodate H. Soule of Hartford, Ct,
Edith Huston of Portland, Frances
Hemenway of Portland and Gertrude
Bates of Portland. Two Of the brides
maids were dressed in green organdic,
two in lavender and two in pink.
After the wedding ceremony a re-
ception was given at the Pettengil
cottage. which is 50 picturesquely sit
uated amid the spruocs at Grimes
Cove. Those in the receiving line
were Mrs. True, mother Of the bride
groom; the bride and groom. and Mr..
and Mrs. Pettengill Many guests
We're there som Boston, Portland and
adjacent owns.
Mrs. E'assett and Miss Chute very
, lastly decorated the little chalel and
Mrs. Howard r. Ives Of Portland dec
GRATED the cottage.
The bride and groom left in their
car for Portland and the White noun
tains for their honeymoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-06

+ 4. + + + !. r. f. + /. !.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-11
MEMS KID AND Ct az
MOCHA GLOVES :o0

Here you'll find very high grade Dress
G1oves-the sort that men will need on
Thanksgiving Day and all other dress
up occasions. Values up to $500. Sizes
are IA to 8Ka.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-11

Every MAJ who e dark colored
shirts will be GLAD to stock up with a
few more at this big reduction. Solid
blue color and also polka dot styles.
Evening journal., 1921-12-22
ACCUSE EACH OTHER
OF STEALING SHEET

When Queen Laster and Naomi
Laws, Negresses were given a hear
ing in Municipal Court this morn
ing on a charge OF larceny OF a
sheet from the yard Of the house of
Mrs. r. A. Walters. 30s West street.
each accused the other of being the
thief. Judge Hastings held each in
800 bail for court.
II was walking with her and she
took the sheet from the clothes
line" avowed Naomi. referring to
Queen Queen promptly tried to
impress on the court that Naomi
was the guilty One. Look. that's
where she tore her skirt climbing
over the wall" she declared.
The two Negresses were arrested
by Officer Faulkner after he had OBJ
served one Of them take the sheet
shortly after 2 o'clock this morn
ing.
Later in the morning the two wo-
men were re-arrested on a charge Of
larceny OF a quantity OF clothing
from the clothes line in the yard
Of Mrs. Sadie Horning, 800 West
Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1921-12-22

'T notice that there has been a
good deal OF talk about the nations
that are represented at the Wash
ington Conference holding other con
ferences in the future" said Helen.
And President Harding has a
plan for some sort Of Association Of
Nations. hasn't hep" said Jimmy
But how about the League
Nations2" added Joe.
That's about enough questions
for the present" said Uncle Harry
laughing. "But all these points that
you raise are timely, interesting and
important.
FOrcrunncr OF Future Conferences
Just what will develop In the
future in the way OF international
conferences It is dimcult to predict
at this time. AS Joe says. the
League OF Nations is already in ex-
istence. and there is no doubt but
that It is doing some good in that
It is helping those nations that are
members to understand one anoth.
er's problems.
"As number OF writer's have
pointed out, the Conference on Dis
armament and the Far East which
has been in session in Washington
for a number OF weeks. will. in all
probability, grow into future confer
ences. And out OF these future con-
ferences may develop some sort OF
association such as President Hard
ing has hinted at. 1t Is quite pos
sble that some time In the future
such an association of Nations as
President Harding has hinted at. II
is also quite possible that some time
in the future such an association OF
nations and the League OF Nations
may be combined.
Whatever good there is about the
League OF Nations, the fact remains
that three OF the leading nations oi
Evening journal., 1921-12-22
SENATOR DUPONT
SAVESN. Y. CLUB
Offers Financial Help to
Protect Sporting Organi-
zation's Property
BOARD TO ADVISE
IN FUTURE POLICY

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-The fin
ancial difficulties which threatened
the existence Of the international
Sporting Club have been smoothed.
said Gutzon Borglum, president Of
the club. yesterday. when he an
nounced that Senator T. Coleman du-
Pont, Of Delaware. a vice-president
Of the club has offered financial aid
to set the club on its feet.
The assets OF the club are ample
to make it completely solvent once
way was found Of saving its pro-
perty, protecting its bonds and re-
tanning its membership" said Mr..
Borglum. The only thing in the
way Of this was the foreclosure pro-
ceeding in connection with the mort
gage OF s225.OO0 on the property.
This threatened all the real assets
OF the club. After several meetings
and negotiations, Gen. dupont not
only has shown how to protect the
property but he has offered the fin
ancial aid necessary"
4 AAo dhnbunttultHl WIS maze Dy
Mr.. Borglum at the clubs Offices at
10 West Forty-second street, fol-
lowing a luncheon at the Banker s
Club by men Of the financial district
interested in the organization. It be-
came known that the committee of
Wall street men with whom Mr..
Borglum has been working included
Robert T. Vanderbilt. Nicholas +.
Brady, Frank Hitchcock, William
Ziegler. Jr., and Albert II. Wiggin.
Mr.. Borglum announced that as a
result of a visit to Washington on
Monday when he spoke with Presi-
dent Harding, Senator Wadsworth,
Theodore Roosevelt and others, that
the closely allied Army. Navy and
Civilian Board of Boxing Control will
have the full support Of the Army
and Navy and the final bouts OF the
men of both arms will be fought in
! the arena Of the international Sport
ing Club. Representatives OF the
Army and Navy attended the lunch
con yesterday.
There is no reason in the world
/ that can see now why the club can
not be opened October 1, 1922, on
the original Lexington avenue site
I between Forty-eighth and Forty
ninth Streets" said Mr.. Borglum. As
a supplement to the statement OF
I Mr.. Borglum, Capt. John B. Given
treasurer Of the club. announced thai
| the club was comfortably solvent
The administration of the clubs
affairs will be placed in the hands OF
five men to be known as the advisory
board, who are to select fifteer
others. This board will take up Sen
ator duPont's offer for protecting tho
Lexington avenue property and i'm
mediately devise ways and meani
for the erection OF the clubhouse
Two Of the original FIVE are Mr.
ziegler and Mr.. Vanderbilt. Th'
others will be selected by Senator
dupont, Mr.. Brady and Mr.. Wiggin
Mr.. Hitchcock undoubtedly will bi
among the fifteen others.
Evening journal., 1921-12-22
co. H, BIRD
WANT ALL TO VISIT
THEIR NETGHBORS

The Washington Heights Neigh
borhood Association held an en-
thusiastic meeting at the Washing
ton Heights Century Club last eve
ming. The committee reports show
ed splendid progress.
Ellwood souder, the president
asked that community companions
ship be injected into the celebrations.
Let us revive the old neighborhood
spirit by visiting each neighbor
and giving them a CHEEKY Christmas
greeting" said Mr. Souder.
The tree has been placed on the
Triangle by Morris Penrose and the
wiring and decorations are in charge
of ]. NJ. Baugher and Robert Glover.
Childrens' party committees: Miss
AIDA Smith. chairman; Mrs Harry
Layton. Mrs w Morris, Mrs. Lydia
slocomb. Miss Margaret Foulk, and
Miss Mildred Van Dyke.
The following program will be pre-
sented tomorrow night at the Tri-
angle; "Neighborhood Greeting" by
Ellwood Souder. president; music
and carols, G. A. Wedler, chairman.
William p. White will direct the
community singing. Dance OF the
snowhakes will be presented by the
pupils OF Mrs. Fred Huxtable.
Everyone has been asked to put a
Christmas star in the window Of his
or her home. They can be obtain
ed from the Community Service. In
the Washington Heights neighbor-
hood. the stars can be obtained from
Mrs. Joseph A. wickersham, COS
West Twentieth street. or Mrs. Lydia
Slocomb. 1900 Washington street.
Evening journal., 1921-12-22
WARN SKATERS NOT TO,
TEST ICE TOO SOON

Both Park Commissioner Bay
nard and Park superintendent Mack
gave warning this afternoon against
attempts to skate on lakes or ponds
in the vicinity Of Wilmington, at
present.
THE cold snap" said Commits
sioner Baynard, has been Of too
short duration to form sufficient icy
for skating. Not much more than
one-inch was formed on park ponds.
and I would advise all boys and girs
to wait at least until another inch
has formed before attempting to
trust their weight upon it,"
superintendent Mack expressed
similar views. saying he was hope
full that the skaters of the cits
would not dare the ice too soon"
Evening journal., 1921-12-22
PAID
FOR FIRE BONDS
City Receives Premium of
$4,000 on Issue Sold
At $111,O77
VOLUNTEERS CHECKS
GO THIS AFTERNOON

Check for s572,6O1.94 was re-
ceived by City Treasurer Samuel j..
White today, in payment of the sale
OF $515.50O in sinking fund bonds
for establishment of paid fire de-
partment. The check was immedi-
ately deposited in the Union Ma
tional Bank, Eighth and Market
streets. the city depository.
Much qualification was expressed
by city officials at the premium Of
$57,1O1.94 received from the sale
of the bonds, which were bought by
a syndicate Of New York bankers,
composed Of White. Weld and Com
pany and Burr and Smeltzer, at the
record price of s111,O77 for the en-
tire issue.
At a meeting this afternoon the
Directors of Public Safety will draw
twelve checks of proper amounts
and send them to the former volun-
teer fire companies as compensation
for the property they have sold to
the city. Virtually all these com
panies have arranged to meet eth
Ell tonight or tomorrow night to ar
range for the distribution Of the
money received among their mem
bers. A total of s377.00o in round
figures will be thus distributed
Some members will receive as high
as $1,000 each.
Five hundred and seventeen bonds
in all were sold. These were de-
nvered to the City Treasurer yester-
day and, were taken to the office oi
Mayor Harvey for his signature and
that OF the City Auditor. Charles II
Sheppard. The bonds were checked
off by Captain William II. Shell, rep
resenting the Department Of Public
Safety. f. c. Bolsover. represent
ing the purchasing syndicate. an,
City Solicitor Reuben Satterthwait,
also we're present.
It took more than two hours o.
steady work to sign and check III
the securities.
Pay checks for members OF tn,
new paid fire department, are ex
pected to be ready by Saturday an,
possibly by tomorrow. as most o
them have been made out in advance
Now that the funds have been de
posted the necessary signatures arr
all that are required.