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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-26
FIRE
OCCURS TODAY
ON n. MAIN ST.
Flames Destroy Upper Por-
ton Of The Seeberger
Building
Stock OF Groceries In Purity
Cash Market Damaged
By Water

Shortly before 2 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon the fire department was
called to the seeberger building, on
North Main street, near Sugar street,
by an alarm. Smoke coming from un-
der the roof indicated the location Of
the flames in the upper portion OF the
building.
At o'clock the flremen still were
fighting the flames. Up to this time
they had found great difficulty in get
ting at the fire because of the sheet
iron roof. Firewalls protected the ad-
Joining buildings and it appeared at
2:30 that the fire probably would be
confined wholly to the Seeberger
building.
The cause of the fire is yet to be
determined. The upper parts of the
building, the second floor, has been
vacant for two weeks or longer, it Is
learned. The first floor was occupied
by Bells Purity Cash & Carry groc-
cry and meat market and by j. Mil.
lard Claypool, sign painter and con-
tractor.
In the building adjoining on the
north is the Doup bakery and Scrib-
ner drug store, and on the south, the
Sharp music store, and Miller & o.
Rrvnn updart n l,ar
The grocery stock and the pianos
and monographs were removed from
the threatened rooms while the fire.
men played water upon the roof at
tempting to stay the flames.
1t was stated that the first alarm
was given to the fire department by a
little girl who informed them There
is n fire in Sharp's Kitchen" Investi.
CATION discovered the smoke coming
from the Seeberger building.
The building is the property of Mrs
Emma Seeberger of whom Banner
Allen is the agent.
A large crowd gathered and watch
ed the progress of the flames and
commented freely upon the efforts put
forth by the firemen.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-26
To Get Rid OF Red Ants.

The following Is recommended by
the United States Department OF Az
riculture: Make sirup Of ordinary
cane sugar and water, rather thin,
with the addition Of not more than
three-fourths of l per cent sodium
arsenate, which Is poison, Saturate
small sponges with the sirup and
place about where the ants Are found.
They carry the mixture to their nests
and feed It to their young and queens.
which eventually destroys the colony.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-26
STATE OFFICIAL IS
MAKING INSPECTION

7. ]. Packard of the public utilities
commission, Columbus. is making an
inspection OF the Akron division of the
Pennsylvania railroad to ascertain II
the buildings are the required dis
tance from the railroad tracks. The
law provides that buildings must be
seven feet from the center of the
track, and 1t Is claimed that the law Is
being violated In number OF IN.
| stances.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-26
VICTOR LANTZ DIES
AT STATE HOSPITAL

GAMBLER, Aug. 25-Victor Lantz,
aged AZ years. former resident o.
this place, died last night at 10; 10
o'clock at the state hospital, Colum-
bus. Mr.. Lantzr had been a patient
at the hospital since early In May.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Emily LantS,
of Gambler, he leaves three sons anu
two daughters, sister in Marion and
a brother in Akron.
Funeral arrangements have not yct
been made.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-26
Many Theories But No Con-
elusive Explanation OF
Cause of Blaze
RATS AND SUMS RAYS
WORKED TOGETHER
Part Where Fire Started Had
Been Unoccupied And
Had No Electric Wires

Complete mystery appears to
shroud the cause of the fire in the
Seeberger building on North Main
street on Wednesday afternoon. There
are theories in plenty but nothing has
been found to explain the exact cause
of the fire.
Appearances indicate that the fire
started in the southeast corner, in
the rear of the structure. That it
started between the roof and ceiling
also seems to be certainty. The up
per portion of the building was Who'll
ly unoccupied and had been for some
time.
The flames seem to have done the
worse damage along south side from
which they spread over to the north
side. The ceiling and roof timbers of
the entire building are so badly char
red that they will have to be replaced
with new.
Little damage appears to have been
done to the remaining portion of the
building, save by water The second
floor is thoroughly water soaked and
considerable amount found its way
to the first floor.
Fire Chief Pickard incllnes to the
theory that rats were the agency di.
rectly or indirectly responsible for the
fire. The neighborhood IL infested
with the rodents and II Is within the
range of possibility they may have
carried Combustible articles into the
space between the roof and ceiling In
the rear of the building. 1t is further
possible that the suns rays on gal
vanized iron sheeting that formed a
part OF the wall on the east side of
the structure may have supplied suf.
ficient heat to start among combust.
ible material within smouldering fire
that betrayed its presence some hours
later by great volume of smoke.
The theory of crossed wires or cleo,
tricity In any form has no foundn.
tion In fact to support II for their are
no wires whatever In that portion of
the building where It is plainly evi
dent the fire started.
The first discovery of the fire was
made by Mrs. Masteller, who occu
pies apartments over the Sharp mus
ic store. Smoke coming into hel
rooms excited her alarms and suspi
c!ons and. going down stairs, she In
formed Mr. George Sharp what nh,
observed. She promptly sent his
daughter to the fire department with
the alarm, Chief Plckard already hat
observed the smoke and was seekin,
to locate II definitely when the cir
came with the alarm.
The Sharp music store and apart
ments suffered some damage from wa
ter A player piano In Mr. Sharp'
private apartments was ruined by wa
ter. Some furniture and other M
ticles also were damaged.
Az soon as the room OF the Bel
Purity Cash & Garry grocery and mea
market could be put In readiness tn
stock that earlier had been remove
hastily from the storeroom was r,
turnd. q
II Is understood that approximatel
$4,000 was carried on the Seeberge
building in insurance.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-26
STATE MAY OPPOSE
RELEASE OF COLE

Prosecutor Ashbaugh today refused
to discuss the result of his conference
yesterday with Gov. Davis, prot" b
ing against the release of Frank Cole
from the Lima state hospital.
However. from reliable source it
was learned that Collie win not be
given his release until after a thor
ough investigation Of the case by the
state.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-26
Onions the Oldest.

Onions have caused more tears for
more years than any other subject In
the world; they have been wept over
since before the pyramids were built.
There are hleroglyphic tears on an
cient Obelisks of the land of the Phar-
aohs showing that the Egyptian slaves
had them for lunch. In point OF an.
tiquity the onion Is the oldest and
most aristOcrntic Of vegetables.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-26
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
STREAM & RIMER

Luther A. Stream VIM. r. Rlmer
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS
Farms and city property bought, sold
and exchanged. Properties rented and
rents collected. Fire insurance q spe-
cialty. Representating IA old reliable
stock companies. Accident insurance.
live stock insurance. Plate glass in.
surance, automobile insurance, In fact
we can insure any property you may
have. Surety bonds of all kinds. Cali
and see US. Room ! Sipe bldg. South
Main st. Cit. phone No. AT Blackj
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-26
OFFICERS MAKING
AN INVESTIGATION

Sheriff b. II. Lytle and Probation
officer Patrick Purcell went to Greer
Tuesday afternoon to make an inves-
tigation and find out who the parties
are that have been attempting to
break up religious services being con.
Quoted at that place.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-26
MRS. CHARLES M'LEAN
DIES AT SANATORIUM

Mrs. Carles Mclean resident of
Cleveland, died Wednesday afternoon
at the Ohio State Sanatorium. Her
death was due to tuberculosis
The remains will be shipped to
Cleveland by Miller & O'Bryan.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-26
One Mosquitoes Work.

A single malaria patient, driving
along a ditch-bordered. mosquito-in.
Tested road. may provide hundreds of
the insects with germs which they
may pass on to every traveller along
that road. says the New York Medical
Journal.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-26
For llnoisum.

A light coat Of varnish. put on once
every few months. will iengthen the
nfe Of your linoleum and keep the de-
sign intact, !.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
HOSPITAL NOTES

Jack McDma'd who underwent am operation at Che st Ann hospital ias, Thursday is reported Go be in a favorable condition.
 A baby r'rl dipping che scales at lOs pounds. was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Thmos at st Ann hospi- aI Friday morning. Mr. Thmes is a former employee of the Alaska Cas- Uumu Mining Company
 Miss LayIua Carter. who was sc- yorc'y cut about Che face ana knock od unconscious for % short time by fragments of a clay pigeon which broke n Che machine while Miss Carter was operating Che gun traps at hc Juneau Gun Club last Sunday. is much improved and win be able Co return Co school next week.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
MANsLAUGHTER CHARGED
 AGAINST WRANGELL MAN

Charles Lynch of Wrangell was this week bound over to Che federal grand jury after a preliminary hear- ing before w. e Thomas U. s. com- missioner at Wrongell on thc charge of manslaughtcr for tho alleged coua- ing of wounds that caused thc death Of Harry Nakamoto. a Japanese res- .dent there. Lynch was released on S5.OOO bail. The news was received at Che oGlcc Of the United States ot- iornoy here.
 It is said that Lynch shot Naka- moto last Tuesday and that Che lot- Ger died on Wednesday. No details as to Che cause Of Che shooting had beon received hero by noon today.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
Methodist Episcopal Church Notes

Methodist Episcopal Church Notes
 Sunday morning service at 1t.00. Subject "What ls Truth?"
 Sunday School at l2:15.
 Junior League meos at 8 D. m. Good work Is being done here.
 Epworth League at 7:3O. A good attendance is desired
 Public worship at 7:30. Subject "What Is Chdsuikoncs?"
 We arc glad to notice new faces in our congregation each service. This is only as it should Doe. for no ono can be his or her best sclf with- out caring for their religious nature Our highest distinction is "wonhip." Our church Is free from debt and Che outlook is good for Che promotion Of Che cause. We win need Che loyal support Of an thc people that love our Christ The day Of narrow scc- torianIsm is past We win preach 90 gospel Of Che day, a message that win help
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
EDWARD TmTOH
 DIES AT SEATTLE

Word wag received here early this week of Che death Of Edward Triton. brother Of Mrs. c. E. Cartwright and Mrs George B. Cleveland Of Iu- ncau. last Sunday at Che family home in Seattle. The direct cause Of the death Of Che boy s unknown. Ac- cording to Che word received by his astcm hero. he was hurt while play ing football and died ton days later Edward Tllton was go years old and is very well known here. where he visited for several weeks last year.
 Mrs. Cleveland lof. for Seattle on Che steamship Northwestern and Che gunoral win Doc held upon her arrival there.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
PERSONALS

Mrs. Ralph h. MlINu foluIucu TO Juneau on Che steamship Alameda from Grip to the States where she placed her ltue daughter Lois. in school
 Miss b. McMillau arrived hero on Ono steamship Alameda from Che south where sho has been for tho past several months
 R. D. Murphy Alaska representa- uyc for Che Dupont Powder Com pany lcft for Che south on Che steamship Northwestern.
 J. L Frooburn. manager Of Che Chichagof Mining Company. return ed on Che Alameda from a short bus mcss trip In tho south.
 q. K. Gilbert Of Ketchikan, who has been hero for several days on a business trip. returned to his home on Che Northwostcrn.
 George A. Parks. chief Of the Field Division General Land Onico re- turned on thc Alameda from Ketch- iau. where hc has been for Che past several days on official business
 Curtis Brothorton. former rosie dcrt of Juneau and who arrived here from Che westward on tho North western. win loayc for his home in Seattle on Che Princess Alice Mon day morning
 Mr. and Mrs. Rodman Robcson win leave on Che Princess Alice for California.
 Mr. and Mrs. B. s Hewitt win leave on thc Princess Alice cn route Go Detroit where MT. Hewitt will engage in business.
 Wamo Houdrlckson win lcavc on Che Princess Alice on a vacation trip to Che south.
 Miss Ideal Hondrckson win leave on Che Princess Alice for Scat uc where she win attend business school
 1I S. Sutton. contractor. accom- panied by his wife and daughter. win leave on Che Princess Alice to spend Che winter iu Che south. I Weatbor accompanied by his mother. Mrs Anna Long. win leave au Che Princess Alice for tho south.
 Ernest Blue district deputy of Che Che Loyal Order of Moose. left on Che santa Wm during the week for Petersburg ou am inspection tour of hc Alaskan lodges Of Che order. He win later eo to Wrmscli and Kct- chlun and then back Go his head quarters at Prince Rupert
 E c Jack and E. s. Jones. iu- spcrtor in Che .. 8. Radio Service. arrived hero on Che Northwestern from Che westward
 B F. Hcutzlcmau. district logging cneInocr of Che Alaska Forest Scry- icc returned here on the steamship Northwestern after a business trip Go thc westward.
 Edward Sweeney who has been wi.h survey party iu Che westward thIs summer returned here on Che .tolmship Northwestern.
 Mrs J. J. Woodland. accompanied by her small son. loft on Che steam ship Northwestern for a visit of scv- craI weeks In Che south. JL. m fox farmer Of Sullivan island. Lynn Canal is m Juneau on 10 business trip.
 business trip.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
TURNER IMPROVING

Harley J Turner chief account- ant at Behrcuds store. who has been confined Go h.s home with rheumatism for moro chan a month. Is slowly improving and is now able Co walk around in Che house if he continues to improve he win be able Go resume his duties In a week or ten days.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
ADJUDGED INSANE

Max Dohr.u. a Russian. was found Insane by jury m Che u. S. com- m. iouer's court Tuesday afternoon. pobru was arrested Monday on a charge Of Insanity Hc win be held hero until relatives can Doc communi- catcl with with Cine object of having them take care of Che man.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22

tor. e. Pcrliua. Cor Seattle Mrs Cash Colo. Tommy Colo. Jimmy Cole. R. E. Murphy Robert Scott Carl rmmann. Mrs. Geo. P. Cleveland. Mrs J. J. Woodland. Mary consian- uuc. Robert IT. White B. J. Costello. William $. Livingston. Jim Cotrie. Frank rcrmin.s d. w. Harr.aoo. Mat Nalycr George normos E. Frautr. Andrew Johnson
 Tho Pacific Steamship Company steamer Spokane lct KetchiAon ai 7.s0 last night and sailing under slow steam. Is due Go arrive here some umc tomorrow morninE ac. rorIue Go word received from Che ship by Che local odicc.
 Tho e D. R rcIshtor Princes Ena arrscd hcrc Friday afternoon .ts o'clock with 300 toms ot Lady- smith coal for Che Pacific Coas, Goa. Company buukcrs
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
NOTICE TO PIONEER WOMEN

A meeting is hereby called at Moose HaII s D. m. Monday. October 2l for Che purpose Of closing Che charter ust Of thc Womcn's AuXili- ary to IeIoo No. e. Pioneers fo Alas ka. An eligible persons on Gasti- ncau Channel are especially Invited to attend. K. E OLDs. Secretary
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22

Stanley Thomas, newly appointed deputy United States marshal at sitka who has been here since Mon- day on official business. loft for his home on One Estcboth Thursday night
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
HAPPY SURPRISE PARTY

At Douglas last night tho Jerry Cashcn home was Invaded by party of from thirty to forty of their friends. Che occasion being tho birthday of Mrs Cashon. An kinds of cats accompanied Che Invaders and a jolly evening was spent Seven tables Of whist were played .thc wine nor being Mrs. Swanson. first; Mrs. Henson. second; Mrs Benson, con- solution .and Mrs. Laughlin, cut
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
TYPEWRITER FOR SALE

Remington Standard No. 70; has 1tlA finch cylinder and is practically as good as new. Wiu sell at half price. Can be seen at onIcc Of stroller's Weekly.-Adv.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
RAnIn OFFICE CLOSED

The focal radio office. formerly maintained iu tho lobby of Che Cas- uucau Hotel has becn closed and all messages Go be sent by radio must be taken Go tbo station on Twelfth .LrlnL
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
Catholic Church

Twcnty-third Sunday after pente- cost
 8 o'clock Holy Mass and gene crai Communion Of Che Holy Angels Sodality.
 10.3O High Mass and sermon ou Che Gospel Of Che Day.
 ESQ., Sunday school and Bible class.
 7:3O- Evening Deyouons.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
1-EAMsHIPs NORTH
 AND SOUTH BOUND

The Alaska Steamship Company to.mer Alameda arrived hero carly san.., morning from tbc south with tl. following paecuseu tor Ju- u..u Mrs H U Martin Mrs B. SuI Miss L WcNhu. Mrs. A. fmur.s.au. Mrs. n t Rcbcr J u.hr I- Miss n. uenucc s. p. M H.u J Kemp. J. b. Frccburu. a. N ummn Jr Mrs. Hcaumu u.n. Louis. Uaaman e N Parks u N ueHer Nu A E MaItby Miss su NorI \. M Arnold ncu u.. w. ult.Iorl Mar, Kim m.u. E O UaacIl
 re.n tu.rs luuclu for Che u.r wand ucr. Mrs. Ea cupp,cs ouI..a. n E Wilson Mrs J. k rur. D. N shcHr N R w. u... IT. H uo..oa for Seward.
 steamship Northwestern ar- ...I ..r. .. >u m. Tuesday from ... westward r.e.reers for ju- r.r u.. M \ H.r-n. J. Noonoy M kre F. E HeutIicman j IT Dunn V.r.H. NI,cr John nesN. ,... G.r.. r. n Calvin W " ,. Sam Simmons D. Run.
 r. N Commits Il Middleton. I lI. IT EH.errr.l L W. Hone. U.t H \ Herer E S Jones E |. I..s Fr.. n.H.au.. E Sweeney
 r...r-cr. ..vne from here for
 . ur. ru Nct0htuu
 w \ Shoemaker J. bane.- Ct. N ..... u s...H.Uh Charles Wal.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
CHURCH NOTICES
Presbyterian Church

Morning worship at 11-O0. sub- lcct. Shadow and Substance"
 Bible school at 12:15.
 Sunday school at Thane at 1O:00. Young Peoples meeting at G:45. Leader Jessie Mock
 Evening worship 'at 7:30. Sub- icct. "The Kings Table"
 Midwcek service tor prayer and Bible study on Wednesday evening at 7:3O. Psalm 40.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
FRANK DE WOLF IMPROVING

Word from Che Dawes hospital Co. i.y Is hat Frank pcWoli Of Doug Ias. who rcccuty underwent an opp. srauou and for tme was cons'd. creI Co be m a scr.ohs coalition H now getting a'ons nicely and h' intimate recovery .s but matter o. a short tmo
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22

Mrs. Alfred E Moitby Of Ketohi- kan arrived here on Che Alameda to join her husband. who is U 8. dis rict attorney Of that place and who is here on court business.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
MARKET FOR FISH
 MUCH IMPROVED
Packer, Retailer, Jobber and Con- sumer All See Better Times
 for Big Industry

Seattle -Tho canned salmon bus inoss has "como back" and is now on basis where there is some comfort in it for tho packer, and also for Che iobbor retailer and consumer The market Is steady and that is cone dition every one likos Go aoo Tho present stocks of salmon hold on tho Pacific Coast win iusl about take caro Of Che demand until aftor thc next packing season. The supply is not largo enough to cause buyers to hold or placing their orders In cX- poctauon Of decline In price and on Che other hand Is not small enough to mIslcad Che packer into holding Che pack at proh.b.uvc prices. Neither johbor retailer nor consumer is n Che frame Of mind to pay wartime prices for canned ml- mon and if Che packers arc wise they win permit their stocks to move from Seattle at a price that win in- sure it reaching Che table Of sot- Isaod consumer Packers quoto- lions orc as follows Chums No. !
 au. poe Co poe per dozen; piuks. No. ! mu sl to SI1o per dozen; Med. Rcd.. No. tan Si25 Co SLIGO per dozen. Alaska Rod No. ! .toli. $2.3O to f2.85 per dozen; sockeyc. No. is uat S2.50 per dozen.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22

Alnskas S66.O00.O00 government railroad win be ready to handle rat- fc from Seward to an northern Alas ka bv January ]. said c. LIuckc. associate editor of Che Anchorage Daily Times. who arrived In Seattle on Che steamship Alameda "ThIs does not mean chat Che road win be ready for turning over to thc opcr- atnr dopartmont" said Mr. Lnckc. "but that Che last spike -w'Il hc driven and chat freight and passou- rors win be transported by rail- os has boon Che policy Of thc Alaskan EnrIncerinr Commission as fast as a mile Of steel is laid Only some 39 miles of trackarc remains Go hc com plctcd between Seward and Far- banks before Che last spike is driven in connecting Che southern division with Che northern section just north of Broad Pass. At Che rate thc crews are laying steel -a mile day
 it is possible chat Che last spike win bc driven late In December or early i'm January. The Alaskan En- rIncorlng Commission Is approNI- mately SO days ahead Of schedule in construction. and an steel structures aro. completed save two-thc one at Riley Greek bridge win be completed shortly. When completed Che United most wonderful sconic routes in sntcs Railroad win afford one of Che America. as we'll as opening am cm- piro of 100000 square miles. iuclud- ing Che Yukon. Che Upper Nusko- kwim. ond Che north and wonder Gully rich mineral and agricultural country on Che south. Stretching along Che railroad from Anchorage which is operating headquarters and Che aut udcwotor port at Che head Of Cook Inlet. is a strip Of splendid agricultural land varying from tcn to twenty miles in width and more than 100 miles long"
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22

Mrs. M E Robertson. Edith '''- uu and L Brown o'l oi Craig. ar rived hcre dur.ue Che week on a
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22

The Gut dance to Doe given by Che students of Che Juneau High school was held Inst night at thc High School auditorium to celebrate Che completion Of Che laying of a new floor m the auditorium. The Junior C'aa had charge of the dance.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
JUNEAU APARTMENTS

Fully furnished I. 9. 8. l- Room Suites with baths. An outside room3 &2.50 per week up. Also nicely furnished cab- ins for rent: $5 per month. Phone 2SG. Mrs Bertha Hogan.