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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
BELGRADE

Jim Watson met with bad acci-
dent the other day while grooming
his horse. The Morse kicked him and
broke his arm
Mrs. lola IIadley and daughter of
Phillips are visiting Mrs. Hadley's
parents. Mr. ana Mrs. Frank Tibbetts
of Belgrade.
Mrs. Florence Wadleigh had a bad
accident the other day. Her horse.
frightened at an umbrella which was
in the wagon, ran away, throwing her
and her daughter out of the wagon.
The wheels went over Mrs. Wad1eigh
but did not touch her daughter. Both
escaped with only few bruises and
a little shaking up
Calvin Brooks of Belgrade has pur-
chased a fine pair of horses.
William Wadleigh has shfngled his
barn on one side.
The Boys of Belgrade High got to-
gether one day last week and pre- pared
a baseball diamond for this spring,
while the girls cleaned the school
house, making a regular Paint, up,
Clean Up" day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
County "Y" Workers
in Capital CITY

The annual meeting of the Kenne-
bee County Y. NJ. c. A. committee
was held Monday morning with
County Secretary Thomas Fl. Leon
ard at the Y M. c. A. building on
Winthrop street. The meeting was
called at 10 o'clock with majority
of the members being present. The
first hour was devoted to general
routine business which included dis
cussions of plans of the Executive
and Finance Committees. State Coun-
ty Secretary A. A. Head of Water
Vile gave a splendid talk on the
status of the County Association,
which proved exceedingly interest
ing. The delegates to the State Con-
vention at Portland elected were
Leon o. Tibbetts of Augusta and
Herbert o. Brown of Fairfield.
County Secretary Thomas H. Leon
ard made a lengthy report on the
program of the work extending from
April 18th to October 1st which will
be carried out under his direction
and is as follows:
April. third and fourth weeks
Financial work. Finishing of Eoca-
tional Guidance Campaign by inter-
views. State Student Conference.
Start promotion of High School Field
Day.
May-Teaching games in rural
schools. Start clubs on outdoor ac-
tivities of games and hikes. County
High School Field Day (21st). Urge
attendance of leaders at Leaders
Conference, and of boys at State
Boys Camp, July list to ast.
June-Final meetings of clubs and
planning of summer activities. Urge
attendance of leaders at Leaders
Conference, State Training Center,
Lake Cobbosseecontee, June 24th to
July 1st. County Committee meeting.
July-Attend State Boys Camp for
at least one week with the boys of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
MRS. ~ Daniel L. Buckley
observes S0th Birthday
anniversary Sunday

Jsint Observance o. Ann;xsr..r;.. -
n. Buckley And Hsr Thns.
ranedaushtsrs Proves Most Ia.
5pyante oecAslon-Fcur Birthday
Cakes With f22 Candles I Feature
An interesting birthday celebra-
ton took place at the home Of Mrs.
Daniel l.. Buckley, Page street. on
sunday afternoon and evening, when
q Joint observance Of the anniversa-
ries Of Mrs. Buckley and three erand-
daughters, the MISSES Cecilia Buck
ley. Marguerite A. Hickey and Eliza
beth J. Hickey. was held. their anni-
versaries being on April Is, Is, II
and 20.
Mrs. Buckley celebrated her .S0th
anniversary while her Youngest
granddaughter, Elizabeth. celebrated
her 5th anniversary Those present
included Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. Buckley
and family; Mrs. David L. Cunning
ham and family and Mr.. and Mrs.
I. II. Hickey and family. One son,
John A. Buckley, was unable to he
present Eighteen of her 10 grand
children were present. The four
birthday cakes, with a total of 122
candies, formed very pretty fea-
ture of the party. The affair was a
complete surprise to Mrs. Buckley
and was thoroughly enjoyed by her
and her children.
The anniversary had been remem-
bered by numerous friends. as cut
flowers, potted plants, post cards,
letters, gifts, etc, testified.
Mrs. Buckley was born in Long
ford county, Ireland, on April Is,
1S41. When a child with her parents
she emigrated to the United States
and settled in Bridgewater, Mass.
There she married her husband, the
late Daniel L. Buckley, and shortly
after moved to Augusta, where she
has since resided. She reared a fam
lily of seven children, four of them
now living. She is keenly interested
in the affairs of today and follows
them closely. AS might be expected,
the affairs of Erin possess a special
interest for her and she wonders how
much longer the present campaign
of terror will be allowed to continue
in that land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Kennebec Oil Co.
To Sell at Wholesale
In Augusta and Vicinity

The kennebec Oil Co, of which
Theodore e. Emery of Gardiner is the
president, has recently taken over the
buildings and site formerly occupied
by the Standard Oil Co. on the East
Side, and in about a week will open
the buildings as a wholesale supply
house for Valvolne Co. gasoline and
motor oil and the Lennox Brand of
kerosene, which is manufactured by
the Valvoline Co. Large cement piers
are now being put up on the site for
the installation of big storage tanks
for gasoline and kerosene. The COM
pany plans to deliver to the gasoline
filling stations by means of large
auto tank truck. Mr.. Emery is well
known in Augusta and vicinity and as
he has previously been in the oil bust
ness the public may count on good
service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
MAINE @. M. c..
TO RECEIVE PAY

Members of the Maine Quarter
master corps will, at their regular
drill on Wednesday evening, receive
their pay for the four days tour Of
duty they put in guarding the body
of the late Governor Parkhurst. 1t
will be recalled that the Quartermas-
ter corps had full charge Of the body
and in guarding the Blaine mansion
up to the time the remains lay in
State and continued as guard until
relieved by infantry companies The
Quartermaster corps also had the
unusual honor of furnishing the pail
bearers and escort for the body at
the funeral and were the only mem
bers of the Maine Guard to accom-
pany the remains to Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
PROBATE COURT

The following business has been
transacted at adjourned sessions of
the probate court:
Wills proved. approved and allowed
-Of Charlotte NJ. Ellis, late Of Farm
ington. Kenneth A. Rollins of Farm
ington. EXECUTOR. Of Nelson L. Nourse,
late. of Chelsea, Indiana NJ Bachel-
der of Allngtown. Conn. eAecutrix,
and Robert A. Cony Of Augusta,
agent.
Administrations granted-of the
estate of Ida S. Shorey. late of Vas
salboro, Adm D. Shorey of Vassal-
boro. administrator; of the estate of
William Luther. late of National
Home. Walter NJ. Sanborn of Au-
susta, administrator.
Guardians appointed-Of Raymond
Perkins of Clinton. George Gilmore
Of Burnham, guardian.
Trustees appointed--Kenneth A
Rollins of Pennington. trustee under
the will of Jonathan s. Ellis, late of
Harrington: George c. Libby, trus-
tee under the win of Annie NJ Eaton,
late of Cambridge, Mass.
Real estate license granted-To
Elizabeth M. Perkins, administra-
trix of the estate of Lester B. Per-
kins, late of Belgrade; to Will C. At
kins, conservator of the estate of
Harold r. Harrington of Gardiner:
to Mary e. Cress, guardian of Doro-
thy M. Larracey ct ais, minors, of
Waterville; to Grace E. Ware, guard
ian of Roland Ware, minor, Of Wa
terville.
Accounts allowed-Final account of
Philip Eaton, executor of the will of
Annie NJ. Eaton, late of Cambridge,
Mass; final account of Emma Lam
dry, executriX of the will of Charles
Landry, late of Waterville: first and
final account of Adm D. Shorey,
guardian of Ida S. Shorey of Vas
salboro; final account of Florence NJ.
Jewell, executrix of the viii of John
NJ. jewell, late of Clinton.
inventories filed-In the estates of
Stanilas Plante, late of Augusta; Ann
III. Pulsifer, late of Waterville;
Charles A. Houghton, late of Sidney:
Fannie B. Stevens, late OF Augusta;
Charlotte M. Ellis, late of Farming
/ ton; Stephen Douglas Hersey, late of
Clinton; Jacob a. Brown, late of Wa
terville; James S. Tibbetts, late of
Benton; Alma W. Cook, late of Oak
land; G. Llewellyn Stafford, late of
Monmouth; Balazey Rodzen. late of
Monmouth; Abbie M. Church, late of
Hailowell; Caroline Young Noble,
late of Augusta.
Papers filed for notice-Petition for
distribution of the estate of Charles
Landry, late of Waterville: petition
for change of name of Laura S.
Washburn of Waterville: first ac-
count in the estate of Henry A.
Moeers. late of Mt. Vernon; petition
for distribution of the estate of Hen
ry A. Mooers, late of Mt. Vernon:
petition for administration of the es-
tate of Lelis E. Hunton, late of Au-
gusta; petition for administration of
the estate of Theron E. Doe, late of
China; petition for administration of
the estate Of Charles A. Hopkins, late
OF Chelsea; first account In the es-
tate Of Margaret HARDWOOD, filed by
Edward A. HARDWOOD, ct al, trustees;
final account in the estate of Jacob
Q. Peaslee, late of Benton; petition
for assessment of inheritance tax in
the estate of Jacob o. Peaslee, late
of Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Deputy Robinson
Receivers Stolen Oats

Deputy Sheriff Arthur G. Robinson
of Gardiner left this city Monday
morning for Windsor armed with a
warrant for searching the premises
of one Ray Morton of that town.
charged with the larceny of oats
which had been stolen from the
house of a Mr.. Choate of that
place. Not satisfied with his first
visit. which resulted in failure to dis
cover the stolen goods, Sheriff Rob-
inson in company with Sheriff Win
field Barton of Windsor made a sec
ond visit, securing complete con-
fession from Morton, who led them to
where the oats were concealed.
Sheriff Robinson, who has a reputa-
ton for seldom forgetting a face,
especially one who is wanted for
crime. recognized one Albert Harri-
man on the premises, who has been
wanted by the police for two years.
Both men were taken into custody
and brought to Augusta. where they
will be given a hearing before Judge
Robert A. Cony in the municipal
court this morning at ten o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
CANAAN

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Holt arrived
Saturday from Lynn, Mass. for visit
with Mr.. Hollis parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Holt.
Mrs. Lewis and little grandson BY
ron Cover, arrived Saturday from
Lewiston to pass the summer at the
home of Mrs. Lewis.
Mrs. Edith Bailey OF Portland came
to Canaan Saturday, called here by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
st. Mary's School
Observes the 18th

The pupils of the eighth grade, st.
Mary's school, presented a pleasing
program on Monday morning. dur
ing the English period in recogni-
ton of Patriots Day. An interest
ing debate, Does the Soldier Serve
his Country more Truly than the
Farmer?' was ably contested. Asser-
ltions with proofs and illustrations
were well prepared by both sides,
each speaker proving his views in a
clear, earnest manner The mega
tive side won the debate. Patriotic
anecdotes in the lives of Washington,
Lincoln, Perry, Barry, Pershing and
Foch were read. The program closed
with the pledge of Allegiance to
Our Flag"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Y. M. C.. A. NOTES

The ladies' classes scheduled for
today at the "Y" building have been
postponed to Thursday of this week.
On account of today being holiday,
there will be no classes at the "Y."
The boys will meet at the "Y" at
8 O'Clock this Tuesday morning for
the Hare and Hound race to be held
under the direction of Physical Di-
rector r. NJ. Sanborn. The boys are
anticipating a fine time if the wealth
er conditions are favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Central Maine Power Girls
Hold Pleasant Patriotic Party

The young ladies of the Central
Maine Power Co. Girls Club held forth
msyriIy at American Legion hall last
evening, rendering their friends a very
attractive patriotic dancing assembly.
The hall was prettily decorated with
red, white and blue lights, which gave
a very handsome effect. Music was
furnished by the Douglas orchestra. A
feature of the festivities was the visit
from Waterville of the men and girls
club of the same company who were
special guests of honor, The gowns
worn by the young ladies were very
pretty and dressy, making the whole
affair a delightful time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
EATS EVERYTHING THAT
COMES ALONG, NO
MORE DIET

"As You have been a Godsend to
me, that rs "a friend in need is a
friend indeed l will write and tell
you about the value of your medi-
cine-Dr. True's EIixir-betieve me
it done me good. / eat everything
that comes along. no more diet. /
even tried raw onions for a test.
Is that not luck after nine years only
milk and eggs?" Mrs. j. E. (Nut-
ley. n. j..
Here is one of thousands of cases
where DIR. True's Elixir has helped
Sufferers of constipation and indi-
gestion must have a Laxative-it is
essential to good health. Try DR..
1'rue's ELIXIR; it will surely win your
thanks. Easy to take-mild-no
harmful drugs.--Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

The first bathing at Lake Cobbos-
Seecontee for the season was report
ed Monday forenoon when Manager
George Appleby of the Colonial thea
ire took dip" from the Island
Park bridge. According to reliable
reports the dip was very uninten-
tional and Mr.. Appieby was as sur
prised as anybody, for he had merely
stepped to the end Of plank on the
bridge where some repair work is
being done. Mr.. Appleby advises
the general public to wait little
while before attempting a swim be-
cause the water is still trif1e cold
for that sport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
COUNTRY CLUB
ANNUAL SESSION

The annual meeting of the Angus
ia Country club will be held at the
Abnaki club, Masonic building, April
%, at p. NJ. Included in the bust
ness will be the election of four
members of the Board of Governors
to serve for term of three years.
The matter of fees relative to nom
resident members and the golf play
ing fees will be discussed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Patiots Day Dance in City Hall To.
night.

The Patriots Day dance which is
scheduled for this evening in City
Hall promises one of the best dane
ing events held so far this season.
The floor will be in the best of shape.
Douglas Melody Men will dispense
the jazz, insuring that perfection of
rhythm which is so necessary to
easy dancing. The regular team will
be augmented by three pieces, max
ing eight melody producing dance
artists in all. The dance tickets are
so cents plus tax.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Members of the Loyal Temperance
Legion are reminded of the meet
ing to be held at the assembly room
at the Y. NJ G. A, this afternoon at
o'clock; it is planned to meet so as
to make arrangements to entertain
the Gardiner Legion next week and
special work will be carried out.
Nomination of officers, etc, and it is
hoped all the members will be on
hand promptly at 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank The members of
st. Ann Society, also our friends and
neighbore for their kindness and
sympathy extended to us during the
long sickness and death of our loved
one. e-
MR.. DAVID NADEAU.
MR.. DAVID NADEAU, JR., AND
FAMILY,
Mr. CHARLIE NADEAU,
MISS MARIE VACHON,
MR.. FRANK GOWN.
MISS MAMIE GOWN.
~ - Apr19d1t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

serious Illness of her mother. Mrs.
Henry jackson.
Miss Bessie Croker is passing a
week in S<owbegan, the guest of Mrs.
John Croker.
Mrs. cowett or skowhegan visited
Sunday with her little son, who is
boarding with Mrs. Thornton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Members of the Ball Bird club will
81 on bird walk Wednesday morn
lug, meeting at Monument park at
clock. If the weather is stormy
NE walk will be taken on Thursday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

arthur Moulton who for some
EARS past has been employed at the
u, VI cloth works of Wordsworth &
~Oodman at Winthrop. has takan
.9oms at the ~" building on Win
Nfop street and will be employed
w. w. road construction for the State
highway department in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bi1odeau,
%FS' Annie Casavant. Miss Leona
CaSavant and Mrs. Marie Thebarge
we're visitors at Lewiston, Monday,
uaking the trip in Mr.. Bilodeau's
sOtomohile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

There will be the usual mid-week
meeting of the Christian and Mis-
sionary Alliance at the home of Mrs.
Joseph Larrabee. 80 Grove street this
afternoon at go o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
DON'T SUFFER :
WITH NEURALGIA
Use Soothing Musterole

When those sharp pains 60 shooting
through your head, when your skull
seems as if it would split, just rub alittle
Musterole on your temples and neck.
Il draws out the inflammation, soothes
awaythe pain, usually giving quickrelief.
Mustcrole is a clean, white ointment,
made with oil Of mustard. Better than
mustard plaster and does not blister.
Many doctors and nurses frankly
recommend Musterole for sore throat,
bronchitis, Group, stiff neck, asthma,
neuralgia, congestion, pleurisy, rheuma.
tisnl, lumbago, pains and aches Of the
back or joints, sprains, sore muscles
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet-colds
Of the chest lit often prevents pneu-
uonia). It is always dependable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
LOCAL NOTICE

me Progressive Spiritualist Soci-
" will hold a public circle at the
sO'ne of Mrs. Alice Eugley. SO Oak
,Neet, Tuesday evening at s O'Clock,
'p1i 10. Rev. Millicent Wilson. mes
we bearer. apr19d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Inc Rebekah Aid will meet on
euhesday evening at I. 0. o. F.
nall as guests of Mrs. Charles Mes
ser Mrs. Charles Hall, Miss Marion
eoule and Miss Dulcie Crummett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

nome at Richmond after a several
Gays visit with his grandparents,
MT and Mrs. David White at their
nome on Murray street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Mrs. Chase Mellen and Miss Susan
Mellen sail on the steamer "Fin-
land from New York for France on
April 80 They will pass the sum-
mer there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Apr19d1t"

Miss Beatrice Sargent who some
t,,ne ago resigned her position at the
nn7ce ar the Prudential Life Insur-
ance company's office in Augusta,
has accepted clerkshfp with the
state Highway department at the
State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Allen Whitney of Boston is guest
a. the home of his parents, Mr.. and
mrs Arthur w. Whitney at their
nome on State street for short
visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

Lininent(fRessamm)9
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Hilda Bangs and Gretchen
Messer went Monday to attend a
house party at the University of
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
OUCH! ANOTHER
RHEUMATIC TWINGE
Get Busy and Relieve Those Pains
with that Handy Bottle Of
Sloan's Liniment

vVyHAT Sloan's does, it does
NJ thoroughly-penet with
w ont rubbing to the afflicted
part and promptly relieves most
kinds of external pains and aches.
You'll find it clean and non-slkin-
staining. Keep it handy for sciatica.
lumhago. neuralgia, over-eNerted
muscles, stiff joints, backache, pains.
bruises. strains, sprains, bad weather
after effects.
For 80 years Sloan's Liniment has
helped thousands the world over.
You aren't likely to he an exception.
1t certainly does produce results.
All drugsists-35c, zoe, $40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

kennebec Lodge, No. 251, n. E. o.
r. VIII meet this evening at G. a. r.
nall, a pie social will follow the
business meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
JACKMAN

The first trout was caught at Moose
river bridge Saturday and Willis Hem
derson landed a three-pounder
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Affair are re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19
Swimming campaign
Clothes for Younger Men

the county. Swimming campaign
among clubs.
August--Attend Life Work Con-
ference at Camp with delegates.
September-Survey Albion, Wayne.
Readfield and Litchfield to carry out
Club work there. County Commit
tee meeting. County Road race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

ceiving congratulations on the birth
of triplets, born Saturday. .
The ice left Wood pond April 49,.
This is the earliest ti1ne known for ice
to go out in this section OF the State.
f. A. Piper rs passing few days in
New Brunswick. Canada.
c. II. Mills returned from sio~he-
gan Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

mr. 6. NJ. Opdycke will have charge
OF the osteopathic clinic on "eones-
day afternoon from $50 until : o,clock'
A. room %, Augusta Trust Co build
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-19

All banks Of the city will remain
closed today.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-08
SOCIETY VICTIlNIZED
BY FALSE "DUKE"

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. Joseph
A Walsh, ahas Eaton, alias the
Duke Of NOrthum mberland, alleged to
have escaped from the asylum for
criminal insane in Massachusetts,
was today held by the local police
Tor the Massachusetts, authorities.
According to allegations he had
inserted an ad in a local paper ad-
vertising for would-be actresses to
act in movie scenarios. He passed
around cards, which contained the
name of one of the largest movie
production companies in the cOun-
try. On these. the police alIege,
he had the name Joseph Eaton"
printed.
MOvie-crazed girls, whose ideal
II was to enter the business, fell
for the scheme, the police said, and
he was visited at a hotel by many
Of them, but he was not able to
Induce any Of them to put up any
money. He was convicted, accord
ing to allegations Of the local po-
lice, Of making an attack on a
young girl and was sentenced to
the insane asylum.
Walsh declared here today that
he posed as the Duke of Northum-
berIand for a long time at Atlantic
City and was the recipient Of the
plaudits and hospitality of the high
est society, enjoying the Joke" i'm
mensely.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-08
Scranton Mine Still
Burns Beneath City

SCRANTON. Pa. Jan. An
abandoned airhshaft to the Della
ware. Lackawanna and Western
Railroad COmpany's mine, under
West Scranton today formed a gi-
gantic smoke stack, belching out
black clouds and gases continuous
by from the mine fire raging under
the city. Employees are risking their
lives trying to work their way
through the poisonous fumes more
than 400 feet under the ground.
Men are working frantically build
ing supports to the mine roof to
prevent the fire fighters from be-
ing crushed by falling coal or rock
Timber for this is being rushed
from all sections of the city.