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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04

terially increased, both in numbers
and enthusiasm.
The program rendered on We'd
nesday was one of unusual interest.
with a number of readers and speak
ers on the list. Mrs. Taylor Lewis
had charge of current events. and
spoke Of the vital questions and is
sues Of the time and of the important
part the women Of the country are
taking in the issues, political and
civic.
Miss Helen Keister read selec-
ton which was thoroughly enjoyed
by the members. Miss Keister has
recently come to Americas to spend
the summer with her parents here,
and is a most accomplished reader,
interpreting the various compositions
in a vivid way. Her manner is
charming in her reading, and she re-
ceiVed enthusiastic applause and APP
probation from the members pres
ent.
Miss Blanche Snider sang a pretty
selection, which she had to encore
After the program the annual elec-
ton of Officers was held, with the
unanimous reelection Of Mrs. George
Van Ripper for president. Mrs. Van
Ripper has given almost her entire
time and attention to the advance
ment of the club since her taking
the presidency, and the results show
a splendid accomplishment.
Other officers elected were Mrs.
L. F. Grubbs, first vice-president ;
Mrs. Carl w. Minor, second vice-pres-
ident; Mrs. f. l.. Carswell, recording
secretary; Mrs. Joe Poole, CORE
spending secretary; Mrs. c. U. Rog-
ers, treasurer and Mrs. Frank Har-
rold, parliamentarian.
The club will resume its meetings
early in October, when plans being
made now will take concrete form
and the work of the 'club progress
along finer and broader lines for the
club season of 1922.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
CHRYSANTHEMUM CLUB
HOLDS MEETING

Inc Chrysanthemum club met Fri,
gay Afternoon with Mrs. Max Cawood
ana Mrs. Joe Poole at the home of
MRS. CaWoOd on Church street.
Bright summer flowers were eff,
1ectlVely arranged in the living rooms
Wneie the guests assembled, Shasta
daisies and nasturtiums adding to the
decorative motif.
During the social hour sweet
course was served, and the guests
were presented with paper baskets
1llled with sailed peanuts and sweet
meats, Mrs. W. M. castleberry as
sisted in serving.
A discussion was enjoyed regard,
ing the plants at this stage Of their
growth, and many pleasing reports
We're heard concerningf the progress
Of the flowers.
Present were Mrs. Egbert Allen,
Mrs. D. r. Andrews, Mrs. James By
mum, Mrs. R. E. Cato, Mrs. C. W.
Clark, Mrs. H. C. Davis, Mrs. W.
d Iyey, Mrs. W. A. joiner, Mrs. W.
r. Macarthur, Mrs. S. II. Mckee, Mrs.
frank Mathews, Mrs. H. j. Webb,
Mrs. W. c. Wright and Miss Lizzie
Worthy.
The threatening afternoon kept a
number of the club members from
attending.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
HIGH SPOTS IN
GEORGIA NEWS

Because the state law prohibiting
trains from running more than 10
miles an in town and the town or
dinance setting the limit at 6 miles
has been violated at Flowery Branch,
six Southern engineers were arrest
ed in Atlanta Friday by Hall dep
uty sheriff and placed under $50
cash bond each to answer to the next
term of court.
Israel Waters, a negro charged
with assault on a negro girl, was
hanged in Bryan county Friday. This
hanging and that of Shorty Fort at
Savannah on the same day, moved
Judge Horace Holden, at the state
bar convention at Tybee, to say that
the electric chair would soon replace
hanging in Georgia.
Two cars o. irish potatoes have
been shipped from Vidalia this week.
The potatoes came in about a week
later than usual this season, but the
yield is good, the growers getting
about SO barrels per acre.
The city of Savannah has reduced
the salaries Of members of the po-
lice department. The cut ranges
from SIS to SO per month according
to the. salary received. No cut has
yet been made in the pay of the fire
men. The pay Of ali employees in
the city hall has been cut.
r. S. Tyrrell, aged SO, a farmer
living in the northern part of Ring
gold county, was killed when drag
ged a considerable distance by a
frightened horse.
H. NJ. Hurlbut, constable in JUS
tice of the Peace r. V. Macon's court
in East Macon, was Friday found
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
PRETTY DINNER FOR
ATTRACTIVE, VISITORS.

Miss Elizabeth Harris entertained
Friday evening at the Tea Room
with a pretty dinner in compliment to
her house guests, Miss Juanita Glenn
ents, Miss Louise Collins and Miss
Thecne Collins.
Covers were laid for twelve at the
prettily decorated table, the center
piece of which was a charming ar
rangement of larkspur and summer
phlox in a large silver bowl around
which was tied fluffy tulle bow.
A four course dinner was served,
and bright conversation was inter
spersed.
Those seated were Miss Juanita
Clements, Emmett Earl Bolton, Miss
Louise Collins, Bill Ivey; Miss Ma
omi Wright, Lorin Smith; Miss
Theone Collins, Jim Pickard; Miss
Christelle Liddon, VIII Green Turpin,
Miss Elizabeth Harris and Harry Sui
livan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
BIRTHDAY DINNER FOR
MRS. Johnson.

tertained Friday evening at their
home on College street in compliment
to Mr.. Johnson's mother, Mrs. Jose
phine Johnson, who celebrated her
birthday on that occasion.
The honor guest was kept entirely
in the dark concerning the prepare
lions for the birthday dinner in the
evening, and as the guests began to
arrive in the early evening, Mrs.
Johnson was delighted with the IN
telligence that she was to have a
real birthday.
Early in the afternoon the grand
children of Mrs. johnson in the home
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
WOMAN'S~ CLUB HOLDS
LAST MEETING OE SEASON.

The Woman's club held It's last
meeting of the club season on We'd
nesday of this week at the Communi-
tv Club house, when the reports from
the secretary and treasurer were
read. The reports were splendidIy
read and marked a new high mark
for accomplishment by this indus
trious band of women who are bend
ing every effort to make civic i'm
provement and pleasure a paramount
issue in the city of Americas.
Much interest has been manifest
ed in the meetings durings the club
year, and the membership has ma
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
FESTAL MEETING WITH
MRS, CARSWEIL.

The festal meeting of the Woman's
Literary club was held Thursday af.
ternoon with Mrs. f. L. Carswell at
her home on Lee street.
The outdoor living room was con-
verified into a woodland scene by an
arrangement Of vines and foliage
which completely enclosed the veran.
dab, and vases and baskets of cut
flowers added a charm to the pretty
effect.
Tables were arranged for the game
of AZ, at the conclusion Of which
sandwiches and tea were served.
Invited guests were Miss Carrie
Speer and Mrs Jack Britton, the
other players being members of the
club.
No further meetings will be held
for the summer months, the programs
to be resumed in October.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
MRS. COUNCIL HOSTESS
AT PRETTY BRIDGE TEA

Mrs. Charles NJ. Council entertain
ed this afternoon at her home on Lee
street in compliment to Miss Elmer
Bell, whose wedding next week will
be a pretty event.
The living rooms were bright with
summer flowers placed in baskets and
crystal vases, and ferns and flower
ing plants added a pleasing back
ground.
-Four tables were arranged for the
game Of bridge, and sixteen of Miss
Bells friends were asked to enjoy
the occasion with her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04

FISH FRY PLANNED
FOR NEXT WEEK.

Harry Sullivan will entertain next
week at a fish fry in compliment to
Miss Juanita Clements, Miss Theo1e
Collins and Miss Louise Collins, who
are house guests Of Miss Elizabeth
Harris. A number of the returned
college girls will be included in the
guest list, and the young people are
anticipating the event with pleasur-
able interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
MRS. SCHNEIDER ENTERTAINS
AT LOVELY BRIDGE TEA.

Mrs. c. A. Schneider entertained
"Wednesday afternoon at her home on
Harold avenue at a beautiful bridge
party, complmenting Miss Chistelle
Liddon, who is her house guest.
Nine tables were arranged in the
large living room, which was adorn-
ed with Shasta daisies and nastur-
tiums placed on the cabinets and
receptacles.
At the conclusion of the game a
salad course was served with punch,
the hostess being assisted by Miss
Emma Mae Borum, and Mrs. Charles
Poole.
Mrs. NJ. H. Wheeler won the high
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04

guilty by jury in Superior court of
stealing a five-passenger touring car.
Fudge Osborn, an Albany negro
taxieab driver, is ir Dougherty coun-
ty Jail, arrested on a charge of fail
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
L. o. C. CLUB MEMBERS
GUESTS OF MISS HARRIS.

Miss Kathryn Harris, who was one
Of the class graduates from the Fur
low Grammar school this week, will
be hostess this evening at 6 O'Clock
at theater party at the Rylander for
the members of her class who are al
so members of her club.
The guests have been asked to
meet Miss Harris in the lobby Of the
Rylander, where she will be sta
toned to welcome them as they ar
rive, and then will go Immediately to
the section Of the theater which has
been served for her party.
After seeing the picture, they will
go to Lawson's where the refresh
ments will be served, the color
scheme being pink and white. detail
ed in the sweet peas and other flow
ers which will be used on the tables.
Included in the guest list are Miss
Thelma Hogg, Miss Harriet Ryland-
err, Miss Elizabeth Joiner, Miss Mas
sic Lane, Miss Ann Walker, Miss
Elizabeth Smith, Ray Ansley, Wal
ter Stapleton, Wilbur Sellers, Tom
Gatewood, Hal Harris, Robert Cul-
pepper, Lionel Stukes, Charles Glover
and Anthony Council.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
SILK SHIRTINGS AT $50.

Silk Shirtings for making high
grade shirts in all colors; 80 inches
wide; 3 yards makes a shirt for size
16 10; guaranteed fast colors; re-
duced from $1.35; here Monday and
TuesdaT, ward SIC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
PACE THREE

ure to give satisfactory Information
concerning the Disappearance Of E.
B. McCulla. who left his home in
East Albany Tuesday afternoon and
has not been seen or heard Of since
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
soc SHIFTING
MADRAS AT 2qc

Great variety of pretty stripes for
making good shirts; 36 inches wide,
and always soc; except here; Mon
day and Tuesday, yard ---..-.-.---.----29c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
Csc CURTAIN SCRIM
WHITE AND ECRU AT 15c

Pretty patterns, full regular
width; white and ecru; they are the
best you have seen for the price;
here in any quantity Monday and
Tuesday. ward . 15c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
NEW YARD WIDE
DRAPERIES AT CSC

These were also bringing SOC over
every retail counter just a short
while ago We've about five hun
dred yards to let loose at this price
Monday and Tuesday, yard PFC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
soc MARQUISETTE
DRAPERIES AT 29c

You know what the price of these
goods has been for the past five years.
They went to Use at one time; never
below soc; here they are Monday and
Tuesday full SO inches wide, at
ward .................. 29c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
GSIQ2IIiE4

score prize, dainty bit of lingerie,
and Miss Liddon was also presented
with a piece of siIken lingerie as
honor guest.
Asked to meet Miss Liddon were
Miss Geraldine Payne, Miss Mary
Walker, Miss Catherine Smith, Miss
Mary Dudley, Miss Orlean Ansley,
Miss Sara Hightower, Miss Elizabeth
Harris, Miss Annie lvey, Miss Ger
trude Davenport, Miss Clara Glovery
Miss Mary Sheffield, Miss Annie Ell
lis, Miss Mabel Ellis, Miss Marguerite
Everett, Miss Catherine Broadfield,
Miss Isabel Wheatley, Miss Margaret
Wheatley, Miss Mary Parker, Miss
Katherine Hamilton, Miss Clara Kim
brough, Mrs. George Holston, Miss
Evelyn Bell, Miss Elmer Bell, Miss
Alice Mcneil, Mrs. A. B. Turpin,
Mrs. James Richard Williams, Miss
Frances Locke, Mrs. Henry Lumpkin,
Miss Theone Webb, Miss Agnes Gate
wood, Miss Kathleen Denham, Mrs.
Charles Poole, Miss Emma Mae Bo-
rum, Mrs. M. II. Wheeler. Miss Lois
McMath and Miss Mary Rose Brown
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
$500 AND $2.25 CREPE
DE CHINE AT S1.49

Pure Silk Crepe de Chine; 0
4O-in. wide; in Black, White and ev-
cry good color; equal in every way
grades sold here in Americas for over
$500; here Monday and Tuesday,
ward SI.4o
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
1000 YARDS NEW soc
CRETONNES AT soc

Great assortment Of new pretty
Cretonnes; full regular width and
fast colors; good values at soc; here
for Monday and Tuesday, yd BE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
1, 600 YARDS PURE SILK
GEORGETTE CREPE AT S1.39

High grade Pure Silk; 40 inches
wide and in every good shade; values
up to $500; here Monday and Tues
day, yard .............-.......-......-....$1 .39
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
TO MEET MONDAY.

The Woman's Missionary Society
of First Methodist church will meet
in the auditorium Of the church Mon
day afternoon at o'clock. All
members are urged to be present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04

Miss Frances Locke, of Atlanta, is
the guest Of Mrs. Frank Turpin at
her home on Taylor street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
So. so MILDLY BLOUSES
AT CSC

Made Of the best MILDLY Twill.
plain or with emblems on sleeve; they
were all taken from a $3.50 line Just
a short while ago and now offered
for your choice here Monday and
Tuesday .-..----...---------- Csc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
CRINKLE BED
SPREADS AT CSC

Crinkle Bed Spreads for small
beds; some Of them are fairly good
size; the smallest is worth double
our price. Monday and Tuesday,
each .----.-----.. .----......-...-.......-.- csc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
$500 CREX RUGS
AT S1.35

Actual size 3x6 feet; in about
twenty-five different designs; all
well bound with tape; the best look
ing rug you have seen in long time.
Monday and Tuesday at $1.35.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
GOOD TURKISH
TOEWLS AT 15c

Good dependable Turkish Towels;
good size; hemmed ends; bleached
sniw white; regularly 25c; here Mon
day and Tuesday, each ---,-.-.-----.15c
FINE ENGLISH LONG
CLOTH AT 15c
Just a little less than one-half the
price it was sold at three months ago;
then 39c; we have about one thous-
and yards to pass on to YOU; here
Monday and Tuesday, yard lie
CONGOLEUM SQUARES
SIZES 9x12 FEET AT $1,000
All in one piece; in just two pretty
patterns. medium and dark; size
guaranteed; our lowest price has
been $16.20 and these will be only
sold Monday and Tuesday for this
price, each .---.---.---.-.----.--.--....- $1,000
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
$6.75 MATING SQUARES
AT cAoE

Measurement guaranteed 9x12
feet; in a great variety of pretty Jap
anese designs; here Monday and
Tuesday, each ----..--..,-.-...,--....--.$4.95
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04
$500 54-INCH STORM
SERGE AT $1.95

Absolutely the best quality you can
buy in this market in Black and
Navy; 81 inches wide and offered here
special Monday and Tuesday
ward S195
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04

There is not a garment in tn
BILE the price we are asking.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04

Mallinsons Pussy Willow
Satins white, Black and All
colors. }
Mallinsons Dream Crepe'
(All coIors.)
Mallinsons Pussy Willow
Tafetas (Best Colors.)
Mallinsons Dew kist"
(For Skirts.)
Best Taffetas Evening
and Street Shades.)
Canton Crepes (two
grades) (Best Colors; Black
and White
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-06-04

We are in receipt the last day extensive lines OF
Kayser and Black Cat Silk Hosiery at prices The
values will be found astonishngly good See US for your
next Silk Hosiery. -
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-09-30
a Lovers' Quarrel.

They stood beneath the stars, the
silence Of The night being only broken
by the intensified sound Of two hearts
beating rs one.
For Il moment he Withdrew his gaze
from the dazzling depths Of her eyes
to the diamond-studded shirt front OF
the sky.
is that MarsY he whispered, as
he slipped his arm around her small,
slim waist, and gazed upon It glitter
ing orb in the heavenly dome.
mo, it isn't" she exclaimed an
grily, jerking herself free Of his EN-.
brace ITS mine, and If you can't
tell the difference between my waist
and mothers after you've been court
Ing me for eight years, wei, you
Her voice broke, and her head fell
forward upon her arm
I'VE had better part!"
1t is pleasing TO report that the mat
ter was amicably adjusted before any
thing more serious resulted Edin
burgh Scotsman.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-09-30
Church Services in
Leesburg.
To @. 2. Erown ID doIondlMI:

Baptist. II. Wyatt, Pastor.
Preaching 2nd, and lth Sundays
Morning and Evening.
Sunday School 70 O'Clock a. m.
B. y. p. Z. 6 O'Clock pm. every
Sunday.
w. NJ I Monday afternoon fol-
lowing 2nd and 4th Sundays.
Mid Week Prayer Service and
Choir Practice Wednesday evening
1o'clock,
Methodist y. w. Gray, Pastor.
Preaching Bird Sunday, morning
ard evening.
Sunday School 10 o'clock every
Sunday.
Presbyterian-Rcv. Elder Pastor.
Preaching LIST Sunday morning
and evening
sunday School 70 O'Clock every
Sunday.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-09-30
Unearthlv Music.

Of Coeridge and "KubIa Khan" the
following strange story is told. The
poet had fallen asleep in his chair
after reading the following lines in
PURCHASES "Pilgrimage": "Here the
Khan Kubla commanded palace tG
be built ana stately garden there
unto; and thus ten miles of fertile
ground were inclosed with q wall"
I'm my sleep" he said, 81 dreamed
two hundred lines Of beautiful poetry
The images rose up before me with
out any sensation or consciousness or
my part, When | awoke the lines
We're vivid in my memory, and ] be.
gan 10 write them"
As ill-lucll would have it, however
friend called to see him before he
had completed his task; and when, ar
hour later, he sat down to continue
his work his memory was a blank
His wonderful dream-poem was thus
lost to the world.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-09-30
TO AUTOMOBILE DRIVERS:

The alarming frequency with which Embarrassing accidents are
occurring prompts Central 81 Georgia Railway to again can your
attention to he absolute necessity for your full cooperation ~ tH
efforts being made 70 prevent these unfortunate accidents
The Central OF Georgia Railway has provided crossing signals ana IS
taking every possible prcaum prevent autotmln accidents us
engineers end train crew constantly the alert aad are complying
with the rules Of The railroad and the laws d the STATE by blowing Ie
crossing signal and ringing the bell when approaching crossing
ps f dis accidents have recently occurred result Of
automobiles being driven directly upon the railroad track at crossing
where the approaching could be plainly b the antono'S
In some instance automobiles have been driven into the side &" NOV
inc train after the locomotive passed several renghs beyond the
road crossing.
Crossing accidents can easily avoided drivers Of automobiles
win Stop LOOK and LISTEN beoer crossings railroad track This
being done b drivers and Others viii do likewise crossing
accidents win seldom Il ever occur Your n cooperation no9
and earnestly solicited ennyte these accidents entirely
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-09-30
Solve Committing Prohlsm.

Residents of Kalabagh, on the In
dus river in mdiA, have solved The
problem of committing between THEFT
homes and the valley, three miles M
stream, where they till very fertile
soil. The village is in a desert, eX-
cept for this small valley
In the morning the villagers walk
to the valley, but in the evening they
initiate goatskin bags which each man
carries, and wade out into the swift
stream Of the river. This carries them
rapidly down stream, and Steering
with their hands they can reach the
bank just outside the small, mud
walled houses in which they live.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-09-30
Automobile For Sale.

A 5 passenger touring car, in fine
shape, never been run enough to
hurt it. Worth more than double
The price 1925. Must be sold at
once. Apply at Journal Office at
once.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-09-30
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY
d. c. Jones vs. q. =. Brown,
Application Of b. G. Jones to
Adopt childnnol Annie
Love Jones.

hplhl'Ilith VI ~ N'
Adopt Niuorchildnnoi Annie
Love Jones.
70 G. P. Brown the defendant;
Under and by virtue Of an order 81
Hon. II. A. Liulcihon as Judge olSupcr,
Tor Court OF South Western Circuit said
order dated May 2nd, l9Zl &c deien.
dent, &. p. Brown is rcquiredt 10 be and
appear at the next term Of Lee Superior
Court then and there to answer tine petit
ton of d. c. Jones, same being petit
ton for the adoption Of William Francis
Brown and Beaulord Barlow Brown
min ors Of said G. p. Brown and Annie
Love Jones as children Of d G. Jones
as provide by law in such eases made
and provided SNOW cause, il any, why
said d. c. Jones shoald not adopt said
children. IN default thereof said cause
shall proceed as Go Justice shall appertaln
Witness the Hon I.A, littleiohn, Judge
Of Superior Court Of Lee County, Georgia.
This 3rd day OF May, 1921.
G. A. WALLACE,
C,S,Clee Co. Tia.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-02-15
IF RAILWAY COMMISSION
 C0MES NORTH

Col. Mears and his party were passengers on the s. s. Alameda which reached port last Sunday. While the boat was in town Col |. Mears talked with some of the off ciaIs of the White Pass relative to q plan to make this the port of en- try for a large part of their freight for the upper portion of the railroad. This will bring considera Dlc business to the town and the wi9road and the boat line on the river.
 The Alameda reachrd port about 10 o'clock Sunday morning and stay ed In port until about two thirty. ATr. Charles Mason private sec rethrt to Col. MearS stopped with Mir. and Mrs. IA. Rasmuson while in port. MT. Mason stated that all but eighty three miles of the read is cOmpleted and of this re- maining portion thirty miles are graded ready for the ties. the oth- CT fifty miles will be graded and the rails laid and connected up this sum mer. The road now employs 25OO men and when completed will have a force of about 40OO. The new coal washing mach ineryI to be in- stalled at Matanuska will make aTai able the coal of that mine.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-02-15

Word has been received at Juneau of the rcent marriage at Seattle of [ M Jensen formerly publisher of the 5kagway Alaskan now principal owner and manager of the Gateway Publishing Company at Seattle and Miss Mary Edith Jelley of Seattle.
 MT. Jensen was resident of Shagway for ten years and was frequent vititor at Juneau. He was at one time a stockholder in the Eli pire printing Company.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-02-15
FREIGHT RATES
 TO COME DOWN

That a IS percent reduction in the existing freight rates between Puget Sound and SOutheastern Alas ka ports has been promised to ship pers of Alaska and Puget Sound by Q E Kirkpatrick one of the of ficials of a recently organized Pug ct So.nd steamship firm is the re- port received here from Juneau AL aska.