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Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-09-29
Hub Of War Chemical Region
Blown Uptown Of 0ppau
Entirely Destroyed.
JAR FELT FOR MILES
Thousands Flee From Homes a. De
donations Rock Rhine District
Disaster Caused by Artificial
Nitrogen Exploding.

Berlin-Fifteen hundred persons were
reported killed, hundreds were injur-
ed, three railway trains were buried
and portions OF the towns of Mann
helm and Ludwigshafen destroyed by
q series of explosions in chemical
works at Oppau, near there, according
to press dispatches.
The explosion started in the Oppoer
works in Oppau, a: Ludwigshafen sub
urb, these advices said.
One terrific detonation followed an.
other, spreading death and destruc.
ton. =.
Huge masses of debris were hurled
into the air, burying victims and
houses in q rain of wreckage from the
sky.
First reports said 700 were estimat.
ed dead. Later advices to the Lokal
Anzeiger stated 1000 were believed to
have persisted.
The EARRING force of the explosions
was felt as far away as Frankfort, a
distance of As miles.
The cities of Mannheim and Lud-
wigshafen are separated by the
Rhine. While the explosion occurred
in Ludwigshafen in the Oppouer chem
ical works there, the effect was almost
rs terrible in Mannheim
1t was reported that great guam
tity of artificial nitrogen blew up
causing the disaster. However, there
was SO much confusion and panic that
it was impossible to determine just
what happened.
Town Of oppau Destroyed.
Only fragmentary reports, giving a
hint of the scenes that followed the
disaster, were available at first as
telephone and telegraph lines we're de.
stroyed. N
The suburb of Oppau was destroyed
by the explosions.
The force Of the explosion was felt
as far as Frankfort.
The cause Of the explosion is I'M
known as communication with Mann
helm and Ludwigshafen is disrupted.
ed.
Hospitals in both cities are crowded
with the injured, press reports said.
Mannheim and Ludwigshafen are
on opposite sides of the Rhine, Lud-
wigshafen being in Bavaria and Mann
helm in Baden.
The towns are centers of the chemi-
cal industry in Germany.
Ludwigshafen, especially, has enor-
nous chemical plants. The cities are
connected by an iron bridge.
Thousands Flee From Homes.
The terrific blast, according to press
reports here, spread disaster on both
sides of the river.
Thousands of terrified men, women
and children, swarmed into the streets
after the explosion.
A large area of the chemical works
was laid in ruins. Bodies of many OF
the victims were blown to atoms. 9th
ers were found in the tangled masses
of debris.
Frantic wives fought against police
lines in the vicinity Of the wrecked
area, seeking to break through and as
certain whether their husbands had
been saved.
Surgeons and nurses were called in
from nearby cities to aid in caring for
the wounded, dispatches received here
said.
Ludwigshafen. has population Of
about $1,000 Of whom many are en-
ployed in the vast chemical works
Nitrogen, such as was being manu-.
featured at Ludwigshafen, is III great
demand as fertilizer. Extensive expe.
riments are understood to have been
conducted in Germany recently with
artificial nitrogen.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-09-29
Conserving Morals.

you'll have to eliminate that muir
der scene." said the motion picture
censor.
"But the man has to be killed, or
the whole plot is spoiled"
"Cut out the MURDER"
ooh, all right. Well flash q few
lines on the screen stating that the
conspiratOrs bribed chef to pre-
pare spoiled fish for their victim and
he died of ptomaine poison."-Bir-
mingham Age-Hel1ld.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-09-29

cuticura for Pimply Faces.
To remove pimples and blackheads
smear them with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash Off in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water. Once clear
keep your skin clear by using them for
daily toilet purposes. Don't fail to in
clude Cuticura Talcum. Advertisement.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-09-29
RECALL e: |! Z: TICKET IS NAMED
Indepe pendent Candidates IN North pa.
i'S Isota- File Petitions.

Bismarck, N. DThe Independent
recall ticket in the North Dakota alec.
ton to be held October 2S. was formal
ly put in the field, when petitions ask
ing that R. A. Nestos, sveinbjorn
johnson and j. A. Kitchen, for the of.
fees respectively Of governor, attor-
ney general and commissioner OF agri.
culture and labor, be placed upon the
ballot, were fled. Each petition con.
tanned more taan the required 800
names. 4 rs
While there have been many rumors
there has been no public announce
ment Of q movement to place any
other candidates In the field.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-09-29
HeIpino Out.

Mrs. Kerr Ito Bob, who is sharpen.
ing his knife)-Re careful with that,
I can't see what you want the nasty
thing for. .@
s Bob-Oh, father says we must cut
down expenses, and you said baby
Is an expense, and So
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-09-29
Bank Shut; Cashier Gone.

q Pittsburg, Kansas The I; Farmers.
State bank Of McCnne was closed BY
the state bank commissioners. e. s.
Dolson, cashier Of the bank, Is missing.
"a shortage possibly amounting to $685.
900 Is reported. q q
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-09-29

The Old School Of Medicine.
De Gush-"What would you pre-
scribe for the ills Of the world to-
day?" De Crush-"Mosaic tablets"
-Wayside Tales.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-09-29
women WHO
CANNOT WORK
Read Mira. Corley's Letter and
Benefit by Her Experience

Edmund, S.C.-'I was run down with
nervousness and female trouble and sut-
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-09-29

Tered every month.
l was not able to do
any work and tried .
lot Of medicine. but
got no relief. ! saw
your medicine adver-
tised in a little book
that was thrown IN
my door, and ! had
not taken twobottles
Of Lydia E. Pink
hams Veget table
Compound before ]
-
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-09-29

It's poor patent medicine tina
can't get itself initiated.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-09-29

Early Habits.
Ethel-Are they engaged? ny
Clara-Not yet. He still hires
taxi when they go to show.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-09-29
Just a Rehearsal.

Just q Rehearsal.
"Vampire ~
Wretch, out Of my sight!"
II was q man when l met your
you're a worm now!''
"Gosh!" exclaimed the leading man
MS he paused to mop his brow, "this
Is warm work."
"We're not getting a nickel for 1t
either" groaned the leading lady,
Birmingham Age Herald.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-09-29

Doesn't Mean Anything.
Creditor-Is MIR. Perkins home?
Maid-No. sir.
Creditor-But I see his hat and
coat hanging on the hall tree.
Maid-That doesn't mean anything
my dress Is hanging on the clothes
line in the yard. but I'm not there.
Luckily. we are not compelled to
! follow the advice given US. .
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-09-29

w. A. Galloway of Tower City were re-
elected to their respective offices by
the state association of rural mail car
riers gathered here.
FIasher-Information on the opera
tion of dairy circuits gathered here and
ut New Salem will be submitted to the
business men and farmers of Bur-
leigh county by two representatives Of
the Bismarck Commercial club who
recently visited these communities.
Bismarck Appointment of On adj
visory committee for North Dakota
through which applications for loans
from the St0ckgrowers' Finance cor
poration may be made, is, announced
here. y. Z. Bell, vicepresident Of the
First National bank Of Bismarck. is
chairman; other members are: T. A.
Tollefson, cashier of the First National
bank Of Dickinson, and j. =. Phelan,
president Of the First National bank
[Of Bowman. The Stockgrowers' Fin
ance corporation was formed follow
ing meeting Of bankers, stockmen,
and packers in Chicago, and has $780,
600, 600 to loan to stOckgrowers. APP
plicatfons for loans may be made to
any member Of the advisory committee
by North Dakotas stockmen.
Dickinson Damages In the sum Of
$35, 900 are sought from the Northern
Pacific by the widow of the employee
who was washed from a speeder and
drowend in the June cloudburst, and
a like suit has been filed by the fellow
employee who sought tor save Ever
etts. z n
Fargo Steps are being taken to orr
ganize the Grain Growers in Mime.
sofa and Montana. organizers being;
trained In a special school here An
advance OF ten million dollars from the;
War Finance Corp ration tosassist the
corporation In marketing this years
grain Isl expected. III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-23

"A Announcement is made of the
marriage OF Miss Ruth Hammond.
daughter OF Mrs Newton Hammond
at 10 Walker street. Ne vt onvile. to
A. Ralph stiles Of stow The ccre-
mony was performed in the brides
home by Rev. George S. Buffers. ID.
d., of Newton. The bride was given
in marriage by her brother. Newton
Leroy Hammond. Nassa chusetts In
stitute of Technology. class of 1908
The bride is a graduate of Simmons
College, class of 1916 Following the
ceremony tie bridal couple left on
an automobile honeymoon. On their
return they are to make their home
in Stow"
The above from the Boston Sun
day Herald is OF much interest to
Augusta friends as Mrs. Stiles for
merry resided in this city. ACTING. az
housekeeper at the Blaine mansion.
during Carl f. Milliken's term as
Governor and after the Mansion was
made into the executive home. Dur
ing her stay in the city the former
Miss Hammond made a large circle
Of friends. In her capacity as
honsekeeper at the Blaine mansion
she was most gracious and pleasing
TO all. Her activities in the Green
street Methodist church and the Au-
gusta Girls Community club hut
widened her circle of friends Her
many friends in this city tender her
best wishes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-23
James Fitzgerald Post
American Legion to Hold
Field Day at Island Park

The members of James Fitzgerald
Post, American Legion. of this city,
with their families and friends are
going to enjoy a great big get-tc-
gether at Island Park on Labor Day
This affair will be in the nature of a
regular field day. combining the usual
features incident TO such an occa SION
There will be races OF all kinds for
both young and old. These will in
clude foot races, bag races, potato
races. high and broad jump. 1t is
Planned to arrange for bal, game
among the members Of the organiza-
tion in whose membership there Is
some exceptionally good material.
There will also be an opportunity for
launch rides around the lake. Ar
rangements have been made with
Cher voyer at the Inn for the serv-
ing OF regular shore dinner, at which
time 1t Is expected that entertainment
OF novel features will take place. It
is planned by the boys 70 make this
affair a great good time In every sense
1T will not be a reunion. but a real
old fashioned field day with all the
"fxings."
Commander Frank T. Southard said
Yesterday that the boys were most en-.
thus;astic over it and anticipate great
things. and that arrangements were
Coing ahead In great shape and tina.
undoubtedly TIE occnsion would be ono
never =, be forgotten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-23

final account of Carol n. Perkins,
ter Garland. late OF WaterNjIle, de-
ceased; final account of Willis w.
WaShburn. guardian of Sumner En-
cry of Winslow: final account of
Melvin S. Holway. trustee under the
vii! of Algernon s. Wright. late of
Wayne. decea sed, as presented hy
stephen j. Hegarty, executor Of the
Will of said Melvin $. Holway, de-
ceased: final account of Melvin S.
Holway, trustee under voluntary
trust for the benefit of Theodore
Averill of Manchester. as presented
by stephen j. Hegarty. executor Of
the Will of said Melvin S. Holway
deceased; final account of Melvin s.
HolWaN. trustee under the will of
John II. Cogan late OF Augusta de-
ceased. as presented by Stephen J.
HegaTty, executor OF the will of
said Melvin S. Hoiway deceased; fin
al account of Melvin s Hoiway.
trustee under the will of George H
Fisher late of Augusta. deceased. as
presented by Stephen ]. Hegarty.
executor of the will of said Melvin
S. Holway deceased; final account Of
Dominica Ambroggio. guardian of
Paolo Ambroggio. minor; final ac-
count of Charles +. Baxter. guardian
of Emily D. Stanford. late of Gardi-
ner; final account of Charles +.
Crosby. guardian of Laura f. Fail
of Albion.
License to sell real estate granted:
to Elizabeth Willett of Middletown,
Conn. guardian Of Jeanette Cecile
Willett, minor. OF Waterville; to
Nina l. Bradford, guardian of A.
Addie Bradford of Wayne
Inventories fled in the estate of
Emily AZ Ridcout late of Hallowel!.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-23
AL Spaulding's Ford
Is Sure "SOme Boat

1t is some boat" alright, and this
is the concensus of opinion of all au-
tomobile fans who have had occasion
to look over the machine owned by
Albion K Spaulding. Although it is
only Ford" this one Ford" is to all
APPEARANCES a model of careful atten-
ton and neatness AT has just in
stalled something on the front end of
his car that has got EN- all guessing
something that no other automobile
as yet has attempted. 1t is a COW
catcher. an exact replica of the com
mon COW catcher seen on the front
Of every locomotive, and when the
machine made its appearance on Water
street Monday it at once became a
center of curiosity and attention. 1t
is made of heavy wood and comes
within a foot of the ground. 1t Is not
made with the idea that il could be
used as bumper, for bumpers are
made of some heavier material. 1t is
more for the looks of things" and for
the protection of the smaller animals
that occasionally get in the way Of
autos Mr.. Spaulding is quite proud
of his handiwork and is much elated
at the admiration his machine has
called forth from all who have seen
it. The machine itself is imma culate
in cleanliness and has many useful
accessories that are the work OF its
owners ingenuity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-23
HOT SUPPERS AND
WHAT COMES AFTER
Business Man Tells What to Do and
Be All Fit ard Right

J. E. Jordan, we'll known Bangor
business man with the Lyford Wood
ward Co, State street. writes the
Priest Drug Company, Bangor, Me-:
l call on Priests Indigestion
Powder most every day. l simply
could not get along without it.
Nights when l have eaten of some
hearty food that distresses me
enough to wake me up, all l have to
do is to take one half teaspoonful of
the powder and | can go right to
sleep again. 1t is simply a wonder.
For sale by all druggists. If your
dealer does not carry Priests Indi-
gestion Powder, insist on him order
ing it from the wholesaler or Priest
Drug Co, Bangor. Me. Samples sent
free. Mention paper in which you
read this advertisement
aug 1925
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-23
Augusta Woman Attempts
Suicide by Drowning Mon.

Mrs. John Stickney Of "A Cony
street attempted suicide by drown
ing early Monday afternoon. while in
fit of dependency over i'll health.
Employees of the Journal. seeing
Mrs. Stickney wuding into the Ken
nebec river near the Crossett shoe
factory, telephoned TO the police,
and Officer Cyr was sent to the
scene. When he arrived. the unfor-
tunate woman had heen dragged
from the water by witnesses OF the
act. She was taken to the women $
room at the municipal jail, but had
So far recovered at p. NJ. that she
was allowed by Judge Robert A.
Cony to depart for her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-23
FARM BUREAU NOTES

Clarence A. Day. county agent of
the Kennebec Farm Bureau. was in
Waterville, Monday evening. where
ne was in conference with Howard
q. Ellis. secretary OF the Central
Maine Fair Association and &. A.
Storey, county agent Of the Somerset
Farm Bureau. The object Of the
meeting was the making of plans for
the Farm Bureau exhibits at the
Central Maine Fair The share which
the Kenpebec Farm Rureau VIII
have in the exhibition has not vet
been definitely settled unon.
Miss Helen l.. Clarke. county dem
onstratOr of the kennebec Farm
Bureau. will be in Farmingdalc this
TUESDAY afternoon, 100 o'clock.
standard time. at the Some of Mrs.
"A. A. Houdlette. where the Farm
inedale club will meet. At $50
O'Clock, standard time. she will at
tend meeting AT the Farmingdal lie
Town hall and at $50 O'Clock in the
evening she will attend meeting at
the North Augusta Grange hall.
Both these meetings will be com
munity sessions
On Wednesday forenoon. 1899
o'clock, standard time, the womcn's
division of the China Village Farm
Bureau will meet in the Grange hall.
Miss Clarke will have charge of the
meeting and the program will in
cfude salad making
The Farmingdale Farm Bureau
viii enjoy a field day on Thursday
of this week at Tacoma. The mem
bers will go down there on the 10
O'Clock electric car. Thursday the
Litchfeld Farm Bureau women will
have meeting and box lunches will
he the subject as conducted by the
county demonstration. THURSDAY eve
ming a community meeting will be
held at the home of George w.
Rogers. Litchficld "A community
committee planning meeting will be
held Friday forenoon, 1890 o'clock,
~ windsor at the schoolhouse.
Miss Clarke, the county demon
strator, is busy training two cloth
ing demonstration teams. ono of the
teams to make the trip to Springfield,
Mass, to attend the Eastern States
Exposition, Sept. IS to "a. One of
the teams is composed of members
from tho girls club at East VassaI-
boro. with Girlandine Priest, Agnes
Masse and Olive Fowler on the
'"am. The local leader is Mrs. w. A.
Randall. The other team is COM
posed of members of the East Au-
eusta girls club, Irene Morton,
Theda Royal and Jean Greig. Their
local leader is Mrs. r. V. Pease.
Both teams arc working hard to
make the trip TO Springfield. Mass.
There will be three other teams from
Maine, two composed Of boys and
one of girls.
The girls of the Minnewawa Club
Of East Vassalhoro are planning to
60 to Pemaquid. Sept. 1, where they
will enjoy a weeks camping The
object of the camping expedition is
just to have a good time and the
girls are anticipating the outing with
much pleasure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-23
Party for Miss Gas,in

Hazel Gaslin., Saturday evening at
her home at 81 School street, the
event being in honor of her birthday.
About 25 friends were present and
the evening was gaily passed in sing
ing and dancing. A light buffet lunch
was served at 1890 o'clock. Miss
Gaslin was the recipient of some
beautiful gifts among them a boudoir
lamp and a large bunch of ssters.
The guests left at late hour wish
ing the hostess many happy returns
of the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-23
PROBATE court

At the regular session OF Probate
Court held on Monday the following
routine business was transacted:
Wills proved, approved and allow
ed: of John A. Spear. late of Gardi-
ner, deceased, o. r. Clason of Gardi-
ncr, executor; of Helen +. Lawrence,
late of Gardiner. deceased, Blanche
d. Rafter of Randolph and Edith NJ.
! Strout of Gardiner, executors; of
Charles L. Skillin late of Hallowell,
deceased. Daisy NJ. Skillin of Halo
we'll. eYecutrix: of Harriet NJ Chap
in late of Augusta. deceased. Samuel
Il. Chaplin of Augusta, administrato or
c. t. a.; of William II. II. Fuller. late
of Hallowell. deceased, Chester A.
Fuller of Halioweli. executor.
Administrations granted: of the
estate of Augusta f. Turner late OF
Gardiner, deceased. George w. Will
ley of Gardiner, administrator; of
the estate of Ruei T. Ellis late of
Chelsea. deceased. Charles A. Knight
of Gardiner. administrator: of the
estate of stephen 7. Seaver, late of
Chelsea, deceased, Robert A Cony of
Augusta, administrator; of the es-
late of Oscar Holway late of Au-
eusta. deceased, stephen J. Hegarty
of Augusta, administrator de bonis
non.
Guardians appointed: of Ellen a.
Roney of Augusta. Stephen j. Heg-
artv Of Augusta, guardian
Change of name decreed: Will
hemina May Spearrin to Wilhelmina
May Nickerson; Eettie II. Bartlett
to Nettie II. Smith.
Accounts allowed: final account of
Arthur H Mason. executor of the
will of Charles II. Mason late of
Gardiner. deceased; final account of
Stephen j. Hegarty. administrator
d. Is. H. c. (. Il. OF the estate of Mary
Marston. late of Augusta, deceased;
final account of Stephen j. Hegarty
executor of the will of Mary +. McN
Grath. late of Augusta, deceased;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-23
Victor A. Anderson

Victor A. Anderson of Providence.
n. l., met death early Sunday morn
ing in that city, when the hired taxi
in which he was riding to his home
was struck by large motor truck.
1t is said that Mr. Andcrson's dea tn
was instantaneous. He was plan
ming to arrive in this city. Monday,
TO pass his two weeks vacation with
his wife. who has been here for sew
eral weeks, with her sister, Mrs.
John Everett at Hammonds Grove.
1t is understood that he was
strengthening his Office work, at the
Swift & Company's offico. by which
company he had been employed for
several years. He lad worked late
in order to be able to make the trip
to Maine and the tragedy occurred
about l o'clock, Sunday morning. the
details Of which by wire were meaE-
er. John Everett left for Provi-
dcnce, Sunday. and will accompany
the remains to Bangor, the late Mr..
Anderson's home city, where inter
ment will take place.
Mrs. Anderson, her little niece who
makes her home with the Ander-
sons. and Mrs. John Everett left on
Monday for Bangor, to be there for
the sad home coming. Mr. Ander-
son was about 45 years Of age His
wife. his mother and several brothers
and sisters survive. The tragic death
of Mr.. anderson has cast gloom
over those members of the Ham
monds Grove colony who have met
the charming Mrs. Anderson. Mr..
Anderson was for some years book
keeper for ,he Swift & Co. in Ban
gor and was transferred to Provi-
denCc about one year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-23
Short Circuit Causes Trouble
Electric Wire Across Trolley Line
Starts Two Small Fires, and Puts
Electrical Equipment Out of Com
mission on Cony Hill

mission on Cony Hill
Two incipient fires were started
shortly after 3 P. NJ. Monday. fuses
tered. and electric current shut off
for time on the entire Cory Hill
district from City hall TO Stone
street. The trouble was baused
when an electric wire fell from
carrying line near Willow street,
where linemen were working on the
wires. and crossed the trolley wire
on Cony hill, causing a bad short cir
cult.
The most serious mishap was at
Marden's confectionery store at II
Cony street where fire broke out over
the west show windows. behind Il
partition housing the electric fuses.
The store was filled with smoke. and
the combination chemical truck was
called at as P. NJ Due to quick
work on the part Of Chief Small and
his men, damage was confined to the
show window itself. and the blaze
was cxtinguished before it had
gained much Roadway. Loss is es-
tin'nted at about $25. fully covered
by insurance.
Another slight fire broke out in the
ceiling Of Charles Sheldon's East
Side Pharmacy. but it was put out
by employees of the store without
aid from the fire department Elec-
tricians OF the power company were
on the scene shortly after the trou-
bic, and current was restored within
few hours.