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, 1922-06-08
PROMINENT STOCkNAN.
FORMERLY or RAWLINS
Is DEAF IN NEBRASKA

Friends of W. W. Mcdonald, who
was at one time a resident of Raw
Inns and. widely known throughout
this section of the state. have re-
ceived word of his death which took
place at his home in Shelton. Neb..
late in April. The main facts re
garding the life and career OF Mr..
Mcdonald are given in the following
obituary which appeared in the
shelton Clipper:
"William w. Mcdonald was born
at Wellsville. Ohio. November 81,
1859. being a son OF James and Jane
Mcdonald. When yet a young man
he came west, locating at Laramie.
Wyoming. later going to Green Riv-
or and then to Rawlins, where he re-
sided for more than twenty-five
years. Mr.. Mcdonald went I o Wyom-
ing in the year 1881 and there en-
gagged in the raising, feeding and
marketing OF sheep. While he met
with financial ~reverses occasionally
he continued TO follow the occupation
OF his choice until success crowned
his efforts and he accumulated con-
siderable wealth.
ION June Is. 1898. Mr.. Mcdonald
was united in marriage at Rawlin6.
Wyoming to Miss Margaret England
and to this union two daughters
were born. They are Mrs. Anna ".
Adams OF Boulder, Colo, and Miss
Mabclle Mcdonald. a student in the
Colorado University at Boulder. He
is also survived by two brothers, j.
H., OF Shelton and Robert S. Of Eas,
Liverpool. Ohio. and four sisters,
Mrs. Mary NJ. Booth OF Youngstown,
Ohio. Anna J. Mcdonald. Mrs. Kate
&C.. Workman and Mrs. Bell r.. Smith
OF Wellsville, Ohio.
"In the year Of 1909 he moved with
his family to Shelton, which place
has since been their home. For a
few years after coming here Mr.. Nc
Donald engaged in the sheep feeding
| business out of recent years has de-
voted his time to supervising the
work on his farms here and looking
after other interests. Mr.. Mcdonald
was conservative in his views and
was well liked by everyone with
whom he came in contact. In his
death the community loses a good
citizen and the family a kind hus-
band and father. BILLY" as he was
familiarly known. appeared to be so
full of life hat it is nard for friends
to believe that he would be taken so
suddenly by death.
Mr.. Mcdonald was a member OF
the A. f.. L. A.. NJ. lodge and was a
thiriy-SecOnd degree Mason, a Knight
Templar and a Shriner. He attended
the Presbyterian church and has con-
tributed to its support since coming
to Shelton"
neral services were held in the
p, 'erian church and were held
under >..e auspices OF the Masonic
lodge. of which Mr.. Mcdonald was a
lifelong member.
, 1922-06-08

express for tn" Elk Mountain Trad
ing Co. store.
Mr.. Albert Hammand was up from
the Hammond ranch last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave West went to
Laramie Monday in their car for
Decoration Day.
Richard Hastings OF Milo was in
after the mail Monday. horseback.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Filpula of Milo
we're visitors this week. after their
mail.
Olaf Meyers was in Thursday from
the Sederlin ranch.
Mrs. VIM. Brooks and children
came up from the Ellis ranch Mon
day after supplies for the ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Del Bowels moved
over from their ranch near Medicine
Bow. where they will spend some
time being Mr.. Bowels will be our
next mail carrier.
Olaf Meyers had the misfortune OF
spraining his ankle while jumping
from a wagon.
John Wick came over from Wag-
onhound Monday.
John Quealy made q trip into
Hanna Monday.
Misses Muricl Hansen and Annie
Wertheim, who have been attending
school in Cheyenne. returned home
Wednesday to spend their vacation.
Miss Kathleen Wertheim left Sun
day for Laramie and Cheyenne. and
to attend the graduation OF her sis
ter Mary at Cheyenne June 9Th.
Mrs. Percy Waghorn returned Sun
day from a months visit in the east.
Her sister and nephew returned with
her.
Mr.. Pete Schoen came from Denver
Saturday to spend a few days with
his mother. Mrs. J. S. Carlson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Peterson and
baby. of Hanna. spent Sunday visit
ing Mrs. Sarah Dickinson.
, 1922-06-08
ANNOUNCEMENT
TO THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS OF
WYOMTNG:

TO THE REPUBLICAN, VOTERS OF
WYOMING:
Having decided to be a candidate
for recollection to the office of State
Auditor. | respectfully ask for your
support at the Primary Election on
August 22nd.
have been a citizen of the State
for twenty years. Before coming to
camille business for a period of TWEEN
,y-thr"c years in Pennsylvania, and
prior to my election to this office de
voted my attention and efforts to tn"
ranchinE. mercantile and banking
business.
Having promised four years ago
that if elected the work of the office
would b" properly performed, that
promise has been kept. | stand
|squdrrly on my record. During my
term the work Of the office has
greatly increased on account of the
activities OF the Highway Depart
ment. also the auditing and paying
of tn" accounts OF the State Uni
v~ersity which were formerly handled
by the Board of Trustees. Improved
business methods introduced enable
us to handle the work promptly. I
have been on the job all the time,
having missed but II meeting of
the various boards of which | am a
member. Having no outside business
to interfere with the work. the same
conscientious and careful attention to
the duties OF the office will be given
il reelected.
Adv. l.. G. JEFFERIS.
, 1922-06-08
EVIDENCE FOR RAwLINs PEOPLE
Statement of RawIinS Residents
Arc Surely More Reliable Than
ThOSc OF liter StranyCrS.

Home testimony is real proof.
Public statements of Rawlins PEG.
pie carry real weight.
What a friend or neighbor says
compels respect.
The word of one whose home is far
away invites your doubts.
Here's a Rawlins mans statement.
And it's for Rawlins peoples bene-
fit.
Such evidence is convincing.
That's the kind of proof that backs
Doan's Kidney Pills.
A. Jordan. GEL w. Lincoln High
way says: when r~ailroading
had occasion to use Doan's Kidney
pills quite often. as the constant.
Earring while IN the engine caused
disorder of my kidneys. | triedJuost
every kidney remedy and will say
that Doan's CAV me more relief
than any other. Doan's regulated
my kidneys and cured that dull
burning pain in the small of my
back"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't
ask for q kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-,he same
that Mr.. Jordan had. Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo. n. Y.
, 1922-06-08
UPWARD SWING IN BUSINESS

There is no doubt in the world that
business is improving all over the
country. The tremendous sweep
downward which began under Wood
row Wilson's administration, follow
ing the period of "artificial war pros
perity," has reached bottom and the
movement is now all upgrade. And
this, too. despite the enormous load
OF wal taxes heaped upon the u
try by the wild extravaganza and
waite 0 the Wilson rule.
, 1922-06-08
ROSENBERG NEW EDITOR
or THE SHERIDAN POST

"Thc name of a new city. editor
OF Roy Rosenberg. appears in
The Post this morning. succeeding S.
+. King. deceased. Mr.. Rosenberg
came to he Post two ears ago as a
reporter. later being advanced to the
desk Of advertising manager. which
position he held for a year n a
half. Mr.. Rosenberg took over the
city desk two months ago when Mr..
King had to give up his work."
, 1922-06-08
. . q & = + & \ + +
, ELK MOUNTAIN p

q 4 q 4 4 4 4 4 Il + II n
Jay johnson moved his family
out to the 7-Mile Lake this week,
where they will spend some time.
John Cheesbrough and Carl DOLL
ing left for Denver. Colo. Sunday to
buy a bunch of cattle.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Veitch and
OF Milo. visited in Elk
Mountain Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Quealy Of
Basin spent some time in Hanna and
Elk Mountain this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29
Christmas Sale and
Entertainment at Penney
Memorial Baptist Church

A Christmas sale of the Women's
club OF the Penney Memorial United
Baptist church was held all day
Tuesday In the lecture room of the
church. and was a great success. The
greater number of the articles which
were on sale were marked sold"
last evening when the sale came to
an end.
In the evening a play How the
Ladies OF the Club Earned Their
Dollar" was given by the women of
the club and this clever skit was
very amusing. causing gales of
laughter.
The ladies in charge Of the tables
were as follows: Apron table. Miss
Hattie Holmes, chairman, Mrs. Cert
rude Upton, Mrs. Charles T. Penney,
Mrs. William Otis and Miss Linnie
Davis: lingerie table. Miss Ora
Church, chairman, Mrs. George
Litchfield: children's table. Mrs.
Thomas Brooks. chairman. Mrs Ed
son Locke and Mrs. John Howes;
candy table, Mrs. Herman Mansur,
chairman, and Mrs. Walter Foss;
food table, Mrs. George Gay. chair
man, Mrs Horace Colburn and Miss
May Weston; miscellaneous table,
Mrs. J. A. Folsom, chairman, Mrs.
Willis Stearns. Mrs. Morris Arnold,
Mrs. Arthur Co. Titus. Mrs. Charles
Smith, Mrs. Alice Sheldon; Chris
tian Endeavor table, Miss Una
Clarke, chairman. Miss Flora
Knight. Miss Frances Palmer, Miss
Flossie Sands. Miss Hazel Hall, and
Paul Benner.
Lunches were served during the
afternoon by committee composed
of Mrs. Ellis Nutting, Mrs. Mary
Turner. Mrs. Arthur Savage, and
Mrs. William Otis.
The ladies taking part in the play
were RMS. J M. Arnold, Miss Bessie
Weston. Mrs. Bertha Stearns, Miss
Una Clarke. Miss Annie Stiles, Miss
Beulah Stiles, Mrs. Alice Sheldon,
Mrs. Gertrude Day. Miss Linnie Da-
Wis, Miss Alice Weston. Mrs. George
Gay Mrs. John Howes Mrs. Martha
Hanson.
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Formal Opening
New Funeral Home
KnOWltOn & HeWins

A large number Of Augusta peo-
pie took advantage of the invitation
which had been extended to them,
to VISIT the new funeral home of
Knowlton and Hewins, which was
formally opened to the public Tues
day evening.
The reception was held from seven
till. ten and all who attended were
filled with admiration for this beau-
tiful place. The guests were met at
the door by knowlton Hewins who
where they were greeted by Mr.. and
Mrs Hewins. who then conducted
them about the building explaining
the many things of interest. Each
of the lady guests was presented with
a pink by Miss Beverly Hewins.
The home was filed with cut
flowers Of many varieties which filled
the air with their pleasing scent and
made most Charming picture.
Music for the occasion was fur
nisled by Hills Colonial orchestra,
and the program showed that care
full thought had been given to the
selection Of the different numbers
as the music was of very high
class and in keeping with the occas-
ion. Among the numbers might be
mentioned Goldmark's overture "Sak-
untaIa," which is frequently seen on
the Boston Symphony orchestra pro-
grams: Massanet's "Manon," LA
Tosca" ana Madame Butterfly" and
also one number which especially APP
pealed to the visitors was Ole Bulls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29
st. Marks Mems Club
Elects Officers and
Hear Fine Address

The officers for the ensuing year
were elected at the first meeting of the
Mems Club of ST. Marks church which
was held Tuesday evening at the Par
ish house. Directors for the year are
Or. Stuart B. Purves. d. w. Adams,
Blaine Owen. c. P. Kinsman, G. s.
Brown, Frederick II. Owen, Jr.. and
dwight l.. Higgins. At a directors
meeting following the regular meeting
c. S. Brown was elected president and
c. p. Kinsman was elected secretary
and treasurer.
Following the usual supper the meet
dent, Frederick II. Owen. Jr. DR..
Purves. who was present for the first
time at meeting OF this club. made
very fine speech. In his introduce
tory remarks he spoke of his great APP
probation of the large membership OF
the club and also of the delightful man
rer in which he and his family had
been received in this city.
He stressed two points in the remain
Cor of his talk; first. that America has
always been a God-fearing nation. that
tue IOunueIS OIL the TepuUllC were ali
God-fearing people and that it is up to
the people Of America to hand down
the faith in God which they inherited
frcm their forefathers.
His second point was that Of patriot
ism. He said that we do not want this
country filled with immigrants who
lave no faith In God nor any love for
American IDEALS, and that while he be-
lieved in free press and free speech.
lie didn't believe in license. He said
that disloyalty to America is treason
and that the recent speech by Debs
was trea sonable. every utterance in it
being so. and that it should not be
tolerated.
The meeting was especially we'll at
tended and all had a chance of meeting
Their new rector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29
Central Maine Girls Club
Have Pleasurable Evening

A most enjoyable party was given
Tuesday night by the members OF
the Central Maine Girls Club, in
their clubrooms in the Purinton
block. About fifteen girls were pres
ent including three guests. Miss Ed
ma Hayes, formerly of the Central
Maine Power Co, who is now study
ing music at the Boston Conserva-
tory Of Music. and Miss Gertrude
Watch and Miss Dorothy Carey of
this city.
Games Of all kinds were played,
and music on the victrola and piano
were enjoyed. One game which was
especially interesting and called
forth much amusement was called a
memory test. In this game Miss
Evers and Miss Shirley proved that
they possess especially good memo
ries.
Refreshments were served later in
the evening which were most attrac-
tive and appetizing. They consisted
Of sandwiches, marguerites. grapes.
nuts, and hot chocolate. The nuts
were served in little Thanksgiving
favors which were very attractive.
The hostesses of the evening were
Miss Susie Carr. Miss Gertrude
Pratt. Miss Grace Clark and Miss
Agatha Carey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29
League of Women
Voters Hear of Work
At State HOSDital

DR.. Forest G. Tyson o fthe Augusta
State Hospital spoke Tuesday even
ing before the members of the Au-
gusta League of Women Voters on
the work at the institution. Or. Ty-
son gave very interesting talk and
at the end many questions were
asked of him which showed that the
ladies were profoundly interested in
The work Of this institution
one particularly Interesting point
WINCH he brought out in his talk
pas3 that the percentage of alcoholic
insane had decreased in the institu-
| ton from 10 to per cent. This he
iald to the Folstead act, and in this
regard he said that the man who has
c mental disorder and drinks regular
" is worse off than the man who
drinks but seldom and then makes a
big night OF it,.
The Indifferent phases of mental dis
orders and the treatments were also
spoken of. thus giving the ladies a
1ine insight into the many duties
which have to be performed in an in
stitutlon Of this kind
Before the talk by DIR. Tyson. the
tsuai business meeting of the club
was held, at which the league voted
70 Donate sum Of money toward
the Red Cross drive. They also
voted to take a Christmas recess I'M
til JAM. 2. at which time a nominat-
ing committee which was appointed
at tbs rleeting. will report on the Of
ficers for the new year. The prcsi-
cent, Mrs. Merrill presided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29
SURPRISE PARTY
FOR SAM MCCALL

Samuel Mccall was the guest of
honor at surprise party given him
Tuesday evening at his home on Swan
street. when a party Of his friends
arrived early in the evening bearing
remembrance for his birthday.
Mr.. Mccall was very much sur
?rised young man when he was inform
ed that all the unexpected company
had com, in his honor. He received
some very nice presents. Including
gold watch, chain and knife, cuff links,
silk shirt ond handkerchefs.
The evening was gaily passed in
playing games and charades. Delicious
refreshments were served and the time
passed all too quickly. The party dis
persed at a late hour, wishing Mr.. Nc
Csll many happy returns Of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29
Log Cabin for
Santa in Market
Square This Year

Santa Claus will be invited to
make Augusta Mis- headquarters this
year and, for his accommodation. the
Merchants Bureau will erect log
hut In Market Square all fitted up
with work bench. tools. and other
paraphenalia so that Santa can put
the finishing touches to his hundreds
Of gifts right here in Augusta, where
cur own boys and girls can see him
at work. This hut will be properly
decorated with evergreen trees and
boughs such as Santa takes great de-
light in and 1t will have a cheerful
fire ablazing in its little stove to keeI
San.a's nimble fingers warm.
In order that the children may see
Santa at work. set of four windows
will be installed and a big platform
erected for the crowds that will come
to get glimpse OF this busy work.
man. Santa will Of course bring lots
of toys with him, the kind that wind
up, the kind you build erector houses
and bridges with. dolls. kiddie cars.
ard all the others.
In writing to Santa the committee
OF Augusta merchants, which consists
lof Robert E. Beane, president of the
Bureau. and Fred L. Hersey. a for
rler president. will remind him that
Augusta is capital Cf Maine the state
| that lies nearest to the North Pole,
and the native state of Perry, who
| was close friend Of Santa in his
| many trips into the Attic regions.
Secretary G. c. Clarke brought this
matter to the attention Of the mer-
chants illustrating his ak with
blackboard drawings showing the
type of hut best suited to Santa's
purposes and the form of printed
matter that should be used as sup
Elementary advertising matter.
The Christmas tree that has pre-
viously been held two days before
Christmas will be discontinued this
year as it is the opinion of the men
that the idea has lost its novelty and
has very little advertising value. A
Plan of gift giving was proposed in
its stead which will be announced
when complete in it's details.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29

TIE voting lists and 10 receive exi-
dehce touching the qualifications OF
voters. or Wednesday Nov. 10. r'ri-
day Dec. ]. Saturday Dec =. Monday
Dec. 4. Tuesday Dec. 5 and. Wednes-
day Dec. u. from 8 A. NJ. to | r. NJ.
from . T.. NJ. to Z. NJ. and from Z
T.. NJ. to 8 p NJ.
no names can he added to. nor
stricken from the lists after . o'clock
wednesday evening. Dec. q, All wo-
men voters whose names have been
changed by marriage since the last
election must come in person and
register IL they wish TO vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29

beautiful III. ioiy, "Saenterjens SON
Gag arranged for violin. cello and
piano tx Ernest I. TIL.
Tbs occasion wGs very pleasing
both TO The host and hostess and to
.tae GUSTS who had the opportunity
.of wing this unique establishment.
Mr, liewins was the recipient Tues
day OF many letters of consratula-
tons from members of the profess
sion both in this State and in neigh
boring states
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29
Augusta Merchants
To Underwrite $1,000
Winter Carnival Fund

The Augusta Merchants Associa-
ton will undertake the underwriting
Of the $1,000. guarantee fund neces-
sary to the proper carrying out of
the annual carnival project. The pro-
position was presented by President
Robert Il. Beane in behalf of the
winter carnival committee and met
with general approval. 1t was point
ed out that last year a fund Of $500
vas guaranteed and about half of
this actually collected by the commit
tee as a working fund. The carnival
was suhc an immense success that, in
spite of the extra expense incident to
getting the affair under way in it's
first year, all bills were pad, a small
surplus was realized, and every cent
CT the guarantor's money was re-
turned.
A committee consisting of Messrs
ADAMS, Beane, Davis and Soule will
circulate the necessary papers and
collect the money. With this guar
ontee assured the committee Will get
| in touch with the best talent in the
field so tina the second annual carni-
val will be greaer than ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29
DAILYKENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone i3s

Cards OF thanks. obituary notices. res
buttons OF respect. etc. will be
charged At the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than 20 cents.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29
Registration Board
Announces Sessions

The board of registration will be
In session at their rooms in City
Hall for the purpose of correcting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29
Republican City Committee Organize

The Republican City committee
held meeting at the City hall on
Tuesday evening and the following
officers were elected: Charles NJ.
Taber. chairman; Richard Upton.
secretary; Burleigf Martin, treasur-
err; Mrs. W. II. Fisher. vice presi-
dent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29

Miss Edna Anderson. supervisor of
sewing IN the public schools of this
ny will leave this afternoon for her
nome IN Lewiston. where she will
pass the Thanksgiving recess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29

Funeral services for the late Edwin
raves will he held at 9 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon from the home
- iN2 Bangor street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29

A Thanksgiving service will be
heid at the Christian Science church
on Thursday morning at 1890
o'clock in the morning All are cor
daily invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29

On account Of Thanksgiving Day
coming on Thursday there will be no
meeting of the East Side association
OF that day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29
Gay Dancing Party
At Girls Club Tuesday

The delightful home of the Augusta
Girls Community Club was the scene
of a very pretty event Tuesday evening
when private dancing party was held.
The committee in charge of the party
was composed Of members Of the club.
A varied order of dances was enjoyed.
Ehe decorations were most effective.
mis- is the first of the smaller assem-
9lics to be held by members OF the
club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29

Much curiosity was caused Tues
day by the appearance Of partly
tanned skin in the window of the
e. E. Davis clothing store Of this
city. This skin. which is that a
South American deer. is being used
to advertise Saranac gloves which
are made from the hide of these
deer. The skin was tanned in such
a manner that there are alternate
stripes Of hair and tanned skin run
ming across it. giving rather a
bizarre effect. There is also a COM
pletely tanned skin in the window
and several of the finished gloves
AM mitters. These deer are killed
in many ways. and the skins are
baled and shipped to this country.
Here the company takes them and
manufactures the well-known Sara
nae glove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29
Schools Close Tonight

The public schools of the city will
close tonight for the Thanksgiving.
recess opening Monday, Dec. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29

Charles Bowling, formerly of Au-
Gusta, is passing the holiday with his
brother and sister in this city. Mr..
bowling is at present employed in
the office of the Boston Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29
Card Of Thanks

4 wish to thank the Companions of
the Forest for the fruit sent me dur
ing my recent illness.
MRS. LUCY CROWELL,.
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Wednesday. November %, 1922.
AUGUSTALO LOCALS

MSS Esther Cargill has been con-
ed to her home by illness for the
Vst several DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29
LOCAL NOTICE

There are only q limited number
~ tickets for the Christmas supper
the Unitarian church parlors at
49, Tuesday. Dec. G. None will be
sold AZ the door, but those desiring
hem should call Mrs. John Wadleigh,
81 tickets 75c nov29d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-29

Beatrice Sylvia is confined to her
home on Monroe street with the
grippe