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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16
ALL DRESSED Up

You may not believe r." snld Mr..
Dubwaite. but the woman who Is
occurring to US this evening on some
manifestations Of latter day art used
TO be an esthetic dancer"
you don't say" exclaimed Mr..
Grunpson. And how long has she
been wearing clothes In public?"-
Birmingham Age.Hcrald.
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PRETTY PROJECT

dance. which IL planned 10 take place
az tho Yacht club at an early date
will be announced shortly by the sec
Rotary Of the Association Of Army
and Navy Women. Mrs. Derickson
wife Of Comma nd.r Richard y, Der
ickson. In charge OF the Seattle alta
ton Of tho United States Coast and
Geodetin Survey. which IL sald 10 be
one % the most Intellectual corps In
tho service.
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Seattle
Society
LIMITATIONS Issued for
Large Tea; To Enter
tain Informally Friday.

INVITATIONS lave BEEN
i issued by Mrs. Ivan w. Goodncr
and Mrs. William Allison FOR a tea
THURSDAY afternoon from : until 3
o'clock at Mrs. Gcodrer's home. 0se2
18th ave n. H.. complimcniing her
daughter. Mrs. NJ. @. Bslsa of Port.
land. who Is visiting her parents for
a fortnight
Mrs. Frederick Morgnn padelford.
Mrs NJ. Il. Goodner. Mrs. ]. j.
o'nrien. Mrs. Herbert coLion. Mrs.
r.. Victor Smith and Mrs Cart Mag.
nassen will alternate at the urns. as.
sisted by Mrs. Harvey lantx. Mrs.
James Il. Harrison. Mrs l.. a Ernst.
Mrs. r. A. Low. Mrs. II. v. Parker
and Mas Mabel Cox.
Mrs. w. N. Henry and MIS- Clar.
enee Corey viii assist In tho living
room
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16

Mrs James G Hu,eson LEI, Sun.
DAY for her country home ~ East
Sound. where nhe viii spend the
summer.
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SPRINGS STAIRWAY

The living stairway Of the spring
which we are told leads 10 the great
gallery OF summer, In nowhere more
beautiful than IN the enylrons OF So.
attic. and was a matter % comment
at Fort worden at tho informal
luncheon given on Sunday by Col.
onel Henry Macpherson Merriam 4.
: A., commander OF Fort worden,
ana Mrs Merriam. In compliment 10
Major General Charles q. Morton.
Y. y. A., commander Of tho eth corps
area. whose inspection tour included
the harbor forts.
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Personal

Prot. and Mrs. Frederick NJ. radel
ford win leave about June 10 for the
East 20 remain for the summer
Prof padelford will attend summer
school at Columbia University.
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Prof and Mrs. Frederick NJ. fadel
ford win leave about June 10 for the
East to remain for the summer.
Prof padeiford will attend summer
school at Columbia University.
Miss Dorothy Campbell. az school
IN the East, with hor grandmother.
/ Mrs A. II. Robertson, viii sail from
I New York on Tho nerenEnria May 30.
for France TO spend tho summer.
Major William NJ. Inglis. Z. s. A.
! Vancouver barracks. with Mrs, In.
glia and little daughter. Virginia.
motored up sunday. ana arc spend.
ing tho week visiting MIR inglia'
l-otherin.law and sister. Mr. and
Mrs Frank W. Hull at s6t Fuller.
ton ave.
Miss Elizabeth kellogg left this
morning for an indefiults visit with
her uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wallace Miller. IN Yakima.
Mrn. stephen J. Chadwick returned
last evening from a short visit with
her nonin.law and daughter Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur karr. IN Yakima.
Mrs John N. wsirous and son
Jack arc coming out from New York
early IN June TO visit Mir and Mrs
IL. c. Wa,roua for several months.
Mrs. Frank Fretwcli returned yes.
tcfday from a short stay with friends
Ia Wenatchee.
Mrs. Harry W. Hollis. who has
been living In Los Angeles for the
past year. IL coming TO Seattle In
June to visit friends for several
weeks.
Mfr. Norman TUX. o. Vancouver.
u. C.. spent the week Ia town.
Mr.. ana Mrr c c. Carpenter spent
tho week. end IN Victoria. y. 6.
Mr. ana Mrs. John A Campbell
and Mr. and Mrs Charles Ross re
turned Friday from n short motor
trip 20 Portland.
Mrs J. ". Parker. Mrs, Minnie
nragdon and Miss Ethel Mae stone
motored 10 Tacoma Friday evening
90 attend the graduating exercises OF
the Tacoma General Hospital
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. southworth
are receiving congratulations on the
birth Of a son May ~. At the swed
lsh hospital
gr. and Mrs. Horton Force re-
moved today 90 their summer homc
near the Country club.
Mrs James G Huteson len sun.
day for her country home q, East
Sound. where abe viii spend tho
summer.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Gilbert T.. DUFFY and
small nrn removed Saturday 20 their
summer hcfnr nekr Three Tree point
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Womdn's Century Clubs
Muu Breakfast

The annual May breakfast Of the
Woman's Century club will be given
this year at the Hotel Washington.
Friday. May 10. The program mr..
ranged for the affair Is most inter
exting and Is as follows:
Toasts.
ssResrespection.- Or. Sarah Kendall
tehsrtsr Insmesrl
Original poem. Mlss Sara Williams.
.srhe Catering w.dr-.- Mrs Henry
rsndes. president Of Seattle Federation
Of Womeus Ciuhs
THE Century Club" Mrs v y. Palm
srfon. prealdsnI
The pauxhters' Auxiliary" Mis-. Ficr-
snc> Holt. president OF the auxiliary.
sRs-ponslbility- Mrs Fred " bert.
Jr.. chairman Of Literary aad Travel de-
partment
Incorporation Mrs J. n Hui. Trustee
elect 70 city Federation.
SYN bofssm." Mrs. william a. Utter,
MrsL John W Dolby. Chairman a. IN.
music committee. assisted by Mrs sam
uei n Macdonald. Mrs. ". J. Faiksn-
burg and Airs. o. ". Perry. have planned
the following musical numbers.
Harp
-panes Of IN. Eivss~...E. W. wiIeon
Mis-. Ruth Larud
"xattirstta"-..-... rsoio Tcs'i
L,enins ....-.--.-...'sh 1. kshfera
. h'i''1 ro,.r, S,.no,, Ralph Con
waiter wnittissey at TN. plane
In charge OF the general arrange
menfs Of the breakfast are Mrs.
George ID. schofIeld and Mrs. Blake
u. Mills.
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Red tulips and orange pskoe
marked the agreeable tea given at
their Fort Worden quarters on Tues.
day by Mrs. Miller. wife Of Major
Alvin Charles Miller. medical corps.
q. q. A. Those who poured were
Mrr. Merriam. wife Of Colonel Henry
Macpherson Merriam. q. s. A. com
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Major william NJ Inglis. y. s. A.
Vancouver barracks. with Mrs In
glia and little daughter. Virginia,
motored up sunday. and arc spend
Ing tho week visiting MIR inEliA
I~otherin. law and sister. Mr. and
Mrs. Prank W. Hull. Mt sb4 Fuller
ton ave.
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SEATTLE SERVICE SET

city possessing official circle versed in all TIE
monies that enrich life and civilization, ranks as
cosmopolitan and attracts desirable residents well dis
eliminating travellers.
Seattle has service set that comprises every branch Of
the regular establishment the army the navy the marine
The coast guard the public health and geodetc corp with
whose hospitality adds distinction and prosperity S.attes
civic laures
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Cheers expressed tho enthusiasm
Of the University OF Washington
students. members Of the Reserve
Officers Training Camp. who wit.
Messed the maneuvefn at Camp Lew
In on Saturday when n modern en-.
gagement was staged for the benefit
OF the cadets ana a large number OF
interested civilians.
The officers IN charge Of the pro
gram. which waA Illuminating. were
Colonel T. ~. Anderson. L. s. A..
Captain William A. Collier. 4. =. A.,
and Lieutenant n. II. Lebkicher,
4. A. A.
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Miss Katherine Bacon has issued
invitations for a tea at her home.
Thursday. May IS. from until s
o'clock. honoring Miss Amy Munday.
Miss Anona Roberts. Miss Doris
Fischer and her cousin. Miss Mar
garet Denhi OF San Francisco.
Mrs. Reginald Gaynor and Mrs.
William Henry Chorus will preside
at the urns. assisted by Miss Priscilla
Treat. Miss Frances QuiEley. Miss
Elizabeth Macdonald. Miss Gertrude
and Miss Catherine Schultz
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16

ENOR life, liberty and tho pursuit Of
knickersl They are
comfortable. trim, good.looking. The
sketch shows you one young woma n
who gives them her entire approval.
Knockers are shown In the shops
for girls of from 10 10. as well as
for older women. They are shown in
homespun. tweed. Jersey. khaki and
flannel, as well as IN linen. crash aud
ratlno.
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West Queen Anne Grade scboo,

West Queen Anne grade school
will hold an open house" mt the
school Thursday evening. May is.
which will give fathers and mothers
an opportunity TO sec as many phases
Of school work as poss'h,e. From
1890 TO O'Clock the entire building
Will be open and some work OF each
child VIII be displayed. rho news.
paper and sewing and cooking de.
partments Will exhibit and the school
orchestra will furnish music.
At o'clock the guests win as.
senlble I'm tho community room.
where Harry Hartman. director Of
tho sightsaving class o. Seattle
schools, Will show two short films
The first. Thru Life's Window"
shows the anatomy Of TIE cye; tho
second. Saving the Eyes ~ Youth. :"
displays the sight.savlng work done
in tho Cleveland schools
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16
Series of Bridqe Teas

Mrs. Lister Holmes Is entertaining
with two bridge parties at the Tennis
club this week. one on Friday after
noon and the other on Saturday.
complimentary to her sister. Miss
Myra Lambuth. whose engagement
TO Mr. Willis Webster Judd has re-
Gently been announced.
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School Teachers' Entertainment,

Miss Nina o. Buchanan IL chair.
man OF committee that viii arrange
the program OF cards for all those
who do not care 10 dance ut tho
entertainments 10 be given Friday
evening by the Chamber OF Com.
merce in honor Of Seattle teachers,
principals and other school execu.
tives In Masonic temple Bridge will
be played In the library. off the bal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16
Surprise Pdrtu

A pleasant surprise party was ten
dered Mrs. Helen Gale at her home.
5427 4sth ave. 8. w. by a few Of her
friends. including Mrs. Arthur s.
Wellington. Mrs. C. f. Harder. Mrs.
A. r. Ayers. Mrs. Paul Beal. Mrs,
G. l.. Ayerst. Mrs. Barnett, Mrs.
Wright and Mrs. John r. Wilson.
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ADDITIONAL CLUBS


The Gopher club. an organization
OF former Minnesota residents. 20 the
number OF 500 gathered IN a gets
auainisd meeting at tn. Collins play.
field Saturday evening.
II. q. Daihy was elected president
and s. J. Little. vice president. after
which a program. refreshments and
dancing followed.
Tho Gopher club IL one OF tho isrg.
est Of the state Organization In Wash.
lngton.
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Leaving on Saturday for tho war
college at Newport. Commander
Ralph r Hanson. c. G. 4. y. ~. and
Mrs, Hanson. who have been es-
tremsly popular In the Yard. were
given a farewell bridg. on Tuesday.
their hosts Lieutenant Commander
u W. wuest. u. n. N. assistant cap.
tain OF the Yard. and Mira WussL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16
ECHOES

That Seattle society was dlgnlfied
by the hospitality centering last
week nj Fort Lawton. when Colonel
Oscar j. Charles. u. =. A.. colonel
commanding. and Mrs Charles. en-.
terlsined for Major General Charles
@. Morton. y. =. A.. commander az
tho 9th corps srea. il the echo one
hear. everywhere.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16

Major Royal Kemp Greene. y. 8.
A.. commander Of Fort Casey. and
Mrs. Greene. whose hospitality adds
70 tho prestige Of the island fort. en-.
teriAined Handsomely at dinner on
Friday. eompiimenting Lieutenant
John Harvey Madison. U. s. A. and
Mrs. Madison
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16
AUGMENTATION Opnferrncr

There will bo an Anericaninatinn
conference on Monday. May -. nj
the W. c. r Z. Amcrlcanizailcn con
ter. Tos riufiay st. Georgetown. a.,
which en- interesting program viii
be given. Public IL invited
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16

mander OF Fort worden. Mrs. Fitz.
patrick. wife OF Captain Francis
James Fitzpatrick. U. s. A. Mrs. sti.
ley. wife OF Captain Joseph Francis
stlisy. u. 3. a. The hostess aides
Included Mrs. vose. wife Of Major
". " voss. u. S. A.. retired. and
Miss Lillpop. the house guest Of Cap
tain Joseph Francis StiIey. u. s. A..
and Mrs. stlley.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16

The women's Pioneer Auxiliary Of
Washington viii mold an all-day
meeting AZ Pioneerf hall, Madison
park. Wednesday. May l.. e which
all women living in Washington dur
ing territorial days and their daugh.
ters are cordially invited 20 enroll as
members. Picnic luncheon at noon
In charge OF Mrs. Jennis Wa.sworth.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16
Bridge Party Win Honor
Miss HOge and Fi1nce

Mfr. and Mrs. Arthur Griffith Lati-
mer will entertain with a bridge Sat.
urday evening. May 81. at the home
of Mrs. Latimer's uncle and aunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Green. honor
ing Miss Anna Hoge and her flance.
Mr.. Hamilton Rolfe.
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WOMEN'S CLUBS
CLUBS FOR WEDNESDAY
Beacon Hin and Robert Fulton
n IT

Beacon I'M and Robert Fulton r
r, A. viii meet "Wednesday, May ~.
at ais p. IN. NJ the Beacon Hill
school. Mr. o. u. ADAMS OF the at.
tendance department viii speak and
reports from delegates TO tho state
convention viii be heard Music by
the pupils
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SMALL AND EARLY

Lieutenant Lawrence Richardson,
G. G. 4. s.. ~. and Mrs. Richardson.
at their quarters In the Yard on Sun
day. entertained in compliment 90
Captain Campbell Brown. L. s. NJ.
c.. and Mfrs. Brown. Miss Aattiage
and Mr. s. A. Brown.
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Luncheon for Visitor

To compliment Mrs. c. w. Hepp-
ner OF Portland. Ore. who Il visit
ing friends in town. Mrs. william
u. Kenney entertained with a small
luncheon at her home Thursday aft
ernoon,
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and Miss Baker. m informal dlnn1
was given ON Wednesday ~ ~
Assistant Surgeon Walter Aly
Black. q. g. =. r. q. ana Mrs. Blaet
r. d. A
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The Musical Art society viii hold
its last regular meeting for this sea
son az the Fine Arts hall Wednesday
morning. May II. AZ 10 o'clock. when
the annual committee reports will
be heard.
At ii o'clock Or. Robert Max Gar.
rett. associate professor OF English
at tho University Of Washington. will
speak on Seattle. the Seaport OF Ro-
NANCE"
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Birthddy Dinner

In recognition Of the birthday Of
her father, Mr.. y. r. Stone. Miss
Ethel Mae stone entertained at din.
ner Of twelve covers at her homo
Saturday evening.
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West Queen Anne High School

The last regular meeting Of the
Queen Anne High School PIT. A.
will be held I'm the library OF the
school. Wednesday. May II. at 3:i0
p. IN. Reports Of both national and
state conventions viii be given.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16
THE BEAR

That historic little ship. the Bear
with lie fine record and It's teakwoot
trim. locked AT Seattle on Thursday
The staff has been entertained dur
ing the week end BY brother mem
bers OF the Coast Guard corps.
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Civic Improvement Club

Seattle Civic Improvement club
Will hold a regular meeting Thurs.
day. May Is. in the clubhouse 4 full
attendance is urged. as among the
important business TO be transacted
Is the election OF officers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16

Mrs. J. w. Parker, Mrs, Minnie
nraEaon and Miss Ethel Mae stone
motored 10 Tacoma Friday evening
10 attend the graduating exercises OF
tho Tacoma General Hospital
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Ravenna Chapter Social Club

Ravenne Chapter Social club will
meet Thursday at the home OF Mrs
Charles w. Draper seth At. and 10th
ave. ". r.. Luncheon ut / y. m.
Cards NJ o'clock. Hostesses for the
day. Mrs. Douglas Mrs. Davies and
Mrs. Draper. All Eastern Stars I'm.
vited. Take 10th ave jltney.
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West Seattle Review No. 81. w.
-. A. Of the Maccabees. viii give
card party in Carpenters' hall. 444i
California ave. Wednesday. May II.
at 3 p. m. Business meeting at Z
o'clock. Everyone welcome.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16

Miss Dorothy Campbell. az school
IN the East. with hor grandmother,
Mrs. ~. II. Robertson, viii sail from
New York on Tho IierenEnria May 30,
for France Go spend the summer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16

The number 10 In never used by
the Italians In making up their lot
teries.
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fenia Social club. o y s wiii mes
AZ the Masonic temple for cards.
p. tn.
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Red crn.. I1r.t Ala Cla..

The class In firs1 aid given under
the auspices Of the American Red
Cross with Dr. Carl Burdick as In
s,ructor. held In educational center
at ais University at. will meet on
wednesday evening at 7.30. Instead
OF Thursday. for this week only.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16

Emerson PIT. a. viii hold It's next
business meeting. "Wednesday. May
II. at 2:3O. at the school Delegates
TO the convention will give reports.
Music by school orchestra.
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British American women. aurrlIar,

British American Womeu's nuxii
larry Will meet with Mrs. irons. zero
3sth ave. s. w. Yves, Seattle. at :
p. IN. Car No. 10 Lander 81.
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Concord PIT. A.

Concord PIT. a. will meet AZ the
school. Thursday My rs. ut .. m.
Reports on tho state convention will
be given. Refreshments
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Mrs. stephen J Chadwick returned
last evening from a short visit with
her non.in.law and daughter. Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur karr. IN Yakima.
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cony. from so TO II 10.
Mis-. buchanan viii he assisted by
Ailsr Agnes Parker. Mise May uurd
Miss Sadie Smith. Mlas Nellie Buck
Icy and Mima Scott.
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Princes. AngelIne Social Club

Mrs. Carrie Miller viii entertain
Princess Angelina Social club az a
picnic luncheon at her home. sos
18th ave. ". Wednesday, May II. &C
1910 O'Clock. Mrs. Carrie Neal. as.
sistinE hostess. Cards VIII follow the
luncheon. All Eastern stars invited.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16

The Daughters Of 80. George will
meet I'm the NJ. T.. r. a. ball. Thurs.
day. May rs. at 1870 y. ~.
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Woman. Legislative Council

The fifth annual assembly OF the
woman's Legislative Council OF
Washington. will he held at the Y.
w. c. A.. May II. rs. 10.
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AI.ruistic Tub

The Altruistic club will meet AZ
the home OF Mrs. Josie Parker. 47ss
10th ~. T.. Wednesday. May II, at
/ o'clock. Election Of officers
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Mount Baker Luncheon club wiil
meet AZ clubhouse a, D. m. Host.
csscs. Mrs. ". I. Muncy. Nrs. s. s.
chadderion. Mrs J. W. Jones. AIRS
Z. TX. Meikiejohn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16

Last regular meeting OF Progress.
sive Thought club will be held at Fed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16

Women Of Moosehsrt Legion will
siv. q card party In Moose temple. 8
p m.
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Custer Canrp

May II Gen. Lewis 9. Pitcher.
commander.ln.ehief Of tho Grand
Army Of the Republic. and other
officials will be in Seattle and will
hold an afternoon meeting at the
Moose temple. Eighth ave. and TINT
versity st. at O'Clock and at the
First Presbyterian church. Seventh
ave. and Spring -. at 8 O'Clock. The
Grand Army posts request as many
OF the sons 10 attend these meetings
as possible.
The sons are requested 70 act as
ushers at the church and ~ many
as possible 10 b there not later than
I O'Clock. Please wear your badge.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16

Nr and Mrs. Horton Force r"
moved today 90 their summer home
near the Country club.
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Mnmrn,s Alliance

The last social meeting Of the year
Of tho women's Alliance OF the Uni
versify church VIII be held Wednss.
day at the horne % Mrs. w. u. Hsr-
ris. 4Ts7 18th ave. y. r.. at 2:3o
O'Clock. There will be a musical pro
gram.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-16

Mr.. ana Mrs. u. H. southworih
are receiving congratulations on ih'
birth Of a son May ~. At the swed
Lsh hospital.
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Mhiiwnrfh Pr. A

whiiworth PIT. A. Will nee, Al
school. 1io. Exhibit OF homo eco
Monies and manual training work o.
children.
The independent-reporter., 1922-11-09
History OF Sk0whegnn

The following history Of Skowhc
gan WAS written by Miss Phyllis Whit
ing, student at the high school and
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs r. y. Whit
ing of Bush street. Skowhcgan and
submitted in the historical contest
conducted bv the lndepcndent-Ronor
ter. Miss Whiting won second prize:
And many and many Il story
The river tells the sea,
OF sorrow and of glory,
Which was and still shall be.
Let uS draw near ana marx II
To all it tells today,
As waves that gleam and darkcn
Go hurrying ON thoir way.
The odditv of its old Indian name
has obtained for Skowhegan a wider
celebrity beyond the borders ot the
state than most towrlS of its SIZE
enjoy, but in the beauty of It's sstua
tion. the character and relinment OF
its people and the solidity Of It's in
torosts. this enterprising town is wor-
has received.
Skowhcgan Is situated On the M1lnc
Central Railroad. thirty-live mics
from Augusta, bounded by CornNilIe
on the north, Canaan on the east
Fairfield on the south and Norridg9-
wock on the west.
In 1771 Joseph Weston and his
brother-ia-law, Peter Haywood oi
Concord Mass, were given grants
along the Kcnnebec River some tnrc"
miles below Skowhegan Fallh on the
south bank including various Islands.
This same year Joseph Weston. who's"
seven sons are the ancestors OF all
the Westons in Somerset County. ac-
BY Peter Haywood. Isaac
Smith, Jonathan Oakes, John fieywoo1
and two others. came to this vicinity
during the summer season. MI
Weston built dis log house near the
bank OF the river on the south SIDE.
The cabin was twenty feet square with
the roof covered with bark. These
neople planted the first crop TO he
harvested by white men on the is
land, Many other settlers began to
come here about this time. Abra-
ham Smith, son of Isaac Smith, born
in l775 was the first white child born
in Canaan.
In 1923, the town of Canaan WAS
divided and the town OF Milburn in
corporated on February Is, 1923. The
first annual town meeting was called
to order by Daniel Steward, Esq,
and the following were elected as the
first town offieerh: moderator, Joseph
Patten; town clerk, Samuel Weston