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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-14

Dear Miss Grey Your column,
which have read Tor the past ~
years ia daily growing more intciebt
ing and this present DISCUSSION !"
particularly interesting
Should girls propose marriaReY
Yes, indeed. Modern Industry hph
produced new type ~ men, VINO 90
not know The art ~ making love 10
me n seems that the proponDl - the
cadost part in tho whole game OF
ioye. IIy far ihc most difficult part
IA 10 get acquainted, The firat STAGES
of courtnhlp. tthe breaking OF th'
leo, and No on.
Parents. friends. and other advisors
have spoiled more promising love nt-
fairs than all other things combined
/ A Girl who really loves her man.
needs advice from nobody Man nnd
maid arc bound 20 find each Other
| II not intcrfercd with.
| think Tim the most cruel fpori
Ia trying 10 get some fun out OF
fellowF love affair have been Or
the marriage market several year
ana have met q number Of fine girls
who. without exception started IN
game. They all used the Sam
methods IN tho same way and 81
made the same mistake.
The beginning Is always good. bh
Ia nice and polite and gives me
rmile or two and speaks 10 me IN
natural. pleasant way But as 300
as she sees that ! am beginning I
| take notice. she changes her tactic
completely. She does not reply I
my greeting. she shows me the col
shoulder and the frozen face. He
whole manner is Indifferent an
rather unfr1endly than otherwis'
Then. last. but 10 least. she inynrt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-14
Forest Fire RACES
Around Bellingham

BELLINGHAM. Sept. ia Dc.
structiye forest fire IS raging In the
Washington national forest. In the
Sulphur and Bear Greek watersheds.
according to Robert l.. Campbell. 10.
cal forestry supervisor. over 1000
acres are burning. tho heavy winds
o. the early patr OF the week fan.
ming the flames 10 the trcelnps.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-14
Phone Rate Boost Will Be Argued Cynthia Grey
Port Commissioners
to Attend Meeting

Seattle win be wcll represented At
the 10th annual convention OF the
Pacific Coast Association Of Port
Authorities. which begins It's twodny
feaalon at Astoria Friday. Port
Commissioners George -. Lamping
and q r. Cotterill viii attend, to
gcthcr with q. y. Nicholson, cxoou'
two secretary and W y Cnhill port
traffic manager, Nicholson viii talk
upon port activities In Seattle. Illus
trnting his story with motion pic
lures. n. y. stone, OF Astoria. prcsi'
dent or tho association. was az one
time a Seattle man.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-14
Case TO Be heard BEFORE
CIRCUIT court IN SEATTLE
Judges From Portland, Spokane and
San Francisco Coming Next Week;
Dunbar Will Conduct States Case

Frank Il. Post will rcpracn. tie
Pacific and subsidiary concern, tho
Home Telephone Co, OF spokane,
Attorney Gvnoul John H. Dunbar
Corporation Counsel T. J l.. Ken
nody and city Attorneys T.. C. sui
Ivan and Alex NJ. Winston Of Ia
coma and Spokane win contest the
motion.
Tho court will be comprised OF
Judge william H. Hunt OF san
Francisco. presiding Judge; Iudgc
Frank II. Rudkln OF Spokane and
Judge William h, Gilbert Of Port
land,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-14

Attorneys for tho Pacific Tcle.
phone and Telegraph Co. VIII argue
their motion for a mandamus writ
In the telephone rate case when
the circuit court or appeals sits
here next week. The phone com
pany has asked for writ 10 com.
pei Federal Judge r. +. Cushman
10 direct the state department OF
public works 10 flle an answer 10
the phone eompany's requOs, for
high rates. On July ?, judge cush.
man denied the company's motion
seeking an answer,
Vaughan Tanner, Otto Rupp and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-14
Navy Aircraft Now
Holds Speed Record

MINEOf,A. ~. r., sept a. Tn,
limited states navy nov holds ~
worlds speed record for ~ aircan
Tburadny. Lieut. Har0.d ! Bfous
flew % Curtlm mccr 1855 miles -,
hour over onehlome,er cod
The speed was more than four mls.
q minute,
This record exceeded that ~ la,
Monday b. lieut. s5ndsrson. {. 4
n in = Wright fighter blpiaps. The
great speed was attained tinl uss
N double Gambler wings, never iafofs
applied 70 q thing wing machine.
The bipiane. equipped with COO.
horsepower CurtiBs motor. wa div
en- along a level course.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-14
Cracksmen Blow
Yelm Strong Box

TACOMA. sept "a ~ crucksmen.
after blowing the safe NJ the Grange
store at Ycim, Thursday morning,
escaped with approximately $3.50 in
cash. They left checks and money
orders In tho safo untouched.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-14

ably shows me the other fellow. 40
This leads 70 n series of misunGer.
standings and both lover and beloved
are drifting apart
Love Is Ike n tender plant: II
needs the warm rays Of the agn a,
well ~ nourishment and viihog,
them Il viii wi,her and die Every
young girl should remember VIA,
nrat attracted him" 70 her, ana
never forget that II takes the warm
rays Of smiling sun months 70 pro.
duce beautiful flower. while ne
icy touch Of the bitter cold north
wind viii XIII u in a moment
when did Noah Webster compose
the dictionary -
This Uolume. Of conrse, inrolf
long years Of preparation. The Ms
edition iogs published IN 1873. ~
scC6nd IN 1879.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-14

DENTON HARBoR. Mich. Sept.
ID T,--And now comes George Shoe.
maker with a prophecy" OF his own.
It's this-that hos 10 DO the
chosen one 20 take tho place OF
benjamin Purncl. "king' OF the
House or David,
shocmaker-oncs a member Of
tho colony and ousted 10 years ago
has been waiting these long years
for tho reign OF BENJAMIN 20 end.
In tho states investigation OF Hen.
jHmln and his colony. Shoemaker
sees the end
Il shall rule" says tho so yrarold
eratwhlle disciple OF BENJAMIN. Hen.
jamin's blood win not be oleansed."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-14

II your little keepsake has been
lost. phone a Want Al 20 MA in
0GoO. perhaps sou may have Il Fu-
turned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-14
CALLS UPON
DESERTERS

Shoemaker has already called
upon deaertcru from ncnjamln's
camp TO gather round him.
Shoemaker has been a familiar
figure in Benton Harhor for 10
years, lilo camo here 20 years ago
from South Bend. Ind. Joined ben.
iamin's flock and then eventually
was elected
But Shoemaker never renowned
tho isracllte faith. lie stiil believes
sha, he win Tive forever And at 80
he looks as II he might. for he's
hale and hearty.
Shoemaker says he put well pat.
snta into Brnjamln'a hands that
wcrc worth $50 900, since coming out
% tho colony he's made his living
putting down wstlH Time and again
tho old wcli-dlgscr has walked over
piece o. ground and aaid There's
water here
And when he put he we'll down
he never failed 10 hit the right spot
That's why some Of those who
have deserted BcnJamin'a domain
think tho old man il inspired and
tha, no viii eventually head the
$4,000 elect OF tho House Of David.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Edna Cobb. the clothing
specialist. has been in Somerset
county a part of this week.
Myron f. Smith has sold his in
terest in the Currie and Smith com.
pany to Mr.. Currie.
Mrs. Lillian Avery and daughter.
Miss Isabel Avery of Norridge.
wock, were in town Thursday shop
ping.
Mrs. Clara Brown has returned
from visits with relatives in Port
land, Brownfleld. and Conway, N.
H., to her home on Madison ave-
hue.
Mrs. Harry S. Crillen left Thurs.
day forenoon on the 7.4O train for
Augusta to look after some lodge
work. she being a member and past
officer of a number of orders.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Washburn
and son. have returned from Pea
body. Mass, where they have been
recent guests of MIR. Washburn's
mother and brother, Nelson Wash
burn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Rraoe of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
WINSLOW

Edwin Fullerton who has been
visiting his uncle, DR.. z. c. Hooper
has returned to his home in East
Boston.
Mrs. Nancy Smith and family have
returned to their home on Lithgow
street after spending the summer
in Franklin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Colburn of
Grosstown. n. H.. have returned to
their home after visiting at the home
OF Mrs. Colburn's brother, Mr.. Elmer
Smith of the Cushman road.
Miss Gladys Smith is visiting in
Bangor for n few days.
Chester Ellis of Augusta was a
business caller in town yesterday.
Mrs. joseph Prentiss OF the Pond
road is confined to her home by i'll.
ness.
Joseph Eaton. Charles Withee and
Albert Balentine attended Lewiston
Fair Yesterday.
c. F. Ware of Fairfield was a BUSH
ness caller in town Thursday.
There will he reception at the
Taconnett Club House next Thurs
day evening. Sent. 18th for the teach
ers of the twon. A good time Is in
order and the public is cordially in
vited to attend.
Angus McEachran Of Moncton. n.
b.. has returned to his home after
visiting his aunt. Mrs. Ernest Gibbs
OF Lithgow Street for some time.
Walter Theinest Of Providence.
r. J.. is guest at the home of J. r.
Smith.
Miss Emma Curtis Of Lowell.
Mass, is a guest of relatives in
town for few days.
Mrs. G. S. Greenfield and dauch-
ter of New York CITY have returned
home after visiting relatives in
town.
Winslow Grange will hold its
regular meeting this evening at the
hall
Mrs. Arthur Bassett has arrived at
tho home of Mr.. and Mrs. Alden Ras-
sett where she will remain for a
time.
G. l.. Williams has returned to his
mobe in Hverhill. Mass, after PASS
ing few DAYS vacation at the home
of relatives in town.
Lemuel Bowden is serving on the
grand jury at Augusta for a few
DAYS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin McCaslin were
recent visitors In Portland.
w. II. Chenery OF Portland has re-
turned to his home after visiting
friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Lee of Utica,
N. T.. have returned after snending
some time at the homo of Orlando
Gage of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07

wood A. Bailey, both of Alma, were
married in Canada, Saturday, Aug.
IS, by Miss kennerson's uncle, the
Rev. Charles Lowell. The bride was
dressed in Copenhagen blue silk
crepe, and her travelling dress was
maize canton crepe. The single ring
service was used. On their trip to
Canada they were accompanied by
Mrs. Albion HENDERSON and Rev. and
Mrs. Charles Lowell. who returned
to their home in Calais.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Cole Of Ber-
lin, Mass, and Mrs. Jewett visited
Mrs. Coles cousin, Mrs. B. a. Bailey
Tuesday. Other visitors at that
place on that day were Mrs. Susie S.
Wakefield and daughter, Laura, of
Augusta.
Mrs. Donald Pomroy, Francis
Ellington, Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Bailey,
w. E. Humason and Mr.. and Mrs.
Linwood Bailey attended the Bailey
reunion held at the home of Mrs.
Wilson Blagdon. Wiscasset.
Sheepscot Valley Grange started
its regular meetings again last
Saturday, Sept. /, after the summer
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
OCEAN POINT
HOldcn-BrOWn

The Memorial chapel was the
scene of lovely wedding Wednes-
day afternoon at o'clock. The
contracting parties were Harriet
Priest Holden of Leaminster. Mass,
and Frank Kinney Brown of Thomp-
sonville, Conn. Rev. A G. Petten-
gill officiated. The bridal party en-
tered the chapel to the strains of
Lohengrin's Bridal March. William
Holden. father of the bride, gave her
away. The double ring service was
used. The party then left to the
strains of Mendlesson's Wedding
March. Mrs. A. E. Rogers was at
the organ.
The bride was most attractive in
turquoise blue canton silk, with
white lace trimming and dainty hat
to match. Her only ornament was a
handsome platinum wrist watch, the
gift OF the groom. She carried a
beautiful bouquet OF asters and
ferns. The bridesmaid was the sis
ter of the bride, Miss Hazel Holden.
Her gown was coral canton silk with
black streamers and small black hat
with ribbons to match the gown.
The gift from the bride to the
bridesmaid was beautiful platinum
spangled bracelet. The groom's pres
emit to the best man, Kenneth Rus
sell Of saltwater. Mass. was a Ma
sonic charm. Bernard Wilson of
Leominster, Mass. was usher. The
groom's gift to him was a folding
gold comb for his watch chain. The
chapel was very daintily decorated
with nasturtiums, asters, goldenrod
and ferns.
Mr.. Brown is a graduate of Lester
high and Academy and of Worcester
Tech, class of '21. He passed one
year in the aviation corp in Califor-
MIA during the war. He Is now SUI
perintendent in the Standard Metal
Works Company in Thompsonville,
Conn. After wedding trip through
the White Mountains the young cou.
pie will live at, 107 Enfield street,
Thompsonville, Conn.
A reception was given the party
at the summer home of the groom's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. +. T.. Brown.
Rest awhile" The house and pi-
azza were most attractive with dec
orations of all the fall flowers. In
the receiving line were the bride
and groom and Mr.. and Mrs. F. E.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
FEAR FOR GIRLS
SAFETY IN JAPAN

Belfast. Sept 6. (SpeciaU-Great
anxiety is felt by Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
erick Ryder of Belfast for the safe
ty of their daughter. Mrs. Fenimore
B. Lynch Of Boston. who with her
husband has been in Japan for some
time. the latter engaged In banking,
on the staff of the International
Banking Corporation Richard Shaw.
who with Mrs. Shaw and their young
son. just returned from Yokohama Is
also on the International staff and
he has received a cable stating that
so far as is known all members of
the staff are alive and accounted for.
Mrs. Lynch. however. was not in
Toxic with her husband but at their
summer home at Kamahura where
the tidal wave did so much DANA ge
hut 1t is hoped that she had left the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
HOME LIFE MENAcED

!, Never in the history of the world
mas the life of the family as a social
unit been menaced as it is TODAY.
eociai unrest the independence af-
1orded women by opening up almost
every profession and every line of
industry to them, equal rights with
men. all of which are perfectly justi-
he'd If not abused and women have
the health and strength to carry out
their inclinations in these matters.
But alas, when a woman Is almost at
the point Of breaking from her
household cares and social life. to
take on outside duties often means
the breaking point, and homes are
often neglected for lack of strength
Or some ailment develops because of
overworll. Weak and ailing women
will do well to remember that Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
made from roots and herbs benefits
90 cut of every 100 women who try
it, and let it help thenn.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
|Sk0 WHEGAN LOCAL MEWSl
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, t :1 -, 81;
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. L. r. Simpson of Wiscasset
Is in town, being called here by the
Oerious illness of her son, w. Ell
wood, of High street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Verdall Spofford az i
son, kleber, of Auburn are guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney York of Corn
Vile.
Captain and Mrs. E. C. Lord OF
North BrookSville are the guests of
their son, DR.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Lord
OK Water street.
MIR. and Mrs. William Fish are
parents of little son, born recently.
which weighed eight and half
pounds and who has been named
Arthur Maurice.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. 1-amel, who
have been passing some weeks at
Lakewood, will leave Saturday for
the White Mountains and will pass
the winter at Orlando, Fla.
sidr. and Mrs. Royden Pratt of
Nhllinocket are in town, the guests
for two weeks of Mrs. Pratt's uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Brooks.
sMr. and Mrs. F. A. Lovejoy, who
have been in Canaan visiting with
Mrs. Lovejoy's mother, Mrs. Estell
goodrich. were in town Wednesday,
, and left on the late afternoon train
for their home in Portland.
John Goodwin of Company C.,
24th Maine, of Hartland. wa; In
town Wednesday in attendance at
the reunion of the 10Th and 18th
Maine Regiments, which was held
iRthe Grand Army hall.
sMrs. Esther Olson of Portsmouth
NJ H., is the guest of Mrs. Emma
Hamilton. On her return she will be
accomplished by Mrs. Hamilton and
chlidren, who Will visit in Ports
mouth.
Mrs. Walter Savage and daughter.
MISS Lucille. who have been guests
at the nome of Mr.. Savage's mother,
MRS. Flora Savage of Middle street,
and with friends in Skowhecan
whcre they formerly resided, have
! returned to their home in Somerville,
. Mass,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07

Portland will be over the week lend
guests with their parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. N. Bragg at East Leavitt
street and Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph II.
Murray of Cross street.
George Bates of North Cornville
Is selling out his goods at his gen.
eral store at Cass Corner and. he
and Mrs Bates plan to leave in a
few weeks for Oakland California,
where they will visit with their
daughter Mrs. Lenorn Bates Har-
ris.
Miss Lois Luce. one of the
stenographers at the Insurance
Agency of John c Griffin. 10 having
o vacation from her duties and she
and her mother are guests Of Mrs
Luce'a daughter and husband, Mr..
and Mrs Edward ID. Bessey at their
Mr.. and Mrs George Russell of
Carroll Iowa. who have been
guests of relatives In Skowhegan
Athens since the early summer. are
the guests foi the latter part of this
week with Mira Russells niece and
husband, superintendent, and Mrs
Charles Z Ball Of Bingham.
Skowhegan friends OF Miss
Blanche Emery who came to Nor
ridgewock some weeks age accom-
panying the remains OF her mother,
Mrs. Minnie Emery for buria! In
the family lot at East Mercer and
who since has been the guest Of
friends at Norridgewock and at
her summer home at North Pond.
Smithfeld, will be interested to
know that she has returned to
Brockton, Mass, where she Is q
member Of the High school faculty.
Miss Emery formerly taught In the
Skowhegan High school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
BURNAAH

Miss Florice Sayward OF Augusn
is visiting for several days with MIS-
Cora Reynolds and Leon +. Reynolus
Miss Eleanor S. Tibbetts OF PIts'
field is visiting her friend, MISS fiVs'
sic E. Dyer.
Miss Blanche f. Foster retulheu
Thursday night to Bryn MANI .n
near Philadelphia, where she VI. ~.
continue her work as teacher IN NV
third grade in the public scho. .ss
Miss Foster has been passing ~.
summer months at her home IN 'n''
place. , N
George Hoxie went WEDNESDAY T"
Unity to attend the fair. =. .,
Supt. of Schools y. 7. Gregoire t., -
Unity was a business caller III '0"''
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
Pair of Horses
Burn With Building

The barn of the farm pullu' Dn.
belonging to Luther Perkins Was
tirely destroyed by fire on oIr .,
day afternoon. A valuable pa, 4;
horses were burned beside apou' '
tons of newly cut hay. :, ths
Because of the direction VI oyed
wind the dwelling house was home
Mr.. Perkins was away from .n n
and when the flames were oiss1ovvond
ed by his wife, the fire was pc
control. There was no insurance
Mrs. G. J. Mudgett has beei ae Of
cent visitor in Troy at the n'N
her father, NJ. w. Munroe; ,o,d yjs.
Howard Libby and son, Liosu'
tied Tuesday in Troy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07

Brown and Mr.. and Mrs. Williams
Holden. Refreshments were served
to the guests by Miss Geraldine
Holden, Mrs. John Marsh, Mrs
Edward Joslin. The bride was the
recipient of many beautiful presents
including silver. cut glass. linen and
other beautiful articles.
The best wishes of all the friends
of this young couple is extended 70
them for years of happiness ana
prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
Ray w. Gordon

day morning at his home on Oak
street. Mr.. Gordon had been home
from the Central Maine General
hospital where he received treat
ment. He was "a years of age last
May. He was born in Easton and
was the son of John H. and Myra
Foster Gordon. Mr.. Gordon has re-
sided in Skowhegan seven years.
coming here ffom Greenville and
has been employed by the Ameri-
can Wooden Company. He was
three times married. His first wife
was Laura Benjamin, who died ten
years ago: his second wife was Irene
Randlett, and she died three years
ago last January. The third wife.
Myrtle Belts, survives as do seven
own children and five step-children.
Mr.. Gordon is also survived by his
mother and brother, William
Gordon of Clinton, and a brother,
George Gordon and two sisters, Mrs.
Albert M. Folsom and Mrs. Earl
Kelley of Skowhegan.
Mr.. Gordon was a member of the
Modern Woodman. The service will
be held Sunday and the burial will
be In the Southside cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Walters of the
Lakewood Stock Company, who ere
the last of the company remaining
at the lake, were in town Wednesday
afternoon, leaving for New York on
tNe late train.
Mrs. Nelson Hopkins of Waterville
was in town Thursday. the guest of
ner rather, Octave Figue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07

shore 10, tie hills Leioro the dis
aster
The Shaws and Mrs. Shaw's aunt.
Miss Louise Hazeltine returned to
America after several years In japan.
early In the summer and fortunately
escaped. for their home was situated
within the destroyed area In Yoko-
hama
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07
ALMA

Mrs. E. F. Morse, with her two
nieces. the Misses Nina and Miriam
Barber all Of Worcester, have been
passing their vacation with their
grandmother and aunt OF West
Gardiner and their aunt, Mrs. B. S.
Bailey of Alma. They have now re-
turned to their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-07

The ruddy kingflsher a pro os mi hive
of Borneo. makes its nest IN sn noe
Of a peculiarly vicious kind u 49,