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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-04

Miss Ethel Bragdon, who Is pass
irg the winter in Portland, is the
guest this week Of her aunt, Mrs
Louise B. Moody. \
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-04

On account of the bad travelling
patrons on Route 10 received no mail
Friday. but Saturday, the mail car
rier, Mr.. Clark succeeded in making
his regular trip. Mr.. Clark was the
only one reported at The Gardiner
postoffice to deliver the mail on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-04

Let st. Jacobs Oil end the pain at
h bnee Rub it on. For 65 years it has
yougnt quick relief to the millions.
h hvu Know it must be good. Use it for
sunsnpago, lameness, backache. Don't
eau ner an hour when a soothing oil
-aH lake the pain right out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-04
THE REASON WHY

Il pnngt sanhe Not a question of u tymg make money in this impy
STp o
by showing trnO n g"uh % al discontinue mM a eve
Il less thai ostD t mis- hiopo for he creates
values inyerS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-18
TRIP TO ANNAPOLIS ONE
OF SEASONS ENJoYMENTS

When in doubt about where to
spend the. weekend or a protracted
vacation, 20 to Annapolis. Such Is
the advice of many washington
people who have been to the seat
of the Naval Academy, for they
know the trip to Annapolis ID one
OF the most enjoyable and satisfying
near the Nations Capital.
Carvel Hall, with its traditions
and its place In American history,
makes a bic for the patronage OF
the tourist and backs up the invi.
tation with a welcome that makes
q lasting friend out Of every visi-
tor. The famous hosiery is situ-
ated within 100 yards Of the en-
trance to the Naval Academy
grounds. In every block in An
napolis are relics of colonial days
and many of the buildings date
back to pre-revolutionary days.
The original Carvel Hall still
stands. 1t has been carefully re-
stored and remodeled SO as to add
all the modern hotel improvements
for thu comfort and convenience Of
the tourist.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-18
THELIN TAKES CHARGE
or ,sPoTsWooD ARMS

The Spotswood Arms at Virginia
Beach, Va, one OF the best-known
hotels at that popular resort. this
year will be under the personal
management Of Alexander Thelin,
known to many Washingtonians
through his long experience with
many prominent hotels and clubs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-18

COLONIAL BEACH, VA.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-18
RURAL HOME PRESENTS
ALL MODERN FACILITIES

For a vacation, a weekend or
days outing, Washingtonians will
find Rural Home, Shady Side,
Maryland. beyond all expectations.
Rural Home has all the facilities
of the most up to date hotel. A
beautiful shady lawn and large
spacious porches add to the COM
forts of the patrons.
Situated on West River, just half
mile from Chesapeake Bay,
Shady Side affords vacationists the
best bathing, boating and fish
ing to be had anywhere In the
vicinity of Washington. To reach
Shady Side, drive through Marl-
boro to Mt. Zion, turn left and
follow signs. It can also be
reached by boat which sails three
times weekly from Baltimore. CIV
ing one a delightful ride on Chesa.
peake Bay.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-18
GAP
HAS STRONG
APPEAL
%MHA :
Beautiful Blue Ridge Noun
tains Country Offers
Many Recreations

washington people who have Wis
tied the picturesque environs Of
Delaware Water Gap, Pa. ask:
why go to California. when you
can go to Delaware Water Gap,
right at your back door?'
Situated In Monroe county, Pa,
In the Blue Ridge, the Gap region
dure that make 1t land OF en-
chantment. The altitude, varying
from that Of the river section,
which IL 1000 feet above sea level,
to that OF the highest Pocanos,
1900 feet high, insures a tempera-
ture conducive to the best midsum.
mer comfort.
The greatest system Of paved
highways of Pennsylvania includes
a trunk line through Delaware Wa
ter Gap. This highway Is crowded
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-18
Colonial Beach
"A Pleasure Seat

re 4 Washington family visited
Colonial Beach washington At
lantfc City--they could, by patroIiiz-
ing the advertisers on this page,
enjoy some Of the following:
Bathing.
Canoeing.
Fishing.
Baseball
Horseback riding.
Camping.
Hiking.
Tennis.
Dancing.
Sailing.
Several OF the leading hotels ct
Colonial Beach are open twelve
months IN the year. All Of them
make q speciality OF good, home
cooked food, prepared and served in
old Virg MIA style.
each season with automobile par
ties from washington, Baltimore
ana other Eastern cities.
Among notels that cater to tour.
lists are:
New Edgewood, Delaware House,
Mountain House. Riverside, and
Forest House. They seek to pro-
vide home atmosphere for the guest.
Once q visitor at one Of the Gap
hotels, one becomes b booster FOR
Delaware Water Gap. they say.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-18
COLONIAL BEACH
WINS WIDE
FAVOR
Place Noted for Old Southern
Hospitality and Rec
4 reation

"a resort where the townspeople
a,..H.-e aId "a shfoned Southern hos
Setesiifrt to the strangers WITHIN tnelr
svn,Iaernant and recreation - as
s,,red every member OF the family.
and where every vacation propae
snch a place is Colonial Beach.
The beach and its many attractlVe
features Is not new TO Wasnii . vi :.
people. who have come 70 T rex. =
Is "Washington's Atlantic CITY. !
The liberal support OF the Leacn
by Capital people has made possible
numerous first-class resort no.els,
camps, eating places where the nest
"a food Is served. and beacn Win
bath houses with the pest appoli.e-
ments. The angler wiz IInd plenty
oR good fishing ground there
For the weekend trip, Colonial
beach affords everything that could
r. desired. For the vacation for
she family, no pains are spared
to provide every comfort and con-
Venience.
That Colonial Beach is a popu.
lar resort Is shown by the fact
hat several first-class new hotels
are being opened and the estab-
hshed institutions are being IN
larged.
Colonial Beach Lodge, No. 1913,
D making plans to erect q hand
some three-story Masonic temple.
Members of the order who visit the
beach win be welcomed;
In historic significance this eec,
tion Is important. President jones
Madison was born twenty miles
from Colonial Beach, and President
James Monroe one mile from the
beach, and an old tree today marks
the site OF his birthplace.
George Washington's birthplace
e five miles from Colonial Beach.
It is marked by a 72-foot monument
erected by the Federal Government.
IL is an obelisk PATTERNED after the
Washington monument In the ma
donal Capital
Five miles from the beach Is the
birthplace of Robert e. Lee. The
I'D mansion is preserved in its
original form. The old furniture
and dishes are kept there.
Families visiting the beach will
find numerous points OF interest
they may visit on short excursions
erona the beach There are tive
churches there. Episcopal. Catholic.
Baptist. Methodist and Seventh-Day
Adventists.
dEhere are modern conveniences
8 one wishes to make an extended
visit. There are banks. schools.
extensive business houses. fire de-
oartment. telephone and telegraph.
electric current and the best arte-
sian water.
The beach IL reached from Wash
az1gton by boat and by automobile
Nv way Of Fredericksburg Va. and
Morgantown. The distance Is nine
fy-eiGht miles over good roads. and
may be covered in three hours.
"A community league. made up Of
8nterprising Colonial Beach business
men and citizens. Is actively en-
gagged in making the town and fits
environs one Of the most attractive
IN the East. They take pride in
making their resort town q good
place to live in twelve months in
the year. an ideal place for a. week
end trip and equal to any for p
distracted summer vacation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-18

The Gap region abounds in all
manner OF sports. More than
81 900 900 has been expended In
construction OF golf courses. "A
net work Of trails and wood-roads
that lead into the delightful little
corners Of the forests, afford ideal
conditions for horseback riding.
The motorist finds radiating
from the Gap, q system Of some Of
the finest paved highways in the
country. The scenery and interest
ing points afford q rare treat to
the vacationist.
Better sports In the summer sea-
son attract many to the Gap. Lakes
for boating and bathing are popu-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-18

lar feature. Competitive water
sports are Of weekly Occurrences. In
Guiding canoe racing. swimming.
diving and fitting.
IN winter, several Of the best
hotels maintain toboggafl slides.
skating Kinks and skiing inciines.
Ice skating on the river ID some
times excellent.
Monroe county boasts some Ia
nous trout streams in the East.
The fisherman is In his glory while
guest at the Gap. State and
private stocking has furnished the
streams with plenty Of trout, bass
and pickerel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-18

COLONIAL. BEACH. VA:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-18

COLONIAL BEACH. VA. COLONIAL BEACH, VA.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-18
, KILLED, 3 HURT, WHEN
BURIED BY LANDSLIDE

WILMINGTON. Del. June 49,
Three men were killed and three
were injured, one seriously, when
they were buried beneath a slide of
earth at Summit Bridge, where they
were employed in the widening Of
the Chesapeake and Delaware canal.
All were employed by the bravo
Construction Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-18

COLONIAL BEACH. VA.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-18
Dance Well Moistened

CHEwS LANDING, ". J., June
%. - Prohibition Agent Lang and
State Troopers Gill and Hunter
raided the dance hall and store Of
Anton Muller. at Brooklyn, near
here. and. 1t is charged. found four
cases Of beer. two gallons Of whiskey
and one gallon Of wine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-18

Mr.. Thelin was recently with
the Westmoreland Club OF Rich.
mond, Va, and prior to that was
with the Ritz-CArtlon
and st. Regis hotels Of New York,
as well as others in this country
and abroad. He will operate the
Spotswood as a first-class Amer.
lean and European plan hotel.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

M. E. Leblanc, "the old reliable New York Life representative, will reach Seward on or about the 22nd of this month, on his regular annual tour of the Territory, and will be delight ed to meet all his old patrons and friends, and also all those who are in terested in insurance protection and protective investment, with sickness and accident benefits. k23
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

M. L. Merritt, assistant district for ester, and W. J. Mcdonald, supervisor of the Chugach National Forest, ar rived in Seward yesterday from the Cordova headquarters. The forestry officials will spend about two weeks in this section on a general inspection tour. They will depart in the morn ing on a trip through the forest, end ing at Anchorage. Both are guests at the hotel Van Glider.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

The Dreamland building was sold last Friday by Fred Miller to W. J. Armstrong, formerly of Nenana, who has been a resident of Seward for three months. MT. Armstrong stated yesterday it is his purpose to conduct dances each week, for young and old, and during the season of sports, ex- poets to present to the local public games of interest.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

A. Erickson of the Alaska Steam ship Company was a business visitor in Seward during the stay of the Northwestern in port. MT. Erickson is looking after herring and general fishing shipments for the steamship company and will be working out of the local office quite often during the season.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

Seward arrivals from Anchorage announce the golf links, which have been under construction for the last 50 days, have been completed and the official opening was to have taken place last Sunday. It is reported ap- proximately one hundred citizens of the town are numbered as members of the new club.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

II. E. Rupert, Alaska representa- tive of the United States Rubber Company, departed from Seward yes terday for Anchorage. He is re- turning tomorrow. Rupett is fondly called by his friends "the Prince" owing to his remarkable likeness to the Prince of Wales.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

The schooner Arrow" returned to port Saturday afternoon with load of halibut but minus all of her gear, which was swept overheard. She is being refitted by the Seward Trading Company.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

John Brady. district forester in charge of the Anchorage office of the Chugach National Forest, arrived in Seward Saturday to meet incoming forestry officials
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20
NEWS OF THE WEEK

Mrs J. E. Mcdowell, mother of the Iditarod merchant and banker, arriv- Id in Seward Saturday from the h. terior, departing Sunday on the S.S. Northwestern for Seattle While in Seward Mrs. Mcdonald renewed ac- auaintances with few of her friends residing here
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

Harry Ellsworth, Seward council man, departed early this morning on the steamer Northwestern for Val deg on mining business. He is re- turning to the city next Saturday.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

M. A. Hortt, a realtor and invest ment man of Fort Lauderdale, Fla, was among the tourists who made the Yukon Belt" tour, who met a former acquaintance in Seward, c. Hinde.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

W. T. Stuart, chief in charge of the Valdez power company, arrived in Seward yesterday on the s. s. North western. Mir. Stuart is technical witness for the city in the case of the City of Seward vs the local power com. pany.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

c. M. Sharpe, representing the Schwabacher Hardware company, de- parted yesterday for the Interior. Sharp arrived in town on the steam CT Northwestern.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

Joe Mutchler, cold storage man from the Iditarod district, passed thru Seward yesterday on his way to the Interior. MT. Mutchler has been in the States a number of months.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

The A. F. A. tug boat "Chilkat," :" Captain H. Hendriksen, which arriv- ed in Seward from Larson Bay last Friday left yesterday for Iiiamna Bay. While in port the Chilkat took on large cargo of fuel oil for the Larson Bay cannery.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

Charles Brown, member of Brown & Hawkins Corporation, was a busi. ness visitor in Seward over Saturday night. MT. Brown returned to An chorage yesterday.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

Arrivals in Seward from Anchorage report the sale of the Alaska Path finder" to John F. Meals, in charge of the Brown & Hawkins Anchorage of flee. The sale could not be verified locally.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

Harry G. Mccain, assistant district attorney at Cordova, was a passenger for the copper city on the Northwest ern last evening. He arrived from Anchorage Saturday.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

Clifford Lang, nephew of MT. and Mrs. Gordon Shea, is convalescing at the Overland Hotel, from his recent illness.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

Mrs. Arthur Frodenberg and little son, of Anchorage, arrived in Sew ard yesterday. They are house guests of MT. and Mrs. James Bogart.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

William Goodpaster, brakeman in the service of the Alaska Railroad, who has been stationed on the Sew ard division for number of months, has been transferred to the Northern division. Bill" departed for Anchor age yesterday and goes to Fairbanks on today's through train.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

Mrs. AK, wife of the railroad brake man, returned to Seward Saturday evening from short visit to An. chorage
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

MT. and Mrs. Charles Hubbard ar rived in town this morning from their property at Primrose, driving in from the lake by auto
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

Bill Butler, special agent for the Al aska Railroad, was a weekend visi tor to Seward, returning to the An chorage office yesterday morning.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

". J. Unlock. head of chain of can- neries in this district, was brief vis- itor in Seward yesterday, en route to Latouche.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

s. o. Casler, chief deputy in the marshal's office at Valdez, left on the Northwestern for his home.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

The schooner Sealand arrived in port Saturday night from Seldoyia, and took on cargo of oil.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

M. Meyers, of the Seattle jewelry firm, Myer Brothers, arrived in Sew ard yesterday from the South.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

Martin Kilian, of the forestry de- partment, left for Resurrection river this morning.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

Nels Hagen, section foreman at Mi. 40, was Seward arrival Saturday. Nels was formerly stationed at Mile '
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

". T. Stuart, electrical engineer of the Valdez Power company, is bus mess visitor in Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

Brunswick Radiolas, the Radiola ds Luxe at the Alaska Shop. If
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-20

Sam Guyot, representing Fisher Brothers flour products, arrived in Seward yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-04
MOUNT RAINIER
REGISTRATION
APRIL 8
Hot MayoraIity Fight Looms,
With Three Candidates in
the Field

MT. RAINIER, April 4.--With
two candidates reported definitely
in the field and the possibility OF
third, a hot fight is looming for
mayor of Mt. Rainier. Fred Negus,
seeking reelection, and former
Mayor Fred Weber, are the avowed
aspirants. The election viii be
held May A. The mayors term
is two years.
A contest also is reported for a
councilnnan from the fourth ward,
the candidates, 1t Is said, being f
e. .Segar and John A. Weller. The
term is two years.
Councilman w. P. Earnest. first
ward, so far has no opposition dis
fai. as is. known for reelection for
two years. ;.
The remainder of the council
hold over. for another year.
Registration of voters is to be
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-04
BUSINESS MEN
TO HEAR TALK
BY FRIES
Chief of Chemical Warfare
Service to Address Columbia
Heights Society

Chemical Warfare in Relation
to Business in the District of Co..
lumbia" will be the subject Of an,
address before the Columbia
Heights Business Mems Association
at 8 o'clock tonight by General
Amos A. Fries, chief of the Chenl1-
cal Warfare Service. The address
will be broadcast by Station WRC.
This will be the second of a Sc
Iies of interesting talks on the
past, present and future of Wash
ington arranged by the Columbia
Heights Business Mems Association,
of which w. F. Dismer is presi.
dent. The third of the series,
scheduled for April %, will be de-
livered by Charles NJ. Fairnan,
curator of the Capitol building, who
will talk ON the designing and con-.
struction OF that. historic building.
The radio committee of the as
ISOLATION which is anxious that ali
Washingtonians tune in on these
home town lectures is composed OF
President Dismer. +. p. Sabotka, H.
c. Phillips and w. B. Hargett.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-04
TALKS
ON EPISCOPAL
FUND
Bishop Announces Details OF
Drive for New Build
ings in Japan

Bishop James E. Freeman was
the host at luncheon Thursday,
when q number of men and women
of the Episcopal, church gathered
to hear the final details Of the cam
paign soon to- be inaugurated to
raise funds for the reconstruction
of the buildings OF the Episcopal
church in Japan, which were de-
.stroyed by earthquake and fire in
1929.
The important fact brought out
at this meeting was that the
buildings must be reconstructed or
the church win have no housing
facilities in Japan.
The Children Players OF Washing
ton viii produce, under the direction
OF Miss Eenora Marie De Grange,
a play called Mother Goose's Birth.
day" in the parish hall Of st.
Stephens Church, at No. 3017 Four
4eenth street northwest, April II, at
s p. m. and April is at 2 p. m. The
proceeds Will be given to the japan
reconstruction fund.
Team captains for the campaign
in the Episcopal churches, which
will open April 20, are as follows:
First division-DoctorL. w. Glaze
brook, leader; G. r. Jewell, Oele
r. Singleton, H, D. Amiss. W,
III. Patterson, S. Herbert Giesy,
captains.
Second division-Harry X. Boss,
leader. Jesse II. Hedges, Harry
Middleton, Edward s. LOCKER, De
los II. Smith, captains.
Fourth division-Richard Nv.
Hynson, leader; Lynch Luquer, cap
tain.
Fifth diyision-Mrs. William d.
Hurd, leader; Mrs. l.. w. Todd,
Miss Emma W., abbott, Mrs. D.
~. Carpenter, Miss Mary Ingle,
Mrs. Charles L. Monroe, captains.
Sixth division--Mis Emily Mat
! thews, leader; Mrs. w. N. Brown,
Mrs. William III. Bowen, Miss Ada
Voute, Mrs. Frank p. Leetch, Mrs.
Cresson NeWboId, captains.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-04

p . fF
Tomorrow win be salvation
Army. Sunday in Washington
churches.
Pastors throughout the city have
] bean asked BY .Adlutant Ernest r.
Helz, director OF the army's annual
appeal for $50. 900. to announce the
army's campaign and devote q part
of their sermon to telling Of the
armyss work.
Adjutant Holz said today that
about $1,000, in cash and $1,000 in
pledges has been raised, and; that
Ne is confident subscriptions will
mount considerably in the next Few
days.
An ex-soldier: sending in check
DOR s., wrote today:
i am enclosing check for 50.
remember the food work you. did
An France and have had occasion
% see some OF your work In Wash
tngton. I wish could give more.
for / know there Il no worthieF
cause i hope your drive goes
over"
Chief Justice and Mrs. William
Howard Taft were contributors yes
terday.
Plans for the opening OF the sum
mer camp for mothers and children
ct Patuxent, Nd, are being made.
The army win enlarge this camp IL
the $780, 900 Is raised.
Contributions to the appeal should
be sent TO Thomas p Hickman,
treasurer. 6O7 r street northwest:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-04
GIRL Of CAPITAL
WINS HONORS
AS AUTHOR
Mrs. L. s. Smith, dorothy
Leetch," Issues Fine Colo
NAL Story for Children

A Washington girl, and a gradu-
ate Of Western High School, has
the distinction Of writing one Of
the most comprehensive stories for
children OF life on a Virginia plan
tation. The book, Tommy Tucker
On a Plantation" has just made its
appearance in Washington book
stalls.
The author OF the book is Doro-
thy Lyman Leetch, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank P. Leetch. Of 1896
Thirty-first street northwest.
Recently she was married to
Langford s. Smith. a California
lumberman. and she and her hus-
band are now living In a lumber
camp at Westport, Cal.
Mrs. Smith-or Miss Leetch, as
she Is best krS:.n in the literary
worlds twenty-nine years old.
Early in life she developed a mark
ed talent for writing, which de-
veloped under the tutelage of her
literature professors at Western
High School.
Several years ago she entered the
Public Library in this city, special
izing in children's books.
According to Miss Louise p. IIati-
mer, director Of young peoples
work at the library, who has writ
ten fereward to Tommy Tucker
On Plantation" there was a
dearth of books on Colonial history
which would be suitable for chill.
dren between the ages Of six. and
ten.
Realizing the extent of the field,
MISS Leetch has woven story
OF life in Colonial Virginia, with 4
Little boy as the central character.