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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29
State House Chat

Miss Evelyn Hubbard, purchasing
agent for the State department OF
charities and corrections, underwent
surgical treatment yesterday morning
at the Gardiner General hospital. The
operation was reported to be success
full.
Charles E. Hussey. a trustee Of the
Pressure Isle General hospital. was
business caller Monday at the Char
tiles department on matters OF busi-
ness.
The State Highway Commission
will hold a meeting today at Its Of
fees.
Miss Ann P. Bibber. social service
worker at the u. s. Veterans hospi-
tai at Northampton, Mass. was a
caller Monday. upon friends at the
State House. Miss Bibber was for
merly chief clerk in the State High
way department.
State Labor Commissioner Charles
o. Beals went yesterday to Biddeford
to attend the monthly meeting Of the
weavers of the Pepperell Manufac-
turing Company. 1t was anticipated
that the strike situation would be
taken up at the meeting Of the union
workers.
Misses Marjorie l. Lee and Helen
r. Curran of the Maine Motor Lists.
Incfl., entertained the girls employed
in the pension and labor departments
on Monday evening at the home of
Miss Lee at A North street. The
evening was passed at cards.
Chairman Quincy of the Public
Utilities Commission left for Port
land on the afternoon train yester-
day, and will meet the other members
of the Commission there on Wednes-
day, when hearing on the Rigby
Bridge will take place at city hall
in that city. A hearing will also
take place on the issue Of four mil
lion dollars worth of bonds by the
Maine Central Railroad Company. on
the same date.
J. p. Lebell, State Highway Police
man, has been passing the holidays
in Augusta with friends, and return
ed Monday to Pressure Isle, where he
resides.
Patrolman Levi Flint of Dover
Foxcroft was in town Monday and
will be employed In the State High
way for the next two weeks.
William Hancock, one of the high
way, police officers who has been at
tending the Police School at Hershey,
Penn, for the past three months. ar
rived In this city Monday and re-
ported to Chief Fields, having COM
pleted his course of training.
Superintendent Arthur Briggs. IN
charge Of the Maine fish hatcheries
was business at the State House on
official business Monday, comforting
with the Commissioner.
Commissioner Willis z. Parsons OF
the department of inland fisheries and
game, who has been confined with a
badly sprained ankle for the past
four or five weeks, was able to re-
sumo his duties Yesterday.
Federal Disbursfng Officer Roy c.
Decker and Major William Goodwin
of the Adjutant Generals department
left Monday for Lewiston and Au-
burn to hold property inspections
there. Today they will, go to Port
land, and from there to Camden
where property transfers are to be
made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29

day for the holiday recess and Miss
Gertrude Webb the teacher returned
to her home in Pittston.
Miss Clara Reed of Milton. Mass,
.Joseph Odiorne of Cambridge, Mass,
Philip Odiorne of Milton, Mass. are
guests at the home of DIR. and Mrs.
], E. Odiorne over the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Weeks were
Christmas guests at the home of Mr.,
and Mrs. Harold H. Smith in Waldo
boro. :.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Marston OF
Shirley, Mass, are passing a Few
DAYS vacation at their home here.
Harold Sukeforth of Massachusetts
is the guest of his mother, MIS-.
Louise Sukeforth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29
Many Requests for
sMOraI Code" Matter

As the result Of letters sent to su-
perintendents and principals of
Maine schools by DR.. Augustus o.
Thomas announcing that copies of
"Tfe Moral Code for School Chill
dren." issued by Golfers. could be
obtained at the State school depart
ment, the morning mail Monday
brought about $50 requests for this
poster.
This poster is printed on heavy
paper and is suitable for framing for
display in school rooms. 1t presents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29

SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
=. II. Davis
vs..
Coal Power Securities Company
SIS Order Of Notice
On the foregoing bill in equity pre-
scented by E. HI. Davis, Secretary of
the Coal Power Securities Company.
against said Company alleging that
the stockholders Of said corporation
on December 26, 1924. voted to dis
solve said corporation and that there
are no existing liabilities or assets of
said corporation and praying for a
dissolution of said corporation;
ORDERED, that hearing be had at
the Court House in Augusta, Maine.
Maine, on Tuesday, the nineteenth day
of January, 1926, at ten o'clock A. NJ.
and that notice of said hearing be
given by serving an attested copy of
said bill and this order of court there
on on said corporation fourteen days
at least before the date of said hear
ing. and by publishing an attested copy
of this order once a week for two sue
cessive weeks in the Kennebec Journal,
a newspaper published in Augusta,
Maine. the last publication to be at
least fourteen days before the date Of
said hearing.
NORMAN L. BASsETT.
Justice Supreme Judicial Court
Dated this twenty-sixth day of De-
cember, 1925.
(SeaD
A true copy.
Attest: c. w. JONES, Clerk.
dec29-jan5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29
wadleigh and Miss Rowena wad-

Wadleigh and Miss Rowena Wad-
leigh.
Adj. General and Mrs. ]. w. Han
son, daughter Phyllis, Mrs. Fannie
Bickford. Mr.. and Mrs. John Hanson,
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
Hanson for the holiday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Wadleigh enter
tanned E. +. Fairbanks, Miss Nora
Fairbanks, Miss Florence Call and
Raymond Gay on Christmas day.
Mrs. Wadleigh's parents, Mr.. apd
Mrs w. w. Chase who are passing
the winter with her, were also pres
ent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Copp enter
tanned their daughter and husband,
MIR. and Mrs. Kenneth Pray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29
Fish Hatchery
Methods in Kansas

a bulletin from the Kansas fsh
and game department was recently
received here. In which the game
commissioner Of that state. J. b.
the'naMe Of Barbed Trout. The cat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29

ton, Alphonse LeVallee and family
Miss Doris Brown all of Winthrop
and Miss Mildred Brown, Bangor.
At the home of H. II. earle were
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brown and son,
Carl.
Miss Izetta Royal, teacher at
North Belgrade, Miss Mildred Adele.
Nashua, N. H., and Miss Mildred
Brown, Bangor are home for Christ
mas vacation.
Mrs. Ralph Stevens passed Christ
mas with her sister, Mrs. Walter
Small. Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29
Tres at M. e. Church


A fine Christmas tree and exercises
were held at the NJ. E. church here,
Christmas eve with the following
program: Hymn; prayer by Rev. H.
F. Aldrich; '"Tis Christmas" by the
chorus: recitation. Gladys Lakeman;
"a Brief Speech" Freda Mckinney:
song. Russell Fifield; exercises by
five girls; recitation, christmas
Time" Merit Randall; "The An
nouncement," Eleanor Cleveland;
singing by the boys and girls: Sing a
Song of Christmas" Emily Newman;
exercise, 1.-THE Clock" Everett Mace,
HaIvor Cleveland and Parkman Gay;
singing, ANGELS from the Heavens"
by the chorus; recitation, my Christ
mas Dream" Wiley Mckenney; ex-
ercise. Hiking to Christmas Town."
six boys: recitation. "Grandma's
Mistake" Emerald McKenney; sing
ing, Follow On" chorus; song, Good
Night" boys and girls. After which
fine steropticon views of the "Three
Wise Men," were given by Rev. H.
F. Aldrich, At the close Santa Claus
appeared to distribute the gifts from
the well laden tree for young and old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29
RURNS
Cover with wet baking soda-
- afterwards apply geaty-
vIIG:lkS;S!
Over ~ Million yarS Ussd Xsm1
NOTICE

Notice IS hereby given thar ~ ~.
Maine State Board of ChiropracI,H IA n
animation and Registration VIII vi, I'm
an examination Wednesday,, jan i1 Ss
1925, at nine o'clock A. NJ, - ss,,.s.
State House. Augusta, Me. App hssry
tions must be filed with the sec EN- ~
on or before Jan. 9Th or they wan =
be acted on at this examination
Per Order. .,,.rs
Maine Board of Chiropractic Examn, ,ssI.
ROBERT NJ. THOMAS, ID. Y, .SIs.
dent. 4o1 Mani. Bank Bldg, Le6S
ton. Me. = csc.
ISABELLE B. HIESERICK, D. G. T 81
rotary, 293 Main ST., Biddefofo' ~
dec29-31jan2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29

a concise statement Of the right rules
for living for young people.
DIR. Thomas pointed out that the
number of requests already received
shows the demand for material OF
that kind for developing the moral
cnuSciouSneSS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29
Names Knox Co.
Probation Officer

Governor Brewster, Monday, NOM
mated Rev. Eugene v. Allen of
Rockland as probation officer for
Knox county to I'LL the vacancy
caused by the death of Alvah B.
Clark OF Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29
READFIELD
Funeral Of Mrs. w. Z. Lord


The funeral of Mrs. w. E. Lord
was held Monday afternoon at one
o'clock from her late home in North
Manchester. A large number of
friends and relatives were present
and the profuson of floral offerings
bore mute testimony to the esteem
in which she was held by the entire
community.
The services were conducted by N.
s. T. Mrs. A. NJ. Adams and three
selections were rendered by Mrs. J.
A. Anderson and Mrs. Elizabeth Rob-
inson. The bearers were G.. w. Mer
rill. E. r. Gordon, r. 3. Robinson
and NJ. s. Fifield.
Interment was in the family lot at
Pine Grove, Belgrade.
DEPOT-The Ladies' Aid met with
Mrs. Ada Wyman, Tuesday P. NJ.
Among the attractions Of the social
hours was a Christmas tree decor
ated in pleasing manner, with gifts
for all. Refreshments were served
by the hostess. A most enjoyable
meeting was enjoyed by all. A
journment to meet January with
Mrs. Shattuck.
Guests at the home of Mrs. Mary
Gordon were Mr.. and Mrs. L. D.
Barrows and Miss Marguerite Cor
don, Augusta, Mrs. Barrows and Miss
Gordon are her daughters.
Mr.. N. T. Gordon entertained Mrs.
Gordon's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
George Pike, Winthrop: Miss Sara
Pike, Augusta; Mrs. Charles Pike,
children, Cora, Elsie, George Jr.,
Augusta.
Mrs. Essie Shuttuck's guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Thurlow and
children, Essie and Othniel, Unity,
Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Richards, chill
dren. Margery. Herbert and Miss
Leta Shattuck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Packard's
guests were her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nelson Wells, uncle, Charles
Crosby. Kent's Hill.
Ralph Stevens, Loren Stevens and
son, Johnnie, were dinner guests of
their mother, Mrs. Mary Stevens;
Callers Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Stevens
and children, Gardiner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Merton Stevens, Winthrop.
At the home of Fred w. Brown
were George Gordon, sons, Charles,
George Jr., Everett, Mass; vernie |
Sprague and family. Mrs. Martha
Patterson. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Wal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29

police reserves routing the res,a...
of the houses when they wers tss.n
ented by the fire. The estimate y
was 100000. i0sl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29

Members of American Football
Coaches Association in annual conven-
ton in New York City attack profess
Sional football,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29
NEWS BRIEFS

Three persons held by police in con-
nection with Bridgeport, Conn.,, murder
released there. One other is held as
material witness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29

-Four all-metal airplanes constructed
by Stout Airplane Division of Ford Mo-
tor Company take off from Dearborn
to commence operations between
Miami and Tampa, Fla.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29

Net earnings Of Boston & Maine
Railroad for November. 1925, are in
excess of four times those of same
month of 1924.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29

New York City federal agents arrest
five alleged members of international
counterfeit band. operations of which
are claimed at approximately $4,000
in six months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29
MARY A. Iord

EAST-Mary A. Lord. wife of w.
E. Lord passed away at her home
North Manchester, Friday afternoon,
December 25. She Is survived by a
husband, w. e. Lord, one son, Erwin
w. Lord, two sisters, Mrs. B. d. Cor
den and Mrs. Charles Fifield, three
grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29

Three men injured in gas tank ex-
plosion aboard the U. S. S. Florida
in drydock at the Charlestown navy
yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood Luce are the
proud parents of a daughter born
December %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29

Colonel Coolidge confined to bed In
his Plymouth, VT, home, due to poor
circulation of blood. Condition not be-
lieved serious, however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29

New England gradually recovering
from severe cold wave. although no
definite rise in temperature is expect
ed until Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29

nection with Bridgeport, Conn.,, murder
released there. One other is held as
material witness.
-Four all-metal airplanes constructed
by Stout Airplane Division of Ford Mo-
tor Company take off from Dearborn
to commence operations between
Miami and Tampa, Fla.
Members of American Football
Coaches Association in annual conven-
ton in New York City attack profess
sional football
Net earnings Of Boston & Maine
Railroad for November. 1925, are in
excess of four times those of same
month of 1924.
New York City federal agents arrest
five alleged members of international
counterfeit band. operations of which
are claimed at approximately $4,000
in six months.
Three men injured in gas tank ex-
plosion aboard the U. S. S. Florida
in drydock at the Charlestown navy
yard.
Colonel Coolidge confined to bed In
his Plymouth, VT, home, due to poor
circulation of blood. Condition not be-
lieved serious, however.
New England gradually recovering
from severe cold wave. although no
definite rise in temperature is expect
ed until Wednesday.
Representatives of coal operators
and miners are to meet in New York
City tomorrow in effort to reach strike
settlement.
Cardinal Mundelein asks cooperation
OF million midwest Catholics to make
international eucharistic congress q
great success.
Belmar. N. J., Dec. 2S.-(AP)-Fu-
neral services for Peter Egenolf, Sec
rotary to General Winfield Scott in
the Civil War. will be held at Eliza
beth on Wednesday. Mr.. Egenolf, who
died Of heart trouble on Sunday, was
81 years old. He is survived by his
wife.
New York, Dec. 2S.-fAP)-More
than 100 families, many of them scan
tily clad. were driven into the street
today when fire which destroyed a coal
pocket in the Williamsburg district of
Brooklyn threatened their tenement
houses. One woman was overcome by
smoke and a man suffered a heart at
tack brought on by the excitement of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29

Representatives of coal operators
and miners are to meet in New York
City tomorrow in effort to reach strike
settlement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-29
STATE or MAINE

The village school closed wedne.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-06-11
MARYSVILLE

This leaves the community about
all Strengthened up from the effects
of the cyclone.
Most all farmers have been hoeing
corn through out the hot and dry
days we have been having.
The Pie Social at Ten Mile school
was well attended Saturday night.
The, proceeds which was near fifteen
dollars will be used for All work.
All report quite an enjoyable time.
The Antioch church was raised
back on the foundation last Thurs
day by the members of the church
and neighbors from all parts Of the
section.
William Polling left for Martins
Ferry, O. last week
Wellington Valentine Of Fairmont
was visiting his father, j r. Val
entine over Sunday.
Aubrey Polling was calling on
friends in Clarksburg Saturday and
Sunday.
Ingle Ridgeway was business
caller in Belington Saturday.
Claude Polling has been working for
Mrs. j. O. Latta for period Of
time.
S. M. Polling was in Philippi Tues
day as usual looking after the inter-
ests Of the Elkins Con. Co.
Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. s. M.
Polling last Monday morning another
fine baby boy
Mr.. and Mrs doc" Hartley were
calling on John Newhouse Sunday
VIM. Poe is improving from a Sc
we're cold at this writing.
Wilson Ridgeway was a business
visitor in Philippi Saturday past.
Denzel Gamer was visiting friends
in Elkins over the week end.
Quite a severe electrical storm
passed over our section Tuesday
morning and was followed by an
other in the evening, about the worst
we have witnessed this season.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-06-11
VALLEY RIVER
.

MIR and Mrs Blaine Wilson of
Clarksburg has been visiting at II
w Corley's for few days
Terry Harris is working at Nor
gantown at this writing
Mrs Worth Hymes and daughters
Laurel and Lucille of Gassaway have
been visiting at G b Hymes for a
few days
Leslie Corley was visiting his
brother Bailey at Elkins Friday
Frank Nash of Pittsburgh was
calling on Rosettie Ware Tuesday
night
John Jarvis Of Trinity was calling
on Lucreacy Weese Tuesday night
Howard swick was making his
usual cal at Weaver Sunday.
Lena and Craig Daugherty Of
Clarksburg are visiting at their
grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs H. w
Corley at this writing
Misses Sylvia Corley and Lena
Daugherty attended the movies at
Junior Saturday night
A. s. Junkins of Dartmoor was
calling at G B. Hymes on business
Monday
Earl Hymes, Earl Phares and
Bliss Wilson was at Weaver Sunday
Harry Junkins of Dartmoor was in
our Community monday on business.
Charley Ware who has been work
ing at Warrington is home at this
writing.
Bernie Boner was calling on Cen
evieve Everson Sunday.
Herman Hymes, Frank Nash and
and Misses Rosettie Ware, Sylvia
Corley and Genevieve Everson were
enjoying boat ride Thursday.
Herbert Harris was calling at
Frank Hymes ON Monday. We won
der why?
Mr. and Mrs Okey Hymes were
calling at G. B. Hymes one evening
last week.
Jacob Swick was making his US
ual call at A. J Ware Sunday.
Earl Hymes and Leslie Corley are
taking courses in First Aid at this
writing.
Fred Everson was in Junior one
day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey Corley of
Elkins were visiting at II. w. Cor
ley's Friday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-06-11

Lee Moore was calling on Miss
Geneva Price Tuesday evening of
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ODDS Shahan were
visiting friends here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Sturm was
visiting Mr. and Mrs /. s. Price
Sunday
Russell Shahan was seen loafing in
our community Saturday and Sum
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Luther loore were
in Junior Saturday afternoon on
business.
1t seems as though Lee Moore calls
on Geneva Price very frequently as
he was calling Thursday evening, and
it brings my remembrances back so
plain that he was also calling on
cher" Sunday.
Misses Geneva Price and Wilnin-
ia Ice We're shopping in town Satur-
day.
Miss Wilnina Ice was calling on
friends in Junior Friday.
Lewis and. MILFORD Price were IN
town Saturday
Mrs Howard Cross motored from
Brownton, w. Va. here Sunday, She
will spend a few days with her
mother Mrs Adam Coontz.
We are Just too happy for words
since it has rained The Good Mas
ter certainly knew we needed rain
badly
Mrs. G. A. Blankenship Of
Charleston, who was visiting her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. I s. Price,
returned to her home Saturday.
Remember. Prayer service at
1880. Every Sunday night.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-06-11
HUNTERSFORK

Someone said a very pretty little
wedding took place at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Coontz, the
brides mother, when Miss Macil
Bennett became the bride of Mr.
T. S. Butcher of Meadowville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Moore and
sons, Lloyd and Cecil were shopping
in town early Saturday morning.
Mrs. b. D. Hill and two sons
and daughter Arviel, Ernest and Eu-
gena are visiting friends at Walt
Summit near Clarksburg, w. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs Troy Armstrong Of
Norton were calling on the latter's
parents Sunday.
|. S. Price was shopping in Be-
lington Saturday.
B. D. Hill was shopping in Be-
lington Saturday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-06-11
wILL-'o- THE-wIsP

The weather has been real warm.
Flowing and hoeing corn is the order
Of the day in this section at present.
Lloyd Booth and mother made a
flying trip to Elkins last Friday
Lee Booth certainly must have
some attraction up at Sugar Creek
as he goes up that way quite often.
We are expecting the wedding bells
to ring soon
We are having fine singing
school at the Booth hall. All who
will come and take part will be
welcome.
Thomas Sinsel is frequent caller
at Mr.. Wamsleys.
Forrest Sinsel was calling on Miss
Mabel Weaver last Saturday even
ing.
The health of this community is
fairly good at this writing.
j. G. Biller and two sons have
been working at Bear Mountain tho
past week. They report work good
there
Chic Bennett attended singing at
the Booth Hall Saturday night lie
must have girl in this neck-of-the-
woods
Sam Wamsley was at Junior Sat-
urday
II this escapes the waste basket,
we will come again.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-06-11

"Our Sister Republics" win be dis,
cussed by Edward Tomlinson, Brilliant
young lecturer who will be a speaker
on chautauqua's second day. Mr.l
Tomlinson has just returned from q
visit to South America whore he made
a first-hand study of conditions.
Well known as an international lee
turer of unusual interest, both in this
country and abroad, Mr.. Tomllnson
will have something worth while for
his chautauqua audience. He is an
Atlanta Georgian.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-06-11

Do not fail to be present.
There is to be preaching at the
U B. Church next Sunday afternoon
at three o'clock Every one invit-
ed to attend.
Rev. c. j. Allender of Belington
was calling on his mother Thursday
and Friday evenings.
Only thirty-five present at Sunday
School Were you one of them
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-06-11

FOR SALE New household fur
niture, used only short time by
copIe having no children. VIII sell
at a reasonable figure if sold inn
mediately. RAY WILSON, Being
ton.
The Washington times., 1925-01-29
FAMILY Of SIX
WIPED OUT
BY GAS
Mine CaVe-in Breaks Pipe
Leading to Home-others
Saved by Police

SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. 29.-The
entire family of Louis Deisno, in
Guiding himself, his wife and four
small children was wiped out today
by illuminating gas that flooded
their home at West Scranton, a
suburb, after pipe had been
broken by mine cave-in, it is be-
lieved.
Another entire family was over
come at the same time but police
arrived in time with pulmotors to
save them.
The dead are:
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Desino, and
their children. Stanley, five, Upola
eight. Margaret, three, and a year
old daughter.
The bodies were found by a neigh.
Dor, Christopher Mellon. Mellon
said he pounded on the front door
and shouted to the occupants
When he was unable to arouse the
Desinos he called other neighbors
and broke down the door.
The house was filled with the moi
sonous fumes and the rescuers had
difficulty in entering. Placing hand
kerchiefs about their mouths and
noses they dashed into the house
opening the windows. Later they
entered and found the six members
Of the family dead in their beds.
Police believe that one of the
mine galleries that honeycomb the
neighborhood caved in close to the
surface and the main broke beneath
the weight Of the earth.