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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04
COMMISSIONER KENDALL TO DIRECT NE.
HEALTH INSTITUTE, PORTLAND, THIS week

week. The subjects cover the entire
range of Individual and community
health and the prevention of dis
ease. The public generally and es-
pecially parents are invited. While
hundreds of physicians, nurses,
health officers and sanitarians will
be present from the entire New Eng
land area the Directors of the Insti-
tute are emphasizing the Importance
of the lectures from the standpoint
of heads of families.
Among the lectures for tomorrow
are the following. beginning at 8
o'clock in the afternoon; Estes Mich
OILS, M. D., Portland, Maine-"Pre-
ventidn of tuberculosis" Ralph M.
Chambers, M D., Director, Division
of Examination of Prisoners, Massa
chusetts Department of Mental Dis
eases, "Psychopathic Personality
A Community Problem"
John A. Ceconi. M. D., Director.
Bureau of Communicable Diseases,
Boston Health Department-"Dyph-
iberia Typhoid Fever-Isolation In
Communicable Diseases"
Armin Klein, NJ. D., Boston Com
munity Health Association-"Pos-
ture of the Young School Child"
Charles f. Whitney. NJ. D., Direc-
tor of Laboratory of Hygiene. YER
mont State Department of Public
Observation-Disclosures Poisons."
Harvey M: Watkins, NJ. D., Direc-
tor, Division of Feeble Minded,
Massachusetts Department of Men
tai Diseases How Adequate
ly Can Social Service Solve Com
munity Care. of the Feeble Minded"
L., E. Poole, M. D., Health Officer,
Fairfield, Conn.,-"The Collection
and Disposal of Garbage and Refuse
in Small Communities
James A. keenan,, NJ. D., Medical
Inspector and Diagnostician, Boston
Health Department - Measles,
Whooping Cough, and Their Proven
tive Treatment"
w. T Bowie, Phi D.. Assistant pro-
fessor of Research, Harvard Medical
School-"Physical Agent in Nutri-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04

charge Of the illegal possession Of
liquor, and was committed in de-
fault of payment of the fine. In his
petition he states that he is but IL
years of age, that he has never in
dulged in the use of Intoxicating
LIQUOR, that he never before has been
accused of any crime. and notwith-
standing the verdict against him, he
insists that he is not guilty of the
charge of which he was convicted.
John Flaherty of Portland Is
serving q term of six months in the
York county Jail at Alfred for driv-
ing an automobile while intoxicated
and states In his petition that he has
been sufficiently punished.
Harry M. Russell Is serving a six
months sentence in the Cumberland
county Jail at Portland for driving
an automobile while intoxicated. He
asks that the sentence be committed
from six months to three months.
stating that the sentence was eX-
cessive and that his health is poor.
Cleophas Drouin of Biddeford is
serving a sentence of six months in
the York county Jail at Alfred for
driving an automobile while intoXi-
Gated. He states that he has wife
and six children dependent upon him
for support and that he has been
sufficiently punished.
Claiming that he has been suff1-
GENTLY punished, William l.. Harga-
don of Portland, who is serving a
four months sentence in the Cum
berland county jail, asks for par
don.
William A. Bray Of York, who is
serving a sentence of six months in
the York county Jail. states that he
Is the father of four children, that
he maintains a milk route serving
the summer people at York Harbor
and that If her serves his full sent
ence 1t will mean considerable fnan-
cial loss to him and his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04
Nine Pardon Cases
Comprise List for
Hearing on Thursday

The governor and council Will AZ
liz session Thursday hear the petit
tions for pardon In nine cases, one
whore the petitioner is serving q lie
sentence in the States prison Tor
murder. one serving q term IN the
states prison for the larceny OF an
automobile, one serving a jail term
for adultery, one serving jail term
for the illegal possession OF intox1-
eating liquor and I'VE serving terms
in Jail for driving an automobile
while intoxicated.
Braho Hiro was convicted In the
supreme judicial court for Sagada-
hoe county in 1918 for the murder
Of q fellow Albanian at Topsham by
stabbing with robbery as the motive.
In his petition Hiro states that his
plea Of guilty was made through tg-
norance and without proper advice
as to what was his right course, that
he has been sufficiently punished for
being present when the murder for
which he Is serving sentence was
committed, but in which he did not
participate. and that he Is capable of
becoming ago cd citizen.
John Harvey Griffin Of Houlton.
who is serving q prison term for the
larceny of an automobile, in his Pc
tition. states that he was intoxicated
at the time that the car was stolen,
that he had no knowledge at the
time that he was implicated in q
theft, that he does not know how to
drive an automobile, and that he has
been sufficiently punished. His sent
ence was not less than 1S nor more
than SO months.
Angeline Rancourt Of Waterville is
serving sentence of 10 months in
the Somerset county jail at Skowhe-
gan for adultery. In her petition
she states that she Is but Is years of
age, that the sentence was excessive.
that she has q young child at home
that needs . mothers attention and
that the confinement in jail has
greatly impaired her health.
Merritt A. Waye Of Skowhegan
was sentenced in the supreme judi
cial court for Somerset county to
pay a fine of $500 and costs or to
serve three months In jail on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04
CHINA
East ksnnebee Pomona

East Kennebec Pomona met with
Winslow Grange. Tuesday. April %.
Over 100 were in attendance includ-
Ing several visitors from Kennebec
and Somerset Pomonas. The fifth de-
gree was conferred in the forenoon,
followed by a fine dinner served by
Winslow Changers.
The program for the afternoon fol-
lows: Song, Work for the Night is
Coming, Grange; Words Of We'll
come, w. H. Pollard, Master Of
Winslow Grange; Response, Fannie
Maxwell; Salute to the Flag; HUI
morous Defamation and encore.
Frank Rand: Paper, Our Opportun-
tiles. written by. Nellie Roundy:
Address, "The Hawaiian Islands =
Mr.. Babb. This was very interesting.
MIR. Babb having spent three years
on the islands. Vocal solo and en-
core. Sr. Smith; Topic. What are We
getting from the Farm Bureau and
county Agents which makes farm
work easier. and more profitable p.
opened by Sr. Peck, followed by
others; Paper, The bright side Of
farm life. Sr. Olive Pope; Remarks
by Past State Master and Mrs. w. r
and Bro. Dolliff.
Inc May meeting is at Windsor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04
1Eains state Highway Commission
Notice 70 Manufacturers
.xitumiuous Hoad ,eatexia,,

Sealed proposals for furnishing BIZ
luminous material for use on Federal
Aid Project No. S4-A-Frankfort will
be received by the Commission at its
once in the State House. Augusta,
Maine, until II A. NJ. Eastern Standard
time. May z. 1925. and at that time and
place publicly opened and read.
All proposals must be made upon
blank forms provided by the commits
sion and must give prices proposed.
both in writing and in figures. and
tain IL: sddrss. a of ths Sy and
Bids must give prices proposed.
{. o. b. cars at Mount Waldo Siding,
Frankfort, Maine. .t
Project--No. 84-A-Frankfort.
Quantity-5S,330 gallons.
observation-disclosures Waldo Siding,
This quantity IL approximate. The
commission reserves the right to in
crease or decrease the amount Of BIZ
luminous material and to reject any
or all proposals.
The delivery Of the bituminous ma
ders Of the commission from time to
time as the work progresses, in car
load-lots and must be all delivered be-
fore June Is, 1925.
The bidder is hereby advised that
the work herein advertised is Federal
Aid work and the material furnished
will be subject to the attached specifi-
cations and tests as may be required
by the Bureau Of Public Roads Of the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture.
FRANK A. PEABODY.
WILLIAM J. lLANIGAN,
CHARLES Fl. INNES, :.
/. State Highway Commission.
Dated at Augusta, April %, 1925.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04

for all of the names on petition of
that length to be signed in ink, as
persons who are asked to sign Ere
cuently use pencil. 1t was also said
that in the average petition, from
20 to 80 per cent of the names are
thrown out because of signatures APP
pearing either of non-voters or of
those who do not give their residence
correctly.
I'm other WORDS" said the investi-
gator, this particular petition Is en-
tirely too correct to be true"
1t is pointed out that in previous
hearings upon signatures upon ref
erendun. measures it has been held
that "a forged signature is not a
signature in the legal meaning of
the term" consequently validity of
the signatures is an important point
even if they have been passed upon
by representatives of other branches
OF the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04
Notice 70 Contractors


Bids will BE- received at the ONCE Of
and John Howard Stevens, Room I'll,
Chapman Building, Portland, Maine, on
THURSDAY, May 14th. 1925. at IL o'clock
Standard Time, for the erection Of the
State Of Maine Building on the
grounds Of the Eastern States Agri-
cultural and Industrial Exposition,
Inc, at Springfield. Massachusetts,.
Plans will be ready for delivery to
bidders on May LIST, 1925. Preliminary
Information may be obtained at the Of
fice OF the Architects prior to that date.
Contractors desiring to take plans
and specifications must make deposit
Of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) with the
to the Contractor II the plans are re-
turned in good condition at the time
OF submission Of bids.
All bids must be submitted in sealed
envelopes marked Proposal for the
erection Of the Maine Building at
Springfield, Mass" All bids must be
in duplicate. and submitted on forms
The Commission reserves the right
20 accept or reject any or all bids as
they may deem II best for the interests
OF the State Of Maine.
J. SHERMAN DOUGLASS.
Chairman,
FRANK P. wAsHBuRN.
Secretary,
JOHN w. LELAND,
LAWRENCE NJ. CARROLL.
FRANK d. MARSHALL,
Commission in Charge for the state Of
Maine. Acting under authority Of
chapter 81 Of the Resolves Of State
of Maine. 1923.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04
Freed on Liquor choros

Portland, May 2-Arraigned IN
municipal court today on charge of
Illegal transportation of a quart Of
liquor found by police in his hin
pocket, John J. Costello. travelling
salesman Of Melrose. Mass, was dis
charged when the case was mol
pressed. He was rearrested on a.
drunkenness charge.
His alleged companion, Roy A.
Joslian of Brunswick, was held in
$1,000 bail on a charge Of drunken
driving, for hearing in two weeks.
Both men were arrested after a col
lision last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04
W|NSL0W
Charlotte Chase

The community was greatly shock
ed and saddened to learn Friday of
the death of Charlotte Chase, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Chase,
formerly of Winslow but now of
Clinton. which occurred at local
hospital Thursday afternoon after a
serious operation. The bereaved
parents will have the heartfelt SYM
pathy of all the Winslow people as
they were residents of Winslow for
many years. living on the Cushman
road.
Charlotte Chase was Is years of
age. She is Survived by her par.
ents, a sister, Eliza Chase, and a
brother. Clifton Chase. all of Clinton,
and her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Wyman of Benton.
Funeral arrangements had not
been completed at this writing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04
SkOWHECAN

The farm buildings of Benoise
Judkins, opposite the town house in
Cornville on the old road from
Skowhegan to Athens six miles from
Skowhegan village, were totally de-
stroyed by fire early Sunday after
noon. The cause of the fire is cred
tied to a defective chimney and was
discovered upstairs inside of the
house. A part of the furnishings
wero saved. The Skowhegan fire
company was called and promptly
responded. The buildings included
house, shed and barn, all connect
ed. The loss Is estimated at $1,000
and is partly covered by Insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04
PITTSFIELD

Mrs. Charles H. Allen has returned
home from the Community Hospital
after under going two critical oper-
ations.--Mr. and Mrs. Charles H.
Bartlett and daughter Ruth and
Mrs. Nellie Dysart the head nurse
at the Community hospital, called on
Mrs. Charles Allen of Palmyra on
Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04
C. & C. Dept. Field
Workers to Confer

The field workers Of the State de-
partment OF charities and correc-
lions will hold a conference at the
Falmouth hotel in Portland Tuesday
and Wednesday Of this week and on
Wednesday afternoon will visit the
state school for boys.
The charities board will hold a
meeting Tuesday afternoon at Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04
ADJUSTMENTS
ONCE POOR BOY, HE NOW
WRITES FOR 100000
Harold Bell Wright Overeame Many
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. on Screen

Harold Bell Wright, the most popu-
lar living author, as proven by the
statement Of his publishers that his
books during the past ten years have
been read by over 100000 people
throughout the world, began life as
poor lad.
He inherited his unusual practical
ity from his father, who was car
penter. From his mother he was en-
dowed with true artistry. To- him
self. alone, however, does he owe. his
triumph in reaching the pinnacle of
fame In the literary world. He was
first house painter and afterwards
preacher before he was moved by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Portland, May 3.-Delegates to the
New England Health Institute which
will open tomorrow, began to arrive
today. Among the first to arrive was
DR.. Clarence Il. Kendall, Names
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04

purely public welfare desires to be-
come writer. One of the most not
ed Of his works is THE Re- Creation
of Brian Kent" 1t deals with a man
made great by love. This book was
recently translated to the screen.
The film version, personally super
vised by Wright, is of the same title
and retains all of the wonderful hu-
man interest and thrilling suspense
of the novel. 1.-THE e-Creation of
Brian Kent" as Principal Pictures
Master Attraction will be the pow
erful super feature at the Colonial
theatre today and Tuesday.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04
Surprise Party, for SentilI w,
Rickand. ~

Friday evening Sentill w. Rick
ards of Middle street was given a
surprise party, arranged by Mrs.
richards. in observance Of his birth
day. Among the guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Ray Richards and children,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Richards, Mr..
and Mrs. Coles Richards and chill
dren, and George Richards of Madi-
son, Mr.. and Mr.. Ernest RickarG-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04
First Referendum Petition
Anti Daylight Saving Act

The first petition asking for a
referendum on an act making it un-
lawful for any municipality to estab-
hsh any other system of time than
STANDARD time was filed at the De-
partment of State Saturday. The Pc
tltion was filed by Donald Abbott,
Charles NJ. Jones and Carl w. Sea
bury, all residents Of Yarmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04
Appeals LIQUOR Sentence

William Sullivan of Hartland was
arrested Friday night charged with
| illegal transportation of Intoxicating
liquor. The specific charge was for
carrying a. quantity of liquor in q
quart bottle in his pocket on the
highway in Hartland. Sullivan was
arrested by Deputy Ward and Con-
stables Baker of Hartland. He is
an old offender. having violated the
liquor law in Penobscot county, Sat-
urday, Sullivan was brought before
Judge Anderson to answer to the
charge. to which he pied not guilty.
He was represented by Attorney
Thurlough and was found guilty and
given q sentence of three months in
Jail and a fine of $500 and costs,
from which he appealed and gave
bail of 5000. The State was repre-
scented by Sheriff Healey and the
states witnesses were Deputy Ward
and Constable Baker. si
Ipken Tor Driving While Intoxicated
Saturday about midnight Highway
Police Officer Arthur w. Cushman
apprehended Maurice Champaing of
Madison for operating motor yehi-
Gle while intoxicated. He was COM
United to the county Jail. Sunday
afternoon he was released, furnish
ing bail of $500. His. mother, Mrs.
Albert A. Champaing of Madison.
and Vayer Talbot of Madison were
the bondsmen. He will be arraigned
In court Monday morning.
Saturday afternoon the .Junfor
High baseball team played the SOM
elset academy boys at !, Athens.
Skowhegan won by score of 9-S.
Kew. George L. Thurlow, pastor of
the Federated church, offered "a
prayer service for the few hours old
son, George Frank, of Sammie and
Margaret Woodbury. Nelson, Friday
morning at o'clock. III
Herbert Reed of wateryifle has
been in town few days, called here
by the death Of an old neighbor.
George H. Weston, and is a guest at
the Weston home. !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04

State Health Commissioner and Dir
ector of the Institute who is max
ing his headquarters at the Fall
mouth hotel.
The Institute will begin tomorrow
afternoon with sessions at the Port
land High school. A total ofS2 lee
lures will be delivered during the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04
AUGUSTA OPERA HOUSE

Coming Wednesday,, For Two Days,
Five Star Cast. Anna Q. Nilsson,
Doris Kenyon, Lloyd Hughes,
Myrtle Stedman. Frank Mayo, In
'If l Marry Again." Produced BY
so 'Ihe Fog" and a Two Recler,
'The Scenario School," A Truly
Wonderful Program for two Days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04
Welch-Bagley

Mrs. Belle f. Bagley and Wilbert
WEIGH, both of Skowhegan. were
married Saturday at the home of
Rev. Walter Quarrington in Water
vile. the double ring service being
used. Mr.. WEIGH is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. w. e. WEIGH of Boothbay.
He is a salesman in Central Maine
for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Company of Boston. Mrs. WEIGH
has resided in Skowhegan for sever
al years. They are to make their
home in the George L. Bangs house
on Middle street. recently purchased
by Mr.. WEIGH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04

IF 1 Marry Again." The title Is
rich in possible construction of the
subject; yet listen to worldly wise
widow, and give her the centre of
the stage. 1t has color. luxury, in
tensity, humor and the other charms
that are making this picture a conn
try-wide success. 1t is set against a
background of consistent effective
ness. 1.-The Scenario School, In two
reels is another short film attraction.
ADV. M &3A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04

daughter, Florence. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wellington Adams, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Hopkins and family, and Mr..
and Mrs. George Hopkins and fami-
ly. -Ne.aae T.,
The affair was complete surprise
to Mr.. Richards. Games and cards
were played and "a happy evening
passed. Mr.. Richards was present.
ed with nice gifts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04

Ernest C. Morley, who is taking
the place of Milton Washburn, de-
ceased, as a spinning overseer at the
Maine Spinning Mill, motored to Wa
terville, Friday, where he left on
the night train for his home in Law
renee, Mass, to pass the weekend.
Miss Gladys Kicker, graduate
nurse, returned Friday from North
New Portland. where she had been
caring for Mr.. Lishness.--Misses
Dorothy and Carolyn Hobart, teach
ers at Good Will, were in town over
the week lend. Cecil l.. Nuttipg of
Waterville came Saturday to visit
his. grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Nutting.--Mrs. Kerry b.
Steward, who has been a guest of
her mother, Mrs. B. +. Folsom in
Augusta. has returned.---Miss Hell
en- Day, kindergarten teacher in,
Bangor, came home Friday for a
weekend visit with her parents, Mr..
and. Mrs, Charles W.. Day.-Miss
Ruby Dyer. a member of the High
school faculty at Gardiner, was a
weekend guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Allen E. Dyer.-Rev.
George Merriam preached at Hinck-
ley. Sunday afternoon.-Miss Ar
line Holt, a student at Good Will,
was in town Friday night on her way
to Canaan to visit her mother, Mrs.
Beulah ,Holt.--Mr. and Mrs. Jas.
Pugh Of Cornville were shoppers in
town Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04

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Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-15
CHICAGO MAN OF PROMINENCE IS
 IN SEWARD
INFLUENTIAL BUSINESS MAN OF THE EAST COMPLETES TOUR
 OF THE TERRITORY

Among the distinguished visitors in Seward today is Charles M Gregg, of Chicago, who has just completed mak- ing the Golden Belt tour out of Cor dova and who will be leaving for Jul neau Sounday afternoon on the steamer Northwestern. Mr. Gregg ar- rived in Seward the other day from Lawing, via lake-Kenai where short stop was made. The trip into Sew ard was made across the lake in speed boat, thence by automobile into the city. During his brief visit here he is a guest at the Hotel Van Glider.
 MT. Gregg is one of the heavy stockholders in the Boss Manufactur- ing Company of Kewanee, H.; he is reported to be heavily interested in several banks in Chicago and is member of the executive staff of the Chicago police department. Mir. Gregg is also shriner and will join the local members in greeting Nile Tenn pie Shriners this evening, upon their arrival on the steamer Northwestern.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-15
WHITE FOXES BEING RAISED BY FARMERS
 IN THE FAR NORTH

The Nome Nugget telling about a trip by Frank DuFresne, game war den, to the great ice barrens of the Far North said the natives at Espen- burg told the party that the Silver Wave. which was caught in the ice last fall was carried to req and sunk.
 At Shismaref the ptrty made pie lures of the Goshaw fox farm and were shown the new industry. MT. DuFresne stated that the blue foxes stood the winter fine and that the na- tive foxes which are all white in that district are in beautiful condition and are flourishing under domestication.
 The natives have had an exception ally good catch of white foxes during the winter and almost all of them made from $500 to $200O from their trapping. MT. DuFresne said that in every instance he found the Eskimos had obeyed the game laws and had quit trapping the first of the closed season.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-15

Few men get too busy to listen to the caller who would tell them how great they are.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-15

Still, most of the worlds big jobs are handled by men who are not classed as "intellectuaIs."
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-15
Smile With Nile" Saturday night.
NOTICE.

NO ICE.
 The Mayor and Common Council of the Town of Seward, Alaska, will con- vene as Board of Equalization for the purpose of making uniform and equitable the assessed valuation of all property situate within the corporate limits of the Town of Seward, Alaska, subject to taxation, for the year 1925, and will sit as such Board of Equali- Zation for a period of five days, to- wit: on August Is, 19, 20, 21 and p, 1925, between the hours of o'clock and 4 o'clock D. m. of each day in the Town Hall, Seward, Alaska, in accordance with the resolutions and ordinances of said Town in such case made and provided; and shall con- tinue in session for such further time as may be fixed by ordinance as ne- cessary to complete the duties of such Board of Equalization.
 Dated at Seward, Alaska, August II, 1925.
 J. P. HANNON, Municipal Clerk of the Town of Sew ard, Alaska.
 First pub. Aug. II, 1925.
 Last pub. Aug. IT, 1925. St
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-15

At times we fear that whatever killed the dead civilizations was something inheritable.