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Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24
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A. L. Hobson, cooper, Portland, shows
liabilities of SIS COO; the assets are largely y
in credits in Cuba. sc. He is trying to effec
a settlement at 331 cents on 81.
Thomas l.. Gledhill, grocer, Portland
shows liabilities of about $1,000; assets $3.50
J. l.. Knight, stoves, Portland, owes Ss,
200: assets $4,000.
w. l.. Leighton & CO., general store
Deering shows liabilities of 81 600; nominal
assets 81 900.
Thomas L. Huntington. dry goods, Bath
is said to owe about S4, 500; assets said to be
about $500.
F. X Adams, general store, Unity, owes
some $1,000: assets about 500.
Jones & Blair, grocers, Augusta, will set
tie in insolvency.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24
THE HUMAN HAIR.

Many persons abuse this delicate and
beautiful ornament by burning it with
alcoholic rashes and plasteringit it with grease.
which has no affinity for the skin, and is not
absorbed. BURNETT's COCAINE, a COM
pound of COcoanut Oil, ETC.. is unrivalled as
dressing for the hairs readily absorbed
and is peculiarly adapted to its various Goa
ditions, preventing its falling off and promot-
ing its healthy growth.
Housekeepers should insist upon obtaining
BURNETT's FLAvORING EXTRACTS, for they
are the best Mayl0TuTh&S
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24
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State News.


Frrmington Falls people are confident of q
business boom in connection with the Kenne-
bee and Pennington railroad, and with abun-
dant reason therefor. The best water power
hereabouts and local capital to use il, and a
rising generation of mechanics and vorkmen
10 direct operations. with facilities Tor trans
portation developed TO meet the demand.
we believe. would soon become lively
place. far ahead of the present status
Leristoa Journal.
The Damariscotta Herald saws: The house
and barn. with nearly all the contents. be
longing to James F. Giles was DESTROYED by
fire Thursday night. The loss on the build
ing was covered with insurance. Mr. Giles
estimates the loss in the neighborhood of
$1,000.
Me>srs. John l.. Thompson and George
Cunningham of Damari>cotta have been
granted patent on an limitation of Marble
and Stone
DR.. Greene of Portland and DIR. Dixon of
Damariscotta have been chosen delegates
from the Maine Medical Association to at
tend the annual meeting of the Connecticut
Medical Society TO be held in Hartford, the
25th inst.
Ezekiel Record, of Bucktield. died on
Wednesday. aged 95. He was a soldier of the
war OF 1912, and belonged to a family remark
able for the longevity of its members, several
Of them having lived to upwards of ninety
years, while an uncle OF Mr Record lived TO
the age of los years. Mr.. Record was the
father of thirteen children, ten of whom are
now living.
PENoBsCoT.
Theodore G.. Blake, brother of J. c. Blake
of Bangor, was struck BY lightning and kill
ed at Fort Sully, Dakotah, May 10th.
SAGADAHOC.
At a second meeting of the business men
of Bath, Friday evening, 100000 was
pledged for an iron ship-yard. and a COM
mittee appointed to raise $500, 900 more by
subscription.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

rrySrRFC COUNTY. In Probate Court az
5ngnsfa, on the second Monday q Nay, "a. iSsl
TX MarriiI ,f BOSTON, Mass minor having p II
-, a,r license TO sell the following real est fe OF
said ward the proceeds to be place o, IN crest ad sl
Al @ w =; The homestead Of Gustavus Morrill,, u
q Winthrop containing about i've acres also the
,,s,, interest in part of lot No s. IN saa WIN
snr,n said guardian Is represented by " m-1." A't'
.n,op, m 8 Sipn.oi as Sc Room 4. Boston Mass.
OxpERED, That notice Thereof oe sen Wnds1 ef
weeks successvely prior n to tine see0nd 1ournsi
June nr;n,ed in Augusta. that all persons inter
Court Of Probas. then h9 70 ,Ss De
holden af Az ns.ition should not be granted
prayer Oh s.au EMERY o. BEAN, Judge.
...... HOWARD OwES. Register. sw%
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24
BA1H TO HAvRE.
An Ocean Voyage to be Made l" D"rS
Only Fourteen Feet Long

Mr.. John Troyner. a man about thirty-hVe
wears of age, and who has followed the sea
for a great many years, recently IN the gov
ernment service on the gunboat, Tennessee,
and Swede named Ivar Olsen. are contem-
n,.,;ny an ocean voyage from Bath to Havre,
France. in dory only ii feet long. MI
Williams is now engaged in building the
or,f, at Georgetown She is to be COM
mon fishing dory of fourteen feet bottom
s,o scet wide and twenty-one inches
deptb. and is to be decked over VII"
rho execution of small place for stanu-
~, room aft. She will be sloop-rigged'
carry two ibis. mainsail and square SAIL ana
Ill, s,read to the wind sixty yards OF canvas,
- ,,;,l make ten knots an hour. She VIII
ho the smallest boat that ever attempted any
thing of the kind. and compares VII" 'ne
creat Eastern as follows: Great Eastern -
200 tons. $50 feet long, so odd fee' "i'e
ooo people. This craft, IA feet long,
carries two men and kit'eh'
The provisions taken will be aitoge'"e'
canned goods. Her water tank viii coh''n -,
s;x,v Gallons of water, and lamp stove VIM
:, ,.len TO make coffee. ETC., wheh 'i'e
weatber will permit. Over eve'!'n."s :"
tho boats bottom will be placed netting So
,h., if she capsizes the weight will right hef
at once. f-om
NJ Travnor expects to make the trip from
R.,b TO Havre, $3.50 miles, In aooa' " ".
months and intends to leave about the ,as'
af lime. He has decided to name ms NJ
ia vessel 1.-The City of Bath and VIII nave
~. hoo, ON exhibition there some two weeks
before he sails.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24
WATERVILLE,

Mr.. A. r. Reed, the well-known ship.
builder and owner, of Waldoboro', is at the
Elmwood
Mr.. Charles Hill, the horse buyer of New
York, is dead. Mr. II. was widely known in
this vicinity where he has made many pur-
chases of valuable horses tor Lorillard and
other New York parties.
A party of FIVE Boston men was at the
Elmwood, Saturday. They were on their
way to Pleasant Ridge on a fishing excursion.
They went via Skowhegan and will be Joined
the first of this week by Mr.. j. p. Hill OF
''our village"
The Mail persists in stating that Colby
Field Day will occur June 8. The date de-
cded upon from the first was Friday, June
3. The athletic sports will take place at the
trotting park in the afternoon and will be
followed by a ball at Town Hall in the
evening.
'Mud, mud mud,
As far as the eye see,
For the tender grace of the month of May
Has apparently gene from we."
Even the local column Of the Sentinel has
a muddy appearance.
If you want to see a store literally full of
| nobby, seasonable and choice goods, step
into the Boston Clothing House. Purchas-
ers can always rely on low prices and fair
dealing at Mr.. Quinby's hands.
Anthony and Ellis Uncle Toms Cabin is
undoubtedly the best combination on the
road. Any company is sure of house here
with this popular drama and this company is
doubly sure. BloodhOunds, donkeys, negro
students, Minnie Foster, the greatest living
Topsy, and female banjo player are irresist-
able attractions.
Rehearsals for the Maranocook festival
this week at the Elmwood, Tuesday and Fri
day evenings. Everything now promises an
immense success.
The regular Sunday temperance meetings
at Matthews Hall are always largely at
tended, and the interest in the cause never
seems TO flag.
Mr. J. +. Elder always has an attractive
display in his line, and this week he has one
window filled with ice cream freezers, vary
ing in capacity, from a huge seven-galon
machine, to a twO-quart freezer hardly foot
high. And by the way, the big one is sold
to Mr.. A. Thompson. for the summer cam
paign. at his new and elegant establishment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

KENNEBEC COUNTY-In Probate Court, at
4ugusta. on the second Monday Of Mdy, 1881
HANIEL II. MOODY, Administrator on the
- Estate Of Harriet Hunt, late of Piitsien. in
sa County, decreased. having peti Toned for license
TO sell the following real estate of said dec ased for
the paymentof debts, &C, viz: certain lot OF
land situated in Pittston and Whtefeld being three
fourths interest in the homestead farm o. the late
l. wis Hunt.
ORpERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successively prior TO the second Monday OF
June next, in the kennebec journal. a news,
naner nrinted in Augusta that all persons interested
NAV attend at a Probate Court, then to be holden at
Augusta, and show cause. if any, why the prayer
of sand petition should not be granted
'- EMERY o. BEAN, Judge.
Attest HOWARD OWEN, Register
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24
PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF.
Office of the Aetg. Asst Com. of Subs,
kENNEBEC ARSENAL. Me-,
Nav I'D. lsSl


Sealed proposals in iripcate subject TO the usual
conditions, will be received at this Office until 10
O'Clock June 4th, 1851, which time and place they
will be opened in the prestn of bidders Tor fur
nishng Fresh Beef 10 the troops sta ioned at this
Arsenal,r ,ror the fiscal Year ending june 30th, 1Ss2
The Fresh Beef shall be COED in quality and con-
dition, tit for immediate use, and from fore and
hind quarter meat proportonally, including all the
best cuts thereof. The necks Of the cattle slaugh
tered for beef shall be cut of at the fourth verte
bral joint and the breasts trimmed down; the shanks
Of fore quarter shall be cut off four inches above the
knee; and of hind quarters eight inches above the
hook joirt. Neck,, shanks, and kidney tallow,
shall be excluded from delivery.
The Government reserves the right to reject any
all proposals.
Blank proposals, asd fuli information TO the
manner OF bidding, conditions TO be observed by
bidders, and terms of contract and payment will be
furnished on application to this Office.
Envelopes containing proposals should be marked
''r oposals tor Fresh Beef at kennebec Arsenal" 4"
addressed 10 the undersigned
j. l.. FARLEY,
Major Of Ordnance,
may23t6t 4. A.. $.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24
A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should

be stopped Neglect frequently results in an
incurable Lung disease or consumption.
Browns Bronchial Troches do not disorder
the stomach like cough syrups and balsams,
but act directly on the iufamed parts, allay-
ing irritation, give relief in Asthma. Bron-
chitis, Coughs, Catarrh, and the Throat
Troubles which Singers and Public Speakers
are subject to. For thirty years Browns
Bronchial Troches have been recommended
by physicians, and always give perfect salts
faction. Having been tested by wide and
constant use for nearly an entire generation,
they have attained well-merrited rank among
the few staple remedies of the age. Sold at
25c, box everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

OF all the different schools in the country
have thousands die every year of Bright 5
disease of the Kidneys. who could be living
today if they had used Sulphur Bitters. They
are unequalled in the world for all diseases
of the kidneys. s.-New Haren Union.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

Women that have been given mp by their
dearest friends as beyond help. have been
permanently cured by the use of Mrs. lydia
f. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. 1t is n
positive cure for all female complaints. Send
to Mrs lydia f. Pinkham. 233 Western Ave
nue., Lynn, Mass. for pamphlets.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

The sudden advance in sugar caught the
most of our dealers with light stocks on hand.
They were not expecting it so soon. They
looked for a rise some time in June. Sugar
may be set down for sure advance in berry
time. every year. Double the amount of
sugar is used in berry time than in any other
part of the year, and those who dance have
to pay the fiddler as it were.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

Have Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry al
WAYS at hand. 1t cures Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, whooping Cough, Group, In
fluenza, Consumption, and all Throat and
Lung Complaints. so cents and 81 bot
10
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

Mr.. George Winter of Chelsea, who lives
an the road leading from the Soldiers Home
to the Hallowell ferry, thinks that he has dis
covered vein of anthracite coal on his
farm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

Our readers will not forget the grand con-
cert at;the Free Baptist church this evening.
Tie programme is one of varied excellence,
and some of the best talent in the city and
in the State will participate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

Barnum's first advertising car, with steam
e.lliope attachment, arrived in town yester-
aay and gave free concerts to admiring
thrOuys.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

We hear Of Second Adventist on Cushnoc
Heights who has laid the keel of a large ark.
and expe cts a second deluge to come before
,he Fourth Ct July and is making prepara-
,ions for the event.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

Dr. Holmans Pad and Plasters will do
more for Sckly Spinal Column and
Paralysis than all the known appliances
combined. NEURALGIA never fails to yield
unto a permanent cure with the use of DIR.
HoLMAN's PAD AND PL,sTERs.
may2t+eod&w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

Parties in want of a neat. good and at
rsctive envelope at low figure are invited
N esll at this Office and examine our stock
inst received
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24
Suicide and Dyspepsia.

most remarkable cure for dyspepsia.
''Wells' Health Renewer.' The greatest
tonic, best bilious and Liver Remedy know n.
81. Druggists. Depot Partridge Bros, Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

The transfers of real estate in Kennebe,
souuty last week, footed up to $50, ,sl6.ss.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24
skinny Men.

Wells Health Remover. Absolute cure 70
nervous debility and Weakness of the genera
tive functions, 81 at druggists. Depot Part
ridge Bros. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

Three rutnsellers from Chelsea faced His
on the search and seizure process, was fined
500 and costs. Appealed. George Wood
bury, on similar warrant, was adjudged guilty
and ordered to pay fine of 500 and costs.
appealed. Howard Darban, same COM
paint, same fine. Appealed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

Charles Jinkins, who for years has run the
fish market opposite the Journal office, has
opened store on Water street, Hallowell,
which was formerly used as a meat market.
He will attend strictly to business, keep a
6rst-cass place, and hopes to merit a gen
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

The police made a small seizure at Frank
palms place on the east side, last night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

/. New, quick, complete cure days urinary
affections. smarting, frequent or difficult uri-
nation, kidney diseases. 81. Druggists.
Depot Partridge Bros, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

rryNEBEC COUNTT-In Probate Court az
augusta. on the yonrfh Monday Of Apr'i' 1881.
DLIZA d. JONES, Administrative on the estate
X aT George W Jones' late of Augusta. in said
ra1n,v deceased having peiitioned for license TO
e The following real estate of said deceased for the
navmeut of debts &C., viz One fourth acre OF lana
with buildings at Ocean Posnf' In 'ne Tow" Vi
Boothbsy: u;,ur thru. v.sts
successively. prior to the foT'h Monday oil NAV
80, in the Kennebec journal, newspaper
rnted in Augusta that all persons interested may at
tnd st a Probate Court then to be held at Augusta
and show cause if any, why the prayer oil said pet-
fion should not be granted ~ -,
A,,ss,.-HowARD OWEN, Register. 3wls-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

General Grant has visited every civilized
country, yet in all his travels he has never
seen more effectual remedy for Coughs and
Colds than Adamson's Botanic Balsam.
Sold by druggists and dealers 35 cts. Trial
size, 10 cts. Large bottles - cts.
apll9-tMW&S&w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

Last night Maggie Mitchell was greeted
With a house which was substantial attesta-
tion of the high rank which this charming
emotional actre ss has won i'll our peoples
estlmation. The wealth and culture OF Au-
gusta were well represented. The audience
vas large but not demonstrative. "Lorle, q
While artLstically a success, is not so popular.
such play cannot become successful
nere. Though the audience followed "Lorie
with interest through the various phases OF
ner llfe-saw her as the simple, ingenious
peasant girl, then the trusting wife OF the
great artist, next as the slighted, despised, re-
Neted woman, and finally heart broken and
wing watched all this with eager eyes and
sympathetic hearts, yet there was no enthu-
Aasm, NO popular admission of the truth OF
We story, Questions of caste can never
1ongly stir the hearts of people in country
snere the wealthiest and proudest men take
@sife farmers daughters-girls whose home
aaining and native, good common sense
.uaole them to preside over their husbands
'"ltnOut ever causing t"S"' ''''
@ashes of embarrassment. NO.
we're are no Lorles here, but, alas
Ie'e are many Rhineharts. Maggie Mitch
81 pictured out the ideal Lorle beautifully
'ae enters into the play with her whole SOUL
'au' In fact, for the time being, it is Lorie
-ao Locking out of Maggie Mitchell's eyes
~ using Maggie Mitchelrs personality 10
r''caily express her happiness and her WOE
's aosFor wrote the play to close win 'i'e
.'n Of Lorle at the end of the fourth act :
nth act and the representing of Lore
-Aerings and death az all dream, was all
'"er- thought, the object being to senu
:, a0oience away in good humor. As saiu
I've the stars acting was brilliant the
= -" scene being terribly realistic. Inc
- members of the caste did we'll. parficu-
~ Messrs. Harris and Mitchell, and
e' Allen and Clifton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

The meeting of Augusta Lodge +. and A. NJ.
announced for tonight is postponed until
June 7th.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

On Saturday Herrick & Avery, the young
firm which has succeeded Joseph Miller &
CO., in the manufacture of harnesses in
Darby Block, paid out SS72.4s to the men IN
their employ as their first monthly payroll.
Nearly every dollar of this amount will be
spent in Augusta. About two hundred har-
nesses will be made this month. Our citi-
zens should patronize their retail department,
business in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

The thing desired found at last Ask drug
gist for Rough on Rats. 1t clears out rats
mice, reaches, flies, bedbugs, l5c boxes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

Straw hats are as thick as dandelion
hlossoms.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

NvOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that the subscri-
~ her has been duly appointed Administrative
with the will annexed on the estate OF
MARY j. DOW, late of China,
in the County of kennebec, deceased, intesfate and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law
directs: All persons, therefore, having demands
AGAINST the of said deceased are desired 70
nh; he same for settlement; and all indebted to
sad estate are requested to make immediate payment
80 s"'" AMANDA J. PINkHAM.
W az ,ss, 3wi9
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thousands
who were suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility,
Liver Complaint, Boils. Humors, Female
Complaints, &c. Pamphlets free to any ad-
dress. Seth W. Fawle ( Sons. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

Special inducements are offered you by
the Burlington Route. 1t will pay you to
where in this issue.
d&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

A walk in the country Nowadays is most
delightful. The birds are singing every
where, and building their nests in convenient
trees and thickets, or sitting patiently upon
the eggs which are SO full of promise; the
violets modestly hide in the outskirts of
moist woods, and the dandelions CLEAN like
golden buttons upon the emerald-green waist
coat of the meadow; the bell-like note of the
jay rings from the tall, secluded pine, and the
sheerfully profane exhortation of the plow-
nan to his cattle, half mile off. comes
ileary down the breeze, while all the moist
spring air is redolent with the odor of fish
guano and superphosphate and ground bones,
md other stimulants which man has pro-
vided for the excitation of nature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-24

There was a well attended meeting of the
friends of the narrow guage, Monday after
noon, at the office of the Hailowell Granite
Company. The towns along the route of the
proposed road were well represented. Or
vile ID. Baker, Esq, of Augusta, secretary
Of the association, submitted code of by
laws. Mr.. Fred Danforth of Gardiner, one
of the civil engineers who mad
the survey, explained the contemplated
course of the railroad. A committee was
appointed to choose board of nine directors
and instructed to report at the next meeting.
An executive committee was appointed with
Hon. J. X. Bodwell chairman, to take full
charge of the business of the corpor-
alton and push forward the
road. II. X. Morrell of Gardiner,
vas chosen treasurer of that committee.
The next meeting of the parties interested In
the narrow gauge will occur on June Is. AT
that time it is expected that officers will be
elected, the reports and estimates completed,
and surrey finished.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-28

One of the happy events of last week was
the marriage of Mr.. Frank Coombs and Miss
Jeanette Hewitt, which took place at the
the residence of the groom at 9 p. N. on last
Thursday evening. The ceremony was per-
formed by Judge Tattan in the presence of
a small circle of intimate friends. Con-
gratulations followed, and those assembled
sat down to q bountuous supper prepared by
the fair hands Of the lovely bride. JOY and
mirth reigned supreme until the "wee sma'
hours" The bride and groom are both well
and favorably known and esteemed in Ben
ton, and the RIVER PRESS unites with 8 host
of friends in wishing the young couple q
happy and prosperous voyage on the journey
of life.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-28
NOTICE OF FINAL ENTRY.
q. S. LAND OFFICE AT HELENA. NIT,

September %, 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the FOLLOWING named
settlers have tiled notice Of their intention TO make
final proof in support OF the F claims, and that said
Eroof will be made before Jno. w. Tartan. Probate
Judge of Choteau County, Montana, at ForT Renton.
montana, on the 10Th day OF November, Wuesday)
lz2l, tor the S.W. quarter OF section Is, lowuehip "a
north OF range 8 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his con-
tnuols residence upon, and cultivation Of said land,
VIZ: Samuel Burd, 4harles r. scotfiu. T hom2s E. Will
hanson and John Wren, all of Old Agency, Choteau
County, Montana.
Cnarles :. scotfin, Homestead Application No. 1921.
Tor the Sc quarter of S w Quarter. the ~, half eff
quarter and the S. quarter Of the NV. Quarter
OF section ID, township No. "a north of range s west.
ne names me Following WITNESSES to prove his con-
tinuouS residence upon, and Gu Tiyation of aid ]aud,
VIZ: James Gibson, Samuel Bud, Thomas r. William
son and John Wren, all of Oh Agency. Choteal Co,
Montana. o"'
Samuel Burd, preemption decla, atory statement NJ
5'52, Tor me NE. quarter of the Ne qutllt ter ssT Sec
uon :, the n. half of the NV. quarter and the NV
- north of range S west.
he names the following witnesses to prove his coa-
tlnuots residence upon, and cultivation of sad LAID,
VIZ: James Gibson, Charles Il. Scofhn, 1homas l..
Williamson and John Wren, all of oil Agency. Cho-
teau County, Montana.
.7 John n Wren, RE1reemptioa deciaratory statement No.
S.oo, lor me NE. quarter Of section 81, township No.
"a north of range 4 west.
He names the following witnesses to nrove hs con-
tlnuous residence upon, and cultivation Of said land,
VIZ: James Gibson, Charles r. Scofn, Samuel Burd
and Thomas E. Williamson, all of Old Agency. Cho-
teau County, Montana.
lhomas 4. williamson, presumption dec1aratory
statement No. 1892, for the S. half Of the NV. quarter
ana tne n. na)t OF tie $ quarter # section 4, town
snip NO. ~ north OF range S west.
he names the following witnesses to prove his con-
lnuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land,
VIE; James Gibson, Charles K. Scoffin, Samuel Burd
and John Wren, all Of Old Agency, Choteau Comfy,
Montana.
40 st j. Fl. MOE. Register