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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-12-04
New Interpretations.

Articles of incorporation have been
filed for record with the Secretary of
State ut Olympia as follows:
Legal Tender Mining Company, Of
Seattle; capital, $l,00O,00O; incor-
porators, Il. J. Bush and others.
Humptulips Log & Driving Com
pany, of Hoquiam; capital, $500; in
corporators, W. l.. and l.. w. Stiles.
Marietta Mining Company, of
Everett; capital, $l,000,OOO; incor-
porators, G. Hove and S. S. Gardiner.
Rossland & Green Mountain Min
ing & Milling Company, of Seattle !;
capital, $l,OO0,0O0; incorporators, j.
E. JordOn and others.
Bounty Mining d Smelling Com
pany, of Spokane; capital, 81 100000 f.;
incorporators, p. f. Fisher and others.
Chief Mountain Consolidated Min
ing Company, of Spokane; capital,
$3,OOOyOO0; incorporators, 5. f. Rigg
and others.
st. Keverne Mining Company, of
Spokane; capital $1,OOO,OO0; incor-
porators, Sidney Orman and Others.
Union Mining Company, of Seattle ;
capital, $1,000,OOO; incorporators, w.
P. Serney Norman and others.
Eells academy, of Colville.
Chloride Hill Mining & Reduction
Company, of Spokane; capital, ST.
100000; incorporators, W. P. Foster
and others.
Alpha Mining & Milling Company,
of Everett; capital, $l,OOO,OO0; incor-
porators, J. J. Nancy and others.
Columbia Academy, of Kettle Falls.
Illinois Mining & Smelling Com
pany, of Spokane; capital, 81 600, 600;
incorporators, S. ii. Friedman and
others.
Twisp River Mining & Milling Com
pany, of Spokane; capital, $780,
600; incorporatOrs, l. S. Kaufman
and others.
White Rock Gold Mining Company,
of Seattle; capital, $2,OOO,0O0; incor-
pOrators, o. r. Dahl and others.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-12-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, wAsH.,I
Nov 10Th 1896

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his Intention to
make nnal proof in support Of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before Register and Re-
ceiyer at Olympia. Wash, on Wednesday, Janu
airy 10Th: 1897, viz: Daniel Peregrine, of Tenno,
Sc \ Sec 30, Up l6 N, RlW.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of said
4. Bryant, of Tenino. Wash; West Fenton, Of
Ienino, Wash.j Charles J. Drake, of South Union,
Wash.
And viz: Charles Barry, of Tenino, Wash. Id.
No. GIGS for the Me-. Sec 8, Tpl6N, RlW
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of said
land, VIZ; Daniel Peregrine. of Tenino, Wash. !;
W. I. Bryant of Tenino, Wash; West Fepton'
or Tenino, Wash: CHARLES ]. brake, of South
Union. JESSE +. MURPHY,
Register.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-12-04

All other California wines at the very lowest
prices. sample room and beer hall attached
charge. 7 PHI rs
july 1894 Mansye,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-10

citizen Of Davenport. suicided yes
terday by sending bullet into hi.
brain. He was 81 years Of age and
was respondent over, failure to find
employment. He leaves a wife and
two children.
Roche's hall has changed hands
and the new managers will hold
dancing school every Tuesday and
Saturday night for the winter. rain.
hail or snow. There will be no dis.
appointment. Good order is guaran.
teed by the Standard band orches tra.
1t now leaks out that Chief Audy
Etzel was up In Moline during Thurs.
day nights blowout, but disguised
in citizens clothes. He wore that
narrow-rimmed SLOUGH hat: kept his
coat collar turned up and carried q
cane. His unceremonious departure
from the city gave rise to much
speculation, but when he showed M
at headquarters the following DAY al
his usual hour, his friends felt some
what relieved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-10
Queer Engiish.

There is signboard above the gate.
way of the Eye infirmary. Newcastle.
upon-Tyne. which tells rs that when
shis gate is closed urgent cases and &C.
cidents must ring the front doorbelI.
About the middle Of this century a no.
hce appeared ON the Tynemouth sands
to the effect 1--WE quote from memory, },
Visitors are cautioned against bathing
within 100 yards Of this spot. several
persons having been drowned here re.
Gently BY order Of the authorities. -
Notes aud Queries
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-10

Circles around the moon are some.
times large and sometimes small be.
cause they are formed at different
heights il the air.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-10
GladneSS Comes

With q better understanding of the
" transient nature OF the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle ehorts-pleasante fforts-
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms Of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to q coDstipatedc ondi.
ton Of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs prompt
~ removes That is why il Is the only
remedy with millions of families, and IS
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects ane due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when Won pur.
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
1t in the enjoyment Of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. II
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most slxillful
physicians, but If in need of a laxative.
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and Is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
HIGH PLAY AT CRIPPLE CREEK,
Johnny Nolan's Game Takes
$4,000 Bets.


If all the saloons, barrooms, dance
halls,gambling -houses and variety the
aires in Cripple Greek were placed
side by side, they would extend mile
in length, occupying both sides of the
street. Leadville, San Juan and
Creole are completely outdone as far
as excitement, gambling and wild
dissipation are concerned.
Last week in Johnny Nolan's
swell gambling apartments (Which by
the way, are fitted up more luxurious
ly and extensively than any gamb-
ling-house in the State OF Colorsdo), a
we'll known New York banker, who
in his own city would not think of en-
tering gambling. house, lost cool
$4,000 at one sitting at the fascinat-
ing game of roulette. AT Nolan's
house common b, word is that there
is mo limit limit that one can bet as high
as the ceiling. Any bet can be made
from len cents up to 500, 900. the high
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
Marvellous Result

From letter written by Rev. J.
Gunderman, of Dimondale, Michigan
we are permitted to make this extract:
Il have no hesitation in recommending
OR. King'sNew Discovery, as the re-
suits were almost marvellous in the
case of my wife. While was pastor
of the Baptist Church at Rives Junct-
ion she was down with Pneumonia
succeeding La Grippe. Terrible par
oxysms of coughing would last hours
with little interruption and it seemed
as if she could not survive them. A
riend recommended DIR. Kings New
Discovery; it was quick in its work
and highly satisfactory in results"
Trial bottles free at W. S. Lloyd's
Drugstore. Regular size Soc. and
90
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
Watch Chains Of Ribbon.

The watch chain is again in favor
No longer is the jeweled watch fas-
tened to milady's corsage. Instead it
is tucked securely within her bodice
The chain is most inconspicuous
affair of narrow ribbon. The chains
have small silver or gold clasp to
hold the ribbons together and catch
at the end to which the watch is fas-
tened. Narrow black ribbon is used
in preference to any other Gold
chains hardly larger than thread are
also used, and narrow strings of tiny
jewels are also dignified by the name
of watch chains.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04

est limit that is given in any place in
the West.
Johnny Nolan is one of the most
prominent and best known men IN
the entire Cripple Greek district, hav-
ing built the third house in the camp.
He is one of the men upon whom the
tickle Goddess of Fortune has smiled
since gold was first discovered in the
Cripple Greek district. At one time
he owned both sides of two blocks of
the main street in Cripple Greek, hav-
ing bought the lots only three wears
ago at $25 and $50 apiece. These
same lots are now selling at from
So, 900 10 $4,000 each.
When Johnny Nolan first came to
Cripple Greek he was known simply
as the proprietor of a small barroom
and gambling house at Manitou
Springs. Today he is known as one
of the largest property owners in the
Cripple Creek mining district. Every
enterprise or real estate or mining
scheme in which he has engaged has
not only acquired 100 per cent. upon
the Investment, but, in many instanc-
es, 100000 per cent. The diamonds
that he wears upon his shirt bosom
and fingers would be the envy of any
hotel clerk.-Chicago Inter-Ocean.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
An Eveless Eden.

The little hamlet of Affection, JEFF
ferson county, enjoys the distinction
of being the only Wisconsin settle
ment of any size without woman
resident or inhaEitant.
The village was plated year ago,
Immediately settled, and named after
Alice Aspinwsll Metcalf, daughter of
j. A. Aspinwall, one of the very first
settlers of the county. AT present it
has a ''star route" mail service daily,
a dry goods and grocery store, butter
and cheese factory, blacksmith and
repairing shop. and resident popu-
lation of perhaps hundred men. 1t
is known as "the town without wo-
man.--Chicago Tribune.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
sayory Slowed Kidney.

Carefully prepared moderate-sized
beef kidney by removing all the fat
and fibre; place in boiling water in a
porcelain kettle and boil slowly for
about half an hour, then cut into
small pieces and place in farina kettle
cover with milk; add tablespoonful
of butter and thicken with -four until
about the consistency of custard. Sea-
son with salt and white pepper, add a
little chopped parsley, and serve with
boiled rice.-Februars Ladies Home
Journal.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
WORK OR BREAD.
Pitiable Destitution Among Labor
ers and Fishermen in New
fOundland.

st. John, N. F., Jan. pa pc
tition from the unemployed re-
Hquesting work or bread was pre-
sented to Gov. Murray last night
and work was begun in the city to-
day, nearly 200 men being employ
ed in cleaning the streets of the ac-
emulation of snow in the recent
storm. Dispatches to the local
papers from Fortune Bay say that
such poverty was never seen on
that bay before, and it IS hard to
tell what the end will be. From a
knowledge of the condition of the
! people here and the consequences OF
Ithe failure Of the herring fisheries,
1t is we'll known in this city that
these statements are in no wise ex-
agerated.
old napara FOR sale here
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
Hangs On a Wednesday.

Governor Bradley has violated the
ng-established custom of fixing Fri.
day for the execution Of crimes. The
mandate of the Court of Appeals was
given him Wednesday in the case OF
Henry Smith, the negro brute of Lex
ington, and he fixed Wednesday,
April 29, for him to hang.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
Skeptical.

do you believe in second sight 2"
inquired Teepee Tom.
mot fur this part o. the country"
replied Derringer Dan. "Yer wanter
shoot the fust time We squints over the
barrel, or yer li'ble hotter git chance
ter squeeze the trigger at sll."--Wash-
ington Star.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
THE ADVOCATE.

Alex Jones, a negro tough, after
shooting at every one on a passenger
train. killing one and wounding sever
al others, was finally hanged by a
mob at Hemphill, w Va, early
Tuesday morning.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
SOME PARKHURsT EPIGRAMs.
Brilliantly Emphasize the Doctor s
Paper: "Thy Stuftthat Makes
Young Manhood"

Rev Charles II Parkhurst, ID. D.,
in his Initial paper for young men, for
The Ladies' Home Journal Gin Febru-
airy issue), gives brilliant emphasis TO
his text, "The STUFF that Makes Young
Manhood" by the frequent employ
ment OF forcible epigrams. He con-
siders proper getting ready" as the
greatest value in preparing for life's
work, and upon this point flashes his
strongest, brightest lights in brilliant
radiance.
Every man will count for all he is
worth.
There is az much 9 science of succesA
as there is a science of hydraulics.
We are more likely to find good
destiny by going atoot than by ridine.
Young men are constantly worry
ing lest they be failures and nonenti-
ties.
There is faculty enough in almot
anybody to become genius if only all
that faculty were Jumped.
Sowing still antedates reaping, and
the amount sowed determines pretty
closely the size of the harvest.
The world caves very little for ex-
perts, and the course of events is only
enthusiastically determined by them
Putting buttercup to school will
not graduate it butterfly even if it
is very good school. Its only whole
some ambition will be to be as good
as it can as buttercup.
Ihave watched good many brood
ing hens, but / never saw one facilir
tate the Matching process by pecking
the she'll The chick on the inside
will get out if he is worth it.
The man whose entire capital is one
of enthusiasm will be conspicuous for
his abundance of torch, at the same
time lacking the timber which the
torch exists primarily to enkindle.
Personal pressure can no more be
hooted down, or voted down, or urged
out of existence than can push of the
wind or the pull of the moon. If you
weigh ton you will exert toms
pressure. Il
Empty barns in October are the
logical sequence of empty burrows in
spring. The young man may as well
understand that there are no gratuities
in this life, and that success is never
reached "across lots"
More men are injured by having
things made easy for them than by
having their path beset with Difficult
tlCSJ III II CuOOuidSCo iuOhh W ptay
themselves on circumstances, whereas
their supreme reliance needs TO be on
their own personal stuff
There is probably such thing as
genius, although ninety-nine hum
dredths of it is doubtless the name
which lazy people give to results
which others have earned by hard
work IL those hours when the lazy
people themselves were either sleeping
or wishing they could gain it without
toiling for it.
The less young man talks about
luck and untowardness of circum-
stances, and the croquettishness of
popular favor, and the like, the better
for him and for the world to which he
owes himself. Every man will have
all the power he earns, and the power
that he has will tell, not because
people like it or like him, but because
it is power,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
Nerves on EDGE.

was nervous, tired, irritable and
cross, Karhps Glover Root Tea has
made me well and happy.
Mrs. E. B. WoRDEN.
For sale by Thomas Kennedy.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
II Saves Lives Every Day.

Thousands of cases of Consumption
Asthma, Coughs, Colds and Group
are cured every day by Shiloh's Cure.
Forsale by Thos. Kennedy.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04

r'NANDEN BERG C.P. ATMORE,
franc Manager, Gent Pass. Agt.
General Offices, Louisville, KY.
JACKSON SMITH, Asst Gen'l PassR,r AT
ONCE. Chamber Of Commerce Rld'g. Cinti.,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04
The Insolence Of Wealth.

"That millionaire yonder has cheated
me out of fortune"
"How? Wouldn't he let you marry
his daughter ?"
"Worse than that--he never had a
daughter."--Chicago Record.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04

Old papers for sale here
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-04

South Bound. Mol. Nos No,
Express Fast Line Daily
Daily Elk. Sun
The Republican journal., 1896-03-05

Newport News, Feb. 26. Sid, sch Gov. Ames
Providence.
Punta Gorda, Feb. 2s. Sid, sch. Olive Pecker,
Wilmington, N c., Feb. 20. AR, sch. Norom-
bega, Amsbury, New York
FOREIGN PORTS.
Buenos Ayres, Jan. 10. In port, ship Cora
Fairbairn. for Channel; Feb. 90 ar, bark EVE
Bahia, Feb 20. Ar, bark Doris, Thompson
Baltimore.
Rosario. Jan. 70. In port, bark Thomas A. God
Havana, Feb. 20. Sid, sch. Talofa, Fletcher
Port Tampa.
Yokohama, Feb 2. In port, ships VIM. H.
Macy Amsbury, for Hiogo and New York Ito sail
Hiogo, Feb. 20. Sid, ship State of Maine, New
York.
MARINE MISCELLANY.
Spoken. Feb a. forty-five miles N E. of Hat
teras, bark Willard Mudgett, Colcord, from Monte
video for Boston.
Portland, Feb, 26. In the United States Court
to day before Judge Webb, was heard the SO 900
libel brought by the owners of the schooner Julia
s. Bailey of fremont, Me-, against the tow boat
Philips Eaton of Sullivan Falls. The libel claims
damages on account of the carelessneSS of the tow
boat. Case still on trial.
Providence, R. L.. Feb 81 The rates on carry
ing coal in the coastwise trade so low that
ship owners claim that sailing vessels can barely
pay their way. and quite number of big schoon-
ers have tied up. Sch. Laura Anderson, four
master with carrying capacity of 500 tons of
rise In rates before starting out again. Sch.
Sarah W. Lawrence, now at Providence, split her
fore and mainsails and jb in squat which oc-
Cured during the voyage.
DISASTERS &c. Sch. Jennie F. Wiley of Thorn
aston Capt. Bulger, from Rockport, Me-, for
Port-au-P Prince, with cargo ice, put into Bos-
ton, Feb. 26. leaky. She will be locked and have
her butts and cardboard calked.. The ship j. b.
Walker of Bath, Me-, which has been ashore on
Liberty Island, New York, since Feb. 6, was haul
ed off, Friday, by two tugs and anchored in deep
water. She will be taken to Erie Basin and dry
locked :. Sch. Carrie A Bucknam Stubbs, from
Fernandina, Fla, for Point-a Pitre with a cargo
of pitch pine before reported) experienced a
hurricane Feb. +, during which the vessel lost
spanker; water became sailed and unfit for use :;
portion of deckload was iettisoned. M. Tracy,
the mate, had his leg broken. This, together with
the vessel being disabled, compelled the master
to put into Bermuda for medical aid and repairs;
vessel was towed into port 18th; repairs are being
e1ected. The mate is progressing favorably, but
another mate will be procured and the vessel will
resume her voyage in few days. Sch. Sarah W.
Lawrence, at Providence, Feb. 81, from Norfolk
was struck bya squa on the passage and lost jib
and split foresail and mansail.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-05
BORN.

AREY. In Rockport, Feb. %, to Captain and
Mrs. David Arey, daughter.
Mrs. Peter A. Anderson, a SON Leroy Alexander
BLACK. In Brooksvie, Jan. Il, to Mr.. and Mrs
Elmer o. Black, son-Owen
BOWDEN. In Penobscot, Feb. s. to Mr. and Mrs
William w. Bowden son.
BRAY In Deer Isle Feb. 90, to Mr. and Mrs.
Warren Bray, daughter
CoNANT. In Rockland, Feb. 10, to Mr.. and Mrs
|. Merrill Conant, daughter.
HOLLAND. In Isle au Haut, Feb. g to Mr. and
Mrs. H. Holland. son.
RUSSELL. In Vinalhaven, Feb %, to Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Ru ssell, a daughter.
SoULE In Searsmont, Feb u, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Soule, twin daughters-Ida Belle and Eta
May.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-05
SHIP NEW S.
PUhI Ur' BELFAST.
A RRlA Ed

POhI OF BELFAST.
ARRIVED.
Feb. 26. Sch. Maria Webster, Turner, Mt. De
Sert.
Feb. %. Schs. Emma S. Briggs, Osborn, Bos-
ton; James Holmes, Ryan, do.
Feb. 20 Sch. Fannie & Edith, Ryder, Boston
Pearl Webster, fremont
March 8. Sch. Volant Pendeton, Rockland.
SAILED.
Feb. 81. Sch. Jordan L. Mott, Speed, RockIand
March 3. Sch. Maria Webster, Turner, Rock
land.
AMERICAN PORTS.
New York, Feb. %. CID sch. Florence Leland
Spofford, jacksonville; sid, bark Henry Norwell
Charleston, S. c.; 26, ar, ship Shenandoah
Murphy, San Francisco; cid, sch James A. Gar
field, Wood, Orange Bluffs, Texas, rs, ar, bark
Adam W. Spies, Field, Hong Kong cid, ship
Adelbert Ames, Small, Fernandina
Boston, Feb. %. All, sch. Minnetta Crockett
Winterport; 26, ar, schs Fannie u Edith Marcel
lus, Hattie Page and Mantonomah. Belfast; Jen-
ME F: Wiley, Rockport for Port-au-P Prince, leak
ing; 81, ar, sch. Mary Farrow, Morrissey, Winter
port cid, sch. Nahum Chaplin Arey, Norfolk 20
ar, schs. Daylight Baltimore; Helen, Batchelder
New York sld sch. Hattie Page. Belfast.
Philadelphia, Feb. %. Ar, schs. Linah C. IA
minski, Ray, Brunswick, Ca; Sarah E. Palmer,
Whittier, Portland.
Baltimore, Feb. 27. Cid, bark Fred P Itch
field, New York.
Portland, Feb. "a. Ar, sch. George Quincy,
Carr, Boston via. Haggert's Cove, to load for New
York.
Brunswick, Ga, Feb 20. SID sch. Viola Rep
pard, Cummings, Boston.
Fernandina, Feb 20. Ar, sch. Senator Sullivan,
Crockett, New York; %, ar, sch Edward H.
Blake, Smith, Providence.
The Republican journal., 1896-03-05
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.

BELMONT. Miss A bbie Morrill, was in
Morrill, last week visiting friends . One of
the most enjoyable times for many Years
was given at Mystic Grange Hall last Fri
day evening by Mr.. and Mrs Frank Hatch
and number of others of Morrill, 1t con-
sisted of a reunion, ending with picnic sup
per and old folks dance in which many
elderly ladies and gentlemen renewed their
age and trpped the light fantastic toe till
the 1--WE sma' hours" We hope they will
al come again. Don't forget the sociable
at M ystic Grange Hall, Tuesday evening,
March 10th, under the management of the
North Belmont Cemetery Association.
Mr.. {. p. Morrill, & Son have sold their BAY
mare Topsy to Capt. Il. H. Coombs.
SwANvILLE. The l.. A. S. at MRS Mar
garet Greeley's was largely attended. One
pleasant feature Of the evening was whist
ling solos by Miss Lizzie Whitcomb of Sears
port. AS We listened to the flute like notes
of Listen to the Mocking Bird as they
rippled forth We could hardly realize that
they did not issue from the throat of the
feathered songster himself. Mss Hattie
May Nickerson, who has been Wis itng in
Bucksport, is at home again. A lbert T.
Mudgett has completed the Commercial
Course at Bangor al is at home for short
vacation. cleveland Hartshorn and Josiah
ing. There was social hop at Cumming
hams hall last Friday night. Miss Lizzie
Whitcomb of Searsport is the guest of Miss
LYDIA NiCkerSOn.
WATERPROOF. Garfield Lodge, L. O. O. F.,
conferred the Sd degree in Odd Fellowship
on 3 candidates Monday evening, Feb 24th
Dist. DEPUTY Samuel Adams was present
Representatives from Monroe, Fort Knox,
Hermon and other lodges were there. A nice
supper was served and very pleasant time
reported =. The Masonic ball Wednesday is
reported to have been very fine one. Good
supper and good music, and every thing
pleasant. Mrs. c.. M. Chase is visiting
relatives in Monroe. Mrs. Frank Hardy
has returned from visit to her parents in
Monroe. Misses Catherine Simonton and
Mida Atwood are at home from the E. NJ
Z. Seminary for the vacation. Miss Bertha
Weed, whose serious illness was report
ed last week, passed away Sunday morning.
Mrs. julie, who has been taking care of
Mrs. E. p. Curtis, was called to Orland Sat-
urday, and Mrs. Curtis sister-in-la law, Mrs.
Deane of Hampden, is with her for the pres
ent. German measles are very prevalent.
Among the late victims are Mrs. G. G..
Moody, Mrs. C. R. Lougee, II. F. Lougee
and Lizzie Grant. Mrs. Walter Haley is
improving very slowly. Charles Haley is
able to be out again. Mrs. HI. +. Rowe,
who has been quite i'll, is out again.. Miss
Bertha Jepson has just closed very sue
cessful term of school at Oak Point. Roy
Fernald is at the Bangor Hospital having
his hand treated Miss Ada Dyer has clos
ed very pleasant and profitable year with
the school in D;st. No. II. Quarterly meet
ing services will be held at the Methodist
church next Sunday by Rev. II. W. Norton
The quarterly conference will be at the yes.
try Friday evening.