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ROBERT J. LOWRY.
The Newly Elected President of the
American Bankers Association.

Robert j. Lowry, the newly elected
President of the American Bankers AS
sociation, is resident Of Atlanta Ga.
He is President Of the Lowry Banking
Company, which is one of the leading
financial institutions of his city and
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MONOPOLY.

She-You say there were two other
gentlemen calling on Ethel last night
while you We're there?
He-Yes; and l must say that in that
case l would greatly have preferred
sweet 16 to 1.-Yonkers Statesman.
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JEAN INGEL0W.
The Charming English Novelist and
POeteSS.

Jean Ingelow, the charming English
novelist and poetetSs. is now rs years
of age and has been very feeble for
some time. She lives in a quaint little
cottage in Kensington with her bache-
lor brother, surrounded by her birds
and flowers. Her conservatory is
twice the size of her dwelling. and one
of her favorite pastimes has been to
liberate her feathered friends among
the flowers whit = writes at her desk
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Ever Present.

The phrase was on his mind to stay;
When he proposed she heard him say;
"Oh, youthful treasure, wilt thou be
A .sweet-sixteen' to one like me?"
washington Star
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State.

Mr.. Lowry is about 80 years or age.
He comes of distinguished family in
Georgia, and is one of the best known
and most universally liked men in the
entire South. Last year he was elected
First Vice President of the Anne: lean
Hankers' Association
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Free Education.

isn't that actress great in scene ?"
"She ought to be. Before she went
on the stage she lived in her husband s
family for five years. brooklyn Life.
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There is every indication that fine
qualities Of faced colth and tailor cloth
will be in great use all winter. They al
ready compose some of the most ele-
CANT day gowns OF the season, and
American merchants have placed or
The record-union., 1896-11-22

Women who trim their own mats
should keep on hand the needles that
are used for millinery The sizes most
frequently needed in these long needles
ore the sevens and mines.
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RAILROAD Back

A COMMON AILMENT AMONG MEN WHOSE
~ business keeps them on railroad cars
a great deal is often termed Railroad
back" 1t is a weakness in the muscles
or nerves at the lower end of the spine.
DR.. Sendens Electric Belt is a quick and
permanent cure for this weakness. Its
strengthening currents give immediate re-
lief to the dull, dragging pain, and all evil
dence of the trouble is removed in few
rcalra
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An Old Cas- ? Cured.

Honcut. Cal, June 20 1896
DIR. A. T. SANDEN-Dear Str: / suffered 10.
nine long years from 'ame back. neuralgia of the
b,ps and constipation l appealed to medicine
without avail With the use of your Belt foun,
,mmediate relief / feel like man who
never knew what lame back Wishing yoy
the success you deserve, am yours truly.
CHARLES NJ. LANTZ
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Railroad Men and Drummers

All men who travel are to certain ex-
.ent afflicted with back troubles. Kidney
troubles, Nervous and vital weakness.
Electricity from this famous Sanden Belt
will cure all such cases. Try it. Read the
book. "Three Glasses of Men," 1t will be
sent. closely sealed. free.
DIR. A. r. SANDEN,
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Absorbent gauze is recommended by
those who have used 1t for such house
hold use as drying glass, and for tow
els and wash cloth In travelling, as it
dries very quickly. and is very cheap.
1t is sold at wholesale drug stores.
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BOXES AND WOOD.

MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDS
of Fruit Boxes and Crates. Box Wood for
fire makes the finest kindling. Cap: Box;
Co. l. A. ROBIE, Manager 100 Second
street. Tel. 33.
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TURKEY TAMALES,

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
night at 'CAPITOLA CAFE No. 900 l.
street. No. Telephone 922. red.
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COLLECTORS.

KRIGBAUM & Co, COLLECTORS.
Office open until p. m. Capital telephone
$50. 1907 Fourth st. Sacramento, Cal.
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WEST CONCORD.

The Rotations in the Methodist church
last Tuesday evening by Sam Currler OF
Danvie were very fine, and those who
attended were we'll repaid.
The Epworth League sub.district con-
venton will be held in the Methodist
church Friday January 81, during both
dav and evening. Those who are to
take part are from St. Johnsbury, St.
Iohnsburv Center, Danville, Lunenburg,
and other places. All are cordially in
vited to attend.
Id. Frve's stock of goods are adver-
tised to be sold at auction Thursday,
Feb. 6, at 10 a. M
, I. w. Scott has sold his house in this
1laCe to DR.. French and bought place
IN St. Johnsbury.
The household furniture and stock oil
groceries belonging to the late Mrs. Ira
Wetherbee, were sold at auction Wednes'
day OF this week.
Lumbermen are taking advantage Of
the snow and the mills in the village are
being rapidly stocked.
John Pratt has been appointed admin
istrator of the estate OF the late l.. L.
Brigham.
The Wetherbee house on Main street
has been sold to Miss Caroline Wilson.
There will be pastoral visit at the
Methodist parsonage for the benefit o
Rev. ]. E. KnappneXt Monday Afternoon
and evening. All are cordially invited
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PASSUMPSIC.

Miss Martha r. House, former resi-
dent of this place, died at North Troy,
n Y, on Ian. Sth. She was daughter
OF Rev. A. H. House who was pastor of
the Baptist church in Passumpsic from
1854 to 1861, his pastorate closing with
his death, Miss House had been a resi-
dent of Troy for about twelve years, and
was active in all religious work, being a
devoted member of the First Baptist
church in that city. She will be well re-
membered by many in this vicinity.
The news of the death of Mrs J. T.
Buzzel which occurred on the Odd inst,
at her home in Jericho, VT, cast a sad
ness over the entire community. She had
endeared herself to the people of this
place i'll the eight years of her residence
here, while her husband was the pastor
of this church and had many very warm
friends and no enemies. She was a most
exemplary Christian and a devoted wife
and mother. Her husband and children
have the sympathy of this entire commu-
nifty in their great bereavement. Judge
S. ]. and Mrs. Hastings and Miss Ida
Mullen attended the funeral service at
Jericho.
The extra meetings are being continued
this week. Mr.. Jacques has returned
from Lowell and is assisting the pastor
in the meetings
The schools in this village will close
next week. There will be an exhibition
on Friday evening, consisting of dia-
logues, speaking and the like, to which
the public will be invited. The schools
have been very successful this winter,
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RYEGATE.
Death of Judge and Mrs. NJ X. Gray.

Death of Judge and Mrs. NJ X. Gray.
This town and vicinity have sustained
a severe loss the past week in the death
OF two OF it's beloved townspeople, Judge
and Mrs. NJ. K. Gray. The former died
on Saturday, and Mrs. Gray quickly fol-
lowed passing away Wednesday morn
ing, the Goth.
Matthew r. Gray was the grandson of
Capt. John GRAY, who came to Ryegate
in I'LL, and was one OF the leading clti
zens of the town. Judge Gray was born
in 1923 and attended Newbury Semi
nary. About 1S47 he married Parnel
A., daughter of the late Cloud Harvey of
Barnet. He always lived on a farm,
first on one adjoining his fathers and in
1866 moving to Ryegate Corner and
erecting the set OF buildings in which he
has since lived. He had been identified
with the affairs of the town al his life.
For many years he was the town clerk,
and treasurer and he had also been an
associate Judge in this county He was
true Christian gentleman and one
whose good example may well be fol-
lowed by the rising generation.
Mrs. Gray, who so closely followed
him, had been sick for over year and
gradually falling. She was 60 years old
and very active IN church work until her
health failed. She had been the teacher
in the primary department of the Sunday
School Tor many years and was lady
universally loved and esteemed
They leave seven children Ella, wife
OF Rev. G. NJ. Wiley, West Hebron, N. Y. u;
John c., graduate of Peacham acade-
my and Dartmouth college, superintend-
ent of schools at Abilene, Kansas; Will
liam H., real estate and insurance agent,
Burlington, Kansas; Emily, Mrs. J, X.
Miller of Ryegate George NJ, bookkeep-
err and superintendent Tor E. T. & H. K.
Ide, St. Johnsbury; Isabella c., Mrs.
James R. Buchanan Of Montpelier
and Frank.
A double funeral was held in the United
PRESBYTERIAN church, in which both had
been so active, yesterday afternoon. The
services were conducted by the pastor
Rev. Mr.. Collins.
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The pieces were well chosen and finely
rendered.. which show the thorough
training Of their teacher. The music
was also much enjoyed. Miss Harvey
will give another recital the last night of
school.
A.. 7. Mackay closed his school at Green
Bay last week and left Saturday for Bur
lington, where he wiIlcontinue his studies
and attend the medical lectures.
Paul Ferguson was quite sick last
week, but is some better at this writing.
Miss Tirzah Guy is on the sick list this
week.
Miss Clara Holmes was home from
Woodsvile. where she is teaching, to at
tend the closing concert OF the convention.
Wick Brown was quite badly hurt one
day last week by beng run into by two
little boys who were coastng
The lecture Tuesday night by Rev. Mr..
Tyrie OF st. Johnsbury, wasmuch enjoyed
by all who heard him.
There will be donation visit at the
Methodist church parlors Friday night
for the benefit OF tue pastor
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-31
LYNDONVILLE.

This brilliant combination of artists
made their second appearance at Music
Hall, Wednesday evening, in the third
annual mid year concert of the Lyndon
Institute. good audience was present
and listened to the artistic rendering OF
the different parts in the most apprecia-
tive manner.
Mrs. g. B. Thompson is to attend the
musical convention at Newport next
week.
The Kow-Kure Co. are doing rushing
business, sending away from 100 to $50
cans OF their remedy daily. M. J. Lyster
is in New York state this week giving
lectures on the subject.
w. NJ. Strong, superintendent of the
woodwork on the Masonic building,
gave his employees and fellow workmen
a banquet at the Union House dining
room last Tuesday evening.
The Fair Association held their adj
journed meeting last Saturday forenoon,
when Treasurer B. U. Wells reported a
deficiency OF nearly 500 in the funds oil
the Association. The subject Of holding
a stallion parade was brought up for dis
cussion and it was finally voted to leave
it to the discretion OF the directors.
Mrs. H. l.. Walter of East Haven died
at the residence of her son-n-law, A. A.
Smith of this place. last Saturday. She
had been visiting there and was suddenly
stricken down with heart trouble.
Several young men from this place are
attending the winter carnival at Quebec
this week.
Mr. and Mrs. E. ]. Blodgett returned
Tuesday afternoon from their trip to
Boston and New York.
The Thespians, under the management
OF D. w. Hildreth of Barton Landing, with
ompany from that place, will present
the new drama, Lone Tree Nine OF
"Malvin Shortwell of the Rockies" al
Music Hall next Tuesday evening
Music will be furnished by Blair's orches
ira of Newport, between the acts and for
dancing after the play. Seats on sale al
Dwinel's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-31
DANYTLLE.

c. S. Perry, secretary of the Masonic
Insurance association OF Boston, was IN
town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Shiers OF Troy,
N. Y, are in town visiting Mrs. Shicrs'
father, Chas. McCasco.
Salma Davis visited his cousin, Mrs.
]. B, Bacon, at White River Junction last
week.
David Hartman has finished his school
in the district on the hill, and will enter
the medical department OF Vermont Unit
verslty soon.
A number of the friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Preston called on them Satur-
day evening and reminded them OF their
18th wedding anniversary. A very
pleasant social evening was enjoyed.
Damon Lodge No. 16, Knights OF
Pythas, entertained Apollo Lodge, NO.
2, with work and banquet on Thurs
day evening.
FIX. Kttredge and wife of Woodsvllle
N. H., Mr.. and Mrs. Ethan Carr OF St
Johnsbury and Will Richards OF Greens
boro were in town Sunday 10 attend the
funeral of Mrs. Lydia Kittredge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-31
NORTH DANVILLE.

Rosa, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Hall, who live on the edge of Wheelock,
died last Friday after short illness,
aged about 16 years. The funeral was
held Sunday at p. m.
Rev. J N. Burgin received fifty dollars
from the donation party of Wednesday
Jan. %.
Several from this place attended the
Free Baptist quarterly meeting held at
St. Johnsbury, Saturday and Sunday.
Quite a delegation from here went to
Danville Friday evening, where the East
Barnet Dramatic club played the drama
Uncle Josh"
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WICK.

The primary school is closed owing to
the illness OF Miss Weston. the teacher
Union services were held in the Free
Baptist church last Wednesday evening
to hear the able address delivered by Rev.
Mr.. Orcott OF Ill.
The apparatus Tor the school gymna-
stun has arrived and will be set up i'm
medately.
The lecture by ]. Dewitt Miles was
well attended and every one voted it one
OF the finest ever given here.
There were five delegates from the Free
Baptist church to the Baptist conference
held in St. Johnsbury last week.
Ira Drew spent Sunday in St. Johns
bury with his parents.
Several of the young people Of this
place attended the musical convention at
Peacham last week.
The new Congregational church will be
opened Tor services next Sunday.
Fred TAYLOR of WheeIock, is clerking
for Taylor. Welch & Co., during the
absence of Frank Taylor.
The /. y. ". /. nave changed thelT
night OF meeting from Friday to Sat
urday.
Mr.. Wark's little son, who was seri
ousIy injured recently by falling from the
foot bridge onto the ice, is rapidly inn
proving.
Mrs. Will Warren is in St. Johnsbury
with Mrs. ]. Fl. Drew helping her to set
tie in her new home.
little daughter was born to Mr.. anC
Mrs. a. j. Grant, Jan. 10Th. Also q
daughter to Mr., and Mrs. Leon Benjamin
Jan. Goth.
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The Christian Endeavor society held a
Poverty sociable at the Free Baptist YES
try Thursday evening.
Prof w. E. Ranger will preach at the
Free Baptist church Sunday morning.
He will also conduct the vesper service
at $50, at which time the Ladies
Canorian Club will render several selec-
tons.
Mark Stone is on visit to relatives in
Barton, Newport and Westfield.
Lucius D. Fisher of Chicago arrived in
town last week to help care for his
brother who is slowly failing.
The announcement OF the marriage OF
Miss Clara b. Greenwood, Lyndyn In
stitute '95, to DR.. {. F. Branch of New
port, is made.
Prof. W. E. Ranger presented the
scholars of the village schools here with
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McINDOES

Frederick Daniels is quite sick, and it is
feared that he will have pneumonia.
Miss Ida Nelson of Woodsville is visit
ing friends in town.
E. E. Blakely, treasurer of the Vermont
Investment Co. of Montpelier, was in
town on Tuesday.
At the sociable of the Ladies Aid So
ciety at Mrs. Paddleord's, about 500
was received from the supper. heyoung
people all enjoyed fine time.
William Streeter, former resident oil
this place, now OF Piermont, was in town
last week.
Remember the entertainment by the
young people at the Academy tonight,
the proceeds of which are to go to the
school library.
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quite noticeable since the few inches of
snow came. The shingle mill so far has
the largest pile.
The friends Of Frank w. BatcheIder
and wife, now Of West Concord, VT, but
formerly of this place, will be sorry to
learn Of the i'll health of both Mr.. and
Mrs. Batchelder.
The Creamey association began last
Monday harvesting ice for. the summer
season Several other parties are also
getting out their ice this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-31
PEACHAM NJ.
The Musical Festival.

The fourth annual festival of the
Peacham Musical Association was held
the past week, with Martha Dana Shep-
ard as conductress and accompanist,
Miss Matte Woodbury. Clark of Boston
as soprano sooist, and Miss Nellie M.
Harvey of Peaclam as elocutionist
The chorus, although small, was well
balanced, and, under the inspiring inhu-
ence of Mrs. Shepard, the amount OF
work done during the four days was
wonderful. Music lovers from neighbour
ing towns contributed much to the
power of the chorus, and every member
was made by Mrs. Shepard to feel that
the success of the festival depended upon
the presence, promptness and effort of
each individual. Her enthusiasm was
unbounded and contagious, and the hard
work of the rehearsals was thoroughly
enjoyed.
Lack Of space prevents us publishing
the programme, which was excellent.
Miss Harvey's recital Thursday night
was very good and much enjoyed by all.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-31
SUTTON.

The drama Under the Laurels' was
repeated to a fair sized audience, Friday
evening, Ian. "a The proceeds which
amounted TO ten dollars will be applied
to the town library fund. 1t is expected
that another play will be presented in
the near future by other local talent.
Mrs. William Buck of North Straftord,
n. H., who has recently been visiting her
sister, Mrs. Harley Colby was one ofthe
guests at the Willard House in that
place, which was burned not long ago.
Myron Bucks married daughter with
her husband of Brooklyn, N. Y, have
been visiting him.
Between 10 and so attended the meet
ing of the Ladies Aid society at Mrs. H..
A. Blake's Wednesday afternoon and
evening, and all seemed to enjoy he occa-
sion to the fullest extent.
Guy Campbell has sold the sugar place
which he bought two years ago OF A. h.
Ball, to William Campbell for 5000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-01-31
LYNDON.

Robert Smith. who has been at home
i'll with the grippe for about two weeks,
returned Wednesday morning to his work
in the logging camp at Lake Wecden,
Canada.
Mrs. Hubbard, wife of DR.. Hubbard, is
quite sick with the grippe.
William Park had the misfortune to
cut his foot seriously last Friday while
at work in the woods.
The Changers held a very pleasant sup
per and promenade at their hall Friday
evening
Miss Daisy McMullen starts tomorrow
morning Tor her home in Fitchburg,
Mass, having spent several weeks with
her relatives in this place
Mrs. Lillian Stuart of West Barnet
spent last week with her mother, Mrs
Staples.
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CHE Tumns Around +.
WEST HIKE.

Resolutions of respect and sympathy
adopted by the members OF American
Protective Association of Burke, on the
death OF Enoch S. Page.
Whereas, BY the providence OF God,
our friend Enoch S. Page has been taken
from us by death, therefore,
Resolved, That while we reverently
and submissively bow TO the mandate OF
Him who doeth all things well, yet when
thc ties of union are severed and his lille
has gone out from us. our hearts are
filed with sorrow.
Resolved, That in his death we as o
Council feel ourselves deprived of the
hearty cooperation and sympathy of an
intelligent and efficient worker.
Resolved. That we extend to the family
If The deceased our heartfelt sympathy
N the hour OF their affection.
Resolved, That copy OF these resou.
ions he sent to the family, record be
made upon our minutes and also copy
he sent to the county papers for publica-
son' "; W. =, b ol..nn
M. CRAIG,
Commit tee.
singing school was held at the Meth
odist vestry on Monday evening, taught
Inv Mr.. Jenkins OF Barton. One will also
be held next Monday evening.
D. Rattery Post, No 8, and W. X. C.,
No. %, held a public installation OF ofh'
cers last Saturday evening, followed by
an oyster supper, which was pronounced
success.
The annual meeting of the Epworth
League will be held at the vestry OF the
Methodist church on Saturday evening
Quite a number are on the sick list
with a dstemper or grip. Mr.. Farr
who has been quite i'll with heart
trouble. is now gaining slowly.
Mrs. Nettie Shorey Of Lyndonville is
here caring for her mother, Mrs. John
Forrest, who has been seriously i'll.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Drown
on Wednesday afternoon.
The Loyal Legion have birthday
social next Saturday afternoon, to which
all the children are invited.
The last quarterly meeting ofthe Meth
odist conference will be held at the par
sonage Monday evening, Feb. Sd, by
Presiding Elder Hamilton.
Enough snow tell in the last storm tC
make good sleighing, for the first tim'
this winter.
G. NJ. Dean & Son are selling 100
pounds of corn meal Tor 70 cents, or 37h
cents per bushel; oats 80 cents per bushe
or a cent a pound. The above quota
tons are not much like the prices 81
years ago when -four was 500 per barre
and corn neal two dollars bushel.
One OF Almout Silsby's men had mar
row escape from being seriously injured
last week. while logging in the woods a
East Haven A tree fell knocking hin
down AMI badly injuring horse which
stood near.
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GREENSBORO.

Mrs George G. Simpson has been suf-
iering from poisoned finger, which has
been very painful.
Frank Melvin reported fine time at
the Peacham convention.
Communion at the United Presby terian
church on Sunday last, Rev. Mr.. McKin-
ley assisting the pastor. A number were
received into the church as result Of the
recent revival services.
The Ladies Home Circle will hold a
church birthday party next Tuesday eve
ming with Mrs. Randall. All interested
in repairing he church are invited to
come, and bring as many pennies as you
are years old.
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STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, &C
IC,S CpIN,py lSSs


FRANK J, CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm OF F. ].
CHENEY & Co., doing business in the
city of Toledo, county and state aiore-
said, and that said firm will pay the sum
of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS tor each
and every case OF catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
CURE. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. D. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL. Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
~. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o.
Sold bv druggists, 75c.
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WEST DANVILLE.

F. F. Carrick and wife were in town
last week Friday.
The receipts of the donation party
given Rev. F. E. Currier Thursday alter
noon and evening, Jan, %, amounted to
$2170.
George w. Shepard is cutting ice here
and drawing it to Danville for {. W.
Thurber.
The winter term of school will close
today, Friday, with extra exercises, to
which all are cordially invited.
Activity among the lumbermen in
moving their logs into the mill yards, is
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WATERFORD.

In school district No, Il, Ira Hastings,
Hugh Hastings and Carl Blodgett have
had no absent or tardy marks for the
entire year. In district MOI Frank Has
tings has similar record. The latter is
only nine years old, and this is the third
successive year that he has made this
record. The school directors have pre-
scented all these boys with a handsome
book in recognition of their faithtuiness.