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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26

"Real Estate Mortgages in the Unit
ed States" is the title of volume just
issued by the Census Bureau, the work
having been delayed until now on ac-
count of tho rush at the Government
Printing Office. According to tais
publication, during the decade of 1880
1890 there were 9,157,7 mortgages
filed, representing an incurred debt
of s12, ,O94. ST., 793. During this time
acre tracts we're covered by 4,747, ,O7s
mortgages, representing a debt of 81,
SOC, TIL, ,l19, and 4,77O, 639 mortgages
were placed on lots to secure an in
Cured debt of 81, 1913, 1866 With
in the same period 622, ,s55, ,O9l acres
were covered by 4,75s, 26S mortgages
not stating the amount OF debt secured
sbythem, and s,O27,O lots were GOV
cred by 4,77s, OT5 such mortgages.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26


months; ; his quest had been unsuccess-
full; yet he continued to haunt the
principal thoroughfares, tramping
north, south, east and west, in turn.
Big Ben had struck l 1; he was re-
crossing Westminster Bridge to his
lodgings, when a woman crouohiug by
a lamp post ahead of him, fell forward
in heap, md, fastening his steps, he
endeavored to raise her. But with the
light falling on the pallid, hunger
pinched face a groan escaped him.
His quest for Bertha Carter had ended.
At that moment a policeman came.
up.
"Poor soul she's dead" he said, at
glance. "Better so than the leap
into the water she was bent on. I've
had my eye on her since o'clock.
She seemed dnzed."
Che body was conveyed to the NOR
tuary, and the verdict nt the inquest
was in accordance with the medical
testimony, that death was due to
starvation.
Outwardly calm, his sole thought to
avenge Bertha, Jim staggered out of
the court.
His inquiries for the man who had
robbed him of the one jewel he covet-
ed, to cast 1t from him, at length
elected that q seaman answering to his
description of Carter was homeward
bound from Singapore. Thenceforth,
knowing neither hunger nor weari-
ness, he was watchful of new arrivals
at the docks.
His desire for revenge was by now
monomania. And to-day he had n
strange prescience that VIII and he
were soon to meet. Self-absorbed, in
crossing the street he was knocked
down by dray, and, stunned, con-
veyed to hospital.
On recovering consciousness his first
request was for his discharge
mot yet awhile" said the nurse.
"But you won't be dull" That poor
chap yonder, indicating bandaged
object in distant bed, "has been ask
ing for you. You don't recognize
himP No wonder He was brought
in months ago after the fire in st.
Thomas's street. He was looking on,
and woman and some children ap'
peared at top window. The fremer
were beaten back by the blaze below
but poor Will-he won't tell us hi
surnaue-couldn't Withstand theil
cries, and he climbed up the water
spout on to the roof with a rope, anC
threw one end to them, and had actual
ly lowered two of the children in safe
ty when the walls collapsed. He wa
picked up so terribly injured that w
had little hope of him. But he ha
done splendidly. If you"
But Jim was midway across th,
ward. Oh, heaven, to think that thiI
poor mangled wretch was "handsom,
Willw And so sorely misjudged
Leaning over the brave fellow Hook
ems emotion was hard to restrain.
"Don't give 'em my name," whis
pered Will 1'm manned for life
And I wouldn't we poor little Berth
saddled with a helpless husband-no
likely. To have happened just whel
the tide had turnedi" he groaned
"Where is she?"
, "She has reached port before us,
said Jim, in a smothered voice. "Don'
zee take on, WILL" His own tear
} were coursing down his rugged cheeks
"Well go back to Pengelly. I cal
J work for both"
"You work for me? You"
"We both loved her." Jim reminds
} him. 'If SO be you'll trust yoursel
to me. You will be doing me favor.
Feebly pressing the hand tina
gripped his, Will mumbled indistinct
ly, and hastily covered his face
, Household Words.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
THE WORLD IS RoLL1N RIGHT.

In spite o. tempests blowin'--
In darkness an in light,
In reapin' time an sowin'
Tho world is rollin' right
For still the flowers ate springin'
An still the birds arc singin'
An sweetest bells are ringln'-
The world Is rollin' right
- sxrv,--,.
In spite o. tempests blowin'
The dove is sure in flight,
Beneath the winters snowin'
The lily dreums in white.
An still the blooms are swingin'
In wild winds sweet with singin',
An still the vines are clingln'-
The world is rollin' right.
In spite o. tempests blowin'
Tho stars are still as bright;
Tho rose o. love is CROWN
In gardens sweet with light.
Here's homo with all its blisses-
with little children's kisses;
No worlds ms sweet as this is
The world is rollin' right!
r. L. Stanton, in Chicago Tlmes-Heralt
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

81 second the motion, said tho
man on the rear of the tandem. Yale
Record.
He-''Darl1Dg, "we'll have lot to
contend with when We are married"
She -"Yes, dear, we'll have each 9th
er,"-Judy.
"Dear mel" exclaimed the fond
father, anxiously; "whatever can be
the matter with the baby? 1t isn't
crying. Puck.
"Queer how everybody resents hot
weather" Eyes, and when fine day
comes along they all strut as if they
had made it. ."-Chicago Record.
az refuse him regularly each
month. He proposed last night for
the twentieth time" "Oh, he is con-
vinced now that it safe. Truth
There are two kinds of people:
Those who talk without thinking, and
those who think without talking; and
they make each other very tired
Puck.
Mr.. Youngman-"Is there any way
to find out what a woman thinks of
you, without proposingF" Mr.. Bene-
dict-"Yes; make her mad. New
York Weekly.
Not Bit Abashed: ~ should think
those strawberries would be ashamed
| of the discrepancy between their size
and their price" "Oh, they have
plenty of sand in them. Truth.
She-'T hear Miss Flurts is learn
ing to ride bicycle" He-"But she
rode one last year; why does she have
to learn again?" She-"Another gem
tleman is teaching her Funny
Cuts.
Prisoner-T hope your Honor will
be lenient wit me, fer l ANA poet"
Judge-"Hem ever publish any po-
emsP" Prisoner-"Oh, yes, sir lots
of 'em. Judge-"Six months. -
Judge.
Bobbie-"Mother, were all the bad
men destroyed by the flood? Mother
-"Yes, my son." Bobbie-(who has
just received a whipping from his
father)-"When is there going to be
another food?"- Brooklyn Life.
A man who suffered badly went to
consult n specialist about his afiiiction.
The expert asked: "Do you stutter all
the timer" "N.n-n-no. Replied the
sufferer. 81 s-s.s-stut-t-t-t-ter only
when 1 t-tt-talk. Harper's Bazaar.
Mrs. Thirdwed - "rhat young
Mary Allen makes q perfect idiot of
herself over her husband" Mrs.
Fourthwed-"Well, my dear, you
must remember that he is the first one
she ever had. - Cincinnati Enquirer.
'T wish we were rich, John, and
could do something for the world"
Mrs. Clericus remarked, half devout-
edly, half impatiently. "But, my
dear, we can do good in a quiet way
now." "Yes: but no one will ever
hear of it. t."-Tit-Bits.
He las the pitcher bends himself
out of shape just as he is about to de-
| liver the ball)-"Now get on to his
curves !" She (her first game)-"Yes,
isn't it awful2 One would think it
impossible for him ever to get back
into his original shape. Puck.
Tommy-"SGy, Mollie, l wish had
ten cents to get some candy with"
Mollie-"Go and ask father who
Socrates was and what he meant by
tho diiferential calculus. He's got
company, and 1 shouldn't wonder if
he gave you q quarter. Boston
Transcript.
ave try" explained the precep-
tress, "to give the girls practical
education, and to especially fit them
to be wives. Yes. First class in tying
mans cravat, attention Cooking?
Oh, no, not since years ago" Already
the new century was dawning, cold
and gray. Detroit Tribune.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26

Parisians who went to the Russian
Czar's coronation were astounded at
the unpaved condition of Moscow.
They found that it would cost $780,
000.0 to pave the town, and that
the work would practically have to be
done over every year ON account OF
the effects OF frost.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
THE AMENITIES OF LIFE.

al hear Blk has pnt up some new
houses in your neighborhood."
eyes and he's ruined the neighbor.
hood with them"
"He said you had spoiled it with
those houses of yours.
"Now isn't it just Ike Bilk's mean
ness to say thing of that kind about
q fellow he's known all his life?"--
Judge.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26

Onco in five years the Mayor of
Newcastle, England. is rowed up the
river in an Elizabethan barge, and,
landing at a village green kisses the
prettiest girl he sees and gives her a
sovereign, to clinch Newcastle's right
TO the foreshore. Some of those old
English customs are not so very silly
al
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
Cool PcOpIe 10 Know.

Miss Kingsley, the African traveller.
gives an amusing account of the begin
ming of her love of adventure. Sho
was at the Canary Islands, and hear.
ing Every dreadful accounts of the
dangers and horrors OF travelling in
West Africa, she felt she must so out
of nero feminine curiosity. She con-
tinues: 81 asked a man who knew
the country what l should find most
useful to take out with me, and he re-
piled: 'An introduction to the Wes.
leyan mission, because they have a
fine hearse and plumes at the station
and would be able to give you n grand
funeral. -" Chicago News.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
WHY SHE DID IT.

"Mamma, said the little girl, point,
ing at the woman on the other side oi
the car, "what makes the lady wear
her rings outside her glover"
"Hush, said the mother in an ag
grNyated stage whisper. "Don't be
rude. The lady wears her rings out,
side her glove to keep them from
blackening her fingers. "-Indianapo'
lis Jnnrnnl.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
EFFECT or THE CIRCUS.

81 hear you had the circus in your
town the other day?"
eyes"
al suppose the children we're Wild"
"They were-and l doubt If we can
ever tame 'em again. Bobbie's got to
have a cage and as for the baby, he
won't sleep unless he's standing on his
head. "-Harper's Bazaar.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26

John Burns proposes to have law
passed by Parliament making it com
pulsory for employers to give domes.
tic servants "a character" on dismis.
sal. Laws to that effect have long been
in force in France and Germany.
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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
HOW HE KNEW.

Jones-"This chicken is fourteen
years Old"
Smith-"How can you tell the age
OF q chicken"
Jones-"By the teeth"
Smith-"By the teeth? Chickens
don't have any teeth"
Joues-"No; but have. Judge.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
A MANS VENGEANCE.

| was q stiff climb
from Pengelly.
and the basket of
fish Isaac Hocken
c q + r i o d was
heavy. At the
top of the hill he
W a 8 fai n to
stretch himself
on the turf and
rest his bent old
back against the
low stone wall
which enclosed
j o h n Tregon's
field.
"No use going
up to the house ;
Johns at market,
and the missis'll
be turning the
n n M tAnexy
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
TIME TOO LIMITED,

"What was the cause of the trouble
in the woman's club ~
''The majority adopted resolution
limiting the time of each woman for
speaking on any one question to three
hours"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26

William Dean Howells, the novelist,
recently declared in a magazine arti.
Gle that the practice of accepting
tips" was degrading and un-Amori'
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
STRIVING TO PLEASE,

"What would you do, dear, if I
were to die?" asked Mrs. barley fond.
ly.
'I don't know" replied barley
thoughtfully. (Which is your choice
burial or cremation ?"-Judge.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
THESE SEASIDE INTRIGUEs.

Mrs. Mamma-"If Lord Forgivus
asks you to marry him you tell him to
speak to me-"
Ethel-"Yes, mamma-but if he
doesn't?"
Mrs. Mamma-''Then tell him that
l want to see him. "-Truth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
AN ADAGE PROVED TRUE.

81 have here pardon for you from
the Governor, said the sheriff to the
cold-blooded mui derer.
"Ah," replied the latter. "No moose
in good news, as the proyerb saYs."-
Judge.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
Worms, sI.OO Per Xonr.

This Senr's recruits for the Russian
army humbor 27O,O00, which is con.
bidethbly more than the whole Britisb
hrrRv
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26

"They say she's worth half mill.
ion."
"Well, she needs it in her bust
ness"
"What's that?"
"Looking for O husband. PUCK.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
IN DANGER.

Jasper-"I wonder why Jones
whistles SO much?"
Jumpuppe-"Probably to keep up
his courage. A man who whistles as
badly as he does is in constant danger
of death. Truth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
HE WAS INSPIRED.

"Sprintley broke his long-distanco
running record, did he not?"
"He did; we told him just as he
started that his wife had sent for him
to beat the carpet"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
THE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE.
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD BY THE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS.

A Quick Change Artlst-A Threat
for Bicyclists-Not In-Adapted
by Nature, Etc, Etc.
In the spring the gentle lamblet
Gaubols round the mother eve;
But the next day it's a outlet,
And the next day Irish stew.
Truth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
ADAPTED BY NATURE.

Mrs. Bunting--'1 am afraid that
Jimmy never will learn to spell"
Mr.. Bunting-"Nature evidently
intended him to be sign.painter."-
Judge.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
A THREAT FOR B1cYcI1sTs.

'If that puffed up thing undertakes
to ride over me, I'll take the wind out
of it," remarked the tack, as the pneu.
attic tire hove in sight. Puck.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26
NOT IT.

Peddler the head of the house
IMP"
Young Mother --"No; he's out with
his nurse, in the perambulator. New
York Weekly.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-08-26

In the new Hotel Cecil, in London,
there is q telephone in each room.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
WESTON.

Herbert Newton and wife from
Hart, Mich, who are spending the
winter in this vicinity, visited Mrs.
Newton's sister, Mrs. j. @. Cragin,
last week.
R. D. Briggs is absent on a visit
to his daughter in Torrington, Conn.
Mrs. H. E. FELTON, lost fine
seven months old colt recently BY
breaking its leg.
A goodly turnout from this place
attended the Baptist Sunday Schoo
rally at Mt. Holly Tuesday.
Biron Bolster of Pawlet has pur
chased the farm known as the Aus
tin Adams farm Of A. E. Pease ant
takes possession March LIST.
Mrs. Cummings Hale returned
Monday from Mechanicsville where
she has been spending a week Will
her brother S. Colburn.
Bills are out announcing ORA
matte entertainment to come Oft a.
the town hall next Friday evening
The play will be the "Woven Web,
a fine four-act drama. As the pro.
ceeds are to be devoted to the pur.
chase of new books for the library Q
good turn out is confidently expected.
A pleasant evenings entertainment
is assured.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
WARDSBORO.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Prouty from
Bondville we're visiting at A. M.
Farnum's.
Fred Underwood has filled his ice
house with an excellent quality of ice.
Clarence Snow and wife from Towns
bend visited Mrs. Metcalf last Mon
day.
Mr.. Richardson from Wardsboro
Center is working for E. D. Plimp-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis from Mount
Holly are visiting at G. H. Martins.
F. N. Farnnm has gone to Jamai-
ca to work for Will Gleason.
Rev. S. L. Vincent from Jamaica
will occupy the pulpit at the M. E.
church next Sunday morning.
Mr.. G. w. Martin is confined to
the house with a severe cold.
Frank Chase from Somerset
was in town this week.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
: HOUGHTONVILLE

George Tasker is at home.
D. G. Hill. Of Burlington, is at J
w. CrandalPs.
E. E. jackson has left the emplo,
of G. H. Sanders.
Two new men in the mill of C. H.
Sanders: Mr. Simonds of Saxton.
River, and Mr.. Richardson O
Chester.
Julius Graves is at work for E. H.
Clark at Grafton.
G. F. Buffers went to Saxton.
River, Monday.
G. Cummings went to Peru Tues
day.
c. V. Willoughby has returned t.
Bellows Falls.
Mrs. N. O. Zuill is on the sick list
Mrs. Warner who has been at worl
for John Holmes has gone to hel
home in Andover.
Our lumbermen are very busy ant
seem to be happy "all things come tc
him who can wait"
Our school closes this week Friday
and to all appearance a very successful
term. Miss Fairbank teacher.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
Highest Of all In 1savening powerLatess US. Govt Report
Roe! R Rs*assE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
so. wINDHAM.

Mrs. w. A. Puffer is recovering
from an attack of Bronchitis.
A, ". Clayton after weeks i'll
ness is able to be out,
Mrs Martha Pierce Is visiting
friends in Jamaica.
Miss Florence Burbee has finished
her school in Townshend and is now at
Dea. A. j. Bakers.
The lecture given last Tuesday eve
ming by Ashael Uupham of Windham
was well attended and enjoyed by all.
The lecture course in the interests Of
education and schools in the town are
Winning the favor Of the people. The
series opened with an essay upon prac
teal education by Rev. f. Grimes Of
Cong. church was listened to cosely
A recitation by Miss Goodell, teacher
of Center Village school was well re
ceived.
The second in the course was by
Rev. Mr.. Francis of the South vii.
lage; his theme was some essential re
quisite for securing an education. A
recitation at this time by teacher, Miss
Goodrich was we'll delivered.
On Tuesday 2sth Mr.. A. Uphan
of the school board occupied portion
of the evening with an Historical es.
say upon the Vermont wars; the de-
tails connected with Windham county
were Of especial interest. Miss A
Toilet, teacher of South village schoo
gave recitation, able and well timed.
Music; vocal and instrumental, "wh(
will tell the story, when the boys are
gone" written and published by L.
Chapman Of Center Windham, was eff
fectually rendered by Mrs. Kingsbury
aud Mrs. Howe as a duet. Miss
Upham also gave recital, alluding tt
Gen. Stark OF the early colonial times,
music from the autoharp by Mr..
Miller was efficient; as also the Cornet
by war veteran Gould. Mrs. A
Stearns will present the subject of ed
ucation on Wednesday evening, Feb.
9th in Cong. church at Windam
Center, Subject: Schools and teaching
from the standpoint Of an experienced
Boston teacher.
The two ministers of the town or
Sunday 26inst, Francis, baptist,
Grimes, (Cong. exchanged pulpits.
An Endeavor Social is to be at thu
residence of Mrs. Frank Robbins OF
the eve. Of Friday 18th. An invita-
ton to attend is extended to the G.
E. of Cong. church.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
PERU.

School in Dist. No, 4, closed last
Friday after a pleasant term OF eight
weeks. Number of scholars, 70.
Those who were not absent or tardy
during the term were LaBelle Batch
elder, Mary Howard, Ella and Jo-
seph Farnum, Chester Beebe, Eddie
Kirkwood, Guy Stiles, Eddie Bard
we'll and Walter West. Otto Cool
edge was absent one-half day on ac-
count of sickness. Harley Scott and
Harry West were each absent one
day. In the examination atthe close
Of the term in arithmetic Mary How
ard passed 100, Lottie Bell, 80, Guy
Stiles, 81, Eddie Bardwell, "a. In
geography, Jennie West SO, Mary
Howard, 90, LaBelle Batchelder 50,
Eddie Bardwell, 90.
/ wish TO thank both parents and
pupils for their kindness to me dur.
ing the term.
Jessie Farnum, teacher.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
SIMONSV

B. s. Fuller went to Springfield
the first of the week.
Miss Minnie Martin was at home
Sunday from Chester.
Mrs. A. Nj. Stannard returned
home from Springfield last Monday.
Mrs. P. r. Carlton is caring for
Mrs. Persis Baldwin in Chester.
On account Of changeable temper
ature the past two weeks the monster.
lagrippe, or one of his agents, has
made US a call and visited seyera
families with unpleasant results to ole
and young. IT is hoped that the colo
northern winters may receive some d
the balmy air of the South.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
Each generation lives In a different

Each generation lives In a different
world.-Anon.
The mighty hopes that make US
men. -Teunyson.
The sure way to miss success is to
miss the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
A lie that is half truth is ever the
blacklist Of lies.-Tennyson.
They who have light in themselves
will not revolve as satellites. -Anon.
A life Of pleasure makes even the
strongest mind frivolous at last
Bulwer.
The one prudencs In life Is con.
centration /; the one evil is dissipation
Emerson.
If you would know the value oil
money. 60 and try to borrow some
Franklin.
Bad habits are as infectious by ex
ample as the plague itself is by con
tact.-Fielding.
Tribunals fall to the ground will
the peace they are no longer able t.
uphold. Burke.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
Our Neighbors
LONDONDERRY

Remember the teachers Institute at
the Town Hall, South Londonderry,
Feb. II, conducted by State Super
intendent Stone and county Examiner
H. Z. der, there will also be other
speakers from abroad and several 10.
cal. Let there be good attendance,
both Of teachers and citizens.
More new scenery has been added to
the stage in Union Hall. The club
have drama that they will give to
the public as soon as it can be prepar-
ed.
w. L. ibson, accompanied by
Miss Mario Gibson spent Tuesday
and Wedn lay with his son and
daughter in Chester.
Mrs. G. Carleton of Manchester
who has been in very poor health dur.
ing the fall and winter is at present
staying with her sister, Mrs. John
Carleton.
Several fromthis village contemplate
attending the Odd Fellows ball al
Chester Thursday night.
Mrs. Ben. Sparrow is slowly i'm.
proving. Mrs. Emma Howard is
caring for her.
Earl Davis was home from Ches
ter over Sunday.
There will be donation for Rev.
F. E. Erasee, at Union Hall, Wed.
nesday evening, Feb. 18th to which
every one irrespective of religious be.
lief is cordially invited.
At meeting of the people the fol.
lowing committee was chosen to ex-
tend invitations, one in each nieghbor.
hood: Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Carleton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Shattuck, Mr..
and Mrs. F. M. Leonard, Mr.. and
Mrs. Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. War.
rem Wright, Mr.. and Mrs. E. S.
Garfield, Mr.. and Mrs D. D. Wait.
A chicken pie supper will be served.
Farm produce or anything used in a
family is acceptable as it would be
priced at its market value and turned
in toward the salary.