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The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08
Snitlllield.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Charles of Mechanic
Falls spent few days last week with
her parents. Nj. and Mrs. j. NJ. Thomp-
sou.
Quite number attended the public
installation of the officers of the Golden
Cross, Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Frank \, Fuller and Miss Mildred
Cole spent a few days last week in Liy.
ermore, visiting friends. 1t was very
pleasant drive
Children's day WAS observed last sun
day, and children's concert in the even
ing
Mrs. Eliza Page has gone to Arson,
visiting.
Rev. B. F. Turner of Norridgewock,
preached n the Gould school house Sun
day afternoon. to house full OF people.
The selectmen have Just got the new
guide boards up. They are white iron.
The quilting at John Thompson's last
Thursday for Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Charles,
was largely attended. All had good
time, especially when the supper was
ready, and all ate heartily of beans,
brown bread, and other nice things too
Vulnerable to mention.
As Vernon CunlH was coming from
Oakland, last Thursday night, his horse
became unmanageable and ran against
another team, thus turning Cunliff's car
riage completely over. The horse broke
away, but Cunlitf hung to the reins and
was dragged quite distance before he
could stop the horse. He was not hurt
10 speak of.
About thirty-fve Of the near neighbOrs
met at Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Coles, Sat
urday evening" to reception given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Afford Witham. Refresh
ments of ice cream and cake were served.
The presents received that evening were ].
An oak dining table by Mr.. and Mrs.
A. B. Cole silver knives and forks by
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank a. Fuller; dinner
set by Mildred Cole; silver cake plate,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. j. Haynes and Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Stevens; silver tooth
pick holder, Mr. and Mrs. Milford lib
belts, Nette MeIntre and Silas Longley :;
large silver spoons, Josie Haynes and
+. 4. whiting; fancy plate, Herbert and
Herman Stevens; pair towels. Mr.. and
Mrs. Abel Merrill fruit dish, Charlie
Merrill two pair towels, Mrs. Annette
c. Tobey; glass plate, Bell and Iva Ste
vens pair towels, Mr.. and Mrs. John G.
Pierce; souvenir plate, Mr.. aud Mrs.
Obed Allen; tray cloths, Mrs. Eliza a.
Page; pillow slips, Mildred Cole; silver
gravy ladle, Mrs. Carrie Charles and
Fred Thompson; pair towels, Miss Alta
Holmes; pair towels, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Witham; tidy, Mildred Cole !;
souvenir pitcher, Edna and Eva Taylor;
salt ahakpr Wallace TAYLOR. housewife
Mildred Cole water set, Mrs. A. B. Cole.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08
Carritunk.

Mis- Maude Pulen closed a successful
term of school in this district, Friday and
has returned to her home in North Arson
Allie Smith, former resident of West
Forks. passed through town Saturd y
He will visit his home before he returns.
Mrs. Lizzie Willard and Mrs Carrie
Young of East Madison went to Pleasant
Pond, on fishing trip Friday they
brought home fine string of trout which
speaks well of their skill.
Mrs Desire Goodrich of Bingham is
the guest of Mrs. Allie Spofford, and Mrs.
LYDIA Sanborn.
Cony Sanborn, who has been on Indian
Pond dam since spring returned home
Friday
Omar Morris has been building cabins
for parties at Garry pond, Mr.. Robert
Berry has been doing the masonry
Mrs. Lucie Paris was in town Sunday
on her way to her new home at Peasant
pond.
q. s. Witham and wife celebrated at
North Arson the Fourth. They will
visit at Madison and n y. Portland be,
fore they return home
Rev. Mr.. Junkins, and wife have moved
to this place where they will stop during
the remainder of their stay among US.
They are boarding at W. d. Moor's at
present.
James Merrill is painting his building a
straw color with white trimmings which
make fine looking stand Mr. Herbert
Prince is helping him.
Miss Florence Williams who has been
in Skowhegan since last winter returned
home Tuesday
Mrs. Joseph Spaulding has gone to
North Arson for treatment, she is under
the care Of DR.. Wing.
Frost Williams was in town last week
He went to his home in Jackman Friday.
Mrs. Maytie Livingston closed her
school in Dist No. 3, Friday of last week.
Ed Williams and Tom Berry went to
n. Arson Saturday to see the trot.
Edwin Williams and John Martin took
a pleasure trip to Pleasant pond Sunday,
they went early to avoid the rush as they
had a celebration there Monday.
Several of our young men treated US 10
few pieces Of music Monday morning
early
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08

Mrs. Burton closed her school in
district No. 6, Friday, with the usual
exercises, Rotations and declarations,
several or the Seekins family rendered
songs with accompaniment by the organ.
The school presented their teacher a
silver cup and saucer which showed the
high esteem they held for her. Mrs.
Burton thanked the school for all kindness
shown her and also for the present, in a
very feeling manner, This is her seventh
and last term, for the present at least, as
she is to teach IN the village in the fall.
Mrs. Burton maintained good discipline as
usual and in the terms she has taught in
this district, parents have noticed marked
progress in their children under Mrs
Burton's instruction.
Miss Carrie Garfield arrived home the
10Th of June to spend the summer with
her parents.
Miss Minnie Patren closed her school,
Friday, of last week.
MIR. and Mrs. J. T. Brown from Mass.
arrived at A. H. Tilton's the 4th
Mrs. J, F. Rand of Palmyra with her
daughter Nellie called on friends on their
return from Canaan Monday
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Cambridge.

July 4th was children's day at the Bap-
fist church, and very nice day it was.
The church was tastefully decorated with
potted plants, flowers and ferns.
The Eaton boys have closed their term
as stage drivers on the route Dexter and
Cambridge and are succeeded by Joseph
Reynolds of Garland. We are sorry to
lose the old firm who have given such
satisfaction on the line, and only hope
that their successor will fill the position
as acceptably.
Mr.. Reynolds with his son-in.law and
family have moved into the Martin house.
Ira Horne and family have gone to
kineo for several weeks where their
daughter F. Louise has an engagement as
cornetlst for the season.
Sadie Chadbourn is on the sick list at
present, attended by Dr. Turner of Har-
mony.
Mrs. Sarah M. Shaw of Orlando, Flor
ida, and daughter are visiting this place
and Ripley. Mrs. Shaw was a former
resident of this place.
DIR. F. S Bunker and wife are at home
for short time, we learn he intends to
locate in Eddington
Alonzo Brown was in Guilford last
Wednesday on business.
John Osburn of Hartland was in town
last week visiting old acquaintance. Mr..
Osburn has not been in the place for
twenty years, and he noted some changes
even in the quiet town of Cambridge.
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Athens.

A very successful term of Athens
village school, closed last Friday, Miss
Sadie Tobey, teacher. Scholars not
absent one-half day: Annie Went
worth. Sadie Wentworth, Charlie Robin
sou, Harry Emery. Lonnie Corson,
Frank Goodwin. Fred Wentworth,
Bonnie Msener. Herbert Turner, Henry
Turner. Absent one-half day; Alice
McPheters. Maud Preble, Ralph Butler,
sanford Preble. Not tardy: Alice
McPheters. Maud Preble, Una Cooley
Ralph Butler, Frank Berry, Charlie
Robinson, Harry Emery, Frank Robin
sou, Sanford Preble, Bonnie Misener,
Herbert Turner. Henry Turner. Num-
BIER attending, y.
Miss Minnie (. Foss closed a very
succt sstul term of school in the Bunker
Hill district. last Friday. scholars not
absent during the term Hannah
Bunker, Edith Lawrence, Maude small,
Leila Thompson, Flora Small, Hattie
Leavitt. Geneva Leavitt. Gala Leavitt,
Gilman Leavitt, sick one day. Merle
Leavitt.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08
Browns Corner.

The schools in this part of the town
closed on Friday last.
Several from this place attended meet
ing at Corson's Corner Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Flavlla Purington arrived home
Thursday afternoon from an extended
visit with relatives in Montana.
Miss Fife Crowel's school closed on
Friday last, and she is now at home.
Miss May Goodwin who has been teach
ing in Natick, Mass, is passing her vaca-
ton at home. She was accompanied by
her cousin Henry Root, who will visit for
time.
Several members of Canaan grange
visited Clinton grange Saturday evening.
Young America was all fire with
patriotism on July 5 and s. The familiar
sounds of changing bells. trumpets, guns
and fire crackers, were dinned in our ears
and waited on the breezes as usual, while
the fantasies which so delight young and
old were an amusing feature.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08
Fairfield.

Not only does Fairfield support an ex-
cellent high school of its own of which
Prof. w. F. Kenrick, Colby %, is the
talented and efficient principal, and fur
nish some of the very bone and snew
of the Waterville High school, Coburn
Classical Institute and Colby University
as well, but now the Skowhegan high
school seems to be claiming some of Fair
fields talent as we'll For we noticed a
few weeks ago with a good degree of
local pride that A. L. Goodwin 'o8 had
been elected editor in.chief of the Lever
the bright and spicy school paper publish
ed by the pupils of the Skowhegan high
school, and that Miss Mae L. Bowman,
%, had been chosen assistant editor-in-
chief of the same publication. Both of
these talented young people are residents
of North Fairfield.
Gen. and Mrs. Selden Conner were in
town from Augusta last Thursday. They
returned Friday morning. accompanied by
Miss Rosamond, who had been visiting
here several weeks.
Our village was startled Friday morn
ing by the sudden death of one of her
townsmen, Drew Waldron, aged 70 years,
months He had been in feeble health
all winter but for the past few weeks has
been able to be out of doors and walk out
to the end of the street on which he lived.
On Thursday he was out as usual but
Friday morning he was stricken with
heart failure and lived but a short time
Mrs. NJ. T. Pooler of Skowhegan WIS
the guest Of Mrs. c. G.. Totmau last Fri
day.
Mrs. S. Knowles who has been STOP
ping with her son Mr., Z. E. Knowles,
the past year. returned today to her form
er home in North New Portland.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
Pish0n \ Ferry.

Mrs Lyman CLANCY is visiting her son
ia Brunswick.
Miss Clara Ti5befts Of No. Fairfield
who has been passing several days with
her aunt, Mrs. K. +. Parker. returned
home, Thursday.
Miss Mae Pratt returned last week.
from an extended visit With friends in
Massachusetts,.
Mrs. f. =. Huntly, matron at the city
farm, Augusta, recently paid brief
visit to her mother and other friends IN
this place.
Mr. Frank Hartshorn of Canaan. VI,
arrived Thursday. ani is the guest of
his sister, Mrs. J. NJ. Petigrew.
MIR. and Mrs Will CLANCY arrived
from Lisbon Falls. Saturday, aud will
pass their vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Clancy.
Miss Grace Jennings Is at Harlie Wy
mans, Skowhegan, for few weeks.
Miss Mary Davis, aunt Nary who
has been staying with the family of
Simon Pettigrew since sept. last, has
returned to Winslow.
Mr. Chas. Fuller. who has been
guest at Richard Wells, for couple of
weeks, has returned 10 Boston. NJ
Fuller will remain here for the summer.
Haying is late this season.
Z. A. Kicker, who has taken a con-
tract for repairing a dam at Hartlaud,
commenced the work there last week.
F. W. Peaks of Boston, Is guest at
Asa Pratt's.
DR.. +. II. kidder and wife of Clinton,
were in this place, Thursday, aud Mrs.
Kidder will remain here for several days
with her parents, Mr. and J. NJ. Petit
grew
Mr.. and Mrs. +. J, Mitchell recently
visited friends in Hartland.
School in the Ferry district, Ella
Wells, teacher, closed Friday, June %.
Iene Stafford of Boston, is passing the
summer here at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. Richard Wells.
Mrs. +. B. Jack is at Shawmut, for a
few weeks stay.
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LarOne.

Unclc David Lowe has been making
repairs on his barn.
j. f. Libby and wife were visiting in
No. New Portland, last Sunday.
b. c. Wentworth of Skowhegan.
preached at Writings, last Sabbath, to
an apprecative audience.
No new case of mumps has appeared,
and If no one has taken them from the
Packard boy, it would seem very doubt
full if he had them, even if the NJ d.
did say yea.
At last the topic of conversation as to
who was to be our next mail carrier has
been solved, as on July lst, II. d. Cas-
well came to time, and started the mail
carrying for the next four years.
Sarah Delano has so far recovered
from her long illness, as to be moved to
Litchtield where in the future she will
reside with her daughter, Eliza Palmer.
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Fairfield Center.

Mrs. NJ. l.. Baentine has sold her
farm on the Nye's Corner road to Mr..
Dustin of Waterville.
Mrs. II. l.. Allen of Benton station,
who has been visiting Mrs. X. B. Green
for some time past has returned home.
viii Markham of Fairfield village, has
moved into one of Nahum Tozier's
houses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harper Allen of Smith
field, were visiting Mr.. aud Mrs. John
E. Allen, one day recently.
Miss Clara b. Tozier, Colby '95, ar
rived home Thursday last, from Cottage
City, Mass, where she has been teaching
the past year.
Percy +. Williams, Colby ~, has gone
to Old Orchard, and will work in the
Fiske House during the summer. His
brother, Henry, will also work in the
same hotel.
Mrs. S. 5. Delano of Skowhegan, A.
Ii. Tozier of Boston, w. X. Tozier of
Berlin, n. H.. were visiting their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Tozier, a few
days recently.
The new iron fence for the cemetery
has been put in place. The appearance
of the cemetery is much improved and
we hope that the owners of lots will
continue the good work and that we
may have in all respects model ceme-
terry.
The patriotic program prepared by
Lecturer Henry I, Choate and published
in the last weeks issue of the REPORTER,
proved pleasing one at the Saturday
evenings meeting of Victor Grange.
The children were also invited. Ice
cream and cake we're served, and a good
display of fire works greatly enjoyed.
Slas Richardson was visiting his son,
G. c. Richal dson, at Brewster, Mass,
last week.
Mr.. Caswell, our new stage driver,
commenced work July |.
Miss Vyra l.. Tozier arrived home
from Boston, Monday. where she has
been teaching the past year
A. H. Tozier returned to Boston, Mon
day afternoon.
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Ripley.

At local teachers meeting held at
the NJ. +. church, June 18th, the fol-
lowing programme was presented :
Prayer, c. f. Skillings; music by quar-
tette How teach reading" by F. Josie
Hoyt; recitation by Mamie Lane class
exercise, physical culture by Nellie Rand
and pupils of Dist. No. ); recitation by
Mamie Robinson; "Reviews, when and
how to conduct them by NJ, Grace
Farrar; exercises by boys of No. 5
Teaching Language" by Annie B..
Rand; recitation by Ruth and Lizzie
Hurd Physical training in the rural
school by Nellie b. Rand; remarks by
citizens ard superintendent Mclaughlin
of Harmony; question box; singing,
America. There were about one
hundred persons present including
fifteen teachers and ex teachers,
Town schools closed last week after a
generally successful term of eight
weeks. Fall schools will probably COM
mence Aug. 30,h.
There is to be Sabbath school picnic
at 5. 5. Parker's grove on Thursday,
July Sth.
Charles Abbee, Esq, of Exeter, was
in town last week selling the students
Encyclopedia to teachers.
Mrs. May Smith is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. II. Rand.
C. f. Hanson had % cows on hand
last Monday morning.
Children's day was observed at the
Christian church on Sunday evening
June 27th by carrying out of pretty and
interesting exerCiSe entitled stTha SheD.
herds Call" The Methodist school re-
cognized the same custom by well
patronized concert on the evening OF
July 4th.
Rev. E. H. Boynton held a quarterly
meeting service at the Methodist church
last Sunday.
H. Q. Worthen's team joined in the
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08
Canaan.

DR.. Rand of Fairfield was in town Sun.
day.
Fred Hubbard is in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gilman and two
children OF New York are the guests of
Hon. and Mrs. V. r. futile for the sum
mer.
Mrs. Nellie Atkins and daughter Edwina
of Watervlle are stopping at Mr.. Amasa
Burrill's.
Mrs. Walter Chase of Pittsfeld was at
Lake George Monday and on her way
called on friends in town.
The village schools closed last Friday
after very successful term. Mr. Nc.
Cartheys pupils presented him with
beautiful gold pen as a token of their
esteem.
The friends OF Mr.. Z. c. Herrick were
much pleased to hear of his success in
winning the first prize in the junior
exhibition at Colby last week Mr.. Her
rick came to this place last Friday for the
summer months. He will preach as u.s.
ual next Sunday morning at 1890 and
Mr.. Leighton of Skowhegan will occupy
the pulpit in the evening
Augustine Gleason has returned home
from the West.
Dr. Ivory. Lowe and Mrs. Lowe re-
turned from Mass, last Saturday eve,
Charles Harris has sold his horse to DR..
Rand of Fairfield.
Harrison D. Barrett is visiting at his
old home in this place.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08
40. SmithfieId.

Monday was the hottest day Of the
season.
May Holmes arrived home list week
from Winslow, where she has been teach
ing.
Mr.. Harding and wife of Augusta,
have been visiting at Frank Bickford's
for few days.
Mr.. A. 2. Holmes aud family spent
the fifth at Oakland,
The many friends of DIR. L. Brown
were panied to learn OF the death Of his
esteemed wife. He has the heartfelt
sympathy Of all in his hour Of bereaYe-
ment
John Nichol. and wife spent the
Fourth at their farm.
Saturday morning as Gustus Holmes
stood by the roadside, talking, a deer
came trotting out of the woods, across
The roads aud eornfelds, toward the
pond Little Otis Holmes followed him
to the pond. where he went in, and a. he
expressed il, swan like duck to the
opposite shore.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08

MI. Buswell agent for the Bangor
Commercial, called on subscribers and
others in this vicinity last week
Miss Georgia NJ. Paine is visiting her
sister, Mrs. J Il. Record of New Port
land.
Mrs. Nancy Thurston and grand
daughters of Fairfield, are visiting at
A. p. Turner's.
Miss Ethel French is at The Forks for
a few weeks visit to her brother, NJ. l..
French and family.
School in district No. closed Friday
July 2, with picnic.
At this writing the body of the man
drowned in Hayden Lake, Wednesday
night, has not been recovered.
The funeral OF Josiah Clark's infant
daughter, Alta, occurred Wednesday at
ten o'clock. NJ
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08

The short life of Franz Schubert
probably contained as much artistic Ia
Dor as any man has ever been able to
crowd in the same number of years. He
was born in 1897 and died in 1928 His
artistic career extended over about 20
years, during which time he produced
more than 200 songs, to say nothing
of symphonies, pianoforte sonatas and
concerted music.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08
North Arson.

Melvin Pompilly of Auburn, went
through here Friday morning on his way
from New Portland where he had been
looking after horses.
Mrs. |. NJ. Bray aud son of FL Paso,
Texas, arrived here SATURDAY night, to
visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. H
Spaulding.
Among those from out of town who
were present at the grammar school
graduation Friday evening we noticed
Miss Edie Davis of Cornylle, Misses
Minnie and Nellie Russell, Mrs. |. L.
Salley, Skowhegan; Mrs. w. B. Good
rich, Bingham, Miss Maud Powers, An
son.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08
Madison Center.

The body of Ross Brown was found
last night, floating on the lake. He was
drowned June 30, and with the aid of a
diver constant search had been made but
with no success. He came here a
stranger but soon made friends with all.
His death has cast gloom over the
place. His family have the sincere
sympathy of all in their great grief.
Most people in this vicinity will COM
mence haying Monday next.
The electrics seem to be well
patronized this hot weather.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08
Starks.

Children's Day was observed last Sun
day July 4th. The pastor gave a TEN.
perance talk to the children at the usual
hour of public worship 1870, the concert
occurred at s 80 p. m. The children did
their part admirably. A collection Of
$500 was taken up for the Sunday school
union and tract society.
The quarterly meeting will be held at
West Mills Sunday. Love feast at 500
a m. followed by preaching at 1890 a.
m. and : p. m. also service at 7. in the
evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08
SoIOn.

There was quite a number from this
place attended the celebration at North
Arson, last Saturday.
Mrs. Thomas Cross was at Waterville,
several days last week. Her grandson,
Master Harold Mathews returned with
her.
Mrs. James Bodwell of Phoenix, r. l.,
is in town visiting friends for a few
weeks.
The ladies home circle will meet with
Mrs. E. F. Pollard, Thursday of this
week.
P. 5. Langley was at Oakland, last
Saturday
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08
East New Portland.

Grin Hobrook has let his farm for
two years to f. Perry and has gone with
his family to Dead River where Mrs. II.
and little boy will stop for the present
while Mr.. II. will work out until time
to go into the logging camps. Mr.. H. is
a successful cook and in good demand
as such.
A few of our boys have succeeded in
taking fine strings of trout home from
our brooks in town.
Grass is late and present prospects in
dictate less than an average crop of hay,
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08
COrnXilIe

Mr.. Charles Ball of the Forks was in
town Tuesday.
Some are hoeing, others have commenc-
ed haying little.
G.. w. Bates and Z, w. Cronkhite went
to Barker pond the 4th and caught over
eighty white perch.
Geo. Foster has crew hoeing corn
this week.
Miss Grace Taylor of Bangor is visit
ing at Mrs. Ida Ridley's.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08
NOTICE..

new way to reach Chss. NJ. Simons' place
at North Pond. Mr. F. d. Stevens would re-
specially inform the people OF Skowhegan
that he is now carrying the U. s. mail fr m
Smithfeld to Norridgewock and that he CON
meets with the first car from Skowhegan in the
morning and leaves Smithfeld at 4.30 to re-
turn, thus giving the people Of Skowhegan
day at North Pond where they are ALWAYS sure
of catching fish. For particulars inquire OF
conductors on Norridgewock car or address
letters to Tvs
F. d. STEVENS, Smithfeld, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08

Professor "a little distracted I'm
glad to see you. How's your wife?"
81 regret it, professor, but I'm not
married.
"Ah, yes Then Of course your wife's
still single "--Fliegende Blatter..
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08
Ayers Hair Vigor.

4th of July celebration in earnest last
Saturday morning. The horse became
frightened at the fire crackers on the
street and overturned the milk and de-
demolished things in general fortunately
on one was hurt
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08

It's the best thing for the
hair under all circumstances
Just as no man by taking
thought can add an inch to
his stature, SO no preparation
can make hair. The utmost
that can be done is to pro-
mote conditions favorable to
growth. This is done by
Ayers Hair Vigor. 1t re-
moves dandruff, cleanses the
scalp, nourishes the soil in
which the hair grows, and,
Just as a desert will blossom
under rain, 50 bald heads grow
hair, when the roots are nour-
ished. But the roots must be
there. If you wish your hair
to retain its normal color, or
If YOU wish to restore the lost
tint of gray or faded hair use
Ayers Hair VigOr.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-08
Moving Machines !!
Horse Rakes etc,

Don't forget that we give you the
best Mower in the market, and at the
lowest price. Why ? Because we
have cut the profit on Machines in
two parts and give you one half
Do you second hand Machine, we have them,
Buckeye Mccormick, Champion, etc. will sell them very
low prices.
Also Rakes and second hand low prices to close
Can give you the Tiger Champion, Banner Osborne Nat
Onal Rake.
Don't forget to and goods if you not
want one this year, they worth looking at
Very Respectfully,