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THE NATIVE SONS.

Grand President Frank Mattison has
appointed Holmes Goodwin of Quincy.
Plumas County a district deputy grand
president for the county of Plumas,
which is known as district s.
Hesperian Parlor has made arrange
ments through G. ii. Ehlert, Herbert
Zecher. f, g. Norman, C. P. Lemoge,
William D. Moller and L. H. Kohn to
hold its tenth annual excursion to ana
celebration at Camp Taylor on the 4th
Of July. The excursionists can leave by
the or o'clock boat.
Mission Parlor has received an invita-
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THE ODD FELLOWs.

Canton No 5. p. M, will pay visit to
Canton No. II to assist in the installation
of the rev officers and in the comforting
of degrees.
The grand patriarch and the grand sec
retary Paid visit last week to the en-
campment in HOllister and assisted in the
work Of comforting the patriarchal de-
gree. This encampment only a year old,
has a membership Of forty.
Grand Warden Robinette has been con-
fined to his home in Sacramento by III
ness for two weeks.
Grand Master Bonynge has arranged for
the following official visits on which he
will be accompanied by j. +. Thompson.
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AMERICAN GUILD.

Last Wednesday night there was large
attendance at the meeting of San Fran
cisco Chapter. Two propositions were re-
ceived and the applicants were elected.
One of these was initiated. Subsequently
there were a number of addresses under
good of the order and a committee was
appointed to make arrangements for an
entertainment to be given during the lat
ter part of next month
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ORDER OF THE AMARANTH

At the session of Crescent Court, Order
Of the Amaranth. heid in the Alcazar
building on the Sd inst, at which were
present Honored Lady Malgren, royal ma
tron, and Sir Knight T. B. Ladd, royal
patron. two candidates were initiated into
the beautiful degree of the order and four
applications were presented. At the close
of the evenings work all proceeded to the
banquet hall, where there was served up a
dainty lunch. and addresses were made by
Sir Knight DR.. Gassaway, Honored Lady
Dunn and others, and the hope was ex-
pressed that all would be present at the
next initiation, which will be held on the
24th inst
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ognition of her services for having or
ganized the new lodge
Mrs. Miller of Martha Lodge is arrang-
ing Tor California Knights and Ladies of
Honor feature on the occasion of Frater
nal Day at the Omaha Exposition. She
vii have the several lodges contribute
Salltornia fruit for distribution with the
Honor -
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DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY.

Martha Washington Council of the
Daughters of Liberty have decided 10
give an entertainment on the 18th inst.
at which an admission fee will be Charged
for the purpose of raising a fund to be
given to its four members who are in
the service at the Philippine Islands-men
as well as women belong to this order
when they return from the front.
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THE REBEKAHs.

Mission Rebekah Lodge No. 225 will
give an entertainment and dance in Ex-
celsior Hall on the night of the 18th inst
Templar Rebekah Lodge has arranged
for a grand entertainment and dance to be
given on the night of the 18th inst. in it's
hall in the Odd Fellows building.
Oriental Rebekah Lodge will give bon
bon party in its hall in the Odd Fellows
building on the evening OF the 21st inst
Tomorrow night Loyal Rebekah Lodge
gives its much-talked-of necktie and
apron party in the Odd Fellows building,
ard the committee has made arrange
ments for most enjoyable time.
A large delegation of the membership
OF Templar Rebekah Lodge and the team
from the Rebekah lodge of Napa will
on Thursday next visit Vallejo for the
purpose of comforting the degrees on fif-
teen candidates for the lodge there.
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P. G. M: 18th of June, to Loleta Lodge,
In Fortuna; 10th, to anniversary in Ar
cata; 22d, to klamath. in Crescent City,
Blue Lakes, in Blue Lakes (Humbold0 /;
26th, to Humboldt and Fortuna, in Eu-
reka; 9th, to Eel River, in Rohnerville
TO Ferndale and Active. in Ferndale.
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ANCIENT ORDER WoRKMEN.

Last night a delegation from the lodges
of Oakland, San Leandro and Haywards
paid a visit to Mount Eden Lodge. and
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ton to visit Napa on the 4th of July and
participate with Napa Parlor in the fes-
uvlties of the day. II. l. Hartman, Fred
c. Gerdes, A. NJ. Tidemann, Louis G..
Shade and Frank H. Mills have arranged
that the excursionists will leave at 5:45
on the afternoon of the Sd on the lin
fandel and reach Napa at 10 D. m. where
there will be reception and ball. On
the way up there will be a band of music
and dancing on the boat On the 4th the
eXcursionists will take part in the parade,
and Mission Parlor will have a float. In
the afternoon there will be bicycle races
a picnic and a baseball contest between
nine from Precita Parlor and one from
Napa Parlor.
THE NATIVE DAUGHTERS.
Piedmont Parlor No. 81 has elected as
Its delegates to the Grand Parlor Mrs.
Emma Swaney and Mrs Tilie Frick.
Mrs. Swaney, who has been member for
number of years, will be a candidate
for either inside or outside sentinel
A new parlor was instituted in Paso
Robles last night, and a new one will be
instituted In Sacramento before the
Grand Parlor meets.
The grand trustees will to-day examine
the books of the grand secretary and also
those of the grand treasurer.
KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEEs.
San Francisco Tent at it's review on the
I'd had a large attendance to witness the
Initiation of four candidates by the we'll
drilled team in its magnificent costumes
This tent has now reached a point above
the 800 mark and expects soon to touch
the 400 notch. The tent is in a very pros
porous condition, and it has lately pur-
chased very fine set of officers jewels
at a cost of 500. The members of this
tent propose to make 1t the best outfitted
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ono in the State. After the work of the
review there was a toothsome collation.
IN an adjoining hail. and while the Sir
knights were enjoying themselves there
was a gentle tap at the door and when II
was opened in marched the membership
of San Francisco Hive, and they were
made the guests of the tent
California Hive of the Ladies of the
Maccabees at its last held meeting re-
ceived applications for admission into
membership.
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HONOR.
Last Monday night Aurora Lodge, In rec
ognition of the good services rendered nv
the officers during the past term. re-elect-
ed them all to their several stations ex-
cept the guardian and the captain of the
guard, the lncumbents declining further
honors. This lodge has made arrange
ments for an open meeting to its memhers
and their friends on the 18th inst in It's
lodge room in Union Square Hall. There
Will be fine programme and there will
also be a cakeWalk.
The address that was delivered by Mrs
Jennie Nussbaum, protector of Martha
70 that body of a beautiful silk American
nag for having during the term made a
most wonderful advance in membership
was very patriotic and eloquent express
her remarks she said that "the lodge will
display the beautiful. beloved and honored
stars and stripes at every one of its meet
ings and cherish 1t as trophy of q con-
test won, by friends from friends in their
commendable effort to advance our great
order"
Last night grand and past grand officers
together with a number of the members
present Marion Lodge, which is the sbaby ~
lodge" it's charter, received few DAYS
since, and at the same time present Mrs
Marion G. Perry handsome jewel in rec
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Madame Neergaard. pupil of st. German.
scientific palmist; reading, by mall 81. 61s
Geary ST, above Jones. Telephone Hyde 2621-
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Continued on Page Thirty-Two.
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YOUNG MEMS INSTITUTE.
]. w. Erwin, United States postoffice in
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-22
BIG BALLS OF FLAME
Play Havoc in a Millbury
Home-SchoIars Who
Aim to Excel.

Millbury, June 81 - During the heavy
thunder storm last evening the house of
Mrs. Zatonia Rice, on Miles street, was
struck, but the bolt did not set fire to the
building. George F. Chase, who lives
near by, was sitting near window at his
house and saw the ball of flame and heard
the crash.
The clapboards on the north side of the
house were torn off and the lolsts spIin11
tered The bolt struck the chimney ana
spread through the adjoining apartments
of the building with remarkable rapldlty.
Doors were thrown open ana dlsnes
hurled from the shelves. The shock also
played havoc in the kitchen, hurting al
filing it with smoke. In the attic ,I me
rooms were filled with splinters. Inc
chimney was badly damaged.
The class day exercises of 80; Mlilpury
high school, were held in the school
building this afternoon. Ihe class nlotlo
was Aim to excel
The class consists of ten members: Ed
ward Kinnery Henry Pierce, Alexander
McDuff Misses Cornelia Bigford, Maud
Van Ornum, Gracia Hakes, Florence Gun,
ningham, Gertrude Nee Nellie stone ana
Beulah Merriam. Those present We're
members of the school committee, school
teachers, scholars. Principal John Roache
called the meeting to order The nrst
number on the program was song by
members of the school; address to the
tory by Alexander McDuff; a song by
the school; class prophecy by Miss
Beulah Merriam class will by Edward
Kinniery; presentation of set of books by
class of SO by Henry Pierce, and song by
school
Henry L. Bancroft, an old resident of
Millbury, died at his home at Burbank
square last evening, after long illness.
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BARRE.

Barre, June 21-Mrs. George w. Cook,
accompanied by Mrs. Hall of Spring
field, left New York last Saturday on
the Cunard steamer Cephalonia for a
10 weeks trip through England, France,
Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and
Holland.
The Evangelical Congregational So
ciety will observe chlIdren's day next
Sunday.
Miss Florence Baker, a former pupil
of the high school and later a teacher
in the district schools, graduated at the
Bridgewater Normal Institute this
week
Curtis Guild, Jr., will deliver a lee
ture in the library course at Library
hall, Friday evening, July T. his sub
ject being: Business conditions of
Cuba"
A heavy thunder shower visited the
town Tuesday afternoon, continuing
about three hours. The electric part Of
the storm was very severe. a farm barn
about two miles from the village being
struck by the lightning and burned, and
a number of trees we've shattered. The
roads are badly washed and will need
considerable repairs
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EsTlMABLE WOMAN DIES.
Miss Margaret T. RascO of WhtinsvIlle
Passes Away at An Early Age.

whitinsville. June 1.-Miss Margaret
T. Rasco died yesterday afternoon at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Levi T. Rasco of East street, at the
age .of % wears and months. she was
born in this town and went through the
public school, graduating in 1874 She
was also a professional nurse srau c. :,
ating from the birmingham hospllal
last year. Her funeral VIII take pace Il.
tomorrow morning at O'Clock at ST
Patrick's Church. =,
There will be a public hearing in
Small hall. Memorial building, Friday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock, in regard TO the
petition of the worcester and Black
stone Valley Street Railway Company
for the change of location OF tracks IN
certain streets in the town, and TO Cd
viate crossing the tracks Of the New
York, New Haven and Hartford rail-
road.
McGlynn & Proctor opened their pl-
ano store in Mumford block this after
noon and evening. A large number
visited the store and looked over the
stock
The body of Leon Stewart arrived
here last evening from Milford, n. H.
and was buried in Pine Grove Gene
terry.
John Booth captured a bass yester-
day, weighing three and one-haf
pounds.
Charles Albee of Quobin had his two
index and middle fingers sawed OF
yesterday afternoon by a circular saw:
Division No. 10, A. o. H, have elected
the following officers: President, John
D. Leonard; vice president, J. William
Koran; recording secretary, Michael
Reilly; financial secretary, John Nc
Guinness; treasurer, James Keaman.
Herbert H. Dudley is spending a va
cation in Norfolk, Va.
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lMELIESI MAN IN WORCESTER.

; the handsomest. and others are
, call on any druggist and get a
bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the
. d lungs. a remedy that is guar
IT. cure and relieve all chronic and
:hs. asthma, bronchitis and con-
Price Csc and SOC.
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UXBRIOGE,

ge. June 21.-The graduates of
'99. have presented the school
hoto-lithograph of Washington
ommand of the Continental ar
chartered oak frame.
". Keegan's funeral was held
rning at st. Mary's Catholic
Rev. James Cruise conducted
requiem mass.
Purity, F. of A. had charge Of
ices. Twelve Of its members
the body TO Pascoag. The
were Thomas F. Casey, James
Frank E. Herman, Thomas
Thomas f. Nulty and George
lie.
elsie A. Keith and Joseph H.
, Rockdale were united in mar
the residence of the brides
in WheelOcksville, this even
aduating exercises of the class
the Uxbridge high school will
ce at the town hall Thursday
June %, at 7.45 o'clock. Days
I will furnish music.
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RECEIVE THEIR DESERTS,
Trial Justice CottIe Administers Fines to
East BrookfieId Law Breakers.

East Brookfeld, June 21.-The three
men who were implicated in the dis
turbance on River street, as told in
this mornings Spy, were arraigned in
court today before Trial Justice Henry
z. Cottle of Brookfield.
Charles Reno and Charles Beers an
swered to a charge of assault and bat
terry, while Joseph La Flagg was
charged with disturbing the peace.
These persons testified: Peter Nor
mandin, Ella Balloon, Louisa Norman
din, Corinne Benoit, Joseph Bencit,
Harry Grant, John Carney and Jere-
miah Balloon. George Smith of North
Brookfleld, who was with the three men,
was not arrested but testified against
his companions. The three men pleaded
not guilty Reno was found guilty OF
assault and battery and was fined SIS,
which was paid by relatives in Spell
Ger. La Flagg was fined s., which he
paid. Beers was found not guilty of as
sault and battery, but pleaded guilty
on a charge of disturbing the peace.
He was fined S., which was paid.
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WILBUR.
Marriage at West BrookfleId Yesterday
Forenoon.

Forenoon.
West Brookfeld June 21.-Miss Char
lotte E. Wilbur, librarian at the public
library last year, was married to Eu-
gene A Gilbert at 10 o'clock this morn
ing. at the residence of the groom's
father on North Main street. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev A. b.
Clifford of the M. e. church. The happy
couple left on the o'clock train for
their future residence in Berlin, Mass,
with the congratulations of large cir
Gle of friends who had assembled to wit
ness their departure, and who showered
rice plentifully.
The board of health has issued strict
orders that no scholar will be allowed
to enter the public schools who has not
been vaccinated The doctors We're busy
yesterday attending to the children.
John Kennedy, aged A years, died at
his home, 10 West street. at 10 o'clock
last evening from quick consumption.
He leaves a wife and three brothers,
Timothy Kennedy, who resides on Rag
ged hill, David Kennedy of Athol, and
j. ii. Kennedy of Worcester. Funeral
services will be held tomorrow morning
at o'clock at the Church of the Sacred
Heart
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RICE-SMITH.
Pretty Home Wedding Takes Place at
Brides Homs in Westboro.

Westboro, June 21.-A very pretty
wedding was celebrated at high noon
today at the residence of George l..
Smith on East Main street. The con-
tracing parties were Miss Anna May
Smith of Westboro and Herbert Hart
well Rice of Berlin.
The bridal party entered the parlor
preceded by Florence and Catherine
Smith.
Rev Harry S. Mitchell of the First
Congregational Unitarian church per-
formed the service, using the full Uni
tartan service with ring. The wedding
march was played by Miss Winifred
L. Miller.
The bride was handsomely attired in
a gown of white Swiss muslin,
trimmed with bow knots of insertion.
The rooms were handsomely decorated,
the work being done under the super
vision of Miss Caroline Stevens. The
room where the couple were united was
draped with ferns daisies and hem
lock bows intermixed with pink bows
of ribbon.
After the ceremony there was an in
formal reception, and refreshments
were served by Thomas H. Treadwdy,
caterer.
Only relations and intimate friends
were present at the ceremony The
couple left on the 2.3O train at the hos
pital station, on a short tour in the
west and will on their return live at
Ais Hudson street, Berlin.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Rice of Pratt's Junction, parents
of the groom; Mr.. and Mrs. Corey, MISS
Crothers and Mr.. Wheelock of Fitch
of MnHfO1.H
and Miss Carrie Stevens, Miss Winifred
L. Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cole, MI.
and Mrs. Ralph D. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Fairbanks, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Barnes, Edward Brigham, j. Z. smith
and H. e. Adams of Westboro.
Rev Walter H. Cambridge of st.
Stephens chapel sails for England Tor
a summer holiday, July 1. He goes ny
the Dominion line from Quebec, and
will spend some time in England ana
in the northwestern part of Scotland
During his absence the church serVl e
will be in charge of lay reader
A prize for photography was award
ed to Mrs. o. w Judd, June TO- by the
New York Mail and Express. MIS-. u''o
won the prize from this paper just a
year ago. .;.-,
ia snending a few weeks vacation with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin F.
Babbidge. ~. MA.
odist church met with Mrs. George
Howe on Boardman street at Z O'CLOCK
this afternoon.
While Harry Martin was coming
down Milk street on bicycle ABOUT
o'clock this afternoon, he colllded win
tba school barge. driven by Mrs. Mar
shall T. Baker. He was thrown under
the horses feet, but escaped with but
S, B. Fisher, who has been suffering
for a long time from gangrene' sup.
mitted to the amputation of his right Eir
leg just below the knee, TO-DAY .,o me af
Dr.. Stone of Boston, DR.. T. H. Aver
and Dr.. F. e. Corey assisting. The
patient stood the operation strongly
and it is believed he will recover.
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SHIRE w SBURY.

Shrewsbury, July 21-The Ladies'
Aid will meet at the NJ. E. church
parlors tomorrow afternoon DIT 8 o'clock.
A ten cent" supper will be served at
6 o'clock.
The ladies of the Congregational So
ciety will meet at the residence of Mrs.
Geo H. Perry tomorrow afternoon.
Conveyance will leave the post office
and Mrs c. o. Greene's at go p. IN.
The Epworth league will hold 4 lawn
party next Tuesday at the residence of
Miss Cora Aldrich.
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Are as easy to take as sugar.
CARRIERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS.
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GRAFTON LUCKY.
The Town to Receive $4,000 to Build An
other State Road,

Grafton, June 21.-Chairma1 c. II.
Elliot of the board Of sslectmen has re
ceived a letter from the state highway
department, announcing that Grafton
will receive $4,000 for building another
mile of state road This proposed
stretch will be attached to the mile
already constructed in North Grafton.
James P. Lyons, who graduates from
Holy Cross college in Worcester tomor-
row, was "a member of G.. H. S. class,
'94
Rev. Lyman NJ. Greeman is to oc-
cupy the pulpit at the West churcn
Sunday.
The Grafton selectmen will hold a
special meeting Thursday evening TO
elect special officers, etc, and to make
out a warrant for town meeting.
lockwood Hoar of Worcester is :.e'
gotiating for tract of land on Brig
ham hill for building purposes.
The order of the Eastern Star hold
its last regular meeting of the season
in Masonic hall, this evening.
Harris G. Storne has gone TO Luzon'
Cal
Miss Jennie Spicer of Boston is the
guest of her brother on Keith hill:
John Alexander a Worcester Wheel-
man. fell from his wheel while passing
through Worcester street, here at 8
o'clock this morning, landing on ms
right shoulder and was considerably
bruised about head and body.
Car IT'S, in charge of Motorman f. M.
Hason and Conductor Eugene Mortar.
ty. ran off the track at the foot OF
Worcester hill with two women ana
three men passengers on board To-
night. The car left Grafton Centre at
Sis o'clock, and having considerable
time was running at ordinary speed.
On reaching the foot of the hill the
car struck depression in the track
and left the rails The car ploughed
through several feet of dirt and brought
I'M on verge of 15-foot embankment
No damage was done. Wreckers placed
tha car hack upon the rails.
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CHANGE IN PROGRAM.
Old-fashioned Firemen's Muster Added TO
~ the Clinton Fair.

Clinton, June 21.-There was n meet
ing of the trustees of the East Wor-
cester Agricultural association, this
afternoon, to make arrangements for
the fair this fall.
1t was decided to make a change in
the program this year by giving an old
fashioned fremen's muster. Large
prizes will be offered Veteran firemen
with their old fashioned machines will
be induced to come from all parts OF
the country. To give the muster, makes
it necessary to sacrifice the trotting or
one day, but an overwhelming senti-
ment favored this alternative.
A thousand dollars was voted to the
entertainment committee, which Is
composed of Warren Goodale, Walter
F. Howard, Henry Burdett E. o. Pratt
H. B. Merchant and John w. Howe.
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QUINAPO XET.

ouinapoxet, June 21.-A reception
was given Mr.. and Mrs. George Curtis
at the home of John Curtis last night.
The couple was married in Nashua last
Monday. ....-...-.,
A. B. Laid of willimantic. Conn.
was in town today, endeavoring to sell
the hay on his farm on Woodbine ave
nue.. Last year Is 1-2 tons of hay were
emf from the farm. This year 1t VIII
scarcely yield three tons.
James Cummings is i'll at his horne
on Wachusett street.
Mrs. James Brown and family OF
Baltic. Conn, are visiting Mis-. Fe1er
Brown.
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souTHBRIDeE WEDDING.
Miss Colt and Frank A. Pastee United in
Marriage Yesterday

Southbridge, June 21.-A pretty we'd
dinr took place at the home of Mr., and
Mr., ID. g.. lburn, this afternoon. The
con sr.s.fae PARTIES were Miss Mary E.
Co. Mrs olburn's sister, and Frank
A r-t+ Southbridge. The cere-
nc, was performed by the Rev. VIII
lie ia. ey of the Congregational
CI.tra wedding breakfast was
&c vol .s.sr the ceremony by Rebboli
81 ,-.r or. Mr. and Mrs. Pattee left
III a Lee. Jon for their trip.
: r.-r .l4. rry Pickers," an operetta in
to -at= by E. H. Bailey, will be pre-
sent ~ the graduating class of the
7 srr- ereet grammar school in Y. M.
{ ham Thursday evening, under the
,- Of Mrs. H n. Carpenter, Miss
3 Saapardson and Miss l. P. Tay-
'.r ~r class will be assisted in the
ION by Miss Douty, Miss New
George w. McKinstry of the
-lOl
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SUTTON.

Sutton, June 21.-The road commits
sioners have granted them an appro-
priation of $4,000 for a state road The
road will extend a mile from the Mill
bury line.
The senior and Junior classes oS the
high school, with the principal, Miss 8.
E. Wedge and Chairman of School
Board Jason Waters, attended the nor
NAL school graduation yesterday.
The Junior class of the high school
will give a reception to the graduation
class Friday evening, June 20.