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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-03-04
First pub. Fob. II; last April 1, 1905.
MICHIGAN DEPARrxExr OF STATE, ! =.
LANSING. frs

Nh OCTAVE sIoorrs, Sheriff Of Baraga County
LAnse, Michigan.
Sir You arc hereby notified that at the General
third day Of April next, the following state on
GERS are to DO voted for In your county:
Ono Justice Of the supreme Court, two Regents
OF the University OF Michigan, one member Of the
state Board Of kducation ito all vacancy, one
comprising the counties of Baraga, Houghton and
Kewecnaw. Also one member OF the State Board
OF Education for the term ending December 81 ,
1908 TO nll the vacancy caused by the resignation
OF Patrick II. Kelley,
and the Great Seal of the State,
(~I~) At Lansing, this first day of Feb
( SEAL. ruary, nineteen hundred hve.
(~~) ALBEIT DUNHAN.
Deputy Secretary of State
S'A coG ~ A, or sas.oA. SIS.
ONCE OF the Sheriff of Baraea County.
LAnse, Mich, Feb. II, A. d. 1905
To the County Clerk of the County Of Baraga. and
TO the Township Clerks Of the various Town
ships In said County.
You are hereby notified that the several state
officers, and one Circuit Judge for the Twelfth
judicial Circuit. comprising the counties of
Baraga, Houehton and Keweenaw, as set forth in
the above notice, are to be elected on Monday the
third day OF April next, 1906 at general election
to be held on that date.
Also ono County Road Commissioner of Baraea
County, or the term Of six years.
igan, the day and year first above
}( written.
t~~~-) Sheriff of Bsraga County, Michigan.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-03-04
First pub. Jan. 81; last, March %. 1895.
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1873
NoTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office,
Marquette. Michigan,
January ~ lo(H

united states Land Office,
Marquette. Michigan,
January n. 1905.
Notice In hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions OF the act of Congress OF
June 3, 1873. entitled IAN act for the sale OF
timber lands In the States of California, Ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States BY act
Of August Z, 1872, Maggie J. Wall, OF Calumet,
county OF Hougbton, State Of Michigan, has
this day died In this Office her sworn state.
ment No. 1850. for the purchase OF the " x OF
NE y aud y OF VIZ OF Section No. 4 In
Township No. 81 ", Range No. IS w, and will
offer proof TO show that the land sought is
more valuable for It's timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes. aud to establish
her claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver,at Marquette, Michiga on Thursday.
the S0th day Of March, 1904.
She names ~ Witnesses: Oscar Lahti, of Cal.
umet, Mich; August Juntnnen, Of Alstoo,
Mich; Gabriel Besonen, Aston. Mich; ANTI
kettunen, OF fshpeming, Mich.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to Ole
their claims To this once on or before said aosh
dag Of March, ioJb.
THOMAS scADpsH. Register.
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Hirss ppb March 4; last March .. isos.
PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.

n. Prosa.. Court 70. the County efB.rass.
AZ ssssk66lR said Court, held the Probate
81: s.. >. .. :.
petition pray 4 d. then lhinistration Of said
suitable person.
Il u ordered, That tho twenty eighth day Of
March, A. d. 1905, q ten O'Clock In the forenoon,
q ssid Probate Once, be and is hereby appointed
Tor hearing said petition;
Il 10 further ordered. That public notice thereof
be given BY publication of copy of this order,
hearing, in the L'Anse Sentinel, . newspaper
printed and circulating In said county.
JAMS hcnAHoN, Judge Of Probate.
JAsss MoMAsos. Judge Of Probate.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-03-04
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Tue date opposite each subscriber's name In
the prinsed address on each paper indicates the
Shne 10 which the subscription In paid ny oo-
snVxfug this a sub-crlber may know nj all times
Inst how his subscription account stands. and
10 ease any error In made In giving credit Tor
the payment Of money on subscription. y ~
the duty OF the subscriber 70 notify this once
without unnecessary delay.
Usuaily the publisher continues sending the
paper until Il IL ordered discontinued, whether
the an Inscription has expired or not IL sub
e~rtber desIres Il discontinued, he should 40
notify this ofice, and pay up arrearages'
there be any.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-03-04
{ pub. Jan. 81; last March 4, 1905.
,Chanee:y Sale. !

vDAhAb VT nfCbiohN.
Circuit CJprt for the County of Ba<aoa. I'm
ChanceSy.
Courtney @ Dougiass,
Complainant,
vs.. II
Iron King Nj Ping Company,
Defendant. n
BY virtue o. decree In S6ancery made In
s aSs S 20 aSSSs famed on the iih
And In accorv lance witbthe terms of said de-
cree.notice II h feby giv(n that the Subscribed
who has been vhereta fore duly appointed nv
said court receiv er of/aIl the property Of tbe
said iron kine HDhinR. Company, defend
Ant, VIII sell IN Of 0(parcel as decreed by said
court at public ttion TO the highest bidder.
ON the 18th daJ/Sf March. A. ID. tp0S nj one
o'clock In the 2t|rnoon of said dav A. the
front door Of Zout House. in the VILLAGE of
LAnse, COUNT OF kragA, state OF Michixnn
Chat being Ge pia<k where the circuit court
Tor the coYnty Of praga IL hoiden). the fol-
Iow,ng de1fsoed lam z, situated IN said county
The soDlhwest qual YER Of the northeast mar
ter, and/the west haIfb f the eoutheaat s,srtrs
Of sec(lon twenty-fow (3O. tovuship forty
eight -. north Of ray9e THIRTY one (iil vest.
aecoIninR 70 the Unis elases Roverumeut
eurvSy thereon. =
wind d. cAIvsnzsr.
Receiver.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-03-04
First pub. Feb. II, last, March n 1905.
Notice for Publication.

Department Of the Interior,
Land Office at Marquette, Mich,
February g, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
TO make final proof In support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the Regis.
ter and Receiver at Marquette, Mich, on
March u, 1905, viz: I'D Application No. lO439.
OF Fred Frey, for the y Of w y, 8 u Of
X, 36W.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous esidence upon and cultivation
said land, viz: Donsld Grant, OF Silver, Michi-
gan; Jerry Sullivan. OF Aston, Michigan;
Samuel II. Mcdowell, OF Aston, Michigan I;
George w. Peterson. OF Aston. Michigan.
THOMAS SoADDEN, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-03-04
First pub. Feb. Is; last April 1, 1905.
IoGce for Publication.
Department Of the Interior.
Land once at Marquette, Mich,

Department of the Interior
Land once At Marquette, Mich,
February 20, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
ecttler has hled notice Of his intention to make
final proof In support Of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the Clerk Of
the Circuit Court Of Houghton County, Mich, at
Houghton. Mich, on April 3. 1905. viz HID Ap-
plication No. 1871. OF Matti Turune for the N "
y OF x Z, Sec. Is, T. 81 N, R.35W
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land, viz: Selmi Saline. Andrew Turunen.
Abram Maula, Auguet Nisnla, all of Nisuia,
THOMAS ScADDEx. Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-03-04
First pub. March q; last March %, 1905.
PROBATE NOTICE.

Tho rebate fourt pr the County n Barags.
Nd(ice is n p/6yk vsn III u ak hontbs from the
i s.a I sssin .i0 ssS
ment. sndIhsi sifereditoi G76f said deceased are
required to present their claims 70 said court. at
county, ON or before the 31st day OF August, A. ID.
1906 and that said claims will be heard by said
court on the NTH day Of September, A. ID. 1905 at
10 O'Clock in the forenoon.
Dated February 18th, A, d. 1905.
JANIS MCMAHON, Judge Of Probate.
J. J. O'CoNNoR, Atty. for Estate.
Business Address, L'Anse. Mich
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-03-04
First pub. Feb. IS; last, March II, 1905.
PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.

Tho Probate Court for the County OF Baraga.
At . session Of said Court, held at the Probate
Once, in the Village of L'Anse, in said County,
on the 18th day Of February, A. ID. 1905,
Present, Hon. James Mcmahon, Judge of Pro-
bate.
In the matter of the Estate John Olson, de-
ceased.
Ri x. Tracy. having filed In said court his
nnal administration account, and his petition
praying for the allowance thereof and for the as
signment and distribution of the residue of said
estate.
II 10 ordered, that the 18th day Of March,
A. ID. 1905. At ten O'Clock In the forenoon at said
Probate Once, be and Is hereby appointed for
examining and allowing said account and hear
ing said petition.
Il is further ordered, that public notice thereof
be given by publication Of . copy Of this order,
for three successive weeks previous to said day Of
hearing, in the L'Anse Sentinel, O newspaper
printed and circulating In said County.
JAMES MCMAHON,
Judge of Probate.
A true copy.
JAHEs McHAHoH, Judge of Probate.
w. L. MASON, Atty for Estate.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-03-04

s s...., :: s = =. ;..,
Dtendant.
BY virtue of a dyfree in hancery. made In
the cause and court rbovS NAMED, on the nth
day OF January. A. DAl004
And in accordanceSrbh the terms OF said
decree, notice IL herdB given that the sub
scriber, who has BED heretofore duly APP
pointed by said court Sfciyer of all the prop
erty OF the said hrIfy Mining Company,
defendant, will ~ inn ONE parcel as de-
creed by said BURT, ~ public auction
TO the highest fdder, IN the 18th day of
March, A. ID. 10. At pc o'clock In the
afternoon OF rid day, al the front door of
Court House the village q L'Anse, county OF
Baraga, stav OF Michigah Chat being the
place wherf the circuit cour1or the county OF
Baraga holden), the fol >wing described
lands sitD hted In said COUNT of Baraga, to-
The y htheast quarter of the Aortheast quar-.
ter, an the east half of the sou theast quarter
of sedhon twenty four (24), tNpsnship forty
eight(48). north of range thirt kpue (SD west.
acc/ tding to the United Stated government
sui hey thereon.
Pated January II, 1906.
w Receiver.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-03-04
COUNTY OFFICERS

COUNTY OFFICERS
ALsRRr T. STREErER. Circuit Judge Hougn
ton.
OCTAVE s,corrx. Sheriff, L'Anse.
WILLIAM L. Mason, Prosecuting Attorney
L'Anse.
J.nEs MCMAHON, Judge of Probate, Baraga
MARTIN voErscH, County Clerk and Register
Of Deeds, L. Ause.
JoHs q. REAL. Treasurer, Baraga.
JouN MARKLE. County Surveyor, baraga
II. J. SEIFERT and PHILIP VoErscH, L Anss
and r. W. scHwALn, Baraga, Poor Commits
sioners.
CoRIDos ToHSsros, Coroner, pAnse.
Pa RICK CULLINEY, County Game ana Ffsh
walden, L'Anse.
SUPERVISORS.
AUausr OHnAN. Arvon Township.
HERMAN FALK, Baraga Township.
PATRicK v. TRACY Covington Township.
CHARLES ,. BRINK. L'Anse Township.
0EoRsE L. wooDwoRrH, Spur Township.
BOARD or SCHOOL EXAMINERS.
SYLVESTER o. CLINTON, County School Com.
missioner, BaraRa.
MISS KATE CURRY. L'Anse.
Miss II. O'CosSoR. L'Anse.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-03-04
SATURDAY, MARCH 4. 1905

A new counterfeit SO bill is in
circulation. 1t is more blessed to
give than to receive.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-03-04

$1,000. IL; ssssss, z. 2. oeeesu.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-17
Bethel.

The community was saddened Friday
noon when the death Of Mr.. George
Ryerson was announced. For the past
week it was known brave fight was
being made against disease but his host
of friends had hoped for his recovery.
Mr.. Ryerson was young man who by a
genial courteous manner always won
friends. After the death of his father,
the late Charles Ryerson, he entered
upon business that seemed to promise
success and the future held the promise
of the fulfillment of happy anticipations.
The deepest sympathy is felt for his
mother and those upon whom the blow
has indeed fallen heavily.
Mr.. Edmund Holt has been quite i'll
the past week.
Miss Ruby Clark has been teaching in
the brick building the past week as
substitute for Miss Twaddle.
The chair shop will open Monday after
shut down IF three or four weeks.
Since the last falls of snow lumber has
been hauled in and business will be
rushing.
Mr.. ii. A. Packard, who has been in
the Central Maine General Hospital for
surgical operation, expects to soon be
able to return.
The C. E. Society are to give banquet
in the dining room of the Congregational
church next Wednesday evening. After
the dinner the toasts and speeches will
prove interesting. A tirst-class menu
and entertainment is promised.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-17
East Hebron.

The snow storm last week was one OF
the most severe of several years, and the
rain was needed very much in this locali-
ty. Our road agents had long, hard
job of breaking the crust and making a
good smooth road.
The overseer and all his workmen
worked on the railroad Sunday shoveling
the snow off the track.
Miss Olive Hersey of Auburn is visit
ing her cousin, Mrs. j. f. Dunbar, in
her new home.
Jan. I'd, born to the wife of George
Allen, son.
Quarterly meeting in the F. B. church
is in session.
School closes Friday with an exhibit
ton in the evening in Grange Hall
They have a small fee for admission.
The receipts go to obtain a stand for the
dictionary they purchased last fall with
the proceeds of that exhibition. The
pupils are greatly interested in their
school and have been anxious not to
lose day that they could avoid, and
are hoping Miss Bearce will teach when
the spring returns.
Apples are still being shipped in large
quantities from different directions.
Colds and coughs are the general com.
plants, and have been the last month.
Charles Keene has gone to Paris to
work hauling wood, and has a young
man collecting cream in his place while
gone.
Diamond Perry's son is gaining slowly
and doing as we'll as can be expected
with his severe injuries.
Cyrus Smell of Turner is failing this
cold weather.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-17
Notes from the legislature.

The legislature was in session three
days last week, the committees being an
nounced on Wednesday, and the actual
business of the session then beginning.
Among the matters referred to this
legislature from the preceding one were
two of especial interest to Oxford Coun-
ty-the bill to incorporate the city of
Rumford, which has been referred to
the judiciary committee, and the bill to
establish municipal lighting system for
South Paris, which has been referred to
the committee on legal affairs.
The resolve to resubmit the prohibi-
tory amendment made an early appear
ance, being introduced by Senator Sta
Piles of Knox. Its supporters are inclin-
ed to admit that resubmission stands
little show in this legislature.
Mr.. Walker of Lowell presented petit
tions of some forty residents of the
vicinity asking for the repeal of the law
forbidding the use of launches for hunt
ing ducks on Lower Kezar Pond, Frye
burg.
United States Senator Eugene Hale
will be reelected on Tuesday of this
week.
The petitions regarding the "Shiloh"
colony are now in the hands of the
judiciary committee.
Senator Bartlett has presented a
petition of E. F. Coburn and others for
an appropriation of $1,000 for the i'm
provement of the "Carry Road" So
called, between Richardson and UNI
bagog lakes in Oxford county.
A petition for an appropriation for
the benefit of the Home for Aged
Women of Oxford County has been pre-
sented by Mr.. Witt of Norway.
A resolve in favor of school for the
blind has been introduced. 1t carries
appropriations of $4,000 during the
next two years, besides $500 annually
for two years for each pupil in the
school.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-17
Report on the Fee system.

The report of the special committee on
salaries and fees chosen by the legsla-
ture of 1908 was presented in the present
legislature Thursday morning. This
committee has fully investigated the
salaries and fees paid to the state and
county officials, and makes report and
recommendation as was expected along
the line of abolishing entirely the fees
paid to these officers, and placing them
on fixed salaries. The committee
strongly recommend that in all cases
where travelling expenses are to be paid,
they shall be paid, not in the form Of
mileage, but as the expenses actually
paid, on a sworn statement that they
represent cash expenditures. This will
do away with the custom prevalent
among state officials of drawing their
travelling expenses from thestate and
travelling on passes furnished by the
railroads.
The recommendations made by the
committee include readjustment of the
salaries of nearly all state and county
officers, the fees received, in some cases
amounting to considerable, to be turned
into the treasury.
The salaries recommended in Oxford
County are:
County Commissioners, $500.
Clerk of Courts, $1,000.
County Attorney, $500.
Judge of Probate, 500.
Register of Probate, $500.
Register of Deeds, $1,000.
Register of Deeds, Western District,
$500.
Sheriff, $1100.
Treasurer, 500.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-17
FOUND"

ODD NOTICE IN PROMINENT sOUTHEN
PAPER OF INTEREST TO PARIs RESI-
DENTS.
One of the best known newspapers in
the South is the "Guide" of Dunn, N.
c. It's publisher, j. P. Pitman, sends US
the following clipping with request to
publish:
"Found,-by the editor of the Guide,
bottle of Hyomei, the wonderful treat
ment that cures catarrh without stomach
dosing. We can speak in highest praise
Of its remarkable power to cure and
relieve catarrh of the head and throat.
This mention Is made not as an adver-
tisement, but in the interest of those
who suffer the torture of that terrible
disease, catarrh."
In sending the clipping Mr.. Pitman
wrote the following letter:
81 enclose little piece from my paper,
issued to-day. You will see from this
that desire to push the selling Of HyO-
mel as far as possible. am using it in
my own family, and find that it gives
the desired relief, so that / take pleasure
in spreading far and near the knowledge
of this sure relief for catarrh."
F. A. Shurtleff & Co., in preparation
for the catarrhal troubles of this season
of the year, have ordered large stock
of Hyomei, and sell it under guarantee
to refund the money if 1t does not relieve.
The complete outfit costs but 81, and
extra bottles can be obtained for so cents.
Ask them to show you the strong guar
antee under which they sell it. This re-
markable remedy medicates the air you
breathe, soothing and healing the mu.
cous membrane Of the air passages, and
making a complete cure of the worst
case of catarrh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-17
Buckfleld.

Abby Keen is visiting in Brockton.
Annie Cole is visiting in Boston.
Mr.. Lyon and wife of Rumford Falls
have recently visited Mrs. Lyons grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.. b. Atwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Z. Waite are poorly.
Mr.. VIM. Irish, who has been ill, is
improving.
c. NJ. Irish has been quite sick with
measles.
The G.. A. K. Post met at Nezinscot
Hall Friday for apublic installation of
officers.
The Nezinscot History Club met Tues
day with Mrs C.. II. Prince. The Buck
field Literary Club met with Mrs. A. L.
Cole.
The funeral of Lucius Record was at
tended Thursday by Rev. Eleanor b.
Forbes. Mr.. Record was about 20 years
of age, unmarried, his home being at
North Buckfeld. Since he became ill of
cancer in the mouth he has been kindly
cared for by his sister, Mrs. David
Record, and husband, of this village.
He was a native of Buckfield and re-
spected by all.
Mrs. Emily Shaw has moved from
Hartford to her home here, her son Bert
coming with her.
Dr. VIM. p Brigham, IS years Of
age, saws some wood; was seen Wednes-
day shoveling snow, after which he took
two pals and got some water, later
going down to the village, one-fourth OF
mile.
Besides the G.. A. r. installation Fri
day at Nezinscot Hall, a ladies' aid was
organized, and dance in the evening.
Salathiel TiltOn is very low.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-17
Walker.JOhnson.

A quiet home wedding occurred at
the residence of DR.. E. G. Walker in
Norway, Jan. 10th, at 8 p. NJ, when his
son, Delbert c. Walker, was united in
marriage with Miss Annetta L. johnson
of Oxford. Roscoe F. Staples, Esq,
of Oxford, officiated. Only few rela-
tives and intimate friends were present.
The bride was attired in blue and white;
the bridesmaid, Miss Katrina Johnson,
sister of the bride, in pink. The groom
wore a gray suit, and the best man,
Richard Walker, brother of the groom,
was in black. Miss Marion Sanborn, in
white, was flower girl. After the cere-
mony a lunch was served, and the happy
couple later left, accompanied by the
regulation shower of rice and old shoes,
and with a large placard on the back of
their sleigh, announcing that they were
Just married so that no one might be
mistaken. Mr.. and Mrs. Walker will
remain for short time with the brides
parents in Oxford, and will then 60 to
keeping house. They received a good
number of presents, and the best wishes
of all who know them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-17
The "st. catharines Well"


The devotee of the strenuous life In
either business or society can find rest
and recuperation by bathing In the heal.
ing waters of the "St. Catharines Well. I"
A modest outlay will enable you to re-
juvenate without travelling abroad in
search of health. A temperate CLINE,
pleasant surroundings, skilled sttend-
ants and homelike environment will be
found by visiting the Well and, st.
Cstharines-a happy combination Of
sanatorium and family hotel conducted
on the most approved therapeutic lines.
Physician and nurses, sun rooms, roof
golf links, library, music
room, are among the features. Long
telephone in each room. Apply
to G. T. Bell, G. P. & T. A., Grand
Trunk Railway System, Montreal, for
full Particular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-17
West Sumner.

Mrs. Cynthia Bisbee has gone to South
Woodstock to spend the remainder of
the winter with Mrs. f. l.. Wyman.
Mr.. Herbert Jewett is in Brunswick,
Me-, this week.
Earl, little son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. e.
Durham, is very i'll. Pneumonia was
feared, but it is hoped that may be
avoided.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. o. Swift and daughter
are all sick with the measles, but are
comfortable at present. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Chandler and two little ones
were there and expect to have their turn
at the same disease. 1t is hoped they
may all soon recover.
Mrs. Minnie Newell is at Mrs. l. o..
Swift'S for while.
At a private dancing party given Dec.
3Oth, and at the regular circle Jan. 6,
Mr.. Clinton Bisbee has furnished m usic.
Every one enjoyed him much and pre-
dict that he will become an expert
violinist.
FIR. Mclaughlin has been in Boston
this week, leaving Monday night, re-
turning Thursday.
Apple packers are in town putting up
apples bought by Cummings. Those of
|. o. Swift, A. G. Farrar and Richmond
futile have been put up this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-17
His S4th Birthday.

Dea. Josiah T. Stetson of East Sum-
ner, who is spending the winter in
Massachusetts,, is the subject of the
following clipping from the Weymouth
Gazette:
"The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. E. H.
Stetson of Main Street was the scene of a
delightful gathering, on Wednesday
afternoon. The occasion was the eighty
fourth birthday of Mr.. StetsOn's father,
who is spending the winter with him,
and company of friends and neighbors
called to extend congratulations. 1t was
a complete surprise to the venerable
gentleman, but he received his guests,
erect and smiling, and after all had ar
rived, led the way to the dining room
where Mrs. S! etson had arranged dainty
luncheon. In the middle of the table
reposed a large and beautifully decorat-
ed birthday cake, with eighty-four can
dies burning merrily upon it. Many
beautiful flowers were received by Mr..
Stetson, and after the tea was disposed
of, happy hour was spent in singing
some of his favorite hymns"