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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
WINTHROP.

Miss Clara Maxwell has gone to
Boston.
Mrs. George Glidden is visiting in
Chesterfield
Mrs. Annette Giles is the guest OF
relatives In South Gardiner.
Leonard Riggs has purchased the
Ladd farm on the Readfield road. The
Misses Ladd will move into the rem,
in George Lowell's house, recently va
Gated by Miss Carnelia Stanley who
has moved into the rent in the resi-
dence of F. E. Webb.
tumOr was removed from w. j.
Bonney's arm Saturday, Dr. F. II.
Badger performing the operation. Mr.
Bonney is doing wen.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson N. Knight Will
receive between the hours of and 4
and and 10 P. NJ. Tuesday, Sept 29
at their home in celebration of their
golden wedding. All friends and rela-
tives are cordially invited
Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Bishop Of
Auburn visited relatives in town over
Sunday -
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holmes and
child have returned to their home in
Wilton after a visit with Mrs. Holmes
sister, Mrs. Ellsworth Hayward.
Mrs Freeman Collins has been call
ed to Concord. N H., by the illness of
her mother
Rev. W. Berry of Kent's Hill preach
ed at the Methodist church Sunday
morning. H. E. Foster led the evening
service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
OAKLAND.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Stevens and chill
dren of Westbrook are the guests OF
relatives and friends in town.
l.. S. Field Of Marr's Hill was in
town yesterday He will leave fol
Readfield today to look over some
farms which he is thinking of pur-
chasing. =
q. H. Vinegar was able to be about
yesterday after an illness of severa
days.
j. II. Morse was in Whitefield for the
day yesterday, called by the severe ILL
ness of a relative.
Lois Rattie is i'll with pneumonia at
her home on Water street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Wentworth will
leave today for Thorndike and Unity
for visit with relatives.
A. r. Mace has returned to his du-
ties on the w. & o., after an absence
of about three weeks.
Edwin Dudley has returned to his
work in the store of Samuel Freeman
after O vacation of a week.
Mrs. Harry Kemp has returned to
her home in NorridgewOck, after sew
eral days visit with friends in Oak
land
Miss Genevieve Bowman has return-
ed from a tWo-weeks visit at her home
in Sidney. A.
William Soule of Norridgewock was
a visitor in town for a short time yes
terday. 4'-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
FAIRFIELD.

John Jauuth returned to his duties az
motorman on the Watervile 4 Fairfield
after passing a lO-days vacation in Boston
and vicinity.
Charles Bahforth, who has been confin'
ed to his home on Newhall street with ty-
phoid fever for several weeks, was able
to ride ont Monday.
Will Ireland has returned to his duties
at conductor on the Waterville & Fair
field road, after a vacation Of 10 days.
j. Arthur Towle, designer at the Ken
nebac mill of the American Wooden Co..
has returned to his duties. after passing
a vacation at Dover, N H., with his pa
rents.
The truant officer, Chief of Police Hari
rington, was the busiest man in towr
Monday. He had on the list presented
to him Is names. The chief Is always
successful and was able to report that
all the delinquents had been seen and
told some few things concerning the
school law. The corn shop has great
attraction for the youngsters and several
were fonrd there.
Scott Blackstone was brought before
Trial Justice William Simpson on the
charge of intoxication. The verdict was
80 days. When at Skowhegan the re-
ouired funds were received and he re.
turned to his home here.
Fred Reynolds was carried to the City
hospital at Augusta Saturday night by
DR.. E. c. Hooper for the purpose of hav-
ing an operation performed for appendi-
citis. The operation was successful, the
Same being done at the most opportune
time for the best interests of the patient
Clyde Chapman. Coburn 'Os left Mon
day for Brunswick. where he will enroll
as a Freshman in Bowdoin. Fairfield has
three boys at the college: Clarence Scam
mon,H Harold Weeks and Chapman.
The Board of Health of Benton was
called upon TO use its authority in a case
Of diphtheria Monday. AS result the
school at the Town house was closed to
await developments.
Miss Nina Berry is confined to her home
at Benton Station with a severe attack
Of typhoid fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
Unclaimed Mail.

Following is the list Of unclaimed mai
matter at the WatervilTe postoffice
Men-HenIy F. Barry. Harold f. Babb
John F.. Clark. John A. Fraser. Geo. w
Gego. Geo. p. Gilman, Phillip Girard (2)
James Hall. Percy lyons, Frank B. Nc
Clone, J. F. McBuiulland. VIM. NJ. Mayo
F. c. Murphy & Co.. George j.. Pray
Billy Kaufman, Frank E. Seavey. l.. NJ
Starbirsi, Amos Smith, M. A. Thompson
Women-Miss Sallie f. Casey Mrs. Hat
tie Curtis, Mrs Sadie Collins. Luigi Iaca'
bucci, Mrs, Belle Carr Canon. Mrs. A. l.
Goodrich, Mrs. Mauric c. Greariey. Miss
Dele Lashus. Miss Adele H. Morse, Mrs
Mary T.. Pottle. Mrs. JAS Pomerleau
Mrs, John O'Clair. Mrs. Emma Robertson
Mrs. r. f.. 1.ice, Miss Ethel Spaulding
Mrs. Eliza P. Stubbert. Mrs. Ella Thomp-
son, Mary Anne Tmrcotte, MISS Li'liar
Wfnslow, Miss Lulu White.
Misceilaneous-Mr. and Mrs. Jofr
Clark. Marin batulippe.
Third Glass Matter-Mrs. Addie Dan
forth, Edward Lachapple.
Foreign-Monsieu Homer Duval, Thorn.
as Fontaine. Pierre Lubfer. Mr. b. Max
i'm, John Powers. Esq, Monsieur Edward
Pouiin, Mrs. Eliza Stubbert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
SK0WHECAN.

The plant of the American Wooden
Co. shut down Saturday for two weeks
Repairs will be made to the dam, wa
ter wheel and mill.
John McQuaid, proprietor of the
Gem restaurant, is confined to the
house by an injury he received one
day last week. He was taking piece
of ice into his place of business when
the cake slipped and fell on his right
foot One of the toes was split open,
inflcting a painful but not dangerous
wound
Three farms have been sold in this
county during the past week by Shep
H. Swain, local representative of the
E. A. Strout agency. These were the
Ella A. Trefethen farm in Madison to
Charles F. McGibbon of Butte, Mont. !:
the Albert G.. Perry farm in Madison
to Henry d. Straw of Woodstock. n.
b.. the Edward Brathwaite farm in
Brighton to l.. M. Armstrong of Terry
vile, ct.
The annual exhibition of the Scion
fair and cattle show will be held on
the Grange lot in that village today.
The event Will close with a ball in
Grange hall, for which music will be
furnished by Williams Orchestra. In
past years this exhibition has been one
Of the best Of the smaller fairs in Som
erset county.
The annual melting of the Maine Spir-
itual Association will be held here
Oct. 3 and 4. This is the sevond time
within five years that this organization
has chosen SkOWhegan for it's annual
meeting place The sessions will prob
ably be held in Weston hall on Island
avenue.
C. l.. Baxter of Portland, one of the
proprietors of the Portland Packing
Co, was in town Sunday. looking over
the local plant. He was accompanied
by j. c. Bicknell and j. T. Gallagher
Of that city and W. e. Rackleff of New
port, superintendent of the factory in
that town. He was several years ago
located here in a similar capacity. The
party was on toru of inspection of the
factories in Somerset county. The pack
at the Skowhegan factory will be
large one this season.
A meeting was held Monday after
noon by the Working League of tire
Congregational Society in the church
parlors on Island avenue.
The Social Circle connected with the
Centenary Methodist church was en-
tertained Monday afternoon by Mrs.
Harrison Weston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
sMITHFiELD.

The continued drouth is affecting the
wells SO the water supply is getting
to be quite a serious problem. Some
are fortunate enough to have never
failing springs of water while many
have to haul their supply from the
nearest place.
The Advent conference, which was
held here from Thursday until Sunday
evenings was fairly we'll attended. The
preachers present were Rev. T. j.
Coolbroth, Robert Hall and Elder Ma
broy.
John Nichols and family We're at
their home over Sunday.
Daniel Berry of Brockton, Mass.
made his sister, Mrs. Cauncey Warren.
a short visit Sunday.
Mrs. Arthur Ladd of Waterville Wis
tied her parents over Sunday and at
tended the meetings.
Will Blanchard Of Sidney was guest
at Chauncey Warren's sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs John Burgess of Iowa
were callers at A. =. Holmes Friday.
This lis their first visit home since they
went West 80 years ago
Mrs. William Greenleaf of Mercer ac-
cornpanied by her sister, Mrs: Calista
Sawtelle Bates and son of chicago.
were visiting relatives and calling on
old friends last week. Mrs. Bates will
return to her home the last of the
month.
Potatoes are reported as very good
in quality and size but not yielding
as many as last year
Mrs. John Warren is poorly.
&c, nf CT
Mrs Cobb Of Belgrade was a guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Holmes over
Sunday.
Rome cattle show and fair will be
held Saturday, the 26th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
WATERvIlLE.
AN ENJOYABLE RECEPTION
A. the Home Of Rev. and Mrs. George
Bruce Nicholson.

The home of Rev. and Mrs. George
Bruce Nicholson of Center street was the
scene of very pretty reception party
last evening, the guests being the PARISH
toner's and friends. The party also com
mefnoiated the 50th anniversary Of the
ordination of Rev. Mr.. Nicholson into the
priesthood
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholson were assisted
in receiving by Mr.. and Mrs. George X
Ro,tele and Mr. and Mrs. G. ii. Mari
The dining room was presided over by
Mrs j. r. Percival and Mrs. f. NJ Eos
ter assisted by Miss Helen Thomas ano
Miss Marion Dolloft. Music was furnished
by Harold Morse and Donald White, The
entire house was thrown open to the
guests, who inspected and admired It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
WINTHROP CENTER.

MIR. and Mrs Lewis Millspaugh went
to New York Saturday for a 10days
visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin StackpOle of
Augusta were guests of Mrs. William
Richmond Sunday.
Mr. Lee of Howard University was
the guest of Mrs. H. j. Bailey Sunday.
Harry Hutchins Of Readfield has
moved his family into the rent belong
ing to Mrs. George Bailey.
Herbert WEIGH of Milton is stop
ping at s. l.. Bonney's.
Mr. and Mrs. "A. Fl. Bailey 81 and
daughter jeanette called on friends
SUNDAY " '
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Philip Boyker an employe OF the
Portland Iron and Steel Works at
South Portland, was run over early
Monday evening by a Boston & Maine
engine at Thompson's Point. In step
ping from one track to get out Of the
way of train he walked in front OF
a shifting engine and was run over
Both legs were taken off and fhe right
arm was also severed from the body
He was taken 70 the hospital, where
ne died later in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

The contract for the building of con-
crete walks upon brunswick avenue
School. Plaistpd and Mt. Vernon streets
has been awarded TO George Rodrick and
work upon the walks commenced YES
terday morning. About 800 feet OF walk Is
to be builr and in addition to TINS inc
walk in front of the new Opera mousse
on Church street is to be patched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

The journal learned yesterday during
an interview with Augustus Longfellow
that the old LongfellOw home on VIM
throp street has not been sold 10 the
II. L. Brown Granite Co. but that a
price was fixed and the refusal granted
the concern,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

The Ladies' Aid of the First Univer-
sallst church will meet with Mrs. J. S.
Hamilton, corner Lincoln and Second
streets, at O'Clock this afternoon. A
full attendance is desired. Plans for tire
fall and winter work will be discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

THE funeral services of the late Evelyn
Nav daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Knox, were held from the congregational
church at o'clock Sunday afternoon
Rev Robert Lawton had charge OF the
services end the choir Of the church sang SANG
appropriate selections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Inc fir" at Granite Hill is still raging.
1t was reported to have been eXtin-
gulshed Sunday, but such was not the
case. the very roots are xmoudering
and much land is being DESTROYED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Artell Felt of Whitefield was in the
city yesterday. Mr.. Felt. who came IN
to sell a COW. states that he has been
Obliged to sell Ave of his flock Of nine
cows on account Of the rise In the
price OF hay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Waldo skilln left yesterday for
brunswick. where he will enter upon his
sophomore year at Bowdoin College
Carl Skillin will leave this morning for
MS first term at that institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

The football squad was out for prac-
tice Yesterday. In addition to the
game for Saturday with Maine Cen
trail Institute at Pittsfield the High
school boys have also secured a game
at waterville for Tuesday, Sept. 70.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Edward Dow of this city has re-
signed his position with the C. S. Wool
worth D. and 1O-cent store at Augusta
to take up other work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Miss Julia Judge and a party OF
friends returned Monday from a
weeks carriage drive to Boothbay and
other places along the coast. On their
way they visited friends in Damaris-
.cotta. Newcastle and Edgecomb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Mrs. Hearn of Allston, Mass, was in
the city yesterday on her way to Wis
it her uncle, Frank Chick at Itch
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Eeedle and tw'
children left Monday for their home II
Montreal. after spending two weeks mere
George Hall, brother of Mrs. Beedie, &C
companied them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Rev. r. W. Plant, Mrs. Foye ant
Mrs. Weston Lewis went to Presque
isle yesterday to attend the quarterly
meeting of the Woman's auxiliary t.
the BOARD of Missions of the Episcopa
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

The Pilgrim Fathers will elect Off
GERS on the fourth Tuesday of thi
month All members are requested t
be present. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Superintendent of Schools Holman is
quite i'll at his home on Summer street.
suffering from the effects of a bad cold
and chills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
SOUTH GARDNER |! ! ! !!

MRS Joseph burgess and Miss Frances
Tozier have been spending week
Dresden Mit1s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

/ The Senior class of the High school
has decided to have the first dancing
assembly Of the season Friday even
ing. Music by Lees Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Morgan q. Baker. who has been
foreman of part Of the making room
at the Commonwealth shoe factory,
has been made foreman Of the whole
room since Mr.. Goodwin retired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

+ The Bass shoe e. NJ. Dolloff is agent
for, calls for more than passing notice.
a shoe for men made "pon honor Bet
ter see it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Boyd have ar
rived home from a visit to Winthrop
and Readf1eld. While on their tri
they attended Readfeld fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

The First and Second degrees were
worked at special meeting last evening
Of Gardiner Grange, No. $50, upon 4 class
of four candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Arthur Foss placed his household goods
aboard the cars yesterday for Rumroro
Falls. His family expect to move there
Eri1ay l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

j. H. Eldridge of Bangor called upon
his nephew, Alderman c. A. Eldridge,
yesterday afternoon on his way home
from Portland. Mr. Eldridge has been
attending the federal grand jury in
Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

]. II. Kealy of North Whitefield was
a business visitor in the city yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Miss Cobb, principal Of the 1ntermed'a'
school,, passed Saturday and SUNDAY
her home in Freeport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

The Kings Daughters will have
Baked Bean supper In the church Ves'''
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
HALLOWELL.:
lHs \

Regular meeting OF Celestial Lodge,
u. of H., tonight. A large attendance is
requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Henry Fowles of East Pittston was
IN the city on business yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Mrs. William Boucher and children,
who have been at Five Islands the past
summer, are visiting in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Tasker Bros. fall styles have been Sc
lected with conscientious care and good
judgment. Call in and inspect them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Glass lef
yesterday for a trip to New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

= Mrs. Alice Norris of Boston is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Aldrich,
academy street, for an extended visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

. Mrs. Barrett from Minnesota is the
guest OF Judge and Mrs. A. M Spear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Washington, Sept. N.-Aithough suffer
ing from restlessness today. Orvills
Wrights condition tonight n Tatisfacto-
ry. He succeeded in getting severAl
hours sleep this afternoon and aftSt the
news Of his brothers record -bfeakInx
flight tn France was shown him he wis
in better spirits. s.,<As,n>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Aas0r Atkins presented a petition from
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
TO HOLD REUNION.
Class of 1907 of the High School Will
 Meet Thursday.

The class of 1907 of the New Ha' ven high school will hold a reunion Thursday night at the Boardman ses- sion room This will make the sec ond meeting of this class since its graduation. This meeting will be call ed mainly for the purpose of discuss ing what should be done with the money realized by the class.
 At the previous meeting dance was decided to be held on April 20 at Warner hall.
 Max Zange, who Is attending the University of Cincinnati at Cincinnati and who was a member of this class will also attend this meeting, as he is at present visiting friends in this city He was a very popular man during his course at the local high school being a member of many of the ath- leti cteams. He received honorable mention for the best individual player on the football team.
 Resides this he was on many com mittees. among which were the senior dance. and class play committees, do- ing much work while serving on these committees. He also acted a princi- nal character on the senior class play
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
HONORs ANNOUNCED.
New Haven High Scholars Receive
 Honors fin Studies.

At the regular devotional exercses this morning at the New Haven High school auditorium, Dr. Gushing, an- nounced the names of the nineteen students who received honors in their studies.
 The freshman class had the most honor students, having 30, while the sophomores were close. second hav- ing 29. The junior class had 22. The seniors did not make a good showing having only 10. This can be accounted for by the fact that the seniors, are being kept very busy in such matters as the class play, the class book, the class dance and various other com- mittees, which take much time away from their studies.
 Prof. B. Jepson, announced the com- ing charity concert, to be held at the High school auditorium, Friday even-s ing, April 3. Some of the High school graduates are to help make this affair great success. The tickets will cost 25 cents and will be on sale after next Thursday.
 The students who received honora were the following:
 19OS-Irene Linsey, Ruth M. Atwa- ter Lucy M. Beecher, Amy Butchers Charles c. Tracy, Reuben H. Alperts Simon B. Kleiner, David Reichgotts Margaret Piper and Helen Schadee.
 19o9-Elsie Sprightly. Marion Blakes Katherine Gallagher, Rheto Lambert. tu;l,i,,,, Coohr Jr,,,o1ordo Cchrnidor Mary E. Todd, Ernest R. Starkweatll- CT, Hazel Baldwin, May Callahan, An nie Coullone. James F. Boyle, James F. Cohey, Harold P. White, Bdithe Hop kins, Clara Jensen, Elsie North, Olive Sarles, Annie Holbrook, Charles Eisele, Joseph Rapuano and Gustave Wetter.
 19l0-Dorothy Cannon, Mildred Clarke. Anna Blackal, Elizabeth Barr ney, Dubois Murphy, Laura Rice, Ruth Seabury, Louise Wrinn, Eva Preston, Villa Roberts, Earle Hemingway, El- don w. Sanford, Louis Sachs, Emmet Carlson, Harriet Bailey, Edward Carl son, John J. Delaney, Fred Harrison. Charles H. Knowlton, Rudolph Will lard, Olive c. Bishop, Ruth Curtiss, Margaret Sims, EllZaDetn Mann, ter trude Dustin, Mary Parmelee. Irene Parker, Helen Miller and Winnefred Mann.
 1s11-Helen Hitler, Margaret Hous- ton. Muried Miller, Armond Bates, Ma bel Clarke. Mildred Clarke David Cohen. Robert Seabury, Helen Scoville, David Kronish, Rose Jacobson, Helen Plechner, Rose Harris, Samuel B. AL derman, Azel F. Blake. Lottie Fair child, Harriet Williams. Lewis Carl- son, Joseph Carnsey. Leopold Haline, William Ryder. Russell Warner Syd- ney Puddicombe, Edward Wilder, Ray mond Armstrong, Harold Packtor. Dav- i'd Podoloff. Sarah Sperry, Martha De Bunsey and Francis Nye.