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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-25
BOYS SPEAK
FOR PRIZES
Students in Contest at
University.
ARANT AND WOOD WINNERS
Commencement Marked by Social
Features.
Visitors Look Forward to Meeting Of
Alumni and Board OF Trus-
tees-Mr. Clayton
VIII Speak.


BIZ FRANK r. GLASS, JR.
Tuscaloosa May 24.-(Special. -
Lacking the brilliancy of the speakers
present when the graduating class of
1908 received their diplomas. the COM
mencement exercises of the class of
1903 Of the University of Alabama have
a brilliant social program for the en-
tertainment OF the visitors which
throng the hotels and boarding houses.
Some of the commencement dances
have been held. but there still re-
mains the most brilliant Of the weeks
| festivities to come.
Today the principal exercises were
held In Clark Hall. when the Tennent
Lomax and the Trustees prizes for or
atory were contested for by the juniors
ana the seniors. The Junior contest
was first upon the program, the con-
testants being Mitchell Porter Stiles
| OF Birmingham, Marshall Lindsay Arant
| OF Notasulga, and Herschel Whitfield
Arant Of Notasulga. After much de-
liberation. chairman Frank 8. Moody,
| OF the Committee on Awards. ANNOUNCE
| ed that the opinion of the committee
was divided. but that a majority ia
voted Herschel w. Arant. Mr.. Arant's
topic was THE Inconsistency of Our
Imperialistic Policy"
In the contest for the Trustees prize
the committee was again divided. but
| a majority gave the award to Clement
Richardson Wood of Birmingham. Mr..
| Woods subject was college Training
and Citizenship"
In making the awards. Mr.. Moody
stated that all of the speeches showed
| a marked degree OF ease. force in de-
livery, and maturity OF thought. He
complimented President Abercrombie
and the University In the highest
terms In the development OF this Inn
portant branch Of college training.
The big days in the commencement
program will be tomorrow and We'd
nesday, when the alumni Of the coll
lege will take charge OF the exercises
tomorrow, and the seniors VIII receive
their diplomas on the day following.
On Alumni Day the society will hold
its annual business meeting In Clark
Hall, between s and IL o'clock, and
Hon. Henry Clayton's speech will close
the meeting. The society will then ad-
journ to Woods Hall. where q luncheon
has been provided.
The various class reunions VIII be
held apart after the Glee Club concert
tonight.
Wednesday the annual meeting OF
the Board OF Trustees will be held ana
the ivy planted by sthe Senior Class.
AT IL o'clock the commencement ad"
dress will be delivered by Chas. w.
Dabney, Phi. d, LII. D., President OF
the University of Chicago. The diplo-
! mas will then be presented to the Be-
nior Glass.
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LET'S ELECTED PRESIDENT.
Heads the Recently ReOrganized Booth
Fisheries Company.

Heads the Recently ReOrgani1e0 booSn
Fisheries Company.
Chicago. May 24-The Booth Fisher
les Company. a s7,0o0,o00 corporation.
founded on the ruins of A. Booth and
Company. today elected Frank c. Let's
president
The branch ofices which were closed
at the time of the Booth failure will.
It is said. be reopened tomorrow. The
reorganized company. 1t Is said. Is
heir to a fine of $1,000, imposed on
the old company for rebating. The
company was found guilty two years
ago of accepting rebates from the
Nickle Plate and Lehigh Valley rail-
ways. but sentence was not imposed
until today.
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End Comes To Popular Citixen Of IN
Calf CITY.

Gulf City.
Mobile. May 24-(Special.) --Daniel ].
Fannane. one Of the best known resi-
dents of Mobile. died today at an early
hour at his home. 462 South Bayou
Street. after an illness that dates back
over a year, although his immediate
illness was of one weeks duration.
He was born In New Orleans and was
80 years OF age. For thirty years ne
was In the employ Of the Cunningham
Hardware Company of this city, and
was highly regarded by every one VINO
knew him.
Mr.. Fannane took an active interest
in public AFFAIRS. years ago. and during
the days of the volunteer hremen was
an active member of Phoenix No. and
served as secretary.
He IL survived by his wife. seven
children, Daniel F., William, john
Emanuel, Mrs. ]. E. McHugh. Misses
Alice and Olivia; three brothers, Joseph,
Frank and John Bogue; two sisters.
Mrs. r. Barber and Mrs. r. Kupper-
smith: one grand-chiid. and other rel
atives.
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Florida Man To BE Treated For The
Rabies.
Milton. Fla. May 24-(special.)-
Fred Allen. while assisting E. s.
Beasley to give medicine to a sick hunt
ing dog, was bitten through the finger
by the animal.
The dog died Immediately afterward
and the head was sent to Jacksonville
for an examination, from whence came
the diagnosis of severe rabies.
Mr.. Allen left promptly for Atlanta
to the Pasteur Institute for treatment.
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GOES TO JACKSONVILLE.

Convention of Conductors 60 close.
Boston, May 24.--In closing their
convention this afternoon the Order of
Railway Conductors chose Jackson
vile. Fla, as the place for the next
biennial convention.
Oficers elected today were: F J..
Bradford, Of somerviIle. grand inside
sentinel. and 3. II. Hardin. of Monte
rey. Mexioon, grand outside seminal
Other officers not chosen on Saturday
were elected.
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Mobile. May 24.-(Special)-on the
charge of being a dangerous and sus-
picious character, William Parker. the
negro arrested in connection with the
attempt to burn the store of George
Sindin Friday night, was arranged
this morning before the recorder and
dismissed.
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North German lloyd

Large. Fast and Luxurious Twin-screw
Express and Passenger Steamships
Equipped with Wireless and Submarine
Signals
PLYMOUTH-CHERBO
Express Saiiinss Tuesdays at 10 A. M.
Kais. VIM. D. Or. Kronprintx VIM.
Kaiser Vim. II. Cecilie :. June IL
PLYMOUTH-CHERBOU
Twin-Screw saillngs Thursdays at 10 4. NJ
Princess Alice Prtnz. Fried'h VIM,
-. -. May 81 ........ June 10
Bremen June Friedrich D. Cir.
GeOrge Washington July Isl 900.
tons. Newest and largest German ship
afioat. Every innovation known to the ship
GiBRXLTAR--NAPLEs-
Mediterranean 6ailings Saturdays at IL A. N
K. Luise May % K. Albert June -
80. June
Connections Encircling the Globe.
Traveiers' Checks good all over the world.
Apply OELRICHs q CO., General Agents.
broadway. New York. or any Local Agent
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Mobile, May 24.-(Special.) 1.-The
TAFT Invitation committee which will
20 to Washington this week to invite
President Taft to visit Mobile met to-
day in the Commercial Club when all
arrangements for the trip were made.
and the delegation headed by Colonel
Russell will leave tomorrow.
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Ne1Ds Of Mobile Society

uette Mcintosh; maid, Miss Margaret
Austin, and escort. Adrian Durant-
John Welc his captain of company
b; the sponsor, Miss Margaret Taylor:
maid, Miss Annie Taylor. and escort.
Paul Boxio.
Knott High School Dance.
The Knott High School started the
ball rolling this evening for the young
college set with the dance given in
honor OF the graduates at German Re-
lief Hall
Youth and beauty sraced the scene
and music and dancing whiled the hap
py hours away.
Personal Notes.
Mr.. Arthur Gage, Of Los Angeles,
Cal, IL here on q visit to friends.
Miss Vera williams has returned
home after a delightful visit of three
months TO Captain and Mrs. Croft IN
Laredo Tex, and visits to friends In
Houston and San Antonio. At the post
in Laredo Miss williams was the re-
cipient of much social attention. q
number of charming AFFAIRS being CIV
en- in her honor.
Mrs. T. @. Bush. of Birmingham. Il
here for a visit of several days to MI
and Mrs. Albert Bush.
Mr.. Sidney Russell. of Detroit, and
Mr. Gill McDonough. of New Orleans
are being warmly welcomed by theii
many friends here.
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New Orleans. La. May 24-Steam-
boat arrivals: Joseph q. Williams and
tow from Pittsburg, Oakland and tow
from Pittsburg.
Departed: Joseph B. Williams ans
tow for Pittsburg; Oakland and tow foV
PittsburR.
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taking liquid physlc or big or littie
pills, that which makes you worse
instead of curing. Cathartics don't
cure-they initiate and weaken the
bowels. CASCARETS make the
bowels strong, tone the muscles so
they crawl and work-when they
do this they are healthy, producing
right results. ~
cAScARRTe roc a box for q weeks
treatment All druggists. Biggest seller
In the world. AilIien hozsS Eaazh.
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New Orleans, La. May 24-Cleared
Steamers Pathfinder. Hughes, auanica
Porto Rico; Excelsior. Birney. Havana
Lguria (Italian) Anfosse, Genoa and
Palermo
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Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by the
undersigned. until IL o'clock. noon. Friday,
washington and Alabama Streets. with
brick, Asphalt and Granitoid. (amounting to
about ten thousand square yards) on q five
inch concrete foundation; and TO construct
the necessary granite curb, combined curt
ana cutters. pipe drainage, inlsts manholes
Each bid must be accompanied by certi-
fled check for $500 90.
Specifications may be obtained and plans
examined at this office The right 10 Feserv-
ed TO reject any and ell proposals. Julien
smith. city Engineer. Selma. Ala. 2oi
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When Tired Out
FRED ALLEN BITTEN.

Take HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate
II vitalizes the nerves and assists the IT.
gestion-refreshes and invIEorates adv II
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Round Trip Rate
MOntuOmerV to Savannah, G;

Via The Atlantic Coast Line. SIO.3O
Account General Assembly OF
Presbyterian Church TO be held in
Savannah May 10th to 2Sth. 1903.
Tickets on sale May 18th, 18th
and 10th, also Gath, final limit to
leave Savannah not later than
June End.
For information or Pullman Res
ervations call at A. c. L. Office.
Exchange Hotel or phone 287.
O. A. CALDWELL. C. A..
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Probate Notice.

State of Alabama, Montgomery County.
Probate Court, May the 10th. 1903.
Estate OF A. A. Wiley, Deceased
This day came o. c. Wiley. Administrators
of said estate, and fled his application in
due form, praying for an order for the sale
of certain personel property belonging to
said estate, for the purpose of paying the
debts thereof: It is ordered. that said APP
plication be set down for hearing on the
4th day of June. 1909. at which time all
parties interest can appearand contest the
same II they think proper.
J. B. CASTOR,
-tues-st Judge Of Probate
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Ch0ncery Sale.

Mira Eli P. Smith VS. Emily Mapes Smith.
In the City Court OF Montgomery. IN Equity:
Under and in pursuance OF the decree ana
order OF sale in the above stated cause rem.
deFed by the Honorable the City Court OF
Montgomery. in Equity. Alabama az the
October Term, 1908. to-wtt on the eth day
q May, 1908, and aled ana entered on the
Minutes OF said Court on the said sth day
OF May 1909. ! shall on Monday the Goth
Court Square Fountain. IN the City OF Mont
gomery. Alabama. at pubic out-ery tor cash.
highest, best and last bidder. the following
described real estate aituReed IN the County
Of Jefferson In tho State OF Alabama that
iB to say
Lot number Eight ta) IN Block number
Eight Hundred and Forty-stz SEQ accord
the city az Birmlnshan, Alabama; said
property lying IN the City q Birmingham
Jefferson coun4g. Alabema.
w, 81. PARKS
Register In chAnoorg,
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MARINE NEWS.

Mobile. Ala. May 24.-Arrived;
None.
Cleared: Steamer Mercian (Britishl
HArrocks. Liverpool.
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DANIEL ), FANNANE DEAD

Monroeville bar and officers OF the
court.
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Mobile. May 24.-(Special, 1.-The
Hamilton whist Club enjoyed a pleas
ant meeting this afternoon at O'Clock
with Miss Mabel Heustis. The prizes
were fancy pins and those playing
were: Mesdames Donald. Fits. Joseph,
McPhillips, cochrane. Minor. Friend,
Gaxzam. Miss LIE Baron and the host
ess
Progressive bridge whist.
Az the meeting of the Progressive
Bridge Whist Club this afternoon Mrs.
Sigmund Haas was the hostess, Miss
Helen Richards, of Selma. was the one
guest and the members present were:
Mesdames L. Eichold. Morris Meyer,
Alex Bloch, Max Michael, Dave Bauer.
Jacob Reiss. +. Long, A. Proskauer
and Miss Daisy Richards.
sponsors and Maids for U. M. 8. Bat
talon.
On Thursday afternoon young society
viii be out In force ct Monroe Park
to witness the competitive drill Of the
u. NJ s.
The Battalion Adjutant, Thornton
Rives, has chosen for his sponsor Miss
Ruth Kyle, who has chosen as her maid
Miss Leonie weatherby and her escort
will be A. J. Lockland.
Miss Sadie Shields will be sponsor
for the stan commandant. Vernon
Mastin, her maid will be Miss Una Mer-
rill and escort, Irwin Clisby.
Joseph Mcconnell 10 captain Of COM
pany A. its sponsor, Miss Marie Antoi-
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Port Eads, La. May aA.-Arrived.
Steamers Preston CNorwegian) Olsen,
Port Barrios via Puerto Cortez and
Belize; Ellis (Norwegian) Hansen
Santa Marta; comus. Boyd, New York
Miguel Gallart (Spanish) Basted
Barcelona via Cadix. Las PaImas. Porto
Rico ana Cuban ports; OriEen Nor
wegian) Wang. Bocas ;iel Toro; Joseph
Vaccaro (British) Simpson, Ceiba.
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Pensacola, Fla. May a4-Arrived.
steamers-Rosebank. (Br.). Needham,
Sabine Pass: Cundall. tBr). GrifHth'
Savannah; Abereldie. (Br.). Keith, New
York; Mongtnevro. Gustavine. New
York.
Cleared: Bark Superb, (Br.), syrdahl.
Montevideo; Sylhden. (Nr.). Lorenton,
Santa Fe.
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Mrs. T. @. Bush. of Birmingham, IL
here for a visit of several days to Mr..
and Mrs Albert Bush.
The Press., 1909-03-10

MT. and Mrs. Asa P. Bird, WhC have been in Springfield during the winter, have returned and opened their home here.
 There were 16 pupils in the seventh and ninth district, taught by MISS Helen Adams, who had perfect attend ance during the last month.
 The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church will meet Wednesday after noon and evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. James H. Clough.
 The ladies' sewing circle of the Ladies' society of the Congregational church will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. Samuel Simpson.
 The literary circle met Monday evening with Dr, and Mrs. Samuel Simpson. Dr. Simpson presented a paper on "The Historians. ''
 The county commissioners have en- gagged Louis Hansen of Stafford Hollow as deputy jailor to take the place or A. Esten Clough, who resigned.
 The Jewett house is undergoing a thorough renovating, preparatory for MT and Mrs L. Ernest Hall and family to take possession the first or April
The Press., 1909-03-10
SoMERS.

Prayer meeting this week Friday evening will be held at Erwin D. Avery's.
 George Kibbe has lost one horse of the pair of fine black horses he pur- chased recently.
 Charles A. Bridge of Hazardville has recently purchased a very fine registered holstein heifer of Mahlon Russell.
 Clifford Parson has been carrying the mail the past few days for Horace Sikes. on account of the critical ill., ness of Mrs Sikes.
 Avery & Daniels of the saw and grist mill have purchased a tract of large chestnut lumber land belonging to the late pr. G. 0. Wood.
 The Y. P. 0. E. society will give the drama, "Old Acre Folk" in the town hall Thursday eveinng at 8 15. Following is the cast of characters Deacon Evans, < Vail Smith; dea- con- s wife, Mrs. E. S. Fuller; Jeff, his son, W. N. Phillips; Mary Jane, his daughter, Isabelle Smith; Squire Playfair, Ernest Avery; Miss Prim, his housekeeper, Mabelle Avery; Eli azbeths Ann, his daughter. Sara North rup; Ebenezer Ham, country boy, E. s. Fuller; Job Hardy, tramp, E O. Corbin; constable, E. O. Corbin.
 Dr. Gardner 0. Wood, aged S6 in May, died Sunday morning. He had been in failing health all winter. He was a native of Somers, son of Dr. Orson and Arethesa { Pease) Wood, He traces his ancestry to Thomas Wood, who was born about 1633 and who settled in Rowley, Mass. Dr. Wood studied medicine in New York university and opened an office in Springfield in 1S47, but gave up his practice and returned to his old home in Somers in 1853. He was a student of geology, astronomy and ornithology, and was a skillful taxi dermist, having an offer from Dr. Baird of Washington. D. O., to be- come taxidermist of a government expedition for Alaska, but was un- able to accept. After the age of 60 he took up the study of Greek, being able to read the gospels in the origi- nal. Dr. Wood was married to Eliza beth Kibbe, daughter of Amariah Kibbe of Somers, who, with one daughter, Amelia, and a niece, Mrs; Emma Griffin of Meriden survive him.
The Press., 1909-03-10
HOLLAND,

Louis Chapman is recovering from an attack of the grip.
 Fred l.. Metcalf has entered the employ of L. Ernest Hall, our local grocer.
 All the personal property of the late James R. Jewett was sold al public auction Saturday.
 Philip Newcomb of Hartford was the guest Sunday of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. F. T. Newcomb
 Miss Bessie Andrews of East Hart. ford was recently the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jeasee Deardon.
 Miss Hattie J. Jewett of Wilbra ham and I. Tllden Jewett of Hartford spent Saturday and Sunday in town.
 H. Wayland Price of Tufts dental college is spending a week with hit parents, MT. and Mrs. Lewis B. Price.
 Miss Mary Leonard of Wethersfield was the guest of her parents, MT and Mrs. o. A. Leonard, over Sun day.
 Miss Edna s. Edgerton of Soutt Manchester was recently the guest ot her parents, Mir. and Mrs. John W. Edgerton.
The Press., 1909-03-10

Mrs. H. W. Mercy has returned tc the Willimantio hospital for another surgical operation.
 Wm. Brehant was in Willimantic the first of the week, and while there traded his fast mare for one more quiet.
 J. M. Neville, the genial clerk at H. O. Barlow's store, has taken up his trade of painting. which he will follow through the season.
 The school in the village district, J. W. Martin teacher, held a social in the church vestry last Friday evening, which was a decided success. Ice cream and cake were served free, and all enjoyed pleasant evening.
The Press., 1909-03-10
.aage-Allen X Go.
 :3a.z.sGar1:x sGs skseE8sSg HARTFORD, CONN.
 First and Foremost MILLINERY OPENING
THIS WEEK.
Authentic Grouping of Spring Hat Styles from
 Paris and New York.
AN ASTONISHINGLY LARGE DISPLAY OF CHIC AND DISTINCTIVE MODELS WHICH RE-
 ELECT LEADING STYLE TENDENCIES.

This is the week of the Spring Millinery Opening the Sage Allen Millinery Parlo It the week when social Connecticut will have its first glimpse of the millinery styles for the Spring of 9O9 when the hat shapes will be revealed when the ideas of the Paris and New York arbe of styles will be the delft manipulation of flower pume ribbon and other materials when the fashionable cos and the smart for the 1909 hats will be unfoded to view for the first time.
 The Spring Millinery Openings at the SageAen Millinery notable occasions attract fashionable This year will be exception The display than varied rect in every detail.
 An unusual display of Bonnets feature of the Opening.
 detail that be menonedas showing the determina on of the to do everything possible it's large the special for this of sales lady had ample experience in the best New York Millinery Parlors.
The Press., 1909-03-10

AoEToN will break up a Cold in one ,a-,hR
The Press., 1909-03-10
MANSFIELD. Mansfield Depot.

Albert Botham was in WillimautiC recently.
 Herbert Kind was a recent caller at "Elm Oottage.''
 Mrs. Ida Marcy and Mrs Badger were in West Wilmington Monday.
 MT. Bonney, the blacksmith, has just received his new horse clipper.
 Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hansen and Master Harold spent Sunday with friends in Willimantic.
 Joseph Barrett has moved his fam fly from the old Barrett homestead into the house with Frank Maroeau.
 F. McOollum is again at Dr., Mason's hospital. He is improving nicely and hopes to return home this week.
 George Baker was in Westford last Saturday to see his newly erected monument. It is a very nice and fine piece of work.
 Mrs. u. Burnham Thompson, who is at St. Joseph's hospital in Willi- mantle, is once more on the gain, and her many friends hope that this may be permanent improvement so that she can soon return to her home.
 The foundation is being laid for the new Baptist church, and of course does not please every one, but we are glad to learn that the church itself seems very united, and the dissatis- faction is with an outside element. The whole work is under the super. vision of our local carpenter. George Baker. We hope that much good may be accomplished by and through this new church and it's work.
The Press., 1909-03-10
UNION. Mashapaug.

School in district No. 4 closes Fri day, the 18th.
 Miss Mabel Gage of Southbridge was the guest of her brother, Charles Gage, last Sunday. -I
 Mrs. Lyman Moore has in her possession a newspaper 1O9 years old, which contains an account of George Washington's funeral. esss=R On Saturday evening, the 18th, Miss Myers will, assisted by the school children, give an entertain ment at the church at 8 p m. The program consists of reoitations, songs and phonograph selections. At the close of the entertainment light refreshments will be served.
 On Saturday, about 2 p. m., Alfred Siswick, Peter Thompson and Danny Thompson passed along the highway near the old Walker residence, and noticed the outside back door as open A further investigation found tracks in the snow leading to the door. B Labreck has the property in charge during Mrs Walkers absence. He was called to the scene. In the meantime Siswick heard some one in the house. A lantern was secured and Labreck and Siswick found a man, Edward Stevens, alias Wm. Snow, in the kitchen and two gallon jugs of hard cider just filled, in process of transportation by the way of said Stevens Sheriff Howard was called, placed the man under arrest and carried the entire party, prisoner and witnesses, before Morgan Reed, justice of the peace. Stevens plea d not guilty to charge of breaking and entering, and Judge Reed found prob able cause to bind the man over to the next term of the superior court, and i n default of bond placed at $500 was taken to Holland Monday morn ing. Stevens halls from the west part of the state and came here from Hol, land, coming here hurriedly one day after striking a man with an axe. He is wanted in Holland by the author. ities, it is reported The despatch and courage of Siswiek and Labrech captured desperate character in the premises.
 Rock Meadow.
 Sam Heck was with his parents over Sunday
 Sam Watrous of East Wilmington recently visited George Heck.
 Henry Booth and grandson, Harold. are visiting his son, Clarence Booth, in Hartford
 Clarence Willis has gone to the Springs to spend his vacation with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Oscar Willis.
 Aaron Knight, the nursery agent, was through this vicinity last week. He made his headquarters at George Heck's.
 Oscar Willis had a grang of men gathering ice last week on the Moore pond. He filled two ice houses with about 75 tons, to be used in his meat market at the Springs.
 Miss Mai Keating finished her win ter term of school last week Friday. A program, Spring." was nicely carried out by the school. Six visitors were present. The school will have a vacation of four wekes. Miss Keat- ing has gone to her home in Spring field, and will commence the spring term the first Monday in April.