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The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11
the W0MDERBERRY
OR SUMBERRY
Has Proved . Great Sueesss-rhou.
sands Say It's the Best Thing
They Ever Grew.

The Wonderberry or Sunberry. the
marvellous garden fruit originated by
Luther Burbank, and introduced by
John Lewis Childs, the wellknown
Scotsman OF Floral Park, N. Y, has
proved . great success all over the
country. Thousands of people say II
Il the best thing they ever grew.
Mr. John Burroughs. the well-known
author. Naturalist and bosom-friend Of
Theodore Roosevelt. says 1t is the
most delicious pie berry he ever tasted.
and . marvellous cropper.
A Director of the New York Agricul.
tural Experiment Station says 1t fruits
abundantly even in pure sand. In the
Short season of Northwestern Canada
1t is godsend, and fruits long after
frost has killed most garden truck.
D. S. Hall, Wichita, Kan, says thirty
people grew it there last season with
perfect satisfaction.
X. s. Enochs, Hammond. La, says
1t yields $3.50 worth of fruit per
acre with him. Mrs. ]. H. Powers,
1882 kenwood avenue, Chicago, raised
SAoAoA bSAAASo oA q oPaSC 1A1U ACCt
to supply herself and friends.
J. P. Swallow, Kenton, Ohio. says Its
equal for all purposes does not exist.
Rev. H. B. Sheldon, Pacific Grove.
Cal, says he likes the berries served
in any and every way.
w. T. Davis, Enon, Va, says 1t is
true to description in every way, and
fruits in three months from seed.
Judge Morrow. Of u. 8. Circui,
Court, says the Wonderberry is simply
delicious raw or cooked.
Mr.. Childs exhibited one plant five
months old bearing 10.375 berries
which measured about eight quarts.
Mrs. Hattie Vincent, Hayden, New
Mexico, says it stands the long, hard
droughts Of that climate and fruits
abundantiy all summer.
1t is certainly the most satisfactory
garden fruit and the greatest Novelty
ever introduced.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11
0raln.

Wheat. choice milling. per 100 lbs.
$1.67. Rye. Colorado. bulk, per 100
lbs, $1.05. Colorado oats, sacked,
S1.75; Idaho oats, sacked, sl.S0; Ne
braska oats. sacked, $1.7O; corn. in
sacks, $1.27; corn chop, sacked, $1.2s;
bran, Colo, per 100 lbs, $l,05.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11

A Sheridan dispatch says: BY "a
practically unanimous vote the prop
erty holders interested have provided
for the organization Of the Parkman
irrigation district, and Planned to
bond the district for $150.000 with
which to construct irrigation works.
Water will be taken from the north
fork of the Tongue river.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11
Transfers Punishment Earned.

Apparently it pays not to be cruel
to horses out in Chicago. A teamster
who admitted abandoning his horses
for six hours on recent stormy day
was fined $50 by magistrate. The
humane society prosecuted the case
vigorously and promised to report the
matter to the drivers employers. Pre-
sumably he will lose his job, as he
was unable to pay the fine and will
have to serve Jail term
The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11
Rather Expensive.

"Runnin' one O. them air ortermo-
beels do be fine sport, reckon" said
the old farmer. as he watched the own.
er cranking up the engine.
Fine is the proper name for IT," An
swered the other. I've paid more
money for fines during the past year
than I paid for the machine"
The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11
CHICAGO MERCHANT
MAKES Statement,
After Spending Thousands Of Dollars
and Consulting the Most Eminent
Physicians, He Was Desperate.

and Consulting the Most Eminent
Physicians He Was Desperate.
CHICAGO, iLLS.-Mr. j. q.
Becker, of I34 Van Buren, ST.. q
weIl-known wholesale dry goods
dealer, states as follows:
81 have had catarrh for more
than thirty years. Have tried
everything on earth and spent
thousands of dollars for other
medicines and with physicians,
without getting any lasting re.
lief, and can say to you that !
have found Peruna the only rem.
edY that has cured me per.
manentlY.
"Peruna has also cured my
wife of catarrh. She always keeps
it in the house for an attack of
cold, which it invariably cures in
avery short time."
The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11
Hay.

Upland. per ton. $13.OO@1l.OO; sec
ond bottom, 311.0O@12OO; timothy.
$14.00 q 1900; alfalfa. $1,000 q HOO;
straw. $3.50 a $50: South Park wire
grass, $17.00@1S.00.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11
Game.
1900
600

Prairie chickens, doZ. ..... 1900
Ducks, mallard, doZ. .... 600
Ducks, teal, doZ. .... 400
Ducks. mixed, doz. .3.O0@3.5O
Rabbits, cottontal, doz. ...1.25@L.50
The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11

Some local celebrities are famous
and some are notorious.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces IN
tammaton, sAys pain, cures wind coc. 25c bottle.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11

Few men put off until tomorrow
the meanness they can do today.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11

Pompadours are responsible for
many high-brow.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11

St. Peter-Are they all in? Gabriel
Not yet. Some of the women have
gone back to take last look in the
mirror.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11

WHEN YOUR JOINTS ARE STIFF
and muscles sore from cold. rheumatism neural
Gia; when you slip. strain bruise yourself use
The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II 1t fails To cure. L. w.
GROVES signature is on each box. 25c
The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11
Hogs.
Sheep.

food hogs '......,..'.''S.SS@s.5o
The Holly chieftain., 1910-02-11
CREAM SEPARAToRs

New Iowa Dairy Separator, cleanest
ckimmer. Send for catalogue No. Is.
l. A. Watkins Mdse. Co.. 1851 Wa
zee St., Denver.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
= The News of Somerset's Busy Towns ~

George Mcdaniel, LIST; Ed Nelson
End; Per Nelson. 3rd. Turnips, Per
Nelson. Carrots, Mrs. Geo. Taylor
Cabbage, Freeman Moses. Tomatoes
Charles Barker. Cucumber growing
II a bottle. Eta Berry. Stalk OF
corn, 10 ft tall. Oscar Link; stalk OF
corn. 12 feet. Charles Taylor.
Fruit-Apples. Charles Barker, 1st
10 varieties; Howard Chapman, End
) varieties.
Butter-Herd butter. Hattie Dore
Jersey butter. Ellen Jones.
Fancy work-Sofa pillows, worsted
Mrs. Charles Barker; photograph
Edgar Fox; two pillows, one smock-
ing. and one huckabuck. Lucinda
Rines two pillows one stencil and
enc outline, Mrs 0sgood York; silk
Mrs. Leonard Leighton; quilts, print
Friendship, Eleanor Holman; print
Log Cabin, Annie Whittier; silk and
velvet, Helen Mclaughlin, LIST; Len
Link, End; Mrs. L. Leighton, 3rd
Worsted slumber robe. Nora Webb;
doilies, embroidered Helen McLaugh-
lin. 1st; Eleanor Holman, End; Ellen
Jones. 3rd. Stand covers, Mexican
Mrs L. Leighton, 1st; Annie Ward
End; Helen Mclaughlin, 3rd. Lunch
cloth. Mexican. Ida Barker. Center
piece, Battenberg, Helen McLaugh-
lin; center piece, embroidered, Helen
Mclaughlin. Crochet shawl, Ida
Barker Handkerchief, Mexican, Flor
ice York Curtis. Pillow cases, Mexi-
can, Nora Webb. Tray cloth, outline
Mrs. Osgood York. Crochet mats
Nora Webb.
Miscellaneous - Dishes, antique
ware, painted shells and toad stool
mat and hand painted cushion, Sadie
Stodder Diamond willow cane, natur'
a, wood, Nora Webb. Ornamental ban
! 10 and paper flowers, Lucinda Rines
Handkerchief box and glove box
burnt work, Bertha Paul. Decorated
toad stool, Ida Barker. Old Orchard
souvenir thermometer, Helen Chap
man. Specimens of architecture anC
free hand drawing, Fred Mcclure
Gun with powder horns and bullet
mold, and all necessary attachments
in excellent state of preservation
was exhibited by Claude Barker, g
former Athens boy. This gun was
picked up on the battlefield at the
time of Braddock's defeat in 1775, ant
was also carried In the war of 1872
after which it came into possession ol
the late David Whittier, veteran ol
the Civil war.
The flower display was fine, max
ing it difficult for the judges to make
decision.
Mrs. j. Loberg, 1st, 7 varieties o
asters. Hattie Dore, End, solid bou
quet of dahlias. Eta Cooley, 3rd
mixed flowers. Potted plant gerani
um, 40 clusters blossoms, Hattie
Dore
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
NORTH MADISON.

Miss Mary Dean of Waterville is in
town spending her vacation with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Dean.
J. C. Hussey of Oakland, was in
town last week.
Mrs. Lulu Bonnin and children, who
have been staying with her uncle,
Thomas Matson for a few days, have
returned home.
Miss Lena Brainard of Waterville,
is in town, the guest of Mrs. Lille
Dean.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ansel Dean of Med
ford, Me-, were in town last week on
visit to their aunt. Mrs. Elizabeth
Hunnewell and other relatives.
Mark Pollard OF Solon, was in
town last Monday.
Lynn Foss Of Solon, was In town
last Friday looking after the sweet
corn interests.
Miss Mary Gallant, who is work
ing In Solon for Lester Hilton, was
at home last Sunday on a short visit
to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Gal
liant.
DR.. s. F. Greene of Solon, was call
ed one day last week to see Mrs.
Elizabeth Hunnewell, who has been
sick for a long time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curran Dean of Med
ford, Me-, were in town last week
visiting friends.
DR.. Bates of Solon, was in town last
Friday on his way to Enfield, to his
new home where he will soon COM
mence practice. All regret losing
the doctor and Mrs. Bates as they
have made many warm friends here
since their return from the west.
Mrs. Rebecca Robbins, who has
been in poor health for the past year
with rheumatism, remains about the
same.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hunnewell, who has
been In very poor health for the past
two years, Is no better.
]. l.. Spaulding of West Athens
was in town last Monday calling on
friends.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
FAIRFIELD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert NJ. Clark have
returned to their home after spend
ing four months at their summer
home at Peaks Island.
The degree staff of Good Will Re-
bekah lodge held rehearsal Tues
day evening.
A daughter was born September 25
to Mr. and Mrs. Walter T. Daub Of
New York city. Mrs. Daub was Miss
Alice M. Lawrence, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Edward ]. Lawrence of this
town. Friends are extending their
congratulations.
The Fairfield members of the Ceci-
liza club are looking forward with
pleasurable anticipation to the COM
ing music festival at Bangor.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Hodgkins, who
have been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Robert M. Clark at Peaks Island the
past two weeks have returned home
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Harrison
of Walpole, Mass, who have been
visiting Fairfield friends for the past
week. left for their home Tuesday.
Miss Alice G. Birding of Holyoke,
Mass, left on her return home Tues
day morning after a short stay win
friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Carleton Of
South birmingham, Mass, passed
through the village in an automobile
Tuesday from trip in the eastern
part of Maine. They reported the
weather a bit cool for travelling now,
but the country presents beautiful
appearance.
An athletic association is in pro-
cess of being formed at the Lawrence
High school for the purpose of fos'
tering general athletics. A constilu-
ton has been adopted and the follow
ing committee chosen to nominate o.
ficers: Leewood Jones, Earle steVes
Esther Drew, Ralph Drisko, Mildred
Richards and Herbert Blakeney
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

pressed; State vs. Marcou Layopna
nuisance. mol pressed; State VS. Pbiln
Blair, single sale, mol pressed: STAT
vs William Swinski, nuisance. mi
pressed; State vs Clifford Blair SIN
gle sale, mol pressed with payment.
of costs; State vs. e. F. Wadleigh 90
sault and battery, mol pressed. Stato
vs. Ernest Matthew, single sala
mol pressed; State VS. Vede eli
bert, single sale, plea of mo.
guilty in lower court withdrawn and
plea of guilty entered; State We
Frank Staples, single sale, placed on
file; State vs F.. L. Staples. singla
sale, placed on file; State VS. Franz
Staples, search and seizure, retracts
plea in lower court and plea of guiltv
entered, sentence of lower court AZ.
firmed; State vs Albert Grheke and
Delbert Libby, nuisance, running
traction engine for hauling logs over
highway between Bingham and Soon
There was a great deal of Interest
in the proceedings of the Suprema
court Monday and Teusday. TbA
court room was crowded with spec.
tators throughout the two days
There were several important easee
disposed of and others were expected
IT, come up.
The case against Roy Merry,
young man of Madison, attracted the
most attention. 1t was expected that
it would be tried before jury but il
was settled by the boy paying the
costs of the lower and upper courts
and he was placed under bonds to
appear from term to term with the
case on file against him. Elden GRAY
to whom tho letter was written BY
Merry asking $4,000 or Gray would
lose his life refused to prosecute the
case further. There was nothing TO
show that the boy wished to injure
anyone by the act. He will now en-
ter a college this fall and continue
his studies from the courses at the
Coburn Classical Institute from which
he was graduated last June
Vede Gilbert of Jackman was given
trial before a drawn jury Monday
afternoon on the charge OF common
seller and after a brief time out they
brought in a verdict of guilty and
sentence of 60 days in Jail and sl0O
and costs ives given. Mabel Gilbert
wife of the above respondent, was
found not guilty 70 charge of single
s: lie.
In the case State VS. Silas Wier
for single sale, the respondent with
drew his plea of not guilty in the
lower court and pleaded guilty Tues
day. His sentence was $50 and costs
Cephas Hilton of Anson pleaded
guilty to indictments of common sell
eli and single sale.
Frank L. Staples pleaded guilty to
the charge of single sale and was
given a sentence of go days in jail
and 5000 and costs. Three other
cases against the respondent were
placed on file.
Arthur Paquet of Madison, was
found not guilty by drawn jury on
search and seizure indictment
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

take an occasional day to attend the
local cattle shows. 1t is not time
wasted, for much information valu-
able to the farmer can be obtained
by conversing with others who have
a common interest.
A pretty home wedding took place
at Lilly Bay Sunday, Sci tember Ii,
at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Gipson, when their
eldest daughter, Josephine; was
united in marriage with Omar Saw
yer. A corner of the parlor was
banked with autumn leaves and
profusion of dahlias and asters added
their wealth of beauty to the bridal
bower where the ceremony took
place at four o'clock in the after
noon, Rev F. T. Crane of No. An
son officiating. The double ring
service was used and Ralph Crane
was ring bearer. The graceful bride
was charmingly gowned in travel
ing suit of navy blue. Miss Beatrice
Gipson, sister of the bride, as brides
maid. was daintily robed In pale
pink. George Brown of Pennington
was the groom's attendant. The
bride is very we'll known and pleas
antly remembered by the people of
No. Anson village, having received
her education in the grammar school
and Academy here, graduating from
the latter institution in the class of
1907. The groom Is clerk for Hol-
lingsworth & Whitney and Is located
at Lilly Bay. where the young couple
will reside. They were the recipients
of many elegant and useful presents,
among thm being a chamber set and
the following pieces in solid silver:
One and one-half dozen knives and
fo, Ks. one and one-half dozen tea
SPOONS, one-half dozen dessert
SPOONS, one large dessert spoon, be-
SIDES many other gifts of silver, cut
glass, old ivory ware and linen. Mr..
and Mrs Sawyer went across the
lake to Greenville on special boat
sent by Hollingsworth & Whitney.
and from there went on short we'd
ding trip and will visit his relatives.
The brides friends at North Anson
all join in congratulations.
The Congregational society has ex-
tended a call to Rev. Mr.. Rogers of
New Gloucester to become their pas
tor, and he will begin his pastorate
here on October l.
Rev. G. d. Holmes, District Super
intendent, Augusta District, Maine
Conference, will preach at the Meth
odist church next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Savage visited
at Rev. T. B. HATS in Bingham all
of last week.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
NORTHEAST CORNyILLE.

Miss Anna Barker has gone to
Bingham, called there by the illness
of her aunt. Mrs. S. T. Goodrich.
Miss Lucy Shorey of Hartland, aged
Sc, visited briefly Sunday with her
brother, Philip Kinsmore, who is
nearly 92.
Oreon Wing reports "hold-up"
last Sunday evening as he was on
his way home from church. The
horse dropped as the man went to his
head breaking the cross-bar. team
coming up just then the man disap-
peared.
Mrs Pauline Flanders, at o. H.
Cases, has recently entertained as
callers and visitors: Mrs. Walter.
Mcclure of Cornville, Marcellus Flan-
ders of Providence, R. L., with Miss
Sadie Flanders of Cornville, her sis
ter, Mrs. George Dixon of Matawam-
keag, with her daughter of Chicago;
her daughter. Mrs. Wladron H.
Sprague, with her husband and little
son, Alden. Mr.. Sprague and family
returned to their home in Someryille,
September "a, after spending two
weeks here.
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Mrs. Ed Tuscan and Miss Una Cooley
went to Kineo Sunday.

Mrs. Ed Tuscan and Miss Una Cooley
went to Kineo Sunday.
Miss Bertha Paul and Bert Paul
were the guests of Ernest Paul Sun
day.
Mrs. Martha Bassett and son. Clar-
ence, who have been In town the past
two weeks, left for their home In
Orono Mrs. Lydia Rowell went as
TAR as Fairfield with them.
A. c. Merrill is home from Madison.
Miss Laura Pierce has returned
from Massachusetts where she has
been visiting for several weeks.
The meeting of the Woman's club
for this week has been postponed.
Mrs. Leslie Clark received the news
of the sudden death at Skowhegan o
her brother, Chester Chase.
The 20th Century Cooking School is
being held in Caratunk hall this
week, and all the ladies are enjoying
it very much.
The remains of Mrs. VIM. Ray, who
died in Somerville, Mass were
brought here the last of the week Tor
nterment. They were accompanied
by all of her children who remained
over Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. For
rest Ray. The deceased was an old
resident of this town.
Mrs. Taylor of Skowhegan, is the
guest of her granddaughter, Mrs
VIM. Mcfarland.
At the Northern Maine Canning fac
tory they are packing corn. They
have large crew and the corn Is
of a great deal better quality than
last year and there is more of it.
Fred Magoon has COW which
gave birth to twin heifer calves re-
Gently.
Mrs. Ella Hapgood and Fred Man
tor of No. Anson. were the guests oi
friends in town Sunday.
Lester L. Willis and wife, who have
been the guests of Edwin t. Tripl
and wife for seven weeks, started this
morning for Portland where they will
visit few days and then resume
their journey to Lowell, Mass. The
trip was made by automobile.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
SOLON.

A. H. Wilmington of Boston, was In
town for brief stay last week.
John Lowell of California, is the
guest of friends in town.
Northern Light Rebekah lodge will
entertain North Anson and Bingham
lodges Saturday evening, October l.
Meeting will open at o'clock. Sup
per to be served after the meeting.
Mrs. Fred and Mrs. Eugene Clark of
Caratunk, were the guests OF their
sister, Mrs. DR.. Piper, Thursday.
The next meeting of the Abigail
Chamberlain Whipple Chapter, d. A.
R., will be with Mrs. Ernest Paul,
Friday afternoon, October 7.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Whipple of Wa
terville were In town Saturday night
and Sunday.
There was dance at Leslie Clark g
Saturday evening.
At the last meeting of the L. H. c.
it was decided to hold fair and sale
be with Mrs. l.. F. McIntire Thurs
day, October 6.
Miss Esther Turner Ia in very
poor health.
Mr. and Mrs. Malon Aantor of West
Madison were in town little while
Sunday.
Mrs. S. F. Greene, Mrs. Myrta
Whipple and Mrs. Lewis Whipple
went to Skowhegan Sunday to attend
the funeral of Miss Lillian Kincaid.
Mrs. Nellie Chick of Boston. is in
town called here by the illness of her
mother, Mrs. Ann Moore.
Mrs. Carrie Witham of Portland, is
the guest of Mrs. s. F. Greene.
Mrs. G. E. Clough of Madison, was
in town Thursday, the guest OF
Miss Alberta Whipple. Miss Olive
Lander, who has been her guest, re-
turned with her.
Joe Merrill Is assisting Chas. Row.
ell to take account of stock in the
l.. S. Merrill store.
Miss Lulu Jewett Is spending the
week with her cousin, Mrs. Lille
Merrill.
Clifford Dyer has rented the store
recently vacated by Wilder Pettingill
and IL putting in new stock OF
goods.
Mrs. Lucy Ward, Mrs. Lucy Cooley,
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
EAST MADISON.

Nathaniel Ames died last SATURDAY
morning after brief illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hewett nave
a little daughter, born Saturday sep
tember "a.
Mrs. Jonah Spaulding of Solon anu anu
her mother, Mrs. Williams, ylsi'eu
Daniel Hobart and family last week'
Delbert Parker has sold his iaim
and saw mill.
Mrs. Flsvilla Kimball, Mrs Nesla
Miller and Mrs. Whipple OF fron,
dence, r. L., are visiting their oro'neI,,
Charles Jones and family. Mrs. Jones
sister, Mrs. Abbott, and Mr.. ApOo',
are passing a few weeks with MI aHu
Mrs. Jones.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
STARKS.

Mrs. Mary Duley went to Augusta
Sunday last, called there by the death
of her only son, F. l.. Brand, who had
been critically Ill since the first of
September with acute Indigestion. He
was thought to be better the past
week, but was taken suddenly worse
on Saturday and lived but a few
moments.
Quite a number from this place are
attending the fair at Pennington this
week.
E. A. Palmer and Parker Lane of
New Sharon were recent callers at
A. G. Sawyer's.
Miss Lottie Nichols is spending few
days with friends in Madison.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
CARD OF THANKS.

In our hours of sorrow we 1eei w ~
extend our heartfelt gratitude 10 NV nv
kind neighbors and friends ana 10 au' ~.
members of the N. e. o. p, VINO i.h ~.
dered us such timely assistance IN III III
death Of our loved one; also we Su.,d ,s',.sd
extend thanks to all who contribute
those beautiful floral offerings
Mrs. Chester Chase,
H. B. Chase,
Chas. T. Chase and wife,
Lester Clark and wife,
Mrs. Ivola MCGUIRE,
John Greene and wife. o,o
Skowhegan, Me-, Sept. ~ lSlV'
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
stocks, Tools, Crops and MIL ine''''

stocks. Tools, Crops and MIL ih'''
With 262 acre modern farm ,otatc|
so tons hay, is one OF the ps'e door5
100 s eds 81 wood. o lot Of timber good 3dees1] es1
chard. accessible to all advan''t rn sts1
fne I1-room house, 100 IT. BARN ~ ran|
BILE, abundance pure water ner m,ta de1
with IA h. p. engine; aged oWIu Wien II
sires Immediate sale AMI II ,s lan an
once, includes pr. horses, ! COW COW and
heifers. 2 hogs, 7 acres p9ta'ofear 1,s, ofeaarmipl
tools. machinery. and equipment me- sss, 81
only $1,000 cash, balance $500, In H.
terms; for all details, traveiiniss ,ife(
structio for this and others, an a., sec1
and prices, see page Z. skowhesRR RRhisgss
tion, Station 212. "Strouts
Farm Bargains" copy Tree
Strout, Kent's Hill. Maine