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Imogene Clark Merrill. the executrix
named therein.
samuel HeeId, late of Scion. de-
ceased. Petition for the appointment
Of Alvin Carroll Head administrator.
presented by Alvin Head heir al law.
a A,bien p: MeMaster late Of Pitts-
probate thereof presented BY Samuel
Il. Haines. the executor named there
samuel Burns, late Of skowhegan.
deceased First and final account If
Laura, II. Burns, administratrix, pre-
sented.
deceased First and hnal account Of
Augustus Gilblair. administrator. pre-,
eeuted.
Frank =. benjamin, late Of Fair
field. deceased VIII and petition for
probate thereof presented b. Gather
M f. BENJAMIN. the executrix named
Henry p. wellington, Jate Of Hart
land deceased. Petition for license
10 sell and convey real estate present
ed by Howard Haley. executor.
George 4. Nyers. late Of NsrridRe-
wock, deceased. Petition fer tie ap-
pointment Of Charles o. Small ad-
Joseph II. Wyers. a brother.
Lowell w. Chase, late OF skowhe-
gan deceased. Petition for distriba-
ton Of insolvent estate. presented By
Amos x. Butler. administrator.
Adeibert FOrrythe, late Of Cam
bridge. deceased Final account and
sented by. Edna May Forsythe. ad
ministratriX
Frank l.. Richardson, late Of New
Portland deceased Final account q
Grace NJ Page administratrix de
bonis non presented.
aaron snow, late Of Cambridge. de.
ceased First and hnal account Of
Elmer r. Blethen. administrator pre-
sented
Sarah }. Parsons. late Of Highland
Plantation. deceased. First and final
account Of Leonard c. Parsons, ad-
Belle &. Thomas, late Of Skowhe-
gan, deceased. Widower's petition
for allowance presented.
Charles Chase, late Of Pittsield. de-
ceased Petition for license to sell
and convey real estate presented by
Mary J. Chase. executrix.
benjamin. y. Foss, late of Skowhe-
gan. deceased. First and final ac-
count Of Ernest c. Butler, administra-
tor presented.
Joseph II. Flanders, late Of Corn
Vile, deceased: First and final ac-
count of Maurice NJ Flanders. admin
istrator. presented.
Levi A. Goodwin, late of Canaan,
deceased. Widows petition for al
lowance, presented.
Maria d. Henson, late Of Norridge-
wock, deceased. Petition to have col
lateral Inheritance tax assessed pre-
sented by Charles H. Dinsmore,
brother
Margaret Wing, late of Harmony.
deceased. Petition for the appoint
tor presented by Allen Wing. a son.
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS.
Judge of said Court.
true copy.
NATHAN FOWLER Register
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Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate trans
fers were recorded in the Somerset
Registry of Deeds the past week;
Hartland-George w. Wheeler by
Admr., to Jennie e. Dillingham;, $500;
B Frank Morrow to Emma T. Moore,
$4,000
Fairfield-W Walter A. Hall to John
Curtis.
Starks-Ida ]. Collins to Sidney |.
Fogg; Carrie K. Duley ct al to Clyde
e. Greenleaf.
Norridgewock-Bel NJ. Ramsdell
to VIM. r. Whitney; Lizzie NJ. Page
ct ais to A, r. Pattee; X. A. Withee
to Omar Boulieau.
Ripley--Arvilla H. Briggs to Hosea
@. Worthen.
Skowhegan-Carrol G. Gates to
Ernest C. Butler; Abbott w. Nelson to
Mahlon H. Dane; Omar Boulieau to X.
A. Withee; Adeline Hill ct ais to
jeanette Hill; Samuel NJ. Emerson to
VIM. F. Ireland; VIM F. Ireland to d.
N. & A. L. Innis.
Jackman-Mary Ann Kinds to
Thomas W. BARLEY; VIM. j. Sands to
Archelas Barriault.
Anson-Persis Fl. Gilman to Asa M.
Gilman.
Madison-Geo F. Newell to Minnie
E. Dunham; Hiram Moore to B.Frank
Burns; Napoleon Heroux to Thomas
c. Bateman.
Moscow-Lawrence G. Pooler to
John B. 'Pooler.
Solon-Mottier L. French to S. H.
Batcher.
Lexington Pl-Albert E. Gould to
Howard C. Cook; Frank l.. Norton to
Roscoe L, Peterson.
New Portland-Henry S. Doe to
Fred L. King.
Mercer-Sidney P. Leeman to Addie
B. Leeman.
Pittsfield-T G. & H. w. Lancey to
Mira l.. Jenkins; Gordon Dobson ct al
Trustee to T. G. Lancey; Alice S. Cole
tc Frank A. Hackett.
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The Grand Trunk railway are plan
ming excursions TO the Canadian
Northwest. These have been christ
ened Home Seekers Excursions, and
bring to mind the thought that there
are thousands of new homes yet 10
be found in this ever growing country
particularly along the line Of the
Grand Trunk Pacific.
The Grand Trunk Pacific has ac-
quired sufficient land to- make near
ly 100 town cities between Winnipeg
and Edmonton. The lots are now
placed on market for sale, and are
being rapidly picked up,
Since last September between Win
nipeg and Edmonton. the Grand
Trunk Pacific have been operating
passenger and freight service This
along the line there are villages and
towns springing UP with surprising
activity.
There are four or five divisional
points within the mileage that are
showing marked development. and
would we'll engage the special atten-
ton of those seeking a home or ar
improvement of their financial CON
dition.
These excursions will be run on
April ., 19. May 3. Il. 81, June IA. %.
July II, 26. August 8 %, September
6, 90 Good for return within two
months of date on issue
Other and full particulars may be
obtained on application to J. Quinlan.
District Passenger Agent, Montreal.
or any other Grand Trunk represen-
tative.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
Better on Now


Senator Lodge has brought to light
and is causing to be republished an
old document of the Twenty-fourth
Congress, which shows that in 1895
the price of sugar was IA cents a
pound, flour IS barrel, and illumin
ating oil 81 per gallon. On the other
hand labor was paid only IS cents a
day. This may comfort the COM
palmer of the present high cost of
living. The truth is that every one
is better off now, notwithstanding the
so-called high prices of living, than
they were so years ago. Notwith
standing the complainers and fault
finders, the world is growing better
every day.-Oklahoma State Capital.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
STATE OF MAINE


To the Honorable Judge Of the Pro-
bate Court in and for the County Of
Somerset:
Respectfully represents Charles E.
Wright Of Watervile in the County of
kennebec and State or Maine, that he
is one Of the heirs at law OF Henry X
Wright. who last dwelt in Skowl fgan
IN said County of Somerset and who
died on February %. 1910 intestate,
That the heirs at law OF said Henry
r, Wright live in different states as
George E. Wright, Clinton, Maine,
vile, Maine. Brother; Angela Abbott.
Wright Hartland. Maine. Niece; Maud
T. Trask. Mechanic Falls. Maine Niece:
Frank L Griffith, Hartland, Maine,
Nephew; Grace l. Griffith, RoXbury.
Mass, Niece; Gertrude L. Little Pitts
field. Maine, Niece; Thyra b. Griffith.
Pittsfeld Maine. Niece Fannie Y.
Grinth, Mechanic Falls, Maine. Niece;
Nephew; William F. Wright, Lafay-
ette, r. l.. Nephew; Ernest A. Wright.
Lynn, Mass. Nephew: Della L. Wright.
Hartland Maine Niece: Diamond D.
Wright. Hartland, Maine. Nephew;
carl L. Wright. Hartland Maine,
Nephew.
Said Henry r Wright died leaving
real estate which is described as fol-
A certain lot Of land with the build
gan and bounded as follows To vii:
on the North by land If Joseph
Bernard and land Of William Wescott;
ON the Fast by land Of Joseph Foss;
on the South by the Trask road. so
called. and on the West by the road
seven 90 rods wide on said Athens
excepting however out of the North
west corner Of said lot piece twenty
seven ca rods wide on said Athens:
road and ten N0l rods wide running
east and west.
Being the same property which was
conveyed to said Henry r. Wright by
Ida MAY Belts by deed dated Novem-
Der 9 1909 and recorded in Somerset
Registry of Deeds, Book 2gS. Page BIG:
That the owners Of said real estate
cannot dispose Of their separate inter-
ests without loss.
Wherefore Your petitioner prays
that Ernest G. Butler Of said Skowhe-
gan or some. other suitable person be
authorized to sell said real estate at
public or private sale and distribute
the proceeds after paying expenses
among said heirs. according to their
respective rights therein
Dated this twentieth day Of April \.
4. 1910.
CHARLES z. WRIGHT.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05

The subscriber takes this opportu-
nifty to express his sincere apprecia-
tion of the many acts of kindness ex-
tended to a feeble and helpless faith
er during the long, tedious period of
distressing illness.
The several fraternities of which he
was a lifelong member, have mani
tested that ideal brotherhood that ap-
peals to the heart.
Kind friends and neighbors have
given that warm, openhearted aid
that has made the burdens of his
most loyal, faithful companion and
nurse lighter, and easier borne
through the fellowship of true friends.
A loyal soldier, an honorable citi-
zen, a lovable friend, father and hus-
band has gone to his reward.
Sincerely,
CHARLES +. BUCK.
May 2, 1910.
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TO 0it persons interested an cttheE OI
the Estates hereinafter named.
At Probate Court held at Skowhe-
gan, in and for the County of Somer-
set, on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF APRIL,
in the year of our Lord one thous-
and nine hundred and ten. The fol-
lowing matter having been presented
for, the action thereup@n hereinafter
That notice thereof be given to all
persons interested, by causing copy
of this order to be published three
Reporter, a newspaper published at
Skowhegan, in said County. that they
may appear at a Probate Court to be
held at said Skowhegan on the second
Tuesday of May. A. u. 1910 al nine
of the clock in the forenoon. and be
heard thereon If they see cause.
Sarah Il. Rogers late of Pittsfield.
deceased ,, vii and Pehtti@9n for nrp pro,
the executor named therein.
Mary A. ChamberIain, late of Pitts
field, deceased. Will and petition for
probate thereof presented by Edgar
W. Chamberlain, one of the executors
named therein.
Ass i, ;,,a ses,'e .d.a9ssa R"nla late Of
Gated copy of will and petition To
have the same allowed. filed and re-
corded in this County, presented by
Charles E. Sawtelle, brother of de-
ceased.
Denb.mIn Chase, late of Pittsfeld
deceased First and final account of
Isaiah GroweH, administrator, pre-
| sent ed
HorntIo III. Dillingham;. late Of
SkowhcRan. deceased. First account
of George w. Cover, executor, pre-
seutcd.
John 4. SmnII, of Palmyra, minor.
Petition for license to sell and con-
4 veY real estate presented b& Ida +.
/ Small. his guardian.
Snrnh Mnntor. late sof Madison. de-
ceased VIII and petition for pro-
bate thereof presented hS Walon
Mantor. the executor named therein.
Harriet l.. DunSmoor, late Of smith
field. deceased VIII and petition for
probate thereof presented by John L.
Downs. tire executor named therein.
Esther Is. Clark. late Of Caratun
Plantation. deceased. VIII and petit
tion for probate thereof presented by
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
Meeting of the kennebecside Club at
Fairfield

The following notice was received
from the Secretary of the Kennebec
Union of Womens Clubs:
BY invitation of the Fairfield and
Hinckley Clubs, the Kennebec Union
of Woman's Clubs will meet at the
Universalist Church in Fairfield, Fri
day, May 9th at 2.30 p. m. to elect
officers, etc.
The programme will consist of a
talk on Arts and Crafts by Mrs. G. D.
B. Pepper. vocal and instrumental
music and readings.
At 6 p. m. picnic supper will be
served, the entertaining clubs furn-
ishing sandwiches and coffee.
Per order,
PHILENA FOLGER MOORE,
Secretary.
Wateryille, April the 18th.
1t Is hoped there will be large at
tendance from Skowhegan Clubs. 1t
is requested that our ladies carry cake
or fruit.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
BROWNS CORNER-CANAAN

Ora Chase's meeting at the City"
schoolhouse Sunday was fairly attend
ed.
Miss Grace Hubbard went Sunday
to the home of e. j. Kimball. Skowhe-
gan. where she has employment.
Mrs. Mary Tuttle of Cornville pass
ed Monday with her daughter, Mrs.
Nora Hubbard.
The friends of Mrs. Eben ,Fairbroth-
er are pleased to learn that she is
rapidly improving from her recent
Illness of pneumonia
Mrs. Benjamin Fitzgerald has been
confined to her home with a bilious
attack. At this writing she is much
better. Her cousin, Nora Withee of
Norridgewock is staying with her for
a time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hoxie we're
in Pittsfield Monday on business.
Miss Estella Tuttle of Cornville is
employed at the home of Stanley Nay.
Mrs. Addie Goodwin returned home
Saturday from Lowell, Mass, where
she was called on account of the death
and burial of her aged mother, Mrs.
kimball.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milford Withee visited
their daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Fitz-
gerald, Sunday.
Fred Barnes and mother, who have
been employed in Fairfield during the
home in this place, Sunday. Mr..
past winter, returned to their farm
Barnes will return to his work May
9th, while Mrs. Barnes will remain for
two weeks and then she will go to
the Coburn House, Skowhegan, where
she has situation.
Dr. L. w. Shean was called Saturday
to attend Mrs. Joseph Whitney of
North Canaan. At this writing she
is much improved.
Mrs. Lucie Smith of Bangor arrived
in town, Monday, for visit with rel
atives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoxie enter
tanned Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Hunter and son of Pittsfield and Ralph
and James Hoxie and son of Massa-
chusetts.
Fred Withee and Miss Nora were
guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. b. w.
Fitzgerald.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Fitzgerald and
Mrs. Lizzie Burrill and son, Schuyler
attended the funeral Of Mrs. Daniel
Foster Saturday.
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County News
CANAAN

William Harris was in Waterville
Thursday on business.
Mrs. Ernest Taitro with her father
field.
Mrs. Frank Spearin returned to her
home in Clinton, Saturday after a WIS.,
1t of a week with her aunt, Mrs. AL
pheus Mason.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kicker of
Houlton arrived Friday night and re-
mained over Sunday.
Mrs. R. H. Harris was in Waterville
few days last week, returning home
Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Lord were the
guests Friday and Saturday of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bickford in
Skowhegan.
DR.. raad Mrs. Kidder of Waterville
made brief call in town, Friday
night.
Iretta Patten arrived home Satur-
day from Hartland where she has
been employed several weeks.
Ashley keene attended the funeral
of his brother-in-law, George Wey-
mouth in Skowhegan, Sunday.
A heavy rain accompanied at times
with snow and hail, fell in this local
ity during the day Friday.
Byron Harville, who is in the en-
ploy of Hackett & Witham, Skowhe-
gan, arrived Monday with Cecil Gard
ner's new Buick auto and will remain
few days to give instructions in run
ming it.
Mrs. Lucy Smith of Bangor was in
town the first of the week on business
Scott Lord attended and took charge
of the funeral of the late Jacob Wey-
mouth at Nye's Corner, Monday.
Rev. o. M. Chase will preach at the
Union Church. Canaan village, next
Sunday, May s, at 1.30 p. m.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
Notice of First Meeting ofCreditors

In the District Court OF the United States
for the District of Maine, In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF
John A. Hurley fIn Bankruptcy
bankrupt
To the creditors of John A. Hurley OF
Anson, in the County of Somerset and
District aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day
OF January, A. II. 1910, said John a. Hurley
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that
the first meeting OF his creditors Will be held at
Daniel Lewis office In Skow hegan, Maine, on
the goth day OF May, A. ID. 1910, at ten O'Clock
In the forenoon, at which time the said credi.
tors may attend prove their claims. appoint
n trustee, examine the bankrupt, and trans
act such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
May 3, A. d. 1910.
DANIEL LEWIS,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
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EMBDEN

Grass growing fast, but too wet and
cold to do any seeding.
George Spaulding ia, working on the
river with Melzar Eames.
Mrs. Melissa Durrill of Dead River
is visiting at Walter Thompson's.
Willie Hooper Is working on the
farm for Roscoe Eames.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our friends for the many
acts of kindness rendered us during
the sickness and death of our loved
one, and for their sympathy in our
affliction. Also for the many and
beautiful floral offerings.
RANDALL F. DURRELL
SILAS H. DURRELL
RESTELLA EAMES
EARL C. EAMES
HARRY c. DUNBAR.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05

The Maine Historical Society has
had the good fortune to acquire an
other valued item for its collection of
manuscript letters. This is an Origi-
nal letter written by DR.. Samuel
Deane of the First Parish in 1881 and
covers four pages. 1t was first print
ed in the second volume of Willis His
tory of Portland in 1888, pages 329-
331. In the edition of that history in
1868, this letter was printed on pages
898 and 899. The subject was relating
to a drawing of Falmouth Neck, now
Portland, at the time Capt. Henry
Mowat burned the town, Oct. IS. 1915,
from which an engraving was to be
made for the Impartial History of
the American War" published i'm Bos-
ton in 1881. The picture was repro
duced and the society has a framed
copy. The letter was written to Sam
uel Freeman. DR.. Deane writes amon6
many things: Let barns, etc, be
placed where YOU can recollect there
wete anya ap perhaps it woul! not
be amiss 10 make some where you do
not remember any. Not only does
justice require it but it is necessary
to the appearance of compact settle
mpnt "
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
Madison High School Baseball

The following schedule has been
given>out by the manager of the Madi-
son High School baseball team:
April 30-Winslow High school
team at Winslow. May 7-Open ;
May 14-Abbott school at Madison;
May 1S-Skowhegan High at Madison; ;
May 21-open; May 25-Skowhegan
High at Skowhegan; May 28-Farm-
ington High at Madison; May 30
Pennington High at Pennington; !;
June 4-Oakland High at Madison;
June 8-Abbott school at Pennington /;
June 11-Oakland High at Oakland.
The team has hired Arthur Heald
as coach.
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EAST CORNVILLE

Estella Tuttle is at work for Stan
ley Nay.
Quite few attended the reception
of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Chase at the
Hurd farm, Harmony. A very good
time was reported.
Carroll Savage is doing the inside
painting In F. c. Burrill's house.
DR.. L. w. Shean was called Satur-
day to see Mrs, Ida Whitney, who is
very Ill.
Messrs Adams & Burns of Skowhe-
gan were in town Sunday.
A. l.. Savage went to Skowhegan,
Monday on business.
Edward Mason was in town Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Booker were at
er, who is critically i'll.
Cass' corner, Sunday to see her faith
Omar HUFF was in town Monday on
business.
The mill is shut down for repairs
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05

The benevclence of John Wesley was
certainly not OF the kind which cost no
self denial. When his income was but
$3.50 year he gave away $50. The
next year, receiving $500, he still only
spent $120 on himself and gave away
the remainder. The following year he
received $3.50, and of this he bestowed
1910 on the poor. In the course Of
fifty years he gave away more than
Sf5O 600
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
Not So Slow.

"You villagers seem to be a rather
deliberate lot of people"
Il s'pose we be. There wuz a feller
drowned down In the creek a spell
ago. He yelled Help. helpP afo~e he
went down the last time. an the ed.
itor Of the village paper heard him an
went back to the office an put In his
paper two help wanted a6s an
charged 'em up TO the estate. ."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
Aroostook Republican:

Aroostook Republican: Ashland
ought to thrive as health resort The
report of the vital statistics of that
town as given in the annual town re-
port shows a condition of health that
would indicate a combination of sani-
tary conditions surpassed by none of
the famed health resorts of the world.
Baden Baden, Carlsbad, Saratoga, Hot
Springs or Point Iona are not to be
compared with our sister Aroostook
town of Ashland. While the 1910 CEN
sus is not yet available, a careful COM
putation of the school statistics and
the poll list would show the town to
have a population of $500. Out of
that population there we're but s
deaths during the year or only little
over three deaths per thousand of in
habitants. All of the deceased had
reached or passed middle life and one
of the number was killed in a railroad
accident while out of town.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05

Doans Regulets cure constipation,
tones the stomach, stimulate the liver,
promote digestion and appetite and
easy passages of the bowels. Ask your
druggist for them. Is cents a box.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05

Torturing eczema spreads It's burn
ing area every day. Doan's Ointment
quickly stops it's spreading, instantly
relieves the itching. cures Ii perma-
nently. At any drug store.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05

An enterprising exchange has a long
catalogue of work for rainy days; but
then, who wants to work on rainy
days?
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05

There's nothing so good for a sore
throat as DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil.
Cures 1t in few hours. Relieves any
pain in any part.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
William y. Smith
D. v. S. & r.

D. v. S. & F.
Dr. William d. Smith, registered d. V. S.
and F., formerly of Bangor, has located In
Skowhegan, Ofice No. 6 Madison Ave-, test.
all branches OF Veterinary Surgery, Medi-
cine, Dentistry and as a Farrier. All his at
tention is now devoted to this business. Calls
answered at all hours. New England Tele-
phone connections. tina
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested In either of
the Estates hereinafter named.
AT Probate Court held at Skowhe-
gan, in and for the County of Somer-
set. on the
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
List of Officers and CorpOrators elect.
ed Mt the annual meeting of SkOw-
hegan Savings Bank, SkOMhe-
gan, Maine, May y, 1910.

OFFICERS:
S. ]. WALTON, President.
CARLETON p. MERRILL, Treasurer
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
PROBATE NOTICE

NATHAN FOWLER. Register
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05

Hart ford Conn deceased Authenti-
have the same allowed. filed and re-
corded in this County. presented by
Charles f. Sawtelle. brother of de-
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
-oEnER. OF NOTICE

CHARLES E. WRIGHT.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05

Attest NATHAN EOMIER
@W-lf Register
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-30
MADEIRA OLIVES ARE
THE BEST IN STATE
Foothill Lands Are Impreg-
mated with Iron

Not only do lemons and oranges,
peaches. pears. plums and apples do
we'll in MADEIRA, but olives also find
the climate and soil most congenial to
their growth. and, French. Spanish and
Italian olives all thrive there and the
foothills are especially favorable.
In the suburbs of the city of MADEIRA
is very successful 20 acre olive ranch.
Is years old. These olives are sold on
the trees. the buyers doing the pick
ing The Manzanillas bring $50 per
ton and the Nevadilo Blancos SIS per
ton. The average yield is two tons
per acre.
The olive market has almost entirely
recovered now from a severe setback
that occurred a few years ago when
fruit imperfectly picked by individual
processes, injured the eastern sales.
Now nearly all the growers. sell the
crop on the trees to canneries, which
are equipped with perfect processes for
proper picking.
The market is now on a firm basis,
rendering the olive groves of MADEIRA
county very profitable to their owners.
1t is claimed for MADEIRA that it raises
larger quantity and better quality
than any other section of the state.
AS the only competition comes from
southern European countries, the in
dustry should become very large one
in MADEIRA county.