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* The News of Somerset's Busy Towns II

daily received their guests the fol-
lowing program was presented by II
| L. Goodrich: Music. orchestra; read
ing. Mrs. l.. l.. Carter; duet, Mrs. +
/ T. McCabe and Frank Farnum; read
/ ing Miss Gladys Bigelow; song, Mrs,
e. T. McCabe; reading, Mrs. Edith
/ Cook; piano solo. Miss Mildred Tay-
j lor: reading, Mrs. Lula Parkman
piano selection. Miss Elise Towle;
paper, Miss Gladys Bigelow; music
orchestra. A fine supper was served
followed by a sociable. The presents
we're numerous and valuable.
Palmyra Sabbath school elected the
following officers for the year ensu-
ing: Superintendent. E. S. Johonnett;
Secretary and Treasurer. E. S. Johonz
nett; Assistant Superintendent, w
NJ. Getchell; Organist, Miss Mantle
Holt; Assistant Organist. Mrs. May
Johonnett; Superintendent of Home
Department, II. NJ. Johonnett; Super
intendent of Primary Department,
Miss Emma Johonnett.
The quarterly conference of the
Methodist church will be held next
Saturday and Sunday at Palmyra.
Rev. ID. B. Phelan will speak Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Hubbard. Mr..
and Mrs. c. r. McCrillis, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Wilbur, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Farnum, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Fields. Miss Lucy Farnum, Mrs. Myra
Denico. gave their brother Warren
Farnum a surprise party at his home
on his birthday, December %. A f1ne
time is reported.
Miss Jennie Weeks. trained nurse.
has a case in Bath, after which she is
engaged for a long time in Massachu-
sets.
Albion Weeks returned Saturday to
work in Skinner, Me. after holiday
visit In town.
Miss Inez Lord of Hartland has
been visiting at H. G. Johonnetts for
a few days.
George Mills has returned from a
short visit in Boston
Henry Sanford, who has employ
ment in Waterville visited his par
ents over Sunday.
The following question was dis
cussed in Palmyra Grange Saturday
evening: (which is more profitable,
to buy fertilizer, to raise grain or pur-
chase grain at the present prices?"
Mrs. P. p Dearborn went Monday
to Troy where she has situation as
Miss Alma Berry of st. Adams,
was called in town Sunday.
Friends in town of Mrs. Mary Foot
man Fox, formerly of Palmyra, but
now of Little Shasta. Calf, will be
panied to hear that she has suffered
stroke of paralysis, affecting one en-
tire side. Mrs. Fox will be remem-
bered by many as Miss Mary Footman.
a school teacher.
Mrs. Abbie Holt and Miss Mantle
Holt, who have been in Hartland for
4 few weeks have returned home.
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neighborhood Christmas tree here
last Friday evening. Some Go were
present. The children of that school
furnished a nice little program which
was as follows: THE Engine Train,
Ralph Adams Armies and Willie's
Prayer" Floyd Adams; Santa Claus
Petition" Madeline McCollor; signs
of Christmas" Leon Bracket; Sci
fish Billy Green Roy Adams; New
Newbury's Letter" Cony Savage;
singing. IF a Body Hangs a Stock
ing" by school; Christmas Day Has
Come at Last" Alta Hoyt; Christmas
Fires" Lewis Bacon; Christmas
Eve" Inez Dickinson; Poor Santa
Claus" Evelyn Savage; dialogue,
Sowing Seeds" christmas" Celia
Richardson; Santa and His Friends"
Perley Hoyt; The Best Day on
Earth" Clifford Richardson; Santa
Claus and the Little Helpers" Lephe
Howes; singing. "a Christmas Hymn
by the school; Kris Kringles TRAY
els Ruby Dickinson; The Reason
Why" Lloyd Adams; Hang Up the
Baby's Stocking Florence Howes;
Why Do Bells for Christmas Ring"
Johnnie Bacon; I'VE All Are Christ
mas Children" Muriel Richardson;
After Christmas" Einor Howes;
dialogue. The Story of Santa Claus"
song. Jolly Old st. Nicholas" Bells
are here and Santa Claus comes in
to greet the children
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There's No Risk
If This Remedy Does Not
Benefit You Pay Nothing

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JACkMAN.

Mrs. Milton Moore has returned home
from visit at Skowhegan.
Mr. and Mrs. James Murtha of tht
Line house were in town over Christ
mas.
Mr.. and Mrs s. Newton are visit
ing their daughter, Miss Edith. II
Portland.
Mrs. Ava Thibedeau of Wateryille
is spending the winter with friends
in town.
The Sunday school Christmas con
cert at the Congregational church
was enjoyed by full house.
Mrs John Sterling gave her usual
good program which was carried out
we'll by the Sunday school scholars
assisted by their pastor, Rev. Mr..
Butler, who assisted in the deeora-
tions, which were very good.
There was a Christmas tree held
at the Jackman hall on Monday night
which was preceded by concert.
The program consisted of recitations,
singing and instrumental music by
Days orchestra The children in
their different parts. did credit to
their instructors, Miss Mary Childs
and Miss Pearl Moore, who had
charge of the evenings work, assist
ed by other willing helpers. Els
pecially good was short dialogue be-
tween Miss Alice Adams, and her
brother Master Thomas, also a song
entitled AT the Dawn of Christmas
Day" by Ida Louise Moore AS a full
program was not passed to the re-
porter. can only say that all who
took part did good work which was
enjoyed by all The Christmas trees
were loaded with useful as well as
ornamental gifts. After which good
ly number repaired to the Newton
house where an enjoyable dance was
held until the wee small hours" of
the morning which finished up a
pleasant evening. An oyster supper
was served at the hotel Mine Host"
wished all a Merry Xmas" hoping
to welcome all in "1911."
Mrs Effie NJ. Hall of Bethel, Me-,
Is at the Newton house. for the win
ter. and is prepared to take any or
ders for braiding and embroidery
work, either on the fancy line or on
ladies and children's dresses or
light sewing.
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MADISON.

| The following officers have been
elected by the Madison W. c. T. u.
] for the coming year. President, Mrs
/ Hattie l.. Padham. vice president for
the Congregational church, Mrs. Ell
la Viles; vice president for the Bap-
fist church, Mrs. Susie Edwards, vice
president for the NJ. E. church, Mrs
Lizzie Vose; vice president for the f
b. church, Mrs. A. d. Dodge; sec
rotary, Mrs. w. II. Spear; treasurer
Mrs. Ella Merrill; corresponding sec
rotary, Mrs. Abbie Crockett; super
intendents: Press work. Mrs. w. II
Spear; Flower Missions, Mrs. Stella
Vose; Post Cards, Mrs. Annie Gray
Evangelistic work, Mrs. Nancy Nor
rill; Temperance Literature. Mrs .
Susan Head; Medal contest, Mrs
Helen Dodge; Red Letter Days and
Socials, Mrs. Hattie L. Padham; Med
ical Temperance, Mrs. Nettie Prince
Sunday school work, Mrs. Eta Fos-
ter; Mercy, Mrs. Susie Haynes; Anti
Narcotics, Mrs. Jennie Briggs; l.. T.
L., Mrs. Ella Viles; Social Purity,
Mrs. Phoebe Haywood Mothers
Meetings, Mrs. Susie Edwards and
hiS' eva DIOOhS, rTduCHlSe, MIS-.
Abbie Crockett; Petitions and Legis
lation, Mrs. Bina Withee; Systematic
Giving, Mrs. Mary Ireland; Chart
ties, Mrs. Sarah Wentworth; Young
Woman's work Miss Maud Dyer;
Music, Mrs. Mae Randall; Visiting
Committee, Mrs. Sarah Bracket, Mrs
Lucinda Sampson, Mrs Della Gray
and Mrs. Roxey Berry.
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CATARRH CANNOT BE Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease
Catarrh Is a blood or constitutional
disease. and In order to cure IL you
must take internal remedies Halls
Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure Is not a
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one of the best physicians In this
country for years and Is a regular
prescription. 1t is composed OF the
best tonics known. combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients Is
what produces such wonderful results
In curing Cartarrh. Send for testi-
monials free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo,
Sold by Druggists. price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
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TOWN MEETING AT MADISON.
To See II Town WIN Help to Build
Electric Car Line.

A special town meeting will be
held Saturday afternoon next at Mad
ison to see II the town will vote to
raise $4,000 for common stock in the
proposed electric line frem Skowhe-
gan to Athens. This meeting Is
called for the benefit Of the residents
in East Madison as the road will &c
through that section. At present
there is little opposition. A few
years ago the people in the eastern
part of the town were instrumental in
getting the Somerset road through the
village and it is believed that the
people in that section will now turn
to to help the people in the eastern
section to get the electric line.
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HARMONY.

Clare Turner, Carl Rhoades Of
Bates college, Iva Willis of Colby
and Clara Foss. a teacher at Nor
ridgewock are in town for a two
weeks vacation.
Miss May Johnson, teacher In
the public schools of Milo, is spend
ing her vacation in town, the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Johnson.
Mr.. Crawford Treat returned Tues
day night to resume his duties as
principal of the High school on We'd
nesday having spent Christmas at
his home in Stockton.
superintendent of schools George
c. Hight was in town visiting schools
on Friday.
Mertie and Semmie Willis were In
Hartland Saturday to begin the
study of music
Edward G. Stacy of the Direct I'm
porting Co.. of WatervilIe, was in
town on business the past week.
DEATH OF SYBIL DAVIS.
During the hours of three and four
on Thursday afternoon there passed
from her earthly home to the heaven
ly, one of the earth's choice spirits,
Sybil Theresa Davis, the only daugh-
ter of Mrs. Josie Davis. For three
years she has made brave fight
against disease and it was thought
until a few days before her death
that she was winning. Her mother
and only brother, Hugh, have done
their best for her and may we'll re-
joice in the memory of such daugh-
ter and sister. She will be sadly
missed In social life for she possess
ed great ability as a pianist and was
ever willing to use this ability in
giving pleasure to others or to help
on any good cause. The last time
she played In public was as an ac-
companist to Miss Amanda Asberg at
an entertainment given for the bene
fit of the church. Possessing ge-
NAL and loving disposition she was
favorite with old and young and will
be sadly missed in many homes
where she has been accustomed to
visit and she has left an aching void
in the hearts of her young associates.
Heavens welcome will be brighter
for us because she will form a part
of the company to greet us when we
enter through the gates. The funer-
al services were held at the home on
Sunday morning, conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Johnson of Athens. The floral
offerings were very beautiful. The
bearers were Merle Herrick, Myron
Bemis Gerald Brown and Sammie Will
lis. Miss lisa Herrick of Augusta,
Marion Herrick and Iona Tibbetts of
M. c. l., were in town to attend the
funeral.
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been visiting the past week with hel
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. G
Penney, returned home to Fairfield
Sunday.
d. F. Getchell was at home from
Waterville a short time Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Shores pass
ed Saturday and Sunday with rela-
tives in WaterYille.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Mitchell from
Fairfield passed Sunday with his par
ents in town.
w. e. Farnham made calls Sunday
on relatives at Moore's Mills.
Mrs. J. l.. Moore spent last week
in Skowhegan.
Miss Alice E. Moore is at the
home of her father. j. l.. Moore, for
short vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Churchill are
at home from Skowhegan.
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SMITHFIELD,

There was an entertainment ant
Xmas tree held at the Gould schoo
house Monday evening. The house
was packed and the program fine The
pupils presented their teacher, Miss
Libby, with a fine gold bracelet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Treworgy oil
Lewiston spent Christmas with rela-
tives in town.
Mrs. Eunce Mosher is in Mercer
caring for the family of Mrs. Ansel
Nickerson, while she is at the Central
Maine hospital for treatment for APP
pendicitis.
George Simonds of Oakland is In
town, the guest of relatives.
Ernest Mosher has sold his span of
work horses to Mr.. Sturdeyant.
Ellsworth Piper is at home from
Kineo visiting his mother Mrs. Lucy
Piper.
Herbert E. Groves of Smthfield
recently killed a pig six months old
that weighed $50 pounds.
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you always even unto the end of the
world" Miss Ruth Bulge, favored
with a solo.
Mr.. Milligan goes to Hartland this
week to assist the pastor in revival
services.
A party of young people took a
straw ride to Hartland Saturday ev-
ening. December 81. They report a
fine time though the night was cold
e. A. Bailey at the park served an
appetizing oyster supper. Miss Austin
for whose pleasure the ride was CIV
en-. returned Monday to her school
work in New York.
Miss Annie Emery returned Janu-
ary . to Portland and Miss Lephe
Henderson to Presque Isle, December
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BINGHAM.

Bingham Grange met in their hall
Saturday, December 81, having ap-
pointed special meeting. Nearly
forty were present and a sociable
time was spent during recess. The
question, Where do we find the most
misery, among the rich, poor or ig-
norant? was thoroughly discussed.
There will be installation Of officers
next regular meeting and a lunch
served which Is an invitation for the
ladies to bring a pie.
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SORRIDGEXOCK.

The Norridgewock Grange elected
E. P. Holway master for the ensuing
year last Thursday night The other
officers elected are: Overseer, Wal
lace Witham; lecturer, B. A. Adams /;
steward E. W. Allen; assistant
steward F. E. Jewett; chaplain, Jen-
ME Grant; treasurer, Lydia Longley;
secretary Lizzie Holway; gatekeeper,
Edmund Frederick; Ceres, Olive
Bigelow; Pomona, Lena Witham
Flora, Lizzie Allen; lady assistant
Yesta Bigelow.
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WEST MADISON.

Messrs. John, Charles and Emerson
Pelkie of Kingfield. spent Xmas at the
home of Coles Richards.
Mrs. Gardner Mason left last Fri
day for Aroostook where she will
visit relatives.
Mrs. Counce of Patterson Bridge
was a caller in this vicinity last
Thursday.
Harvey Fisher and son of Kingfield
were visitors at the home of Coles
Richards several days last week.
Mrs. George Comforth left Monday
for Highland where she has posi-
ton as cook in lumber camp.
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PUGH CORNER.

Pugh Corner school closed Friday
for a two weeks vacation. There has
been 16 weeks of school. The follow
ing scholars have not been late or
absent for the term: Madeline McCcl-
lor, Alta Hoyt, Elinor Howes, Evelyn
Savage and Perley Hoyt. Lephe
Howes and Cony Savage have been
absent only one day. There was a
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RuNKER HILIAATHENS.

Mrs. Emma Foss of Scion visited
her brother, Winfield Hussey, a few
days recently.
Ed Davis went to Sko vinegar Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Williams Wis
tied Mrs. Williams parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Small Tuesday.
Manly and Hattie Campbell went
to- Brighton Monday.
Amos Clark was in town one day
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Foss went to
Skowhegan Wednesday.
Mrs. Myra Ogdon of Hartland is
stopping with her aunt, Mrs Hattie
Campbell, for a while.
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SALES FOR UNPAID TAXES

of
The following
IS
in said of
"A NJ further
o.ofA Acres Ante Tax
Earl Corson--Mrs l. c. Lincoln House
a
A Par of JOS & Reuben French farm So
"A. c. lot SO
r
he OF
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kENNEBEC VALLEY.

A special meeting of Kennebec Val
ley Grange was held Saturday even
ing and conferred the third and
fourth degrees. Light refreshments
were served Worthy Deputy w. B.
Whittier of Skowhegan, has been in
vited to install our officers January
Il A supper will be served.
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HINCkLEY.

Miss Mildred Hall is staying with
Mrs. Allen Parmenter for the pres
ent.
Mrs. Della Pendexter was confined
to the house by illness Monday
Rev. G.. w. Hinckley occupied the
pulpit Sunday afternoon at the Hinck-
ley church.
Mrs. Melvin Palmer, who has been
very i'll with the measles is bet
ter
f. NJ. Currier of Brunswick visit
ed friends in town Saturday and
Sunday.
Irwin o. Scott has been spending
the holidays with his mother and
sister at Good VIII Farm.
School opened In this district Tues
day morning January 3. with Miss
Ruth Brophy as teacher.
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BROWNS CORNER-CANAAN.

The rain of Friday night and Satur'
day was gladly welcomed as many Of
the springs and wells in this vicinity
were very low.
Christmas passed very quietly In
this place, very few families dining
from home.
The entertainment and dance given
under the direction of the Eastern
Star Friday evening, was grand
success.
A family Christmas tree on the ev-
ening of December "a. at C. B. Chase's
and F. Hubbards was greatly enjoy
ed by the little folks, as they were
generously remembered by Santa
Claus.
Miss Estelle futile, who has been
so seriously i'll at the home of her
sister, Mrs Frank Hubbard, Is rapid
ly improving. DR.. Earle Is in at
tendance.
Frank Barnes passed his Christ
mas recess with his parents, Mr., and
Mrs. Lyman Barnes. Mr.. Barnes re-
turned to his work In Lowell, Mass,
Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Charles Allen, who is in fee
BILE health, had an ill turn Saturday.
At this writing she is much improved.
Mrs. Sarah Lewis Is slowly con-
yalescing from her recent illness with
pneumonia.
Nellie M. Chase of Portland, is in
town visiting for several days.
Miss Kate Lewis of Skowhegan, is
passing the holidays at Eben Fair
brothers.
Mrs. E. S. Damon passed Sunday in
Hartland with her son, John Max
we'll.
E. C. Purinton has been Ill for a
few days with stomach trouble Mrs.
Addie Sargent Of Upton, Me-, is work
ing for Mr.. Purinton.
Mr.. and Mrs Fitzgerald took Christ
mas dinner with Mrs. Maria Goodwin
ford Withee went to Norridgewock
where they partook of a Christmas
dinner with his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
X. A. Withee.
Mrs. Lizzie Burrill returned home
Sunday from B. o. Fitzgerald's where
she has been assisting in caring for
the baby.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fernald enter
tanned relatives to a fine Christmas
dinner.
Mrs. Schuyler Burrill is staying for
a few days with her mother, Mrs
Charles Allen.
Arthur Burrill and Earl Sanborn
have engaged work for the winter at
Main Stream.
Mrs. Caroline Goodrich of South
Canaan came Tuesday for a visit OF
several weeks at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. II. l.. Purinton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Burrill enter
tanned their children to a sumptuous
Christmas dinner Sunday.
Mrs. George Weeks goes to King
private hospital, Portland, Thursday
for medical treatment.
The following Is taken from the
Shenandoah Collegiate Institute Bull
letin, Va: "a song recital was given
by Miss Viva Dale Crommett on the
evening of November u. Miss Crom-
nett, one Of our instructors, has a
voice of great brilliancy, 1exibility
and volume. She enunciates we'll and
sings with feeling which is trans
mitted to her audience" The many
friends of Miss Crommett are pleased
to learn of her success as a singer
She was a former resident of this
town and her mother, Mrs. Eliza
Crcmmett Ames is at present living
in Hartland Me.
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How To Stop
49,
Stubborn Cough

We don't mean just stop the irri-
tation in your throat-but cure the
underlying cause.
Cough syrups cannot do this. 1t
takes a constitutional tonic body
builder to do the work properly
and cure you to stay cured. Vinol
is the remedy you need.
HERE Is PROOF
Mrs. Minnie Osgood, of Glens Falls,
n. ", writes:-" Al ter trying several rem
edies for a bad cough and cold without
benefit, l was asked To try VinOl. 1t
worked like magic. 1t cured my cold
and cough and l gained in health and
strength. 1 consider Vlnol the most
wonderful tonic and invigorator 1 ever
saw
If we cannot stop that cough
with VINOL-eur delicious cod
liver and iron tonic-which is made
without Olive will not charge
you a cent for the medicine you
buy. This seems like a pretty fair
proposition-and ought to be &C
cepted. Don't you think so? With
this understanding we ask you to
try bottle of YINOL.
+. W. Bucknam, Druggist Skowhe
ran. Me.
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CANAAN.

Mrs. e. A. Williams, Mr. and Mrs.
G. II. Foster and George Steward
and wife from East Skowhegan, spent
Sunday in South Canaan, guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Kilburn Salisbury.
Miss Ruby F. Blackwell. who has
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Grange Notes
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
FAST MADISON.

The members of East Madison
Grange have received an invitation
from Cornville Grange to meet with
them January u, 1911. All are in
yted to come.
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PALMYRA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold w. Furbush
held their wedding reception Friday
evening with about 200 of their
friends present. After they had cor