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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-03-08
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF CHAT
TEL MORTGAGE.
STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF HANCOCK s..
NOTICE is hereby given that whereas
An Charles ]. Watson. formerly OF Frank.
lin. in said county and State tnow residing
without the limits OF the slxte OF Msinel, on
the twenty afth day OF May, . d. 1903, uioft-
gagged to the undersigned. Frank +. Bisisd, II,
OF said franklin, certain goods and ohalies
d scfibed Is folio Q. 10 cit: two bedsteads.
one CHI Homer. one couch. one dining table,
{ ikht cbAifs, two rocking chairs, one Popular
Clarion cook stove. one horse. one wagon. one
9 eigh and one harness. TO secure the pay mtnt
Of one hundred seventy i've dollars tttI6l,
which said mortgage il recorded in he to~n
records OF said town Of FrABtlin, book No, 7,
page IS. and whereas the conditions OF said
mortgage have been brokeu. now Therefore
notice Is hereby given OF my intention to
force os- said mortgage for breach OF It's con-
diiioDs.
Dated at Franklin, Maine. this seventh day
OF March, .. d. 1871.
PRANK E. BLAIspKLL.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-03-08
NORTH ELLSWORTH.

Mrs. Maria Gray visited Mrs. virs Ellis
at Nicolin last week.
Mrs. Arthur Mason came home Satur-
day, after a weeks visit in East brook.
Mrs. Hannah Msddocks spent Friday
and Saturday in Ellsworth with her
daughter.
c. d. Ray, OF Orono, was in town last
week on his way TO Southwest Harbor to
attend to his duties there as superinten-
dent of scho Is.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-03-08

The dominant faction in the repub-
ican party those stalwart republi-
cans whose politics is founded on the
bed rock of republican principles, the
conservative element, who have held
aloof from political trickery and
trading, and the young and active re-
pub!icans, the party Of the future
this faction, the dominant faction, as
we say, in the republican party in
Ellsworth to- day, is very much in
earnest in this municipal fight. They
ask no quarter, and offer none. II
they are beaten, they will know
where to place the blame.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-03-08

Pitman Pulsifer, compiler of the
navy year book, indexer of Senate
public documents, for many years
clerk to the Senate committee on
naval affairs, and widely known
among naval officers, died Monday.
Mr.. Pulsifer was born in Auburn,
Maine, in 1852, and went to Washing
ton with Senator Hale thirty years
ago.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-03-08
GREAT POND.

Mrs, Helen Chick was in bangor last
week to nave her eyes treated.
Miss Ruth Williams is home from Wo-
burn, Mass, where she has spent the win
ter.
March 6. E..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-03-08

One Hancock county boy who is making
good is Samuel l.. Bates, recently ap-
pointed county attorney Of Cumberland
Michigan, his parents were both natives
Of Brooksville, to which they returned,
bringing him when only about three
months old, 80 Hancock may we'll claim
him as one OF her boys.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-03-08
OCEANVILLE.

Billings Mcdonald and Samuel Annis
were in Camden this week.
A Washington program was given by
the school children Tuesday.
w. A. Buckminster aud wife, of VOL
cot, N. Y, called here recently.
Feb. Is. A.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-03-08
Special Nr,urs.

TT. 8. Customs and Postof6ce Building. Ri,
" worth, Me-. March .. 1911. Sealed no.
posAs Will be received at this building ant;,
2o'clock p. M, March Is. 1871, for furuishing
washing towels, hauling ashes. and sprins,
lug streets for this building durin. the hsr.
yea ending June 30. 1912, or such portion ~
the year as may be dem d advisable. The
right To reject any and all bids is reserved
by the treasury department. r. W. ROLES.
acting custodian.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-03-08
fesislatipt Notifes.

LEGAL AFFAIRS.
NOMMITrEE on Legal Affairs: THURSDAY
" March o. 1911. No. So Act to extend
charter Of Ocean and Northern Railroad
Company.
Friday, March 10. 1910 No. leo. An Actin
relation to Ellsworth Municipal Court.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-03-08
COUNTY GOSSIP.

Hon. Parker Spofford, Of Bucksport, has
given to the East Maine Conference GEM
mary in that town eleven acres OF land, to
be added to the campus.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-03-08
Unlimited Opportunities

THE AMERICAN prtnts more ostdi s''
ttstscs-btrths, marriages and deans
than all the other papers printed IN ~.
county combined, and most Of them |"
prints from one to tsco pssks ahead I" W
contemporaries.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-03-08


statement:
We feel especially indebted to the Standard
Oil 90. for the presentation of the oil range.
the Genesee Pure Food Co. for a case OF jeiio,
and the N. x. Fairbanks Co. for their FAIRY"
pin trays.
Aside from the demonstrators. we appre-
ciate most fully the kindness OF the Mt.
Kebo Spring Water Co. through their agent,
@. r. Burrili, who furnished pare drinking
water during the week. We also recognize
the kindness Of the New England Telephone
Telegraph Co. for the special telephone
service supplied the fair.
We beg to extend, through the columns of
THE AMERICAN, our sincere thanks and APP
probation TO all those who SO kindly assisted
the committee in making the fair such q
triumphai success. We thank each and
every exhibitor, our merch ,nts, the press. in
Guiding THE ELLSWORTH AAKaIcAs, Bangor
NeD., commercial, Ellsworth Eaterprise, and
the general public. who caught up the mag
| netic "boost" spirit and crowned the fair with
| . record attendance.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-03-08
WEDNESDAY MARCH 8, 1911.
Eugene Hale.

tPor.lond Evening Erprsss.)
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-03-08
Eaantep.

A PPRENTICE-An opportunity is Offered
"A boy to learn the printers trade. Appl,
At THB AMERICAN once. ~"
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-07-28
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Edith E. Prescott was born in
Salem, New York, May 18th, 1885,
was married to Henry Prescott,
December 6, 1853. She was the
mother of five children, four sons and
one daughter. She leaves three sons,
A. H.. L. H., and j. D.. Prescott.
She died in Wagner July goth, 1911,
at the age of rs years. 2 m ,nths and
three days.
Funeral held by Rev. Geo. Hoover
at the Baptist chul CHI, a~fterwhich tine
REM inns were laid to rest in the Wag
ner ,em etery.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-07-28
Oh. PIX. PINARD
Physician and Surgeon
Ofice over First State Bank
WAGNER, SO. OAK.

The Misse Hiners and Blegen
autoed to Greenwood Tuesday.
Miss Ida BIegen Of Hsrrick arrive
Friday evening for . visit at the w.
Y. Hiner home.
Miss ElmA and Masters Roy and
Wells Raben Of Ar mour were visiting
W sgner friends the past week. being
guests at the P. r. Pinarn home.
j. j.. Krall optician. who IN be ia
Wagner August 18th, has one Of the
best tense grinding and OPTICAL manu-.
featuring plan in the state.
Miss Clara Philips of Centervi lie,
Iowa, is the guest of her brother, l..
+. Philips, and family, here. She
expects to remain the remain der oi
the summer.
Nearly every auto in Wagner was
pressed into service yesterday to con
vey the crowd to wi tness the ball
game at Trip between the nine of
That pla.s all Wagl Ter nine.
Attorney Frank B. Morgan ha s
changed Office quarters, having this
week moved into the room back of the
frumbbo land Office in the H. d.
James building.
II it's anything in the drug
me, you can get it at Pinard's
ity Drug Store.
Er. Pinard. Jack London, Albert
Hennies and J. H. Wal tiers went to
Sioux City Tuesday morning, return
ing Wednesday. They made the trip
IN the Doctors auto.
r. I. and H. l.. Berry of Belvidere
we're in Wagner between trains
Wednesday. They are negotiating
sith Frank Trumbo on a real estate
leal of good proportions.
H. L. Thurber and w. J.. Johnston
e at Tabor several days this week
where they closed q deal for a hardware
located st Scotland, which they will
close out at auction at once.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. McAndrews re-
surned Monday to their home in New
York City after q pleasant visit with
sith the latter's b rother. Mr.. r. j.
OsConnell, and family family.
For sale. Z foot binder with flax at
tachmeht, in good running order.
Price SIS. IL. B. Barkiey. Ct
Mrs. Balcer and son, Tony. of Cedar
Repidss IIowa, are here visiting rel
atives and friends. Thes ar mother
an q trctter respectively of Wesley
Balcer and Mrs. Adam ~Stedronsky.
DR.. Putnam the specialist Eye,
Ear, Nose and Throat, Of S ioux
Falls, S. IT,. will be in Wagner
Wednesday August 9th, at DR..
Stuars' Office to do work along his
line.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-07-28
Frank B. Morgan
LAWYER
General Practice
WAGNER. So. OAK

The Baptist ladies aid will mset
Friday Aug. 4th, at 2 p. m. at the
home of Mrs. S. Jones. Every hody
vel come.
The B. Y p. u. at the Baptist
church meets Sabbath evening at
2 o'clock, a~fterwhich Mrs. Hoover will
lead a Burma and India mission
meeting to which all are invited.
To advertise my W special
ground tense, | test your eyes mt len
ses in a good frame, all tor w. ~ for
r eading near and farsight.
j. j. Krall Oh %tician,
at Wagner, August 18th.
Subject at the Baptist church Sun.
day morning, "The ~Out-reaching
Church." Evening, "A Saving
Christ" Everybody invited.
Rev. Hoover.
The local ball tossers will try con-
illusions with the Omaha Gi ants on
the local diamond next Wednesday,
Aug. 2. The G ;ants are colored boys
and a fast bunch of players, and the
locals will be strong for that game.
Come and see it.. Admiss ion 25c.
d. W. Rutgers, M. D., Yankton,
S D., Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
specialist will be IN Wagner, S. D..
Thursday afternoon, August 3 ,ru to
Sc patients. Enquire at any physi-
clan
Attorney H. d. James left for
Sioux Falls Monday where he will APP
pear on behalf of the. Naeve Mercan-
tile Company at the bankruptcy hear
ing before the u. S. distric court at
Sioux Falls Tuesday. In this matte r
after making an assignment for the
benefit of creditros, certain creditors
filed a petition in involuntary bank
rutcy. Mr.. j. A. Naeye, president of
the company is at present en-
ployed by one of the leading Mercan-
tile Companies of the country. He is
at present on the road but will short
ly axe charge of a department of the
offices of the company III Chicago,
Sprains reuire careful treatment.
Keep quiet and apply Ch; berlain's
Liniment Freely. 1t will remove the
soreness and quickly restore the parts
to a healthy condition. For sale by
all dealers.
Hon. o. l.. Branson of Mitchell
spent a few hours in Wagner Wednes-
day. Mr.. Brapson is making a tour
by auto of the territory which will be
included in the new con gressional dis
trict of South Dakota, in ease the new
district is formed. While in CONVEX
sation with him Mr.. Branson gave us
the information that if the district
was formed he would probably be a
candidate for election as representa-
tive of that district, but a. to that he
had not fully made up his mind. He
is making the trip in order to get a
line on the sentiment Of the voters
towards bis candidacy. Mr.. Branson
is broad minded and a brainy man and
could fill the position admirably, and
far as we are person lily concerned.
we wuold like to see him get it.
By my scientific method | accu rate
ly measure the errors of ref racton.
Nv system is not an experiment. My
knowledge of the eye and ray of light
enables me to determine exactly the
kind of glasses you require. Don't
take chances. Cine and see me /
guarantee a perfect fit, j. j. Krall,
Optician at Wagner, A gust 18th.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-07-28
PARSONS POEM A GEM.

From Rev. H. H. Stubenvolll,
Alison Ia. in praise of DIR. Kings
New Life Pill" They re such a heal
thy necessity. In every home these
pills should be, If other kinds you've
tried in va in,
USE DR.. Kings
and be we'll again.
25c at all Druggists.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-07-28

Archie Grim, who served three years
in the II. s. navy. was here last week
for . short visit with his mother. Mrs
!. w. Bullock, and family. Archie
has reenlisted and has returned o his
lees.
The Ravinia ball team PASSED
through Wagner Wednesday mornin g
enr0ute to Avon where they played q
game with the nine Of TINT place thai
day. The score was 8 to 5 in favo1
of Ravinia.
Having disposed Of my implemeu
,utiness, ! must ask for a settlemer
from those Indebted to me. All 81
cunts and notes payable at the First
State Bank. "A. McKenna.
The Misses Julia, Corn ella and
Hattie Hiner entertained a number Of
their friends Monday evening in honor
Of Miss Blegen. Various games
afforded amusements until midnight
IT terwhich . very dainty supper was
> er we'd. Every one present report .
most delightful time.
Mr.. D. G. Ray Of Nora s prings,
Iowa. was IN town last Frida y and
Saturday, and while here was . guest
at the Baptist parsonage. He is .
sai esmn for . gas light firm at Albert
Lea, Mimi, and needless to say the
Hoover family greatly enjoyed the
visit - they had been warm frien d.
while Rev. Hoover was pastor at
Nora Sprin 81. Mr.. Ray Is = very
pleasant gentleman and was well i'm
pressed with the business done in
Wagner.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-07-28
$25. on SCR. 90 s2E.D 30
N Is WHAT ALkS

We will sell you . bedroom suit,
o~nsisting Of one full sized Iron Bed,
! Bed Spring, ] Mattress l Dire IS er,
l Wash 3 and and2 Pillows.
"A. +. Cole,
Furniture & Undertaking.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-07-28
NOTICE.

To whom it may concern:
Notice = herehe given Mat / will
not be responsible for y pay any obli-
cation contracted by<H. G. Bark.
Dated July 25th, 1911.
Dora A. Bark.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-07-28
| IHH TOWN


Nest me 1t Pinard's.
Majestic Cafe for : fine Sun
day dinner.
Aposher fine rain.fell in this locality
last night.
]. ii. Estes wsr up from Green.
wood mondss.
Mrs. George Driprs went to Sioux
City Thprsdsy.
Adam Crimes Sundayei with bis
I'm iIy at Yankton.
Frank Tsrry's horse won n of tie
races at Trip Thursday.
Mra y Nsubsper and daug i te,
went to Yankton Thursday.
ifft,s anything N the drus
line, you can get It at Pinard's
Otty 0rn9 store.
Mrs. Scherk Of Memo was All over
night guest Of Mrs. George Wednes-
day.
The Infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
\. Janda u stilI IN . very critical Q :
diton.
u. OsConpall Of vsil. Iowa. II
he1o3 zbi ! visit with relstives ane
friends
Tkrsshing Il in full blast and ths
yisld seems to Be much better than was
expeetsd.
Han Frank Trombo left Monday fol
Stanis5 county to look after his Il IN
i~ntereete.
Frsd 1r1pelhuy, inside : trip BY
sutos = rIo1kinton Tussday. return
lne wednesday,.
llonsy - loan.-C, Z. Kirkpatrick.
xn~nrstkedIst ladiss sid will has.
~. !. 81. wolfe .onex 81 Sat.
xssvs.v III. so,h
-
.hfSspSgIgs 80 m, q f1osclock,
yop. - irvissd
90 8 $50, ,.ce;ved =
n. y y. .s1,e yror - f.tbsr. Mr..
.s1s.,.. ~. -,
S.. n-,..s !. u..,.- ...,.n..
r-,a.. sro,r i. t-ro-u,eek. vi.it With
,.,.fs,s. = y.,ttor.
-.
!, smount de-
Ehr;.n.n.
80 = ) r-... ~-..,rr..
-..,s..l r.,t - tha .s.te.
u. p...:.....w
.~- n. 1900. a.,-;, !.
~ ~, ss. -. = ra,... pssmsr
4@a,Sn~,n s.. .ccentad : ASHTON
/. .hon s belmont. going
49, = 5000 - du,y l4.t Friday.
.,.;.
TO brothers. byron and
lewis fdinrs. 81 Claiborne. this state
u 49,. ......... ~ u. ~
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-07-28

Sell your butter, eggs and cream
the Wagner Produce Co. located h
the old Sted 8 nsky building they viii
~ zen the hieest market price.
Wager Rroduce ca
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-07-28
FOR SALE.

have a good second-handed mower,
buggy and farm harness for sale very
cheap. II. w. Owens,
Wagner. S. D.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-07-28

A .bAR"-GAIN MEANS A GAIN FOR you
You Want To BE SURE, THOUGH THAT THINGS
THAT ARE CALLED BARGAINS ARE REAL
BARGAINS AND Not FAKE BARGAINS. WE
DO Not BELIEVE IN POOLING THE PEOPLE BY
ROLLING IN GASES OF SHoDDY GOODS THRU
OUR BACK Door AT NIGHT AND 5ENDIN6 THEM
oUT The FRONT Door DURING THE DAY.
We Now OFFER YOU THESE "BAR"--GAINS
GAINS o o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-27
CLINTON.

NQRTH--AIrs Mary Goodridge. who
has passed several weeks in Skowhe-
gan, returned home, Wednesday eve
ming.
Trueman Dixon is at work for his
uncle, A. F. Adams. in the woods, and
Burt Goodridge of Skowhegan has en-
ployment with the same man.
Mrs. Mary l.. Gerald is better from
her recent illness and is able 10 be out
again.
Andrew Goodridge has bought the
John Hubbard farm on the Horseback
road, and has moved onto it,
James Nj. futile, who has been in
the employment of DR.. Towne Of Wa
terville for long time, visited his
father, f. NJ. futile, the first of the
week.
Ed. Hunter of Pittsfield was at
James Hoxie's, Wednesday.
An auto containing four gentlemen
from Waterville was ditched, Wednes-
day afternoon, near here and required
the services of a pair OF horses 10 pull
it out
Mrs. Nettie Kent has returned from
visit to friends in Parkman.
Sydney Goodridge has returned from
Newburyport, Mass. win Brown came
with him. eg 5a
Philip Dixon went to Wateryille. re-
Gently, with a load of apples for S.
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LINCOLN.
WHITEFIELD.

PLAINS.-The fair held by the VIII
ing Workers Club, on Wednesday,
Nov. %, was largely attended and was
a success both socially and financially.
The contestants for thee beautiful silk
quilt were both present ana labored
faithfully. and at the close of the eve
ming, Mrs. Harmon Bailc5 Of Bruins
wick. was announced as the winner,
having procured S3t.60: and Miss
Iva Moody of Pittston a close Sec
.ond, having $31.17. A nice comforter
was given Miss Moody and her efforts
We're much appreciated. The Chicken
Pie supper and entertainment was de-
clared a success and much praise is
due the members for their faithful eff
forts to carry out the wishes of their
president The proceeds of the eve
ming amounted to $112.03. which sum
places the club out of debt with a snug
little sum in the treasury. The hear
ty thanks of the club are extended to
all who have SO generously helped
them in the building of their little
chapel and to all who are helping them
in their efforts fer the uplifting of the
community
MIS-. l4llId t1edtH ana MISS ADDle
Mcdonald were visitors at Mrs. +. d.
Houdlett's, last week.
Mrs. Harmon Bailey of Brunswick
is the guest of Mrs. B. 4. Bailey.
Mr.. and Mrs. J, Elwood Heath We're
in Gardiner, last Monday, on business.
Miss Daisy Palmer of Alma was the
guest, Saturday and Sunday. of her
aunt, Mrs. c. D. Houdlette.
c. ]. Cheney returned. Wednesday,,
from weeks visit in Portsmouth and
New Market, \. II. His many friends
We're pleased at his return.
Mrs. NJ. Rankins visited her broth
er at Kings Mills, Wednesday.
Mrs. II. II, Palmer and daughter,
Grace, are visiting relatives in Free
port.
Miss Ethel Bailey of Brunswick is
visiting her aunt Mrs. B. A. Bailey.
Mrs. a. q. Matthews of Gardiner at
tended the fair of the w. w. Club. of
which she is q member.
The Willing Workers Club will
meet, Wednesday, Nov. %, at the
chapel. for the purpose of electing Of
ficers from the coming year.
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KENNEBUNKPoRT MAN MISSING
No Trace Found of Henry ]. Jenney,
Who Disappeared, Nov. II.

Biddeford, Me-, Nov. 16.-Henry p.
Jenney. aged about SO, who came from
Boston about IL years ago and settled
on a farm on the Mountain road.
Kennebunkport, disappeared. Nov. l..
and the police of this city and Saco, as
we'll as the authorities in all York
county towns, have been asked to in
stitute a search for him. He is de-
scribed as short, thick set, of light
complexion with a sandy mustache.
It was reported, Saturday, that man
answering his description had been
seen here, Friday night, but the pc
lice did not place any credence in the
report.
He hitched his horse into market
wagon, Friday, Nov. II, telling his
housekeeper he was going TO Bidde-
ford He has not been seen since.
He left 1900 chickens that he had
planned to sell at Thanksgiving, along
with 80 barrels of apples. Chief Stone
has made a search of the city, but
has been unable to locate the missing
poultry-raiser
After Jenney came to Kennebunk
port he claimed that there was a
blank period in his life that he could
not account for.
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other that his farm and methods stand
among the foremost in the state.
He took an old set of buildings and
has so renovated them that they stand
well with any in town. They are
situated on Eaton Mountain, four
miles from SkaWhegan village towards
Canaan. They are on an elevation
of several hundred feet and one pc
culiar thing is that from his village
home which is on the Nerridgewoek
road in Skowhegan, he can sit in his
sitting room and With a field glass, see
nearly all parts OF his farm and can
even tell what work his men may be
engaged in if ont Of doors.
His first work on The farm vas to
set ont 1000 apple trees. He had q
fairly good orchard on the farm of
nearly 500 trees and he then proceed
ed to trim these up, putting them in
the best condition. He pruned them
and plowed up between the trees. He
sowed II TO rape and as soon as this
was up. having fenced around it.
turned so pigs and hogs into it. Next
year in his young orchard he plowed
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Skowhegan, Me, Nov. 9i.-tSpeeiaD
|-Eaton Mountain Farm has made
such impression on representatives of
the Department of agriculture OF
Maine that it has been suggested that
it be made one of the experimental
farms of the State Agricultural De-
partment. In the last few months
there have been many people visit the
farm to learn of Mr.. Patterns meth
DDS. and this farm is now recognized
as one Of the hest in the State. includ-
ing he HighmoOr Farm at Monmouth
This farm is owned by Roland T.
Patten. Up to about TWO years ago
he had been engaged i'll business. hav-
ing been proprietor of 4 drug store for
a number of years and later for sew
eral years he WAS editor Of the SOM
erset Reporter. Failing health drove
him from the business life and he be-
gan farming, with two purpeses-to
regain his health. and TO improve upon
present methods of farming. He has
accomplished the first purpose and
has so far achieved his object in the
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up between the trees and planted to
corn. The results this fall from this
were marked tone tree at the end of
each row he left without blowing and
planting around it. on the trees that
he had planted around, the branches
grew about f6 inches, and the others
about six inches.
Mr.. Patten has arranged his barn in
the best possible way. The tie-up is
entirely of cement with manure
carrier that goes on an overhanging
railroad through to the manure shed
and dumps automatically. He has d
gasoline engine that grinds his corn
cuts his silage, separates the milk
and when any one of these things Is
being done the engine at the same
time is pumping water into the house
therefore. economy, He has all of his
tools arranged so that when one OF
the employees wants any tool he takes
a tag that is numbered, goes to the
tool shed and where ne takes the tool
from he hangs the number so If the
tool Is lost this number determines
who had it.