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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-08

D b&tltgf AVis
For Surveyor-Hess, 50.
/ Van Metre, ia.
/ For Amendment, LOG.
Against Amendment, 81.
John Street School.
For President-Wilson, 80.
Taft-36
Roosevelt, 3S.
For Congress-Brown, "a.
Hiner, 80.
Conley, 81,
Sutherland, 70.
For State Senate-Kump, "a.
I Summers, IA.
For Circuit Judge, Woods, lO9.
Jeffords, so.
/ For acknowledgement, 80.
Hatfield, 70.
For Legislature-Seibert, So.
Lingamfelter SO.
Won Schlegell, "a.
Keesecker, 70.
For Prosecuting Atty.-Downey, 90
: Downs, 80.
For County Com'r-Whitmore 81.
Downs, 80.
/ For Assessor-Dodd SO.
Daley, 70.
For Surveyor-Hess, 30.
Van Metre, rs.
| For Amendment, 104.
Against Amendment, So.
High School.
For President-WiIson 40.
Taft, 10.
I Roosevelt, 60.
/ For Congress-Brown, 172.
Hiner, 40
Conley. 140.
Sutherland. 143.
/ State Senate-Kump, 1853.
/ Somers, JAG.
( For Circuit Judge-Woods, 100.
Jeffords, 1870
For Governor-Thompson, 172.
Hatfield, 40.
/ For Sheriff-Tabler, 17S
Shipper, 1913.
For Legislature-Seibert, 1863.
! Lingamfelter, 165.
| Won Schlegell, 142.
| Keesecker, 145.
For Prosecuting Atty.-Downey, 1870.
Downs, 1876.
For County Com'r-Whitmore, 1853
/ Cline, 146.
/ For Assessor-Dodd, III.
Daley, 142.
For Surveyor-Hess, 165.
Van Metre, 145
| For Amendment, 1870.
Against Amendment, 112.
/ Feilers Hall.
! For President-Wilson 40.
/ Taft, Sc.
Roosevelt, 81.
For Congress-Brown, 141,
Hiner, 141.
Conley. ISL.
Sutherland. 15i.
For State Senate-Kump. 40
Somers, 1854.
For Circuit Judge-WoOds, 1854.
Jeffords, 1874.
For Governor, Thompson, l44.
Hatfield, 14S.
For Sheriff-Tabler, LAT.
Shipper, $50.
For Legislature-Seibert, 143.
Lingamfelter, 1873.
Won Schlegell. 157.
Keesecker, 1853.
For Prosecuting Atty.-Downey, Ia.
Downs, 1856.
For County Comr-Whitmore, 141.
Cline, 154.
For Assessor-Dodd, las.
Daley. 149
For Surveyor-Hess, 1873.
NanMetre, 15S-
For Amendment, ia.
Against Amendment, 1877
King Street
For PresidentWilson, sc.
Taft, 43.
Roosevelt, AZ.
For Congress-Brown, 81.
Hiner, 80.
Conley, 70.
Sutherland. so.
For State Senate-Kump, SO.
Somers, Sc.
For Circuit Judge-Woods, 125.
Jeffords, So.
For ACKNOWLEDGMENT, 92.
Hatfield 80.
For Sheriff-Tabler, 81.
Shipper, 92.
For Legislature-Seibert, So.
Lingamfelter, 80.
Won Sohlegell, So.
Keesecker, 81.
For Prosecuting Atty-Downey, 1Ol.
Downs, SO.
For County Com'r-Whitmore, 80.
Cline, IS.
For Assessor-Dodd IS.
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Dto hiO liOhGi
Justice of the Peace-Thompson
LIP,
Lemen 91S,
Thompson's majority 254.
Lloyd 1,10l,
Bert 984,
Lloyd's majority 217.
onstable-McDonald 1880,
Myers 1888,
McDonald's majority POI.
Wild 1,075,
John 99l,
Wilds majority "a.
School Commissioner-Bar 1,162.
Bouic hob,
Barracks majority So
Kuhn 1,103,
brewery 96S,
Kuhn's majority 1876.
Tabler LIS,
Cline 997,
Tabler's majority 1873.
Barton l. 122,
Davis 977,
Barton's majority 145.
Siler 1853. No opposition.
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MARTINsBURG DISTRICT

Hospital.
For President-Wilson, 1872.
Taft, 10.
Roosevelt, %,
For Congress-Brown, 134.
Hiner, 1872.
Conley, 40.
Sutherland, AZ.
For State Senate-Kump, 1873.
Somers, Al.
For Circuit Judge-Woods, 144.
Jeffords, 81.
For Governor-Thompson. 1873.
Hatfield, Al.
For Legislature-Seibert, 1877.
Lingamfelter 12S.
Won Schlegell, AZ.
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ARDEN DISTRICT

Mason School House
For President-Wilson 257.
Taft, Sc.
Roosevelt, lis.
For Congress Brown 264.
Hiner 261.
Sutherland 1855,
Conley,( 1865.
For State Senate-Kump, 26l.
Somers. 162.
For Circuit Judge-Wood 279.
Jeffords, $50.
For ACKNOWLEDGMENT 262.
Hatfield, 1863.
For Sheriff-Tabler, 277.
Shipper, 1853.
For Legislature-Seibert 255.
Llngamfelter 252
Won schlegell 1853.
Keesecker ITS.
For Prosecuting Atty.-Downey, 273.
Downs, 1888.
For County com'r-Whitmore, $50.
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cgRaARpsTowN DISTRICT

Gerrardstown
For President--Wilson ia.
Taft 80.
Roosevelt a..
For Congress Brown 1i3.
Hiner 1i3,
Conley las,
Sutherland 145.
For State Senate-Kump ii5,
Somers lac.
For Circuit Judge Woods l16.
Jeffords 144
For Governor Thompson tf8.
Hatfield i43
For Sheriff--Tabler 1874.
Shipper 1873.
For Legislature-Seibert 14s,
I.ingamfelter lib.
Won Schlegell li3,
Keesecker las.
For Prosecuting Attorney
Downey 1853,
Downs 107
For County Commissioner
Whitmore 10.
Cline 1853.
For Assessor--Dodd III,
Daley 143.
Fur Suryeyor--Hess 100.
Van Metre la.
For Amendmet--1S4.
Against Amendment 80.
Shanghai
For President Wilson rs,
Taft 20,
Roosevelt "a.
For Congress Brown Is.
Hiner 70.
Conley 3,
Sutherland 80.
For State Senate -Kump 70,
Somers 80.
For Circuit Judge--Woods SO.
Jeffords II.
For Governor Thompson 70,
Hatfield 80.
For sherin--Tabler 70,
Shipper "a.
For Legislature--Se ibert n,
Lingamfelter rs.
Won Schlegell 81.
Keesecker 80.
For Prosecuting Attorney
Downey "a,
Downs rs.
For County Commissioner
Whitmore 81,
Cline so.
For Assessor--Dodd 81,
Daley 81.
For Suryeyor-Hess 70,
Van Metre 81.
For Amendment-10
Against Amendment--34.
Smiths School House
For Wilson, 81.
Taft, "A.
Roosevelt, SO.
For Congress-Brown, SO.
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Jenords, 80
For Governor Thompson. 1911.
Hatfield. Toe.
For sheriff -Tabler, la9.
shipper, i01,
For Legislature Seibert. 1879.
Lingamfelter, i2S.
Won Schlegell. 100.
Keesecker, 100.
For Prosecuting Atty -Downey. 1870
Downs. IS.
For County Com'r--Whitmore, i30.
Cline. 0S
For Assessor Dodd. 100.
Daley, 10
For Surveyor Hess, 1877.
Van Metre, i0i
For Amendment, los.
Against Amendment, 100
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-08
THE VOTE IN THE COUNTY

The following are the returns re-
ceived from the various precincts of
Berkeley county
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DISTRICT TICKET

Justice Of the Peace-Lewis I'D 1888,
Stewart 1929.
Lewis majority 4.
Pitcoe ID 1886,
Barnes 329.
Pitcoe's majority 6.
Constable Coffinberger tRl 33l.
Richard 1928.
Cofrinberger's majority 3.
Dehayen I'd 1874.
Dehavens majority 2.
Poisel 332.
School Commissioner-Ellis cd 3Sl,
Wood 331.
No election.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-08

DarkesvllIe School House.
For President Wilson, "a.
Taft, AZ.
Roosevelt, Z.
For Congress- Brown, "a.
Hiner, a.
Conley, 40.
Sutherland, 40.
For Judge-Woods, rs.
Jeffords, A.
For State Senate-Kump, "a
Somers, 49,
For acknowledgment, "a.
Hatfield, 49.
For Sheriff -Tabler, 76.
Shipper, 80.
For Legislature-Seibert, 20.
Lingamfelter. 20.
Won Schlegell 54.
Reesecker, 81.
For Prosecuting Attyy--Downey, SIS.
Downs, AZ
For Assessor Dodd. rs
Daily. As.
For Surveyor-Hess. 70.
Van Metre, 81.
For Amendment, So.
Against Amendment, -.
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District Ticket
Justice OF the Peace-Staub CD 1877
Custer i42,
Staubs majority IS.
Swiley 212,
Stewart 1871.
Swileys majority So.
Won Schlegll, 1906.
Keesecker, 105.
For Prosecuting Att'y-Downey, 1870.
Wright Cd 1856,
Busey l56,
Wrights majority 80.
Payne I'D 200,
Bender 14S,
Payne's majority 81.
School Commissioner-Ro 1872,
Cockrell 1866.
Rogers majority II.
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eranae An

Grange Hail
For Wilson. 80.
Taft, 49,
Roosevelt, 20,
For Congress Brown, rs.
Hiner. 9b
Conley. ~,
sutherland. 10
For state Senate Kump. IS.
Somers, &c.
For Circuit Woods. ~,
Jeffords, as.
For Governor-Thompson %.
Hatfield, rs.
For Legislature Seihert. %.
Lngamfelter, 81
Won Schlegell. "a.
Keesecker. u.s.
For Prosecuting Atty Downey, 102.
Downs. az.
For County Com'r Whitmore. 100.
Cline, az.
For Assessor--Dodd, i07.
Daley. 81.
For Surveyor %.
Van Metre, &c
For Amendment, IS.
Against Amendment, ~,
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For President Wilson. "a.
Taft, G Z.
Roosevelt, 80.
For Congress Brown, 80.
Hfiner, SS.
Conley. 90.
Sutherland. %.
For State Senate Kump, SIS.
Somers, %.
For Circuit Judge Woods, al.
Jeffords. 80.
For Governor Thompson, So
HATFIELD, 90,
For sheriff Tabler, 1ia.
shipper. II.
For Legislature Seibert 80.
Lingamfelter, 80.
vonSchlegell, %.
keesecker. SO.
For Prosecuting Atty Downey. 1906
Downs, rs.
For County Com'r--Whitmore 81.
Cline. 81,
For Assessor Dodd, gs.
Daley. Sc.
For Surveyor Hess, 30.
Van Metre, 93,
For Amendment, l42
Against Amendment, 53,
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oPEoUoN DISTRICT
Swan Pond.
For President--Wilson, 1872.
Taft, 80.
Roosevelt. Is.
For Congress- Brown, 125.
Hiner, 125.
Conley, 102.
Sutherland, 102. !.
For State Senate-Kump, 127.
Somers, l02.
For Circuit Judge-Woods. 1871.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-14
BUNKER HILI.-ATHENS

Mr. and Mrs Mont Sinclair were in
kingsbury for the day. Tuesday
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Campbell have
which they vacated about four years
ago.
f. S. Ward is on the sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Small were in
Harmony, Monday, recently,
Fred Hanson, Mrs. Belle Hanson,
Norman Ray and Charlie Later visit
ed Mrs. E. R. Bunker last week, the
trip was made from Auburn by auto.
Violet Thompson, who has been sick
for the past week is gaining.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Deering of Mad
returned home, Monday, with two fine
deer.
Mr.. Cahill of Bingham was in town,
Sunday buying stock.
Miss Myra Keaton visited recently at
the home of F, l.. Bunker.
Mrs. Leila Sinclair and Mrs. Beulah
Small were in Brighton, Friday.
Mrs. Evie Davis and three children
Of Harmony visited her sister, Mrs
Lila Small, recently.
j. b. Corson is hauling potatoes to
Harmony.
MIR and Mrs. Byron McCone have
been at work for William Fisher.
Mrs. Julia Johnson and Mrs. Maria
Davis have gone to Boston, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs Wesley Berry of Show
hogan have been visiting MIR. and Mrs
Preston Small.
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H0oRF'S MILLS-CANAAN

Asa Shores from Waterville Is pass
ing short vacation among relatives
m this place.
Peter Tower from Belmont, VINO Is
in his 9th year, is making an linden
mite visit with his daughter, Mrs;
James f. Churchill and much enjoyed
his ride which was partly by auto.
Carl II. Fernald and bride are spend
ing several days with his relatives IN
Town but will make their future home
in Ipswich, Mass, where ne mas iucIa-
tive employment.
Master Atten Richardson and sister
who have been visiting the past week
With their grandmother, Mrs. Corson
at Reuben Reeds, returned nome 10
Fairfield. Saturday.
Mrs. Ansel Goodrich passed several
DAYS last week with her daughter, MIS-.
Daniel Bowman in Fairfield
MIR. ard Mrs. Frank Blackwell ana
Miss Ruby, made a brief visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. &. Pen
uey, Sunday, from Fairfield.
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Herman Stevens of Oregon, former
10 NJ this vicinity Is in town rene" :
ing old acquaintances. lie Will see'
haek again the last of this month ana
his daughter, Miss Dorothy Will "
companying hlnl. - hoor III
Of her fathers, Alec futile, started 1he
lin for Belfast to meet MIR. SeeKlhs'
who has purchased a farm In tha'
place. >,,.a-,, os a
woek end visitor at his daughter g.
Mrs. F. w. Farley. -.
Forest Farley harvested a fine lot
Of potatoes for this year 9'o0S oush-
els. ii. !, Aroos-
took Co. ,, ,.b rrod
CIV sheaff has hired with FRED
,toEar1and to work on pulp WOOD IN
Pittsfield. o.hor-
Many apples will remain ungather-
cd because Of many small one ana Tue
hard freezes and the farm work Is
two weeks behind although the sea
son is good for the planters to eaten
up. nj. - hoo, cold
IN a Mr. Wright from Aroostook
Mrs Coleman Austin went TO Hal-
lowel1 Monday to visit her daughter,
Pearl oororoa
from his recent illness as to be moved
tn his daughters, Mrs. VIII Marclas.
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PALMYRA

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. L. Carter we're IN
Troy, Saturday for the day
d S. Emerson and family of Pitts
deld were guests of relatives In town
Sunday
Raleigh Miller went Tuesday TO Mas
xacbusetts TO visit among his sisters
for a while
Mrs. Sophia Brooks has been visit
ing at the home OF her nephew Il. l..
Goodrich
The first and second degrees we're
conferred upon two candidates at a
regular meeting At Palmyra Grange,
saturday evening. Tie third and
fourth degrees will be worked next
Saturday evening and the grange."lli
then observe its 10Th anniversary.
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SANDY RIVER

Sandy River Grange. No. 50, held
its regular meeting Saturday evening,
Nov g. 1t was observed as Ladie's
Night. A good attendance was pres
ent and a fine supper of cold meats
and pastry was served in the dining
room at the close of the meeting. The
program consisted of the following:
Song by the sisters; Reading, Edna
Corson; Paper Rose Wade; Song,
Jennie Hilton; Reading, Flora Snow;
Reading, Emma Frizzell; Song, Jennie
Hilton; Reading. Bertha Gray; Song
by the sisters. Gentlemen's Night
will be observed Nov. Gard A great
time is expected on that evening and
hope all members can be present.
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X The News of Somerset's Busy Towns ~

Mr. and Mrs. John Wright OF black
VOL we're guests at the cottage OIL
Ira Pollard last Sunday -.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hunnewell spent
last Sunday at Madison.
The Golden Glow Branch, |. ). D.
moi Thursday, Nov. 7, with Miss oliVe
HAYDEN. There were 33 members pres
enf The forenoon was spent IN sew ,,''o
Ing for a destitute family. who I'VE
IN cottage at the Lake. AT noon d
n nj dinner was served after when
The president called the meeting 10
order and after business was transact .as
ed in few we'll chosen "orus
the president presented the hostess
Win a nice willow rocker; al
thoneh taken completely by surprise
she very feelingly thanked all ior 81
vitation. the branch meet with Mrs.
El'", Veasy. Dec. 10th, 1912, 1t be
inv E',' her Saith birthday. Dinner will
he furnished by the hostess,
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ut. ,ALBANS

DIR. and Mrs. J. w. Jackson, their
son Eddie, also Mr.. and Mrs. j. {.
Given of Barre, Vt, who have been
visiting in town, returned home
Miss Leta Prescott has returned to
Hinckey She is employed in the
Good Will office.
w. O. Hilton has purchased the
property where DR.. MCBane lived, and
will move in soon. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Bane are moving into the Turner
house
They expect to get all the apples
in cans at the factory by next We'd
nesday.
The dance at the Opera house, Sat
urday evening was well attended.
The Helpful Workers will hold a
fair and sale at the Grange hall the
first of December.
Miss Witham, who has been teaching
in the primary grade, has closed her
school and gone home to Castine for
a three weeks vacation. She is very
successful teacher
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CANAAN

The officers OF Carrabassett Lodge
u g. A ". were installed in most
effeient manner, Tuesday evening by
LAWYER Butler of Skowhegan. After
the work. fine supper was served III
the banquet hall, consisting OF oyster
stew, bread and butter, pickles, Gran
berry sauce, all kinds OF cakes, pies
fruit, and coffee. A pleasing program
completed the exercises of the eve
ming.
Mrs. Iretta Barrett and daughter
Lucille. left Monday for Waterville
where they will pass an indefinite time
with Mrs Viola Rand.
Elder p. b. and Mrs. Osborne were
the guest Wednesday night of his SIS
ter, Mrs G. b. Croker.
Bina Ames passed Wednesday with
Mrs. G. b. Croker.
Charles Horne was at home, Tuesday
from Bingham to cast his vote.
Nebraska futile, who is working i'll
Skowhegan was also at home, Tuesday
10 use his one mite for the election.
Erwin Harrington has left for the
up-river regions in the vicinity OF
lockwood. where he has employment
for the winter.
Messrs. William and Richard Har-
ris with their wives, passed Sunday
in Waterville.
The schools in town have been
closed on account of the diphtheria
scare. 1t is hoped this terrible disease
will not spread.
Mrs. Mabel Foster of Augusta, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs Mark Holt visited
Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Carrie Mel
son.
Master Rowland Drawn is i'll with
the chicken pox.
Fred Hubbard of Boston was in
town last week.
Mrs. Rosa Lewis passed a short time,
recently with her aunt, Mrs. Eliza Ma
son.
Guy Nelson recently captured a
black fox and silver gray one.
Flora Gleason has been enjoying a
short vacation at home from Pittsheld.
Stephen Salisbury had the misfort-
une recently of losing nice COW.
Il is reported that Guy Nelson re-
ceived, Saturday the sum of $500 for
the two foxes one black and the other
gray, which he had the luck or captur-
ing few days ago. Congratulations
for the young man.
l.. c. Webb was called upon few
days ago to lay to rest an aged and
faithful family horse.
The event of Saturday night was one
long to be remembered in which the
local Democrats turned out in force,
10000 strong" to celebrate the elect
ion of the incoming President. Torch
light professions lead with martial
music paraded the principal streets;
bonfires were seen on nearly every
Dmocratic land point; Nominations
we're numerous and all greeted with
cheers and big guns. The President
alect himself, would have appreciated
the patriotism and hilarity shown in
his honor had he been present
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CAMBRIDGE

Charles Martin of st. Adams was
guest of his daughter, Mrs. r. w.
King over Sunday.
Raymond Whitney spent Saturday
and Sunday with his parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs d. b. Whitney.
Mrs. Berry of .Glenburn Center has
been guest of her brother Marvin
Thurston, and other relatives
Earle Clark of Portland is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Clark.
Mrs. F. Isabel Austin has returned
from Harmony and is stopping with
Mrs. Stella Bean
Pomona grange held an interesting
meeting with Cambridge Grange on
Wednesday. Mr.. Gardiner addressed
the meeting in the morning on Or
chardng"; the host grange furnish
ed dinner and the fifth degree was
worked on large class in the after
noon A good time was reported.
Mrs. Abbie Scott has the misfor-
tune to fall down cellar last Friday
and crack two ribs. She is as COM
Portable as could be expected.
There was an interesting meeting
of Cambridge Grange on Saturday
evening. About 60 members and five
visitors were present. Halloween was
observed by box sociable, the ladies
dressing in sheets and pillow cases.
A fine program was rendered and a
social hour enjoyed by all
The home of MIR and Mrs. A. A.
Richards was the scene of quiet
and pretty wedding on Sunday at
high noon, when their only child,
Blanche May, was united in marriage
to Roy Nutter by Rev. MIR. West Both
young people are we'll and favorably
known and host of friends extends
hearty congratulations and best wish
es. They departed Immediately for
their future home in Ripley
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MAYFIELD

Mr. and Mrs. Cronkhite and little
son, of East Madison. who have been
staying at Burton Lodge. returned
home with nice deer.
Justin Bickford was In town. sun
day
Mrs Maude Campbell and little
daughter, Vina Mildred. returned home
last week from Vassalboro, where they
have been visiting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Bryant visited
their daughter Mrs. Eva Farnham of
Shirley last week
Howard Bryant and friend. Marion
Southwick. were the guests of Mr..
Bryant's mother, Mrs. d. Bryant, over
Sunday.
Sadie Corson of Athens returned
home with deer the first of the week.
Hunters and deer are very plentiful.
Glayds Young. teacher in Madison,
spent Sunday in town.
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MADISON

Alonzo Otis, who was shot acciden-
tally while on hunting trip about
a month ago, has so far recovered that
he is able to walk around.
The work on the state road in An
son from the railroad crossing to
William street has been completed and
new fence built along the river
bank.
Minnie Copp, who has been passing
week with her mother, Mrs Jo-
seph Pelky, has returned to her home
in Portland.
Adoiph Richards and Sophia White
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barnes passed
Sunday in Augusta, the guests of their
son, Scott A. Barnes.
The school entertainment, Thursday
evening was a great success, The hall
was packed to the door and the
scholars. showed great musical ability
for ones so young.
The Outlook club has changed the
day of meeting to Saturday instead of
"wednesday.
Mrs. Floyd Nye of Skowhesan was
a recent visitor in town.
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registered short-horn bull to S. A
Parsons of Dead River for good
price. Mr. Williams has more of this
stock which he will sell.
We understand the insurance on the
old Boothby farm is to be settled on
the lSinst.
Harry Hilton. Walter Thompson,
Rolon Boyington, Geo. Higgins and a
few others, start to-day for the En-
chanted on a weeks hunting trip
Roads are in bad condition due to
heavy rains and a great deal of team
ing
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HARMON

Earle j. Longfellow, who has been
employed for the past II years In
Portland, has accepted a position as
telegraph operator in this town and
has already assumed his duties. Be
fore leaving Portland. Mr.. Longfel-
lows fellow employees gave banquet
in his honor.
All the schools in town are in ses-
sion again after weeks recess.
The High School Dramatic club will
give the drama Rio Grande" at the
dedication of the new Grange hall,
which Is nearly completed and will be
dedicated the very first of December.
Myron Reed, a student at NJ. c. l.,
injured his knee very badly while
playing football at Pittsfield recently
and has been obliged to use crutches
for n time.
A large company was present at
the Halloween social at |. 0. o. F.
Hall on Saturday evening, given by
the Ladies' Aid society. A good sum
was realized from the evenings en-
tertainment.
A teachers meeting was held ut the
High school building on Saturday at
ternoon. Miss Harriet Cleveland,
principal of the High school, gave a
very interesting and instructive re
port of the Maine State Teachers
convention held at Portland, Oct. 90,
"a, %. Miss Nash and Miss Rena
Jones served refreshments.
The Hamlin CO. of Gorham, n. H.,
who are doing an extensive numbering
business in town, are making plans
to lay another spur track in the near
future.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-14

To say that Foley's Honey 4 Tar
Compound Is best for children and
grown persons and contains no OPT
ates tells only part of the tale, The
whole story is that it is the best medl-
cine for coughs, colds, Group bron-
chitis and other affections of the
throat. chest and lungs. Stops la
grippe. coughs and has a healing and
soothing effect. Remember the name,
Foleys Honey & Tar Compound. and
accept no substitutes For sale by all
druggists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-14

Joseph West, so years old, a fisher
man, was shot to death recently at
Manset, Me. in a quarrel with John
Crowell, an engineer. Crowell who
defense after West had attacked him
was arrested claimed he shot in self
with a big knife.