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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
WEST GARD DINER.

Mrs. Charles Wilson and daughter.
Vera, and Master Freddie Howard,
visited Saturday, at Harry Spears
Will Rice, who has been on the sick
list the past week. is improving.
Mrs. Flora Horn is recovering from
her recent hard sickness and effects
Of an accident and is able to be about
the house and attend to her household
duties.
Chesley Harper passed saturday
evening at Harry Spears.
Mrs. Alpheus Spear. who went to
Arlington, Mass, to pass the winter
with her neice. writes to relatives
that she is having much trouble about
the head<and is in rather poor health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

The Messer- Goodwin Co. advertise
elsewhere a big clearing out sale The
era mped condition of their store leaves
them no choice but To dispose of this
seasons goods no matter what the
sacrifice. Now is your opportunity and
you cannot afford to hesitate for
shrewd bargain seekers will soon clean
up these plums for this is the oppor-
tunity of the season TO buy mems
wearables of every description at al
most one-half price and backed up by
their guarantee of. your money back
If you are not satisfied puts everything
In your own hands. See their ad. for
prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
Probate Court.

Following is the business transacted
at the January term of the Somerset
probate court:
Wills presented for probate in the
estate of-Elisha C. Moore, late or
Madison: Sarah G. Spofford. late OF
Brighton: Samuel Ellis, late Of Con-
cord; Ellen ii. Leighton, late of SkoW-
hogan; Pauline II. Brown, late OF
Newhurypert. Mass,
Wills prohated in estate of-Abbie G.
Allen late of SkoWhegan; James Tay-
lor. late of Athens; rancis W. Squire
late of Madison; Fred Rhoades, late
of Detroit.
Administrations asked for in estate
of-RipIey Chase, late of SkoWhegan;
Mark W. Bean, late of Brighton.
Administrations granted in estate of
Edwin T. Allen. late of Skowhegan;
Rhoda F. Buzzell, late of Athens;
Horace y. Parker, late of Lexington.
Accounts presented in estate Of
william Balcntine, late of Fairfield;
Horace W. Holbrook late of Arson;
Laura f. Knox, late of Madison; Err
nest w. Wilson, late of Madison; VIII
liam l.. Ward. late Of E,mbden; Ray
A. EiStIbNt idlt u WI A'AS < " n
Helen<M. Bowman, late of Fairfield;
Lizzie Woodman. late of Fairfield; AL
bert Is. Page, late of Fairfield.
Accounts allowed in estate of-Lu-
cinda Baker. late of Bingham; Sam
uel Taylor, late of Pittsfield; Sarah
Harding, late of Pittsfeld; Harriet
Adams, late of Madison: George Har-
1is Heath. late of Fairfield; Sybil L.
Creation, late of Madison.
Granville d Perkins of Madison ap-
pointed guardian Of John ~ Brofee.
also of Kate J. and Beatrice C. Brofee
Charles Taylor of Athens was appoint
ed guardian of Rena b. Buzzell; Will
liam A. Bigelow appointed guardian of
Franklin Luce of St. Adams.
Distribution decreed in estate Of
Lucinda Baker, late of Bingham; also
in estate of Samuel Head. late of
Scion, and inheritance tax determined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
SkOW HECAN.
Cases Before The Supreme
Court on thursday.
Annual Exhibition Of The POul-
Try Association.
Business at the January Term Of
Somerset Probate Court.

The first divorce case for several
years to be tried before jury in SOM
erset supreme court was, Thursday,
when Mrs. Mary Ann Perry asked for
a decree for divorce from Thomas Per
ry on the grounds of cruel and abusive
treatment and extreme cruelty. The
jury brought in verdict in favor of
the libelant. 1t is believed this is the
first non contested divorce case TO
come before jury, ever known in this
county. w B. Brown, Esq, of Madi-
son appeared for the libelant.
Mrs. Perry's story showed gan un-
governable temper on the part of her
spouse. Coming home in the morning,
after working at night she said he
would burst into sudden rage and tip
over the table before he had finished
breakfast When asked by her attor-
ney If there was anything on the table,
she had replied: 1T was loaded, and
so was he" John W. Jones, testifying
in her behalf. said that on the 22d day
of December, five years ago, Thomas
Perry chased his wife over to Jones
house where she sought protection.
BY their verdict. Wednesday after
said that Lewis Morse, son of George
Morse of Waterville, had injured James
Perkins by his negligence with his
motor cycle in the sum of 1858 1-3.
This is the first motorcycle case ever
tried in this county.
There was an assault and battery
case tried at the supreme court, Thurs
Gay. There were two suits, Sogia
Akmakjian VS.. Ostuar Osgoian of
Madison. The other suit was Luke
Akmakjian VS.. the same defendant. In
the first suit the plaintiff, woman, al
legged that the defendant struck her
with clubs and broke two ribs. The
husband in the second case brought
suit against the defendant to recover
damages for the. loss of time of his
wife and the expense he had been put
to for physicians attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
TRUST G. BANKING co.
Holds Annual Meeting, Tuesday, and
Elects Officers.

The annual meeting of the Hallowen
Trust and Banking Co. was held, Tues
day afternoon at its banking rooms
and the following directors. elected: Jo-
seph f. Bodwell, Frank s. Wingate. John
w. Church. Fred Emery Beane, Henry
p. Clearwater, F.. Morris Fish, Benz. F.
Warner, Charles b. Paine, Charles l..
Spaulding Charles Ii. Clary and Frank
f. Towle And at subsequent meeting
of the board of directors Joseph F. Bod
we'll was elected president and Frank s
Wingate and John w. Church vice presi-
dents; George A. Stafford. treasurer and
Wallace II. Perry. assistant treasurer
and clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Mrs. A. \. Brown sailed, Thursday.
from New York for Cuba. where she
will reside.
Mrs. I.ottie Bigelow, district deputy
president of the Rebekah Assembly
Of Maine. and Miss Nesta Written
district grand marshal, went to Oak
land. Thursday evening, where they
installed the officers of Acme Rebekah
Lodge.
The installation of the officers-elect
of Merrymeeting Chapter, o. L. S,
will be held Friday evening, Jan. -.
Wallace Trask and Howard Stuart
of Sllowhegan were visiting friends
in town. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
SOUTH GARDINER.

Charles Moffitt thinks he has flock
of hens which cannot be beaten for
egg LAYING qualities Tis flock of 2O6
hens, last December, laid 224Is dozen
eggs
Rev. Robert Lawton attended the
Men and Religion meetings In Port
land Tuesday and Wednesday.
Young Peoples social. Friday eve
ming, at the Congregational church.
The annual Parish meeting and the
annual church business meeting and
roll call of the congregational church
will he held, next Wednesday evening.
at the church vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
FAIRFIELD.

Z. l.. Davenport of Portland, rep
resenting the Dunn agency, was a
business caller in the town, Thursday.
DR.. w S. Miller has gone to Angus
ia. for d few days
], C. Burns has returned from a
trip TO Ware, Mass.
Rev. L. l.. Lewis, the new pastor
of the Universalist church, has leased
the Frank Choate house on lower
High street. Mr.. Lewis comes to this
town from Taunton. Mass.
Mrs W. L. Pitman has returned
from short visit with relatives in
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
Granite HiIl Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. III. Perry have re-
turned from Waltham. Mass, where
they have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Emerson X Wilson and little Miss
Phyllis Wilson.
Mrs. Julia Gipson and Mrs. Thomas
Mcdonald We're recent guests of Mrs.
Lewis Gipson of Farmingdale.
Mrs. Herbert l.. Keller, Thursday,
visited her sister, Mrs. Annie Nc
Donald, of Albion, who is now i'll at
the Augusta General hospital.
Mrs. M. B. Sawyer and son Knee
land moved, Wednesday, from Gran
lite Hill to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

The local post Office has had increased
business this last year over the year
1915 as indicated by the sales at the
stamp window. The increase began with
the second quarter of 1911 and was grad
ual until the advent of the +. J. Smith
Co., when it increased rapidly. Sales for
the last quarter ran over $1,000, and for
the month of December ran nearly $490
ahead of December 1910 The total gain
for the year was $1553.S4
At the close of the annual meeting. of
the Somerset Pomona Grange here,
Wednesday evening, the meetings for the
year 1912 were assigned: February, At
Madison; March, Bingham; May Nor
ridgewock; June, Fairfield and Canaan
August, East Madison and Starks; Sep
TENDER, West New Portland and Smith
field; October. Athens and North New
Portland; November, Solon December,
Anson; January, Skowhegan.
The Somersets were winners at bowl
ing. Wednesday evening against the r.
+. DIS. The results: Somersets-Church-
i'll. 274; Dore, 1852: Lessor. 262; Smith, 2S5
Abbey, 261: total, 1894. Il. f. D's.-Whit-
ing, 259; Greenleaf 253; MeCoombs, 24S;
Vigue, 25S; Verrill, 252; total 1874.
Rev. NJ Gerry Plummer of the Con-
gregational church, Bingham, was in
town, Thursday, calling on friends
The funeral of Hiram CasweiI of North
Arson took place, at ! p. NJ Thursday.
Mr.. Caswell died, Tuesday morning, hav-
ing been sick but short time. He was
member of the Free Baptist church. He
was born in New Portland and was &c
years old. He leaves. besides the widow,
two daughters, Mrs. Effie Paine and Miss
Bertha Caswell, and two sons, Edward
OF Bingham and Rev. Ernest Caswel1 OF
Massachusetts.
Alaska" was the subject of the meet
ing of Sorosis, Wednesday, and the coun-
try was brought before the members
very wildly by Mrs. Nellie Chase, who
made the trip, last summer, going into
the Interior. A table of curios of all
kinds brought from Alaska and photo.
graphs gave reality TO the customs and
habits OF the people, as also some stere.
opticon views which We're shown witt
the assistance of Mrs. Violet Fogg. After
the opening piano solo by Miss Prudenc,
Wadsworth and reports OF various com
mittees. reading was given by Mis-,
Gertrude Carter; two songs by Mis-
Fancher Sawyer; paper by Mrs Chase
reading by Mrs. Lois Patten; song by
Miss Sawyer. Refreshments were seryec
by the directors, Miss Clara Varney
Mrs. Violet Fogg, Mrs. Mabel Judkins
Mrs. Bertha Steward and Mrs. Agne
Steward. The next meeting. the evenin,
OF Jan. "a. will be the Centenary o
Franz List" The Federated meeting O
the Sorosis. Wonans Club and Tow
Improvement Society will be held in tn
Congregational vestry. Friday. Jan. Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Friends of Howard r. Thompson.
letter carrier in the north end of
Brockton, say that he has always
borne an excellent reputation for
truthfulness, and for this reason they
believe his story that, Wednesday
morning, he captured a butterfly on
Field street. Thompson says the but
teriiy was lowering close to the snow
and seemed to be suffering from the
cold. He had no difficulty in catching
It, he says, and plans to preserve II.
Al the time Of the capture the mer-
curry was lowering around the zero
mark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Lodge. y. G.. Lena Marshall: V e..
Bertha Adams: Treas, Maggie John
son: Sec, Matte Blaisdell; warden,
Nellie Ellis; conductor. JEANNE
Smoll; Chap. Iva Manson; r. S. Y.
G.. Ira Johnson: l.. 5. n. G., Mable
Robinson; l. G.. Geneva Brown; o. c..
Mable Farr. A supper was served af-
ter the installation.
The Postal Savings system Is now
in operation in Oakland postofIice. In
terest at 2 per cent. annually. In eff
feet from Dec. %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
SOMERSET.
SMITHFIELD.

The roads are in bad condition. The
snow blew. Tuesday, filling the roads
full again, The mail carrier on Route
81 did not get over all of his route
on account of the roads being so
bad.
Ed. Decker of Mercer was a guest
az Elton Nichols Tuesday
Mrs Angie Crowell is gaining
slowly.
Mr.. and Mrs Alfred Stevens have
moved home from the woods, where
Mr.. Stexens has been working.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

The United States torpedo boat de-
stroyer Tanning, named in honor of
Nathaniel Tanning, naval officer,
who served with distinction during
the Revolution, was launched, Thurs
day, from the yards of the Newport
News Shipbuilding CO. Mrs. Kenneth
McAlpine, wife of Capt, McAlpine of
the navy, christened the vessel, which
is 269 feet long, with a 26-foot beam
and q displacement of 40 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
IMPORTED POTATOES
Are Cheaper at Portland. But Prob
ably inferior to Ours.

Portland, Me, Jan. 11-Portland re-
ceiVed its first shipment of Scotch
potatoes, today, consignment of 1920
bushels having come to local con-
Germ on the steamer Sioilian. Imported
potatoes can be sold cheaper than ma
tiyes at the present figures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
Alpha Council lnsfalls.

Alpha Council, r. and S. NJ, install
led the following officers for the year
1872: r. 1. NJ. Charles e. Brann: d
NJ. Robert F. Welsh; p. c. WA E. S
Currier; Treas, Chas. *. Tilden re-
corder, z. NJ. Henderson; G. of G.,
Charles f. Farrea; c. of c., Osmar L.
Sunper; steward, Melvin H. Sim
mons; sentinel, IL. r.. Gatchell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

a number of friends from Litchfield,
Gardiner and vicinity of George Newell
of the Pond Road in Litehfield gave him
the surprise of his life, Wednesday eve
ming. when they walked in on him at his
home. oyster stew, cigars and fruit were
served the guests, who departed in the
early hours of Thursday morning, voting
Mr.. Newell an excelIent entertainer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Mrs L. f. Chase of Auburn has
moved to this city and taken the tene-
mert. corner of Academy and Middle
streets, for her future home. Mrs
Chase is sister of Mrs Emma L..
Chadbourne ana Miss Hattie j. Tnck
Of Hallewen The latter will make her
heme with Mrs. Chase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

one of the men employed in Ran
dolph to gather brown-tail moth
nests fell from a tree. Wednesday.
from height of 30 feet, and escaped
with only a sprained wrist, by strik-
ing in snow bank
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

The children Of the First Universe
list Sunday seheol will meet, at 2.3o
o'clock Saturday afternoon, at the
home of Mrs. { X. ridden, % Page
street for Birthday party All of
the scholars of the Primary depart
ments are cordially invited aud a
good time is assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

The choir of the First Universalist
church is preparing to-render special mu-
sic at the morning services, next sun
day. The choir will be supported with
violin Accomplishments by Mr., Neri. Miss
Wadsworth will sing '"The Holy City
with violin obligato. Mr.. Neri and Miss
Wadsworth will given duet, The Pray
er of the Wanderer"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

A verdict of not guilty was returned
by jury, Thursday, at st. John, N. b.,
at the conclusion of the trial of Harry
B. Clark, formerly manager of the Char
iotte street branch of the Bank Of New
Brunswick. on a charge of misappropri-
ating $2474 from the institution. Clark
was arrested in New York in November.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Roy L. F. CLANCY. who has been con-
fined to the house by Illness since Christ
mas. is SO far improved that he will re-
sumo his duties at Richmond. Monday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
Poultry Producers.

The second annual exhibition of
Somerset Poultry Producers Associa-
ton opened in Grange hall, Thursday
morning, for a three days show. f. B.
league, superintendent, with his corps
OF helpers was busy all day, Thursday.
The bad travelling win have some eff
feet on the show, but still it proves to
be better than last year. Silas Bart
lett of Lewiston is judge. Two hun
dred birds are expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Bridges have been put down from
the shore to the ice on the kennebec,
thus making the passage way for
teams crossing of easier access from
either side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
HALLOWELl.
Alpha Council, R. and S.
My Holds Installation.
CIeVeIand-Grlmes Wedding Is
Celebrated on Thursday.
HaIIoweIl Trust and Banking Co.
Holds Annual Meeting.

The r. and f. UniversaHst League
will meet, at 7.3n o'clock. Friday eve
mng, with Mrs. Harriet Jones, - Mid
die street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Fred Williams, while returning from
his work at the paper mill. Thursday
morning.. fell on the sidewalk and badly
sprained his left ankle. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Mrs. c. S. Jackson and Miss Della
Dinsmore We're in Richmond, Thurs
day, in attendance at the funeral of
their cousin. Mrs. Melville Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

owing 70 the intense cold the ses-
sions Of the Maria Clarke Grammar
school were omitted for part of the
day. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Walter D.. Spaulding has fitted up
convenient offices at 1871 Water street
for a general insurance business,
Which be has opennd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

The Star Club will meet. at the usual
hour Friday afternoon. with Mrs. Lizzie
Peaslee, % Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Miss Grace l.. Paulson of Bradford,
who has been the guest of Mrs. G. w.
Smith. left Thursday, for Lowell, Mass,
To visit her sister
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Remember the oyster supper TO be
given by the Mems Aid Society of the
Highland avenue Methodist church,
Friday evening. tickets % cents. There
will be an entertainment following
~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
NOTICE.

wish to notify the publicathat from
Jan. LIST, 1912, shall grant no further
rights for teams, motor boats, or any
thing equally heavy to go over my
bank leading to or from the Kennebec
river.
E. d. STANFORD.
jan1d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

A party of Hallowell folk who attended
"Higbee of Harvard in City hall in Au-
gusta, Wednesday night. remained to the
dance and danced until after the last car
had left for this city, then We're compell-
ed to walk home, reaching here in time
for early breakfast, Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Gardiner Lodge, No. 9, ]. o. o. T.,
had work in the First degree, Thursday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Miss Florence Hale, a teacher in the
Aroostook Normal Training school at
Presque Isle. will be the speaker of the
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
Boxing at Opera House.

A boxing exhibition will be given,
Monday Vening. Jan. Is, at the Opera
house. Henry Higgins OF WaterYilie
will go against Kid Dennis of Wins
low for the main bout. Laroche OF
Lewiston and Kid Beaulier of Angus
ia are scheduled for the semi-final
The preliminary Will be between Ed
Leo and Elmer Gagne, both of Show
hogan. The main bout and semi-final
will he six rounds and the prelimina-
ries four rounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

y. P. Berry of New York, who has
been the guests of friends here, has
returned home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Miss Lena Pushard left, Thursday,
for Richmond. where she is to be the
guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

The Trinity Guild will meet, Friday
evening, with Mrs. c. b. Laberee, Ran
dolph,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

DuteI Murray and James Pooler
have gone to North Arson. where they
will be employed by the Newcastle
Lumber Go.
Edward f. Frye, the eminent imper-
senator, Will give an entertainment In
Assembly hall of the Lawrence High
school. Jan. 10.
Mrs Fred Philbrook of Skowhegan
is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs, Frank Savage.
Mrs. iceland Miller has gone to the
Augusta hospital, where she viii re-
ceivc treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Miss Alice Donovan, who has been in
Ellsworth and Bangor, has returned to
this CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Don't forget the supper at the Method
list church, Friday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Miss Estabrook arrived from Provi-
dence, Thursday, and is the guest of Mrs
c. II. Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12

Fred Wiley went to Bingham, Thurs
day, on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
GARDINER.

Miss Margaret Danforth left, Thursday,
for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-12
LOCAL NOTICE.

Good Jersey milk for sale, 30 Union
street. i2n81w
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-08
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING WF
 CREDITORS. G

In the District Court of the United States for the District of Arizona In the matter of c. P. Dunn, bank rupt.
 In Bankruptcy.
 To the creditors of c. P. Dunn, of Clifton, in the County of Greenlee, and district aforesaid, a bankrupt.
 Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of September, A. D. 1912, thu said c. p. Dunn was duly adjudged bankrupt; and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at the Greenlee County Court House, in Cliff ton, Arizona, on the 18th day of Nov ember, A. D. 1912, at II o'clock in the forenoon, at which time the said creditors may attend, prove their claims appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt, and transact such other business as may properly come before said meeting.
 Dated November 9th, 1912.
 A. l.. CUMMINGS,
 Referee in Bankruptcy
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-08

would again be the house boss, but it is claimed by many that Bradne1 by accepting the job as secretary uf the live stock sanitary commission has disqualified himself.
 It is not mere rumor that holds back the large number of 2 ambitious legislators to succeed Bradner Tn , question of the legality of Bradner succeeding himself as house speakec is now being investigated by Attorne- General George Purdy Bullard, accor l. ing to Senator W. P. Sims, who re- turned yesterday from Phoenix.
 Bradner is Disqualified.
 The lay opinion among politicians is that Bradner is disqualified and it has gained such a degree of currency that the administration has taken cog nizance of it and referred it to the attorney general. A decision is OK pected to be given at an early date.