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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-08-21

These are all new. frst-class goods
If you call and get prices you VIII
realize we are having sale. DOM
gan's Kennebec Clothing and Furnl
ture House. Bingham, Maine.
Mark d. Bean Of Moscow and Jen'
ME NJ Ashcroft of Concord were uni
/ ted in marriage at Bingham, August
1 18th.
Mrs. Ralph Head of Madison has
been visiting her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Llewellyn Williams
Milton Dutton and wife have beer
guests of his brother Clarence Dut-
ton and wife the past few days.
Mr.. and Mrs 0Gn p. Taylor Of
+ Providence. L. I. have been guests oil
Mr.. and Mrs y b. Goodrich several
days of last week
Funeral services Of Mrs Charles
Johnson were held Tuesday afternoon
at the home with very large attend
ance of relatives and friends. Grange
members and Rebekahs attended III
regalia and marched to the cemetery
Mrs. Johnson mas been great sui
ferer for many weeks and sinccresl
sympathy is felt for the mother hus-
band, daughter and other relatives.
j. II. Wood. eye specialist. viii be
at DR.. F. A. Wood S office for the prae-
uce of optometry until the 18th. Con
suItation free.
Mark Savage & CO. began their
usual midsummer sale Monday morn
ing, it will last until Aug. ~. They
are offering mems suits at l-2 price,
bows wool suits for 90c; all best
house dresses for 9oc, 10 per cent
discount on all goods and 20 per cent
discount on all summer goods.
The Century Club picnic Will be
held at Lakewood next Saturday, Adg.
23rd
The Northern Somerset Agricul-
tural Society will hold its second an
nual Cattle Show, Fair and Races on
the Society's grounds at Bingham, Me,
Tuesday and Wednesday, August goth
and 9th August 26th, will be d
grand old Cattle Show with all the
filings thrown in. with horse pulling,
oxen pulling. farmers race, and mo-
torcycle race, stock exhibit. August
27th, will be pulled off some of the
best racing in Maine. The 2.23 class,
the 2.35 class and the PAS class fol-
pun 5tS VI PlVb AdAI' ~ ANA'N'' .
horses have already entered 245,
Julia F., owner F. r. Wing, Stratton;
Silk Forbes, owned by B. F. Gaylord,
Skowhegan; Harry Wilkes, James
Dow, Norridgewock; Bunker, c. j.
Worthing, st. Adams; Babe, c. E,
Wing, Flagstaff; Gray Leado, j. A.
Hilton, N. Arson; Midget w, c. H..
Field, Norridgewock; Lola Braden, r.
l.. Kimball, Kingfeld; Fred c., A. X.
Libby, Hartland. 235 class-Bunker,
C. ]. Worthing. ST Adams; Harry
Wilkes, James Dow, Norridgewock;
Silk Forbes. b. F. Gaylord, Skowhe-
gan; Lola Braden, r. l.. Kimball,
kingfield; Gray Jacket, j. A. Hilton,
N. Arson; Dick Reeler, A. X. Libby,
Hartland; Nellie Gray, T. H. Reynolds,
Bingham; Elsie Venner, Alton Good
rich, Canaan. 2.23 class-Eva Wilkes,
C. w. Dutton, Bingham; Pilot L., |. d.
Leavitt, Skowhegan; Bunker, c. j..
Worthing, st. Adams; Black Silk, c.
j. Worthing, St Adams; Johnnie L.,
II. H. Lander, Stratton; Constantine
Jr., G. S. King, Kingheld; Dick Reeler,
A. K. Libby, Hartland; Dobson, Ches-
ter Cook, Hartland. Low rates have
been secured on the Somerset X. r.
and tickets may be purchased for
round trip for one fare. Trains ar
rive in Bingham from down river at
1894 and returning leave Bingham
5.37 and 1850 p. m.
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CORNyILLE WOMAN CELEBRATES
Her 10th Birthday at Her Home. Rela.
tiyes and Friends Attend

A happy social function and one Of
considerable interest locally was held
Saturday at the home of Mrs. Pauina
Smith Palmer in Cornville. The af-
fair was a birthday celebration the
hostess having reached the 10th mile
stone in life's journey, and was in the
form of surprise. There were
twenty-six persons in attendance, and
Mrs. Palmer was not aware that the
guests were coming in her honor until
several had arrived.
A prominent feature of the occasion
was the serving of a dainty supper
under the shade trees which was eaten
to the accompaniment of Victrola
music, while Mrs. Palmer was also
given a shower of post cards as well
as a handsome art square as a rem
embrance of the event. She is the
wife of Henry Palmer and they have
been married As years. They are the
parents of six children.
Among those who were present
were Mr. and Mrs Alonzo Smith and
Miss Smith, Mrs. j. N. Smith Mrs
|. ]. Smith, Miss Geneva Smith, Mr.
and Mrs. NJ. j. Smith, Albert Smith,
Mrs Sophia Perkins, Mrs. A NJ
Thompson, Skowhegan. Mr. and MIS-
Reuel Reed and family of East Madi-
son; Mrs. Merton Dennis and family
Athens; Mrs. Sophronia Seayer, Med
ford, Mass; Miss Ella Whittier, Lev
ington, Mass; Mrs. Della Herrin. Ella
Locke and viii Palmer of Cornyille'
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CONCORD

School opened at Martha Washing
ton school house, August Is, with
Belle Spaulding of Moscow as teacher
Clifton and Raymond Higgins are
visiting their uncle, Edwin Berry al
Fairfield
Mrs. Boise of Lewiston has been
visiting relatives in town the past
week
George w Moulton of Embden is at
work for Roy Atwood, making some
repairs on his house.
Henry Savage and son Carlton have
moved into Milford Healey's house.
Frank Healey has purchased a new
horse.
George Welch of Skowhegan is Wis
iting his cousin Ray Nye.
Sabbath school was organized al
the Martha Washington schoOlhOuse
August 18th, with about twenty in az
tendance.
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NORTH ANSON

Mrs. Georgia Keene of Waterville
arrived Monday to visit her sister
Mrs. John D. Benjamin.
Walter Shaw went to Lewiston Mon
day and his wife, who has been in the
hospital there, returned home with
him.
Miss Alice L. Cahill, recent grad
uate of Arson Academy, went August
20 to the Saint Barnabas Hospital,
Portland, to train for a nurse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Emery arriv-
ed home Tuesday from Peaks Island.
DR.. w. B. Cults of Providence, R,
l., is visiting his mother and sisters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Allbee of
Worcester, Mass, arrived here Tues
day night, the guests of his sister, Mrs.
Virgil D. Hilton.
Mrs. Carrie Hutchins is spending
two weeks at Temple Heights.
Mrs. Hannah Young arrived home
from Portland Saturday.
Miss Margaret Graves of Orono is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Sara
B. Parlin.
Mrs. Helen Moore Edgerly of Bev-
erley, Mass, with her two younger
children are visiting friends in town.
Mrs. Edgerly is a daughter of Ben
Moore and formerly lived here.
The four Park sisters, formerly of
Chesterville are holding a reunion at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. II. b. Merry,
Dr. and Mrs. B. o. McIntire of Carl
isle, Pa, arriving from Pennington,
Monday afternoon accompanied by
Mrs. Harriet Park Reyes.
Charles Folsom-Jones informs us he
had losses in the late conflagration at
North Arson of between twenty-five
and thirty thousand dollars His
companies will pay promptly without
discount.
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BINGHAM

Mrs. William Marks OF Pittsburg
Penn, and her son and daughter arr
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. II. b. Whipple
Mrs. Edith Hall of Massachusetts!
and Mrs. Nina Moore of Madison are
guests of Mrs. d. G.. Bean.
Mrs. Betsey Savage of North Ansor
is a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Wood.
Mrs. Blanchard and children of Wa.
teryille were visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A
| p. Murray short time ago.
Mrs. +. II. Bosom who has been
boarding with Mrs Edith Whitney
for short time, went to her home
in Allston, Mass, on Monday
Hon. d. j. McGillicuddy, Congress
man for the second Maine district,
will speak in Bingham Monday even
ing, August %.
Alien Lander has, for the present
given up his intention of going to
Arizona and is employed by Preble IL
Robinson as timekeeper at Dead
water.
Dr. and Mrs. p A. Wood are taking
their annual vacation. Office will be
open for business Sept. LIST
Alice Cahill has gone to Portland
W 81 I1OSDlldl W GULL
mence course as trained nurse
Mrs. Sherman of Randolph and
Mrs. Lizzie Goodrich of Skowhegan
have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs, T.
II. Foss.
| have taken the Bingham boys to
either the Lewiston or Waterville
State Fairs for about 10 years. Some
boys have gone at least five times.
This year | know the boys will be
willing for the girls to go TO Kineo.
All Bingham girls from 8 to IL years
old who care to go to Kineo some Sun
day soon with lady who will take
good care of them will give their
names and ages to me before Wednes-
day, August q. A. F. Donigan.
Prof. Irving f. Burton of Shapleigh
who was elected principal of Bling
ham High School has resigned to &C
cept a better position in Massachus-
etts and Miss Ruby d. Whitehouse,
A. b., of Monmouth, Bates 1918, has
been elected in his place.
The schools in Concord began Mon
day with M. Belle Spaulding of Mos
COW. teacher at the corner; Floy F.
| Wilson on Bluff and Mrs. Grace Pool
er of Bingham in the Garfield school
on the river road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hubbard and
children of Skowhegan are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Whitney of Mos
cow also of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. E.
Millett of Bingham.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon Whitney have
returned from a vacation spent al
| Peaks Island.
Harold Coleman is about to move
his family into the rent recently vaca-
ted by DR.. Brimigion and Leon Good
/ rich has engaged the rent vacated by
Mr.. Coleman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tibbetts OF
Williamsport. Penn, have been guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Tibbetts OF
Athens, making the journey by auto
mobile accompanied by their father
John Tibbetts, lightweight years OF
/ age. They paid visit on Friday to
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tibbetts in Mos
COW.
Great Fall Bargain Sale of Cloth
ing and Furniture at Donigan's begins
| August 25 and ends Sept. 6. Boys
Wool Suits, 75c; Mems all Wool Suits
$475; 1880 Kirschbaum Suits, 1915,
Children's soc Underwear 15c; Boys
Bathing Trunks, SC; White and Color
ed Handkerchiefs, 2 for sc; soc and
! 75c. Cotton Flannel Outside Shirts
39c; Cotton Outside Shirts, Csc;
$100 and SIPS Union Suits, 39c
Everything in Clothing and Furniture
marked down from 10 to rs per cent
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GnRNYILLE

Mr. and Mrs. Alross Moody, Mrs.
Alonzo McCrillis of Holyoke, Mass,
Mrs. Laura Davis of Hartland look a
trip to Guilford by auto last Wednes-
day to visit their sister Mrs. B. F.
Clarke.
l.. C. Batemen of Lewiston will lee
ture at Wesserrunsett Grange, Corn
Vile, Thursday evening, Aug. 28th.
Meeting is open to the public and all
are cordially invited.
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HARTLAND

n
David f. Firth was in Augusta
Tuesday
Mrs. Cora Shaw of Pittsfeld was in
town Tuesday
Charles Barnes is quite i'll at his
home on Commercial st.
Miss Elizabeth Linn was in PITTS
+ field Tuesday.
Henry Getchell was in Augusta
i Tuesday.
Mrs. Paul Brown who has been at
+ her camp at North East Garry for the
summer has been in town for few
days.
Mrs y. y. Parker and son of New
York and Mrs. Scott Rich Of Fort
Fairfield are visiting at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Fortier.
Mrs. Matthews has been quite iii
for the past week at the Park House
Miss Bertha Linn has gone to Ban
gor where she has employment in the
home of DR.. Fellows.
W. G. Henderson has been i'll the
past week.
Mrs. Everett Huff and son were in
Pittsfield Thursday.
Rev. C. Fletcher of Waterville
preached at the Baptist church Sun
day, August II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Merrick and
daughter Theresa are visiting in Fox
croft.
Samuel Fellows of Foxcroft was in
town Wednesday.
George Cleveland of Skowhegan was
in town Monday.
Leon Salley of Dexter was the
guest at the home of C. L. Moore for
the week end.
Mr. and Mrs r. w. Linn, Jr., have
returned to their home in COTS Falls,
n. II.
Mrs R. w. Webb and children re-
turned to her home in Lancaster, n.
H., Wednesday.
George Flint has purchased the bar
Der shop Of Harry n. Smith
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Gibbs of
Madison and Mrs. Wing of Skowhegan
were in town Monday.
l.. E. Bova and wife of Auburndale,
Mass, are guests at the home Of e. NJ.
Lancey.
Miss Rita Butterfield who has been
the guest of her brother at Great
Moose Lake for the past week has re-
turned to Macwahoc.
The town has purchased stone
crusher and has commenced work at
North Hartand building the State
road.
There will be no services at the M.
e. Church next Sunday, August "a, as
Rev A. w. Frye is attending camp
meeting at Northport.
About 100 people attended the Odd
Fellows picnic at Great Moose Lake
on Saturday, August Is. Beans and
coffee were served free. A good
time was enjoyed by all present.
The Baptist Sunday School will
hold their annual picnic Saturday af-
ternoon, August 90, at Webb Grove.
The common schools of Hartland
will open Monday September Sth with
the following teachers in charge:
Grammar, Mrs. j. +. Connolly; Inter
Mabel Knowles; Primary
Mrs. saba Coston; North Hartland
Doris Dyer; Costons Corner, Lottie
3. Reed; Rand, Annie Fuller; Fuller's
Corner, Mary Packard.
There will be horse races at the
Park tomorrow and Saturday There
S a good list of entries.
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Jennie Mathews came Monday fro.
Hartland for visit with relativas o ~
this village. III
Scott Lord was in Athens sn,,a.
to attend funeral. '''uay
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Harris entertain
ed company Tuesday from Stillwatos
G. B.. Crocker is having a well dns
preparatory to bringing water In lug hug
buildings MS
Charles Spear of Easton, Aroost.o,.
County, was in town Monday en- ROM
for his home. He had been taljag NC
auto trip through different places a., al
ing his vacation. 1''-
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ATHENS

Wednesday, August 90, the Baptist
Auxiliary are to hold their annual pic
mic in the grove near Abbie Farmers s.
Thursday. August IA. the M. E. B.
Society met with Mrs. C. F. Dore. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. II. E.
Trueworthy, August 28.
Miss Winnefred TrueworthY' s
school in the Allen district opened
August IS.
Several of the Athens teachers are
; attending the Teachers Institute al
Scion this week.
Somerset Academy will open August
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MERCER

Mr.. and Mrs George Godfrey oil
Winthrop. Mass. arrived in town Aug
18th. for a visit with Mrs Godfrey s
mother. Mrs. l.. f. Ladd Mr.. God
frey returns TO his business Monday
of this week He represents Edwin
II. Buazell of Boston, Mass, whole
sale dealer in all kinds OF lumber.
Mrs. Godfrey will extend her visit Two
weeks.
Miss Mildred Cayerly of New Jer-
sey has been guest at John Con-
ways for several weeks.
Leota Kelly of Rome spent last
week at the home of her uncle, Frank
Kelly.
Tibbetts' mill, situated on the Nor
ridgewock road has resumed operat-
ions.
Mrs Frank Loyejoy and children of
Maiden, Mass, who are visiting Mrs.
Loyejoy's brother Ansel Nickerson
have been spending few days with
relatives in Rome. They leave next
Saturday to join Mr.. LOvejoy in Rich
mond, Me, for short stay with
friends there.
Mrs George Chandler and daughter
Of Norridgewock passed few days
last week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Corson.
Miss Jennie Corson of Cliftondale,
Mass, was the guest Of her uncle,
Charles Corson, recently. She re-
turns to her home August 18th.
II. T. Croswell, Esq, who has been
In poor health for sometime is very
much better at this writing.
Mrs. Lydia Caswell of Skowhegan
a former resident of this town is visit
ing her son, F. II. Caswell.
Charles Berry of Lewiston who sui
fered bad fall sometime since and
who is stopping at his summer hone
in Mercer is improving slowly though
still under the care of a trained nurse.
George Harlow is making prepara-
tons to set saw mill in South Mer-
Ger.
1t is reported that Solomon Tracy
accompanied by his daughter Mrs.
Eugene Haskell of Norridgewock is
about to start on a carriage drive to
his old home in Shirley visiting
friends in other towns along the way.
The Ladies Aid met at the Metho-
dist vestry. August 18th. Mrs. c. S.
Presley, first vice president, called the
meeting to order. Eleven members
were present. AS usual the time was
passed in sewing. 1t was announced
the Aid would hold food sale Friday
afternoon, August %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kimball and
Mrs. N. e. True were visitors at their
cousins Frank True's. Aliens Mills, |
Sunday, August 10th.
Mrs. Fred A. Cutting was a week |
end visitor at her sisters Mrs. Chas I
Worthley's in Norridgewock, return
Ing home, Monday, August 18th.
School in the kimbal district be
gins August 25th, Mr. Everett Creation
of Starks, teacher.
Mrs. Everett Butts and little daugh
ter Evelyn have been visiting her sis
ter Mrs. J. w. Frizzell, returning home
Friday, August 18th.
Alden Dunton and family spent Sun
day at their cottage at North Pond
which they recently purchased of Rev
Herbert Mccain.
Miss Cora Wood of Boston is visit
ing her brother George Wood.
George Barnes is expecting q visit
from his daughter very soon. Miss
Barnes lives in New Hampshire.
Albert Pattee is quite i'll at this
writing, but 1t Is hoped the illness will
not be of serious nature.
Chester Bigelow of Smithfeld has
been the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Tref-
fie Cloutier and other friends this ,
week
Frank Pattee who has been in poor |
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NORTHEAST CORNyILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. ". II. Matthews and
daughter GIenda of South Berwick are
visiting at Bert Bowman's, Mrs
Matthews being a sister to Mrs. Bow
man. Another sister Mrs. William
Godfrey was a visitor there last week
she returned to her home in Middle
ton, Mas, Friday.
Misses Katharine and Lizzie Clock
of East Boston who have been passing
two weeks vacation at Guy Bart
let's left here August 10th for their
home.
Lewis Roth and Miss Louise Clock
arrived from East Boston, August II
for a weeks visit at VIM Roth's and
Guy Bartlett's. Miss Pauline Roth
who was injured in alighting from the
carriage on returning from a fishing
trip To Harmony August Z, is recov-
ering and expects to return home
with her brother August 23rd.
G.. c. Cooley and wife of Norridge-
wock were recent visitors at Dana
Cooley'S returning home August g.,
and leaving the first of last week to
visit their children and other relatives
in Portland Boston, Lewiston and
Gardiner
Mrs. Nettie Barker has a lady from
Long Island boarding with her.
l.. b. Hoyt had four boarders at his
cottage, Pinedale, last week.
Wednesday. August 13, was a merry
day at Pleasant Hurst Barker Pond.
where the Athens Sunday School and
others gathered for their annual pic
mic. Guy Bartlett gave the use of
his grounds and boats and others also
furnished free boats for which the
Sunday School extend thanks. Mr..
and Mrs E. r. Berry sold refresh
ments. Mr.. Brayton's Bible class
furnished the prizes offered by the
committee on sports for the winners
in the running races. Cecil Cooley.
as fastest big boy" won a fine jack
knife; belmont Bush also won a
knife as fastest little boy: Viola
Taylor won stick pin as big girl"
and Ethel Hall as little girl" The
weather was all that could be desired
and over one hundred passed the day
very pleasantly.
Coburn Berry and wife of Show
hogan were Sunday visitors with his
brother E. X. Berry.
Leslie Berry of Pittsheld was also
a visitor at E. R. Berry's last week.
Tuesday evening, August 10, Mr..
Berry returned from Skowhegan with
a Maxwell touring car. OF course his
neighbors who haven't any will look
forward to a free ride soon.
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ST. ALBANS

On Tuesday afternoon while Alfred
Hilton with his wife and child were
on their way to Hartland, the horse
became frightened at some children in
hammock by the side of the road,
and Mr.. Hilton was thrown out break
ing thee ribs. The horse ran half
a mile with Mrs. Hilton and the child
in the wagon, then the reins became
entangled in the wheel pulling the
horse into the ditch and throwing it,
also overturning the wagon and
throwing Mrs. Hilton and the boy out.
Mrs. Hilton and her son were badly
bruised and shaken, but received TO
serious injuries. The horse, four
year old, was badly cut and nearly
spoiled. The colt was caught by
George Libby to whose house Mrs
Hilton and the boy were taken. DR..
l.. H. Blanchard was summoned to
care for the injured persons, and DR..
Mebane to do what he could for the
colt.
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,JACkMAN

Baby Edith, two year old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Ray died at her
home in Moose River, Wednesday af-
ternoon, August Is. The burial was
at the Whipple Cemetery. The Rev.
F. A. Thompson conducted the funer-
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EAST CORNVILLE

The Rev. Orlando C. Williams OF
North Fairfield will preach at the
East Ridge Church next Sunday. Aug
"a, at 1890 a. m. All are cordially
invited to attend.
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At Skowhegan. in the State of Maine. at the
close OF business, August 9, 1918
RESOURCES
Io.roord n,scorrts sos 1918
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured, l'S ,S5
L. s. Bonds to secure circulation, ~ M
Other Bonds to secure Postal Savings AN,%%
Bonds, Securities, etc, il't-'"
nah sItsr mouse furniture anu 5000
Due from State and Private Banks
and Bankers. Trust Companies o,,a
and Savings Banks, ~, 1 NJ
Due from approved Reserve Agents, lH1' t, s -
Checks and other Cash Items, r|Oo6
Notes OF other National Banks, '''"V'
Fractional Paper currency Niche's 1854
Lawful money reserve in Bank, W:
Specie 3604t.s5
Legal-tender notes. 4,525o ilN'@
Redemption fund with L. :. Treas --,o0
urer 10 per cent OF circulation
Total a.o.3I2@
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in 80. DSsS
Surplus fund
Undivided profits less expenses and ..-,,7o
Taxes paid l(Il9
State Bank Notes outstanding 'V4"
Due ITO to T panv companies ana say a,5a
Dividends unpaid ~
Individual deposits subject to eheeS ''. $50
Certified checks IN.
Postal Savings Deposits nan
Bonds Borrowed
Bills PAYABLE including Tor money 100000
Total aos9'a3o
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al services. Little Edith was sweet
child and real blessing in the home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray extend heartfelt
thanks for the help of many friends in
their time of sorrow.
Albert McDaniels is on a business
trip down river this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Mills and Mrs. and
Mrs. \. B. Lamb of Skowhegan arriy-
ed in town Monday 10 spend few
DAYS with c. II. Mills of this place.
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EAST SkOMHEGAN

Hon. Fred Powers who with Judge
Gorham Powers were callers at E. q.
Richardson's, was an old schoolmate
of Elvin Richardson of this place and
they enjoyed talking over old times
when they were school boys together
which brought back many pleasant re-
collections which made happy meet
ing for them both.
Apples wanted Skowhegan Cannery.
Evander Goodrich has gone to Clin-
ton to visit his sister Mrs. Dixon.
Miss Eloda Richardson is visiting
her teacher Miss Charlotte Davis at
at Skowhegan village, also Miss Alton,
her sister is visiting her aunt Mrs.
l., L. Sanford for a few days.
Mrs. Annie Steward visited her
uncle John Burrill, Monday.
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STATE OF MAINE
County OF Somerset s.
Bin w. Page, Cashier OF the ann me
named bank, do solemnly swear INA nv
above statement is true to the best 9i '"'
knowledge and belief ,t,~
BLIN W. PAGE, Cashie,l,
Subscribed and sworn to before me 'N''
10th day OF August. 1913.
Notary Public
Correct-Attest
JOHN W. FoGLER, .,,rs
CHAs. f. YOUNG, Dlft0'O
CHARLES X. COOK,
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

OF SKOwHEGAN
It Skowhegan, in the State of Maine Al inc
close OF business, August 8, 1913