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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-08-14
LOCAL ITEMS

Mrs. Sadie Rice left Tuesday after
noon for visit with relatives in Old
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Wood are to be
out of town next week, and his optical
office will be closed.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lewis and the
Misses Lewis arrived home from
Southport Monday night.
Mrs Charles Muir who has been
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ben Perkins
in Madison was in town yesterday,
leaving here for Rochester, N. Y.
Clerk of Courts w. T. Seekns,
Register of Probate, Philo Steward,
John E. Taylor and W. H. Halves,
Esq, were among prominent Republi-
cans from here who were at Island
Park, Augusta last Thursday, to con-
slider issues and enjoy the clam bake.
jefferson Savage and Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel F. Emerson were the only
ones from Skowhegan who attended
the reunion of the Third Maine Regi-
mental Association held at Bath,
Thursday, August 7. BY vote of this
association the wives of the veterans
are hereafter members of the asso-
citation.
'1o do nf
Lynn, Mass, are guests of his pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Flasders,
who are now located on Maple
St, having sold their farm on the
Norridgewock road a few months ago.
The first mentioned Mr.. Flanders is an
electrician in The city where he now
resides.
| Charles NJ Barnard of Rochester,
/ New York, accompanied by Mrs. Bar
nard has been in town during the pre-
sent week. Mr. Barnard has been
! for several years salesman for the
United Shoe Machinery Co., and in
their service has visited about all the
towns and cities between Maine and
Ohio. Mr.. Barnard leaves tomor-
row for Boston and will plan to pass
some time at the plant operated by
his corporation in Beverley. Mrs
Barnard will remain here for the
present, the guest of Mr.. Barnard s
mother and also in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Thompson.
The new docket for the fall term
of the Supreme Judicial Court has
been issued after being compiled by
Clerk of Courts, w. T. Seekins.
Among the new features of the dock
ct is the list of criminal cases continu-
ed from previous terms, these entries
being made upon the yellow leaves of
the book, while the pages of the equity
cases are blue and the civil white.
There are on the entire docket 271
civil cases; 26 criminal cases and SO
equity cases. The cases assigned for
the first day are William R. Whitney
VS. William A. Estey & Trs., and Will
liam A. Estey VS. William r. Whitney.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-08-14
BINGHAM

Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Taylor of Bos-
ton, Mass, took dinner Tuesday with
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Goodrich. Mr..
and Mrs. Taylor with two friends are
at Pleasant Pond for week or two.
A C. Dinsmore and Henry Parlin
are doing some work on Dinsmore's
cottage this week at Pleasant Pond.
The Century Club have made plans
for their August picnic to be held Sat
urday, August 23rd at Lakewood, pic
mic dinner and matinee in the after
noon. 1t is hoped all members will
be able to enjoy this trip either by
train or automobile.
| wish bids on a cement wall for
new block. plans and specifications
can be seen by calling at my store.
Those wishing to bid please call at
once. A. F. Donigan.
Work on the cellar of the house
which Arthur Upper is to build is
well underway.
Enoch Osgood, Charles Fentiman
and Forrest Bean were at Caratunk
last week several days, skim-coating
the concrete sidewalk at that place.
Mr. Osgood is putting a concrete
curbing around Roy Savage's lawn
this week
Mr. and Mrs. James Reynolds visited
their daughter Mrs. Eula Clark in
Scion last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Steward of
Madison have been guests of Mrs.
David G. Bean.
Lila Rowe has returned from Pleas
ant Pond in order to teach. Her
school re-opens next Monday.
Mabel Lander of Massachusetts has
been spending a three weeks vacation
at home. She returns in few days
to begin her last years training as a
nurse.
H. H. Cole of Roslindale, Mass, is
spending two weeks with his daughter
Mrs. Leon Goodrich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon W. Goodrich, Mr..
H. H. Cole and F. II. Bosom went to
Pleasant Pond by auto last Saturday
and are expected to return on Tues
day.
James Martin and Benz. Miller were
in town ON Monday last.
A. F. Donigan has purchased the
Meservey house and will have the post
Office in this building for time.
Sdul anu oti bdhCl hAhC
turned from Richmond.
Allen Lander intends to start for
Arizona this week, where he has en-
ployment.
B. F. Adams and John Burton are
on fishing trip to Dimick Pond.
Mrs. Taylor and children of North
New Portland have been guests of her
mother, Mrs. DeSilvia of Pleasant
Ridge. Both ladies were in town
shopping last Saturday.
Albert Murray carried Mr.. and Mrs.
Meservey to Pittsfeld in his automo-
bile last Saturday afternoon.
| Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Preble made an
auto trip to Pleasant Pond last Sun
day returning the same day
Electric light poles have been erect
ed below the village reaching the
homes of H. B. Whipple and I. C.
Pierce, who will install the lights !;
and it is reported will introduce cleo
trio milking machines into their
stables.
Mildred Bray of Pleasant Ridge has
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-08-14

DIR. Ellingwood was called to see
the sick ones at r. Rowell's the other
night, Mr. Rowell and Mrs. Arthur
Rowell both being sick but are better
at this tine.
Misses Annie and Lille Holmb. rg
were home last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rice spent
Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Phil
Mahoney of Bingham.
Mrs Clyde McIntire is visiting her
mother in Portland for few weeks.
Clyde Andrews of Pleasant Ridge
has been visiting his aunt Mrs. Clara
Jewett a few days.
Alvin Head took load of potatoes
to Bingham last week.
Carroll Head has been sick for a
few days, but is better at this writing.
Walter and Doris Hobart. children
of M. p Hobart of Minneapolis were
calling on relatives here Tuesday of
this week.
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X The News of Somerset's Busy Towns *

hospital. is back to Arson Valley and
is gaining well.
Mrs. H. f. Procunier of Chicago,
Ill. and Miss Charlotte Davis OF
Skowhegan arrived here Tuesday af-
ternoon, the guests of Mrs. Ella Bry-
ant
Mrs. W. C. Robinson is in Portland
the guest of her daughter.
MRS. CHARLES 5. PULLEN
Mrs. Charles S. Pullen died Wednes-
day. August 9Th, after a long illness
Of several years, although at times
she was able to attend church and
social gatherings, yet never through
these years has been very well. Mrs.
Pullen was born in this town. July
81. 1910, the daughter of Dudley and
Fanny (GetchelD Avery. She marri-
ed Newman A. Savage and had two
children, Laforest and Lemont, both
of whom died young After the death
of Mr. Savage. she married Charles
$. Pullen of this village, and three
children were born to them. all of
whom are living, Mrs. Nora Waugh of
Starks, Mrs. Maud CULVER of New
ton Upper Falls and Mark Pullen of
Massachusetts. Her husband also
survives her. Mrs. Pullen was a
member of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, her Revolution
airy ancestor being Sylvanus Howes.
The funeral was held the following
Friday, Rev c. ". Rogers officiating.
and the burial was in Sunset cemetery.
MRS. ELLERY NJ WING
Mrs. f. NJ. Wing, wife of DR. Wing.
died at her home in this village a
little past midnight. Friday night The
news of her death came as a great
shock to this community, for her ILL
ness was so brief that many hao not
heard that she was not in her usual
health After she went to the hos
pital, she failed so rapidly that she
was taken home as soon as possible
The cause of her death was a tumor
on the brain. She died young, her
fifty-second birthday coming while
she was in the hospital. Besides her
husband, she leaves one son, William
E., also two brothers. Her maiden
name was Miss Laura Thompson of
Livermore Falls. Mrs Wing was d
prominent member of the Eastern Star
and Rebekah Lodges and will be
greatly missed in all social circles
The funeral, which took place, Mon
day afternoon at o'clock, was largely
attended and Rev, David b. Holt a
lifelong friend, officiated. A profusion
of beautiful flowers, including a large
quantity of lovely water lilies, sur
rounded and covered the casket. The
interment was in Sunset cemetery.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-08-14
SOUTH SOLON (T)

Miss Elsie Roberts has been visiting
at her aunts on East Front ST, Snow
hogan, Mrs. Ella Jewett.
Haying is about all done and every
one in the neighborhood reports about
the same cut as last year.
Mrs. l.. e. Jewett and son Hazen
and friends spent the week end al
their cottage at Hayden Lake.
Mrs. Julia Taylor who has been
visiting with her sister Mrs. W. o
Paul returned to her home in Fair.
field last Saturday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-08-14
ATHENS TO HAVE CATTLE
SHOW AND FAIR
Members Of the Grange so Voted at
Their Last Session

Especial from our Correspondent
At the business session of Athens
Grange held Saturday afternoon, Aug.
8, it was voted to hold a fair and cat
tie show, and all interested are asked
to meet at Grange Hall, August 16,
to choose officers, committees, etc. for
the coming event
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Durrell and son
Blynn, formerly of this place, but
now of Whitinsyille. Mass, who have
been touring the country, on a several
weeks visit, started on their return
trip last week They visited in
Readfield Pennington, Stratton, Mad
ison and Skowhegan. While in Show
hogan they were the guests of H. T.
Jewett and A. |. Sawyer and families.
Mrs. Jewett and Mrs. Sawyer being
sisters of Mr.. Durrell. They made
the trip in their new Ford touring
car
A detachable rim with tire complete
was stolen from the car owned by
George Foster of Canaan at Lakewood
the evening of August 7. The rim
was painted black and was mounted
with a Hartford tire The outfit was
intended to be used with an E. M. F,
automobile. 1t is suggested that all
automobile owners keep an outlook
for this rim and tire, and aid Mr.. Eos
ter so far as possible in the appre-
hension and conviction of the thief
If the guilty party could be caught and
punished, it would discourage like at
tempts in the future.
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has been postponed one weeks or
account of measles.
Miss Elizabeth Goodrich and her
mother. Mrs. Mary Goodrich are pass
ing week 5 vacation in Madison with
Mrs 69odrich's sister. Mrs W ,.
Emmous.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-08-14

BOY OR YOUNG MAN WANTED TO
LEARN THE PRINTING BUSINESS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-22
WOULD D|SCREO|T JOHN
BREEN's TESTIMONY
Defendants In Dynamite Planting"
Case Make Hard Fight
for Freedom.
IBy Associated Press.l

Boston, Mass, May PAN attempt
to discredit the testimony of John
Breen, principal witness Of the prose-
cution, was made today by the de-
tense in the case against President
Wood of the American Woolen Mills
Company, Frederick Atteaux, and
others, charged with planting dyna-
mite during the late Lawrence textile
strike. Breen admitted he has made
false statements relative to this case,
but maintained he told the truth when
he said Atteaux hired him to place
the dynamite and paid him $500.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-22
EMPEROR WILLIAM Of
GERMANY WAS LATE
Said To Be the First Time In His
Life He Was Late Enough to
Miss Engagement.
tBy Associated Press.l

Berlin, May 22.-When Emperor
Nicholas of Russia arrived here this
morning to attend the marriage tomor.
row OF Princess Victoria Louise, only
daughter OF Emperor William of Ger
many. to Prince Ernest August Of
Cumberland, he was met at the sta
tion by Emperor William and King
George of England. Emperor Nicholas
arrived in the imperial armored train.
At the arrival OF the venerable
Duchess OF Baden, Emperor William
was late, probably for the first time
in his life, and he made a hasty run
to arrive before his aunt left the train
He lost the race.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-22
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Will Benjamin and Della Haywood.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-22
No ACTION ON BIC
/. MEXICAN LOAN
IRy Associated Press.l

Mexico City, May 22.-General
Mondragon before the Mexican Con.
gress today refuted the charge that
the Minister of Finance had not
taken the best offer on the s100 0O0,.
900 loan. The session adjourned with.
out taking action on the loan.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-22
FORMER COUNTY
JUDGE ARRESTED
Saloon Man Alleged He Paid Him
$500 To Be Acquitted on
Charge Of Gambling.
fRy Associated Press. ]

Fort Worth, Texas, May 22.-For
mer County Judge r. E. Bratton was
arrested this morning on the charge
of saloonist that he gave Bratton
5000 to acquit him in a gaming case
Bratton waived examination and gave
bond.
Braton was the chief witness in the
bribery indictments returned two
weeks ago.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-22
TOM LEE SAYS He
IS READY To HANG
Negro Who Killed Three In Fort
Worth Is Ready for Any Fate
Except Burning.
IBy Associated Press.l

Fort Worth, Texas, May 22.-Tom
Lee, negro, slayer of Policeman Ogle-
tree and Walter Moore and another
negro, was brought home this morn
ing for trial tomorrow, from Denton,
where he has been kept since an at
tempt was made week ago to lynch
him. Lee says he is ready to hang,
but pleads not to be burned.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-22
EMPEROR Of JAPAN
TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL
tBy Associated Press
Parliament Appropristes Large Sum to
Represent Japan at Panama
Pacific Exposition.
tBy Associated Press.l

Toxic, May 22.-Emperor Yoshihito
of Japan was taken i'll today. His
physicians say it is Inflammation of
the lungs.
A committee OF the Japanese Parlia-
ment today reported favorably on a
100000 appropriation for represent
ing Japan at the Panama Pacific Ex-
position to be held at San Francisco.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-22
LITTLE RUDOLPH LEE
KICKED BY HORSE

Yesterday afternoon Rudolph Lee,
the little son of Mr.. and Mrs. R. P.
Lee, was kicked by a horse over his
left eye. The lick is a very painful
one, but fortunately did not result in
a fracture of the skull.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-22
Tornado Struck 6reenviIle.
tBy Associated Prese

10Y H5aUIIdItu ] ItsFT
Greenville, Texas, May 22.-J. A.
Rogan, his wife and their two chill
dren were blown two hundred yards
and all seriously injured last night by
a tornado which destroyed their home
near Wolfe City. Property damage was
s5OOe.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-22
Court Physicians Attend Him.
[By Associated Press.l

IBy Associated Press.l
Toxic, May 22.-Eight court physi-
clans are in constant attendance on
the Emperor, who developed a high
fever.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-22
HEAVY RAINS RE-
PORTED OVER TEXAS
Six Inches Fell at Mt. Pleasant Dam
aging Crops-Lightning Caused
Fire at San Angelo.
[By Associated Press.l

10y ASSocidleu fressJ
Mt. Pleasant, Texas, May 22.-Six
inches of rain fell here last night,
doing heavy damage to the crops OF
this section. The Cotton Belt track
was washed out.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-22
TEXAS PEACHES CD
ON THE MARKET
IBy Associated Press. ]

Palestine, Texas, May 22.-The first
Texas peaches were placed on the
market here this morning.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-22
Helped Central Texas Crops.
[By Associated Press.l

Waco, Texas, May 22.-The fine
rains which fell over Central Texas
last night assured the spring oat crop,
and benefited corn and cotton.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-22
Heavy In West Texas.

GBy Associated Pressl
San Angelo, Texas, May 22.-In
severe electrical storm here last night
a large barn was struck by lightning
and bdrned. Telephone and street car
service was held up. Four inches of
rain fell at Tankersley, flooding the
town.
The Newark journal., 1913-10-24
MAY SHIP CATTLE

The United States Department of Agriculture has issued an order that at any time during the year cattle in the quarantined area, or other cattle exposed to ticks, which have been dipped twice within an interval of from five to ten days, in a manner ap- proved by the secretary of agri- culture, under the supervision of an inspector of the bureau of anil mai husbandry, and which have been examined and certified by the inspector to be free from in- lection, may be shipped interstate.
 This order opens the markets of St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago to every cattle raiser in Arkansas if he will build a dipping vat and have his cattle dipped and inspect ed.
The Newark journal., 1913-10-24
COMMITS SUICIDE

Heber Springs, Oct. 19.- De- spondent because he was hopeless ly i'll with tuberculosis and away from his folks, Eugene Burrows, a young man of about 25 years, res ident of McCrory, committed sui eide in this city Thursday by drink ing two ounces of laudanum just after eating supper at the Spring Park hotel, where he had been boarding for several days. He wrote a note to his aged parents at McCrory, in which he told them what he intended doing and why. He said he had grown tired of the life of a tubercular patient and wished to put and end to it.
The Newark journal., 1913-10-24
Dota Doings

Dota, Oct, 21. Health is pretty good in this vicinity.
 A. T. Best and C. A. Reaves went to Batesville Monday to at- tend court this week.
 Earle Best, one of our hustling corn club boys, won first prize on the best yield in corn. Hurrahl for the corn club boys.
 Mrs. C. A. Reaves left Monday for Texas, where she will spend several months visiting her father.
 Cotton picking has been rather slow this week on account of such cool weather.
 Several from here attended the fair at Batesville last week.
 Sam Foote and Miss Ida Walker were happily married Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride. Squire C. P. Pickens officiating We wish them long and happy life.
The Newark journal., 1913-10-24
Charlotte Ciphers

Victor Wade of Batesville spent Sunday and Monday here.
 MT. and Mrs. B. C. Baker spent Saturday at Batesville.
 J. M Byrum and ". C. Palmer attended the fair at Batesville Thursday.
 E. L. Jernigan has accepted position as clerk in Lindsey & Co.'S store.
 Presiding Elder Sewell preach ed at the M. E. church Sunday at II a. m.
 Miss Alma Lane and brother, Everett, spent Saturday at Bates vile.
 Misses Ethel Byrum and Julia Bray spent last Thursday at Bates vile attending the fair.
 The young people enjoyed a Slnglhg Saturday night at the home of Rev. and Mrs. w. s. Storey.
 Misses Beulah Pinkerton and Beulah Clancy of Sulphur Rock spent Saturday night here the guests of Miss Julia Bray.
 Floyd Jernigan, Henry Seymour and Misses Virgil Weaver and Clara McGill of Sulphur Rock spent Saturday and Sunday here with homefolks.
 MT. and Mrs. C. W. Yates visit ed relatives at Sulphur Rock Tues day and Wednesday.
 Ralph McGill, Neil Storey and Misses Julia and Esther Churchill of Batesville spent Sunday and Monday with homefolks.
The Newark journal., 1913-10-24
Sulphur Rock

Sulphur Rock, Oct. Prof. Sidney Pickens of Batesville spent Saturday in town attending the basket ball games between Bates vile and Sulphur Rock. Batesville won in the first game and Sulphur Rock won in the last.
 Hon. T. J. Raney of Newark spent a few hours here Saturday.
 School is growing with interest. Prof Burlington in charge and patrons are we'll pleased with the school.
 S. H. Parks spent Saturday at the county capital.
 Mrs. Z. L. Ford returned Mon day from Elgin where she visited relatives and friends a few days.
 The Holiness people who failed to hold a meeting here in Septem. Der, will begin a meeting here Fri day night. Everybody invited to attend.
 Mrs. Pleas Wright spent Satur- day afternoon at Batesville.
 Jeff Browning who is working at Batesville spent Sunday here.
 Miss Beulah Clancy spent Sat urday night and Sunday with the Misses Morris of Charlotte.
 Mrs. M. L. Mack and son, Rus sell, are real sick.
 Clyde Wilson, who has been at home sick, returned to Newport Monday to resume his work.
 Mir. and Mrs. s. P. McCook of Batesville visited the lady's moth CT, Mrs. Angie Wilson Sunday.
 J. A. Page of Dota spent Sunday in town. He was en route from Batesville where he attended the fair.
 Burk Wright of Fay etteville is here looking after his farming in- terest and seeing his friends.
 Miss Florence Owens spent Tuesday at Batesville.
The Newark journal., 1913-10-24
RANEY IN STONE COUNTY

Senator T. J. Raney,o Newark, spent part of this week in town on business. He is candidate for Railroad Commissioner to succeed, Commissioner Bellamy, of Nam moth Springs. MT. Raney is a man whom we aan tn glad .,1. lace before the votsAdsJf our county, and we believ e At no man can run very close ie,lim here. As Senator for this c0istrict he has never forgot ten that he was a representative of Stone as we'll as Independence county.-Stone County Record.
The Newark journal., 1913-10-24
TO INVOKE INITIATIVE
Farmers and Labor Interests Want Bank Guaranty Law

A new campaign to invoke the initiative in an effort to obtain a bank guaranty law in Arkansas has been started. The campaign will be directed by the Executive Committees of the State Farmers Union and the State Federation of Labor.
 The law sought is similar to that incorporated in the twice defeated bill of Representative R s. War nook of Magnolia and provides that the banks of Arkansas must guarantee the deposits obtained.
 Fifteen thousand signers must be obtained to invoke the initiative privilege, but this number will be procured easily, it is said by those behind the movement.
The Newark journal., 1913-10-24
Oil Trough Leaks

Oil Trough, Oct. 20.-Our J. P. court was kept busy few hours Tuesday. George Foster was on trial for being drunk and disorder ly at the picnic at Elmo last Aug ust. He was given a jury trial and found guilty and was fined $10 and cost amounting to $50. Earle Casey represented the state, J. H. Seymore the defense.
 There will be box supper giv- en by the ladies of the Methodist church October 25.
 L. L. Ellison has a crippled toe that is giving him some trouble.
 C. M. McCauley and family vis- ited at Pleasant Plains Sunday.
 Zed Griffith returned from Lit tie Rock Wednesday where he had been to buy goods.
 T. s. Curtis and MT. Campbell left Thursday for their home in Tennessee.
 Candy pulling at MT. Wrights Tuesday night and one at c C. Rutledge Wednesday.
 Several of our people left Mon- day for Batesville to attend court.
 Bro.Ed Sherrill filled his regular appointment here Saturday and Sunday.
 The weather man gave us a very good week for cotton picking.
 Come out to the box supper Sat urday night.
 Charley Vandiver is selling out preparatory to moving to Spring Hill, Tenn, to embark in the blacksmith business.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. o. Moore will attend the State Fair at Hot Springs.
 Yes, plenty of lightbread at the post office.
 There is talk of the resurrection of the old bachelors and old maids clubs.
The Newark journal., 1913-10-24
SOME FINE POTATOES

Henry Penny of the Dota neigh borhood left the finest bunch of sweet potatoes at The Journal of flee Monday that we have ever seen. There were ten of them that grew in one hill and the ten weigh ed total of 78 pounds. This is perhaps the largest yield of pota- toes from one hill that was ever grown in this section. The pota- toes were of the pumpkin yam variety, one of the finest favored varieties grown in this part of the country. MT. Penny raised a fine crop of potatoes this year and they were all very fine.