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The Dawson news., 1913-04-04

The Palace Theatre is showing
some of the best pictures ever seen
here. The management is exerting
every effort to give the public only
high-class photoplays. The feature
film tonight is said to be exceptional
ly good.
The Cuthbert Leader reprOduces
from The News Mr.. w. P. Hornady' s
verses thanking Congressman Crisp
for garden seed, and dubs Mr.. Horn
ady the poet laureate of Southwest
Georgia.
Mr.. J. D. Weaver, who was call
ed to Thomaston by the illness of his
father, returned home Thursday
morning, the condition of his father
having considerably improved.
Ed Moore, a strang negro in the
city, got more tiger juice than he
ought to have had, and was fined
5000 Thursday morning by Mayor
McNulty.
The county board of education
held their monthly meeting Thurs
day, and borrowed $4,000 with which
to pay the teachers their salaries for
March.
The protracted meeting will be-
gin at the Methodist church Sunday.
The public is cordially invited to
begin their attendance with the first
service.
ALI orders for meal and hulls
must each be accompanied with the
cash. Southern Cotton Oil Co.
Remember, if you buy anything
at Hickqeys and it doesn't give sat
isfaction he will make it good.
Mrs. j. NJ. Bell and children are
visiting at the home of Col. and Mrs.
R. F. Crittenden in Shellman.
Mrs. ]. B. VanoVer returned
home this morning from a visit to
relatives in LaFollette, Tenn.
North Carolina (smalD seed
peanuts for sale. Cali on us. I. ..
Whitchard & Co.
When you go everywhere else
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04
BIG ALLIGATOR WAS KILLED
Pistol Balls Had No Effect, and Army
Rife Had to Be Used Before
Reptile Took Notice.

Yesterday afternoon Messrs. John
E. Waller, Jr., and Windsor Allen
killed large alligator just below
the mill of the formers father.
The reptile, which was large and
evidently a very tough one, was shot
several times with a pistol without
effect. An army rife that was used
in the SpanishAmerican war was
then sent for, and a shot or two from
if put the gator out of existence.
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04
|YYION OF THE CITY SOLONS
r,RTES OF THE FIRENIEN
,rrRE GIVEN A BOOST.
Owners Will Give Land to
1 widen Johnson Street. A
~ew Ordinance Passed.

Owners Will Give Land to
4 widen Johnson Street. A
New Ordinance Passed.
Aha meeting of the city council
,oy night Alderman Perry OF
q .rea+ committee stated that he
no+ vet reached satisfactory
with the owners of the land
'gb which it was proposed to ex-
twelfth avenue across the rail
He was authorized to offer
Williams 500 for 241a feet
and J. D. Laing at the same
o. for strip of his land.
sa superintendent of strests' Mr'
u Harden, reported that all of
property owners on johnson
had agreed to donate enough
n widen that thoroughfare,
n will be done as soon as the
or force can reach il.
,.uia Cherry and Carlton Laing
we're refused licenses on January
for mercantile establishments,
voted permission to open their
res again.
,,dorman Harper of the fire com
TO reported that fireman Home:
.rau had resigned and his place
boen filled by J. w. MurdOck.
orman Harper expressed the opin-
that the salary of $3.50 per
nta was not sufficient to Keep eff
fremen. and upon motion the
rios of C. c. Christie and j. S.
tobpr we're increased to $50
nth each. and the salary of the
fireman. or any one who may be
rod in the future, be increased
ba amount after six months ser
In ordnance was ul- q Il LIN O''4'
.n+ed as an emergency ordinance.
is published elsewhere in The
Is. to prohibit any public or pri-
vehicle obstructing entrances
driyeways to public places.
Ir ]. P. Allen stated that the net
Drnt received by the band from
carnival that was here recently
$3.50. and that the band would
tinue their efforts to raise an
bnnt sufficient to pay for their in
hments
derman B. NJ. Davidson was
ted mayor pro tenn for the second
rter
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04
Notice of Bond Election.

Notice is hereby given that an cleo
ton will be held on the 18th day OF
April, 1913, in the court house, at
Dawson, Ga, in the manner prescrib-
ed for city elections, for the purpose
of allowing the voters of the City
of Dawson to determine the question
whether or Eot the City of Dawson
shall issue bonds to the amount of
twelve thousand dollars for munich
pal improvements, said bonds to bear
five per cent interest per annum from
date; said bonds to be dated June
1st, 1913, payable at the office of the
City Treasurer, Dawson, Ga, princi-
pal and interest due as follows:
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04

No matter how long you suffered
or what other remedies have failed
to cure Foley Kidney Pills will surely
help you. They are genuinely tonic,
strengthening and curative, build up
the kidneys and restore their regular
action. John Velbert, Foster Calf,
says: 81 suffered many years with
kidney trouble and could never get
relief until I tried Foley Kidney Pills,
which effected a complete cure. -
Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04
For Public Sale.

BY order Of the Conference Of the
Sasser Circuit win be sold to the
highest bidder, at public outcry, on
Wednesday, April 23rd, the Metho-
dist church building and acres of
land, except the cemetery, belonging
to and known as the Methodist
church at Chickasawhatchee. The
sale will be on the church ground
and begin at 9 O'Clock in the morn
ing. This March 23rd, 1913.
J. H. KELLY,
A. T. WALL, Com.
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04
WAS BOUND OVER FOR ARSON
WHITE MAN CHARGED WITH THE
CRIME HAS CONINIITTAL TRIAL.
Jim Moore Must Answer in Court TO
the Charge of Having Conductor
Smiths StOckade Burned.

jim Moore Must Answer in Court TO
the Charge of Having Conductor
Smiths StOckade Burned.
! Jim Moore, a we'll known white
man of Randolph county, who was
arrested on thee charge of being i'm
plicated in burning the stockade and
several mules on the farm of Con-
ductor Newt Smith some weeks ago,
had a commitment trial in Shellman
Wednesday before Judge l. R. Fergu-
guson, and at the conclusion OF the
evidence the defendant was bound
over to the superior court under a
bond of $500.
The case was strenuously fought
by both sides, and the court room
would not hold the crowd that as
sembled to hear the trial. The pros
ecution was represented by Solicitor
General Castellow and M. c. Edwards
of Dawson. while Moores interest
was loked after by H. A. Wilkinson
of Dawson and Richard Terry of
| Cuthbert.
The two negroes implicated in the
burning-Gus Wilson and Eli Dy-
son-are in Jail at Cuthbert in de-
fault of a bond of $500 each. Will
son, it is said, made confession in
which he alleges that Moore paid him
$50 to set the stockade on fire.
The case was worked up by negro
detective, who was hired by Mr..
Smith.
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04
LESS THAN 500 BALES.

Very Little of Last Years COttol
Crop Held in the County.
There are only about $50 bales Of
last years cotton crop. which was
approximately $4,000 bales, now be-
ing held in Terrell county.
OF this number about 440 are in
the Dawson warehouses, Is in Bron-
wood. 55 or so in Sasser, and about
40 in Parrot.
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04

When the books closed Tuesday
night only 254 voters had registered
for the city election today week,
April 18th. at which will be submit
ted the question of issuing $12, 200
worth of bonds. 1t will be necessary
for 10 votes TO be cast for bonds in
order to carry them.
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04
Trustee Was Appointed.

Hon. W. w. Wright. referee in
bankruptcy, was in Dawson yester-
day to hold the first meeting of cred
itors of J. w. Brown, who was recent
ly adjudged an involuntary bank
rupt. Mr. R. R. Jones was appoint
ed trustee, and his bond fixed at
$4,000.
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04
DAWSON HAS CLEANUP DAY
Everybody Is Busy With Rake and
Broom Giving the Town Its
Spring Scraping.

Dawson is having its annual clean
up day today, and city officials, the
women of the civic improvement
club and citizens generally are busy
giving the town such scraping and
cleaning as it, perhaps, has never had
before.
If you have not already cOntribu-
ted your part today toward making
Dawson a cleaner and healthier town
get busy and do so before night
Citizens are requested to burn all
trash that can be disposed # IaaI
way. Rubbish that cannot be burned
will be moved by the street carts.
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04
Shot a Negro.

The Albany Herald reports that
Mr.. S. T. McCrea, a former Terrell
citizen who lives on the Afford place
in east Dougherty county, shot a
negro one day this week, hitting him
three times with a pistol. Mr.. Nc
Crea is said to have been justifiable,
and no arrest was made. 1t was
thought that the negro would get
we'll.
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04
75 Per Cent Killed.

Hon NJ j. Yeomans returned
home yesterday morning from Hab-
ersham county, where he went to see
what damage the recent cold weather
did to his peach crop. He reports
that rs per cent of the peaches were
killed
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04
A Card.

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized to refund your money
if Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
fails to cure your cough or cold. John
Bernet, Tell, Wis, states; Il used
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for
five years, and it always gives the
best of satisfaction and aIways cures
cough or cold" Refuse substitutes.
Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04
Curious Eggs.

Mr.. John E. Waller was in Daw-
son Thursday and showed three hen
eggs of unusual architecture. They
were pointed at both ends, and meas
ured u inches around the long way.
Mr. Waller refused five cents apiece
for them
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04

There is no case on record of
cough, cold or lagrippe developing
into pneumonia, bronchitis or con-
sumption after Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound has been taken. The
genuine is in yellow label. Refuse
substitutes. Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04
USE ALIENS FOOT-EASE.

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes If YOU want rest and comfort for tired
aching swollen sweating feet use Aliens Foot
Ease 1t relieves corns and bunions Of all paiRs
and prevents blisters. sore and cailous spots.
lust The thing for dancing parties. patent leather
shoes and for breaking in new shoes. 1t is the
greatest comfort discovery OF the age. Try 1t
TODAY. sold everywhere, 25c Don't accept any
substitute For FREE trial package, address
Allen S Olmsted. Lee Roy y. Y.
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04

There being twelve bonds, each be-
ing of the face value of one thousand
dollars. all of which are to be fully
paid off on or before the first day Of
December. 1924. And that a tax
rate shall be fixed each year sufficient
to pay princinaI and interest on each
bond as will fall due. The ballot at
said election shall read as follows:
For Bonds" or Against Bonds. -
This March 4th, 1913.
L. NJ. McNULTY Mayor.
r. z. BELL, Clerk.
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04
TO ELECT SCHOOL TRUSTEES.

County Board of Education Has Or
dered Election for April Goth.
The county board of education has
an advertisement in today's News or
dering an election in each of thee
school districts of the county on Sat
urday, April 26th, for the purpose
of filling vacancies on the boards of
local trustees.
The hours of election will be from
u to 9 O'Clock, and it is urged that
only such men as feel an interest in
the public schools be elected.
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04
KEPT MARRIAGE SECRET.

\ Davis Married d New YORK Girl
Last October.
announcement has just been made
/ be marriage on October 8th last
Dir. Britt w. Davis, formerly of
sson. and Miss Annie Hannigan of
sPklyn, n. Y.
b. Davis was secretary of Hon.
IG Brantley before that gentle
! retired from congress, and will
by the same position with Con-
ssman Walker, the successor of
8Brantley.
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04
Tax Receivers Rounds

l will be at the following places
on the dates named for the purpose
of receiving state and county tax re-
turns for the year 1918:
Old Eleventh-April /, April IA,
May /
New EIeventh-Apr1l l, April IA,
May l.
Dover-April 2, April 10, May 2.
Herod-April 2, April IS, May 2.
Sasser-April 8, April II, May 6.
Bronwood-April 4, April IS,
May Z.
Warner-April 7, April %, May s.
ParrOtt-April 8, April "a, May
13.
Pleasant HilI-2 p. m. April Is.
Graves p. m. April II.
DawsOn-Every Saturday.
Please be prompt to make your re-
turns. J. D. LANG, Tax Receiver
The Dawson news., 1913-04-04

MOSQUITO CO. have the only
Mosquito Co and Furniture Polish
combined known. Prices 25c, soc
and sfC0 J. c. MASSEY, Lees
burg, Ga
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-06-26
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Asa Turner returned yesterday from
an extended visit in Boston.
Mrs. Catherine Jenkins and little child of
Lynn. Mass. are guests of DR.. and Mrs. Chas.
w. Jenness.
William Walden of Boston was the week lend
guest of his brother, Charles H. Walden, Court
street. leaving by Monday nights boat.
Miss Edna D. Crawford arrived yesterday
from Mt. Holyoke college to spend the summer
with her mother, Mrs. Phoebe D. Crawford.
Miss Isabelle Towle, teacher in the Danbury,
Conn.,, public schools, arrived Wednesday to
spend the summer at her home in East Belfast.
VIM. G. Sawtelle of Auburn and VIM. Davis
of Milford. Mass, arrived yesterday evening
to attend the funeral of Miss Florence Stevens.
Mr. and Mrs. d. Faunce Woodcock, WHO
spent the winter in the west and had been
visiting in Boston and vicinity, arrived yester-
day.
Mrs. Ralph Hart and son Carter and daugh-
ter Barbara of Rochester, N. Y. have arrived
to spend July and August with Belfast rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Kent of New York and
MR.. ana MRS. Il. A. savage OF Bangor are
guests Of Mrs. Ira M. Cobe at Bohemia, North
Shore.
Miss Alice Casey has returned home from
West Winterport. where she has been teaching
school, and has entered The Journal composing
room.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Emery Of Kalamazoo.
left at night. They plan to come to their
Church street home for two weeks in August.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-06-26
WALDO COUNTY VETERANS TO
VISIT GETTYSBURG.

Following is list of the Waldo county
veterans who were in the battle of Get
tysburg and will attend the 5Oth ami
versary on the famous battlefield, as
guests of the State:
Belfast. Charles Thurston, Co. D.,
121st, New York; Jacob N. Cunningham,
Co. D., 10Th Me. AIven H. Ellis, Co. B.,
10Th Me-; Elisha W. Ellis, Co. B., 10Th
Me. Collins McCarty, Co. E., 10Th Me-;
Franklin K. Prescott, Co. D., 18th Me.
Robert Whitehead, Co. K, 4th Me-
Alonzo Beckwith, Co. B., LIST Me. Cav.
Surmandel K. Richards, Co. B., LIST Me.
Cav; Augustine 0. Stoddard, Co. l., LIST
Me. Cav; Ripley c. Whitcomb, Co. F.,
LIST Me. Cav; Edward Mason, Co. A.,
18th Me-; Gardner L. Hatch, Co. D.,
10Th Me.
Brooks. Moses Larabee, Co. B., 18th
Me-; Francis M. Forbes, Co. F., 4th
Me-; Elias B. Moore, Co. l., 4th Me-. A.
H. Rose, Co. F., 4th Me.
Monroe. Nelson Curtis, Co. E., 10Th
Me. James S. Moore, Co. E., 10th Me.
Fred L. Palmer, Co. K, 4th Inf. Alfred
Stinson, Co. E., 10Th Me.
Morrill,. B. F. Philbrick, Co. A., 4th
Me-: Ivory D. White, Co. H., 10Th Me.
Henry A. Rogers, Co. G., 10Th Me.
Palermo. Briggs Turner, Co. l.. Sd
Me. Bat, U. S. A.
Searsmont. Henry w. Ladd, Co. A.,
4th Me.
Searsport. Geo. L. Merrill, Co. E.
10Th Me-; Clifton Whittum, Co. l., 4th
Me-; James B. Sweetser, Co. E. 10Th
Me.
Stockton Springs. Daniel Carley, Co.
l., 4th Me.
Swanvllle. Alfred E. Nickerson, Co.
rhorndike. VIM. Dobson, 10th Bat;
E. P. Rowell, Co. l., 14th Me.
Trov. Edwin H. Garcelon, Co. c.,
18th Me. ; Reuben Rhodes, Co. c., 10th
Me; Mayo Bickmore.
Unity. Joseph P. Libby. Co. A., 4th
Me.
Winterport. Augustus L. Clark, Co.
E.. 18th Me. Charles E. Campbell, Co.
E. 18th Me-; George H: Fisher. Co. H..
10th, Me-; Benjamin N. Fish, Co. l..
10th Me.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-06-26
THE NEWS OF BELFAST.

George Havener, express messenger on the
Belfast branch of the Maine Central, is taking
his vacation, and Allie Knowlton is substitute
ing for him, George Harcourt taking the
latter's place on the American Express team
Miss Belle Heating entertained at lunch last
Thursday in honor of several visiting young
ladies' The guests were Misses Frances Alley
of Cortland, N. Y. Rhea Gillespie of North
Tonawanda. N. Y, Leona Nickerson of Farm
ington, Me-, Dorothy Frank of Boston, Flor
ence and Marjorie Shaw and Ruth Coombs of
this city.
At the regular meeting of the Reading
Department of the Arts1 and Crafts Tues,
day evening Mr.. E. R. Pierce read very
interesting original paper on Indian Folk Lore,
in the absence of Mrs. S. A. Parker who had
charge of the program. Mrs. Parker will give
her paper on New England Folk Lore to-
morrow, Friday, evening
LIQUOR CASE. George Miller, who came
to Belfast from Canada about Is months ago
and is at present living in the Frye block on
Court street, was before Judge Knowlton of
the Municipal Court last Friday to answer to
the charge of Sheriff Cushman of having liquor
in his possession with intent to sell. Mr..
Cushman found package at the Express Of
fee marked for Miller that contained rs bot
ties of whiskey, and learned that he had like
package come just week before. Judge
Knowlton found probable cause and sentenced
him to fine of 500 and costs or 80 days in
jail and in default 80 days additional. He ap-
pealed to the September term of court under
5000 sureties, but failing to secure bonds was
committed. Later he secured bail, with Mrs
James S. Hartman and William Haugh sure
ties.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-06-26
EAST BELFAST.

Mrs. Geo. Speed of Owls Head is visiting
Mrs. Fred N. Savery.
Miss Olivia Hartman of Searsport was a
weekend guest of Miss Ethel Savery.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Shute are rejoicing on
the arrival, June goth, of baby daughter.
Mrs. Will Downes of Chestnut Hill, Mass, is
visiting her brother. Roscoe Black, and family.
Mrs. Geo. A. Leavitt went to Cranberry Isle
Monday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Perley
Stanley.
Mrs VIM. Jaquith of Rockport is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Richard Brown. Swan Lake
avenue.
Mr. Edward Shelton of New York is spend
ing short vacation with his mother, Mrs.
Alec Snow.
Miss Edith Strout ar, lived from Portland
last week and will spend the summer with
her mother, Mrs Vida Strout.
Miss Annette Robinson is visiting Mrs. F. N
Slavery on her way to her home in Castine
from Chelsea, Mass. where she is teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs P, riley Stanley of Cranberry
Isle are rejoicing on the birth, June 22nd, of a
baby daughter. Mrs. Stanley was formerly
Miss Lena Leavitt.
Willis Nickerson of North Conway. N. H ,
formerly of East Belfast, has bought the She, :
man residence on Swan Lake avenue. 1t was
sold through NJ. R. knowlton.
Miss Annie Farnsworth returned to Isles
boro Monday after short visit with Mrs. Jen
ME Carrow. She was accompanied by Miss
Julia Leary. who will visit her few days.
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Larsen and son Karl and
Dr. Briggs and wife autoed from Veazie Sun
day and spent the day with Mrs. Larsen's par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Davis, Swan Lake
avenue.
Benjamin Franklin Hall died June 23rd at
his home with his daughter, Mrs. David Butler.
Swan Lake avenue, East Belfast, aged 81
years, 10 months and IA days. He was a
native of Knox. the son of the late BENZ amin
and Lydia Jetferds Hall. He was a farmer,
but has been an invalid for many years. His
wife and daughter, Mrs. Butler. survive. His
death was caused by heart failure. The funer.
al was held at 10 a. M. June 25th, Rev, William
Vaughn of the Trinity Reformed church offici-
atlng
Last Sunday was Children's day at Trinity
Reformed Church and special service was
held for the little ones children's concert
was given IN the afternoon and each child was
presented with potted plant of heliotrope.
The following children were christened: Char
lotte daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Decrow;
Ewood Allen, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Stantial; Evelyn Emelda daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John E. McWhirter; Melbert Thomas son
of Mr.. and Mrs M. Lloyd Startial; Ruth lsa-
belle, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Vaughan, Jr.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-06-26

Archdeacon Hudson Stuck, an Episco-
pal missionary, stuck tojt until he reach
ed the highest peak of Mt. Mckinley
June 18th. He does not mention meeting
Dr. Cook.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-06-26

One of the features of Bostons's 4th
of July celebration will be the free dis
tribution of over 1000 gallons of ice
cream to children, and there will be fes-
tivities for the Kids on 20 Fairgrounds.
'Rah for Young America!
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-06-26

''He is artful, resourceful, Industrious;
and he carries few of the things that
good citizenship demands in his political
baggage. He depends upon the divisions
and disagreements of friends of honest,
decent government for success. He is
not scrupulous; he will play the martyr;
ne will appeal to every intolerance and
prejudice he can reach to help him to
Office These are some of the things
Truth says of Mayor Fitzgerald of Bos-
ton, and they may be said with truth of
another mayor.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-06-26

The Boston BARRIERS threaten to strike
again. They find they will lose more in
tips than they gain by the increased
price of sbaves and hair cuts. Moral,
learn to shave yourself.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-06-26

Among those mentioned" in connec-
ton with the Republican nomination for
Congress from the 3rd district are o. E.
Frost and Arthur Richie of Belfast and
Hon Albert Pierce of Frankfort. And
there are others.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-06-26
The Shoe Situation.

ONLY fair amount of fall business has been
contaminated in footwear thus far, with
orders confined chiefly to low and medium
priced lines. The conservatism shown by
buyers for long time past is still pronounced.
but manufacturers remain firm to their views
and are not endeavoring to stimulate demand
nv reducing quotations All domestic hide
markets are dull and the undertone of prices
is easier, with further concessions anticipated
-Dun's Review. June 21st.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-06-26

New England manufacturers and pro-
ducers denied a hearing at Washington
when tariff specially designed to handi-
cap this section was under considera ton
representatives of industries TO be af-
fected by this free trade measure brand
ed as lobbyists for attempting to present
their side of the case; those favoring the
Underwood Wilson bill proclaimed as pat
riots; presidential appointments to diplo-
matte positions practically all from the
South-such is the record of the present
D emocratic administration.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bradbury arrived by
boat yesterday morning. stopping at North
port to spend the day with Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Fam HOFFMAN on the North Shore and coming
Aome 1t night.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-06-26

M aine has reason to be proud of her
En- any old people, who are living evil
tdence s of correct habits and healthful
climate. At Windham, June 18th. Mr..
and Mrs. William M. Smith celebrated
the 10th anniversary of their wedding
and they naturally made it the occasion
for a family gathering, and the family
gr CUP included Mr.. and Mrs. George
Halves who recently observed the Goth
anniversary of their marriage. They
have lived for 70 years on the same farm
and Mr.. Smith has ranked well with the
thrifty and industrious farmers of his
co unity. In South Portland, June goth,
Mrs. Nathaniel j. Dyer celebrated her
93rd birthday and was assisted in the
doing of the honors by her husband, who
is SO. Mrs. Harriet circuit of Bucksport
passed her Oath birthday, June 18th. A
large number of friends called to offer
congratulations and she received MANY
letters and cards expressing best wishes.
M RS. circuit is in excellent health and did
her share of the family spinning and
knitting the past winter. She reads
without glasses and is exceptionally we'll
Informed on the topics of the day, State
and National. She has two sons, Amos
E. circuit of East Bucksport; Silas Or
cult, with whom she lives, and daugh-
ter, Cora circuit.