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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

The band Of gypseys which recently
visited Bath. came up the river on the
east side, crossing at Gardiner and
making its way through. the leader
alleged. to Oquossoc in Franklin
county. being aided toward their des-
tination by the very efficient urging
along by the several chiefs Of police
Of the places through which the band
passed. camped at Phillips one night
last week. They camped on the Skill
lings farm, ~ In number, and seemed
much hurt TO have been driven out of
Pennington The leader said they
belonged to the Cherokee tribe and
wrote the following note to the Maine
Woods. which Is reproduced verbatim:
I'VE have left Oklahoma in the year
Of 1914. May 18th. We have Struck
By the way Lincoln. New Braka and
we went through st. Louis. NJ. o.
and other lot Of citys which we cant
nams and Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo,
Syracuse. Rochester, Albany, Spring.
field. and Boston. But We have stayed
In Boston for Ave months and we left
Boston the year Of 1916 April LIST.
Now We are making our way to
Oquossoc, Maine. We are a in the
tribe by the family Of Dubuque and
Cogtellos."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
The Grange.
Massapaqua, AT, South BIuehili

Massapaqua, AZ, South bIuehiIl.
4 The First and Second degrees were
conferred on two candidates May Il.
and a short program presented. On
May 10, the Third and Fourth degrees
will be worked and harvest feast
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

has recently been organized, now has
nearly $50 members. every one of
whom Is taking great interest in the
proper observance Of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Aameeseek East oriand, 40.
Nay -, twenty-five members were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

A novel and ingenious device has
recently been patented by Ex-Sherin
Newell T. Fogg Of Sanford. being a
combined hockey stick and lifeline.
4o-foot cord being attached to an
ordinary hockey stick in such a man
ner as to form a firm grip for the
player and yet be detached very quick
ly If needed as a lifeline in case of
accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

present. One application was bal
loted on. There will be degree work
at the next meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
Augusta Savings BaIN|
ORGANIZED SEPTEMBER 20, 1s48. il

TRUSTEES
LESLIE C. CORNISH. Pres BENJAMIN PARROT Vic. Prs<
Trsby Johnson Samuel c. manley, IL asssss3
DEPOSITS
DIVIDENDS, payable February AMI y
DEPOSITS received either
day Of til month.
CHARLES WRITTEN Treasurer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

The first real vacation in 20 years
is what Thomas E. Calvert. for that
length Of time editor Of the Portland
Argus, is just beginning. having re-
signed his editorial position. He plans
to thoroughly test all the phases and
angles of a real vacation before even
thinking of taking tackling work. A
good time is due him and here's hop
ing he has it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

A Maine man. NJ. G. Small Of East
Machias, was first mate Of the schoon-
er r. W. Hopkins. long over due on
a passage from Baltimore to Porto
Rico, with coal. She sailed March 80
and should have arrived not later
than April 80. Her owners, Crowell &
Thurlow Of Boston. fear she was lost
in the gale of April 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Bath is doing a good deed in the
setting out of about 100 young trees
in various places about the city. The
lot includes elms. poplar and willows.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-24
oLATHE I
>>>> 80 . >>>> 4
(western Slope Crrterion)

| (Western Slope Cr1terion)
Sherman Rhodes and sons returned
to Missouri last week.
Mrs. w. F. Marshall and two sons
of Delta, are visiting at the Uglow
home here this week.
G. A. Hattenhauser and family re-
turned Sunday from an extended visit
with relatives at Cimarron
Mrs Charles Byorrum and children
of Colona. have been visiting at T. G..
Hersum's here this week.
j. A. Fits of Downey, Idaho. left
yesterday after visit here with his
sister. Mrs. Joel Dickerson, Sr.
E. E. Fife departed Saturday for
his home in Unionville, Mo-, after
short visit with relatives on California
mesa
Mrs. C. o. Wonder enjoyed a short
visit last week with Mrs. e. NJ. Burk.
halter and daughter. who were here
from Pocahontas. Iowa.
d. S. Humphreys and family got
hump on themselves Tuesday and
whooped out to Hooper, where they
will locate. We regret to lose these
good people. but wish them success in
their new home.
Mrs. j. Q. Foster, formerly of
Olathe. who with her husband moved
to Creighton. Nebraska. two years ago.
died at her home in that place on
August 25th. after a lingering illness.
She had many friends in this COM
munity who will be grieved to learn
of her death. She leaves four sons
and a daughter to mourn her loss.
one son, Robert, now residing at Rifle,
Colo.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-24

weighs mails and
compe the
injustice in the Of rapidly growing
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The Delta independent., 1915-09-24
CRAWFORD
(Chronicle)


Miss Doris Paxton of Brush Colo.
is visiting her uncle. E. NJ Couch and
family, on her way home from the
exposition.
Mrs. F. R. Weet returned home Sat
urday after a three weeks vacation
spent in Denver and Colorado Springs.
Mrs. Shearer and son Nelta came in
from Placerville Monday to visit a
short time with her daughter, Mrs.
Harry McKissen and family.
Mr.. F. R. Cornwall after spending
the summer with his uncle, w. ].
Reid, and sister, Miss Cornwall, left
for his home in st. Louis, Mo-, on
Wednesday.
After spending the summer with
her parents. Miss Elsie Busby return
ed to Nucla, Colo, last week. Her
mother accompanied her as far as
Delta.
Mrs. Homer Hooker left Wednesday
for Paonia where she will visit with
her parents for a few days before
leaving to join her husband in Naco,
Arizona, where he has a good po-
sition.
The Mesa schools commenced last
Monday with Miss Eunice LeValley
installed as teacher at the Ariel school
and Miss Jordan of Hotchkiss at the
West Fruitland school
Last week while unhitching from a
moving machine in his haste to get
to the house, presumably to trot the
little one on his knee, Lee Savage
got severely mussed up by failing to
unhitch all the tugs. When he started
to lead the team away from the ma
chine one tug being hitched frightened
them and they ran away dragging the
machine over Lee taking with it a
yard or two of hide, more or less.
Saturday morning, September 2, at
Montrose, Roy Trumble of Durango,
and Miss Ethel Patterson of Craw-
ford. were married. After spending
a week in Telluride and neighboring
towns, the young couple motored to
Crawford for a weeks visit at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Patterson. returning
Thursday to Telluride where they will
make their future home. Miss Pat
terson was very popular among the
young people of crawford who will
wish them long and happy welded
life.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-24
(Tirnes.)

CTimes.)
Mrs. G. E. Lewis left Friday for
California, where she will visit for the
winter.
Mrs. Roy Hammond and baby were
down from Somerset last Friday Wis
iting friends.
new boy is reported at the home
of John Sewers and wife on lower
Rogers mesa last Saturday
Mrs. Walter Brockman went to
Delta Sunday where she will visit
with her parents for few days.
Miss Genevieve Jordan left Friday.
of last week for Fruitland mesa where
she began school Monday morning.
L. r. Standish of Boca Grande.
Florida, visited his nephew, Arthur
Standish and wife here last week.
He left Sunday for the Frisco fair.
Ruth Kehr and Lucille Powell came
down from Black mesa Saturday,
where they have been enjoying their
vacation the past week or two.
j. F.. Steele left Saturday for his
home in Marianette, Wisconsin. after
attending to business matters here for
several days.
Mrs. A. Nordhausen and two chill
dren arrived here Monday from Den
yer for a visit with her sister, Mrs.
Fred Willoughby.
Samuel Parrott and wife and Walter
Lockhart returned last week from
near Bowerman, where they have been
prospecting for the past three months
Paul Wilson left Sunday for trip
over the state attending to the duties
of the office to which he was recently
appointed by Secretary of State Ra-
mer. He will be absent about two
weeks during which time Miss Anna
Addleman will look after the duties
of his office here.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-24
Warranty Deeds.

Effie NJ. Mcintyre to George ].
Greene. lots Delta, $400.
Harvey l.. Rossell. ct al to John n.
Markley, tract Delta 81.
Il. f. Athey to j. Edward Binge-
mann. tract Cedaredge. $500.
Myrtle Hummer to Eben X. Stand
ish. tract Delta, 81.
Philip NJ. Condit to United States,
deed to water rights.
Eliza l.. Townsend ct al to William
II. Beesgrove, water right.
ELENA b. Cade ct al to United
States, deed to water rights.
Flora McKoon to Il. T.. Hammond.
tract Cedaredge, 81.
Martha b. Lawton ct al to E. Il.
Hammond. tract Delta, $1,000.
Henry Webber to David Michel.
tract Delta, $500.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-24


baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Turks last Friday. All
concerned are doing nicely:
Miss Dorothy Bennett left last week
for Roubideau. where she is to teach
school again this year.
Mrs. Wooley. who spent the summer
with her daughter. Mrs. II. f. Max
vile, departed Monday for her home
in Denver.
baby boy came Sunday evening
to gladden. the new Paonia home of
Rev. and Mrs. T. G. Collister.
Miss Marian Lund, talented mem.
ating class. left Monday morning to
enter Denver University.
The Misses Mary Hadley. Myrtle
Bonnet, Dora Decker and Helen Law
renee left Sunday for Gunnison to take
up their studies in the State Normal
school.
Mrs. r. F. Rockwell is enjoying
visit from her father and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. Mrs. f. l.. Miller, who
came last week from Bradford, Pa.
Il. +. Hufty went to Crawford Mon.
day to begin the years school work.
leaving his family on their German
mesa ranch until the close of the
peach season.
w. r. Bross had the pleasure of a
short visit last week from his cousin,
George Steward and wife. of Plains.
vile, ILL., This was the first meeting
of the men in thirty years.
Mrs. l.. r. Shallenberger, who for
some weeks has been with her hus.
band in Pueblo and visiting in Idaho.
arrived Monday to spend short time
at her Paonia home.
Some fifteen or twenty growers
having orchards near town have es.
tablished a community packinghouse
in the old canning factory buildings.
The output is being shipped by the
Union Fruit company.
o. ]. Stone and family and Mrs. BY.
ram Luce motored to Delta Tuesday
in the Luce car. Miss Mabel Erick.
son, who had been visiting In the
home of her brother, w. NJ. Erickson.
accompanied them on their way to
Iowa City.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-24
CEDAREDGE
(Champfon.)

| NShohiPiohsy
Mrs. A. M. Lyall and two sons are
making an extended visit with rela
tives.
Game Warden Carl Burch was a
Cedaredge visitor the fore part of the
week.
Mrs. Prior of Eckert spent last Fri
day with her friend, Mrs. ]. C. Row.
botham.
Mrs James Girardet and baby went
to Delta Wednesday morning for a
few days visit
NJ. H. Flynn and wife of Grand
Junction were visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Kelso last week.
/ H. P. Miller was confined to his
home the fore part of the week with
a severe attack or tonsilitis.
Noble Fogg is moving to Cedaredge
from the Tongue creek district in or.
der to have school advantages.
Miss Mary McHugh arrived from
Denver Tuesday evening to spend a
couple of months with home folks.
Byron ]. Hart, of Detroit, Mich,
and Mrs. RoXey Lamore of Washing
| ton, d. c., are visiting their brother,
W. S. Hart, at Eckert.
The first frost of the season ap-
peared Monday night following high
wind all day previous. Nothing was
damaged except tender garden plants.
Peach picking in this section will
commence next week with indications
of fair market as better quotations
are being received constantly
Ralph Monro had his Qeft hand
badly cut in the cutoff saw at the
Kitch sawmill Tuesday afternoon.
The little finger received the most
severe injury.
Messrs. Garvin and Chase have
started the erection of a comfortab BILE
stone residence on their ranch north
of town. C. G. House is doing the
stone work.
Unforeseen contingencies prevented
the Cobbett family from making their
eastern slope trip as announced in
these columns last week. They now
expect to go next week.
]. J. Foster has traded his twenty
three acre ranch near the Trickel
bridge to w. R. Brooks for an So-acre
ranch near Strafford, Mo. Mr.. Brooks
arrived last Friday to take charge of
his new holdings.
| w. S. Girardet is making arrange
ments to move into his own building
now occupied by the meat market as
soon as vacated. He will put in a
first-class heavy scales for the weigh
ing of hay and heavy loads.
H. ]. Waters has sold his lease and
interest in Red Mountain coal mine
to Motto Brothers, who are now oper.
ating same. They are working a vein
of the same quality coal as the old
Coop. mine and are delivering same
at the Coop dump.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-24

Miss Mary Simmons. who formerly
lived near Austin in this county. was
married recently to a Mr. Gibson, in
Iowa.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-24
Rare Bargain In High
Grade Piano

II there Is any family in Delta or
vicinity that is contemplating the pur-
chase of a strictly high grade piano.
we have such an instrument stored
at Delta which will be sold tremendu-
ously cheap; in fact no reasonable
offer will be declined. Write The
Denver Music Company. Denver. Colo
RADIO at once for particulars II you
want a bargain In piano.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-24

Got any quaint old characters
around the camp" asked the Pennsyl-
vania tourist. 1--WE have" replied the
landlord. 'If you are after local color
ment of characters who will be quaint
Any dialect spoken as may be re-
quired.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-24
PAoNIA
(The Paonian.)

, >>>>> >>>>> 90 =
The Delta independent., 1915-09-24
HoTCHKIss

80 >>>>>>>>>>> Z
The Delta independent., 1915-09-24

w. ]. Osborne and Frank Yarnell
of Fairview mesa, took two loads OF
mixed fruit to Gunnison last week.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-24
OUR PUBLIC FORUM
Ralph Peters
On Railway Mail Pay

controversy been raging in the columns OF the
press between and the Federal Post once
Department the question of proper compensation
for handling United mails. Mr. Ralph Peters
Chairman Of the Railway Mail Committee. when asked
to state the side of the controversy to the
American farmer said in part
THE railway mail question will be settled-and
settled and with Justice to all concerned
as soon as realize that the whole
subject while seemingly complicated and technical boils
down to simple points of fair business dealing
which no one need a rate expert to understand.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-24
For Sale.

1900 well bred ewes: two. three
and four years old. Better than
seven pound shearers VIII sell all
or any part. l.. w. SCOTT.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-24

Vane Linn was in Delta last week
receiving eye treatment. Mr.. Linn 70
a prominent young ranchman near
Lazear.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-24
NEARBY NEWS NOTES

Kiser creek reports frost which did
damage only in streaks.
Charles States. of Loalby, lost one
of his valuable horses last week.
VIII Grow and family have moved
to Austin from the Mathews ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Elliott. of Ash
mesa, have been out on a camping
trip.
Mrs. Cooper. of Coalby. has been
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Pitcher.
in Delta
Mrs. John Gallant, of North Delta,
visited her husband last week on Ash
mesa.
Miss Mamie Dove was down from
Fairview last week visiting friends
in Delta.
Mr.. Donovan is reported seriously
III at the home of Geo. Estes, lower
Surface Greek.
The Elwood school on Redlands,
opened September 13. with Miss
Lewis, of Paonia, teaching.
Miss Holmes, of Delta, spent a part
of last week visiting Mrs. Percy
Houts, of Redlands mesa.
Mr.. Payert. of Eckert. is now book
keeper at the office of the Austin
Fruit Growers Association.
Mr.. and Mrs. Appleheuce. of Den
yer, have been visiting with the par
ents of the latter, on Ash mesa.
w. ]. Osborne and Frank Yarnell.
of Fairview mesa. took two loads of
mixed fruit to Gunnison last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-10
WESTFORD.

Arr. and Mrs. Ralph Thompson and two children of Southbridge spent the Feprth with Mir. and Mrs. Archa
 Many visitors in town over the Fourth attended church so the pastor Rev. P s. Collins had an extra large congregation. there being thirty-f five present.
 Curtis Crane is visiting his grand parents, MT. and Mrs. F. w. East man in Windham for a few days.
 MT. and Mrs. W. H Reed enter tained a party of twelve over the holidays.
 Ruth and Leslie Barlow, Mir. and Mrs Harlow O. Eastman and son Warren. all of Hartford. and Mrs F. ". Eastman of Windham spent the Fourth at the Barlow homstead.
 Mrs. Clarence Barlow and little daughter are spending a week in Hartford
 Webster Robbins and his mother of Norwich have beensSisiting Mrs. Esta Wilbur.
 H o. Barlow and George Urda were in Windham this week doing F. w. Eastman's having. Mr. and Mrs. George Barlow and two children of West Stafford were at Mrs. Jennie BarioW's over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-10
ROAD SOCIETY

Miss Mamie Dean has returned to her home at Old Mystic after spending the week at Maple Lawn. MT. and Mrs. N. Stanton Gates have been guests of relatives here for the past week.
 A. c. Wheeler Jr.. spent the Fourth at his aunts. Mrs. Frank Lathxop, of Norwich.
 Mrs. Francis Moves and dangnter Miss Louise. have arrived at<StnninR- ton for the summer.
 Charles s. Moves was in Norwich on Thursday.
 Miss Geneva Rathbun attended the Reynolds reunion held at New Lon don.
 A number of the ladies of Ouian- naug attended picnic going by auto- mobile to Griswold where they were the guests of Miss Lester.
 Mrs. Thomas W. Palmer has been entertaining Mrs. I6bbie Lester oi New York. and Miss Alice Dernott who will remain for some time.
 John Palmer has left for California
 Miss Annie McDona1d of Providence was at Mrs. E. P. Moves Sunday.
 A young man was badly injured by falling from his motorcycle. near the church, Sunday. He was carried tC the Lawrence hospital
 MT. and Mrs. Eugene Palmer An. tertadned number of relatives 'Uvel the Fourth.
 Mrs. Seth N. Williams and Mrs Grace D. Wheeler are guests of Mrs Henry Tainfor and daughter, Miss Frances, ata1uncheons at the SManUn inI today.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-10
GARDNER LAKE

Clifton Hipkins Is spending a few days in Brooklyn.
 The Baptist church held a picnic on the church lawn last Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Governor Brown of North Stonington spent several days last week with MT. and Mrs. Charles Gardner.
 Mrs. May Daniels and AdeIbeTt Win chester have been ill
 Manley De La Hooke is i'll with heart trouble.
 MT. and Mrs. c. H. Morgan and grandchildren, Miss lola W. Morgan and Miss Doris Gardner, motored to Lyme with Harris Morgan
 Miss Ruby Fuller of South Coventry has been engaged to teach in the Sixth district.
 Messrs. A H. shurts, D. S. Marsh, Ira Comstock and Roy Goddard of New London were guests at the Lake house over the Fourth.
 Earl Sargent of Norwich landed a 3 1-2 pound bass "Wednesday.
 Messrs. Carol Spaulding and Everett Pierce of Norwich spent July Fourth with friends at Spring grove.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-10
WESTMINSTER

A union meeting was held at the Plains Sunday evening.
 Dorrance and Bernice Cook returned from Pawtucket where they spent. a few days with their mother.
 Mrs. Linnell returned with the Cook children Tuesday afternoon.
 Nathan Rosenzweig, representative of a life insurance company, and Maurice SilverStein an insurance broker, motored from New York to spend the Fourth at Rosedale VfIla- The trip was a most enjoyable one. They hope that by the fall the state road will be completed as they are forming plans to build summer res idence on Westminster Hill.
 Mrs. J. Upshaw and Miss Ruth Hubbard of Eastchester are guests of MT. and Mrs Oscar Hubbard.
 Fred Meade has resigned as catcher of the nvincibles-
 IrRing Huntington and J. P. Stand hope visited the old Rathbun place on Wednesday in quest of farm to raise hirses. They are horsemen in New York.
 Ben Mustatt is employed at Rose Rochelle High school is spending his vacation at the homo of his mother.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-10
WHSoNvILLE

Mfr. and Mrs. Bidwen had as visitors over the holiday their daughter. Mrs. Williams, and her two sons of Woon- socket, R. l.
 Mrs. Sarah Smith of Webster was with her brother Tuesday.
 Miss Annie Monast entertained her cousin, Miss Julia OINeil of Danielson over the Fourth.
 Mrs Mae Higgins of Worcester spent a few days the past week with her mother. Mrs s. Adams.
 Mrs. Agnes Clare of Boston visited hre mother over the Fourth
 Mrs Ed Keegan is entertaining hen father, MT. Shields, from Maine.
 Mrs Upham had as visitors over the holiday her father and mother, MT. and Mrs. Moriarty. and grandson, also a, gentleman and lady, all of Providence.
 MT. and Mrs. Huntington of East Thompson were with his mothers peo-i pie over the Fourth,
 Mrs Mills is i'll at the home of her son. Fred Mills. Her sister of Boston, was with her Sunday.
 Mrs Hattie Knowlton was a Worces - ter visitor Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-10

 Miss Ethel Wood. went to Providence in Mr. Austin.s automobile While in Providence they were guests of Mrs. Rosenlund's sister. Mrs. Victor Pier Miss Grace Strong, who has been the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Prank E. Wilson for week. has returned to R MT. G and Mrs. Thomas Church enter. tained a family party at their home ~ Masse at 8 and 70 o'clock.
 At St. Johns Roman Catholic church the masses have been changed during the summer to one hour earlier. First mass will be at 6 o'clock and the sec ond at 10 o'clock
 h d ball game between the first and second teams Of the 4ontv1lle Athletic club. the first team defeated the second I to I. Battery for first team was K1leen and Delaneys for second team Nlchoas and Tuckey. Fred Darwin Harold Rosenfund employed 9r rqew Haven, was in town for the weekend and holiday, the guest of his parents. MT. and Mrs. Albert Rosenlund-
 Miss Bridget Kelley accompanied AfyIler, have been spending -a-few days in New York
 IAJfher Teft was me weekend vfs- itor at the home of his parents. MT. and Mrs. Elmer Tett. In Massachu- setts.
 Seventy at Supper.
 The holiday celebration and supper given by the Athletic club, was well attended; about seventy were present Music was furnished by the clubs or chestra which is composed of Clarence McArdle, Joseph Hickey, George Johnson, Edwin Curtiss and James Daniels. An exhibition of clog danc- ing was given by Messrs Mahoney and Seymour. Irish Jigs, by Frank Rich ards proved an entertaining feature Sandwiches, cake, soda, coffee. fruit and ice cream were served.
 Elmer left, IT,, has succeeded Henry Brovillard as chauffeur for Fred Crandall.
 Gave a Tea.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Quaker Hill church gave a tea in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon in place of the usual sewing meeting.
 MT and Mrs. Louis Conan of PeQuot entertained Mir and Mrs. Osborn and child, and Mir. and Mrs. Young o1 Providence over the holiday.
 Maurice FTieburg, who is employed in New York. spent a few days at the home of relatives in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-10
GOSHEN

Mrs. F. c. Stark has returned from spending several weeks with friends in Norwelk.
 The Fourth was quietly spent here There were a number of family reun- ions.
 P. A. Laxhrop has a very handsome acre of spring wheat
 Miss Bessie Randall is spending some time with friends in Saybrook-
 w. H. Geer and family expect in a short time to leave for the Pacific coast, where they will visit relatives and attend the Panama exposition.
 Farmers improved the good hay weather Tuesday. One farmer with a two-horse mower and seven-foot cut terbar moved eight acres in live hours.