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nONAxEE. NORRipGEMOCk

4. A. chVysot aud family we're guss,a
at Mr. ssarlings Sunday
MIRA Frea Lancaster received a vtsit
from her sister Mrs Scssas Of Anaoa
Valley over the wesk vnd
rheFs was q bos social at the school
hsass lass Monday evening
We are siaa Ia rspaEt Mrs Nsll,e
clark eonvsissssat frum hmr reesnt
illa~ss Mlss l.at,ls Dudley VI smitA.
field 10 employed ~ MFs ctaEk al
evws~at
AH eystsr Supper saturday sveHiax {
al sAe kasss VI Fvva lAssAssss wAa
aal,s vwli astsnasa saa q god ttms
IL FsRaFtss
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tie will make enough homemade
cough medicine to probably last the
whole family the entire winter. Chill
dren like it, it is so pleasant to take.
It is unlike any other cough medicine,
and positively contains no chloroform.
opium. morphine or other narcotics,
as do most cough mixtures. Keep it
on hand in case of emergency and
stop each cough before it gets firm
hold. The above druggist has been
authorized to return the money In
a.. era- SSzssAas- casas utha1e-- it, does nos
5rTss- sIyc7nrcSs sv&s-S<---s=---~A - AOt
found the best remedy ever used. In
fact, any druggist in this city will sell
this new remedy under the same guar
antee. Absolutely no risk is run in
buying this remedy under this posi-
tive guarantee.
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SOUTH SOLON III

Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Williams were
visiting their daughter Mrs. Fred Nc
Color of Cornville last Sunday
Miss Lille Holmberg of Skowhegan
was visiting her mother last Sunday
Earl Spaulding is home from Orono
this week
Everett Fenlason and family of No
Arson were visiting at Warren Rices
last week
Owen McAllister has bought the
ALI WILDER place.
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.JACkMAN STATION

The public schools have closed for
their Easter vacation of two weeks.
Pictures open Monday night March
Is. A reel show including The Mil
lion Dollar Mystery.
Mrs. Lovina Mckinney of Jackman
is very i'll at her daughters home in
Sherbrook.
York & Gilbert finished their log
ging operations Saturday last.
R. Gilman whose arm was wrench
ed four inches from the shoulder
while working at the mill of the Jack
man Lumber Co is comfortable at this
writing.
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SOUTH BINGHAM AND VICINITY

Mrs. Woodie Sanborn of Bingham
has been the guest of her mother Mrs.
Hattie Robinson and other relatives
Susie McQuilkin has finished her
work for Mrs. NJ. P. Pollard and re-
turned home.
Mrs. Hattie Giles and daughter Gala
and Clyde Scribner of Athens recent
ly visited at Freeman Corson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Pugh of Corn
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SHARKS

Mrs. Fred Upper has returned
nome from Madison where she has
been nursing.
The annual election of officers of
the Progressive Club was held March
9TH at the home of Mrs Will Creation.
President, Mrs. Edith Fogg; vice pres
ldent' Mrs. Rose Dudley; collector Miss
georgia Creation; treasurer, Mrs. EN-
ma Gordon; secretary, Mrs. Nora
Waugh.
Several in town have tapped trees
out not much sap weather yet.
Lyman Preston Of Pennington has
recently visited relatives in town.
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vile spent Sunday with his sister Mrs.
C.. B. Gilman.
Mrs. William Kiger has been caring
for Mrs. Albert Gehrke.
James Robinson is at home from
the woods.
Verna McQuilkin has spent the past
two week with her sister Mrs. Harry
French in Athens.
Mrs Lucinda Gerald has returned
to her home in Cornville.
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HARMONY

F. c. Eldridge and wife were in town
on business, Saturday of last week.
osman Foss Is the chosen juryman
from this town.
Try an ad in Everybody's.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. G..
n. Rhoades last Sunday The time
was spent in working on aprons,
which were already sold. Next time
they meet with Mrs C. B. Rhoades
who is to have an ice cream sale for
the benefit of the Society.
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0axoM Dyspepsia
hSNSS Tablets

will relieve your Indigestion. Many
people in this town have used them
and we have yet to hear of case where
they have failed. We know the for
mula. Sold only by us-25c box.
Frank w. Buchanan.
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much better u1an l
did when the doctor
was treating me. l
don't suffer any
bearing down pains
at all now and | sleep
well. / cannot say
enough for Lydia L.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound and
Liver Pills as they
have done 80 much
for me. l am enjoy
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EAST SkOWHEGAN

Charles Burrill with friend from
Fairfield visited his mother Sunday.
The ice is breaking up in the river
below Fairfield.
F. T. Sanford was calling on old
friends in this place Thursday. Call
ed on George Steward and found him
feeble
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SNMERSET

Word ~as received here By relatives
sunday. Feb 18th. of the death Of
James y WILDER at his home In kins
field The funeral Was held at kins
field March and the remains brought
Ia Lexington for intsfmsnt tnui
sbou, three years aKo Mr., Wileer and
family bad always lived In Lexington
nlestak 10 kingfieid soan after loosing
their homs here BY fire. Mr. Miibsf
leaves attic and a nambsr Of ehH
drwH Asalaes a large siFrle Of fFtends
ta ntuufn hls death.
The fansFai Of little Maistlas fsiaf
saa af West isxtagtsa ~as hsid 81 hsr
hs,sas Fassslay March sea Ass &
Rs9sss % Nassh Aasoa effteAastns
Ralph Clafk ~ FNalsad 10 In ss~ = an
bsssinsxs saA - tbs sssst ef .
hats
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sagrn FtiHFiKln

FAa saass issswty Astsaasa sss~sias
a the TAses.ssy eiaa Asla thas ssAaaa
"a a. MFa o4tsnsa.s wslisAms MASH
sMa T. go an al aas sassssas ~uh
asaaAtszzt almasF sassx1 ~ tAs h@at
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Have The Independent-RepO Fol-
low You

Do not miss an issue of this paper.
If leaving home for week or two,
drop us a postal with your temporary
address, and we will send extra copies
for our subscribers without cost,
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old Reed had the misfortune to cut
his foot quite badly. DR.. Stinchfield
was called and found it necessary to
take four stitches to close the wound.
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NAYfIELD

sydney Walker. DIR. brown. Thomas
farrin and Liant Haskell returned Ia
their homes In Brighton with a good
string of piskerel.
Mr. and MIRA Charles Decker and
sou III Brighton were visiting In town
sunday
Daniel Clark of uuilford haA been
yisistnw friends and relatives here the
paat wsek,
q &. nro~n and sen Tim of brlEh-
ton wss@ Ia sewa sunday
MARY a. COOK
After q shoFt illasss at bronchial
pasaaanla. Mary u. Coca, foEmeFiy OF
this te~a passed awsy 81 ths haaas Of
her dauxh,pF. Mrs hahls Hawss as
ninshAmL MFs Gosh vss . rsssasss
Ut thls hasa ft.f about tAsrsy yaass.
eamisa heFe ~tsa Der sasksnA fFssa
sssusat .hsrw he haa smplay msa
h~v~ ~ vFsststsas es The stats quarry
ahs wss al spstsAt. AsxAiy Fssp~st'
81 ~amaa sna . ssettstsas ssashsr,
a&ssss 4ssessa ths tastss RaFs " hes
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EAST MADISON

\ Pit Party was held at the home of
Ruby Dyer last Saturday evening. In
the honor OF her guest. Velma Fogg
OF Skowhegan.
While splitting wood recently Har-
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EN- BDEN

Died in Mercer, March 1st joe
muiiin, aged 70 years. 2 months, q
days, formerly of Embden.
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WHAT $40 DID
FOR THIS WOMAN
The Price She Paid for Lydia
E.Pinkham'sV Vegetable Com
pound Which Brought
Good Health

Danville, Va. have only spent ten
dollars on YOUR medicine and l feel SO
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Z. v" MEptVINk co PuFtlasa.
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The Lamar register., 1915-06-16
NOTICE FOR BIDS

WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of
the Board OF Directors of The May
Valley Drainage District held on the
l4th day of November. a. ID. 1914. AT
the ONCE of said district in the city Of
Lamar, Colorado. said Board Of Direc-
tors adopted plans and specifications
WHEREAS. the Board OF Directors
Of said district did at a regular meet
Ing thereof held on the NTH day Of
June A. ID. 1915. at the office OF said
district In said city or Lamar. Sol o.,
given required by law that sealed
proposals for the construction of said
drainage works would be received
NOW. THEREFORE,. notice is hereby
given that on Saturday, July 3rd
a d. 1915. at the hour OF three o'clock
i. NJ. of said day at the office Of The
May Valley Drainage District. in the
City of Lamar. Colorado. the Board Of
sealed bids or proposals for the con.
struction of the drainage system Of
The May Valley Drainage District. in
and bridges, together with all neces-
sary appliances and materials for the
said system as outlined In the plans
and specifications therefor. all bids for
such construction to be for the con.
struction OF the entire works OF said
district, according to said plans and
said plans and specifications may be
seen and examined at the office OF said
district In said city OF Lamar. Colo
RADIO.
The contract for the construction OF
all of said drainage works viii be let
to the lowest responsible bidder. but
the Board OF Directors Of said district
expressly reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
Done by order OF the Board Of Di-
rectors OF The May Valley Drainage
District
IL c. BYRNES.
Secretary
First pub. June 3. 1915.
Last pub. June 80. 1915.
The Lamar register., 1915-06-16
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL

State of Colorado,
County of Prowers, So.
In the County Court, in Probate
The People OF the State OF Colorado to
Denver Roscoe Cook and the Chris
tan Catholic Apostolic Church IN
Zion. with headquarters at Zion city
whereas, ii has been made to appear
20 the County Court OF Prowers county
in the State Of Colorado. that you; the
said Denver Roscoe Cook and the Chris
tan Catholic Apostolic church In Zion.
with headquarters at Zion City, M
nois. are legatees under the provisions
Of the last will and testament OF JOS
eph Lewis Cook. deceased, and that you
are residents of Zion city. in the state
of Illinois and non-residents OF the
State OF Colorado.
Now. Therefore, in accordance with
the provisions Of the statute in such
case made and provided, and by order
.or Court duly made and entered. you
are hereby notified that an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last
VIII and testament OF the said Joseph
Lewis Cook. deceased, was presented to
said Court for probate on the 18th day
of May. a. ID. 1915. by Charles Floyd
Cook residing at Lamar County Of
Prowers and State Of Colorado. that the
SAID decedent was. at the time Of his
Prowers In the State Of Colorado; that
the said decedent, according to the said
alleged Will devised and bequeathed
ms property In tbs words and figures
following. to-wit:
?. After the payment Of all my debts
ana funeral expenses, aforesaid. and
before any other distribution OF my
estate shall be made. hereinafter
provided. ! direct my executors to pay
a 1.-THE of my said estate Of whatever
kind to the Christian Catholis Apostol-
&c Church in Zion. with headquarters at
zion zion city Illinois, a. present presided
as General Oyerscer.
>, / give. devise and bequeath to my
VIE. Harriet Ann Cook. one third OF
all my estate, real personal and mixed
tier the payment Of the Items proVid-
ca Tor by paragraphs one and two.
ABOVE, Of this my said Will, to be hers
absolutely forever in Zee simple.
!. or the remaining two-thirds or
my estate, real. personal, and mixed. 1
give, devise and bequeath the same.
share and share alike, to my children
Jason Albert Cook. Harry Walter Cook
gharles FLOYD Cook, Denver Roscoe
Cook. Elsie May Ludlow. oney Dell
Gill, Euris Murlin Cook. Joseph Ray
mond Cook. Stanley Lewis Cook, and
Earl kenneth CoOK. to be theirs abso-
lutely forever in Zee simple.
You are hereby notified to be and
tppear before said Court at the County
Court house in tLe city OF Lamar, in
the County Of Prowers in the State Of
Colorado, on the 21st day OF June, A
heafihE on the probate OF the said al
legged last viii and testament of the
said Joseph Lewis Cook, deceased, and
ufther to do and perform what shall
1dJudged.
In Witness whereof. l have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said
Court at my office in the City OF La
MAR. IN yald County this 18th day OF
c. B. THoMAN.
Judge and Ex-Ohicio Clerk OF the Coun-
" Court OF Prowers County. Colo
First pub. May 10. 1915.
Last pub June 16. 1915.
The Lamar register., 1915-06-16
CORPSE" snored; Arrested.

When George Russell arrived in At
lanta from Birmingham he imbibed a
bit too freely, and growing sleepy
about the eleventh hour OF the night,
wandered into Greenberg & Bonds I'M
dertaking establishment at the corner
OF Ivy and Houston streets. picked out
a nice, soft spot near the cooling board
and disposed himself for an evenings
rest. records the Atlanta Journal.
Employees OF the place were awak
ened in the early dawn by the rumble
of Mr.. Russelrs shores. Such sounds
we're unusual They investigated,
found Mr.. Russell. and telephoned the
police to come get him. Mr.. Russell
finished his nap in the patrol
The Lamar register., 1915-06-16
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO LEASE
STATE LANDS

Office of the State Board Of Land Com
missionera. Denver. Colo. June 10th.
1915.
Notice Is hereby given that Maxwell
and Williams. whose postof1ce address
IL Lamar, Colorado, has made spplica-
ton No. A-4O92 to lease the following
Prowers County, Colorado. to-wit:
All of Sec. SO, Twp. &c s.. Range a w.
All of Sec. SO. TWP. 26 s., Range 40 W.
Notice is further hereby given that
all other persons desiring to file an
application to lease this tract OF land
must file the same in this office prior
10 July 18th, 1915, as no other applica-
ton to lease the above described lands
Will be considered after said date.
JOHN r. VIVIAN.
Register State Board Land Commits
sioners.
First pub. June 10. 1915.
Last pub. July Z. 1915.
The Lamar register., 1915-06-16
NITICE OF APPLICATION TO LEASE
STATE LANDS

Office Of the State Board of Land Com
missioners. Denver. Colo, May goth.
1915.
Notice is hereby given that Samuel
G. Skinner. whose postofiice address Is
Lamar. Colorado, has made application
No. a 1870 to lease the following de-
5cribed school Lands. situate in Bent
County. Colorado, to-wit:
All of Sec. Sc. Twp 23 s, Range 40
Notice is further hereby given that
all other persons desiring to file an ap-
plicatlon to lease this tract OF land
must hle the same in this office prior to
June 30th. 1915. as no other applfca-
don to lease the above described lands
VIII be considered after said date
JOHN +. VIVIAN,
Register State Board Land commits
sioners.
First pub. June 2, 1915.
Last pub. June 23, 1915
The Lamar register., 1915-06-16
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO LEASE
STATE LANDS

ONCE of the State Board Of Land Com
missioners. Denver. Colo. June 9th'
Notice Is hereby given that applica-
ton has been made to lease the fol-
lowing described School and Ind School
Lands. situate in Bent County, Colo
NJ OF SCI Sec. I. Twp. q 5. Range
40 W. Ind. School. App. No. A-iOso.
NWA of SEA Sec. 3. Twp, u $, Range
t9 w. Ind: School. App. No. i9ss.
M or SCI Sec. 3. Twp. ii s. Range
40 w. Ind. school App No. 4OSs.
SwL Sec. Z. TWP. p s. Range iS W.
Ind. School. App. No. A-iOsS.
md School App No. A-ioss. w.
Ind. School, App S y No. AeiOsS, >, w.
Ind. school. App. No. .A-iOSs;
80 w. Ind. School. App. No. A-i0Ss.
5 y Of NEA Sec. -, TWP. u s. Range
~ W. Ind. school. App. No. A-iGSS.
school. App. No. A-i0sS.
" = Of SCI Sec; s2. Twp. 20. Range
10 W. Ind. School. App. No. A-lOSs
$ n Sec. 80, TWP 20 $. Range as W,
" x Sec. So. Twp "; 30 5, Range 40 w.
Ind. school. App. No. A-4Oss.
NE u Sec. z. Twp. 20 $. Range As W.
Ind. School, App. No. A-fOSS
All Sec. SO. Twp 20 S. Range as w.
school, App. No. A-4O93.
Notice Is further hereby given that
All other persons desiring to file an
application TO lease this tract Of land
must file the same in this office prior
TO July 18th. 1915. as no other applica-
lion TO lease the above described lands
VIII be considered after said date
JOHN +. VIVIAN,
Register State Board Land Commits
siOners.
First pub. June 10. 1915.
Last pub July 7. 1915.
The Lamar register., 1915-06-16
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO LEASE
STATE LANDS

Office of the State Board of Land Com
missioners. Denver. Colo. June llth.
1915.
Notice is hereby given that Frank o
Cox. whose postoffiCe address is Lamar.
Colo, box S24. has made application
No. A-4Oy5 to lease the following de
scribed School Lands. situate in Bent
County. Colorado. to-wit:
All Of Sec SO. Twp. % s.. Range ib
w
Notice Is further hereby given that
all other persons desiring to file an
application to lease this tract Of land
must file the same in this office prior
10 July 18th, 1915, as no other appltcs-
ton to lease the above described lands
will be considered after said date.
J. Il. VIVIAN.
Register State Board Land Commission
ers.
First pub. June 10. 1915.
Last pub. July Z. 1915.
The Lamar register., 1915-06-16
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO LEASE
STATE LANDS

office Of the State Board Of Land Com
missioners. Denver. Colo. May nth.
1915.
Notice is hereby given that applica-
lion has been made to lease the fol-
lowing described School and Ind. School
Lands, situate in Bent County, Colo
Eh Of NEH Sec. "a. Twp. 81 s. r.
rs w. Ind. School. App A-3912.
M of SWA Sec. II. Twp. 81 s.. II.
Is w Ind. School. App. Assoc.
81 Of Sec. 4. TWP. p s, r. As W,
md. School. SEX of Sec s. Twp. 81 s..
&. IS w, Ind School. M OF Sec. O.
rwp, 81 s., r. As w. Ind. School, app
Ali Of Sec. l6, Twp. 81 S. r. As w.
school. App. Assoc.
VIZ Of .NEh Sec. %. Twp. 81 S. r.
rs w. Ind. School. App. A-3g62.
NWA OF Sec. SO. Twp. u s, Il. As
W. School. App. A-4OO6.
Notice is further hereby given that
AL other persons desiring to file an ap-
olication to lease this tract of land
must file the same in this office prior to
Iuue 23d, 1915. no other application
o lease the above described lands will
1e considered after said date.
JNO. +. VIVIAN.
register State Board Land Commits
sioners.
First pub. May 26. 1915.
Last pub. June 16. 1915.
The Lamar register., 1915-06-16
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF THE
SILVER BROTHERS MERCAN-
TILE COMPANY
no WHOM IT NJ coNcERN.

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that at meet
ing OF the stockholders OF The Silver
poration OF the State Of Colorado. no.
tice whereof was lawfully given. held
S a. me Gity OF Eonrd IN PEow si
day of June. a. ID. 1915. and called for
the purpose OF considering the pro-
such proceedings were had that upon
the unanimous vote of the entire cap
ital stock Of said corporation issued
and outstanding II was resolved and
ordered that said company be and II
was dissolved and the president and
ed forthwith 10 make and sign notice
of the dissolution of said company
under the company's seal thereof, to
ME the same or copy thereof in the
office of the secretary OF state OF the
State of Colorado. and in the office or
the clerk and recorder of the County
OF Prowers and State of Colorado in
which the articles Of Incorporation OF
said company was filed; to publish such
county of Prowers for the period Of
six weeks and to take such other steps
as might be by law required fully and
completely to effect the dissolution OF
said company.
The undersigned. the president and
yer Brothers Mercantile Company. dc
now make and sign this notice OF dis
solution under the seal Of the said cor
poration and file one copy thereof In
the office OF the secretary Of state OF
the State OF Colorado and a further
copy in the office of the Clerk and Re
corder of Prowers County, State Of
Colorado. in which the articles of in
corporation Of said company was filed
also publish this notice In a newspaper
printed in said county or PROVE -
and State OF Colorado for the peri. I
Of six weeks. all pursuant to said r.
olution and in accordance with q,
statutes Of the State of Colorado "a
such case made and provided.
June 7th. 1915.
ID. l.. SILVER,
As President Of 7 ,.
(SeaD
JOHN K. SILVER
As Secretary of The Silver Broth, =
Mercantile Company.
First pub. June 16 1915
Last pub. July rs, 1915.
The Lamar register., 1915-06-16
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

Estate of John b. Randolph, Deceased
The undersigned. having been ap-
pointed Administrator of the Estate
of John B. Randolph. late of the County
of Pueblo. in the State of Colorado
deceased. hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the County Court OF
Prowers County. at the Court House fl
Lamar. in said County, on Monday. tho
twenty eighth day of June, A. d. 1915
day. at which time all persons havinl
claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpos,
OF having the same adjusted. All per
sons Indebted to said estate are re
quested to make Immediate payment t,
the undersigned.
Dated at Lamar. Colorado. thi!
twelfth day OF May. A. d. 1913.
CLARENCE A. COKER,
Administrator OF
tho Estate of John B. Randolph. De
J. k. DOUGHTY. Attorney.
First pub. May IL. 1915.
Last pub. June -, 1915.
The Lamar register., 1915-06-16

Let conductor try to put one
over" by short-changing a patron and
a man will rise up in righteous lndig
nation and bawl him out to fare-you
well. But let the same man get toe
much change from a conductor and
he'll slip 1t nonchalantly into his
pocket and pat himself on the back fol
his "cuteness."-Philadelphia Inquirer
The Lamar register., 1915-06-16
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO LEASH
STATE LANDS

Ohice of the State Board OF Land Com
missioners. Denver. Colo, May 18th,
Notice Is hereby, given that applica-
ton has been made to lease the FOL
lowing described School Lands, situate
m Prowers County. Colorado. to-wft:
W. App. A-37S9
w. App. A-4072
Notice is further hereby given that
all other persons desiring to file an
application to lease any of these tract.
Of land must file the same in this Of
The Lamar register., 1915-06-16

fee prior to June 3Oth. 1915. as no
other application to lease the above
described lands viii be considered after
said date. -
JOHN +. VIVIAN.
Register State Board Land Commits
sioners.
First pub. June 2, 1915.
Last pub. June 20. 1915.
The Lamar register., 1915-06-16
Shoe Repairing

l do all kinds of Shoe Repairing.
Best grade Of leather used. Rubber
Heels for ladies or gents.
J. p. HANCOCK,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-07-04
PROPERTY OWNERS
WILLEICHT COUNCIL
WASHINGTON STREET RESIDENTS
DECIDE To TAKE PAVING
INTO COURT

At last Wednesday nights city coun.
Gil session resolution was passed, fol.
lowing warm discussion, to pave Wash.
ington street from River to Division
street. Property owners, some Of whom
appeared to protest at the improve.
ment, Wednesday, met Thursday even
ing and decided to carry their fight
against the proposed work into court.
The city Wednesday night entered
into new contract with the Grays Har.
Dor Railway & Light company for light.
ing the municipality for the next six
years, at a rate which will mean q
saving Of about $3.50 month as com.
pared with the old contract.
A communication from Postmaster
John J. Carney, calling attention to
the difficulties under which mail dis.
tribution operates, due to the lack of
proper street signs and house num-
hers. was referred to the street com.
mittee.
A recommendation by City Engineer
l.. D. Kelsey that the city buy an out
fit for repairing streets, to be used
when present contracts with paving
concerns expire, was tentatively en-.
dorsed by the council though no formal
action was taken toward acquisition of
the plant.
All properly audited bills were al
lowed.