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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-29
Returns After Thirty-eight Years
Absence.

Thursday of last week Mr. Stephen M.
Bailey arrived in Rockville, his native
nome, after an absence in the West of
thlrty-eight years He is brother of Mr..
thomas Bailey, Miss Agnes Bailey and
Mrs. VIM. C. Veirs. of this vicinity. After
living in various parts of the West, he
adopted Arizona as his home and mining
as his occupation. He is one of family
oil fourteen children, the offspring of the
Venerated late Joseph I. and Jane Bailey.
All OF these children are living, except
Three of them. Several of them. with their
FAMILIES, reside in Washington city, in the
state of New Jersey and in New York City.
These members of the family Mr.. Bailey
visited before coming into this county.
lie found the family membership large,
ne says, numbering fifty-seven. In the
Jolllty Of his nature he made them all
promise to attend the next annual Fair
al Rockville. thinking it highly probable
mat the society might adopt Bailey
Day His birthday and the birthday Of
MIS- Pierce. sister. Of Washington city.
occur upon the same day of the month, the
Sth oil August, with four years difference in
thelr ages, making our August Fair an
opportune time and place to celebrate the
anniversary Of their births. He is a widOwer,
OF years Of age. and weighs not less than
Eoo pounds. He discourses seriously upon
the activities of this life. interspersing his
YAK with a pleasing humOr characteristic
OF his family.
mr. Bailey was warmly welcomed here
W MS many friends. He will remain in
,'e East for about two weeks. and then
uepart for Florence. his Arizona home
WIN the good wishes of his Eastern friends
lOl perfect health such as he now enjoys
and continued prosperity.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-29
Notice 10 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scribers have obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county, Md, letters
on the personal estate of
BENJAMIN F. MILES,
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on
or before the 18th day of February, 1917 /;
they may, by law, be excluded
from all benefit of said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment. Given under
our hands this 18th day of August, 1915
WILLIAM II. MILES.
EDITH j. MILES,
aug 25-4t Executors.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-29
NoTsICn.


Office Board County Commissioners,
Rockville, Md, Sept. S, 1915.
In accordance with the provisions Of the
Acts of the General Assembly Of 1910. Sec
ton 177N. Chapter 484. notice is hereby
given that Frank |. Davis, Geo. o. Holland
and M. d. Knight. examiners appointed by
this board, will on Friday. the Goth day
of September, 1915, at the hour Of II o'clock.
A. M, meet on the premises to examine
into the public necessity for the relocation
of the Jacksonville Poolesville road. accord
ing to the surveys of said road made by
the State Roads Commission.
JOHN r. LEWIS, Prest.
BERRY f. CLARK, Clerk.
sep Std
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-29

State of Maryland,
County of Montgomery, SIS.
!, Robert G. Hilton. President and Secre-
tary of the above-named institution, do
sOlemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
ROBERT G. HILTON,
President and Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day Of September. 1915.
F. BACHE ALERT,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
ALBERT M. B0UIC,
w. w. WELSH,
f. c. PETER.
sep 22-3t Directors.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-29
PMbIie Sale
OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

The undersigned will sell at public sale
on
THURSDAY. the 18th day
Of October. A. D. 1916,
commencing at 10 O'Clock. A. M. sharp.
on the farm of Martin Helm, near Wash
ington Grove. Montgomery county, Md, and
upon which Albert J. johnson now resides
the following described personal property
10 Fine Mich Cows,
tuberculin tested;
Z Heifers and registered Guernsey Bull
driving mare. about years old run
ming mare, about 8 years old 2 colts,
about 2 l-2 years old. well broken; 2
sucking colts.
King separator, 2 Ia horsepower gaso-
line engine, lot of milk cans, buggy. and
lot of other articles.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of $40 and
under, cash on all sums over $40 credit
OF q months will be given, purchasers
giving their notes, with approved security,
bearing interest from the day Of sale.
No property to be removed until the terms
OF sale are complied with.
FRANCES v. BECKWITH.
ALBERT j. JOHNSON.
sep 22-ts
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-29

Following is a list Of sales Of personal
and real property advertised in the Sen
tinel:
Farmers Banking and Trust Company Of
Montgomery County, Executor, real estate
on October 18th.
George l.. Starkey. Executor, personal
property, on September 29th.
Frances V. Beckwith and Albert j. John
son, personal property. on October 18th.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-29
NOTICE.

Office Board County Commissioners.
Rockville, Md. Sept. 9. 1916.
Ordered this day by the Board Of County
Commissioners Of Montgomery county that
the road, known as the Jacksonville Pooles-
Vile road, leading from Jacksonville TO
Poolesville be closed TO public travel until
further notice. The object Of closing this
road Is to reconstruct same. and all per-
CONS are hereby warned that they travel
said road at their own risk.
JOHN X. LEWIS. President.
BERRY Z. CLARK. Clerk.
sep l5-td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-29
For Sale or Rent.

For sale or rent a ten-roOm dwelling,
with bath. situated in Rockville. Md. about
five minutes walk from train or trolley
about 4 acres Of land. stable and necessary
Outbuildings. Address
MRS. JOHN MADDOX,
sep 24-1m Bfitton, Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-29
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

By virtue of special warrant. dated
the 9th day Of September. 1915, granted
out Of the Land Office of Maryland by
James S. Shepherd. Commissioner, to Le-
land Barton. Of Montgomery county. State
OF Maryland, for one acre, more or less.
Of vacant land. situate. lying and being in
the Tenth Election District OF Montgomery
county. State aforesaid. bounded and de-
scribed as follows On the north by the
lands Of Hugh l.. Bond Jr.. Herbert X.
Preston and George A. Colston. surviving
trustees. and next north Of that by land Of
American Land Co.. firm Of Gilbert & Acker,
also Joseph Bobinger on the east by the
same parties just mentioned on the south
and west by land Of Leland Barton John
Trammel ct al, hereby give notice that
will begin to survey the above-described
property for and in the name OF Leland
Barton, Of Montgomery county. State Of
Maryland. on the 28th day Of October,
1915, and continue until the same is COM
pleted.
W. f. 0FFUTT, C. E..
Surveyor for Montgomery County. Md.
sep 22-3t
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-29

In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
as Court of Equity. No. 3246 Equity.
ORDERED this 18th day of September. A.
d., 1916, by the Circuit Court for MOntgOm-
cry county, as a Court Of Equity, that the
Auditors Report filed in the above entitled
cause, be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown on
or before the l4th day of October next :
Provided copy of this order be inserted
in some newspaper published in said Mont
gomery county, once in each Of three sue
cessive weeks before the said i4th day of
October, A. ID. 1916
PRESTON b. RAY. Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
PRESTON B. RAY.
sep 22-td Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-29
THE CELEB DRAFTED
Can't Sag Cato
and steel constantly on hand.
NoTIOH.

Office Board County Commissioners.
Rockville. Nd, Aug. IS. 1916.
In accordance with the provisions Of the
Acts Of the General Assembly Of 1910.
Section l77N, Of Chapter 484, notice Is
hereby given that NJ. d. Knight. George c.
Frye and Howard G. Fawsett. Examiners
appointed by this Board. will on Thursday.
September 7th. 1916, at the hour Of 10 A.
M, meet on the premises for the purpose OF
establishing the lines OF the county road.
known as the Veirs-Glen road. at the prop
erty Of Charles Veirs.
JOHN X. LEWIS. Pres't,
BERRY E. CLARK. Clerk.
aug l6-td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-29

In the matter of the deed Of trust from
William l.. Flack and Annie Elizabeth
Flack, his wife. to Frank Higgins and
Clifford II. Robertson, Trustees
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-29

State Of Maryland.
County Of Montgomery. SIS.
I, Frank b. Severance. Cashier Of the
above bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true TO the best Of
my knowledge and belief.
FRANK b. SEVERANCE,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
10Th day Of September. 1916.
J. FOREST WALKER.
Notary Public.
Conect-Attest
C. c. WATERS,
S. X. PLUMMER,
A. +. MEEM.
sep 22-3t Directors.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-29

FoR SALE Good Farmers, r.yorlt.
grain drill. Inquire Of
JAMES T. BOGLEY.
sep 1876 Rockville, Md.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

sep 22-3t
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O r D e r NJ 81.

yep 22-4t
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04
The News Of Somersets Busy Towns

II. Trites and the burial made in the
cemetery near the Gould schoolhouse
in the family lot. Mr.. Pierce was
about seyenty-siN years of age and
the cause of his death was cancer of
the stomach The remains were &C
companied here by his daughter and
her husband MIR. and Mrs. Charles
Tucker of Baltimore and George
Pierce of Melrose, Mass
An unusually large delegation of
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs attended
the Baptist Church last Sunday
morning and listened TO an excellent
sermon by Rev John Trites Special
music WAS given by the choir and the
church very prettily decorated for
the occasion.
The many friends of Roy Truewor-
thy and wife will be pleased to know
that they are very pleasantly locat-
ed in Milford. Conn, one and one
half hours ride from New York City.
Business is good and they are both
delighted with their new home.
Last week special mention was Civ
en- in this paper of a Lenten service
held at l-on-the-Hudson in
which Miss Maria Ward was the SOLO
list Miss Ward will be remembered
in this town as this was her home
until a few years ago when the family
moved to New York and since which
time Miss Ward has been having yo-
cal lessons and she is receiving many
compliments upon her voice.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04
EAT SLOWLY
and Grow Strong

Don't bolt your food. Your stom-
ach is not food-chopper. Take time
easy, while you eat, or you will soon
have hard time with your stomach.
Remember your teeth are to chew
with. Keep this in mind and your
stomach will be grateful Indigestion
and dyspepsia are caused by fast cat
ing Go slow, and don't bolt your
food. When your stomach is upset
your liver out of order, or your bow.
els need attention, take 81. +.
Atwood's Medicine. 1t will soon set
tie the stomach, regulate the bile, and
establish good habits. For over sixty
years, many hale and hearty people
have found it a reliable stomach REM
edy Try it yourself and know how
good it is.
Buy 35c bottle at your nearest store,
or write to-day for free sample.
a F." Medicine Co., Portland, Me.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04
ROCKWOOl

Leona Miller who has been visiting
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04

rehearsing degree work in prepara-
ton for district meeting at Norridge-
wock, May 29th.
1t is hoped there will be a good at
tendance of Odd Fellows and Re
bekahs at church. Sunday, May 7th.
The new minister Rev Mr.. Squires
has arrived with his family and is
comfortably settled at the parsonage.
Leonard Taylor. an aged and re-
spected citizen, who has been in poor
health for some time, is very low at
this writing.
Bert Hight is very busy at present
grating fruit trees.
Brook trout are the order of the
day in Athens, several of the boys
having caught some fine specimens
during the week.
The teachers of Athens and vicinity
are planning to attend the convention
at Norridgewock next Friday, May 5
Roads are reported as improving
very fast.
Wallace Jones is building a garage
for the new auto.
F. Chas. Braley has a fine flock OF
pure bred white Leghorn hens OF
which he is justly proud
Fred Collins, a former townsman
is building new store at North
Cornville.
Lafayette Lincoln who has been in
poor health all winter, passed away
last Saturday night. Funeral SER
vices were held at the house Tues
day afternoon.
Mrs. R. D. Pratt and children OF
Harrisburg. Penn. are visiting her
mother, Mrs. Tarbell.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04
Don't Take aChanCe
SkOwhegan People Should Act In
Time

If you suffer from backache;
If you have headaches, dizzy spells;
If the kidney secretions are irregu-
lar,
Don't delay-likely your kidneys
are sick.
Skowhegan people recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills
Here's Skowhegan mans expert
ence:
Joseph Roderick. Is Summer ST,
Skowhegan. says; II got Doan's
Kidney Pills at Sampson & Azores
Drug Store several years ago and they
cured me of a severe backache.
know of a number of other people In
this town who have used Doan's Kid
ney Pills and in every case the results
have been satisfactory"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doans Kidney Pills-the same that
cured Mr.. Roderick. Foster-Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04
BEWITCHING HAIR
FOR EVERY WOMAN
Hair That Radiates Healthfulness
Always COmpels Admiration

Don't neglect your hair, girls; you'll
be sorry later on if you do. Never
mind about the things you have tried;
never mind what people say.
Just remember this: Partisan
Sage will make harsh, thin or faded
hair soft, glossy and luxuriant. 1t
quickly rids the scalp of dandruff,
stops falling hair and scalp itch, and
imparts that refreshing comfortable
feeling or money returned.
It's delicately perfumed liquid
free from oiliness and as one woman
remarked, Partisan Sage puts the
radiance of sunshine into my dull
looking hair and makes it beautiful
and lustrous." G. r. Fogg sells lots
of it and always guarantees it. Owls
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04

at Long Pond returned home Thurs
day of last week.
Mrs. M. S. Houdlette of Oakland
visited her parents Mr.. and Mrs. John
Calder last week.
The stork visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Target, leaving
7 1-2 Id. baby girl. Both mother
and babe are fine at this writing
Kenneth Written, little son of Mr..
and Mrs G. M. Written, got burned
very badly. The little fellow was
playing with some matches. DR..
Hanson was summoned Immediately
and it is thought he will recover
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04

also just completed the painting on
the interior of his store which is a
great Improvement.
Mr. and Mrs. E. G.. Huff went to
Watervile Friday of last week. They
are to cook for Chas. Warren's crew
at the Hollingsworth & Whitney
boom house.
Miss Whipple and Miss Bailey,
teachers in Somerset Academy, made
a flying trip to Skowhegan Saturday
April goth.
Several from this town are plan
ming to attend the District Meeting of
Rebekahs at Skowhegan, May 18th.
Wesserunsett Lodge, l. o. o. F. is
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04
SOUTH CANAAN

Lady April babe good bye Sunday
the 30th with bright smiling face,
which sets at naught the old adage
A rainy Easter foretells seven sue
cessive rainy Sundays.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Kicker. North Clinton, sympathize
with them in the loss of their infant
daughter Mona Miranda.
Mrs. L. G. Webb received post
card shower from her friends recent
ly in honor of her 81st birthday.
Carol, the young son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Goodridge, remains in a
critical condition.
We are very sorry to hear Mrs.
Esther Goodridge is failing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wentworth
son son Charles Jr., of West Pitts
field, visited with friends in this vi
cinity Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04
.IACKMAN

JAVkMAN
The Easter Ball given at Jackman
Hail. was a success, as a large crowd
attended and all enjoyed themselves.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Williams re-
turned home last week. Mrs. Will
liams is much improved in health.
Albert McDaniels shipped a car
load of horses on Friday of last week
to Augusta. Mr.. McDaniels purchas-
ed these horses throughout the town
for II. F. Cumming of the above nam
ed place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Tewksbury re-
turned to Jackman last week after
spending the winter at Monson Jet.
Geo Crawford had the misfortune
of being kicked in the ribs by horse
one day last week. The blow frac-
tured one rib.
The three year old boy of W. D.
Stone fell into a pail of hot water on
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04

who gathered at her home Saturday
evening 1t was q very enjoyable af-
fair and particularly arranged for the
occasion. Five tables were occupied
and prizes won by F. e. Butler, o. r.
French and the Misses Helen and
Edna Dysart. Refreshments OF
doughnuts, fig bars and lemonade
were served. After bidding Miss Kin
caid a good night, they departed for
home, hoping to meet again in the
near future.
Everett Williams and VIM. Witham
were in Norridgewock Saturday re-
turning Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Dysart of Show
hogan have been recent guests of Mr..
and Mrs. S. S. Huff.
Cecil Keene, Ed. Later and Clifton
Taylor were in Scion on Saturday.
OAK HILL-N0RRIDGEWOCK
Mrs. S. S. Nckerson returned home
Saturday after spending a few days
in Portland.
Mrs Madge Brown is quite i'll at
the home of her sister Mrs. f. H.
Bates.
Mrs. Carrie Palmer of Skowhegan
is visiting friends here for a few
days.
Mrs. Will Wallace and little son
Melville went to Rumford Falls last
Friday, where they will visit Mrs.
Wallace's mother for a short time.
Frank Sterry is running his mill
again after being shut down for re-
pairs and the installing of nice new
engine.
ATHENS
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04
POWERS SCHOOLHOUSE

Leon Sheaff has a new auto.
Murray Blackman has sold his
stock and hay and leased his farm
for a year.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04
HARTLAND

Evelyn Furber and Florence Man
son went to Wateryille Monday af-
ternoon to attend the wedding of
former Hartland girl Miss Lena Ma
honey. daughter of Thomas Mahoney,
of this town. to James Cunningham
of Waterville The wedding is to be
performed at o'clock Tuesday
morning at the Catholic Church.
Hartland people all join in wishing
them much happiness and prosperity
John Scott of Lewiston was an
over Sunday guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Barnes. Mr.. Barnes has not
been quite as well the past week.
Miss Florence Hale of Augusta is
visiting her friend Mrs Mary Smith.
Mrs. N. NJ. Webb remains about the
same. Her daughter Mrs Eva Scott
of Camden is with her.
Eli Hoyt is in Athens for a weeks
visit with his son.
Mr. and Mrs. r. p Dyer are in
Ashland for a visit with their daugh
ter Mrs Ralph Nutting
Guy Hill is at work for Ivan Nc
Crilis on his new barn that he is
building on the Jewett place.
DR.. F.. H. Farnum was in Corinna
for the day Monday.
Arthur Richardson of Worcester,
Mass. visited his uncle Jonas Pushor
last week Mr. Pushor is still con-
fined to the house. His brother Nor
rs Pushor is caring for him.
Mrs. Gertrude Nichols has return
ed to work for John Maxwell after
spending a week with her mother in
Palmyra.
Willard Hunt. who has been quite
i'll with pneumonia is reported bet
ter.
Tuesday morning Mrs. Nettie Will
liams of North Hartland received the
sad news of the death of her brother
Walter Starbird, whose death occurr-
ed at a hospital in St Louis. Mo.
CONCORD
Funeral services for the late Nath
an Davis were held at the home of
his sister Mrs. Reuben Bean. Tuesday
at 10 O'Clock. Rev. T. b. HIATT of
Bingham officiating. Mr.. Davis died
Saturday in Lewiston Maine General
Hospital. from the results of an OPP
GRAFTON which was performed for the
removal of leg. Mr.. Davis sus-
tanned wound in the foot while
splitting wood sometime in March
and through neglect gangerne set in.
He was taken to Lewiston by George
Higgins, the 10th of April and the
leg was amputated. He rallied from
the operation and many had hopes
for his recovery but he soon lost
strength and finally his death was re-
ported. He is survived by one Sis
ter Mrs. Reuben Bean, two nephews
Charlie Bean and VIII Davis Of Con
cord and one niece Mrs. Leslie L.
Spencer of North Arson. Mr.. Davis
had long been a resident of Con
cord and was highly respected citi-
zen. He had been member of the
Odd Fellows for many years and be-
ing a quiet unassuming man had won
many friends. Interment was made
in the Bingham cemetery.
Congratulations are being extended
to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bean upon
the birth of baby boy born Sunday
April 90. Mrs. Oliver French of
Scion is caring for her daughter dur
ing her illness.
School reopened April II for a
twelve weeks term with Miss Fannie
Butler of Athens as teacher.
Walter Garland has recently been
elected road inspector.
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Saturday of last week and burned
him very badly. DR.. Boothby is at
tending him.
WEST ATHENS
Miss Amy Kincaid very graciously
entertained a party of whist players
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OAK HILI-NORRIDGEMOCK
ATHENS

L. C. Williams is making extensive
repairs on his residence. He has
Arizona republican., 1916-09-13
PAGE SEVEN

protectorate. The much disputed pending treaty with Colombia after several years of consideration was fa- vorably reported from the foreign re- lations committee with an amendment reducing from $25,000,000 to s15,000,- 900 the proposed amount to be paid for the partition of Panama. The treaty, however, was never taken up in the senate because of unrelenting opposi- tion to it on the part of many senators and it remains on the calendar. The committee at the time of adjourn ment still had under consideration the proposed treaty with Denmark for purchase of the Danish West Indies for $25, ,000,00 A treaty with Great
 Britain providing for protection of mi-
 gratory birds on both sides of the Canadian border was ratified Death claimed four members of the congress during the session. Senators Shively
 of Indiana and Burleigh of Maine, and
 Representatives Brown and Moss, both of West Virginia. Representative
 Witherspoon of Mississippi died just before the session began.