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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
ONE CENT 4 WORDONE CENT A WORD
AUTOMOBILES

RATES-Oue cent n word a dny: no ad. taken for less thnn %5c for first fnser- ton. Cash must Rccompnny order:
 AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE-1914 Model 5-passenger Ford. Call Main S703.
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CAR OWNERS READ:0 Save your old tires and add-a-tread-making one tire do double service; our Doubletread tires when sewed with the proper lock stitch give 100 per cent more service with only 50 per cent additional cost. We have numerous customers who frankly state they obtain more sat- isfactoin, at less cost and with fewer punctures, since using Doubletread castings. For prices and further information see Blacklock-Posner Tire Repair Co.,, 429 s. 2Oth St., Birmingham, Ala. Phone Main sos.
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Sl000 FOR your next 100 days; spot cash new money making invention for agents, general agents. managers. Recently invented; 1,000,000 already sold; 200 more salesmen wanted at once amazing automatic compressed air washing machine; washes tub of clothes in six minutes; no cranks to turn or levers to push; no rubbing; works like magic; price only $150: makes sale at every house; 200 per cent profit. |. Palmer. Glen Allen, Ala, put out on trial 10S machines. sold 107. Profit, $1O7. Write today. Wendell Co.,, BPS Oak st., Leipsic, o. AGENTS-Make s5 to s25 daily; no experiences; free catalog and sam ples: new goods: quick sales: big profits; world beaters Cruver Co.,, Jackson and Campbell, Chicago, III. BLK textile mills will employ eyery- where reliable people to take or ders for dress fabrics, hosiery, un- derwear, sweaters, waists and skirts from samples. Factory prices. Spare or all time. No experience. Perma- nent. Many making over s3O weekly. Steadfast Mills, Dept. K-1, Cohoes, N. Y.
 AGENTS-1916 will be the banner year for aluminium agents; sell aluminium cooking specialties that are needed in every home; $500 to $3600 a year easy with our assistance; deal direct with manufacturer; write quick for territory and free Agents Magazine Jis slsIon 3024 American Aluminium Mfg. Co.,, Lemont III.
 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON-The life story of this master mind of a child of slavery; memorial volume: big book fully illustrated: authentic edition; 50 per cent commission to agents; outfit free; credit given. Ad- dress Southern Bible House, Ply mouth Court, Chicago.
 AGENTS-Portrait and picture agents send for our No. 3S catalog; convex portraits, 25c up; oval frames BOG up; square frames, 12c up for 16x2O medallion frames; sheet pictures s1.50 per 100 Biggest, best and cheapest in the world. Indiana Moulding and Frame Co.,, LaPorte Ind.
 BIG Kansas company will start ambf- tious people in fast growing mail or der business; any locality: make S30N0 yearly; spare time; no canvass ing; no experience; we furnish every thing; new, unique selling methods free. Eyestone. President. 54 w. 7th, Pittsburg, Kan.
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AGENTS WANTED throughout the United States to sell Shur-Go starters for Ford" cars; independent and per nlanent business of your own for three to five years. Sell to Ford owners at s1T. 50; guaranteed simple efficient, safe and sure. Territory allotted in units of to 15 counties. Close quickly and participate in our cash premium of s1O00O to be paid to agents on sales from March 1 to December 31, 1916. This is a real business and requires at least $2o0 cash and a man who can furnish refer ences regarding business ability. Manu- lecturers agents, this is excellent for you. Peoria Speciality Co.,, Peoria, III.
 1-16- Sun-2t
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WE start you in business, furnishing everything: men and women. $30 to s2o0 weekly operating our "New Sys- tenn Speciality Candy Factories, " home or small room anywhere: no canvassing. Opportunity lifetime :; booklet free. Ragsdale Co.,, Box K, East Orange, N. J.
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CHEWING GUM-Sell Grape Juice Gum, the new flavor, to storekeepers; good profits; write today. The Helmet Co.,. Cincinnati
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Salary or commission; greatest seller yet; every user pen and ink bI v on sight 200 to 800 per cent profit; one agents sales S62O in six days; another $32 in two hours. Monroe Mfg. Co.,, X-476 Lacrosse Wis
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big money and become sales manager for our goods; fast of flee seller; fine profits particulars and sample free. One Dip Pen Co.,, TOT Daily Record, Baltimore, Md.
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AGENTS WANTED-If you want to make s10 per day for long time write me at once; it's the best article made NJ Weinman, Box 15, Memphis, Tenn.
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THE Little Wonder" mechanical starter for Ford automobiles is one of the most remarkable achievements ever made in progressive automobile equipment. Just imagine, a 2-inch lever pull spins your engine from
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particulars of one of the best paying propositions ever put on the market, Something no one else sells Make $4O0O yearly. Address E. M. Feltman, Sales Manager, 4225 Sd st, Cincinnati, o.
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AGENTS-Everybody buys our new low cost s5000 accident and sickness policy; pays $5000 death; $25 weekly benefit for s1O yearly; s10o,000 deposited with state for policyholders' protection, half above benefits, s6 yearly easy seller
 Liberal commissions. North American Accident Insurance company, Dept l.
 Newark, N. J. 1-16-2t-s11
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the seat" It's revolutionizing the starter world. Has an instantaneous backfire release. Absolutely fool proof; weighs only 10 pounds; sells on sight; agents wanted everywhere; for quick action, specify territory and order starter C. o. D. today on our positive guarantee. Price, $1S.50. Sample starter, s13.50. The Little Wonder Starter Co.,, 226 S. LaSalle st., Chicago
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Che farmer cleared over $500 in six weeks: hundreds with rigs earning s100 to $500 per month no cash re- quired; we furnish capital to reliable men. Write quick for wholesale prices, territory and sample lamp for free trial Mantle Lamp Go, 500 Aladdin Bldgy Chicago, IT.
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WOULD s120 monthly and an auto mobile furnished free interest you? If so. become general agent for our auto necessities. Remarkable sell CTS. Quick repeaters. O. Rayburn Co.,, 1S1 N. Dearborn st., Chicago.
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ONE CENT A WORD RATES--One cent a word a day: ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first inser-
 ton. Cash yst accOmnEny order.
WANTED-AGENTS

'AGENTS-Sel one to six Magic Button Hole Workers in every home; beats J.
 S. Mint; sample and terms, 15c Adam Fisher Mfg Co.,, Railway Exchange, St.
 Louis, Mo. S-22-tf-su
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AGENTS Resident collectors Wanted, both sexes to look after our interests in this vicinity; permanent employment. good income; no goods to peddle; better than regular agency work; send for par ticulars and application blank. K. Carl O., East Chicago, ave. Chicago. III.
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IF $1 an hour interests you, sell 4-in-1 Ladies Handbags. Particulars free. John Rabotka, s. Akron, O.
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Sugar

SuEar Granulated sugar. 6.20 per cwt., f, c. h. Birmingham Choice Rice-$5.o0 50 per cwt Fancy Rice-S6.0O per cwt.
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520 acres of cut-over land, F mile of the A. B. e A. R. R., near Chandler Springs, S250 per acre. Address J. H. S., room ?, Simon Bldg Birmingham Ala
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FARM AND TIMBER LANDS

cent a word day; no nd.
 taken for less thnn 25c for first iDser- ton. Cash must acco ~rnpy order.
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WANTED-To hear from owner of farm or unimproved land for sale. C. C. Buckingham HouSton Tex
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-16
WHITINGHAM.
Edward L. Wheeler.

Edward L. Wheeler, 40, oldest son
Of Otis and Silvia Ann Wheeler, died
at his home here Monday night after q
long and severe illness. He had q
trained nurse in constant attendance
the last 10 weeks. His two daughters,
Ruth and Gertrude, were called home
from their school at Arms academy in
Shelburne Falls Sunday. Mr.. Wheeler
was a native Of this town and a much
respected business man. He represent
ed the town in the legislature a few
years ago. and had served as town
clerk and held other town offices.
lie married Miss Emma Murdoch
daughter of Dexter Murdoch, abut %
years ago. She survives with two
daughters. Their only son, Otis. died
several years ago at the age of four
years. He also leaves three brothers,
Arthur Of this town, Merton of Shell
burne. Mass, and Carl of Orange
Mass. and one sister, Mrs. Alma Tay-
lor of this town. The funeral was held
in the church Thursday afternoon.
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Thomas Smith spent one dav last
week with Mrs. Roy Taylor in Keene.
Herman Harris and daughter of
Cleveland, Ohio, were guests of Mrs.
&. a. Robertson last week.
c. f. Richmond and Mrs. II. L. AL
len OF Boston are guests of Mr.. aud
Mrs. J. Z. Scott.
Miss Mary Mann came home Tues
day from Laconia, where she had been
teaching school the past year.
Miss Frances Alley has been enter
tanning her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. AL
ley OF Cortland, n. Y.
Harold and Dorothy White were
operated upon Tuesday for the re-
moval of tonsils aad adenoids.
There will be a dance in Foresters
hall next Thursday evening, with
music by Lyman and Snow.
Principal E. l.. Wentworth has been
IN Amherst recently to take exumina-
tons at the Amherst agricultural col
lege.
DR.. and Mrs. George Tewksbury of
Littleton are expected this week for
a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ.
Langworthy.
Naomi chapter, O. T. S, will hold
lawn party next Wednesday after
noon on the grounds of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank E. Field
A son was born Wednesday, June
I, to Mr.. and Mrs. ?. L. O'Connor,
grandson to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Young of this town.
. Mrs. James O'Brien and daughter,
Miss Eileen, are spending 4 few days
with the formers sister, Mrs No
lette, in North Dana, Mass.
Mrs. Lucinda Clarke and Mrs. Mark
Carleton and child have returned to
their home in Swanzey, after visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Dodge.
Mrs. Ella Joslyn of Barre, Vt, Mrs.
kittridge of New York and Mr. and
Mrs George Moody and son of New
York are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
w. Tilden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Jeffords OF
Chicopee Falls, Mass, came Wednes
| day TO attend the high school gradu
alton exercises and visit relatives fol
few days.
Miss Ingabord Lady went Thurs
day to Franklin, whore she Is to at
tend the graduation exercises, hel
brother, Hans Lady, being one oil
the graduating class.
Miss Winifrcd Potter attended thu
commencement exercises at Mt Holy
oke and Miss Francis Alley was al
Simmons college from Friday to Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Mead Of Hous
ton, Texas, came Wednesday for /
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-16
GROVE.

Otis Amidon has sold his pair of oxen
to a man in Greenfield.
Fred Morris is building "a barn. Frank
Legate is working for him
Mrs Eliza Worden is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Warner Pratt, in Colrain.
A number from here attended the straw.
berry social in West Leyden Wednesday
evening
The quarantine was raised from the fam
lies Of Andrew Worden and WIN Wheeler
Monday
Some Of the farmers have been spraying
the past week and some are not through
planting yet.
John koshinsky and Floyd Gerrish at
tended the sale Of Holstein cattle in Brat
tIeboro Wednesday
Mrs. Mary Nelson Of Colrain visited IN
the home Of her brother. George Barber,
from Thursday to Monday
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visit with his mother a2d sister. They
also Will visit Mrs. Mead 5 relatives
in New Haven, Conn
Everett Field caught two of his
fingers in the calenders while at his
work in the paper mill one day re
Gently. The services of a physician
were necessary to dress one of the
fingers, which was badly iammed.
The W. c. T. L. met at the home
OF Mrs. Minnie Dickerman Tuesday
afternoon, large number being pres
emit. The first Of the afternoon was
devoted to business and the program
was in charge of Mrs Myrtle vii
llams. The subject was Items from the
Union Signal and the Granite State
Outlook. \ social hour was enioved
after the meeting
The trunk line highway from the
MASSACHUSETTS, state line through this
town has been oiled and covered with
a top dressing Of sand this week. the
work was done expeditiouslv by means
of motor truck. Sidney w. StearEs.
who has been patroiman of this road
the past two and a half years, re-
signed last week and finished his du-
ties Wednesday.
Miss Rose c. Mead came to her
home here Monday for a short visit
before leaving for New York, where
she has position for the summer as
stenographer in large office. Miss
Mead has been at the head of the
| commercial department in the Strouds-
burg, Pa, high school the past five
years, filing the position with excel
lent success. She has now taken po-
sition in Trenton, N J., at a much
larger salary than they pay in
| Stroudsburg.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-16
High School Commencement.

The high school commencement ex-
crcises were held this week, beginning
Sunday with the baccalaureate ser
mon by Rev. a. L. Hill in the town
hall at 4 clock. The subject of Mr.
Hill's sermon was The Choice Of the
Best. He dwelt at length upon the
value of self culture. Hymns were
sung by the congregation, and Misses
Elizabeth and Madge Bruce sang Il
duet.
The graduation and class day exer-
cises were held Wednesday evening
and the stage was very prettily dec
Grated with laurel, ferns and flowers.
There was a large attendance and the
following program was very interest
ing, especially the essays of Miss The
resa Con, saIutatorian. and Miss Ma
rian Jeffords, valedictorian: March,
Junior orchestra; prayer, Rev. Father
p. :. Cahill; salutatory. Theresa
Coll; song, Morning Song, glce
club; recitation, Deacon Jones 5
The Fall of Pemberton Mills, Nina
Moon. glce club; recitation. How Per
simmons Took Care of the Baby, Ruth
Langille; essay, Ellis Island, Marian
Jeffords; recitation, The Tramp, Ger
trude Spraguc; song, The Dance, glee
club; recitation, The Composite Ghost
Jason Wright; recitation, a Pair of
7 Lovers, Pauline Delphv: essay, The
Red Cross, Theresa Coll; song, The
/ Peasants Return, elee club; valedjc-
/ tory, Marian Jetfords; presentation of
diplomas by Principal Everett L.
| Wentworth; march, Junior orchestra.
Mr.. Wentworth gave a short address
upon the school work and the import
ance of bringing back the school to
. the standard whereby its diploma viii
/ admit to colleges without examination.
To do this an addition of another
/ teacher to the faculty is necessary, in
/ his estimation.
The junior class gave a reception
to the graduates last evening, follow
ed by ball, during which refresh
ments were served.
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SOUTH VERNON
Jason Cady Allen.

Jason c. Allen, 81, one of Vernon s
foremost citizens, died Saturday
morning after being in i'll health about
a year. He was born in Wallingford
(Nt.) Feb. 26, 1888, son Of Robert
Allen and Eliza Paine Doolittlo. He
married Mary Sophia Combs Dee. /.
1864. She died Jan. -. 1896.
MIR. Allen had lived on the Allen
homestead since 1886. He followed in
the footsteps of his worthy ancestors.
who were noted for their courage and
faithfulness in the performance of
duty. The Allen Memorial. Series 7.
compiled by q brother, O. ?. Allen of
Palmer, Mass, notes his relationship
ITO Gov. John Carver, General Ethan
Allen, and many others Of Colonial
and Revolutionary fame. With such
noble lineage, one does not wonder
that he was fearless and undaunted
IN promoting the cause of right. The
town Of Vernon recognized his sterI-
ING qualities and honored him with
Offices, namely, lister. overscer of noor.
justice of peace, and for wears he was
chairman of the seIectmen. In 1890
he was elected to the Vermont }eois-
lature, receiving every vote but two
From hovhood Mr.. Allen was iden-
titled with the Advent Christian
church in Vernon. He was faithful
steward and q staunch supporter of its
interests. While health permitted. he
was constant attendant. He was =
thorough Christian. He actively en-
gagged in the cause of TEMPERANCE
His genial ways and sunny disposition
won him host of friends who will
sadly miss him.
Rev. F. II. Lcavitt officiated at the
funeral and spoke of him in highest
terms of praise, exhorting others ia
live as he had. Mrs. c. I. Holton and
Miss Gertrude Holton sang Some Dav
as duet. r. w. Dunklee rendered q
solo. Nearer, Ny God, to Thee. was
sung Mt the close by Miss Holton
Beautiful flowers were a tribute of the
esteem of the people He will be
! greatly missed in the home. the church
and the community. Mr.. Allen leave.
ono son. Robert Cadv Allen, a grand
SON, Robert Jason Alien. and a grand
dau"hter. Amy G. Easton Allen. twc
brothers, Orrin P. Allen of Palmer
Mass. who is an author of histories
Hnd genealogies, and Robert Clark Al
len of Springfield. this state. Mucl
SFmp@thv Is extended to his only son
Relatives from out of town who at
tended the funeral were R. Clark Al
len of Springfield (VtA. Mrs. o. r
Allen and Miss Julia Allen of Palm
CT. Miss Lillian Alien of Deerfeld
. Mass. Mrs. Ina Carol and Mrs. len
mic Potter of Rowe Mass. and Wal
lace stoddard of Adams, Mass.
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Leg Broken in Runaway.

Leon Wheeler broke one bone in his
leg below the knee last week He was
driving his horse hitched to a lumber
wagon down by l.. Demming' resi-
dence in the village when something
broke, letting the wagon on to the
horse, which became frightened and
ran. Mr.. Wheeler was thrown out,
but held on TO one rein, which pulled
his horse under the shed at the hotel
H. \. Wheeler was riding with him, but
jumped and saved himself from injury
He looked after Leon Wheeler and
had him taken to jacksonville in his
automobile to see DR.. Thomas
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-16
HINSDALE, N. H.
MASONIC ANNIVERSARY.
Golden Rule Lodge Observes Semi
Centennial in Pleasing Way.


Golden Rule lodge, No. II, +. and
A. NJ, observed its 50th anniversary
in Masonic hall at o'clock Tuesday
evening, Worshipful Master j. W.
Field presiding. Members Of Naomi
chapter, 0. Z. s., and wives of the Ma
sons and several guests from nearby
towns were present.
A cordial address Of welcome was
given by L. c. Robertson, following
which the history of the lodge was de
ivered by j. w. Field which was very
complete and interesting.
The first home of the lodge was in
the sky parlors of the old AshucIot
House and its first meeting was held
May ), 1866. There were 81 charter
members, three of whom are living.
Jonathan Howe of Waitham. Mass. j..
+. Iiscom and S. T. Crowningshcld.
both of this town, the latter two be
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PhillinS-Cramer-

Wallace 7. Phillips, the well-knowa
and popular owner of the Hinsdale
garage, and Miss Mildred Cramer were
married in Bellows Falls. Vt. Tues
day, June 6. They have returned to
their home here, after a week S we'd
ding tour to Niagara Falls and De
troit, Mich. Mrs Phillips is a daugh-
ter Of +. +. Cramer, formerly of this
town, and is a graduate of the local
nigh school In the class of 1912. For
the past three years she has been EN-
ployed Ii the office of the Durham
Brothers Co, and the HoIstein- Fries
ian association in Brattleboro. The
newly married couple have the best
wishes Of large circle of friends.
J, NJ. Lamb was in Nashua one day
last week.
Lyman Barrett was at home from
Springfield, Vt, over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Robertson have
been in Boston the past week.
Julius Martin moved his household
goods to Springfield, Vt, Tuesday.
Rev. F. H. Cole is visiting in Dover.
Portland and Portsmouth a few DAYS.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. c. Minis spent the
weekend with relatives in Northfeld,
Mass.
Mrs. w. S. KimbaH and Miss Grace
Roberts were in Springfield, Mass,
Friday.
DR.. Ed. LaChaine and J. NJ. Lamb
Were in New York Wednesday on
business.
Mrs. A A. Bailey entertained Mrs.
5. A. Esteem of Keene several DAYS
last week
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Aldrich Of
Westmoreland recently were visitors
with f. v Aldrich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lamb of Green,
field, Mass, have been visiting at j
NJ. Lamb s the past week.
Miss Ethel Ward has gone to hel
home in Leominster, Mass, for tho
summer vacation.
Unity lodge, I. o. o. r, win bolt
| Memorial services in the Universe lis
church Sunday at 1915 a. N.
Mrs. Henry G. Holland has bee,
spending a few days at her cottar,
at Spofford lake.
Mrs. L. II. Davenport and Mrs
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Eugene Bemis of Boston is a guest
tLis N-al at L 4 Mhnnlnr,s

Eugene Bemis of Boston is guest
this week at H. 4. Wheeler s.
Mrs. Susie Stone of Valley is visit
ing her father, Henry Brown, at Mrs
Ophclia Snow 5.
Mrs. L. T. Walsh Of Springfield,
Mass, is staying a while with her
niece, Mrs. George Cross.
Mrs Elliott Davis went to North
Adams Saturday and returned with her
sister, Stella. who has just finished her
school in Stamford.
@. II. Wheeler was in North Adams
and Shelhurne Falls. Mass, Saturday.
Edgar Gillett of Shelburnc Falls re
turned with him and visited relatives
over Sunday.
Mrs. L. Fl. Sawyer attended the
meeting of the grand chapter, O. f. s..
in Burlington last week Mrs. Aman-
da Sawyer kept house for her during
her absence.
Ruth lone Go0dnow, Youngest daurh-
ter of c. s. Goodnow. was married in
Brattlcboro Monday at ! O'Clock to
Valentine c. Morehouse Of that town,
in the home which they had made rea-
dv for themselves at + Myrtle street.
They were married in the presence of
- Of their near friends and relatives.
Those from this town who attended
were Mr.. and Mrs. c. s. G0oduow, Jo-
seph Goodnow, Mr. and Mrs. G. II.
/ Wheeler, Mrs. !. R. Gillatt and two
daughters, Leah and Cora. Charles
Brown and Miss Zada Nichols. The
! bride has always lived in town and
/ taken an active part in social affairs
/ and viii be greatly missed. Her
many friends wish her much happiness
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Minister Accepts Call.

Rev Mr. MANIFOLD Of Weston. who
has filled the pulpit here two Sundays,
has been given call for this field and
is moving his goods here by truck this
week. His family, wife and one
child 10 weeks old, came Wednesday
and will stay ut the hotel until the
parsonage is put in order with paper.
paint, etc.
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GOOD LIFE INSURANCE

is just good business sense with a cash
value ON demand. National Life ms.
Co., Of vt. Mutual. ALBERT C.
LAIRD, Special Agent, Abbott Block