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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-25
Feed Out Your Hogs Six
Weeks Earlier.

In every lot of hogs on feed two
or three weeks quickly and actually
eat less than others. If all would fat
ten like these, the entire drove would
be ready Of the market six weeks
earlier and to save six weeks feed is
an item that you fully understand.
The hog that fattens easily must
be in prime physical condition. The
B. A. Thomas Hog Powder is a con-
ditioner for hogs. 1t keeps their
system clean and healthy and enables
them to fatten quickly without fall
ing prey to the usual diseases of
hogs. The B. A. Thomas Hog Pow
der is not stock food. It's straight
medicine, and we took the agency
because it enables you to feed out
your hogs much caller.
WALL BROTHERS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-25
WHEN MASTIC PAINT GOES
ON THE HOUSE, The
FOR RENT" SIGN
COMES OFF.

Too many houses are without ten
ants on account of their appearance.
It's false economy to let your proper
ty stay Imprinted. You not only lose
revenue but it's value and life are
lessened to a marked degree.
Inc expense of painting is by far
less than the loss thus incurred.
The wise owner paints his property
Defore he puts the for rent sign on.
Let us tell you how little it will really
cost you to paint your house with MAS
TIC PAlNT-"the kind that lasts" It's
the best paint for you to use. The
purest white lead and zinc oxide, so
per cent. each, ground in pure linseed
OILS, go into it. That's the reason
1t stood the test of time of half a CEN
fury. Don't put off painting. let us
ngure with you at once Ask for free
paint booklets and color card.
DAWSON HARDWARE COMPANY
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-25
SAY s! BEANS MAKE
A PALATABLE Dish
MANY WHO HAVE TRIED THEM
ARE MUCH PLEASED. WILL
BE POPULAR PRODUCT.

The soy bean as an article of food
is new in this section, but neverthe-
less it promises to become a popular
table delicacy.
These beans have been grown more
extensively in Terrell county this
year than ever before, and many
families have tried them as an arti-
Gle of food and liked them. They
are prepared like any other bean or
the pea.
Judge M. C. Edwards had soy
beans for dinner Saturday, and was
more than pleased with them. He
told The News they have a delicate
taste, something between the Eng
fish pea and the butter bean, but
more like the former.
For the information of farmers
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-25
PUPILS SELL ICE CREAM
SATURDAYS FOR BENEFIT FUNC
Different Grades Adopt This Method
of Helping Buy Equipment.

Last Saturday afternoon the ninth
grade of the Yeomans school sold
ice cream in order to raise money
for maps. Again the children and
parents were good customers. Since
the proceeds will be used for the
benefit Of the school the patrons do
not begrudge these small amounts
spent for the pleasure as we'll as the
benefit of the pupils
The school is so badly in need of
equipment that different grades in
tend to sell cream the first few Sat
urdays in order to raise money for
this purpose.
Such services rendered seem to
stimulate the pupils in their work
and increase their interest in school
generally.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-25
MRS. HOYL AND MISS MARLIN
HOSTESSES AT PRETTY AFFAIR
Mrs. Cannon Was Honor Guest at
A Delightful Tea.


Nothing more delightful has been
planned to honor Mrs. Joseph VIM
Cannon, Jr., one of the seasons
brides, than the tea" on Friday af-
ternoon at which Mrs. L. c. Hoyl and
Miss Louise Marlin were joint host
esses at Mrs. HoyPs pretty home on
Lee street. A very pleasing decora-
tive effect was achieved throughout
the rooms thronged with callers
The parlor was especially bright and
pretty in pink, roses and delicate
Mexican coral vine being effectively
combined in French baskets and crys-
tai vases.
Receiving with Mrs. Hoyl and Miss
Marlin were Mrs. J. w. Cannon, Jr.,
Mrs. j. E. Wilkes, Mrs. S. D. Nc
Emery, Mrs. C. P. McEnnery and
Mrs, W. B. Parks. Greeting the guests
at the door were Mrs. B. NJ. David
son and Mrs. J. S. Lowrey. Others
assisting were Mesdames John Hell
ton, K. S. Worthy, j. A. Shields, w
E. Riordan, Ella JONES and j. P.
Perry in the living room, where red
predominated, zinneas and other
bright flowers being massed. The
dining room was in green and yellow,
growing plants giving a tropical APP
pearance. The tea table was attract
lively laid with center piece of
green and yellow fruits in pyramid
effect The minis and sailed nuts
carried out the color scheme. Tea
and sandwiches were served by Mes
DANES Matte Hart, Ed Hart, Harris
Peddy and Miss Frances Peddy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-25

FOR RENT-Five-room apartment
on second floor, all modern con-
veniences, private bath, excellent
neighborhood, references exchanged.
Address APARTMENT" care The
Dawson News.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-25

who are beginning to grow soy beans
for grain rather than for hay, and
who are unfamiliar with the hand
ling of the plants under the former
condition, the United States depart
ment of agriculture shortly will pub
fish farmers bulletin on Harvest
ing Soy Beans for Seed" The de-
mand for these seeds for use in the
production of oil, feed cake and 9TH
er bean products is rapidly increas-
ing, and the farmers of the United
States are preparing to meet this de-
mand.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-25
SUPT. HARDEN RETURNS.

Mr. T. H. Harden is back from a
vacation spent in Savannah and in
the vicinity of old Midway church,
where his relatives have figured
prominently in the interesting his
tory of that section of Georgia. He
was accompanied home by his sis
ter, Miss Mamie Harden, who has
spent several weeks as the guest of
her sister.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.

FOR SALE-A limited quantity of
Fulghum oats. ]. G. DEAN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-25
GINNING REPORT IS FAR
BEHIND SAME DATE LAST YEAR
Only About Two Thirds AS Much
Ginned in Terrell. Other Coun-
ties Show Greater Slump.

The first government report of
cotton ginned by counties in Georgia
from the crop of 1917 prior to Sep
TENDER 1st. has just been issued. 1t
shows total for the state of 146,-
$50 bales against 212,787 a year
ago.
In Terrell county only about two
thirds as much has been ginned, the
figures for 1917 being 1859 bales
and for 1916 $500 bales. Figures
cri.ro,, fo,- countioc of thic cnctior, orc
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-25
ANOTHER NEWCOMER.

The stork made visit to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Drain Law
horn Sunday morning at left with
them a pretty little baby girl, who
will make her home in Dawson in
the future.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-25
FOR sALE-Fulghum seed oats for

FOR SALE-Fulghum seed oats for
sale at $500 per bushel here, cash
with order. These oats are as good
yielders as we have ever planted, and
are two weeks earlier than any 9th
ers we have ever tried; also have
some nice registered Hampshire
males for sale, immune to cholera.
SOLOMON & OATES, Headland,
Alamaba.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-26
VERMONT MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE co. Gives Best Insurance
Saves You About IS per cent
Farm and Village Property Specially
&c. Griffin Agcy., Skowhegan.
Lakewood Notes

The dainty farce comedy 1.-THE
Rooster and the Chicken" playing at
Lakewood this week has been written
by Mr.. Hymer at Lakewood this sea-
SON. Its really the biggest hit of the
season and Mr.. Hymer's many friends
are predicting a long run for it in the
big time vaudeville houses of the
country.
The Lakewood Stock Co. for its 9Th
week will present for approval the
two sketches, 1.-The Question" and
"Billy's Mother" both having a big
heart interest. "The Question" brings
forth tears, laughs and mystery. The
question is who is he, what is he, no.
body knows. If he is what he is,
then what are all of us. "Billy's
Mother" shows how a mother with
her devotion, who has always been her
sons companion, tries to change her
whole character to please his fancee.
New selections by the quartette with
more new scenery.
Another big band concert next Sun
day by a band assembled by Mr..
Towne including vocal selections by
the Lakewood quartette, the program
for which is printed elsewhere in this
issue.
Every Friday night is big night
at Lakewood. Tinker's orchestra is
engaged for all the Friday dances.
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Observe Children's Day

Children's Day was observed last
Sunday at the Bethany Baptist church
with an excellent program by the lit
tie folks. The program included a
song by the primary department; re-
citations, Linette Mantor, Clayton
Shepley and Maurice Valliere; song
by the school; recitation, Henry Bols-
ter; exercises given by classes of
Mrs. Ames and Velma Fogg; hymn,
song by the primary department with
solo by Leah Washburn; recitation,
Children's Day" Chariot and Mar
garet Gates; exercise by class of
girls; one hundredth psalm, Frederick
Burrill; THE Conundrum", Kenneth
Croker.
The program closed with remarks
by the pastor, Rev. George Merriam,
who took as his text GAS Arrows are
in the hands of a Mighty man"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-26
Mrs. Lydia Wyman

Mrs. Lydia Wyman, wife of the late
David Wyman, passed away Sunday
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Mildred Haskell of Brighton
The deceased was 81 years of age
and was born in Harmony, removing
to Brighton with her parents, 81
years ago. She is survived by five
children, Miss Eva Wyman of Wheel
ing, West Virginia; H. l.. Wyman,
Scion; Mrs. Ida NJ Gardner, Waltham,
Mass, Mrs. Mertie Viles, Kendall
Green, Mass, and Mrs. Mildred Has
kell, already mentioned.
Funeral services were held Tues
day from the home with Rev B. H.
Johnson of Ellsworth officiating. APP
propriate music was furnished by Ma
rion Drake Flanders.
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Samuel Rowe

Samuel Rowe, for many years a well
known figure on the streets of Show
hogan, passed away Sunday night at
the Town Farm, following an illness
of many weeks. He was IS years of
age.
Mr. Rowe has lived in Skowhegan,
has been employed about the town
nearly all his life and for some time
in various kinds of work He was
extremely deaf and this, together with
other handicaps, made him rather a
character among those who knew
him. He is survived by a wife, a
daughter Miss Jennie Lewis and a
son William Rowe of Oakland. Funer-
al services were held Tuesday after
noon from the home, 2 Lawton street
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-26
ATHENS

Clearance Sale of Summer Goods
and Remnants at Stewards.
Rev. b. II. Johnson of Ellsworth
who arrived in town July IA was join
ed last week by Mrs. Johnson and
Helen of Ellsworth. Miss Florence,
much improved from several months
stay at the Hebron Sanitarium. and
May johnson Colt and baby Edna of
Wayne. Mrs. Colt and baby return
ed the first of this week to their home
and Miss Mabel Johnson arrived for a
visit with the family at their farm
here where they are passing a few
weeks. Athens friends will be sorry
to learn that Miss Edna Johnson who
has been located in Buffalo for some
time, is quite i'll and unable to join
the family here at present.
AT the regular meeting OF the Ep-
worth League Wednesday evening of
last week there were visitors present
from the Skowhegan League and Supt.
Garland gave an address.
Saturday evening was held the reg
ular meeting of Athens Grange with
an increased attendance. 1t was de-
cided to hold the next meeting in the
evening to be followed by social
hour for all.
Rev. W. l.. Bradeen spoke Sunday
morning from 81 am Joseph Your
Brother" followed by communion
service. Next Sunday the Baptist
pulpit will be occupied by Rev. B. H..
Johnson.
Thursday evening, July &c, there is
to be an address on missions" at the
church by Rev. Mr., Bisbee.
Somerset Academy Alumni Associa-
ton committee are preparing pro-
gram for August %, and are hoping
that many former pupils who cannot
attend will send letters to be read,
Our local undertaken w. r. Tibbetts
was called to Brighton to officiate at
two funerals Monday. In the fore
noon was held the funeral of Mrs. Ella
Walker. wife of Sydney Walker. Mrs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-26
NEW PORTLAND

The third and fourth degrees were
conferred upon one candidate, Satur-
day night at Fernwood Grange.
Three applications were voted upon
and accepted. The Lecturers pro-
gram consisted of America" by
Grange choir; quotations by men,
"Tenting Tonight, choir; readings,
Nathan Burbank, Della Gould; joke,
Ethel Strickland; Battle Hymn of
the Republic; choir. A vote was
taken to rescind former one where
by $500 was to be sent to the Red
Cross, 1t was voted to turn this
money into the funds of the Soldiers
Aid of this place. Home made can
dy was furnished by sisters Ida
Luce. Nellie Clifford. Elvira Niles,
Awine Dunlap and Ethel Strickland,
Ice cream will be served at the next
meeting.
The committees appointed by the
three local orders to organize some
the town assembled at the Grange
Hall Saturday night 1t was decid-
ed to form an organization to be
known as the New Portland Sold
ier's Aid. Tine idea to be carried
out is to work for the soldiers In gen
eral and to be self supporting. Any
person who is willing to help are
cordially invited to join and help out
in this worthy cause. There has all
ready been much accomplished in this
line. Officers chosen were: Presi-
dent, Helen Metcalf; Treasurer, Belle
hetcalf; secretary, Blanch Hoyt;
membership; Maude Mitchell,
Hnance-entertainmen committee, Es-
Their Luce; chairman, Della Clark,
John Butts, John Mitchell and Della
Gould.
Ralph Jordan and Mrs. Claude Jor-
dan were here from Pennington, Sun
day
Private Lawrence, Sth Co. c. A. C.
was weekend guest of his aunt,
Mrs. Annie Fuller He expects to
leave for Charlotte, n. c.. this week.
Those who have been drafted from
ants town are: Clayton Atwood, DIN
Hooper, Harold Luce, Charley Cor
don. DIR. Eugene Hutchins and George
Tinker.
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The Red Cross Subscriptions

The Red Cross subscription as re-
Gently reported in the newspapers are
somewhat misleading, inasmuch as
they are reported by districts rather
than localities. In print Lewiston
gets credit for Auburn's magnificent
subscription. Like Auburn and many
other places Skowhegan does not ap-
pear in the list, our subscription be-
ing included with that of Waterville.
AS a matter of fact Skowhegan's al
lotment was more than subscribed the
first day out. The important thing
is to see that the Red Cross is sup
piled with funds without regard to the
source, but it is a matter of pride to
fell that others know that one has
done his share Skowhegan has sub
scribed $6,23S.S5, over four dollars of
which has already been turned over
to the national society.
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At the Methodist Church

Monthly Question Box at the Meth
odist church this evening! Should
church members attend the movies?"
and other questions will be answered
A good place to spend an hour.
Everybody is invited.
Sunday at Centenary Methodist
church. 10.45, morning service with
sermon by the pastor, subject "a Va
cation and a Feast; 7, evening ser
vice, sermon by the pastor, subject
Divine Conservation" Special mu-
sic at both services with Carl W,
Malley at the organ. Visitors and
those having no place of regular wor-
ship are cordially invited. The
Methodist Church is the friendly
church.
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NORTH ANSON

The canning demonstration Tor the
women of North Arson and vicinity
will be Monday, August 9th.
Mrs. Jennie Allen of Boston, Mass.
another sister of w. C. Emery, ar
rived Saturday to join the Emery fam
lily party at Rocky Point cottage, Lake
Embden.
A. E. Hamilton has purchased a
Buick car.
Stephen NORM made his first trip
in his new Ford over his rural deli
very route Monday
The Mark Emery school building
was fumigated Saturday.
Mrs Sarah Thompson of Longmont,
Conn. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. f,
II. Holley. Mrs. Thompson is an
aunt of Mrs. Holley and years ago
resided here
DR.. Thomas, the new State Super
intendent of Schools, is expected in
town the middle of next week on his
way to Moosehead Lake in the in
terests of schools.
The work OF loading cans at the
corn factory was finished Monday.
Miss Blanche Tague of New Port
VI
the North Arson Mfg Co.
Owing to the increased number of
pupils in the grammar school at the
Mark Emery building, it will be neces-
sary to use the small dressing room
south of the Office for the overflow.
Arson Academy is being painted
white with green trimmings. The
home of the principal back of the
Academy is painted white with trim
mings of a darker shade of green
The pipe from the large water main
on the street to the Academy and
dwelling was laid, Tuesday.
Miss Elsie Murphy was visiting her
aunt Mrs. W. H. Williams Friday.
Lewis Carron of Deadwater has
bought Frank Carts farm. Mr.. and
Mrs. Carron were here for a few
months before going to Deadwater
Benjamin Berry of Kennebec ave
nue. has sold his farm to man from
Northern Maine who has arrived and
will take possession soon. Mr.. Ber-
ry has not fully decided where he will
locate.
Mrs. Dora Hoyt Bogue of Green
wood, Mass. and two nieces Ethel and
Elizabeth Leland are visiting at the
Hoyt farm on lower Madison street.
A. c. Burrows of Skowhegan is do.
ing work for F. w. Bunker.
Mrs Carl Barnard is in the hospital
at Lewiston.
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CANAAN

Clearance Sale of Summer Goods
and Remnants at Stewards.
Mrs. Gleason is entertaining her
daughter from Everett, Mass.
Glen Holt of Co. c was the guest OF
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Edin Holt
Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Williams and
children Arlene and Carolyn, Mr. and
Mrs. Earle Burrill and little daugh-
ter Christine took an auto trip to
Windemere Park, Unity, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Holt and child
rem of Skowhegan were guests of Mr..
and Mrs Alton Rolfe Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson of Portland
came by auto Monday for visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. f. p. Furber.
Ray Reynolds of Co. f met with a
serious accident Sunday while coming
to Canaan in company with Clyde
Tibbetts on the latter's motorcycle.
Near Hinckley the cycle severed on
a clay road throwing them both and
breaking both bones in Mr.. Reynolds
leg above the ankle. He was taken
to DR.. Young's office at Skowhegan
where the fracture was reduced. He
was removed to Augusta on the after
noon train.
Mr.. and Mrs. r H. Harris and
Charles Harris took an auto trip to
Oakland Sunday.
Miss Mary Robbins will give a can
ming demonstration at town hall Ca
naan Friday p. m. at 2 o'clock, July
81 1t Is hoped there will be good
m
book and pencil.
Two little children, a son and a
daughter, came to gladden. the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Burrill,
Thursday, July 10. They are re-
ceiving numerous callers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brock of
Waltham, Mass, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alpheus Mason.
Word has been received of the birth
of twin boys to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Abbott of Bangor. Mrs. Abbott was
formerly Miss Alice Burrill and has
passed many summers in town with
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. AL
Burrill
Will Drew and daughter of New
Jersey, Mrs. Frank Emery of Skowhe-
gan are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. f..
Drawn. The trip was made by auto.
Mrs. Drew accompanied them as far
as Bath.
Max Foster of Winslow is passing
a few days with relatives.
Miss Hazel White of Skowhegan
was the guest Of Mrs. George Smith
Friday.
George Smith attended the funeral
of a relatives at Brighton Monday.
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MOSCOW

During the thunder shower last Sat
urday afternoon, lightning struck Earl
Gates house tearing off clapboards,
wrecking the chimney and doing con-
siderable damage to several parts of
the house. Mrs. Gates and her broth
er, who were in the building both re-
ceived quite severe shocks, but fortu-
nately were not seriously injured.
Thales Spaulding Jr. has Joined the
Navy and is now training in Boston.
Mr. and Mrs. Washburn and daugh-
ter and young lady friend were Wis
itors at Albert Dunton's last Sunday
We are having very warm, sultry
weather at present. with thunder
showers nearly every day.
Frank Hill arrived home from
Portland Saturday night
We are sorry to hear Mrs. Henry
Lovejoy is in very poor health. She
has been moved up to her daughters
Mrs. David Wacome's for time.
Building materials are being hauled
and preparations made to begin work
soon on the addition that Is to be
built onto the Washington school
house.
James Fitzsimmons is buying wool
again this season.
Miss Bernice Horn of Kingfield is
visiting at her aunts Mrs. Waldo
Dunton's.
Floyd Gates of Arson is working
for Clarence Andrews.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Massie and
children of Penacook, n. H. who have
been visiting relatives in town, start
ed on their journey home on Wednes
day of last week They made the
trip in their touring car
Gladys Reynolds and Hazel Stuart
spent Monday with Gladys Baker.
Simon and Fred Gates went to
Boothbay to work on ship timber
Monday morning.
Jordan Hunnewell Sr. who has not
been in very good health for some
time. rode to Bingham, alone Tuesday
On his way home he was taken ill
near John Kelley's and became un-
conscious. A doctor was called and
at this writing there is not much
change in his condition The ex-
trcmely hot weather we are having is
very hard on those who are we'll, but
must be doubly so for man of Mr.
Hunnewells advanced age and poor
health
The Good Will club met with Mrs.
Artie Collins, July 10, with a good
attendance. One new member was
| added. The subject for the meeting
was Mature" and three interesting
papers were read on Trees, Birds"
and "The Origin of some of the COM
mon plants" Clippings were made
and seven ambulance pillows filled.
The next meeting will be August 2
with Mrs. Lucy Crombie subject,
Panama Canal Mention should be
made of the special meeting of July
6 for Red Cross work, when ten am
| bulance pillows were made, For a
small club, so recently organized, the
| Good VIII is certainly doing good
work
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Walker submitted to a critical opera
ton last winter at Somerset Hospital
She returned home after some weeks
there and gradually failed until the
end came. The Harmony Baptist pas
tor conducted the service and Mrs.
Marion Drake Flanders sang. The
burial was at Fairfield Her age was
81 years.
In the afternoon was held the flu
neral of Mrs. Lydia, widow OF the
late David Wyman. Her age was Is.
Rev. Mr.. Johnson conducted the ser
vice and Mrs. Flanders sang.
Miss Lottie Lord is passing some
DAYS with Athens friends after passing
several months in Massachusetts
where she submitted to a surgical
operation in a hospital there.
Athens friends will be glad to learn
that Claud Barker has recovered from
the accident of several days ago when
he was run down by an automobile
and quite seriously injured. The ae-
eident happened in Missouri town
where he was travelling With kryls
Band.
Mrs. A. f. Trafton. a dressmaker
of Someryille, Mass. has gone to
Skowhegan after passing several days
with Mrs. Charles Gardner.
Mr.. and Mrs George Dennison and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sweetser or
Phillips were automobile callers at
Charles Gardeners, July Is. The
ladies were sisters of Mrs. Gardeners
former husband, Dana Farmer and
1iya1 in At0ppc
DR.. Scott and family returned the
first Of the week to their home in
Boston
Miss Florence Baker of Medford,
Mass. who has been visiting at O..
II. Cases and with other friends in
Cornville, is visiting this week at C.
w behring's Miss Laura Jones of
Brooks Is also a guest at the Deering
home.
Owen King who suffered sudden
sick turn last week is reported as
gaining.