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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-09-14
OrOfinO Lime KilnS Soon
Start Burning LIMERICK.

The Republican has information
that makes it quite certain something
is to be doing at our lime plant in
the near future. DR.. Fairly has. on
orders from the new owners at Lew
iston, rented house for the new
manager, and informs the Republican
that he believes work will start with
in very short time. 1t seems that
the new owners have had considerable
preliminary work to straighten out
before they could start, and have been
hard at work cleaning this up. The
machinery has been ordered and is
due to reach Orofino this fall,
This will be a most welcome bit of
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-09-14

news, long hoped for here, and some
thing that means great deal to our
town. 1t means steady jobs for sew
eral men, little permanent business
for our community, and tonnage for
the railroad.
The Oronio lime proposition is not
an experiment. For years it was a
big success, making reputation for
high grade lime that was counry wide.
The quality is still here, with un-
limited quantities of raw material,
while the market for the product is
larger and now includes ground lime
rock for fertilizer. When Tommy
Taylor operated here there was no
market for this by-product.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-09-14

SIS, 900 of outstanding warrants of
the 1916 series.
The small levy for general road
purposes will take care of road war
rants of the 1917 serieslissued before
the organization of the Clearwater
Highway District.
The valuation of the Clearwater
Highway District including Public
utilities, is approximately $4, 500, 900.
The valuation of the Orofino Highway
District is about $4, 900, 900, and the
Pierce Highway District has about
81, $50, 900 in taxable property.
The total valuation of the real
property in the entire county is
$S, 1893, 036. The value of public
utilities and personal property assess
ed seperate from real estate brings
the total vauation of the county up to
approximately $3.50, 900.
The levies made by the Highway
Districts are as follows:
load Spec Road Con Rr;doo Toto |
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-09-14
OROF|NO WOMEN WILL
BACK UP THIS STATEMENT.

Your credit is good at our store.
If you haven't an electric washing
machine. why just come in and get
one today. Do not put it off because
the price of all electric aperatus is
advancing as we'll as all other mer-
chsndise.
If you are not familiar with the
way our machines will do washing,
come in and let us tell you about
them, or possibly better still ask one
of your neighbors what she thinks of
oYr mahines.
Queer isn't it, nevertheless true,
none of the present owners of our
machines seem inclined to sell theirs
WHY?
Grangeville Electric Light and
Power Co. Orofino, Idaho.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-09-14

This was high on account of the
Ahsahka bridge. Ordinarily the
Highway revenue of the county does
not exceed $40, 10000.
The Village Of Elk River has levied
tax of 8 l-2 mills, which should
raise about $425.
The Village Of Orofino has levied a
total tax of IA 1-2 mills. This should
raise about $4, 10000.
The rates of district school levies
have not yet been computed.
Residents of Orofino Highway Dis
trict will pay a total state, county
and highway tax 2O.5 mills this year
e l-2 mills more than in l9l6) in ad-
dition to special school and municipal
levies. The total tax in Orofno will
exceed 45 mills on the dollar.
Section 40 of the Highway District
law, as amended in 1913, limits the
levy for bridge purposes to ten cents
on each 800. i e. one mill. In
levying 2 IL mills for bridge pur-
poses the Orofino Highway Board has
exceeded its power.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-09-14

E. A. Wilmot of Fraser, accom-
panied by his mother, Mrs. H. N.
Wilmot of Wyoming, ILL.,, who has
been visiting him this summer, spent
Tuesday night in Orofino, taking the
morning train for the Coast to visit
a brother residing near Seattle Mr..
Wilmot will be away two weeks.
His mother expects to spend the
winter in Calforna.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-09-14

The village council met Monday
night and transacted RI tut,ne business,
allowing regular salary bills. Coun-
Gilman A. E. Holmberg, chairman of
the board, resigned and Ollie Holm
berg was elected to fill the vacancy.
Frank Jones was chosen chairman
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-09-14
Saw a Bear.

Miss Ethel Dobson residing near
Gilbert, reports seen a cub bear this
week when coming down the Gilbert
grade into Orc. no. Had Miss Dobson
caught this youngster she might make
hit with those navy boys who are
advertising in this issue for bear.
Hereafter our young ladies should not
let even live bear escape for you
can never tell where lightning is
going 20 strike.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-09-14
Bakery Will Boost Red Cross.

Mr.. Lomax, proprietor of Bert's
Bakery, will make Saturday. Septem-
bsr Is, Red Cross Day and give that
Society 25 per cent. of the gross
proc .eds on that day. Repember t. is
tomorrow, ard give the Red Cross
lift. 1t has been arr 6ged by the
ladies to place some hi y made pas
try on sale and- max will give
the Red Cross all the proceeds from
these goods. Don't forget to visit
the bakery and buy a bit of food.
Mr.. Lomax will set aside the third
Saturday of every month as Red Cross
day, giving a part of his proceeds to
the society.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-09-14

eisrk Molloy, now in the Navy,
surprised his Orofno friends by STEP
ping off the train Saturday evening.
Mark shows evidence of military
training. having learned to walk
straight up INSTEAD of stopped with
the SLOUGH that the ordinary hey, un-
til drilled, usually has. Mark now
walks with military bearing. and
shows the effect of instruction under
military officers. He is delighted
with the service. He will leave Sun.
day on his return trip. his, furlougt
being limited.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-09-14

1t will be noticed that the State
tax is three tenths of a mill higher
this year than last and the general
school tax is one tenth higher.
The levy of L. mills for warrant
redemption is intended with delin
quent taxes, to take care of about
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-09-14
Valuable Information for
Taxpayers of County.

On Monday the County Commission
ers fixed the tax levies for 1917. The
rates, as compared with 1916 are as
follows:
FUNDS 1917 1916
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-09-14
District
Orofino Highway District
Clearwater Highway District
Pierce Highway District
District

The taxes thus levied will raise,
for road and bridge purposes in the
three districts, more than $54. 600,
apportioned as follows:
Orofino Highway District $50, 200
Clearwater Highway District IS, 900
Pierce Highway District $500
The small levy made byt he County
Commissioners will bring the total
Highway revenue up to $50. 900 for the
current year.
Last year the county levies for
Highway purposes were as follows :
Fund Mills
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-09-14

Twin boys were Dofn sunday to Mr..
and Mrs. Emil Oppliger.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-09-14

Gen. Road Spec. Road Gen. Bridge Total
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-01-17
SULLIVAN HARBOR.

Miss Blanche Gordon is a guest of Mrs
N. Noyes, jr., in Bangor.
Dallas Tracey and wife OF Franklin
were recent guests Of A. s. Gray and wife.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs. H. s.
Workman and family in the recent death
OF her husband in San Bernardino, Cal.
News was received yesterday OF the
death of Mary A, widow of James Flye
and daughter of Ambrose and Harriet
Simpson of this place. Her home was in
Winter Park, Fla. Her husband died
several years ago in Miami, Fla She
leaves three children Harold, an Episco.
pal clergyman in New York, Donald and
Barbara OF Winter Park; three brothers
Truman, Ambrose and John Simpson Of
this place. and one sister, Mrs. Henrietts
Marshal Of Revere, Mass. Mrs. Flye wal
woman Of more than usual intelligence
and beloved by all who knew her
Sympathy is extended to the family.
Jan. Is. H.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-01-17
lsgaI NstifsA
STATE or WAlNE.

HANCOCK -.
AZ the court Of county commiesioneIs begun
and holden ct Ellsworth within ana TOT sne
comfy OF Hancock on the second Tueeoay
Of October, .. d. 1915, and BY adjoSvnmeIs
on the 18th day Of December, . q IVY;
4 ND now the county commissioner IN N
n cordance with chapter 100 OF the puolc
Avs Of Maine for the year .. d. 1862, having
6rst made An annual inspection IN the montn
Of a. pte mber, o. d. 1916 OF all the county ROADS
IN the unincorporared townships ana tracts
al land in said county and having thereuPon
made an estimate OF the amount neeoed 70
nut them in repair 90 ~ to be safe ana con.
yenient for public travel, do hereby assess
upou the following described untncorporeteo
Townships and tracts Of land In said county
Of Hancock, exclusive Of water and iano re-
served for public use. for the above nAmeo
purpose Of putting and Keeping said rosos
in repair for the year q d. isl!; ana e'so io el
permsnent Improvements on State roads, 10
accordapce with chapter $50 OF the pubic
laws Of 1918, - follows. to wit: :, =,
Upon township number seven. soutn al
visicu We assess the sum OF e2o.t9 Tor the re-
pajr Of roadr in said township as provided IN
chauter 1850 Of the public laws OF Maine Tor
tine " ar 1909; and being desirous OF state AID
Tor permaue mt improvements Of the State road
in said township, we hereby raise ana aPpro
pirate in addition to said amount regularly
r.ised and appropriated for the care OF high
WAYS and bridges In said township, the sum
Of iio0 ~ provided in chapter 1870 OF the pup
All TO the sum Of 4l29.19. Valuation 90. Ess;
Rate Of taxation four mills ON dollar. Ana
ne hereby assess upon each OF the several
owners named In the following list. his re,
spective proportion therein set down OF saio
an m OF q l19, 10 as follows:-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-01-17
NORTHEAST HARBOR.


Miss Virginia Ralph has entered West
brook seminary.
George A. Savage and family left this
week for Florida for the winter.
Mrs. Adelma Joy and Mrs. John Whit
more were recent guests of their brother,
John J. Somes, at Somesville.
Friends Of Parker W. Fennelly will be
interested to know that he closes his pres
ent engagement with the Midland Lyceum
Bureau about March 10. He will fill few
engagements in innesota, but the most
of his dates from now on are in Iowa, Ne
braska and Illinois.
mems bowling tournament began at
the Neigh borhood house last week. Six
teams of five men each, known as the
Minks, Beavers, Woodchucks, Porcupines,
Foxes and Muskrats, are taking part in
the contest. At the close of the tourna-
ment, the three leading teams will enjoy
a supper at the expense Of the tsil-enders.
Rev. A. P. Macdonald of the Seacoast
mission, was the preacher at the Union
church last Sunday morning and evening.
In spite of the stormy weather. there was
good attendance at both services. Mr..
Macdonald spoke to the members of the
Junior G. E. society previous to the eve
ming service. The preacher announced
for next Sunday is George Wolstenholme,
a student in Coburn classical institute.
JAN Is. 1917.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-01-17

and to take snap shots Of the operation for
the moving pictures.
Howard Springer has moved into hia
new and comm6di6us house on the Besch-
land road.
Harry Wiley, who has been in Lubec
few days, returned Wednesday with his
wife and children, who have been there
on an extended visit.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mckenzie
gave them surprise party Wednesday
evening, the eighteenth anniversary OF
their marriage. A pleasant evening was
spent with these genial entertainers.
Bertram Cummings, who has spent q
few weeks with his sister, Mrs. Caleb
Bradbury, returned to his home in Sulii-
van Saturday. His mother, Mrs. Frank
Cummings, will remain for longer visit.
Galen Orcutt, who has been running
the engine at the Darres mill, is taking
charge OF Scammon's mill. Frank Grim
die and Ray Orcutt, who have had en-
ployment at the same place, are working
with him.
George F. Springer Thursday slipped on
the ice, and severed one OF the bones OF
his arm with his axe. He was taken to
the hospital in Bangor that evening by
DIR. DeBeck. Mr.. Springer lie one OF our
most esteemed citizens, and much anxiety
is felt as to the outcome of the operation
which was performed the following day.
Jan. Is. ECHO.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-01-17
WEST FRANKLIN.

Alice Ryder, Frank Bradbury and s. S.
Clark are ill.
Miss Lillian Brown of Bangor has been
visiting friends here.
L he embroidery club was entertained
last week by Mrs. E. ]. Rollins.
Arthur Jordan OF Waltham was a re-
cent visitor at j. NJ. Clark's.
Mrs. Eastman Hutchins spent the
weekend in Brewer with her husband.
Alden Dyer, who is running the rotary
at Scammon's mill, is boarding at Frank
Grindle's.
D. E. Smith and Joseph Higgins are
opening location for getting out granite
bases.
Ferol Smith, who has been visiting bet
sister in Boston, has taken osition q
the Jordan Marsh's store.
The grange aid society met with
Mrs. Harry Clark last week at Beechland.
There were seventeen at dinner.
Foster Marston is driving Lewis
Shuman's horse while Mr.. Shuman is
running the ladder machine at the mill.
Pearl Coombs and family, who have been
at Somesville, have returned home. Mr..
Coombs has employment with s.. s. Scam
mon. f
Foster Marston, who have been living
in Pearl Coombs' house, is occupying the
Maynard Hodgkins' house during the
absence Of that family.
The Rollins brothers, who have been so
successful in wildcat hunting, are now
guiding Mr.. Lindall OF Bar Harbor, who
hopes to secure one of these animals alive
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-01-17
legal Nutirrs.
NOTICE OF FoKECLo URE.

WHEREAS Sadie L. Shapleigh. Of surry,
w Hancock county. Maine, by her mort
gage deed dated April u, a. d. 1912, and re-
corded in said Hancock county registry Of
deeds. in book lS9. page 81, conveyed to Oatley
Gray, of said Surry. certain lot or parcel OF
land with the buildings thereon, situated in
Surry, in said county and State, and bounded
and described as follows. to-wit: Northerly
and essterly by land of the heirs Of the late
William G. Treworgy; westerly by land form
erly owned by Roswell g. Swett and south
erly by the highway, and running.back there
from two hundred and twenty feet; being
formerly the homestead OF the late John NJ.
Merrill. Reference is here made to deed from
Nettie j. Easterbrook to Arno w. King, dated
Sept. 20, 1904, and recorded in Hancock reg
istry OF deeds. in book All, page 80, and to all
deeds therein referred TO. And whereas the
said Oatley Gray, on the fourth day Of Octo
Der, a. d. 1916. assigned and transferred said
mortgage, together with the notes and sebt
thereby secured, to me the undersigned, as
by his deed OF assignment Of that date will
appear. and whereas the condition OF said
mortgage has been broken, and remains
broken, now, therefore. by reason of the
breach Of the condition thereof, claim .
foreclosure of said mortgage. and hereby give
notice Of my intention to foreclose the same.
HARRY +. CoNARY.
By FRED L. Mason, his attorney.
Dated January 8, q. d. 1917.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-01-17
SEAL HARBOR.

Olive Dodge has employment in Ellis
worth.
Eddie, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Coston, is seriously ill.
Work on the old county road has been
discontinued until spring.
Sheriff Ward W. Wescott has appointed
Leroy s. Clement of this place as deputy
sheriff.
Archie Potter and wife have moved to
Connecticut, where Mr.. Potter has en-
ployment.
County Secretary Saxton, of the Y. NJ.
Z. A., and his bride are occupying the
Macomber cottage.
3. U. Candage and wife and Mrs. Media
left this week to spend the remainder OF
the winter in the South.
Jan.9. P.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-01-17
COUNTY NEWS
BROOKLYN.


Mrs. R. l.. Smith went to Boston Thurs
day, returning Saturday.
Miss Eta Bridges is visiting Miss
Florence Hinckley at Bluehill.
Mrs. Mary Ann Wells is visiting her
niece, Mrs. Jasper Allen, at Sedgwick.
Mrs. Hattie Redman fell down the cellar
stairs last Monday, injuring herself badly.
Miss Adelaide Smith OF Boston is SPEND
ing the winter with her brother, r. W.
Smith.
Mrs. Sydney Hamilton suffered partial
shock one day last week. At present she
is doing well.
Mrs. Augustus Gross will leave to-day
for Lynn, Mass, to visit her daughter,
Miss Jennie Tyler.
Mrs. Minnie Wells, who has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Maude ewcomb,
in Portland, is at home.
II. M. Pease and family returned Satur-
day from Islesboro, where they have been
guests OF Mrs. Pease's mother, Mrs. john
son.
Mrs. Amanda Sellers, who has been Wis
iting her daughter at Searsport, came last
week to spend the remainder Of the win
ter with her daughter, Mrs. F. A. Stewart.
Mrs. Everett Lowering and children Of
Scmerville, Mass, and Miss Laura Hamil-
ton OF Rockland were called home last
week by the serious illness Of their
mot her.
The church aid society met with Mrs.
Julia jackson last Wednesday. They will
meet at the same place next Wednesday
and make arrangements for sale to be
held this winter.
A. E. Farnsworth and wife came home
from Augusta Friday. They return to
Augusta to-day. The many friends OF Mr..
Farnsworth congratulate him on him ap-
pointment to the governors council.
Mrs. Edith Phillips and Mrs. A. W..
Bridges went to BluehiIl Thursday, where
they installed the officers of Rebekah
lodge. From there they will go to Ellis
worth, where they will install officers
Monday evening.
The library circle will meet with the
president, Miss Musa Dollard, next Tues
day afternoon, to make arrangements for
the winter work, and the holding of fair
next summer. Everyone interested in the
library is welcome.
Lookout chapter, o. E. s., held its in
stallation at Masonic hail. Friday evening,
Ian - The officers were installed by Past
Matron Mrs. Alice Stanley in a pleasing
manner. She was assisted by Mrs. Mary
Freethey, marshal; Past Patron o. l.. Flye,
organist; Mrs. Elsie Ford, chaplain. The
installation was followed by supper.
after which program Of readings, sing
ing, etc., was enjoyed.
Jan. Is. UNE FEMME.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-01-17
Totals,

We hereby appoint R. V. Smith, of Steubeu.
as agent to superintend the expenditure OF
the SUN OF a29.l9 under our direction upon
the roads in said township No. Z; the sum OF
800 OF said assessment, together with the
amounts received from the State, is to be ex-
pended upon the State road in s Id township
as directed by the State highway commission.
Upon township number eight. south divis-
ion, we assess the sum OF fsiA for the re
pair of roads In said township as provided
in chapter $50 u the public laws OF Maine for
the year 1903; and being DESTROYS of State aid
for permanent improvements Of the State
road in said township, we hereby raise and
appropriate in addition to said amount regu
larly raised and appropriated for the care of
highways and bridges in said township, the
sum OF sl2o as provided in chapter 1870 Of
the public laws OF 1913 Said assessments
amount in all to the sum OF s2o4 81. Valua
ton, $40 1874. Rate OF taxation, ten mills on q
dollars.
And we hereby assess upon each OF the
several owners named in the following list,
hi Iespe ctive proportion therein set down OF
said D m OF 1904 81 as follows:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-01-17
COUNTY NEWS
BuCKspoRr.

Mr., and Mrs. Frank p. Hamm OF
Everett, Mass., are receiving congratula-
lions on the arrival Of . little daughter
Jan. II. Mrs. Hamm's mother, Mrs. Hiram
Dorr, 10 with her.
Horace Homer, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
George Homer, who is attending the
University OF Pennsylvania, has received
high honor in being elected delegate from
the school chapter Of the Alpha Psi
fraternity to the national convention in
Kansas City, Kan, the first Of February.
The funeral of Preston A. Goodale, who
died Jan. 10, after short illness, was held
Saturday morning at 20 o'clock. Rev. Will
liam Forsyth, officiated. The body was
taken to Belfast Monday for interment.
Mr.. Goodale was native Of Bucksport
and spent his entire life here. He was for
several years local agent for the Ameri-
can Express company. He leaves a widow,
two daughters, Mrs. Adrian Tuttie OF
Belfast, and Mrs. Edward Waltz Of
Amesbury, Mass, and one son, Harry, OF
Bangor.
The death of Helen, wife OF George
Chandler, which occurred Jan. 8, after
Q short illness of pneumonia, brings
sorrow to wide circle OF friends. Mrs.
Chandler was born in Orland seventy
three years ago, the daughter of the late
Benson and Sarah Ann Emerton. A most
devoted wife and mother, kind, gym
pathetic friend and neighbor, her loss
will be deeply felt by many outside of
her immediate family. She was q men,
Der and regular attendant Of the Elm
street Congregational church. She is
survived by her husband, two daughters,
Mrs. Oscar Harraden and Mrs. George r.
Hagerthy of Bar Harbor, two sons, Will
lam OF Bar Harbor, and Louis Of Bucks
port, and one sister, Mrs. Martha Colby
OF Bucksport.
Jan. 10. J.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-01-17
2l.s7 sss.5a4
sGs5

We hereby appoint Herbert I. silsby. Of
Aurora, as sgent to superintend tie expendi.
ture of the sum OF tiuS.55 under our direc ion
upon the roads in sail township No. q; the
sum OF 800 Of said assessment togeth with
the amou nts received from the Stat, is TO b.
expended upon the state road in SAID town.
mission.
Upon township No. q, middle division, We
assess the sum Of sl20a0 for the repair Of
roads In said township rs provided in chapter
$50 OF the public laws Of Maine for the year
1909; and being desirous OF State aid for the
permanent improvements Of the State road
In said township, we hereby raise and Appro.
pirate in addi,icn 10 said amount resuisrly
raised and Appropriated for the care OF high.
ways and bridges in said township. the sum
Of 400 as provided in chapter 1870 OF the pub.
lie laws OF 1918. Said assessments amount in
all to t220 20. Rate Of taxation, five mills on
a dollar Valuation, t44.GSo.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-01-17
WALTHAM.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Goodwin are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth of q
son, born Jan. 10.
M. and Mrs. Hollis D. Jordan have
employment at Howard Jordan's lumber
camps, No. IA, Mrs. Jordan as cook.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Haslam OF
Machiss, who have been visiting Mr..
aaslsm's father, Alden K. Haslam, have
returned home.
Court Snyctic, l. o. F., held q public
installation OF officers Saturday evening
There were about sixty present. A fine
program was carried ont. Refreshments
were served.
Jan. Is. L..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-01-17
MARIAvILLE.

q. o. Carter recently cut his foot badly.
Henry Frost has large supply OF lum-
Der in the yard at his mill.
Percy Rankin is living with his uncle,
Edwin Carter, this winter.
News Of the dreadful death by burning
Of Mrs. Hadley Pyle Of Bangor, caused
sorrow to many friends here, where she
formerly lived.
JAM H. f.