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The Delta independent., 1917-09-21
NucIa-Oelta Road News.

The road through the Basin will
it will take until some time in Oc-
tober to finish the contract taken.
Foreman Lockwood Is hanging to
the work with a crew OF ten men and
four teams. The people of the Park
and the cattlemen are responding to
the call for additional help. Several
small cash donations were received
this week and number of our citi-
zens have signed up for work on the
road When 1t comes to hanging to-
gether on anything for the good of
the community we will hand 1t to the
inhabitants of Tabegauche Park.
With few exceptions. every citizen is
alive to the importance of this road.
The following is a list of those do
mating to the road this year. We
will publish another list as donations
are made.
Donations are ther cash. labor or
supplies.
Kenshol & Gle. $50; Pshlke Il
Snarr. 800: l.. Vestal. 500; Nucla
Hardware Co. 800; wv. d. Keating
800; Marcus Petersen. 800; X. e.
Chatfield, 800; Jacob Dobler. s75;
John Cooper, $50; Il. G. Chamberlain,
$50; F. B. Logan. $50; w. A. Hop
kins, $50; w. j. Oberding, $50; NJ.
v. Fredericks. $50; c. w. Lockwood,
$50; John ReindL $40; Nucla Planning
Mill. $40; II. A. jerks, $35: r. c.
Price, $35, A. S. Delaplane, $50. Cor
don Spradlin. $50: J. N. Robinett.
$50; p. N. Maitland. $25; J. c.
weimer, $25. Frank Endsley. $25,
w. r. Balm, $25; A. Rosenquist, $25;
j. d. Walker. $25; II. NJ. Wilson.
$25; Fred Dobler, $685. Ed Ashard.
s25; James Symons. $25; J. l.. Bow
ers. $25; G. Chrisman. $50: Harry
Turpin, $40; AA. Mcdonald, $40; L.
Zatterstrom. $40: Gus winkler. 500:
Ida NJ. Brown. $50; Erick Enstrom,
500; ]. w. Howard, $50; VIII Schap-
pi, 500; John McGloyne, $40; George
Refs. $40; C. C. Goodrich. $40; Lafe
Veatch. $40; Theo Zatterman. 500:
u. II. Walker. $1S; w. II. Ray. $1s;
A. Garfield. SIS; e. Hopkins. $15;
r. Aronstein. $15; Joseph Dobler,
SIS; II. II. McClurg. SIS; e. l.. Kit
tell, $12; l.. n. Lacher. $40; Geo.
Douglas. $40; Stephen Refs, $40; N.
II. Endsley. $40; G. NJ. Love. $40;
r. F. Baldwin, SO; J. r. Huff, $40;
M. I. Sage. $40; Albert Delaplane.
$40; II. z. .Spradlin, SO; F. c. Taw.
ney. S.; F. C. GIBBS. IS; Fred Sly.$5;
Adeline Ashton. $5: C. r. Clark.
1910; Geo. Sly, $4.15; Oscar Walker.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21
FIFTY DOLLARS MORE RAISED
HERE FOR THE RED CROSS

The sale of home cooked foods.
fruits and vegetables, ice cream social
and community sing came off last
Saturday evening as advertised, and
proved to be the center of attraction
until late hour. The Delta band
furnished music and the crowd sang
a number of patriotic songs. Parker's
orchestra also dished out their usual
fine brand of music. The whole affair
was a very enthusiastic one.
We are informed by the members
of the Womans club. under whose
auspices 1t was given, that about $50
were realized from the sale of food,
ice cream and fruits for the Red
Gross.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21
LATE HoTcAkIss ITEMS.
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Mr.. James Munson, of Seattle, was
here the first of the week visiting
his old time friend, Henry Roberts,
well known as Farmer Jones. 1t had
been something over twenty years
since the two old timers had met and
there was much pleasure for them in
this visit.
The following from the Grand juno
tion News is the first we learn of
the marriage of Miss Eta Webb,
well known young lady Of this place.
Miss Webb has a host of friends here
who wish her happiness: "a license
the marriage of NJ E. Fowler. age
23, of Palisade, and Miss Henrietta
KATHLEEN Webb. age 20, Of Hotchkiss.
The county clerks office had closed
before the arrival of the couple in
the city. but they drove to the home
of Mr.. Nichols and had him reopen
the office and issue the license.
They were married later.
AS advertised, the meeting of the
subscribers to a fund to build a CO.
operative mill was held at the Cres-
cent last Friday afternoon. 1t was a
very interesting meeting at which the
plans were nearly perfected, which
will mean a farmers mill in this vi
cinity Only about a ird of the
subscription lists were brought in and
they were very encouraging, the
amount subscribed showing that the
feeling for the mill was general and
very little opposition was reported
All plead too busy to do as much as
they felt they should do, which no
doubt is true. for this is a vrey busy
time of the year and help is very
scarce. An organization was partly
perfected to allow work to be done
under head. which resulted in nam
ing a board of directors and OF by
laws. on which were named some of
the best business men among the
farmers of this part of the county.
Directors: f.. p. Martin, James F.
Parks, John Sipman, Isaac Wallace
and William Fluke. Bylaws: T.. p.
Martin, II. B. Fetz and George Ham
mond. On October 18th another meet
ing will be held.
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HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
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Last week Emmett Sprung favored
some of his experiences in the navy
He gave us a good talk.
A set of McConnells United States
historical maps has been added to
the high school equipment This is
an exceptionally desirable aid.
New enrollments this week in high
school are Jewell Vanocker from Ar
lington, Colorado. in the first year,
and Georgia Weaver of Delta, in the
Junior cass.
Friday morning of last week Misses
Dora Singleton and Gwendolyn Taylor
entertained the high school at chapel
The former gave a piano selection
and the latter couple of readings.
Hearty encores attested the pleasing
quality of the selections.
The high school orchestra started
last week with the following mem
bers present: Edna Mccain. piano;
Leona Raichart and Ruby Stanford.
violin; Helen Gunsol.is and MarI;et
Bridges mondolin; Ralph Stocker and
ir.ine Hunter CO ..iet: Harold Smith
bs1s horn: Roy Dav trombcne 9th
e. are expected to join soon.
The high school the sixth. seventh
and eighth grades, about 400 strong.
marched to the depot Wednesday
morning and assisted in giving the
Delta county soldier boys an app-o-
pirate send off" The manner in
which they performed their parts. in
lineup. in song and in yell. is COM
mendable.
Several of our pupils are out this
week working on the ranches. We
do not as yet know the extent of the
demand that will be made upon our
pupils to help in gathering the crops.
and so can not give definite informa-
ton in regard to the school work
missed. but arrangements will be
made so that pupils will have an
opportunity to make up all work
missed.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21
A FIRST CLASS FIGHTING MAN

General Pershing has not only abil-
ity but willingness. His recent short
but expressive statement of what is
necessary, covers the whole situa-
ton: THE war can be won by strik-
ing hard and forceful blows, not 9TH
erwise." When Pershing was in Mex
leo he wasn't given chance to strike
any kind of blow but he will prob
ably have a chance now, and he will
make good.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

A beef steak fry was given by the
young friends OF Guy Bruner on Tues
for the front An enjoyable time was
had by everyone partaking in the
function. His friends were n unit in
wishing him well.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

(Christian Science)
The subject of the lesson-sermon
Sunday. September 90. 1917. will be;
Matter"
The golden text is from the
Psalms: o. give thanks unto the Lord,
for He is good. To Him which led
His people through the wilderness;
for His mercy endureth forever"
The public is cordially invited to
this service
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21
Baptist

Regular services Sunday. Preaching
IL am. and 1880 p. m. Young People
$50 p. m. Sunday School 9:45 a. m.
This church offers generous hospital
ity to all strangers.
ALFRED B. PARRY, Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21
Bargains In Real Estate

40 acres rich land.
Is acres; water right, worth $1,000.
s7h acres. $4,000.
100 acres for $1,000.
Sparks & Donaldson, 424 Main
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21
The St0Ckham Hardware Co.

Some other donations OF cash. ma
terial and labor, s110.
Total $2.415.-Nucla Independent
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

r. II. Lockhart is home from Kline
Colorado, where he has been for some
time past.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

Mrs. w. w. Warner, OF the Delta
Racket store, attended the Fair in
Montrose this week.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

FOUND-Auto crank. Can be re-
covered by calling at this office and
paying for this ad.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

LOST-Two front side curtains for
Ford car. September ~, between Cory
and Delta. Finder please return to
this office. SO
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

Have 16 II. p. Maxwell runabout
VIII trade for team Of good small
horses.-J. s. DOWD. 1st & Columbia
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

RANCH FOR RENT-4OO acres, 90,
acres farm land. balance pasture. L
Hartig, Colo. Phone 148 RE-.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

FOR RENT-Large front room o
ground floor; modern. 649 Main. .36-I
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

FOR RENT-Five room moderi
house with cellar, garage. etc. II
good location. Furnished. Call a
this office.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

RANCH FOR RENT-4O0 acres, 200
acres farm land balance pasture. l..
Hartig, Colo. Phone 148 RE-.
FOR RENT-Five room modern
house, with cellar. garage. etc. In
good location. Furnished. Call at
this office.
Prof. Clifford T.. Dana will accept
limited number of piano and voice
pupils. For an appointment phone
Delta 176 r. 36
WANTED-Fruit pickers. on or a.
bout September "a, 1917. II you want
a job, phone or white to C. C. Hawk
ins. Secretary Labor Bureau, Paonia,
Colorado.
FOR SALE-Thoroughbred Barred
Plymouthrock cockrels. Mrs. Rosa
Dixon, Box 7, Read, Colorado. 36
FOR RENT-Large front room on
ground floor; modern. 649 Main.36-tf
Have 16 II. p. Maxwell runabout.
VIII trade for team of good small
horses.-J. s. DOWD. 1st & Columbia.
LOST-Two front side curtains for
Ford car. September ~. between Cory
and Delta. Finder please return to
this office. SO
Bargains In Real Estate
40 acres rich land.
Is acres; water right, worth $1,000.
87k acres. $4,000.
100 acrea for 81GnO
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FOR SALE-Thoroughb Barre,
Plymouthrock cockrels. Mrs. Ros;
Dixon, Box 7. Read. Colorado. 81
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

M Methodist
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21
BUSINESS LOCALS

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-30
SHRINERS SHOW
THEIR COLORS
Ell Maida's Semiannual
Public Show Marked by
Display of u. S. Flags.

every Mystic Shriner had a new
Gag AZ shoulder arms" when Fl
Nadia temple. Of this city, made its
semi annual street exhibition Of
raw material and finished pro
duct Saturday afternoon. prior to
harvesting a war crop" OF novices
.u the auditorium during the after
loon and evening. Il was probably
.le finest display OF patriotism yet
presented by the II Paso MOBILES, and
several thousand people were on
downtown avenues 20 see il ana
-heer It's spirit
Following Tom York and Gus
; arbro. mounted police officers, Eu-
GENE T. Harris. past potentate, rode
horseback as grand marshal ahead
u the Municipal band A motor
iruck carrying the official divan-
John T. Mason. Wyatt W Evans. G
L. Sirmaus. Charles H Leavell, Frank
a. Murchison. w n. Mccullough. r.
?. Thomson, H w. Browder. For
rest = Baker. Y. r stiles. Ed s Hell
Jar. /. A. KannaDel, c. z. AIcNemar.
d. A. RAIDER. \. F. Irwin and \ z
~amw orth. dressed in their oriental
robes, followed. Then came Bob Page,
siiesed 20 be The tallest shriner in
captivity. grand color bearer, with a
huge flag, heading the membership.
ABOUT 200 strong IN dress suits and
fezzes- y gigantic flag was carried
lat by group of the Shriners.
The -0th infantry band led FL Mai
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-30
Don't Blame Spring Fever
For That Down-and-out" Feeling

haze been accumula1inS and make
themselves feIr more distinctly with
the change Of seasons They show
that nature needs assistance in Civ
ing the system q general houseciean-
ing
Everybody JUST now needs a few
bottles OF s : :. the great vege-
table blood remedy. 70 purify their
blood and cleanse it OF impurities
Il is good for the children for It gives
them new strength and puts their
system in condition 50 they can more
easily resist the many ailments 50
prevalent in summer = \ ; =
without an equal as a general tonic
and system builder II improves ths
aupe7ite ana gives new strength ana
vitality 70 both old and young
Full information and valuable 1t
erature can be had by writing 20
swift specific Co., IS swift Laocra-
tor. Atlanta. Ga--AdV-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-30

IT No uahQlet n IiUIeL Tesu uNl
Norte. following the ceremonial. VIII
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-30

Kids" -Novices. Beware. we are the
Only Live Wires" Il Am one OF the
Teal DuckEngs' and We VIII Mould
II Into shape"
Big "BiIT Watkins. of TUcumca-L
y n. was the striking band mar
sinai and after The. procession reached
the Masonic temple NE and squad
of the patrol led the army band back
downtown. TO the tune Of Hot Tine
IN the Old Town.
Police CHEZ E :. Zabriskie and fire
chief John W. Wray were the center
figures IN . class photograph at the
temple. where al stood around the
some object that was trundled
through the streets
The elderly" Shrine-s rode in
motor cars in the parade. even
though the day was cool, and che
pace slow
Names of "Unterrified.-
The candidates who were ushered
into the playground OF Freemasonry
5. T. Miller. W. c. Porterfield. Il.
W. Isasher. <. L. Vance. J. A Chiffon.
=. ". Cummings. n. T. Gibbs. F. r.
Beecher. !. F. BaumgarJen. r. G.
Appleby L. NJ Walker. e.. T. Baquer
Bauder. A. G. Foster, o. e. Shaffer,
q. z. Fisher g. q. Webb. r. Il
Rawls. G. A. Beers. II 3. Mcdowell.
r 3. Rawlings. :. r. Rogers. A. e..
Heskett. W 7 Tolbert. n. T. Wade,
\ .. VanHoru. \. H. Blincbry. r A.
Smith. r. ~. SkidmOre. F. q. Lister.
T. g. White. A T. e.. Wiese T. ".
Greaoie. Roy KiuslOw- - g. Branch.
IT, T. smell ". = Sample. T. H..
Sharpe. Mills Aubrey. A r. Clifton,
\. l. Mcknight. Harry Rosenberg.
Richard Wisbrun. ". 7. B. McSain.
: r. Harderer. Charles Given. .. T.
Coming. Z o. Harkuess. z. T. IA
briskie and Il. T.. AIcGreGor-
Dayton Judge >peaKr--
~ the banquet iu Hotel Pzso del
Norts. following the ceremonial. VIII
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-30
SHOT IN DUEL, TAKEN TO
COLORADO HOSPITAL, REPORT

Jose Diaz. VINO. it is said, formerly
lived iu 1T Paso, was reported 10 have
been Shot ID d pistol duel in Garden
City. Kan. April % Biaz was taken
to q hospital II l. Junta. colo, for
treatment. it was said. lie was IN
the employ % the Santa railroad on
the western Kansas division
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-30

liam James acting inspector general
FOR the Scottish Kite MasOns in Tex
p and judge Roland W BagEott. Of
Dayton. ONO. member OF Antioch
shrine temple there. were the princi-
"a. speakers Eugene J. Harris was
tcastmaster- Judge BaEEOtt was
called back three times 10 tell The
shriners of his work and experiences.
not only in EhrinedOm. but IN his
welfare work for children In Dayton,
which he is lecturiug on 20 the Eli
son-White chautauquas in the west.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-30

one OF The motors had a sign. Beans
Twice a Day"
Hope II. Smith. keeper Of the can
didates. strobe along not far from
the city dog wagon, preventing the
uneasy novices from escaping into
the crowds Some OF the placards
borne by the elect We're I'm Inc
only Woman Member on the School
Roard,' u Specialize in 1mporteu
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-30

da's patrol. out in its Arabic costumes
and snickersnees. showing the re-
suits OF winters steady drilling.
preparatory TO the Minneapolis trip.
Police Motors Carry Some.
Hotel Zabriskie" was typified by
two police patrol motors. tOlerahly
well filled with recaIcitrant mobiles.
picked I'D along the way. in spite OF
Gene Harris's previous warning that
TO 'slackers" would be passed by.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-30

Are you getting all of the money
your house should bring Ask Lee
Newman. I specialize on renements.
Phone f5os- 800 - : II Paso-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-30
Acur blood needs thorough cleans
in< Just nov.


Ing just nov.
A. Spr.us approaches the impufi-
ties that have been accommodating "a
the system throughout the winter be
gin TO clog up the circulation. eaus-
inE a general weakness ana deDili-
tated condition that IS generally
known as spring fever
The first symptoms are usually a
loss Of appetite. followed by srad-
ually lesseaiur Of eners.-. the system
becomes weaker day by day until
you feel yourself on the verge Of a
breakdown. Children just at this sea
son are peevish and irritable. AMI
become puny and lifeless-
This whole condition IS but the re-
suit OF impurities IN the blood that
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-29
Aga VI. { 0rSon

After severe illness Of a few
days, Alga ". Cofson died at his
home in Cornvlle March 20 He
had spent the IS years of his life in
that town aud was farmer and car
penter. In 1850 he married Miss
Minnie Poland Of Athens. who sur
wives him and who cared for him
curing the recent years when his
health was much impaired. Mr..
Corson was an Industrious man of a
quiet and retiring disposition.
There are two children living. Vim
ME the wife of Cecil Chapman OF
West Athens, and a son Myron. There
is brother. Obed Corson. who re-
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John MetcaIi-Nati,e Of Lexington. 4
Successful Business Man

John Metcalf died at his home in
New Portland Wednesday, March 2l,
of an affection of the heart and chest
caused by hardening OF the arteries
He was seriously i'll but a short time
but had been in failing health during
the past year.
John Metcalf was the son of Daniel
and Cynthia (ChurchilD Metcalf and
WAS born in Lexington, May "a, 1871.
He was educated in the public
schools, worked on farm. enlisted
in the 10th Maine in 1862 and went
TO the front. Later he settled in
New Portland and learned the tan
ners trade of Horatio Clark. He
became member of the firm of
Clark & Metcalf and then proprietor
upon Mr.. Clark S retirement, engag
ing in the manufacture of moccasns.
boots and shoes, more extensively,
and for number of years very sue
cessively. He was one of the most
prominent men in this part of SOM
erset county and enjoyed a wide cir
Gle of business acquaintance and
was always foremost in all public
enterprises, and fully in the conf
dence of his associates. In fact his
genial social nature at once made
him the friend of all who knew him.
He held the office of Justice OF the
Peace almost continuously, was for
six years County Commissioner and
was town treasurer and town clerk.
He has been merchant, undertaken,
builder. eX-president and present
general manager of the New Port
land and Pennington telephone Co..
president and treasurer New Portland
Mfg. Co., director of Peoples National
Bank, Pennington, with other public
and private interests. He was the
first in his town to own and run an
automobile and was ever an enthus-
iastic votary and promoter of the
craft, making it his ayocation and
pastime In politics he was always
Republican and a member of the
Republican Town Committee. In
early life he married Miss Flora
had one child. son, Clinton J. Met
calf of Pennington. After her death
he married Miss Belle Hall OF New
Vineyard who survives him. He
was prominent Odd Fellow. joining
Lemon Stream Lodge of his town in
1871, becoming Noble Grand in 1878.
He was a member of Isaac Pennell
Post G. A. r. of New Portland and of
New Century Rebekah Lodge. Of
his immediate family surviving be-
sides his widow and son there are
two brothers. Willard OF Greenville.
and Cyrus of Lynn Haven, Fla, and
sister Mrs. Caroline Clark of New
Portland
The funeral was held Saturday at
1880 a. m. from the Universalist
church, of which he was long a men,
Der. his lodge of Odd Fellows in
charge. a former pastor Rev. o. F.
Alvord of Medford Hillside, Mass.
preaching the sermon. Interment
was in family lot, New Portland
cemetery.
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Meeting OF Town Improvement

A large number of members of the
Town Improvement Society and in
vited guests were at the Congrega-
tonal parlors last Friday evening to
participate in the annual Gentlemen's
Night of that organization. The
president, Miss Gertrude S. Weston,
presided and graciously welcomed the
guests. me program arrangements
were in charge of Miss Weston and
Mrs Florence w. Danforth In the
receiving line were Mrs. Flora Lewis,
Mrs. Nettie Norton, Mrs. Annie Stew
ard and Mrs. Josie Lancaster.
The decorations consisted of bou-
quets of hyacinths, daisies and Gin
neraria.
During the arrival of the members
and guests, delightful piano solos and
duets were played by John Oddly, AL
Ian Stinchfeld and Joseph Russakoff.
The first part of the program con-
sisted largely of music. Several Sc
lections were given by quartet of
young men comprising Fred Rayner,
Libby Pulsifer, Bruce II. M. White
and Karl Tobey. Each number re-
ceived the heartiest applause and
encores were demanded in every in
stance. Miss Prudence Wadsworth
played the piano accomplishments.
A vocal duet was sung by Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Watson in their usual
pleasing manner, Mrs. Emma II. Dun
ton presiding at the piano.
The first speaker of the evening,
r. 7. Patton spoke briefly on "The
Needs of Skowhegan". Mr.. Patten
expressed a feeling of qualification
that fuel yard was about to be es-
tablshed in Skowhegan and touched
upon the value of a Community
forming forty small committees for
the purpose of studying municipal
problems not only for the present
conditions but a period OF ten years
hence.
Following this speaker "The Old
Brigade" was sung by Charles Turn
cr Mr. Turner sang for an encore
Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes"
The accomplishments were played by
Mrs. Abbie C. Lambert.
Rev. c. II. Mckinney then spoke on
How Skowhegan Impresses a
Stranger relating his own impress
sions of the town upon entering it
for the first time in August OF 1915.
He spoke commendingly of the deli
gent and efficient work of the town
officials and of the splendid condition
of Skowhegans public buildings.
At the close of the program, re-
freshments consisting of ices and
waters were served under the direc-
ton of Mrs Matte Fairgrieve and
Mrs. Emma Simpson.
The next meeting will occur April
18th in the Library Parlors. The
program will be American Humor-
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toe so big 1t was murder to put on
my shoe. | used salves and other
things that ate off more of the toe
than they did the corn. I'd cut and
dig with knives and scissors. but now
no more fooling for me. Two drops
of 'Gets-It did all the work. It
makes the corn shrivel and get So
loose that you can Just pick it right
off with your fingers
There has been nothing new dis
covered for corns since "Gets-It" war
born. It's the new way--the COM
mon sense, simple. sure way.
"GetsIt' is sold everywhere, 25c a
bottle. OR sent on receipt of price by
e. Lawrence & Co, Chicago, Ill.
Sold in Skowhegan and recommend
ed as the worlds best corn remedy
by Sampson &c Avore, G. r. fogg
Frank w Buchanan