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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-14

"The Bottom of the Well" appear
ing at the Colonial Theater to-day
only. is a strong drama of
At the romance mystery and in
CoIoniaI trigue and is given bv a
cast of wfdely-known Vita
graph favorites. including EvartOver-
ton. Agnes Ayres. Adele De Garde. Ned
Finley, Herbert Pryor, Herbert Terry
and Robert Gaillord. One of the thrill
ling scenes in this picture is where
an American smuggler is captured by
British warship. The Vitagraph
Company will long remember the
making of that scene, for they were
caught first in n fog and then in a
stiff blow off Nantucket and not one
of them was a sailor. But they stuck
1t out and the scene lacks nothing
in the way of realism.
Tomorrow and Friday superb
Nine. Petrova will star in the Metro
production, More Truth Than
Poetry"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-14

The success of DADDY Longlegs."
or any other play which enters
VI upon a long run
sDoa1x JouuIeRs" in Chicago and
mt the Orphcum New 1ork' proves
how eagerly
merchants and retailers outside the
circle of the theater seize upon a
theatrical hit for advertising their
own wares. In the case of Daddy
I,onEleEs," it's popularity has fur
rished merchants with ammunition
for advancing their own wares and
manufacturers. Prominent iewelry
stores and silversmiths in New York
have displayed in their windows
elaborate collections of silver frames
containing photographs of players
and scenes from the play The pic
lures draw attention to the frames
and bring possible purchasers into
the stores. A Chicago manufacturer
requested permission of the star to
name hat after her. Nearly all the
prominent booksellers and the book
departments of the big stores have
made elaborate displays of Daddy
Long1egs" in its novel form, its pub
fishers having gotten out special
edition with little "Judy's" picture on
the Jacket" or paper cover.
Henry Miller's special company, in
''Daddy Longlegs," will play an en-
gagement at the Orpheum tonight.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-14
@~r1..

Boston will be their home during the
baseball season.
Rehg has served with the Red SoX,
has seen action with the Providence
team and Joined the Braves lighting
forces at the start of last season.
The photograph shows the Braves
outfielder and his bride, who was
Miss May Doane, of Winthrop, Mass,
who was prominent as a swimmer
star.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-14
HOSPITAL OFFICIALS RESIGN

Columbia, Pa. Nov. 14.-Miss Ruth
Eby, superintendent, and Miss Sara
Stahl. head nurse at the Columbia
Hospital, at meeting of the board
of directors Monday night rendered
their designations.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-14

To-day - Rainbow Division, FouTIh
fantrv, v,ir Companies X. 7. L and NJ
and Julian Eltinge in THE clever
Mrs. Carfax" e-.s
Tomorrow, Friday and SATURDAY
Mary Piclford in THE lhttie Frih-
cess"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-14
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Copyright 1877 The Tribune York Trbuns
ABOVE THE DRUNIFIRE

Tribune Association CNev YORK NFiD'ASS
ABOVE DRUMFRE
over the of the guns
the far hills reel,
a
Il
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lie mill graves,
Over
There's the breath of a that drifts
A
only for physical s eopmen but to help IN e WHY
badly
upbuilding of morale
needed at nome
anda a recreation
do
So essential possible carried
IN REGARD SPORT
actual fighting more like football or ooNs nervous
s n .-
of like
energy doesn't count nearly SO uc
as he grpo n
fine
lacked but because he lacked
FRENCTINAN RETURNS
this that the flame IN the
Big heights above
$40. -o .---..-. 49, :. .....
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-14

xro-rieht-"The Bottom of the Well,
with an all-star Vitasraph cast.
rro-morrow and Friday-Mme. PetroVa
in "More Truth Than Poetry.,o,..,,.
Saturday-H. b. Warner IN God
Man"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-14

Emmy wehlen, exquisite Metro star,
was n musical comedy star before she
entered motion pictures. she was
star of such well-known productions
= g "The Merry Widow" and THE Dol
lar princess" at the Gaiety Theater
in London.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-14

sylvia Bremer will play opposite
charles Raysin his fourth Paramount
offering. now being produced by
Thomas II. Ince. Miss Bremer VIII be
,.emambered for her excellent support
s Do, in his earlier successes, THE
Wiliionaire Vagrant," "The Pinch Hit
ter" and Sudden jim This beautl-
ful Australian also was leading wo-
man in William s. Harts hrst Art
craft picture, THE Narrow Irall'
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-14
VICTORIA

To-day and tomorrow one one E12Itt Woish
Friday and Saturday = George "alSh
in "This Is the Life.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-14
MAIESTIC

To-day - THE Stampede Riders and
other vaudeville acts. ,-...,.
-ro-morrow, Friday and SATURDAY
Kirk Brown and marguerite flelos tdSis
in comedy playlet, The amateur
Husband" vaudeville ana comeoS'
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-14
&sI7NgSEt NEzTS!IsI

ORPHEUM
PTo-nisht - Henry Miller presents
Daddy Longlegs." >,,.o,,,
lSaturday, matinee and night; NoEellt ven
her 17-Neil O'Brien and HIS HreaI
American Minstrels.
"wednesday. night only, November Il
The National Yiddish Stock Co. IN
The Price of Sin. >,.,..,,,
uComing. Friday and saturday. NoHem-
Der 90 and 24-"So Long Lefty
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-14
ROWLING
CASINO ALLEYS
-NSA+No
Duckpins-Casino Alleys
stnndlne of the Teams
MISCELLANEOUS
lEirkeS AlleNSl

TayIors ................. zoos
Fickes ................. 1907
Ffckes CD ............... 217
Fickes (F.) sos
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-14

The Neil o'Brien Minstrels will be
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-23
dizzy whirl of our refined society.

dizzy whirl of u refined society.
Frank Lemmer arrived yesterday
from British Columbia where he has
an interest in some good mining pro-
perty. He may conclude to spend
the winter in Glasgow.
Mrs. Frank Hunter of Poplar is
visiting with Mrs. Clough of this
place.
Fred Whitbread and John Whitfield
were Hinsdale visitors in Glasgow this
week.
A marriage license has been issued
to Charles Clifford and Sophia Brooks
of Culbertson.
Frank Nichols, formerly station
agent at Hinsdale and Saco has ac-
cepted a position in the mercantile
store of J.. l.. Truscott.
David Kennedy attended court as
a juror this week. His broken limb
still causes him pain and he walks
about with the aid Of a cane.
Jas. Kennedy, the plumed knight
of the Great Northern, has returned
from his pleasure jaunt east and will
temporarily act as foreman of the
round house.
L. H. Mills of Saco, was in Glas-
gov this week as a juror for this term
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-23
Z9 Years
Taken from
Hn the Files Of
ANO Ne Ndilep
=== Countp Ga
settle Of Mir steen Years Ago.
sette Of Mn ,teen Years Ago.

John Taylor of Saco was an agree
able visitor in town this week.
Deputy Sheriff Elder, Of Culbertson
attended district court in Glasgo"
this week.
Mrs. w. S. Griffith left for Havre
yesterday for a short visit with rela'
tives and friends.
A large party of deer slayers left
for the Missouri yesterday. They
took enough GRUB" along to feed a
salvation army.
Wat Powell of Saco and Jacob
Worth Of Poplar Were admitted to
final citizenship by judge DuBoise on
Monday.
Uncle Roberts Of Nashua has an
nounced that he will spend the win.
ter in Glasgow and mingle in the
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-23

special lenses are being designed for
this work.
The situation now, however, is that,
with airplanes soon to be ready for
service, suitable lenses cannot be
bought. Hundreds are needed at once.
Possessors of the required types are
urged to enlist their lenses in the
army. They are asked Immediately
to notify the Photographic division OF
the signal corps, United States Army
Mills building annex, Washington, D
c., of lenses of the following descrip.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-23

eyes OF the army and the Gamers
lenses are the pupils of those eyes.
German lenses can no longer be
bought in the open market. England
met this difficulty in the earlier
stages OF the war by requiring lens
owners to register lenses and requi-
sitioning those needed. The bureau of
standards of the United States depart
ment OF commerce is now perfecting
a substitute for the German "crown
barium" glass used for lenses and will
later be able to meet the needs, and
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-23

of court. Monday evening Mr.. Mill:
was admitted to membership in the
local lodge of masons.
One white man and two coloree
men went to the voting ane
after receiving their ballots retired
to the booths and promptly went tt
sleep.-Havre Eagle.
Mounted Inspector Noah Armstrong
spent several days in Glasgow or
business this week. MI. Armstrong
is filling his position to the entire
satisfaction of the department.
Frank Flannery of Saco attended
district court in Glasgow as a juror
this week. Mr.. Flannery has not
vet entirely recovered from the in
iuries sustained by falling from his
wagon last summer.
Miss Mary Oliver, who for the past
two years has been in the employ OF
the Coleman house, left for her home
in the east Tuesday. She carries with
her the we'll wishes of a host OF warm
nersonal friends for future success.
It appears to be the general opln-
ion that W. G. Conrad, of Great Falls
will be the next U. S. senator from
Montana. Well, if we must have a
democrat Conrad will do for the peo-
pie of this section.
Rev. F. A. Higgins, presiding elder
of the North Mountain Mission Will
he in Glasgow today and hold quart
erlv conference meeting at 8 O'Clock
this evening. There will be preach
ing both morning and evening sun
day.
North Star Lodge, A. F. & A. M.'
gave a banquet at the school mouse
Tuesday evening to celebrate the
third anniversary of the lodge. A
large number of visiting brothers
we're present and altogether a very
ENJOYABLE time was passed.
Geo. Nugent, of Culbertson, repre-
scented his town at this term OF the
district court. George was on ms
"good behavior" and make a favor
able impression on the people OF TINS
burg. who have hitherto looked upor
Culbertsonites as being a trifle on the
"wild west order"
The drug store at this place ha:
mt in stock a new brand of cigars
knowns as "Mahon & Hoyt's Warn
Baby" We had the pleasure OF IN
cinerating a few of them at the ex
pense of the firm and can testl1!
that thew are not $50 cold"-we meal
the cigars, not the firm.
County Clerk Cutting this wee
sent out Autographed certificates Q
election to all the victorious ones !
the recent battle of ballots in thi
county. Perhaps it would be we
for some of the boys to have thef
framed to be preserved as relics Q
by-gone days. There are some thing
that have been known to happen bu
once in a lifetime.
At the home of John Taylor
Saco there occurred a double wee
ding last week Wednesday. The COZ
tracing parties were Mr.. Ira Taylt
and Miss Maud Lahdon and M
Thomas Garrison and Miss Graz
Taylor. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. w. D. Luther OF the \
f. church of this place in the pre-
ence of relatives and lmmedla
friends. Last night the young Peep
were given a reception at Mr.. Ia
lor's home at which were present o.
of the largest gatherings ever se'
on such an occasion in Saco. II
Gazette joins their many friends
wishing them a long and prospero
journey adown the pleasant pathw'
of married life.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-23
GERMAN MADE CAMERA
NAY BE REQUlSITIONED

Amateur photographers who are the
possessors of high-priced German
lenses with which speed" cameras
are equipped, stand a chance of having
them reouisitioned by the government,
for the signal corps of the army is
unable to get enough lenses for the
fleet of observation airplaines now
being built.
The need is immediate and of great
Importance: the airplanes are the
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-23

ton, which they are willing to sell,
stating price asked:
Tessar anastigmat lenses, made by
Carl Zeiss Jena, of a working aper-
ture of F. 3.5 or F. As, from eight
and a quarter to 20 inches focal
length.
Bausch & Lomb Zeiss tessars, F.
4.5, from eight and a quarter to 20.
inches focal length.
Highlander Heliar anastibmat lens
es, F. as, eight and a quarter to "a
inches focal length.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-23
For a Weak Stomach.

AS a general rule all you need to 90
is to adopt a diet suited to your age
and occupation and to keep your bow-
els regular. When you feel that you
have eaten too much and when constl-
pated, take one of Chamberlaln's
Tablets. For sale by all dealers.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-23
MANY HEROES AMONG
PASTORS AT THE FRONT

Drawing the perils of life on the bat
tlefield, the army chaplains of Europe
are going about among the troops
daily administering to their spiritual
needs. Jew and Gentle, Catholic n
Protestant, working together in khaki
for the common good.
The heroic deeds of these church
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-28

The Belfast Woman's Club will meet
Monday afternoon, July End, at the home
of it's president, Mrs. James S. Hartman.
The dance in Odd Fellows Hall last
Thursday evening under the auspices of
the B. H. S. class of 1918, was so enjoy
able that it will be repeated tomorrow,
Friday, evening with music by McKeen's
orchestra
Fred o. J. Horne, who was recently
operated on at his home on Bradbury
street, is surprising all who are concerned
in the case, by his constant gain. His
sister, Mrs. Ethel M. Snow of Bangor, a
trained nurse, is with him.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS Bramhall's
market has supply of very fine salmon
at low prices for July Fourth. They
recommend you to place your orders
early to avoid disappointment. All or
ders will be delivered Tuesday and the
market will be closed on Wednesday......
The Penobscot Bay Electric Co. tells you
how to kill the drudgery of ironing day.
An electric iron makes your work your
play Price 81 at their stores. . The
Hose of Luxite carried by The Dinsmore
Store are pure dye" hosiery. The
range of it's styles and prices will suit
every purse and purpose. See appoint
ments of E. H. Boyington, eye-sight
specialist. :. Elsie L. Eagleston of Win
terport publishes card of thanks. :. The
Limeburner house at 43 Court street is
offered for sale. Inquire of Mrs. Frank
W. Limeburner, IA Northport avenue. >. :.
A furnished bungalow on the eastern side
of Swan Lake to let. Inquire of w. j.
Matthews, Searsport, Me. The En-
porium, Chas. B. Eaton & Co., are having
mid-year sale for four days only, begin
ming today. Read their advt. for the
many bargains they are offering, which
includes silk dresses, suits, shirt waists
and a large variety of articles.....H H
Coombs Co. make special announcement
that Miss Adelaide M. Burke, a repre-.
sentative of the Pictorial Review Co., will
be at their pattern department next Sat.
urday and will explain the use of the
patterns and give many valuable sugges.
tions......See notice of rent at corner
Church and Park streets. Electric lights
and flush closet. Inquire of E. P. Frost
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-28

SOUTH BELFAST. Miss Verna Green
law has gone to Camden, where she has
employment. Mrs. H. G. Tibbetts
and daughter, Evelyn Ruth of Sewick-
ley, Penn, arrived Monday, June 18Th,
to visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Vest. Mrs. Emma Roberts of Brooks is
the guest of her son, Allen Roberts. ). ;.
Misses Vera and Una Greenlaw are
camping out with party of girl friends
at the Battery for few weeks...... Mas
ter Harold Greenlaw has recently bought
a new Lie bicycle.....The Ladies' Aid
Society dtWest Northport was enter
tanned Tuesday, June 10Th, at the home
of Mrs. Ada Curtis, with large attend
ance Much interest is being shown in
the Red Cross work which they are do
ing. After the afternoon work was COM
pleted the hostess served ice cream and
cake. During the summer months the
meetings will be held in the Brainard
schoolhouse. All are invited to attend
and assist in the noble work they are do
ing
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-28

The next meeting of Seaside Chautau-
qua Circle will be held with Miss Grace
E. Walton, Lincolnville avenue, Monday,
July End, at 2 p. m. Roll-call, current
events. Lesson from the C. L. S. C.
book, 'The Things Men Fight For"
chapters Is, 10 and 20. All members are
cordially invited to attend this meeting.
RED CROSS WORK. Much more work
than usual has been accomplished at the
Red Cross rooms the past week.. -. Mrs
Eugene D. Tapley has charge of the sur
gical pillow department, and Mrs. Charles
H. Walden the convalescent's pillows. :.
More people are becoming interested in
knitting at home. Mrs. Sarah E. Edge
comb, lady over go years of age, is do
ing excellent work in this department. :. :.
The local society has received a gift of
$50 from Mrs. Ira M. Cobe, and $50 81
from the Citypoint Industrial Club w
Local societies have been organized in
Brooks and Unity.....Last Friday branch
of the Belfast society was formed at
Bayside, All interested are urged to at
tend the meeting for work on Friday at
the Bayside Theater, which E. R. Conner
has offered the society for it's meetings.
Mrs. Lake Smith will superintend the
work, and Mrs. Isaac S. Hills the making
of surgical dressings. All having old
cotton cloth which can be shipped into
bits for the comfort pillows should bring
them, also cretonnes and prints for pillow
covers
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-28
The News of Belfast.

l- Eugene D. Tapley was in Islesboro
-s~-1j lv perform very critical opera
t.l f9r appendicitis on Hugh, the second
sci MIR Jacob Fairfield.
The Mckey-Knowlton Real Estate COM
Dsa have rented the Bragdon cottage on
Pss rpW at Northport, to Mrs. Albert M.
Srslr Of Woodfords.
--enc L. Cook and Samuel Durost
a.. Washington, D. c., the past
uaH attend the national meetings of
a. Boot and Shoe Workers Union.
Ter was the recent recipient of
beautiful bunch of lady's slippers,
...-.. ll by Mr.. Bert Young of Sears
ey are the most interesting of
.a .rs Wild orchids.
H,- Ldna Curtis, B. H. S. IT, gave
tag and thimble party at her home
I.g 4arsday from 3 to in honor of
MISS coma Achorn, a member of the
l.-.E who resigned at the end of the
>1.l wear and who will be married in
--a 'o Allen P. ellis of Lubec.
H Shaw Business College, whose ad-
susement appears in this ISSUE has al
N4ys been the first to introduce labor
SAVING office appliances. 1t has recently
uCo40ced the Burroughs Automatic
bookkeeping Machine and students may
receive Instruction thereon in connection
with any of the regular courses of study.
Write for information.
The second Band concert of the season
gwen on School common last Thurs
ca' e'enlng with a large and enthusiast
l5"d in attendance. While all the
HAMPERS were received with applause
'ae vocal selection, There's a Long,
Lang raj" by Charles F. Hammons
Wa repeatedly encored. Mr.. Hammons'
sao> on these occasions are ALWAYS a
1sasug feature of the program.
41e special engagement in the lyceum
course given in the North church last
t-4a' evening was a fine ending of a
splendid course, when Miss Doris Car
ptGt5 of Madison read that charming
little IRISH comedy, Peg O. My Heart. "
Mss Darpenter is a recent graduate of
Ike Gland Powers school, where she
graduated second in class of 200 pupils.
95e has already won high place in her
Foiession Her personality at once wins
aeI duilence and her voice is sweet and
s'tal She will always have a warm
welcome in Belfast, The evenings pro-
yam as opened with the reading of a
Si'o1l irlsh fable, ''The Little Red Hen. !"
!" Tie dramatic impersonation of "Pee
Ny Heart" Miss Carpenter kept her
'@ge audience interested from first to
1851 but 1T was in the character of Peg
'"al She was most charming. Her Irish
accent was perfect. The characters:
R F!t ehIchester. A Society Woman of London
3d. Her Daughter
CO.: Her Son
Jsrg;- brent, Young Society Man
M, g., The Butler
hl- hontgomery Hawkes., A London LAWYER
Niece of Mrs. Chichester's
ACTS:
c4fI drawing Room. Regal Villa, the
D1chester Estate.
Ac' Same as Act 1. Month Later.
&c. III Library at Regal Villa
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-28

Thomas H. Marshall Circle, Ladies of
the G. A. R., had lunch at their regular
meeting Tuesday afternoon They will
have a special Fourth of July program
next Tuesday afternoon, when the Com
rades of the Post are invited.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-28

Our county correspondents and all con-
trlbutOrS are requested to send their news
matter one day earlier than usual next
week, as the paper will be printed Tues
day night and the office closed Wednes-
day for the Fourth of July.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-18
Campaign Plans For
New Loan Discussed

NEW YORK. July 1S.-Plans for the
coming $4,000 100000 liberty loan.
which Secretary McAdoo is expected
to announce within a few days were dis
cussed here today by number OF the
governors OF the twelve Federal Re-
serve banks. The governors OF the
banks at Boston, Philadelphia. Chica-
go, Cleveland. Richmond and New
York. we're invited to attend the con-
ference.
The purpose of the meeting was
said to be to arrange the details for
the flotation of the coming loan, which
it was predicted, would require more
labor than the first campaign.
1t is proposed that in each federal
district, loan committee be organic
ed with the governor of the Federal
reserve bank of that district as chair
man. 1t was said new methods would
he used to float the coming loan, and
it is expected that some methods
which have proved successful in Great
Fritain, will be adopted.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-18
CAMPBELLSTOWN, O.

Farmers in this locality are much
concerned about the wheat in the
shock as much of it is showing signs
of sprouting and if the rainy, damp
weather continues the result is feared
The wheat is a fine crop and of good
quality Clarence Root and family
of near Friendship and Elmer Redd
and wife spent Sunday with Hiram
Root and wife. -. Howard Hart, wife
and daughter, Ruth, and Leah Mikesel
spent Sunday with Charles Cooper and
family. George Reid has purchased
another automobile. -. Rev. Dawson
of Yellow Springs will preach here in
two weeks during the absence of Rev.
Powers, who goes to Massachusetts
for few days stay. Mrs. Lee Flora
of Richmond, is spending this week
with her parents, the William Park
ers, during the absence of MIR. Flora on
a business trip to Pittsburgh. Har-
vey Parker and wife are visiting his
parents, William Parker and wife.
r. E. Brandenburg, wife and son Har-
old, Earl Brandenburg and family visit
ed the formers son, S. J. Brandenburg
and family at Oxford Sunday.
There will be meeting here next Fri
day evening for the purpose of organ
izing Grange" Everyone should
take interest and attend the meeting
Red Cross Sewing next Thursday
afternoon at the school building.
Mrs Sallie Swisher and Mrs. Jim
Shafer spent last Wednesday with
Mrs. Ida Scarse. .Eloise Spacht had
her tonsils removed last week and is
getting along very we'll. F. G.
Thompson and wife of Washington