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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-31
STARKS

This community was saddened to
learn of the death of Mrs. James
Locke Of Pennington which occurred
Saturday night, Jan. 18th, following
sickness of measles and bronchitis.
Mrs. Locke was born in this town
about sixty years ago. only daughter
of Alexander and Julia Oliver. She
had always been a resident of this
town until about ten years ago, when
they sold their farm and bought a
stand in Pennington. Besides her
husband she leaves two sons, Forest
and Arthur, and one daughter Mrs.
George Mosher, all of Pennington.
Another sad death was that of Mrs.
Ernest Upper of New Sharon, also a
former resident of this town. Her
death followed serious operation last
Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 23rd. Four
years ago last summer their farm
buildings here in Starks were totally
destroyed by lightning. They pur
chased a stand at New Sharon and
have since lived there. She leaves
besides her husband a daughter Julia
in New Sharon High School, also a
brother and sister in Massachusetts,
Mr.. Tupper's aged father, Sc years
old resides with them, which makes
it doubly hard on account of his poor
health. She was taken to her girl
hood home In Massachusetts for bur
ial Much sympathy Is extended to
the Borrowing family.
The Norton Bros. have recently pur
chased a pair of horses of Isaac
letters of Arson.
The village school closed January
%, on account of the illness of the
teacher, Mrs. Ernest Greenleaf, who
has the jaundice.
Fred Day. who has been boarding
at the home Of Cyrus Churchill for
several months, is visiting his family
in Massachusetts.
Maroha Greenleaf recently spent
several days with her aunt Mrs.
Louise Pratt Of Arson.
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BRIGHTON

Mrs. T. j. Jones who has been on
the sick list for the past ten days, Is
some better and able to sit up very
little. Mrs. Sadie Brasier Is caring
for her and doing her housework.
Quite a number of men. who live
here and are working at West May
field, we're home with their families
over Sunday.
Charles Kinney has moved his fam
lily from Skowhegan into one Of II. l..
Wyman's rents here in the village.
Will Jones has gone TO Maytield to
work. Mrs. Jones Is staying with
Mrs. Eta Kinney while he is away.
Arthur Kinney went to West May
field last week with four horses to
work for H. n. Farrin.
John Bartlett went to Harmony
Monday on business.
Mrs. Rosie Straw of Kingsbury Wis
tied her aunt Mrs. Lydia Hilton last
week
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BROWNS CORNER-CANAAN

DR.. Earle was called Monday to
attend Charles Burrill, who has been
i'll for several weeks from the effects
of Lagrippe. His many friends are
hoping for speedy recovery
Peter futile and family, who have
been living in Fairfield, have arrived
in town and are staying with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Brown.
Mrs. Harry Wheeler and young son
Harold have returned from Athens,
where they passed two weeks in the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Dana Cooley.
Mrs. Mary Vickery, who Is in the
home of her sister Mrs. w r. Bailey,
is in feeble health. Dr. Stinchfield
was called to attend her Saturday
and at this writing we are glad to re-
port she is more comfortable.
Mrs. Harland True, Mrs. Schuyler
Burril and others have been having
the prevailing epidemic hard colds.
Miss Anna Viola Porter passed the
week end visiting her grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. c. N. Nichols. Miss
Porter returned Monday to resume her
studies in the Skowhegan high school,
Edwin Bartor returned from Wa
terville Saturday, where he passed
last week on business.
Eben Richards, an aged veteran,
who recently sustained shock, is in
feeble health and he has lost the use
of his right arm and hand.
Mrs. Earle Burrill and daughter
Christine and Earlene. was visitor
in hnrno nj r
Charles Burrill.
Mrs. Roland futile II Ill from the
effects OF sore throat.
Mr.. Fuller is substituting on route
No. l, Hartland, during the illness Of
our regi:ar carrier. j F. Connolly.
Mr.. Connolly has many friends in this
vicinity who are anxious for his
speedy recovery.
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MOOSE RIVER

On Thursday evening, Jan. oath, a
farewell party was given at the home
of MIR. and Mrs. Eli Kew for the boys
who were leaving for the service
About thirty-fve Of the friends and
neighbors we're present. Mr.. Han
cox of Jackman spoke to the boys OF
the many experiences which they
would no doubt encounter before they
reached France as he himself had
crossed the ocean three times. He
also spoke of the good work which
the Red Cross was doing, as each OF
the boys were presented with sweat
ers, socks, and mufflers. after which
refreshments were served by the hos
tess and all left wishing the boys good
luck on their journey.
A man from the camp of the Jack
man Lumber Co., which was placed In
quarantine some days ago, broke
quarantine and was arrested and TAX
en- before Judge Holden, fined $40
and costs and In default Of payment
thirty days In jail.
Llewellyn Moore, who has been con
fined to his bed for several days is
better at this writing.
The Ladies' Aid will hold their an
nual meeting Wednesday. Jan. 30.
A man was brought from J. II.
Murtha's camp with a broken leg the
28th
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HINCKLEY

Roy Dunbar of Skowhegan was
caller in town Sunday
Verbal Spofford is in town for a
few days visit.
Melvin Palmer has several teams
hauling lumber at the present time.
Master Lee Chase is i'll with double
pneumonia. DR.. o. B. Ames OF Wa
terville attends him.
The burning out of several chin
neys in this place recently, has caus-
ed bit of excitement, owing to the
two serious losses by fire which have
occurred this winter.
l.. P Clifford is gaining fast now from
his illness of pneumonia. DR.. Stinch-
field of Skowhegan was the attending
physician.
Fred Williams of Skowhegan has
been in town several days the past
week in the interest of life insurance
policies.
DR.. w. H. Walters of Fairfield was
| called to the Clinton side of the river
! Tuesday morning to attend Baby STAN
ley Curtis Gaylord, who is suffereing
with bad cold.
Mrs. George NJ. Gaylord has return
ed from her trip to Bangor, where
she has been caring for her sons
wife, Mrs. John Gaylord the past
few weeks.
The marriage Of Edith Arabella
Grace and Donald Hamilton Currier
was solemnized at Fairfield, Saturday,
Jan. 26th. The young couple went
directly to Portland where Mr.. Cur
rier has position on the railroad.
The bride was a popular telephone
operator in this village for several
months. The best wishes of the COM
munity go with them. A bit OF SYM
pathy is being expressed for Mr.. aud
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that Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Tarr OF
North Arson are the parents OF tan
pound girl
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Preble are the
proud parents of baby born, Jan
25 The first girl in a family OF FIVE
Frederick Knox had an Ill turn Sat
urday at the home of his son George
on Highland Park.
Mrs. Littlef1eld of Church street.
who is in the Lewiston Hospital, Is
on the gain.
Mrs. John Tarr and daughter Retta
called on Mrs. Fred Viles Sunday.
Miss kathlyn Nelson Is working for
Guy Garrison In Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Bracket and
family of Hinckley were week end
visitors at the home OF her sister, Mae
Boynton
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SOLON

June Merrill of Scion has completed
her duties as night operator for the
Farmers Telephone Co.
The Selectmen will be at their office
from Feb. 4th to Feb. 18th inclusive,
for the purpose of closing up the past
years business. All persons having
accounts with the town are requested
to bring them in for settlement.
The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs.
Julia vittum, Tuesday, Feb. s.
Mr.. Stone, principal of our high
school, was detained at Madison Mon
day, by the serious illness Of his moth
er.
W. H. Soper of Auburn was in town
Tuesday.
Misses Juna Merrill and Gladys
Boyington went to Madison this week
to work.
There will be a baked bean supper
in the Town Hall, Thursday evening
for the benefit OF the Red Cross. This
will be followed by an entertainment
and social. All are cordially invited
to come and help.
John Lawrence and E. A. Decker
are loading and shipping hay from
this station.
Alvah Foss has purchased Timothy
Clark, stand on North Main st. Mr..
Clark will move into the house with
his fsther on Pleasant st.
F. A. Coolidge was in Skowhegan
Tuesday.
The Camp Fire Girls will present
tn farce my Cousin Jimmy, Friday
e' ,ning, Feb. 1, at Carrabassett Hall.
I ie entire cast is filled by girls. A
good laugh guaranteed.
Mrs. Alice Foss was in Skowhegan
Friday
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WELLINGTON

Clyde Foss, who was called to Mon
son by the sudden death of his broth
er-in-law, P. w. Knights, has returned
home.
Alfred Baird. who is working for
Beal & Walker. and Mrs. Baird of
Hartland spent Sunday with their son
Arthur Baird and family.
Miss Inez Lawrence Is visiting
friends and relatives in Harmony for
few days.
Mrs James Boston, who has been
visiting her son Leland Boston and
daughter, Mrs. Selden York Of Athens,
has returned home.
We think II Jim McCorrison of
South Harmony would put a few
boards and shingles on his barn, milk
would not freeze into knitting needles
II 1t was AZ below zero.
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EMRDEN LAKE

Andrew Fisher is hauling pulp for
Herbert Dreamer
Miss Elva Walker is very sick with
pneumonia. DR.. Pratt is attending
her.
The Spencer children have been
confined to the house with bad colds
Miss Ina Walker is gaining slowly,
1t Is reported that Frank Wells is
expected home and will haul lumber
for Eugene Burns.
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NORTH CORNYILLE

Friends of Mrs. Joel McIntire will
regret to learn that she passed away
at her home in South Scion last Mon
day evening of pneumonia.
Harry Lawrence, who has been
working in the woods at Dead River
returned home last week.
Mrs. Fred Morrill,, who has been Ill
all winter, is reported as somewhat
improved in health.
Last Tuesday was the day of anoth-
er snow storm but very much unlike
the billiards. which are SO character
lstic of this unusual winter 1t lasted
only half day and thus far lays I'M
molested by any winds.
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WEST EMRDEN

The Washington school closed JaR
18th.
Miss Myrtle Berry was the guest or
her causin. Gladys Berry, few hswFs
Tuesday afternoon of last week.
Mrs Frank Carl, who has been car
ing for her daughter Mrs. Lnweea
Berry, returned home Friday OF last
week.
Mrs. Linwood Berry. who has been
very sick is on the gain now.
Master Frank Austin Berry is Wis
iting his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Carl at North Arson.
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ATHENS

H. Tobey Mooers will give lecture
in the Grange Hall. tomorrow evening
at s o'clock, for the benefit of the Red
Cross, after which sandwiches and
coffee will be served. Tickets 25 cts
On the evening OF Jan. Ia occurred
the marriage OF William e. Pinkham
and Mrs. Birdena NJ Salley, both of
this village. The ceremony was per-
formed at the parsonage Of the Metho-
dist church with Rev. w. L. Bradeen
officiating. Mr.. and Mrs. Pinkham
will reside In Athens.
A great shock came to the people Of
Athens and vicinity when it was
learned Monday evening, Jan, 28th,
that George F. Aver. of the firm of
Hight &c Aver, and one of our most
highly respected citizens, had sudden
ly passed away from a stroke of APP
poplexy. Tho not a strong man ply
sically, Mr.. Aver had been In his usual
health until Monday afternoon when
he was engaged in putting in ice at his
home. Mr.. Hight assisting him with
the heavy work While sitting by the
fire waiting the arrival of the next
load he complained of feeling dizzy
and sick. but told Mr.. Hight to go
about the work as he would be all
right soon When Mr.. Hight return
ed, Mr.. Aver did not answer when
spoken to. The doctor was soon
there and Mrs. Aver arrived from the
store. Everything was done that
consciousness, passing away about
o'clock.
There Is considerable sickness in
town. Mrs. e. F. Wescott, who has
been sick for several days Is reported
at this writing to be about the same
Merton Dennis is reported Ill with La
grippe, and M. 8. Cleveland one OF
the aged veterans, Is Ill at his home
near West Athens.
At East Athens, Mrs. Ellen Emery
has been on the sick list and several
of Ed. Taylor's family and others
Mrs. Henry Moody, who has been a
sufferer from rheumatism for several
months, remains about the same. Her
daughter Miss Ida Fuller came in No
vember, from her work away, to care
for her mother.
Eli Hoyt, who lived for several
ycdTS HcdI iIHclS, pdSScu away
at Hartland recently and his funeral
occurred Sunday.
C. w. Deering, writing from Whit
man, Mass. reports his mother. whose
illness called him there. as some
what improved, but he will not return
at present as there Is plenty of work
man wanted there.
Athens friends will be sorry to learn
that Lottie Lord, who was In Somer-
set Hospital for surgical treatment,
some week ago. is still ILL.,
Good Will Club met Saturday after
noon, Jan. 26, at Elmwood, with an
attendance of 25. An interesting pro-
gram was carried out including a song
by Marion and Dorothy Allen and one
by Julia and Elizabeth Brayton be-
sides several readings. The usual
social hour followed
The Athens Branch of the Red Cross
met at Elmwood. Friday evening, Jan.
25th. Notwithstanding the unfavor-
able weather conditions since the
Branch was organized quite little
has been accomplished and shipment
was made last week to Skowhegan
Chapter consisting of sixteen pairs of
socks, sixteen pairs wristers. six
sweaters and three helmets. The
first pair of socks handed in were knit
by Mrs. Jane Parsons. "a years old.
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Observation-Disclosures

George Chase of Skowhegan was a
guest of his sister Mrs. Keith recently
Mrs. Soule entertained her parents
also her sister and niece part of last
week.
Mrs. Nina Lewis with Ralph and Ell
sic spent Sunday at the home of Mrs.
Lloyd.
George Weston loaded car OF hay
at the siding last week.
Mrs. Ketchum and daughter Helen
visited Mrs Helen Groves at the vii
lage the first of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Cheney went
to Newport SATURDAY. to reside with
his parents for while.
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Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Writes Desirable Business of All Glasses
SAVES ABOUT rs PER CENT
Represented BY John c. Griffin, Skowhe gan
CONCORD

George Higgins is at Skowhesnn
He was drawn as juryman.
Perley Moulton. who was operated
on last week, is getting along as nice
as could be expected.
Lincoln Atwood Is suffering with a
bad tooth.
Harry Healy was at home one day
of last week.
Mrs. Agnes Beane was on the sick
list last week, but Is on the gain.
Chester Robinson. Perley Robfnsea.
Richard Tompkins and Raymond Hug
gins are getting ready to eat hekr
Ice
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MERCER

Mrs Lydia Rowe is working for
Jonas Varney.
Merit Wade is at home for few
days from the Height of Land, where
he is working
Clarence Brown has been pressing
hay for George Wood, Abel Young,
Martin Andrews and Fred Hatch.
George Dumeny has gone to Rum
ford to work.
Rachel Wade has been quite sick
the past week with bad cold and
throat trouble.
Four in Stephen Ladd's family are
i'll with small pox, no other cases so
far. The library and schools have
been closed, and there will be no
Grange meetings till the danger OF the
disease is over.
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SANDY RIVER

Sandy River folks have the small
box scare and one case. Mrs. Merle
Yeaton came down with the disease
the first of last week while visiting
at the home Of II. A. Yeaton. 1t is
reported to be a mild case. All the
other members of the family were
vaccinated and placed in quarantine.
Walter Hight of Skowhegan was in
this place Wednesday buying hay.
The Misses Shirley and Florence
Baker went to Norridgewock. Friday
of last week and were vaccinated.
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SOUTH CANAAN

Mrs L. F. Croker recently visited
several days with friends In Skowhe-
gan.
Not much news owing to the ex-
IRENE cold and bad travelling. The
most business being done seems to he
shoveling snow and breaking roads.
Mrs. L. c. Webb Is failing.
This is in reality an old fashioned
winter. People have been predicting
all the way along an old fashioned
January thaw but 1t seems to have
been a January freeze every time.
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ANSON

Martelle Tibbetts returned home
from serving in the Navy, Monday.
Mrs. Bernard Otis made a call in
Norridgewock, one day last week.
Mrs. Guy Wilbur and son Guy Jr.,
came home Monday from Deadwater,
where they have been spending the
winter with Mr.. Wilbur.
David Graham received word of his
mothers death at her home In New
Brunswick. January 80.
Word has been received by relatives
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POWERS, SCHOOLHOUSE

Mrs Frances Gilman still remains
in a very low condition Among the
friends who visited her Sunday were
Ernest Gilman and wife, Ed Rogers
and wife.
Earl Nye was a business caller on
Earl Berry, Friday.
Earl Berry and Lewis Smith are
loading car of wood for Earl Nye.
Aunt Mary Atwood called on Mrs
Elva Berry, Sunday
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CANAAN

Every store in Canaan will be clos
ed every Monday at IL o'clock.
Miss Hazel Lewis passed Saturday
in Skowhegan the guest Of Mrs. Ellen
Lancto.
Miss Ella Nelson, who has been en-
pioyed at Winslow, returned Tuesday.
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REVERE-CORNVILLE

Mr. Myers arrived home Sunday at
ter spending a month with relatives
at his former home in Virginia.
Carroll Beal was given a big sur
prise Friday night when eleven of his
classmates walked In on him, having
snowshoed up from Skowhegan.
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floral offerings, in our recent bereave-
ment, also to the North Arson Manu-
featuring Company and the Scion
Pulp and Paper Company for their
help and floral offerings, we give our
sincere thanks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lisbon.
North Arson, Jan. %. 1918.
ELI HOYT
Eli Hoyt, who died of a paralytic
shock, at Hartland, Jan. "a. was a
former resident of North Arson, liv
ing here from 1903 until about two
years ago, when he sold his property
to his sons and moved to Hartland.
He had been In feeble health for sew
eral years. His age was about IA
years. His wife died five years ago
last November Mr.. Hoyt was a vet
eran OF the Civil War. In his young
manhood, he was engaged for a term
of years in the lumber regions OF
PENNSYLVANIA, after which he returned
to Maine and engaged In farming and
stock raising and was we'll known In
Western Somerset Mr. Hoyt Is sur
yiyed by six children, Henry of East
Madison; William of Johnsbury, Vt;
Amos OF West Mansfield, Ohio; Irving
of North Arson; Mrs. Birdena Leland
and Mrs. Dora Bogue OF Greenwood,
Mass, all OF whom were present at the
funeral, Sunday afternoon, at Hart
land, with the exception of Mrs. Bogue
The remains we're placed in the re-
ceiving tomb at Hartland until spring,
when the burial will be In Sunset
cemetery at North Arson.
DR. Green of Scion was called to
see Mrs Avis Clough, who has been
very sick with Lagrippe and peri
tonitis. She Is better at this writing
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Miss Amy Merrill is taking q course
in Bryant & STATIONS Commercial
School in Providence, R. I.
Ernest Whipple lost work horse
last week.
The Adams Brothers have just I'm
ished pressing hay for M. P. Pollard.
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NORTH ST. Adams

Mrs. Nellie Libby and Mrs. Ada
Moore was in Dexter Saturday.
Dorothy, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs u. s. Parker was operated
on Wednesday for adenoids and en-
larged tonsils DR.. Moulton assist
ed by Mrs Nell Martin as nurse per-
formed the operation.
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YES! WE CAN SUPPLY YOU-if
you place your order now for that
FORD car. Holt & Hight, Skowhe-
gan
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-25
ALL HAVE THEIR FAvORITES
Most Novelists Admit Decided Prefer
ence for Certain Children of
Their Brain.

1t is no secret that Mowgli. the wolf
boy of the "Jungle Books" is Mr.. Kip
llng's prime fav0rite, or that Rodney
Stone, that fine fighter and gallant En-
glishman, takes precedence even Of
Sherlock Holmes In the affections Of
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Thomas Hardy much prefers to con-
slider himself poet rather than a
story writer. but among the many
characters he has created he loves
Tess best of all; and II Is rumored
that ii. G. Wells has a sneaking af-
fection for his Tono Bungay.
II is often difficult to account for
prejudices, for likes and dislikes. The
mother often loves her least worthy
lad best. Mark Twain dotted on Huckle-
berry Finn. Dickens had soft place
In his heart for the Artful Dodger,
and i Is said that w. w. Jacobs loves
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Fast Retaining Desert,

Men have begun to reclaim the CALI
fornian desert by irrigation. The I'm
perial valley is the first word in the
bringing back Of the waters to the
thirsty land, but it is by no means the
last. Towns like Brawley and I'm
perial now stand where the mesquite
once grew and the coyote howled. The
limit Of mans progress in the valley
is sharply defined. The "field" of al
falfa or grain faces the desert, the one
wearing fierce scowl, the other a
gentle smile. Close by live the des-
ert's conQuerors, big outstanding folk.
amid the sOftness Of an eternal sum-
mer. The irrigation canals flow music.
ally everywhere. The houses are
hinged round with cioth-screened We
randas, which do duty also as living
and sleeping places. The people al
ways seem to be on the defensive
against the desert. But they have
made 1t blossom like the rose, and are
making 1t pay. Soon the desert of
lost hopes. of burning heats, of In
tolerable mirages, and arid solitudes
VIII be land Of teeming thousands
and Of plenty.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-12-25

A food map of Europe today shows
not a single country In which tie IN.
ture does not hold threat of serious
difficulties and only a small part which
l. not F0PillS approaching t:.e famine
point. With the exception of the
Ukraine only those countries which
have maintained marine commerce
have sufficient food supplies TO meet
actual needs until next harvest, and
even in the Ukraine, with stores accn-
INFLATED on the farms, there is famine
In the large centers of population.
Belgium and northern France, as
well as Serbia, appear on the hunger
map distinct from the rest of Europe
/ because they stand in different rela-
/ ton from the other nations to the peo-
pie of the United States. America has
for four gears maintained the small
war rations Of Belgium and northern
France and is already making special
efforts TO care for their Increased
after-the-war needs, which, with those
of Serbia, must DO included in this
must have Immediate relief
The gratitude of the Belgian nation
for the help America has extended to
her during the war constitutes the
strongest appeal for us to continue our
work there. The moment the German
armies withdrew from her soil and she
WAS established once more In her own