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LARONE

Word direct from Roy Marcia who
is in the 151st, F. A. written August
End to Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Marcia,
informs them that he was in England
at that time and was we'll and all
right.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. s. Campbell were
over Sunday guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
E. H. Tobey at the Tobey cottage at
North Lake.
Fred Sheaff. a mill man of Augusta
was a recent caller in town with the
object of possibly locating near here
Mr. Sheaff was a former resident oil
this town.
The dry weather has enabled the
farmers to complete their belated hay
ing and much of the grain is cut as
we'll
A few of the volunteer boys have
completed their work and have peer
transferred to other localities.
Ronald Richardson, the volunteer
boy at L. V. Winslow's, visited at ms
home in Woodfords over Sunday
Hiram Tobey has been reaping tn'
grain for the farmers in this vicin
ity.
C. f. Campbell and wife were oVel
Sunday visitors in town,
Mr.. and Mrs, George Fraser OF Mas
sachusetts with Mr.. and Mrs. Madison
Clifford and Mrs Eta Bickford OF NO
Fairfield were Sunday callers at The
Cedars.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Sheaff of Massa
chusetts were recent visitors IN town
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SNITHFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Owens of Port
land are visiting Mrs. Owens parents
Mr.. and Mrs. S. II Bickford
Charles Harlow is entertaining his
brother Clarence Of Charlestown
Mass, and nephew Adelbert Dunnine
of Brunswick.
Mrs. Victor Hartford and two chill
dren are visiting her parents MIR. and
Mrs. Charles Swift in Wayne.
Ralph Winegardiner was at home
on short furlough last week from
Virginia. where he is on Navy duty
A farewell reception was given him
by his friends in Grange Hall, We'd
nesday evening.
Rev Charles Meeker preached q
very helpful and interesting sermon
from the text THY will be done" and
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Rev and Mrs. F. r. WEIGH of Cen
ter Conway. y. H. were guests Of
friends in town last week
Bert Mason and daughter Bertha of
Portland are passing a few days at
their farm on Cape Cod Hill.
Mrs. Marian Dutton is with rela-
tives at Madison, where she expects
to pass several weeks.
Many people from this town attend
ed the campmeeting at East Liyermore
Sunday.
Gilbert. son of John Tolman, left a
few days ago for Camp Devens, as
one of the replacement men from this
district
BENJAMIN Aver, who has been visit
ing his aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Elliott, returned to his home
in South Braintree, Mass, Saturday.
DR.. c. A Macomber recently receiv-
ed his commission as first medical
lieutenant and expects to leave Sept.
10th.
f. A. Luce and wife of Hayerhill,
Mass. are spending a short vacation
with his cousins B. A. Beane and fam
lily.
Mrs Blanche Benson, who has been
appointed r. f. D. carrier on route l
here, began serving the patrons, Mon
day.
Miss Mabel Beane is employed as
teacher in the Greenleaf school,
Starks. The schools of the town
open Monday.
NJ A Dunn, our road commissioner
with a crew of men, IRE making some
necessary repairs on the highway.
Beatrice the little daughter of Geo.
Furber. who had her tonsils and ade-
noids removed by Drs. Makepeace and
Macomber last week, Is getting along
nicely and is nearly we'll again.
Rufus Leeman, who has boarded
with Lorenzo Churchill for some time
has gone to the village to board with
the family of Fred Clark. Mr. Lee
man is in quite feeble health.
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The News of Somerset's Busy Towns


Cleveland one day last week. Mr..
Matson has a fine position as chief
engineer for the Boston Shoe x Rub
Der Co.
Miss Gladys Spaulding returned
Sunday to her duties as a nurse in
the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in
Boston.
Miss Dorothy Folsom has finished
her duties as an operator in the New
England Telephone Office
The families OF + II Vaughan
Ralph Yeaton. Albert Yeaton and
George Carr took an automobile trip
to the RanPelev Lakes. Sunday
/ Ms Edna Tilley Of North Arson is
the guesi Of Miss Hildred Tobey
/ An automobile party consisting of
Mr.. and Mr. Eben Miller and family
Mr. and Mrs. Leone Jones and Mrs
jeanette Johnson and DR. and Mrs
joseph Taylor went to Pleasant Pond
Sunday
Mr.. Arthur Huff and two children
visited in Madison over the week end.
Mrs Susan Fuller. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Fuller and Mrs Linnion
I r
Freedom Academy last Friday
Mrs. Nellie Pierce has returned
from \ several weeks visit with her
son and wife in Bradford, Mass.
Mrs. Edwards Of Boston is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Robinson.
Mrs. Grace Bigelow and family Wis
tied friends in the Aroostook county
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tobey have re
turned to their home in Orono.
DR.. and Mrs. w F. Brown. Mrs.
Frank French and Mrs Evelyn Minor
took an automobile trip TO. Stockton
and Morrill, last week.
Chester Cooley had the misfortune
to break his arm while working on
threshing machine last SATURDAY..
The Norridgewock Cattle Show and
Fair Will be held on Sept. 17th this
year.
Mrs. EVELYN Miner recently receiv
ed very interesting letter from her
son Lewis, who is training in the t.
S. Navy. During the past few weeks
he has met manv of his old friends
from Island Falls across the water
anu ne mas also met lnomdS lneO-
bald
Oosoola Co No 10 has been trans
ferred from Skowhegan to Norridge-
wock
Miss Hattie Longley was brought
home from Smithfield Tuesday morn
ing and stood the trip very nicely
She has been very i'll at the Whitney
cottage for several weeks and unable
to be brought home.
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Johnson; vice chairman, Mrs. E. D.
Humphreys; secretary, Mrs. w. L.
Brown; treasurer, Miss Helen New
ton Supply committee. Mrs. Lincoln
Colby; surgical dressings committee
Mrs. Z. D. Humphreys. Mrs. J. NJ
Roothby; sewing committee. Mrs. Geo
Hughey. Mrs F. c. Googins, Mrs Geo
Nash: knitting committee, Mrs. a. j.
McIntire. Mrs. F. c. Googins. Mrs
Elmer T. Colby, Mrs. Isaac Newton;
membership committee. Mrs. George
Blais. Mrs. Toulouse. Mrs. Pendleton,
Mrs Andrew Holden, Mrs. Melvin
Holden. Mrs. r. L. kimball, Mrs
Amos Craft. Mrs. Fred Damon, Mrs
Percy Colby; pledge cards committee
Mrs Andrew Holden, Miss Thirza
Colby. Miss Pearl Burns, Miss ARA
Graffum. Miss Florence Aehey, Miss
Ethel Murtha Miss Annie Quay, Miss
Ida Moore. Miss Greta McDaniels;
Quitting committee, Mrs. Harry New
ton: civilian service committee, MI h.
A. Piper. Mrs Allen J. Moore. Mrs
Hugh Mcdonald, Mrs. II. c. Pike, Fr
JOS Forest. Rev r. L. Jones; finance
committee. A. j. Mcintyre. Abram
Newton. II. p. McKenney. Dir. f. d.
Humphreys. Mrs. Amos Graffte, Mrs.
F. II. Williams. Mrs ". l.. Brown;
benefit committee, Mrs Abram New
ton. Mrs. Allen Moore. Mrs. Isaac
Newton. Mrs. Lincoln Colby, Mrs. Geo.
Nash. Mrs. Lawrence Hughey, Mrs. D.
J. Moore Mrs. Luther Moore, Miss vel
fora Newton, Mrs. Ruth Moore, Miss
Annie Quay. Miss Zilla Holden. Mrs.
Hugh Mcdonald, Mrs Parker Sands
Mrs. Paul York; publicity committee,
Mrs. John B. Sterling, Mrs Grin j.
Moore. The August consignment of
work which has been completed and
shfpped consisted of - pairs of ser
vice socks and 90 sweaters.
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.lACKMAN

Mrs. Amos Graffte and her daughter
Margery are occupying the Longfel-
low cottage at Fairgrieve Bay, Wes-
serunsett Lake, this week.
Mrs. C. II. Campbell and daughter
Zaidee and Miss Minnie Holden are
spending two weeks at Lakewood.
Abram Newton and daughter Vel
cora returned last week from Bangor,
where they spent few days.
The community was shocked to hear
of the death of Ex-Gov G. H. Prouty
of Vermont and President of the Jack
man Lumber Co. of this place. Mr..
Prouty was on his way from New
port, Vt. to take the train at Lenox-
Vile, Quebec from Jackman. while
crossing the railway tracks at Water
Vile, Quebec, the auto was hit by a
train, throwing the car about 30 feet
in the air. Mr.. Prouty was instant
ly killed. The chauffeur was badly
injured, but it is reported that he
will recover. Several of the EN-
ployees of the Jackman Lumber Co.
went to Newport to attend the funer-
al. Much regret is expressed thru
out the two villages for Mr. Prouty
was much respected by all Sympa-
thy goes out to the bereaved widow
and brothers.
Mr. and Mrs, j. j. Lander and party
/ passed thru town on their way to
| Quebec on Sunday of this week.
c. Guy Humes and wife with party
of friends were in town on Sunday.
RED CROSS NOTES
At the annual meeting of the Jack
man Branch of the Red Cross the fol
| lowing officers and committees were
| chosen. Chairman, Mrs. II. "A
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improved in health 30 l could do my
nousework; we now have little one, all
of which | owe to Lydia E. Pinkham .
Vegetable Compound. - Mrs. 0. S.
JOHNSON. R. No. 3, Ellensburg, Wash.
There are women everywhere who
long for children in their homes yet are
denied this happiness on account OF
some functional disorder which in most
cases would readily yield to Lydia +.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Such women should not give up hope
Until they have given this wonderful
medicine trial, and for special advice
write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,
Lynn, Mass. The result of 40 years
"oerience is at your service.
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CONSTANT PAIN
after EATING
The TOrtures Of Dyspepsia
Corrected by "Fruit-a-tiVeS
ST. AfAKrIN's

81. MARLIN
''For two years, 1 suffered tortures
from Severe Dyspepsia. had
constant pains after eating; pains
down the sides and back and
horrible bitter stuff often came up
in my mouth. tried doctors, butthey
did not help me. But as soon as L
started taking 'Fruit,a-tises'(orF Fruit
Lfaer Tablets 1 began to improve
and this medicine, made of fruit
juices, relieved me when everything
else failed"
MRS. HUDSON MARSHBANK.
5Oc. box, 6 for 81 80, trial size 25c.
At dealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES
Limited. OGDENSBURG, N. Y.
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MILLAY HILL-N. NEW PORTLAND

Derwood, little two year old son OF
Mr. and Mrs Earl Davidson was OPP
Grated on for appendicitis, Monday at
ternoon. There seemed to be very
little hope of his recovery at first, but
at present he is doing finely.
II. B. Lovejoy accompanied by his
family were on the Hill, Tuesday. He
/ came to cut his oats.
Mrs. George Moulton of Emblem and
little daughter Eunice have been Wis
iting her sister and family, Mrs. NJ
G. Atwood during the past few days
She also visited her nieces and nep-
hews at Kingfield and n y. Portland
1.-THE Scarlet Car" another Blue
bird photoplay from the novel by
Richard Harding Davis, at North New
Portland next Saturday evening.
Herchell Boynton, lady friend and
Mrs. Harold Boynton of kingtield
were at Manley Atwoods Thursday.
Arthur Savage of Skowhegan was
on the Hill, Tuesday. repairing tele-
phones. Many little troubles with
them were found. We now expect
better service.
Rev. Arthur Hamilton and wife OF
kingfield were at MS parents, Neu-
nesday
1t is rumored that Mrs. James
Haines has sold her farm to George
Townsend of Salem.
Ola Lishness who has returned from
the hospital is gaining slowly. She is
at present with her mother, Mrs. Jas.
Howe
Dana and Sherwood Davidson are
stopping with their grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. VI. G. Atwood while their
little brother is sick.
j. S Moulton and Miss Josie Moul-
ton of North Arson were in town
Wednesday
Ross Knapp, wife and little daugh-
ter, Ruby. were on the Hill, Monday
at NJ G Atwood's.
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FAIRFIELD CENTER

Miss Nettie Hutchins is visiting rel
atives and friends in Dexter
Word has been received by his fam
| lily that Arthur Mingo, who has been
! at Camp Devens. since last April, has
sailed for France.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Orrin Allen and their
two children Of Pressure Isle, who
have been visiting Mr.. Aliens sister,
| Mrs. Elizabeth Holt, returned Satur-
day to their home. They were ac-
companied to Presque Isle by II. l..
! Holt and family, who will enjoy a
weeks vacation there. The trip was
made by automobile. Eugene Tozier
of Waterville, formerly of this place,
will serve as postmaster during Mr..
| Hollis absence Mrs. Tozier is with
him and they are passing the week
with their aunt. Mrs. Elizabeth Holt
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Welts and their
! children of Guilford have been recent
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
r. f. Green Mr. Green accompani-
ed them upon their return and will
pass a week or more with them at
their home. visiting Mt Kineo and
other places Of interest.
MEMORlAL SERNl1E
A memorial service for the late
Archie Mckenzie, Sergt of Co f, of
the 103rd Regiment, who was killed
in action, July 23rd, was held at the
church in Fairfield. Sunday afternoon,
August 18th, conducted by the pastor,
Rev w. II. Varney. The church was
prettly and appropriately decorated
with a profusion of flags and flowers.
At the foot of the Roll of Honor bear
ing his name among others was a
beautiful floral piece from friends in
Sowhegan. On one side of this stood
his picture framed with a wreath of
sweet peas and on the other was a
large pillow of red antirrhinums,
white asters and blush sweet peas,
sent by his cousin, Grant Pierce of
Providence, r. |. The pastor gave
a very able address and read a touch
ing poem when the Blue Star
Changed to Cold. Two appropriate
hymns were excellently sung by
quartette from Madison. led by Prof.
Elmer e. Towne Relatives and
friends were present from Skowhe-
gan, Madison and Norridgewock. The
Knights of Pythias and the Union of
which he was a member were also
well represented.
CARD OF THANKS
We sire to express our heartfelt
appreciation of the many kindnesses
of our neighbors and friends during
our recent bereavement, and to thank
all who so kindly sent flowers and
otherwise helped at this sad time. We
thank also the Knights of Pythias and
the Union of Madison for their sym
pathy so we'll expressed by their
presence at the Memorial service in
honor of our beloved son and nephew,
and the quartette for their beautiful
singing.
Mrs. Emma Duprey
Mrs. Martha Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Forsythe
Fairfield Center, Me, Aug. 20, 1918.
~ -
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and a good deal of
the time was not
able to go about.
Our greatest desire
was to have a child
in our home and one
day m y hus b an d
came b a ok from
town with a bottle
of Lydia E. Pink
hams v eye tie bio
Co m pound and
wanted me to try it.
1t brough t relief
FROM, NV fr0ilhlaa
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STARkS

Barlow Nichols has returned home
from New Vineyard, where he has
been at work for several weeks.
Mrs. Thomas Howard OF Derry y.
H. is the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs f B. Topper
Mrs Ralph SOule and two children
spent few days in town last week.
Mrs. Bertha Smith and Mrs Ann
Greenleaf. who have been passing sew
eral weeks with their niece, Mrs. r.
f. Danforth of Skowhegan, returned
to town last week.
DR.. Simonds and family Of Gardiner
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w II.
Dudley, Sunday.
Mrs. NJ d. Frederic has returned
home from Madison, where she has
been nursing.
Mrs. Myrtle Williams of Farming
ton Falls is spending a few days with
Hilda Bartlett
Leon Mclaughlin has recently pur-
chased a Ford and Libby Sterry
Maxwell.
Harold Shaw, paymaster in the
Navy. recently spent a few days with
his wife, who is passing the summer
with her sisters, Lena and Sadie
Witham.
Mrs. Clyde Greenleaf and Mrs. Leon
Mclaughlin were in Massachusetts a
few days last week.
BOY SCOUTS GIVE RED CROSS
BENEFIT
Wednesday evening, August 21st,
the Boy Scouts of Pine Island camps.
Belgrade, who were camping in
Starks for few days. held an en-
tertainment at the Town Hall for the
benefit of the Red Cross. $40 was
the amount taken at the door, but DR..
Swan raised the amount to $4,000.
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OFT DOOR FETE

The outdoor fete held on the lawn
of the late d. D. Stewart estate, We'd
nesday. August 21st, by the ladies of
the Red Cross Auxiliary was great
success socially and financially. The
sum of S135 was realized which will
help further the Red Cross work. The
affair was In charge of Miss Mary
Hanson, Miss Gladys Bigelow, Mrs. F..
n. Vining Mrs. A. P. Bigelow and Mrs.
Lizzie Buker assisted by Mrs. G. j.
Worthen and Mrs. Ralph Hanson who
had charge of the ice cream table;
Mrs Lena Merrill and Miss Mabel
Nutter we're in charge of the food
tables; Mrs. Nellie Martin was In
charge of the wild animal tent and
Mrs. Nora Parker was fortune teller
Among the many attractions was the
fashion parade of costumes and bot
nets worn In 1850 and 60; also a dis
play of antiques and curios. The
Auxiliary wishes to thank all those
who in any way aided them in the
success of the party and especially
those from Hartland, who assisted II
the musical program. Among those
who came to attend the lawn party
we're Mrs. Emma Frost and Mrs Re
becca Martin of Skowhegan, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Lester Ramsdell and Mr.. ant
Mrs. Fred Hanson of Ripley; Mr.. ant
Mrs. ]. II. Winchester and Mr. ant
Mrs. Belmont Smith Of Corinna.
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ST. ALBANS

Mrs. c. J. Worthen and Mrs Ralph
Hanson are at Etna camp ground for
two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Hanson and
family of Pressure Isle are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. F. N. Vining.
Frederick Goodwin of Boston and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Finson of North
Berwick are visiting Mrs. Myra Good
win and family at the Goodwin farm.
Mrs. Robert Martin returned from
Belfast. Sunday, where she was called
by the illness and death of her father,
George Cottrell
C. C. Hanson Is in Boston on a bust
ness trip - -.
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NEW SHARON

Henry Leeman has been visiting his
sister Mrs. Ed Leeman or Readneld
for a few days.
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The JOY Of
MOTHERHOOD
Came to this Woman after
Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound to
Restore Her Health

Ellensburg, Wash After I was
married l was not well for long time
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Mrs. Emma Duprey
Mrs. Martha Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Forsythe
Fairfield Center, Me, Aug. 20, 1918,
Cleveland County herald., 1918-07-18
Probate Court Notice i.

Notice is hereby given, that
the following Guardians, Adj
ministrators and Executors
filed their accounts for settle
ment at the May term of the
Cleveland Probate Court, to-wit:
D. H. Hankins. Guardian of
the estate of Chas. and Lydia
Hawkins, Minors.
Any and all persons interested
in the settlements as heirs, leg
atees or creditors are hereby no.
titled to file their exceptions
thereto. if any they have to
said accounts or any part thereof
on or before the Second day #
the next August Term, which
will be on the goth day of Aug
ust, 1918, or they will be forever
barred from exceptions thereto.
In testimony whereof, | have
hereunto set my hand and affix-
the seal of said Court this IL day
of July, 1918.
M. F. Stanfeld, Clerk
Cleveland County herald., 1918-07-18
State Director Writes Open Letter
Explaining War Savings Stamp Drive

put in stamps, and it is the duty
of every citizen of Arkansas to es-
estimate how much surplus he can
earn and save during the balance
of the year and Immediately pledge
IT all to war savings. We have
have something like $12.COO,O00
yet to raise before Arkansas OBJ
tains its quota. Please publish
this letter in your local papers and
follow it up with vigorous work by
your school district committeeman
so that every person will be seen
and no person will fail to have the
opportunity to do his part.
Thanking you and your splendid
workers for what they already
have done and asking the continu-
ed cooperation of this splendid
organization until we have pledged
every dollar the Government has
asked us to raise, | am,
Very truly yours.
Moorehead Wright.
State Director National War
Savings Committee.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-07-18
CLEVELAND COUNTY RAID, R1soN, ARK.
Farmers Patriotic Rally and Picnic
in Cleveland County in August

Elaborate plans are bein g
made for farmers big patri-
otto rally and picnic to be held
somewhere in Cleveland county
during the week of August 5th.
This meeting will last one day
and every farmer in the county
is urged to make plans to bring
his family and stay all day.
Plenty of entertainment and
music will be provided and there
will be something doing every
minute for every member of the
family. The place of meeting
and the program will be annouh.
ced next week, according to
word received here from B.
c. Riley, Superintendent of Co
immunity Chautauquas with the
extension Division, University
of Arkansas, who announces
that some of the best
speakers in the state will
appear on the program. Watch
Cleveland County herald., 1918-07-18
Appraisment of Estray.
State of Arkansas,
County of Cleveland.


County of Cleveland.
We, N. ]. Pennington, M. H.
and W. H. Reed, three citizens
of the county of Cleveland, and
householders therein, having
hereto been appointed by J. T.
Reed, a Justice of the Peace CT
said county, having this day view
ed a certain horse shown to US
by J. W. Cole as an estray. Said
horse, chestnut sorrel, about 10
years old, collar mark on left
shoulder, star in face, white left
foot, and we do value the horse
to be worth the sum of Thirty
Five Dollars.
Done this Sth day of July, 1918
N. J Pennington,
NJ. H. Reed,
W. H. Reed,
Appraisers
Cleveland County herald., 1918-07-18
Look to the Comfort
of Boys Over There

When your boy or your friend
is leaving for the training camps,
remember that we have com.
plete and appropriate stock of
toilet and shaving articles, soaps,
perfumes, stationery, pipes etc,
for his convenience and comfort.
Risen Drug Co.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-07-18

Butterick patter ms can be got
ten by mail by sending atamps
and stating the kind of pattern
wanted to Bluestone's store.