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Douglas Island news., 1918-07-19
WITH THE PRUNEs

We've missed you for several mornings" remarked the blond type writer to the thin boarder as he glidcd into the meatlcss-whoatlcss breakfast table.
 "Woll. see 1T you can miss this one. Cutie" replied the conundrum- throwcr "Why is the English gon- eral, Sir Jualin Byng, the hero Of Cambrai. like Annette Kellerman, Che swimmer"
 "Ouc has made good in fights and the other in tights" suggested the bank-clerk with the red necktle.
 Wont do" answered the man who started tho trouble. Listen. Here's the answer Because they were both made famous by tanks" -Yonkcrs Statesman.
Douglas Island news., 1918-07-19
PIANO TUNER

GEORGE ANDERSON. ESpc-,
 eU years experience. H.sh Guae Players and Pianos for SrIr and Rent Address Box ggI JH1gau Phone l-l-5.
Douglas Island news., 1918-07-19

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Douglas Island news., 1918-07-19
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigncd. Trustee of the TOwnsite of Douglas. Alaska. that he will, on and after the 2lst day of August 1918. proceed Co award thc lots ap- piled for within the TownsItc Of Douglas. Alaska, and that an lots for which no applications are filed within 12O days from Che date Of this notice will be subject tO dispO- sition to tho highest bidder at pub lie sale.
 only those who wcro occupants Of lots. or entitled Co such occupancy on June 20. 1918, being Che date Of thc approval of the subdivisIonal plat of survey of Douglas, Alaska, or their assigns thereafter, are en- titled to the allotments herein pro- yidcd
 Claimants should file with the wn- dcrsigncd their applications for deeds, setting forth the grounds of their claims for each lot applied for, which applications should bo vcri- fed by their anidavits and cOrrob- Oratcd by two witnesses The a1i- davits may be subscribed and sworn Go before any officer authorized Co administer oaths.
 Blank applications may bo secured from tho Trustee at his office, 5ll Goldstcn Building Juneau, Alaska. or from Mir. John Henson, United States Commissioner. Douglas, Alas ka. who has been supplied with such thanks. copy of the plat Ot survey and a list of the assessments against each lot
 After the applications have been properly prepared and executed they may be either presented Co the Trustee at his office or mailed to him at Box lOgl. Juneau Alaska. A post-onicC money order or check on a Juneau bank in an amount suf ficiont to cover the assessment should accompany the application.
 The dccds which will be given by thc Trustee to the lot claimants must be acknowledged before am oi- ficcr authorized to take acknowlcdg- ments of deeds. Che cost of which is to be borne by Che grantee. The charge for taking thc acknowledge mcnt will be fifty cents for each deed and this amount should be sent to Che Trustee at the same time that the assessment is paid.
 An applications filed prior to Aug ust 2Ist. 1918, will be considered as filed simultaneously for tho purpose of making lot awards and i'm an cases. in which no conflicting claims to thc same lot appear. deed or deeds will issue Co the claimant whose ap- plication has been filed if hc is otherwise entitled to the same, but in an cases where two or more appli. cations are filed for the same lot prior to August 21, 1918, the Trus tee will set a date for a hearing ai which an claimants may appear and oncr evidence of their rcsnectiy' claims to priority and the Trusted will thereafter issue his deeds i'm ac cordancc with Che final determine ton of said cases All applications filed subsequent Co August 2l, 1918 will be considered in the order Of their filing. -.
 c. R. ARUNDELL.
 Chief of Alaska Field Division
 and TOwnsitc Trustee o
 Douglas. Alaska.
 | First pub. July 70, 1918. | Last pub. Aug 16, 1918.
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Douglas Island news., 1918-07-19

"I was surprised when l heard that Grabrox had joined Che church. " "I wasn't. ! happened to be present when he and his business partner shook dice to see which member of the firm should ioin."-Grit
Douglas Island news., 1918-07-19

Work is available on the govern mcnt railroad for an that want it and at wages higher than have ever been paid in the history of the con- struction of thc line. declares Will liam Gcrig. engineer in charge Of thc Anchorage division. Since Che passage by congress early In July of thc sundry civil appropriation bin. containing an item of S5.25O.OOO
 for continuing this season Che build ing of the governments transporta- ton system. construction gangs. on wage basis. have been increased in number and contracts. on am acreage or yardago basis, have been let for clearing and grading sections of Che route. Construction foremen arc calling in vain for more wage laborers and higher officials of the railroad have at their disposal more
Douglas Island news., 1918-07-19
DOUGLAS CHURCHES
.t I.uke's IEpisoopaD Church

St. Luke's (EpiscOpaD Church Clergy; The Very Rev. G. D.. Christian, Dean; The Rev. Alwyn P. Butcher Canon.
 Eighth Sunday after Trinity July 21, 1918.
 10 a. m., Sunday school
 7:3O D. m, Evensong and sermon. The Rev. Canon Butcher will preach. An are cordially invited to attend.
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Douglas Island news., 1918-07-19

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Onico of Chief of Alaska Field Di-
 vision and Townsite Trustee of
 Douglas, Alaska.
 Juneau. Alaska. July IS, 1918.
Douglas Island news., 1918-07-19
WHAT'S DOING
 OVER ALASKA
Many New Fishing Industries Oper. ating-Mercantile Notes and
 Business Changes

The following Is Che weekly com pilaton of Che Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce: Fisheries
 M B. Dahl. Inc, with headquar- tcrs at Wraugoll will engage in the mild cure industry Cordoya Times.
 The sitka Packing Co. W. P. Mills manager. has acquired and is opcr- atmg Che plant started by ]. II. Long. at Sitka. last yoar.-Pacidc Fisherman.
 The plant of thc Alaska Sen Food Company has been taken over by a new company which vii operate a ouc-luc salmon conncry Tho of accrs are J. D. Roagh. E. A. Gra- ham and w. M. Dickoy.--Cordova Times.
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FERRY TIME CARD
JUNEAU FERRY G NAVIGATION
 COMPANY

Commencing January 1st 1918, Che following schedule win bc iu effect.
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SANDY RIVER

Linwopd Piper. who has been work
ing in the woods up river, arrived
home Friday suffering an attack of
rheumatism.
Mr. and Mrs Ralph Yeaton and son
Bin spent the day Christmas with
Mrs. Yeaton's brother and family Mr..
and Mrs. Wlber Hilton of Arson,
Charles Whipple is home from the
woods.
Mrs Eugene Brown left Friday for
home in Friendship.
Mr. and Mrs r. F. Baker and fam
lily spent Christmas With their daugh-
ter Mrs II. II Waugh and family of
Starks. There was d tree in the af-
ternoon which was enjoyed by all.
Mrs. b F. Yeatou las heen passing
a week with her daughter Mrs. Bert
Wood of starks
Mrs flte 4'ltoI, a teac- II
he pur frola this vicinity, ~ -
attendil Vorlidgewo.k Higa : / |
returnet t. thtir studies Mo0flJ -.
ter ", Ks vacation
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spent Christmas in Bangor with their
families.
School was closed on Monday, the
teacher Miss Berry spending the week
end and Christmas at her home in
Concord.
Mrs Frank b. Carter spent Christ
mas with friends and relatives in
Cherryfield and Harrington.
A few friends gathered at A. l.. Bur-
tons Saturday night and enjoyed a
little music and dancing.
Wallace Johnson and crew are back
at work after the Christmas vacation
spent at their respective homes.
Mrs Fred Hackett of Pittsfeld
spent Sunday here with her husband.
Parker Otis spent Sunday in Pitts
field with a friend, ]. P Getchell
Mrs. Guy Wilbur went to Madison
Saturday to consult doctor in the in
terests of her baby
VIM Otis went to Portland with
road master. F. Parkman, Monday.
VIM St Clair spent Sunday with
his family in Wellington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Vaillancourt are
in Waterville visiting her sister.
Mrs. Henry Mathew and son Maui
rice spent Sunday in Waterville and
with friends and relatives.
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NEW PORTLAND

In spite of the recent severe storms
the roads in this section are in pretty
good condition again.
A village Christmas tree and enter
tainment given by the pupils of the
Primary school under the direction OF
their teacher, Miss Madeline Emery,
was held at Odd Fellows Hall on
Christmas eve. A very pleasant even
ing was enjoyed by all.
Miss Lena Strickland, who has
been spending Christmas with her
mother, Mrs. A. H. Strickland, return
ed Wednesday to Augusta to resume
her work as stenographer In the office
of Vickery & Hill Pub. Co.
Miss Nathalie Luce, student at
Pennington High School, spent her
Christmas recess with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs Nat Luce, who expect
soon to go into the woods for the win
ters numbering season
j. P Butts has been appointed lay
man for New Portland by the Somer-
set County legal advisory board. We
understand that the laymans duty Is
to take the place of legal advisor in
assisting registrants to answer their
questionaires.
Mr. and Mrs Lime Strickland of
Kngfeld and little son spent Christ
mas day with Mr. and Mrs. A. j.
Strickland
Mr. and Mrs William Stewart of
Norridgewock spent Christmas day
with their daughter. Mrs. Clayton At
wood. Mrs Stewart will remain with
her daughter for a short visit.
On Friday night, Dec, 2S, in spite of
the clustering weather and poor state
of the roads, Fernwood Grange pre-
scented the drama "A Poor Married
Man" at Odd Fellows Hall. The drama
was decided success, the audience
giving most cordial response to the
numerous hits After the play all
the parts which were very we'll
taken. an oyster stew supper was
served The affair ended with a
dance
Miss Blanche Strickland returned
Monday to her work at Pennington
Normal School
Saturday and Sunday were eXcep-
tionally cold days in this vicinity.
Miss Mary Strickland is enjoying
three weeks vacation instead of a
fortnight's from her work as English
teacher in Dexter High school, Motif
cation having been received from
Supt. Hamlin of that town, that, ow-
ing to the scarcity Of coal, such a
course had seemed advisable
At present New Portland is again
on the mo sugar list of towns.
Miss Apna Johnson of Brunswick, a
teacher in the Mark Emery school at
North Arson and Thurston Hutchins
Of New Portland Hill, were united in
marriage at Brunswick on Saturday.
Dec %
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WEST MOSCOW

Jordan Hunnewell Sr. one of the
oldest men in town and a lifelong
resident, passed away Monday, Dec.
81, at the home of his son, Amos,
where he had been staying for a few
weeks. and where he had the kindest
care and attention. Mr. Hunnewell
had been feeble for sometime but had
failed rapidly since the death of his
wife in October
The men who are going to cut ice
on Temple Pond, are clearing off the
snow and getting ready to begin.
Ed. Spaulding was at home a few
days last week, but returned to his
work Monday.
The Pennington Normal School
Young ladies returned to their studies
Monday.
George Webber of Chicopee Falls is
visiting his friend, Norman Collins.
The small pox scare has died away
and the quarantine has been lifted
from both houses, whose inmates
been exposed
Mrs Henry Rollins was in town
Sunday to see her father.
Roscoe Smith was saving wood
with his gasoline engine for Waldo
Dunton, Saturday
School was not in session Monday
and Tuesday on account of the ex-
IRENE cold.
Mr.. and Mrs Spearin. who have
been workiog for F. S. Hunnewell at
the c. NJ. Il farm. have fsaeh
work and gane away
We are having the coolest wealth 81
we have seen this winter. in C., the
coolest for several winters :
day mornif IL thermomctrs r a.,
tered 20 be- zero and re-
IL below all Sunday m -
was rs below aud the wind lev
gale, sending the last fan OF low OF
about eight inches. hHpg 10 all direc-
tons, and added 10 the storm the ex-
IRENE cold caused the Ice a. bark up
again and flood the foats III Garrying
Place, so no travelling y nossible.
At this writing the mercury registers
twelve below.
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POWERS SCHOOLGIRLS

Arthur Ragus and wife made
business trip to Skowhegan one day
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Alton Hanaford OF
North Arson passed Christmas with
Mrs. Lillian Rogers
Hollis Hooper visited Kenneth Ber-
ry, Sunday
Charles Sheaff Is putting up his ice.
Kenneth Berry who cut his foot
week ago, is still confined to the
house
Joe Berry and lady friend made
a business trip to Skowhegan recent
ly.
Joe Berry entertained his chil1ron
and grandc aildren at Christmas dir
ner, % bei ag pre- II nlgh' children
and seven grandc aid r. Earl Berry,
Mrs. ARA e-r, Hoop r, husband and
two childr,n n, Rain Herr. wife anu
three child reH. X NM h Jerry, W.T.
and one child, 81 lie 3"rry Puffer,
husband am 10y. Vera Berry, Alton
Berry and q r., also Mrs
Berry's fathe, I. d. stevens, the old
est and me.r' est of the party who is
80 years and the youngest being little
Minerva Puffer, aged one month.
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ST. AI.BANS

Postmaster X. f Martin and Merle
c. Grant went to Skowhegan Monday
to appear before the board of exami-
ners
Turner Emery, who has been spend
ing his vacation in town. returned to
Boston Monday To resume his studies
at the Wentworth Institute.
Cards have been received announc-
ing the engagement of Miss Kara
Larcom Stanley of Hyde Park. Mass.
and Captain Roger Wolcott Weeks OF
Camp Devens, Aver, Mass, Mr.
Weeks is well known here where he
has spent his summers with his pa
rents, DIR. and Mrs. Benz. d. Weeks
at their cottage at Indian Pond.
Ralph Hanson left Monday with a
car load of stock for the Brighton
marke IS
Miss Ana Derry went last week to
Ashland, who he is engaged in
teaching.
Mrs 9EsnnaA 81, no has been
in Bo' - y = " ks. returned
home srie week.
Floya .. V II OF Portland and
Miss { ney OF Rumford Wis
tied NJ ard trs. Elywin Mathews a
few days las week.
Miss Carolyn Parsons OF Foxcroft,
who has been assisting with the work
at d. L. Frosts went Monday to
Skowhegan, where she will care for
Mrs. Fagg.
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WELLINGTON

The buildings of Clyde Foss caught
fire about half past ten last Thursday
night, the house and stable burned to
the ground but the barn and other
buildings were saved BY the aid OF
the neighbors all of the furniture in
the lower part of the house WAS saw
ed u they were unable to ut 'rto
the cha nber.
Mr. and Mrs. Seth 0unr II pr
man spent Christmas =, III his u =
jer Mrs Fred Pease.
JCun Mears, Mrs. \ anda Pr" =
TIC, hrs. Helen White uusc am n ;.
Tllzabeth Peacock took Chr ST. 5
inner with Mr.. and hrs. John Eve
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Scribner 4ol
Mrs. Willie St Clair and chile ZEN
spent Christmas with Mrs Scribners
parents Mr. and Mrs. M F. White
house.
Mrs Albert Carl was made happy
on Christmas eve by receiving a letter
from her brother who is somewhere
in France.
Mrs Willie st. Clair was in Water
vile one day recently.
Clyde Foss went to Monsoon Mon
day to visit his sister Mrs. Minnie
knights.
Fred Robinson and Arthur Baird
are hauling pulp for Charlie Forbus
Of Brighton.
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prettily gowned in a navy blue tray-
cling suit, the groom wearing very
becoming suit of black broadcloth.
Mr.. and Mrs Wilson will spend, their
Honeymoon III Boston, Portland and
Waterville. They were accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Farms worth Wilson
OF Jackman, Mrs. Wilson being SIS
ter of the groom After January 1st,
1918 they will return to Jackmdn
where they expect to reside.
Mr.. and Mrs Luther Moore and Mr..
and Mrs. E. A. Williams we're in town
on Wednesday, the above mentioned
gentlemen were busy filling out their
"Questionairies.
The concert and Christmas tree
which was held at the Congregational
Church on Christmas evening, was a
decided success. The trees we're all
laden with presents and all the chill
dren were remembered.
The independents Reporter is on sale
at ,.acksOns Price &c.
The Ladies' Aid held their annual
Fair on Dec. l8 at Jackman Hall.
The booths were very prettily deco
rated and well loaded with fancy arti-
Giles. aprons and many other useful
articles The ladies served supper
after which an entertainment was
held. The ladies' were we'll satisfied
with the financial end of the sale
] b. Sterling apent Sunday with his
parents in Augusta.
A j Moore returned Saturday
morning from Sherbrooke. where he
went for medical treatment.
Mrs Hannah Barney of Fairfield
spent Sunday in town, having come
up from Greenylle Jet. where she
has been for three weeks owing To
the serious illness of her son Law
renee She reports that he is as we'll
as can be expected.
The coal situation is being felt here
as a good many families are out of II
and those owning wood are charging
a good round price per cord
Miss Xlla Holden returned home on
Saturday after spending her Christ
mas vacation down river
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LEXINGTON AND VICINITY

we are having some OF the coolest
weather that has been known for
years, mercury dropping as low as 30
degrees several nights.
John Abbotts little baby is better
at this writing
Mason Luce is working for Howes
Bros and Mrs. NJ Luce is staying
with her granddaughter for a while
Mrs T. Howes.
Clement Getchell is having an abs
cess on his hand, but is doing well at
this writing.
Mrs. o. S. Allen who has been car
ing for Mrs Vivian Howes, has re
turned home.
Lloyd Nutting was home from the
logging camps over Sunday.
Master Kenneth Durrell spent
Christmas with his sister Alma, at the
home of Mrs T Howes
Obed S. Allen is working for War
rem Could.
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and Mrs Will Jones, who are caring
for him.
Arthur Kinney was home from May
field with his family over Sunday.
Hiram Kelley of Cornville visited
his mother Mrs. Lydia Hilton one day
last week
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ames Of Kings
bury were in town Thursday
Mrs. Sadie Tobn came home from
Harmony Saturday night and visited
With her family until Monday.
We are having some very cold
weather Tor the past few days, the
thermometer registered forty below
zero here Sunday. Dec Goth
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Somerset Traction Co.
Winter Arrangement of Cars
Effective Sunday, September. 30, 1916
FROM SKOWHEGAN

FROM ShOW ii EGAN
Leave Skowhegan-6.00 100, 500,
$40, Ills a. M; LOO, zoo. $50. b.eb,
TOO y. m.
Saturday Nights only-Leave Show
hogan 1000. Lakewood 1890. Arrive
Madison HOO
FROM MADISON
Leave Madison-7.00 500, zoe,
1890 a. m. 12.15, 200. $40, 500, 600.
500 p. m.
Saturday night only-Leave Madi-
son 100, Lakewood 1l30. Arrive
Skowhegan 1900.
Extra Local Cars leave for Cold
Brook at 1000, 11.30 a. m; 1905, 6.o6,
900 p. m.
Close connections with trains leay-
ing Skowhegan at sos and 11.40 a. IN,
and 2.25 p. m.
Also with trains arriving at Show
hogan at TBS, 1865 a. m. and 500 p. m.
Close connections with trains leav-
ing Madison (going north) at 1910 "a
m. for Kineo and 4.46 p. IN. for Bling
ham.
Close connections with trains leav-
ing Madison (going south) at TAO a. m.
from Bingham and at 1908 noon from
Kineo.
SUNDAYS
Cars leave Skowhegan for Madison
at $50. $50, 1l.30 a. m; Loo, 200, $50,
Leave Madison for Skowhegan at
$50, 1890 a. M, 1890, 200. $50, SEQ,
500, 500 p. m.
Special cars furnished at any time.
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Some little excitement was caused
by bad chimney fire at Charles
Stevens during the gale of last Fri
day night, but luckily very little dam
age was done owing to the fact that
the roofs were covered with snow
The new members of the Red Cross
met last week at the home of Mrs.
Ambrose Gerry, where the work was
started in earnest This week they
met at the same place and started in
on the knitting being taken up prev
iously
Charles Handley, who last fall pur-
chased the F G. Priest farm arrived
last week at his new home from his
former home in New Brunswick,
where he was detained on business.
The family have been located here for
some time
II your income is $1,000 or $1,000
according as you Hre single or mar
ried you had best call on the tax com
missioner who VA be in Norridge-
wock, Feb I, and in Skowhegan Jan.
% and 30.
The family of Guy Boone of Nor
ridgewock were over Christmas visit
ors at f. w. Farleys and Mrs Joseph
Durham, who is stopping in Water
vile was visitor at her sons James
Dunham's.
Fred Gleason, who is in Battery c
at Camp DeVens was home over
Christmas. Roy Marcia did not come
because of the quarantine for measles.
Mrs. Dora Emmons is somewhat
better of her recent illness but 8 still
very poorly.
Miss Rose Buzzell was home visit
or over Christmas from her work in
/ Portland.
Forrest Farley is delivering wood in
Fairfield and Waterville.
E. c. Austin is up for repairs caus-
ed by slipping on the ice and in fall
ing striking his side on the edge OF a
tub and fracturing two ribs.
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BAKERS SIDING

Mrs. William Getchell and little son
are in Watervile visiting.
Mrs George Holt and two daugh-
ters. Velma and Ruth, have returned
home.
Mr.. and. Mrs. Ernest Meader have
returned home from HalloWell, where
they spent Christmas.
steve Holt has moved his family to
Bald Mountain.
John Briggs has gone to Bingham
on business.
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DEADWATER

Fred Hackett OF Pittsfeld has NOV
ed into his new residence near the
mill
John Spear was down river on bust
ness the last OF the week, returning
Friday accompanied by his little son
Edward
Mr., and Mrs Floyd Hendsbee and
family spent Christmas with Mrs.
Hendsbee's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. AL
fred Knowlan Of Madison
J. 3. Batcher has resigned his po-
sltion on the section and IL at work
for VIM. st. Clair.
Emery Wiley and son Lewis spent
Christmas with his children in Gull
ford.
Patrick Rlanch and VIM. Gates
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MERCER

Robert Stockford is having quite a
serious time with one foot which he
bruised last summer. blood poisoning
is feared, at the present time he is
confined to the house and is great
sufferer
Among those who were home for
the Christmas vacation, were Mildred
Tibbetts, Susan True and Walter Far
rand.
Two former residents OF this town
Mrs. I.aurette (Quimby) Decker Of
Norridgewock and Mrs. Jennie
CTra " Stevens of L'yormore, passed
ava last week,
The amer is for lc at A, B.
Dunton $ md A. f. w IS.
Joe Coupe who TT aome from
Rumford last week to d the Xmas
holidays, is now qlit, -. With the
measles and pneGInC i.
Fred Saunders Of New Sharon is in
town with his threshins machine.
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ALBION

On Christmas Day, Mr.. ]. c. Parlin
for five years principal OF the Besse
High School at Albion, and for the
five years previous principal OF the
Eaton High at Norridgewock, was
rendered the position of Assistant
Principal of the Washington State
Normal School at Machias; but the
school authorities Of Albion immedi-
ately made Mr.. Parlin so nattering an
increase Of salary that he. has decid-
ed to remain in his present position.
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TOBEY DIST NORRIDGEw0CK

Mr. and Mrs Robert Perkins Of
Madison were guests at Walter Per
kns last week
Miss Vena Blaisdell is in Norridge-
wock caring for Mrs. Clayton Topper
Mr. and Mrs Fred Davis were re
cent guests at G. II Blaisdelps
Mrs Fred Tobey has returned from
a visit with her son Elmer Tobey at
0rono.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Stewart passed
Christmas with their daughter Mrs.
Clayton Atwood at New Portland.
School in this district began Mon
day with Mrs Beatrice Thissell as
teacher
Mr. and Mrs Lamont Applebee,
Mrs. Edith Tarbox of Skowhegan and
Mrs Lou Yeaton of Mercer were Wis
iting their parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Hiram Bigelow last week.