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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-06
G00DWILLS HAVE BIG
GATHERING AT DANCE

A large crowd numbering over four
hundred attended the Easter Monday
held last night by the Goodwill
Association in h New Auditorium.
Fred O'Brien's orchestra furnished the
A number OF novelty dances
served to make the affair extremely
novel. A moonlight waltz was held,
and q leap year dance. The feature
novelty dance was held at midnight
when streamers came from every
where and Uttered the dancers. a
streamer fight between dancers
coupled with hundreds of yards Of the
paper floating from the balcony gave
a very Bohemian atmosphere to the
entire affair. Soft drinks were served
throughout the evening. George
Tooker was the general chairman OF
the affair assisted by his committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-06
Westminster Guild Meets

The Westminster Guild held n
small meeting last night at the home
of Mrs. Fred Hilton in Rector street
owing to the absence of many on
Easter vacations. A regular bust
ness meeting was held and the read
ing of the lesson was postponed until
the next meeting. This will be held
at the home of Mrs. George Hadden
In High street on Monday night.
April 10. Arrangements are trying
to be made with Miss Emma Morris,
a missionary of India. formerly OF
this city. in order to have her adj
dress the meeting at this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-06
Hold Confirmation Party

A confirmation party was held
Sunday at the home of MFR and Mrs.
Il. Maurer. of Elizabeth street, in
honor of their daughter LILLIAN.
Games were played and dancing was
enjoyed. A supper was served.
Among those present were the
Misses Helen and Ethel Morgan,
Margaret Murawski, Lillian Maurer,
Messrs. Harry Thompson, William A.
Drost, Arthur and Ernest Maurer,
Robert and Richard Morgan, Gus
tave Murawski. Jr., Mr.. and Mrs.
Gustave Murawski, Mr.. and Mrs.
John F. Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward J. Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Maurer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-06

Will be shown and discussed by Mrs.
Fritz Abegg. Mrs. Abegg IS a native
of that country and will tell of her
experiences there. She will be assist
ed at this meeting by Mrs. Walter
Icnk. Mrs. Stanley Rostkowskl and
Mrs. William III. Hesser.
Tho neyt meeting of the club which
viii! be Monday. April 10, will be
the annual meeting and election of
officers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-06
Lecture for Girls Club

The Girls Club of Perth Amboy
will meet in the clubrooms of the
local public library tomorrow night
at s O'Clock and will have the pleas
ure of hearing Mrs. Frances Hewlett
Wright, who has made such a favor
able impression throughout the city
during her series of lectures deliver
ed here. Mrs. Howlett-Wright Will
take I'D an entirely new version of
her subject adopted for the club. The
members are requested to attend
punctually I'm order that an early
opening may DO had. Miss Thelma
Emmons will also be a number on
the program and will render a few
vocal solos.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-06
Big Dance saturday Night.

The first annual dance of the st.
Anthony baseball club will be held
in the Auditorium in New Brunswick
avenue. OH Saturday night, April "a.
Tickets for this dance are being sold
throughout the county by the menu
bers of the club who are planning 70
make this affair one of the largest of
its kind ever held in this city.
on Sunday night a meeting OF the
members Will be held to discuss
progress in the ticket selling. and TO
appoint committees to be in charge
the night of the dance. A beautiful
loving cup which will be presented to
the club having the most members
present will shortly be put on exhi-
bition at one Of the city's leading
jewelry stores.
Music for this dance will be furnish
ed by Fred O'Brien's leading Perth
Amboy orchestra.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-06
womcn's Association to. Meet

Perth Amboy Review. No. 27, Wom-
ans Benefit Association of the Mac
will hold their meeting Wednes-
day night In Red Mems Hall. It is
important that all members of the
Guard Team + present as an initia-
ton will take place. Refreshments
will be served at the conclusion of
the meeting,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-06
To Attend Federation Session

Among those who have announced
their intention Of attending the third
district conference of the Federation
Of New Jersey Woman's Clubs In
Freehold today were Mrs. A. Clayton
Clark, Mrs. Arthur Stern, Mrs. Peter
c.. Olsen, Mrs. Whitney w. Oliver.
Mrs. A. ]. Rossi and Mrs. Glenworth
Sturgis.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-06

$50
or a fraction under twenty-seven cents
ner lot. This will last the average
family of four or five nearly the week
IL the housewife locks II up.
Try this method of making okie
It eliminates the rolling and rerolhns
and when mother is either busy or
tired 1t permits the small son or
daughter to prepare these welcome
deIicacies of childhood.
Then, too, this method will permit
the mother 10 allow the children plenty
Of pure homemade cookies.
Try this way of making crullers IL
You wish to eliminate the rolling pro-
cess.
Place in mixing bowl
Three-quarters cup of sugar,
Two cups Of flour,
One-half teaspoons Of salt,
Four teaspoons Of baking powder,
One teaspoon of nutmeg,
One-half teaspoon of cinnamon.
Sift TO mix. Rub in one tablespoon
Of shortening, n then add
one egg,
Three-quarters cup OF milk.
Beat to mix. Drop from tablespoon
into hot fat; cook golden brown and
lift on paper napkin to drain. Roll in
| granulated sugar and cinnamon. III
you are to make progress IN your
Housekeeping metnOuS' you uAtASe eiiih-
Innate antique ideas and grasp the mod
ern bakers way of producing good.
palatable foods with a minimum or
labor and cost.
Gone are the days Of recipes calling
for many eggs. Today they are OF
necessary. We have dependable baking
powders to tighten the dough. Then
! again. these foods will not be over
rich and thus cause digestive disturb
Iances.
MENU FOR WEDNESDAY
Breakfast
Baked Apples Toast
F1nnahaddle in Cream
Coffee
Luncheon
Clam Fritters
Sliced Tomatoes Sewed Fruit
Tea
Dinner
Young Onions Radtshes
BAKED Haddock Parsley Sauce
Mashed Potatoes Stewed Tomatoes
coleslaw Apple Pie
Coffee
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-06
Echo Climb to Meet

The regular meeting of the Echo
club will be held tomorrow after
noon at tho home OF Miss Isabelle
Ward in 265 Elm street at 3 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-06
Announce Ingagemcnt

The engagement has been
ed OF Miss Helen Peterson, of Me-
tuchen, to Stephen Croftford, of this
city. No date has beer set as yet
for the marriage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-06
Quick, Good, Economical
Home Bake Stuff Recipes

ly estimated:
one and one-half cups of molasses SID
.Three-quarters cup reclaimed
Shortening "
Three-Quarters cup brown sugar 20
About seven cups OF -four q al
.RaIinp poyder .05
Spices .05
SIS
Two pounds sugar for Icing ...- IL
.One-half package marshmallow
$50
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-06

GbT hlD of fhiNosrENhh
II you lack energy. if you are tired and
languid, H you do not feel like exerting
yourself-if you lack 'pep"-the chances
are that your bowels are sluggish. A Foley
Cathartic Tablet is a good and. wholesome
physie that Will rid you of biliousness, gas.
boating, sick headache. sour stomach or
other Ills that attend Indigestion and con-
stipation. They cleanse the bowels. sweet
en- the stomach and invigorate the liver.
Sold by Barnekov & Petz.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-06
DIR. J. MORROW
CHIROPODIsT

DIX. j. MOKhOW
CHIROPODIsT
ROOM 800 RARITAN BUILDING
OFFTCE HOURS 10 A. III. TO 3 p. NJ.
SATURDAY EVENINGS UNTIL
Tuesday Evenings By appointment
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-04-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, L. s.
Land Office, at Lewiston, Idaho, April
10, 1920.
Notice is hereby given that Chris
topher c. Jarrett, of higgins, Idaho,
who on January 10, 1917, made Add
tional Homestead Entry, No. 06S63, for
SEh SWh, Section 33, Township %
North, Range ! East, Boise Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make
three year proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before Flea
nor M. Aubin, T. s. Commissioner, at
Pollock, Idaho, on the Goth. day of
May, 1920.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Fred A. Denney, Leroy l.. Gordon,
Frank w. Rice, Jacob f. Holbrook, all
of higgins, Idaho.
nOn-cOal HENRY HElTFELD,
49-5 Register
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-04-29

A. McMeeken, of Grangeville, Idaho,
who. on May II, 1915, made Homestead
Entry, No. 06OS0, for A tract of ol.o'
acres. embraced in unsurveyed Up.
% n. R. 4 E. B. NJ, being ID. +.
Survey No. 444, described by metes
and bounds as follows; Beginning at
Cor. No. l, which lies n. 5lo 81 81
w. l47.O3 chains from U. S. L. M. No.
. Florence Mining District; thence
\. l2o I2' E., 1913 chains to Cor.
No. ,, thence n. 800 o. E., 1929
chs. TO Cor. No, 3, thence S. 700 49,
E.. l2.47 chs. to Cor. No, 4, thence
s 26o "a W., l7.46 chs. to Cor. No.
;: thence S. 60 49, E., Pap chs.
TO Cor. No. 6, thence n. $50 "a W.,
13.Os chs. to Cor. No. 7, thence N.
400 49, W., 796 chs to Cor. No.
!. the place of beginning. List No.
1924. Township % North, Range
I East, Boise Meridian, has filed notice
of intention to make three year proof,
70 establish claim to the land above
described, before Hampton Taylor, U.
;. Commissioner, at Grangeville, Idaho,
on the 3rd day of May, 1920.
Claimant names as witnesses;
Ruben Scott, of higgins, Idaho,
Charles Scott, of higgins, Idaho,
Neil j. McMeeken, of Florence, Idaho,
and billiard Smith, of Grangeville,
Idaho.
HENRY HElTFELD,
46-5 Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-04-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS


In the Probate Court, County OF
Idaho, State Of Idaho.
In the Matter of the Estate OF
Christian Seeland, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that Let
ters Of Administration on the estate Of
Christian Seeland deceased, were grant
ed to the undersigned on the 10th
day Of April 1920, by the Probate Court
of Idaho county.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance at my
place of residence at Warren, Idaho,
or to my attorney, F. f. Fogg, at
Grangeville, Idaho, within ten months
after the date Of the first publica-
ton of this notice, or they shall be
forever barred.
Dated this 22nd day of April, 1920
G. n. SINDT,
Administrator, Resi-
deHce: Warren, Idaho
F. f. Fogg, attorney for Administra-
tor, Grangeville, Idaho. 49-4
First publication, April %, 1920
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-04-29

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior, L. S.
Land Office at Lewiston, Idaho, March
%, 1920
Notice is hereby given that Samuel
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-04-29

ME-
nell
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Iron County register., 1920-11-18
Special Bargains in Knitted Goods e Hosiery.

Infants Knitted sacq assorted color former s. grade; Sale Price 9s
Beautiful Sweaters, collars
rs Specials Prices
all
Ladies' fast black 25c pr
Ladies' Fine Mecerizd black 39c
OOyalue
former value
to
FeeceRib SfOO
Iron County register., 1920-11-18
Old II. 6. of L.

is staggering. We propose to bend ev-
cry energy at our command to adminis-
ter a "knock-out blow during this
Special Sale. During the Big Jobbers'
Special Adjustment Sale in ST. Louis
last week we purchased Several Thou
sand Dollars worth of Staple Merchan-
disc at 40 to so per cent less than former
prices. This we pass on to our custom
ers, and in addition offer Greatly Reduc-
ed Prices on our Entire Stock. The Sale
you have been waiting for! Come, and
you will not be disappointed.
Iron County register., 1920-11-18
Extra Sales Specials

Entire Stock Standard Weight Flannel
lettes-solid colors and fancies-
former price, 45c, Sale Price, 25c yard.
Fancy Amoskeag Dress Gingham, for
mer price, 40c, Sale Price, 25c a yard.
Dress Prints-all colors-former price,
25c, Sale Price, lie.
Good Weight L L Brown Sheeting, Sale
Price, zoe.
Gem Bleached Muslin, good weight, soft
finish, former price, 35c, Sale Price,
zoe yard.
Hope, Bleached Muslin, former price,
SOC, Sale Price, 25c.
36 inch Fast Color Percals, former price,
40c, Sale Price, 25c yard.
Best Amoskeag Apron Ginghams, Sale
Price, 25c yard.
Iron County register., 1920-11-18

RIankpf HnpriaIe Large size Heavy Double
DI0llhCl OpCClOi0' Cotton Blankets, Grey or
Tan, regular price 1915; Sale Price, $2.75
Entire stock of Cotton and Wool Mixed Blankets and
Finest AWoO Blankets at 10 Per Ct Discount during Sale
Iron County register., 1920-11-18
Big Reductions in Silks.

Dig ReQuCTIOnS III SlIKS.
Yard wide Mesines quality S9 y
Beautiful Kimonas former price,
Silk Popins in all the staple 69cyd
Ggtte Cepes Chimes 1893 yd
Entire Stock Wooden Dress Goods al 10 Per Cent Discount Dnq Sale
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-10-21
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Deluxe Candies are best.-77-tf-c.
You will find the best bread in
Butter Cup wrappers. 02-tf-c
Get your seats reserved at the
Strand for the Lyceum.-ad.
Mary Roberts Rinehart's "It's a
Great Life" Strand Friday.
Whipped cream cream puffs at the
Model Bakery Saturday.-adv.
Boston Brown bread and baked
beans, Saturday special at the Model
Bakery.-adv
DIR. Z. G. Sluyter, osteopathic ply
stefan, State Savings Bank Building,
Alma both phones. 57-tf
Don't miss "A Chorus Girls Ro-
nance" with Viola Dana, Strand
Sunday and Monday.
Don't forget The Criterion Quar-
tette. Oct. IS First number of the
Lyceum Course.-adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Raber of
Milwaukee are visiting at the home
Of his sister, Mrs. Carts Brown.
Rev. f. +. Shoufler, pastor Of the
Baptist Church, is attending the Bap-
fist State Convention at Coldwater
I this week.
Ypsilanti Normals will furnish the
opposition for the Alma collegians II
what is expected will be a hot fray
on Davis Field, Saturday, October 30
Emmett Hoolihan was in Saginaw
Saturday. where he officiated The
Lansing Arthur Hill High stat'
championship football game, which
I Arthur Hill won 9 TO Z.
The ladies Of the Presbyterian
church will hold bazaar at thu
Wright House afternoon and evening
of October 30 Vegetables, canned
fruit, pickles, jelly and other thing
Will be on sale-adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-10-21

Recruit in Army Writes Local Off
Ger of First Experiences.

Recruit IN Army rites Local Olil-
Ger of First Experiences.
NJ. S. Jackman, who recently en-
listed for three years in the United
States Army, has written an interest
ing letter to Corporal Marsh of the
Alma Recruiting office, which will
prove Of interest The letter follows:
oft. Monroe, Va, oct Is, 1920.
"To Cpl Marsh, Recruiting Station,
Alma, Mich,
Dear Friend:
81 guess you think | am never 90
ing 10 write that letter as | promised.
But here goes anyway. | left Alma
Monday, September 6, and Vent TO
Edmore and stayed over night with
friends and went on to Grand Rapids
the next morning | was received
and treated fine by the recruiting
party at the Rapids. | stayed that
night with friends in Grand Rapids
and left the next morning for Column
bus, Bks., Ohio. | remained at Co
lumbus eight days. | drew my allow
ance clothing there and also received
some recruit drill. | was sworn into
the service the same day | arrived
there. and also got shot in the arm
the next day and another shot the
day before | left, Columbus is a
receiving station. There were $50
men shipped out the same day | left.
But | was the only one that went TO
TT. Monroe. There were five of as
together as far as Norfolk, Va, but
there we parted. Two went to Camp
Eustas, Va, one to Camp Stuart, one
TO Big Point, and | came on to Fl.
Monroe. received the balance Of
my clothing here and more recruit
drill, but was turned 10 duty in a
week did straight duty till
Wednesday of this week, when
started To school in the electric wir-
ing course. ! will not be sent 60 the
Coast Artillery school until Febru-
AIRY as the next class doesn't start
until then The present class started
a month before | got here.
"This is sure "a good place. Plenty
of eats and of the very best. There
are seven companies Of c. A. G.. sta
toned here and promotion is sure
and fast, if a man attends 90 bust
ness and enlists for three years, as
all three years men are given pref
erence for promotion. So you may
enlist as many for this place as YOU
can get Now i'm regards 10 my al
lowance as a married man and only
buck pvt as yet, my pay is s77.50
per month Very good, I'll say for
a new beginner Well Corporal,
believe | have told you all that would
be of interest to you. So trusting
that you may receive this letter
without any unnecessary delay,
beg to be
every respectfully,
IN. s. Jackman, Bird Co. c. A. C.
eft. Monroe, Va"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-10-21
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exam
nation for the County of Gratiot,
Mich, to be held at Alma and Ithaca
on November II, 1920, to fill the po-
sition of rural carrier at Ashley and
Sumner and vacancies that may later
occur on rural routes from other
post offices in the aforementioned
county. The salary Of a rural car
rier on standard daily route of "a
miles is 81 800 per annum, with an
additional $50 per mile per annum
for each mile or major fraction
thereof in excess Of "a miles. The
examination will be open only to cit.
liens who are actually domiciled ii
the territory Of a postoffice in the
county and who meet the other re
quirements sen forth in Form No
1877.
Applications may be secured from
W NJ Stuckey. at postoffice
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-10-21
CONVICT CAPTURED

George Provost, who recently es-
capped from the Ionia Reformatory,
where he had been sentenced from
the Circuit Court of a neighboring
county, was captured near Perrinton
Sunday. after a running fight,
and Monday was again back in the
reformatory.
1t seems that Provost went to the
home of his wife's parents, near
Perrinton, where his wife was stay
ing and ordered the entire family to
throw up their hands, and in a
scuffle that followed, Provost lost his
revolver He then took to his heels,
but after chase of over a mile,
during which time he was wounded,
he was taken prisoner. An ambul-
ance was called from this city TO take
Provost back to Ionia
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-10-21
SPECIAL MEETING

Attention is called TO the special
meeting Of the Civic improvement
League this afternoon Friday, Oc-
lober 22nd) at o'clock, at the house
of Mrs Francis King City Com
missioner Reynolds Will be present
20 tell Of the imperative need in the
city, of "a pure water supply, and of
the prospects Of obtaining it, Other
questions of Importance to the town
and the state, which are TO be voted
upon at the coming election. will also
bee up for discussion, including what
is called the school Amendment, -
and that Of Excess Condemnation.
one can not be too we'll informed
upon these subjects Members of
the League and all persons interest
ed are urged 70 be present Tea will
be- served.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-10-21
SOCIETY PASSES RESOLUTION

Lutherans of Michigan are making
an organized and concerted attack
on the proposed amendment to abol-
ish private schools in the state, at
the November election.
The local congregation passed the
following resolutions:
Resolved, that we. the Ev-Luth
St. Johns congregation of Alma
Mich, assembled tbs 18th day OF
October, 1920, declare our unfalter
ny opposition to the proposed school
amendment as un-American and un.
fair in principle, harmful in scope
and impossible and wantonly waste.
full in execution.
Resolved, that we pledge our un
stinted effort to work unitedly anC
persistently toward its defeat at the
coming election"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-10-21
AFTER MORE ANIMALS

The city officials, who for some
time have been seeking to secure a
doe or two for the park, have re-
ceived word from the state officials
that buck and two does are now
available. The matter has been re-
ferred to William C. Reynolds. city
manager. who hopes to secure the
three deer, TO add to the collection
Of animals now ian Wright Park.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-10-21
INJURED MONDAY

Howard White. oldest son Of Mr..
and Mrs. J L. White, Rockingham
avenue was painfully injured about
the face and head, Monday noon,
when his bicycle broke, while he was
riding. pitching him to the ground,
face down in the road His face was
badly cut and bruised.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-10-21
MEMORIAL PIANO

A Meisner piano has been present
ed TO the school as memorial by
the class Of 1920 The new piano is
% be used by the gymnasium classes
and the literary societies of the high
achnnl
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-10-21
NOTICE

The Calkins house formerly Tailor
House, Shepherd. open for business
Special chicken dinner Sunday Toe
+. S. Calkins, prop.-62-1-p
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NEWS

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guest o. ptt""a ll''''"7
Miss Arlene Emerson OF N'dfoo
called on friends here yesterday al'ot
noon.
Miss BESSIE Conan, vino has been
VISITING with relatives here, has re
turned 10 her home in Blue island.
c,,,n,1 t,nnatein of Marsoillns Was
mo ," n'nyt - 'oll,1po friends last even
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guest OF OTTAWA lfit'io7 i'7' e''A'"R
DR.. Arnold picrle o. Chicago is VIII
ing At the home Of her sister MIS-. H.
A. Potter on Madison street ii't
Two daughters, Mia and huella' are
also the guests ct thelf auit,
Mrs. Harry seaman ana Two uaob.'
terS, sigma and vivian, are '1e Su'f'''
OF Mrs. } PolleF on Ma'''oh ,',
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We will be closed all day next mon'
day, July 5. 1920.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
PERU.
Edgar Amos Batchelder.

Edgar Amos Batchelder, So, who died
January 20 at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Levi Page of Winchester, n. H.,
after an illness of several years, was
brought here for burial in the village
cemetery, Tuesday afternoon, the funeral
having been held at the home of his
daughter on Monday afternoon upon the
arrival of his oldest son, Hugh H. Batch
elder. from Wichita Falls, Texas.
Mr. Batchelder was born in Peru Janu-
airy Is, 1857, and was the oldest son OF
Amos and Lucretia (Jones) Batchelder
He married May S, 1881, Annie Kelley OF
South Dorset and soon came to Peru or
the John Farnum place, where Ii chill
dren were born to them.
His wife died in May. 1905, leaving
several small children. The past few
years his health had been poor and ho
had made his home with his children. H
leaves nine children who are NJ. Louise
Whitman of North Dighton, Mass, Ella
Hunt of Marlboro. \. H., Hugh H., Susie
of Manchester VT. Harold of Eas+
Sullivan \. H., Rose of Brattleboro, Mar
garet Page of Winchester, n. H., Beatrice
of Marlboro, \. H., and Ray of Spring
field W.T., also two brothers Edmund
and Charles of Peru, and Is grandchildren
The body was accompanied here by Mr.
and Mrs. Page, Mrs Whitman, Hugh II
Batchelder, Misses Susie and Rose Batch
elder.