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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-05

| Mrs. H. A. Granger and Mrs. Liz
zie Burnight are guests OF friends In
Strawberry Point this week.
Mrs. Lila Afford OF Waterloo, was
: guest over Sunday OF her daughter.
Mrs. Hilbert Carr, and family.
DIR. H. II. Lawrence Of Den Moines.
was Z guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. s. A.
Steadman several days last week.
Louis Perrin. who formerly lived
on the Geo. Clemens farm, north Of
Manchester, has suffered . complete
physical break. and Is said to b in .
very critical condition. On Monday
Mr.. Perrin Vas taken from his home
near Hopkinton to the hospital ct Nom
ticello. whore he 10 being treated. His
family ID very much alarmed over his
condition Overwork lie said to have
brought on his condition. 81 ].
Mrs. o. A. Stanser left early Sat-
urday morning for Brooklyn. N. r.,
called there BY the illness Of her
daughter. Miss Margeret, who was In
fa critical 6ondision Tor some time last
week. bsNtdrdofronyAra4 alaagsFst tAe
Hfst 0f'the sweeksfg sagrAat deal more
f4ncoufAsing. and friends OF hSi aaeaily
fsincerely trust that the yOung,Elaaau
may bs speedily restored to good
health again.
2. Adj6tant L. q. Lasher and Major
Potts, Of Dies Moines, were In the city
last Friday. guests Of Major Utley and
Captain Don A. Preussner. and while
they were here they took up the MISTER
|spf ,qFeanizing q milttia company IN
Manehestar !, Manchester +. ID, line
Tor company and It Is to be hoped
that the necessary steps to organize a
company will soon be taken. Ac-
cording to the law at the present time,
militia men get good pay for drills
and other concessions have been
granted, to make it worth while for
men to Join a company.
Our readers should not overlook
the large advertisement Of Frank J.
Keiser appearing on page eight Of this
issue. The announcement should es-
pecially appeal to the young men. Note
the price he quotes on suits for mean
and young men,
I'D. ]. Meggenburg advertises May
day bargains in boys wash suits, boys
and girls straw hats, aluminium ware,
and large number Of miscellaneous
articles. Don't fail to read Mr.. Meg
genburg's announcement on another
page.
-E. NJ. Hughes advertises sale Of
ladies' coats and suits, the sale to
start on Thursday. May 9Th, and will
continue for two weeks. Our women
readers should read carefully Mr..
Hughes advertisement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-05

Mrs. Ed Dutton who went to Ro-
chester, Minnesota. week ago for
treatment arrived home last Sunday
night.
Mrs. Blanche Matthews, who has
been guest of her sister, Mrs. M. l. b
Richmond, for several weeks, return
ed to her home In Campbell, Mimi, last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. w. Holscher OF
Lesterville, South Dakota, arrived In
Manchester the first of the week. call
ed here TO attend the funeral Of the
latter's sister, Mrs. Austin Mory.
Our readers will be interested in
the advertisement OF Gildner Brothers,
who have something to say about the
clothes that young men want The
new spring styles are now to be seen
at their store. The latest in head
wear is also to be seen at their store.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Andrews, who
have been living at Newell. South Da-
kota, have moved to Des Moines, and
will make their home in that city. Mr..
Andrews has secured fine position
in the capitol city Of Iowa, and their
daughter is planning on attending
Drake University in the fall.
Mrs. L. B. bunham and Mrs. Laura
Fay, who have been spending the win
ter months with Mrs. Dunham's daugh-
ter, in Minneapolis. arrived homo last
week Mrs. Durham had been criti-
cally i'll during part of the winter,
but is very materially improved at this
time, fact her friends are pleas
ed to learn.
A. M. Scheerer Of this city, and
brother-in-law, F. G. Kreupfie Of La
mont, were In Anamosa Monday to
consult specialists in regard to the
formers condition. Mr.. Scheerer has
been In wretched health for many
weeks. and it is hoped that the treat
ment given him at the hospital there
will restore him to good health soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Sallberg have
sold their handsome residence pro-
perty on New street, opposite the high
school to John Norris, who is in the
employ OF w. B. Miller & Son, Hard
ware store. Possession will be given
May 10th. We understand that Mr..
and Mrs. Sallberg contemplate moving
to California, during the summer,
their son, Walter, entering Leland
Stanford university for four year
course.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-05
TINE TO CLEAN UP EXTENDED
TO NAY 18TH.

The state inspector who is to award
merit cards to those who have their
premises properly cleaned up, was in
the city last Saturday and inter-
viewed the members of the local COM
mittee, and announced that because
of the unusually backward season the
time in which to do this.work has been
extended to May 18th. instead of May
LIST. This will afford many time to
clean up their premises before the
state man will make his visit and pass
on the work.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-05
NOTICE.

Sealed bids will be received ct the
office Of the County Auditor, ct Man
chester. Iowa, until 1880 p. NJ. May
18th. 1890, and opened 1t that time for
20 bridges and culverts on the Coles
burg Z Hawkeye Road and I 61-foot
wood truss with 17-foot approach
spans. Plans and specifications for
which mAy be seen at the above office.
a csttifigdo cheek for averpsr cent.
( Sf shs bid, made payable TO- ths county
auditor, sfaif Do filed with eachsbtd.
which, in Case the bidder, Tor btdders)
receiving the award. should he fail to
execute acontract and file m acceptable
bond within fifteen t15l days inter the
acceptance OF his bid shall be forfeited
to the county al. liquidated damages.
rs All bids must be on the regular form
furnished hy the county sealed and
plainly marked. No bid will be con-
sidered which. contains. a clause in
w a.cc.h. the contractor reserves the
right to accept or reject contract
awarded him by the board.
The certified checks will be returned
to the unsuccessful bidders promptly
rafter the award has been made, and in
no case will the certified check be held
longer than fifteen (15) days without
the bidders written consent. Should
no award be made within twenty (20)
days. all proposals will be rejected and
certified checks returned.
The successful bidder will be requir-
ed to furnish bond in duplicate in ac-.
cordance with the standard form, for
one hundred (10O) per cent. OF the
contract awarded, executed by re-
sponsible surety. drawn to protect the
county and any sub-contractor, and as
will be approved by the clerk Of the
district court and the board Of super
visors
The county reserves the right to
waive defects and to reject any or all
bids.
Signed
ROBERT FIsHEL,
1871 Auditor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-05
By GONE DAYS
interesting News Items from The
Manchester Democrat Regarding
People Who Had Important Part
In Early Activities Of the County.
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
NAV q 1900 \

Harry, the little son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Hutchinson. was very i'll with
Scarlet Fever.
The total eclipse Of the moon was
to occur May 2Sth.
Lew Gates was nursing broken
jaw, the result of a kicking horse.
Miss Ruth Graham was home from
Cornell college for a short visit.
Mrs. 8. M. Wilcox had died on May
End.
Augusta H. Preussner had died in
COffins Grove April 2Sth.
J. J. Henry figured in runaway.
The team became frightened and ran
into a tree and thus saved Mr.. Henry
from serious injury.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-05
Miscellaneous Bargains

Manchester defeated Greeley IN .
base ball game Sunday BY score Of
u tot.
Mrs. Jennie Jones and Mrs. T. 8.
Doty delightfully."- entertained the
Birthday club at the home Of the form
Or, last Thursday. afternoon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-05
FORTY YEARS AGO.

NAsAAsy " AoSV'v
The backward spring was causing
the farmers much concern.
Dan Ward was entertaining gentle
man visitor weighing ten pounds.
The Clarence house and the Globe
hotel had dished up strawberry short
cake to their guests the Thursday be-
fore.
James Brady advertised a 800 acre
farm for sale in Buchanan county for
SIS per acre, one half cash, balance
one. two and three years time.
An entertainment given by the Home
club for the benefit OF the Hook and
Ladder Co.. had realized $50.
Rev. James rockingham had ad-
vertised for sealed bids for building
the Presbyterian church.
The sixty-first anniversary celebra-
ton Of the !. o. O. F. lodge was cele-
brated ON April 2Sth by q large gather
Ing from nearby towns.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-05
Ladies and Childrens' Boomers

Don't fail to get these bargains.
Ladies Satin Boomers, Pink color
Ladies Jersey Boomers, White and Grey
Childrens Black Satin Boomers, only.
Childrens Jersey Boomers, Grey Color -
Childrens Pink Satin Boomers, special
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
QUAKE SWALLOWS
HOME AND FAMILY
FOOD AND WATER LOWERED TO
PROFESSORS FAMILY

Mexico City, jan. 12.-Unique in the
annals of earthquakes is the expert
ence of the family of professor Rive
ros of Barranca Neuva. The quake
opened a great chasm in which their
home was engulfed. For more than
a week the family has been living in
the bottom of this abyss at least a
hr.dred and forty feet below the sur
face of the earth. Surviving neigh
bors have been lowering food and
water to them at great peril.
A message from the state of Peu-
bla states that shocks have been num-
erous there since the first earthQuaR9
and that the towns of Saltillo and
Chichotla have been destroyed
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12

WITHOUT UNITED STATES IT'S
USEFULNESS WEAKENED
BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT
Papers Continue to Show
Regret That United States
Did Not Ratify Treaty

London, Jan. 12-Rcgret that tn"
United States ddi not participate in
the ratification of the peace treaty
was expressed by today's newspapers.
Some Of the editorials strike dole
full note.
The Telegraph says: THE omission
of Americas signature stands for the
bitter disappointment of the hope that
glowed with such promise for humani-
ty year ago. It is true. the League
of Nations exists by the terms of the
treaty, but the world knows that un-
less and until the United States adj
heres to the League and participates
in its actions, not tithe of the use
fullness and moral authority it should
possess will belong to it,"
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
GREAT FUND IS
ASKED RECLAIM
OVERFLOW LAND
MILLIONS VOTED BY SOUTH
ERN GOVERNORS
WOULD CREATE BOARDS
Against Reclaimed Lands
Running Through Period
of 25 Years
WOULD CREATE BOARDS

Washington, jan 12.--Legislation
authorizing the appropriation of two
hundred and fifty millions for use in
reclaiming swamp, overflow and irri-
gable lands. was approved by D. w.
Ross Of Louisiana at the conference
Of representatives of southern COVER
nors held here under the joint aus
picies of the Southern House of Gov
ernors
The Southern Commercial Congress
plan provided the sum to be repaid
over period of 25 years through a
sinking fund created by the sale Of
collateral bonds issued on the reclaim.
ed land by the Federal Farm Loan
Board.
The amount is half the appropria-
tion authorized for the reclamation
projects by the Smoot-Mondell bill
introduced at the last session of Con
gress.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
STEAMER REPORTED
LOST, SAFE ON WAY
SEVEN HUNDRED PASSENGERS
ARE REPORTED WELL

Buenos Aires, Jan. I2,-Rio .Janerio
agents of the Italian steamer, Prin-
cipessa Mafalda, reported Saturday
to have gone down with the loss OF
seven hundred lives after striking d
mine, announce that the captain Of
the vessel has responded to wire
less inquiry regarding the safety of
the ship, saying: "magniiicent voyage,
all passengers well. proceeding direct
to Dakar according to orders.
The ship should arrive at Dakar
January IA for coal.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
TREATY DEADLOCK MAY Be UPSET THIS WEEK
BIG CAMP PAICN
FOR PROHI FUNDS
STARTS DAY BEFORE AMEND
MENT GOES INTO EFFECT

Atlanta, Jan. l2,--Unitcd States
Senator William j. Harris. of Georgia
declared that the rational prohibition
law will not enforce itself and that
it requires the moral and financial
support of the people in u letter re-
ceived today by Chief Justice Nash Il.
Broyles of the Georgia Court Of Ap-
peals. Senator Harris statement was
made in a letter endorsing the Anti.
Saloon League campaign for funds il
Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee.
South Carolina and Florida, which be-
gins Thursday. the day before the
eighteenth amendment goes into ci-
feet. Judge Broyles is chairman for
Georgia.
Senator Harris said: THE eigh.
teenth amendment brings constitu-
tional prohibition to the United States
and | am certain it marks the begin.
ming Of the greatest era for the health.
prosperity and increased earning ca.
pacity of our laboring people and sue
cess of the ration. Prohibition is the
law, and eery law abiding citizen
should assist and encourage it's en-.
forcement. This law. as well as others.
will not enforce itself automatically.
1t requires the moral and financial
support of the sane and constructive
people Of the country"
William Jennings Bryan is an hon
ary chairman Of the campaign and
will make speaking tours in its in
tcrcst The quotas for the five scouth-
esatern states totals $2,250,00 The
national quota is $3O,0000O0 which lis
to be used for some law enforcement
to Americanize the foreigner and to
effect a dry world by 1880.
Col. w. Mcdonald Lee, of Richmond.
is national field director and f. Y.
Clarke, of Atlanta, southern campaign
director.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
MINERS TO ACCEPT
COAL DECISION
ANNOUNCE UNRESERVED PUR-
POSE TO ABIDE FINDINGS

Washington, Jan. 12.-The bitumi
nous coal miners will accept unreser,
vedly any decision made by the pres
ident's coal commission in settlement
OF the coal strike, John l.. Lewis
head of the United Mine Workers, de
clared at the opening today OF the first
public hearings Of the commission.
Lewis added that the miners repre-
sentatiyes would assist the commits
sion's inquiry.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
LAST RIGHTS OF LATE JOHN
BARLEYCORN THURS. NIGHT

Atlanta. Jan. 12.-Buffeted about b.
the many winds of various fortune
that have blown, finally cast aside as
an unbeloved citizen. the last rites
over the emaciated body Of John Bac-
leycorn will be solemnized on Thurs
day night, January 49, when mass
meeting and torch light parade will
help burn the effigy Of the figure that
the eighteenth amendment trans
formed from a popular member of SO
city to a law-breaker.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
PREMIERS MEET ON
ADRIATIC PROBLEM
PEACE CONFERENCE ACCEPTS
HUNGARIAN CREDENTIALS

Paris, Jan. II. Premiers Clemcn
ceau, Lloyd George aud Nitti met this
morning to consider ,he Adratic ques
ton. The Supreme Council did uol
sit today, its neat injecting being held
tomorrow
The peace conference committee
IN he vcriGcation OF relrn iala 80.
day examined the letters re ilrt
gaian peace de,o"atioa ID found
tint to be sati~fa coyy
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
COAL COMMISSION
ANNOUNCE PLANS
FIRST FORMAL SESSION IN MEET
ING TODAY

Washington, Jan. l2.-The first for
NAL session of the Presidents com
mission to investigate wages and
prices in the coal industry today is
expected to be followed by the az
nouncemeyt of The pain of the com
mission will follow in the inquiry.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
PLAN TO SCUTTLE
GERMAN WARSHIPS
WOULD DESTROY THOSE NOT
YET TURNED OVER

Copenhagen, Jan. IA plan to
scuttla the German warships not
yet turned over to the Allies is being
considered by the officers Of the Ger
man navy. according to information
received by the majority socialist pa
ty leaders.
A Berlin message quotes Die Frei,
heit as declaring that a high German
officer had 50 informed the leader.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
u S TROOPS COME
OUT OF SIBERIA
WITHIN MONTH
JAPAN LEFT TO PROTECT 81
BERIAN RAILROAD
LOYAL RUSSIANS TRUSTED
American Railway Commis
sion Will Come Before
February.
LOYAL RUSSIANS TRUSTED

- Washington. Jan. T. (By the AS
sociated Press) Eight thousand
American troops in Siberia will be-
gin their homeward movement soon
after February Is, leaving to Japan
the protection of the Siberian Rail
way with loyal Russians in eastern
Siberia.
The American Railway Comnis-
sion will come out before that time,
it was learned today.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
CHICAGO SHUTS
DOWN ON CRIME.
OVER SIX HUNDRED ARRESTS II
TWO.DAY DRIVE

Chicago, Jan. 12.-More than six
hundred alleged criminals, police char
acters and vagabonds are under ar
rest today and crime here has ten
porariIy been nulified by the police
departments two-day drive.
For the first time in weeks not
hold up was reported from noon Sur
day to midnight. and only five autc
mobiles were stolen.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
LEFFINCWELL MAY
SUCCEED GLASS
WILSON IN CONFERENCE OVEF
SUCCESSOR

Washington, Jan. 12,--Presiden'
Wilson today summoned Secretary
Glass to the White House for q con
ference at which it is understood {
successor to Mr.. Glass will be dis
cussed. The appointment is expected
soon, so Mr.. Glass can take his seat in
the Senate.
Mr.. Glass is known to favor the Sc
lection of Assistant Secretary Leffirg-
we'll to succeed him.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
MANY PRISONERS
TAKEN IN RUSSIA
6OLSHEVlKI CLAIM $4,000 MEN
AND WAR MATERIAL

London. Jan. 12.-The capture OF
twenty-five thousand prisoners is claim
ed in an official statement issued by
the soviet government in Moscow to.
war also were taken. the statemtnt
shevik operations on the southern
front December q. to January 9.
a great quantity Of munitions OF
says.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
MOBILE SHERIFF
SEXES VESSEL.
CAPTAIN AND CREW TAKEN AZ
TER LIQUOR RAID

Mobile. Jan. IL. The Shipping
Board steamer, Lake Linden, has been
seized by the sheriff and the captain
and thirteen members of the crew
were arrested after Il raid on the YES
sci and charged with violating the
prohibition law.
a hundred and seventy cases OF
liquor were seized.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
HARDWICK ASKS
, MORE TIME FOR
MARTENS TRIAL
EX-SENATOR FROM GEORGIA
DEFENDS SOVIET LEADER
MAKES FORMAL REQ EST
Will Prepare Testimony in
Case and Fight Deporta-
tion Proceedings

Washington, Jan. 12.-RequeSt for
more time to prepare testimony was
asked by Ludwig Martens, Self-styled
ambassador of Soviet Russia, through
his counsel, former Senator H3'rd-
wick Of Georgia.
. Senate investigates
Washington, Jan. 12.-fhe senate
foreign relations subcommittee
named to investigate into Bolshcvik
propaganda in this country met today
to discuss method Of procedure.
Ludwig c. A. X Martens, who claims
to be ambassador to the United
State from the Russian soviet gov
eminent and whose testimony is eN-
pected to be a feature of the inVesti-
CATION, will not be called as wit
ness before tomorrow or perhaps even
later, according to chairman Moses.
Other members of the embassy
staff"also are expected to be called
Martens first was summoned to ap-
pear today, but his request for de.
lay in order that he might secure
counsel was granted. It was said here
that Former Senator Hardwick, of
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
OLD CONFEDERATE
ARSENAL BURNED
WAS ARCHITECTURAL GEM, NOT
BE REBUILT

Selma. Jan. I2,-Thc famous old
Confederate arsenal here, used in re
cent years as a cotton warehouse
was destroyed by fire last night, TIL
loss is estimated at seventy thousant
dollars.
It is said no effort will be mad
to restore the old building which wa
regarded as an architectural gem.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12

Georgia, and A. F. Pillsberry, former
attorney general of Massachusetts,
had been asked by the Russians tc
represent them.
santeri Nuorteva, Martens secrc-
t1ry, in statement several days ago
promised that the ambassador
would have some sensational facts
to lay before the senate COMMITTEES
in his testimony.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
GREC0-AMERlCAN TREATY
WILL BE DEMANDED

Athens, lSund0Nl.- Ia" Hrcc0'
American commercial treaty wl be
denounced January Is, as has been
done aIreday with such treaties with
other nations. Negotiations then will
be started to conclude new treaties
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
5000 AMERICAN TROOPS
COMING FROM RUSSIA
COURT UPH0LDS
NEWBERRY INDICTMENT

Grand Rapids, Jan. II. The
validity of the indictments
against Senator Newberry and
1874 others charged with viola
ton of the election laws, was
upheld by Federal Judge Ses-
sions.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
BIG INDUSTRIAL
CONFERENCE MEETS
MASS OF SUGGESTIONS WILL BE
CONSIDERED

Washington, Jan. 12.-The ..Presi-
dents second Industrial Conference
reassembed today after several
weeks recess'and prepared to consid,
cr a mass of suggestions and propo-
sails for the Stabiliation of the nations
industrial situation. !. y
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
GEORGIA EX-SENATOR
DEFENDS SOVIET HEAD
HOPE OF BREAKING
TREATY DEADLOCK

Washington, Jan. II. Lead
ers of several groups in the Sen
ate were hopeful today that
some definite headway would he
made within a few days in the
effort to break the deadlock en-
the peace treaty.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
Sparkling
Satisfaction

You can be sure Of the
purity of Orange Crush.
You can buy it wherever
cold drinks are sold. We
bottle Orange Crush un-
der strictly S a nit AIRY
conditions and person
ally vouch for it's puri-
ty. A case in the home
will hiring ioy to every
member of the family.
An ice-cold, bottle of the
pure fruit juice makes
an irrisistable, delicious
drink.
SC by the Bottle.
Less By the Case
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12

Professor and Mrs. c. A. Keitl
viii move into their resident on
'j'curtoenth avenue tomorrow.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
NEW YORK COTTON
LOCAL MARKET

GOOD MIDDLING CLOSED ~. 59.5t
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-12
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-05-20
Death OF Cyrus Il. Williams

Cyrus BRYANT Williams died Monday
night at his home on North avenue.
after a period of failing health which
covered several years. Memorial ser
vices are to be held today from the
home with Rev. c. II. Mckinney as
the officiating minister The body
will be inferred at the Southside Gem
eterv. nephew. Charles Williams,
of North Hartland. has been here ow-
ing To the serious condition of his
uncle.
Mr.. Williams was native Of Hart
land. whore he was born in 1S41. AS
he remembers that town in his youth
there was little manufacturing, other
than a grist mill kept by a man by
the name of Waldron and a saw mill
carried on by Ira Wheeler One OF
the startling events, recalled by him,
was the accidental drowning of boy
hood companion. son to Mr. Wheeler
just mentioned. Mr.. Williams was
married at Hartland about 1867 to
Miss Flora Mitchell, sister of Frank
Mitchell, whose home for many years
was on Bigelow Hill. Two children
were born to them. both dying in in
fancy, Hiram and Mary Fogg Will
liams were the parents of the subject
of this sketch. The father came from
the state of New York and the mother
was born in Tufkinsboro. y. II. Mr..
Williams lived in IIartand. off and on.
until his 2Sth year. When about Is
years old he worked for a year in
saw mill in Biddeford also in saw
| mills of Oldtown and Hartand. After
his marriage he bought a farm in
! Hartland which he carried on for
eight years. He then rented the farm
| and came IN work in the shoe factory
! at SkOWhegan. Dexter Knights was
! in charge of the lasting room for
| Keene Rrathers and he learned the
trade under him. Nj Williams and
| Frank Lord lasted the first shoes that
ever went through the Skowhegan
factory. Later on Mr. Williams was
! employed for one year by DR. Fitz-
/ gerald, as travelling advertising agent.
and lived at Allston. Mass. He then
! worked in Portsmouth. y. H. shoe
factory fer year and then in IIaver-
hill for Is years. He returned to
SkoWhegan about 1906. He WAS the
last of a family of four children, his
brothers being Obediah and Albert
and his sisters name, Frances.