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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
GAVE VILLAGE SECOND NAME
Boys Rejoinder to Puzzled Tourist
Responsible for Distinction En-
joyed by Kentucky Hamlet.

"A village in my state" says Ken
lucky representative, had for many
years the unique distinction of pos
sess1ng two names. It received the
second but more popular name In this
way:
"A stranger who had lost, or thought
he had lost, his way. found himself
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
The Set.

"Yes, 1 am telling you she is q
jewel" "Ah. Set In her ways, eh?"-
Cartoons Magazine
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
A Warm Niaht.

'This dancer seems to be wearing
more beads than usual"
"That's perspiration."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
No Such Luck.

'I'm afraid that one tire is going to
blow out" "NO, it won't We are
too near garage"-Life.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
Biological.

Teacher-And what is an egg7
Rupert-An egg is chicken not yet.
London Answers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
Athletic.

"ThOmas-"Life is such an obstacle
race" Brett-"It is, to those who
jump at conclusions"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
Getting Pointers.

Freddy-Where are your parents.
Tommy-They've gone to watch
somebody else fight.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
At Your Service.

Guest--That steak is so thin that I
can read through itw Waiter-"Yes,
sir. What do you wish to read2"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
The adjustment.

First CorkScrew-You never get
used to it, Second Corkscrew-"No,
even now l can't open milk bottle"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
Especially Her AuraI Sense.

Miss HOwles doesn't sing any more.
Has she lost her vOice?"
"NO; she's found her senses"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
Generally.

what are excess profits, par"
cts, my son.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
1t Can't Be Done.

Kriss-"A man is a fool to become
a bigamist'' Kross-"Of course. No
man can serve two masters"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
Identified.

Edith-NobGdy loves me.
Ethel-Oh, then Reggie has pro.
posed, has he?-Boston Transcript.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
The Real Test.

Intelligent? Why, that dog under
stands every word I say"
yes, but does he believe it allT'
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
Question.

"Yes, the doctor is treating me-"
ITO whatY = Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
The Real Truth.

Pa-"Why were you late again this
mOrning| BObbie- "Because school
started before / got there"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
Family Likeness.

BABY want my bottle.
Mother-Keep quiet. You're Just
like your father.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
Deduction.

"What is brain fOOdr'
well, from all hear of Boston it
must be beans"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
Accounted For.

Accounted For.
Stella-Did he offer you penny for
your thoughts?
Bella-No, he Is on q buyers strike.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-08-25
HAVE A SMILE

HAVE A SMILE IS
Biological.
Teacher-And what is an eggf
Rupert-An egg is a chicken not yet.
London Answers.
Athletic.
Thomas is such an obstacle
race" Brett-"It is to those who
jump at conclusions"
The Set.
"Yes, I am telling you she Is q
jewel" "Ah. Set in her ways, eh?"-
Cartoons Magazine.
Identified.
Edith-Nobody loves me.
Ethel-Oh, then Reggie has pro-
posed, has he?-Boston Transcript.
Question.
Eyes, the doctor is treating me-"
"TO whatY' Louisville Courier
Journal.
A Warm Night.
'"This dancer seems to be wearing
more beads than usual"
That's perspiration."
The Readjustment.
First CONSERVATION never get
used to it, Second Corkscrew-"No,
7 10
Generally.
what are excess profits, PAT"
"Excess prophets are weather proph.,
cts, my son.
At Your Service.
Guest--That steak is so thin that
can read through it," Waiter-"Yes,
sir. What do you wish to readT
No Such Luck.
"Tm afraid that one tire is going to
blow out" mo, it won't We are
too near garage"-Life.
1t Can't Be Done.
Kriss-"A man is a fool to become
bigamist." Kross-"Of course. No
man can serve two masters"
Getting Pointers.
Freddy-Where are your parents.
TOmmy-They've gone to watch
somebody else fight.
Especially Her AuraI Sense.
Miss HOwles doesn't sing any more.
Has she lost her voice?"
"No; she's found her senses"
The Real Test.
Intelligent? Why, that dog under
stands every word I say
Eyes, but does he believe it allT'
The Real Truth.
Pa-"Why were you late again this
mOrningY BObbie-"Because school
started before / got there
Family Likeness.
Baby-I want my bottle.
Mother-Keep quiet. You're Just
like your father.
Deduction.
"What is brain foOdr'
well, from all / hear of Boston it
must be beans"
Accounted For.
Stella-Did he offer you q penny for
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-09-01
NORTH HARTLAND
(DEFERRED)

Mrs. John Alders and little son
Master John Alden Jr. from Welles-
ley, Mass. are passing few weeks
with her sister Mrs. F. S. Burrill.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Bigelow from
Lowell, Mass arrived in town this
Monday to pass few days with
friends, also to attend the Cornville
high school reunion.
Carroll Savage from Bingham, Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Savage and three
children and their mother. Mrs. Nellie
Clark from Skowhegan we're calling
on friends in this section Sunday.
Miss Merle Williams and friend
Miss Dorothy Leayitt from Auburn
are passing their vacation with Mr.,
and Mrs. Charles Williams. Harold
Burrill and Donald Robinson were
Sunday guests of Misses Williams and
Leavitt in the Williams home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Ireland from
town were calling on friends in this
section Sunday.
F. S. Burr.ll.. Mr.. and Mrs. Abel
Written were In Clinton on business
Saturday.
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NORTH ANSON

Mrs. Dora Hilton of Embden was
the guest recently of Mrs. Viola Will
liams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Young started
Thursday morning for trip thru the
White and Green Mountains to Lake
Champain and the Adirondacks. They
expect to be gone two weeks.
Mr.. Hammond and Will Bushey have
exchanged tenements, the Hammonds
now living at Harry Hilton's and the
Bushey's In the Bailey block.
DR.. Fl. s. Spear and family were
visitors in Bangor Thursday.
Quite a delegation from this place
attended the Phillips-Augusta game
at Phillips. Thursday.
Mrs. II. G. Stetson has rented the
house lately vacated by w. S. Stetson
at the foot OF Steward hill.
Mrs. Alvah Wilbur of Eau Claire,
Wis. visited last week ut w. F. VII
liams and M. II. Berry's, her first visit
to this place in eleven years.
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second Sunday In September.
Matte axnumber from here attended
4tztauqNa at Madison.
lara n Chapman has been trans-
tekrea from Copeland to Stratton
Wnere she Will work with the seventh
ana eighth grades. She Is spending
a Few days at home pending the open
ing OF the fall term.
MT. and Mrs. A. H. Young of North
Anson were among the guests recent
~ registered at the Congress Square
Hotel, Portland.
haipn Buxton spent the last week
with his mother Mrs. John d. Buxton
also his sister Mrs Perley Burns Of
this place. Mr.. Buxton is working
for the Hollingsworth & whitney Co.,
where he has been employed for 10
months at Lake Austin and Cold
Stream
Mrs. Ben Berry had for guests this
week Mr. and Mrs. e. II. Libby. Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Durgin of Auburn
ROBBIE Libby of Dennisville and Miss
Dorothy Kingsbury Of Bangor. These
together with Ever Berry, Ethel Stet-
son, Majorie Green and Mr.. and Mrs.
Green climbed Mt. Bigelow, Friday.
They admit 1t was some climb but was
very interesting and well worth the
effort.
Miss Minnie Davis has gone to Bos-
ton to attend millinery meeting
there.
All people interested in a Commu-
nifty one day Fair for North Arson
this year, meet at Grange Hall, Tues
day night at 730.
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raisins, 25c lb.; IS cakes Palm Oiivs
Soap. $100. Jar rings, Toe doz.; as
sorted chocolates -30c slb. Golden Roc
Tea, 25c lb.; white beans are higher
bargain at 15c qt.; Red Salmon zse
can. Buy your school supplies al
Fred w. Preble's Special Sale mex
week.
DR.. A. H. Clark will be at Bingham
on Tuesday, Sept. 9Th for DAYS 1oi
the practice of dentistry.
Mr. and Mrs. w. T. Seekins OF SHOW
hogan were guests of Mrs. c. I. Stew
art last SUNDAY Mrs o. II. clark OF
Caratunk is visiting her this week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Briggs and chill
dren have been camping at the Car
rvinp Place for the past week
Services at the Congregational
rbnrcb will resume next Sunday,
Sent. 4th. Services as usual In the
forenoon followed by Sunday School,
with evening services at the usual
hour.
Mrs Edward Matthews OF Massa-
cbusetts is visiting her sister, Mrs. A
\. Moore.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Meth
st Church will hold box social and
bazaar at the home of Mrs. John Red
mond. Friday evening. Sept. 9th. Ev-
eryone welcome Bring the children
There will be committee to amise
them. Ladies' will please bring boxes
which will be sold at auction. The
girls will also please bring boxee
which will he sold to the boys for 10
cents each. There will b fish pond
nrice 10 cents for adults and 8 cents
for children.
Mr.. sidell and wife, Edgar King
and wife. and Mabel Burton have been
touring through Aroostook County
They returned few days ago, having
made over a thousand miles. Al
Grand Falls, n. b.. they descended l5s
II 10 the bottom of the gorge.
Those from, Bingham who emigrat-
ed to Canada for the day, Sunday
were: Mr.. and Mrs. John Lister and
daughter Virginia, and Mr.. and Mrs
Roland Baker, Mr.. Will Andrews and
wife, Orrin Hill and wife and son
Ralph, Mr.. Sam Andrews and wife
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hossack. Also Mr.
Frank Whitney and wife and Miss Sue
Whitney and Mr.. Joseph Whitney.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kelleher oil
Rollins St., entertained recently Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Mason and two sons
of Waterville, Mr.. Burgess and Miss
Rachel Conant Of Skowhegan, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ridlon and son Harold of Saco
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Hegarty and
daughter Elizabeth Of Waterville.
Edgar King and wife and Forrest
Doyle made a trip Sunday to Ripley
visiting relatives.
The Congregational Church Circle
will open Wednesday Sept. 8, meeting
with Mrs. Carrie Hilton.
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GOODYEAR
TIRES, TUBES, ACCESSORIES

AUTHORIZED FORD SERVICE
SOLON GARAGE, Kendall Cross. Prop
13w27
the close of the service; Epworth
League p M, leader MISS Martha
Paul. evening service 7s0. Wednes-
day evening prayer meeting 7.3O In
the vestry.
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold
their annual garden supper in the
vestry on the End of September from
$50 to 2 p. m. We hope large at
tendance will reward these good ladies
for their kindly efforts to provide q
good social time.
PAUL AND HOBART REUNION
Once again the descendants OF Caleb
Hobart and Edward Paul met at the
home of Mrs. Nellie |. M. Paul, Scion
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ST. ALBANs

Mrs. Ada TAFT and son Charles !
bury of Dubuque Iowa, who Inv. :
spending the summer with NJ
leave "Wednesday Of this wset
their home.
John L. Baxter OF the Snow y
Canning Co. is here for the pas
season.
Nfs aAd Mrs. George. Johns
Boston ' arrived last week an
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. lSt.I
Bragg.
Mrs. Minnie Southland Leaves
week. Tor South Ryegate. Ven
where she will reside in the I'd
Her. rpapy friends are sorry 70 I
heEN6A<e and wish her success
happiness In her new home.
C.lGA Hanson, Mrs. Eta Hs9
Mrs, Daniel Longley and guests,
Sadie Trench and Mrs. A. W. VI
man dsBed on relatives in North \
port Tuesday Of last week.
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lusBslA WOMAN J
SAYS |T's eRl
Mrs. Cobb Declares Ta.,.
In BETTER Health Than 20. = =
Years

= .aasa
"Tanlacy was just what ! =,
build sne up and am IA. !
haa}th 3than 4 have been e.
year, said Mrs. Nora -
.Hoy 81. Augusta, Me.
No. time 1 began tak,,v =!
i had absolutely no appetit'
little I foreed myself to e., =.
gas to formfkhich pressed 49,,
heart Nv Twas In perfect hi.
had severe sbilious attacks. ~
dull, sluggiAh and tired all Al. ~ =.
II had rheumatism in nv
chest rfd shoulders and INV =
wefes IA swollen up. I ~.
nervous and rolled and tos...
hours axt night and woke m !.
morning feeling SO weak IT wa !.
could do, to get up.
"A friend Of mine had been -
ed so much by Tanlac | deciS..
give 1t a trial, and it's lust No.,
full how it has overcome nv ira
Why, | am hungry all the Tim.
nothing, even hurts me the le.~.
"MEHheumatism Is all eone /.
strong and well and my WORK !.
ually a pleasure. My broth, /,
livessitf Boston, has taken -Ts1l.'
my Recommendation, and II ~
lieved"fim Of all his troubles, -
is truly grand medicine"
TaplAp is sold in Skowheu
SIMPSONS Drug Store; F. G. WIN
Athens5'G. F. fBnrrin, East Me-
.Kennison's Drug Store, North
Portland, and by all leading drua,
in every town.
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WEST BRIGHTON

The Roosevelt school opened Au-
gust % with the same teacher as last
year, Miss Elsie Roberts of Scion.
The Moody Brothers with their fam
lilies and James York and family en-
joyed trip to Gardner and back last
Thursday,
Mr.. and Mrs Lew Ripley and
daughter and Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Chapman of Pennington were guests
at Herbert Corson's last Monday
evening. The party had been 10
Moosehead Lake on an outing, camp
ing out and visiting Mt klneo and
Ripogenus Dam and were on their
way home when Mr.. Chapman's car
became broken. They got repaired
up Tuesday morning and went on
their way rejoicing.
MIR. and Mrs. Eugene Corson and
family with Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Cor
son of Brighton were the guests Sun
day Of Mr.. and Mrs. d. II. Foss OF
Abbott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Corson and
mother Mrs. Ellen Corson were guests
Sunday at Will Roberts Of Scion, 60
ing from there to Lakewood to hear
the Boys Band in the afternoon, ae-
companied by Miss Elsie Roberts re-
turning to her school.
A loupcervier was seen In this vlcih-
ity Sunday morning. He had been
heard several times, but this was the
first time he had been seen. He has
visited the hen roosts several times
though.
The Moody Brothers with their fam
flies attended the band concert at
Lakewood Sunday.
Arthur and Chester Goodrich who
Is working at Kingsbury for Warnie
Hilton were home over Sunday.
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CooDpYEAR
TIRES, TUBES AND ACCESSORIES
NORTH ANSON GARAGE
WILLIAMS BROS, PROP.
Ay1TrJORIZED FORD SERVICE
AUTHORIZED FORD SERVICE

F. A. Walker has gone to Newport
where he is in the employ of the Port
land Packing Co.
Thelma Knox returned last week
from a visit to Woodstock, N. b. She
will soon resume school duties at
Mayfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Emery have
gone to Skowhegan where they are
employed by the Portland Packing Co.
Quite number from here attended
tho Berry reunion at Embden last
Thursday.
The picnic of Ruth Head Cragin
Chapter d. A. X. held at Lakewood
Wednesday Of last week was an occa-
sion long to be remembered by those
present and unique in the annals Oh
the Chapter. A good ride. good
bunch and good company marked an
occasion which was notable for the
members in attendance and for the en-
thusiasm which they entered into the
experiences of the day.
e. M. Ames of Skowhegan was q
business visitor in town last week.
The fall term of Arson Academy
will open Monday, Sept. IL. All stu
dents are requested to meet. at Acade
my Hall that morning promptly at
o'clock
The Campbell Trained Anima
Shows exhibited Friday In the field
next to Everett Fenlason's on thu
New Portland road.
Gordon and Sidell of East Madison
have opened a market, grocery in thu
Weinberg building.
Mrs. Eta Eames of Skowhegan was
a guest last week of Mrs. Il. e. Saw
yer.
Miss Elsie Burbank is spending
two weeks with her grandparents Mr.
and Mrs. Il. Clark.
The local Farm Bureau will assis
In the County Farm Bureau exhibit q
Watsrville Fair.
Mrs. Belle Whitney of Bingham Il
visiting Mrs. Margaret Williams ant
other friends in town.
Ercell Gordon has returned from
Readfeld.
Following vacation 1t is expected
that the regular services OF the Con
gregation church will be resumed tn
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c.rtanl. 10 Mis- Innes OF the Graml

ceptable TO Miss Innes OF the Grant
mar schuOl.
Miss EllafC. Bowler. teacher of the
primary school. has started a fine
Junior Red Gross orga nizafion and
has, as a part of her sschool,room
outfit, full fire aid equipment. 1t
is interesting and at times, amusing
to note how often the little fellows
apply for first aid treatment, an in
jnred toe or cut finger being the plea,
then Miss Bowler produces her iodine
bottle and feather, the wound Is paint
ed and Dickey returns to his play
happy IN the thought that his limb and
life are safe. But he is learning
valuable lessons and she Is teaching
far better than she dreams.
The Observation-Disclosures is for
sale at Albert B. Clark's.
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BINGH AM

Mr.. and Mrs f. w. Towle of N.
Vassalboro were guests of Mrs.
Blanche Gordon last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon w. Goodrich and
daughter Anita started Monday for a
motor trip to Boston. They were ac-
companied by Mrs. w. b. Goodrich
who will spend two weeks in Kene-
bunk with her son Merton and his
family.
Mrs. Fred Williams spent the week
end with her husband returning to-
her work In Waterville.
Mrs. Smith of Roslindale. Mass,
was recently a guest of Mr. and Mrs.
l.. w. Goodrich.
Mrs. Ann McCrillis of N Berwick
has been visiting her sister. Mrs. Lydia
Cummings and other friends In town.
She was accompanied by her son
Charles, of Mass.
have established an agency at Cas-
wells store for repairing of shoes.
Prompt attention will be given all
orders. Kincaid Shoe Hospital. Show
hogan. lw35'
1.-THE Secret of the Storm Country"
SEQUEL to Tess of the Storm Coun-
try" has been presented to the Bling
ham Union Library by Mrs. Percy E.
Durgin.
Joseph Bachelor and family are
spending a few weeks at Petite Me-
nan.
Harold Coleman's family are at
home, having spent two weeks at
Pleasant Pond.
Howard Russell and his two daugh-
ters Lillian and Alice have returned
from motor trip of about a week in
Mass.
The circus on Saturday drew large
crowd of people many of them from
out of town. The Methodist society
served meals in the Fraternity Hall
on the same day. There was also
food sale at Grange Hall and besides
the evening circus performance NOV
ing pictures and dance in Hume
wells Hall.
day evening at kennebc Hall for the
benefit of the Library. followed by a
dance at Hunnewell's Hall. The fol-
lowing program was presented. Or
chestra selection; Howdy Chorus; corr
net Solo, Geraldine Baker; Japanese
Dance; Orchestra Selection "Wild
Nell" Movie Pantomime; Vocal Solo,
Mildred Miller; Dance of the Ounces;
Johnnie SCHNEIDER. Chorus; Orchestra
Selection; Farce Ills Methodist Foot"
The program was varied and unique.
the parts we'll taken and the enter
tainment in every way was ENJOYABLE.
The Library Association appreciates
the efforts of all who aided In making
the affair success. $3.50 was real
lied.
Cut Price Sale at Fred w. Preble's
this week lbs. Waneta, Cocoa, $1.00
and one pound free: cider vinegar, 40c
gal; rs lbs sugar, $500; 5 lbs. Every
Day Coffee, $3.50: "a cakes Swift's
Pride Soap, $100; best quality Ear
bador molasses, soc a gal; seeded
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6kurulrrgatl Enral Nrnta
SMITHFIFLD

Mrs. Orrin Frost passed away Tues
day after a severe sickness. aged 81
years. months She was the daugh-
ter of Henry and Harriet Hammond
OF Rome.
HI. Littleheld was at Augusta on
business Monday
Mrs. Emily Blaisdell of Hayerhiii,
Mass. is visiting her son c. c. Blais-
dell ar New North Pond House.
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CONCORD

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Atwood had
for compa.1y@ Sunday Mr.. and Mrs.
Sherman Atwood and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. F. Atwood and family and
Mrs. Atwoods sister Mrs. Wilbur of
Wisconsin.
Frank Atwood traded his two horses
for a mule to mate the one he bought
recently. So
Quite a few attended the circus al
Bingham Saturday. All reported a
good one for a small circus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Berry and Mr.
and Mrs. Roland Boyington went Sat
urday of last week to spend Saturday
and Sunday with Mrs. Berry's father
They all went In Mr.. Berry's car.
Mrs. Chris Rollins and family of
Pleasant Ridge spent Sunday at P. d.
Robinson's also Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Andrews and baby boy.
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EAST ST. ALBANS

The Pond District School taught by
Irene Libby reports during its first
week, only one. absence, and those
pupils credited with perfect spelling
are: Dorothy Libby. Sth grade; Ho-
ward Gray, 9Th grade; Althea Morrow
and John Bradley, Bird grade; also that
the screens for the windows are on
and the door hung.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Parkman and
children who have been visiting rela-
tives in town left for Waterville, Aug.
2S, where Mrs. Parkman and children
will remain for a short visit before
returning to their home in Woodfords.
Mr.. and Mrs Galen Barnes and Mr..
and Mrs. Corson of Skowhegan were
visitors at Will Magoon's Aug. 2s.
Charles Magoon who resides in
Washington, d. c.. and who Is employ
ed In the Department of the Bureau
of Agriculture is at present visiting
his brother VIII Magoon.
Mrs. II. w. Potter of Blanchard who
has been visiting at Mr.. and Mrs. f.
J Crocker's left for Portland, Mon
day, Aug. 30. but Mr.. Potter and son
will remain for while as Mr.. Pot
tOi 10 hCiPIh6 wi ~ oth1i 'i'h -
Fall farm work
Mr.. and Mrs. J, l.. Nichols were Wis
itors at Walter Munn's in North Hart
land Aug. %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Leayitt of North
Dixmont accompanied by Mrs. Effie
Corey of Mars Hill and Mrs. Linnie
Nichols were callers at J. l.. Nichols
Thursday, Aug. 20.
Mrs. Nora Parkman of Boston, Mass.
was visitor at her mothers, Mrs.
Flora Parkman'ss Aug. 1925.
Hattie, the little eight year old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Leavitt, who has been in very poor
health lately. was taken 10 Bangor
Aug. 20, by her parents for medical
advice and was found to be suffering
from jaundice, catarrh of the gall
bladder, and bad stomach trouble.
Chas. Ellis accompanied by w. Ma
COON was in Scion. Emden and Con-
cord during the last week buying
stock.
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MADISON CENTER

Mr.. and Mrs. DAVID 10th of Corn
wall on the Hudson, y. !. arrived
Monday night to spent a few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Hayden.
The Misses Emma and Josephine
Day of Maldens Mass. arrived at their
cottage Monday night for a few weeks
stay.
The Spiritualist Ladies' Aid Society
met last Tuesday at the home of Miss
Oliyo HAYDEN TO make their final ra-
rangements for their fair.
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tor their annual rennton. The fore
noon sWaaapent In greeting each new
arstynl, teu11G stories and eating APP
pies. At one o'clock the doors of the
carriage house were thrown open and
the call to dinner sounded After
dinner the company assembled on the
front lawn when pictures were taken.
A poem, Old Deacon Hobart and His
Oxen was read by Mary E. Victoria
Paul. The rest of the afternoon was
spent in general good time. At
about six O'Clock the party broke up
with mighty cheer. Out of state
guests were DIR. and Mrs. F. D. Paul
from Rock Island, ILL.,; Rev. and Mrs.
Axil Andrea from Erwin, Penn; DIR.
W. A. Paul. Clarence E. Paul, s. M.
Paul and daughter from Boston, Mass.