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July 4th Mt Bingham

The Bingham Fourth OF July Cele-
brat'on arrangements have been made
for the following races: A match
race between o. X. Todd. Mark Of
l4la and Maine Pointer mark of l6
also a 2.22 class and 2.29 class and
a three minute class, All for sub
stantial purses. Music will be fur
nished by the Bingham Band. There
will be two ball games, one between
the bingham town team and the team
from Bonneville. Canada. These
teams are evenly matched and have
had several close contests. The
other game will be between the Amer
lean Legion OF Bingham and the
American Legion from some other
Somerset county town. There Will
be the usual sports of ice yard dash.
high jump, pole vault and potato race
and pig race. Other attractions will
be published later.
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Death OF Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis

The remains OF the late Mrs. Eliza
beth Drew Curtis of Bingham were
laid to rest In Scion Village cemetery
on Saturday last following her death
which occurred June in Bingham at
the home OF Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cur
It's, who had so tenderly cared for her
during her declining years. Rev. Mr..
Robinson ofticiated at the funeral ser
vices There were many beautiful
flowers from the neighbors and
friends.
Mrs. Curtis was born in Athens, rs
years ago the daughter OF John and
Sarah Drew of Athens, She lived In
that town until she was about 20 years
OF age when she married Lafayette
Curtis, who died several years ago.
They were blessed with three children,
all OF whom are now deceased. Mrs.
Curtis had been believer in the Bap-
fist faith since she was sixteen years
OF age. She is survived by a sister
Mrs. Edward A. Bailey OF 35 Queens
bury St, Boston, and a niece. Mrs.
Fred Wilson of Shirley street, Skow-
hogan There are also four step
daughters, Mrs. Dr. Belle Perkins OF
Wilton, Mrs. Charles Davis of Wa
terville, Mrs. Nettie Coolidge of Low
ell, Mass. and Mrs. Lizzie Plant, OF
Everett, Mass.
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PROF. MITCHELL OF BOWDO|N COLLEGE
SPOKE ON "PURPOSEFUL LIFE
Baccalaureate Service Largely Attended in Opera
House Last Sunday Evening Special Music

Almost every available seat in the
ing with the Baccalaureato service of
the class of 1922, Skowhegan high
school and Bloomfield Academy. Seats
were reserved for the students in the
body of the house. With the ex
ception OF bouquets of peonles. decor
atoms were omitted. The students
led by Carol Beal as marshal and
the senior class, filed into the audi
forum, Prof. j. Abbot Kendall and
Mrs. Marion Drake-F Flanders furnish
ing suitable violin and piano music.
Following invocation by Rev. Herbert
L. Nichols of the Methodist Church,
there was responsive reading of the
scripture by Principal Leighton and
the senior class Italia" was sung
by a large chorus OF high school stud
ents with Miss Virginia b. Stinch
field at the piano. Rev. Herbert
l.. Nichols read the scripture lesson
from Ephesians and PHILIPPIANS. Pray
er was offered by Rev. George Loring
Thurlow and violin music was fur
nished by J. Abbott Kendall and Miss
Virginia w. Ames with Mrs. Fland-
ers at the piano. The hymn "Fidel-
ity and Loyalty" was sung by the
people and this was followed by the
Baccalaureate address delivered by
Wilmot Brookings Mitchell, Lift d. =,
professor of Rhetoric and Oratory at
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BoWdoin College. Professor Mitchell
was introduced by Supt. of Schools
W. b. Woodbury. who spoke briefly
upon the Importance of this service
and OF having been q student at Bow
dom college when Professor Mitchell
was a member OF the faculty. Mr..
Woodbury. said, "IIe has often called
on ma to recite and | am glad to call
upon him" Professor Mitchell
spoke of his visit to Skowhegan on
this occasion. as personal pleasure
to him for various reasons. He re-
ferred most kindly to Superintendent
Woodbury. and said one reason why he
was glad to come to Skowhegan was
because Bowdoin college had 30 many
fine boys in Skowhegan. He spoke
of members of the faculty meeting
for recent dinner at the home of the
college president and mentioned the
fact that remarks had been passed
which in substance related to what a
splendid group of boys came from
Skowhegan. Another member OF the
faculty at this dinner had paid tri-
butte to Principal Leighton whe he
said he believed the fine representa-
ton of boys at Dowdoin was largely
due to the principal of Skowhegan
high school. He then remarked that
the Skowhegan boys are always do
Ing things at Bowdoin College. He
spoke of the Ivy Day exercises when
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was again recognized by making him
the hainp member Of the committee
on resolutions. lie also represented
the whole of New England on the
subcommittee of said committee to
draft the national platform.
Always 4 deep student of taxa
ton. his ability along those lines
we're recognized by ex-GoV Fernald
in laag when he appointed him as
sneejal counsel with Mr.. Wheeler of
brunswick TO represent the State of
Maine. and present the case for the
Guernsey Bank Tax Bill at that
time before the banking committee.
The same governor appointed him a
member of the international Tax con-
ference To represent Maine at Wash
fnqton in 1910 and later he was re-
Amounted by Governor Plaisted.
Acting Governor Baxter in the win
ter of 1921 appointed him with
Messrs. Cleaves. Wheeler Guernsey
and Draper as the Maine committee
of the New England states to take upl
with the railroads and the public thel
railroad situation of New England
and report to the governors of these
states.
Mr. Pattangall in 1913 was offered
and declined the position Of Assistant
Attorney General of the United
States. He was offered by Secretary
OF State cambridge Colby the posi-
ton OF solicitor for the Department.
of State WHICH he also declined.
In 1911 and 1912 at his request,
the legislature abolished the office of
Assistant Attorney General for
Maine. and he ran that Office alone for
two years with a clerk that he paid
$500 per week, at cost, including |
his salary of $4,000, Of $3.50. Today
with no more work. We have an attor-
ney general at $4,000. an assistant OF
$4,000, deputy at $4,000. a clerk at
$1,000 and another clerk ut $3.50,
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the editor in chief and orator were
both from Skowhegan. Professor
Mitehells address was based upon A
Purposeful Life" or one reason why
boys and girls should become chris
tians. Professor Mitchell then pro-
ceeded TO show that religion Is as we'll
suited to boys and girls as TO older
men and women and touched upon
the idea that christian religion means
living a womanly or manly life. He
told the boys and girls that pur-
poseless life Is dangerous, and cited
examples in the lives OF such men and
women as Wendall Phillips, humana-
ties advocate, Charles Sumner, the
Massachusetts senator. Dorofhea DIX.
in her great work for tn, LEX and
insane: Theodore RooseYe.s his
attitude toward personal III, Ia Ap-
ostle Paul, as man OF great purpose,
as all having controlling purpose
characteristics. He believed great
purpose to have a great keeping pow
er and he advised II possible for young
people to go into college with a pur-
pose and to make an, effort TO excel
in their best branches OF study. tie
also spoke of the need OF great pur-
pose to keep young people from the
wrong. He gave as splendid pur-
pose the thought OF making the most
of our lives and keeping others tol
make the most OF theirs.
In closing Professor Mitchell par
addressed the graduating
class In doing 80 he carried out
the theme OF his subject arging them
not to give up their purposes and
not to become sordid and cynical. He
told them dreamers had been redeem
ers bat urged them not to be star
gazers. Have great purpose, stick
to it through thick and thin; do not
be afraid to dream and do not be
afraid of the cynics. Reach forth
to the prize in the high calling OF
God"
Benediction was pronounced by Rev
Mr. Nichols and the occasional was
played by Mr.. Kendall and Mrs.
Flanders as the students marched out
Of the auditorium. 1t was splendid
address of great value to the men
and women present as we'll as the
young people, who will this week
cave Skowhegan high school for the
greater life and for new achievements
n the world at large.
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TOWN IMP ROVEME Mt
MAKES BEGINNING
Splendid Field Meeting Largely A.
tended with address by Selectman
Clyde II. Smith

In spite of the Indictment weather
of Friday last the Town Improve
ment Society made splendid begin
ming on their work for the coming
year when they met in large numbers
at the home of Mr.. and MRS. ii. L.
Judkins on Water street for their an
nual field day. Arrangements had
been made for a garden party, but
because OF the rain the time was spent
indoors where tables were set for
the picnic supper. Mrs. Judkins
who is member of the club, cor
daily received the guests and after
the feast OF goods things Mrs. Flor
encs Waugh Danforth, the president
introduced selectman Clyde ii.
Smith, who addressed the ladies and
their gentlemen guests upon Town
improvement Work and the present
Clean Up and Paint Up Campaign.
His remarks were followed by a few
words from Mrs. Danforth who Is
secretary OF the local Clean Up Cam
paign Committee. The affair was
much enjoyed socially and wab In
charge OF the 1929 officers as fol-
lows. president, Mrs. Florence Waugh
Danforth; vice president, Mrs. Viola
F. Smith and Mrs. Martha Morrill,;
secretary, Mrs. Elva G. Green; trea-
surer, Mrs. Angle b. Steward; dir
ectors, Mrs. Lillian Smith. Mrs. Ida
George, Mrs. Isola Decker, Mrs. Ina
Creation and Mrs. Kate Turner.
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Agricultural Organizations Active Mt
East New Portland

The Farm Bureau, Ladies' Farm Blu
reau and Boys and Girls club OF East
New Portland will have an all day
meeting at the home OF Mr. and Mrs.
II. p. Jones on June 21st. Miss
Hare and Mr.. Storer will be pres
ent. Miss Hare will demonstrate
supper dishes. The men are to have
planning meeting. Bring your pi-
mic lunch. please.
Miss Hare was at the high school
building last Saturday and helped or
ganize Boys and Girls club. The
following officers have been chosen
president, Eugenia Fenlason; vice
president, Nora Holbrook; secretary,
Mervin Winner; treasurer, Christine
Adams. Leader, Mrs Il. A. Nye;
assistant leader. Mrs. Fl. p. Jones.
The club is planning to join the tour
to Augusta on June 2Sth. A pie
social will he given Monday evening,
June 18th ON +. q. Bmery's lawn.
The funds will he used for the Au-
gusta trip. everybody come and
help the boys and girls to have q
day OF enjoyment that they will new
err forget.
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Observation-Disclosures Wedding

The marriage of Royal Henry Went
worth of North Fairfield and Miss Ma
bel Gertrude Purington of Hinckley
occurred on June at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Head of Hinckley
where the bride has made her home
for sometime. The couple We're at
tended by Mr.. and Mrs. Head. Mr.
and Mrs. Wentworth are enjoying a
honeymoon to Boston after which they
will reside with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Henry Wentworth. The
groom is employed as q pomologist
lie once attended the Skowhegan high
school. The wedding ceremony was
performed by Rev. C. A. knickerboc-
ker pastor OF the Unisersalist church
The bride was attired in a travelling
suit of tweed with hat to match. A
wedding lunch was served, bridal
wreaths being the decorations used
IN the dining room. Those present
from out-of-town were Mrs. Sarah
Lamont of Bath, Miss Doris Went
worth, a sister of the groom OF Port
land, Miss Hazel Kicker of Skowhegan
and Fay Croker OF Hinckley.
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DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
FOR GOVERNOR

Hon VIM. r. Pattangall. the demo-
cratic candidate for governor. was
born in Pembroke. Maine, June Goth.
1868 Attended the schools OF that
town and later was graduated from
the University of Maine. He was ad-
mitted to the bar in 1893. having
studied law with A. McNichol of Cal
ais. and has practiced his profession
at Columbia Falls, Maehias, Bangor,
Wateryille and Augusta, excepting
for the years 1906 to 1909 when he
gave up active practice To manage the
Waterville Sentinel.
He has been married twice. His
first wife was Jean VI Johnson Of
Calais, who died after they had been
married a short time, leaving one
child, Katharine, now the wiodw of
former County Attorney Perley
Brown of Pressure Isle Mrs. Brown
at present is teaching school in the
New Britain, Conn. high school. HIS
second wife, Gertrude Mckenzie, OF
Maehasport, is the democratic ma
tional committee woman from Maine.
They have three children, Mrs. Edith
Gilman, Mrs. Grace Abbott and Miss
Josephine, also four grandchildren.
In addition to his extensive law
practice Mr.. Pattangall finds time to
attend to the duties of one of the
largest farms in Kennebec county, he
being owner and manager with his
son-in-law, Mr. Abbott of the Abbott
Farm in Augusta, devoted to dairy
purposes and raising of Guernsey
stock. He is not one of those politi-
cal farmers, that show up about so
often, when there is Governor to
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Palmyra School Notes
GALE SCHOOL

Those having 100 per cent in spell
ing for the week ending May 10 are
Edith Lenfest, lola Snowman, grade
s; Frances Bragg. Niles Snowman,
Hilda Furbush, grade 8; Edwin Par
sons, Elsie Parsons, grade 2; harri-
son vanadestins. Phyllis Wood, Rod
ney Parsons. Dana Pennell. grade 2.
The Washington League held a reg
ular meeting Friday afternoon, May
10, and the lecturer, Hilda Furbush,
presented the following program
Reading, Perry Furbush; reading
lola Snowman: reading, Hilda Fur
bsh; reading, Miles Snowman; sing
ing, America, by the school.
Edith lewis has recovered from
her illness and ID back in school.
Those having 188 per cent in spell
Ing for the week ending May 20 are:
Edith Lenfest. lola Snowman. grade
s: Herbert Lakeman. Miles Snowman
Willard Vanadestins. Dwight Pencil
Richard Vanadestins, Hilda Furbush
grade s; Edwin Parsons. Elsie Par
sons. Preston Snowman. grade 4;
Harrison vanadestine, grade 2.
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be elected, but real honest to good
ness farmer with his money invested
in a real state of Maine farm.
He Is also director of the Kenne-
bee Trust Company of Waterville.
He has held many positions in state
affairs during his career, always with
marked ability Four times as mem
Der of the state Legislature, twice
from Waterville and twice from Ma
chias Watervlle honored him fur
Their by making him mayor for three
consecutive terms
He has served on the Board of
Trustees for the University of Maine.
He was Acknowledgement two terms
under Ex-Govs. Plaisted and Curtis.
In 1919 the United States Shipping
Board made him its counsel for the
Emergency Fleet Corporation. In
1920 he was a delegate to the demo-
cratic national convention at San
Francisco, where his great ability
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CLEANUP CAMPA|GNtRs
MEET TONIGHT
"a PIT INSIDE PAGE NO "a
Much Interest Being Taken in the
Movement Reports OF Last Fri
days Meeting

Another meeting of the Clean Up.
Paint Up and Keep 1t Up campaign
committee will be held this (Thurs-
day. evening in the municipal build
ing. The committees are supposed
to bring in their results OF their la
bors at the meeting this Thursday
evening. At a meeting held last
Friday night the work of the various
members OF the committee was re-
ported. E. T. Goodrich OF the Pub
lie Building Committee reported as
follows: The conditions as the
committee had found them al the sew
eral school buildings, the city build
ing, the lookup, engine hall and 9th
ers, and the committee are to- report
to the different town officials who have
charge of these buildings, that is, the
school board are to be conferred with
in regard to the school buildings. the
chief of police, concerning the lock
up, and the fire commissioner in re-
gard to the need OF cleaning up at
the engine hall. While in nearly all
cases there Is need of some cleaning
up, the condition on the whole is not
very bad. The committee had not
yet visited the Parochial school but
is to do so.
Clyde Fl. Smith stated that the town
whose job 1t is to place signs at the
street functions, would see to 1t, and
that the signs should be made solid
and lasting.
Different places where signs are
necessary were spoken Of and placing
of signs ct the place where the East
Madison road diverges from the
Lakewood road, was one of these.
Telephone poles. MIGRANTS. etc, are
to be painted. Mrs Annie p Hack
EFT gave a report for the section which
she and the other members of her
committee were to look out for, which
is Madison avenue and all west. Cross
street back of Masonic hall reported
by Mr.. Murray. Mrs. ]. II. Jenk-
ms gave report of section east of
North street, Mrs. Mamie Preble was
appointed to take the place Of Clar-
ence 3. Hight on the West Front st.
section. Mr.. Homsted was appoint
Thomson on the East Front street
section.
Judge Danforth gave written and
comprehensive report OF the condition
of the streets. Nr. Greenwood
spoke OF the Somerset Traction line
being higher than the side walks and
making the property along its line
down ian a hole.
W. II. Cummings OF the American
Wooden Company, although not pres
emit, has stated that he would see to
it that everything within reach was
done at the local plants OF the com
pany. Frank Akeley was appointed
at the mill to take the place OF Jas.
Hamilton. The question OF garbage
was discussed at some length and 1t
was finally decided that If each
one provided his own garbage pail,
maa would call for ths waste tree
Of expense. -
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making n total OF $11 1850. The for
mer figures were the days when the
watchword was, let's save the tax
payers money. Today it seems to be
how can We spend it.
1t seems needless to speak of his
ability as a lawyer for far and near
everyone knows Pattangall, who at
present stands in a class alone In
Maine, as one OF the greatest trial
lawyers this state has produced. He
is now in the prime OF his career
The democratic party is fortunate to
have Il man of his ability to present
to the electorate OF Maine for their
suffrage on the second Monday OF
September Such a man Ne voters
irrespective of party, can employ to
run the government OF Maine for the
next two years at $4,000 per year
Its a good trade. He Is worth Ii and
great deal more. (From the Ma
chias Union Republican of June -.
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SHdden Death OF George Flanders at
Athens

George Flanders. we'll known
citizen of Athens, died suddenly yes
terday morning. He had been in his
usual health at the time OF retiring
about o'clock Tuesday night. His
wife was awakened by an unusual
noise about 3 o'clock In the morning
and found her husband dying Flu
neral services will be held Friday. at
2 o'clock Mr.. Flanders was So years
old and formerly lived in Mayfeld. go
ing to Athens about five years ago.
Besides widow formerly Mrs. Nettie
Barker, Mr.. Flanders leaves son
Clifton Flanders of Athens and three
brothers.
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SNEAK THIEVES IN Ia
ROME SECTION

Larone. June 12-Sneak thieves
have visited this section and Gus.
Gleason and William Curtis are out
both fiocks Of hen while Earl Vittaly
lost a few. Elmer Dunn lost an
automobile tire and a whole lot of
tools and Ashley briggs lost a set
OF chains from his planter. The
gentlemen also visited the hen house
OF j. c. Morrow but were presum-
ably frightened off by the barking Of
the dog
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necessary to keep life in their bodies
Suffer sndeavorsd to show Judge
James Archibald that tho good to come
from his experience would more than
woods.
IF you are willing to suffer for hui
manity, then you must suffer the
penalty OF the law" Judge Archibald
replied as he imposed the sentences
on the Eve complaints. ~ ,
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Vote for M. st. Ledger for High
Sheriff next Monday. He will give
you good clean administration
Advertisement.
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skowhegan people well ask how AFFORD make this
Satisfaction Money Back" Medical examinations
all the country show that number lack
their blood At conference, DR. James Francis Sui
formerly physician OF Bellevue Hospital Out Door Department. New
and the Westchester County Hospital said without IRON the blood
weak Thin pale and In people this seriously we
vital to lead them believe that they have heart
have had people thinking they had heart trouble because
often had palptaon heart sudden dizziness
before the the
supplied all Of these symptoms disappeared We make this offer
people deficient in iron who would surely be benefited
remarkable remedy, that Buck
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note the Improvement strength and %
than surprised the results just bring back the
and will promptly refund without question
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Frank w. Bucknam
Makes Remarkable Offer to Any Person in SHOWN.
Who is Weak, Sick, Nervous or Run Down.

1t Is Now Possible for You to Come to This Store Buy Regal
Package OF Nuxated IrOn-Use 1t for Two Weeks
Ii nj the End Of That Time You Not Received AL
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She Praises nare's
Msntna Pepsin
Ask Fortney Drug Co. About this
Great Stomach Medicine that
Mrs. Ella Brown Says Is
the Greatest In the
World"

II you have indigestion or gas
tritis or dyspepsia, gas or sournesa.
or any disordered condition Of the
stomach that causes you discom-
fort distress or misery you can go
today to Fortney Drug Co. or any
good pharmacist anywhere III
America and purchase one bottle
Of Dare's Mentha ,Pepsin, with the
distinct understanding that It will
help rou wonderfully or you.
money will be gladly returned.
Mrs. Ella Brown, IA Laurel St.,
Millvllle, N, j., says: 81 purchased
a bottle OF Dare's Mentha Pepsin
and It helped me wonderfully. /
was so nervous could not sleep
at night and my back panied me
all the time. By taking Dare's
Mentha Pepsin regularly 1t cured
my back, the nervousness has
gone and to me 1t is the grandest
medicine In the world"
Druggists who dispense Mentha
Pepsin request purchasers TO bear
In mind that 1t is not just simple
relief giyer. but when taken regu-
larry will conquer the most stub
born cases of chronic indigestion
or stomach trouble, thus causing
nervousness, dizziness and Sleep
lessness to disappear. The prlce
is S1.Oo. I
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ot women. Tbs shop handles The
wen known Mury. French perfumes
which are deliclousiy fragrant and
dainty.
An appealing feature OF the Flor.
ence Shop Is the fact thai. II It has
not just exactly what you want, II
will take the greatest pleasure in
securing, Just what you want, direct
from New York as Miss Lavender
deals with the best importers and
dealers in New YORK city.
The Florence Shop invites one
and all, to call and inspect the stock
which you will find quite varied
and quite reasonably priced. Miss
Lavender recently returned from
New York where she had purchased
stock and will make frequent visits
to the metropolis to buy. Announce.
ments Of the opening were sent out
several days ago. Neat brown fold.
ers. cleverly etched, bearing on one
side the words The Florence Shop,
Fairmont, W. Va, with the follow.
invitation:
"on the 18th Of September or