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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals for the construction
Of addition to stevens Cottage, State
of Maine Reformatory for Women at
Skowhegan, Maine, will he received
untn IL o'clock noon, June 18th. by the
Board of Trustees of the State Re
formatory for Women. Proposals must
be addressed to State ReformatorY
for Women. Skowhegan. Maine. Plans
and specifications may be obtained
from Milton w. Stratton. Architect,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
A surety bond for 25 per cent OF the
amount of the contract viii be required
of the successful bidder. bond 10 he
surety Company bond. The right is
reserved to reject any or all proposals.
Per order.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
.1w24 REFORMATORN FOR WOMEN
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Sandy River Grange at Mercer

Sandy River Grange held its reg
ular meeting last Saturday night
The first and second degrees were con.
ferred on the Misses Hazel Gray and
Marguerite Stockford The lecturer
Helen Farrand. with the assistance oil
seven other ladies', is preparing a
play entitled How the Story Grew
to be given at the next meeting. This
Is a play worth seeing and we hope
all Grange members will be present
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EAST SOL0N

Lester Chase has moved on to his
farm In Scion.
Mrs. Eva Corson returned from
Portland where she had taken her
little son John to have his eye treat
ed.
Maurice Jordan and wife were call
ers In town one dav this week.
The Franklin school taught by Miss
Matte Merrill, closed June the 9Th
with an interesting program Friday
noon which consisted OF dialogues
rccitations and music. Refreshments
were served. ice cream, cake and
cookies.
The little child Of Mrs. Annie
Coombs that was burned so badly, Is
little better at this writing
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CORN VILE

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jackson and
daughter of Westbrook have been Wis
iting friends here. They returned
Monday by auto accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Lyman Scribner.
There will be a dance at the Grange
Hall Saturday evening, June 16, Good
music.
DR.. and Mrs. Carlton Luce, daugh-
ter and son OF Greenville junction,
were Sunday guests of Mrs. Leroy
Walton. Mrs. Walton returned with
them.
Wallace Tracy has been working
for Ralph Bowman painting his build
ings. Mr.. Bowman has also done
considerable painting inside.
NORTH CORNvILLE
There will be an entertainment and
ice cream social at the Kinsman
schoolhouse, Friday night, June Is.
Everybody is cordially invited to at
tend. Your presence means helping
the school.
Floyd Tufts who is working at
Titicutt, Mass, visited in town a
few days last week. Mr.. Tufts and
his friend Henry Stickney of Athens
who is working at the same place
came by train Tuesday returning jim
Mr.. Stickney's automobile after the
graduating exercises at Athens Friday
evening, their plans being to reach
Titticut, Mass. in time for work Sat
urday morning.
The next meeting. of the Ladies'
Farm Bureau will be held July 5 with
Mrs. Emma Whittier. Subject,
drafting petticoat patterns. Miss
Hare will be present.
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VEST PITTSFIELD

came near being a serious ac-
short time ago was when Mrs.
Wilson was returning to her
alter visiting with her parents,
"a Mrs. Winfield Goodrich in
tanaan. She was driving home
nfee small children when COM
w the decent near the resid-
Melvin Tilton her horse jump
rock beside the road in such
y to break the iron that holds
uey hit the horses heels caus-
70 run. She dashed up the
mn the thills hanging to her
nome of Ernest Nelson where
y caught. Several from Mr..
hurried to the scene of the
and found Mrs. Wilson be-
road In the ditch with her
children and the wagon bottom
When the wagon turned over
shson and children, one a ba-
- arms landed under the wa
sanately no one was serious
except few scratches and
An auto that was at Ernest
hurried to the scene and took
.hson and children home. While
~'ting there wondering what
~'eral autos passed her not
'vpng to see II any one was
70 offer any assistance.
ga Mrs. Nathan Gray were
'scently with his aged father
1ask OF Belgrade visited last
MS sister, Mrs. Bert Larry.
~ Ramsdell of South Cana
saughter, Mrs. Preston Le-
Wednesday of last week
uner daughter, Mrs. Leslie
aaan Gray is entertaining
sland daughters from Hart
this week. They are
mona and Christine Sweet
Gray.
= Wilson has been enter
old fashioned measles dur
week, but at this writ
.! much better.
mrs. Bert Larry accom-
us. Lary's brother, Basil
Trend Mr.. White, made a
70 Bangor last week.
49,. ,s. Il. c Sweet OF Hart,
@''ors over Saturday night
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RleELOw HILL

:. Ames visited In Guilford
q Libby of skowhegan spent
y md visiting at the homes OF
..,,sher, Geo. Harvie and his
= aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. W. II.
rank Palmer and children
.. i Sunday at Mr.. and Mrs.
ssshell's and at the home OF
Mrs. C. C. Luce. ,
= Mrs. A. Berebue were cal
,'day at Geo. Harvie's.
|, fash Of skowhegan visited
~ week end with Myra Fol-
.,.s ueald, who lives on the
nd visited last Monday with Mr..
r Walter Harvie.
Amy Meader of Skowhegan
the week end with her mo-
Mrs. Alice Buzzell.
LIVE vigue and two children, Do
N Omar accompanied by Mrs.
Iihby and son Walter of Show
vpre guests Sunday at the home
Libby's father, Geo. Harvie.
and Mrs. Lester Packard and
blynn of Skowhegan were visit
(unday at the home Of Mr.. and
Esril yiolette.
Il Brooks of Cornville spent
wk end with Mr.. and Mrs. Cole
{lustin.
and Mrs. Elmer Gerald of
rean were callers Sunday at
N Mrs. Cyril Violette's, also
(blette's brother, Mr.. Foster of
Van we're guests at the Violet
Sunday.
lad Mrs. Melvin Ames who have
living on the VIM. Allen farm,
year, are moving this week
Iprd, their former home, to re-
pin..
"a Mrs. Gene Gould were cal
,day at the home OF Mr.. Gould's
Nd husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Cole
hstln.
md Mrs. Levite Dionne of the
road were guests Sunday OF
nonne's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Yblette.
nd Mrs. Amos Smith Of Show
we're guests Sunday Of Mr..
b. Walter Harvie. In the
tn all enjoyed a motor trip to
Nile and returning by the riv-
on to Athens and return.
Ind Mrs. Coleman Austin were
Sunday at the home OF their
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Erving
Of Norridgewock.
and Mrs. Clinton Luce and
Mrs. Susie Porter motored to
Sunday where they were the
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bailey.
md Mrs. l.. G.. Trafton of
legan visited Sunday with Mr..
ln. Cyril Violette.
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BEANS CORNRR-prrTsEIEfn

There was a fine meeting held at
Beans Corner schooihouse Sunday.
June 10. Had nice meeting and
there was a big crowd gathered. There
was q fine conference meeting held
at the home of Mrs. Amanda Triton.
Saturday. The Sabbath day 1t was
fne little meeting and prayers were
offered to God ,,stz esa
Miss Ruth Cox returned home from
Pittsfeld Saturday.
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STRATT0N

". II. Bracket ID IN town WOTklnB
for the Eustis Telephote Company.
DR.. Guy A. Smith has returned and
opened up his dentaff rooms in Lish-
erness block. .S@
J. P. Morgan of New York who
owns Spring Lake Camps has bot a
new REQ speed wagon.
S. Masterman and wife who have
been passing the week in Weld have
returned home. 4
Ray L. Lisfierness went to South
Strong to visit his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. H. o. Lishernessfone night last
week. sss
G. Milton Hatch of Harrington was
in town recently calling on friends.
e. B. Durrell and A.. M. Jones were
in Pennington Friday.
Mrs. Cora Danico of Portland is WIS.,
iting friends in town.
Mrs. Foster of Kingfeld was a re-
cent guest of Mrs. Ray Kicker.
Myrtle Scribner took an auto ride
to Flagstaff Sunday.
NJ. B. Barter and ]. A. LeClair took
in the Masonic meeting at Flagstaff
Saturday night.
M. b. Barter, wife and daughter, Ii
Ia are the guests of relatives In No.
Conway, N. H., this week.
! John A. Bridges has returned to
his work in Durrell's store after be-
ing confined to the house for an at
tack of Lumbago. =.
John Butts has a new Chevrolet car.
Deputy Sheriff j. A" LeClair was In
Pennington Saturday making the trip
in his new Studebaker car.
Word was received here Sunday OF
the death of Green Kincaid at Liver
more Falls. Mr.. Kincaid worked
here in the mill and went down river
last week on a vacation.
Plenty of rain here last week and
grass looking fine.
A. c.. Vaughn and 2. Fl. Gross were
in Rangeley and Madrid Sunday.
Mrs. Lura A. Lee of the Central te-
lephone Office was on the sick list
last week but is improving we are
glad to say.
Schools closed last Friday with ex-
ercises Thursday and Friday nights.
r. s. Greenwood and j. o. Boulang-
err spent q couple of days fishing at
Tim Pond, the first of the week
C. w. Dickel and wife are down riv-
er on an auto trip.
Bert Head of Strong was the guest
of his brother Fred Head and wife
last week.
DR.. Guy A. Smith was in Strong
Sunday
Mrs. Phila Mailette who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Borque returned to her home In Rum
ford Sunday.
Alice M. Smith of Portland is the
guest OF Frank L. Foster for a few
days
S. M. Lisherness has gone out Of
the milk business having sold his
cows to G. B. Darrell, Charles Lace
of Strong and Freeda Aver OF King
field lately.
Ray Kicker has gone back up on
The Preserve after being at home for
few days.
Della Scribner who had her tonsils
removed by Drs. Moulton and Cort-
land OF Kingfield, is doing line.
Hiliard Townsend was In Coplin
Sunday.
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WEST EMBDEN

A little stranger came to Fred La
Hays last Monday, June 4th. A nice
baby girl. The little miss has been
given the name of Lucille Deborah.
Mrs. Ralph Stevens and little Mil
ton were at her mothers at North
New Portland last week.
There was quite heavy thunder
storm here last Tuesday night. 1t
was the first storm here for the sea-
son and a good one for the first.
Leslie Chadbourne came home from
Hayerhill Mass. last week where he
has been at work all winter.
Steve and George Skillings have
gone into the woods for the summer
for Everett Fendison.
Mike Merliskey came home last Sat-
urday and is now doing his springs
work.
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PITCH CORNER

Mrs. Mary Lawrence is sick at the
home of her brother, S. II. hatcher
Her sister, Mrs. Susie Howes of Con.
cord Is caring for Mrs. Lawrence.
We are glad to report that Walter
Rowell ia able to be out of doors
some.
Mrs. Eliza Clark came home last
Saturday after spending a few days
In Skowhegan.
Miss Mamie Ambrose of Cornville
is working for Mrs Walter Rowell
The farmers in this section are
busy this week trying to finish up
spring work.
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Kennebec Valley Grange

Kennebec Valley Grange, Madison
met In regular session June 9th
Grange voted to change the date oil
our regular meetings to the second
and fourth Saturday evenings of each
month. Plans are made for Chill.
dren's Night to be held on the evening
OF June %, with the Three Graces'
in charge. An interesting program
was enjoyed.
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RIVER ROAD

Mrs. Lucie Croweil OF Malbons Mills
visited Carrie Warren one day recent
~
Mrs. Mabel Danforth visited her
sister-in- law, Mrs. Florence Jackson
Sunday.
Roy Warren has gone to Isiah Gro
wells to work few days.
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WEST MOSCOW

Moses Jones came off the drive at
Dead River and went to work at Car
ry Pond Camps.
Laura Collins has been helping He
paint her house.
Austin Golf has new dog or rather
puppy. It is collie and seems quite
contented in its Moscow home.
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LARONE

Mrs. Vestie Foss OF Benton closed
most successful year in the village
school on Friday, the eighth when a
very interesting program was carried
out by the scholars. consisting OF
singing, responsive reading from the
Bible, repeating the Lords prayer and
the ten commandments, speaking and
reading and individual singing and an
exhibition of school work. The sing
ing OF little Reba Damren deserves
especial mention and she could be CIV
en- a chance to develop her talent.
Little Paul Winslow was called upon
for information regarding spelling and
counting and demonstrated his abili-
ty and all was listened to with pleas
ure by many of the parents and
friends who found the pupils had made
Improvement not only in their books
but in appearance and department as
well.
Under the efficient management OF
Mrs. Gladys Hetherington the super
intendent, the Sunday school will hold
an entertainment for children's day
in the evening of June II and all are
invited to attend The program will
consist of Instrumental music, sing
ing, dialogues, and Rotations.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Marcia with son
Roy and friend went over Sunday to
Lagrange where Mrs. Marcia's broth
erin law, Omer Herrick Is seriously
Ill,
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TAYLOR'S THEATRE
NORTH NEW PORTLAND
SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 1s

SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 16
GLORIA SWANSON IN
HER HUSBANDS TRADEMARK"
A pulsing drama acted by a star OF
stars. She wears 40 different
gowns in this picture; setting is In
Mexico amid society's splendor.
Don't miss this wonderful picture
Apiece orchestra for pictures and
dance
You are always sure Of good time
Here
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day night where they had the best oil
times.
Ruth Gates returned TO her home
In Bingham Saturday
Mrs. Williams Fitzsimmons is spend
Ing, few days with her daughter
Mrs. David Pooler.
Mrs. Florence Clark and son Billie
went to Charleston, where they were
present at her son, Donalds gradua.
ton. 1t WAS very enjoyable trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Llewellyn Morse
were callers In town last week. They
have purchased the Crocker Pond
Camps in Jackman and have taken
possession.
owen McClintlc has his garage ur
and boarded In. He will soon be
ready to do business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce and Mrs
Whorff took trip to the lines last
week.
On Sunday, June II, Rev. Arthur
McDougal OF Bingham will deliver the
BaccaiaHreate sermon at the church
which will be decorated with the class
colors. An invitation is extended t.
the Forks and West Forks Seniors
and Juniors who will attend in a body
Clayton Hunnewell from U. of NJ
and Donald Clark from Higgins Ins.
titute, Charleston, are home for vaca.
| tion.'
At the committee meeting of las'
week 1t was voted to raise mariners
pay In order to keep him another year
Miss Beroler will return for another
year, while Miss Robinson was un.
decided, but all are very anxious t.
have her return.
On Friday evening, the 29th will oc
cur the graduating exercises. A de-
tailed program of which will be pub
lished next week.
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To the Hon. Justice Of the Supreme
Judicial Court next TO be held mt
StSOwheEnn, In the County OF SOM
eraet and State of MIME.

10 the Hon. Justice OF the supreme
Judicial Court next TO be held mt
SkOwheEnn, In the County OF SOM
erect and State OF MIME.
Josephine r.. Gerrish of Fairfield in
the County of Somerset and State of
Maine, respectfully represents that ON
the twenty-first day of June. A. ID. 1919,
at Fairfield, Maine, she was lawfully
married to Clarence NJ. Gerrish. whose
present residence ia to your libelant
unknown; that the said libelant and
iibelee cohabited in this State after
their said marriage; that the said Ii
belant resided in this State when the
causA of divorce accrued as hereinafter
set forth, and had resided here In good
faith one year prior to the date here
of: that the libelant has ever been
faithful to her marriage obligations,
but that the said libelee has been un-
mindful of the same; that on the sec
ond day of February, A. ID. 1920, he
utterly deserted the libelant without
reasonable cause and has continued
said desertion for three consecutive
years next prior to the filing of this
libel; that being of sufficient ability or
being able to labor and provide for her.
he has grossly Wantonly and cruelty
neglected and refused to provide suit
able maintenance for your libelant.
That one child has been born to them
during their said marriage, now living.
viz: Estelle Gerrish, aged three years.
Wherefore she prays that divorce
from the bonds of matrimony between
herself and said libelee, may be de-
creed. and that the care and custody OF
their minor child, Estelle Gerrish. may
be given to her: also that reasonable
alimony be decreed to her out of his
estate; or In lieu thereof that specific
sum be paid to her by him.
And the libelant further alleges that
the present residence of said libelee is
unknown to her and cannot be ascer-
tanned by reasonable diligence.
az I 81 ,.A
Somerset, So. June list, A. ID. 1929.
The said libelant made oath that the
above allegation as to the residence of
the libelee Is true.
Before me,
GEO. Al. CHAPMAN,
Justice of the Peace
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CAUTION NOTICE

Whereas. my wife, Addie G. Roy has
left my bed and board without just
cause, this Is TO warn and notify all
persons against harboring her or trust
ing her on my account as l shall pay
no bills OF her contracting after this
date.
Skowhegan. Maine. MAY 81. 1929.
lw22s JOSEPH A. ROY
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STATE OF MAINE

1 y r. VT mAi+NiS
Supreme Judicial Court, In Vacation
Skowhegan, June .. 1928.
Upon the annexed libel, it is ordered
by me, the undersigned. n Justice OF
said Court, that notice be given to the
libelee by publishing an attested copy
of the same, or an abstract thereof. to-
gether with this order thereon. three
weeks successfully In the Independents
Reporter. newspaper printed In
Skowhegan, In the county of Somerset
the last publication to be thirty days al
least before the next term of said court
to be holden at Skowhegan, within and
for said county, on the third Tuesday
of September next, that he may then
and there appear in said court and
answer thereto II he see tit,
WARREN c. PHlLBROOK,
Justice Supreme Judicial Court
A true copy Of libel and order OF
Court thereon.
Attest: W. r. sEEKINs. Clerk.
3w23
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Somerset, So.

Somerset, So.
Clerks ONCE, Sup Jud. Court
Received and filed fifth day of June
A. ID. 1923.
Attest w. r SEEKINS, Clerk.
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PALMYRA

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wagner OF
Portland have been guests In the
home of Earl Leavitt the past week.
Timothy Homsted is in very poor
health having been confined to his
bed for four or Ave weeks.
The schools in town closed Friday
for the summer vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Lang OF Show
hogan were callers at G. w. Homsted's
one day recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Merrill and
daughter Florence of st. Adams were
visitors at e. c. Leavitt's Sunday.
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WEST ST. ALBANS

Mrs. Frank Heath has gone to Ath-
ems for a short visit with her sister
Mrs. Albert Fish.
Mrs. Osgood Robertson is suffering
considerably with feion on her
finger.
Mrs. v. Fl. Bargg from the noun
tain was visitor with her daughter
Mrs. Alton Morrow on Thursday.
f. f. Wood went to Newburg, Sat
urday afternoon.
Mrs. George Libby and little Miss
Mary were visitors at Frank Libby's
for several days at the end of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Robertson,
Frank Varney and Winifred Finson
all attended the session of East Som
erset Pomona in Dexter last Wednes-
day.
The Hartland-St. Adams boys and
girls club held another interesting
meeting Saturday D. m. Owing to
the unsettled weather the attendance
was little below the average but a
lot of business was transacted and
ways and means of earning finance
for our club were discussed and II
all the plans mature we shall be a
well-to-do group of "clubbers."
POND SCHOOL
Pond school reports the following
for the last week of school ending
June Sth, 1928. Those having per-
feet spelling for the week were
Clarence Morrow, Myron Wood, Bea-
trice Frost, Margaret Buker, Althea
Morrow, John Braley, Ernest Wood
Myrtle Hunt, Grace Wood, Charles
Braley and Frank Hollister Mar
garet Buker and Althea Morrow have
each missed one word this year and
Grace Wood and John Braley have
each missed two words. John Bra
ley is the only pupil who has not been
absent day for the year. The fol-
lowing have not been absent for the
spring termi Clarence Morrow
Beatrice Frost, John Braley, Althea
Morrow, Hilda Buker and Evelyn Mer.
row. Margaret Buker and Grace
Wood have been absent one day dur
ing the term.
Our average attendance for this
term has been IA and, for the whole
year 1t has been 13. We feel this is
good average. for an enrolment o.
is. The attendance for the last two
weeks has been 1907. Frances Jep
son did not quite finish her seventh
book In reading and when we think
Of the length of time she. has baer
in school, which is % weeks and
days, we think she is some reader.
Mr.. Clifford was In school Thurs
day, giving the standard tests.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
Minister Speaks on
 What is Christianity?

Christianity is not simply a religious condition. according 10 Rev. John L. 1 Davis, in hs address 10 Everyman' l Bhle class yesterday morning. but it | includes everything that is good and excludes everything that is bad Chris 1 tianity includes science, education and l all the present social and political ad vantages. he told his hearers. While these things may not have been work cd out by Christians they are for Christ" he said. "and are part of the great work He wants His people to do"
 There were ios men present in- cluding delegation of 4s from Mid ilotown.
 Rev. MT. Davis spoke of the contest between the local class and the classes of Mount Vernon. \. Y.. and West New Brighton, Staten Island He said inc local class has beaten both these classes in attendance and membership for tho pasta two years and he would not have the nerve to meet the min. isters at the next conference unless the local class was the victor.
 This evening a delegation will at. tend the first annual banquet Of Everyman's Bible ciaas of Bridgeport Tomorrow evening the executive com mittee v-ili meet Wednesday evening at s.2n o'clock. at the r. VI. (. A.. the officers of the Blue army will have banquet
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
St. .Ioserh's Church.
BOYS CHRISTMAS PARTY
Fig Tree To Be Sct Tn For Occasion --Entertsiunient on Program Public Is Welcome.

The gym schedule for the Boys club is practically suspended for the week. The members are looking for ward with snticipst ton to the Christ mas party which is to he held Wed nesday evening. in the Boys club gym st 1880. The gym is to be decorated. including a Christmas tree and the fiNngs This will he the first enter ,ainment of many 10 come during the winter months, Wednesday evening will be an open night, and the boys have been requested 10 bring their parents and friends.
 Any citizens who are interested in the club will be welcome. The pro- gram will start at 7:s0 with music by tho Boys club orchestra, after which there will he a short talk on The Spirit Of Christmas'' by Rev. !. leo Sullivan of St Joseph's who Is a member Of the board or directors of The Boys club. Following this will be sn entertainment of an hours dura- ton by the weii-known magician. Will liam Smith of Hartford. Mir. Smith is well-known to New Britain audi