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NOTICE OF FoREcLosupr

Whereas. A. p. Goullette of sLo
gan in the County OF SomerasV. "he.
State of Maine by his mortgara ana
dated the fifteenth of Novembe,e oeed
1922, and recorded In Somerset ca a. D.
Registry of Deeds. Vol. $40. Paroo unty
conveyed to me the undersigned u ia
A. Young of said Skowhegan enry
tain parcel OF real estate sttuatass et.
said Skowhegan, in the County of a. 10
erset aud bounded as follows IN ,. son.
certain parcel of land with the M;
ings thereon situated In Skowhnuld-
on the South side of the Ksnnsan
River. bounded by beginning on eoee
templated street at the corner of ION ION,
formerly owned by WI. piersor land
thence running southeriy on s Sne
street two and one-half rods. ths ssid
easterly about three rods and ten "e ,le
to land of Frank Fortier, and ~ 'eet
point between said Fortier's lana
the lot hereby conveyed. two and n ana
half rods to said Pierson land. time one.
Northerly on said last named line Jug
and one-half rods to said VILLAS, %o
Pierson land. and thence western II
said Pierson land fifty-seven ana or On
half feet to the point begun al V aa,
whereas the condition of said n,e ana
gage has been broken; now. therafo...
by the breach of the condition tbasn'e
l claim the foreclosure of the sspi
mortgage. SAD
Dated at said Skowhegan this 81.
teepth day of January A d. 1924 '"'
5wf HENRY A YOUNG
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w. j.. Henderson Dies In Colorado

Word has been received here of the
death of w. J. Henderson for more
than twenty years, resident of Ault,
Colorado, and for much of that time
a justice of the peace in that town.
His death occurred in Loveland and
he was nearly seventy-one years old.
Mr.. Henderson formerly resided In
this state and married Miss Emma
Watson Of Athens in about 1880. He
went west to live in 1882. The de-
ceased visited Maine four years ago,
remaining here year. then returned
to Colorado and has been in poor
health since. A year and half ago
he sustained second shock and for
more than a year, prior to his death,
was beridden. Before moving to
Ault, he farmeo in Pleasant Valley,
near Greeley. He Is survived by his
wife and five children. Mrs. c. L..
Beckwith of Cornville, Mrs. w. G..
Lord and Roy Henderson of Loveland,
Colorado, Harry Henderson of Broad
way Montana and Mrs. r. V. Van
Buskirk of Greeley, Colorado. A sis
ter, Mrs. Mary Adams, lives in Gree
ley, Colorado and three brothers live
in Maine, Thomas in Detroit. Fred
and o. A. Henderson of Jackman.
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SkOWHEGAN LOCALS

Lear Ter Brown is d surgical pa
tient mt Somerset Hospital, Herbert
Smith of Belgrade and Rex Stevens
Of Norridgewock having been recently
discharged from the institution.
Crescent Tent of Maccabees No. 16,
will hold a regular meeting Monday
night, followed by refreshments sery-
ed by the Ladies Review and dane
ing. Members are privileged TO in
vito one guest for the dance.
c. E. and l.. S. Danforth of Bos-
ton were called here Sunday on ac-
count of the serious illness of their
father Elba Danforth, of the Eaton
road. Mr.. Danforth was taken to
the Somerset Hospital yesterday and
It Is understood his condition is con-
sidered quite critical.
The fifth and last in a series of So
cial events given under the auspices
of the Knights of Columbus was held
Tuesday evening in Forester's Hall.
Whist was played from until $50
and the rest of the evening was spent
In dancing. Whist prizes were won
as follows: First, $3.50 gold pieces,
Mrs Rosalic Cote and Donald Syl-
vain; second prizes, Miss Jeanette
Dionne, hair comb and Lawrence
Droun, pearl knife pendant; conso-
lations, Mrs. William Currier, pow
der puff and case and Wilbur Chase,
package of cigars The grand prizes
for the series which are $40 gold
pieces will be given out March 3rd at
the church debt social under the aus
pices of the Foresters. Excellent
music for the dancing was furnished
by Andrew Lessard, cornet, Fred
Beauford violin. Doris Tantish, piano
and Walter Games traps and drums
The committee for the series who
have been most successful in their
duties was comprised Of Grand
knight. Il. J, Gallant, A. c. Breton,
w, ]. Sirois. George Goulette, w. C.
Currier, Donald Butler and e. A. Du-
mont.
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SONGS AND DANCES BY
The JUNIORS
Lack OF Space Prevents Mention OF
nil the Lights and Music, but
More VIII be Said Next Week

Songs and dances galore will fea-
ture the new musical comedy lion
eymoon Lane" which will be pre-
scented at the Skowhegan Opera
House next Friday evening. Feb. %,
by the Junior Glass OF Skowhegan
high school. The entire class, which
is exceptionally rich in singing,
dancing and comedy talent, is re-
hearsing daily in an earnest and fruit
full effort to make this years Junior
Eek the biggest ever
Honeymoon Lane" is a REAL
musical comedy, The snappy,
sparkling dialogue, with two laughs
and a half in every line, is supple
mented throughout by fourteen must
cal numbers and specialities, every
one a beautifully costumed, whistiy
hit, only few of which can be men
toned at this time.
Miss Evelyn Groder in her role OF
Mile. Olga Latinska, strolling play
or appearing in the small towns in
hypnotic and concert exhibitions, has
in her opening number a valse bril-
Iiante entitled Until You Say Good
Bye" the feature song from the must
cal comedy success Tickle Me" This
song of lifting yythm abounds win
vocal pyrothecnics admirably In keep
ing with the role Miss Groder as
sumes. Miss Grader will also be
heard with Ernold Mullen, who plays
the part of Mayor Rawson, in the
dainty melody from "The Rise of
Rosie O'Reilly" entitled Il Never Met
rt.I Vn,tb nf tho ont
standing hits of the play during its
long run In Boston.
George NJ. Cohan is also the com
poser OF Make Lot of Noise full
OF Cohan's pep and dash, in which the
soloist will be supported by a gaily
caparisoned chorus comprising Doris
Tantish Hermaline Boyd, Albertine
Chabot, Myrtle Jordan, Mary Merrill,
Edna Madden, Margaret Conant, Flor
ence Wheeock Louise Stinchfeld,
Lucille Batcheder. Lucille Roderick
and Ethel Hubbard.
e. Lack of space prevents mention OF
all of the high lights OF music and
mirth in Honeymoon Lane" which
you can only be sure of seeing and
enjoying to the fullest by getting your
tickets now for the Junior Elk. next
week Friday night, but more will be
said next week.
Exchange tickets are now obtain
able from all members of the class,
which entitle the purchasers to obtain
reserved seats at the box Office after
10 a. m. Wednesday, February 81, one
day In advance of the general box Of
fice sale, which opens at the same
time Thursday morning, the 28th.
Dancing after the show at Grange
Hall until / a. m, don't forget that.
Get your tickets now; show the Ju-
niors you appreciate their efforts In
giving you real show; and assure
yourself Of hilarious evening at
a big Theatrical Event of the
Season. Honeymoon Lane!"
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State Librarian Dunnack Here Next
Week

Henry L. Dunnack OF. Augusta will
speak before Skowhegan Sorosis next
Monday evening. He will also be a
guest and the principal speaker at
the Rotary Club luncheon the follow
ing day. Mr.. Dunnack is widely
known as a lecturer of unusual in
terest. He has also found time TO
issue some very interesting and valu-
able works. Among them are "The
Maine Book" and Manual of Maine
Government"
His activities have been of much
advantage to the State of Maine. His
greatest service, of course, being his
work as State Librarian. Concern
ing this, we reproduce an article
which appeared in the last number Of
Sprague's journal History:
Oakley C.. Curtis, whenS Governor
of Maine G915-191D, appointed Hen
ry E. Dunnack, then of Bangor and
previously of Augusta, State Libra
rian.
"Mr. Dunnack had been known to
many Maine people as a Jealous and
eloquent Methodist clergyman and
Q912-1914) as a very forceful and
brilliant advocate upon the forum OF
the political principles of Theodore
Roosevelt.
LAS to his capabilities for service
in the new position to which Cover
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Mrs. Jane Hinton

Mrs. Jane Hinton, widow of Fred
erick A. Hinton of North Hartland, a
veteran of the Civil War, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Grant
Brooks of Hartland Village, Monday
night, at the age of rs years.
Mrs. Hinton, since the death of her
husband some seven years ago, has
made her home with her daughter
who came to live in this village some
four years ago She is survived by
two sons, w. r. Hinton and F. A. Hin
ton, both of Skowhegan and one
daughter Mrs. Edith Brooks of Hart
land Village.
Mrs. Hinton was a quiet, retiring
woman, very much esteemed by all
who knew her. A good woman has
left us and passed on before. Funeral
services were held at the home of her
son-in-law Grant Brooks, Thursday
forenoon, Feb. IA, Rev. K. M. Traf-
ton of the First Baptist church, Of
floating.
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STATE OF MAINE

somerset, M.
Supreme Judicial Court
No. $50 January Term. 1871
Berry D. Gordon of Skowhegan. 10
the county of Somerset, plaintiff. n
Guy Carver, whose residence Is TO tn
plaintiff unknown, defendant.
ORDERED, That notice of suit b.
given to the Defendant, by publishing
an attested copy of the plaintiffs
writ, or All abstract of 1t, togethH
with this order thereon, three weeks
successfully in the undergraduates
porter, a newspaper printed at Skow'
hogan in the county of Somerset the
last publication to be not less thar
thirty days before the next term Of
this Court, to be holden at Skowhegah
within and for said County of Somer'
set, on the sirst Tuesday of April a
d. 1924, that he may then and theH
appear in said Court and answer 70
said suit If he see fit. ,
Attest:
w. r. SEEKINS. Clerk
abstract of Plaintiffs Writ)
Date of Writ, October 4, A d., is:a
damnum, $lZa
Writ returnable and entered Janu'
airy Term a. d. 1924. Action OF ~
sumpsit on an account annexed OF W"
ELMER w. SAWYER
No. Arson, Maine.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
a true copy of the order OF CoufN
with abstract of writ.
Attest:
(SEAL)
3w6 w. T. SEEkINS, CLERK
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STATE OF MAINE

(Sea)
SOMERSET, IS.
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
No. 1913 January Term, 1924
Peter Debe VS.. David Hood, Other.
wise known as David G. Houde, who's
residence Is unknown to the plaintiff.
ORDERED. That notice of suit b
given to the principal Defendant hy
publishing an attested copy of thS
PLAINTIFFS writ, or an abstract of Il,
together with this order thereon, three
weeks successfully in the Independent.
Reporter. q newspaper printed a
Skowhegan in the county of Somerse.
the last publication to be not less than
thirty days before the next term 0.
this Court, to be holden at Skowhe.
gan, within and for said County o!
Somerset, on the first Tuesday of April
A. d. 1924, that he may then and then
appear in said court and answer n
said suit If he see iit.
Attest:
w. T. SEEKINS. Clerk
abstract of PLAINTIFFS Writ
Date of Writ, October 10, 1928. Ad.
damnum $50. Writ returnable and
entered January Term, 1924. Action
of asSumpit on an account annexed d
s82.
BUTLER & BUTLER
Skowhegan, Maine
Attorneys for Plaintiff
A true copy OF the order of Court
with abstract of writ.
Attest:
w. T. SEEKINS, Clerk.
(SEAL)
3w6
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STATE OF MAINE

(SeaD
SOMERSET. IS. Supreme Judicial con..
No. 21S January Term, 1871
In the county of Somerset, VS.. Clino,s
Cowett formerly of said Norrideewnol,a'
ORDERED, That notice of suit I.
given to the Defendant, by publish
ing an attested copy of the PiaintiT.
writ, or an abstract of 1t, togethss
with this order thereon, three weaL.
successfully in the Independence
porter, newspaper printed st Skow'
hogan in the county of Somerset m.
last publication TO be not less than
thirty days before the next term n,
this Court, to be holden at Skowbs
gan, within and for the said County N,
April A. d. 1924, that he may then ana
there appear in said Court and answe,
to said suit If he see fit.
Attest:
w. T. sEEKINS
abstract of PLAINTIFFS Writ
Date of Writ, December 10, A. d. 1924.
Ad-damnum, $500.
Writ returnable and entered January
Term A. d. 1924.
Action of assumpsit on an account
thereon from July %. A. D. 1922, al.
legged date of demand.
FRANK L. AMES
Norridgewock, Maine.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
4 true copy of the order of Court
with abstract of writ.
Attest:
w. 7. SEEKINS +
S"1 Clerk
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Harrison and Smiley Won

Harrison and Smiley won in 20
string contest from Barney and Iyers
of Waterville. The local boys were
beaten Sc pins on the Elm City lanes
Saturday February 9th in the first
half of the 20 string match, but on the
local alleys Friday evening in the
last ten strings Barney and Ivers
were beaten sixty-ofur pins, giving
Smiley and Harrison the match by
8 pins. Smiley easily led with total
of 1011 and high single of 127 while
for the visitors Ivers was high with
total of 9S5 and single of 118.
VIM. Simpson. one of our local
BARRIERS bowled nearly perfect score
getting SO without spare or strike.
This is claimed as record feat in
this state.
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MAN AND WIFE
BOTH TAKE IT

~ recommend Munyon's Paw Paw
Tonic above all other medicines for
people who are weak, tired and run
down." says Mrs Lafayette M. Chase,
seventy years old, of 81 Hanover ST.,
Portland, Me.
"For many years l was feeling run
down. | took Paw Paw Tonic and was
wonderfully benefited. 1t built up my
strength and made me feel good all
over. My husband also took it and
was well pleased with it. We find 1t
is excellent for keeping up strength
and energy"
What about YOUR physical condi-
dition? Are you in nervous, debili
tated state? Do you eat and sleep
badly2 Have you lost your former
pep? Try Munyon's Paw Paw Tonic,
1t has put hundreds of thousands back
on their feet and one bottle may be
worth thousands of dollars to you. 1t
costs only 81 at any first-class drug
store. Buy a bottle today. Nun.
yon's, Scranton, Pa.
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The Estates Hereinafter Named,
At a Probate Court held at Skowhe-
gan. In and for the County Of Somer-
set. on tho 10Th day of February in
the year of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and twenty-four and by ad-
Journment from day to day from the
second Tuesday of said February The
following matters having been pre-
scented for the action therevpon here
matter indicated 1t is hereby Ordered
That notice thereof be given to all
persons interested. by causing a copy
of this order to be published three
weeks successfully in the Independ-
emit Reporter a newspaper published at
Skowhegan in said County that they
may appear ut Probate Court to be
held at Skowhegan on the second
Tuesday of March, A. ID. 1924, at
nine of the clock In the forenoon, and
phiIander Baker, late of Caratunk,
deceased. Petition by, for appoint
ment of Sarah Baker Of said caratunk,
administrators without bond.
Maria ItoNie. late of FairfGd. de-
ceased. Petition by, for appointment
of Alonzo Hoxie of said Fairfield. ad-
ministrator without bond.
ELLEN 4. Tuttie, late of Skowhegan,
deceased. Petition by, for appoint
ment of Mary s. T. Burns of said Show
hogan. administrators. without bond.
Charles DesbIcBs, late of Loug Pond,
deceased, Petition by Assessors of
Lond Pond PA, creditor, for APP
pointment of William II. Dalton of
Long. Pond, administrator.
wock, deceased Petition by. for APP
pointnent of Frank W. Spaulding of
said Norridgewock, administrator
without bond.
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Card OF Appreciation

The relatives of the late Jonah
Sp&ulding of Scion wish to publicly
thank their friends and neighbors for
their assistance and kindness during
the illness cad death of the deceased.
They also are most appreciatixe of
the beautiful flowers.
Scion, Me-, Feb. 81, 1924.+
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Road Conditions

Snowmobiles have been operating
successfully on the various roads out
OF Skowhegan into the surrounding
towns, and automobiles have been
used for limited services, especially
round Skowhegan. Information from
Portland yesterday morning was that
heavy storm was underway, and
indications were yesterday that au-
tomobiling generally would be hard
TOR a time.
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Card OF Thanks

We wish to thank each one of our
friends for their kind assistance at
the funeral of our mother
LENA b. DURRELL
PERRY q. YOUNG
MRS. FRED JACKSON
February 81, 1924
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

WHEREAS, Philippe Paquette Of
Norridgewock, In the County OF some,'
set and state of Maine, by his NOR,
gage deed dated the ninth day OF Apl.,'
1921 and recorded in the Somerssva'
Registry Of Deeds, Book 1858 Page Sss
conveyed TO us, the undersigned Te !,
tain parcel of real estate situated y
said 'Norridgewock, in the County "a
Somerset. and bounded as follows.
Easterly and northerly by the hen,
nebcc River. southerly and eastern, ~ =:
land recently owned by Joseph M, nv,
nett; southwesterly by land former!
owned by Francis A. Clark and nort 10
William Walker, being the same prem,
Uses conveyed to Mary G. Yeo By oa'Si
Philbrick. by deed dated OCTOBER /"
1905, and recorded in Somerset lt ad ~
try of Deeds, Book 275, Page +Se AZ AZ
which deed, together with the q psSs
recorded as follows; Book 25z' Ia pas
30: Book 246, Page 1878; Book 25e lss as
1876; and Book 266, Page 1853. reicrchi en-.
is made for more particular desc'~
ton. ,,,.
Said premises containing one nun
dred acres, moro or less. .,i,h
They are the same premises .,oigh.
We're conveyed to Eunice Ann rs sa,sd
April 8, 1911 and recorded i'll sald 'S 9os
erset Registry of Deeds, BOOK ''"
Page 1872. ... AZ
AND WHEREAS, the condition '"
said mortgage has been broken AZ
NOW. THEREFORE,. by, reasos" va
breach of the condition Thereof ,ee
claim a foreclosure Of SAID mot'e''
Dated February 4, 1894.
THE FEDERAL. LAND BANk
OF SPRINGFIELD. MASS,
By Andrews, Nelson u Garuiivs
awe Its Attorneys
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Card OF Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our neighbors and friends,
the Stanley Boane Post, No. 80, Amer
lean Legion and it's auxiliary. for
their thoughtful kindnesses and the
many beautiful floral offerings during
our recent bereavement.
Moses Cilley
Mrs. Bion HUFF and family
Bingham, February 81. 1924
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STATE or MAINE
omice Of Secretary OF state

Ofice of Secretary OF State
Augusta, Feb. 8, 1894
Notice is hereby given that a petit
ton for the Pardon of Myrtle NJ. Dore
convict In the Reformatory for Wo-
men under sentence for the crime of
Manslaughter is now pending before
the Governor and Council, and a hear
ing thereon will be granted in the
Council Chamber at Augusta, on Tues
day the 26th day of February next. at
10 o'clock A. NJ.
EDGAR G. SMITH.
3w6 Deny Secretary of State
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Card of Thanks

We wish to express our appreciation
and sincere thanks to all who assisted
us in any way in the recent loss of
our dear daughter and mother.
MR.. and MRS. N. ]. CARBON
LOUIS CARBON
North Arson Me. Feb. II, 1924
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Card OF Thanks

wish to thank my friends for their
kindness during my recent illness and
the Baptist Ladies' Aid for the Sun
shine Basket.
PERCY JONES
Norridgewock, Maine, Feb. II, 1924.
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CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE IN
SURANCE. COMPANY
accident DeptD
Hartford, Connecticut

ASSETS DEC. 81, 1923
Real Estate, s692,39S2 %
Mortgage Loans, 27273i56.5i
Collateral Loans, 5,398973.6l
Stocks and Bonds. 1i,725,04f SO
Cash in Office and Bank. 59i,499.29
Agents Balances, 328l1.70
Bills Receivable, 6,85783
Interest and Rents, 1,242 1873
AN other Assets, 3,033,992.07
Gross Assets. $52996,86S64
Deduct items not admitted 34,73i.Si
Admitted, $52,962, 1850
LIABILITIES DEC. 81, 1928
Net Unpaid Losses, $300,S19.00
Cnearned Premiums, 935,5O293
All other Liabilities. 47,fl2,Sf5.25
Cash Capital 1000, 000. 90
Surplus over all Liabilities 3,3l2,969.62
Total Liabilities and Sur
plus $52,962, 1860
Deane y. Thomas, Manager
3w7 Portland, Maine
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FORECLOsIRE NOTICE

Whereas Thomas II. Cammack and
Sarah I. Cammack of Norridgewock,
Somerset county, Maine, by their mort
gage deed dated the sixteenth day of
March, A. d. 1922 and recorded in the
Somerset Registry of Deeds, Book $50,
Page 473. conveyed to me. the under
signed, certain parcel of real estate
situated in said Norridgewock- and
bounded az follows: On the road lead
ing from Mercer Corner, so-called to
Norridgewoek and beginning at the
northwest corner of the described
premises at the corner of land former
ly of Luther Holbrook; thence on line
of said Holbrook land and across said
road to land formerly of Sullivan
Spaulding; thence on line Of said
Spaulding land; thence on line of said
Spaulding land to the high water mark
of the big brook: thence down said
brook at high water mark to spotted
elm tree; thence across said brook in
straight line to the bridge over the
the road aforesaid and up the last
named brook to cedar stake; thence
to cedar tree and stake on line of
said Holbrook land; thence by the last
named lot to the point begun at, con-
tanning one hundred acres, more or less
and being the same premises convey
ed TO said Thomas ii. Cammack and
Sarah /. Cammack by Florence NJ. Tut
tie by deed dated August II, 1915 and
recorded in Somerset Registry of
Deeds Book 329, Page 495; and where
as the condition of said mortgage has
been broken. now therefore, by rea-
son of the breach of the condition
thereof, claim a foreclosure of said
mortgage.
BYRON LAMBERT,
BY his Attorney, Frank l.. Ames
February 10, 1924.
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Masquerade Ball at East Madison

There will be an old fashioned mas
querade ball at the East Madison
Grange Hall next Saturday night.
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PROBATE NOTICES

To All Persons Interested in Either of
The Estates Hereinafter Named:
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Deane y. Thomas, Manager
WI Portland, Maine