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The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-10-16

In the U. S. Commissioners Court
 in and for the Wrangell Precinct,
 First Division, Territory of Alaska. In the matter of the Guardianship
 of the Estates of Catherine Louise
 Matheson, Mabel Glen Matheson,
 and Anne Elizabeth Matheson, mi
 nor heirs of F. Matheson, deceased.
 Notice of Sale of Real Estate
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in pursuance to an order of the above named court, in the above entitled matter, made on the 9th day of October, 1924, the undersign- ed, as the Guardian of the estates of the above named three minor heirs of F. Matheson, deceased, will sell at public auction, to the highest bid der, all the right, title, interest and estate now held by the said heirs at lew of the said F. Matheson, de- ceased, now held by virtue of the decree of this court made and enter ed the 18th day of August, 1923, in and to the following described real estate, located in the town of Wran- gell, First Judicial Division, Terri tory of Alaska, to-wit: Lot number Two (2), in Block number Four teen(14; and Lot number Seven teen CID, in Block number Seven CD, in the said town of Wrangell, Alaska, according to the official plat of the said town, as appears of record in the office of the us. Com missioner and Recorder for the Wrangell Precinct, First Division, Territory of Alaska.
 That said sale will be made on the Sth day of November, 1924, commencing at the hour of ? o'clock F. M., on the said premises, and said realty will be sold upon the follow ing terms and conditions, to-wit: The property will be sold for not less than its appraised valuation, which is as follows: Lot number 2, Block number IA, Twelve Hundred dollars ($1,2O0.00) Lot number IT., Block number 2, Three Hundred Fifty dollars (s35O.OO). The prop erty will be sold either for cash in full, or one-half cash, one-fourth in one year, and one fourth in two years from the date of sale, deferred payments to bear interest at the rate of eight (S) per cent per an mum, and to be secured by a mort gage on the premises; and the sale will be made subject to the confir- nation of the above named court.
 DATED this Sth day of October, 1924.
 JOHN G. GRANT, | Guardian. First publication Oct. g
 Last publication Nov. 6
 When They Weigh Most.
 A floating item states that 1t takes b,OOO bees to weigh a pound. They weigh more when they sit down. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-10-16

When They Weigh Most. A floating item states that 1t takes 5000 bees to weigh a pound. They weigh more when they sit down. Plain Dealer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-10-16

First publication Oct. g
 Last publication Nov. 6
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-25
EAST WELLINGTON

Ivory Chamberlain of Guilford was
week end guest al the home OF ". {.
Pike.
Samuel Reed is at home for the
Christmas recess.
Miss Blanche Luce is visiting Mrs.
w. c. Pike for ii few days
The many friends of John Page are
sorry to hear OF his poor health.
NJ l.. Butdin made business trip
to Dexter last Wednesday, bringing
home pair of fine draft horses.
Oscar Burdin WHO has been criti-
cally i'll with pneumonia, is able to
be up around.
Earl Folsom is working for John
Page.
W e. Pike made a business trip to
Guilford last Wednesday.
Mrs. w c. Pike, Mrs Leland Pike,
Miss Blanche Luce and Miss Martha
Cross were recent callers on Mrs.
Joseph Robichaud
Mrs. G. b. Moody Is in poor health
and has many friends who hope she
will be better soon.
Fred c. Pease is sick with the
asthma.
We wish you all "a Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-25
WEST PALMYRA

Mrs. Thomas Hartwell and dangh-
ter Ruby were in Pittsfeld on business
last Saturday.
Leland Scott has taken the agency
for the Crossley Radio. We under
stand he is installing quite number
of sets.
One of the series of card parties.
was held at the home of Mrs. George
Marson, Monday evening, Dec. 18th.
All vote very enjoyable time.
Miss Edna Davis our popular teach
err at the ELL school held a Christmas
tree and entertainment which, was
well attended and many presents
were received.
The community was saddened at the
news of the death of Mrs. Sophia
Brooks at the home of her son, Y. S.
Brooks in Hartland She was wo-
man of sterling quality and much be-
loved by all and spent large part
of her life In this neighborhood,
where she will be greatly missed.
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kENNEREC- AvENUE-EMBDEN

John Waugh and wife are receiy
ing congratulations on the arrival of
a boy Hazel Huggins is caring for
Mrs Waugh and baby.
School closed Friday in the Haw-
thorne school with IA Christmas tree
and exercises by the pupils. Santa
Claus was also present.
Aubrey Drawn and wife were at
Grant Williams Thursday,
Roy Walker and wife were in Mad
ison, Monday.
Zina Witham and wife were at
Grant Williams Sunday.
Lephe Ward is working at WIFI
Duley's in Arson.
The schools in town are closed for
the winter vacation.
Mrs. Frank Moody. who is sick at
her mothers Mrs William Philips. is
some better at this writing.
Exrena Winsbury visited her
grandmother Mrs. William Philips,
one night last week.
| wish to correct an error that
was published in the paper last week
about the International Paper Mill at
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MADISON CENTER

Ellsworth Hayden of Portland spent
one night last week with his cousins
Miss Georgianna and Fred Hayden,
Mrs. Fannie Haekett, who has been
visiting in the home of her nephew.
Charles Perkins, has gone to Madison
to syisit her niece, Mrs. Alice Morri-
son.
Mrs. Gertrude Luce, Mrs. Annie
Henderson. Miss Georgia Bicktord,
Mrs. Fannie Hackett, Mrs. Bertha Per-
kins and little son Jimmie attended
the Christmas entertainment at the
Blackwell school last Thursday. The
Primary room was very prettily dec
Grated and the spirit of Christmas
prevailed as from handsome tree
gifts were exchanged. Each child
had a bag filled with candy. peanuts
and other nuts, also an apple from
their teachers. Miss Marguerite White
and Robert Sturk. The program was
given in a most excellent manner.
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MALBOS'S MILLS

School at this place closed on Fri
day last for the Christmas vacation.
A fine Christmas program by the
school and a Christmas tree with
gifts for all was much enjoyed. The
afternoon was stormy, only few par
ents and friends were able to attend.
The school will open again on Decem-
Der 20.
Lewis b. Robinson who for many
years has been a farm laborer and
wood chopper in this vicinity, and
who is remarkably smart for his sew
enty-one years. spent few days OF
last week in town. stopping at the
Central Maine hotel, and on Monday
went to Bowdoinham' to visit for d
part of the winter with sister and
other relatives in his native town.
Susie Haskell has been i'll the past
week with the grip.
Vird Cousins and Lester Young
have been cutting wood for ). II
Bradbury on lot in Canaan.
Henry Dillingham;. an aged resident
of the cross road. who has been in
poor helath for some time, is reported
failing rapidly.
Alfred ]. Smith of Augusta arrived
Saturday night at the futile farm on
the notch road tuzspend the Christ
mas holiday with his fpmily. Mrs
Smith and daughters 5lildred anC
Marion, at the home Of his sister and
husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tut
flo
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.MAISSTREAM

Winfield Bean killed large VIII
cat last week.
Elmer Fox is hauling pulp and cor
wood for the Mainstream Lumber Y
Dan Cookson and son Henry "
loading cars for the Mainstre1
Lumber Co.
Mrs. Lillian Chase was in Pittsn1
one day last week.
Frank Clapp was in Pittsheld "
Saturday to meet his daughter wy
Laura. who is student in the Aorm]
School in Gorham. She is nome n
the Christmas recess.
Charles Ross of Ripley has ~
of men hauling pulp for the Kl
stream Lumber Co. and landing T,o]
Cyr's Siding. He has d mapEl
wife boarding the men. The An
pany built a new set OF camY -
fall that they are occupying. 40,
benjamin Grant has sold nee w,
of oxen to Earl Badger OF ST AiO'
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CARATUNK

Gala and Elizabeth IWhorff who
are teaching are home for the Christ
mas VACATION. ,s
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce who have been
boarding at the Whorff house. have
gone to Bingham to live this winter,
Clayton Hunnewell. who is teachs
ina In Woodland Is spending his vaca-
ton at home.
Miss Millett returns to her home
In Auburn Tuesday. As Miss Wood
man Is so much improved. she will
take up her duties again as nurse OF
w. Fl. Clark. Miss Alillett has given
excellent satisfaction.
Arlene Martin of Gorham Normal
Is also at home during vacation.
Mrs Annie Savage who has not
been very we'll went to Bingham last
week to consult physician.
Men are improving the time getting
up their years supply of wood,
Miss Bowler is rehearsing her lit
tie pupils for their Christmas tree
and entertainment at their school
room. .4 g.,
The Campfire girls care planning to
have Christmas tree at George Mar
tins store. sn
Mr.. and Mrs Carroll Martin took
their daughter Millicent to Bingham
TO have dental work done. They
bad quite severe time.
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daughter Arlene were week end WIS.,
itors at Arthur Clark's. They at
tended the Christmas exercises at the
Hamlin school where their daughter
Viola attends.
Mrs. Albert Gehrke is caring for
Mrs. Fred Drury at present.
The Hamlin school held its annual
Christmas tree with exercises Satur-
day. The following program was
presented: Song, Christmas Bells,
School; A Christmas Wish, Fern
Clark; The Longest Day, Howard
Gehrke; song, The Tramp. Raymond
Clark and Theodore Gehrke; A Young
Santa Claus. Leonard Gehrke; dia-
logue. A Visitor in School; Not Let
tin On, Raymond Clark; song, jolly
Old Saint Nicholas, Fern Clark and
Madaline Gehrke; Playing Santa
Claus, Stanley McQuilkin. Waiting
Up for Santa Claus. Viola Taylor and
Theodore Gehrke; A Present for
Mamma, Madaline Gehrke; Specially
Jim, Queenie Gehrke; Mother Goose
Dialogue, school; Good Night Song,
school. Theodore Gehrke acted as
Santa Claus in the dialogues and
Lawrence Gehrke was the real
Santa Claus who helped distribute
the gifts.
The Roosevelt school held their
Christmas tree with. appropriate ex-
ercises Friday afternoon. Earl Mead
er took the part of Santa Claus.
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Church. Rev. C. D. Mckenzie officiat-
ing. Interment in the family lot in
Riverside Cemetery.
Mrs. Eta F. Wyman died of cere-
Dral hemorrhage Saturday, December
18th in Kingfield village at the home
of r. F. Cook, where, for the past
two years. she has been employed as
housekeeper. Mrs. Wyman was
born in Temple, March 2S, 1S49. She
was the widow of Henry Wyman. BY
previous marriage four children are
left Three sons. Allen G. Tolman
of Livermore Falls. Alonzo f. Toll
man of Providence. r. l.; John S.
Tolman of Phillipsdale, r. l.; one
daughter, Viola F. Anderson of Palm
er, N. Y; one brother, John w. Pills
bury of New Vineyard; one grand
child, Douglas Anderson and niece,
Mrs. Edith Jordan of New Portland
Mrs. Wyman suffered severe stroke
nine days ago and did not regain
consciousness. Prior to her death
her three sons and Mrs. Blanche Ell
we'll of Livermore Falls came 10
Kingfeld. Mrs Fred Weymouth
cared for her up to the last few days
when a graduate nurse was called.
A prayer was given Sunday afternoon
at the home by the Baptist pastor.
Rev. C. d. Mckenzie. The remains
were taken to Providence. r. /. Mon
day for funeral and interment. ac-
companied by her son A. f. Tolman.
The other sons returned home sun
day. Mrs Wyman favored the Meth
odist Church. She was a very
thoughtful woman and helped every
where she could.
The Kingtown Club was pleasant
ly entertained at the home of Mrs. c.
f. Chamberlain Monday afternoon
with a large number of members and
visitors present, Mrs Chamberlain in
wiling guests for the club. This
was Christmas program with Christ
mas quotations for roll call Fol
lowing the business meeting, The
Story of the Other Wiseman, by
Henry Van Dyke was read by Miss
Eleanor wilkins and monograph
selection, "Hark the Herald Angels
Sing" was given. A Christmas tree
containing numerous gifts for each
one representing Mother Goose
Rhyme was taken from the tree by
each member in turn and the com
pany asked to indicate the rhyme.
The one answering the largest num-
Der which was twenty-five, was Mrs.
Bernice Knapp who received a prize
of hand embroidered handkerchief
The consolation was given to Mrs
Nell Vaughan. Refreshments OF nut
and plain bread sandwiches and hot
chocolate were served by the hostess.
Decorations were holly, evergreen,
red candles and poinsettas. The
party was very attractive as whole
and much enjoyed
On account Of the epidemic OF
whooping cough there will be only
one church Christmas tree in town
and all the little shut-ins and mem
bers of the junior department of the
Baptist Sunday school may look for
Santa's gaily decorated team with
many bells, which will start from the
church at niner o'clock Christmas
morning. Santa Claus assisted by
Mrs. Santa will distribute the gifts
which are usually given from the tree
to the small children of the Sunday
School over town. This is done by
the young gentlemen and ladies class
es assisted by some of the senior mem
bers. Any other Sunday schools not
having a tree are invited to join to
distribute gifts to their little pupils.
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spent the week end with Mrs. George
Tibbetts.
Andrew and Manville Howell have
gone TO Belgrade where they are
making shovel blocks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Kelley and Mr..
and Mrs George Tibbetts were bust
ness callers in Madison and Skowhe-
gan Wednesday.
MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Littlcield have
returned 10 Smithfcld.
George Lowell of Pennington was
in town recently buying apples.
Ermine Blaisdell who is teaching in
Augusta is spending the Christmas
holidays at her home in town.
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l1dI the nOlludy SedSOil Is Actually
with us is manifested by the artistic
ally decorated shop windows and
much favorable comment Is heard on
the streets relative to same.
w. S. Moore was business caller
In Skowhegan recently.
l.. r. Moore has gone to Bridgeton
where he expects to engage in lum-
bering operations during the winter.
Miss Frances Nadeau is home from
the Maine School of Commerce In
Auburn to spend the holidays with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Max Ma
deau.
Hon. Forrest H. Colby and William
G, Pooler of Bingham arrived in town
Monday returning to Bingham We'd
resday. While here they visited the
logging operations on Bald Mt.
Forest Commissioner Neil l.. Vio-
lette of Augusta was a business WIS.,
itor In town Monday.
H. p Mckinney was in Skowhegan
a few days the past week.
Mrs. Flossie Googins was dinner
guest of Miss Erma Williams, We'd
nesday.
Miss Maxine Elliott is employed in
the office of f. A. Piper
The Misses Bertha and Gladys
Sands are visiting friends in Green
vile.
Miss Ina Yates who is attending the
Maine School of Commerce is the
guest of her sister Mrs. Eugene Will
son during the Christmas vacation.
Miss Inetta Armstrong spent Christ
mas at her home Miss Armstrong
Ia teaching in Onawa.
Holiday hours were observed in the
Jackman and Jaekman Station post
Offices Thursday. December 25th.
The members of the Jolly Ten
Club were delightsilly entertained at
the home of Mrs. Eugene Wilson, Sat
urday afternoon. The rooms were
tastefully decorated. In corner OF
the living room stood a large Christ
mas tree ladened with gifts. A de-
| licious lunch of hot rolls, jelly, as
| sorted cakes, hot chocolate, mints ana
apples were served from table made
beautiful by holiday decorations and
| Christmas favors The gifts. which
were many and beautiful as well as
useful, were distributed by Miss Ina
Yates a sister of the hostess.
There will be total eclipse of the
sun on January oath. 1925, and 1t
will be visible in Maine from around
IS a. N. to 1910 a. m, providing the
weather Is favorable. Naval obser-
vatory scientists say it will be the
first time the east has been able to
witness total solar eclipse for many
years.
The thermometer registered 30 de-
| grees below zero Sunday morning De-
. cember 21st with the wind blowing
gale.
f. Mrs. Hugh Mcdonald has received
letter from her son Angus. lie Is
on board the U. S. S. Ala, and on his
way to Philadelphia from New York.
| whoa last heard from he was in
Sault st. Marie. Mich, having gone
there from Vancouver. He had Wis
tied China, Japan and other eastern
countries. Since then he has been
In Europe visiting France, Belgium
Spain and Holland. He crossed the
Atlantic on German vessel return
| ing on an American boat. Angus left
here three years ago with the har-
vesting train. He plans to come
home the coming spring.
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ROME

The Grange and Whittier and Blais-
dell schools will unite in giving a
program and Christmas tree at the
Town Hall on Wednesday evening.
number of people from town
were in Waterville Saturday doing
their Christmas shopping.
James Forbes has recenetly return
ed from business trip to Boston.
Floyd Blaisdell has gone to Barre,
Vt. where he has employment,
Mary and Kate Lord of Mercer
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KINGFIELD

Samuel n. d. Norton died in King
field Monday, December Is of the in
firmities of age. He had been grad
ually failing for some time although
able to be up until Sunday last He
was SO years, / month s days old and
was horn in Kingield on the Norton
farm In the west part Of the town,
the son of Samuel Norton and Susan
Davis of New Vineyard and was the
last of family of four children, two
sisters, Mrs. Elmira Horn and Mrs.
Lydia Daggett and one brother, Iris
tram Norton and was the oldest per-
son In town who was born here. Two
sister older living here Mrs. Hiram
Hutchins, three years older and
Mrs. Lucinda Winter who Is ninety
years old Mr.. Norton is u descend
ant of the first settlers of the town,
his grandfather Tristan Norton COM
ing In the early days of the town and
who was the builder of the Old Brick
Castle and Mr.. Norton was a member
of the Franklin County Norton fam
lily. He has always lived here on
the Norton farm where he was born
In another house just across the road
from the present one. He married
Lorinda Cross OF Kingfeld, daughter
OF Tom Cross and to them was born
one daughter. Lottie Norton, who on
ly lived about two years after her
marriage to VIM. II. Hutchins. He is
survived by nieces and nephews, L. A.
Norton, W F. Norton, E. b. Horn. all
of Kingfield. Mrs. Hovey Hoyt of New
Portland, Frank Horn of Winthrop.
son-in-law w II. Hutchins of King
field and brother-in-law, Thomas
Cross of Scion. His wife died No
vember 2 1905. Thirteen years ago
he left his farm on account of failing
health and went TO live with his
nearest neighbor, Gathers d. Lander,
where he was like one of the fam-
lily and received the best of care. He
was Methodist and a member of
that church here before 1t was dis
solved and he was very religious in
his trend of mind and enjoyed it, Flu
neral will be held Wednesday after
noon at two o'clock at the Baptist
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Good News for Sick
People

Prof. =. i. Pole, Kstarspath, win be
In Madissa every Monday oser the
Modern Restaurant. .Hosrs to 5
and Z tssR n. II Jon are sick, here
Is yopr chance to yet .ell. tf5o
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Scion. | wish TO say that Scion na
not got any pulp and paper mill, ,n
International Pulp MIL is In EmDael
and their tax on the mill is paid
Embden,
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esting service including vocal and in
strumental music, several speakers
with short. snappy, appropriate mes
Epwofth League We invite all who
will to Join us In this service.
COMING
The Peerless Jubilee Concert Co.
comprised OF eight colored artists
from Virginia will be at the Methodist
Church In Madison on Wednesday
evening, January IA. These talented
singers come highly recommended by
press and pulpit. The program will
be as varied as It will be, interesting.
They will sing the famous old planta-
ton melodies In the original plantive
tones which never grow old.
PUGH CORNER
The Pugh Corner school closed last
Friday night with a Christmas tree
and program. The program consist
ed OF Rotations. songs and victrola
music Miss Elsie Cox, teacher. Is
spending her Christmas vacation with
her parents In Skowhegan.
Mrs. Eliza Clark Is critically III
with no hopes OF her recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Boardman
and two boys Harold and Robert spent
Sunday with Mr. Boardman's parents.
street, Skowhesan.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. l.. Spauldfng are
enjoying a Thompson's Radio Neutro-
dyne. 49, ~ 49, a4l -.
TWELVE CORNERS
Several from this neighborhood at
tended the party Saturday evening at
the home of Lester Savage, Cards
and games we're enjoyed. Refresh
mnts OF cake, candy and peanuts we're
served. "A very pleasant evening
was spent. Next party will be at the
Dec. 81. At that time there will be
Christmas tree.
DR.. Boyce of Scion was called to
see Leona Dean Saturday night. AT
this writing she Is much better.
Twelve Corner school closed with
entertainment and Christmas tree.
Much credit Ia due both teacher and
scholars for the fine program given.
Popcorn and candy were served.
Maryland Parsons came home out of
the woods Friday noon. Mr.. Parsons
hurt his hand. He expects to be
able to 60 back In a few days.
Doris Robbins and Raymond who
attend Madison high school and Bea-
trice Green who attends Athens AGA
denny, are spending two weeks at
their homes.
Several from, this neighborhood at
tended the road meeting at Show
hogan Saturday afternoon.
Leo Dean is working on pulp for
Charlie Norton at his farm In Sol0n.
Alice Robertson left for two
weeks vacation Friday night at her
home In Norridgewock.
Mrs. Rebecca Robbins received a
Christmas package from friend OF
her glrlhoo4 days, Mrs. ,Marilla Chan
dler of Bro4kliSs, Mass. It contain
ed pitcher that has. quite his
tory: Between 80 and so years ago
Mrs Robbins tnee Norton) hung the
pitcher on Christmas tree to Mrs,
Chandler. The pitcher is OF an old
fashioned type and will be cherished
! by Mrs Robbins.
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ANNUAL MEETING
OF ,<
THE FIRST NATIONAL bN"
OF skOWHEGsN

The Stockholders of The NIshaereb]
tional Bank of Skowhegan az ne fol
notified that their annual met ensuina
the choice of Directors for tile nthe
wear and the transaction of any for
business that may legally come p e,y,,
them will be held at the banking a'cIoc
Tuesday. January IS, 1895, al ~
in the morning. .s 1872
Skowhegan, Maine, Decemns,,
rro LESbiD n o Cashier