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COOLIDGE RETURNS
 TO SWAMPSCOTT

PLYMOUTH, Mass, June 30 (P)- President Coolidge and wife started for their summer home at Swampscott today by motor, Colonel Coolidge, the Presidents father being much improv- ed. The President and his wife twice today visited the grave of their son, Calvin, buried just year ago.
 Young John remained to do chores for his grandfather, the President in structed him about the completion of the stacking of some shingles with which the President had been busy since his arrival.
 The party expects to reach their destination at 7:00 o'clock this even. ing.
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ROYAL WELCOME BEING PREPARED
 FOR AMUNDSEN

OSLO, Norway, June 30 (P)-A roy al welcome is being prepared at the capital for the return of Raold Amund- sen and his party July 4. They will be brought here from Horton, 50 miles north of here, with an escort of naval planes and will be received with honor at the pier where members of the royal family usually land, and from here taken in open carriages to the palace, where an audience with in the evening will give special din- ner in their honor.
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Search for Bodies In
 Mine At Burke, Idaho

WALLACE, Idaho, June 30 (P)-A search for bodies of entombed miners was continued in the Ajax mine near Burk today, where four miners were overwhelmed Wednesday when water filled the workings. Two bodies were recovered, one mutilated beyond re- cognition The other, that of Lester Gunner, shift boss, had deep gash in the forehead and all his clothing stripped from his body.
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STRIKERS WARNED
 BY GOVERNMENT

MEXICO CITY, June 30 (P)-Re- spending to threats of strikes in pro- test against economies introduced by National railways, President Gales issued a warning, declaring that the government was determined to persist in its reforms, and would instantly dismiss any employe engaged in the strike and would protect the railways in their operation and suppress sa- botage.
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BRITISH PATROL
 KILLS BANDITS

HONGKONG, China, June 30 (P)- The British governments armed ves- sel patrolling and protecting shipping nearby met large body of brigands cruising toward Honeymoon and fired on the brigands killing many and dis persing the remainder. Residents of Honeymoon thanked the British for their work
 Bandits speaking English held up two missionaries between Lupa and Canton, demanding s1,OOO, but took s2O0 found on the missionaries and fled
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Government Saves Over
 $245,OOO,OOO Last Year

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 30 (P- The Federal government will finish the fiscal year Tuesday with sur plus in excess of 5000, ,0OO, nearly $50,O00,0O0 greater than any previous estimate, and more than twice as large as calculated when the year be- gan.
 Excluding the last three days the revenue from income taxes aggregat- ed s1,749,o 100000, which is sSs,oOO,O 900 more than was estimated.
 It is indicated that Secretary Mel lon is in favor of cut of S300,000,00 in the total tax.
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BARBARA Cif 30 Ths thriving Southern Calfor disorder Blue patrong of the business steel fol- gathering injured The work though proceeding rapidly available transportation being used Business
 
 places Street main thoro of other Not all of and will have Q b
 Side smaller and flooded by the
  being workers have manned relief ob The supply while the hills demolished being felt editor be pushed Preceding first temblor the
 
 tges destroyed
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kUSkOkWIDI BOAT
 REACHES SEATTLE

SEATTLE, June 30 lP)-The ". M. Tupper arrived today from the Kus- kokwim river via Unalaska with many furs and seven passengers, including Tom Cronin, sheepman, going to Portland, H. NJ. Hanson, Bethel mail carrier, and number of school teachers going home on visit.
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22 HANGED IN
 CONSTANTINOPLE

CONSTANTINOPLE, June 30 (P)- Sheik Said and 21 other Kurds re- gently convicted of participation in an insurrection against the government were hanged today in the public square. A large crowd applauded and helped pull on the gallows rope.
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VICTORIA HAS
 SPLENDID VOYAGE

SEATTLE, June 30 (P)-The steam ship Victoria arrived here today and reported fine voyage south Mrs. ". H. Koch of Nome, who was ill when she boarded the ship, died June 21 at sea and her body was brought here for burial
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SHIPPING BOARD
 VESSELS BID FOR

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 30 (P). Opening bids from twenty firms and individuals for the 200 Shipping Board vessels to be scrapped, showed that none came from Henry Ford. The only bid for the entire 2200 vessels came from Baltimore concern, and was s1,370,000.
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EVANSSAILS WITH
 2O4 PASSENGERS

SEATTLE, June 30 (P)-The Admi- ral Evans sailed today with 204 pas sengers. Those for Seward are Mrs. W. F. Lewis, Alex Carlson, Betty Carlson, Miss L. Garbin, J. W. Mason, Dorothy Sommers, Miss Mabelle Lacy, V. K. Woods, Max Shellebarger and wife, Maxine Shellabarger, Clifford Shellabarger and one steerage.
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Many Shocks in Montana.

BOHEMIAN, Mont, June 30 (P- Southwestern Montana on the edge of the Gallatin valley had two heavy shocks at 1O:3O and 11;35 last night the people taking their beds out of doors and spending the night
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WASHINGTON, D. O., June 30 (P. Conferences over the Italian debt to the United States were broken today when Mario Alberti, member of the Italian commission, returned to Rome for more data.
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Boy Killed When An
 Automobile Tire Bursts

TACOMA, June 30 P)-Fred E. Hackett, jr., son of Police Judge E. j. Hackett, was killed yesterday by an auto tire bursting which he had inflat- ed to 125 pounds pressure. He was bending over the tire at the time of the explosion and died instantly.
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Sent with written message for a doctor, the dog of Herbert Newton of Beulah, Colo, found aid in time to save his masters life.
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While initiating tire, Charles Cot ter of Newark, N. J., had the sight of his left eye destroyed by blow out.
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Calf, lFoIn line with the suggestion resident Barbara the Chamber half million the destroyed the city
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COLONEL COOLIDGE BETTER.

COLONEL COOLIDGE BETTER.
 PLYMOUTH, Mass, June 30 (R- Physicians said that Colonel Coolidge, father of the president, showed mark |-ed improvement today though he vom- ited severely.
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Death Toll Reaches Nine.

SANTA BARBARA, June 30 (P- Herrado Charis, laborer died this morning, making the death toll from the quake nine.
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 beach The ground seemed raise with  beneath dashed the 
  There excitement
  buildings all around GIVEN OUT BY CITY OFFICIALS 30 QF-A shock at 122 this others 5 GAG 7:12 10:so 3O and at 43O and 4 
   St Anthony
  in. 
 MOUNTAIN SHOWS CRACK SEVERAL MILES LONG JACKSON June 30 The north end of Chief mountain  opened 
  waters valley
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Water System Crippled but not Entirely Cut Off as Main Arteries from the Hills are Intact and Bypass
 Constructed Around Ruined Reservoir
HOUSES IN RESIDENCE DISTRICT ARE
Residents of City Spend Night Lawns Fearing Repe tition of Shocks-State Street Mass of Twisted
 Debris-Red Cross and Sailors at Work

l40The death list from the the authorities The list continuing damage is being done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
LARONE

And the village school teacher said
unto herself, S"It is not good that
the man should be alone" therefore
she married him December 9th and
now it is Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Wall
ton of Oakland, and notwithstand-
ing we object to losing good school
teacher still we extend sincere con-
gratulations to the couple and may
they ever be as happy as now.
The village school closed Decem-
Der IL for a holiday vacation sof
three weeks. The closing afternoon.
was devoted to exercises from a fine
program and well filled Christmas
tree, after which candy and corn
balls were served to scholars and
visitors.
Mrs. Lizzie Austin has returned
after passing four weeks in the Port
land hospital, where she went for
treatment for assesses on one of
her eyes. The eye is much butter,
although very weak yet.
Miss Hilda Luce has returned
from a visit with relatives in North
Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Hamlet Favored
BY Elderly Folks

Plymouth. VT, Dec. HAP
This hamlet. which is justly proud of
having given President to the coun-
try has another claim to fame.
1t probably is one of the most salu-
brious spots in this section of the
country.
Herb Moore and several old timers
were discussing with Angus Mac
Aulley, guard at the home of the
Presidents father. Col. John c. Cool
idge, the longevity of the inhabitants
of Plymouth township.
Someone raised the question of ac-
tual numbers and in little more than
half an hour they had named 3S men
and women whose ages ranged from
eighty to well over ninety. They de-
clared there must be at least half a
dozen others.
The population of the township is
estimated at 400 and no man is con-
sidered old who is not at least seven
Ity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Blasting on Stone
Pier at Gardiner
Nearly Wrecks Car

The blasting on the stone pier I'M
derneath the Gardiner end of the
bridge nearly resulted seriously
about eight o'clock Tuesday morn
ing when a large stick of wood was
thrown up. and came down on the
hood of the Ford sedan driven by
Miss Theresa Clark. teacher in the
Randolph Grammar school. Usually
there is guard on the bridge or
else the railroad gates are put down
to keep cars or pedestrians from
passing just before the blast, but
through some misunderstanding this
car was allowed on the bridge. The
hood was dented, but other than
that there was no damage. If it
had hit the top of the car it might
have been more serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Life Guards Must
Swim AS Well AS Pose

Berlin, Nov. ga. P. by MaiD-
Handsome bronzed Apollos no longer
will be stationed as lifeguards at
municipal bathing beaches solely for
the admiration of young women.
They at least must be able to swim.
Municipal authorities investigating
the drownings Of two boys in one Of
the outdoor swimming pools report
that rescue Of the lads was hampered
by the fact that many of the life
guards could not swim. It Is charged
that dry land bathing frequently in.
dulged in by women with stunning
bathing costumes also has been prac.
ticed by guards whose suits probably
would not stand the water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
DRESDEN

Shepard Call and Walter Rittall
motored to Gardiner, Saturday.
Edwin Wyman is staying at the
home of DIR. l.. II. Dow this winter
He is a member of the Senior class
of Bridge Academy.
Bridge Academy will close next
Friday for the annual Christmas va
cation. The town schools will also
close at that time.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hutchins OF
Wiscasset were Sunday guests oil
Frank H. Gates.
The drama Me and OTIS was
given at the M. E. vestry at Dres-
den Mills, Friday evening, by the
Seniors of Bridge Academy. The
proceeds were SIS.
The farm belonging to the late
Charles Bickford was sold at auc-
ton last Wednesday. The highest
bidder was Edward Cloud, son of Mr.,
and Mrs. Charles Cloud.
The ice on the Kennebec river was
weakened by Saturdays rain. A
bridge across said river would be
very convenient not only to the Ores
den Inhabitants but to the Rich
mond merchants who are eager for
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ANNUAL Red Cross
Roll Call Meets
Hearty Response

The result Of the ninth annual roll
call of Gardiner Red Cross Chapter
is highly gratifying and ]. w. Rob-
inson, treasurer and roll call man.
ager, makes public the following fig
ures: The total amount received was
$1164.92. of which 1868 was for new
memberships. $207.91 given especial
ly for local work, and $S9.01 for the
Junior Red Cross. Six hundred and
twenty-three members have been Sc
cured for the coming year and SO
cents for each member goes to ma
tional headquarters for general re-
lief work. thus leaving the local
chapter about $3.50 for its local work.
Mr.. Robinson wishes to thank all
those who acted as solicitors. or who
took any part in the roll CALL and
also the officers of the chapter ex-
tend their sincere appreciation to the
public generally for the generous re-
Spouse given to the Red Cross CALL
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BOWOOlNHAM

Mrs. Rood returned from a short
visit in Portland Thursday. While
there she attended the Poultry show
Mrs. Horace Dodge was Lewiston
visitor, Friday.
Mrs. McCauslin of Gardiner was a
Friday visitor at the home of Mrs.
l.. P. Temple.
Saturday evening, Mrs. Hannie
Denham entertained at her home
with cards, Dwight Moody and Frank
Chamberlain of Richmond, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Hackett and Emily
Rideout. A pleasant evening was en-
joyed by all.
The Sisterhood will hold their
regular meeting Thursday night when
the officers for the ensuing year will
be nominated.
The Senior class is working hard
on their annual class play to be held
at the Grange hall Wednesday eve
ming. This year they will present
1.-The Second Puncture" with the fol-
lowing cast of characters: Betty
Homes, Evelyn Hacket: Faith Hy-
land, Beatrice Small; Slippery Jim,
Cleve Wheellock: Dick Loring, Bert
Merrill: Harry Mosely, Earl Doug
las; Mrs. Wallace and Della, Leila
Bishop; Mr.. Wallace and detective,
Myron Heenie; Will Hyland, Fred
Cheney; Grace Andrews. Lorraine
Heenie; Lena Mosely, Evelyn Sedg-
ley; Nora, Marjory Lamereau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16

~. you can be shown throuoh .h,s
MMonoerful plant by seeing ths .,r riis
.nlnrough FINLAND" being sh e Tip
u 1ne Johnson Opera house tbis omm at
MWueonesday. Thursday and E, wsek'
Inns picture shows how the s,ra :.
mace and at this time VIC ~ IS ;
suggest that Kodak and EN-.
,ons OF this film which oan lew Nv
W pousnt from c. o. Davenport The he
i nooaK dealer. would make an exoa, o
rent Christmas eift-Ad,, Oil eAcei>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Restore Rivers
To Old Channels

Peking. Nov. 1S.-(AP)-Supersti-
tition has caused Kuo Chuen-yen. a
Hongkong millionaire. to donate
100000 for the restoration of two
rivers to their original channels.
At Ni-Shan, in Shantung province.
birthplace of Confucius, the Chu and
SEE are sitting up, thus, according to
superstition, being responsible for
gradual decline in classical learning
in China. 60.
Mr.. Kuo therefore decided to assist
classical education by having the
streams dredged and returned to their
original beds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
FARMINGDALE

Mrs. Albert Averill is slowly re-
covering from her recent accident.
Miss Jennette Dalmer visited Mrs.
James Gates a. the home of her
daughter on Monday evening. Mrs.
Gates is improving somewhat from
her recent illness. Miss Dalmer also
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ausp-
land and other friends in that vi
cinity.
Melvin Flagg and Mr.. and Mrs.
Vernon Flagg are confined to the
house with the mumps.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Smith and lit
tie grandson, George Lemar enter
tanned the teacher, Miss Jennette
Dalmer, at their home on Tuesday
evening, with their new tube radio
with loud speaker and indoor aerial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16

the value of them. l can safely
say that since / am taking them,
and only one each night, | am abb
solutely relieved from Indigestion,
and can eat most everything that
l. | omitted before. This may help
other sufferers"
Carter's Little Liver Pills are a
purely vegetable laxative, they
physic the bowels in a gentle man.
ner, free from pain and unpleasant
after effects. All druggists, Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
LIBERTY

Miss Alice Light is home from the
M. C. l. to pass the Christmas recess.
Mrs. Helen Carey, who has been
passing two weeks with her father,
l.. F. Hurd and other relatives, re-
turned to her home in Augusta,
Saturday.
Mrs. Bertha Sylvester is home from
Augusta for weeks stay.
The Farm Bureau held an all day
meeting, Friday, in the Masonic hall.
There was a large attendance.
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Funeral Of Rhoda Benner

The funeral service Of Mrs. Rhoda
Benner was held at her home
Wednesday p. NJ, Rev. H. w. Abbott
conducting the service. Mrs. Benner
was beloved by large circle Of
friends and will be greatly missed
There was profusion of beautiful
flowers from relatives and friends.
She is survived by two sons, Lester
and Percy, also two sisters, Mrs.
Charles White of Augusta and Mrs.
Susan Norton of Melrose Highlands,
Mass, and three grandchildren, Gen.
eva, Bell. Thelma, and one grandson,
Ward Benner.
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Jail Closed
No Business

Lake Arrowhead, Cal, Dec. Ii
(AP)-Chief of Police Tom E. john
son has placed a paddock on the door
of this mountain resorts one-cell Jail.
With it went this sign: Business in
definitely suspended"
The official said the Jail was not a
paying proposition, since no arrests
had been made in the last year and
the villagers were running into debt
keeping the institution.
The chief added that If any Offend
ers were apprehended, they would be
placed in the blacksmith shop for safe
keeping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Work Starts On
New Skating Rink

work was started Tuesday morn
ing on the clearing of a section of
Ihe Mill pond" in the rear of the
commonwealth Shoe and Leather
GO. FACTORY for skating rink. The
project is being sponsored by a
group of local hockey fans, and upon
lts completion it. is planned to put
a hockey team on the ice composed
OF local amateurs who will arrange
games with the various other teams
in the State.
The space being cleared is 200 by
!OO rect, while enclosed in this will
pc the regulation hockey ring, size
40 feet by 60 feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16

Master George expects to leave Sat
urday to become an inmate of OPP
portunity Farm for boys, at New
Gloucester.
Mrs. Richard Abbott has been in
poor health for the past two weeks
Mrs. Fred Dill has been i'll with
tonsilitis.
Harold Murray has returned home
from Fairfield Sanatorium and is I'M
der the doctors care
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16

the trade on this side of the river.
The Farm Bureau meeting was
held at Pownalboro hall last
Wednesday, Mr.. Wentworth and
Miss Mahoney being the speakers
for the day. A dinner was served
at the usual time. Election of Off
GERS was held at the conclusion of
the lecture. Alfred Houdlette was
chosen president and Mrs. Melville
Houdlette secretary.
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Mo Sale

A man was trying to sell a horse.
The animal was broken winded. but
sleek. The owner trotted 1t around
for inspection, and remarked:
Hasn't he a lovely coat?"
The prospective buyer looked at
the heaving TANKS of the animal,
and replied: Eyes, his coats all
right; but / don't like his pants
Good Hardware.
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MT. VERNON
Grange News

Mount Vernon Grange held an all
day meeting at Masonic hall Satur-
day. Morthy master, Mrs. Flora Cor
don, presided. The forenoon session
was given to business. after which an
excellent dinner was served to about
80. Afternoon session was given to
election of officers and a very inter-
esting entertainment. officers elected
are: Mrs. Newell Weymouth, master;
Gideon Smith, Overseer; Mrs. Gideon
Smith, lecturer; Arthur Gordon, stew
ard; Fred Hammond; assistant stew
ard; Mrs. Sylvia Allen, chaplain; Fred
Foss Treasurer; Mrs. Ida Ladd. sec
rotary; Carol Foss, gatekeeper; Mrs.
Elmer Ward, Ceres; Mrs. Emma Carr
Pomona: Mrs. Alice Childs, Flora;
Mrs. Fred Hammond. lady assistant
steward; Mrs. Fred Foss was elected
to the executive committee for three
years An evening meeting will be
held December 10. The master-elect
Mrs. Newell Weymouth, was sent as
delegate to the State Grange at Ban
gor.
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az Unusual interest

Did you ever stop to consider the
miles and miles of film made by The
Eastman Kodak Co. every day and
u,ed not only in motion pictures,
but IN your own Kodak or Brownie
camera? When we simply press
the button" we little realize what a
wonderful plant has been brought
into existence to produce this film
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
CORNvILLE

A card has been received from the
Cronkhite family, saying they are
10 miles from Richmond, Virginia.
They made 40 miles that day, they
wrote mud axle deep. The sun had
shone only one day since they start
ed ON their trip. All in good health.
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RICHMOND

CORNER - Freeman Colby of
southport visited at the home of c.
Z. Berry few days this week.
Melvin Tarr of Bowdoin Centre
visited his cousin, E. o. Tarr, last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. O. Tarr and Mrs
Eva Libby were in Lewiston, Tues
day.
B. r. Temple was in Gardiner on
Wednesday.
Miss Dorothy Grant passed
Wednesday in Augusta with friends
Little Charlotte White has been
very i'll this week. with an abscess
in the ear.
/ Kenneth Small of Lewiston passed
last week with his grandfather, J.
B. Ward.
Mrs. John Clark of Auburn passed
last week with Mrs. Mabel Lancas-
ter
A. d. Page visited relatives in
Portland few days last week.
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GRANGE Meeting

The regular meeting of the Grange
was held at the hall, Friday night.
After the regular business meeting
the first and second degrees were
conferred on candidates. The lee
turer presented the program of music,
solos, and readings with quite dis
cussion on the following question
What are the weakest points in the
management of the average farmer OF
this section" Refreshments of candy
and peanuts were served after which
a social of games and singing was
enjoyed. The installation of officers
will be held January 1. The program
next week will be in charge of Beat
rice Small and George Drawn. The
third and fourth degrees will also be
conferred followed by a good old
baked bean supper.
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Lee Kelley is still very lame and
confined to the house.
An extra basket meeting is asked
for to instruct some of the members
OF the Farm Bureau, who wish to
learn before Xmas.
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months, my drug
gist advised me to
try Carriers Little
Liver Pills. He
said they are good
for a hundred diff
ferent ailments, if
people only knew
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Gardiner Genera, HASN'T,

~ me adjourned annual meeting Of
h sae Gardiner General hospital viii
Je nelo at the Office of the president
=; >. Maxcy. this afternoon at :
ociock. A full attendance of direct.
quested. re-