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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-23
HARMONY.

Earl Longfellow of Portland, is
home on his annual vacation, visiting
his mother, Mrs. Emma Mclaughlin
Mrs. F. o. Turner has gone to Bos-
ton to purchase her fall stock of mil
linery.
Charlie Davis of Newport, visited
relatives and friends in town Sunday.
Mrs. Hannah Jane Davis, who has
been spending the summer with rela-
tives, returned to her home with him.
Evening Star lodge, |. o. o. F., will
confer Initiatory Degrees on several
candidates at It's next regular meet
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Pierce of New
Portland, accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Winslow Strickland and Bert
Savage, passed through town last
Thursday with his new automobile,
on return trip from Pressure Isle, and
called on their niece. Mrs. Edith
Johnson.
Mrs. Mary Dore visited relatives in
Wellington last week.
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ing above mentioned letter, Lillian
Savage; remarks, z. A. Spear; read
ing, Annie Bosworth; music; recita-
ton, J. Z. Bicknell; reading. Mrs.
Withee; music; recitation, Mae =.
Bicknell; recitation, Mr.. Withee;
reading. j. B. Treat; music; remarks,
H. y. Longfellow; singing. God lie
With You Till We Meet Again Com
pany.
C0RNYILLE.
Miss Mildred Rowell is in Skowhe-
gan. where she is attending Hiea
school
Among those from out-of-town te
attend the meeting of Somerset Po-
mona Grange We're: d. N. Norton
Mrs Joseph Norton Mr. and Mrs.
Eugene Danforth, No. Arson; Mr.. aud
Mrs Blackwell Mr. and Mrs Fred
Davis, Madison; X A. Withee and
wife. Norridgewock; S. T. Emerson,
Mr. and Mrs. W. b. Whittier, Mrs. S.
f. Marble, Mrs. George and Mrs.
Brown, Skowhegan; Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. McCrillis, Worthy Master and
Pomona of East Somerset Pomona
Grange.
Mrs. Baxter Varnum and daugh
ter Mrs. Earle Hunter were visitors
at L. L. Smiths recently.
Mrs. Emma Frost is i'll at this writ
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs f. J. Kimball were in
Skowhegan Sunday evening calling at
the home of d. F. Smiley.
Mrs. Addie Warren Holmes, with
her husband and daughter arrived in
town Thursday to pass their vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Warren.
Mrs Alice Smith Hall is visiting
with her brother, Erwin Smith, and
other relatives in town.
Mrs. Hinckley returned to her
home in Alton yesterday after spend
ing a few weeks with her son, Floyd
Hinckley.
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At 1890 beans baked in the ground
and coffee from the cottage were
served. free to all, by Murphy, the
caterer and after all were satisfied
there were still enough left for the
friends who planned to come but
feared the weather.
At 1.30 all went from the orchard
and grove where dinner was served
to the cottage and were received by
Mr.. and Mrs. Burke.
After a half hour spent socially
short entertainment was given. Music
on the graphophone, by Geo. Gordon;
address of welcome, A. S. Burke; re-
marks, Rev. Mr.. Carter; reading, Mrs
George Baker; reading, Mrs. E. W.
Moore; reading, Mrs. Albion Clark
More music and then all had their
pictures taken by the artist, Lea Hus-
sey, who has the group as it appears,
for sale at his studio.
After bidding Mr.. and Mrs. Burke
good-by, the gay and happy company
left for home voting it one of the
happiest days of their lives.
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EAST SKOWH.EGAN.

Miss Grace Burrill. who has been
spending the summer at Belgrade, is
visiting her father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. John Burrill for few days
before returning to Boston, where
she passes the winters.
Mr.. and Mrs John Davis of Boston,
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Richardson for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Steward, who
have been on a visit to his father,
George Steward, for week, returned
to their home in Bangor Friday
Harry Ellis and Ernest 'Varney
threshed the remainder of Elvin Rich-
ardsons grain last week, thresalng
out sixty bushels in sixty minutes and
seventy nine in so minutes.
Mrs. Jennie Wardwell of Hinckley,
passed Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Burrill.
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BUNKER HILL-ATHENS.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Bunker and Mr..
and Mrs. John Thompson, attended
the soldiers reunion Thursday at MI.
Bosworth's. The next meeting Will
be with Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Bunker,
Oct. 2.
The little son of Will Richards Is
boarding with Mrs. Hattie Campbell.
The children on this hill are increas-
Ing In number fast who says we
can't have SCHOOL,
James Thompson of SkoWhegan,
was in town Sunday.
Mrs. Irene Wentworth is visiting
her brother, Albert Small.
George Rrasier of Brighton was in
town Tuedsay.
Gala Leavltt, who was operated
upon for appendicitis, is gaining.
Mrs. e. r. Bunker visited Mrs. Os-
good Forbus Friday.
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EMBDEN.

Frost every morning.
w. p. Whitney has his potatoes all
harvested.
The sweet corn natures very slow
ly and the crop Is very light.
The wells and springs are very
low and many have to go to the river
and ponds for water.
Don't forget that the Cattle Show
and Fair at Embden Station rs ap-
pointed for Saturday, the 25th, IL fair
weather. If stormy that day it will be
postponed to October 2.
Mont Spaulding is hauling some
lumber to repair his buildings which
were struck by lightning.
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HARTLAND.

About thirty-two teachers attended
the teachers convention in this town
last week.
The High school opened Monday
morning.
Rev. Harold Arey occupied the pull
pit at the II. E. church Sunday even
ing.
Mrs. II. L. Smith returned from
Boston Tuesday. She was accom-
panied by Miss Claire Barnes, who
has accepted a position of milliner
with Mrs Smith for the fall season.
E. G. Varney was in Skowhegan
Thursday.
Miss Claire Dealey of Bangor, has
returned to Hartland and resumed
her duties In the skirt shop.
Rev. Harold Arey wife and baby,
of Broad Cove, are the guests of DR..
j. S. Norton.
Miss Annie Stafford of Dexter, is
the guest. of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
A. r. Stafford.
Miss Mabel Coffin of Assnippi,
Mass. has accepted a position as as
sistant book-keeper at the Office of the
Linn Wooden Co.
Harding Morrow Wedding.
A very pretty wedding took place
at the home of II. w. Morrow Mon
day evening when Miss Blanche Mer-
row and William Harding were united
in marriage. Miss Pearl Morrow,
sister of the bride, and Miss Mollie
Harding sister of the groom, acted
as bridesmaids and Fred S. Fuller, as
best man. A reception followed the
marriage service and the happy cou-
pie received congratulations from
great number of friends.
Both bride and groom are popular
young people of this town and their
many friends wish to extend their
best wishes for the future.
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PALMYRA.

D. S. Emerson of South ST. Adams,
went Monday, the Goth, to Skowhe-
gan, where he will serve as traverse
juror at the September term.
A. H. Southland was business call
er in Newport Monday.
An extension of the Hartland-St.
Adams telephone line is being con-
structed as far as F. w. Thompson's.
Palmyra Grange will hold a fair
Saturday, Oct 2. A premium will be
given for the best display of farm
produce and one for the best collec-
ton of woman's hand work Anything
that will add to either of the above
exhibits, as we'll as children two
years old and under, to attend the
baby show, are earnestly solicited by
the committee
Mrs. Augusta Cole has been en-
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Services at the Union church have
been resumed and will continue
through the fall and winter with Mrs.
S ". Treworgy as pastor. The church
has been repainted inside and out, and
presents a very pleasing appearance.
The sexton, Henry Johnson, has at
tended every detail of the work and
omits nothing that can add to the
comfort of the congregation. The
time of commencing services has
been changed. The preaching service
will be held at 1890 a. m, followed by
the Sunday school. The evening
meeting at p. m, and the prayer
meeting Wednesday evening at 730. A
cordial invitation is extended to all
to attend these services and have a
part in the good work.
Mr. and Mrs. George MaXfield were
in Lewiston and Bingham, a few days
the past week.
A large turnout from this town
was present at the Skowhegan fair,
Wednesday and were rewarded with
a beautiful day after the threatening
weather of the morning.
Mrs. NJ. Bragg and daughter, Mrs
T. J. Moody, arrived home Thursday
from a visit of two weeks in Dexter
A special town meeting was called
and held Saturday for the purpose OF
furnishing money to assist in the
construction of the new bridge at
Hinckley.
Walter Farnham has returned to
Orono, where he will resume his po-
sition. Mrs. Fanham will join him
little later
The entertainment given at Grange
hall Saturday night by Miss Hazel
Leavitt of Skowhegan, was patronized
due this young lady for her free and
by large audience. Much credit is
easy manner of delivery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Steward, who
have been passing several days with
his father George Steward, have re-
turned to their home in Bangor.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Austin, died suddenly Friday
morning, Sept. II. Burial was in the
Plains cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bean arrived
Wednesday from an extended visit
with friends in different places.
Mrs. Clara Packard, who has passed
the greater part of the summer with
sister in Pittsf1eld, arrived nome
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brock left Fri
day for their home in Somerville,
Mass, after a short visit with friends
in this town.
Little Willie Gardner attended the
fair in Skowhegan last week, thus
showing he is much improved in
health.
Katherine Keene has returned to
her school in Skowhegan.
On account of the inclemency OF the
weather Thursday. only twenty-one
members of Hartland Grange were
present. Those who did appear, re-
port a most enjoyable evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Harris passed
few days of last week in Belfast
and other places.
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NORTH CORNVILLE.
VIM. Morgan Post Reunion.

Threatening skies cannot daunt an
old soldier and, at an early hour,
Sept. 16, the veterans began to gather
at Comrade A. E. Bosworths. There
were twenty-five veterans present and
with their wives and invited guests,
made a party of about eighty-f1ve. At
noon a bountiful dinner was served.
Judging from 1t there are some
mighty good cooks In Somerset coun-
ty. / say Somerset county for Har-
mony, Hartland, Clinton, Athens,
Skowhegan, Norridgewock, Madison,
Scion and Cornville we're represented.
Those veterans may be gray-headed
and partially disabled, but their
hearts seemed as youthful as when
they enlisted. 1t did one good to listen
to their jokes and stories of war
days. In Mr.. Bosworth's welcome, he
said Ii pleased him very much to see
SO many young people there. The
influence of these reunions and meet
ings will do much to keep the slgni-
ficance of Memorial day bright and
sacred One thing that gave Mr.. Bos-
worth Il great deal of pleasure was
the presence of his old terminate, Le-
roy Harding of Hartland. They had
not met DuL OUCt lOi Unity SOoi o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harding spent the night
and next day with Mr.. and Mrs. Bos-
worth, and the two gentlemen had a
delightful time renewing their old
companionship. Another incident that
gave Commander Sterling pleasure,
was the reading of a letter written
home by Francis Baker, just eight
days before he was killed in action.
Mr.. Baker was in Commander Sterl-
ings regiment and company. They
were also terminates. The next meet
ing of this post will be with Comrade
Frost Bunker, on Bunker Hill, Ath-
ems, Oct. 81, 1909.
The following program was listened
to with great attention and interest:
Address of welcome, A. E. Bosworth;
response, Commander James Sterl-
ing: singing, America" Company;
reading, George Kicker; music; re-
marks, VIM. Kimball; reading, Mrs.
Kicker; reading, L. F. Clifford; read
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HILLSIDE COTTAGE.
At the Farm OF 4. =. Burke In Con-
cord.

Hillside farm is situated three
miles from Bingham in the town of
Concord on the direct road to North
Arson. 1t is rightly named as it is
hillside indeed. From an elevation
of nearly geo feet the land slopes
evenly TO the shore of a beautiful lake
of perhaps fifteen acres. This lake is
noted for its beautiful white lilies.
which in their season practically
cover the surface of the water.
On this farm. Mr.. Burke has built
a cottage which appears in this cut.
This cottage is of the Queen Anne
style containing six large rooms con-
veniently arranged. From the YER
anda the scenery is grand and al
most unsurpassed. Looking north
from the base OF the hill on which the
cottage is located. is the lake nestled
between the road on one side, and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-23
NORTH FAIRFIELD.

Miss Annie Savage of Bingham IS
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. J. T.
Hoxie.
Mrs. Elvira Head has returned
home after visiting her people III
Madison.
Miss Harriet Freeman of Alaldea'
Mass, is visiting at the home oil D.
B. Dinsmore.
Rev. and Mrs. o. c. Williams Lave
gone to California.
Prof H. l.. Jackson of WaltllaII
Mass, as calling on old friends mere
last Sunday. 49,,
The Sewing Club" met with Mss
Lucy Bigelow last Saturday.
Miss Florence Maroon was at hpule
on Friday and Saturday, from SHOW
hogan. -
Ernest l.. Gray has returned 10
Brown University in Providence, H. L.
William Edward Clifford, S. II, ,"
OS, left here for Orono last w
nesday. He has entered the UniFei'F
ty of Maine. If
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph MURRAY y.
Skowhegan visited at James Bleeio" .
last Saturday.
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EAST NEW PORTLAND.

w. D. Snow and wife, accompanied
by Mrs. Kate Clark of Skowhegan,
drove into town Friday last with a
beautiful span of bay colts, and spent
several days. the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs A. w. Adams.
Cattle Show and Fair at East New
Portland on Oct. It,
Don't miss the great Worlds Fair
which is always sure to draw a good
crowd and comes just after the first
snow.
L. C. Parsons was in town Monday
on business
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gagged to keep house for Frank Mer-

gagged to keep house for Frank Mer-
rill in Newport.
Miss Maize Cole is at work for
Mrs. j. s. Williams of Newport.
Palmyra Grange held a meeting
Saturday evening, Sept. Is, with
thirty-two members and three visitors
in attendance. Sadie Sanford lee
turer pro TEN, presented the follow
ing impromptu program: Selection,
Choir; question. Resolved: That the
women do more hard work on the farm
than the men," opened by c. w. HON.
stead, followed by Mrs. Prescott of
Carmel Grange and others; story,
Ethel Sanford; duet, Misses Holt and
Robinson reading, Mrs. w. A. Blais-
dell; story, Mrs. A. c. Parkman;
story, Joseph LeBlance; music, choir.
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Eben Dean met with quite an acct
dent last Thursday While on his way
to rake grain. his horse became
frightened and Mr. Dean was thrown
from the rake against a big rock, re
ceiying a severe shaking up and many
bruises.
Ben Porter of Arson, was at the
Berry and Smith home last Thursday
on business
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-23
Night ON Bald Mountain.

on a lonely night Alex. Benton Of
Fort Edward, ~ Y. climbed Bald
Mountain to the home of neighbor.
tortured by asthma, bent on curing
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-02
A GOOD POSITION.

can be had by ambitious young men
and ladies in the field of "Wireless'
or Railway telegraph. Since the s.
hour law became effective, and since
the Wireless companies are establish
ing stations throughout the country
there is great shortage of telegraph
ers. Positions pay beginners from
$40 to $50 per month, with good
chance for advancement. The Ma
tional Telegraph Institute of Port
land, Ore, operates six official insti-
tutes in America under supervision
of r. r. and Wireless Officials and
places all graduates into positions. 1t
will pay you to write them for full
details.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-02
GRAYS RARBOR SHIPMENTS.
Shows Up Well for Grays Harbor-
Foreign Shipments Are Increasing

Lumber Othe value Of more than
$131,000 was dispatched from Grays
Harbor to foreign ports during the
month of August. according to the
statement issued by Deputy Collector
of Customs Jenkins of the port of Alb
erdeen. Nearly one nalf of the total
amount was sent to the Hawaiian ISL
ands and Panama comes next with a
total valuation of $4,000.
The number of seamen engaged
during the month by Mr.. Jenkins,
who also acts as shipping commits
sioner, is given at Sc, the number of
seamen discharged "a, and the total
amount of wages paid out to seamen
at the local shipping offices was
s2,973.9S.
The value of the exports to the
different ports is given as follows:
To Hawaiian islands. 7,70S.S6:
Panama, $4,000; Mexico, 500
O1613; Peru. SS,17S.S0. Total,
$131, 903.79.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-02
PROSPERITY HELPS TAFT.
Quota in Army Gradually Being Re
duced-Recruiting Stations Idle.

The return of prosperity has come
to the aid of President Taft in his
plans for reducing the United states
army to the minimum figure OF So
coo men. Owing to the widespread
demand for men in productive occu-
pations, the recruiting stations are
accomplishing nothing in the way Of
enlisting men. Moreover. it is diff
ferent task to re-enlist the desirable
men whose terms are constantly eX-
pirinG.
The present strength of the army
is $4,000 men, and at the present
rate OF retirement and the failure Of
the recruiting service, the army will
soon be at the minimum of 10000.
This Will make a saving of $4,000
600 year. as each soldier costs I'm
Gle Sam about $1,000 annually for
pay, food, clothing and transporta-
ton.
President Taft has been insistent
on big reductions in army estimates
for 1910.
Necessary construction work of all
kinds has been postponed, and the
acquisition of other needful equip
ments has been deferred. Finally a
decision has been reached that con-
siderable saving must be effected by
reducing the enlisted force.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-02

The fal lterm of st. Rose Academy
begins September 7.
Mrs. c. P. l.. Roberts is enjoying
an outing at Westpoort Beach.
Brush up bit, we have brushes
of all kinds and prices. Evans Drug
Co. If
The Epworth League will serve
dinner tomorrow at 3O2 East Mar
ket street.
C. D. Fox, of Pennsylvania, is in
the city. visiting his daughter, Mrs.
Frank Beam.
Mrs. J. s. Gum entertained at
luncheon yesterday in honor of Mrs.
J. Remey of Denver Colorado.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Barkley left
for eSattle this morning to visit
for Seattle this morning to visit
Y.-P.
Toilet soaps, toilet waters, per-
fumes, in fact everything necessary to
a ladies or gents make up. Evans
Drug Co. tt
Miss Pauline Saxinger left Tues
day for her home at Milwaukee, Wis,
after a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Hartwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Pearson and
DR.. NJ. l.. Pearson have returned
from an outing trip to eSattle and
the exposition.
The Sea Beach Packing Works be-
gan canning clans this morning, af-
ter having been idle during the clos
ed season, since June 1.
Mr.. and Mrs f.. G.. Jones were
passengers on the steamer Coronado
for San Francisco, that sailed on
Tuesday. They will return in two
weeks.
Mrs. J. b. Stewart entertained a
party of lady friends, at her home in
Highland Home, Tuesday evening in
honor of Mrs. John Remey, sister to
Mrs. A. D. Wood.
Next Monday will be observed as
Labor Day, and will be a general
holiday. A fine program has been
prepared and all of the trades on
the Harbor will participate.
S. A. Randolph, the undertaken,
yesterday morning shipped the re-
mains of Evelyn. the six year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis E.
Vance of Elma, who died in local
hospital on Tuesday, to Elma for
burial.
Work on the permanent improve
ment of Lafayette and Laura streets
in North Aberdeen was started yes
terday. One block of Tecumseh
street is also to be improved. This
is only the beginning of the improve
ments contemplated in that part of
the city.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-02
THEY NEVER FAIL.
That is What They Say About Them
in Aberdeen. and 1t Is Therefore
Reliable.

Another proof, more evidence, Alb
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list of local people who endorse the
old Quaker remedy. Doan's Kidney
Pills. Read this convincing endorse
ment of that remarkable prepare
ton:
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street, Aberdeen, Wash, says: Il
used Doan's Kidney Pills some years
ago and in return for the results re-
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them to anyone afflicted with kid
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For sale by all dealers. Price so
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