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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-12-15
Three Days Later the 6osapher from Chicago Him
a Nearby

had got the wrong ends of them. Each
bisquito had bees singer on it's
nose and mosquitoes bitter on it's tail,
and they were ambidextrous, as one
might say. They worked something
like see-saw. A bisquito could bal
ance on it's legs on a tender spot, and
then see-saw up and down, and at
each teeter the stinger on one end
would do it's dire work. BY the time
Uncle Ashdod reached the attic door
the whole production of his bisquito
factory was showing him how it was
done.
Uncle Ashdod was seen passing
through Main street at about $3.50
o'clock accompanied by all the bis
quitos known to be in existence, and
he was on the jump, and at every
jump he let forth yell, but at the
speed at which he was travelling the
reporter of the Betzville News could
not tell whether it was yell of tri-
umph or a mere expression of annoy.
ance. 1t was later learned that he
had no thought at the time of ex-
pressing his triumph, but was simply
hiking for the swimming hole ia the
creek.
Three days later the bographer
from Chicago found him there with
only his nose above water while sew
eral hundred bisquitos sat patiently
on log near by. Occasionally a bis
quito would fly toward Uncle Ashdod,
who would then duck and swallow a
quart of creek water. The gentleman
from Chicago mentioned the subject
of the biographical history to Uncle
Ashdod at the time, but he did not
wait for an answer. 1t seems that
bisquito answered him first. He ran
all the way back to Betzville, and the
history was forced to go to press
without even mention OF Uncle
Ashdod.
BY the time.we have a heavy frost
Uncle Ashdod's friends hope the bis.
quitos will be in comatose condition
and Uncle Ashdod can come out OF
the creek
Copyright. 1909. by W. q. ChapmanJ
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-12-15
The More Glorious Alternative.

Maud Muller knew what she wanted.
I'D rather be written up in a poem
that the funny men will be parody
ing hundred years from now than
marry the judge tomorrow" she ex.
claimed, and suiting the action to the
word, she raked the meadow sweet
with hay in such a manner that the
judge riding slowly down the lane,
smoothed his horses chestnut name,
and let it go at that.
Naturally the girls folks were con-
siderably disguised at having her left
on their hands that way, but who ever
purchased worthy immortality
cheaply?-P',ck.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-12-15

it angered the bee and the mosquito,
and at the same moment that the
mosquito angrily bit him on the right
ear the bee arose in it's might and
swatted it's singer into his left ear
up to the handle.
1t was Immediately after that-with-
in one-tenth of a secondhand Uncle
Ashdod saw where a great improve
ment could be made in bees and mos
quitos.
So, as soon as he got home, he set
to work thinking how to improve the
bee and the mosquito, and the more
he thought about it the surer he be-
came that life was too short for one
man to improve both separately and
that the right thing to do would be to
mix the breeds of bees and mos
quitos. He said that the only OBJ
jectionable part of the bee was it's
after-deck and rudder, SO to speak,
and that the mean part of the mos
quito was it's fore-deck and bowsprit,
and what the world had been longing
for these many centuries was COM
bination of the fore-end of the bee and
the rear-end of the mosquito thus
forming one sweet and useful insect.
About that time a bald-headed man
from Chicago came to Betzville to get
material for History of the Promi-
nent Citizens of Ringtail County,"
the cost of the book being only ten
dollars, including the insertion of
handmade biography of the purchaser
as one of tie most prominent of all,
and $25 additional for a steel engrav-
ing with firm but gentle look. He
strongly urged Uncle Ashdod to fail
for it, saying that Uncle Ashdod had
bunch of the most biographical look.
ing whiskers in all Ringtail county,
and that now was the time to be steel
engraved, before the price of steel
went up. But Uncle Ashdod babe him
wait He told the man from Chicago
that he would gladly uplift Amer
lean literature by contributing his face
and biography, but that he would not
be ready until about potato-digging
time. The fact was that Uncle Ash.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-12-15
SKIN ROUGH AS BARK.
Baby Boy Had intense itching Humor
Scratched Till Blood Ran.
Found a Cure In CutIcura.

"Our son, two years old, was afflicted
with a rash. After he suffered with
the trouble several weeks I took him
to the doctor but 1t got worse. The
rash ran together and made large
blisters. The little fellow didn't want
to do anything but scratch and we had
to wrap his hands up to keep him
from tearing the flesh open till the
blood would run. The itching was in.
tense. The skin on his back became
hard and rough like the bark of a
tree. He suffered intensely for about
three months. But I found a remedy
in Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Oint.
ment. The result was almost mag
zeal. That was more than two years
ago and there has not been the slight
est symptom of it since he was cured.
J. w. Lauck;: Yukon, Okla, Aug. %
and Sept. II, 1905"
Potter Drug + Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-12-15
HOW's This?

We OFFER One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured BY Halls
CatArrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo, O.
We. the undersigned. have known F. ]. Cheney
for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly hon.
orable In all business transactions and financially
able 70 carry out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDlNG. KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents PEI
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-12-15
Good for the Nerves.

At a recent archery tournament in
London 800 women took part in the
contest, the game having become very
popular. 1t is recommended by Lon
don physicians as splencid for the
nerves. American women have never
taken very kindly to the sport, but the
renewal of interest abroad may effect
a change in this country.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-12-15
Fine Tonic Mixture,

A superior tonic, appetizer and slim
ulant for the exhausted overworked
system is one-half pint good whiskey to
which should be added one ounce COM
pound fluid balmwort and one ounce
compound syrup sarsaparilla. AS an
appetizer take a tablespoonful before
meals. AS tonic take after meals
and at bedtime.
Any druggist can mix it quickly.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-12-15
Rebuked.

Clarice-Don't you think that our
fiat is lots nicer than the Browns?
Friend-Tut, tut, Clarice! It's bad
form to match quarters.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-12-15
All the Same to Her.

II must warn you, dearest" he said,
that after we are married you will
very likely find me inclined to be ar.
oitrary and dictatorial in my manner"
mo matter" she replied, cheerfully,
Il won't pay the slightest attention to
what you say"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-12-15

AS an eye-opener, what's the mat.
ter with an alarm clock.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-12-15

EXPOSURE TO COLD
end wet1s the first step to Pneumonia. Take Perry
Davis' painki1ler and the danger is averted. I'm
equaled Tor cods sore throat quinsy 25c c and soc
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09
Veterans Day.

Somerset County Pomona Grange
will convene with Wesserrunsett
Grange at Cornville, Tuesday, Sept
IA, at 10 a. m, for the purpose of
honoring, concentrating and pay
ing her respects to the veterans of
Somerset County by inviting them to
be present, associate with and take
part in the exercises of the after
noon. The program for the day Is
as follows:
10 a. m.-Opening ceremonies.
Comforting fifth degree in form. In
PERMISSION for refreshments.
1.30 p. m.-Song by choir. Address
of welcome, C. H. Blackwell. Re-
Spouse, D. M. Norton. Zone Days
Experience on the Battlefield" by a
comrade from each Post represented,
interspersed with songs, readings,
declarations, etc.
The Patrons and Comrades are ex-
pected to bring pies or cakes and the
local Grange will furnish beans and
bread.
Fraternally,
EUGENE DANFORTH, Lecturer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09
PALMYRA.

Palmyra Grange held a special
meeting Friday evening, Sept. 3, for
the purpose Of receiving visit from
Twilight Grange, Corinna. The visit
ing Grange furnished an excellent
program which was we'll presented by
Mrs. Eleanor Briggs, lecturer, of
Corinna Grange. Solo, Ruth Warren;
reading, Fannie Burrill; solo, Ruth
j. II. Winchester; reading, Viola
Shepherd quartette, Misses Fisher,
Day, Spragre and Warren; dialogues,
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Smith; solo, Fern
Sprague; reading, Edith Entrekin;
quartette, Misses Fisher, Day,
Sprague and Warren; question,
What should be the dominant pur-
pose of the Granger opened by J. H..
Winchester of Corinna, followed by
Martin Wyman of Gaysville, Vt, and
others; solo, j. II. Winchester; read
ing, C. H. Braun; solo, Ruth War
rem.
After supper the younger members
enjoyed a sociable with music by
Palmyra Grange Orchestra. Fifty
four members of Corinna, nine from
other Oranges, and ninety-two of
Palmyra were present.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09
Grange Column
PITTSFIELD.

Pittsfield Grange held its regular
meeting Saturday afternoon, Sept 4.
Worthy Master Libby was absent and
the meeting was called to order by
the secretary.
Sister Annie NJ. Frost was called to
the chair and the meeting was open
ed in form.
Dudley Prescott. who was to give
an entertainment on the Friday night
previous, was reported sick as the
reason of his non-appearance. The
program given consisted of quota
tons by members; question, Why
should every farmer join the
Grange? opened by George Patten
followed by Isaiah Gould. Mrs. Maria
Getchell, Mrs. Annie Frost; reading
Mrs. Emma Phinney; discussion on
preserving fruits and pickles, Mrs.
Edith Phinney and other sisters.
There will be work in the first and
second degrees on Saturday evening,
Sept. II.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09

AND DAUGh Err.
and a Rundown
Condition viii Inevitably Bring
Suffering and Sorrow Unless
Promptly Corrected.

The symptoms described in the fol-
lowing statement are SO common today
wherever overwork and worry have
resulted in a decline in health that the
means by which cure was effected
deserves the careful attention of every
thoughtful man and woman.
Mrs. B. G. Goodwin, of r. f. D. No.
9 Gardner, Mass, was cured of anRmia
after she had been sick for a year. She
SAYS:
II was in terrible condition few
years ago suffering from an8mia.
was oyerworked and run down bringing
up my baby l lost color and strength
and became so weak that my husband
had to help NE around. Very often
would get dizzy and seem TO see floating
specks before my eyes. / would wake
up through the night and be so numb all
over that it seemed my blood would
never start circulating again. This
numbness would last for an hour. My
digestion was poor and l could not
breathe well.
"My doctor treated me for anamia
but l finally stopre,l taking his medi-
cine. / heard OF Ir. Williams Pink
Pills and felt 81 ine better .fter had
taken them on.y a short time. But
gave them 10, g trial and gradually
grew better ard got SO that / didn't
need medicine a,'y more. My health Is
good now and l have had no serious
sickness since.
Later had greater reasons for being
grateful for DR.. Williams Pink Pills.
Ny little girl began to grow weak and
seemed to have no strength. We took
her to two doctors, who examined her
lungs and heart aud told us to take her
from school We were afraid of con-
sumption as the doctor watched her
lungs so closely. During her sickness
we moved here and not wishing to try
another doctor began giving her DR..
Williams Pink Pills. She gained right
away in strength and color, was able to
resume her school work and is now in
fine health"
Dr. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists, or will be sent, postpaid,
on receipt of price. so cents rer box;
six boxes for g. 30, by the Dr. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09
Horse Notes
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
A HORSE TRADE.

"Hello!" says I.
"Helloi" says he.
| never see the man afore.
Dunno" says he.
Swap" says l.
"Mebbe. / amt shore"
9TH bay?" says l.
9TH gray?" says he.
Swap" says we, an both unhitched.
Fine horse says l.
"Of course" says he.
An in minute we had switched.
s."Git up says |.
Cit up" says he.
An both them horses stood stock still.
"Balk?" says I.
Yep" says he.
Mine, too" We laughin' fit to kill.
SAY" says l.
"Hey?" says he.
Guess that's horse apiece" says We.
Good day" says I.
Good day." says he.
Best joke, b'gosh, ever see!
Exchange.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09
NEW POMONA ORGANIZED.
Meeting Mt Hartland September L.
The Officers.

A meeting of Changers interested
in the formation of a new Somerset
county Pomona was held in the OPP
era House, at Hartland, Wednesday,
September |. The meeting was we'll
attended, there being about 100 mem
bers present from Pttsiield, Palmyra,
st. Adams, Hartland and Harmony
Oranges.
After a few remarks by State Mas
ter Stetson, in which the object of
the meeting was explained, the MEM
bers present proceeded to organize a
new Pomona for the eastern part of
Somerset county. With the qualifica
tion of members, came the election of
officers which resulted as follows
Master, C. R. McCrillis; Overseer,
P. w. Libby; Lecturer, VIM. Nc
Laughlin; Steward w. H. Hilton; As
sistant Steward, H. H. Coston; Chap
lain, Mrs. w. II. Blaisdell; Treasurer,
Isaiah Gould; Secretary, Eber Cook:
Gate Keeper, F. Z. Buker; Pomona,
Mrs. c. r. McCrillis; Flora, Mrs. P.
W. Libby; Lady Assistant Steward,
Mrs. II, II. Coston. The installing Of
ficer was w. A. Blaisdell. A COM
mittee on Bylaws was elected, con-
slsting of A. p. Howe, D. Mclaughlin
and F. w. Page The name for the
new Pomona was decided upon, that
of the East Somerset.
1t was decided among other things
to meet in st. Adams, the first We'd
nesday of October. After rising
vote Of thanks, which was extended to
those entertaining the visiting Grang-
ers, the meeting was adjourned to
the date named above.
The new Pomona thus organized
consists Of the Oranges in Detroit,
Pittsfeld. Palmyra, Hartland, Har-
mony, Cambridge, Ripley and Brigh-
ton, comprising in all some 1900 of
the total $500 Changers in the county
of Somerset.
The following officers from Somer-
set Pomona were present:
Willis c. Hobart, master; Eugene
Danforth, lecturer; Charles Oliver,
assistant steward; Grace Oliver, lady
assistant steward; also Grace B.
Danforth, Ansel Holway and three
members from Penobscot county.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09
Supervision of County Fairs.

Portland Argus The State of Maine
is not singular in its supervision OF
county fairs for he purpose Of elm
mating Objectionable features. In
New York state the state department
of agriculture is detailing inspectors
to visit fairs throughout the state
with view to prevent Objectionable
shows and gambling. The inspectors
have no authority to make arrests
for gambling, but agricultural o.
cieties which permit the continuance
of games of chance or Objectionable
shows after notice from the state de-
partment are likely to forfeit their
share of moneys allotted such soni-
cites by the state. A similar policy
appears to be working well In Maine
and it remains to be seen what it will
accomplish in the way OF reforming
the fairs in New York state.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09
FARMERS PAGE

LIST. Spanish Merinos two years and
and one year, LIST On Shropshire
and Sd; bucks one year and under,
Bert Hilton, LIST. Bert Hilton also
wen LIST On Champion buck and eve,
one year ewes and under one year. On
horned Dorsets, w E. Barron won LIST
on one year bucks. ewes two and one
year, ewes under one year, first,
second and third. The same
gentleman, also won prizes for the
Hampshire down, oxford down and
South down breeds Of sheep.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09

While the Maine racing events I'M
doubtedly hold the center of the
stage in the eyes of Maine horsemen,
there is a good deal of interest man
ifested in the big Readville race
which Is to be held Tuesday; $4,000
in purses is to be distributed at this
meeting, $4,000 in the trotting divi-
sion and $4,000 in the pacing divi-
sions Ell Gallo, Maine horse and
exhibited at the Eastern Maine State
fair, is entered in the pacing rivision
A number of Bangor horsemen will
attend the Readville races.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09
MERRILL PIANOS.
Notice of Foreclosure.
Only Authorized Dealers

Whereas Edward H. Schmid of Clayton In
the state OF New York, by his mortgage deed
dated the nineteenth day Of Nov ember, A.
d. 1903, and recorded In the Somerset Regis
try Of Deeds, Book 28l, Page Alb, conveyed to
EidorA Clark OF Athens in said county Of
Somerset, = certain parcel OF real estate sit
uatcd in Athens and Brighton, in said coun-
" OF Somerset, and being the same premises
said Eldora Clark, dated September lat A.
d. 1898, and recorded in Somerset Registry
OF Deeds, Book N6, Page $50, reference TO
which may be had for more particular de-
scviption of said premises, and being the
same premises conveyed by said Eldora
Clark to Edward II. Schmid, containing
eighty i've. 1857 acres, more or less; and
whereas the condition Of said mortgage has
been broken:
Now, therefore, by reason of the breach of
the condition thereof, claim a foreclosure
of said mortgage
Dated the 10th day Of August, A: D. 1909.
JOHN r. CLARK,
Administrator OF the estate OF
Bw34 ELDoRA CLARK.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09

1t is reported that leading Ban
gor blacksmith has purchased from
Massachusetts parties the we'll
known speedway performer, Uncle
Dick, and will use him this winter
on the Bangor speedway. Uncle Dick
Is said to have quite a record on the
speedway and il he maintains his
reputation, here some of the native
horses may have to step some to beat
him.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09

Bangor horsemen are enthusiastic
over the performance of Frank
Nights colt this season This ami
NAL, the first time he was ever sent
to sulky and with new driver,
stepped q mile in 2.30. At the East
ern Maine State fair, he was entered
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09

The following prizes were awarded
to Arson sheep rsisers at the Central
Maine fair at Waterville: Dickerson
and Delain Merinos, 2-year-old buck
and over. r. D. and T. G. Hilton. list
and Sd; bucks Ger. year and under,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09

Fred Wiley of Fort Kent has pur-
chased of Walter Wiley of Bangor,
the speed mare known as the Cam
eron mare. Mr.. Wiley intends to
use her on the speedway and in
few cases. He has also purchased
of Mr.. Wiley the roam gelding known
as the Hassard horse.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09

John Ellis Sc Son of Alton, have as
fine a colt as the state affords; he is
by the horse handled by Lancaster
of Milo. They have been offered a
good sum for him, but will not set a
price on him.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09

Charles Dustin of Pittsfeld, form
erly of Bangor, has sold the fast
race mare, Dimple X. to parties in
Aroostook.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09

in the green horse race and. got
fourth money. That race marked
the fourth time that he was hitched
to a sulky.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09

Heavy, impure blood makes a mud
dy. pimply complexion, headaches,
nausea. indigestion. Thin blood makes
you weak, pale, sickly. Burdock Blood
Bitters makes the blood rich, red,
pure-restores perfect health.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09

Charles Wilson of North Lubec
has promising two~year-old FLY by
Reno F., that bids fair to rival her
celebrated sire in speed. She goes
at the pace, and although handled
but little can show a good clip.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09

The Maine colt, two years old,
named Dan O., has been a mile over
a half-mile track in 2.28; last quar-
ter in BAN seconds.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09
CROP CONDITIONS IN SOMERSET
COUNTY.

The amount of hay cut this season
was about the SAM as last year; but
of rather better quality and less
weeds in the late cut grass. Very
few farmers report getting more hay
than last year. All hoed crops have
been badly affected by the drouth;
corn has rolled badly and the corn
on the ear Is very uneven and looks
now as If 1t would not be more than
two-thirds crop at best. Many small
pieces of potatoes are spoiled appar
emily, the vines having. wilted and
died several days ago. There was
an average yield of strawberries, but
a shortage is reported on all later
kinds of berries. The unusually late
spring, and severe drouth coming on
before any crops or garden was
grown, has made telling effect upon
everything grown in the ground.
Many grass fields were sadly burned
by the sun after the grass was taken
from them and whether they can ev-
er be revived with moderate rains and
showers Is a serious question. Stock
is looking very well on the average;
in some pastures it has done better
than last season; while other herds
show the effect of the drouth. One
of the most serious questions or
~ 90. Iory 10 1fnr,
with Is the ravaging insects that prey
upon the crops, fruit trees and last,
but not least, the forests. 1t is get
ting to be something deplorable; a
continual warfare with one thing or
another.
Eugene Danforth, in Maine Farmer.
Springbrook Farm, North Arson.
Aug. 28, 1909.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09

Llewellyn Spencer of Orono has
sold his well known racer, Old Hon
esty, to Costigan parties.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09

Sonoma Girl finished eleventh in
the Readville Derby She divided
the scratch position will San Francis
co in big field of horses. She's. a
Maine product.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-09
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge,

In the matter of Charles T. Getchell,
Bankrupt in Bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of the
District Court OF the United States for the
District of Maine.
Charles 4. Getchell of Pittsfleld in the
County of Somerset and State of Maine, In
the 18th day of May, last past he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts OF Con-
gress relating to bankruptcy; that he has
OF property, and has fully compiled with all
the requirements OF said Acts and of the
orders of Court touching his bankruptcy.
creed by the Court to have full discharge
from all debts provable against his estate
under said bankruptcy Acts, except such
debts as are excepted by law from such dis
charge.
Dated this 31st day OF August, A. D. 1909
Charles T. Getchell, Bankrupt.