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The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. A. n Burrill of. Bangor
have rented the Elwyn Brawn place
on the Skowhegan road and will oc-
cupy the same very soon.
Carl Nelson accompanied by his
wife visited her sister In Skowhegan
Sunday.
Mrs Lucie Smith left for her home
in Bangor, Thursday, after stay of
a few days with friends in town.
After a weeks stay with Cecil Gard
ner, Byron Harville returned Sunday
to his duties with Hackett & Witham
in Skowhegan.
Quantities of salmon are being TAX
en- from the lake at Lake George. Har-
old Nutting and Scott Lord catching
some weighing five and six pounds
EACH
Mrs. Nebraska Tuttle died at her
home in this village, Sunday after
noon, May s, after an attack of pneu-
monia and complication of other
troubles. Mrs. Tuttle has been in ill
health for many years. She Is sur
vived by a husband six children, a
father, five sisters and two brothers.
Much sympathy is felt for the bereav-
ed family.
| John Bingham, aged 80 years and
for many years a resident of this town
| is the oldest of family of ten child
rem all of whom are living with but
one exception and live in seven differ
ent states, two in this state, the others
in the west. Aside from lameness
Mr.. Binghams general health is ex-
ceptionally good.
Mothers Day" will be observed at
the Union church, Sunday, May Is at
1890 a. m. All veterans are request
ed to be present. also members Of the
Grange and every man who wishes to
honor his mother is invited to parti-
cipate in this service. White flowers
for decorations are solicited. A ser
mon on mothers" will be preached by
Rev. Mrs. Treworgy.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12
WEST MADISON.

Messrs. Warren and Harvey Knox
of Bingham, were at Coles Rickards
Sunday.
T. Nj. Gates and children of Skowhe-
gan, were at M. M. Moores Sunday
: DR.. Perkins of Anson, was at John
Hunnewell's one day last week.
Lewis Cushing of Madison Center
was at Geo. Jones Sunday.
Mrs. E. j. Carl of Madison spent
Sunday with her daughter.
Miss Jackson of Solon, Is working al
Ed Harding's.
Orrison Clough of Madison Center
and son of Skowhegan were In this
vicinity Sunday.
A number from this vicinity at
tended Grange meeting at Madison
last Saturday evening.
Miss Nettie Moore Of Waterville
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. M. M. Moore.
E. l. Harding was in Madison last
Monday.
Perley Adams was in Norridgewock
one day recently.
Johnnie Murray of Madison visited
his father, Daniel Murray Sunday.
Chester and Elden Richards spent
Sunday with relatives In Madison.
Cyrus Derrah is working for. Coles
Richards.
Joseph Matson of Solon was in this
vicinity last Saturday.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12
LARONE.

By the death on May 3 of Mrs. Ne
linda Cain, Larone loses one OF her
nice old ladies', who in loving all, was
loved by all She was about 70 years
old and had resided with her sister
Mrs. Chloe Mason for the last four
years. The funeral service was held
Sunday, May s, and was attended by
I. w. Packard of Skowhegan.
E. A. Mason of Winthrop, FRANK
Noble of Waterville and Daniel Ma
son and wife of Wnslow, were In
town Sunday to attend the funeral OF
their relative, Mrs. Melinda Cain,
After two weeks vacation school
at No. 13 has commenced again un
der the instruction of Miss Brophy OF
Fairfield.
Mrs. Cynthia Brooks has sold her
farm to Herbert Williams OF HALO
we'll, who has moved on.
Leslie Stevens has sold his farm on
the stream road to Mr.. and Mrs. Ruei
Danforth of New Brunswick.
There is no doubt that severe colds
are prevalent in this vicinity.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12
HINCkLEY,

Mrs. Emma l.. Frost of Skowhegan
is caring for Mrs. Marshall Clifford.
Chester Burrill and wife of Fair
field, were in town Saturday night
and Sunday.
Miss Emma Anderson is confined to
the house with the mumps.
Mrs. ID. B. Barrows, who has been
in Gray for a few days, returned
Monday afternoon.
l.. A. Boyden has been working in
Canaan the past two weeks. He was
at home over Sunday.
Miss Georgia Merrow has been at
her home Norridgewock for sew
eral weeks called there by the SICK
ness and death of her father.
Master Everett Wardwell went to
DR.. Wadsworths hospital one day
last week and had his tonsils re.
moved.
Mrs. Rose Strickland and Edward
Leach Strickland were calling on old
friends in this place Sunday.
The many friends of Mrs. Sadie Rice
and Emery Johnson express much
sympathy for them. Mrs. Rice is a
great sufferer and Is confined to the
bed the greater part of the time. Mr..
Johnson also endures a great deal OF
pain Mrs. II. c. Carr Is untiring in
her efforts to help them. Both herself
and husband visit them several times
week.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12
HARMONY.
Important Dairy Meeting Hheld Mon
day, May 2.

The dairy meeting that was appoint
ed for Saturday, April 80. was post
poned on account of rain to Monday
May 2. The audience was small but
much interest was manifested by those
present. The Assistant State Dairy
Instructor, R. w. Redman, spoke In
the forenoon on Cow Testing Associa-
ton work, and ortlined the objects
and methods of the work.
In the afternoon A. s. Cook of the
State Department of Agriculture
who was for a year and a half one
of the official testers in the Oxford
Association, spoke in regard to the
benefits to be derived from the asso-
citation. After the question was thor
oughly discussed an association was
organized, known as the Somerset
Dairy Testing Association. Bylaws
were presented and adopted and the
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, G. D. Magoon, Harmony; First
Vice President, J. B. Labree. Cam
BRIDGE Second Vice President, c. s.
Bean, Wellington; Secretary and
Treasurer, A. L. Chadbourne. Har-
mony; Directors, w. s. Bemis, Har-
monyy C. S. Ham, Cambridge and
Uriah Whitehouse. Wellington. G. D.
Magoon, W. s. Bemis, C. S. Bean apd
C. s. Ham were appointed as COM
mittee to circulate the pledges for
those wishing to join the association
to sign.
The intentions are to get the asso-
citation at work as soon as the ar
rangements are completed and suit
able man can be engaged for an official
tester
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12
* The News of Somersets Busy Towns II
EMRDEN.

William A. Esty, who recently
bought the w. P. Whitney farm. has
arrived with his family and taken pos
session. He recently bought two nice
cows of C. l.. Caswell of No. Anson.
There was baseball game at Emb-
den the 7th between the Mark Emery
school team of North Anson, and
Purington school team Of Embden,
the Purington school team winning by
Eames of No. Anson: William J. Fa-
max of Embden.
Mrs. J. W. NORM has been at Solon
the past week with her daughter,
Mrs. c. A Paul. who has been enjoy
ing a session with the measles. Mrs.
Myrtle Dawes is quite Ill with measles.
Phil Conroy is working at Chase's
mill in Concord.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12
MOORE,S MILLS-CANAAN.

F. G. Penney and wife passed Sun
day with the family of their daughter
Mrs. Ida M. Blackwell in Fairfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Harris made
calls in this place Sunday afternoon;
also e. H. Williams and children VS.
tied his parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Rolfe are being
congratulated on the gift of little
daughter, although it makes Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred feel old to be grand
pa and grandma.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Mitchell from
Fairfield, spent Sunday with his par
ents in town. ;,
Mr.. and Mrs. Eyander Mitchell
from Skowhegan were guests OF
friends in town.
Ansel Booker has moved back from
Winslow to his old home here.
Mrs. Reuben Reed is very low at
this writing.
1t is with deep regret that we record
the passing away of Mrs. Dora Tuttle
Sunday, May 8, leaving several chill
dren to mourn the loss OF a devoted
mother.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12
NORTH MADISON.

Monroe Brown of Solon, was in
town last Sunday to see Miss Vina
Grant who is stopping at R. w. Rob-
bins.
Jewett Savage of Skowhegan, was
In town last week delivering nursery
stock.
DR.. w. A. Bates and wife of Solon,
were In town last Sunday to see Mrs.
elizabeth Hunnewell, who Is gradual
ly failing.
Charles Bonnin who is working at
Solon Stream mill, was at home over
Sunday with his family.
Miss Beatrice Gallant of Madison,
was at home last Sunday on visit to
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Gallant.
Willie Jewett spent several days
last week in Wellington bringing
home II nice veal calves with him.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12
EAST CORNVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Weeks were at
Thomas Booker's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Chase and Mr..
and Mrs. Norris Chase were guests of
their mother Mrs. Marcia Chase Sun
day.
Miss Maude Gould has been visiting
at Cassius Merrills in Harmony.
Mrs. Matte Ames was the guest of
her mother, Mrs. Ida Whitney, Sun
day.
Carroll E. Savage was at home over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schuyler Burrill were
calling on friends one day last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Savage and
Master Lionel were the guests of her
sister, Mrs. Charlie Whittemore OF
Skowhegan.
Bert Seekins was in town one day
last week.
N. G. Woodbury. arrived in town
Sunday.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12
Democratic County Convention

The Democratic County Convention
for Somerset county, Maine, will be
held at Grange Hall. Skowhegan. June
IA, 1910, at 1890 a. m for the pur-
pose of nominating two candidates for
Senator's and one candidate each for
the following Offices: Sheriff, Judge of
Probate. County Attorney, County
Commissioner, and County Treasurer
to be voted for at the Sept ember cleo
ton. Each town and plantation will
be entitled to one delegate, and one
or a majority fraction thereof cast for
the Democratic candidate for governor
in 1908 Each town and plantation
will be entitled to the following repre-
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12
jefferson, Iowa,

Mrs. w. II. BURGER, 700 Cherry ST.,
Jefferson. Iowa.
Another Woman Cured.
Glenwood, Iowa. =" About three
years ago / had falling and other fe-
male troubles, and I.was nothing but
skin and bones. i was SO sick ! could
not do my own work. Within six
months l was made sound and we'll by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. / will always tell my friends
that your remedies cured me, and you
can publish my letter" Mrs. G. w.
DUNN, GlenwOod, Iowa.
If you belong to that countless army
of women who suffer from some form
of female ills, just try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
For thirty years this famous remedy
has been the standard for all forms Of
female ills, and has cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
such ailments as displacements, fibroid
tumors, liberation, Inflammation, IT.
regularities, backache, etc.
If you want special advice writo
for it to Mrs. Pinl<ham, Lynn, Mass,
1t is free and alwavs helpful.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12
MADISON CENTER.

Moving seems to be the order of the
day on this road. James Spaulding
of Skowhegan is moving on to the John
Sawyer farm and family from Skow-
hegan is moving on to the Palmer
place. Mrs. Kate Lawrence and
daughter. Mrs. Turner are moving into
one tenement of the Gilman house,
lately bought by Davis. the owner OF
Kilcare farm, just across the road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Pollard are to run
the hotel at Lakewood this season.
Every one says they are the right
people in the right place.
Miss Myra French of Skowhegan
came down from North Anson last
Saturday and is the guest of her broth
er. w. E. French.
Nearly all the cottages at Lakewood
were occupied last Sunday.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12
CAMBRIDGE.

Chas. Thurston and Ernest Thurs-
ton were in Bangor last week.
Sam Greeley of Parkman, was IN
town Saturday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Wilson returned
home Thursday from Portland.
Elijah Leighton from Auburn, is IN
town the guest of his parents.
Harry Parker of Sangerville, was
the guest of his sister, Mrs. SelVin
Leighton, Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Folsom were IN
Dexter Friday.
Mrs. Lizzie Cole, who has been very
poorly of late, remains about the same.
Sumner Ham is giving his set OF
buildings a new coat of paint and Al
mon Pease Is making extensive re-
pairs on his buildings in the village.
Rev. T. E. Ham of Monsoon, was IN
town the past week
Arthur Corson was arraigned before
the Municipal court at Pittstield Fri
day on charge of assault and bat
terry on complaint of H. H. Braley'
He was fined one dollar and costs.
The defendants counsel was Hon. b;
N. Merrill of Skowhegan, and plaintln
had none.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12
BEWARE OF OINTMENTS FOR CA
TARRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering. 1t
through the mucous surfaces. Such
on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Co, Toledo, o.. contains no mercury,
and Is taken internally acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous sur
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gen
uine. 1t is taken internally and made
In Toledo. Ohio, by +. J. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti
patton.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12
MADE
WELL AND
STRONG
By Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

wv Qon my DaDy
was just two months
old l was COM
pie tely run down
and my internal or
gans were in terri
bic shape. / began
takin g Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound, and
mother wrote and
told you just how I
was. 1 began to gain
at once and now I
am real we'll"
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12

only when a lazy liver and sluggish
But DR.. Kings New Life Pills expel
poisons from the system; bring hope
and courage;. cure all Liver. Stomach
and Kidney troubles; impart health
and vigor to the weak, nervous and
ailing. Csc at 9. r. Foggs.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12

A lazy liver leads to chronic dyspep
sia and Neutrality-suspicious. the
whole system. Doan's Regulets (25
cents per box) correct the liver, tone
the stomach, cure constipation.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12

Cures baby's Group, Willie's daily
cuts and bruises. mama's sore throat
grandma's lameness-Dr. Thomas Ec
lectric Oil-the great household rem
edy.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12

Bridegnom-Where shall we go,
dearest-Niagara Falls or Washington?
Bride-We might go to both places and
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12
ATHENS

Mrs. Arthur Trim and little daugh-
ter, Adelaide, have gone to Dark Har-
Dor for a week visiting.
Oscar Johnson has got back from
Bridgeport, Conn.,, where he has been
visiting for the past week.
The Franklin Sunday School had a
F. H. Cleveland of Everett, Mass,
arrived in town, Monday, for short
visit with his parents, also to look af-
ter the building of his new house on
his farm In COrnville.
little social evening May 9Th, and ice
cream and cake were sold. The money
is going to help buy an organ for the
school.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12

To feel strong. have good appetite
and digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy
life. use Burdock Blood BItters, the
great systcm tonic ana builder.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-12

The County Committee will be in
session at 9 o'clock at the hall for the
purpose of receiving credentials.
A. F. DONIGAN Chairman.
J. p CLARK, Sec'y.
The Laclede blade., 1910-12-23
Watch the Date on the Tag

AS rapidly as possible we are
putting the date the subscription
expires on the address tag on each
copy of the BLADE mailed. If the
last number of the date on the tag
on your paper is not IL" it means
that you are delinquent and that
we would be pleased to receive a
renewal of your subscription at
once. If the date reads L Jan IL"
your subscription expires January
/, 1911, and you should renew at
once. Please look this up and at
tend to it now while you think
about it. We try to get these
figures right and if you find that
the date-on your paper is wrong,
let us know about that, too If
you owe us, start the year right by
paying arrearages and, if possible,
a year in advance.
The Laclede blade., 1910-12-23
Something for Christmas

- ANhile thanking the people OF
Laclede and vicinity for their
liberal patronage in the past, ]
would respectfully invite your at
tention to my stock of holiday
goods, consisting of clocks, watches
and jewelry, before buying else
where. The goods are all right and
np-to-date and of the best quality,
and the prices are right. have the
celebrated Rockford Is and IT.
jeweled watches, also the South
Bend watches, and there are no
better watches on the market than
either; all fully warranted. Parlor
and kitchen clocks of the best
make; jewelry, consisting of gents
fobs and vest chains, ladies' guard
chains, lockets, brooches, ladies'
necklaces, scarf pins, tie pins,
dress pins, waist sets, bracelets,
ehildren's and misses solid gold
rings, watch charms, souvenir
spoons and other articles too
numerous to mention. ALI goods
of the best quality. Come and see
me and bring your watches and
clocks and have them cleaned and
repaired. All work warranted.
Yours respectfully,
A. I'll. LOVE. |
The Laclede blade., 1910-12-23
No Paper Next Week

The BLADE, like most of the
other Linn county papers, will take
vacation next week. The Office
will be open during the holidays
and if you have a job of printing
bring it in and it will be properly
done at a reasonable price. If'you
want to pay your subscription we
will gladly attend to that, too. We
have tried to give you a good,
clean paper the past year and feel
that we are entitled to miss one
issue, and feel sure that our sub
scribers will agree with us. We
thank our friends for the very
liberal patronage they have given
us this year and wish you a Merry
Christmas and a happy and pros
porous New Year.
The Laclede blade., 1910-12-23
William Frakes Dead

William Frakes, a well known
and popular young farmer, died of
pneumonia Wednesday night at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. R. Frakes. near Forker.
He was about 80 years old and un-
married. Funeral services will be
held at the home this friday
afternoon at l o'clock; interment
in Laclede cemetery. The bereaved
relatives have the sympathy of the
entire community.
The Laclede blade., 1910-12-23
Violin Instruction

Having received several inquiries
regarding violin instruction, I have
decided to give lessons ON that in
strument during the ensuing win
ter. They will consist of individual
instruction on the fundamental
principles of violin playing, the
proper manner of holding the vio-
lin, bow technique, reading, etc.
Those desiring lessons should make
arrangements to- commence inn
HERBERT ]. BENJAMIN.
The Laclede blade., 1910-12-23
LACLEDE MISSOURI, FRIDAY DECEMBER 23 1910
M. E. Church Notes

M. E. Church Notes
| 157 in Sunday School and onl,
one teacher absent.
We missed Bro. Kraft from hi
accustomed place Sunday morning
We had fine League lesson lee
by Xillon White on the question Of
foreign missionary work.
An early morning service will be
held at the church Christmas morn
ing, consisting of song, prayer and
praise. The bell will ring at $50
and the services begin promptly at
six. You are cordially invited to
participate in this glad service.
A nice letter from our friend and
brother, Peter Felt, contained a
substantial token of Christmas good
cheer for all the little folks and a
hearty greeting to all the old time
friends. We heartily reciprocate
his cordial expressions of good will.
It is busy folks that do things,
and these are they that are making
preparations for one of the happiest
Christmas times ever witnessed in
the town. The program is COM
plete with helpful suggestions of
boyhood days and the joy of Xmas
time.
On Saturday evening at seven
o'clock, at the Methodist parson-
age, Wayne Anderson and Edna
Wilson pledged their troth, each
to other, the Rev. L. G. Powell
speaking the words that made the
twain one. Mr.. Anderson is a
prominent business man of the
town who commands the esteem
and respect of all who know him.
Miss Wilson is the dau ghter of our
townsman L. M. Wilson and is
we'll fitted to take her place as wife
of the man of her choice. These
worthy young people take with
them into the activities of life the
best wish of a host of friends.
A quiet wedding was solemnized
Sunday afternoon at 2.30, at the
home of the bride, the contracting
parties being Miss Rachel M! Reed
Or and George w. Estes, the Rev.
T.. G. Powell, pastor of the Method
st church, officiating. Only the
immediate friends of the family
we're preshnt. Mr.. Estes is one of
Linn county's prosperous farmers
who recently moved to our city
han he might better, with his
amily, enjoy the advantages afford
ID here of school and church. He
S man of sterling qualities and a
,ood citizen. Miss Matte, as she
5 famiiiarly called, is too we'll
.nown to require at our hands any
EXPRESSIONS of good will as to her :
tanding in the community where
be has ever been found ready to c
ender assistance to the needy; and
s christian woman of high NOR b
character. Just after the cere- /
lony the guests repaired to the I
ining room where a tasteful three o
purse dinner awaited them. The n
Apply couple are the subjects of L
le best wishes of a multitude Of IL
lends. II
The Laclede blade., 1910-12-23
Sl.OO A YEAR
SHORT PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
Brief Mention Of Those Who Come and Go
During the Week

| Mrs. G.. F. DeVol spent Sunday
with friends in Linneus.
A. l.. Peacher left Friday for his
home at Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Mrs. N. J. Thompson went to
Meadville Monday to visit her son
May and family.
Miss Anna Lomax came home
from an extended visit in Okla
homa yesterday.
j. M. Prewitt Of route two is
spending the holidays with his
parents at Liberty.
Mrs. L. l.. Whitlow of st. Louis
is the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. R. Renoe, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert McKisson
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Hilton Hawes
at Kansas City from Friday to
Sunday.
Lee Love, tourist conductor on
the Burlington, spent couple of
days this week with Laclede rel
atives and friends.
Percy Markham and Walter
Cramer of Bookfeld attended the
Merry Milkmaids'' at the opera
house Thursday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mathiasch
and son Of Greencastle, Ind, are
here visiting relatives and friends,
guests of Joseph Mathiasch, Sr.
Miss Grace Wilson, teacher in
William Wood college at Fulton, is
spending a few days here with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Will
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Glenn of
Kansas City were guests of the
Latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Smith, Saturday and Sun
lay.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. Keithley
and baby of Browning are guests
If Mrs. Keithley's parents, Mr..
md Mrs. w. B. Calhoun, and
'amily.
Misses >Luella and Ethel Shoup
# Meadville spent couple of days
asst week with Misses Eta and
Nary Dye and attended the Merry
Sidney Poison came up from st.
Iouis Saturday and spent a few
ays with his mother, Mrs. M. E.
'olson, and old friends, returning
ONE Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. N. Ausmus and
amily and Mr.. and Mrs. Dick
trant and family were guests Of
Ir. and Mrs. Murley Smith and
amily of route one Sunday.
Miss Kathryn Harter, who is
music in William Wood
,llege at Fulton, came, home Tues
~ night to spend the holidays
ith her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Hortor