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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-12-06


Edward Sans. a well known car
penter, who resides on Ettbeck Road.
". Va. writes as fol-
lows
r J. Martin,
Dear SIR was aHiicted with
rheumatism FOR four years. and at
the time began taking Martins
Isheumatic and Blood Elixir. was
entirely down and had been for
some time. could move around
a little with two crutches, but af-
ter taking your medicine for six
days laid my crutches aside and
began to Improve. I can now say
that 1 am completely cured, as it
has been three years since have
had an ache or pain.
Rheumatism is a blood disorder; its
peculiar field is the points and fibrous
tissue surrounding them. 1t IS neces-
sary only to try Martins Rheumatic
and Blood Elixir to have convincing
evidence OF its superiority. and to
recognize its value as a medicine. 1t
fully bears out every claim made .or
1t. For sale by all druggists at $500
per bottle.
Hornor-Gaylord company, Clarks-
burg. wholesale distributors
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-12-06
'I0
YOUR GRUIGHES

II YOU SUFFER- FROM REIEJT1IA-
TTSI DON'T CAI2IsY WOOD, but
TAKE 9LARTTN'S RHEUMATIC
AND BLOOD ELIXIR.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-12-06
cE1ristn1as apro1s

Largest display we've ever as
sen1bled; and best at the prices.
Fancy Swiss Aprons = trime
with Lace and Ribbons, 25c TO
300.
Large Lawn Aprons-fine ma
tc-ials - hcnsstitcht. tucEt and
embroidery trind. Poe TO $3.50.
Very attractive styles, soc and
75c.
these are not only unsurPast,
but we believe unsurpassable.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-12-06

IN s y 81 Sfett i 10 u e COY arc
diseIl ine their duties under laISs
ina how they are serving tlie public
Interest that fhe coinfiiissioIl are
peculiarly lifted TO DO this work. and
hone that congress Will impose 1t upon
them by iutrustinas them with powers
IN respect 10 such corporations similar
to those Of the plbifC; utilities commits
sion OF New York city or similar boards
In massachusetts.
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The Immigration into this country Is
Increasing each year y large part of
ii comes through the immigrant sta
ton ut Ellis island. in tile city of New
Yorli Au examination OF the station
and Tho methods pursued satisfies me
that atlIdicult task is there performed
Is the commissioner and his force with
common scIifsc. The strictest fairness
s.iud Eitll tile most earnest desire to eu-
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
CONCORD.

Hortense Pease of North New Port
land closed a very successful term OF
sixteen weeks in the Martha Washing
ton school Friday, December 8. The
last day was observed by an enter
tainment of speaking, reading and
singing to which the parents of the
scholars were invited. The teacher
furnished treat of pop corn. Schol-
rs not absent one day: Marie Cahill,
Hazel Huggins and Raymond Hug
gins. Pupils absent only one day,
Elsie Littlefield, Donald Berry. Num-
Der of scholars in attendance, 23, and
only one instance of tardiness In the
whole term.
VIM. Littlefield, who was operated
on for an abscess In the back Tues
day, December 6, and has been in a
critical condition since, seemed to
be little on the gain Sunday and
Monday. He is cared for by trained
nurse from Lewiston.
NJ r. Healy has gone to North An
son to spend the winter with his two
daughters.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15

Il; Frank Clark, 73; Mary Allen, 10;
Jennie Ellis, 73; Llewellyn Brown.
IS; Laforest Brown. rs; Ed Taylor,
10; Mrs. Ed Taylor, 74;Martha Powers,
IS; Mrs. Wilson, T.; Mrs. Almiron
Moore rs; Samuel Allen. II; Henry
Stevens. rs; Mrs. Sam Allen, II; Mrs.
Sfm Albee, 73; Mrs. Phoebe Spauld-
ing. II; Orin Jones, "A; Steward
Wing, IL Clara Barker, 76; Enos Gil
man, 70 Arzilla Smith. "A. Their ages
foot up to 1892. Mrs. Hannah Page,
80; Mrs. Caroline Dole, 90; Mrs. Eliza
Holway, 50. The above were omitted
in the last weeks items of aged per-
sons whose ages were so years and
upwards The sum of these three
persons ages Is two hundred sixty
eight years. Add this to last week s
report Of old people and the sum foots
up to l947 years. Additional list of
the seventies will be listed in next
weeks items.
Mrs. Rowe. who resides on the
north side of the river and has been
in poor health for several years. Is
able to do hand embroidery of all
kinds and other fancy work. Those
who order from her for Christmas
will assist Mrs. Moore very much to
help defray her bills in sickness.
Lewis Whitney went to New York
last Saturday on business in connec-
ton with the potato industry.
Bennie Smith killed a spring pig
last week that weighed BAT pounds.
William Huntoon, who went to the
Charity hospital last week, found the
place overloaded with patients and
returned to Portland, where he is now
at one of the hospitals for treatment.
Elmer Whiting Lewis Robinson and
Fred Rogers returned from a hunting
expedition up river last week, the
former with one and the two latter
with two deer each.
George Lyon has moved into his
new house on Waterville hill road
The Jolly Glee club gave their reg
ular oyster supper one night last
week, eighty members being present
The following officers were appoint
ed: President. Herbert Gilman; Clara
Secretary; Clarence Rog-
ers, Treasurer; Joshua Hilton, Col
lector; Mrs. Ed Francis, pianist
Miss Dorothy Dunlap. who has
Deen SICK WIFI pHeuiHoHid, 10 ieSof-
ering.
The new furnace was fired up last
Sabbath in the Baptist church for the
first time and worked to the satisfac-
ton of all Rev Mr.. Smith preached
good sermon in the morning to a
fair-sized audience. Services will
now be held regularly in the large
church every Sunday morning a. the
usual hour.
Charles Wright has gone into the
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
MADISON CENTER.

Robert Hayden of Athens visited
his old home last Wednesday, return
ing home Thursday.
Chester Pray was the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur knight several days
last week.
The Somerset Traction Co., COM
menced lest Monday morning to cut
ice. All who put up ice are preparing
to haul.
Mr. Freeman, who is staying at
Spears farm house is i'll and under
the doctors care.
Augustus Jewett, who broke his an
kle several weeks ago, is now up and
around the house.
At the last meeting of the Golden
Glow l. S. s., they voted to send q
box of clothing to the Children's s
Home in Augusta ct Christmas.
Cottages at the lake all closed. Law
renee Hayden and Ney Varney were
the last to go.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
NORRIDGEWOCk.

The large barn situated on the
Bangs place, SO called, was destroyed
by fire Sunday, together with ton
and half of hay. The fire Is sup
posed to have been the work OF
tramps or boys who were seen in the
vicinity In the early morning. There
was no one living OH the place and no
insurance.
The water tank house on the Som
erset road was found to have been
broken into by the same gang. No
damage was done there except the
breaking of the locks.
E. B. Everett. who has been on the
sick list several weeks. was taken to
the Augusta hospital last Monday for
treatment. DR.. j. d. Ames accom-
panied him.
F. c. Holt of Massachusetts was in
town last week to attend the funeral
of his brothers wife. He returned
home Monday.
Daniel Bigelow is home from But
ter's ferry where he has been ferry
man all the season.
George Harlow will soon COM
mence to saw lumber at the portable
mill in Larone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barney are
rejoicing over the birth of little
daughter, at their home on Bear
Hill.
L. c. Bates of Montana has been
visiting his friends, Mr.. and Mrs. C.
w. Green of Martin Stream.
Ralph Berry has taken the Theo-
dore Perkins home and his wife will
keep house while Mr.. and Mrs. Per-
kins are away from home.
w. r. Trask of Skowhegan has a
number of men and teams numbering
on the lot which he purchased of Mrs.
Alice Green, recently.
Charles Mcdonald the well known
clothing manufacturer died at his
home last week. The funeral was
held last Sabbath at his late home in
Mercer.
The pipes In the Ames G Co. water
tanks were found to be frozen up
Monday. After few hours work
thawed out and the water ran freely
into the large tank.
The funeral of Lee Shorey was
held last Thursday at the Holway
home where he had lived nearly all
his life and the house was filled with
friends and mourners. Rev. Mr.. Balm
ton officiated at the service. The
burial was In the South village cem-
etery. Lee had an insurance on his
life for $1,000.
The following persons, residents of
Norridgewock, who are seventy years
of age and upwards: William Hobbs.
78; Ell Shorey. IA; James Bigelow.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
CORNVILLE.

Miss Hattie Blaisdell was the guest
of H. N. Longfellow and family over
Sunday She returned to her work at
Skowhegan Monday.
Selvin Flanders has closed his
house for the winter and is at york
In the woods for J. W. AmaZeen.
Miss Sadie Flanders has gone to
Skowhegan where she has employ
ment.
Mrs. Erwin Smith went to Athens
Saturday to visit her father and moth
er, who are both quite sick with the
prevailing epidemic.
Mrs. Stillman Blaisdell and Mrs.
Charlie Tuttle, who have been on the
sick list, are better at this writing.
B. f. Judkins received a telegram
Tuesday announcing the death of
Mrs. Eva Fogg Noble at her home in
New York on Sunday, December 4.
Mrs. Mobiles childhood days were
passed in Cornville. A few years ago
Mrs. Noble purchased small place
here and had 1t fitted up for sum-
mer home and for four summers, with
her daughters and sister, Mrs. Flora
Everett, has occupied it. Mrs. Noble
had many friends here who sincerely
mourn her loss. Great sympathy is
extended to Mr.. Noble and the two
daughters. The cause of her death
was peritonits. The burial was at
Newark, N. J.
The remains of Mrs. Sarah Fogg, a
former resident of Cornville, were
brought from Skowhegan' here Tues
day and placed In the family lot in the
West Ridge cemetery.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
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Like This?

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We know what we are talking
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The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15

man. The evenings entertainment
consisted of q solo by H. r. Milligan,
pastor OF the Methodist church at
Athens, who responded to an encore;
song, Beatrice Armstrong; piano So
los. Jennie Lyon. Ethel and sVictor
Reed; selections by the male quartet;
violin duet. Amanda and Martin As
berg; song. Emma Starbird: read
ings. Beatrice Eastman. Doris Quinn
by and Victor Reed. A social fol-
lowed the program. Ice cream was on
sale during the evening. Charlie
Flicker drew the beautiful worsted
quilt made by the society and Arthur
Marble he sofa pillow. The net pro-
ceeds of the evening was $35.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
SMITHFIELD.

An entertainment was held at
South Smithfield, December 6, under
the auspices of the Grange, consist
ing of music and recitations with a
sale of candy.
Mrs. Eunice Mosher Is i'll.
Wallace Merrow and family have
returned from California and intend
To make Maine their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Bickford have
moved into the Clarence Harlow
house in Smithfield village.
Harry Clement and George Hart
land have each shot fine deer near
their homes.
Mrs. Serena Harlow has received a
present of a pony and sleigh from her
son, Clarence, of Boston, Mass.
Miss Alver Cunliff is teaching
school in Cornyille.
Silas Higgens is drawn as a jury
man.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
HARMONY.

w. e. Marble was in Pittsfield for
the day Tuesday.
The Ladies Aid society on the
South road, held fair and sale on
Thursday evening The sum of $11
was realized A very beautiful quilt
wss presented to Mrs. Corey by the
society.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard A. Corey
were passengers on the morning train
Saturday bound for Camden where
Mr.. Corey is to have charge of the
Methodist church. Mr.. and Mrs
Corey have been exceedingly popular
and have a host of friends who great
ly regret their leaving town.
HELPERS" HOLD FAIR.
The annual sale and fair held by
the society of Helpers" on Tuesday
afternoon and evening, was very
successful affair. Mrs. T. J. Head
and Mrs. s. H. Whitehouse had charge
of the tables of fancy articles; Mrs
Edna Quimby and Mrs. Pearl Reed
the fish ponds. An old fashioned
New England supper was served from
five to six o'clock under the man
agement OF Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. East
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
ATHENS-BUNKER HILL.

Mrs. Frost Bunekr is on the sick
list.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brazier of
Brighton were In town Saturday, the
guests of Mrs. Frost Bunker.
Mrs. Esma Williams and son, Clyde,
of Cornville, were in town Sunday
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Small.
Henry Hoyt of Brighton, was in
town Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Thompson and
daughter, Violet, visited relatives in
town Sunday.
Mrs. Preston Small went to Madi-
son one day last week to visit her
sister, Mrs. Frank Deering
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Foss went to
Scion one day recently.
Hattie Campbell went to Kingsbury
Wednesday to visit her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Woodbury..
Albert Ward of Wellington, was in
town one day last week, visiting his
brother. E. ID. Ward
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
* The News of Somersets Busy Towns II

real estate business and has several
fine houses in the best of order for
sale.
Sheriff Mooers of Skowhegan made
our merchants all pleasant call last
week.
DEATH OF MRS. HOLT.
Mrs. Eta. wife of Amos Holt, aged
81 years, died very suddenly last
week at her late home on Wade
street. Mrs Holt was the daughter
of the late Isaac and Fannie Choate
of Fairfield. Me; was married to Mr..
Holt Jan. |, 1872. Twelve children
were born to them as follows Isaac
c. Holt of Norridgewock; Hiram A.
Holt of New Jersey; Mrs Alta Bates.
Amos c. Holt George w. Holt, Henry
c. Holt of Amherst, Mass; Ralph
Holt. North Hampton, Mass; Mrs.
Ira Taylor, Norriegewock; Elley c.
Holt, Amherst. Mass; Miss Rubie and
Amos Holt the husband. and two sis
ters. Mrs. George Adams of this
town and Mrs. Cyrus Smith of Prince
ton, survive her. The funeral was
held at her late home on Wade street
last SATURDAY, ReV +. Is, OSooIu oiii-
ciating. The interment was in the
South Side cemetery. four OF the
sons acting as bearers. The home
was filled with friends and relatives
to pay their last respects to the de-
ceased Mrs. Holt was an active
member of the Advent church which
she always attended as long as the
services were held. She was a good
Christian woman and will be greatly
missed by all who knew her.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
NORTH MADISON.

Earl Greene made a business trip
to Smithfield last Saturday.
Mrs. Leila Clark, who has been
working at East Madison for the past
several weeks. Is at home on visit
to her parents.
Charles Bannin has moved his fam
lily to Solon into the house with
Parker Witham.
Miss Elva Cunliff Is teaching
Mrs. Myrtle Jewett. while Mr. Jewett
is up river on a hunting trip.
Joseph Gallant made business trip
to Smithfield last Saturday.
Miss Helen Spaulding of Lakewood
was a caller in town last Saturday af-
ternoon.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15

Every family has need of a good
reliable liniment For sprains, bruises
soreness of the muscles and rheuma-
tic pains there Is none better than
Chamberlain's. Sold by G. R. Fogg
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
PALMYRA.

Palmyra Grange held. a regular
meeting Saturday evening with So
members present. The following
were chosen officers for the ensuing
year: H. L. Goodrich, Master; c. r.
McCrillis. Overseer: Mrs. Sylvia Fur
bush, Lecturer; Jimmie Smith, Stew
ard; Lyle McCrillis. Assistant Stew
ard; Mrs. L. L. Carter, Chaplain; e.
NJ Frost, Treasurer; e. L. Leavitt,
Secretary; Mr.. Long, Gatekeeper;
Mrs. Ida Gee. Ceres; Mrs. c. R. Nc
Crillis, Pomona; Mrs. J. NJ. Taylor,
Flora Miss Sadie Sanford, Lady
Steward. A harvest supper was serv-
ed under the supervision of w. A.
Blaisdell, captain for December
Misses Iva and Fannie Richardson
of Fairfield visited Saturday at c. w.
Mrs. Sadie Bradford has employ
ment in the NJ. C. l. dormitory, Pitts
field.
Mr.. and Mrs Earl Dyer have gone
to Massachusetts and Mrs. Appleby
has rented her farm to Arthur Wy
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15

Automobiles are becoming so COM
mon that some of the men who de-
veloped the big-head when they first
purchased machines, are almost them
selves again.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15

man, who has moved his family
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albion Clough of
Brighton, are visiting at j. NJ. Tay-
lor's.
C. F. Taylor and son of Freeport.
l.. L. visited last week at j. NJ. Tay-
lor's.
Ivan Southard, who is employed in
Canaan, is home for few days.
Harold Furbush and Miss Sylvia
Stanley, both of this town. were quiet
ly married Wednesday, Nov. %. at
field, by Rev. E. K. Jordan, the dou
BILE ring service being used The
groom is the youngest son of Perry
Furbush of Palmyra and a graduate
of Pittsfield Institute class of 1910.
The bride was at one time student
at NJ. C. l. and later took a course for
a trained nurse in a hospital in Mass
achusetts. Friends are extending
congratulations.
C. E. Thompson of Auburn, visited
over Sunday at F. w. Thompson's.
Mrs. Vesta Graves, who, has been
visiting at B. F. Miller's, has returned
to her home in Brewer.
CARATUNK.
Grant Witham of Solon, was in
town several days last week hunt
ing. He returned home with one
deer.
Ernest Whipple and daughter, Mar
ion, of Solon, have spent the past
week at Philander Bakers.
Superintendent of Schools, G.. E.
Ball and State Inspector OF Schools,
Mr.. Taylor, visited the schools last
week.
d. Baker went to Abbot last week
and returned with pair of dapple
greys for the woods,
A whist party of four tables was
one Of the attractions last week. A
general good time was enjoyed.
The next Ladies' Aid meeting will
occur December %. Subject, "Wo-
mans Suffrage; quotations beginning
with the letter NJ; contests, stories,
conundrums, etc.
Collector Spaulding wishes all to
know that ell taxes not paid this
month will be left for collection.
Word was received here that AL
Rogan stood the trip to Bermuda bet
ter than was expected.
The Literary club will meet Thurs
day with Mrs. w. H. Clark. Program: !:
roll call, with quotations from
Shakespeare; lesson in English Lit
erature, page 129 to page 152, chapter
five: magazine lesson. and reading
the tragedy of Hamlet"
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Spaulding have
a baby boy born Friday.
Mrs. Fannie Mahoney is working
for Mrs. Perley Bean, Miss Stella Hill
having returned to her home in Mos
COW.
Mr.. Shaw Of Belgrade and Mr.. Hay
ward of Winthrop, are guests of G..
8. Witham.
George c. Jones of Mosquito lost a
valuable cow last week.
Mrs. Wesley Grover has gone to
Solon to spend the winter.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
WEST ATHENS,

The Lincoln School League Is to
have a social and Christmas tree al
the school house Friday evening, the
23rd. A general invitation is given
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors

In the District Court OF the United States for
the District OF Maine In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
W. frank Smith In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt,
To the creditors of w. Frank Smith
OF Madison In the County of Somerset and
District aforesaid, q bankrupt.
Notice Ia hereby given that on the 10th day
of December A. ID. 1910, said W. Frank Smith
was duly adjudicated bankrupt and
that the first meeting of his creditors will be
held Mt Daniel Lewis office in SkOw1egan,
Maine, on the 3ist day of Decem ber A. d. 1910
at ten clock In the forenoon, at which time
the said creditors may attend prove their
claims appoint q trustee examine the bank
rupt, and transact such other business as
may properly come before said meeting.
December II. A. ID. 1910.
DANIEL LEWIS,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15

In the District Court OF tho United States
for the District of Maine in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
Eugene o. Spaulding In Bankruptcy.
bankrupt
To the creditors of Eugene o. Spaulding OF
Pittsteld, In the County of Somerset and
District aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby gwen that on the 10th
day OF December, A. d. 1910, said Eugene
o. Spauld. was duly adjudicated bank
rupt, aud that the first meeting OF his credl-
tors will he held ut Daniel Lewis office, In
Skowhegan. Maine. on the 3lst day of De-
comber, A. ID. 1910, at ten O'Clock In the fore
attend, prove their claims, appoint trustee,
examine the bankrupt and transact such
other business as may properly come before
said meeting.
Decem ber II, A. d. 1910.
DANIEL LEWIS,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
Foul Breath

child with good teeth and foul
breath netds immediate care. Give
1t Kickapoo Worm Killer (the nice
tasting candy lozenges) and see how
quickly that bad breath becomes sweet.
Notice how much happier the child
and how Its health improves. You
will be astonished and delighted.
Price, 25c., sold by druggists every
where and by
G. R. FOGG,
Skowhegan, Maine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-16
ROBBED OF MUCH GOLD

Alaskan Minor, Returning From kIon-
dixie Country, Claims to Have Had
Between 5000 and $4,000 in Gold
Stolen on c. G. w. Train Here
Another Robbery Reported.
From Waterloo this afternoon comes
a report OF r big robbery said to have
occurred here Thursday night on
Chicago Great Western train The rob-
berry was reported II the Waterloo
police by T. Baker. who claims to live
at Waterloo, and to have a wife and
daughter there whom he has not seen
for twenty five years.
Baker claims that while the train
stopped here his telescope. which con-
tanned between $4,000 and $4,000 III
gold dust and nuggets, was stolen. The
telescope was Is inches long, and also
contained some wearing apparel and
photographs. A theft of $31 and a suit
case, said to have been stolen from a
passenger at the Great Western depot
during the night. was reported indi-
rectly to the police this morning. At
the Great Western station it was said
that no report of the theft had been
made there.