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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27

Manitowoc.-B Captain Fow-
Ter of well-lSnown steamer line
is six feet nine inches tan and is
forced to stoop to enter the cabin OF
his vessel and cannot occupy 1t with
comfort, special cabin will be con
structed. Captain Fowler comes from
Montague. Mich,, and IL said TO be one
Of the tallest vessel captains on the
lakes
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27

Racine Mrs. Anna Buehler of
shicago, mother of Violet Bueh-
err, came to Racine to view a watch
found near the Racine station OF the
electric railroad which answered the
description of one worn by her miss
ing daughter. She was not able to
identity 1t, and the situation resolved
itself into additional possibilities OF
solution. The girl Is joint heiress
with her mother to an estate of $780,
900 left by her father
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27

Racine. - The mystery surround
ing the disappearance of a trunk
containing $4,000 worth of diamonds
and jewelry belonging 10 john Lind
ley, representing New York jewelry
firm, was cleared up when the trunk
was found IN St Paul, Mimi, booked
for Winnipeg. 1t appears that in
Chicago Lindley got bis checks mixed
up with those Of a Miss Sax. who was
On her way 10 Winnipeg.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27

Superior - The police have ar
rested ten boys alleged to be IN.
volved in systematic tbefts Of grain
from freight cars. The authorities say
the gang consists Of four or FIVE men
and thirty-flye or more boys The
thievery is said to be done by the
youngsters, who turn the grain over
to the men for a small consideration.
The men In turn sell It to the commits
sion men for the market price. Other
arrests are expected to follow
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27

Madison - The local police are
looking for Mrs, Katherine M
Daggett, who mysteriously disap-
peared from her home at 2O5 North
Francis street. last Thursday. She has
two children, one OF whom is a Grip
Pile. The children were found alone
and the case was reported to the as
ISOLATED charities and the crippled
child was removed TO a hospital. 1t
is said she went to Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27

shawano.--At the annual meet
ing the Shawano County Medi-
cal society, held here. the following
officers we're elected for the coming
year; Dr. Puchner. WFittenberg, re-
elected president; DR.. Baker, Birnam-
wood, yice-president; Or. Stubenvoll,
Shawano, secretary.treasurer; Dr.
Rothman. Wittenberg, delegate 10 state
convention; Or. Raglan. Shawano. al
ternate; Dr. Gordon, Shawano. censor.
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ferior force of Confederates from
Texas. Candy intended marching
thence to Arizona.
The Federal General Wool issued
Gn order from Fortress Monroe de-
ploring the recent burning of build
ings at New Market Bridge by Union
soldiers in retaliation for the destruc-
ton by Confederates OF the property
Of Federal sympathizers, and express
ing his decided disapprobation of
such proceedings on the part Of our
troops" The buildings at New Mar.
ket Bridge had been burned By order
Of General Mansfield
The Confederate privateer Isabel
succeeded in running the blockade on
Charlestown on the night Of December
rs, and getting to sea. There we're
eleven vessels Of the blockading squad
ron off the harbor at the time. The
gunboat Pocahontas was sent in pur-
suit, but could not overhaul the Isabel.
Bridge burning continued in Mis-
souri,. The bridges over the North
Fabius river, on the Palmyra railroad,
were destroyed by band Of Confed-
crates.
Arthur Rankin. member Of the Ca
madam parliament. who had enlisted
in the Federal army. resigned and re-
turned to Canada, considering further
service in the United States army
improper, in viss OF the strained re
lations between Great Britain and the
United States.
The Confederate Army Of Virginia
went into winter quarters in the vicin-
ify OF Manassas.
December %, 1851.
The diplomatic correspondence be-
tween the governments Of France and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-05
VETERAN MEET AT ATHENS.

The members Of VIM. Morgan Post,
Athens, make 1t custom to meet oc-
casionally during the summer months
at different homes of the members
for an all day rally and a general
good time. They take their wives and
other members of the family with
them, and go in for first class pic
mic dinner, with speeches, readings,
Rotations and singing thrown in as
supplement.
The last one occurred at the farm
home of Comrade L. K. Kicker in Corn
Vile, Wednesday, Sept 20. Comrades
of Russell Post, Skowhegan, were in
vited as guests, and as the acting or
derby sergeant called the roll, the fol-
lowing answered to their names:
Cornville-A E Bosworth, A
Foss, H. w. Longefllow, L. K. Kicker.
Skowhegan-N S Towle, F NJ Mills,
J d Emerson. H A Varney w H
Weston, Sullivan Russell, Sewell W
Smith, Samuel F Emerson.
Athens-S NJ Pratt, Alden Bucknam,
Daniel Wentworth, Laroy Judkins, T.
G Green, NJ P Brown.
Madison-Geo. Reynolds, Albion
Thompson, Cephas Walker, Geo. A
Morrison, Chas Mcdonald
Solon-James Stirling, Shepard
HunneweII.
Harmony-S H Whitehouse, T G
HeaId. Total, 81 veterans. All pres
ent. 10t.
A liberal supply of baked beans,
brown bread, coffee and milk were
furnished at the home, and with the
extras brought by the visitors
bountiful dinner was enjoyed in front
of the residence on tables prepared
for the occasion.
After the dinner Comrade James
Sterling, Commander of VIM. Morgan
Post, called to order, and Comrade
S A Foss, Chaplain of the Post, Of
fered prayer Comrade A. +. Bosworth
gave a glad welcome to the visitors,
and the following comrades responded
to the call of their names, either with
remarks or selections IN reading Of
Rotations: Cephas Walker, H w
Longfellow, F Emerson. Sewell w
Smith, A. e Bosworth, J. d. Emerson,
II w Weston. Alden Buchanan and NJ
Mills, L. A. Kicker. The other exer-
cises consisted of singing THE Sword
of Bunker HILL" by H S Doyen. Re-
citation by Mrs. Hattie Clements.
Political Reading by Geo. Kicker.
Recitation by Mrs. Carrie French.
Subject, Abraham Lincoln.
Comrade II w Weston showed bull
let which he took from confederate
cartridge box at the battle of Fair
Oaks.
In front of Comrade Ricker's resi-
dence is a flag pole and on this special
occasion "Old Glory" was thrown to
the breeze and waved proudly during
the day, and the closing exercises
consisted of singing very appropri-
ately, Rally round the Flag
A unanimous vote of thanks was
rendered Comrade Kicker for opening
up his home, and to the comrades of
VIM. Morgan Post for making 1t pos
sble to enjoy such splendid time.
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PASSED BEYOND.

The death of Mrs. Flavilla Herrin
Canaan, Maine, occurred Tuesday
morning, Sept. 10, at o'clock, at the
home of her cousin. In Skowhegan,
where she went to visit for a few
weeks. Her age was IA years, II
months and 25 days. Mrs. Purinton
has been in failing health for several
years, but her condition was as usual
until Sunday, Sept. II, when, after
eating her 5 o'clock lunch and while
sitting at the table 1t was noticed
that her strength had failed. How
ever, she retired at the usual hour,
and it was while she was in slumber
that she was stricken with a paraly-
tic shock. Her family and medical
aid was at once summoned, and
everything was done to bring her
back to health. She never regained
consciousness but peacefully fell into
the slumber of death and her spirit
was Wdlteu " Tie puiS oli me Ol HeT
God. Some 81 years ago she was
united in marriage to e. c. Printon.
To this union one son, Herbert L.
came to bless their home, and we
realize with what a crushing blow
this force falls upon him. Aunt
Flavilla, as she was affectionately
called, was life long resident of
this town, and she will be sadly
missed and mourned by her neigh
bors and large circle of friends,
who extend sympathy to the bereaved
family. The deceased made a pro-
fession Of her faith in Christ early In
life. She had generous and SYM
pathetic spirit OF her 1t may, well
be said she had done what she could.
A good wife, a loving mother. What
blessing can God give in this world
equal to that, as she lay upon her
beautiful gray colored couch amid
simlax and flowers, We could but say
she was a soul ripe for heaven. She
leaves to mourn their loss an aged
husband who is in feeble health, a son
and his wife, besides other near relat-
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CARD OF APPRECIATION.

To our neighbors and friends who
rendered assistance during the sick
ness and subsequent death of our
dear wife and mother, to Rev. Mr.
Merriam for his comforting words, to
the choir for their heartfelt selec-
tons, to those who gave the floral
tributes, to the bearers, and to the
undertaken. We wish to express our
heartfelt gratitude and appreciation.
Your kindness shall never be forgot
ten.
E. C. PURINTON.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. PURINTON.
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ives. Funeral services were held at
the home of her son, Thursday at 10
o'clock. a. m. Rev. George Merriam
spoke words of comfort, his remarks
being well chosen and impressive.
Two selections were beautifully rem
dered by Mrs. G. w. Weeks and Mrs
C. d. Harris. The pail bearers were:
v. c. Fitzgerald, C. II. Burrill, l.. NJ.
Barnes and c. B. Chase. Lord man
ager. Among the floral offerings was
beautiful pillow, inscribed Mother;
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Purinton, spray
Of white asters; Mrs. James O'Gor-
man of Hartford, Conn, spray of car
nations; Mr.. and Mrs. W.. r. Bailey,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Chase and Master
Carroll. The burial was In the pri-
vate cemetery at the village.
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ONE MILLION DOLLARS FOR A
GOOD STOMACH.
This Offer Should Be Warming to
Every Man and Woman.

The newspapers and medical Jour-
nails recently have had much to say
relative to famous millionaire s
offer of a million dollars for a new
stomach.
This great multi-millionaire was
too busy to worry about the condition
of his stomach He allowed his
dyspepsia to run from bad to worse
until In the end It became incurable.
His misfortune serves as a warning
to others.
Every one who suffers with dys-
pepsia for a few years will give
everything he owns for new
stomach
Dyspepsia is commonly caused by
an abnormal state of the gastric
juices, or by lack of tone in the walls
of the stomach The result Is that
the stomach loses its power to digest
food.
We are now able to supply certain
missing elements-to help to restore
to the gastric juices their digestive
power, and to aid In making the
stomach strong and we'll.
We know that Rexall Dyspepsia
Tablets are most dependable
remedy for disordered stomachs, In
digestion, and dyspepsia.
We want you to try them and will
return your money II you are not
more than satisfied with the result.
Three sizes, 25 cents. so cents, and
s1.O0. Remember, you can obtain
Rexall Remedies in this community
only at our store-Frank w. Buck
nam.
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MRS. sOPHRINA 4. (BENNETT,
LORD.

Mrs. Sophrina, widow of the late
James Lord, whose death was rec
orded In the Reporter last week. was
one of the much loved mothers of
Skowhegan. For many years she was
almost wholly deprived of nsr hear
ing, but the misfortune was borne
without complaint or bitterness, and
never allowed to shadow her own
life or that of her friends.
She found great pleasure in labor
and sacrifice for her household at
home, and had the satisfaction OF
seeing her two sons graduate FROM
the University of Maine, and take
honorable positions in the business
world, and five beautiful grand-chil-
dren growing up to be her pride and
Joy. Her last Illness was only for
week, and occasioned little alarm
until a sudden development of na,rt
failure called her away without any
pain or struggle. Long denied the
pleasure of human conversation. size
had lived with one who can speak
without the aid of human lips. AMI
we believe the same real companion
ship continues still.
The spirit which made so cheerful
her lonely hours is not less able TO
speak peace beyond the veil. In her
treasured Bible. where pencil
marked the place, the following poem
was found on the day of her death
which doubtless expressed her feei-
ing and desire. and in the last verse,
perhaps an answered prayer.
Like the mist upon the mount ain
At the dawning OF the day,
Like the spray of the fountain
am passing away.
AS surely as the forest leaves
Fade with autumn's day,
And swiftly as the mountains streams
am passing away.
Like the dew upon the flowers
Meath the suns bright ray,
Like the swiftly footed hours
am passing away.
AS calmly as the stately swan
Sings his own death lay,
And blithely as the bridal morn
am passing away
From a night of care and sorrow
To an everlasting day.
Oh. would that ere tomorrow
| shall have passed away"
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BRIGHTON.

Mr.. ana Mrs. Perley Wyman and
little daughter, Gala, of Norridge-
wock, were in South Scion, Sunday,
at the old home place where Mrs.
Wyman was born. Mrs. Wyman
picked a strawberry blossom on the
farm that day, Oct. l.
Mr.. Glen Footman has purchased
the D. d. Meader lumber, and has
moved his mill onto the lot.
Laut Haskell returned Thursday
from Waterville where he has had
employment through the summer.
Mrs. Woodman from Skowhegan
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
H. L. Wyman, the past week.
Minard Bigelow and bride are
visiting his cousin, Ralph Matthews.
Cecil Leayitt has returned from
Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron McCone, who
recently moved to Athens, were in
town Saturday.
A large bull moose was seen Sun
day, feeding near the village.
Geo. Mosher from Rome, Me, and
a party of eight sports from Conn,
New York and Mass, are at the
Wesserunsett house.
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In the District Court OF the United States for
the District of Maine In BANKRUPTCY.
In the matter of
William ID. Stone ; In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt
To the creditors OF william D. Stone
Of VI ADDISON, in the County oil Somerset and
District aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 21nd day
OF April, A. ID. 19ll said William u. Stone
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and
that the first meeting of his creditors will
be held ut Daniel Lewis office, In Skowhegan,
Maine, on the l6 thday Of October A u. 1911
at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at which time
the said creditors may at end, prove their
claims. appoint a trustee, examine the bank
rupt, and transact such other business as
may properly come before said meeting.
October Bird A u. 1911.
DANIEL LEWIS,
Referee In BANKRUPTCY
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OBITUARY.

Mrs. Irene Lord, another of our
ancient landmarks, was removed
Wednesday, September 81, when
she passed away at the age
of eighty-nie years. She was the
of eighty-nine years. She was the
ten years ago. She was the last to
go of family of twelve children.
She and her husband came to
Skowhegan in 1860 and at once
identified themselves with every well
fare of the community. They were
highly respected and dearly loved by
all. Many of the present members
of the Methodist church, to which
they belonged, recall with pleasure
the greetings and help they received,
on coming to Skowhegan, by the two
faithful saints Of God.
Mrs. Lord became the mother of
five children, all of whom are living
William and Lizzie Lord, Mrs. Annie
Ware and Mrs. May Fairbrother, all
reside in Skowhegan. Abram Lord
lives in Saco, Maine.
Mrs. Lord was of an even, sunny.
cheerful disposition, and more and
more inclined to sing the hymns of
her earlier days One of her favor
ties, Jesus, l my Cross have taken,
etc." was very touchingly rendered
at the funeral service by Mrs. F. o.
Sawyer.
Rev. F. L. Hayward conducted the
funeral service and gave warm and
lifting tribute to her sanity life and
peaceful but triumphant departure,
using the words, There is, therefore,
Crown"
Among her last words were:-i
"Oh, 1t is glorious" followed a mo-
ment later by the word, Jesus" and
last of all, God is love-" Thus she
went, The interment was In the
South Side cemetery.
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Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter Of Joseph Flaherty, Bank
rupt In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of the Dis.
trict Court ofthe United States for the D 5.
trict of Maine.
Joseph Flaherty of Madison, In the
County OF Somerset, and State OF Maine, In
said District, respectfully represents, that on
the I4th day OF JAM, last past, he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts of Congress
surrendered all his property and rights Of
property, and has fully complied with all the
requirements of said Acts and of the orders
OF the Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may be de-
creed by the Court to have a full discharge
from all debts proveable against his estate
urd der said bankruptcy Acts, except such
charge
Dated this 22nd day OF Sept. A. d. 1911
Witness: his
Edith NJ. Tuck Joseph X Flaherty
mark
Bankrupt
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BIGGEST BULL IN STATE.
He Weighs $3.50 Pounds and Is Owned
BY +. A. DOlOfi Of MI. Vernon.

1t has been found, without any
question. that F. A. Doloff of Mt.
Vernon. Maine, has the largest bull
In Maine, and, undoubtedly, in New
England. This is an animal of
quality, as well as quantity, being of
the Durham breed, and won first
prize at the State fairs this year,
and won first prize at all of the fairs
last year This bull is Mister Laid,
and was bred in Indiana by D. H.
Tingley, and weighs $500 pounds. He
is five years old, and his father, Viii
lage Laid, sold for $1,000.
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X The News of Somersefs Busy Towns II

as a visitor Mr.. Charles Grant OF
California.
Mr.. w. w. Huntoon Is 30 far re-
covered from his recent severe i'll
ness that he Is again seen about his
place of business, where he has even
ventured to do some light work In the
repairing line.
Quite number are planning to
attend the sessions of the Maine Bap-
fist convention held in Skowhegan
this week Mrs. Anna Harris has been
appointed delegate from the Baptist
society of this town.
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FreckledCirls

have just received stock of Will
sons Freckle Cream, made by Wilson
Freckle Cream Co., Charleston, s. c.
1t is FINE, is fragrant and harmless,
and positively removes freckles, tan
and brown moth, bleaches dark face
light. You have my guarantee that t
will take off your freckles and tan or
| will give you back your money.
Come in, see and try 1t. The jars
are large and two at most are suffi-
cient. | send them by mail II de-
sired. Price so cents. Sold by Frank
w. Buchanan. sonmam
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Chas. c. Tozier and Mr.. Small, the
court stenographer, spent Sunday at
the Burton Lodge
A large moose was seen here Sun
day.
Several from here attended the
Wellington fair last Thursday.
George Tobin is very low
Frank Bryant and wife spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant.
Mrs. F. Green of Manchester. n. H,
has been visiting relatives and friends
in Somerset county.
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Among those who were former resi-
dents of this place who attended the
fair at Canaan last week were: Mr..
and Mrs. Max E. Foster from Au-
gusta; Mrs. Daniel Bowman, Fair
field; Mrs. Harry Grindall, Winslow;
Mrs. Annie Booker and Mrs. Eugene
Lewis. Clinton.
Our town loses one of their ex-
perienced teachers when Miss Alma
E. Fernald becomes Mrs. Walter
Crommstte, and the best wishes of
their many friends go with the young
couple for a happy and prosperous
married life.
Potatoes in this section are good.
the frost did but little damage to
farmers here.
Water in the wells still remain
very low.
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BLANCHE BOSWORTH.

Died in Longmont, Col. August 23rd.
Blanche Bosworth, wife of Sidney l..
Joyce, aged % years. Mrs. Joyce was
born in Embden and YVES a quiet, stu
dious child, delighting in books. She
embraced every opportunity offered
for education and was graduated from
Arson Academy in 1902. She engaged
in teaching, and was for several years
successful teacher in Atlantic,
Swans Island. On December 31st.
1905, she was married to Sidney L.
Joyce, young man of sterling char
acter, who, with unfailing patience and
love, stood beside her in her long
brave struggle for health. In 1907,
she went to Hebron sanatorium, where
for more than year everything that
skill could suggest was tried to com
bat the dread disease which had seized
upon her. Returning to the home of
her mother, Mrs. Melvin Berry, she
strove upon her native hills to con-
tinue her battlesfor health. but finding
her strength steadily, though slowly.
iolIhS' Hei HuSDdHu SOU out MS DuSl-
ness, and they went to Longmont, COL
hoping that the climate would be
beneficial, and there for a time she
seemed to improve. She could enjoy
her home and the society of the new
friends who gathered around her with
hndest sympathy and ministration
but the disease was too deeply seated
and after seven months residence
there, she passed peacefully away Her
remains were brought to North Anson
where the funeral was held at the
Congregational church, Rev. C. w.
Rogers officiating, and amid the
flowers she loved so we'll she was laid
to rest in Sunset cemetery.
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JACKMAN.

Mr.. George passed away very sud
denly at the Moose River house, Satur-
day morning, Sept. 23rd. He was
book-keeper at " Gilbert G Co.
store. Mr.. George was 73 years old,
and in the few years that he spent in
this town made some very close and
intimate friends, being the leader of
the Jackman band at one time.
Masonic services was held at the
Morse-river house. lnterment beside
his wife and two children, in East
Hardwick, VT. Mr.. c. NJ. Libby of
South Ryegate, Vt, of the Masonry
Order, came to take charge Of the
remains. Mr.. George leaves an aged
sister, Mrs. E "A McNeine of South
Ryegate, VT.
Mrs. Nelson BARLEY, Mrs. d. Han
cox, and Mrs. Harry Newton, accom-
panied Mr.. and Mrs. Nash on an auto
trip to Rangeley Lakes.
Mr.. Frank Holden has moved his
household goods to Portland. where
Mr.. Holden will open q lodging house
Miss Bertha McDaniels has return
ed from her work at Boston.
Mr.. Owen Moore is now occupying
q rent of Mrs. Rose Newton.
Mrs. VIM. Redmond of Greenville
Jet. and friend, are visiting relatives
in town.
Miss Mary Ann Paridis made a
visit among friends In Skowhegan
Flora Bass, the little daughter of
E. c. Bass, is quite sick at this meet
ing.
Mandle Sawyer, who has been
working at Helson bakery in Bangor,
has returned home.
DR.. Boothby has returned from a
trip to Boston, where he attended a
Postgraduate course. making the
trip by auto, accompanied by Mrs.
Boothby, with Everett Nichols as
chauffeur.
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SMITHFlELD.

The remains of two former resi-
dents of this town was brought and
buried in the Gould cemetery last
week MIR. Albert Marston, whose
death occurred In New Hampshire,
Sept "a, aged 50 years. He was a
veteran of the Civil war. Is survived
by a daughter, Mrs. Eta Page of
Belgrade; two grandchildren, a
sister, Mrs. Clara Gage of Smithfield.
and brother, George, In the Arostook
Co. And Mr.. William Stanley of
Wateryille, aged 85 years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Emerson of
Dover are visiting relatives In town.
Raymond Groves and Albert Gil
man left town this week for the
woods.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther |. Hartford
are the parents of a son, born Sept.
80.