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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18

7IItNtu Ile pTOJtcI VIII Dt n BU.
 DeTrinnis Coming

believed the project will be a go.
 DeTrinnis Coming
 Professor DeTrinnis early return from New York to again assume charge of the Second regiment band of the city is looked for, as it is known that the conditions upon which he consented to again take up his abode here have been complied with and the members of the organiza- ton are greatly rejoiced.
 Rain Delays Picking
 Two days of heavy rain this week again delayed the work of cotton picking and will, of course, greatly deterlorate the grade. It Is not believed that the character of the downpour was such as to wash the cotton from the burrs, as was at first thought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
S1O.0OO Damage Suit

Claiming that he was wrongfully arrest ed by Night Watchman Pamplin at the Nashville, Shattanooga and St. Louis depot, several weeks ago and lodged in prison, Nelson Campbell is suing the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis company for s10,0O0 damages. The case Is on trial in the law ana equity court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
Hookworm in Madison

pr. E. w Caldwell, state hookworm ex- pert. returned today from Marshall coun- ty, where he has just finished his three months campaign against the hookworm. He will work in Madison county under the auspices of the Madison county doc tors and commissioners and expects to re- main here about three months. The cam paign will be started nrst in the cotton mill villages around Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
Coleman Thompson Dead

Coleman Thompson, prominent young hardware man of this city. died last night after brief illness. He was 30 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
Anxious to Sell Cotton

The farmers keep bringing their cot ton to town as fast as ginned and despite the low price, seem anxious to sell. Today the streets of the town are thronged with cotton wagons and still there seems to be more coming in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
Visiting in Oklahoma

Maj. B. F. Allen left this week for Oklahoma City to visit his daughter, Mrs, Charles B. Ames of that place. Major Allen is associated with his, son-in-law, C. B. Ames, in the street railway of that nj
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
SKOWHEGAN GRANGE.

Land of Long Ago" was the sub
ject dwelt upon by the members of
Skowhegan Grange at a meeting held
last evening. The original numbers
were very interesting and the remain
ing portions of the program Were well
presented as follows Solo, Silver
Threads Among The Gold" Miss Win
nifred Gardner; "reminiscences of the
sehoolhouse, the teacher and the chill
dren, boarding around, visits OF the
pompous school committee Alouzo
Smith; Operetta, r. F. Parker. Mrs {.
d. Miller, Mrs. Blaine Emerson md
Ralph Brown; Comm Thro' the Rye
Mrs. Albert Watson; Tableau, repre-
senting famous characters OF former
days Paper, What kind of Food vas
cooked in the big open fireplace or
Ike! il the old brick oven, Mrs
ara B. Leavitt; Talk, "Oldtime Su-
perstitions, S. F. Emerson; Paper,
when | was a girl" Mrs. Ella II.
Crowell; The Evening Prayer Mrs
Ida George; Talk, "Old Stage Coach
Days" c. Davis Miller.
At the business session which pre-
ceded the programs presentation TWO
candidates were balloted upon favor
ably and there was one application for
membership.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08

of Skowhegan were calling on friends
in town, Monday afternoon, making
the trip by auto.
]. o. Dealey of Bangor was in town,
Saturday.
Mrs. Bradbury OF Pittstield is the
guest of Mrs. Janet Blake.
Miss Effie Coston has returned from
S e. Harbor.
Miss Merle Healey OF Pittsfield has
been the gaest OF Miss Ina Moulton
this week.
Mrs. Moulton and two daughters
of Liyermore Falls, are the guests OF
George Moulton.
Mrs. Ernest Thompson and two
children returned to WaterYille, sat
urday. She was accompanied by Mrs.
G. w Henderson.
Robert Linn. Jr., has gone to Goffs
Falls, n. H.. where he has a situation
as superintendent in a wooden mill.
Hon. Forrest Goodwin of Skowhe-
gan will speak at the Opera House
on Aug. u, at the Republican rally.
Alton Bowman of Lewiston was in
town, Friday.
w. L. Anderson, ESD was IN SHOW
hogan, Saturday on business.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08

tended the dance at Lakewood on Fri
day evening, all going in automobiles.
Mrs. Frank Leougee of Portland IS
visiting her twin sister, Mrs. Snow,
also her niece, Mrs Harold Goss.
Mrs. Ross Baker of kineo, was in
town shopping ON Tuesday OF this
week
Mrs. Danie' Galliyan is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Ed. Miller at kineo
Mrs. Pearl Perry with her hus'
band and daughter, of Portland, is
visiting Mrs. Howard Moore.
Services will be resumed in the
Congregational church, Sunday, Au-
gust 18th. Morning service 1890.
Sabbath school, 11.45. Evening ser
vice, 100. The mid-week social ser
vice will take place on Thursday eve
ming at 7.30, and good attendance is
desired. Remember we have a full
choir at each morning service, and 1t
is hoped that the evening service will
continue to have the much appreciat-
ed help of the young ladies chorus,
and Mr.. Bakers orchestra.
Wilson j. Holway and Miss Maud F.
Kennedy, both of The Forks, were
united in marriage by Rev. I. B. HIATT
at the Congregational parsonage,
Bingham, at high. noon, August Bird.
Mr.. Holway is a very successful mer-
chant, and highly respected citizen
of The Forks, and Miss Kennedy has
for some time, occupied a position in
his store as bookkeeper and clerk
The newly married couple have the
best wishes of a host of friends, for
a long and happy life.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
SOLON

Among those who are taking an
outing at Southport this month are
Mr. and Mrs. Malon Patterson, Miss
Alberta Whipple Miss Olive Lander,
and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sevrey, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Knowles and family
Prescott Cam of Braintree, Mass,
is spending two weeks in town re-
newing acquaintance.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Corson of
Brockton, Mass, are in town visiting
their mother and other elatiyes.
Our new station agent Mr.. Lara
bee began his duties. Aug. list.
John Pierce was at MoXie the first
of the week returning with some
handsome trout.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aston Rowell spent
a few days at Lakewood and Skowhc-
gan recently.
Mrs. Thomas Cross returned from
Waterville, Friday.
Mrs. F. NJ. Vittum and Mrs. Aston
Rowell were in North Arson, Friday
afternoon.
Mrs. Will Mcfarland and son, Yer
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08

Rev. Mr. HIATT preached to the peo-
pie of Caratunk and The Forks, Sun
day, July 2Sth. An audience of GO
people greeted him at the evening
service in The Forks church.
All who wish to enter the different
contests Guides Field Day, please see
or correspond with A. F. Donigan,
Bingham. Oldtown canoe given to
winners of double canoe race. Oak
extension table given to winners of
single canoe race.
The home of Melvin w. Dolye was
saddened by the death of their little
baby boy. The baby was but two
weeks of age, and was the only
child. Services were conducted from
the home of Mr.. Dolye's mother, on
Chamberlain Hill, Sunday, Aug 4th.
Rev. T. B. HIATT, ofticiated.
Remember the 10 per cent. discount
on all goods, clothing and furniture at
A. F. Donigan's for four days begin
ming Saturday, Aug. u.
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Hon George Flint of Farming
ton and his daughter, Miss Clarissa.
have come To their old farm home on
the Arson road to spend the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. II. Dyer of Los
Angeles. Cal, were recent guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. w {. Emery.
At the special town meeting Oh
Saturday. there was a large dele
cation present from this village and
the meeting was called to order by
Clerk Holley. George Fletcher was
Moderator, and it was voted to accept
the vote as it read in regard to eX-
empting the Newcastle Lumber Con-
pany from taxation. Also voted
$1,000 to rebuild portions of the
stone wall on both sides of the road
between the iron bridges at North
Arson.
The sad news of the death by
diphtheria of little John Foster Nor
rison was received here, Monday. he
was the son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Morrison of Dover. y. H., and was a
very loyable child. His age WAS
three years. His mother was, before
marriage. Miss Hally Elder, and her
friends and relatives here sympathize
with her in her great loss.
Frank Crymble, G.. A. Clark and
Willis Hodgdon have been fishing at
Indian Pond.
1t is reported that Ernest jackson,
who bought the red school house on
School street and made it into
dwelling house has had legacy fall
to him Mr. Jackson has bought
farm in Concord OF Elmer E. Libby.
Alpheus Bemis of Stratton with his
wife and daughter are the guests Of
George Flanders and family.
Friday while Will Getchell and his
son were on staging on his Guild
ing in Embden, the staging broke and
they were precipitated to the ground
Mr.. Getchell struck on his head and
shoulders and was bruised consider
ably, but fortunately escaped serious
injuries. His son was not hurt.
The Methodist Sunday school will
have a picnic at the campground,
Wednesday, Aug. IA.
Miss Nellie Pullen went to Popham
Beach, Saturday, for few days
stay.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
NORTH ANSON

Remember that the Great Fair Of
the Somerset Central Agricultural
Society. Skowhegan. is August %. %,
20 and 81; 100000 in purses. The
biggest county fair in Maine this
year.
Mrs. Annie Perry and son, Clever,
have returned from visit 70 Vas
saiboro.
Miss Fanny Crymble is at MoXie
camps for the season.
The Academy Anchor for 1912 re-
ports in Alumni notes for class OF
1893, Marion Emery nee Payne, and
il should be just Marion Payne.
Mrs. Hattie Clifford and daughter,
florence, have gone to Northport, for
q week.
di~s blanche Mitchell, who has
completed the course for trained
nurses at the hospital at Lewiston,
arrived home Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Augustus Bunker from the
lcWer village was the guest of Mrs.
Clara Record, Saturday.
William r. Forsythe of Embdcn
and Mrs Bessie Hodgdon of the same
town, were united in marriage, July
30th, at Skowhegan, Rev. George Mer-
riam officiating. Mr.. Forsythe IS
owner of the camps at Lake MoXie,
and the bride is a daughter of Joshua
Andrews.
DR.. p. A. Wood of Bingham will
not be at North Arson. Monday, Aug.
L. but will be there Monday, Aug.
18th
The Bakers Dozen Cooking Club
went to Lakewood, Tuesday.
Miss Maisie Murphy of Scion has
entered the store of c. w. Rogers as
saleslady
Guy F. Williams of Scion and lady
friend were at this village, Monday.
Misses Nellie Scanlon and Mar
garet Foley of Melrose, Mass, are the
guests of Mrs Will Holbrook.
The rear drive on the kennebec
river passed this Village this week.
Miss June Davis of Rumford Falls
has returned home after a few days
visit with her aunts and grandfather
in this village.
J. d. Benjamin returned from Va
teryille, Tuesday.
The annual picnic of the Odd Eel
lows and Rebekahs at Lake EmbGen
on Aug. 81, promises to be che of
those enjoyable occasions which no
one should miss.
The past two weeks have been OK
tremely bad weather for the hay ma
kers. A very large quantity of srass
Was mown and has been exposed to
he elements during the past week or
ten days, which renders it worthless
as far as feeding quality goes. In
this section, at least, many of the
farmers have. not got their hay and
everything is at standstill. The
extremely cold August thus far makes
the business hard one.
The sweet corn in many fields will
make a poor showing this fall unless
conditions greatly change. 1t is re-
ported that there are few good
pieces but in the majority of the fields
the corn is backward and must be a
failure unless most favorable Au-
gust and September comes along,
which is not likely. This, with the
loss last year, on the sweet corr,
makes the business hard one for the
producer.
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x The News of Somerset's Busy Towns II

diel. visited Mrs. Mary Corson the first
OF the week.
O. o. Vittum celebrated his SIND
birthday, Monday,
Mrs. f. A. Coolidge is spending a
few days in Skowhegan, also attend
ing the Good viii Assembly at Hinck-
ley.
Mrs. Walter Cross and Mrs. VI. l..
French entertained their Sabbath
School classes with a picnc, Tuesday
p. IN. Games and refreshments OF
sandwiches, cakes and ice cream
were served to about % young people.
Milton Dutton and Miss Ellen
French of North Arson, were in town,
Tuesday.
/, w. McIntire had an operation on
his knee the first of the week.
A party of young ladies from here
are at Lakewood for an outing among
whom are Miss Claire Mclntire,
Marion Starbird, Helen Palmer and
others.
Fred Adams has had his new house
wired for electric lights.
Mrs. Ella Hapgood of Portland is
in town visiting friends.
MIR. and Mrs. Langenberg of St
Louis has leased the Pettengill home
for two months.
Charles and James Wilmington and
guests, and Mr.. Timothy Clark are
at Indian Pond fishing, this week.
Ira Pollard is in town building the
new sidewalk.
The rear of the drive passed here,
Tuesday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
BINGHAM

Mrs. Ralph Sturteyant of Oakland
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Johnson during the past
week
Mrs. Bert Huff and daughter, Eve
lyn, returned last week from Athens
where they had been visiting Mrs
Austin Baker.
Remember that the Great Fair OF
the Somerset Central Agricultural
Society, Skowhegan, is August %, 30,
80 and 81 100000 in purses. The
biggest county fair in Maine this
year.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Meservey left
Friday afternoon for Augusta where
they will spend their vacation.
Wilbur Keene, who has been i'll for
a week. returned to his work at Bald.
Mountain ON Sunday.
The Northern Maine Tel. q Tel. Co,
moved their switchboard from w. B.
Goodrich's store to their new offices
in the Moore block ON Saturday eve
ming. Service was discontinued at
8.l5 and was resumed at 1870.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Miller have
returned from a very pleasant trip
to relatives in Canada.
Mr. Edward Leonard of Milo, was
the guest of Miss Lulu Perham over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Briggs spent
Sunday at Briggs Landing.
Ralph Gallant, who has been EN-
ployed by the Northern Maine Tel. &
Tel Co, returned home last week
The rear drive passed Bingham,
Sunday afternoon the fourth of Au-
gust.
Mrs. Ned Moore is in Albany, y. Y,
visiting her mother, Mrs. James Van
derpool.
Miss Emma Lapoint began her new
duties as assistant operator in the
Northern Maine Tel. & Tel. Co.'S office
here on Monday last.
Florence Crowell has resumed her
duties as waiter at the Bingham Ho
tel after spending her vacation in
Pittsield
Mrs Erwin Moore, who sprained her
ankle al Pleasant Pond is improV
ing and is able to step a little.
The thing that makes a coat keep
its shape is the quality of the fabric
and the tailoring. Mark Savage &
Co., sell Hart Schaffner & Marx
clothes because they are all-wool and
tailored right.
Several people from this place at
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
HARTLAND

Friends of Miss Marion Bowman,
the 44-year-old daughter of Mrs.
Wesley Bowman were saddened to
learn of her death which occurred
Wednesday morning at o'clock, at
ter a long and painful illness. Miss
Marion was young girl of pure
Christian character, and fayorite
of all both young and old. Her love
for the little ones often caused the
expression Little Mother to be used.
A mother and two sisters remain to
mourn her loss. Mrs. Mae Copp Bow
man, Miss Crystal and Miss Freda
Bowman who have lovingly and ten
derby cared for her during her long
illness. Miss Marion's patience and
kindness through it all was remark
able, having been stricken since Octo-
Der 1911 with tuberculosis OF the
spine Funeral services were held at
the NJ. E. church. Friday afternoon,
Rev. NJ. Hill officiating. Beautiful
flowers were in abundance, showing
the love and esteem of her friends.
The bearers were Jesse Farnham,
Clifton Steelbrooks, Ned Nutting and
Meryin Dyer
All parents IeslulnS III 81 Aiooio
or Palmyra, who expect to enter
their children in first years classes
of any secondary schools are request
ed to notify the Supt. of Schools at
once of their intention. 1t will be
necessary for him to know how many
examination papers to order from the
office of the State superintendent
department.
Miss Frances Lancey went to South
Harpswell Saturday for visit with
Mrs l.. E. Bova of Auburndale, Mass,
who is sojourning there.
Mr.. w. F. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. My
ron Smith and Miss Allie Goodrich
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
ard of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks to
the many friends and neighbors who
so kindly assisted us through the long
illness and at the death of our loved
one, also for the beautiful floral Of
ferings.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Comber & Family.
The Forks, Me-, Aug. 3, 1912.
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"Alfalfa"-is what they call it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10

had burned down, the maid had
eloped, the baby lad fallen into the
cistern, or something, wnen I said,
o, John, there is such pretty hat
in the window, may ! buy ito Then
he got red in the face and Fept say
beth, go buy it But are you sure
you will like me in the hat. John? 1t
is black with long pink plumes.
TIN be all right. Go on now, the
fellows are waiting for me- 1 said,
L hate to buy it before you see it;
but I'm afraid it will be gone It's
grass green straw with cocks feath-
ers in a bunch on the side, do you
think you'll like it?' Yes. yes; but
I must go now he answered Are
you sure? It's Manila straw with
a baby blue bow in the back It'll
be all right he declared.
Thus / got his approval of three
hats, as 1 myself had not fully de-
cided upon which 1 wanted. II had
selected a Holland cap it would have
been all the same to him. 1 bought
the Manila straw with the baby blue
bow in the back and afterwards John
never knew when 1 had a hat on
even.''
MY husband is athletic, he likes
nothing better than long tramps in
the woods. and of course, his mind
runs on short walking skirts, shirt
waists, and four-in-hand ties for
women" shuddered Mrs Muffet But
he can't force me into wearing the
ugly things, ugh she said, tucking
a ruffled handkerchief into the sleeve
of her dainty lace blouse.
"Henry's taste is just the oppo-
site,'' declared Mrs. Brown Some
how he can't get away from trailing
skirts and violets in the corsage. He
must have read a book with a he
roine in clinging chiffons. l tell him
With three children, how long would
such a gown last me?' and / keep on
buying sailor collars and Windsor
ties
MY husband dislikes bows of vel
vets on my blouses, but I tell him,
why, George, my costume would not
be complete-bows give the finishing
touch Then he says, Well and for
gets all about it. Men are funny
mortals, anyway assured Georges
wife. THE hard part is to know
just what is going to strike each
mans fancy, whether rose locket,
an earring, or a ribbon. But when a
woman discovers the one secret
spring in dress then her sway over
the particular man is certain, sure,
unfailing; for the locket. the rose, or
the earring will stand for the whole
costume and the rest does not mat
ter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
WHAT THE MEN say
BY LUCILLE DAUDET.

~ me and again one hears the say
ing, women dress to please the
men, but like most old aphor-
isms this is not true, If woman her
self can be believed.
"Why, if women wore the things
the masculine sex chose for them,
think what freaks they would be, :"
laughed Mrs. Pose. They would be
vague creatures in stiff collars, pink
trailing gowns. Take the men off
in a room by themselves and ask
them to describe the women's cos
tunes at dinner party. The golf
enthusiast will stratch his bald
head and say, Why, Miss Smith
-she-er-why, ! am sure she had
on locket in the shape of tee :"
The poet will declare Miss Feather
weight wore an ethereal gown, gau-
w, sweeping, and her hair was part
ed in the middle. The minister will
say, why, Miss Marrowbone was in
something simple-nothing loud, you
know And Sporting Harry will con-
fess. well, by gum. Miss Jones
looked pretty, but that's all I know
lone man declared that he knew
women's dress in three stages only
First he remembered every girl as in
blue bingham pinafores and with
.pig-tail' braids down her back, as
a miss he had visions of her in white
with a pink sash. and as grand
mother she appeared in breakfast
shawls in triangles over her shout
ders and in soft gray gowns. The
only thing that another man could
remember about his dead sweetheart
was that she wore two circular curls
pasted fatty against her TEMPLES and
a lover pictured his Mollie with a
red rose nesting in her dark hair. ="
Il am sure / should be known as
the Lady in Gray smiled Mrs.
old, '.if | consulted Mr.. Old every
time / bought dress. For years,
whenever / asked him, What color
do you wish my new costume to be?'
he has never failed to answer, gray
Just because my wedding gown hap
pened to be gray forty years ago."
"And my John exclaimed Mrs.
Wheedle. what that man would have
me wear Here Mrs. Wheedle
threw up both hands. When we
were first married 1 always wished
my husbands approval of everything
purchased. One evening I saw a
hat marked down. I knew * would
be gone If I waited until the next
day. John was at counciI meeting,
and l thought, What am TO do?' all
the way to the city hall, / sent the
janitor to tell John that his wife was
waiting outside. He hurried out
breathlessly, thinking that the house
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
FOR THE
EbDERbV

tn HE powers that rule in Fashion
land have lately considered the
middle-aged woman.
This season the younger genera
ton will take a lesson from their ell
der friends in the art of looking
graceful in draped frocks. jacket
bodices, nantes and other styles
which they have never seen before
Nothing is more lovely than
woman whose hair is tinged with
gray or Crowned with snow II she
is becomingly gowned.
This seasons fashions are made
for her also. "a woman Is as old as
she looks" was never so great truth
as it Is today.
The sombre tones of color, so rich
and different" captivate everyone.
young and old. Dark rich wine coll
ors, dun brown, mauve, taupe, dull
blues-all are appropriate for the
older matron.
Redeem shows a stunning model
of dark rose-colored taffeta. II ap-
pears centuries old, borrowed from
some ancient painting.
The bodice is rather severely plain.
enlivened only by an old English lace
collar. Scalloped ruff1es finish the
sleeves, falling well over the hands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10

dried skin, and will have a noticeable
effect in softening the red place over
the elbow, where the skin is inclined
to be dry and hard. This latter
place VIII bear more severe scrub
ping than the rest of the arm. When
there is pronounced coarseness over
the elbows this should be bound at
night in sweet almond oil. To apply
such treatment a lump OF absorbent
cotton must be soaked in oil, put over
the bone and then held in place by
a bandage of cheesecloth or old mus
lin. 1t may be necessary to have a
strip of oiled silk to prevent greas-
ing the bed covering. This Is one
of the quickest and most effectuaI
ways of improving the elbows