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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-23
Somerset Pomona at Athens

High winds in the morning with
wind and rain in the afternoon con-
to hold the regular October meeting
with Athens Grange, Tuesday, Octo-
! Der IA. In fact it was the most
disagreeable day thus far this fall
/ Notwithstanding all this the members
of Athens Grange did extra we'll and
came out in goodly numbers to well
come the Pomona.
I The Master Secretary, Gate Keeper
and Flora were the only officers pre-
sent L. A. Stinchfeld, master of
Athens Grange gave a welcome to the
visiting members and S. F. Emerson,
secretary of the Pomona was called
upon to respond.
The principlel question presented
for discussion was in regard to i'm
migration into the United States.
Should it be Prohibited?" The
speakers were j. E. Chapman, S. F.
Emerson, H. L. Head. J. F. Corson,
H. B. Ellis, G. E. Savage and A. A. Hall.
1t was conceded that desirable i'm
migrants who will make good citizens
should be welcome to our shores but
some method should be adopted to re-
strict in greater measure immigra-
ton. Foreign countries should not
/ be permitted to send their outcasts
and criminals to this country. We
are suffering today because of crimes
committed by foreigners who have no
moral right nor business here. The
! fact was mentioned that two of our
| Presidents were assassinated by for
eigners and that large majority of
criminals who fill our prisons are also
foreigners This foreign immigration
is a most difficult problem for our
government to handle.
The second topic What are some
of the pleasures and comforts to be
i enjoyed by the farmer and his wife
! dur lg the winter months was dis
cussad almost entirely by the sisters
each giving her individual opinion and
] experience. 1t is well known thai
The enterprising farmer and his wife
Laya many business cares in winter
! that must not be overlooked One
brother pleasingly remarked that his
occupation in the winter months was
eating what the farm produced II
summer. There was music by the
Grange choir, piano solos by Mrs. Ell.
/ lingwood, recitations by Mrs. Menges
select reading by Abbie Fox and Ell
len p. Jones. Grace T. Oliver ex
pressed her thanks to the officers o.
the Pomona for the gift of flowers
so much appreciated during her re.
cent illness.
Next meeting of the Pomona with
Canaan Grange, Tuesday, Nov. II.
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A UNIQUE CUSTOM

Some years ago the Vinol fraterni-
ty, of which our Druggist Frank w.
Buchanan, is member, originated
the idea OF having a National display
week of Vinol and companion products,
semi-annually.
This Vinol fraternity must be quite
an extensive organization, for return
ed travellers tell of the wonderful
window displays of Vinol which they
have noticed in their travels through
Canada, Cuba and as far away as South
America.
Frank w. Bucknam is now prepar-
ing for Vinol week, which begins Oct
eth. this year. His attractive win
dow arrangements, and store decora-
tons, show the same enthusiasm
which they have for years put behind
this meritorious Cod-Liver and Iron
preparation.
Later in the season he intends to
give away a new Vinol Cook Book to
his customers. Every woman interest
ed in good cooking receipts should call
and get one.
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A LARGE CONTRACT
What &. X. Fogg Wants Every Person
in SkOWhegan to Do.

When G. r. Fogg. the enterprisiue
druggist. first offered a 50-cent pack
age of DR. Towards specific for the
cure of constipation and dyspepsia at
half price, and guaranteed to return
the money if it did not cure, he
thought it probable from his expert
ence with other medicines for these
diseases, that he would have a good
many packages returned. But al
though he has sold hundreds of bot
ties, not one has been brought back.
To those suffering with dizziness,
headache, poor digestion, constipation
and straining. DR., Towards specific
offers quick relief 1t is an invalu-
able boon to all who feel uncomfor:-
able after eating and is today the
popular dinner pill in all the large
cities. 4w1-
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Born in HalloNell, Maine

Charles Francis Richardson, profes
sor emeritus of Anglo-Saxon and En-
glish languages and literature at Dart
mouth, died at Lisbon, N. H. Oct. s
after a brief illness, aged 81 years
Death was due to pneumonia. Profess
sor Richardson. who was a native Of
Hallowell, Me-, and a graduate OF
Dartmouth College, had been a mem
Der of the Dartmouth faculty for 81
years. Before becoming a teacher he
had been connected with number OF
institutions.
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NEW BUILDINGS AT PITTSFIELD
Work Has Been Begun Upon Bust.
ness Structures There

Work on the brick structure of the
T. F, Conner block was begun Mon
day. under the direction of j. S, Emer-
son & Son of Bangor, who will put on
a large crew for completion of The
building, Dec. L A. St Ledger has
begun the work on the foundation of
his block which Will consist of a
store, next to Perkins block and a
moving picture theatre. The sec
ond floor will be made into offices
or a society hall The work on the
foundation is done by II. n Fernald
of Troy. Bids on the building are
being received
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Holstien Breeders to Meet at Orono

A committee of which Henry G. Buy
er of Portland is chairman, has issued
call for the holstein breeders of this
state to meet at the State College of
Agriculture in Orono, November 4-56
for the purpose of organizing a State
Holstein-Fresian Association. 1t is
desired that breeders of holstein stock
should attend.
Those unable to do so. however
may apply for membership in the as
ISOLATION through the mails, address
ing H. G. Buyer. Portland, Maine.
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

BISIhIIT OF vi a N FL ~
on this 18th day of october A ID, 1913, on
reading the foregoing petition, 1t is
ordered by the Court, That a hearing be had
upon the same on the 18th day of Novem Der
A. ID. 1913, before said Court at Portland, in
said District, at ten o'clock In the forenoon;
and that notice thereof be published In the
ependent-Reporter newspaper printed
In said District, and that all known creditors
and other persons In interest may appear at
the said time and place, and show cause. IL
any they have, why the prayer of said Pc
titioner should not be granted.
And IL is further ordered by the Court. that
the Clerk shall send by mall to all known
creditors copies of said petition and this
order, addressed to them at their places Of
residence as stated
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale,
Judge of the said Court, and the seal thereof
at Portland, In said District, on the 18th day
of October A. ID. 1873
H. 81 JAMES f.. HEWEY Clerk.
true copy of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES h. HEWEY, Clerk.
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Bantrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter OF Lamont ]. Forbus, Bank
rupt In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge OF the Dis
trict CouJ Oft the United States for the Dis
trict of Maine.
Lamont j. Forbus OF
Solon, In the County of Somerset, and
state of Maine, in said District, respectfully
Iyi2 he was duly adjuaged bankrupt
under the Acts of Congress relating to bank
ruptcy; that he has duly surrendered All his
property ana rights o. Pfope,ty ana ~ mas as
said Acts and OF the orders of Court
touching his bankrup W.
Wherefore he prays, That he may be de-
creed by the Court to have a full discharge
rom all debts provable against his estate
under said bankruptcy Acts, except such
debts as are excepted by law from such dis
charge
dated this 18th day of July, A. d. 1918
LAMONT FORBUS
BANKRUPT.
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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
Mark H. Beane In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt
To the creditors of Mark Ii. Beane OF
Pleasant Ridge Plantation, In the County of
Somerset and District aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the 10th day
OF October, A d. 1913. said Mark II. Beane
was duly adjudicated bankrupt and that
the first meeting of his creditors will be held
at Daniel Lewis office, In Skowhegan, Maine,
on the 9Th day OF November. A. ID. 1913, at
ten o'clock In the forenoon, at which time the
said creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
October 81, A. ID. 1913
DANIEL LEWIS
Referee In Bankruptcy.
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Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter OF Thomas Lahore Bank
rupt, in Bankruptcy.
To the honorable Clarence Hale, Judge OF
the District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine
Thomas Lahore, OF NJ edlson, In the
County of Somerset and State of Maine, In
said District, respectfully represents, that on
the oath day of August 1912 he was duly
djudged bankrupt under the Acts OF Con-
gress relating to bankruptcy; that he has duly
surrendered all his property and RICH is of
property, and has fully complied with all the
requirements OF said Acts and of the orders
of Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be de-
creed by the Court to have full discharge
from all debts provable against his estate
under said bankruptcy acts, except such
debts as are excepted by law from such dis
charge
Dated this 18th day of September, A, D., 1913.
THOMAS LAHORE
BANKRUPT.
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BIG BUSINESS II POTATOES
Relish Farm In Mercer. Said TO Have
Largest Potato Acreage In Somerset
County

Among the many good farms Of
Somerset County is one owned and
worked BY W D. Relish Of Smith
field which by the way, is one Of the
best farming towns in the county.
This farm is situated on what Is
called the Bog road about three and
one-half miles from Norridgewock K.
r. station and contains 240 acres Of
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-23

having a good four horse team and
the necessary tools to go with it, the
teams and tools representing more
than $500 outlay The farm il a 30
equipped with electric lights and
power An auto is also supported
for the riding.
Mr. Relish and his son Clare have
done most Of the work excepting 4
little planting and digging ar
Relish IS not native Of Maine but
comes Of the good old German stock
Of Pennsylvania. having been born
there some fifty odd years ago. aad
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ORDER OF NOTICE TIL EREON.
DTSTRrCT OF MAINE SIS.

On this 18th day Of October A d. 1913 on
reading the foregoing petition, 1t Is
Ordered by the Court. that hearing be had
upon the same on the 18th day of November,
A. ID. 1918. before said Court at Portland, In
said District, at ten O. clock In the forenoon
and that notice thereof be published In the
Observation-Disclosures. newspaper printed
In said District, and that all known creditors,
and other persons In interest may appear at
the said time and place, and show cause, II
any they have, why the prayer of said Pc
titioner should not be granted.
And 1t Is further ordered by the Court, that
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known
creditors copies of said petition and this
order, addressed to them at their places OF
residence as stated
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale,
Judge OF the said Court and the seal thereof
at Portland in said District on the 18th day
of October, A. d. 1918.
Il. s. JAMES f. HEWEY, Clerk
true copy of petition and order thereon
Attest: JAMES f. HEWEY, Clerk
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Beer Seizure at Madison

Deputy Sheriff Mckinney made a
large seizure of lager beer at the
Maine Central Railroad freight station
at Madison, Friday night. There were
two barrels containing 124 bottles con-
signed, it is understood, to Alexander
Degarnaldo.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-23

Score-Oak Grove 49, Touchdowns,
Crosby 2, Crouch, Wyman, Abbott,
Jopp. Goals from touchdowns, Crouch
q Umpire. Cole. Referee, Nutter,
Linesmen, Jones and Robbins. Time
ION periods
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DOCTORS DID
NOT HELP HER
But Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound Restored
Mrs. LeClear's Health
Her Own Statement.
Detroit, Mich. -" am glad to dis
cover a remedy that relieves me from

m y suffering a n d
pains. For two years
/ suffered bearing
down pains and got
all run down. | was
under a YOU 8
strain and could not
sleep at night. |
went to doctors here
in the city but they
did not do me any
good.
q Seeing Lydia E.
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Settlement Requested.

All those who are indebted to the estate of
the late DR.. j N. Merrill are requested to
n AXE pay ment at once. Such accounts az arc
not settled by November Is, will be left with
Merrill Il Merrill for collection.
lin tfi2
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has lived in Michigan, Illinois, and
Ohio. having been a blacksmith until
he came TO Maine some eight years
ago Having heard of the cheap
farms of Maine he saw the descrip-
ton of this farm and sent his wife
on TO see il. and she bought the farm
and they moved here and they feel
as though they had done well il com
ing TO old Somerset county. which
seems to prove our claim that Som
erset County is as good place 70
I've il as there :. aid the chances
for making a dollar are beiter than
in many places
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-23

Everybody's friend-Dr Thomas
Eclectic Oil, the great household rem
edy for foot hache, earache, sore throat,
cuts, bruises. scalds Sold at all drug
stores Csc and soc.
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soil as good as can be found. and 50
situated that 1t can be worked with
improved machinery to the best ad-
vantage lying as it does in large
fields without cross fences and no
ravines. only one small brook cross
ing the farm, Mr. Relish carries a
nice herd of dairy COWS rather as a
side line. however, as he is making
potato raising specially This year
he has 80 acres which is, We believe,
the largest acreage on any one farm
in Somerset county and certainly he
is making great success raising po-
tatoes This is a we'll equipped farm
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-23
SKOWHEGAM HIGH NETT
WITH DEFEAT
In Playing the Team From Oak Grove
Saturday. The Score Was IS to o

ball team was defeated Saturday by a
team from Oak Grove, Vassalboro, by
a score of SO to 0. Jopp's recovery
of tumble and 45-yard run for the
touchdown constituted the feature of
the game.
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Pinkham s Vegetable Compound adver-
tised, l tried it. My health improved
wonderfully and l am now quite well
again. No woman suffering from fe
male ills will regret it if she takes this
medicine. - Mrs. JAMES G. LECLEAR,
1886 Hunt St., Detroit, Mich.
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Another Case.

Philadelphia, Pa. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is all you
claim it to be. About two or three
days before my periods l would get bad
backaches, then pains in right and left
sides, and my head would ache. l called
the doctor and he said had organic in
fammation. went to him for while but
did not get well so took Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. After TAX
ing two bottles was relieved and finally
my troubles left me. | married and
have two little girls. have had no re-
turn of the old troubles. Mrs. CHAs.
BoELL, 1850 S. Chadwick St, Phila. , Pa.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-02
THE LOST RING
By LUCIE FRANCES WILLIAMS

Oh, Mama, someone has taken my
ring. my dear little ring that you gave
me last Christmas! It's not in my
box, where I always keep 1t. and I've
looked everywhere. Someone must
have stolen it.
All this was said by a little girl
called Gladys Hammond, who was
spending the summer with her father
and mother at a summer place on the
st. John river, in New Brunswick.
MY dear. you must never say a
thing is stolen unless you are sure.
You know there is no one in the house
but ourselves, and Mr.. and Mrs. Liv-
tngston (the people who had rented
part of II to the Hammonds for the
summer), and / am sure they would
not take the ring" said her mother.
it"
Perhaps Mrs. Livingston might,
for she was always teasing me to give
ii to her. She said it would fit her
little finger" persisted Gladys.
Gladys just loved to go into Mrs.
Livingston's kitchen. One morning
she went to the kitchen door and
found 1t locked.
you can't come in today. Gladys,
for I'm pulling the plaster all off the
ceiling"
Tell your mother got tired look
ing at the old rickety ceiling and
thought If I pulled 1t all down, John
cher husband) would just have to
make a new one" called out Mrs.
Livingston.
In about an hours time Mrs. Liv-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-02
BLACK BEAUTY

No. this BLACK Beauty" is not
beautiful horse, but sled--a fine
sled. a fast-running sled. shiny,
black sled. much-used sled. 1t is
owned by Nell and Nellie Watson.
When you see one child on BLACK
Beauty, you will be almost certain
to see the other one, toe. In fact,
these two children are twins. They
began life together in the very same
house at the very same time, and
with the very same papa. mama and
grandpa. They appeared TO be ex-
ceedingly good friends from the very
start, and have kept right along in
the same Way. They are jolly and
lively, and grandpa says, noisy. In
deed, he even affirms that they can
make more noise than four boys
ought TO. But you love US, just the
same" said cunning little Nellie to
him one day.
"Oh, yes of courses" he iaughingiy
rejoined. Il have to; you are like
your mother, and she was my daugh-
ter, you see"
"Black Beauty had been birth
day present to the twins. They
thought themselves very fortunate to
have their natal day In December, for
they said a sled was the incest pres
ent they could have received. Oh, OF
course, that was not the only gift they
got, but 1t was the one they enjoyed
most. And just think, Nellie, grand
pa made IL for us, because he loves
us SOL" whispered Nell to his sister.
Wen be awfully good to him, and
generous with our sled, and let little
children who don't have such a nice
sled ride on it, won't we?' was the
response his twin NADER
And they were indeed true to their
word.
There was a little girl next door
whose lower limbs were paralyzed, so
she could not walk, and they often
took her for a fine ride on their sled.
She was a bright. lovable child, and
appreciated every kindness she re-
ceived. Hence it was just lots OF
fun" as Nell expressed 1t, to take
her for an outing
Her birthday occurred the fifteenth
of December, and Nellie conceived a
beautiful plan of having a surprise
party for the little neighbor.
She received her own mama's con-
sent to the plan, then that of Fran
cess mother, and preparations were
begun for the happy occasion. They
invited seven boys and seven girls,
and saw to 1t that there were seven
sleds there besides BLACK Beauty /;
then one extra for Frances.
we can coast two by two, so we
will not need one apiece" decided
Nellie and Nell, as they discussed the
matter.
Frances was delightfully."- surprised,
and she and all the guests spent an
exceedingly happy afternoon.
LEONA JOHNSON.
Richmond. Wa.
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he wanted to drive yoke of cows
him out in the undertaking. Now,
there were several idle cows graz
ing about In the pasture. but the boys
were rather timid to tackle the older
ones of the herd so they crept up
cautiously to two calves which were
standing quietly under a cnerry tree.
After good deal of pattfng and
rubbing and much elaboration, they
concluded that these two animals
would work we'll together, and for
lack of harness or other means of
hitching, the calves tails were tied
together and the Cit up there,
subj" was spoken by Jimmie.
Out from their shady retreat came
the docile calves, and down toward
the lane they went. Everything was
working finely, and Jimmie was III
the height of his glory as he followed
on with his Gee! Whoa! Hie," They
soon reached the head of the lane,
however, where the way forked in
two directions. and where the calves
decided to part company with, each
other one going toward the farm
yard and the other headed for the
brook.
But. alas the method of hitching
would not permit such a separation,
and now for the tug -of-war, the like
whereof Jimmie had never seen on
the athletic field at school. nor had
| he ever read of such in all-his books.
The more the calves pulled. the
more they pulled and the more each
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ingston came out into the porch,
where Gladys and her mother were.
She looked very much excited.
Il want you both to come UP into
the attic, over the kitchen, for I've
got something to show you. IL you
do live in Philadelphia"
So they went up. Mrs. Livingston
had pulled up three or four boards
from the floor quite near the chin
ney, so she waved her hand toward
1t and said: Just look at that"
They looked and saw between the
kitchen ceiling and the floor a great
mass of bits of paper mixed up with
bits of stockings, old cloth and all
kinds of things. cut up into little
pieces. as though it were for mince-
meat.
How did it all get there7" asked
Gladys.
IT'S a rats nest" replied Mrs. Liv-
ingston. Its wonder the house
wasn't burned down long ago"
They Allied the basket with bits of
paper twice. and were gathering the
last Of the nest into third, when
all at once
why, what's that" exclaimed
Gladys mother, making dive among
the papers at something. In mo-
ment she held up Gladys lost ring.
Now whenever Gladys loses any
thing and begins to blame someone
for taking 1t. her father always laughs
and says Rats"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-02
The Fox and the Little White
Hen

Once upon time there lived little
white hen, who was as white as snow.
and was always very careful to Keep
herself clean. There also lived an old
fox not very far away, who had a wife
and four little baby foxes, Now every
day this old fox would go to the little
hens house. hoping to catch her and
make meal of her One day he said
to his wife. Il am not coming home
today until I catch her. SO have the
pot boiling when get here"
The old fox crept up behind the little
hens house and waited for her to come
out, and after a while she came out
basket OF chips. When she had her
back turned, the old fox. crept In and
got behind the door. After the little
hen had gotten her basket full OF chips
she came along singing. The fox has
gone. the fox has gone she closed
the door and the fox jumped at her.
The basket of chips fell over on the
floor, and the little hen few up in the
top of the house. but she didn't stay
up long. for her head got SO dizzy
that she fell to the floor AMI the old
fox had her. He sewed her up in
bag and started home. But. as the
hen WAS very heavy, and he very tired.
he stopped to rest and was soon fast
asleep. The. little hen had . pair of
scissors In her pocket SO she cut
hole in the bag. got out, put rock
in. sewed up the bag, and ran back
The old fox went on home singing,
very angry when he found that he
had only rock. But ne said. It'll get
EDITH RAWLINGS.