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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
AN INTERESTING STATEMENT
What Druggist Say About DIR. B. j.
kendal's Blackberry Balsam

We have sold a great many So
called collie, cholera, and diarrhoea
remedies. But we know Of nothing
that is as good as DR.. Il. ]. kendall's
Blackberry Balsam. We have proved
that DIR. b. j. kendalrs Blackberry
Balsam will cure collie, cholera, and
diarrhoea over and over again. We
are ready to demonstrate it in your
case. and We will tell you how Get
bottle at G. R. Fogg's durg store,
and If after using it, you do not find it
the best you ever used in your family,
take the empty bottle back to his drug
store and get your money back he
will give it to you pleasantly.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
NOTICE

The subscriber hereby gives notice
that she has been duly appointed Elk
eeutrix Of the last will and testament
of Walter M. Smith late OF Stamford
in the State of Connecticut, deceased,
All persons having demands against
the estate of said deceased are desir-
ed to present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are request e
to make payment immediat ely to Ly-
man L. Walton OF Skowhegan, Maine,
whom I have appointed my agent for
that purpose.
ELIZABETH L. SMITH.
June 10, 1918. 3w26
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
Goodrich Reunion

The first annual reunion of the
Goodrich family was held at Sebasti-
cook lake, Newport, July l. Although
weather conditions were unfayorable,
about 35 members of the family as
sembled at Newport, from where they
were conveyed by special steamer to
Camp Benson and there a bountiful
dinner was enjoyed by all after which
an association was formed and Off
GERS elected as follows: Richard j.
Goodrich of Palmyra, president; Har-
ry L. Goodrich of Palmyra, vice pre-
sident; Mrs. Matthew S. Goodrich Of
Wateryille, secretary.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
Dies From Fall

Henry Ballantine, aged IS, the Au-
burn carpenter, who fell from roof Of
a barn on which he was at work in
Litchfield on Thursday, died at the
Central Maine General hospital in
Lewiston from the effect of his inju-
ries. Mr.. Ballantine struck on the
back of his head and his skull was
fractured. He never regained con-
seriousness. A wife and several chill
dren survive.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10

Recent findings of Indian relics in
the vicinity of Wesserrunsett Stream
have aroused large number of peo-
pie to pass a great deal of spare time
in trayersing the shore of the Kenne-
bee and this stream. An Indian
mound has been found and it is plan
ned TO dig into this to see what may
be there in the form of Indian en-
blems. The mound is situated on the
Canaan road about two miles from the
village.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
Sabatis Man Has Many Ducks

Herbert Mitchell of Sabatis has
made his first shipment of ducks from
his big farm, sending them to the Bos-
ton market at satisfactory figure
The shipment included $50 birds
weighing, on an average, between four
and five pounds He has hundreds OF
young ducks approaching the market
size which are destined for the table
within the next four to six weeks.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10

The East Ridge road in Cornville
is six miles in length and about as
straight as one could draw a line
north and south. There are thirty
residents, fifteen of which are over
20 years old, 1G over rs years old, 5
over so years old, 2 over So years
old. There has not been a death on
this road for about two years.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter of Irving G, Trufant, Bank
rupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the honorable Clarence Hale, Judge OF
the District Court of the United States for
the District OF Maine.
Irving {. Trufant, OF Skowhegan, in the
County OF Somerset and State OF Maine, In
said District. respectfully represents. that or
the 26th day of October, 1912, he was duly ad
judged bankrupt under the Acts OF Congress
relating to bankruptcy; that he has duly
surrendered all his property and rights OF
property, and has fully com piled with all the
require nents 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
nom all debts provable against his estate
under said bankruptcy acts, except such
charge.
Dated this 2nd dav of July. A. D...l9l3.
IRVING C.. TRUFANT.
Bankrupt.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
A New Division

A rural free delivery carrier out of
Gardiner has a new diversion, while
on duty. Since he has carried par
cells post scales, fond mammas have
besought him on various occasions to
weigh the baby He is beginning
to think there should be something
besides a 20 ID. limit
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
William Hall EIectrocuted

William Hall, lineman in the en-
ploy of the New England Telephone
& Telegraph Company, was electrocut-
ed while engaged in stringing a wire
for his company across saltwater
bridge at Oldtown, recently. A widow
and one child survive.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE IS.

on this 9TH day of July, 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 August,
A. d. 1918. before said Court az Portland, In
said District, at ten o clock in the forenoon;
and that notice thereof be published In the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 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, tn at
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 9Th day
OF July, A. ID. 1913
IL. s. JAMES E. HEWEY, Clerk
true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES f. HEWEY, Clerk
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10

DON'T use cough medicine con-
tanning opium or morphine. They
constipate the bowels and do not cure.
only stfe the cough. Examine the
label and If the medicine contains
these harmful opiates refuse it. Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound con-
tains no opates, is healing and sooth
ing. For sale by Sampson & Ayore.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
PARTISAN SAGE
FOR THE HAIR

If your hair is too dry-brittle-color-
thin-stringy- falling out-use
Partisan Sage-now-at once.
1t stops itching scalp. cleanses the hair
of dust and excessive oils, removes dand-
ruff with one application, and makes the
hair doubly beautiful - soft - fluffy
abundant Try Soc. bottle to-day.
1t will not only save your hair and make
it grow, but give it the beauty you desire.
G.. X. FOGG
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
Rheun and the Heart

Don't overlook the grave fact that
rheumatism easily settles in the
heart" and disturbs the valvular ac-
ton. The cure consists in removing
the cause. Foley Kidney Pills SO
tone up and strengthen the kidneys
that they keep the blood free of pois-
ons and uric acid crystals, that cause
rheumatism, swollen joints, backache.
urinary Irregularities, and disturbed
heart action. Try them. For sale
by Sampson & Avore.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
Timberland Fire

tract of cumberland at Scarboro
owned by Cyrus Leavitt was burned
over July 4, causing a total loss. MIR.
Leavitt paid $1,000 for the land a
week ago. Over 200 men confined
their efforts to preventing it spread
ing across the street.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
Has Nine Grandparents

Ernest Stanley, infant son of George
F. Dodge and wife of Oak Point Han
cock County, claims pretty good
record for grandparents, having nine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
Appendicitis Book Free!

The Adler-ika book, telling how you
can EASILY guard against appendi-
citis, and how you can relieve consti-
patton or gas on the stomach IN
STANTLY, is offered free this week by
G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
Body of Sail Found

Augusta: The body of Adam Sail,
the Albarian, who lost his life Satur-
day, when his boat was swept over
the Kennebec dam, was found later by
two small boys who we're in swim
ming a short distance below the Ken
nebec bridge near the east shore.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
COUNTY NEWS

Mill at Mayfield burned-Carroll
Heald's mill in Mayfeld burned down
Thursday June 81, with some 100000
shingles.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
NOTICE

Whereas my wife. Marietta Laskey
has left my bed and board without
just cause, this is to give notice that
l shall pay no debts of her contracting
after this date.
ERVING II. LASKEY.
Skowhegan, June 23, 1913. 3w26s
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10

The reason why some people seem
to be such poor listeners may be be-
cause they don't hear what they like.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10

Moonlight nights are great for low
ers; also great to make cucumbers
grow.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10

Eczema spreads rapidly; itching al
most drives you mad. For quick re-
lief, Doan's Ointment is we'll recon-
mended soc at all stores.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
State n ews
Plans for a Soldiers Monument

Dennysville intends to have sol
diers' monument before long.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-10

under him continuously at practice.
The result is that he has developed
half doze crack shots.
Speaking OF StauEton, this city has
two splendid companies, a regimental
band. including the old Stonewall
Jackson band, and is regimental head
quarters. The West Augusta Guards,
of Staunton, is one Of the oldest COM
panies in the South. and had a SPLEEN
did war record. Captain D. L. Poster,
rcgimcntal rifle Inspector, is AGO or
stanton. He is a graduate OF V. NJ. L.,
and was classmate OF Major l..
Wake Truxton. of Norfolk
The First Regiment, under the com
mand of Colonel Perry. held tho
boards yesterday afternoon, and was
the only regiment to be on dress pa
rade. Before the largest crowd OF
visitors of the week the regiment made
II splendid showing. and some of the
companies applauded as they passed
tho reviewers because of the fine
alignment
Joke on Captain WarriclS.
Captain La Prade. engineer officer,
is enjoying joke or hi sfriend Cap
tain Warrlck, assistant to the sur
geon-general, and Captain warrlck
Will be mono the wiser until he reads
this little story.
1t happened on Monday afternoon
during the visit of Governor Eber-
hardt and his star to the camp
grounds. Captain La Prade had tied
his steed to the big plum tree near
the brigade officers mess hall and
stepped into headquarters for few
seconds. When he came out his horse
was gone and another was tied to the
tree.
Now Captain La Prade was not I'M
easy about his horse lie didAl't want
to lose the animal, but he suspected
that somebody had snapped with him
for awhile and would soon return with
his steed. And he was right. but his
horse did not return until after Major
WinfreG. engineer officer. had bor-
rowed the horse that had been left In
place OF Captain La Trades.
1t was only n few seconds after Ma
jor Winfree had driven off that Cap
tain Warrlck came UP to get his horse.
which he had tied to the plum tree
without the knowledge OF Captain La
Prade, but the horse was gono and
Captain Warrick was nettled, because
he needed the animal In getting over
the camp grounds 10 direct gang OF
laborers he had working under him.
Just when Captain Warrick was be-
ginning TO think there was a horse
THIEF in camp Major Winfrce drove
to the brigade headquarters stables
and put the horse up.
The Captain Wanted to Know.
It so happened that Major Winfree
was the guest of Captain LaPrade and
Captain Warrick at dinner that even
Ing. accounting the days events,
Captain Warrick referred to the strange
disappearance of his horse
Il would like to know who took that
horse" he said; "dogged if l don't be-
lieve I'd have him shot 1t was GER
tainly a cheeky piece OF business"
ORTIZ Yf,sa fa1
no comment on the subject, but after
dinner Major Winfree took Captain La
Prade aside and whispered:
Bill. for goodness's sake don't tell
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-10
NEWS OF ASHLAND

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.1
Ashland, Va. July e.-Floyd Reams
vice grand regent and a member OF
Henrico Council, Royal Arcanum. of
Richmond, paid an Official visit Ia
Henry Clay Council, Royal Arcanum.
last night. Mr.. Reams gave most
interesting talk to the large number
OF members present.
Miss Peachy Fleet will leave Satur-
day to visit Mrs Hill Carter. Jr.. at
her home In King William County.
MRS. G. II. Dugsdalc. OF Roanoke
mas taken the Cranberry Cottage, on
Railroad Avenue.
Miss Ethel Priddy, who has been
visiting relatives here. has returned
10 her nome In Ginter Park.
Or. James 0. Hart has returned from
a Visit TO his old home in Louisa. much
improved In health.
Miss Cleora segar: OF Lewiston. was
=, DR.. Phil Taylor, Of Richmond. Was
the guest on Sunday of Professor and
Mrs. r. b. Smithey.
Mrs. w. n. Shelton is in Richmond
visiting relatives
Miss Mildred Hart left to-day for
a visit to relatives in Louisa County.
Mrs: c. A. Barnes and children are
spending sometime with Mrs. Merritt
Molly al Alton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter NJ Jones and
DR.. and Mrs. Hall Canter will leave
next week for visit to Atlantic CITY
Mrs John Addison will go 10 Noun
time.
DR.. and Mrs. Sidney Gates and I,tt,s
MISS Elizabeth Gates have returned to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-10
OFFICERS CONVERTED
TO BEACH CAMP SITE
They Have Become Enthusiastic Over Place to Which
They We're So Violently Opposed Weather
Ideal From Military Standnoint

track there is In the danger zone. Be-
cause OF excellent precautions taken
by the military authorities no accidents
have occurred.
Teh Second Regiment, commanded by
Colonel Robert r. Leedy. and composed
OF companies from Warrenton. Front
royal. Winchester, Stras burg, Chase
CITY, Roanoke. Petersburg, Culpeper.
staunton and Harrisonburg, gave dress
parade on the Macon parade ground
this afternoon. They made an excez
lent showing in the manoeuvre. so dir
ncu!t for regiment which has its com.
panies scattered about over the State
tomorrow afternoon the Fourth Reg
iment commanded by Colonel A g
Goodwin. will take it's turn at this drill
Tonight Brigadier- General Vaughan
entertain the colonies, lieutenant-colo-
neis and regimental adjutants of three
regiments at dinner at the Atlantis
Club. Those present were Colonel VIII
nam j. Perry. Lieutenant Colonel Rob
ert T. Crackenhill and Captain Charles
NJ. East OF the First: Colonel Robert
H. Leedy, Lieutenant Colonel r. Nfillar
and Captain Robert r Morrison. of tha
second; Colonel E. r. Goodwin. Lien
tenant-Colonel B. w. Salomonskv and
captain Charles T Borland. OF tho
rourth. besides members of General
Splendid Camp.
us splendid camp, we have seen
very few mosquitoes, and II this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-10
Franklin Street Girls Buy Dog,
Then Along Comes Owner, and,
Presto, Dog Is Gone.

Several young women were sitting
on the porch Of a Franklin Street resi-
dence Tuesday afternoon, when a negro
woman came down the street followed
by most engaging little white and
woody dog. He was just about the size
and build of a small muff and had n
precociou5 and self satisfied air that
was most fetching.
Isn't he cunning" exclaimed the
young women In chorus.
Seeing that her pet was attracting
attention. the negro woman promptly
offered him for sale. and after some
dickering, Steve" for that was his
name. changed hands for the consider
alton of 50. He seemed perfectly con-
tent with his new mistress, and prompt
~ sat down In the shade and stuck
out his pink tongue in n fascinating
smile. while he endured their caresses
with the nonchalance of a male accus-
toned to easy conquest.
The girls were ecstatic over him. One
OF them went to the nearest drug store
for some soap guaranteed to kill feas,
while another sough. O beautiful blue
ribbon, and a third designed kennel
out OF n hatbox. Inside Of thirty min
utes. behold Steve. soft and white as
the new fallen snow, and looking re-
spectacle and decorated almost beyond
recognition.
For ali Of Tuesday and most Of yes
terday Steve was the complacent pot
and darling Of that particular house,
hold. No one could resist his charm
Ing and unperturbed personality.
Then yesterday afternoon while Steve
and his admirers were on the porch,
tho black shadow OF tragedy came in
the shape OF a disreputable- looking
negro man, who explained that Steve
was his property. having been stolen
from him by the woman that sold him.
This naturally resulted in some argu-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-10
[Speeial TO The Times-pispatch. l

Camp Harvey n. Dickson. Virginia
Beach, July 9.-After three DAYS In
camp the upstate officers. who were
violently opposed to the location of
tho camp site and rifle range here on
the ground that the place was insult
sole. nave changed their opinions They
are now just as enthusiastic over the
beauty OF the place as they were luke
warm two years ago.
One by one they have told General
Vaughan and General Sale, who. as
members Of the Virginia Military Board.
were responsible for Virginia Beach
getting the encampment. that the pres
ent encampment has been one of the
most successful in the history Of the
Virginia militia. The weather. which
has been ideal from a military stand :
point since Sunday. has no doubt large
~ influenced them in their views. and
all concerned are hoping for a contin-
uance of it.
AS was the case yesterday. more hard
work was done to-day. The morning
was devoted to drilling squads and
companies In close order. Target
shooting has become the chief feature
OF camp, and from early morning until
late In the afternoon the crack of rifles
echoes across the range. The work of
sharpshooters is somewhat interferred
with by the cars using the rifle range
line. The firing has to be halted whom
ever a car passes Rudy Inlet as the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-10
GASTON-HUDG|NS
USING CRUTCHES

Norfolk, Va. July 9.-Steve CASTOR,
Norfolk's star pitcher. who broke his
leg two weeks ago. was on the street
to-day for the first timo. Steve is
hobbling around on crutches. and It
Is doubtful whether he will be able
to play again this season.
Catcher Hudgins Of tho Pirates, who
also broke his leg several weeks ago
Is able to get around with the aid OF
crutches. II is said that Hudginss In
1urtes were not az serious as Gaston's.
and he will probably be back at his
old job In two weeks
Left Fielder Blackstone, of tho Pc
tersburg team, who broke his left leg
in attempting to slide to second in a
game with Norfolk several weeks ago.
Is reported to be getting along as well
DC aue serious bnd hs
not be Rble to play again this season
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-10
Maybe Steue Is Party to Stumble.

ment. and the negro finally agreed to
leave 1t to the doA.. lie pointed out
mat II Steve was willing 10 follow
MIN 10 would be proof positive that he
was the real owner. There was no get
ting around the argument. and so The
cruel colored man whistled and Steve
trotted away after him, with his tail
In the air and never q backward glance
while the girls watched him with tears
III their eyes, thinking bitterly of their
expenditures for flea soap and ribbon,
not TO mention the price OF the dog
Tho principals In this tragedy of I'M
faithfulness refuse to have their names
In the paper, but they are anxious to
have the perfidy Steve exposed so that
no one else will fall for" the sell. It
is thought that Steve may be making a
regular income for his owners in that
way.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-10
CONFLICT OF OPINION
Daniels Favors PosIttor >
md Communicates Do Not

una commentaries Do Nor
Washington, July e.-Command,,.,
OF the Atlantic Coast navy yards gath
cred at the Navy Department here 70.
oay to confer with Secretary Dan,e,.
and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt on
navy yard labor problems. The prin-
cipal discussion revolved around rho
question OF civilian representation on
the various wage boards which navy
yard employees long have sought. Sec
rotary Daniels already has Indicated
met ne iavors the proposition, but the
commandants vigorously oppose IT,
questions OF economy also were dis
cussed. No definite conclusions were
reached at to-day's conference
During the discussions, Secretary
Daniels emphasized his belief that
every navy yard in the country should
be equipped to build some kind Of war
craft. He did not favor building all
warships in government yards, but ex-
pressed the belief that the government
should be in a position to construct
every type OF vessel used by the navy.
The commandments present were Rear
Admirals Robert NJ Doyle. Norfolk;
James NJ Helm. Charleston, and Cap
tains Albert Gleaves. New York; De-
witt Coftman. Boston. and Charles @.
Rogers, Portsmouth, N. H.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-10
AMERICANS MEET
GERMANS TODAY

Nottingham, England. July 9.-Draw-
ing Tor tho lawn tennis matches be-
tween tho United Statcs and Germany
IN the flrst semi-flnal Of the prellmi-
nary contests to select team to chal-
tteehEe the English holder of the Dwight
=, PAWS international trophy was made
The United States VIII be represented
py Maurice Il Mclaughlin OF San
Francisco; II. Norris Williams, Of HAIR
yard. and Harold II. Hackett. OF New
5STk' and by Wallace F.. Johnson, OF
Philadelphia, as reserve.
Inc German team Is composed of
Otto elm, Oscar Kreutzer, Fried
rlch wilhelm Rahc and Heinrich Klein
Williams meets Kreutzor and Nc
LLoughiin meets FroitZhcim Tomorrow
On Friday. Mclaughlin and IIackett
doubles. ~ Wv
Tho other two singles matches be-
tween Mclaughlin and Kreutzer and
between Williams and FroitZheim arc
on the program for Saturday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-10
.HAVENS LANDS AT
MACATAWA PARK
Made As Miles in Sc Minutes
With Verplanck's Hydro
acroplane.

MaGatawa Park. Mich. July a-Beck-
WIN Ravens. contestant in the Chicago
detroit nyinG-boa cruise, arrived here
shortly before o'clock this evening
IN the hydro .aeroplane with him was;
The owner OF the machine j. D. r.
Xerplanck. The trip from South
raven raven to Macatawa Park. forty-nve
miles. was made against strong head
wind In nftysix minutes
ravens kept close to the lake shore
rII Inc way. and made a perfect land
Ing In Macntawa Bay. lie then nro-
ceeded by water to Jenn!aon Park,
%here he beached his machines for
inc night. The stop in South Haven
was made to empty his tanks and pro-
cure better ,gasolene. Ravens and
Verpianck will spend the night here
nnu proceed on their Journey early to-
morrow morning
In expectation of the coming Of the
hydro aerop!anes. thousands Of re-
sorters lined the shore and gave the
aviator n rousing welcome. Roy Fran
els reached South Haven before Bav@ns
iett mat place. IL WAS not known
%hat timc he would reach Macatawa