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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26
MOTHERS MEETING
At the Clementine Weston ". {. 7. /.
Tuesday Afternoon. A Very Inter
eSting Program

There was good attendance at the
meeting of the Clcmentine Weston W.
{. T, l.. Tuesday afternoon in Library
parlors. The program was in charge
of Mrs. Mabel W. Philbrick who pre-
sided during the first part of the meet
ing. Al the time of the annual meet
ing Mrs. Lizzie A. Marble was elected
president for six months only and this
necessitated another choice at this
time Mrs Marble was reelected
however, 1t being a unanimous vote of
the Union to have her serve for the
remainder of the year so successful
have been her efforts at the head of
this body of temperance workers.
The program was opened with a
song Tell Mother I'll be There sung
by the Union with Mrs. Dora Nye at
the piano. Devotional exercises were
conducted by Mrs Eugenia Osborne
\ duet entitled The Fireside" was
sung by f. G. Nye and Ray Kilgore
and piano solo followed played by
Miss Helen Day paper Some
Sisters and Mothers of Famous Men
was intelligently given by Mrs Mabel
". Phlbrick and Mrs Margaret X.
Goodrich read is a Boy Really Worth
Saving Ray Kilgore sang Never
Forget Dear Mother and Her Prayer
and an entertaining paper on Moral
Education" was read by Mrs Eugenia
Osborne. The closing number was a
solo "A Mothers Love" sung by Miss
Goldie keene
The music was in charge of Mrs.
Dora r Nye and was most appropriate,
the various selections all bearing a
tribute of mother love in accord with
the afternoons subject. During the
business portion of the session, Mrs.
Dora Nye was appointed superinten-
dent of Soldiers and Sailors depart
ment and Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill as
sisted Mrs Philbrick as hostess
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ROUS|NG DEMOCRATIC
MEETING !
Candidates Lined Up For the Prl-
maries. Largely Attended

A large gathering of representative
Democrats from various sections of
Somerset gathered at the Municipal
Court Room Thursday Among those
from out of town in attendance were
Kingsbury b. Piper of Fairfield, chair
man of the County Committee, who
presided, Hon. Bertram G McIntire,
chairman of the Board of State AS
SCISSORS and a candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Governor; Hon.
A. F. Donigan of Bingham; Elk Sena
tor William Osborne of Pittstield. ".
f. Lawler of Auburn, II H Brazzell.
Silas T. Lawry, W r. Bradbury of
Fairfield; Albert ". Miller. Hartland;
H. H. Thurlough Esq. Pittshed, J. II.
Haley, Esq, Hartland and K. V Brown
Esq, Bingham. These gentlemen all
offered remarks as did Sheriff Thomp-
son and Adam Simpson of Skowhegan.
The purpose of the meeting was to
talk over candidates to go on the tick
ct under the Primary law and TO get
more effective organization throughout
the county.
Mr.. McIntre as the first speaker
discussed in practical way the kind
of work which should be done to in
sure success next September. Mr..
Donigan discussed the good roads
problem and Ex-senator Osborne crit
icised the policy of the present admin
istration in expanding the proceeds of
the bond issue altogether on trunk
lines, so-called.
The following names were men
toned as candidates for nomination
in the primaries:
Senators W NJ. Osborne of Pitts
field of the eastern section; II. B.
Ellis of North Arson. Warren &. Clark
of North New Portland and Neil Gre
CORY of Fairfield of the western sec
ton.
Register of deeds Frank A. Ben
ner of Skowhegan, the present incum-
bent.
Sherin-Frank Thompson of Show
hogan.
County Attorney. Howard Haley
of Hartland; Harry H. Thurlough of
Pittsfield and Royden Y. Brown of
Bingham.
Register of Probate-Adam Simpson
of Skowhegan.
County Treasurer William }. Brad
bury of Fairfield.
County Commissioner r. F. Par
ker and l. c. Trufant of Skowhegan
and H. W. Rowell of Cornyille.
The question of candidates for clerk
of courts was discussed and it was the
unanimous sentiment of the meeting
that candidate should be on the
ticket for that office Notwithstanding
there has been some talk of the Demo
Gratis endorsing the present Republic
can incumbent, William T. Seekins
II was decided at the meeting that
the county committee should be en-
larged and committee consisting of
f. A. Benner, Slas r. LaWry and W.
NJ Osborne was appointed to formu-
late a plan and report the same to the
Somerset county delegation at the
State convention
The meeting adjourned for dinner at
one o'clock and after dinner short
smoke talk was held at which nominal
ting petitions were circulated and
signed
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County News
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Mrs. Grace Weeks was guest of
Mrs G. D. Harris several days last
week
Mrs Grover Mason is stopping at
the home of her father Frank Bragg
for an indefinite time.
Miss Nellie Tibbetts returned home
Tuesday of last week from a visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. V. c. Holt.
daughter was born Wednesday
March 18th to Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Will
iams.
Mrs. Dr. Bibber returned Thursday.
March 18th from a visit in Bath and
Boothbay Harbor.
Miss Christie Furber is visiting in
SkoWhegan at the home of her broth
err Omar Furber. Nellie Tibbetts is
taking her place in the telephone Of
flee
Mrs. Frank Penney has been visiting
her sister Mrs. Mabel Harris the past
week
Mrs Eunice Church has moved into
the Albert Burrill house.
Edna Nelson is working at Dr..
Earles
Susie Holt arrived home Saturday
for her vacation.
Ellie Crocker has moved into his
home which he purchased of Mrs.
Eunice Church.
Mr. and Mrs. j. II. Steward of SHOW
hogan and Mrs. E. L. Griffin of Fall
River Mass, were visitors at Scott
Lords Sunday.
Mrs. Grace Weeks and Mrs. Dilla
Harris were in Skowhegan last Thurs
day shopping.
Scott Lord was in Belgrade Tues
day to attend the funeral of his cou-
sin John Lord.
There having been misunderstand-
ing of the officers elected at the annual
meeting in January of the Prescott
Free Library Association, we are re-
questcd TO print them again. Presi-
dent Mrs c. A MaXfield; vice presi-
dent Mrs Scott Lord secretary. Mrs
O. a. Moody; treasurer. II. b. Harris
directors. II. B. Harris. II. l.. Puring-
ton. c. II. Barrett.
There will be a social dance in the
town hall Friday evening. March d
with music by Nutting's orchestra
The floor managers are to be Scott
Lord and James Barrett with c. Mel
son. c. MaXteld. John Croker and
Clifford Barrett as aids.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26
NINETY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY
Mrs. Mary =. Elliot Has Grown Old
Gracefully. Daughter OF a ReNo-
lutiOnary Soldier

Last Saturday the Dist, occurred an
event of more than passing interest
inasmuch as one of Somerset County s
oldest women. Mrs. Mary p. Elliot Of
Athens attained another milestone
upon lifes journey and became nine
ty-tVe years of age The day was
passed quietly and simply, no formal
reception being held.
Mrs. Elliot is the daughter of the
late Algernon Benjamin Baxter, a
soldier of the Revolution, and is the
only real daughter of Eunicc Farms
worth Chapter, Daughters of the Am
crican Revolution. She is reported
as being in excellent health and in
splendid possession of her faculties.
Her home is with her son Horace Ell
liot, prominent citizen of Athens.
The Independent-Repo joins with
hosts of friends in Skowhegan and
elsewhere in extending fluctuations TO
this honored and gracious lady.
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Freckles
February and March Bring Out Tn.
slightly Spots. How to Remove
Them Easily

The woman with tender skin breads
February and March because they are
likely to cover her face with ugly
freckles. No matter how thick her
veil. the sun and winds have strong
tendency to make her freckle
Fortunately for her peace of mind
the recent discovery of new pre-
scription. othine- double strength.
makes ii possible for even those most
susceptible to freckles to keep their
skin clear and white No matter
how stubborn a case of freckles you
have. the double strength othine
should remove them Get an ounce
from c. r. Fogg and Danish the
freckles Money back if it fails .
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26

meeting has been posted for Monday.
March 31st. There are - articles to
be voted on.
Dan Hancox. the royal baseball man
has begun 10 make plans for u sue
cessful season. and expects to begin
shortly to train and III his arm 10 fill
the pitchers box in al able manner
Mrs. Lille Simmons died at the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26

Generally debiiitated for years. Had
sick headache. lacked ambition, was
worn out and all run down Burdock
Blood Bitters made me a well woman
Mrs Chas. Freitoy Moosup. Conn.
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Farm of SIS acres, one mile from
Athens village in Cornville. Good
buildings, pleasantly situated Also
including 3 horses, cows, and two
yearlings, and two plows two har-
rows, 2 moving machines, one horse
rake, one double wagon, one single
wagon, two sets of sleds, one
riding wagon, one long pung,
double and single harness. one
5-horse power steam engine. And all
other small farming tools on said
farm. Quick sale desired.
EPHRAIM r. BERRY.
March 18th. 1914. 3wll
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Resolutions

Whereas, the Angel of Death has
again visited Golden Rod Branch I s
5. and removed from our number. sis
ter Alice l.. Butler a beloved and es-
Unable member. therefore,
Resolved That a copy OF these res
our sincere sympathy to the husband
and family in their hour of affection.
Resolved Tat copy Of these res
olutions be spread upon our records
also that a copy be sent to the bcreayed
family, and one to the independents
Reporter
Committee on Resolutions,
Mrs. Minnie r. Wheeler
Mrs. Grace l.. Bukcr
Skowhegan, Me, March %. 1914
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High School classes should send for
sample book of programs. invitations,
etc Very handsome line Indepen-
dent" eporter Co.
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In the selection of you asked solve this
range the standard for its neveraing
baking the s buy figuring its cost
on being built service, economical and
simple in its operation. The $ open record
The Washington times., 1914-07-13
How to Bedutify the Hair
A Simple and Inexpensive
Home Method.

The hair is like a fower-a little
care and proper nourishment does won
ders. Just as a plant without air and
water withers and dies. 30 will the hair
go II not given proper nourishment.
The scalp must be perfectly healthy
and free from dandruff. as the scalp
is to the hair what good soil is to
plants and flowers.
II your hair is not pretty; il it Is
losing its color. too dry, matted. fall
ing out or IL the scalp itches and
burns. you can overcome all of these
conditions by using Partisan Sage,
which supplies every hair need. 1t
soaks right into the hair roots, stimu-
lating them and furnishing the nour-
ishment that is needed for the hair to
grow not only long and heavy, but
funny. soft, lustrous. and sloriously
radiant.
You can get a bottle OF this mex
pensive. yet delightful and helpful. hair
tonic from O'Donnell's Drug Store or
at drug and toilet counters every
where. Improvement begins with the
very first application. Besides stop
ping the scalp irritation. 1t removes
every bit OF dandruff. The use OF this
unequaled hair tonic will surely give
your hair new life and beauty.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-07-13
CHOP, CHOP, CHOP
By MRS. CHRISTINE FREDERICK.

newest models are made 50 as to
open in the middle. This allows
much easier and perfect cleaning.
Next, certain makes have a little
gutter" under and behind the chop
per to hold. the juice and prevent
its spillipg on the floor. This Is
q most Important point. as with
many choppers a great deal Of the
juice Is wasted.
The blades. or cutting knives.
require especial attention. Just
like other cutting tools, they
should not be banged into a draw
er as their edges become dulled
and will not give perfect service
The best way is to hang all three
or four on a hook or nail. espe-
cially devoted to this purpose.
Before using a new chopper at
all. give it a paraffine bath. To
do this, take a good quantity OF
paraffine. melt IL in a pie plate
and pour 1t over and in the chop
Ii off, but put away for several
days and allow the surplus to work
off or use a few bread crumbs first
in the chopper before grinding
any food material for use. This
lubricates the parts and such
bath should be given every three
or four months to keep the chopper
in good condition. Dry perfectly
after every washing. Be careful to
use the right blade for the right
purpose. handle IL intelligently, and
II will be one of the best and most
constantly used of your daily tools
Copyright, 1914, by Mrs. Christine
FTederick.)
The Washington times., 1914-07-13
Truths By Women Who
T Industrial Education for
NllOW Mountaineers
To Help Virginia Citizenship

industrial education of the ounanee Virginia the
ambition of prominent Washington Mrs. Claude SWANSON
wife the Senator from Virginia. and leader of unnamed organt
accomplish purpose believes that these people, direct
descendants of the pioheer educated p make splendid citizens
end Mrs. heren these
deaporing boy and girl from the mountains where learn
be acquired practical and industrial education Upon
completing their these wards encouraged return the
disseminate their knowledge Then another couple
ing promise of application to school, during which time they
clothed and cared for by the society.
Mrs. Spanson although Vhgiuian by bth has had long
Washington residence where she has been active social and phan
opc work for about eighteen during her husbands political
life.
is Southern Relief Society," being member of
the Southern Relief Home belongs to the A. r. the
Colonial Dame Daughters of the Confderay and the Descend
a. MS of Colonial Gopernors
The Washington times., 1914-07-13
Hints on Home Management
Business Efficiency Pays
In kitchens as in Office
By ANN MARIE LLOYD

land which are still Indifferent to
helps. The workers are scrimped for
means to do the necessary work con-
ditions are bad under which the work
Is done, household tasks are done in
the hardest way. The woman who
does her own work, more often than
not. fails to save herself. She will
stand on hard floor and wash or iron.
with blistered feet and throbbing head
and ragged nerves. when an old piece of
cloth. tackled to carpet lining would
make soft pad and give her ease.
She Will carry stopping pail of water
from one end of the room to the other
when four castors fastened to a piece
of board would let her wheel 1t about
as she wished.
She will bend her aching back over
an ironing board which is too low, when
| block OF wood nailed to each end
would raise 1t to the right height.
She will stand on tip-toe on a rickety
chair or step-ladder to dust wall or
molding. when in fifteen minutes sne
could tack a mop of cloth to an old
broom-s stick and do the work in half the
time, and with tenth less effort.
She will save so to buy cut-class
dish or a silver ladle and will not spend
10 cents for a strainer. when the one
she is using has hole in the side that
makes II unworthy its name.
She will work trees and birds in cross
stitch on bath towels and wipe her
ulsneS on ner husband > olu sniIt tail
She will wear her eyes out putting
monograms on linen sheets and use an
old cotton sheet to cover the ironing
board, which makes an unsatisfactory
foundation for the monograms, when
there is a heavy. firm material express
ly for ironing board covers, costing but
| a few cents a yard. and II the board Is
slipped into calico slips when not in use
| II viii last long time.
Household efficiency is more than a
phrase. 1t means making use OF mod
ern methods to carry on legitimate
business lone of the most Important and
respected enterprise in the working
vorld
The Washington times., 1914-07-13

organization does not permit Of
large financial outlay. Funds for
the enterprise are secured through
the contributions of the members and
from the annual entertainment given
for the benefit of the order. A Mi
Careme, a tea, dansant and card
party was given at Rauscher'e. and
the attendance from society was
such that those acquainted with
similar efforts to raise funds for
charity. pronounced 1t one Of the
most successful ever held In Wash
ington. One entertainment will be
given each year, the character Of II
depending upon the trend of society
at the time, but this Is the only con-
tribution the public will be asked
to make throughout the year.
We do not expect to produce prod
igies: we do not even expect that
the wards will become prominent,
but we hope that the results OF the
opportunity will show in clean, ef-
t1cient. good citizens. and in the bet
terment to the people Of the noun
tains, the society will and its reward.
The present officers OF the society
are: Mrs. Claude A. Swanson. pres
ident; Mrs II. l. Rust, vice presi-
dent: Miss Flora Wilson, correspond
ing secretary: Mrs. Barstow, record
Ing secretary, and Mrs. E. E. Mere
dith, treasurer.
The Washington times., 1914-07-13
Dog Actor Has Troubles.

Peter the Great. the bulldog playing in
the Beauty" productions of the Amer
lean Film Company, is having a hard
time of it. He was lately reprimanded
for his jealousy. Yesterday. while on
location where. In a miniature lake, he
played an important part, Peter was
told to remain where he was placed.
Now it happened that the lake was COW
cred with lily leaves, which effectively
hid part OF the water. Something at
tracted Peters attention. He saw some
thing at a distance that interested him
and started for the object. He jumped
far out on the lily leaves. with the re-
suit that he came to the surface the
most surprised, disgusted, and humili-
ated dog ever seen. When he was final
ly pulled out by Harry Pollard and saw
every one laughing, he slowly walked
out of the scene with a reproachful
look
The Washington times., 1914-07-13
ernhardt-R -Rostand Feud
Over "L'Aiglon" Settled

There has been a typical Partisan
Taire about ''LAiglon," which has
y owed a good boost for the ChateIet.
! dame Sarah Bernhardt started a
. " court action to prevent the ex-
. 'iuon Of the pictures. Edmond
stand. author of the play, wired
adame Bernhard to the effect that
10 would not defsnd the suit and Of
= ed to hand over his share in the
"Utts-amounting to some s4e.OOt-to
~ actress. Madame Bernhardt re-
Led that she didn't want Rostand's s
"llsrs. but merely wished to protect
DE- and her rights. She claimed that
Aiglon" was the property of the
"rnhardt Theater repertory, and
srefore neither the play nor 4 repro
ction Of ii could be given elsewhere,
alone in a playhouse located exactly
posite the theater where the Dlay
IS first staged in 1900 Subsequently
adame Bernharit withdrew the ac-
n. n should be noted that the ceIe-
ted tragedienne was not asked to
~ in the moving pictures, and il is
uerally believed that this fact sorely
eyed her, and was the real cause Of
proceedings. Since !ts initial pres
,ation, ''L'Aiglop"-the piay-has
ought in Sl.0oo,Ja. Edmond Rostand's
are in the profits amounted to sIOO,-
The Washington times., 1914-07-13
FANNIE HICKS PLAYS SCHOOL.

tomorrow. and two pieces Of pie ror
sIpper-mouse pie, too" Then she
shut the door, and all three kitties
smacked their lips and tried harder
tnan ever. Tom was already far
= anead Of the others, but they had
trst keep quiet" he said to himself.
that pie IL already mine"
Sure enough, Fannie Hicks called
on first one and then the other.
Tommy never failed, and even Binkie
was close behind in credits.
Finally Fanny gave out hard sum
and Binkie got II first wrong
she said in reply to Toms. Then she
put another word on the board.
This Is the very last" she said
gravely. her long ears Topping as
she shook her paw, -and the one
that misses this word loses ten cred
It's" Tom pricked up his ears and
looked at the board. but Binkie was
too busy watching Tommy to pay
any attention to anything. He did
not even glance at the board.
''Binkie Tabby. what word Is thisz"
called Fanny. Binkie jumped up
without looking at the board. DOG.
he cried boldly. and slammed his
slate as he sat down. The other
two kitties and Fannie Hicks burst
out laughing Binkie looked aston
ished. From the other room he could
hear his mother laugh, toc-what
could II mean?
Tommy has won tho holiday and
the pie. too" he heard Fannie say.
as they trooped out Of the room very
suddenly. He turned slowly and
looked at that fatal word. What
could IL be? Some hard one. surely
but his very whiskers turned pink
with shame and confusion as he
read RAFT
1914, by, Florence z. Yode
The Washington times., 1914-07-13

BY MRS. CLAUDE A. SWANSON.
There is a nameless charitable or
ganization in Washington. 1t Is
composed OF a number Of women
whose husbands are prominent In
public affairs. The organization Is
Industrial education In the Virginia
mountains.
Upon the pine-clad crags OF this
lower reach Of the Appalachian
range, there lives a people. almost
as detached in their isolation as
though in another land. They are
primitive. but they are of the sturdy
pioneer stock which conquered the
American wilderness. They lack the
luster and polish of society; schools
are few, and passions run high, but
In their magnificent ruggedness lies
the promise of gain to the world and
the country. for the stock is un-
sullied. --..
This unnamed society purposes to
give some Of the younger generation
the needed advantage of education. a
thing almost impossible of acquis-
ition in the locality. To this end, a
mountain boy and a mountain girl
will be selected from those earnest
ones who can appreciate the oppor-
tunity offered and whose characters
give the promise of application: and
they will be sent away to school.
Teaching Practical Industries.
But the responsibility which the
organization assumes does not cease
with the proffer of schooling. Not
only do those wards receive the act
ual education. through high school.
but during the sponsorship of the
society. are clothed and cared for
in every particular.
Those selected for the scholarship
are sent to the we'll equipped indus
trial school of W. George Mayo.
at Dyke. Green county. Va. where
in addition to the high school cur
riculum. they are given an indus
trial education.
The boys are thoroughly schooled
in scientific agriculture, manuel arts
and crafts: the girls are taught to
be housewives, in addition TO the
scholastic course.
Upon the completion of the course
at the Mayo School. II the pupil
has demonstrated a singleness of
purpose and ambition, opportunity
is accorded for completing tie edu-
cation. and a college course is pro-
Tded. When the wards finally COM
plete their schooling, they arc urged
to disseminate what they have
learned among the less fortunate
mountain people. and to improve
their conditions generally. They may
open schools. or they may become
practicing advisers to the commun-
ity, or they may accomplish their
purpose in their own way.
The idea of the society struck
home to more than one OF the origi-
nal members on account T the
self-denying efforts Of certain indi-
vidual husbands to conquer the world
sufficiently to wiring an education
away for themselves. And the noble
stories Of the hardships endured In
the wrestling made their personal ap-
peal. hence comes the desire to aid
other deserving ones in their quest.
Raising Funds.
But one girl and one will he sent
at a time. for the small size OF the
The Washington times., 1914-07-13

housewife will find this stationary.
clamped to the table chopper.
great boon. Small bits of leftover
soup meat, bread crumbs. portions
of a shank of ham. can all be made
more appetizing with the aid of
chopper. In summertime, too, there
are the many ingredients used in
sandwiches or salads which a chop
per easily and thoroughly prepares
peppers. onions. potatoes, carrots,
etc, readily are put into usable
shape with the chopper.
There are several points to con-
slider in choosing a chopper. The