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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-02
WESSERRUNSETT VALLEY
FAIR
Athens Citizens and Others Decide to
Form a Corporation. Plans Pro-
posed

ATHENS. MARCH 80 \ large and
enthusiastic meeting of citizens Of
Athens and neighboring towns was
held at Grange Hall in Athens on Sat
urday, March 2S Hon. John +. Hol-
man was made chairman and Geo. +.
Aver, secretary. Plans for organic
ing were fully discussed and il was
finally decided to form corporation
under the name of Wesserrunsett Val
ley Fair Association. The necessary
papers We're prepared and Mr.. Hol-
man as a justice of the peace issued
a warrant for legal meeting to be
held Saturday. April / at . D. m in
Grange Hall. Athens. All citizens who
wish to aid the fair are earnestly in
vited to attend the meeting and Join
as charter members.
The plan proposed is to have an en-
trance fee of one dollar with no furth-
or liability for dues or fees of any
kind for life Money received from
entrance fees is to form part Of the
permanent fund which can be used
only for acquisition of grounds, cree
ton of buildings or purchase Of per
manent equipment
The society is to have no authority
Ito incur any obligations beyond the
amount actually available for The pur-
pose.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-02
DISASTROUS FIRES THIS
MORNING


MADISON. April Fira broke out
At a m, this morning III the three
story building at the corner of Depot
and Main SITS. Madison owned by
Elmer Rowcll of Rowell1ale The
building was occupied on the first
floor by Lyman =. Small a dealer in
new and second hand furniture. while
he and his family occupied fhc tcno-
ment over the store fas dwelling
The flames were thought To have ori-
ginatcd in the office and When tbt fire
men arrived the lower portion of th"
structure was in flames owing to-
their prompt and efficient labors how
ever the fire was confined TO lh"
block in which it originated
Mr. Small only a few days ago re-
ceiped a car load OF new furniture
and this was consumed with The rest
of his stock The building is pracr-
cally ruined. although somethue OF
The walls are still standing The
loss on both contents and structur,
are thought to be covered by insur-
anee.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-02
ANNUAL INSPECTION AND BAN
QUET
Oi Mount MOriah Council Tuesday
Evening. Largely Attended. Out
Of-tOMn Guests

Tuesday afternoon and evening was
the occasion of the annual inspection
and banquet of Mount Moriah Couffs
Gil, No. TO- r. and S M. a special as
sembly being held at Masonic Hall
r. |. Grand F. c., Chas. B. Davis Of
Waterville was present in his official
capacity.
Following the business session, the
degrees of Royal Master and Select
Master were conferred and banquet
was temptngly served under the di-
rection of caterer j. ID. Symons at $50
p. m. At 730 the degree of Super
Excellent Master was conferred in full
form according to the new ritual and
with the new pharaphanelia which
added much to the beauty and solem-
nifty of the work. There were about
fifty-fye persons in attendance which
is an unusually large assemblage for
a Council meeting and among those
numbered from out of town aside from
Mr.. Davis were Past Grand Thrice
Illustrious Master, James Witherell of
Oakland; Chas. Pettingill of Augusta;
F. E. Monroe of Milo and Rev. Robert
l.. Sheaff of Norridgewock.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-02
MRS. MARY ". vARNEY
DIED YESTERDAY
Well known In the Community Where
She Had DWelt For Many Years

As the years roll by in their never
ending cycle they bring to our com
munity great changes. Yesterday Que
OF the saddest of these occurred when
Mrs Mary White tWeston) Narney
an almost pioneer woman of owhe-
gan succumbed to an Illness covering
a period of months since November
last The end came late in the after
noon and was not entirely unexpected
although a devoted son and daughter
and countless friends had hoped. with
approaching spring-time. that once
more the beloved mother and the dear
lady" might recover something, al
least Of her old-time health and ygor.
Her death has cast a gloom over the
community and with the bercaved rel
atycs. countless acquaintances mourn
tho passing of one Who was noble and
grand all through life a splendid type
of Wumanhood.
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BINGHAM ME-. March 27-One of
the most enthusiastic meetings cyel
held by the Bingham Board of Trade
was held in the form of a banquet at
bingham Hotel on Friday evening,
March 27. Drews orchestra of Wa
feryile furnished music for the oc-
casion and vel. merited the splendid
applause which followed each selec-
ton.
Promptly at eight o'clock, to the
music of a selection by the orchestra
the members of Bingham Board of
Trade marched into the banquet room
led by E. w. Moore, president of the
board John c. Gerry, viee-president OF
the Boom Maine Society. Hon. F. H.
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.EX.CONC. GOULD MAY
Be CANDIDATE
For Office OF Postmaster in SkoN he
gan. 4 prominent Democrat aud
Politician

In connection with one or two
other candidates for the office OF post
master in Skowhegan. Hon Samuel "
Gould a prominent Democrat and
Ex-congressman has been mentioned
as one being altogether likely as de
sirous of the position, although moth
ing strictly authertic has been deter
mined on the subject MI Could
served one term of four years as an
official in this capacity during the ad-
ministration of President Cleveland.
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FATnfR ND SOY BANQUET
Held Last E,cnine in congregational
Parlor> nder the Direction of Boy
scouts


one of IN, most sdcc,ssl. events -
occur IN Skou hsean sine, the oreaal-
lation OF TIM Boy scouts under taet
auspices. resulted last evening froH
the Father and son banquet heId
an CONGREGATIONAL parlors The ar
raugemcuts were IN charge of tfa
Scouts and their master Rev T Il
Wilson and the affair was attended
10y twenty-siN scouts. seventeen of
their fathers and four gentlemen from
the Court of Honor Supper VAS
served the first part of the cyenine
th. boys being assisted in serving h1
Mrs F ". Bucknam. Mrs Howard
Friend. Mrs Grace Genthner ami Mrs
+, Chase The program which fol
lowed was a demonstration of Scout
work. which included senaHue bx
somaphore ard International Morse
codes. knot WINS and first aid Horb
The administration oath was given 10
Elmer White ueV teud,rtoot aud "a
discussion followed 10y the fathers
upon how to strengthen th, work OF
the troop II vas decided TO have
the fathers meet twice a year aud a
committee of gentlemen was formed
for the purpose of raising about So
to improve the work of The troop
Talks we're gwen by Or Wadsworth
on Physical Efficiency ana by sapt
Gcrrish ON scouts in school aud By
=. T. Wilson OF Cambridge Mass ON
the Battle of Gettysburg During
the evening new certificates We're given
to all the boys Of Jhe troop from the
Court Of Honor
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Mrs. Yarney'S Funeral

Memorial services for the late Mrs.
Mary W. Varney will be held tomor
row (Friday) afternoon at l.30 O'Clock
from her late residence on Madison
Ave. Rev. H. A Markley, pastor of
the Halowell Universalist Church,
formerly of Skowhegan will officiate.
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MRS. JULIA RUSSELL DEAD
4 Lifelong Resident OF East Madison
Dies Following Shock Sustained
Saturday

EAST MADISON, March 31-Mrs.
Julia Russell a lifelong resident Of
this place who was nearly eighty years
of age, was stricken with an epileptic
shock Saturday morning and passed
away Monday evenir &. She leaves
four sons, Mott. Fred Frank and Her
bert Russell.
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Batcllelder-lDi\pn

Bert Batchelder of Monroe and Miss
Nesta f. Dixon of Clinton were mar
ried at Clinton, March IS, by Elder
\ B. Cox.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-02

Would you like an automobile? We
can tell you how to get one free. Write
Tor particulars. Independent-Repo
ter Co
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Gard OF Thanks

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our friends for their kind
ness and sympathy in our late be-
reavement also to Rev. 7. B. HIATT for
words of comfort and the Rebekahs
and others for beautiful floral offer
ings
Mr.. M. W Burgess
Mr.. S. N. Davis
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Benjamin
Miss Minnie Davis
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Davis
Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Davis.
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Things you don't use will be of uss
to somebody else Tell them about II
with a 30 ad in Eyerybody's Column
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Mr. and Mrs. Cony Sanborn and W
D. Snow attended the funeral of Miss
Alice Webster in Waterville Tuesday
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Henry T.. Armstrong Has Been Ap-
pointed to Assist in Enforcement oi
Laws

JACkMAN. MARCH II During
Sheriff Thompson stay in Jackmau
he appointed Henry f. Armstrong to
serve as deputy sheriff for the town
and vicinity. This new official IS a
lumberman and is to succeed William
Taylor who is about to resign Mr.
TAYLOR rctires because of additional
business which he has undertaken.
having gone into store in Jaekman.
J Nj Dysart left yesterday after
noon tor Bangor and other points in
Peuobscot County
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BINGHAM BOARD OF
TRADE BANQUET
Successful Meeting and
Rousing Speeches

sneakers Were Hon. Blaine ;. Viles
Of Augusta, John {. Gerry, Vice
president of the Boom Maine Move
ment Society and {. W. Dutton, Sec
retary of the Bingham Board OF
Trade. +. w. Moore, Presided
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

interest Is being made manifest al d
inquiries aud entries are coming in
from all sections of the northwest
as the contest is open to all.
VIM. P. Hart has been induced to
promote the coming tournament ard
all inquire, and entities should be
addressed to him at Eau, Claire.
George Glacier of Washburp, who
has won several rrzes aud rs abiish
ed quite areputaton this action as
log roller, will enter H,e contest and
IDLY represent Ba, field County.
His achievements az e "a Clare will
be watched with great interest,
Mr.. and Mrs. Beers and Mr.. an d
Mrs. Colby have arrived from Omaha
Neb., and are occupying their
cottage on Seventh street.
Mrs. Lewis Wachsmuth, accom-
panied bv her son Merwin. and hen
brother Leonard Feldmeier, left tor
day for an extended visit with rel
atives in the far west.
VIM. Ladraint, OF Ashland, super
visor OF assessors, was in the city
Tuesday looking over the tax rolls
Of the city and town OF Bayfield, and
OF the town of Russell.
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OFFICE OF
Clerk Of the Circuit Court
Washburn, Wis, August 18th, 1914.

Electors of Bayfield, County:
to that a Republ
ticket
c County.
Of this county in asking and vote for
said office
Election be held
there involved the
candidate
and satisfactory
My friends the public ought knwHwhat
in the treatment
efficiency faihfunes
this OFFICE better of salts
past.
My opponents to Bell held the office long
enough them chance My is the dscre
office, that
attend to office
the
faithfulness
istration2
that he held the City
Of Washburn city
public official voter privilege
your auant yourself with the and
who oliits candidate for public
office, then
support of said
Are opposed to who has his fathfulnes
ability integrity
shall
support at the PRIMARY ELECTION SEPT 1, 1914
Respectfully,
A.
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FREDERICK A. BELL

The much talked OF log rolling
tournament for the worlds champion.
ship will be staged in Eau Claire on
Labor Day and it is expected that
log rollers from all parts OF the
country will enter. Great interest
is developing in the coming contest
and it is expected that the same
will draw hundreds to Eau Claire
for the occasion.
. A gold and silver cup will be
given a cherished emblem for the
worlds championship and the pur-
ses will be divided into four parts.
There will also be- first and second
prizes for log raging and trick and
fancy riding.
1t is in the neighborhood OF eight
years since the last log rolling tour
nament was staged for the worlds
championship. and therefore unusual
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NEWS

and then go to GAINESVILLE, to live
with her aunt Elizabeth and attend
school in that city.
The Bay Iron Works and garage
building is all enclosed and machin-
cry is on the way, expecting to be
mere by the time the building is
finished aad in readiness for it.
Mrs. G. w. Holmes and daughter
Eletha of Duluth are visiting with
Editor Holmes and will remain for
two weeks. Carol, who is in the
N. p. Switch yards expects to
come Saturday and visit over Sun.
day with his father and family.
Press.
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DON'T WAIT


Take Advantage If ii Wa. hh lru G. :.
Ems Experience.
When the back beg ms u, u ~,
Don't wait until s,,ck ACHE brc IL I.
chronic;
Fill kidtiey troubles dry ~;
Till urinary troubles Il ,t,oy
night s rest.
Profit 10y Wasbburn. CT a s
experience.
A. Thrall, Sixth Ave. 81 P,ne ~,
Washburn, Wis. savs: ST WAS Lid
up for several days with. a lame
b lck and [ couldn't work. The
doctor said had lumbago. |
cOu ldn't turn over ia bed without
great distress aud had to take
hold Of something for support.
think the compl ,nt was brought on
by hard work ard taking cold which
affected my kidneys. The kidney
secreLions were highly coIored and
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

= VIC - neat sunday AZ 1O:3O.
SUNDAY scunOl a. 300. SrtvIce
at -Four Mile Or. ELK schoul house
at 2:30, The L ,dIes AID meets
at Tie home of Mrs. Carl Erick-
sou, west Pine street next Wed.
nesday afternoon. The Y. p. S.
meet at the church Wednesday
evening and Will be entertained
by Miss Lydia Johnson and Miss
Alma Peterson.
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Notice of September Primary

State of Wisconsin ! :.
County of Bayfield, %
Notice is hereby given that pri-
mary election will be held in the
several towns, wards and election
districts in the state of Wisconsin,
on the first Tuesday in September
1914, being the first day of said
month, the following officers are to
be nominated;
A Governor in place of Francis E..
McG overn whose term OF Office will
expire on the first Monday of Janu-
airy, A. D. 1915.
A Lieutenant Governor in place
of Thomas Morris. whose term of
Office expires on the first Monday of
January A. D. 1915.
A Secretary OF State in place of
John S. Donald whose term of office
will expire on the first Monday of
January A. D. 1915.
A State Treasurer in place Of
Henry Johnson. whose term of office
will expire on the first Monday of
January A. d. 1915.
An Attorney General in place of
Walter Q. Owen whose term of Office
will expire on the first Monday OF
January A. D. 1915.
A United States Senator in place
of Isaac Stephenson. whose term of
Office will expire on the folrth day
of March, 1915.
A Represen tative in Congress for
the Eleventh Congressional district
comprised of the counties Douglas,
Bayfield,. Ashland, Iron. Villas. Bur.
nett, Polk, Washburn, Sawyer.
Rusk, Price. Taylor, Oneida and
Lincoln, in place OF Irvine L. Len
root, whose term of Office will expire
on the fourth day of March 1915.
A member Of Assembly for Bay
field county. in place of Herbert Fl.
Peavey. whose term of Office will
expire on the first Monday of Janu-
airy, 1915.
A County Clerk in place OF Nels
NJ Oscar. whose term of office ex,
.pirespp the first Monday Of January,
1915.
A Comfy Treasurer in place OF
Alfred Froseth whose term of office.
expires on the first Monday of Janu7t
airy, 1915
& A Sheriff in place, .of Max Happle,
whose, term OF office expires on the.
first Monday in January, 1915.
A Coroner in place OF AIMS M
Hansen whose term of office expires
on the first Monday in January, 1915
A Clerk of Court in place OF
Frederick A. Bell whose t. RIM OF
office expires on the first Monday IN
january, 1915.
A District A ttorney in place OF
Charles f. Morris whose term Il,
office expires ON the first Monday in
January, 1915.
A Register of Deeds in place OF
Nels Myhre, whose term Of Office
expires on the first Monday in Janu-
airy, 1915.
A County Surveyor in place OF
Winfield E. Tripp. whose term Of
office expires on the first Monday in
January, 1915.
Given under my hand this
7th day OF July, 1914.
(SeaD NELs M. OSCAR,
County Clerk.
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To the Voters

| am a candidate for the re
publican nomination for the
office of sheriff at the Septem Der
.primariesand solicit the support
Of all voters of Bayfield, county.
ilf4elected [ promise a business
like administration. A. P. Stone.
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To the Voters of Bayfield, County

l am a candidate for the
republican nomination for
sheriff. of Bay6 county to be
voted on at the primaries to be
held on September 1st. If
northumberland elected I promise
to perform the duties of the
office in a manner satisfactory
to all. I will appreciate your
support at the polls.
John A. Mcdonald.
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rH*HNE@N4Vf
IRON RIVER


Pioneer.
The cement block factory OF T. r..
Mackmiller in this city has had a
busy season, and is an industry of
growing Importance to the commun-
ity.
With. an almost inexhaus tible sup
ply OF good gravel right at the fac
tory door, improved machinery of
the latest design, and with side
tracks of two railroads at the plant
Mr.. Mackmiller is in a position to
make as good blocks as can be found
in the market at price below most
of its competitors.
Walter Poinski, Russian Polan-
der who has been in this country
only few months and now employ
ed OBJ Joseph Schachte's farm, wants
to return to, his native land and
fight for his country. and the. thing
that has.ipfuenced him to postpone
his departure is a fear that. he will
be unable to secure passage across
the Atlantic. He has $1,000 in a
bank In Russia aud he fears that
should he not return this money will
be confiscated by the Russian
government.
Pat Chantelois, who. has been out
for a few weeks with his horses.
taking in the, races in Illinois and
southern Wisconsin, came home
Saturday to spend few days with
his family. He cid not fare very
well in the earlier races, but last
week both Ella M. and Areletta. won
first money at the Edgerton fair in
their classes. He left the fore part
of the week and will spend the
balance of the season on the track.
A party OF Iron Riverites went
down to the Pike Lakes last Sunday
as guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. b.
Clubine and spent the greater part
of the day there. They were shown
over Mr.. Clubine's farm aud found
that the crops were looking better
than in former years. Mr.. Clubine
has some men clearing up more
LAND and when the work now under
way is flushed his cultivated land
will include about four hundred
acres.
The work of tearing down the old
town hall is progressing, and much
of the lumber is being saved. 1t
will be ten days before that work
will be finished.
Ben Epson went to Superior Mon
day morning, where he will take up
position as sawyer in the Rogers
Ruger new mill.
George Little came up from Park
Falls Sunday to see how the work of
breaking sixty acres on his farm
north of Muskeg was coming along.
Mrs. Little came down from Duluth
Sunday and together they spent a
part of the day on their new farm.
William Little and Jay Campbell
have the contract to do the breaking
and they are getting along first
rate.
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tllled with sediment, used Doan's
Kidney Pills aud have had no kid
nev tr 'nh'r since.
P'"cr 90, AZ all d'a'ers Dou't
: moi a K TOR i kidney rpm~d,-
ct D'n'> * ducy p'lls-the ,ame
'irat >lr rhrul nDd Foster VII
nrn c., Prnpe., HotfaIo, y. Y.
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effNTNNNN
BAYFIELD,

Progress.

Progress.
Mr.. Roy Smith, Miss Marie
Greinett and Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Stokey are visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. p. j. Link on 9th street. The
above party are residents at the
Twin Ports.
Miss Regina O'Malley will go to
Chicago Monday to be guest of
her aunt and uncle Mr.. and Mrs,
Jas. Brady, for about three weeks
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The Misses Clara and Mabel
Scanfer returned today from
Chippewa Falls where they have
been visiting relatives during the
past two weeks,
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Rose H. Oakley, Defendant.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of an
execution issued out of the Circuit Court of
Bayfield, county upon Judgment in the
above entitled action. on the 2Sth day OF
July, 1915. I have levied upon the following
described real estate and all the right. title
and interest of the above named defendant.
Rose Fl. Oakley. therein to-wit:- the south
west quarter of the southwest quarter of
section eight Co i'm township forty-nine Ns)
north of range four "a west. In Bayfield,
county. Wisconsin. and will offer the same
for sale at public vendue and sell the same
to the highest bidder at the front door of
the Court House in the city of Washburn. in
bayfield, county. wisconsin. on the 18th day
of September. 1914. at ten o'clock in the fore
noon. to satisfy the amount of said execu-
ton and costs.
Dated July ssth. 1914.
Max Happle.
Sheriff.
Bayfield, County. Wisconsin.
John Walsh,
attorney for plaintiff,
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Judge Warden made trip to the
Northern part OF the county during
the past few days in the interest OF
his candidacy for District Attorney.
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Political Announcements

All notices appearing In this columh are to
be paid for at the regular advertising rates
by the parties whose names appear in the
notices.
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To the voters of Bayfield, County

To the voters of Bayfield, County
l desire to announce that I am
a. candidate for the Repub lican
nomination for District Attorney
of Bayfield, County, to be made at
the primary Septem Der 1, 1914.
Charles F. Morris.
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South St. Paul, MINI. Aug. II, 1914
PRICES
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July 3Oth to Sept. Srd)
Notice of Sheriff's Sale and Execution

STATE : OF WISCONSIN,: In CIRCUIT
COURT FOR BAYFIELD, COUNTY.
Peter Kjarwick, Plaintiff.
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w. q. MAxcY, d. NJ. MAxoY. Oh. LTNDGREN
President. Vice President Asst.''asL