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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-06
TO PROBE CONDITIONS OF GERMAN PRISONERS

Washington, December 5.-American Minister Reinsch at Pekin has been au- thorized to confer with the Russian min- ister there with view to having Amer lean missionaries in Siberia investigate the condition of German prisoners in Si- beria reported to- be suffering hardships. The state department acted at the request of the German government.
 A colony of German merchants and sym pathizers in China started the movement or relief. addreesing ap appeal to ReE...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-06
Handsome Home Burns

Columbia, December 5.-(Special.) ) This morning about o'clock fire, caused most likely from electric light wires, originated in the attic of the residence of J. M. Koonce, cashier of the First National bank of Columbia, and resulted in the complete destruc- tion of the house. The loss Is about $6000'partly covered by insurance Most of the household furniture. however, was saved. This residence was one of the handsomest and best in Columbia, also one of the oldest, as 1t was the old J. S. Koonce home, remodelcd and modernized
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-06
PROGRESSIVE PARTY
 LOSES ITS IDENTITY

Salem. Ore, December 1.-The progress sive party has lost its identity in Oregon becaues of the small vote it cast at the last election. The law requires that a party must cast per cent of the vote given to congressional candidates to re- tain its legal identity.
 The one progressive congressional can didate in Oregon received S521 of 1.819 necessary votes. To get on the ballot again the party will have to do so by petition or convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-06
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, December 6.-G D. m.) The weather continues cloudy and unset tied from the Mississippi valley eastwr rd
 but the rain area is moving northeastwrrd toward the eastern great lakes. Snow was falling at Pittsburg tonight and will fall over the northeastern states drring the next 24 hours. The weather is clearing slowly along the Gulf of Mexico. and nearly clear weather prevails between the Mississippi and the Rockies. Beyond the Rockies is another shallow depression ac.
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companed by generally cloudy and rainy weather, and some snowfall on the west ern plaeau.
 A high pressure wave is crossing the western plains, but it is not intense enough to do more than chec kthe rising te,nper- atures in the Missouri and Mississippi valleys Farther northwest in Alberta province and northern Montana, the tenn peratures are low and falling somewhat, but 1t is not likely that the cola change will affect us much more in the south. In the Birmingham district we look for nearly stationary temperature. Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations curing the "A hours ending D. m., 10th meridian time. December 5: Temp'ture Pre- High Low cip-
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Weather Forecast

Washington, December 5-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi Cloudy Sunday and Monday; light, variable winds.
 For Georgia Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday; strong northeast winds.
 For Tennessee: Cloudy Sunday and Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-06
New Vessels Reeistered

Washington. December 5.-A total of sl vessels. 71 of them new American craft and 10 foreign built, were given registry in November. according to figures given out today by the navigation bureau. The total tonnage of the American ships was l4.56a. The foreign ships total a. .221 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-06
SISTERS OF CHARITY
 ACKNOWLEDGE GIFTS

The Sisters of Charity of St. vincent's hospital wish to extend most grateful thanks to all the friends, patrons and ben efactors of the institution through whose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-06

united efforts Donation Day was a suc- cess far beyond the most sanguine expec- tations and they trust that the many com forts thus secured for the sick poor will draw down upon the benefactors every blessing, both spiritual and temporal.
 THANKSGIVING DONATIONS.
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Donations other than cash: J. l.. Welch. barrel of apples. Lige Loy, barrel of apples and one case of oranges.
 Dr. c. A. Fox, candy.
 American Bakeries Candy Co.,, fruit cake.
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lin. It is supposed the prisoners are Gel man civilians scattered throughout Sibern when the war broke out. and who were placed in detention camps. sHij
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Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at p. m. De-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-01-22
COUGH TWO YEARS old
Yields to Vinol. Read Why.

Strong vigorous men and women
hardly ever catch cold; It's only when
the system is run down and vitality
low that colds and coughs get a foot
hold.
Now isn't 1t reasonable that the
right way to cure a cough Is to Duuo
up your run down condition again!
Mrs. D. A. MCGEE of Waycross, Ca.
says: II had chronic cold and cough
which kept me awake nights for two
years and l felt tired all the time.
vinol cured my cough and L feel
stronger in every way"
The reason Vinol Is so ef1cacious
in such cases Is because 1t contains
in a delicious concentrated form all
the medicinal curative elements OF
cod liver oil, with tonic, blood build
ing iron added.
Chronic coughs and colds yield to
vinol because 1t builds up the weak
ened, rundown system
You can get your money back any
time II Vinol does not do all we say.
P. S.-For itching, burning Skin Try
our Saxo Salve. We guarantee IL
+. w. Buchanan, Druggist,
SkOWhegan, Me.
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ham Friday by the critical illness OF
his father Washington Horne. Mr.
Horne's recovery is doubtful, he be-
ing SO years of age. His daughter,
Mrs Willis Cole of Athens, is in the
home helping to care for her father.
Word has been received from Mrs
Fred Wheeler of Parkman, who re-
Gently underwent surgical operation,
that her recovery is assured.
Mr. and Mrs Ashley Keene from the
village. were at l.. NJ. Barnes Sunday
Mrs Charles HoXie's mother of
Pittsfield, is guest in the Hoxie
home.
Mr. Elias Weber has gone to Angus
Ia to pass the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Burrill passed
Sunday with their son, Earle Burrill
and wife at the village.
Kenneth William, the five months
old child of Mr. and Mrs. George
Cover of Canaan, passed away Sun
day noon, January II, of spinal men
nights. The services were held at
the family home January Is, conduct
ed by Rev. Fred Jackson and the re-
mains were placed in the family lot
in the Browns Corner Cemetery. Mr..
and Mrs. Cover and family have the
sympathy of their friends in their sor-
row for baby Kenneth, who has been
called to a higher life.
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CANAAN

Clayton Stedman of West Hartland,
was a caller in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Harris and
Harvey and Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
Drawn were callers at J. F. Tibbetts'
Sunday evening.
Cleha and f. Taylor. Harold Tracy
and Berle Nye of Skowhegan, were in
town Friday evening and attended the
Foster reception.
The officers of Canaan Grange Will
be installed at the regular meeting
Thursday January 22nd. Mrs. Ella
Crowell of Skowhegan. will be the in
stalling officer.
Mr.. and Mrs Harold Foster held
their wedding reception at the Grange
Hall Friday evening. January 10th. A
fine program was presented after
which Towne's orchestra furnished
music for dancing. Lyle Moore and
H. Tobey Mooers of Skowhegan, as
sisted in entertaining at the reception
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.IACkMAN

John Wilson. who is hauling logs
for the Dennistown Co, went down
river last week and purchased very
nice looking pair of horses.
Fred Henderson, proprietor OF
Head Pond Camps and Ruel f. Hol-
den. proprietor of Attean Camps, spent
several days last week attending the
poultry show at Bangor
Bin Page of Skowhegan, spent sew
eral days in town last week.
The Golden Glow met with Mrs.
Leaphie Moore last Tuesday after
noon. They are preparing for the End
annual meeting of the organization OF
the society.
The Ladies' Aid Society held its
18th annual meeting at Jackman Hall
Monday. January 10Th, 1914. AT the
close of the meeting supper was
served in the dining room by the la
dies to the invited guests.
Stillwell motion pictures were given
in the hall Saturday night which were
very successful. Since the installation
of electric power the pictures are very
nice. At the close of the show So
cial dance was held which was much
enjoyed by all.
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EAST MADISON

Mildred McCray of Madison. spent
the week end with her aunt, Gertrude
Hayden.
The bible study class will meet with
Bernice Titeomb next Sunday.
The formers in this vicinity are
hauling ice from Wesserrunsett Lake
that is fifteen inches thick.
Belle Nottage who hurt her foot last
week is improving.
Erie Carl of Madison. visited at
Bernce Titcomb's and attended the
dance Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Perley Laney enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Renney Wash
burn, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hewitt
and families Sunday.
A large crowd attended the dance
given by Joe Harvell in the Grange
Hall last Friday evening. Special
cars were run from Madison and
Skowhegan which were met at Lake
wood by double teams to convey the
people across the lake. Music was
furnished by Nutting's orchestra, and
a midnight lunch was served in the
dining hall The dance closed about
100.
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NORRIDGEWOCk

Last week Thursday Somerset
Grange held an all day meeting for
the purpose of installing its officers
for the coming year. AT ten O'Clock
a business meeting was held. AT
noon fine baked bean dinner was
served in the dining room to the
members of the Grange and their
families after which the lodge was
opened again for the transaction OF
business After this the visitors were
invited in to witness the installation
ceremonies and listen to the fine pro
gram consisting of readings and mu-
sic which had been prepared by the
lecturer. State Secretary Z. II. Lib
by in a very impressive way installed
the following officers: Worthy Mas
ter. Harry Head; Overseer, Herbert
Gilman; Percy Quimby, Assistant
Steward; Mrs. Ina Quimby, Lady
Assistant Steward; Mrs. Katie Ham,
Chaplain; Lila Tobey Treasurer;
Lizzie Holway. Secretary; AtWood
Frederic, Gate Keeper; Belle Haynes,
Pomona; Lou Brown, Flora. Mrs
Mary Normandy and d. J. Haynes are
to be installed later as lecturer and
steward respectively as they were
unable to be present. F. +. JeWett
was elected as the incoming trustee
for three years.
The Junior Class of the Eaton High
school have been very busy during
the last few weeks rehearsing Tor
atheir play. A full account OF the play
will be given next week.
E. f. Barker returned from Boston
the last of the week from short
stay and reported that his daughter,
Rena. is in very poor health when
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CARATINk

Miss Inez Thompson of Concord,
has finished work at Archie Clark
and has gone to p. ]. Beanes.
Willie Spofford of Skowhegan. is
working for Joseph Lapoint, with his
horses.
Arthur Carbino is reported serious
" i'll with a complication of diseases.
John Murphy of Bingham. is work
ing for William Whorff.
Frost Williams of Jackman, is seal
ing for Joseph and Crosby Spauldlng.
Lydia Hunnewell and Eta Martin
returned from Skowhegan Saturday
where they had spent the week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Williams.
DR. Piper of Scion, was in town
Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Mooer's brotherin-law of
Jonesport, returned to Bingham sat
urday.
Mrs. Carol Martin returned from
West Forks Saturday, much improved
in health.
We a.. sud to hear good reports
from II. +. Williams in his new loca-
ton at Norridgewock
At the recent meeting of the Wom-
ans Club a good number were IN at
tendance and it was considered one
of the best meetings of the season.
Roll call quotations from Shakespear;
paper on his life and works; reading,
Shakespear play "The Tempest,
members; Conundrums; painting book
titles, some of which were very artls-
tic; spelling lesson and conversation.
A treat of candy of all kinds was fur-
nished by the hostess, Vesta Clark.
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EAST SKOWHEGAN

We are in hopes to have some more
comfortable weather after the cold
weather of last week. 1t certainly
looks that way now.
Howard Burgess of Hinckley, for
merly u resident of this place, died
Friday morning, after long illness
leaving a wife and one adopted daugh-
ter, Mrs. Eugene Cain. He was bur-
led in the East Skowhegan Cemetery.
John Ames of Canaan, was caller
in this place last week.
Cutting ice will be the order of the
day for a while.
Wilbur Richardson was calling on
friends one of the cold days of last
week. too cold to work
The Jewels are at their cottage
Came Saturday, will leave Monday.
Don Ames is in Fairfield working in
garage at painting
Wallace Ireland was at Skowhegan
village the last of the week.
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Because of the cold and bad travel
ing, the G. C. Club, which was to have
met with Mrs. Edith Clark on
Wednesday of last week, was post
poned one week to meet at the same
place
A great many brown tail moth nests
have been destroyed in this vicinity
and a great many more have not been
disturbed. There is a good prospect
for a bountiful crop next summer
unless some powerful enemy appears
to destroy them.
Mrs. Lillian Miller has been con-
fined to her bed several days with
rheumatism. Her mother, Mrs Bur-
rill of Skowhegan, is caring for her.
At this writing Mrs. Miller is very
little better.
Miss Hazel Bailey spent Saturday
and Sunday with Miss Elsie Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine Emerson of
Skowhegan. spent Saturday night and
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Percy
Withee.
Mrs. Elvira Green, who has been
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Warren
for few weeks. has been obliged to
leave as Mr.. Green's daughter, Mrs.
Lucy Rogers. is i'll with rheumatic
fever.
Hazel Trask is stopping with her
grandfather, b. f. Trask
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Whiting and
Mrs .Delphina Haynes visited at Al
bert Longley's Sunday.
Mrs. Knowlen is at Prescott Smlth
assisting with the house work.
Mrs. Cora Smith has closed her
rooms in Mrs. Maria Hopkins mouse
and will stay with Mrs. Hattie flke
during the cold weather.
Chicken pox has made its Appear
ance in town. The children OF Mr.
and Mrs. Guy Boone have all had IL,
but were not very sick.
The Halloween Club met with MISS
Hattie Longley Monday evening
There were seven members present
Mashmallows and crackers were
served and the evening was enjoyed
by all.
]. F.. Woodsum is hauling pulp to
Skowhegan.
Mrs. Emma Withee, who mas Deeh
visiting in Norridgewock and Madison
has returned to Bingham.
Mr. and Mrs. Alton Mckinney nave
new baby boy making three new
arrivals in the vicinity of the Waro
Hill school house since December "a.
Mother and child are doing wen.
They are being cared for by MRS
Dolly McKenney.
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PAIMYR

The Woman's Wednesday Club held
a postponed meeting January 10th, at
the home of Mrs. ". II. Towle, Mrs.
Ada Miller. president in the chair.
The roll call was responded to by
current events. The program consist
ed of comparison between the pres
ent time and so years ago. as to edu-
cation, domestic science. fashions in
dress. amusements. entertainments,
etc This part of the program was
presented in ably written papers fol-
lowed by general discussion. Excel
lent music was furnished by Mrs.
Bertha Davis. Mrs. Ada Miller. Miss
Josephine Miller with Miss Elise
Towle as pianist. An exceedingly
dainty lunch was served and all voted
this a very interesting meeting.
Mrs. o. b. Cole went Saturday to
Mainstream.
Four little friends of Everett Smith
with their parents visited him Janu=
airy 18th, it being his 10th birthday
Ice cream with the birthday cake.
candy and peanuts were served. EV-
erett received several gifts and each
guest was presented with souvenir.
A very pleasant time is reported.
MISS Lettle Adams WHO Is houSS
keeping for Mrs. II. b. Towle, visited
over Sunday at the home OF her par
ents near Camp Benson.
Palmyra Grange held regular
meeting Saturday evening with GOOD
attendance. Miss Josephine Miller
was elected lecturer to fill vacancy
caused by the resignation of Earl
Peasley. Earl Dyer was Installed
overseer, Miss Miller. lecturer and
Mrs Earl Dyer as ceres, by W. A.
Blaisdell. assisted by Mrs c. X. Nc
Crillis. Arrangements were made re-
gardng the union meeting which Will
occur Wednesday. January 2lst.
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told my husband to get me bottle of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and would try it before l would
submit to any operation. He did SO and
l improved right along. ! am now doing
all my work and feeling fine.
81 hope other suffering women will try
your Compound. l will recommend it
to all know" Mrs. DANIEL.D. B.
DAVIS, ITO Franklin St, Logansport, Ind.
Since we guarantee that all testimo-
mails which we publish are genuine, is it
not fair to suppose that if Lydia E.
Pinkham' s Vegetable Compound has the
virtue to help these women it will help
any other woman who is suffering in
like manner?
If you are i'll do not drag along until
an operation is necessary, but at once
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Write to Lydia e. Pinkham
Medicine Co., (c0nfidentiaD Lynn,
Mass. Your letter viii be opened,
read and answered by q woman
and held in strict confidence.
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Of GREAT USE IN
BREAKING UP COLDS
KelIoss's Tasteless Castor Oil is Thing
Long Desired.

Every one knows the value of castor
oil in breaking up fall and winter
colds. but most people have found 1t
too hard to take.
Kellogg's TaSteless Castor OIL does
away with this only objection. 1t Is
pure. simple castor oil without Taste
or odor. Nothing is added; nothing
good taken out.
In making castor oil tasteless, Spen-
Ger Kellogg K Sons of Buffalo have dis
covered a secret that had evaded chem
ISIS for 5000 years.
Kcllogg's Tasteless Castor Oil works
better than the old evil-tasting, evil
smelling kind. 1t operates pleasantly,
without gripping, and does not upset the
stomach Children take 1t easily.
DO not confuse Kellogg's Tasteless
Castor Oil with prepared, mixed or
favored castor oils. 1t is the only
true, pure. tasteless kind. Sold in all
drug stores, not in bulk, but in 25c and
SOC sizes. The public is protected by
the trade mark-a green castor leaf,
hearing the observation-disclosures.
Made only by Spencer kellogg q
Sons. Inc, Buffalo, oil retiners.
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SOUTH MADISON

There has been crew of men
pressing hay at A M. Swett's and at
the Warren Russell place the past
week
There is new daughter at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. s. Reynolds, born
January 5.
Frank Harding of Madison. is haul
ing wood from the McKenney lot.
J. w. Wells was in Norridgewock
on business last Friday.
A. H. Mckinney has recently had a
telephone installed.
Parker Smith of Lakewood, visited
his aunt. Mrs. Olive Ellis, Sunday
Mrs. Olive Ellis has so far recovered
from her recent attack of the grip as
to be able to ride out last Thursday.
Miss Eleanor Foster has been un-
able to attend school for the past
week because of bad cold.
Born January II. to the wife of A.
II. Mckinney. a son.
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BROWNS CORNER, CANAAN

No school for two days last week
OWN to the cold wave and bad roads.
George Ames and young son OF
Skowhegan, accompanied by Mrs.
Elizabeth Horne and daughter, Carrie,
were recent guests in the home of
Sherman Horne.
Master Carroll Chase has been de-
tanned from school on account of an
attack of indigestion.
Elijah Sewelli is sufferer from a
bad liver and heart trouble. His wife
is soon to enter the Maine Central
Hospital, Lewiston. for treatment.
G. B. Chase was in Athens Monday
on business.
Mrs. Paulina Kimball of Cornyille,
who fell on New Years day sustaining
a bad strain of the right leg is slowly
recovering.
Moses Horne was called to Bing-
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mentioned above.

mentioned above.
Don't forget the social dance at
Town Hall. Friday night, January
23rd. under the auspices of Canaan
Cornet Band
Persons who desire to be consid-
cred for any vacancy which may arise
in the position of rural carrier on the
route starting from Canaan. Me-
should take the examination TO be
held at Skowhegan and Pittsfield, Me-,
on February Il. 1914. Apply TO the
postmaster as Skowhegan or Pitts
fed for information and application
blank
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ROME

The two coolest days of the season,
Tuesday and Wednesday of last week,
the thermometer ran down to 10 and
Is degrees below zero.
The camp owners are busy getting
out lumber for the spring building.
Miss Grace Hartford is on the SICK
list.
E. f. Kelley has numbering crew
working on Mt. Vernon.
Miss Marion Sturtevant has return
ed home from her visit to South Paris
The browntail cutters are still at
work.
Eugene Charles. the youngest son
of Mr.. and Mrs V. E. Charles, is very
sick with pneumonia.
James Tuttle is in poor health this
winter.
Luther Ellis is employed by Bert
Alexander driving team
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NEWARK OF oINTMENTS FOR CA
rauRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY.

sense Of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering, It
through the mucous surfaces Sucn
articles should never be used except
sicians, as the damage they will do Is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrn
Co. Toledo, O., contains no mercury,
and is taken internally. acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gen
uine. 1t is taken internally and made
in Toledo, Ohio. by f. j. Cheney Il CO.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists Price 75c per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
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SHARKS

J. A. Simpson is hauling wood to
Madison.
Miss Ninta Frederick has returned
home after a visit in Arson.
The Progressive Club will meet with
Mrs NJ. d. Frederick on Thursday af-
ternoon. January 29th.
G. G. Greenleaf went to Madison
Monday.
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WOMAN REFUSES
OPERATION
Tells How She Was Saved
by Taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Logansport, Ind. "My baby was
over q year old and bloated till was

b DuIueH W uiySeiI.
/ suffered from fe-
male trouble so |
could not stand on
my feet and l felt
lik e millions of
needles were prick
ing me all over. At
last M doctor told
m e tn at all that
would save me was
a n operation, b u t
this | refused. |
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OIIINNEBASSETT

Willis Clough has engaged ]. F.
WATSON to cut and haul to the Black
well & Walker mill the lumber
which he purchased of Eden Grey.