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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-16
some GOOD ADVICE
FROM A LEADING CITIZEN
1T is TIME TO STOP WATCHING THE WAR, FOR US TO GET
TOGETHER AND GO AHEAD
rHE BUSINESS DEPRESSION INDICATION
s RISING PROSPERITY

when war was declared in Eu-
rope some months ago everybody
stopped to see the fight. said Mr..
r. s. Hall in an interview with a
Star reporter today at his Office on
North Main street. And when ev-
erybody stopped that also meant that
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-16
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mrs Rovnto,1 was brought in from
Lowell and operated on last night fof
appendicitis. Her condition IS con-
sidered serious.
Mrs W NJ. Wilson and infant
daughter left the hospital yesterday
ana are now guests of Mrs. Wilson IS
naren+s Mr.. and Mrs. @. W. Martin.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-16

ProInpE attention 10 all mail or
ders We pay the postage. Biting
& Knight. lift
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-16

Do YOU hunts IF so, save money
by buying your shotgun and shells
from the Ocala Pawn and Loan Of
fee. Why Pay More ILL
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
HINCkLEY

A little excitement was caused
Tuesday morning by the burning Out
of a chimney in the house of Mrs
Huldah Burgess. No damage was
done.
Miss Faith Hinckley is visiting al
the home OF her brother Edward i
Hinckley of Fairfield.
Rev. c. W. Hinckley returned Mon
day afternoon from a trip to Boston
Mrs. W. r CLANCY has been pass
ing week in Skowhegan under the
care of DR.. Wadsworth. She re-
turned Monday.
Ellsworth Bessey has been on the
sick list for several days.
Miss Ida Kelley visited schools in
Skowhegan April Dist.
Lorenzo Proctor is much improved
in health.
The heavy rain of Monday raised
the river to high pitch at this place
Melvin Palmer went to Brunswick
Tuesday afternoon and will go to Port
land on business Wednesday.
Mrs. Merle E. Jillson and children
of Madison were visiting relatives in
town over Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
LOCAL NEWS

John F. Merrill is to visit tonight
with his brother in Portland.
George Elton of Worcester, Mass,
has accepted position as pianist at
the Star Theatre.
Supt Gerrish has announced that
the rural schools which are not al
ready in session will begin next Mon
day.
Mrs. Mary Blanchard returned today
to her home in Dexter after visiting
for some time with her sister Mrs. f.
o. Sawyer.
Marriage intentions placed on file
at the Office of the town clerk are
those of Louis Nadeau and Miss Alice
Charter both of Skowhegan.
A surprise party was rendered Miss
Fern Packard, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Grin Packard. April 10th, it be-
ing her tenth birthday. twenty-five
little friends were present to help
Miss Packard celebrate the occasion
and brought with them many pretty
gifts for their little hostess. Refresh
ments were served, after which the
guests departed for their homes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
ST. ALBANS

Mrs. Fred Palmer has been on a
visit of two weeks in Linnens, ARGOS
took County.
Mrs. Carrie Vining spent a few days
in Portland last week.
Elmer Baird and his sister Miss
Ethel came home Saturday, returning
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs H. c. Williams of Lew
iston were in town Sunday to attend
the funeral of Mrs Charles Steward.
DEATH OF MRS. CHARLES EMERY
The death of Addie Emery, wife of
Charles Emery. which occurred on
Sunday evening, April 10Th, was a
great shock to her family and many
friends. She had been i'll only a few
days with Pleuro Pneumonia and Sun
p. m. sank to sleep from which she
did not waken Mrs Emery was the
daughter of the late N b. Turner and
was very active in musical circles
having taken part in the Easter SER
vices both forenoon and afternoon the
previous Sunday.
Of her immediate family she leaves
her husband. one son and two broth
ers to mourn their loss, to whom much
sympathy is extended.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
SkOwhegan Grange

Whether or not the farms of Somer-
set County are more productive and
self sustaining now than they were
30 years ago, was the principal topic
discussed at last evenings meeting OF
the Grange. An unusually large pro-
portion of those present spoke on one
side or the other, very emphatic opih'
ions were expressed. A final vote
showed a majority holding an opinion
in favor of the farms of 1914 as
against those of 1864.
The music and other numbers on the
program were very interesting. l.
was altogether a profitable meeting.
Several candidates were balloted on
and accepted and several applications
for membership were received.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
The News Of Somerset's Busy Towns

lulabies Miss Robbins sang Hymns
OF the Old Church Choir" which was
we'll rendered. Mr.. Berry. tenor.
sang IF | Forget and ION the Road
To Monterey" THE Rosary" was
given by Miss Hicks. accompanied by
quartette Miss Marion rendered
two pleasing soprano solos. The fea-
ture of the entire concert was the
work of Mr. Miller the famous basso,
THE Lighthouse Bell showed him at
his best.
J. l.. Foss was in Skowhegan attend
ing court several days last week.
Miss Carrie Pierce returned Sunday
from West Athens where she has been
caring for Mrs Chester Wentworth.
Miss Elizabeth Moore who under
went an operation for appendicitis
Friday is getting along nicely! A
trained nurse is in attendance.
Miss Laura Pierce who is employed
at Skowhegan by Miss Withee the mil
liner, was at home over Sunday.
J. n. Hilton an aged and respected
citizen who has been in very poor
health for a year or more passed away
at his late residence on the North An
son road, Monday the 20th.
The many friends of Mrs. Lillian
Washburn wish her speedy recov-
cry from an operation which she re-
GENTLY submitted to in Northampton,
Mass
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
RIN(sH VI

| Fine line of children 5 summer coats
| just arrived, A. S. Burke.
Cards have been received announc-
ing the marriage of Maurice Moore
Chase of Bingham and Hazel Mae
Rhodes of Pittsfield which took place
at Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Apr
| 18th Mr.. Chase is one of our popu-
lar boys and host of friends here
extend to him hearty congratulations
Although Mrs. Chase has been with Us
only a comparatively short time, the
many friends she has made
while here will be glad to wei
come her back again. The newly
married couple will be at home in
Bingham after May LIST.
| Fine line of ladies' trimmed hats to
arrive soon, A. S. Burke.
George Thompson has been seri-
ously i'll with pneumonia. His moth
er Mrs. Thompson from Bingham Cen
ter is caring for him and he is get
ting along very well.
If you want to see a fine line oil
wall paper from 0S up call at Doni-
gan's.
Frank Gipson and wife from Lily
Bay have arrived in town and taken
possession of the ho;el which Mr.. Clip
son purchased last fail
Line of chldren's dresses Just in.
A. S Burke.
The next meeting of the Church
Circle will be with Mrs. Forrest Colby
on Wednesday. April 18th.
Word was received here Thursday
of the serious illness of Mrs. Lillian
Washburn who is with her cousin IN
Massachusetts 1t is understood that
Mrs. Washburn underwent very crit
zeal operation for gall stones and now
is doing as we'll as can be expected.
Furniture is simply flying in and out
of Donigans furniture rooms this
spring. High quality and low price
is their motto
The girls of the Mite and Might
Mission Club entertained their parents
and a few invited guests at the Grange
Hall last Friday evening. During
the evening farce entitled Ihe
UNLIMITED Guest" was presented and
the parts were very credibly taken by
the girls. A piano solo was rendered
by Mona Baker and a song by Mildred
Miller. Refreshments were furnished
and the young people enjoyed soei-
able.
Look at the $3.50, $3.50, $3.50 and
$3.50 Suits at Donigans Their $2l
and $25 hand-tailored Suits will al
most stand alone.
A pleasant meeting of the Century
Club was held at the home of Mrs.
Florence Owens on Friday afternoon.
| Interesting papers were read upon
Art in the Home" and Art in the
School by Mrs. Bertha J. Ball and
Kathleen Doe respectively. Many
suggestions for home decoration were
given by the ladies' The annual meet
ing will be held with Mrs. Ethel Brown
May 1st
You are not dressed unless your
linen is we'll laundered-The Globe
Steam Laundry of Portland costs no
more than other aundries.
! Sunday, April Goth, will be obsery-
ed as Odd Fellow and Rebekah Sun
day. 1t is earnestly desired that each
member in the orders will make an
effort to attend church.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
EST MADISON

Miss Nettie Moore was the week end
guest of her sister Mrs. T. NJ. Gates
in Skowhegan.
Elmore Carl of Madison spent last
week with his daughter Mrs Nalon
Mantor
Mr.. and Mrs Perley Adams attend
ed Pomona in Norrdgewock.
Mr.. and Mrs Leon Hannaford of
Gorham. \. H., are visiting Mrs. Han
naford's mother, Mrs. Mae Turner.
Messrs. Perley Adams and Edward
Harding attended a meeting of the
Farmers Exchange in Skowhegan
last Friday.
MIR. and Mrs Malon WEIGH are i'll
Portland this week attending confer
ence.
Miss Pearle Danforth returned home
from Boston Saturday night, where
she spent three weeks with relatives
and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Wellington Adams
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Bird Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Richards of
Arson were visitors at Coles Richards
Saturday and Sunday.
Messrs. Twist and Flanagan of
Aroostook were recent visitors at
Walter Birds.
Mrs. T. NJ Gates and children of
Skowhegan were recent guests at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ NJ Moore.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
HARTLAND

Owing to the high water several of
the streets are impossible without
boats. 1t has been several years
since the water has been as high as
it is at the present time.
Mrs. Nora Chase has been in Show
hogan the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Lee Fuller have
been in Skowhegan the past week.
Friends of Mrs. Addie Emery of St
Adams were shocked to hear of her
sudden death which occurred at her
home Friday. Mrs. Emery assisted
with the Easter music at the M. f.
Church in this town two weeks ago
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams of
Lewiston were in town Sunday to at
tend the funeral of Mrs Charles
Steward.
Friends of Mrs, Charles Steward
were saddened to hear of her death
which occurred at the Lewiston Hos
pital last week. The remains were
brought to ST Adams, her former
home, Mrs. Steward was formerly
Miss Mamie Tracey of St Adams.
Ned Scales of Guilford was in town
Monday on business.
Scott Barnes of Augusta was in towr
Monday on business.
Rev. A w. Frye is attending Con
ference at Pressure Isle.
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Mrs. Ann M. Tilton Died Last Nigh

Shortlv before II o'clock last night,
Mrs. Ann NJ. Tilton passed away at
her home on the Norridgewoek road.
She had been gradually failing in
health but her final illness covered a
period of only about five weeks. A
severe cold was first contracted ana
later other complications arose which
proyed too serious 10 be overcome.
Her age was 81 years.
Mrs. Tilton was born in Seabrook,
n H.. and was married to Horatio G.
Tilton. ffty-eight years ago, At the
time of their marriage the couple re-
moved to the farm which is now oc-
cupied by George A. Tilton. After
residence of II years there, they
purchased the old Tilton homestead
making that their home. Mr. Tilton
died in 1888. but Mrs. Tilton still con
tinued to reside there until the end.
The deceased was a woman loved
and respected by many friends. II
her religious belief she was a Con
gregationalist and was a member OF
the Island Avenue Church. She was
also for years a member of the Show
hogan Woman's Club and Skowhegan
Grange.
Mrs. Tilton was the mother of three
sons: Charles f. now deceased
Fred T. of Salt Lake City, Utah ane
George A. Tilton of Skowhegan.
The date of the funeral has not yet
been announced but the remains will
be inferred in the family lot at the
South Side cemetery.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
OAK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Mrs T. c. Abbott is receiving a visit
from her aunt Miss Euphemie Boha-
nnan of Boston and formerly of New
Brunswick
Clarence Rogers and Erwin Palmer
were in Madison on business Tuesday.
Mrs. James Wallace and Winona re-
turned home Tuesday from Caribou,
where they have been visiting rela-
tives and friends for a few weeks
Chester Frederick recently purchas-
ed a fine CIydesdale colt of Forest
Farley of Larone.
The friends of Bonnie Witham gave
him a surprise party Wednesday eyens
ing in honor of his birthday. Re
freshments of fruit and nut jello and
cookies were served. The young
folks played games and a good time
was reported.
Ira Seekins of Belfast arrived
Thursday at Alex Tuttle's. He is
LAYING the foundation of Mr.. Tpttle's
new house,
Wamsley Bakim purchased a horse
of Charles Weber Thursday.
Brock Good returned from Auburn
Saturday with a new horse.
Lee and Allen owens were called
to Centreville n. b., Sunday by the
death of a relative.
Russell Owens of Concord arrived
Monday at Lee Owens for short visit.
Miss Edith Cooley of Portland who
has been visiting relatives in this Il
cinity returned to Norridgewo"k, Sat
urday
Charles Savage and Horace Jone4
were In Auburn a few days last week
where Mr. Jones purchased a nice
horse.
Mrs. Erwin Palmer and Miss Ethel
Qumby visited in Madison Monday
Nelson London returned to Easto1
Wednesday after spending couple Ct
weeks with his brother-in-law James
Wallace.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23

Whereas Ralph e. Dodge of Corn
vile. in the County of Somerset ana
state of Maine, by his mortgage deea
dated the twenty-ninth day of January
A. y. 1909 and recorded in the Somer-
set Registry of Deeds in Book 290 Page
las conveyed to the Skowhegan SAY
ings Bank. a corporation established py
law and located at Skowhegan, certain
parcels of real estate situated in Corn
Vile. in the County of Somerset. afore-
said and described as follows, to wit
LIST. The Morrill, Flanders Farm. s."
called. Ind, all of the Whittemore
Green farm lying south of the cross
road running from Sullivan Palmer q
store to and towards East Madison.
3rd., The Frank Stone field, so called
lying east of the west ridge road AMI
south of the above named cross road
4th., the so called. Dolloff lot formerlF
owned by S. S. Woodman. And, where
as. the condition of said mortgage has
been broken. now therefore, by reason
of the breach of the condition thereof
said Bank claims a foreclosure of sala
mortgage.
Skowhegan, April 14th., 1914
SKOWHEGAN SAVINGS BANK,
3w16 BY
Carleton p. Merrill
Its Treasurer,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
SOLON

Rev J. l.. Pinkerton returned from
Portland Monday where he had Deen
attending the Nj. E. Conference.
Malon Whipple of Hudson, Mass.
has recently been the guest OF ms
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Whlpple
William Bowers of Bingham was IN
town Saturday night attending the
moving pictures.
The Ladies Aid will meet Tuesday
afternoon April 2S with Mrs. susie
Knowles. A cordial invitation Is eA-
tended to all members to be present
business OF Importance Will be ais
cussed
Recruits wanted for Company b at
Skowhegan.
T.. H. Tuscan of the firm OF Tuscan
& French spent Wednesday ana
Thursday of last week in Skowhegah'
Earl Andrews was in Bingham over
Sunday visiting relatives. .-
Miss Amy Merrill returned from
Orono Tuesday, where she had Deeh
visiting in the family OF her uncle
Dr. l.. S. Merrill.
]. II. Hodgdon was in SkoWhegah
on business Thursday.
Edward Magoon, formerly an engln-
eer on the Nj. C. r. X. but VINO no"
has a position as inspector OF locolllo-
tiyes at Lancaster, n. H, was the
euest of his brother Fred Magoon sew
eral days last week.
DR.. p. A. Wood will be IN Solon'
Thursday, April 3Oth, for the practice
of dentistry.
Miss Marian Whipple who is teach
ing in Moscow was home over sun
day the guest of her parents.
North Somerset Grange had very
pleasant meeting last Saturday after
noon and elected two candidates 10
receive the degrees. The next meet
ing the first and second degrees VIII
be conferred. 1t is hoped that large
number will be present.
Northern Light Rebekah Lodge will
hold a fair and supper Friday after
noon and evening. May /.
The baseball schedule of the High
School is announced as follows: April
%, Madison at Madison May 2. Bling
ham at Scion; May 3, Norridgewock
at Norridgewock May l6, pending;
May %, Bingham at Bingham; May
20, North Arson at Scion; June 6,
North Arson at North Arson; June
10, Norridgewock at Scion.
The Canadian Jubilee Singers, who
for five years toured Great Britain and
twenty years in the United States and
Canada entertained an appreciative
audience at Caratuhk Hall, Monday
evening, April 20. They sang as only
these artists can sing the plantation
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23

The death of Mrs. Mehitable Holt
Trafton. widow of the late George
Trafton. occurred at the home of her
son. L. G. Trafton, April II. 1914, aged
80 years, | months, II days. Mrs.
Trafton was born in Bingham and was
twice married. Her first husband was
Joseph Davis who died leaving her
with five small children: Stillman and
Liston. who are now deceased; limo
thy of Alberta, Canada; Mrs. Henry
Hall of Methuen, Mass. and Charles
II. of Golden Ridge, Maine.
OF the second union there were born
six children: Wallace of Vancouver,
b. C; Edna who died q number of
years ago; Mrs. Timothy Pike of Corn
Vile: Springer Trafton of Milford, \.
H.. Elmer C. of Athens and Lionel Ct.
of Skowhegan. There is also one
step-son. Berlin C. Traitor of Gull
ford and several grandchildren and
grandchildren
Mrs. Trafton was a devoted mother
and kind neighbor ever ready with u
kind word and helping hand for the
comfort of those about her. She will
be greatly missed in her home and
also by the many friends ard neigh
bCrs by whom she was known as
"Grammie Trafton.r
Funeral obsequies were held Tues
day afternoon, April IA. at ] o'clock
from the home, Evangelist J. w. Pack
ard, a former friend of the deceased
officiating. Selections were sung by
Mr. Packard, Elmer Harris and Miss
Celia Packard, Mrs Harold Larry al
the piano OF her children from oul
of town. Mrs Hall of Methuen, Mass
Mrs Pike of Cornville and Elmer
Traitor of Athens were present al
/ these sad services.
1T is Gods way Why should WI
weep
When those we love have gone to
sleep.
Not dark the way nor long the road
| If it but lead to home and God.
Then let us say what'er may come
1T is Gods way. His will be done.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
Christian RndeayOr Society Clears $40

Crowds were present to witness the
presentations of the Pathe Passion
Play reels at the Star Theatre Tues
day afternoon and evening and decld-
eddy favorable comment was heard re
garding the production. Managers St.
Ledger and Smith were exceedingly
courteous and Rev. J. G. Osborne, pas
tor of the First Baptist Church offer
ed explanatory remarks previous to
the reels being shown.
The details were especially arranged
under the auspices of the Christian
Endeayor Society of the First Church,
and as a result the organization clear
ed $40 as its part of the proceeds.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23

Chester Chapman has gone back to
work for Arnold Brown.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Hooper will be pleased to learn that
their little daughter Gertrude is inn
proving.
Gard Morrow of Larone is saving
Joe Berrys wood and will saw Johl
Knox and c. 5. Bates.
John Morrow loaded car at tie
siding the other day.
John Knox and wife and son Everett
we're at North Fairfield Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Heagon is convalescing.
Sammy LeSlip was at Mrs. Belle
Jones last week
Guy Sheaf has gone on the drive.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
MERCER

Charlie Pressey who has been in
poor health for several weeks. remains
about the same.
Miss Clara Smith has returned L
her home in the village, after having
spent some time in Waterville.
Miss Doris Clark of New Sharon
is teaching the village school.
Harlows mill in South Mercer was
moved to Skowhegan last week and IL
is expected they will begin saving III
about Two weeks.
Wesley Watson of Mercer has beer
sick Tor several days at the home of
Mrs. Emma Weston in Skowht San.
Miss Ethel Mcmahon has aturne"
from an extended visit in Augusta.
II Is reported that A. F.. Mcmahon
has sold his farm on Beech Till To
Mr.. Stockford of Norridgewock, who
Will move there soon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
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less hut Acts Quickl, aud Effective

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Do not suffer another day Get a
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
SOUTH SOLON CD

The thunder showers of Sunday
evening and the heavy rains of Mon
day were a big help in pulling the
frost out of the ground,
Mr. Cleveland the r. f. d. carrier
of route a came around this part of
his route Monday on foot
The creamery man said Tuesday he
never was on the roads when they
were so soft and so full of holes.
Mrs Alice Jackson was very sick
last week with tonsilitis She is bet
ter at this date.
Mrs. Lena Heald who has been stop
ing with her husbands folks this win
ter has moved to her own home
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
MEST EMRDEN

Mr. and Mrs. Everett b. Taylor and
family from Eustis have moved to the
DR. f. l.. Cleveland farm
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mckinney were
at Madison Saturday.
Mrs Clara Weeks returned home
Tuesday after visit with friends and
relatives at Oakland, Wateryille and
Harmony.
Mrs. Lizzie Spencer and two child
rem from North Arson We're guests OF
Mrs Fred Mckinney and family a few
days last week.