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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-29
FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE
MORTGAGE

Whereas. Fred H. Drake of Pitts
field In the County of Somerset and
State of Maine. by his mortgage deed
dated the sixth day of January. y. u.
1913 and recorded in Somerset Regis
try of Deeds, Book 313 Page 123. con-
veyed In mortgage to stephen p. Lar
rabee of said Pittsfield. the following
described real estate, VIA certain
lot or parcel of land together with the
buildings thereon situate In said
Pittsheld and bounded and described
as follows: southerly by the road
leading from Pittsfield Village To the
Webb schoolhouse so called. and by
land of William Osborne; westerly by
merly occupied by Leander Barnes
northerly by land of A. b. Crawford
and the Brown sehoolhouse SO called ;
northerly by land of A. h. Crawford ;
T. q. q H. w Lancey and known as
the Peter Libby farm. and by land Of
william osborne. Also another lot
or parcel of land situate in said Pitt
field and a right of way and being the
same described in a quitclaim deed
from L. l.. Frost to James II. Hunter
dated Aug. II, 1S7i, recorded in SOM
erset Registry of Deeds, Book 1873.
page 80 The above described land
containing one hundred acres more or
less
And whereas. said stephen p. Lar
rabee did on the 2ith day of February.
a. ID. 1914. sell, assign, transfer and
convey said mortgage to one Jasper l..
Lewis. said assignment being recorded
in said Somerset Registry. Book 1924
Page 239; and whereas. said Lewis did
on the 18th day of February. \. u
1911, sell, assign, transfer and convey
said mortgage to me, the Undersigned
said assignment being recorded In said
Somerset Registry. Book 324, Page 239;
And whereas, the condition of said
mortgage has been broken and still
remains broken: Now therefor. by
reason of the breach of the condition
thereof, the undersigned claims a fore
closure of said mortgage and gives this
the same. as provided by law.
FLORA l.. COLLINS
BY her Atty.
W. H. MITCHELL
Newport, Maine. october 2Sth. 1914.
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-29

her mother Mrs. Jane Greene and
family
Rev. d. B. phelan will speak In
Wesserunsett Hall, next Thursday
evening at 100 Subject THAT Lit
tie Lad" Admission Is cents. chill
dren 5 cents.
H. n. Flanders and wife returned
Oct 26 from their vacation. Wallace
Jones assisted with the store work
during Mr.. Flanders absence.
Willie Tarbell arrived last week
from Spring Hill, Kansas, to pass the
winter here with his grandmother.
Leander Ireland returned Oct 25th
from a visit in Pittsfield with his
daughter Mrs. Charles Noble.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas of Milo recent
ly passed few days here with their
daughter Mrs c. L. Kinney
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-29
REVERE-CORNYILLE

Mr. and Mrs Henry Palmer arriv-
ed home Saturday after visiting about
two weeks with-relatives around Bos-
ton.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Trafton OF
Athens visited at Timothy Pixies Sun
day
Mrs Elvira Beal and Mrs. S. H. Beal
visited Thomas Blackwell Sunday.
Loantha Pike is attending Teachers
Convention at Portland this week.
Peregrine White and family and
Eugene Parkman and family took an
auto trip to Bingham Sunday.
l.. G. Stevens and Maurice Gaylord
shot deer recently very near their
homes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-29

In continuance of the war topics
/ beginning with the 23rd. the Germans
began to gain ground in some places
but lost positions in others in their
line extending from the mouth of the
River User on the North Sea. to the
River Meuse. Practically the same
news was conveyed in Saturday S
kilograms 1t was admitted that the
Germans had advanced 10 the north
of DiXmude and in the neighborhood
of LaBassee. but as counter stroke
it was said that the French had
pushed forward of Neuport in the
region of Langemarck. and between
Armentieres and Lille.
Each day has seemed for time to
be only a repetition of the previous
day in the battles fought out in
West Flanders, northern France and
Poland, 1t appeared on Monday
from the official reports issued from
German and French headquarters that
the Germans. finding it impossible TO
advance along the coast to Dunkirk
owing to the fire to which they were
subjected from British and French
warships took route more inland
and succeeded in crossing the User
Canal which the Belgans have been
defending stubbornly for week past,
to the west of DiXmude. They also
made progress to the northeast of
Ypres and still were in possession of
Roulers. toward which the Allies were
advancing last week. and at one time
were reported to have captured. Yes
terday. the German raid on the Chan
mel ports as Ii is characterized, SEEM
ed to have been checked for the time
being. or at any rate the Germans had
made but little If any progress since
they succeeded in crossing the User
Canal on Saturday They were, how
ever. still fighting with all the forces
at their command and were meeting
with the most stubborn resistance
from the French. British and Belgian
troops. Yesterdays reports gave the
losses on both sides as being greater
than those In any battle since the war
was declared Along the coast.
where the Allies have the assistance
of French and British warships they
have apparently more than held their
own and after inflicting very heavy
losses on the Germans have compelled
them to try for an opening further in
land.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-29
GET RID OF HUMORS
AND AVOID DISEASE

Humors in the blood cause inter-
nal arrangements that affect the
whole system, as well as pimples,
boils and other eruptions. They affect
all the organs and functions, MEM
branes and tissues, and are directly
responsible for the readiness with
which some people contract disease
For forty years Hood S Sarsaparilla
has been more successful than any
other medicine in expelling humors
and removing their inward and out
ward effects. 1t is distinguished for
its thoroughness in purifying tho
blood, which it enriches and invigor-
ates. No other medicine acts like it,
for no other medicine is like it.
Get Hoods Sarsaparilla today.
Insist on having Hoods.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-29
Conference of Church Workers

The program for the Church Work
ers' Conference which is to be held in
Skowhegan next week is as follows
Thursday, Nov Methodist Church
Evening Banquet and ad-
dresses.
Friday. Nov. 8--Congregational
Church Morning-Pastor's Round
Table. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Mass
meeting and Demonstrations of Prac-
teal Methods In Church work. Even
ing-Church officers council.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-29

The marriage of Oscar James Ed
wards. machinist formerly of
Sweden. but later of Boston and Miss
Verna Daggett of Skowhegan, the
daughter of Bertico Daggett. occurr-
ed Saturday ut the office of Rev.
Theodore Halbert Wilson, who offlciat-
ed at the service. One ring was used
in the ceremony and the witnesses
were relatives. 1t is understood that
the couple are TO reside In Skowhe-
gan.
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CAUTION NOTICE

Whereas, my wife. Daisy Fountaine.
has left my bed and board W thout lust
cause. This is to warn and notify all
persons against harborlng or trust
ing her on my account as I shall pay
no bills of her contracting after this
date.
The Forks, Maine. October 90, 1914
3w44* THOMAS FOUNTAINE.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-29
News of Interest From Madison

Mrs. Nancy Clough of Pennington
is the guest this week of her sister
Mrs. Napoleon Champagne.
Mr. and Mrs. Obey Brown left Sat
urday for Jackmap. where they will
make their home for this winter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-29

HALL TREE CHAT RACK), cost
$500. perfect condition. You may
have 1t at your own price. May be
seen at 90 East Leavitt st. tf44
EDISON PHONOGRAPH AND HORN
Plays either two or four minute rec
ords. Outfit cost $40 Is In excel
lent condition. Price $1,000. Myron
f. Smith. Skowhegan. tf44
HANDSOME BLACK WALNUT IT.
dining table, four leaf extension Ex-
cellent condition. Big trade at 1900
Robert w. Lord. 4w44'
THIRTY GALLON COPPER HOT
WATER TANK In excellent condition
for sale, price $500. Also Copper Bath
Tub. price $500 Mrs. e c. Dunt on
1879 Madison Ave. tf44
SECONDHAND CUPBOARDS Want
ed Suitable for storing dishes. etc
in a hotel kitchen. Clyde II. smith
2w44
WANT TO MY 4 CREAM COOL
ing Tank or Ice Box, second hand
Please state style and price. Ned H.
Lambert, confectloner, Skowhegan.
IVA
THREE DISPLAY CANS designed for
storage and sale of tea and coffee
Capacity about 80 pounds OF tea. Cost
$500 each will sell for $1.15 each. Best
thing of the kind In grocery store fit
tings. \. r. Jewett, Skowhegan. 4w44
FOUR sHOATs FOR sALE-weigh-
Ing from 40 to so pounds. Must be
sold at once. Charles w, Day, Gro
Ger, Madison Avenue, Skowhegan. 2w+t
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-29

Frank Barnes of Canaan was in
town during the day Tuesday leaving
here for Massachusetts,, where he has
accepted a position.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-29
CANAAN

There will be dance at the Canaan
House tomorrow (Friday evening.
Music by SHELLS orchestra
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-29
YBODY,C
- COLUMN 49,

Advertisements In this column not
to exceed five lines inserted once for
rs cents. four times for so cents Each
additional line Ave cents. In comput-
ing lines reckon on an average OF 7
words Stamps taken
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LADIES' AND GENTS SUITING
sold direct from the mills output
Samples free. State garment planned
f. A. Packard, Mgr Retail Dept. Box
179 Camden. Me. l0w43'
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-06-06

the man in charge, will you? l can't
speak the language"
Please, sar, If you hanger them
they will beat us again.
Beat! Not here?"
"Oh yes, They might kill u.s."
"They wouldn't do that
"a white man they killed lahst
h'autumn, and several of my people
have passed away in this prison. No
body can ear nothing. Nobody knows
what 'appens ere"
"Oh, well, they wouldn't dare touch
us-Im an American citizen. I'll notify
the consul"
Reused at the mere suggestion, Kirk
staggered to the door and shouted lust
lily. A sergeant appeared with the COM
mand to be quiet.
Let me out of herew loudly demand
ed the prisoner. II want the chief. or
Il 10 alcalde, or somebody in charge.
Want to know what I'm booked for. |
wan. to telephone-telephone. don't
you Understandable arrange bail.
Quick, roww
But the officer merely frowned at
him, obviously threatening a resort to
force II this outburst did not cease at
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-06-06
.NE'ER-DO-WELL
COPYRIGHT 1910. 1911. BY HARPER a BROTHERS

upon him like hungry ants. Time and
again they dragged him off his feet.
only to have him shake them loose
But he was feIled at last. and mo-
ment later. with head reeling and wits
Pickering, he was dragged to his knees
by handouts like those on Alans
wrists The pain as the chains bit into
his flesh brought him to bis feet de-
spite the blows and kicks that were
rained upon him. crying hoarsely:
Let me go. confound you! Let me
gov
But a wrench Mt the gives took the
fight out of him. for he felt that the
bones In his wrists must surely be
crushed. One side of his head was
strangely big and numb. warm
stream trickled down his cheek. but
he had no time to think of bis condi-
ton for his assailants fell upon him
with fresh fury and he reeed about,
striving to shield himself Every move
ment. however, was construed as re-
sistance. and his punishment contin-
ued. until at last he must have tainted
from pain or had his wits scattered
by blow on the head for when he
recovered consciousness he found him
self in a filthy, III lighted room. flung
upon wooden platform that ran along
the wall evidently serving as bed
Near him Allan was huddled, his black
face distorted with pain and ashen
with apprehension.
"Where are WEI" queried Anthony
as he took In the surroundings.
This is the prison, sar."
Gee! I'm sick" Kirk lay back
upon the platform and closed his eyes.
did they hurt you much?"
ooh. yes Very considerably"
Sorry got you into it. Allan.
never thought they'd be so cranky"
Again he groaned. u want drink
let me get it. Those Spiggoties will
not give 1t to you"
Allan went to the door and called to
the guard An instant later he re
turned with tin cup.
81 guess they knocked me out" Kirk
said dazedly. Il never was hit like
that beforehand jailed, Say! We
must get out of here. Call the chief or
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-06-06

once. Then he went away. An hour
passed and he did not return. Then
another hour followed. and Anthony,
who had now begun to feel the effect
of his drubbing more keenly, renewed
his clamor. with the result that a half
dozen policemen appeared. From their
demeanor 1t looked as though they
were really bent upon mischief. but
Kirk soon saw that an official had
come in answer to his call. He felt
less treasured when he perceived that
the person In uniform who now step
ped forward was the same upon whom
he had turned the hose earlier in the
evening.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-06-06
$500 REWARD! [!

The Elmore County Protective u
Stock Association offers a stand
reward of $500 for the arrest d
conviction or cause Of arrest and d
viction of anyone stealing live std
belonging to members of said asso
alton.
Following are brands used by me
5ers of this association:
N on left hip over v on right 81
quarter circle over w; pitchfork
right side; Catholic cross ON left hi
IF on left hip; ED on left hip; O
IN right hip; x on left hip; Spes
lead on left hip; HIO on Left sid
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-06-06

Lost-Small folding purse contain
.ng five dollars in gold and small
;hange, finder will receive liberal re
ward by returning same to A. /. Carl
line or leave at w. L. Harvey's of:
dee.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-06-06

were once more snapped upon
prisoners wrists.
$50, you're going to hold my t
eh?" cried Kirk.
But the other snarled, "Senor Lo
you ave force the water of the
wagon upon my body for making
people laugh. Bueno! Now l s
laugh" He seated himself, then !
ded at his men to begin.
Mrs. Cortlandt answered her
phone for the second time, repea
with some Impotence, Tell the !
! can't see him."
Ito be continued next week)
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-06-06
CHAPTER VII.
FL Commando nte.

/" lHE newcomer was black
1 haired, black eyed young fe!.
lNrSS,sS low Of perhaps thirty. While
ksGsal his skin was sWarthY even in
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-05
THE NEW ERA

The progress that has been made recently in cooperation leads us to believe that the Southwest will not continue dependent upon other finan- cial centers, but will conserve it's re- sources, expand it's operations in commerce and manufacturing, and in this way supplement agriculture in a way that will provide a market at the least possible cost for our farm and livestock products.
 Our difficulties in the Southwest have been that we have not practiced cooperation. Our surplus cotton, grain, hay and livestock have been sent to other localities, where they have been manufactured and sent back to us as finished products with the cost added. Manufactures have been reluctant to build plants in the south and Southwest largely because our finances were not in condition to take care of great enterprises. Many of our banks did not have great resources because business men were not heavy depositors; business men uid not have surplus funds because farmers as a rule were not cash buy CTS and depositors in the banks. In other words, farming has not been as prosperous as it should be because coCton has been the principal crop ana crops that provide living have been too often neglected.
 put We are entering upon new era III the South and Southwest. Cotton, instead of being the only crop for many, will be the cash crop or the surplus crop. Corn, hogs, cattle, sneep' poultry, hay, small grain, pas 'ure crops, fruits, vegetables, etc. "iii be grown and the manager of the l'ril Will be independent of the credit system. This will soon enable the s'ower to be depositor in the bank instead of a borrower; cash buyer "' the stores instead of a debtor; a '.o,ne-oWner instead of a tenant; a I,''~eh ', of influence and originality. sie may then help secure enterprises <. ~ the town; take stock in coopera-
 we institutions and help bring the ""rNets n of the world nearer the farm. ;. me unselfish and patriotic manner
 winch the bankers and business ha ol the Southwest are joining ,b a'luS With the farmers and helping
 '"i market the cotton slowly and
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-05
STOMACH TROUBLES
Mr.. Ragland Writes Interesting
 Letter on This Subject.

Madison Heights, Va.-Mr. Chas. A. Ragland, of this place, writes: '1 have been taking Thedford's Black Draught for indigestion, and other stomach troub- les, also colds, and find it to be the very best medicine have ever used.
 After taking Black -Draught for few days, l always feel like new man."
 Nervousness, nausea, heartburn, pain in pit of stomach, and feeling of fulI- ness after eating, are sure symptoms of stomach trouble, and should be given the proper treatment, as your strength and health depend very largely upon your food and its digestion.
 To get quick and permanent relief from these ailments, you should take a medicine of known curative merit.
 Its 75 years of splendid success, in the treatment of just such troubles, proves the real merit of Thedford's Black Draught. Safe, pleasant, gentle in action, and without bad after effects, it is sure 10 benefit both young and old. For sale everywhere. Price 25c. NC i21
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-05
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINAT
 Clerk

An examination for clerk will be held at the post office in this city on January, 9, 1915.
 Age limit, IS to 4o years on the date of the examination.
 Married women will not be admitt- ed to the examination. This prohibit tion, however, does not apply to wo- men who are divorced or those who are separated from their husbands and support themselves.
 Applicants must be physically sound, and male applicants must be not less than feet inches in height in bare feet, and weigh not less than 125 pounds without overcoat or hat.
 For application blanks and for full information relative to the eXamina- tions, qualifications, duties, salaries, vacations, promotions, etc, address immediately,
 Chas. E. Brown, Secretary, Board of Civil Service Ex- aminers, Post office, Prescott, Ark.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-05
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
 Outlook

Fifteen years ago nearly every re-
 open until late at night from one to three weeks before Christmas. This
 meant that hundreds of salespeople,
 bookkeepers, wrappers and delivery worked such long hours that Christ mas meant to them, not joy and good will, but exhaustion and suffering.
 The responsibility for this condition
 of affairs lay with a thoughtless
 shopping public, which believed that it must do it's Christmas shopping in crowds and in a rush at the eleventh hour.
 Lately there has been a revulsion against this annual exhibition of sell fish stupidity. and as result of the agitation that has ensued for a "safe and sane" Christmas there has been a lessening of fatigue and misery for the employees of retail stores. Still there are altogether too many unin- tellgent shoppers and selfish shop keepers. Last year in New York City
 six large retail stores and many small neighborhood stores remained open to the public until 10 o'clock or later the week before Christmas. In three
 of these larger stores, moreover, the
 employees received no extra compensa- tion for their extra eXertions. After
 working day of II hours in one of these stores last year waist salse- woman trembling with fatigue, said to solicitous friend:
 Hired? I have been wishing all day that I was a horse, so that would have somebody to look out for my interests"
 Shop early and avoid the rush, which exhausts alike your patience and the nerves of the girl behind the counter. Make it a safe and sane Christmas.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-05
c. M. SANNoH
Publisher Richmond Coaster" Waco, Texas, says that Grigby's LIV-VER-
 LAX cured him. Read his statement.

Most people of sedentary occupa- tion such as Editors, Bookkeepers, of flee employees, stenographers and others who spend the lives indoors are more subject to the ravages of malaria than those who take large amount of exercise out of doors.
 MT. Shannon devotes much of his time to writing and was great suf- ferer from Bilious headaches until he took LIV-VER-LAX.
 On his own statement, this renown- ed remedy cured him, just as surely as it will cure you of Constipation or other malarial symptoms. These symptoms are the signals ahead of serious complications if not eliminat- ed.
 There is no compromise with ma laria. You must get it or it will get you. The ounce of prevention in the form of LIV-VERLAX may save ev- en your life from Malaria, from which nearly every one in this climate suffers in a greater or less degree, de- velops rapidly when. it once gets a hold on your system.
 For Sale by Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-05
December Fifth

Love asks for love; the greater love for the greater love; infinite love for the greatest man is capable of. And it is hard for man to resist love; impossible indeed in the end. All men come under the new covenant, in which there is infinite love on the one side and love that may grow indefi- nitely on the other. If it is to grow, however, it is in a new life it must grow; a life of sacrifice, a life in which he who comes under the new covenant is himself the offering and the lively sacrifice"
 B. F. Jevons.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-05
Troubles of 2 Prophet.

In certain town the local fore caster of the weather was so often wrong that his predictions became a standing joke, to his no small annoy ance, for he was !ery sensitive At length, in despair of living down his reputation, he asked headquarters to transfer him to another station.
 A brief correspondence ensued
 Why asked headquarters, do you wish to be transferred"
 Because" the forecaster promptly replied, the climate doesn't agree with me. e.'-Pittsburgh Chronicle.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-05

reduce the acreage next year has in spired confidence. This has revived hope and brought determination.
 The federal reserve banks have thrown the strong arm of protection around the banks and given them safety and security. This new sys- tenn of finance has drawn the banks closer together, given them fellow ship and impressed them, in many instances, with greater responsibility to serve the community and to pro- mote, in safe and sane banking, the source of the country's weath-agri- culture. AS result of this, we be- lieve farmers will realize more force fully their advantages in having a deposit at the bank and of coming in to closer contact with business men who have shown such commendable interest in saving the cotton crop.
 Such cooperation as much as it has already accomplished, is but the be- ginning of greater independence, bet ter marketing and greater prosperity for the people. It will make it pos sible for our own wealth to be con- served and used at home It will af- ford means for building manufactur- ing enterprises to give people employ ment and convert our raw materials into high-class finished products, thus creating markets for our farm prod ucts and supplying our people at req sonable cost with necessities and con- veniences which cultured people de- sire.-Farm and Ranch.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-05

Is plenty of fresh air in the bedroom and a good application of
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-05

Anyway, nobody is offering free trip to Europe for being the most popular something or other.