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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
MORE TELEPHONE DIS.
CUSS|0N
Peoples Company Want Mutual Con-
necti0n with all Lines

1t would appear from the article
in a recent issue of the Reporter
that the Peoples Telephone Co of
Mercer want to do business with the
Somerset Farmers line on toll basis.
Such is not the case What the PEG
pies Co feel to be the only fair eX-
change is a mutual connection with
ar, anu az otifeg liz, con-
stitution of the Peoples Co. gives it
the right to so connect and any other
arrangements are not in accordance
with that companys constitution.
We have previous to the past year
been confined to an exchange with
three towns, viz: Norridgewock,
Starks and Smithfield, but all of the
subscribers in the Farmers Co. have
had free access to our line. We have
always felt it to be unjust. While it
is a fact that there are only few in
Mercer that care so very much about
the connections beyond the three
the Farmers Co. outside the three
towns mentioned that care for the
connection with Mercer. Those few
do care for and have a right to de-
mand that connection and are paying
their part towards supporting the
lines and in some cases the principal
reason for having a telephone is TO
talk with friends across the line into
Mercer.
In Jan 1914, the directors of the
two companies met and discussed the
matter and it was voted to try mutual
exchange three months and if at the
end of that time the connection did
not prove detrimental to the Farmers
Co. to let it continue. 1t continued
one year and we never have learned
of any dissatisfaction. We as a com
pany believe that a mutual exchange
is the only just and fair analysis and
we also believe that all in the Farm
ers' Co. who are interested in con
nection believe the same. 1t is not
to be denied that some in Mercer and
more in the Farmers line are dis
satisfied with the toll method and We
will say such in the Farmers Co.
use your influence for mutual ex-
change. We are ready for it any
time We have no reason to COM
plain" for the fact that two tolls are
coming in to one out.
Subscriber in the Peoples Co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
1 POSITIVE FACT
II DIR. u. !. kendall's Quick Relief
Would not Cure We Gould not NJ
ford Ia Recommend II

II Is easy enough TO claim remedy
viii cure neuralgia. toothache, or any
pain In the bowels or stomach. but
y hen We tell You that We have been
selling DIR. II. j. kendalrs Quick Re-
llef for long time aud that nothing
Ne know OF gives such universal sat
lsfaction IN the treatment of collie.
toothache. cramps, or any pain In the
boNels or stomach, you can readily
understand why Ne continue Ia sell
II over our guarantee Aud It may
intcrest you Ca know that Ne max
sales every day Ia people who have
been sent here for DR.. u. J. kendalrs
Vaiek Relief by those Who themselves
have been greatly benefited uAye
confidence Tor II after nsing one battle
II nr. ". J. keadalrs Quiek Ksllsf yea
arr not perfectly satisfied we will paY
bask your money f"h& Mar
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
Dinner aud Program, Appointment Ut
Committees

Arson Grange observed It's eighteen
IA anniversary Saturday. Feb 30th.
\ baked bean dinner Vas served al
nonu and at the usual hour the reEu
lar meeting was called to order by
Worthy Master, Joseph Norton After
the regular opening exercises the
" Master appointed the follow lnK
committees for the year 1915 Finance
Committee. Alfred Berry. sadie Berry
t'red rnllen visiting committee, {. |.
faswell aud wife. \. W Reed and
sife. fIower commlttee. Viola viii
liams. organisf and chorlstsr Har-
rist Seott
Two applications we're fvseisrd and
sftsF sanfsrFlus ihe frat and second
degrees tbs lggturer pTvsanisd the fol
iowt ING program RSadlax. F,sii,h Sal
isy; Fsaalag t'dna Robinson sung
1asst FlaaaeFs rssalsx Flafsase
aanfesth reading 1. u, satley
There ssrv Asty HsmesFs pFsaeai
md ali rapasfsd a sssosi isass Tas asxs
sssaiaF msssias ~tli be held SATURDAY
fvwala9 NAceh EseFy effie~F 10
requested ~ ea pFs.e@s szd ss Baaay
sssmesfs 90 p~,asibis
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
Soft, Fluffy Hair is
First Aid to Beauty

n your hair IL not nuisy. soft shd
usireas Is falling out. ssrcaked fat
.d brittle. or tull of dandrua and r
thr scalp itehss. do not thtnk u must
tlNaYs be that nay. for pretty haif u
ONLY a matter Of care and the usr 81
iarisian sage deligh'fui toilet
nfcRastty
Fhls hsipFal ts1le supplies Iost ths
lsuasnts n~ssisd Ia lnsiSorate lhe hatF
rosts and sttmasats your aair - grn@
hsng. tNlek. dairy sHd susiroas T.
ssmaxsa all aaadFua sgth aas snpsl.
ais.aa aRa aaiskly stapa isghsex head
tma fAlltax hair faFislah sage 10
lhe deal haiF tenie ssd sgslp treat
asal. sala ~ u 4 f099 u soatains
asshinx saimstaas. 10 AsiiFatsly pss-
f,sm,ssl. tHsspsasiss a9a surety xisss
Faus halF ths e~aags saa shsFm ef
yssth BIS
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04

The difference in buying one of the
most efficient, latest and up-to-date
cough and cold remedies (Which can
be made at home), and buying the
old. ordinary. ready-made kinds, is
that with the new one you get all
pure medicine. instead of buying a
large proportion of sugar and water,
besides paying for bottles, corks and
labels; and it usually requires 10
5 bottles of the old-fashioned ready
made remedies to break up cough
or cold, while 2 ounces (50c WORTHY
new Concentrated EX-
pectorant, which is so strongly CON
centrated that ounces. when mixed
at home with simply one pint of gran
ulated sugar and one-half pint OF
water, makes full pint DC ounces)
of excellent cough remedy, and will
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
FAIRFIELD CENTER

Freeman Jones is still confined to
the house with the grippe.
Read the ads in Everybodys Column
The sick ones remain about the
same.
c. o. Perry. our pastor, preached
an earnest and uplifting sermon sun
day.
Warren Young and wife of Houlton
are stopping with his parents Mr..
and Mrs. j. W. Young
Victor Grange will hold an all day
meeting Friday March 5th. Cascade
Grange of Oakland and Benton Grange
are invited.
Lester Holway has moved his
household goods to his new home in
Shawmut. The family went Satur-
day.
Mrs. Della Upper is very poorly
Her daughter Mrs. Blake Of Bangor is
with her.
Mrs. Charles Tibbetts is in very
poor health.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
MINCkLEY

Mrs uadel siadssioa cat her fiass
badly "Wednesday ~hlls slielax msat
tiucrae r Tibbatts hss q bad eala
caused b. @arsiax IN hls cellar Thurs
aas "a Rgsxvai the water saaa~d b.
the rain. fraa talaFtmx several ban
died easasls NJ Fatataes WIN tbs
hsip % EaxsaS hsaesstt as sssscesd
81 IN ssseiax ne asaia clear aaa sss
"a tbs pa,saass fvesa aAnsase
fhs hsasy Fssa ~ Fhassaas ata sea
sssieFaats asasxs Al raiss@E hstss
sseEs fhs ssssF came shseash tbs
ssiiss wsil In sasA aaaalEslss tAat IN .
ssFF sAsFt ttaaa ,asVs as a~Rsa ~
hvgsssA lAfss ssI tssas fsst II ~stss.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
A HOMEMADE COUGH SYRUP CHEAP
EASILY MADE AND GUARANTEED

be sufficient to probably last the
whole family the entire winter. 1t
positively contains no chloroform,
opium. morphine or other narcotics
and is so pleasant that children like
to take it, 1t is altogether different
from all the other medicines. Ar
engagements have been made with F.
W. Buckpam, to refund the money to
any person who finds it does not give
perfect satisfaction. or If it Is not
found the very best remedy ever used
for coughs colds. bronchitis, Group,
whooping cough and hoarseness. In
fact. any druggist of this city will
sell it under the came guarantee. You
will be the sole judge. anu ~dhoer ,ue,
positive guarantee by these druggists.
absolutely no risk is run in buying
this remedy. X. J. Schiffmann, Prop,
St. Paul, Mimi.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04

Nhsn buying your SprinE HAT ~.
slst en getting l-amaaa 4 Hubbard
Has sHa yaA wtii experience greater
esafort l9nssF wear sna amer ap-
rsAtaRre because thsy afs made right
fhsy are ass~F sald usdsF aaY ether
saa4s tAaH iamsoa q Hubbard Our
saFiy ssasaas aiatEihut,aa ~ Rs.sst
ssflss 10 aa~ oa display ~ your 10.
al store aaa Fsaas for wear iRspses
llaA ADV
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

The following real estate transfers
have lately been recorded at the office
of the Somerset Registry of Deeds.
pfttsfield- Clarence f.. Grover to
John NJ Lindsey.
Solon-Lottie A. Moore 10 William
II. Soper.
Mercer -Ansel Nickerson to Addie
VI Nickerson.
Highland Plantation Nancy +. Fish
10 Obed Allen.
Smithfeld George II. futile to Lucy
I Foster
Harmony Clarence T.. Hanson 10
Raw A. Fox
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
NORTH MADISON

Orville Snow is boarding at the home
of Mrs. Eliza Robbins and son.
Ruel Robbins is in quite poor health
at this writing.
Mrs. Sylvia Gallant who has been
quite sick is very much better
Miss Hazel Greene, who has been
washing for Mrs. Joseph Gallant. has
returned home.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
PATTERSON BRIDGE

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Lynn Viles spent
Sunday last at II. +. Danforth's,
Mrs. Mercy Randlett has been visit
ing friends and relatives In Scion the
past week.
Miss Florence Danforth is teaching
school in Skowhegan.
Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs
Edmund Danforth of Baltimore. Md.
will be pleased to learn they are the
happy parents of baby girl, born
Feb. 81. She has been given the name
Helen Grace
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MERCER

The Senior Glass of the Norridge-
wock High School gave their play
"Willowdale" in Leeman's Hall, We'd
nesday evening. February oath. The
Skowhegan orchestra furnished mu-
sic. There was a social dance after
the play and the whole affair was a
decided success and 1t is to be given
in two weeks at Starks.
Miss Inez Brown who has been car
ing for Mrs. W. B. Niles has finished
her duties and has returned home.
Mrs. Niles Is about the house.
There has been a new switchboard
installed at Mercer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
SMITHFIELD

Miss Iva Stevens is the guest of
relatives in Massachusetts,
Friffey Cloutier is moving from
Fairfield into the Walter Mclnure
house.
Chester Morrill,, son of Mr. and
Mrs Sewell Morrill, died February p,
after a long illness of tuberculosis,
aged 80 years He has been employ
ed in the Maine Central Railroad
shop at Watervile for several years.
He leaves a father and mother. one
brother Arthur of Waterville Fun
cral services were held at the home
March |. conducted by Rev. James
TAYLOR of Norridgewock.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
aIIcK ACTION WANTED

Whea one Is coughing and spitting -
with tickling throat. tightness In chest
soreness IN throat and lungs when
head Is aching and the whole body
ked with cough that won't permit
Sleep-hc wants Immediate relief
Thousands say FolrNs Honey and rur
Compound is ihe surest and quickest
acting medicine for coughs sald>
Group and Ia grippe. For sale by
Sampson 4 Avore
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
EAST SKOWHEGAN

George d. Steward who has been
seriously i'll for awhile is slowly i'm
priying His son Will Steward. who
has been with him returned to his
home Monday.
The Needlecraft Sisters met with
Mrs. Herbert Richardson Saturday,
February Goth. The time was pleas
antly spent in sewing and at O'Clock
supper was served. The evening was
interspersed with music and games.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
NORTH FAIRFIELD

The young people of the Christian
Church met with Mr.. and Miss Good
win Friday evening and very pleas
ant time was spent with music and
games.
We were very pleased to receive
the appropriation asked of the town
for the enlargement of the play
ground at the North Fairfield school.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
SANDY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Lindley Lambert is on the sick list
at this writing.
Harold Baker started Monday morn
ing for up river where he has hired
to work for Fred and Oscar Clark
for Il short time
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
Have The independent Reporter Fol.
low You

DO not miss an issue OF this paper.
n leaving home for week or two,
drop us IA postal with your temporary
address. and we will send extra copies
for our subscribers without cost.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04

Mrs Omar Colts and son Fioyd
former residents Of this town but
noN living IN North Arson. wsre
calling ON relatives and old friends
East WVck
Wallace Ashcroft ass called out af
she Nnads Monday by the Illness 81
hts faulty They are alt better A.
this @ritihR
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04

with oil tanks and cans floating in all
directions. Barrels of pork, cheese
butter and the greater part of the con-
tents of the cellar were taken out be-
fore being damaged, but a barrel of
linseed oil was over turned making
an undesirable mixture of water and
oil
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
FRED HILTON

Fred Hilton passed away Feb. 81
after long illness of tuberculosis
He was laid to rest beside his children
at Millinocket. He leaves to mourn his
loss wife and sister, Mrs Ida Camp
bell. A little over year ago the
family of four were all living.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
REYERE-C0RNYILLE

Mr. and Mrs. G. r. French enter
tanned the Cooking Club and a few
invited guests Saturday night. \
ina- O. - ~. =. s-.%jshed .. by the
~rs,5es 1e1ght-
ru4 evening was passed with music
and card playing. Sunday Mr.. and
Mrs. French also entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Conant Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Whiting and DR. Rodden of Skowhe
gan who walked out on the crust
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SHARKS

Minta Frederic is visiting friends
in Norridgewock and Smithfield.
W. H. Dudley has recently bought a
fine pair of white faced steers of
Ernest Hilton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-04
The News Of Somerset's Busy Towns

husbands at the X. of p. Hall last
Thursday evening. The evening was
pleasantly spent in playing cards and
dancing. During the evening a pic
ME supper was served.
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NAYFIELD

After a three weeks visit with her
sister Mrs. K. L. Campbell. Mildred
Perry returned to North Arson Friday
Mrs. Campbell accompanied her for Il
weeks stay, during which time she
made business trips to Madison and
SkoWhegan
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-30
Remedy For Children
Kidney Trouble.

have a boy who had the bed wet
ting habit from infancy, and also had
much trouble with his Kidneys. Two
years ago they became SO bad, and
having tried great many remedies
without relief. consulted doctor
-ho advised me to try Swamp-Root.
obtained one fifty-cent bottle and he
had not taken more than three-fourths
OF it when he became entirely well,
and has not been troubled since
To any parent who has a child suf-
tering from these troubles. cheerful.
~ recommend Dr. kilmers Swamp
Root and consider it wonderful medi-
cine.
Yours very truly,
l.. A. GROGAN,
Goodwater, Alabama.
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this the 18th day of July. 1909.
r. D. Eppes,
Notary Public.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-30
Homes of Women Wrecked
by the Invaders.
Women deserve a better fate.

American women are better off than
their European sisters in most re-
spects. Our American girls, however
are of highly nervous organization and
usually suffer from troubles peculiar
to their sex.
When a girl becomes a woman,
when woman becomes a mother.
when women pass through the changes
of middle life. are the three periods of
life when health and strength are most
needed to withstand the pain and dis
tress often caused by severe organic
disturbances.
At these critical times women are
best fortified by the use Of DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription, an old remedy
of proved worth that keeps the entire
female system perfectly regulated and
in excellent condition.
Mothers. If your daughters are weak.
lack ambition. are troubled with head
aches, lassitude and are pale and sick
ly, DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
is just what they need to surely bring
the bloom of health to their cheeks
and make them strong and healthy.
For all diseases peculiar to woman,
Or. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is q
powerful restorative. During the last
40 years It has banished from the
lives of tens of thousands of women
the pain, worry, misery and distress
caused by irregularities and diseases
of feminine character.
II you are a sufferer. if your daugh-
ter, mother, sister needs help get DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription in liquid
or tablet form at any medicine deal
ers today. Then address Dr. Pierce,
Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y. and you
will receive confidential advice from
a staff of specialists that will not cost
you a penny. Today is the day; 1856
page book on women's diseases sent
free-3dv
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-30
G|RARDIN PAINTINGS :
SELL AT EXHIBITION

Frank j. Girardin. who has eight
pictures at the Thumb Box" exhibit
now hanging in the Hotel Gibson at
Cincinnati and which is being held
under the auspices of the Cincinnati
Art Club received word this morning
that all Of his pictures have been sold.
They are Autumn on Clear Creek.
Indiana" "Babbling Brook" Shadows
On Snow" winter Sunset" Harvest
Time" Sunset on The Whitewater -
Sunset on Little Miami" and Sum
mer Day on Whitewater"
Among the celebrated artists who
are exhibiting their little sketches are
Henry Mosler. Henry Schwatz. Ed
ward Volkert, John Rettig. Vessel
and Hopkins The last two named
artists were recent judges for exhibits
ueld in this city.
This collection consists of 271 oil
paintings in water colors and etch-
irgs. most of the etchings being the
work of E. T. Hurley. The water col
ors depict nature in her various
moods and are usually attractive.
The picture Evening Glow" which
Mr.. Girardin has been exhibiting in
the Mcclure building on Main street
with his other collection was sold Sat-
urday to W.. A. Eyden, a local artist.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-30
WHAT GROWING PLANTS
49, LOOK BEST IN GARDEN?

(This 10 the second article in a
series on gardens prepared by the de-
partment Of a0ricuiture,) 45
Many people at this season of the
year are considering what Towering
plants they shall put in! their gardens.
The. average housewife, who has not
much time to spare on the matter,
the child who is just becoming in
terested in growing plants, and the
teacher who is laying out a school
garden for the benefit OF her pupils
will undoubtedly welcome some
=, simple suggestions along this line.
The United States Department of
Agriculture's specialist particularly
recommends as satisfactory and easily
grown flowers. the ageratum, the ma
sturtium, the petunia, the California
poppy. and the zinna. Here are a
few pointers on each o. them.
Ageratum.-Th ageratum is one Of
the few blue flowers we have. In its
form it somewhat resembles the hello
trope but has no odor Ageratums
grow well upon almost all soils and
through wide range of climate. For
that reason many combinations with
them are possible. The plans are
neat. bushy. and erect. and produce
profusion of brush-like flowers
throughout the season. The dwarf
blue sorts make fine borders and are
much used where contrasting color
effects are desired. For early bloom
the seed should be sown in cold
frame or in boxes in the house early
l. the season (March). but for sum-
mer and fall bloom the seeds may be
sown in April or early in May in we'll
prepared beds in the open. Seeds
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-30

sown in August will produce good
plants for winter Towering.
Nasturtium.-The large seeds OF
the nasturtium require to be planted
much deeper than the fine seeds OF
the petunia. Sow them in rows where
the plants are to grow, placing the
seeds about six inches apart in the
row and cover them about an inch
deep. When all pants are up. thin
SO they stand foot apart il the soil
is rich If rather thin. It will be as
well to allow them to stand at the
planting distance. The plants should
rapid growth. If planted in the open
at the same time that beans are
planted, very satisfactory results will
follow. For earlier bloom plant, IN
advance of this date in hotbeds, cold
frames or window boxes.
Petunia.--While the petunia grows
readily and rapidly from seeds sown
in the open about complaining time,
earlier bloom can be secured by SOW
ing the seed in window boxes or hot
beds and transplanting the plants
once before placing them in the open.
For localities north Of New York the
most satisfactory method of handling
these plants will be to start the seeds
in window boxes about April 1, and
to transfer the young plants to the
open when the weather permits
about the middle of May. The seeds
are very small and should not be
covered with earth in the ordinary
way. They should be sown on the
curface and brought in contact with
the earth by firming It with a board.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-30
Theatrical Notes
>s.
j, Promises Of the Press Agent.
GENNETr THEATRE.

Says May Robson in Martha BY
the-Day': What some people think
and What l intend them to think
doesn't take any skin off my nose"
Quite SO. And keeping the lesson
right at home. there's not even the
faintest inkling Miss Robson will
leave minus any cuticle, for the
Martha she is to present at the Cen
nett theatre, Saturday matinee and
night is precisely in plain flesh and
blood, the Martha about whom Julie
Lippmann centers her popular stories.
Miss Robson is now, as she has been
Tor the past twenty-five years or
more, delight to the eye and treat
to the ear
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-30
lette: TO
Or. kilmer E. Co..
einghamton N. Y.

Prove What swamp.Root VIII % Fe-
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton. N. Y, for
sample size bottle. 1t will con.
vince anyone. You will also re.
ceive booklet OF valuable informa.
ton telling ali about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing. be sure and
mention the Richmond Daily Palla.
dunn. RegvIst fifty-cent and one-dollar
size bottles for sale at all drug stores
ADV
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NOTICE.

1t is hereby given to the public that
ON and after the goth day OF March,
1915, the partnership OF A. o. DeeSing,
J. R. Macdonald and Milton H.. .Neher,
doing business, under the name OF A..
y. Deering & Co. located at II South
.th street, is hereby dissolved. That
Milton H. Nehr is no longer a partner
or has any connection whatever in the
aforesaid partnership. that hereafter
said business be operated by A. ..
Deering and J. r. Macdonald. under
the name and style of A. o. Deering &
Co., that all bills due and payable the
former company are now payable to
the present Co.
A. o. DEERING & CO..