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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
MERCER VETERANS OF THE CIVIL
WAR
Are Still Sprightly in Spite OF Their
Advanced Years

Among the Civil War veterans liv-
ing in Mercer is James b. Hammons,
who was the son of John and Lucinda
Ueighton) Hammons and was born
in Rome Maine in 1910. He enlist
ed September 16, 1862 and served in
the oath Maine, being present at the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATION
AL CHURCH
Vslaud Ayenua

Rev. Theodore Halbert Wilson. pastor
Residence, Al Turner Avenue
Office, Suite II, the E. N Merrill
Block, Water ST.. Tel. 174-2
Sunday 1915 preaching by the pas
tor. Topic: The Teaching of Jesus
for Life; a. Social Life. 1900 Sun
day School. 6 Y. P. S. c. e. Topic:
Why l Believe in Christian Endeavor.
Leader, Doris Rayner. Thursday 7.30
p m. Prayer Meeting Topic: Pre-
sent Day Opportunities for Christian
Service. Leader: Deacon r. W.
Morrill,.
1915 Watchword: Reverence.
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siege and fall of Fort Hudson. He
enlisted for nine months but served
eleven. Later he married Miss Julia
Tracy and they had two daughters,
Rose, who is the wife of j. Bailey
Smith of Mercer and Dora, who mar
ried Frank Witham of Smithfield Mr..
Hammons has four grandchildren and
three reat-grandchildren
This old soldier was an expert fox
hunter and also one of the swiftest
sheep shearers Of his day, an occnna-
ton which he had followed until
within two or three years. Ia the
past when every farm had flock of
sheep, Mr.. Hammons' services were in
great demand, as he had the knack of
removing all the wool and not cut
ting the animal. Being very quick
and active he was able to shear a
great many sheep in a day. His best
days work was A. catching the sheep
and tying up the wool himself, which
anyone who knows much of the bust
ness will realize was accomplishing a
vast amount of labor. His greatest
seasons work at any one year was
1913 all sheared between the first OF
April and July.
Mr. Hammons despite his hard work
and service in the army is very
sprightly and would pass for a man
ten years his junior.
Another veteran of the Civil War
Almon Works, who was born in the
town where he now resides 76 years
ago. He was the son of Selden and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13

brought about under the direction of
]. Fred Pollard. practical farmer,
who took the position at Good Will,
April l, 1914. Mr.. Pollard will have
direction of farming operations dur
ing the year 1915.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
"slosed up at Middle Age

The hard working kidneys seem to
require aid sooner than other inter-
nal organs. At middle age many men
and women feel twinges of rheuma-
tism. have swollen or aching joints
and are distressed with sleep disturb
ing bladder ailments. Foley Kidney
Pills are safe, prompt and can be de-
pended on to give relief For sale by
Sampson & AVore.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13

Medical authorities agree that colds
are infections In some cities chill
dren with colds are barred from
schools Springs changing weather
brings many colds. The quickest and
safe way to stop colds. coughs and
Group is to give Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound For sale by Sampson &
AVore.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
HUMPHREYS

Free Medical Book IN cele-
bration OF sixty years we have
published n revised edition oi
DIR. Humphrey Manual OF all
diseases. giving in minute detail
the care and treatment 81
thu sick with Humphreys
Nsfncdiea
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
ST. MARY's CATHOLIC CHURCH
Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes, Water
Gfroaf

FIR. P. E. Desjardins. pastor
Rectory. adjacent to Church, Tel. 55-2
Low Mass at a. M, Sunday. High
Mass at 10 a. m. Vesper service at
3 p. m. Sunday School in charge of
the Sisters at Las p. M, Sunday, in
the School Building.
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
adlsOn Ave. Opposite Hotel COburn

Sunday services at 1915. subject
"Mortals and Immortals" Sunday
School at u. Wednesday evening
services at 730.
Reading room open Wednesday from
230 to 5 o'clock. The public is cor
daily invited to attend services and
visit reading room.
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l3lkllAlAlklhA AAlAkAkAiAkE n
4 Church Directory E
q ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Baptist Hill, Main Street

Rev. w. w. Harris of Chelsea, Mass.
will preach at 10.45 and at evening
service. Sunday School at Il. Y. z.
S. C. E. at o'clock.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13

Best weekly newspaper in Maine.
The ependent-Reporter Three
months for a quarter Stamps or coin.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Madison Avenue and Pleas
ant Street

Rev. George Merriam, minister
Parsonage, so Madison Ave
Tel. 1888
The usual services of the week at
the Bethany Baptist Church. Morn
ing preaching service at 1916; Sun
day School at II; Y. p. S. C. E. at G.:
evening seryic at Z Mid-week prayer
meeting Thursday evening at 7.30.
CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCO-
PAL CHURCH
Island Avenue
Rev. H. G. McGlauflin. minister
Parsonage. Is Island Ave. next door
to Church. Tel 3d.
Morning services. Sunday at 10,45.
Sunday School at IL. Epworth Lea
que at 6.15 p. M, Sunday evening in
Epworth League room.
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ADVENT CHURCH
Corner of Madison Avenue and Rus.
sell Street

S. D. A. Church will meet Saturday
at 1.30 for Sabbath School and social
Services following All are cordially
invited
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SKOWHEGAN

Hit by pitched ball-St. Ledger. Bast
on balls-by Johnson 3; by Boynton |
Struck out-by Johnson !: by Boyn-
ton = Runs by Canton 1. johnson
1. Leonard , Hobbs .: Fish , Nick
erson /. Bateaelder .: b Johnson
Pulsifer !: Dumont l; StLedger .
Jacobs / Tracy /. Savage |. Passed
ball-by Pulsfer ? Time l45. TIM
pire. patten.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13

Bargains are advertised In Every
body's Column every week. Read them
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
ANNouN CEMENT

l take pleasure in announcing that I
have opened a dental office in Black
foot in the building formerly occupied
by DR.. Gee, and hereby solicit your
patronage.
Ny office is fully equipped with all
the modern and latest appliances for
dental work and strictly sanitary.
l use sanitary drinking cups, trays
and all instruments are thoroughly
washed after each operation.
endeavor to do my work with as
little pain as possib BILE. I am a grad
uate of the CHICAGO COLLEGE OF
DENTAL SURGERY and guarantee nv
work to be satisfactory.
Examination Free.
Office phone, 14a. Residence phone
173.
office hours a. m. to 5 p. m.
Sunday by appointment.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
Grand Moose Organization.

Friday night, August Goth, there will
be a grand organization of the Loyal
Order Of Moose in Blackfoot, consisting
of street concert and parade, dance in
the Progress hall, and business and
social session, followed by a refresh
ments, in the X. of P. hall. There will
be no admission charge to any of these
entertainments, and ladies are especially
invited.
The Idaho Falls and Pocatello lodges
of the Loyal Order of Moose will ar.
rive in Blackfoot at 8 o'clock to as
sist in the organization of the local
Moose lodge. They will be met at the
Cottage hotel and escorted to the X
Of P. hall by the M. w. A. band.-Adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
City Council En-
forcing Ordinance

The city council held another regular
midnight session Tuesday night when a
full attendance was present.
Mayor Peck called the meeting to
order, and Clerk DeKay read the min
utes of the previous meeting which were
approved with few slight corrections.
j. E. Jones appeared before the coun-
ell and objected to sprinkling Court
street in the vicinity of his residence,
and stated that all the residents in that
block opposed the nocturnal street
sprinkling on the ground that it was
unnecessary as there was no traffic
there to speak Of
Messrs. Jas. Duckworth, Herman
lStufflebeam, George HolbrOOk and
Frank DeKay, directors Of the Bingham
County Fair Association, appeared be-
fore the council seeking financial aid
for the approaching fair. Mr.. Duck
worth, their spokesman, made siren
uous and impressive plea on behalf of
his fair associates which was attentive
| ly listened to by the solons, whose an
swer to the directors request was de-
ferred until their next meeting that
they might give it more consideration,
which was satisfactory to the directors.
Garfield Bond, pr. Ganmer and other
residents of West judicial street ap,
peared before the council in opposition
to the order of the council to build
cement sidewalks in front of their re-
spective residences, aggregating 446
feet. DR.. Gaumer stated that there was
good board sidewalk in front Of his
residence and he did not feel able to
destroy it and put in a cement walk.
While Garfield Bond was opposed to the
proposed new sidewalk, he said he would
build it if the council ordered a side.
walk on the opposite side Of the street
After due consideration the council by
a unanimous vote, decided that the side
walk ordinance must be complied with
and the sidewalk built accordingly.
A request of Chas. Pelkey and Mrs
Sill for certain sidewalk improvements
was laid over.
Max Smith, L. Allgood, and D. F.
Arthur appeared before the council ask
ing to be given until April, '16 to build
cement sidewalks in front of their re.
spective residences in block z, North
University avenue for reasons that were
J given the council in writing. Max
Smith, acting as spokesman for his
neighbors, stated that while they were
asking for time they would proceed to
comply with the ordinance if the coun-
ell so insisted. After due considera-
tion the council by unanimous vote de.
cided that the sidewalk be built ac-
cording to the ordinance.
The request of Ben Lyons, to in
definitely postpone the building Of a
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

at $500 per month, per pupil.
The following teachers have been
elected to positions in the Blackfoot
schools and have accepted the places
indicated:
High School.
j. F. Lewis, Principal.
Alice May Roberts, English and
Public Speaking.
Nellie Caster, Commercial.
Mrs. Percy Jones, Domestic Economy.
Fl. l.. Beane, Manual Arts.
Ca~e'~ Wrirht, Primary.
=. il. 5eene, Eighth Grade.
Clarence Marlowe, German Latin.
w. A. Calderhead, English.
W. - = S";ence.
X. G. Munkres, Mathematics, History.
Central School.
Anna B. Doyle, Principal.
Winnifred O. Rourke.
Nellie Crenshaw.
Cathrine Fox
Edith Malbone
Grace Wright
Alba Quillin
Kathryne Lynch
Mrs. M. N. Austin :
Gladys Hodgson
Irving School.
Mary 'ROnrke, Principal.
Mildred Hudson
Myra Brooks.
Inez Sherry
Frances Bugbee
Agnes Hart
Mrs Lillian Woodruff
Ethel Shuey.
ienmanship, Atnec Palmer.
Music and Drawing, Elizabeth o.
Brien.
Supt. w. d. Vincent
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

sidewalk in front of his property on
the north side of Bridge street, between
North Stout and Fisher avenue, did not
meet with the approval of the council,
who by unanimous vote ordered the side
walk built forthwith.
The bill of Morris Bros. for cement
work, which was assigned to the Idaho
Lumber Co. and laid over at the pre-
vious meeting for Investigation, was
lresurrected, found to be correct and
ordered paid. 1t was for $59.1O.
The application Of j. J.Quillan to
build frame house on part of lot 3. all
of 4 and 5, block 6, Parkinson addition,
to cost 5000, was granted.
| The application of the Gem State
laundry to build fireproof addition,
was heard and granted. The proposed
addition is to be 15x25, of galvanized
iron.
Fred West appeared before the coun-
Gil to protest against continuous over
| flow of the Parkinson ditch in front
of his residence on Ash street. He
also made proposition to sell the city
some of his property for street pur-
poses, at the rate Of 800 the lot. Both
matters were referred to the street and
alley committee.
Chas F. Hilliard and A. E. Johnson,
asked permission to overcome the mud
nuisance in front Of the Isis theatre,
which they are now operating. Re-
ferred to the street and alley committee.
Roy DeKay's proposition on behalf of
the green goods merchants Of Black
foot to impose material tax on init
Grant peddlers who buy fruits and vege-
tables abroad for sale here, was again
brought up, but without any action, as
the council was legally informed that
such tax could not be imposed.
Mr.. Riley, an ex-engineer Of Idaho
Falls, appeared before the council with
a proposition to furnish the city with
novel municipal lighting plant at a
cost of $4,000, and per cent Of that
amount for his work of installation.
The plant proposed, is operated by q
Diesel oil engine, with a fly wheel
eleven feet in diameter, and a gross
weight of sixty-five tons. With the
electricity generated by this plant he
guarantees to furnish the city with H.
Elimination for less than one cent per
kilowatt hour with oil at five cents per
gallon, the plant to be located at any
point in the city that the council may
see fit. The engine will lhave capacity
of 1925 H. p, and will furnish the city
with 125 cluster lights composed of
five lesser lights. The council will
have special meeting tomorrow night
to consider this new light proposition.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

When the big sale Of the Brown Hart
store opened last Wednesday morning,
that popular emporium resembled a
county fair. The interior was artist.
cally decorated with bargain banners,
and the counters loaded with all kinds
of bargains that were quickly grabbed
by the hundreds of bargain seekers
whom the twenty extra clerks had a
difficult time to accommodate. Crowds
of wise buyers are visiting this store
daily, and if you want to get one of
the many snaps you III have to hurry.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
SCHOOL NOTES
AND TEACHERS

The Blackfoot schools will open on
Tuesday, September 9TH, at 9 clock
This year it is the intention of those
in authority to make the first day count
as regular school day in every parti-
cular. With this in mind, it is urged
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

Blackfoot Mere. Co.-Shoes, given to
the lady who has been widow the long
est.
All-Cut Implement Co.-Kettle, given
to the man who is and has been the
greatest assistant to his wife in the
kitchen.
Lindsay Welker Co.-Pair suspenders,
given to the man who has driven the
greatest distance to this gathering in
his shirtsleeves.
Hans Peterson Store-Three pieces of
silverware, one given to the lady who
is milking the greatest number Of cows;
one given to the oldest man married
the youngest, and one to the Oldest lady
married the youngest.
Leo Hennish-Whip, given to the man
who has driven the farthest to this
gathering.
T. A. Hayes Book Store-"The Old
Homestead'', given to the Oldest lady
without teeth.
to the best speller.
Alexander Clothier--Pair suspenders
given to the oldest man with the young
est baby.
Blackfoot Grain & Produce Co.-Sack
1lOuf, given 10 Cne WIDOW WIN tne
greatest number of children.
Blackfoot Milling Co.-Sack flour
given to the Oldest man with the least
room in his house.
First National Bank-$5O0, given to
the five Oldest people present who have
not received a present.
D. w. Standrod Bank-$5.O0 given ia
the five Oldest people present who have
not received present.
c. S. Beebe-$20 90 cash, given to the
oldest Mutual Benefit Policy holder
present.
G. s. Beebe-$2.O0 cash, given to the
oldest man holding Beebe Fire Insurance
Policy.
Dustin Pharmacy-Bottle of Perfume
to oldest lady present who has not re.
ceived present.
In behalf of the stake committee we
wish to thank all who have so gener.
ously given and assisted us in anyway
in entertaining and caring for these
old people, especially do we want to
thank our automobile men who were
SO kind in giving their services in TAX
ing and bringing these old people to and
from Groveland.
o. BUCHANAN.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
Veterinary Notes.

DR.. Williams was called to Aberdeen
this week by Dave Strang to vaccinate
a number of horses for influenza, a
disease that is becoming quite prevail
ent in Southeastern Idaho.
Mr.. Jackson of Aberdeen had a mare
badly injured last week by moving
machine severing one of the tendons
of hind leg. DR.. Williams was called
on the case and at last accounts the
mare was doing fine.
DIR. Williams was called to Sterling
Tuesday afternoon on professional bust
mess.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
A Friend In Need Is Friend Indeed

Last year certain gentleman bought
three F." Beebe Policies in the Mutual
Benefit Life Insurance Co. and when his
second premium came due, he did not
have the money, and the following lstter
was written him by the general agent:
We are in receipt Of your letter Of
the 18th, which reads as follows:
"Owing to the scarcity Of money,
am unable to meet the payment on tho
policies at this time, 50 Will have to
pass them up
It is not necessary Mr.. .....................-
that you lose what you have put into
your policies, nor lose your insurance.
Your policies have sufficient value to
carry them for more than six months
and you can continue them by loan
upon them which may be repaid at any
time with six per cent. interest to
date Of payment. There is no obligation
against anything but your policy.
I am therefor enclosing you certifi-
Gates OF loan on your three policies,
which kindly sign as indicated and re-
turn to this office. Also sign the re-
quest form enclosed for changing your
policies to the semi i-annual basis.
If you pay $500 or $4,000 on the
three policies in cash, the policies can
be renewed for another year instead
of six months. This is a privilege that
lis peculiar to the Mutual Benefit, as
, ! suppose you are aware most companies
require the payment Of premiums for
three years before there is any loan
value. Kindly give this matter your
immediate attention. If you wish to
pay the difference in cash for the full
years premium, send your check along
and / will forward new sets Of papers.
Otherwise, return me those enclosed.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
Card p arty.

Last Wednesday evening a very en-
joyable party was given by Mrs. L. C.
lockwood at her home on Stout avenue,
in honor Of her neice, Miss Elisa Volk-
mann. The home was beautifully deco
rated IN sweet peas and golden glow.
The evening was spent playing 500,
there being six tables. Mr.. Tommy Bum
garner and Miss Genevieve Millick were
awarded the prizes.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
OLD FOLKS DAY
PLEASANT EVENT

The Old Folks reunion held at Grove
land, Wednesday, August 10, 1915, was
a great success. There were presnt 500
or 600 people.
The several wards called on to furnish
provisions responded most heartily,
senaing food in abundance to Grove
land, where the Groveland committee
did themselves proud in serving it to
+he massive crowd in attendance.
Tne parts rendered were excellent and
showed considerable talent and interest
in getting something to fit the occasion,
and please the old folks.
Bishop John Boken gave the address
of welcome, which was responded to
by John Farnsworth.
The ladies choruses from the Black
foot first ward sang "God Bless the
Old Folks,' and then gave an encore.
Joseph France read an original pa
per on "Old Folks".
The Moreland male quartette sang
"Come Where the Lilies Bloom and
then responded with an encore.
Rev. Barnstable responded with an
appropriate address.
Mrs. Inskip and her two daughter g
song and dance was much appreciated
by the old people.
Prof. A. B. Christensen Of the Rex
Academy, responded with an appropriate
address.
The following articles are freely given
by the merchants of Blackf foot and the
surrounding country, and were given out
to the old folks.
Brown -Eldredge Furniture Co-Two
rocking chairs to the oldest man and
lady present. Lady 90, gentleman 81.
D. H. Biethan-rocking chair, to the
oldest lady with the greatest number
Of living children.
G. w. & M. Co., by ]. Martin-Lap
robe, to the couple who has been mar
ried the longest.
r. G. Christ-Pair eye glasses, to the
lady who has driven the greatest dis
tance to this gathering.
Powers Pharmacy-Hand bag, to the
oldest lady present, who has not re-
oeived a present.
Rowles- Mack Co.-Hat to the man
with the least hair on his had.
Clegg Stand, to the oldest lady
present who is without one in her home.
Berrynian Hardware Co.-Three pieces
Of glass ware, one to the lady who was
born the greatest distance from here;
one to the person who was born the
greatest distance from here in the Uni
ted States and one to the lady who has
been married the greatest number of
years.
Dollar Bill-Bed spread, to the lady
who has assisted in building the great
est number Of homes.
Palace Drug Store-Box stationery, to
the lady who has given birth to the
greatest number of children.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
What Does $500 a
Week Mean to You?

p ANK $500 a week at the d. W. Standrod
- 4 Co. Bank and at the end of 50 weeks
you have $3.50 in your Account here. At the
end of Of only 10 years you have $2,6OO $2,-
10000? Yes! With that amount Of money
you can buy your own home-pay cash for
it-no mortgage on it no debts against it.
When you buy home on the in
I, stalment plan you pay interest
When you save for home on the
instalment plan you receive interest.
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d. w. Standrod & Co.
Bankers

Hours: a. m. to p. m. We pay per cent interest,
compounded quarterly in our Savings Department or
Certificates Of Deposit.)