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The Prescott daily news., 1915-05-13
BANK TELLER DISAPPEARS
$10,00O IN GOLD CURRENCY ALSO
 MISSING FROM INSTITUTION.
Father, Founder of EIgin National, Disappeared. Was Found in Cali
 fornia, Tried and Acquitted.
lWNU News Seryice.l ]


 Elgin, H., May 13.-The disappear ance of Ray l.. Seaman, teller of the Elgin National bank, charged with the larceny of $10.OOO in gold certificates, was the sequel to the disappearance in 1911 of l., N. Seaman, his father and founder of the bank. The father. who was arrested in Los Angeles, was tried in the federal court in Chicago on charge of having misapplied S3S,- 900 and was acquitted He died on May in Los Angeles.
 The younger Seaman is alleged to have taken the $10,000 from the bank vaults on Saturday. when he was last seen. He paid his personal bills around the city on Saturday afternoon and then disappeared.
 Friends assert that tecontinued gossip over his fathers dealings with the bank, together with poor health, led to the teller's action. He is said to have bought revolver on Friday afternoon and his former intimates said he would not submit to arrest
The Prescott daily news., 1915-05-13
J. 5. FLAG ON CULFL|GHT
CAPTAIN TELLS HOW SHIP WAS
 TORPEOOED.
Skipper Smith Says Vessel Flew an American Flag When Attacked
 British Conveyed Ship.
tWNT News Service


 Washington, May 13.-The state de partment has made public a sworn statement by Ralph F. Smith. former chief officer and now master of the American steamer Gullight, describ- ing the torpedoing of that vessel May ] of the Scilly islands. When tor. pedoed, the officer says, the Gulfiight was flying a large American ensign, 6 by 10 feet in size. He said he saw the submarine, but could not distin. guish or see any flag flying on her" Smith further says that shortly be. fore the submarine was sighted two British patrol boats. the Iago and Flley, took positions on either side of the Gulhight and ordered her to follow them to the Bishop Light. house.
 T personally observed our flag was standing out we'll to the breeze" the officer stated.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-05-13
MAY EXPEL DR. DERNBURG
GERMAN APOLOGIST MAY BE
 FORCED TO QUIT u. S.
Administration at Washington Vexed at Propaganda Ills Is Directing
 in This Country.
DR. DERN BURG.
lWNT News Service.l

ts
 Washington, May 13.-Dr. Bernard Dernburg, the leading German apolo- gist in the United States, may be re- quired to leave this country as a re- suit of the administration loss of patience with the propaganda he is directing
 President Wilson, Secretary of State Bryan and other officials have reached the conclusion that Dr. Dernburg's further presence in the United States would bring the now strained rela- tions with Germany right up to the breaking point.
 It became known that they are con- sidering call upon the German em- bassy here for information as to pr. Dernburg's status If the former head of the colonial affairs depart ment of the German government is in the United States in an official ca- pacity, the German government would undesirable
 1T he is not here in an official or is here in a semi-offcial capacity the German embassy probably will be in- formed that his presence is not want ed any longer and it will be asked to see that Dr. Dernburg leaves. If it declines to do this the United States may resort to other measures.
 If 1t develops that Dr. Dernburg is merely a private citizen it may turn out that he will gain the distinction of being the first person without of ficial connection to be expelled from this country for pernicious political activity since the alien and sedition act was passed in 1798.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-05-13
RELATIVES MUST BEAR COST
American Consuls Instructed to Have Lusitania Dead Embalmed and Re-
 turned When 1t Is Desired.
CNNU News Service.D

Chicago May 13-Relatives must bear the expense of bringing to the United States the bodies of victims of the Lusitania disaster, according to a message received by Peter M. Cal Ian of Chicago. whose father. Patrick Callan, was one of the first to be identified. The message was sent by Cecretary of State Bryan in reply to Callan's message.
 The message added that the Ameri- can consuls had been instructed to have the bodies embalmed and return ed in case the relatives so desired
The Prescott daily news., 1915-05-13
Japan peplores Ship Disaster.

Tokio, May 13.-The Japanese gov. ernment has sent to Great Britain and the United States messages of sym pathy on the loss of life in the Lusi tania disaster The press of the coun- try bitterly arraigns Germany for the sinking of the passenger ship. The Asahi Shimbum characterzes it as "a massacre of innocents" certain to exs cite the righteous indignation" of Americans. Other papers declare the time has come to remove forever the German menace.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-05-13
RUSSIANS SINK TURKISH SHIPS
Goeben Is One-Black Sea Battle Is Reported Officially by St
 Petersburg.
lWNT News Service ,

St. Petersburg, May 13.-The Rus sian Black Sea fleet has sunk three large Turkish ships near Soungul, ac- cording to adviees received here from Sebastopol.
 The following official communca- ton was issued:
 ''On the 10th our Black Sea fleet, after bombarding the forts of the Bos- porus, exchanged fire with the cruiser Goeben, which, being struck by many projectiles. made off rap idly"
The Prescott daily news., 1915-05-13
Wildina. 1ennIs Champion. Killed.

London, May 13.-Anthony F Wild ing of New Zealand, former lawn ten his champion of Great Britain, and who several times has been mem Der of the Australasia team in the Da- wis cup matches, has been killed in the fighting on the Dardanellss. Wildlng was a second lieutenant in the Royal marines.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-05-13
Notice To Teachers.

I will hold the reguia' ors at Prescott, Ark, June i..,'' i,ar M. Hirst, County Exam'n'- ..
 Send us that order for We will please you.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-11
Effective Pump Connection for Auto
mobile Use

Various things have conspired to put
Skowhegan more widely on the map
during the past few months. The
most recent of them is the invention
of detachable pipe coupling by Show
hogan parties, which is so superior to
anything heretofore seen that it seems
destined to come into universal use
with American automobilsts Every
autoist knows the yeXation occurring
in the use of the pumps used for in
flating tires. These heretofore have
used the ordinary screw coupling and
have been subject to all its imperfec
tions.
The device above mentioned is in
stantly applied and absolutely secure.
1t cannot jump off under pressure; in
fact, the pressure is the very thing
which clamps it more securely. Not
withstanding its security when in use.
it is instantly released when the in
flation is complete. 1t has a wide
range of usefulness aside from tire In
flation, but at present there is no
effort to market it for other purposes.
This device has been the subject of
careful study and experiment during
the past year. and was finally patented
by two Skowhegan gentlemen, Frank
December s. last II will be handled
under the name of tho CLYDE II Smith
Auto Company. Already orders have
been received from points thousands
of miles away, among theW an order
for 1000 from one d,l,.r p The state
of Indiana
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-11
That Tired Feeling
Is Often Unnatural

An extra hard days work may tire
you. But if the close of every day
finds you worn and weary-your sys-
tenn needs a TONIC.
IL. F." Atwood's Medicine taken
daily, drives away that tired feeling"
1t has helped New England folks earn
the name of being "tireless workers."
and Mrs Browns letter tells why it
has become their favorite tonic.
West Pennington, Me-:
las my mother, Mrs. Smith, is writ
ing in praise of your IL. F." Atwood's
Medicine. l too, would like to tell you
that l think it one of the best house
hold remedies. l consider it one of
the best tonics on the market"
(Signed) Mrs. Ida Brown.
The Big Bottle costs only 35 cents.
Trial Bottle FREE
IL. F." MEDICINB Co, Portland, Me
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-11
YOUR HAIR NEEDS
PARTISAN SAGE

If your hair is full of dandruff, thin
streaky, dull and never will do up to
look pretty. you can almost immedi-
ately remove the cause making it
beautiful, thick and fluffy by the use
of Partisan Sage, one of the most help
full and invigorating hair and scalp
tonics known.
Partisan Sage not only saves your
hair but furnishes the nourishment
needed to make it grow long, abundant
and radiant with life. Just one appli
cation removes every trace of dandruff
and stops scalp itch-your hair be-
comes soft and fluffy with an incom-
parable gloss, beauty and charm.
You cannot be disappointed with
this harmless and delicately perfumed
tonic, and it costs but a trifle at G.
r. Fogg, Druggist.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-11
CORNVILLE

Miss Ida Thompson spent the week
end with Miss Mildred Bowman.
Misses Marjorie Williams and Eve
Ign Smith have been visiting Miss
Williams aunt Mrs. Pauline Flanders
for a few days.
Frank Gardner is on the sick list at
this writing.
Mrs. Stephen Lawrence and Mrs.
John Neil were guests of Mrs. Rosetta
Mcclure Sunday.
On Saturday evening" a large num-
Der of neighbors and friends gathered
at the pleasant home of Mr.. b. l.. Bow
man. AS usual Mr.. and Mrs. Bowman
proved themselves genial hosts and
capital entertainers and all were as
sured good time. Singing and games
were enjoyed by both old and young
and a bountiful treat of corn balls,
fudge and fruit was served. AT a
late hour the guests left for their
homes declaring they had spent a
most delightful evening.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-11
AN UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY

G. r. Fogg will pay back your money
if Hamilton's Old English Black Oil
fails to cure all kinds of flesh wounds,
sprains, stiff joints, Inflammation of
all kinds, on man or beast. 1t is the
most healing preparation known to the
medicine world today Never in the
history of this store said the above
druggist to a representative of
wholesale drug house. has there been
so great a demand for any remedy as
there is just now for HamiltOn's Old
English Black Oil with the under
standing that it will do all that is
claimed of it or pay back the money"
But we do just as we agree and we will
hand back your money without the
least argument if you are not satisfied.
Feb&Mar
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-11
Class Of 1890 Holds Reunion

The class of 1890 of the Skowhegan
High School held reunion at the
home of Mrs. f. f. McNeelie on Lea
witt Street last Saturday evening. The
event was arranged at this time be-
cause of the presence in Skowhegan
of a member of the class, Mrs. Howard
Gaylord of Saskatchewan. During the
past twenty-five years since this class
graduated, they have held but one re-
union, that being at the home of Miss
Hannah Page ten years ago. The
members. however, have kept alive
their interest in their class and in
each other by an interchange of let
ters, and this meeting on Saturday
evening was most pleasurable re-
newal of class ties Mrs. Gaylord. by
reason of the fact that she is soon to
leave to return to her far distant home
was the guest of honor She was for
merly Miss Alice Palmer of Cornville
The evening was passed in reminis-
cences of school days, brought es-
pecially to mind by looking over class
pictures and other school momentos
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-11
THE ROADS IN SOMER.
SET COUNTY
Appropriations Asked for Before
Committee on Ways and Bridges

OF especial interest TO the residents
of Bingham, Moscow and vicinity were
the appropriations asked for in the
hearings before the committee on ways
and bridges at Augusta conducted by
Harold l. Goss of Augusta, but former
ly an attorney in Bingham.
OF the three proposed appropriations
is one of 81 500. one half the sum need
ed by the town of Moscow to build a
road two miles through the woods
from point above Bingham in the
town of Moscow to the shut-in settle
ment of Deadwater. The little village
of Deadw ater in Moscow has a normal
population of about 100 people;
enough to maintain a school, post-of-
flee and stores. The villagers can not
pass in and out of Deadwater except
by rail or by sleighs in winter; there
is no highway leading out of Dead
water connecting with any thorough
fare. A two mile road cut through the
forest will open highway TO these
people connecting with the through
roads in the Bingham section of the
kennebec valley. The town of Mos
COW. according to the testimony of Mr..
Goss. Somerset County Commissioner
Libby. Representative Dutton OF Bling
ham and Senator Colby OF Bingham. is
justified in ask INK for state assistance
In financing the road building propo-
sition as 1t has long stretches of high
way to keep in repair and only small
valuation.
Mr. Goss next took up the proposl-
ton To Improve thc very dangerous
DEVILS Elbow. Juttug ledge on the
highway from bingham north ON the
vest side Of the river Il VAS shawn
that the town of Pleasant Ridge in
which this piece of highway Hes Is
hardly ablo "a bear tn yNi-.nsr uuaid.
"a and fsNurabls sefiau 44s ..>cd ou
ihe resolve appropriations 50 '. one
half the sum nse,sd taf th, s'fk
The third aud last s,iH.trtr' county
appropriation rsprvsented 81 NJ U7ss
70 emheeiivd ia a reaoise ASKING iaf
81 a"o. one half the aam Bse.ssa,s o
tmpsuse ths hour mtla st5vich of road
tyam tarstunk stllake 90 ristss
PaEa naFfes pleev ~ road use3
muea b. automobiles
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-11
WEST EMBDEN

MFR. and Mrs. William Jackson and
four children were the guests of her
sister Mrs. Clarence Bangs and fam
lily at West New Portland Sunday.
Messrs. Lewis Carl, Ellery and Clay
ton Fletcher were the guests Sunday
of their sister and aunt Mrs. Linwood
Berry and family.
Miss Villa Mullen is visiting at
Leonard Emerys in Arson.
Carl Andrews of North Arson was
the guest OF Mahlon Wentworth Thurs
day night of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Walker and
four children were the guests OF Mr.
and Mrs. Aryille Jeffrey Sunday,
The senior class of Arson Academy
will present the play Country Folks
at Carrabassett Hall Friday evening
February 18th.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-11
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONS
AL CHURCH
Island Avenue

Rev. Theodore Halbert Wilson, pastor
Residence, Al Turner Avenue
Office, Suite II, the E. N. Merrill
Block, Water St, Tel. TAP
Sunday 1915 the pastor will preach
on "Hunchbacks;" 1900 Sunday
school; 4.30 Stereopticon lecture THE
Life of Abraham Lincoln" 600 Y. p.
S. C. f. "Favorite Hymns 100 I'm
ion Service in Bethany Church; Thurs
day 100 Union Service in Bethany
Church. Regular meeting of Working
League Monday afternoon in parlors.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-11
POWERS SCHOOL HOUSE

Or Vim. Haynes was called over to
Chester Sheaffs sunday TO see some
II his stock
Fart Zessy Is saving wood at the
village.
Fred Chapman went to Pennington
list week With his beef cattle
Mrs. Loretta + Knox In sick With
agrippe
Sammy Heslip has moved bacs home
again
Chester Chapman sas a home FROM
9knW hogan last week
Mr. ard Mrs Martin Perkins Of
'iovia acre al John knoN's S"ndav
Fred Chapman ~xut g. OTIS ait
sunday - see Johnny Mashhurn
VIZ sd Mrs Walter PERI ms wHre
mis- Nay sunday ard ~ wrre told
hat sammy lieslip had traded aIs
soFs team 9Th pa hgpaee for ~
arm
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-11
SHARKS

Several from Starks were in Show
hogan last Friday to attend the Ultz
VS.. Ness trial.
Aaron Marden has sold his farm and
is going to move to Temple.
Miss Ida Mace is working for
Undertaken B. X. Edwards at Madison.
Madison Oliver who has been sick
is reported to be gaining slowly.
Levi Tupper's smoke-house was re-
Gently destroyed by fire, together with
about twenty-five dollars worth of
hams.
Miss Mabel Beane of New Sharon is
visiting relatives in town.
H. M. Waugh still remains in poor
health.
Miss Vivian Frederic closed her
school in Mercer last Friday.
About one year ago Llewellyn Ster-
ry bought an ordinary hog for $1400.
Since that time he has raised and sold
$500 worth of pigs and has recently
killed and sold her for $41.00. This
is no fish story but true hog story,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-11
Petition for Discharge

n the matter or Edward f. Maxim,
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Haze, Judge Of the Dis.
trict Gou1t ofthe [ nlted states fer the Dis.
triCt OF Maine
Edward F. Maxim Of Madison,
in the County OF Somerset and
state OF Maine. In said District. res uectfuIly
represents that on the 9Th day OF pece III Der
last past he WAS duly AdJudgec bankrupt
under the Acts OF Congress relating TO bank
ruptcy. that he has duly surrendered all his
property and rights OF property. and has
fullv complied with all the requirements Of
said Acts and OF the orders Of Court
touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he praVs. That he may be de-
creed bN the Court 10 have full discharge
from all debts provahle against hi> estate
urder SAID bankruptcy Acts. except such
charge.
Dated this i7th day ~ January \ u. 1875.
IHW ARD 2. MANN
bankrupt
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THE NEWS OF -
OUR CATERERS ~
MERCER

One of the Oldest citizens of this
town is Mr.. James c. Corson. He is
the son of James and Hannah Illus
sey) Corson, and was born in what
was then West Waterville. now Oak
land, October "a, 1927 He lived there
until reaching manhood
He was one of seven children. and
located in the town of Norridgewock
where he was united in marriage with
Miss Jane Ann Groves of Smithfield.
Mrs. Corson passed away several years
ago. They raised a family of six
children, three sons and three daugh-
ters, only the sons are now living.
Mr.. Corson engaged successfully in
sheep raising when wool was high.
For several years it was worth 81 per
pound.
After living in Norridgewock some
years he moved to Mercer and settled
on Beech Hill where he has lived 81
years.
He lives with his older son, Charles
who has taken the burden from his
shoulders. Mr.. Corson spends his
time pleasantly without a care to
trouble him. He has been and is now
great reader and is well posted on
the topics of the day.
His memory is good and he retains
his faculties to a remarkable degree
and few men of his age are as smart.
He has nine grand children and two
great-children.
Mrs H. M. Ellis who has been in
Norridgewock for some time caring
for her daughter, returned home Sat
urday.
The Newcastle Lumber Company
will finish their work on the Bacon lot
this week and will move the mill to
Smithfield.
Mrs. Ellen Brown who has spent
some time with her daughter returned
to her home Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-11
Communication to Editor

The days of miracles are now and
here In Skowhegan l was given up
TO die, but hearing of the Three
Drugless Healers", Paul Castor, Mrs.
Eldridge, Harry Small, l went to them
1t their branch Office Vassalboro the
asst of May, 1914, and was given
new lease of life by them. | am now
n such perfect health and happy. /
want to make every one else so.
most cheerfully recommend them to
Ill my friends, neighbors and the pub
lie in general. Consult them at
branch Office Oxford Block, formerly
DR.. Bigelow's Office. Skowhegan.
PERCY f. WITHEE,
Skowhegan, r. L. No. /.
See professional card.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-11
SOUTH SOLON (T)

The Merry Workers met at Mrs.
Forbes last Thursday and put togeth-
err and tucked 4 puffs and merry
time they had doing it some A ate
dinner there.
Mr.. Harmon recently of Bingham
who has been living with his daughter
Mrs. James McCollor died Friday the
9Th and was buried Monday at Bing-
hal, he leaves one son and two
daughters.
Miss Lucy Jewett returned home
last Thursday from Gardner where
she had been taking care of her broth
er Albert's wife, who recently died.
Ernest Paul of Scion was a visitor
at his fathers Sunday evening.
]. w. Moren and wife and daughter
with her children were visitors at C.
T. Durham's first of the week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-11
DEAD RIVER LOG DRIVING
COMPANY

The members OF the Dead River Log
IRVING Company are hereby notified
that the annual meeting Of the Company
vii be held at the Augusta House. Au-
Easta. on Tuesday. the 18th day Of
february. 1915 at 1915 o'clock In the
forenoon for the following purposes
Va.
isf. To choose Moderator
nd. To hear the report 81 the Treas
tr"F and take such action as may be
ihaugbt proper.
I'D To choose officers for the en-
saisE year
an. To vote money 10 defTay eN-
rsuse 81 driving logs aud other nsce~-
aHrF bills
htt To act upon any other business
thai may legally cumv before them
" Pttti.BR1sk C1ark
ko~h~gan. Maine. January %. 1878
M
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Notice of First Meeting of Creditors

In the District Court of the nited states for
the District OF Maine. In bankruptcy.
Irwin l.. Tibbetts In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt
To the creditors OF Irwin l.. TiNhttts OF
Norridgewock in the Count, of somerset ana
District aforesaid n bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the hth
Gay OF February, a. u. 1919 said IRWIN L..
Tihbetts Sasduly adjudicated banktup; and
that the tirst meeting of his creditors VIII be
held at Daniel Lewis office In Skowhegan,
Maine. on the 9TH day of February. \. u. 1918,
at ten o clock in the 10 eaoou. Al which time
the said creditors NAV attend, prove their
claims. appoint a trustee. examine the bank
rupt, and transact such other business as
NAV prOptriv come before said meeting.
February Sth n III
DANIEL. IEWl>
Hefetee tH Bankruptcy
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-11

ON this 6th day of February \. II. lM5 CD
reading the foregoing petition. 1t Is
ordered hv the court. That hearing be had
upon the same on the 18th DAY of March
A. u 1873 before said Court at Portland. in
said District, at ten o'clock In the forenoon;
and that notice thereof be published In the
Observation-Disclosures a newspaper printed
In said District, and that all known creditors
and other persons in interest may appear at
the said time and place, and show cause, il
any they have, why the prayer OF said pc
titioner should not he granted.
And it Is further ordered by the Court, thai
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known
creditors copies of said petition and this
order, addressed to them at their places OF
residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale
Judge of the said Court and the seal thereof
at Portland, In said District, on the eth day
OF February, \. u. 1918.
Has. JAMES +. HEWEN. Clerk
A true copy OF petition and order thereon
Attest: JAMES +. HEWEY, Clerk.
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District OF Maine. s.

On this 18th day OF February \. = y b on
reading the foregoing petition, ii Is
Ordered by the court. that hearing be had
upon the same on the lYth daN OF March
4. II i9i5 before said court at Portland, In
said District AT ten O'Clock in the forenoon;
and that notice thereof be published in the
Independent-Repor new paper printed
In said District. and that all known creditors
and other persons in interest may appear at
the said time and place. and show cause, II
any they have. why the PRAYER Of said pc
titioner should not he granted.
And It is fur her ordered by the Court. that
the Clerk sha send by mail to al known
creditors copies Of said petition and this
order, addressed to them at their places Of
reside nee as stated.
" illness the Honorable Clarence Hale,
Judge OF the said Court. and the sea- thereof
al Portland In said District OIL the nth day
OF February, \. p. 1915,
Il. :. JAMES K. HEWEi. Clerk
true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES r. HEN kN. clerk