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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30
JoUss0N.clnIs0y r3GAGENENT.

Announcement is made Of the ap-
preaching marriage If Miss Alma Carl
son Of Chicago which viii he cele-
brated at the Messiah Lutheran church
in that city Sept S Rev. Mr. Johnson
graduated from AugUstana college last
spring and has since been engaged ia
pastoral work ia Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30
MASTER MASONS ARE
IN TRIENNIAL MEET

san Francisco. Cal, Aug. 50.-Taa
12th trtenniaI assembly Of the RoEa!
and Select Master Masons Of the tnH-
ed States was opened this morning. q.
the Masonic temple On Nednesaa
the 36th triennial convocation Of the
general grand chapter, ROYAL Arcl
Masons OF the United States, IS %
convene for three-day session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30

Lusanne will be their resting piats
place until fall. They will go to Liz
erpOol where the stage decorations
and costumes by Leon Bakst, the great
Russian master coIorist, viii be Rait-
ing to be embarked
It is expected that this great Russian
troupe which 1or the last I'VE wears
has been the constant sensation Of al,
Europe, will repeat It's success tere.
and have an important effect on the
artistic evolution Of America,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30
SOCIAL EVENTS

drllI team Of the society and the Off
/ GERS OF camp No. Is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30

day visiting at the home of James
McNaE ard family in Muscatine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30

All the news ali the time-The Argus,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30

% Go in for athletics. The sun and
wind will darken your skin. Take the
nicknames gameIv and after awhile
you won't mind them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
CHARMING GARDEN PAR.
N TUESDAY
Members of the Town Improvement
Society Are Entertained at Mrs.
Arthur X. Jones

The afternoon garden party Tues
day at Mrs. Arthur r. Jones on Elm
street was a charming social success.
the guests numbering ninety-one. The
event was the occasion of the annual
field day of the Town Improvement
Society and the hostess was assisted
in receiving by Mrs Annie F. Fish,
the society's president Mrs. Jones
home is an ideal one for such an
event and the extensive lawns were
most delightfully."- arranged for the
comfort OF those present The spa
cious homestead was also thrown en-
tirely open and with the many flow
ers. tie broad grounds. the quaint
gardens and the ideal weather. the
affair was indeed a happy one. Mrs.
Jones refreshed her guests with lem
ouade during the afternoon and at
about o'clock tables were laid on
the west lawn for luncheon which
was contributed by the guests. The
hostess furnishing the ice cream,
while the coffee admirably blended,
was served uuder the direction Of
Mrs. Ella 7 Holt and Mrs. Ella T
Mooers.
yictrola numbers were played dur
ing the afternoon and from until
O'Clock Williams orchestra of six
pieces were stationed in the north
west parlor the windows Of which
opened toward the lunch tables A
fine program Of music was played
and the guests fingered long 10 listen
10 the numbers and 10 admire the
lovely Surroundings which Mrs. Jones
Hospitality afforded
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
SKOWHECAN' SNAPPY
BALL TEAM WINS
The Acknowledged Leader Of Trolley
League Cleanly 0ut-played at Hal.
lowell

The HalloWell team, acknowledged
leaders of the Trolley League, was
cleanly outplayed by the Skowhegan
team at Hallowell Tuesday. Show
hegan had scored but one run off
Webb in the first six innings but in
the seventh six hits for four runs
gave our team a good margin. One
more run in the eighth was added
for good measure and only splendid
fielding by Hallowell prevented fur
ther scoring in the ninth. Halo
we'll started a batting rally in their
half of the ninth but Skowhegan was
steady as a rock and held the home
team scoreless. White pitched an
excellent game for Skowhegan allow
ing but seven scattered hits. He
got himself in hole several times
but was saved by the excellent work
of the infield. Houser secured the
blue ribbon for batting. getting four
hits on five trips to the plate.
We now have one of the snappiest
ball teams in the State and it is worth
going some distance to see this outfit
in action.
A splendid schedule is being ar
ranged which includes the best teams
in Maine and two games a week at
home. Saturday Skowhegau plays
Newport at Fairyiew Park. If you
don't know the game. go up and allow
someone TO explain it to you. perhaps
you may like it and it is certainly
worth twenty-five cents to any crouch
to see eighteen clean young athletes
in action. The following is the sum
mary Of the game at Hallowell:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
Mrs. Charles Dore Dead After Much
Suffering

The death of Mrs. Jennie M. Dore,
wife of Charles Dore occurred Satur-
day at her home on North Ave. fol-
lowing a long period of much suf-
fering from a cancerous affection in
the head and neck. The deceased
was the daughter Of Ambrose Spauld-
iug and formerly lived in Smlthfeld.
coming to Skowhegan about thirty
years ago. The funeral occurred
Tuesday forenoon at 10 O'Clock from
St Marys Catholic Church. Father
+ f, Desiardins officiating and in
terment was made in tie Catholic
Cemetery. Mrs. Dore's age was 45
years.
Besides her husband Mrs. Dorc Is
survived by two sisters, Mrs. Albert
Blair aud Mrs. George A. Tilton. both
0t skowhegan. the latter being in
Boston at the time of her sisters de-
mise There Is also a brother Dana
spaulding OF Boston. well known In
iba' city rs n restaurant keeper.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
CHILD KILLED By AN
AUTOMOBILE
Driver Was Exonerated
From Blame
LLOYD \. chase the Unfortunate Vie
tim. Inquest Monday. Funeral
Tuesday

a sd fatality occurred on Water
St Saturday night near the Star
Theatre shortly after II +. II. By
means Of which Lloyd y. Chase the
five year old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Chase lost his life. The child
was hi by an automobile driven by
+. ". Briggs and although the victim
was rushed to Somerset Hospital It
was said that death resulted instan-
taneously. The injuries included a
compound fracture Of the skull and
were sustained in the presence of the
father.
Monday afternoon Coroner / c.
Trufant conducted an inquest in Nun
icipal Court Room the following
jurors having been empaneled: ".
NJ. Stinchheld. Thomas Berry, Clar-
ence Mantor. W. Scott Robinson. ".
T. Seekins and W E. Hackett Mr..
Briggs. who was riding alone at the
time of the accident was first called
to give evidence and in doing so told
the details of the fatality. He tes-
tilted as 10 having seen something
fash before the headlights. the car
having been fully lighted and of sens
ing that he had run over a small OBJ
stacle. He was travelling in his
opinion at the rate of less than Il
miles an hour. Harry Chase. who is
the moving picture machine opera
tor at the Star Theatre, and the vic
TINS father also told of the details
of the sad affair He was finishing
his duties about the theatre and had
had hold of his sons hand. The
boy however discovered his mother or
Continued on page four)
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
SUNsH|NERS HAVE AN.
NUAL FIELD DAY
County Branches Give Their Reports.
Officers Elected. Picnic Dinner.
Entertainment

Once a year the various branches Of
the Sunshine Societies of Somerset
County have a field day and outing.
This year the affair was held at Lake.
wood on Friday last and was largely
attended. The presence of Mrs. H.
B. Pulsifer of Auburn, the State pres
ident added to the pleasure of the
event. A picnic dinner was served
at about IL o'clock and the business
session and program followed in the
theatre. After prayer by Rev. VIM.
Wood of Madison, and the singing of
There is Sunshine In My Soul" by
the audience. Mrs. Hattie Donna, the
county president, voiced a greeting of
welcome, to which Mrs. Mae L. Bick-
nell made response. The Sunshine
motto was repeated in chorus and
then the State president delivered an
address. The report of the County
secretary, Mrs. Minnie R. Wheeler
was listened to also the report of the
County treasurer by Mrs Cora Welch.
The reports of the branches were
then given as follows: Golden
Glow, Miss Olive Hayden; Mizpah
Branch, Mrs. Mary Porter and Mrs.
Parsons; Sunfiower Branch, report
read by Mrs. Wheeler; Golden Rod
Branch, Mrs. Annie Mitchell; Rain
bow Branch, Mrs. Addie Gogan; re-
marks by Mr. Wood; talk on Deacon
ness Work by Miss Agnes Vose of the
Maine Conference Deaconess Home
in Portland; remarks by Mrs. Hattie
Blackwell of Readf1eld.
The election of officers for the COM
ing year is as follows: President, Mrs.
Nancy Whipple of Bingham; Vice
Pres, Mrs. Susie Haynes of Madison !;
secretary. Mrs. Minnie r. Wheeler of
Skowheean: treasurer, Mrs. Cora
Welch of Madison; executive commit
tee, Mrs. Bina Withee of Madison,
Mrs. Harry Nelson of Skowhegan,
Mrs. Belle Colby of Bingham. Miss
Mary Porter of North Anson. Mrs.
Thurza Savage of New Portland, Mrs.
Pauline Pease of Lexington, Mrs.
Adela Moore of Madison.
1t was voted to hold the next meet
ing in Madison on the last Friday in
June, 1916. The remainder of the
program was: Piano solo, Miss
Myra Akeley of Skowhegan; reading,
Miss Pauline Simmons of North An
son; piano solo, Mrs. Elsie Wiley of
Madison; reading, Mrs. Cora Welch (;
vocal solo, Miss Bathwick of North
Anson.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
A Happy Birthday Party

Monday was the occasion of the SD
birthday of Mrs Elizabeth (Foss)
Young. who resides at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles w Taylor on Madi-
son Ave, and the event was most
happily observed Out of compliment
to Mrs Young her brothers and sis
ters were all present to extend their
greetings as we'll as other relatives.
Her eldest brother, who is younger
than herself is Joseph Foss, resident
of Skowhegan. while the others in
order of their ages were Mrs. Pauline
Marsh of Guilford, Fred Foss of Sa-
battus, and Mrs Iantha Wood of
Braintree, Mass A daughter-in-law
Mrs Mary Young of Greenyille was
also present as were a grandson Dick
Young of Greemlle, Mrs. Loantha
Snow Foss and Mrs. Perley Foss of
Skowhegan. Other friends too called
to wish the hostess many happy re
turns of the day The affair was
largely an out-of= door one and be-
meath the trees In the grove adjacent
refreshments were served. \ num-
ber of gifts were given,
Mrs. Young is N very good health
and is able to 20 about and Visit
among her relatives. She formerly
lived In Brighton and was one of a
good sized family Of children. of whom
the Ave mentioned are the only sur
yiyors The natal day OF their gra-
cious hostess Will long be remember
cd by those present and the We'll wish
rs of many friends are With her for
the years to come
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
Firms Liable to Daily Fines

An act passed by the last Leglsa-
ture which bears upon the numerous
firms in SkoWhegan IS elsewhere. is
that the members Of al firms ne1 III
mercantile enterprise shall within -
days after July 1st file a sworn eer-
tifcate at the office Of the Town elsrh
in the town where they reside. sat
ing their names. places Of residence.
nature of the business and firm name
They are liable to fine of g. d DAY if
the matter is not attended TO in tae
time limit mentioned. A person
who is acting alone under a firm name
must take the same course of pro-
cedure. This method will give
knowledge as to who the members OF
the firm really are.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
ANNUAL REUNION
HELD YESTERDAY
Somerset Academy Ex-
Students Attend
Many of the Schools Alumni Were
Back to the Scenes of Their Child
hood

The fair June day of yesterday saw
many of the ex-students back within
the shelter of the brick walls of Som
erset Academy at Athens to observe
the second annual Alumni Reunion
A gay and happy affair it was, this
coming together of old time friends
to review the incidents of the past and
during the afternoon there was a very
large number in attendance.
In the forenoon following the ring
ing of the old Academy bell, the al
umni gathered in the larger study
room, receiving line composed of
Miss Mabeile c. Judkins, Prof. and
Mrs. G. F. Williams, Mrs. Eleanor
Holman, George c. Hight, Mrs. Laura
Rowell, Mrs. Ella H. Russell and Mrs.
Minnie " Hight welcoming the ex-
students back to the..halls. of learn
ing. During the forenoon business
session was held. L. G.. Trafton of
Skowhegan being reelected president
and Mrs. w. C. Eaton of Skowhesan,
reelected secretary. Mrs. Ellen
Jones of Athens was elected treasurer
and trustees were also appointed. A
ball game was also played during the
forenoon between the alumni and the
present students, the latter suffering
defeat by a score of Is to 0.
Just before noon the former stud
CONTINUED on page four)
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
FERLANO ESCAPES
FROM JAIL
Disappeared Yesterday
Forenoon
Turnkey Chute Was Away and Sheriff
Thompson Was Inspecting Masonry
Work About the jail

Gideon Ferland. who was serving a
Jail here. escaped yesterday forenoon
in broad daylight and has not yet been
detected. The escape was made dur
ing the absence of Turnkey Chute and
while Sheriff Thompson's attention
was called to some masonry about the
Jail. 1t seems that several of the
prisoners were engaged in carrying in
wood to the wood house from out of
doors and that Ferland was supposed
to be filing saws inside the building as
that was his work and he was not
with the other men: While the
Sheriffs back was turned, he walked
out of the wood house and when miss
ed short time later could not be
found. Haste was made to notify the
various deputies of the County and "a
search has been instituted without
success.
Ferland had served about three
ihoutHs VI uio slA uoutHS SeuleHce lOi
liquor selling at Madison and on nom
payment of fine imposed would have
to serve six months additional. 1t
is thought that his knowledge of the
new law, which goes into effect today
regarding the escape of prisoners, for
which if caught. they are liable to a
term of two years in State Prison may
have led him to make the dash for
liberty on yesterday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
SOR0s|S MEMBERS ARE
ENTERTAINED
Mrs. H. c. Judkins Was Hostess to
SkOwhegan Ladies at Her Home

Over sixty went from here to Clin-
ton Tuesday to be present at the
Sorosis field day which was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Jud-
kins in that town, Mrs. Judkins hav-
ing been a former president of Soro-
sis. The trip was made by automo-
bile and several gentlemen were also
entertained. Leaving here in the
late afternoon picnic supper was en-
joyed upon their arrival and the re-
turn home was made during the even
ing the adieux being said at about s
p. m.
The supper tables were spread out
of doors, many buttercups being used
in the appointments. The place
cards to, bore sprays of these flow
ers and were charming souvenirs of
the happy event. The hours were
passed socially, two music numbers
being given, one a piano solo eXquis-
itely played by little Dorothy NJ. Nye
and the other a song, sweetly sung
by Mrs. Eldena Hawes. The public
library which is near the Judkins
home was visited by many during
their stay in Clinton. Assisting Mrs.
Judkns in the local arrangements
were Mrs c. NJ. Holt, Mrs. W. P. Ord
no.. L.
was a very enjoyable occasion.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
Public Utilities Exempt N. {. r. r.
From Blame

According to a report which reach
ed Skowhegan yesterday, the Public
Utilities exempts the Maine Central
Railroad from blame in two fatal acci-
dent cases. The decision with re-
gard to the accident at Deadwater was
reported as follows:
Guy c. Brown, an employee of
the Maine Central, was fatally in
jured at Deadwater Station; he
was run over and instantly killed.
No one saw the important part
of the accident and it is only
known that he was injured while
in the discharge of his duty in
directing the switching Of cars. II
is believed, however, that he at
tempted to descend from a car
after he had given the go ahead
signal and falling was dragged
under the trucks aud crushed IA
tally. The commission finds that
no employee of the railroad is
guilty of negligence leading to the
unfortunate accident.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
MADISON GIRL At
TEMPTs SUICIDE
Miss Lizzie Monroe the
Victim
Nineteen Year Old Daughter of John
L. Monroe May Not Recover frem
Effects of Paris Green

MADISON, June 29-Today noon
Miss Lizzie Monroe was in a critical
condition as the result of an attempt
at suicide Tuesday forenoon. Miss
Monroe soon after arising Tuesday
morning was said to have few words
with her step-mother and to have
been ordered to leave the house. In
stead of so doing she went to the
woodshed, 1t is claimed, and took a
dose of paris green. About an hour
later Mrs. Monroe was told by some
of the younger children what had
happened and a physician was hastily
summoned an emetic administered
and stomach pump used This
morning, Miss Monroe was better,
but later grew worse. She is the
nineteen year old daughter of John L.
Monroe and while talking but very
little, is said as yet to have expressed
no sorrow over her rash act.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
Activity In Hereford Live Stock

There has been a very marked re-
vival OF interest in Hereford live
stock throughout the country. Fol-
lowing Immediately upon the sale in
May at kentland, Ind. when rs head
of this breed brought more than
$57 100000 at public auction, there has
been a very lively purchasing move
which has reached even to the Eas-
tern markets. S. R. Morrison, a
prominent breeder of Oxford, n. H..
has bought the entire herd of E. E.
Gile at Kent's Hill. Mr.. Gile in turn
anxious to get into the business again
purchased last week the herd of AL
fred s. EATON of Solon, also one large
COW from the Harvey D. Eaton farm
in Cornville.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
Madison's independence Day Celebra-
tiOn

The program as announced for the
celebration at Madison on July 5, is as
follows:
Blowing whistles and ringing bells
at sunrise; 900 a. Increased pole
contest; 9.30-Industrial and Mer-
chants parade; Hose Contest on Wes-
ton Ave; Vaudeville exhibition; l p.
m-Old Point Ave, Pole vault, loo
yard dash, 220 yard dash; potato race
for boys under Is years; three legged
race; broad Jump and shot put. 200
p. m.-Baseball game Madisons VS.
Me Centrals of Portland. Fireworks IS
and vaudeville act during intermis-
sion and followed by a second base
ball game between the same teams.
Illumination of streets in evening and
band concert
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
BODY OF CHARR|ER.
RECOVERED
Had Been Six Days in
the Water
Body Thought to Have Been EN-
bedded In the Mud. Funeral Was
Held Tuesday

The body of Gedeon Charter was
recovered Monday afternoon at about
S45 o'clock after having lain In the
waters of the Kennebec River for six
days. During that time every effort
had been put forth to find the victim,
the accident having occurred while
Charter and a companion were in
bathing at point called the Eddy.
After the local divers had searched
fruitlessly, dynamite was used with
out effect and last Saturday Peter
LaPrice, diver from Waterville at
tempted to locate the remains. His
efforts proved to be of no avail, but
Monday Fred Lessor and Joseph
Boduc, with graphing hooks sue
ceeded it Is supposed in dislodging
the body from the mud in which 1t
had apparently been embedded, for
in a few minutes after their activities
In that section had ceased, it came
to the surface. Joseph Charter,
the young mans father saw the body
when 1t rose and easily recognized it
as that of his son. Coroner Trufant
was summoned and after viewing the
remains deemed an inquest unneces-
sary. The same was located near
the spot where the young man was
last seen and this proved to be just
beyond an embankment. where the
depth of the water became suddenly
increased. The body which was in
a fairly good state of preservation,
was removed to the undertaking
rooms of Augustus Gilblair' and fu-
neral services were held Tuesday
morning from st. Mary's Catholic
Church.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
GORDON OObSON LEFT
NO''Wlt
Nearest Heirs Are Nephew and Two
Nieces. Administrators Appointed

According to the records at the Pro-
bate office the late Gordon Dobson of
Pittstleld, whose death was due to sui
eide in a Bangor Hotel, left no will
and his estate which is valued at a
sum not exceeding $15O.000 will be
divided among his heirs. Those
nearest akin are nephew, Francis
w. Briggs of Skowhegan and two
nieces, Mrs. Harriet Dobson Haines of
Boston and Mrs. Mary Dobson McGil-
very of Pittsfeld. Francis W. Briggs
and VIM d. McGilyery have been ap-
pointed administrators.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
.FOOTMAN'S MILL BURN. !.
Ed At BINGHAM
Shingles and Machinery Destroyed.
Loss About 5000 Above Insurance

BINGHAM, June 29-On Monday
noon just after the circus parade, the
fire alarm was rung and Footman s
Mill was found to be burning. 1t
caught from a fire it is understood,
where Mr.. Footman was burning
waste back of the building. The
shngle mill, quite quantity of
shingles and some machinery were
destroyed. Loss about $500 above
insurance.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
|. |. SANDFORD ELECTED
PRESIDENT
SkOwhegan Farmers Union Held An
nual Meeting Last Monday in the
Opera House

The annual meeting of the Show
hegan Farmers Union was held last
Monday in the Opera House with a
large number of agriculturists from
this section in attendance. 1t was
the occasion of the annual election of
officers and the following was the re-
suit: L. L. Sanford, president;
vice president, S. H. Bradbury; treas
urer, H. N. Pratt; secretary, Thomas
Dionne.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
For Benefit of Relief Society

On Friday. July Q. Carleton Kendall
Will give an illustrated lecture on the
TWO California Expositions. Mr. Ken
dali is the son OF Mr. and Mrs. Noah
Kendall of Oakland California and
with his parents Is summering here.
The affair will be- held In the Congre-
gational Church and the proceeds Will
be for the benefit OF the Home Relief
society The slides to BE- used are
the oaicial ones aud are In thu ma.
iuFal colofa
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
Death of Mrs. Mary Wheeler Daggett

The death of Mrs. Mary Wheeler
Daggett occurred yesterday at the
home OF her daughter Mrs. Elmer
Rowel. She has been sick for a
long time from caneerous affection
and had been at the Rowel home for
the last four weeks The home of
the deceased vas In Waldoboro and
the body Was taken to that place to-
day. accompanied by Mrs. Rowell and
another daughter Mrs Lizzie Hask ell
Of Naldoboro
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01
T.. II. Gardner Reelected President of
Maine Farmers Union

Al the third annual mectiua OF the
Maine Farmers Union held tins week
in Bangor. {. H. Gardner Was re-
elected president. AmouS hose who
went from this section 20 attend the
sessions besides Mr. Gardasf were
Thomas pionne. l.. l.. sand iast : II.
Bradbury : II Beal ard 3 = Nu.tc.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-01

\ pretty childrens party was en-
loyrd by twelve little folka Monday
az thr home OF Mrs Rose coomhs hur-
rill on Lsayitt 81 the aHair heing ar
ranged In honor OF tbs 9Th birthday
II her daughter Evelyn. A luncheon
VAS served out Of doors the birthday
cake s%ins one Of the tapaftani fsa.
lsfss af the collation. There NeFe
fancy decorations and a, each plate
vas laid a yslloR Foss