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New Britain herald., 1915-02-27

The Oscar II" of the Scandinavian American line is one of the ships rlylng in the new naval war zone and subject to danger. It was feared that she had been torpedoed with 400 pas sengers aboard, but it turned out that she had been held by a British cruiser and taken to Kirkwall
New Britain herald., 1915-02-27
EXPORTS SHOW BIG
 INCREASE FOR YEAR
$1SS. 100000 Increase of Foodstuffs in Seven Months Ending Jan. 1915,
 Over Same Period in 1913

Washington, Feb. 27.-What vast increases have been made in the ex- port of foodstuffs from the United States since the European war be- gan, was disclosed by the department of commerce in detailed statement of exports for the seven months end ing with January. In all $377, 400, 900 worth of breadstuffs and meat were sent abroad which, compared with the same seven months of 1913, was an increase of 8,O00,000.
 One hundred million bushels more wheat was exported than last year; 38,000,O00 bushels more oats; 1O,- 00O,0OO bushels more corn 40,000,- 900 pounds more fresh beef; 34,- 500,00 pounds more canned beef; 1,500,OOO barrels more flour; l. 100000 pounds more pickled beef; 22,000,000 gallons more gasoline, naphtha, etc., and 111,000,000 gal Ions more residum, fuel oil, etc., were sent abroad.
 At the same tsime there was great decrease in the export of cotton be- cause of the war, this total for the seven months being 4,105,525 bales, or 500,000 bales less than last year.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-27
DIR. T. WILLIAMS TO
 ADDRESS EDITORS
Director of School of Journalism One of Speakers at Annual Meeting
 March s.

pr. Talcott Williams, director of the School of Journalism of Columbia uni versity, heads the list of speakers at the annual meeting and banquet of the Connecticut Editorial association to be held in Waterbury, at the Hotel Elton on Monday, March 8. pr. Will Hams is recognized as one of the best after dinner speakers in New York city.
 The other speakers are Henry Rob- inson Palmer, one of the editors of the Providence Journal Ralph M Easley, of New York, chairman of the executive council of the national civic federation; Rev. Robert E. Brown pastor of the second Congrega tional church of Waterbury and John Rode meyer, editor of the Connecticut West , ern News and commissioner of pub 1 licity of the Bald Head club of Amer l jet.
 | The association goes tC Waterbury 1 at the special invitation of the Water | bury Chamber of Commerce and
 charles A. Colley, president of the
 chamber, will be the toastmaster. l The business meeting is called for 3
 O'CLOCK in the afternoon, when the
 annual reports will be submitted and
 officers elected.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-27
COTTON FOR JAPAN.
First Shipload from South Passes
 Through Panama Canal.

Washington, Feb. 27.-The first shipload of cotton from the south amounting to 3,270 tons, went last, on the steamship Penrith Castle. If was bound from Galveston, for Yokohama, Japan. The same steam- ship made the return trip through the canal in February with a cargo from Seattle for Liverpool made up principally of wheat for Europe.
 It was estimated on her cotton car- go the ship saved $5,056, by using the canal instead of going around South America to get to Japan. Even on the trip from Seattle to Liverpool there will be a saving of 23 days at sea, or $1,1S8 by the canal route.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-27

lstic arena, King became an oarsman, and won several famous races. Later he became interested in the turf, and as bookmaker he made great for tune. Always liberal he gave away large sums, but wnen he died in 1888 he left an estate valued at more than quarter of a million dollars "Vir- tue is it's own reward,' says the pro- verb, but in Tom Kings case it was more, for his gallant defense of out ragged womanhood rescued him from poverty and obscurity and set his feet firmly on the path that led to fame and fortune.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-27
FINANCIAL NEV
ARGUMENTS
 CASE ARE l Decision Probably for Ihs|

Washington, Ed on the Georgia fd sion refusing a wr| to Leo M. Frank, tence for the murd cluded yesterday cludede yesterday States supreme cou ably will not be gil era1 weeks.
 Should the suprd decision of the Cd nothing would sta| the state carrying tence. If the rul1 cording to counsel case must go back for the taking of the allegations in
 writ were based.
 Entitled
 Louis Marshall q half of Frank, tol@ that the trial cou1 over the prisoner
 lence during the il Franks absence VI announced througl trial judge. BothI the truth of thesel question to be detd CT court if the su1 that as a matter allegations were t1 titled to the writ. this, both sides at truth of the alleE Chief Justice Whit Solicitor Dorsey th his time.
 Both Solicitor Dd General Grice, fd that the state cour| there had been nd Franks rights by | view by the feder| be had on a writ but was open only of error.
 No Coerd
 As to Franks General Grice conti coercion used by J1 ing Frank and his court room
 "Only a kind he ost sympathetic gestion to counsel
New Britain herald., 1915-02-27
S125,0O ROCHESTER FIRE. Two Bremen Injured By ConflagTa tion in Five Story Building,

Rochester, N. Y, Feb. 27.-Two firemen were injured, one seriously and an estimated damage of $125,000 was done by fire in the five story brick building at No. 19 Elm street early today. Lieutenant George Turpin fell from the water tower and his back muscles were severely wrenched. In chopping his way through doors and WlnaoWs, Captain John Mcdonald was hurt by flying glass.
 The building was occupied by man. ufacturing concerns.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-27
FIVE LINERS
 FOR WAR 4
Sail from New 10 of PssseDgefs
 Paul IA
New York. Feb.

New York, Feb.
 ger liners bound foI zone set by Germar
 ish Isles, were incl sailings from this \ passengers were abi
 The Lusitania hal sengers booked fo1 American liner, St. the Holland -Americ| dam for Rotterdam Havre, and the x Bergen, were the q
 American flags "American Line" II high, were painted q St. Paul's hull. Tv fla gs were painted Rotterdam was mari ton by lettering on her name and destl
New Britain herald., 1915-02-27
Business Not Satisfactory.

The business situation at home is not satisfactory. Only in the agricul- tural districts is there any normal activity and genuine hopefulness In other parts of the country there is sane determination to make the best of things and keep cool under irri-
 tating conditions. But war has so
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-25

matter After some discussion the
following men we've chosen to look
up a suitable building spot for a
schoolhouse and to obtain plans and
a report to be made at the town meet
ing In March next year,. F. Butler
Harry Yeaton, William Bracket, Rev
r. L. Sheaff, Ira Hilton, f. A. Hilton
and George o. Weston. The town
feels need of suitable place for its
small scholars as the present quar-
ters are neither large enough or suit
able for the number of scholars at
tending and it is earnestly hoped that
some definite action will be taken by
the town next year for securing a
new building.
Milford Healey of Concord Is spend
ing few weeks with his cousin
Charles Savage and family.
Fred Webster has been very sick
during the past week with appendi-
citis.
Mrs William Soule went to the
Central Maine Hospital at Lewiston
Tuesday, where she will undergo an
operation for appendicitis. Mr.. Soule
accompanied her
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OAK HILL-NORRIDGEWOCK

William Owens of Concord was the
week end guest of his brothers here
Mrs. Orville Tinkham Is seriously
i'll.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Carpenter
went to Bloomfield, N. B., Saturday
for visit with relatives.
Miss Jackson of Winthrop was the
guest of her sister Miss Vera Jack
son at Mrs. Charlie Carpenters last
week.
Miss Hazel Holt is working at Mrs
Clyde Bigelow's.
Mr. and Mrs. E. c. Palmer were in
Gardiner Wednesday on business.
Mrs. w. C. Fletcher with her niece
Mrs. Hope Coffin of Freeport will
start Thursday for a visit with rela-
tives in Washington. d. C.
Mrs. James Tompkins returned to
her home in Monmouth Saturday after
spending several weeks with Mrs. T.
j. Hogan.
The Glee Club met with Mr.. and
Mrs. Aubrey Thomas Friday evening.
Master Ellery futile has returned
home from Smithfield where he has
been spending several days with his
grandparents Mr.. and Mrs Harry Kill
gore
Miss Grace Packard went to Ban
gor last week where she has employ
ment.
Mrs. w. c. Fletcher spent the week
end In Skowhegan with relatives.
Mrs. Oren Taylor Is much better.
Her mother Mrs. Edwin Francis who
has been caring for her returned
home Sunday.
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MERCER

Mrs. H. M. Ellis. who has been in
Norridgewock for the past week re-
turned home Sunday.
Miss Dorothy Chandler of Nor
ridgewock has gone home after visit
ing her grandparents Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Corson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashman Laid are
spending few days with his mother
Mrs. L. F. Ladd
Mrs. Guy Libby has finished her
duties at Charlie Jones and Ola Nc
Mahon is taking her place.
Mrs. David Tracy and Mrs. Alfred
Watson attended the Chapman con-
cert at Skowhegan last week stop
ping over night at the home of Mrs.
Emma Weston.
James Coupe has New England
telephone installed in his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanson Clement are
moving into the house vacated last
fall by Frank Caswell and family.
MRS. NORRIS TRUE
Mrs. Norris True died March Is,
after very painful illness of four
teen weeks. The funeral services
were held at the Methodist Vestry,
Tuesday, March 10, Rev F. r. Welch
officiating. Mrs. True leaves to
mourn her loss a husband and six
children, three boys, William, Henry
and Earle and three girls, Susan.
E p"''" nd D 's's~-s Besides her husband
and children she leaves an aged
mother and two sisters, all of whom
live here in town
Mrs. True was born in Mercer
about 80 years ago and has always
lived in town. She has been an Of
hcer and an active member of Sandy
River Grange No. SO, for many years
and was devoted wife and mother
and was highly respected by all. The
Grange attended in body and the
flowers were many and beautiful. The
large attendance at the funeral show
ed the love and respect for the de-
ceased, and sympathy for the entire
family.
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LARONE

II is reported that John Puffer will
soon start milk route In Norridge-
wock
Mrs. lea Bigelow and Mrs. Helen
Stevens OF Smithneld were visitors at
o. II. Stevens over the Sabbath.
DIR. |. l.. Sailey. veterinary OF
Skowhegan was a professional caller
In town last week.
Miss Rose and Miss Amy Buxzeii OF
Augusta and Waterviiie respectively.
were visitors at their parents In La
rome last Sunday.
Samuel Bartlett and family are en-
ioying = brand new automobile.
Mira c. \ Campbell recently visited
her mother In Oakland.
Earl Stevens has q new Athlete b..
cycle and TIA q dandy.
Frank brown OF Richmond 10 at
work for y, w Farley.
w. w. Tobsy was = recent viaitor
In the Legislative HAlls q, Augusta
Joe Berry q son have been sawias
WOOD In the place With their power
saw.
soms of the potato msa have given
up the idea es est.sT prices saa ars
selling toe sss,
Gsosss kiadsr and family Ut water,
vile w~ss callers In so~R oa sunday
ihs sist
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JACKMAN STATION

Schools opened Monday after two
weeks vacation.
Martin Munster is leaving town to
take back his former home at Somer-
set Junction
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcum have taken
possession Of the Bakery, hitherto run
by e. A. Boothman.
Mr.. and Mrs. MERCER, who have
been working at the Moose River
house for the past year have return
ed to their home in The Forks.
o. R. Fahey of Terratine was in
town over Sunday.
Eta Morris of The Forks, who has
been visiting for the past week in
town has returned home
The advertisement of 1.-THE indie
acknowledgement" shown on the
screen by Harry Stilwell at his pic
ture show, looked good to the read
ers of that paper.
A large crowd attended the St. Pa
tricks dance last Wednesday even
ing. All report a good time. Music
was furnished by the Marcum family
and Mills orchestra Old and new
fashioned dances were enjoyed.
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HAVE YOU CATARRH
It's q Dangerous Disease-HyOmei Is
the Effective Remedy

Catarrh, which Is indicated by
shifting frequent colds and crusts in
the nose Is a serious disease and IL
not checked surely spreads to the del
icate lining of the air passages, and
frequently destroys the hearing.
To cure catarrh you must have
something that will quickly reach the
diseased tissues, kill the germs, and
drive out the poison.
Hyomei is just such remedy. Be
ing a mixture of antiseptic oils that
you breathe through a small inhaler
its healthrestoring medication can
not help going direct to the raw and
inhamed lining of the nose and throat,
quickly relieving that choked-up feel
ing, stopping the unclean discharges,
and healing the sore spots-you
breathe freely. Even the worst cases
respond at once.
There is nothing for the treatment
of catarrh ills that Is easier, more
pleasant or 30 satisfying as Hyomei.
G. r. Fogg sells 1t on the Mcclure
no-pay" plan. 2w12
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NORRIDGEW0Ck

Last Thursday evening the neigh
bors of Asa Briggs gave him a sur
prise party at his home on the Water
Vile road A very pleasant evening
was spent and refreshments of cake,
coffee and candy were served.
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist
Church are busy preparing for an
Easter sale.
Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Ramsey Of
Charleston were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A B. Everett last week while
on their way to their newly purchas-
ed home in Vassalboro.
Four new telephones have been in
stalled on the New England line in
town during the past week. G. A.
Groves. Smithfield, 34-3; Joe Coupe.
AZ; Will Young 1894: William Hill
ton, 15-4
w. L. Wheeler was down river on
business last week.
Mrs r. L. Sheaff was very sick
last week threatened with pneumonia,
but is gaining now.
Allie McIntire of Belgrade was in
town Sunday visiting relatives
Mrs. F. w. Spaulding entertained
the Thursday Club last week and
served dainty refreshments during the
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs Fred A Tobey en-
tertained the "63" Club last Saturday
evening at their home on the Smith
field road
The High School opened Monday
morning after two weeks vacation.
The Woman's Working League held
a meeting Tuesday at the home of
Mrs. Charles Pike.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Tufts have
moved into their new home which
they recently purchased of Frank
Jewell and it is reported that Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Seavey will occupy
the house this summer while Mr.. and
Mrs. Tufts are at their cottage in
Smithfiefield.
Charles Lovejoy has purchased the
Trueworthy house on Mercer Avenue.
Mr.. Trueworthy recently moved this
house from his lot on Main st. and
had 1t thoroughly renovated.
The eighth serial in the Adven-
lures of Kathlyn will be shown at
the Pastime, Saturday night
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hilton arrived
Thursday. night from their bridal trip
and are receiving cong ~
from their host of friends U1,.r 1neir
recent marriage Mrs Hilton was
Miss Lillian Whitney one of our
popular young ladies and graduate
of Oak Grove IA. while Mr.. Hilton
is one of our prominent young bust
ness men. AT present they will make
their home with Mrs. Hiltons father,
W. r. Whitney
Mrs. Clara Barker has been in poor
health this winter but is gaining
slowly now.
The pupils of Miss Florence Jewett
are to give a piano recital at her
home next Saturday afternoon to their
parents.
Mrs. Flora Seekins and children of
Fairfield are In town visiting her sis
ters and other relatives.
Verne Blaisdell, one of our young
poultry dealers reports that at this
time he has already Matched out one
lot of chickens with his incubator
and reset 1t for another brood.
Fred Witham of Vassalboro Is max
ing his home at present with his
daughter Mrs. William Hilton.
Miss Nellie Dolloff Is quite i'll with
la grippe.
Quite a number from this town at
tended the play 1.-THE Shepherd of
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HARMQNY

Morning Star Rebekah Lodge is to
observe its tenth anniversary, May 4
George Rhoades has been quite
sick with an attack of la grippe
The Dramatic Troupe OF Harmony
who gave The County Minister
and other invited friends were highly
entertained at a ST. Patriek's Party,
given by Mrs. F. O. Turner All en-
joyed pleasant evening which was
spent in singing songs, playing vari-
GUS games and Mr. Kingdom. our
Methodist minister. gave a sketch of
st. Patrick's life. After the even
ings entertainment refreshments
were served consisting of fruit
punch, sandwiches, cookies, saltnes
and St Patrick cake. The dining
room was appropriately decorated in
green and each one of the party was
presented with a representation of
the THE Leaves of Shamrock" as a
souvenir.
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Immediately followed of Miss Susanna
Long and Mr.. Peter Short A read
ing by Mrs. Alice Haynes; song, Mrs.
Harry Burgess; musical panto-
mime Aunt Betsey Changes Her
Mind; contest, kissing the Blair
ney Stone"
A special town meeting was held
last Thursday afternoon at the Grange
Hall to see what the town would do
in regard to new schoolhouse for
the town or to see what action the
voters were willing to take upon the
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CARATUNk

|. S. Bean went through town from
the woods Saturday with ten of the
best looking horses that have passed
this spring.
Mr. Decker was in town Saturday
1915 model. We learn that it has
been bought by parties at The Forks
The ladies gave whist party at
Clark's hall Saturday evening. Nine
tables were represented Charles
Mitchell won first prize and John
Fitzsimmons second prize. Refresh
ments were served which consisted
Of doughnuts, saltines, tea and coffee
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Shea have re-
turned from Jackman, where they
have been the past winter.
Marion Clark returned from Farm
ington Saturday. where she is stu
dent of the Normal
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Grover. Mr.
and Mrs Arlie Pooler and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Miller have returned to
their several homes at Pleasant Pond
after being away all winter.
Mr. and Mrs Mont Miller have
moved to Bingham.
EGna Williams who has been en-
ployed in the shoe shop at Norridge-
wock the past winter. returned home
Monday.
]. Walker Mason and family came
to town today to visit Mrs. Mason 8
sister Mrs. J. A. Carbino.
The next meeting Of the Woman's
Club will be March 25th. Subject
Quebec. Roll call Our Canadian
neighbors and their country; music
God Save our King; readings: paper
on Quebec. Addie Baker. Hostess
Addie Baker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Clark intend 10
move to their home at Pleasant Pond
the first Of the week
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SANDY RIvRR-NORRIDGEwOCK

Mrs. T. J. Hogan. who fell on the
ice u short time ago and injured her
head, 10 reported as gaining slowly.
Her sister Mrs. James Tompkins re-
turned TO her home In Monmouth Sat
urday
Miss Rena shores OF Oakland was
guest at Harry Yeatons part OF
last week.
the house with rheumatism.
W. ". Clark and Geo Baker OF Car
atunk arrived In town one day last
week with eight horses to be left at
the Clark farm for summer work
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are due Roy M. Burdick for the use
of his store for the same.
Miss Mabel Baine went to the E. NJ.
G. Hospital at Bangor Tuesday for
surgical operation.
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Il Meuuzoe
10 %zzenz
Those of Middle Age Especially.

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MAINSrnEAM

MIRA Allea Wing 10 seriously ill,
Mas Beatrice Conroy 10 elerkink
for Roy n, Burdick In the store he re-
e~ntiy purchased Of W A. Trip
TIE Ladies Aid met with 1vanir
chAAboarne Wednesday. March ~.
vvtsaAs here Ut little Walter Tripp
vhe recently moved from here 10
WarMony we're very sorry 10 hear Ut
hts miafoFtahs la fall asd break his
ara
The Ladies' Aid held an tee cream
sale SATURDAY eight May thaaks
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The Change of Life.

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ASSETS DEC. 81. 1914
Evening star., 1915-08-23
Police Watch Sunday Bills.
Texas Rotary Clubs Deny
Great Damage by Storm

Holcombe G.. Johnson. secretary of
the Rotary Club of Washington. today
made public long telegram received
from the Rotary clubs of several Texas
cities, in which the southern Rota ria rs
deny that there has been great storm
damage at Galveston and other Texas
points. and in which the southern Ro-
tarians ask fellow Rotarians in the
east to aid in dispelling "a false i'm
pression that the gulf coast has suf-
fered a setback by reason of the
recent hurricane. The telegram is as
follows:
THE Rotary clubs OF the southern
Texas gulf coast take this occasion
to acknowledge their heartfelt graft
tude I r the Rotary snirit in the warm
condo ience received following the hir-
ricane and storm.
AS an opportuni;y for genuine Rotary
service Texas Rotarians ask their fel-
low-members of the world to assist in
controverting and discouragng exag
gerated statements of loss Some lives
lost on low lands. Residence properties
slightly damaged, broken glass and
damage now practically adjusted and
business conditions more prosperous
than ever. Crop movements not de-
iayed. All ports unsnjured General
progress evidence everywhere in af-
fected districts. False reports wanton-
y damage community abroad. Thanks
for sympathy. No relief requested ex-
cept influence of Rotarians in dis
couraging belief in such distorted facts
among all business men"
The message is signed by the rotary
clubs of Houston. Galveston, Beaumont
and Port Arthur