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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-07-29
Daddy sBedtilne
q. The Funny
DIOIV- Dispute Of the
Little Garments

"Y
u die, was the dispute Of the little boys clothes
Perhaps will little clothes talk,
tell
safely
How shall l tell what dreamed?
the
the little
quarreng
about the they the little boy and to the world
little
the a
OF
important,
how but in weeks he looking like
to
soes already We shall have visit to the cobber
We love to visit the cobbler him S we'll
much the little
span
soied
$50 they fell quarng,
Why thought little
Now sleep again.
$50 they sleep
right"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-07-29
WASHINGTON LETTER
(FrOm. our Regular Correspondent

HAGUE BETTER THAN BERLIN
Secretary Lansing's informant de-
clared that The Hague would be far
better for such negotiations than
Berlin because it is neutral territory
and because of the absence of a public
sentiment inevitable in the capital Of
a warning nation and of character
which must hamper delicate negotia-
TONS There is also involved in the
suggestion the idea that the men who
are now conducting the American
fitted for the difficult post Ambassa-
dor Gerard seems to have taken the
wrong cue for successful work at that
end of the line He does not seem to
be much in favor with the officials
of the German Foreign Office and this
lack of touch between our representa-
tive and the people with whom he
must deal is hampering the situation.
There has been complaint that both
our Ambassador to Germany and other
people connected with our present
State Department, work, both there
and in neighboring countries, have
exhibited not only lack of diplomacy
but of neutrality as well, and by SO
doing have destroyed their usefulness
to promote good and satisfactory rela
lions either between this country and
Germany, Or between America and the
other warning nations.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-07-29
ROMANCE AND REALITY

If the kinds of dishes prepared By
country housewives are not speedily
changed and the methods of preparing
food for the table are not entirely
revolutionized it will not be the fault
of the United States government
Uncle Sam, gallant as we have always
supposed him to be, has a severe word
to say to the farmers wives about
their cooking.
1t is rather shock to hear that
meals in the country are often badly
planned, the food often cooked so as TO
produce a family of dyspeptics, and
the conditions surrounding the farm
kitchen as unsanitary and unappetiz-
ing as could well be devised
We have all enjoyed doubtless the
belief in the general perfection and
healthfulness of country life, and to
be told that we have been cherishing
as fact what is nothing but a rank
falsehOod is bit of poser.
But then government bulletins were
never meant for romances, and the
person who looks for them there de-
serves any disillusionment that comes.
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NOBODY LIKES

To throw money away; and yet goo(
many supposedly economical womer
in Moscow are doing that very thing
They are throwing away combings
that if properly treated would make
valuable switches worth a great deal
of money. No matter how dusty, OF
how poor and insignificant looking
your combings are l can make them
into switches that some day you may
be very grateful to own or that per
haps you can sell for a neat sum. !
beg every woman in Moscow to bring
me her combings and order a switch
made of them. Do not try to clean
them or to sort them. Bring them
I'just as they fall from the comb, and
do not twist them as so many women
do. Just lay them loosely in a box.
The summer time is the best time of
all the year for women to see to hay
ing their combings made into switches
| More than that, it is the best time of
the year in which to have your hair
treated. The hair should be given a
shampo more frequently in summer
than in other seasons. 1t should re-
ceive expert and regular brushing TO
remove dust and the injurious effects
of an overheated scalp. Arrange to
come to my shop regularly through
out the summer for hair treatments.
have delightfully."- cool and well-aired
rooms on the east side of brick
building. You will be perfectly COM
Portable, and your time will be spent
to the best advantage.
Did you know that 1 am the author
lied agent of the best line of under
wear and hosiery ever put on the
market. If you see the Planto goods,
you will want to order from me- They
are superior articles to any sold over
the counters in the shops. | am
building up an excellent trade in this
department.
Nothing is more restful these hot
days than warm bath with a cold
shower after it. A good many women
do not like to heat their houses in
summer just to get bath water. Many
women are spending the season in the
country and have no bath rooms at |
their daily disposal. Many others live |
in houses not yet equipped with mod
ern plumbing. To all of these l should |
like to announce that during the sum
mer, will keep my water tank filed
with hot water for those women who
desire to come in and take a bath.
Make your appointment as far in adj
vance as possible. If | do not render
any personal service in the way Of
massage, l charge 35 cents for the use
If my tub and for the water and linen
furnished. If salt glow or body
massage is desired, the prices are as
Usual. 1t is thing that Moscow has
ong needed,-a place where the wom-
IN of Moscow can go for a first class
oath at nominal price l have al
'eady had many customers from the
country who find their visits to my
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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL
DIRECTORY
Lawyers

ROY o. JOHNSON-Lawyer. Practice
in state and federal courts. Office
with ]. H. Forney, Moscow. Phone 70.
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Professor c. w. Chamberlain has de
vised a compound interferometer witt
which it is possible to measure .000,-
OO0,O05 of an inch. In an attempt tc
help people visualize that minute
space, Power Notes says that it is
equal to the apparent size of a silver
doIIare viewed from a distance of 5000
miles Perhaps it would be more cas-
lily grasped if expressed in terms of
the postoffice departments deficit.
More ciphers could be used.
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shop refreshing and beneficial.
should like to interest others in this
practice.
Do not forget about the hair goods,
the baths, the underwear and hosiery,
and the expert service which l ain
prepared to give in facial and body
massage, and in the treatment of the
scalp and hair.
Mrs. Nettie Dudley, The Beauty
Parlors. Second street, Phone ADV.
R56-Sp
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-07-29

People desiring to list with the
University of Idaho rooms and houses
for rent for use of students and pro-
fessors, will please give full descrip-
ton of rooms and houses, including
terms, in writing and mail to Francis
Jenkins, Bursar. R527S
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-07-29
New Petition Filed

A new petition has been filed with
the city council asking for the crea-
ton of an Independent paving district
on Jackson between Sixth and Eighth
streets, the paving to be completed
during the coming year.
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do you object to my daughters
piano practice?" asked the considerable
neighbor.
NO." replied the musician. 81 used
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PAVING STATUTE
MAY BE TESTED
Continued from Page II

street paving petition the council took
no action, sending the petition back
with the advice that the names of
wives or husbands to the signers be
secured on the petition before taking
final action, thus eliminating the pos
sibility of invalidating the entire pro-
ceedingS
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Farm Loans Moscow State Bank
R31
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DiarrhOea Quickly Cured

about two years ago / had severe
attack of diarrhoea which lasted for
over a week." writes w. G. Jones, Blu
ford. N. D. 81 became SO weak that
I could not stand upright. A druggist
recommended Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The
first dose relieved me and within two
DAYS I was as we'll as ever" For sale
by the Owl Drug Store. ~
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to be annoyed by those exercises. But
now I'm glad to hear anything that
Star
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BOOM & OGDEN-Lawyers, II and
II Urquhart Bldg, Moscow Practice
in state and federal courts of Idaho
and Northwest states.
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WATKINS REMEDIEs. Extracts and
Spices are reliable. Delivery prompt.
ly anywhere. w c. Johns. Phone
An, Moscow.
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Classified Ads
CLASSIFIED AID RATES

FIRST insertion one cent word, the
minimum charge being rs cents. Sub
sequent insertions, five cents a line il
consecutive. Intermittent insertions
take the one-time rate. Six average
words are counted as one line.
twenty-five per cent discount on ads
running one month or longer without
change of COPY.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19
FAST RACES At FAIR
VIEW PARK
Many People Witness a
Trotting Event
Skowhegan Ball Team Wins in Tie
Game With Madison. Local
Horses Arouse Interest

An enthusiastic crowd gathered at
Fairview Park Saturday afternoon to
witness the first trotting event held
there this season under the auspices
of the Somerset Central Agricultural
Society and to see the great tie game
between the Skowhegan and Madi-
son ball teams The fans were re-
warded by seeing Skowhegan win and
an account of this much anticipated
game will be found elsewhere in this
issue.
In the judges stand were the fol-
lowing officials: E. p. King, start
er; judges, Wallace Jewell, Fairfield,
Cushman Walker, Hallowell, Henry
Merry, North Anson; timers. Scott
Robinson, H. r. Bearce and f. P.
King Clerk Bradbury was also
stationed there and the newspaper
men made their headquarters in this
location. There were no startling
Continued on Page Ten)
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The Beginning and Closing of the
SkOWhegan Schools

The rural schools begin this fall
September 7th and close Dec. L. The
winter term opens Jan. and closes
March "a; Spring term opens April
"a to June %. In the village
schools the fall term of IA weeks is
from Sept 13 to Dec. II; the winter
term, Jan. to March "a; spring
term from April 10 to June 16. The
morning sessions begin at $50 and
close at u o'clock with the after
noon sessions beginning at 1.30 and
closing at $50 p. III. The children
in the first, second and third grades
may be dismissed at II a. m. The
holidays mentioned in the school year
are Labor Day, Sept 6; Thanksgiy-
ing Day and the day following; Pa
triot's Day April 10 and Memorial
Day, May 80.
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SPECIAL ATTENTION TO
AUTO SPEED LIMIT
Alfred H. Lang Accepts Appointment
as Special 0ficer

At the earnest solicitation of our
Municipal Officers and many other
citizens, a. H. Lang has accepted an
appointment as constable with the
understanding that he is TO give spe-
cial attention to infractions of the
motoryehiele laws. Mr. Lang's ca
reer as sheriff and his reputation for
sincerely Of purpose are guarantee
that the speed regulations will b. en-
forced if il IS in his power 10 do it.
1t is highly desirable that every driv-
er should conform to the rules govern
ing the use Of motor vehicles. Those
who do not viii certainly have only
themselves 10 blame for whatever
trouble they get into. Ali hage GER
tainly beer warned and admonishei
10 the fullest extent
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19
FIELD DAY OF SOMER.
SET POMONA
This Important Event In Grange
Circles VIII Include Important
Speakers on It's Program

The annual field day of Somerset
Pomona Grange will be held as usual
this year at Lakewood, next Wednes-
day, the 25th, having been the day
selected for this important event. 1t
will be recalled last year that the
heavy downpour of rain kept the
greater majority of Grangers from
enjoying the festivities planned for
the occasion. This years program
will include addresses by the follow
ing gentlemen, Charles M. Gardner
of Massachusetts, who is an especial
ly able speaker; State Master. c. S.
Stetson and State Lecturer, c. o.
Purinton The Lakewood Band has
been engaged to furnish band con-
certs and an excellent dinner will be
served at Lakewood Inn for fifty
cents. At the conclusion of the af-
ternoon speaking there will be an en-
tertainment of high class vaudeville
acts and moving pictures at the thea
ter to which there will be a small ad-
mission. There will be half hour
car service.
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HORSE GOES THROUGH
RAILROAD BRIDGE
But Is Rescued and the Occupants of
Carriage Who We're Thrown to the
Ground Are Unhurt

Considerable excitement was caus-
ed during the band concert Tuesday
evening by a runaway near the Maine
Central Railroad Station, which re-
suited in the horse attempting to run
across the railroad bridge. The
carriage in which the owners George
E. Brooks with his wife and child
We're seated, was overturned, it seems
by having come in contact with the
tracks and the occupants were all
thrown out. The vehicle was drag
ed to the end of the bridge where the
animal cleared itself and then dash
ed onto the tracks. When part way
across it's legs went down through
the openings and it was rescued with
difficulty by means of laying planks
along the track Fortunately neith-
er the people nor the horse itself
were injured. but the carriage was
somewhat damaged.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19
DEATH OF MRS. VITAL LACHANCE
Mother of Fifteen Children Leaves
Twins Only a Few Days Old

The death of Mrs. Vital Lachance
occurred about midnight Sunday.
During the two days previous she had
been failing, but the end came un-
expectedly to those who were not
nearby. The funeral services were
held Wednesday morning from St
Mary's Church (Catholic) where the
deceased had been communicant.
FIR. Desjardins officiating. Beside
twins, Mary Bertha and Joseph Al
bert, who were born less than week
before their mothers death there had
been thirteen other children. There
are living however. but nine The
eldest daughter Mrs. Della Buteau
has lately come from Lewiston and
is at present at home as are all the
other living children. Mrs. La
chance was formerly Betzamlr De-
mers and her birthplace was Canada.
Beside her husband and children the
deceased is survived by an aged
mother. Mrs. Paul Demers OF Skow-
hogan. two brothers. Alphonse De
mers OF Skowhegan and George De
mers of Chisholm and one sister,
Mrs Alphonse Gotta also OF Chis-
holm.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19
THROWN FROM CHAIR
To THE FLOOR
Lightning Inyades South Bingham
Homestead but Fires Are Extin-
guished. Bedstead Shattered

SOUTH BINGHAM, Aug. 12-Dur-
ing the thunder storm that passed
over this section Sunday evening
lightning struck the farm house of
Charles B. Gilman doing considerable
damage. The bolt entered by way
OF the chimney. demolishing that and
throwing bricks and plaster In all
directions. II would seem that the
bolt divided at the chamber floor, a
part continuing down the chimney to
the cellar while other portions pass
ed through the sitting room and bed
room shattering bedstead and
throwing pieces several feet.
Mr. Gilman was thrown from his
chair to the floor while Mrs. Gilman
also sustained a slight shock. They
recovered however In season TO put
out the fres that started and at this
writing neither Mr.. or Mrs Gilman
seem To have suffered any permanent
injuries.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19
SP|R|TUAL|ST ASSOCIATION At LAKEWOOD
AND HISTORY OF ITS EXISTENCE
Annual Fall Camp Meeting Opens September
Noted Speakers and Message Bearers
Extensive Plans Being Made

of Fairfield The Richardson Woods
were Lot o}er convenient 10 reach
and The seekers Of spiritual truths
deemed i ~ise to remove 10 d spot
more easily accessible and the Lake
wood Of today was decided upon.
The real organization dates back TO
that removal for it was not until this
change Was made that the Madison
Spiritual Association was formed
The first president was Jefferson
Brawn OF North Madison and in the
early days stand was erected in
the grove from which the doctrines
of Spiritualism were preached and
close to Dame Nature the phenome-
ma of the faith was tested. Later a
hall was built which the organization
afterwards sold to Hon Wm. D. Hay
den, prominent and influential
worker in the cause The hall is
the present Lakewood Theatre and
has been purchased by the Somerset
Traction Co, but Mr. Hayden so ar
ranged matters that the association
might continue TO hold their meetings
in the building free of charge In
the thirtyhye years of the Camps
existence. numerous good men have
Continued on Page Ten)
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here and Athens. Probably fifty
Athens men and women were in the
audience, with a good representation
from the towns of Cornyille and East
Madison. while Brighton was also well
represented The worst accident
that has happened on the Athens rail-
road was when they run into me this
evening. If l had heard the whistle,
l would have gotten out of the way"
said c. P Merrill. who presided at the
meeting and then he introduced James
Chapman Of Athens, who briefly gave
the history of the efforts Athens peo-
pie had made to procure a railroad
system for their town. The first sug-
gestion of the present proposed road
wasAm made in 1908 and since then their
Continued on Page Four
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His grandson John White Moore was
in the War of 1912.
1t is pertinent at this time that
mention be made of the Oldest liv-
ing descendant of this Major John
Moore of Bunker Hill fame, who is
Mrs. Samantha Goff Moore Thomp-
son. the Oldest daughter Of Robert
and Dolly Eames Moore. She was
born in Madison Sept. %, lS27 at the
home of her grandparents. Alfred
and Polly Lincoln Eames. When a
small girl her parents moved 10 the
old Moore homestead on the river
road above Barron's Corner, where
together with her grandparents Goff
and Betsy Gray Moore, her eirlhood
days were passed She was marri-
ed to Moses NJ Thompson of Emb
den in July. 1916 The greater part
of her married life was spent il the
towns of Anson and Bingham
Mr. Thompson was well known to
the people of Somerset County he
was Civil Engineer and he'd offices
of trust also was postmaster IN Bing-
ham at the time of his death in lqa2.
They had no children. Since his
death Mrs Thompson has boarded al
the homes of relatives aad friends
She retains her memory II a marked
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19
FAMILY AFFAIR BEFORE
JUDGE SMALL
Relatives Wanted a Different Execu-
tor Than Was Named In c. w. Gar
diners Will

A case in Probate Court which oc-
cupied the attention of Judge Small
the greater part of the day Tuesday
was an Anson will case, in which the
relatives of the late Chas. W. Gar
diner of Anson, sought to have some
other than Bertha A. Quint of Anson,
a daughter of the deceased appointed
executor. Mrs. Quint was named in
the document as the person desired to
perform such duties, the entire prop
erty going to Mr.. Gardeners wife.
Judge A. Simmons of North Anson
appeared for the proponent and Ber-
nard Gibbs, Esq of Madison for the
objecting parties. Judge Small sup
ported the will.
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out six men, pulling out of several ex-
ceedingly tight holes; striking out
three men in three innings with man
on End. The support was solid, al
most perfect 1t was a treat to see
'em. (Kennebec Journal Please
Copy.
Augusta has a nice team, good
bright boys but hardly in our class.
They are leaders in the Trolley Lea
que, having won II games and lost 6.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19
NORR|DGEWOCK HAD A
WEDDING YESTERDAY
Fred W. Weston Married to Miss Eula
Watson in the Presence of Rela-
tiyes

Norridgewock had charming we'd
Skowhegan man was one of the par
ticipants, the contracting parties be-
ing Fred Wheeler Weston and Miss
Eula Sarah Watson the youngest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. r. Wat
son. The ceremony was performed
at the Watson residence on Main ST,
which had been made lovely with
many cut flowers Sweet peas were
used in the different rooms in pro-
fusion while the wedding arch in the
corner of the parlor was of green
studded with yellow blooms. Nearly
all the furniture had been removed
and this admitted of a charming ar
rangement of flowers and ferns.
The officiating clergyman was Rev
Theodore Halbert Wilson until lately
pastor of the Island Avenue Congre-
gational Church, who returned from
Massachusetts to attend the cere
mony. The bride was given away
by her father, while Miss Meta Ellis
worth Briggs of Skowhegan was
bridesmaid. The groom was attend
ed by his elder brother Howard Mel
son Weston, while the ring bearer
was little Miss Lurene Farwell of
Waterville. The wedding march was
played by Mrs. Lillian Whitney Hill
ton. The bridal gown was lovely
creation of white taffeta, with shad
ow lace, down and tassels and white
roses were carried Miss Briggs was
also charming in a pussy willow
dress of blue and pink. At the conf
clusion of the ceremony a wedding
luncheon was served by Mrs. George
Lunt and Miss Lila Carr. Later
the bride doned a going-away suit of
blue serge with hat of black and
white, but before the couple success
fully eluded their friends they were
literally showered with confetti. The
start was made by auto which would
land. From there they will continue
their trip to Montreal. New York and
various sections of New England.
Mrs. Weston Is a very charming
and amiable young woman Her
home until lately has been in Mercer,
her parents having moved to Nor
ridgewock within the last year. She
attended the Norrdgewock High
School and is affiliated with the Pa
irons of HusbandrY Mr.. Weston is
the son of Mrs Emma z, Weston and
the late Nelson Weston. his grand
father having been John Weston. an
early settler of Skowhegan, He was
graduated from Skowhegan High
School class of 1912 and has since
been engaged in teaching and also in
the management of the Weston farm
lands. He is member OF the Con-
gresational Church and belongs to
Skow hegan Grange. Following their
wedding trip Mr. Weston and his
bride viii take up their residence on
the extensive Weston farm on the
Norridgewock Road where the
groom's mother resides They will
be al home after september 2isf- The
gifts were many and beautiful and are
Ia include silver from the brides pa
rents and china at from the eroom's
mother
out of town guests present Were
Ivan Watson Of rortlard aud Mrs
pennell FArweil and two ehildrsu Of
Nateryllle, beside the grooms rela
tis.a and feN friends from Skos.
hogan
Master Chas BFetou IL Ia watsrYills
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SERVICES SUNDAY At
BETHANY CHURCH
Pastor Merriam Decides to Hold a
Forenoon Meeting There Next Sab
bath

Contrary to plans but because of the
other Protestant Churches being clos
ed Rev. George Merriam has decided
to open the Bethany Baptist Church
for service next Sunday forenoon at
10.45 a. m. Other services of the
week will be omitted. The First Bap-
tist and Congregational Churches are
just now without pastors and the
Methodist Church will not have
preaching service because of the No.
Arson Campmeeting.