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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-04
CAUSE FOR ALARM
a Danger Sign. Hyomei the
Remedy-Guaranteed by g. X. Fogg

There is no more annoying likewise
serious ailment than catarrh, which is
indicated by smiling, raising of mucus
and frequent colds. II it is not cured
il will surely affect the delicate lining
of the air passages, and frequently
destroys the hearing.
Iyomei is the effective and reliable
remedy for all catarrh ills-you
breathe it, using a small inhaler that
comes with every complete outfit. The
antiseptic medication of Hyomei sim
ply has to reach all the sore,raw and
infiamed surfaces of the air passages.
It's healing begins at once-you feel
better after the first treatment-eyen
almost hopeless cases respond quickly.
Hyomei is inexpensive, and surely
gives quick and permanent benefit.
G. II. Fogg sells it on the "No-cure-no-
pay" plan. You certainly can afford
TO try this harmless remedy when
there is nothing to pay if not benefited.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-04
SCHOOL BUILDING NEEDED

There seems to be considerable agi-
tation among friends of the local pub
lie school system over the crowded
conditions which obtain now and
have been gradually growing too SER
ious for the best results for several
years Rev. f. W. Weber. chairman
OF the school board. says that the
High School building is already much
as Is also the Western
avenue school building, while the
other buildings are pretty well up to
capacity. There is now an overflow
into the corridors In certain instances
and II is felt in some quarters that
the only remedy for such conditions
Is new school building to cost from
$4,000 to $4,000. with perhaps eigh.
rooms to accommodate the grades
II is the opinion OF MIR. Weber that
the school building on Pleasant st,
Ia untitled for much longer service.
being an old building. out of repair,
while the location Is not what II
should be
II is quite likely that the question
of raising money for new school
building will b. thoroughly discussed
between now and the time for putting
up the annual town warrant, when II
IL expected that an article will be IN
serted IN the warrant for action by
the town meeting Madison Bulletin
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-04
A POSITIVE FACT
IL DIR. b. J. Kendall's Quick Relief
Would not Cure We Could not AFFORD
to Recommend II

1t is easy enough to claim remedy
will cure neuralgia, toothache, or any
pain in the bowels or stomach, but
when we tell you that we have been
selling DIR. b. j. kendall's Quick Re-
lief for long time and that nothing
we know of gives such universal salts
faction in the treatment of collie, tooth
ache, cramps, or any pain in the
bowels or stomach, you can readily
understand why we continue to sell
it over our guarantee. And 1t may
interest you to know that we make
sales every day to people who have
been sent here for DIR. Ii. j. kendall's
Quick Relief by those who themselves
have been greatly benefited Have
confidence for if after using one bottle
of DIR. b. J. kendalrs Quick Relief you
are not perfectly satisfied we will pay
back your money Feb&Mar
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-04
SWEETLY SOLEMN THOUGHT

How dear to our hearts is the steady
subscriber,
Who pays in advance at the birth of
each year,
Who lays down the money and does
1t quite gladly.
And casts round the office a halo of
cheer.
He never says stop it; cannot
afford II,
I'm getting more papers than now I
can read"
But always says send 1t; our people
all like it
In fact we all think II a help and u
need"
How welcome his check when Ii
reaches our sanctum,
How II makes our pulse throb, how /
makes our heart dance;
We outwardly thank him. we inwardly
bless him
The steady subscriber who pays in
advance.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-04

Drinkwater and Tilley. The cost Of
the building was $4,000 and we quote
the following description of its appear
ance as given In the old days. 1T is
splendid building, and while its in
ternal arrangements are in every way
adapted to its object, its outside APP
pearance Is very beautiful. 1t is con-
spicuous from every entrance into
Bloomfield and is an ornament to the
town. Its architect was Joseph Bige-
low of Bloomfield" Mr.. Miller re-
signed his pastoral charge in the year
1847 and went from here to Farming
ton. 1t would seem from early rec
ords that he was greatly beloved by
his people, but not more so than was
his good wife.
In 1848 Rev. N. Milton Wood was
ordained pastor. During his stay
there seems to have been considerable
of revival Up to this time 383 per-
sons had been connected with the
year 1S4S the number of church men,
bers was given as being ia.
1t was during that year that the
dream interpreted for good occurred
and the story has been told often times
with interest. 1t seems that church
conditions were not all that could be
desired at that time and at a confer
ence member arose and told the
dream which was interpreted for good
as follows: flock of sheep was seea
of woeful appearance, scabbed, ragged
and dirty. So wretched were they that
the dreamer thought he never beheld
the like before, but while attentively
gazing upon them and wondering he
suddenly beheld at their side, a flock
of the most beautiful lambs skipping
and gambling about in great joy. His
Interpretation of this dream was that
the old sheep represented the church
and the lambs the young converts
whose glad voices he soon hoped to
hear. Almost instantly the good work
began and the result was that January
l, 1S49, there were ia members. The
first record was then made of mis-
sion money. 1t may be of interest to
note something of this money appro-
priated which was as follows: For
eign missions, $1,000; domestic mis-
sions, $5628; Bible cause, $4,000; min
isterial salary. $500. At the beginning
of 1850, there was a membership of
1876. During that year, Miss Fidelia
Coburn, seems to have been the pion-
eer missionary of the church, going to
Canada and there working among the
freed slaves where she became much
interested in the colored people She
married Rev John Brooks and went
with him to Africa Her death occurred
however just as the vessel arrived in
port which was the eleventh day of
January, 1850. In 1851. Rev. N. M
Wood rendered his resignation and
is now deceased
Continued Next Week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-04
A QUAINT STRUCTURE OF HISTORICAL IN
TEREST IS THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Story of the Progress of This Society Through
Long Years of Its Existence
Continued from last week.

In 1872 Westinghouse was erected
and dedicated at an expense of $4,000.
1t stood near the spot of what is the
present residence of L. B. Curtis on
West Front Street That location
probably suited the majority of the
Baptist people especially those from
Norridgewock and the building COM
mittee pushed the work with a yigor.
Some of the lumber was hauled from
Newport as none could be found near
err that was we'll seasoned so the peo
pie thought.
In 1922 the church was removed TO
its present site TO better accommo-
date the people. 1t seems new con-
yerts to the faith lived or at least more
persons attended the services who
lived toward the southwest part of the
town, hence the change in location
seemed practical. The building was
moved in winter when the ground was
frozen and there was but little snow.
1t took nearly all the oxen in the town
to haul it and stories have been banded
doWn- e, tie present effeT tteion which
would suggest that plenty of old New
England rum was dealt out to the la
borers in that righteous cause. The
dispensing of liquors in those days
was thought to be quite the proper
thing, however, especially when there
was much work to be accomplished,
and even the strongest adherents of
prohibition will now overlook the GER
tain something that helped make the
sacred temple move the easier
This building was typical old
church of its time and was of huge
dimensions. 1t Is described as having
a large pulpit high up at one end OF
the church from which the minister
looked down upon his flock. There
were galleries which extended along
each side and at the front of the in
terror. while the exterior was unpaint-
ed and was covered with hand hewn
clap-boards.
On the eleventh of November in the
year 1871, two boys were smoking in
close proximity to this old edifce
which had been thoroughly tempered
by the rains and SHOWS of many sea-
sons and as a result was very suscepti-
BILE to fire. One of the lads ii is supposed
in lighting his pipe got too near the
structure and a bit of flame nested for
a minute in the crevice of the clap
boards. Then there was a quick and
rapid blaze with the result that the
building was soon devastated The old
bell which weighed 100 pounds was
also destroyed.
Excitement was rife on the streets
of Bloomfield while the church was
being deyoured by the flames and per-
sons living on the opposite side of the
river, made desperate effort to get
nearer. to the lurid scene. There was
no first bridge at that time and ferry
was used for transportation purposes
across the river with landing close
to the present home of Levi w. Wes-
ton. One man, John Neil by name, in
his hurry to accomplish the distance
quickly between himself and the doom
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-04

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vnriuss Nlth 4 seats 10 f~isf a f".,
t'hleaxn ~ aaa ttsF Wtil sead pe'
aur tFtai paskasp~ ~ Fntsss henst
asa Tar s'ampauad faF coughs, eelds
tFuap htanehlsi auA iasrtpps esanAhs
Felss ktipss piffs aHd fWtss tstheItls
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-04
WELCOME NEWS FOR
SkOwHEGAN PEOPLE

Skowhegan people who have stom-
ach and bowel trouble will be- glad to
hear that the mixture OF simple buck
horn bark. glycerine, etc. known rs
>dler-i-ka can be obtained at q. X.
Fogg. druggist. II has been found
hat JUST A SINGLE DOSE OF Adler
i-ka usually relives sour stomach. gas
m the stomach and constipation
QUICKLY because this simple new
mixture drains off such surprising
amount OF old foul matter from the
body,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-04

Inquiry at rcltsble sources shows
that . large number of Italian and
llas peopl. ~ho work In the indus
,ria. plants OF Madison ar. expressing
a-sire to learn something OF the
EnEitsh language, One Of the lsad-
iaE Italians ameax them ed one Of
the schooi board rvesatly WAY not
have 4 nisht sshsoir' Ne said In als-
us.inx thts phase ef The stsaatlaa that
there are sesae over - yenaK
msa wha would gladly avail thea
selves II saeh al espeftsaisy IA tRs-
prove ,hsir ksaw lsdss. saF~ u at.
fesdsd shsm. u nay prove Ut sassFeat
10 say. IN the say al Pzssias ssm@aas
here that the heal ~hish sosas sssa
~ tAsss aaiisnslltsss kass sAo~a VA
ssstsas psFts al Nsw GaxiaRd Fsvxts
last VI saF assss sss~lasss &s.y s1sass
s.iss*ssisaai ssssttsss.ss Asve sAassa ~
~ pahitahsA ssuss vital data 40 ths
saaless al comparative fssasss sfsss
swwMs " he pab<ts esAa~tA
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-04

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assp as q pssasss ~i.a YaaE tsmpeEssy
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-02-04

Most papers which say anything
about the European war, say some
thing about the barbarities of it.
Some of our papers. unfortunately
are partisans and uphold one or til
other side with great deal of en-
thusiasm. Correspondents of neutral
papers take sides and figuratiyely
shoot each other as full of holes as a
pepper box. These holes, however be-
Ing merely rhetorical, eventually close
and perhaps those not made by dunn
dun syntax close before that time.
We hear too much about the rules
of civilized warfare, of International
agreements not to strike below the
belt and the war news is full OF
charges and counter charges by this
side or by that, of barbarities perpetu-
ated by uncivilized opponents. However
dishonorable 1t may be, and humiliat
ing to admit | never went to war ex-
cept with insects. bugs, worms, moths
and the like. but speaking as a lay
man. my advice to the armies of Eu-
rope Is. Take your medicine" Don't
complain of dumdum bullets. The
object of firing guns in battle is sup
posed to be the killing Of the enemy
and the bigger hole you make in him
the more likely you are to kill him.
People with no sense of humor nor
even of the absurd or ridiculous, tell
us that both sides, or at least the
enemy whoever or whatever he may
be, should use small bullets not of
the mushroom variety, that will make
a small hole through man, easily
healed What happens then? You
might as well not hit him. In short
time he is back again on the firing
line. Use the dumdum, make the big
kill him you will at least keep him
in the hospital.
| am in hopes the United States will
steer clear of the war except in the
way of helping to pay the bills which
will be unavoidable.
In the event of an invasion from
Canada by any foreign foe whether
British, Dutch, French or even Tar
tarean. the inhabitants of the Kenne
bee valley south of Bingham need
have no fears. AS an orator at the
Pomona Grange held at North Arson
said in speaking on the question
Should the United States be better
prepared for war;. We'll head 'em
off at that place" He further said
that we are unprepared for war. 1t
has been said that in order to have
peace we must be prepared for war.
Apparently this has not worked in
Europe but IL we are not prepared,
why not? Where has the money
gone? There are only three nations
that spend more than the United
States for war purposes. Is 1t pos
sible any of this money has not been
used judiciously? If it has, let us
hope there are some honest contract
ors who will see to it that the next
battleships are built economically and
so that they will not sail out of the
navy yard to the scrap heap.
J. Q. Ferguson.
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Communications under this head are
published upon the responsibility of
those who furnish them. Their APP
pearanee here does not indicate our
approval or disapproval. Within rea-
sonable limits. 1t is desirable for every
one to be given hearing Comparison
of opinions can hardly fall To result In
public good. In preparing matter for
publication. 1t should be borne In mind
that "A calm discussion Is much to be
preferred We should be obliged to ex-
clude any article that was excessively
partisan or that seemed to unwarrant
ably attack the character of anyone.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

had no appetite. Since have taken
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound the aches and pains are all gone
and feel like new woman. cannot
praise your medicine too highly. Mrs.
AUGUSTUS LYON, Terre Hill, Pa.
1t is true that nature and woman's
work has produced the grandest remedy
for woman's ills that the world has
ever known. From the roots and
herbs of the field, Lydia E. Pinkham,
forty years ago, gave to womankind
remedy for their peculiar ills which
has proved more efficacious than any
other combination of drugs ever COM
pounded, and today Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is recognized
from coast to coast as the standard
remedy for woman's ills.
In the Pinkham Laboratory at Lynn,
Mass, are files containing hundl eds of
thousands of letters from women seek
ing health many of them openly state
over their own signatures that they have
regained their health by taking Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound;
and in some cases that it has saved them
from surgical operations.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Howard Mccall has been having
serious trouble with his teeth maxi
ing trip each day to the dentist,
for the past week. Last Thursday
he went to Omaha where he had
them examined by all the dentists
who were attending the Convention
there and who were compelled to
use an X-Ray to discover the
trouble. They found that the roots
of one tooth had grown to the jaw
bone and had to be extracted.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

The Atlantic News-Telegraph pub
lished an article recently, stating
that miss Puma Fsga departed Fri
day for Omaha to undergo an opera
ton for her eyes the operation be-
ing performed by DIR. Clifford, the
1ee specialist. Miss Faga is Well
KNOWN in this vicinity she having
taught the Greeley Center school
two years ago.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

y Herman Barnholdt returned last
Wednesday from his three weeks
vacation. He enjoyed the sights at
the Panama Pacific Exposition, aft
ter which he went to OF Mexico on
a sight seeing trip. He went to worl
at the elevator the following day.
Hams Hansen had charge of his
work while he was gone.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Mrs. William Hensley purchased
a Ford auto while in Audubon last
Monday. They, can come to Extra
in few minutes whereas it took
them an hour or two before. How
nice it is to own a car.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cockerell
went to jefferson, Saturday, for a
BEN days visit with relatives. They
will then return to Extra and spend
few more days with her mother
Mrs. LISA Gnult, after which they
will go to their home in QuinlAn
Oklahoma, Mrs. Cockerell and child
rem have been here for AN extended
time visiting relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

I The Tom Thumb Wedding" will
take place Friday evening at the NJ.
E. Church. The little folks are prac-
ticing hard for the entertainment
and are being trained by a lady.
who arrived here the first of the.
week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Mes danes Jessie Or and Mol
lie Dur can. of Dies Moines arrived
in Elk ia last Saturday for a visit
W til re ativ S ard fiea dis. Mrs. Orr
tetir ed to her home Wednesday,
but Mrs. Dun can will remain for an
i, def t. stay.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Miss Winnie Hensley is intending
to leave next Sunday for Harlan,
Iowa where she wild attend Summer
School this summer. While there
she will stay at the Henry Kroeger
home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

week ago Sunday when she tried to
support herse and laid her hands
and arms on the stove. The burns
are very painful and it Will be some
time yet before they will begin to
heal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

The many friends of Uncle, John
F'. Hill will be panied to- learn of
his dangerous condition. He has
been unconscious for many hours.
His children have been summoned
to hi, bedside.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Miss G. Hume the trainer for Tom
Thumb Wedding" to take place in
the Methodist Church, Friday even
ing, is here and promises us an en-
tertainment worth while. You, can
not afford to miss this treat.
ADM SIS. on 25 and Is cents.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

! MISS Psarl McNa.y went to Au-
dubon yesterday to attend tie, High
School play Which was given last
n ght by her class mates. The class
was tie one with whom she would
have graduated, if she had finished
her curse.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Mrs. John Hicks sr. is intending
to depart the latter part of this
G III for Craig, Colorado where
Is e W rem in six or eight weeks
with her sons, o n Jr. and wife
and Clarence and her daughter,
Ethel
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Walter Stroebele returned to his
home I'm Oakland the first part of
last week after few days visit at
the john |. Hensley home. Miss
Deana accompanied him home for a
short visit after which she will jour
ney ON to Council Bluffs where
she VIII visit relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Miss Della Hicks, who has been
teaching the past year at Princeton,
Iowa, is taking a course in the Sum
mer School at Cedar Rapids.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

The Misses Deana Hensley and ABB
bic Horton arrived in Extra Tues
day from visit in Co. Bluffs and
where they attended the graduation
exercises of their cousin Rule Cope
land son of Walter Copeland and
wife, Miss Horizons home is in So.
Dakota and she will visit foD
sometime in Extra with her rela-
tives at the John I. Hensley and
Grandpa Sttatzell homes, and with
friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Misses Sylvia and leila Booth OF
Anita arrived in Extra Thursday
afternoon ON visit with their
friend, Lola Brinkerhoff. They re-
turned home Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Asahel Burwell departed one day
Recently for Smith Center, Kansas,
where he was called to the bedside
of a brother who is very ill.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Judge Deemer delivered the adj
dress for the Decoration Day Ser
vfces, Monday at the Christian
Church. His address was very inter
estin3 and it was delivered in fine
shape.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Clarence Nicklason was down from
Audubon over Sunday visiting with
friends at the j. M. Dimick home.
He just returned from California
where he attended the Leland Stan
ford University at Palo Alto.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Arlene and Gle. aid Helrick return.
ed to Shelby, last Thursday. They
had been he e several days visiting
their grandparents at the Jenkins
and Herrick homes
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Dave Workman has moved his shoe
repair shop into the rear of Erke
Bros. Store. He was formerly locat-
ed in the ropms over Bishop and
Statzell Barber Shop
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Hanson who are
here from st. Paul, Minnesota, visit
ing her parents, w. j. Lancelot and
wife and sisters, spent last Monday
at the Marius Je, sen home in the
country. A. Esbeck, wife and fam
lily also spent the day there.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Little Genevieve Conley OF Allan
II ic, has been a guest of her aunt,
Mrs. Lantz this week She returned
home yesterday and was accompanie
by Mrs. DR.. Lantz, who went to A
nita for few days visit.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03
MRS. LYONS
ACHES and PAINS
Have All Gone Since Taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.
Terre Hill, Pa" Kindly permit me
to give you my testimonial in favor Of

LyOla y. flnKnam 8
v e ge ia bile Com
pound. When l first
began taking it l
was suffering from
female troubles for
some time and had
almost all kinds of
aches-pains in low
er part of back and
in sides, and press
ing down pains. I
could not sleep and
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

The K. P. Sisterhood lodge met
hast Tuesday night in regular SEES
sion. Quite a number of members
We're present and after the meeting
was adjourned, light refreshments
were served.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

lAlWin Holmes and VIM. Fulton
havls fenced in a yard back of the
Holmes restaurant for a playground
for their children, to keep .aem off
the street, which the little ones APP
preciatel
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Oscar Nelson son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Nelson is again able to be out
after suffering several days with a.
slight attack of appendicitis.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Mr. and Mrs. Tad Campbell whd
reside in Canada, are the proud and
happy parents of a bright baby girl
BORN to them one day recently. Mr..
Campbell is the son of Mrs. ST
Campbell of this city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-06-03

Louie Bartlett and wife, of near A
dair came over and attend ID Mem
orial Services in Extra Monday and
ybited her aunt, Mrs. Fred Trem-
mel and husband on North street.