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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-10
CLOTHING FOUND IN RIVER
Mysterious Disappearance of Madison
Lad Probably Solved

MADISON, August The finding
of a union suit and several other
articles of boys clothing in the Ken
nebec river Saturday is believed to
have solved the mysterious disap-
pearance of Antero LeClair on July
27. The clothing was shown the
boys mother and positively identified
by her as belonging to him. The
river at the point where the boy was
last seen alive is deep with a swift
current. The water Saturday was
considerably lower than for several
weeks and to this fact is due the dis
covery of the clothing. which before
was covered to a depth of several
feet. A sharp watch is being kept
for the body, which may be lodged
under some log jam.
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where comparatively little has been
done, as yet.
SAMPLE COPIES, ETC.
Don't forget that we furnish all
the sample copies of the paper that
will be useful. These may be sent
direct to the candidate or mailed to
addresses furnished by him. We
will also print and furnish without
charge such circular letters as any
candidate may wish to mail.
MORE EXTRA VOTES
Our offer of last week, of 5000 ex-
ira votes, is repeated with slightly
varied condition. This time 1t is
NEW subscribers only that will Sc
cure the special 5000 vote slips. Any
contestant bringing in $1,000 in NEW
subscriptions, before six o'clock next
Wednesday night, August Is, will re-
ceive an extra ballot, good for 5000
votes. Contestants are not limited
to just one of these special ballots
but will be given one for every club
of $1,000 in new subscriptions that
they bring in. Under this offer a
few clubs Of 10 new subs will boost
any contestant along wonderfully. If
you are not now taking the paper,
and are otherwise eligible as a new
subscriber, you can aid your favor
lite candidate materially, by sending
him your subscription so that he can
include it with his settlement, next
Wednesday night. You are not
limited TO one year but may subscribe
for two. three or more years if you
see fit.
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FOURTH MAINE BATTERY RE-
UNION
Continued from First Page

Continued from First Page
Judson Ames also offered remarks.
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows: Pres, Lester
Holway, Fairfield; vice president,
Judson Ames, Foxcroft; secretary,
James A. Jones, Gardiner; treasurer,
Marion Mills, Skowhegan. The roll
was called and officers reports were
listened to during the business hour.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs Lester Holway, Fairfield; Col. A.
s. Bangs, Herdon, Fla; Hamlin F.
Eaton, Cakes, N. D.; Mr. and Mrs
Judson Ames. Foxcroft Mr.. and Mrs
J. A. Jones, Gardner; John Foss
Harmony; Frank ellison, Pennington
NJ H.; Mr.. and Mrs Marion Mills
Mark Harville, Skowhegan; Charles
Crymble, North Arson; George
Sturtevant, Auburn; Mr.. and MIS-
Henry Cannon, Skowhegan and Leon
ard Lancaster, Madison, the two gen
tlemen last referred too being honor
airy members.
About fifty members of the Bar
terry are living at the present time.
There were never but three Skowhe-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-10

1t is easy to commend the work
done by our present road commits
sioner at the ends of the bridges
across the Kennebec, Bridge ap-
proaches always present a difficult
problem Mr.. Sanborn seems to have
solved this one perfectly, for the
time being, at least. The patching
done with Tarvia Mixture on Madison
Avenue and Water Streets has also
been a wonderful improvement.
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CANDIDATES BEGIN HUSTLING
NOW
Continued from First Page

Continued from First Page
ing car. Many odd incidents come
to light. Votes are sent here for a
candidate, now and then, from some
friend, long absent and almost for
gotten. In this connection it may
be suggested that if those sending
votes wish it known from whom they
come, the name of the sender should
be written on the back. 1t is often
pleasant for the candidate to know
who has thus favored him.
WHERE THE VOTES WILL COME
FROM
A candidate will very naturally
first canvas in the section where they
live or where they are best known.
When this has been done carefully, it
is often a problem to know what is
best to do next. We can guide a
candidate in this respect, very often
and shall always be ready to do So.
Call and talk it over write or tele-
phone US and our best advice will
be given. We know Of sections
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Notice of First Meeting of Creditors

In the District Court of the United States
for the District OF Maine, In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF
George F. Sylvester In Bankruntcv
Bankrupt
To the creditors OF George +.
Sylvester OF Madison, In the County Of
Somerset and District aforesaid, bankrupt
Notice Is hereby given that on the Sth day Of
August, A. ID. 1916, said George F. Sylvester
was duly adjudicated bankrupt and that the
nrst meeting OF his creditors Will be held
at Daniel Lewis office, In Skowhegan, Maine
on the 18th day OF August, A. D. 1916, at
ten o clock in the forenoon, at which time the
said creditors may attend. prove their claims,
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
August 9, A. ID. 1916
DANIEL LEWIS,
Referee in Bankruptcy
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Nice of First Meeting of Creditors

In the District Court OF the United States for
the District OF Maine. In Bankruptcy
In the matter OF
George W. Washbur In BankruptcV
Bankrupt
To the creditors OF George w. Washburn Of
Skowhegan. In the County OF Somerset and
District aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the Stb day
OF August a ID. 1916. the said George W
Washburn was duly adjudicated bankrupt
and that the first meeting OF his creditors
Will be held at Daniel Lewis office In SHOW
hogan, Maine, on the 18th day OF August, A.
ID. 1916, at ten O'Clock In the forenoon, al W hch
time the said creditors may attend. prove
their claims, appoint a trustee, examine the
bankrupt and transact such other business az
may properly come before said meeting.
August 8, A. u. 1916.
DANIEL LEWIS,
keteree In BankruntcY
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HIGHWAY TO BE REPAIRED
County Commissioners Think Road
Should be Improved

County Commissioner 0. E. Libby
was in town yesterday returning from
up river where he had been in at
tendance upon a road hearing. Among
those who were present at the hear
ing and were particularly interested
were a number of the Embden town
officers and several who are concern
ed in teaming over the highway in
question which is the one leading
from North Arson to North New
Portland. The Commissioners ord
cred the same repaired for some three
or four miles.
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THURSDAY. AUGUST 10, 1916
Try Skowhegan First

TRY Danbury First The Cham
Der of Commerce Items, published il
the Connecticut city, referred to, ha
the following to say.
Some folks are inclined to
sheer at efforts to increase trade
OF the merchants through buy
at home" campaigns. Those who
do are short sighted. Others
point to the glazing example OF
prominent people, sometimes
merchants, who violate the prin-
ciple, and send their good dol
lars to Bridgeport or New York,
and ask why should l be par
ticular to spend my money here
when So-and-So isnt?" The ans
wer is the old one, 1.-TWO wrongs
never made a right" The fail
ure of another to do his duty is
no excuse for you or me.
After all, why not
TRY DANBURY FIRST?
There is no compuIsion about
1t, it is I'D to you. But no one
doubts today the oft repeated
statements as to the double value
of the dollar spent at home, 30
why not, one and all, make at
least a mental resolution to try
Danbury first. Suggest 1t to the
women in the house; tell YOUR
bookkeeper at the factory or We
man in shop who has to buy the
factory supplies.
In fact, it wouldn't be bad
idea to start a TRY DANBURY
FIRST" league. Five thousand
Danburians pledged to remember
that little slogan would be a con-
crete example of the civic pride
that Danbury is in crying need OF
at the present time.
Do it for Danburyi Why not?
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gan men in the organization, the enc
not already mentioned having been
Capt. Charles White, son of Judge
White of this town Capt White
died in Louisiana few years after
the close Of the war
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Starbird Family Reunion

The fourth annual reunion of the
Starbird family will be held at the
Campground. Foxcroft on August %.
All Starbirds and their families are
invited. Communications should be
sent to Miss Carrie NJ. Starbird, Dex-
ter, Route 2.
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Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank the neighbors
and friends who were so kind to us
during our recent bereavement; also
those who sent so many beautiful
flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Murtha
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Fl. Murtha
Horace Murtha
Ethel Murtha
Willard Murtha
Irene Murtha
ackman, Me-, Aug. 5, 1916.
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Union Gospel Campmeetlng

The Lake Grove Campmeeting AS
ISOLATION will hold their annual
Campmeeting at Weber Pond Kenne-
bee County, August 10 to Sept 3rd.
Speakers are expected from various
places. A great meeting is expected.
Everybody welcome.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-10
House Burned at Moscow

BINGHAM, August Saturday
evening this locality was visited by a
very heavy shower. The house in
Moscow formerly occupied by Ed.
Rollins was burned.
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FOR SALE-My two family
house ON Mechanic VI. at grent
bargain. 10 rooms all In good
repair, electric lights, modern
improvements. Also good stable
and extra lot on Free 81. This
property Is To be sold mt once.
ff32
Alton IL. Cleveland, SkOwhegan.
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STANDING OF CONTEST.
ANTS AUGUST 10
District No. l
. -


All of Skowhegan
w. j. Lashon 72,2O0
Charles Griffin 6S,oOO
Herbert L. Greene 43,2l0
Asa S. Hodgdon 17,475
District No. 2
Fairfield, Smithfeld, Mercer, Nor
ridgewock, Starks, Arson, Madison
B. f. Witham, Norridgewock 10000
Miss Lena Witham, Starks $3.50
Alice E. Hamilton, N. Arson 27,255
Frank Hartford, Mercer 17,225
Florence Gushing, n. Arson 17,125
District No. 8
Canaan, Cornville, Athens, Hartland,
St. Adams, Brighton, Harmony,
Cambridge, Mayheld. Pittsfield
Mrs. Perley Bryant, Mayfield 1880
Mrs. Geo. Brayley, Hartland 17,1O0
Leroy A. LaGross, Harmony 17,100
District No. 4
Scion, Bingham, Embden, New Port
land, and all places north of these
towns except Brighton and Mayfeld
Mrs. Hugh Comber, w. Forks 57,400
Master Merton N Hutchins,
New Portland 1895
Mrs. Willie Martin, Caratdnk 26,760
Mrs. G. r. Wilson, The Forks 23,645
Mrs. Minnie G. Cook, Yelling
ton 1890
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Shipments weight and returns sent
promptly on arrival; crates furnished.
Write US for prices before selling.
Tel 1613-W. W. H. Bailey q Son.
East Turner st.. Auburn. tao
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MAINE FARMS. YORK AND CUM.

berland Counties, l acre to 400 acres.
prices $3.50 to $4,000. II you want to
buy a farm in this section we can
suit you. To purchasers who pay
$4,000 or more we pay return fare to
any point in Maine. II you are from
Missouri" let me show you. Phone
$40. L. A. Payne. No. sos Fidelity
Building, Portland, Me. tia
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Top for sale. Also one express wag.
on @ seats). Both in good condition.
VIII be sold at bargain prices. I. ].
Smith, Skowhegan. ties
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ROOMS TO LET--Electric lights.
steam heat bath room, located on best
street in town. Prices very reason
able. Inquire at this once. tf60
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WANTED-Fiye or six good, steady,
temperate men tC work a milk
farm; also one milk driver. Good
wages and board. Fox Hill Farm,
Westwood Mass 12w2S
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MOVING MACHINE q foot cuD,
Horse Rake, Tedder. Hay Caps, all
second hand. For sale cheap. Also
a motor boat and some household
furniture. f. r. Steward or f. B.
Curtis. Island Ave. 4w29'
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AM READY TO PAY THE HIGH
EST market prices for live poultry.
Drop me a postal and 1 Will call. Tele-
phones New England. 1873; Farmers
29-12 Harry Cohen, School St, Show
hogan. tf26
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wANrpD SpREADER FOR SALE

The New Idea" An excellent ma
chine Light draft and durable r.
T. Patten, Skowhegan. tf23
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GOOD TRADE IN A TOP BUGGY
ready to use. $40; also bargains in
second hand automobiles, 5000 up.
Skowhegan Garage Co, Skowhegan.
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SHADOW OF THE PINES" Bum
galow at Lakewood for rent by the
week or by the season. Tracy For
sythe, r. F. D. /. Madison. tf24
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EIGHT ROOM HOUSE on TURNER

Avenue Tor rent. Steam neat ana al
modern Improvements. One of the
pleasantest localities in town. Apply
10 either E. C. Butler or J. C. Griffin.
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HOUSE FOR SALE on BLOOM
FIELD st. Inquire of e. c. Butler,
Skowhegan. tf29
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Under new management. Heart OF the
big woods but only five minutes from
Maine Central station. Best of fish,
Ing and hunting. w. +. Jones, man
ager. Paul NJ. Guild. Proprietor. Sw29'
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nEsInAnIE cnTTAGE PROpElRTY

at Lake WesserunSett, Tor sale. Io4
feet on lake. cottage, stable, ice house,
etc Best view on lake and many
other ttractive features. Or. {. r.
Nilcs, SIX Owhegan. Telephone III.
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20 cows AND HEIFERs

several pairs young steers for sale.
May be seen at my farm, Eaton Ridge
Road, Skowhegan. George f. Wash
burn. Farmers Tel, Canaan Exchange,
$40. 4w29
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LEARN TO DE A LINorYPE oPER-

AToR. one of the highest paid oc-
equations open to women. Oppor-
tunity at this ofice for some young
woman, bet ween the ages of Is and
80, to learn this desirable calling. APP
plicant should have education equal to
two years in High School. Independ-
emit Report er Co tf30
LOST FROM SOMERSET TRACTION
Cos Car a dark blue Georgette Creme
Waist lined with white Georgette
Crepe, rolled In brown paper Re-
ward for recovery. Mrs. w. T. Clark,
Checkers Cottage. Lakewood 4w30
SECOND HAND SHARPLES CREAM
Separator for sale. Price $500. r.
7. Patten. tf22
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20 "Nt ~ NNi'N' 4NPt'N ~ ~
WANT TO BUY A 3 PHASE, Is
h. p. alternating current, so cycle. 220
volt, electric motor. W. r. Trask
Skowhegan. 4w29'
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ROOT AND VEGETABLE CT
UMBRELLAS RECOVERE

style) and repaired, Lawn Mowers
sharpened --latest method, keys lifted
small repair work of all kinds. Webs
ter Rowe gun and locksmith shop,
corner Pleasant and Summer SITS. 4w29
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STORY AND 4 HALF COTT AIEE
HOUSE on Parlin St. for sale Five
rooms finished and chance to hnlsh
three more Wood shed capacity )
cords. Good cellar Spring water in
house Reasonable price Mrs
Darius Barnes. 4"3o'
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A one HuNnRED DOLLAR rHON-

OGRAPH OUTFIT Tor $2lOO. AIso set
Of telephones $500. Would exchange
for cord wood or anything | can use
Harry L. Chase. York St, near new
Shoe Factory Skowhegan. tt32
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where comparatively little has been
done, as vet
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HAVING TT RCHASED I'll
Truck we offer for sale our horse I
years old. weight 1900 May be seen
at pasture at Ned Reeds. f ).
Lessor 4 Son. tt29
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CREANf sErARAToR FOn sALE-

L. :. make. capacity 600 pounds, IN
first class condition. cost SS5 VIII
sell for $50. Address X F this office.
4w32s
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not fun can find comfortable place
to become so in good home cooked
food at the Willow Tree-Inn, St: Al
bans. Ne. Chicken dinner Will be
served those who telephone one day
In advance Tel S2l 6w29'
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gain. We have on hand one new late
model No. Is. 750-lb. capacity United
States Cream Separator that we will
close out at a bargain Depot Store,
Stanley, Harlow & Hight Co. Madison
Me. tf16
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-24

grand Jury is said to also involve the
administration scheme of driving
saIoonkeepers into line for Fred Lun-
din's candidates by first grabbing
their license and only restoring it
after the saloonkeeper had pledged
his support to Lundin.
Charley Essig, indicted with
HeaIey, was unable to give bond to-
day and was taken into custody by
attaches of Sheriff Traeger's office.
Atty Henry Seigman is hUstling
around town trying to get profess
sionaI bondsman for his client.
States Atty Hoyne issued the fol-
lowing statement:
''The purpose in going before Judge
Olson was understood by the court,
and # was understood that the mat
ter had never been taken from the
grand jury.
"I intended to, and have, turned
the searchight on the rotten condi-
ton in the police department and
have shown that this rOttenness had
the sanction of the highest official in
the department.
"These disclosures have lasted for
eight days and there is no need of !
protracting them further. To do so !
would only help the defense prepare |
it's case. It would also be futile pro-
ceeding, for all Judge Olson could do |
would be to issue warrant and then,
after hearing of the case, determine
whether those arrested should be |
held to the grand jury. But now the
grand jury has acted.
cit was never my purpose in pub
lie hearing to disclose all our evil
dence, nor have we presented all our
evidence to the grand jury. This
matter is still pending before the
October grand jury and some of the
testimony given before Judge Olson,
with other testimony, probably will
be presented to the present grand
]
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the cry of politics. It should be
borne in mind that so far as the
present grand jury is concerned, it,
like most grand juries, is composed
Of majority of Republicans.
''The states attorney in his graft
hunt has been pursuing big game,
but nothing more contemplate, de-
grading or petty has occurred than
Chief Healey's act in stripping the
star from Officer Grady. officer
Grady had been assigned to the
states attorneys office, had been
given a subpoena to serve and was
doing nothing more than his duty
when the chief vented his spite on
him. Grady has a wife and child to
provide for, but that, perhaps, means
nothing to Chief Healey.
Another petty incident is treat
ment accorded Gaynor, a poor, Tilt
crate, friendIess Lithuanian, who
was thrown into Jail in a summary
manner under bonds of $4,000 for an
untruthful statement-not the main
fact, the payment of $3.50 in return
for the restoration of his saloon
hcense-but an incident concerning
the circulation of the petition for the
restoration Of the license. The main
fact he has never denied and his
story has been corroborated in that
he identified the man Felzman as the
man to whom he paid the $3.50. The
man Felzman is the person on whom
Officer Grady served the subpoena.
when Felzman arrived at the
grand jury room he was taken imme-
diately before that body in answer to
the forthwith subpoena. Forthwith
issue as a matter of form
daily from the circuit, superior, mu-
nicipal, federal and criminal courts
and the grand jury when they are
not in session"
The flags over Fred Lundin's polit-
ical camp were hung at half-mast
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-12-16
INSURES IT'S EMPLOYEES
The John Company InauTu"ates New
Industrial Welfare
scheme.

In line with modern efforts to-
ward welfare in working conditions,
one progressive manufacturer in
San Francisco has recently inaugur-
ated plan of insuring the lives of
its employees, free of any charge to
them.
Under this plan, each employee
of the company is asked to designate
in writing the person or persons he
or she wishes to become beneficiary
in the event Of death. To such bene-
ficiary, this company has agreed to
pay the sum of $4,000 in the event
of the death OF the employee.
The plan has received the hearty
approval of the large corps of fac
tory workers, office employees and
statesmen employed by the company.
Especially in the case of factory
workers the insurance has been
greatly appreciated, as it often hap
pens that they are not in position
to provide for those dependent up
on them in case of their death.
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Danger Sigma.

If the fire bell should ring would
you run and stop it or go and help
10 put out the fire? 1t is much tho
same way with a cough. A cough
is danger signal as much as a
fire bell. You should no more try
to suppress it than to stop fire bell
when it is ringing. but should cure
the disease that causes the cough
ing. This can nearly always be done
by taking Chamberlain's Cough Rem
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-12-16
WELLSVILLE BATCH OF
NEWS FOR The WEEK

Wesvlle Dec14-Dr. P. r. prettly tn,
Merrill of Tremonton visiting table
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edy. Many have used it with the
most beneficial results. 1t is especi-
ally valuable for the persistent cough
that SO often follows bad cold or
an attack Of the grip. Mrs. Thomas
Beeching, Andrews. Ind, writes:
During the winter my husband
takes colds easily and coughs and
coughs. Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy is the best medicine for breaking
up these attacks ana you cannot get
aim 10 take any other" Obtainabie
everywhere.