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~ r NEWS OF y n
SOMERSET'S BUSY TOWNS
NEW PORTLAND

DR.. A. H. Clark, who has been i'll
is again able to be about
Mrs Frank Smith is reported as
gaining after her recent illness Mil
dred Luce is with her.
A four act drama of the Mexican
Border entitled "A Daughter of the
Desert will be given at Lemon
Stream Hall under the auspices of
Fernwood Grange on Thanksgiving
night. Cast of characters are.
Harold Morton, railroad surveyor,
John Monroe; Clarence Ogden. an
Arizona rancher, Ralph Jordan;
Samuel Hopkins, a land speculator,
Perley Luce Pedro Silvera, a Mexi-
can Renegade. Harold Dunlap; Jim
Parker, a gambler, who is on the
square, Lynn Dyer; Bill Jones. a
sure-fire sheriff. Howell Atwood; ;
Ruth Arlington, a daughter of the
desert, Eta Walker; Lucy Hopkins,
Ruths College chum, Blanche Tague !;
Mrs. Mary Ogden, an Arizona widow,
Della Gould; White Bird, an Apache
Indian girl, Alice Davis. This drama
coming just at the present time, is
bound to arouse a great deal of in
terest. All are doing everything to
make it a success. The parts have
been well assigned and each seems to
be particularly fitted for the part
they will play. The drama will be
followed by a supper and dance. MIL
sic by Peerless Orchestra Of King
field.
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MERCER

Edwin and Fred Gilman of Nor
ridgewock visited the Bacon boys
Sunday.
Mrs. Eunice Mosher of Smithfeld is
visiting at Ansel Nickerson's for a
few days.
Mrs. c. f. Eamens of the Smith
field Art Shop had a sale of many
beautiful things for the home also
Christmas gifts at the home of Mrs
Alden Savage on Elm Street recent
ly. The ladies all wish her success
and are hoping she will have another
sale and exhibition another year
Alden Savage will start in saving
shingles soon as he has recently pur-
chased a new twelve horsepower
kerosene engine
The Ladies Aid will hold Their an
nual fair at the Nestry. Dec. 18th
Fancywork and home made candies
will be on sale and supper will be
served. The proceeds will be used
to finish the work on the church.
Everyone is invited.
Mr., and Mrs. Carroll Watson and
baby Of Portland visited IN town re
Gently.
Mrs. II. NJ. Ellis visited her daugh-
ter in Norridgewock last Wednesday.
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was in town Friday and Saturday
giving her usual music lessons. Her
assistance in the entertainment On
Friday evening was much appreciate
ed
Stanley Willis is at home from
Groveton y. H.
Mrs. Edith Mieue is in the tele-
phone office during the absence of our
regular operator
Mr.. Petting.ll our genial conduct
or, is soon to move into the Farrar
rent with his family.
Rev. Mr.. Rankin and the Rev Mr.
Written are to furnish the program
at the Grange Saturday evening.
Mr.. Blethen the eye specialist. was
in town Monday
Linwood Rogers mother, Mrs. Fol
som, has taken the Spires rent into
which she is now moving. Mr.
Rogers is clerking at Gould's store.
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neighbor told my mother about Lydia
E. Pinkham $ Vegetable Compound and
| took it, and now | feel like a new
person. | don't suffer any more and |
am regular every month. Mrs. HAZEL
HAMILTON, 822 South 18th St.
When a remedy has lived for forty
years, steadily growing in popularity
and influence, and thousands upon
thousands of women declare they owe
their health to it, is it not ressona-
bic to believe that it is an article of
great merit?
Ifyou want special advice write
to Lydia L. Pinkham Medicine
Co. (confidentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
Your letter will be opened, read
and answered by woman and
held in strict confidence.
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HARMONY

Monday of last week Mr.. and Mrs.
r. H. Reed, Mrs. S. A. Haynes and
Mrs. Nellie Hurd started for Wash
ington, d. c. for a two weeks trip.
Reports have been received that they
are having a delightful time visiting
many places of interest.
1t is not often one has an opportu-
nifty of such a varied choice of loco
motion. At present one may use
carriage, sleigh or automobile and
can even go on "shanks mare" if he
prefers that way of riding.
Wednesday night of last week our
little town was the scene of illumina-
ton indeed, the Democrats thought
it only proper that they show their
satisfaction at the results of election.
A big bon fire in the square with
a torchlight procession followed by a
treat, candy to the ladies and cigars
to the gentlemen.
On Friday night an entertainment
was given at Grange Hall by the
young people of the town for the
benefit of the Jenkins family. Over
$40 was cleared. The general in
terest and feeling of good will and
sympathy, show how Mr.. Jenkins who
has been very i'll for several months
is liked and respected in our town.
Mrs. Frances Whittier is spending
the winter with her daughter Mrs.
| Vivian Dore.
A little son was born to the wife
of George White on Nov 18th, but
lived only three days. Mrs. White
is as well as could be expected. Mrs
Corson of Athens is caring for her
Mr. White returned to his work in
| Dexter Sunday of this week.
Miss Mildred Webb of ST Adams
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STATE or MAINE
PUBLIC NOTICE

= .--.----1
bS VIZ u OF nc aulhoII': eo'.isi G 81
upon up Us ~ me ploElSlons o5 u l.
o. X. :. d. am 0! NIap.ei Q.
me ruo.ie Laws oil 1919. We, nas.ns
receiver written coiAp4dl", iioiH eAe
owners OF me ianu tHal oea'et aIe
dolhg actual substantial idiHa5e 10
thelr properly herep! utcia5t an
open season on beaver. from Deee4-
Der ISL 10 DeeehlpeI olsl' NJ a. u
1910 on the ioilo"lhs TOW HsAips'
ON that part Of Township No 8,
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home of w F. CLANCY this winter
and attending school
Bert Goodrich of Canaan is doing
large fur business this winter
Tuesday he had very pretty fox
pet.
The many friends OF Mrs f. H
Pratt are pleased to hear that she il
so far recovered as to be visiting
friends in Portland Mrs. Pratt
plans TO return home soon.
Mrs. c. b. futile attended d social
gathering OF The Wesleyan Club al
Clinton, Wednesday evening and Fri
day afternoon gave a talk on Ferns
before the same club.
The last meeting of the Kennebec-
side Club was held at the new Hall
Saturday, Nov Il The afternoon
was devoted to music and selections
were given by Miss Faith Hinckley
Miss Edith Gardner, Miss julia Car
ner and Miss Evelyn Joy, consisting
Of vocal, piano and violin solos
Dainty refreshments were served and
all pronounced it a very enjoyable
time
Much sympathy is Expressed for
Mr. and Mrs Minot Curtis upon the
loss of their son Kenneth in the
ties have been continually hunting
for some clew. but as yet nothing has
been discovered. The young man
was well protected with warm cloth
ing but it has been over week
since he was seen and it is feared
that he met with a serious accident.
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WHEN YOU COUGH, JUST THINK
AND TAKE ON SUGAR
Billiards. Golden Oil.
ALL DEALERS IN MEDICINE Csc and SOC Bottles
STATE OF MAINE
PUBLIC NOTICE

By virtue of the authority con-
ferred upon us by the provisions of
Chapter 80, R. S. Sec. 80, as amended
by Chapter 222, of the Public Laws
of 1915, we, having received written
complaint from the owners Of the
land that beaver are doing actual,
substantial damage to their property,
hereby declare an open season on
beaver, from December 1st to Deem
Der 31st, inc, A. D., 1916 in the fol-
lowing territory:
Carry brook, in Moxie Gore Somer-
set county.
During the open season herein pro-
yided for on the lands above speci-
fed, it shall be lawful for any licens-
ed hunter and trapper of fur bearing
animals to trap beaver thereon, but
no person shall set a trap within ten
feet of beaver house
Witness our hands this goth day of
November, A. D. 1916.
HARRY B. AUSTIN
LEON L. C. BROWN
f. E. MACE
Commissioners of Inland Fisheries
1w47 and Game, State of Maine.
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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 natter OF
Bankrupt
To the creditors OF Edgar f. Fairbrother of
Skow hogan, In the County of Somerset and
District aforesaid. q bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day
OF November. A. D. 1916, the said Edgar K.
Fairbrother was duly adiudicated bankrupt.
and that the first meeting OF his creditors
will be held at Daniel Lewis office,
in Skowhegan. Maine, on the 9th
day of Decemb Der A. ID. 1916 at ten
O'Clock In the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint a trustee, examine the
bankrupt, and transact such other business as
may properly come before said meeting.
November IS, A. d. 1915
DANIEL LEWIS,
Referee In Bankruptcy
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teen | suffered each
month so | had to be
in bed. | had head
ache, backache and
such pains l would
cramp double every
month. | did not
know what it was
to be easy a minute.
My health was all
run down and the
doctors did not do
me any good. A
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The hair must have nourishment-
dandruff should be destroyed and the
pores of the scalp kept open. There
is just one thing you need TO keep
the hair follicles from becoming dis
eased-Nyal's Hirsutone.-G. r. Fogg
Druggist
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ANSON

quiet wedding taking place last
Saturday at the Methodist parsonage
was that of Miss Olive c. Remick,
daughter of William Remick of East
Wilton and Herman L. Smith, son of
F. H. Smith, the milk dealer of this
town. Rev William Wood offlciated
The young couple are receiving fell
citations from their many friends.
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Troubled with dandruff? 1t may
be light and fluffy and not appear
dangerous at the present time but il
neglected it will become matted-that
will mean loss of hair-Nyal's Hirsu-
tone will prevent it-G. r. Fogg
Druggist.
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NORTH CORNXILIE

Miss Margaret Willard, who is at
tending Burdette Business College in
Boston, writes to her friends here
that she is much pleased with her
work. She will probably be home
next June.
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MOORE'S MILLS-CANAAN

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cavanaugh of
Skowhegan were guests at Reuben
Reeds last Sunday.
Ansel Booker was in town one day
last week and his mother, Mrs. Annie
Booker, returned with him to Wins
low.
George Williams was in Fairfield
last Monday on business.
VIM. Jewell of South Canaan was
caller at Ansel Goodridge's Sunday
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HINCKLEY

Mrs. Clara E. Swift who has been
passing several weeks in Oakland and
vicinity, returned Monday, accom-
panied by her daughter Miss Eta
Swift
Mrs. l.. p Kicker who has been
sick with a cold, is now improving.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Cain of Clin-
ton with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rich
ardson, were recent guests at C. B.
Tuttles.
Katie CLANCY is staying at the
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Eva M Barnes of Scion in the
County of Somerset and State of
Maine, respectfully represents that on
the twenty-first day of November 1872,
set she was lawfully married to Al
mon w, Barnes of parts unknown
that the said libelant and libelee CO.
habited in this State after their said
sided in this State when the cause of
divorce accrued as hereinafter set
forth, and had resided here in good
faith one year prior to the date here
of; that the libelant has ever been
faithful to her marriage obligations
but that the said libelee has been un-
mindful of the same; that on the first
day of September, 1918, he utterly de-
serted the libelant without reasonable
cause and has continued said deser-
ton for three consecutive years next
prior to the filing of this libel; that
being of sufficient ability or being
able to labor and provide for her, he
has grossly, wantonly and cruelty
neglected and refused to provide suit
able maintenance for your libelant /;
that since their intermarrihge the said
libelee has been addicted to gross and
confirmed habits of INVESTIGATIONS: that
he has been guilty of cruel and
ty towards her.
That a child has been born to them
during their said marriage, who is
now living VIZ; George w. Barnes,
WHEREFORE she prays that d-
vorce from the bonds on matrimony
between herself and said libelee. may
be decreed, and that the care and
custody of their minor child George
w. Barnes may be given to her; also
that reasonable alimony be decreed to
her out OF his estate; or in lieu there
of that specific sum be paid to her
by him.
And the libelant further alleges
that the present residence of said
hale fe H.
be ascertained by reasonable dill
gence.
EVA NJ. BARNES. Libelant
State of Rhode Island
County of Providence, IS. In Burrin-
Vile, Nov. 6, 1916.
The said libelant made oath that
the above allegation as to the resi-
dence of the libelee is true.
Before me,
(SeaD
JOHN II McCABE
Notary Public.
Somerset SIS Clerks once Sup Jul
Court
Received and filed Sth day of No
vember y. D. 1916.
Attest W T. sEEKINs. clerk
STATE OF MAINE
Supreme Judicial Court. in Vacation
Skowhegan. November s, 1916
Upon the annexed Libel it is order
ed by pe, the undersigned, a Justice of
said Court, that notice be given to the
Libelee by publishing an attested
copy of the same. or an abstract
thereof. together with this order
thereon, three weeks successfully in
the independently newspa-
per printed in Skowhegan in the
County of Somerset the last publica-
ton to be thirty days at least before
the next term of said Court. to be
holden at Skowhegan, within and for
said County. on the fourth Tuesday of
January next, that he may then and
there appear in said Court and answer
thereto, If he fit.
ARNO w. KING,
Justice Supreme Judicial Court.
true copy of libel and order of
court thereon.
Attest: w. T. SEEKINS, Clerk
3w46
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The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is on
sale at nearly all Somerset County
news stands. also at the leading news
dealers in Waterville. Augusta. Hal
lowell. Gardiner and Lewiston.
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TIoN NOTICE
Nov s 1915

Nov 6 1915
hereby forbid all persons from
trusting my wife Grace Groves Dow
as | shall pay no bills contracted BY
her.
CLARENCE II. DOW.
3w45' Smithfeld. Maine
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DON'T SUFFER
ANY MORE"
"Feel Like a New Person, "
says Mrs. Hamilton.

New Castle, Ind" From the time
| was eleven years old until | was seven
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Mrs. Rose Getehell spent a few
days with relatives in Skowhegan
recently.
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To the Honorable, the Judge of Pro-
bate Court In and for the County
of Somerset:

To the Honorable, the Judge of Pro-
bate Court In and for the County
of Somerset:
Respectfully represents william T.
Foss of Lowell in the county of Mid
dleseX In the Commonwealth of Mass
achusetts that he and Oscar l.. Foss
of Blaine in the State of Washington
Edwin Foss of San Landro in the
Winchester in said Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, Annie Foss of said
Winchester, are the heirs living In
different States, of Frank B. Foss
Somerset deceased, and that said
william T. Foss Is heir of Jacob Foss
who last dwelt in said Athens, both
of which said deceased person left
said county of Somerset, described as
follows; on the road leading from
Athens to Brighton and bounded on
the north by land of Alvah Foss on
the south by land of Horace Patter-
son and on the west by land of Nath-
aniel Dodson, containing one hundred
sixty acres. more or less.
That the owners of said real estate
cannot dispose Of their separate Int
erests without loss.
Wherefore your petitioner praVs
that Ernest G. Butler or some other
suitable person be authorized to sell
said real estate at public sale and
distribute the proceeds after paying
IL.
Edwin Foss, Mary Sage, Annie Foss
and William T. Foss according to their
respective rights therein.
Date this thirtieth day of October
A. ID. 1916.
WILLIAM T FOss.
PROBATE NOTICE
At the Probate Court held at Show
hogan, within and for the County of
Somerset. on the twenty-first day of
November. In the year of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and six
teen. by successive adjournments.
from day to day from the fourteenth
day of said November
Upon the foregoing petition. 1t Is
ordered, that public. notice thereof be
given to all persons interested by
causing n copy of said petition and
this order of Court thereon to be
published three weeks successfully
in the Independent Reporter printed
at said Skowhegan. the first publica-
ton thereof to be at least thirty days
prior to the return day hereof. that
they may appear at a Court of Prob
ate, to be held at said Skowhegan
on the ninth day of January A. D.
1917. at nine O'Clock in the forenoon
and be heard thereon, and object II
they see cause.
CHAS o. SMALL
Judge of Probate
true copy.
Attest:
PHILo STEWARD
Register
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TO the Hon. Justice of the Supreme
Judicial Court next to be held ut
SkOwhegan, In the County of Som
erset and State of Maine.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

lHILO STEWA ARD
EsgiSt4
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Somerset SIS. Clerks ONCE, Sup. Jud.
Court.
Received and filed Sth day of No
vember a. ID. 1916.
Attest: W r. SEEKINS. clerk
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State of Rhode Island
County of Providence, SIS In Burrill-
Vile, Nov. 6, 1916.
The said libelant made oath that
the above allegation as to the resi-
dence of the libelee is true
Before me,
(SeaD
JOHN il. McCABE,
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Behind the Times.

A news dispatch recently told of the death of
woman at 1O2 years who had never travelled on
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new WEsTvILLE CHURCH
HOPES TO RAISE 81, 500

NEW WESTVILLE, Ohio, Feb. To-
Members Of the Friends Church and
residents Of this place, hope the con-
gregation will be able to raise $4,000
in order that contemplated changes
may be made to the church edifice.
The most important change contem-
plated is the installation of COM
munity center room in which social ga
therfngs, lectures and meetings may
be held. The church is trying to carry
out the plans for rural churches advo
Gated at the recent conferences of Fed
Grated Churches at Columbus, where
it was shown that rural churches are
not offering residents places to gather
The congregation believes the mon
ey needed for the changes will be rails
ed. Although the church is headed By
a Friends pastor, it is undenomination-
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Teaching Its Employees.

The Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg
have been instructed to furnish data concerning
the number Of Italians employed by them, the
school hall facilities and other data looking to-
wards the establishment of schools for the edu-
cation of Italians in the employ of the company.
They will be taught the English language and
other things that will be of benefit to them in
performing their duties with the company. SINH
lar schools have been in progress on the lines east
of Pittsburgh and have been signally successful.
Some of the men in the classes now hold much
better positions than would have been possible
were they not given this educational advantage.
Many of the Italians of this city who are en-
ployed by the Pennsylvania railroad attend the
night school where they receive the instructions
which the road hopes to impart through its edu-
catonal endeavor.
The effort of the Pennsylvania railroad to in
crease the efficiency of its alien born employees is
in line with it's principle that good service de-
ponds upon good and trained employees.
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SALE BY BOOSTERS
DRAWS BIG CROWD
TO MILTON STABLE

MILTON, Ind, Feb 1O.-A large
crowd attended the Boosters sales
here Wednesday The household
goods offered for sale by Mrs. Mary
Borders, were sold from the home of
Mrs. Borders as were also the house
hold goods of the late Charles Mueller
sold from his late home. The ladies
Of the Boosters club served the lunch
con at the sales barn office. !. Mrs.
George Murley was at Richmond,
Wednesday,. =. Dying to the fact that
Ivan Parkins who has gone to Petos-
key to take the chair of English and
mathematics in the high school, had
the superintendent of the play to be
given by the young people is a benefit
for the Womans Cemetery associa-
ton, the play was postponed. It will
be given on Saturday night, February
'26. The name of the play is, What
Became of Parker?". :. Albert Ferris
of this place. who entered Purdue, the
fall term is making good. as is shown
in the final examination of the studies
for the first year. He received A in
every study except one. and that was
B.. The Ruth's Circle, of the Chris
ton church Sunday school met with
the Class teacher. Mrs. D. H. Warren,
Tuesday afternoon. A large company
was present including several invited
guests. The class elected their offic-
ers for the coming year as follows:
Mrs. Morton Warren, president; Mrs.
Henry Hess. secretary; Miss Hattie
Stills, treasurer. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Murphy three miles south of town,
were married thirty-three years, Sun
day. In honor of the occasion they en-
tertained Messrs. and Mesdames r. A. |
Cornell and family and James Murphy
Of the near vicinity at dinner. Master
Leo Cornell assisted his grandmother !
to serve
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Gets His Reward.

John Lynch, New York restaurant man,
has won the gold fly stick pin awarded by the
Pollution Committee of the Merchants Associa-
tion by killing the first fly recorded in the new
year.
Edward Hatch, Jr., chairman Of the commit
tee, explains just why Mr.. Lynch is a hero, as
follows:
'In May that fly would have begun to breed.
She would have laid $50 eggs, which in twelve
days would have Matched; those flies would each
have laid 14O eggs and each Of those eggs would
have produced $50 more eggs after becoming
flies and so on"
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FOR BRONCHITIS, WHOOPNG COUGH
GROUP, COUGHS AND COLDS


II everything was sold In as liberal
and fair q manner as Glenn Thistle
thwaite is selling Schiffmann's New
Concentrated Expectorant, absolutely
no cause for complaint or dissatisfac-
ton could possibly arise from any
one. This druggist says: Buy bot
tie of this remedy and try it for bron-
chitis, whooping cough, severe cough.
Group or any bronchial affection, and
we will return your money, just as
we do with Schiffmann's famous Asth-
mador, II it does not give satisfaction.
or If not found the best remedy ever
used for any of these complaints.
Why not take advantage of this guar
antee and try this medicine, and get
your money back, rather than buying
another purely on the exaggerated
claims of it's manufacturer or on the
strength of testimonials from others
and run the chance of getting some-
thing worthless and also wasting your
money?
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What IS Home
Without an Heir!

This Is q subject that has place in ali
minds in all times And It naturally di-