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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-13
Composed a Song

have song which | wrote this afternoon
and would like to know where to sell II or have
music composed for IT, And could you please
the Lllacs Rioom In May? For that is the
ute OF my song; The words are a JOY to the
FIeas answer soon @. ]. b.
Unless your query respecting the title of
your song refers to Alfred Noyes' beautiful
poem. Come Down to Kew In Lilac Time"
| cannot reply declsively. Our musicians,
professional and amateur are requested to
read your letter and deal with II as they
see fit Why not have the. words published
before seeking a coadjutor who could set
them to music? Have them typewriter and
submit to the editor of a newspaper or
magazine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-13
Ballad hy Iohn Sinclair

As a reader I am going to ask your help
Can your Corner tell who Ia the author of
the following. may have COPY OF Il:
There named Johnny Sands
Who married Betty Hague,
And though she brought him gold and lands.
She proved terrible plague.
II remember rightly, there are about six
more verse TO II. c. X.
Johnny Sands" (the unlucky) was sung
OF In my glrlhOod's days. II is an Eng
ilsh ballad by John Sinclair. know nothing
OF him except the name 1t is a jolly song
and we'll well worth a revival. Can any
body contribute a copy for C. K, She quotes
the first verse correctly. II my memory
serves me Alright
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-13

Wash the garments in tepid water, using
soap without any caustc in 1t, IL you can
get this. White CASTLE or any good white
soap will answer. If the silk Is white use
a pinch of borax in the wster. Avoid am
monia, however. This is what has prob
ably turned your silk yellow Pink does
not need anything but soap and water. Let
the garments stand in the borax water for
about 20 minutes, rubbing between the hands
frequently. Rinse in two waters, run
through the wringer. Hang out; when half
dry take them in and spread them on a
clean sheet. Iron with a fairly cool iron.
with clean piece of cloth or paper be-
tween the article and the iron.
Dear Madam am going away for a two
weeks vacation to the seashore. ! have sew
eral good dresses for afternoon and evening
wear and don't want to go to any expense for
morning outfits. What would you advise to
get for general wear? l am tall and light and
rather thin. f. L. X
few dainty shrtwaists and several
pretty white skirts will do you for the morn
ings White keeps clean a long time at the
seashore, and am sure you can find plenty
of moderately priced articles in the shops
silk sweater low white shoes and sports
hat will complete the costume.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-13
MARION HARLAND'S CORNER

Much depends upon the tact and good hui
NOR of the presiding officer in such matters
Do not scold or bully the members. Make
the business as interesting as you can. and
try to enlist members--each one personally
I'm what Is brought forward Boys re-
quire coaxing. rather than Forcing. Put
yourself in the other fellows place and act
accordingly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-13
The Locust

"A Locust fell.
1t fell upon the Maidens robe.
And feebly there 1t stood, recovering slow
The admiring girl surveyed
The outspread sails of green;
His gauzy underwings,
One closely to the grass-green body furled
one ruffed in the fall, and half unclosed
She viewed his jet-orbed eyes.
His glossy gorget bright,
Green glittering in the SUM-
His plumy plant horns,
That nearer as she gazed
Bent tremblingly before her breath.
Robert Southey.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-13
a Chalrman,a Trouhlea

/ an ; boy OF Is years and chairman Of
HaelaI literary orKanlz4tlou- A soon as our
zHeHlIns starts and When Il couaes 70 buanesa
HAe EHamhers do not feel much Interest n III
VII zau please infoFm me hoW could make
ITEM get down . busineaaf 81
Appeal q them At the outset TO get the
business oeeF. that the more entertaining
Ea|l p he meeting may be taken IN hand
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-13
In Public Libraries

Where can procure a copy OF Ella Wheeler
Know He Iznows'7 cannot md H.
MRS. T. A. NJ.
You can undoubtedly find a copy OF Fila
Wheeler Wiieox's poems In your public
library II not, let US know, and we Will
try 10 get the one you are looking for.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-13

All COMMUNICATIONS addressed to Marion
Highland shenld lneloss .;ITL s;tamTnsd. ssIr, shs
article in which scg are i9tsrssted Persons r 9hs
II. III. C.. should write Marion Harlnnd. In
care Of this, paper, for addresses OF those
them. communicate direct with those parties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-13

sands OF women all over the city are helping
TO support these quacks and at the time
breaking down their moral fibre.
Please say word against that other
breed which fattens from the public's pocket
the and women who write the sex novels
short stories and plays that pandcr to all that
Is bad in the human race, 1t has never been
denied that literature wields a great influence
on Its age. May God help this age then.
a. G, n,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-13
Wand Copy of Poem

VIII son kindly tell me where / can procure
The noeIn Il i nothing 70 you. al ye that
pass b. that the Savior OF men, etc. 2 / should
Ika 70 know b. Friday II. e. O.
Referred II was not practicable to COM
ply with your request to reply al the time
Eon asked. ! am sorry,
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-13
WiIliamson,s English Authors

wonder if you can tell me the fun name or
II least the sex. Of c. n. and A. BI William
son. authors2 ALSO. whore do they llYe7
s. O. r.
They are English authors, husband and
wife. Who have eollaborated in several de-
Isshtful novels. do not know their ad-
dress II may be had from their American
publishers, fancy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-13

the golden opportunity for us and OF
course / intend to take advantage OF IT.
II am expecting certain amount OIL oe'
Law on INV return trip home. ! shall be in.
termed several days I'm England, although
am going by the Norwegian Line. Then
when get near the German frontier have
to undress and take my hair down, and
show every kind Of certificate you can imag-
inc. and all my belongings as well before
/ can be allowed to enter. IL weren't
woman couldn't get into Germany at ALL"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-13

Dear MLiss-Is Miss Bjurstedt. the tennis
champion. Swede or Norwegian. and what
Is her first nAme2 -
Her first name is Molla. She is Nor
wegian.
Dear N'I.iss-Your article on the spritualists
has Just been brought to my attention Thank
you very much for your very apt words. Thou-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-13

Perhaps in the near future he will pop
up-that hardy perennial Of the dress world
he who without sign or warning has 1t
bruited about each summer that it's going
to be a white season!
But at the present time he is away, out
of town. Perhaps he is In the trenches. At
any rate, lie isn't with and the sartorial
forecast is that we are going to have
rlotous, orgiastic summer of wonderful
colors.
The shops do not belle this prognostlca.
tion. Marvellous cottons have taken on all
the colorful designs of the old oriental silks.
Perhaps 1t is because cotton Is primarily an
American product and the boogeyboo of the
war and restricted importations do not
apply to 1t, that it threatens TO be king of
summer materials; but II is here in all its
glory and in such soulsatsfying mixtures
of pigment that one finds 1t difficult to
realize there is dye famine on.
OF course, this cotton de luxe is not al
ways inexpensive | saw a wonderful dress
goods pattern the other day in fascinating
blue tints as lovely as any brocade which
sold for $3.50 yard which is a price that
might be described as ''steep" for cotton
But more and more, heaven be thanked,
the world is becoming willing to pay for
workmanship
you suggest to wear with ,hesh pink yoile
fGSfd skirt and an sf bssaae 6odco
Also, what kind of hat would you wear
with this sort of an outht7 MARY.
A very expensive model seen recently
was made something like you describe
with a girdle of old blue velvet about two
inches wide. The effect was very dainty
for the velvet was caught at one side with
a loop of tiny moss roses, hanging in long
streamers from this almost to the hem of
the skirt. This would be serviceable, be-
cause you could use 1t on other frocks
A broad-brimmed leghorn with summer
flowers and old blue velvet bandeau would
look charming
Dear Madam have, fairly large white
shape that | want TO trim In some simple and
inexpensive way What would you advise me
TO use? | wanted "A painted hat but these
too expensive for me. Your advice will be ap-
preciated. @, II, s,
Why not simulate a painted hat by COW
ering 1t with Powered chiffon? Or you can
applique designs OF chintz or cretonne A
white grosgrain bandeau and tailored bow
is inexpensive and attractive,
Dear Madam-What is the best method TO
wash glove silk undeTgarments? l have tried
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-13

Dear Madam-What is the best method to
wash glove silk undsrgarments? l have tried
several times to get reliable system, but none
seems TO work and find the articles themselves
getting yellower and yellower after each INNER
sion, WEST PHILADELPHIA,
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THE WOMAN WHO SEWS

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to ditor of Woman's Page
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-26

When woman tells you something
for your own good it is generally for
her own.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
WEST FMBDEN

The Washington school closed
Dec. %. after a successful term of
eight weeks taught by Mildred Hodg-
don of Embden Center
Miss Cora Viles of Arson was the
guest of her aunt Mrs. Fred Nc
Kenney and family last week.
Mss Edna Berry who is at work
for her grandmother Mrs Sylvester
Jackson, spent sunday and Monday
with her parents Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Berry and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Ginwood Berry and
son and Miss Gladys Berry went TO
Madison "Wednesday of last week
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Carl and son
Lewis and Mrs. Eliza Holbrook spent
Sunday with Linwood Berry and
family. Mrs. Holbrook was 70 years
old the 3oth of last September and
this was the first time that she had
been invited out TO a Christmas din
ner
The pupils from this town who are
attending Arson Academy are haY-
ing Il week s vacation.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28

children. Harold and Gertrude Nc
Farlane. are visiting the children's
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson
in Monmouth over the holidays,
The Christmas cantata staged by
Miss Pearl Bowden at the Union
church Monday evening WAS very
pleasing event and much enjoyed by
a crowded house. There were two
trees well laden with presents.
Mr.. Fred Bickford and Mrs Kath
crime +. Paddock of this place were
quietly married at Norridgewock
last week. Thursday.
There was very pretty wedding
at the home of Mrs. annie Clifford
Christmas day when her elder daugh-
ter Miss Anna, was united in mar
riage with Frank Oulton of Skowhe-
gan. the ceremony being performed
by Rev. F. c. Rogers of the Nj. e.
church. Skowhegan in the presence of
the relatives and most intimate
friends TO the number of about 40.
After a Christmas dinner the happy
couple took the afternoon train at
Hinckley for Portland and other
places. Among the out of town
guests were Mr. and Mrs. Richard
son of Portland. Mr.. and Mrs. E. L.
Gray and children, South Berwick,
Miss Daisy Murray, Waterville, Miss
Marion Horne. Fairfield. Mrs. Oul-
ton is a graduate Of Lawrence High
School, 1914. and has been a teacher
in the Fairfield schools since her
graduation Mr.. OuIton is a sue
cessfu farmer of Skowhegan where
they are To reside.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
PROBATE NOTICE

To the Honorable Judge of the Pro-
bate Court in Somerset County:
Respectfully represents cyrus W.
Maynard of Solon in said County. that
he and twelve others are heirs OF
Henry f. Maynard late of said Scion,
deceased intestate.
That he owns one fourth of the real
estate hereinafter described and said
twelve other heirs living in three diff
ferent states and territories of the
United states own three fourths.
That said real estate was the prop
erty of said deceased at his death and
is described as follows
About fifty acres of land in said
Scion, bounded. north by land of Clara
Gray and John l.. Foss. east by land
of John l. Foss south by land OF
Sarah b. Pierce. west by the county
Thai the owners of said real estate
cannot dispose of their separate in
terests without loss.
Wherefore your petitioner prays
that he or some other suitably per-
son be authorized to sell said real es-
tate at public or private sale and dis
tribute the proceeds after paying eX-
peuses among said owners according
10 their respective rights therein
Dated this nineteenth day Of beeem-
CYRUS w MAYNARD.
BY Turner Boswell
his Attorney.
At a Probate Court held at Show
hogan within and for the county Of
Somerset, on the nineteenth day OF
December. in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred aud sixteen. by
successive adjournments from the sec
ond Tuesday OF said December
Upon the foregoing petition. II is
ordered. that public notice thereof be
given to all persons interested by
causing a copy Of said petition and
this order of Court thereon To be pub
lished three weeks successfully in the
independent Reporter. printed at said
Skowhegan, the first publication to be
at least thirty days prior to the re-
turn day hereof. that they may appear
at Court of Probate. to be held at
said Skowhegan on the thirteenth day
of February next, at nine O'Clock In
| the forenoon and be heard thereon and
object If they see cause.
CHAS. O. SMALL,
Judge of Probate.
A true copy.
Attest: PHILO STEWARD.
| 3w52 Register.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
MEST ATHENS

The funeral of Mrs. Frank +. But
Ter took place at 1870 Sunday fore.
noon from the late residence here.
Mrs Louisa Corson otiiciated and
spoke many words of comfort to the
bereayed husband and family. The
body was removed to the receiving
tomb where it will await burial. Mrs.
Buffers death. vii ch occurred at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Rudolf,
came very suddenly at about ten
O'Clock Thursday night. The de
ceased had seemed to be in her usual
health and good spirits having par
ticipated in the many jokes and gen
eral amusements preceding the de-
parture for bed. Upon arising to
lock the door which she had thought
lessly neglected she remarked about
the beauty of the night and the boot
ing of an owl in the distance, saying
il predicted a storm. She returned
to her room and several minutes had
passed when Mr.. Loberg was aroused
by gurgling sound proceeding from
the formers apartment. He rushed
into the same and found Mrs. Butler,
reclining in bed, in an UNCONSCIOUS
condition from WHICH she never re-
covered. Her death was probably
due to heart failure she having been
a victim for many years. Much
is extended to all concern
ed.
Christmas exercises were held at
the Stetson schoolhouse Friday.
Those home for the Christmas
holiday were: Amy F. Kincaid
Merton c. Tuttle Clyde Corson and
Lester Devoll.
Ezra Brown is ysiting his sister
Mrs G. T. Jewett
Clair Spofford Of Scion has been a
recent visitor at the home of his aunt
r A. Corson.
Chas Hanson of Ripley is stopping
with S S. HUFF while in this vicinity
buy ng stock.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
SOINN

Mrs. MILFORD Fletcher was called
home Monday night by the serious
illness Of her father c. A. Merrill.
Mr.. Merrill has been i'll about eight
weeks and at the present time is
critically i'll with bronchial pneu-
monia,
Miss Esther Manson who has been
in San Diego Cal. arrived home Fri
day noon.
Kendall Cross of the L. of NJ. Is
spending his Christmas vacation with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Cross.
The grand ball which was to have
been given Friday evening, Deem
Der Goth, under the auspices of Scion
Lodge |. o. 0. f. has been post
poned to some future date
Miss Berle Cram, who is one of
the assistant teachers in the High
School at North Craftsbury, Vt, is
spending his Christmas vacation with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. S.
Cram.
At the morning service last Sunday
at the M. Il. Church three candidates
were baptised and taken into the
church on probation. The pastor,
Rev. H. c. Glidden preached very
able sermons both at the morning
and evening services The annual
Christmas concert and tree was held
at the church Monday evening.
The guessing contest on the candy
cane which has been going on at the
store of f. l.. Paul the past two
weeks, was completed Monday at :
p. m. p. A. Rowell was the winner
of the cane, the correct weight be
ing six pounds and six and one-half
ounces. Mr.. Rowell's guess was six
pounds and eight ounces.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. +. Priest and fam
lily spent Christmas with Mr.. Priest S
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Priest
! of North Fairfield Fourteen par
took of the bountiful dinner which
was served at noon After dinner
the presents were distributed from
members of the party present to the
number of one hundred and twenty
i four
The A. c. W. Chapter of the D.
A. R. will meet with Mrs. Maud Nc
lntire, Friday afternoon, January 5
J Roll call current events; subject
State Mechanics and their Origin
] The members will be prepared to pay
their dues at that meeting.
Rev. II. C. Gldden went to Bing-
ham. Tuesday night to attend the
special meetings which are being
held at the M. f. Church at thai
place.
Isaac Davis who is working in the
woods for Taylor Brothers, spen
Christmas at home with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Asher Davis.
All boys and girls of the M. E
Church under the age of fourteen
years are requested to meet at thu
parsonage Saturday afternoon for thu
purpose of forming Junior League
A joint installation of Scion Lodg,
II. o. o. F. and Northern Light Re
bekah will be held in the lodge room
Tuesday evening. January End.
Miss Martha Paul. who has beer
visiting relatives in Cornville, re
turned home last Wednesday after
noon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
NORTH ANSON

Mrs. c. E. Hutchins and Miss
Griffin are visiting for a week in
Bingham.
Mrs. Flora Durgin who SO ably as
sisted postmaster Hovey during
his term of office, was added to the
postoifice force during the holidays.
Earl Mitchell who formerly was
employed by Davis d Miller at Madi-
son was working for them Friday
and Saturday.
Miss Carrie Simmons is at home
from Springyale for the holiday va
cation.
Joseph Dick has entered the en-
ploy of Porter & Marston. taking the
place made vacant by Curran Whit
ney. Mr.. Whitney has a position in
New York.
Auction sale at Harry Beal's at 10
a. m. Saturday. Dec 30th. Household
furniture of every description, wag-
ons, etc.
Fred Murphy and family of Scion
were visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. C. Robinson over Christmas.
Miss Ellen Nelson the music
teacher in the Mark Emery schools,
is spending the vacation at her home
in New Hampshire.
Miss Ella Robinson will return to
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
CORNXIIIE

Howard Herrin and Ernest Tufts
who are employed for the winter at
c. T. Rand's camp at North New
Portland spent the Christmas recess
at their home.
Dance. f. Madison, tomorrow Fri
eve; Nutting's orchestra; tickets soc.
There were two Christmas trees
Monday evening, one at the church
on the East Ridge and the other at
Grange Hall. There was a good at
tendance and a fine program.
Selvin Flanders of Skowhegan Wis
tied at Erwin Smiths Tuesday.
Clarence Harville and viii Clark
left Wednesday for North New Port
land where they are employed for
the winter.
Mrs. Rosetta Mcclure was a guest
OF Oliver Case and family Christmas
Thomas Blackwell passed his S6th
milestone on Wednesday of this week
quietly at his home on the East
Ridge He was remembered with q
shower of post cards.
Charlie Moody attended a funera
at West Athens Sunday.
The installation of the officers Of
Wesserunsett Grange will be held or
Saturday evening, Jan. 6.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
NORTH NEW PORTLAND

Ralph Dexter is delivering pressed
hay to Hunnewell & CahiIl's camp at
Highland.
Two boilers for use in Boyd &
Haryey's portable mills at the Height
of Land passed thru this place re-
comfy.
While playing on the ice Audrey
Fenlason fell from her sled striking
on her elbow with such force that the
collar bone was torn from the should
er.
There will be no preaching service
next Sunday as Mr.. Madsen has gone
to Boston where he purposes to at
tend the Billy Sunday meetings and
on Jan. will give an account OF
them to his congregation.
The Sunday School held pleasing
Christmas exercises with a tree al
the Church, Monday evening.