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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03
STATE OF MAINE
Somerset County

At a Court of Probate held at
Skowhegan, within and for the coun-
ty of Somerset. on the eleventh day
of July in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and sixteen
James f. Chapman administrator
de bonis non. with the will annexed.
of the estate of Samuel Chapman late
of Athens in said county. deceased,
having presented his petition for IL
said deceased described as follows,
viz:
The stand in the Village of said
town of Athens occupied by said sam
uel Chapman at the time Of his death
consisting of about three acres of land
and the buildings thereon, bounded on
the north by land of Charles F. Dore,
on the East by land of John II. Curtis,
on the South by land of the road lead
Fox Hill. so called, to Harmony and
on the west by land Of Cara l. Bos-
worth 1t is Ordered that notice
thereof be given to all persons inter-
ested by causing copy of this no.
tice to be published In the Independ-
Reporter, newspaper printed at
Skowhegan in said county, three
weeks successfully, prior to the second
Tuesday OF August next, that they
be held at said Skowhegan on the sec
ond Tuesday of August next at nine
o'clock in the forenoon. and be heard
thereon, and object II they see cause.
CHAS. o. SMALL.
Judge Of Probate.
A true copy.
Attest
PHILO STEWARD.
3w29 Register.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03
MISSING YOUTH LOCAT.
Ed IN BAR HARBOR
James Folsom Who Disappeared From
His Home Was Placed in State Re
form School Monday

James Folsom. the fifteen year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ Folsom
was taken to Portland Monday by
Officer Chute. where he was placed in
the State Reform School to remain
until he is p years old. Young Fol-
som pleaded guilty in Municipal
Court before Trial Justice Lancaster
Saturday morning to the larceny of
a vest and hoe from Chas. Narney,
where he was employed on July Isl.
The youth had however, ii is alleged
taken the sum of 500 from the home
of Mrs W Willard on East Front St.
and afterwards had disappeared. 1t
seems that after taking the sum the
lad went to New York City. He pur-
chased two suits of clothes and two
suit eases, putting one of the suits
together with $50 in one of the suit
cases. so the story goes. 1t appears
however that this article of property
with its contents was stolen. After
tarrying in New York, young Folsom
came back east to Bar Harbor. and
there was again said TO have been ar
rested on a larceny charge. The Of
fcials of Bar Harbor in taking him
into custody learned of his identity
and accordingly notified the skowhe-
gan officials. Mr. Folsom the boys
father, who is a night watch at one
of the mills, is a respectable citizen
and is going TO pay back the money
TO the Willard family.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03
HARIISC RARLE

MISS Carrie Curtis visited her
grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Flanders the last of the week
Albert Gehrke is cutting the. hay
on his farm that he bought recently
in this place. Mr.. BuZzell is help
ing him.
Arthur Flanders, Wilbur Flanders
and Reno Padham Jr. and Arlie Nc
Clintick made a fishing trip to May
field Pond, July 25. They returned
home with good catch.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lombard and
family Of Scion called on Mrs. LON
bard's sister Mrs. A c. MeClintick
Sunday of last week.
Dr. Piper and brother of Scion
were in this vicinity fishing on Fall
Brook, Saturday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03
PIGII CORNER

Berry Gordon, our meat man, has
recently purchased an auto truck.
Irving Hoyt Of Arson is helping
Walter Rowell to do his haying.
Mrs. Edward HoWes and son Earl
of Concord who have been visiting
with Mrs. Lillian upper, returned
home one day last week.
Fred Pugh has finished cutting the
hay on the Louise Corson place and
is now cutting the hay on the George
Young farm.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03
SMITIIFIELD

Russell Lord of Wateryille was the
guest over Sunday of the Conde1
Brothers at Birch Point Camps.
Henry Rogers of Portland visited
his sister Mrs. Herbert f. Groves
this week.
Carl Tobey of Skowhegan was in
town last week selling the Watkins
goods.
Rev. Herbert ]. Piper returned to
his home in Providence, r. l. last
Saturday after spending the month of
July in town. Mrs. Piper and lit
tie daughters will remain for another
month
Mrs. Frank Titus and daughter
Nina of Madison are in town visiting
her brother Charles Harlow.
All are cordially invited to the Sun
day School contest at the Church
Aug. 9th.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03
THE NEWS OF
OUR CATERERS
OUINNEBASSETT

Mrs Wiser of New Haven. Conn.
who has been with Miss Jennie Tryon
for two weeks, returned to her home
Monday. Miss Mural Rogers, who
came with Mrs. Wiser will remain
with Miss Tryon till the last of this
week.
Miss Bessie Stevens of Smithfield
was the guest of Mrs Ellen lib
belts several days last week.
Glen Robinson had the misfortune
to get one of his fingers caught in
the moving machine, causing a
wound which required the services
of a physician to dress.
While working in the haying field
Miss Gladys Jepson was stung about
the ankle by bumblebees, causing
her ankle to swell badly and was very
painful for time.
Charles Longley has in his posses
sion portions of Bible on a leaf of
which the following inscription APP
pears: London. Printed by Miles
Flesher for John Bellamie, and TO be
sold at his shop near the Royal EX-
change" 1926.
Mrs. Josephine Woodsum is enter
tanning her sister Mrs. Helen Spin
ney of Harrisburg, Penn, and Sis
ter-in-law Mrs Howard Hight of
Lynn, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Tibbetts we're in
Smithfeld Sunday to attend the flu
neral of Mrs Tibbetts' uncle, Daniel
Witham.
Colby & Withee have acetylene
lights in their house, stable and barn.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03
NORTH CORNVILLE

Austin Collins Was in town over
Sunday.
A baby girl was born last week to
Mrs Frederick b. Wheolock, who is
here visiting her mother Mrs. W. B.
Wilson.
Mrs. Addison Gilman and two chill
dren of Dexter have been visiting her
sister Mrs. Almon Whittier.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03
EAST SkOWHEGAN

Misses Elvin and Hazel Kicker left
Sunday to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Lafor-
est Moore of Moore's Mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tibbetts and
daughter Elsie of Canaan were call
ers at George Stewards Sunday
Henry H. Richardson and Carl Ire
land and Roger Cummings are cut
ting the George Steward farm.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03

Church where she lay surrounded
VITA beautiful flowers, friendly tok-
cns ri love and respect She lived
to d good old age which vas =. The
beautiful services we're conducted by
Mr. HIATT of Bingham, a former pas
TOR aid his remarks and the singing
Wefe JUST as she would liked hem
70 lac Deen. She leaves tRo sons
Albion Of Moscow and the ole above
mentioned soH-ia-law ". ( SIZE
and and eight grandchildren She
49, lad % rest in the family lot al
The Forks.
CARD or THANKS
W visit 10 express our thanks 10
our friends for their help during our
mothers illness and for the bealti-
fu towers a. her funeral which Will
cqef b. remembered.
f. r. Young and family
Is + Sizeland and family
A II Young and family
CaratauF. july -. 1916
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03
Somerset Traction Co.
Summer Arrangement of Cars
Effective Sunday, June IS, 1916

Effective Sunday. June 25th.. 1916
Leave Skowhegan-545 645 S. 90
4 zoo, 800, COS, $50. 100. $3.50 500
800 p. m.
Leave Lakewood-6.15, 715, 800
1000. 11.30, 1910 "A. m; 80. 2.30, ~
i.3O. $50. $50, 100, "'s.oO. $50. $3.50.
p. m.
ATgye Mnaiq % s65 3 sGS ' go SSS
500. 100 80. 800. 500. 1000 p, m;
Leave Madison-645. 500, $50. 1870
1905. a. m; 100, 100, 800, 400, 500.
Leave Lakewood-7.15, $50, 1000
90 a m; 1880, 80. 2.30. $50 4.3O
$50. go. 7;3o. $500 $40 a9 90 p p m m
1870 a m; 100 200. 800. LOO, 500,
100. 100 500. 800 1000 y. m.
.subiect to delay at Lakewood.
''During Theater Season
"s*Runs to Lakewood only.
Extra Local Cars to Cold Brook al
NJ c. r. r. TRAIN CONNECTIONS
EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 1916
close connections with trains leav-
ing Skowhegau at 500 and 11.50 a m.
and 225 p. m. On Sundays only at
40 p m.
Also with trains arriving at skowo,
and $50 p. m; and 1890 Sundays only.
Close connections with trains leav-
ing Madison (going north) for Kineo
station at 9.52 a. m, 1856 p. m; and
43S D. m. to Bingham Sundays only
at 10 a. m. to Kineo Station.
Also with trains leaving Madison
(going south) at 7.45 and 11.55 a. m.
except Sundays; and 6.15 p. m. daily
including Sundays.
SUNDAYS
Cars leave Skownegan for Lakewood
and Madison at 700 500 $40. 100.
11.30 a. m, 1900. 1890. 100 100, 200.
$50. 800. $40, 400. 4.30. 500. 500.
and 100 p. m.
Leave Madison for Lakewood and
Skowhngan at 500. $50. 1890. 1900 a.
m. 1910, 100. $50. 200 $50. 800.
$50. 400 430, 500, $50. 900, 100 and
This time table is subject to change
or delay without notice
Special Cars furnished at any time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03
SnITHS nLON

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Williams of
Colorado and Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Will
liams of Athens were calling on
friends Sunday
Harry Gardiner is very busy spray
ing potatoes for himself and neigh
bors.
Mr.. Roberts, wife and child. re-
turned to their home in Bath Mon
day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03

Troubled with dandruff? 1t may
be light and fluffy and not appear
dangerous at the present time but II
neglected 1t will become matted-that
will mean loss of hair-Nyal's Hirsu-
tone will prevent it--G. r. Fogg
Druggist.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03

Miss Sarah Swain OF Providence,
X. |. Is spending her vacation at her
fathers j. A. SWANS, arriving this
Tuesday y. III.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03

Skowhegan were in the place Sunday.
Come again and we promise to be
home.
Next Sunday, August 9Th, there will
be an all day meeting on the shore
of Morrill, Pond. Let all who can
attend
Mrs. Florence Fairbrother of Show
hogan is staying for time with her
mother Mrs. O. ". Chase, who is in
feeble health
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03

Boston Post. $40 a year to sub
scribers OF this paper,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03
SOITH CANAAN

Miss Myrtle G. Kinney and Walter
f. Carter, missionaries of the Bible
Society of Maine, are taking the
Bible census and were in South Ca
naan Monday of this week. They
travel by auto.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-03

JoiH III Board q Trade
The Little River news., 1916-11-25
Commissioners Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that in pur- suance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Little River county, Arkansas, made and entered on the 2lst day of November A D., 1916, in a certain cause (No. 963) then pend ing therein between H. H. Orton, com plainant. and Mayme B. Gilbert, A. N. Gilbert, Lee Gilbert, William Monro, T. c. Alexander, New England .Secur- ities Company and Ottauquechee Savings Bank, defendants, the under signed, as Commissioner of said Court will offer for sale, Subject to two certain deeds of trust executed by j.. B. Combs and wife on September 1, 1913, to T. c. Alexander, trustee for New England Securities Company, the first of said deeds of trust being gven to secure a note of even date there W tn for Che thousand dollars ($1000
 due September 1, 1920, and bearing SIX per cent interest per annum from date until paid, which first deed of trust is now of record in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Little River county, Arkansas, in Record Book 45, page 438 ct sea-, and said Deed of Trust having been given to secure the sun of Two Hundred Eighty Dollars ($2sO00), payable in installments, the last installment falling due Septem- Der l. 1920, which said second deed of trust is now of record in the office of the Circuit Court of Little River coun-
The Little River news., 1916-11-25
8-H0UR LAW TO
 HIGHER COURT
Lower Court Gives Decision, Holding Law is UncOnstitutiOnal.-A
 to Hasten Ruling.

Kansas City. Mo, Nov. 22.-In hold ing that the Adamson eight-hour law is unconstitutional Judge William c. Hook in the United States District court here today said that his decision was not based on natural consideration of the merits of the case, but on eX- pediency desired by all parties at in terest because of the necessity of a final decision by the Supreme Court of the United States before January 1, when the law, goes into effect.
 The lawyers rushed the matter through with speed seldom witness ed in the courts.
 Attorneys for the receivers today asked that their bill for an injunction be granted and the Adamson law be declared null and void MT .Hager- man for the government then asked the court to dismiss the bill and to de- clare the law constitutional, but the court overruled. MT Hagerman and declared the law invalid. Prepara- lion of transcrip of the evidence for presentation to the Supreme Court vas begun and it is expected that cop ies will reach Washington by Satur- GaT
The Little River news., 1916-11-25
Notice to Quiet Title.

In the Little River Chancery Court. R. D. Davis, plaintiff vs. The St. Louis and Memphis Railway Company, The Arkansas Land Company, Ben Michel Bob Michel, defendants. Notice is hereby given, that R. D. Davis has this day filed his petition in this court, praying said court to confirm and quiet his title to the following describ- ed lands situated in Little River coun- ty. Arkansas, towit: NW1 of NWa of section 4. township 13 south, range 32 west; SWi of section 4, township 13 south, range 32 west; SEa of section 5, township 13 south, range 32 west;
 lying north of the middle of the main channel of Walnut Bayou. Therefore all persons who claim to have any in- terest in or to said lands or any part thereof are hereby worned to appear in said court within the time prescrib- cd by law to show cause, if any they have why the title to said lands should not be quieted and confirmed in said petitioner; and the defendants, St. Louis and Memphis Railway Company and the Arkansas Land Company or the unknown heirs of Ben Michel, de- ceased, are hereby warned to appear iE this court within thirty days to answer the petition of the plaintiff herein. Oven under my hand and seal this the 12th day Of Cctoter, 1916
 -Chas H. Park, Chaneery c erk. Stee X Lake attorneys for petitioner. S-93
The Little River news., 1916-11-25

ty, Arkansas, in Record Book 45, at
 page 443 ct seq) at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the front door CT entrance of the county courthouse, in which said court is held, in the county of Little River, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales. on Monday the 18th day of De- cember, A. D., 1916, the following des- cribed real estate in Little River coun- ty, Arkansas, towit: All the South east quarter of section 2 in township 13 south, range 2S west, except acres in the Southeast corner thereof said acres being two acres east and west and four acres north and south, said tract of land containing one hun dred fifty-two acres, more or less, ac- cording to the United States Survey. Terms of Sale: On credit of three months, the purchaser being requir-
The Little River news., 1916-11-25
NOW AD-
 MITS HE LOST
Delayed Message of Congratulations Is Sent to President Wilson.
 Waited on California.

Lakewood, N J. Nov. 22.-Charles F.. Hughes, Republican candidate for president, tonight scent to President Wilson a telegram congratulating him lpon his reelection.
 In his telegram MT. Hughes said:
 Because of the closeness of the ,ote I have awaited the official count in California, and now that it has been virtually completed permit me to ex- tend to you my congratulations upon your reelection I desire also to ex- press my best wishes for successful administration"
 To Ask No Recount.
 William R. Wilcox, chairman of the Republican National Committee in New York, made the following state ment:
 Having conferred by telephone dur ing the day and late this afternoon with the Republican State Committee and the Republican National Commit teemen in California I am informed that the official canvass of the vote has been so nearly completed that no change will result from the few pre- cincts not counted in the returns thus far compiled.
 This means that tae majority for the Wilson electors in California ran ges from about 1 200 to 800 votes, and hat this is the final result of the can- vass for which we have been waiting So far as any recount is concerned the national committee is not advised that there are sufficient grounds to call for such an application"
The Little River news., 1916-11-25

ed to give his note for the purchase price of said land as provided by law and the decree of said court in said cause. with approved security, bear ing interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money. Given under my hand this 23rd day of November, A. D., 1916.-Chas. H. Park. Commia- siOner in Chancery S-1
The Little River news., 1916-11-25
Warning Order.

In the Chancery Court of Little River County, Ark. Willie White, plaintiff vs. Mary White, defendant. The defendant, Mary White, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Willie White. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 18th day of Nov, 1916.-Chas. H. Park Clerk. 102-W
The Little River news., 1916-11-25
Warning Order.

In the Chancery Court of Little River county. Ark. w. T. Locke, plaintiff vs. Gillie Willis ct al, dde fendant. The defendant, Lovett Willis is warned to oppear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, VT Locke. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 17th day of Oct. 1916.-Chas H. Park. Clerk; by Jas. H. Williams. D. c. SEA
The Little River news., 1916-11-25
COPPER FOUND IN HOWARD
S1,OOO Worth Blown Out in One Shot
 Is Report.

Nashville, Nov. 22.-Reports from the north part of Howard county say miners struck a vein of copper. EN" perts have examined it. and say that it is a very rich find, and that $1.o90 worth of copper was blown out at one shot. Promoters in that section il, in gestigate further.
The Little River news., 1916-11-25
CORN LOST IN FIRE
Arkinda Firm Lost 15O Bushel Of Corn
 When Barn Burned.

Arkinda, Nov 24.-(SpeciaD.-L Bros lost 150 bushels of corn few days ago. The corn was ricked in a large rick in the field, and while burn ing some logs the rick caught fire, and was a total loss in very few minutes.
The Little River news., 1916-11-25
RuchaRan-RrGHn.

Arkinda. Nov 24-Special.. Roy Buchanan and Miss Brown were mar iied last week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-14
BAKER U. OPENS TODAY
Harger Tells Students of 'sWest's New
Vision" in Opening Address.

Baldwin, Kan, Sept. 14.-In the
opening address of the college year
at Baker university this morning
Charles M. Harger, of Abilene, who
spoke on 1.-The Vests New Vision"
predicted that simpler system IF
county and state management will be
the next step in the development of
government. Already towns have
taken the first step and commission
rule has become the common.
Even that has not fulfilled all
ideals and city managers are slowly
but with increasing popularity sue
ceeding commissions More simple
and direct methods in county and
state government will be the next
great constructive effort of western
commemorative.
1.-The west repudiates the charge
that it is dollar worshiper; it is to-
day more imbued with a spirit of sane
helpfulness than ever in it's history"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-14
DROUTH IS BROKEN
Heavy Rains Fell in Kansas
During Past Week.
Sorghum Crops May Feel Frost
Rush Fall Flowing.

! Excessively heavy rains fell in many
places and the drouth has been gem
orally broken in central and eastern
! Kansas this week but rain is still bad
I " needed in some extreme north-cen-
trail counties and the western third Of
the state generally. This is the re-
port of the weather bureau in the
weekly weather and crop summary is
sued today. Temperatures were above
normal with plenty of sunshine most
of the time and conditions were ia
vorable for the rapid growth of all
vegetation where there was sufficient
moisture.
The greatest benefit from the rains
| is to fall pastures, the sorghum crops
and in putting the ground in shape for
| blowing and seeding. Corn in prac-
tically all parts has passed the point
where rain can help it. Nearly all of
it that is not too dry has been cut for
forage in the southern part of the
state and this work is in full swing in
| a rule have been filled in all parts.
Reports indicate there will be plenty
of rough feed but that a great deal
of corn will not be worth husking and
will be fed with the fodder.
The sorghums are beginning to
make fine growth with the coming
| of the rains and kafir is heading fine
in the southwestern part OF the state
| OuL IN OLn0r places ltlcT0 Will llOI DS
much grain from them unless frost
is later than usual. In the extreme
north central counties the continued
drouth has injured them materially.
Rush Fall Flowing.
Preparing the ground for fall seed
ing is now being rushed in all parts.
Flowing is well under way but in the
counties where the ground is still dry
great deal of disking will be done.
Sowing wheat has begun generally in
the northwest quarter of the state and
is beginning in a few places in the
southwest part. Considerable alfalfa
is also being seeded. Threshing wheat
is practically finished in all parts and
clover seed is being hulled in the east
ern part
With a late fall there is a good pros
pect for another cutting of alfalfa for
hay tho in many places it is being let
go for seed.
Picking and marketing fall apples
has begun where there is a crop of
these but the yield promises to be
short and many are small and of in
feriOr quality.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-14
BARLEY IS GOOD FEED
Better for Stock Than COrn-Profit-
able Crop for Western Kansas.

Manhattan. Kan, Sept. 14.-Barley
is a profitable crop for the farmers OF
western Kansas, and the crop deserves
more attention. 1t excels corn both IN
feeding and selling value, according TO
DIR. c. w McCampbell. assistant pro
lessor of animal husbandry in the
Kansas State Agricultural college.
THE value of barley as a morse
feed has long been appreciated IN
Europe, Asia and Africa, but has not
been generally realized in Kansas
says Doctor McCampbel. The kan-
sas experiment station compared bar
lev with corn for work horses. The
horses that received corn lost 29.o
pounds each, while those fed on an
equal amount of barley gained S.5
pounds each during the test
According to an experiment in rat
tening steers, it required $50 pounds
of ground corn, but only 200 pounds
of ground barley to make 100 pounds
of gain. points out Doctor McCamp-
bell.
Barley is highly esteemed in Europe
as hog feed, but corn has proved
slightly superior when fat and not
bacon is the object of production.
In six experiment stations when
barley and corn were fed to lambs.
barley made an average gain of 81
pounds and corn .32 pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-14
MAY CLOSE SCHOOLS
Fire Marshal Starts on WaIxeeney in
Fire Escape Enforcement.

Because the Wakeeney school board
refused to put fire escapes on the high
school building at that place. all
rooms in the second story of the build
ing were closed Thursday by Lew T.
Hussey, state fire marshal Hussey
has ordered the rooms not be opened
until the outside exits are provided
with the fire escapes. Arrangements
have been made to hold classes in a
church.
Imri Zumwalt, assistant fire mar
shall, says there are several other
school buildings in the state which will
be closed if similar orders are not
met by the boards.