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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
EAST NEW PORTLAND

The ice went out here again Sat
urday night, the water was pretty
high in places. At l.. c. Smiths
place the ice came into the road SO
it was impossible until Sunday morn
ing.
Miss Jennie Adams arrived home
from Sherman Mills Wednesday
where she has been employed as
teacher the past year She is the
guest of her brother, A H. Adams
and family.
Mrs. Allie Haughton went to Au-
burn last week to have a surgical OPP
Grafton upon her arm. She is report
ed as doing nicely and hopes to be
home soon. She was accompanied by
her sister, Mary Nye.
Miss Helen Luce arrived home from
Oakland Monday to spend a short
vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tenney Luce.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
JACkMAN

Grover c. Moore and Miss Ida
Joyeln were united in marriage on
Wednesday evening. Feb. 23rd at the
Congregational parsonage the Rev II.
T.. Jones performing the ceremony.
As the bride and groom left the par-
sonage a party OF friends were walt
ing for them on the outside and gave
them a good shower OF rice. MIR. and
Mrs. Moore have the good wishes OF
all In their welded life
The washington's birthday pro
gram which was given at Jackman
Hall on Tuesday night was very sue
eessful both financially and socially
The evenings entertainment VAS con
etuded by a short farce entitled THE
Truth for Day" The committee
~ho had charge ~ the entertainment
were Mrs I.epha Moore. Mrs. Leonard
Jenkins aud Mrs. q. ~ sterling
The seieetmsn Of Moose River Will
close their books for this year on
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
ST. ALBANS


Winfield Grouse of Presque Isle
was at {. J Worthen's last week and
purchased eleven horses of him and
four of + y. Vining.
Charles Henry Moore. whose
father fought at Bunker Hill, died
Feb. % at the age of 9s years His
home WAS at Corinna but for about
80 years he lived at st. Adams. He
leaves a widow and one son. John
| Moore OF Calais.
The forty-first anniversary of st.
Adams Grange. No. III. occurred on
Saturday last and appropriate ar
rangements had been made for its
| observance, but was prevented by the
storm.
That spring is on the way is her
aided by the fitting of the milliners
to the style emporiums. Mabel Nut
ter in company with several others
went 10 Boston Saturday last.
Stella Brown of Ripley is now TAX
ing care of Mrs. Belle Leach who is
very ILL.,
The many friends in St. Adams OF
A. X. Libby of Hartland are sorry to
hear that he is in poor health.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
HAVE YOU WEAK LUNGS!

DO colds settle on your chest or IN your
bronchial tuhesi do coughs hang on, or
are You subject To throat troablesl
Such troubles should have immediate
treatment with the strengthening powers
OF SCOTS Emulsion to guard against
consumption whieh ~ easily follows.
~ cit Emulsion contains pure eU<i liver
osi WHICH peculiarly strengthens the rrs-
the blood. ths giyevriae IA II ss.oshsz ami
hesis the tsadss masmhsan<s Of the threat.
Seos,'s l. prescribed by the h<ss special
ksa- yoa can get u 81 any drag stoss.
srur q hg~ws Essa3sssis p J.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02

cold, Bronchial Asthma, Bronchitis.
Group, Hoarseness and Whooping
Cough One bottle will make enough
homemade medicine to probably sup
pie the whole family. Children like it,
it is SO pleasant to take. 1t is unlike
any other medicine, and positively
contains no ehloroform, opium, NOR
phine or other narcotics, as do most
cough mixtures. Keep it on hand in
case of emergency and stop each
cough before it gets firm hold. The
above druggist. in fact any druggist
in this city, will return the money
Dust the same as is done with Schiff
mann's famous Asthmador) in every
single case where it does not give
perfect satisfaction or is not found
the best remedy ever used. Absolute
ly no risk is run in buying this rem
edy-under this positive guarantee.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
LER0NE

Francis Perkins, president of the
Durand Candy Manufacturing Co. of
Boston was a recent visitor in town
where Mrs. Perkins is spending the
winter in order to have the benefit
of the church school on Hill Top.
The Younger Set met last week
with Mrs. Anna Perkins where they
were entertained with games, enter
tanning reading and dainty refresh
ments
Geness Puffer is home for yaca-
ton of six weeks from his school in
Caratunk. he will put in the time at
Good Will.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to all our friends and neigh
bors who so kindly assisted us in our
sudden bereavement. For the flowers
given by the l. o. o. F. and George
Gray of Boston, Mass. Also for the
beautiful words of comfort spoken by
Rev. T. B. HIATT of Bingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Tibbetts
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Firth
Athens Me-, Feb 25th, 1885,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
MAINSTREAM

The remains of Mrs. Lucinda Nc
Phetris Palmer of Ripley were
brought Sunday for burial on Sugar
Hill beside her husband, DR.. Edward
Palmer who was buried only about
four weeks ago.
Stora B. Stevens and Miss Sarah
Herrick, left on the train Thursday
morning for parts unknown, and
their many friends are preparing to
welcome them as Mr.. and Mrs. s. B.
Stevens on their return.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
SOUTH SOLON

Little oliver, the five year old son
of Archie Adams, died from brain
fever the 21st ult.
Bankruptcy sale at the Hewitt
Grocery store, East Madison. See ad.
Geo. w. Jewett is very sick with
Pneumonia.
George Eames has rented the L. c.
Jewett house
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
CANAAN

Glenn Holt and Selden Fitzgerald
attended the auto show at Portland
last week
Canaan Grange observed Washing
ton night at its last regular meeting.
An interesting program was present
ed Thursday evening, March 2, the
first and second degrees will be CIV
en- a class of candidates.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
MERCER

Russell Bunker is quite i'll, at this
writing
Phillip Bacon is in Skowhegan
where he has employment
Mrs. Rose Galouche of Oakland
formerly Rose Decker of this town
passed away after short Illness OF
pneumonia. Funeral services were
held at the East Mercer school house
Wednesday and interment was made
in the East Mercer cemetery. She
leaves three children to mourn her
loss.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02

A business transaction of interest
took place in Pittsfield recently when
Charles E. Vickery purchased the
Parks Bros. insurance business. Mr..
Vickery has been engaged in business
in this town for over 80 years and
will have the best wishes of many
friends for success in his new under
taking. The firm of Parks Bros. was
formed over 40 years ago. In 1912
the firm was incorporated under the
name of Parks Bros. Co., with Lew
ellyn Parks as treasurer and decora-
for, whose death occurred a short
time ago. Mr.. Vickery will continue
the business in the same office.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02

evening was enjoyed and refresh
ments were served.
Mrs. Elmer Whiting entertained
the Embroidery Club at her home re-
Gently and served a delicious supper
TO her guests.
The neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Clark gave them a delightful party
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Stevens last Monday evening in honor
of Mr. and Mrs Clark's sixteenth
wedding anniversary.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
BLACK WELL

Edwin Davis who for many years
was a resident of Blackwell is very
i'll at the home of his daughter in
Madison. He was a kind neighbor
and we sincerely regret his illness
Mrs E. E. Towns mother, Mrs.
Liyona Moore is some better at this
writing
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
Observation-Disclosures

Moses McCubrey of Washburn,
Aroostook county. is visiting his
daughter Mrs. A. A. Cheviot
Mrs. Ketchum and children have
been quite sick for the past week but
all are on the mend at this writing.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
NORTH MADISON

Mrs Helen Greene and her two
daughters, Mary and Ruby, who have
been in town for the past several
weeks visiting friends have returned
to their home in Bingham
Mrs. Eliza Robbins. who has been
very sick with the grippe is SO to be
up and go out to her meals with the
family
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
CARATUNk

Mr. John Brady is quite ill with
pneumonia at E. b. Armstrong;.
DR.. Hopkins of Bingham was in
town Saturday also DR.. Brown of
the same palce. He came to see Mrs
John Fitzsimmons.
The Woman's Club met with Sarah
Baker Thursday with a good attend
ance. Subject Miscellaneous. Re-
freshments were served of candy,
peanuts, apples and orangeade.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
LOCKWOOD

The stork visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. E. C. Scribner leaving a
baby girl. Both mother and child
are nicely.
A party and dance was given at
the Riverside House by Mr.. and Mrs
Frank King in the benefit of their
daughter Miss Maud T. King. An
oyster supper was served and dane
ing was enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Louis Bernard and daughter
Irene returned home from Oldtown
Wednesday of last week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
EAST SKOWHRGAN

James Goodridge and Fred Mullen
of North Arson and George Chase of
Smithfeld are working on the pole
job from Skowhegan to Athens.
Mrs. Lizzie Goodrich formerly of
this place who has been i'll for some
time Is reported as gaining. Mrs
Goodrich is now stopping with her
daughter, Mrs. Dixon in Clinton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
WEST NEW PORTLAND

Because of the illness of SO large a
number of it's members Fenwood
Grange has been obliged to postpone
their annual installation of officers
until the last regular meeting, At
this time n. c. Burbank, past master
of Arson Grange. Strong. performed
the installing ceremonies. He was
assisted by W. l.. Written OF Fen
wood Grange
Because OF their absence the gate
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our many friends
and neighbors for their kind remem-
brance of us during our recent ill
ness, for the many cards of sympathy
and flowers, be assured they will not
soon be forgotten.
Mr. and Mrs. James Z. Thompson.
Skowhegan, Feb 90. 1865
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
NEW PORTLAND

Ray Luce came home from Stratton
few days recently but has returned
to work in the woods for L. Durrell.
John Dunlap has recovered from
pneumonia and is out again.
Mrs J. p. Butts returned from
Lewiston Monday having been
guest of friends there the past two
weeks
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends who so kindly assisted us
during the sickness and death of oul
dear baby Cecilia and also for the
beautiful flowers.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Corson
and Family.
Skowhegan, Feb. 20, 1867
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
AN AFFLICTED HOME

AT the home of Dennis Brooks in
Arson much suffering has been en-
dured Mrs Brooks was laid away
after being sick for long time, two
weeks ago and since that time
Josephine Fish the young girl who
cared for Mrs. Brooks so faithfully
has been seriously i'll with sores in
her head and now Mr.. Brooks Is sick
with the same. Mrs. Clarke, a cousin
of Mr.. Brooks Is caring for them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
POWERS SCHOOL HOUSE

Fishers mill shut down Friday and
Saturday on account of the rain.
One of our respected citizens, John
Merrifield, died at Belgrade OF pneu-
monia Sunday morning. where he has
been at work.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
STARkS

The Ladies Progressive Club met
with Mrs. M. D. Frederic last Thurs
day. About thirty ladies were pres
emit The next meeting is election of
officers. The ladies will serve a
bake bean dinner town meeting day.
Frank Dudley has recently bought a
nice work horse of parties in Nor
ridgeWock
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
SOUTH BINGHAM AND VICINITY

Roscoe York came home from
Washburn Friday His brother. Dana,
accompanied by lady friend arrived
about a week earlier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Crotto of Scion
have a baby daughter born sometime
last week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
,JACKMAN STATION

Fred Bolduc, who has been very i'll
with pneumonia is on the way to re-
covery.
Vera Canaan returned to her home
in New York, Wednesday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
BRIGHTON

Mrs Isola Decker has been quite
sick but is much better at this writ
ing.
The community here were again
saddened to hear of the death of Mr..
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02
ANSON

Milford Crosby who has been in
DR.. Kings hospital, Portland, for
treatment has returned to the home
of his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Clark Luce, much improved.
The schools in Arson will close in
two weeks. one week vacation before
the spring term of twelve weeks be-
pinc
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02

DR.. Ricka Finkler is the only wo-
man inferno at the Polytechnic Hos
pital in Philadelphia.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02

Daniel Jones which occurred
Skowhegan. Feb. ga
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02

Bridgeport. Conn. church is now
using girl ushers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-02

r. j. REYNOLDS TOBACCO co, Winston-salem NJ c.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-08-11
MAJESTIC,

Douglas Fairbanks is here! II YOU
have ever seen Douglas in any of his
previous pictures, you won't have Ia
he told that you'll enjoy his latest
Triangle play. You'u know.
Flirting With Fate, is the title of
his latest picture and it's going to
he shown at the Majestic today ana
tomorrow. New York critics say it is
the best Fairbanks play So far. If
you haven't already decided to come.
do 50 now.
The idea Of this film is to make the
audience part of the picture and con-
sequently the plot is talked over with
them in a series of amusing subtitlcs.
In fact these subtitles flash upon the
screen, the very remarks the specta-
tors are about to make themselves.
In brief the spirit Of the picture is
laugh with us and at us: and this
we think, is the true spirit of good
comedy.
OF course there's a real broad
comedy along with the headliner:
charming Fay Tincher the little girl
that looks like Mabel Normand. in
"Bedelia's Bluff. a bunch of novel
nonsense guaranteed to bring chuckle
from a stone image. It's just the kind
of light frothy stuff on will surely
enjoy this hot weather. Treat your
self to a good laugh today at the
Majestic.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-08-11

will be mailed after the entries close.
The examination will begin We'd
nesday, September 13, and close Sep
tember II at noon. All judging Will
be done by physicians.
No child suffering from acute, con-
stitutional or contagious diseases NAV
be entered. Following are the classi-
fications under which entries may be
made:
Boy IL months and under "a
months-tirst, silver medal; second.
bronze medal; third, ribbon.
Girl, IL months and under "a
months-First, silver medal: second,
bronze medal; third, ribbon.
Poy, "a months and under 30
months-F'irst silver medal: second,
bronze medal; third, ribbon.
Girl "a months and under SO
months-First, silver medal; second,
bronze medal; third, ribbon.
Girl, SO to As months old-First.
silver medal; second, bronze medal:
third, ribbon.
Boy, SO to As months old-First.
silver medal; second, bronze medal !:
third, ribbon.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-08-11
PRIZE FOR FIRST
BALE OF COTTON
Cash subscriptions TotalinS SO VIII
BE Said by BUSINESS Men
of Iunsling.

Special to The World
RINGLING, Okla, Aug. 1O-CaSh
subscriptions totaliug about $40 and
that probably will double that amount
are being made by business mon and
CtEeGs of RinSling to be offered as "A
premium for the first bale of 1916
cotton Einned and marketed here.
Each of the three gins offers to gin
free the first bale Of seed cotton
brought here.
Light showers Of rain during the
last ten days have not been sufficient
to cause a considerable renewal OF
growth to cotton and continuation
Of current weather conditions prob
ably will result in early picking. The
showers, however. were beneficial.
combining with dews at night to re-
NiVe the plant that wiltcd and suf-
fcrcd somc during the day.
A peculiar situation has developed
with reference to boil wcevil damage.
Continued dry weather and lot sun
shine have served TO depross activities
Of the wccvil and in some places have
nearly stopped its operations. on the
other hand. rains which the cotton
really needed would have revived the
activities of the wccvil II is a ques-
tior whether cotton has suffered mere
from dry weather than II would have
suffered from weeVil had there been
more rainfall
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-08-11
WORKING HARD FOR
BORDER RECRUITS
Officers Securing state for Young
Man Ia Augment Forces of
Uncle sam.

oPfCldl 70 Inc W orh1.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 10
Every effort possible will be made
by Adjutant-General carp to secure
recruits for Oklahoma national guard
now doing border duty. Two new
recruiting officers, Capt +. S. Wyatt,
Enid, and Lieut.. A. A. DaviEnon,
lawton, were sent to their respective
stations recently, and have instruc-
tions to make every effort possible
consistent with the service to secure
recruits. The physical examination
the same as that prescribed by the
federal department. and while strict,
makes it certain that men taken in
the guard will be Of the best in physi-
cal condition. An effort is being
made to get an increase in the pay
for recruiting officers At present
they receive only 81 a day for living
expenses, which it is said is not
nearly enough II is possible that an
increase to $3.50 a day may be secured
Major Barney Of the federal depart
mcnt who has been in charge Of the
rec ruiting stations in oklahoma for
the federal government, will oversee
the recruiting that is to be done for
the guard The engineers corps OF
the oklahoma guard is being main
tained at Lawton yet, and IL is not
known when they might get away.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-08-11
Democrats Would Place
Excise Toll on Goods to
Foreign Governments.
MUNITIONS TAX UP
Committee Agrees on the
Amendment Aimed at
England's Blacklist.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 10.-A net
profit excise tax on all manufactur-
ers selling goods to foreign govern
monts, as a substitute for the muni-
tons tax in the pending revenue bill
Is being seriously considered by
Democrats of the senate finance
committee.
The tax on munitions Of war includ-
ing copper products as proposed in
the house bill has been giving Demo
cratic senate leaders considerable
trouble. They have been told by ex
pcrts. however, that the substitute vir-
tually agreed on would not constitute
an export tax. and would be con-
stitutlonal Although directed against
general experts to foreign govern
mcnts, IT rs expected that the proposed
plan would apply particularly to
manufacturers who have made large
fortunes out Of the Euroean war and
would add many millions to the rev
enue Of the government. The plan
under consideration is substantially
as follows:
That every person or corporation
engaged in the business Of selling
goods. wares or merchandise Of any
description TO any foreign govern
mcnt or 20 the agents or representa-
tlVes of such foreign governments
shall pay for each taxable year an ex-
clse tax Of | per cent of the net prof
its Of such business in excess of 10
per cent OF the capital invested, and
not in excess of 20 per cent; per
cent on net profits in excess of 20
and not in excess Of 30 per cent; 3
per cent on net profits in excess Of
80, but not in excess Of 40 per cent;
-FOUR per cent on net profits in ex-
cess Of 40, but not in excess of so
per cent; and per cent on net profits
in excess Of so per cent.
The committee today agreed TO an
amendment which would authorize
the president to take retaliatory legis-
lation against nations which prohibit
the importation Of any article. "the
product of the soil or industry OF
the United States and not injurious to
health or morals" The president
would be empowered TO prohibit i'm
portation into the United States of
similar articles from offending coun-
tries or other articles in case none
or similar character were imported
Another amendment agreed to
would admit all dyestuffs and coal
tar medicinal derivatives free OF duty
during the European war, and would
postpore operation of proposed tariff
on such commodities until the close
or the war or such time as their gem
eral importation shall be renewed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-08-11
SPENT BREATH AND
GOT GOOD RETURNS
ID. G.. Powell, Republican Nominee
for Justice Of Peace, Ran In
expensive Campaign.

Secretary Joe Kenton OF the cleo
ton board smiled yesterday when he
opened his mail and found the cam
paign expense account Of -. G. Pow
ell, who led the Republican race for
justice Of the peace. There was but
one item and 1t bore the label con
yersation." Mr.. Powelrs campaign
did not cost him one cent
This is a new way for lawyer to
get money by talking remarked
kenton.
Under the law 1T is necessary for
all candidates on both tickets, wheth-
er nominated or not, to file an Item
lied account OF all money spent on
their campaigns. In no case can a
candidate for county office spend
more than 5000. A severe penalty Is
provided for those who fail to comply
with the law.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-08-11

to me at times. Lydia Z. Pinkham's
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look so young and well?' i owe it all
to the Lydia f. Pinkham remedies. Z"
Mrs. RoBT. SToPIEL, Moore Avenue,
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We wish every woman who suffers
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If you have any symptom about which
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-08-11

to trees running back to a clump Of
brush
Here in the brush tho hunter and
his men waited until the alligator
craWlcd from the Shiny water on the
bank. almost al the foot OF the trees
After no had opened his mouth. closed
his eyes and begun his afternoon nap
the ropes ln the brush were severed
by the hunter and the giant tree fell,
pinninK the animal beneath IT,
Tho alligator fought for MS life,
but a negro stepped on top Of the
tree. dropped moose over the head
Of the animal and finally tied the
mouth shut u was IN trying 20 place
a rope about the tail Of the alligator
that the last negro was struck, the
blow knocking him more than TWO
hundred feet against tree.
Old Nick. with al least eighty 9TH
ers, Will be confined in the farm
which will be one OF the attractions
along the pike.