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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
Cookery.

A good furniture polish is eight
ounces Of sweet oil, four ounces tur-
pentine, two ounces ammonia Apply
with cloth and polish with wooden
cloth.
After washing a white knitted jer,
sey, put it on a coat-hanger to dry.
and hang it on a line in the air. 1t
will keep better shape than if pegged
on the line.
Ground rice is excellent for clean
ing white cloth. 1t should be applied
with a piece Of clean white flannel.
left for two or three: hours. and then
we'll brushed and shaken.
Rusty irons should be heated,
rubbed on piece of beeswax tied in
linen, and then with a coarse flannel
cloth, sprinkled with household salt.
his will give polish like glass.
Silk stockings should never be-
ironed. Wash them in soapsuds made
with good white soap and lukewarm
water and rinse in clear water of the
same temperature. Rough dry.
Do not iron lingerie ribbons while
damp if you want them to be soft
Wrap while wet smoothly around a
big bottle covered with thick muslin,
and press with cool iron when dry
If the knob has como off the kat-
tie take a cork, put a screw through
it, push the screw through the lid OF
the kettle and screw a burr on the
end. You will have a knob that will
not come off nor get hot
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03
DIAMOND
NOTES

Bill Clymer's team is sure living
up to Bill's name.
Mike" MOwrey has become a big
favorite with DOdger fans"
Hank" Gowdy will play bebter ball
than ever this year. it is thought
Miller Higgins says he has given
up hope of making his pitchers good
hunters.
In the National league the Pirates
threaten to give the Giants a tussle
for last position
1t looks like Larry Lajoie will have
the Just one more great year" he
wants before he quits.
The Indians have made a wonderful
record on their home grounds this
year in drawing out the fans.
Bill Louden. last year with the
Buffalo Feds. is the talk Of Cincin-
natl. where he is playing second base
There must have been a Hea in the
ointment that John McGraw mixed up
for the Giants at the start of the sea
son.
Connie Mack says the Athletics will
make EN- step some just as soon as
they acquire the habit of using safety
razors.
George Stallings overcame the dam
ger of letting the wrong one go when
he released the shannon twins at the
same time.
Terry Turner. who was given IN
for a dead one several years ago. is
about the Invest member OF the Indians
at present.
If they ever increase the width of
the plate about twelve inches. Lunder-
milk ought to be the greatest pitcher
in the world.
The greatest general OF them all"
released Jim Thorpe. who since leav-
ing the Giants has been hitting .667
| for Milwaukee.
"Bill" O'Hara. who played the out
field for the Giants few years ago,
and afterward for the Toront~ club.
IS an aviator in the British army.
Felix Chouinard. Al" Halt and
Jim" Delehanty Of the now defunct
Brookfeds, are with Beaumont il
the Texas league, Delehanty is the
manager.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03
USEFUL AS UTILITY PLAYER
Charley Mullen Fails to Make Good at
Second 5ase-ouite Handy Man
to Have Around.

Manager Donovan of the Yankees Is
satisfied that Charley Mullen will not
90 as a major league second baseman.
but considers him a handy man to
have around. owing to ability as a FIRST
oasemen, hitter. and the creditable
game which he can put up at second.
he can give good account of him.
self at the keystone sack. but it takes
a wizard to show major league form
at a strange position after plavinp
another place for several years.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03
Happenings
of the World
Tersely Told
European Var News

The repulse of three counterat-
attacks by the French on the village
of Cumieres. west of the Meuse, on
the Verdun front. was announced by
the war Office at Berlin. The capture
OF additional French trenches south
west and south of Fort Douaumont.
and the recapture Of the HaudremOnt
quarry by the Germans. are also re-
ported
An italian shell has blown up the
largest munltion depot at Roverto
and the town is now in flames, accord
ing to a news dispatch to Paris from
Rome Several heavy guns were de-
stroyed by the explosion.
On the Artois front the British have
made fresh attacks In the sector OF
Givenchy. but they were repulsed, the
German war Office announced at Ber-
lin. Heavy losses were suffered by the
English troops, it was stated.
The entente allies have occupied the
railroad station at Florna. south of
Monastir, according to Saloniki dis
patch TO Paris The Germans have
bombarded the village OF Potheles.
south OF Dorian
The Germans have reOccupied Fort
Douaumont, while the French hold the
immediate approach to that position.
This announcement is made in the of.
fetal communication issued by the
French war office at Paris This sue
cess Of the Germans followed capture
by the Teutonic troops of the village
Of Cumieres. east OF Dead Man hill
Along the IsOnzo front the Italians
have made prisoners OF Bulgarians,
showing that Bulgars have joined the
Austrans in their present offensive.
says q dispatch from Rome.
The house of commons at London
passed the $500, 000 900 credit asked
by Premier Asquith for war purposes
The credit voted by the commons
brings the total since the war began
up to $lt 800 900 900.
The Italians have been driven from
their entire position on Lavarone
plateau. the Austrian war Office an
nsuncement says 1t is stated that the
Italian defeat is steadily becoming
more serious. The number of ltal-
ians taken prisoner has been increased
to 23,S83.
Several lines of British positions on
Il front of about one and one-third
miles have been captured by the Ger
mans southwest of Givenchy- En-Ge-
belle. II was officially announced at
Berlin. German troops also stormed
French positions on the eastern spurs
of Hill 304, on the Verdun front. A
thousand French soldiers were cap
tured
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03
OLD PARK FOR NEWARK CLUB
VIII Not Use Plant Built by Harry
Sinclair Which National Com
mission Took Over.

The Newark International league
club has decided to play its games at
the park always used by the Newark
Internationals. thus leaving the plant
that Harry Sinclair built in the rail-
road yards at Harrison, n. J., vacant.
In the peace settlement the National
commission agreed, according to re-
port TO take 5 long lease on Sinclair
plant at 5000 a year. 20 REIN 5urse
him Cor the money he put in it.
The commission now seems stuck
ar the fall amount Of the bargain.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03

Use canned peaches for this. Put
them in a fiat gratin dish and pour
over the following mixture: Two
ounces of butter. two ounces of -four
one ounce of sugar, half a pint Of milA
and peach strip, four eggs. Cook but
ter, -four. sugar and milk in stew
pan. When cold, add yolks sn5
whipped whites of the eggs last BaNa
half an hour in moderate oven.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03

A leftover of creamed celery vas
rewarmed by setting dish in cold
water and letting come TO boil, then
pushed to less hot place on stove.
Just before removing from heat, TWO
leftover hard-boiled eggs were CHOPPED
ana cut into the cream. Served on
toast as supper dish.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03
Mike Mitchell in Anain

The horseracing season havi,9
practically ended, Mike Mitchell con-
Guided it time to get back into base
ball and make little money. so he
signed with the Newark Information
ais Mike laid CT last year to follow
ne ponies. He'll have a hard time
coming back now. A year out of the
game is killer to a man Of Mikes
aga
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03
MEYERS TO FOOL WISE ONES
Big Chief Says He VIII Give Lie to
Those Who Have Been Predicting
That He Was Through

Chief Meyers, the former Giant
backstop who is now with the Brook.
lyns, declares he will fool all the wise
ones who have been singing his re-
QUEEN. The chief says he will play
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03
To Clean the Ranae.

An ordinary blackboard eraser s
splendid to keep near the kitchen
range to wipe of the top; the range IS
Kept clean and does not need to Do
washed or polished but once OF twice
a week.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03
MAHAN is A MODEST PLAYER
Makes Characteristic Reply When
Congratulated for Winning Game
From Red Sox.

This may be one reason why Eddie
Mahan and others of his type are
great. When the famous Harvard foot
ball and diamond star was leaving the
park after pitching Harvard to vic
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03

Take one cupful of cold faxed fish
free from skin and bones. Heat ID
water sufficient to moisten; add but
ter, pepper and salt. When hot pour
on slices of buttered toast, garnisa
with eggs poached in muffin rings
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03
Needs No Starch.

Fine damask linen needs no starch
u sufficiently dampened and ir5ae1
until dry it viii have all the le'e9
sary dressing.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03

John MacNeill. president of the Sim
Fein volunteers and professor of law
in the National university. was found
guilty of completely in the Irish up
rising by a court-martial at Dublin
He will be sentenced later in the week
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03

Miss Stillemann, an American in
structor at Roberts college. who had
been imprisoned at Waruemuude for
carrying a secret code, has been re-
leased and is departing for America.
Ambassador Gerard stated at Berlin
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03

The Exchange Telegraph company
at London SAYS 1t learns from diplo-
matte circles that Prince Won Buelow.
former German chancellor. is proceed
ing to Washington charged by En-
peror William with a special mission
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03
Domestic

Lieut. James Vincent Rockwell was
killed when a navy aeroplane he was
plotting Owed into the gulf at Pensa-
cola. Fla His three little children
saw him fall Rockwell was born in
Indiana and appointed to the service
from Iowa
-
: Mrs Anna Dollie Ledgerwood Mat
teTs and her codefendauts, Charles s
Melton and Harry Edwards. we're
found not guilty of attempting to foist
II false heir upon the probate court at
Chicago. The jury was cut two hours
and forty minutes.
Hy vote of asa TO $50, the Metho-
dist Episcopal general conference at
Saratoga Springs, y. Y, refused to lift
the ban ON amusemcuts
Almost without a dissenting vote
the general conference OF the Metho-
dist Episcopal church held at Sara
toga Springs. n y. went on record as
fayorins woman suffrage
Testimony Of Or Albertus Adair
Moore, tne lh}SlV'"h VINO "''euoeu
John +. Peck, millionaire drug manu-
iao'urer Oh "I""u N"p'oS' IN MS %s'
illness. 1or whose murder Mr. re'N :
son'h.'a"' ul. AF'nur ave was
placed on 'r'1I al Ne" forK' Indicated
that Doctor Waite feared some time
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03
Foreign

The signature of King George was
affixed TO the military service bill re-
Gently passed by parliament in Lon.
don. The bin eXempts Irish.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03
Washington

Reversing his previous decision.
Secretary Baker announced at Wash
ingtou that the ll6 members of the
Texas National Guard who failed to
present themselves for muster into
the federal service VIII be brought to
courtmarual immediately under the
present law
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03

note from the de facto govern.
ment OF Mexico to the government OF
the United States. demanding the i'm.
mediate withdrawal of the American
troops from Mexico. was dispatched to
Washington. The note states the Mex,
lean people do not want war with the
United States. but they are ready for
war rather than to have their national
honor and sovereignty trampled on
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03
Mexican Revolt

General Funston electrified the
military camp at Fort Sam Houston
with orders to proceed to the border
as quickly as possible
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03

The army appropriation bin. carry
ing S'45.uv"o o] and including proyi-
sion Tor carrying 0ut the Hay-Cham-
berlin reorganization bill Was agreed
To hy the HOUSE military COMMITTEES at
Washington
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03

a game this year that will give the
lie to those who have been mourn
ing that his baseball sun has set. The
big Indian never looked better and
has shown up well this spring.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03

tory over the Red Sox in an exhibition
game. someone started TO praise him.
oh that's nothing to swell up over
Carrigan's team wasn't breaking its
neck TO win. said Mabal.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03

The $45.ovu GOO rivers and harbors
bill was practically doomed in the sen
ate at Washington when. on test
vote the tlibusters won 30 to %
The house at Washington passed
the Oregon California land grant bill
by IA vote OF lS6 20 8 No roll call
was demanded. The measure reyests
in the government tide to all Of the
unsold portion OF the original grant
OF laud 10 the Oregon & California
railroad of which the Southern Pacific
is successor
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03

Vigorous language almost eQualing
that employed in the last communica-
tion 10 Germany on the submarine is
sue. is understood 10 characterize the
notes delivered 10 the British and
French embassies at Washington. pro-
testing against interference with
neutral mAts
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03

Felix Chouinard. Al" Halt and
Jim" DeIehanty Of the now defunct
Brookfeds, are with Beaumont il
the Texas league Delehanty is the
manager.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03

The naval appropriation BILL the
biggest national defense measure
~as reported 30 the house at Wash
ingtou from the naval affairs commit
tee IL carried a total of $24t.449.-
1851 90. about $so geo 600 more than last
year $ bill
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-06-03

"Bill" O'Hara. who played the out
field for the Giants few years ago,
and afterward for the Toront~ club.
IS an aviator in the British army.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
NORTH FAIRFIELD

Nellie Booker and Averill Narnum
of this place were members of the
graduating class at Good Will this
year.
One of the most interesting meet
ngs yet held by the Oneida Club was
that of June End when the subject
was the History of the Town of
Fairfield by Paul Clifford. Mrs. Kath-
crime E. Paddock showed a rare COL
lection of antique farm and household
implements in a very pleasing man
ner The Paddock farm was settled
in 1900 and still remains in the fam
lily. A pillow used early in the 1S00's
also hoe, was shown. as was a
cradle for reaping grain, which many
of the younger generation had never
seen. A secretarys book Of the
North Fairfield Social Lyceum was
also shown. Among the members
names noted were those of Sylvanus
Goodwin, Eliphalet Allen, George A.
Wing, George Bigelow Jr., also the
names of Davis and Barnard which
none present could ever remember
The meetings of the North Fairfield
Social Lyceum began at $50 and
| closed at $50. The programs noted
seemed to be chiefly Discussions" on
questions of the time. They met
every week and the fuel and lights
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
WEST NEW PORTLAND

The dance given by members of the
June committee of Fernwood Grange,
was well attended at Lemon Stream
Hall last Saturday night. Excellent
music was furnished by Mitchell's or
chestra. Ice cream and cake were
ON sale at intermssion.
Mr.. and Mrs G. O. Bangs of North
Arson and their two daughters, Mar
guerite and Shirley were week. end
guests at their former home in this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Woodland
Kingfield were recent guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hoyt
At the regular meeting of the
Thimble Club held last Thursday at
the home of Mrs. J. Sullivan Will
hanson, Mrs. Amelia Jackson was
very pleasantly surprised by the pre-
sentation of a surprise bag by the
members of the Club it being the oc-
casion of her birthday.
Miss Florence Churchill has re
turned to her home after a few weeks
employment in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Otis Eames
Mrs. Eva Luce, who has been at
work in the family of Mr.. Gannett
returned to her home Saturday night
Mrs. Oscar Butts. who has been
very poorly this winter is consider
ably better.
Friends of Mrs. Lizzie Hoyt are
glad to know she is recovering from
her recent illness.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

Although Mr.. Milliken is a stranger 10
NEST the people he found many that
will support him in the June pr-
maries.
Mr. ard Mrs. Herbert Spear from
Madison and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Pierce from Bingham were in town
saturday The trip was made in me
Spear car.
Thomas Dowyer who purchase
from 5. G. & F. J. Durgin the buld-
ing known as the store house, has
it nearly completed into very
nice hall in the upper story and on
the first floor viii have an ice cream
parlor
Friends here received cards ar
nouncing the Whitney-French |ea-
dag at North Arson, the bride nav
ing spent most of her childhood here
Many extend congratulations to the
couple
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
Decide Yourself
The Opportunity Is Here, Backed BY
Skowhegan Testimony

Don't take our word for it.
Don't depend on a strangers state
ment.
Read Skowhegan endorsement.
Read the statements of Skowhe-
gan citizens.
And decide for yourself.
Here is one case of it.
L. P Weston, sign painter, Il Rail
road ST. Skowhegan, says: Il got
Doan's Kidney Pills at Sampson &
Azores Drug Store and they relieved
me of pain through the small of my
back and trouble with the kidney Sc
cretions."
Price soc at all dealers, Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Weston had. Foster-Milburn
Co, Props, Buffalo, n. Y.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

recommend it to any woman suffering
from female weakness. You may pub
lish my letter if you wish. Mrs. JAMES
CoNLEY, SIG St Clair St, Frankfort, Ky.
No woman suffering from any form of
female troubles should lose hope until
she has given Lydia F. Pinkham' Veg
etable Compound fair trial.
This famous remedy, the medicinal
ingredients of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for forty
years proved to be most valuable tonic
and invigorator of the female organism.
All women are invited to write
to the Lydia e. Pinkham Medi-
cine Co., Lynn. Mass, for special
advice,-it will be confidential.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
WEST ATHENS

Nell Randall and son Allie were
week end guests of S. S. Huff.
DR.. Joe Raymond caught five sal
mon and one trout averaging q lbs,
each one day last week while fishing
at Iron Bound Pond.
Mr. and Mrs. William Witham were
in Norridgewock the latter part of the
week.
The road machine is making some
needed improvements in this vicinity.
Zelot Corson carried his mother
Mrs. Addie Spaulding to Norridge-
wock, Tuesday, where she has en-
ployment.
The Sunday School has been well
attended and has some very enthus-
iastic teachers. Last Sunday Guy
F. Williams conducted the regular
services and Herbert A Wood substi-
tuted in the absence of Miss Nicker-
son,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
WEST EMRDEN

Miss Sadie Warren has finished
work for Mrs. Marston at North An
son and is spending a few weeks va
cation at the home of her father Will
Warren.
Miss Lula Gordon is at work for
Mrs kennison at Madison.
Mrs. Michael Berry and two sons
were guests of her father Sylvester
jackson and family, Tuesday of last
week.
Miss Thelma Warren is at work
for Mrs. Andrews at North Arson.
Mrs. Sylvester Jackson was the
guest of her daughter Bertha Friday
afternoon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
ST. ALBANS

Mrs. A. P. Bigelow is spending a
few weeks in Boston and vicinity
with her daughter Miss Gladys.
Miss Annie Kilbreth is at home
from West Upton, Mass, for the sum-
mer.
Ms. Fred Palmer was called to
Charleston last week by the death of
her brother Frank McGray.
Mrs. George Babb of Greenyille is
visiting her daughter Mrs. Grace
Emery.
Moving pictures at the Hartland
Opera House every Saturday night.
George Wright Jr. of Worcester,
Mass, joined his family last week
for a visit with his uncle Charles
Halves and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fnson, who
were summoned to North Berwick,
Wednesday last, by the illness of his
brother George, returned Saturday,
leaving him somewhat improved.
Mr. and Mrs Herbert Foss met
with quite a serious accident while
on their way to Wellington Friday
night of last week. When between
Mainstream and Harmony on steep
hill that obstructs the view ahead,
they met an auto without any lights
on which crashed into their wagon
making almost a total wreck of 1t.
Fortunately the occupants escaped
without injury
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were furnished by Sylyanus Goodwin
as the lowest bidder for 25c per
month, the meetings being held at
what is now the Coyel schoolhouse.
We understand that the auto ser
vice between Wateryille and Farm
ington by the big Stanley Steamer
will be renewed the coming week.
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SOTTH SOLON 90

Harry Richardson who has taken
the job of painting the church began
last week
Mr.. Folsom of Norridgewock vas
calling upon his friends in town laSl
week.
John P. Hamblet a former resldehs
of this place, now of Boston is Ylsi'-
ing in this vicinity.
Clyde McIntre is planting potatoes
in this vicinity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

home in Readfeld and is moving to
Mercer.
There is to be a box social Sat
urday evening. June 18th at the South
Mercer schoolhouse.
j. Arthur Jewell was called to
Mercer Wednesday of last week by
the critical illness of his mother Mrs.
lowell. He returned to his home
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
SMITHFIELD

Asa Pattee and sister Mrs. Luella
Edwards have sold their house in
Smithfield village to Mrs. Carrie
Games and are residing in Canaan at
present. Mrs. Eames has taken pos
session of her home.
Yern Cunliff opened his new store
Saturday. June Bird and will be glad
to meet his friends and neighbors.
Mr.. Cunliff and family will live in
the tenement over the store.
Miss Frances Jones was the guest
of H. f. Groves and family over Sun
day.
Merchants Day at Skowhegan
Tuesday, June 10.
Charles Harlow has returned to his
home after spending some weeks with
his brother Clarence in Charleston
Mass.
A Sunday School was organized
Sunday, June 4, to be held at p. m
in the church. All are invited
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
help FOR
WORKING WOMEN
Some Have to Keep on Until
They Almost Drop. How
Mrs. Conley Got Help.

Here is a letter from a woman who
had to work, but was too weak and suf-
fered too much to continue. How she
regained health -
Frankfort, Ky. suffered so much
with female weakness that could not
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
MERCER

Harry Kimball arrived home Sat
urday for a short time.
C. H. Girdler went to Skowhegan
Thursday evening to attend De Mo-
lay Commandery meeting,
Mrs. Lizzie Purcell has sold her
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

do my own work,
had to hire it done.
| h e ard s o much
about Lydia (. Pink
ham s We G TIA b lie
Compound t h a t l
tried it. | took three
bottles and | found
it to be all you
claim. Now | feel as
well as everI did and
am able to do all my
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