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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-01

sight of Duane he seemed TO bound into
the air, and he uttered q savage roar.
= zane stopped I'm his tracks at the
outer edge Of the sidewalk perhaps q
dozen rods from Everall's door.
II Balm was drunk he Old not show
1T in his movement; He swaggered Tor
ward, rapidly closing up the gap. Red,
sweaty, disheveled, and hatless, his face
distorted and expressive OF the most
malignant intent, he was a wild and
sinister figure. He had already killed
a man, and this showed in his de-
meanor, His hands were extended be-
fore him, the right hand little lower
lowed his rancor In speech mostly
curses. Gradually he slowed his walk,
then halted. A good rs PAGES separat-
ed the men.
won't nothin' make you draw, you
-" he shouted, fiercely.
I'm waitin' on you. CAL" replied
Duane.
Bain's right hand stiffened-moved.
Duane threw his gun as a boy throws
a ball underhand-a draw his father
had taught him. He pulled twice, his
shots almost as one. Bain's big Colt
doomed while ii was pointed downward
and he was falling. His bullet scat
tered dust and gravel at Duane's feet
He fell loosely, without contortion.
III u Ildbn Ill was T6ttllly DuhnG
He went forward and held his gun
ready for the slightest movement on
the part of Balm. But Balm lay upon
his back, and all that moved were his
breast and his eyes. How strangely the
red had left his face-and also the dis
tortionl The devil that had showed in
Balm was gone. He was sober and con-
scious. He tried to speak, but failed.
His eyes expressed something pitifully
human. They changed--rolled-set
blankly. . sH
Duane drew a deep breath and
sheathed his gun. He felt calm and
cool, glad the fray was over. One vio-
lent expression burst from him: 1.-THE
fool!" ....
When he looked up there were men
around him. s.#... a.
Plumb CENTER" said one.
Another, a cowboy who evidently had
just left the gaming table, leaned down
and pulled open Bain's shirt. He had
the ace Of spades in his hand. He laid
1t on Bain's breast, and the black fig
ure on the card covered the two bullet
holes just over Bain's heart.
Duane wheeled and hurried away.
He heard another man say:
Reckon Cal got what he deserved.
Buck Duane's first gun play. Like ia
Their like sonI"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-01
E Pluribus Unum.

Widely called our fathers came:
Many the realms from which they drew
The force to strive, In blood and flame
To build In vain. yet build anew.
These that would not own despair,
Forged q nation proud and free.
One cause was theirs. one will. ont
prayer;
This made them one, and one are we.
We are one as they were one;
That which bound them still endures.
IN peace or war, In storm or sun,
Dear Land Of Hope. our all is yours
Strength Of heart and arm and BRAIN
All to make you nobler STILL
Oh, lovely land of rolling plain,
Enchanted forest. heavenward hin.
Silver river, golden sands,
BIlcwy field and mountain WALL
Our land that loves all other lnds,
The land that shall be loved by all!
Arthur Guitermah. In LIE
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-01
Fighting the 7ls Pork Bill.

Senator Sherman OF Illinois and Ken
yon Of Iowa have made an admirable
tight upon the greatest of the pending
pork bills by which millions OF dollars APP
parently are to be shoveled out OF the ma.
tional treasury into rivers and harbors
that have little or nothing TO do with
present or prospective commerce.
Senator Kenyon on Saturday spoke with
force upon this measure, attacking the
pork secured by Chairman Clarke Of the
rivers and harbors committee for his own
Red river, a shallow stream but capable
OF sinking large sums of public money
to no good purpose. On Friday Senator
Sherman made strong attack upon all
the grabs Of this shameless session, grabs
that threaten to absorb vast sums.
Five days of fighting by these to sen
ators have served to show how great Is
the ruling matority's appetite for pork
The country owes much to the two for
the stand they have taken. II Is to be
hoped that President Wilson will read
their arguments before he passes upon
the rivers and harbors bill and me other
pork bills of the session.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-01
Didn't Give Him a Chance.
From the Chicago Post

A negro porter. nearly 50 years old, was
arrested on some trivial charge, for which
he was later discharged. 1t proved, dur.
Ing the trial. that he had never seen the
events greatly dazed and embarrassed
him. I".| .' IL ~ m. -
As he stood up when his name was
called the clerk sang forth: 1870. =.
do you solemnly swear that the testi-
mony you shall give in this case shall be
the truth, the whole truth. and nothing
but the truth, 80 help you God?"
Then he turned quickly 20 the bench.
Mr. Brtles" he said. for he knew his
honor from boyhood in an unofficial co.
truf. but mus be all catched up datter
way, In case / might want ter get des a
step or two offin' de road7 Hit don't give
a man no leeway, suh!' ..'EI -
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CONTINUED Next Weekly
Army Pistol Shoots coIors.
From the Popular Science MONTH,

A decided novelty in the way
pistols has been perfected for use by
the United States signal corps for the
purpose of communicating at night
Cartridges firing spurts Of flame of
various hues are used for ammunition,
the color of the flame carrying defin.
lite message to the distant lookout.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-01
What sh. Needed.

From the Philadelphia Ledger AZ
Mistress-What do we need for dinner7
Servant--Sure, ma'am. and I've tripped
dishes.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-01

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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-02-17
G. r. FOGG'S SUCCESS
Great Popularity of Plan to Sell
Medicine at HaIf.Price and Guar
antee Cure

G. R. Fogg the enterprising drug
gist rather than await the ordinary
methods of Introduction. urged the
DR.. Howard Co. to secure a quick sale
for their celebrated specific for the
cure of constipation and dyspepsia by
offering the regular soc bottle at half
price.
The wonderful success of this plan
was a great surprise even to G. Il.
Fogg and today there are scores of
people here in Skowhegan who are
using and praising this remarkable
remedy.
In addition to selling a soc bottle
of DR.. Towards specific for 25c G. r.
Fogg has so much faith in the remedy
that he will refund the money to any
one whom it does not cure
When your head aches. your stom-
ach does not digest food easily and
naturally when there is constipation,
specks before the eyes, tired feeling,
giddiness, bad taste in the mouth,
coated tongue. heart burn, sour stom-
ach, roaring or ringing in the ears,
melancholy and liver troubles DR..
Towards specific will cure you. If
it does not, it will not cost you a
cent. 2w6
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-02-17
BREAK UP BRONCHIAL COUGHS.
GROUP AND COLDS PROMPTLY
Make the Best Remedy HOme28 Teaspoonsu for so Cents

Don't neglect your first cold cough
or any Bronchial affection, this fall,
but commence treatment Immediately,
and through using the proper medi
cine, it can be checked from the very
start and promptly cured but if neg
lected probably will hang on all win
ter; if it does not develop into some
thing more serious, such as Pneu-
monia or Consumption. True, there
are hundreds. yes thousands of cough
remedies on the market. While some
are good, there are many which are
not, but are positively harmful, due
to the narcotics which they contain.
But why experiment with these diff
ferent remedies purely on the
strength perhaps of some testmo-
malls or on the exaggerated claims of
manufacturers, when Schiffmann's
New Concentrated Expectorant is
sold by f. w. Buchanan on such
positive guarantee to give perfect
satisfaction, yes even more-money
will be refunded by them if it is not
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-02-17
GIRLS, DO YOU KNOW
WHY YOUR HAIR
IS UGLY :?

Many women do not realize the
necessity of keeping the hair and
scalp absolutely clean In order to
look their best And yet. with only
few minutes of tonic massage, the
hair may be brought To beautiful,
thick. lnstrons luNuranee. and that az
very little cost
Just try these few simple directions
ionday. Into the palm of thr hand
pour a little Partisan Sage riEldb
guaranteed insN pensife aud most
beneficial preparation Ia a. had AZ
any drug atgre thoroughly @rt the
hair near tn scalp With II ard then
rub vigorously until soft NhElng
sensation comes stealing over the
head po this regularly fof fsN
days and YOU vii surely b. surprised
and delighted ~lth the results
Tn. genuine Partisan SAGE IL nh.
fainabis from q u fosg ~ho always
sells II With an absolute guarantee 81
perfect satisfaction Ia the user or
The mansy paid sill be returned -~s
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found the best remedy ever used in
Severe Coughs. Colds Whooping
Cough or Group, and it will also be
found excellent for Bronchial Asth-
ma and Bronchitis Besides these
druggists guaranteeing that 1t will
be the best remedy ever used" 1t will
likewise be found the most economi-
cal, because one bottle $50 cents
worth) makes full pint Q28 tea
spoonsfuD of the most excellent med
icine for any of the above affections,
when mixed at home with one pint of
graduated sugar and one-half pint of
water. II makes as much or more,
than would cost you $500 to $500 of
almost any of the ordinary ready
made kinds, sold in bottles holding
only % to 80 teaspoonsful. You
will be the sole judge yourself and
under the same positively Money
Back" guarantee which the druggists
make for the famous Asthmador Alb
solutely no risk. is run in buying
this remedy.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-02-17
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers
have lately been recorded at the Of
flee of the Somerset Register of
Deeds:
Cambridge-Fred E. Stilson to J.
Henry Morrill,.
Smithfield-Mertie f. Morrow to
Maurice f. Warren Gland on county
road leading from Belgrade to Smith
field)
Skowhegan-Rena Archer Taylor to
Elmer Z. Greenwood (Archer farm
property; Fred Lessard to Edith B.
Tozier Gland and buildings on River
Road to Waterville.)
Madison-Geo. F. Newell to How
ard Fillebrown Gland with buildings
on north side of Park ST.
Anson-Vesta L. Jones to Irwin H
Ellis Gland on southeast side of Main
st. in North Arson village.)
Flagstaff-Charles Green of Skow-
hogan to Lettie E. Crymble (his right
title and interest to land with build
ings on new County Road)
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. b. Miner et
al to Almon M. Percival; Carrie B
Palmer to Clarence II. Anderson
Gland and buildings on highway lead
ing from South Norridgewock villaget
to Mercer village)
Cornville-W. Scott Gilman to Ern-
est c. Butler 0he Whittier lot Dor
dering on the Town line between
Corny lie and Madison.)
NcscoT Huard t Clarence
W. Dutton Gland formerly occupied
by A. F. Adams)
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Rachel T. Norton

The announcement of the death of
this we'll known and beloved woman
on Sunday. Feb 6, 1916, brought sad
ness to many hearts,
aunt Rachel" as she was called by
young and old, was born in Scion,
Jan. I, 1882, daughter of Roswell and
Susan Robbins. In her early days
she taught school, this work seemed
to be a very happy part of her life as
she often talked of the days she spent
in a schoolroom.
Fifty-nine years last September she
was married to William g. p. Norton
of Madison and moved within half a
mile of her home to the Norton home
stead where she lived all her life.
Two children blessed this home Lille
Lean. who always lived at home and
Charlie Norton, who lives in Scion.
Mrs Norton will be missed by
many who enjoyed her bright and
cheerful manner. She was remark
able for her brightness of intellect at
so advanced an age and her light
seemed to be no old age for her in
body or in spirit. She loved this
world and the people in ii and she
was one of the world till she got
through it. Always full of fun never
meaning to hurt anybody.
The deceased was a charter mem
Der of East Madison Grange. AS
long as her husband lived they took
an active part in Grange work She
was also a member of Margaret Golf
Chapter D. A. r. and Golden Glow
Branch of l. S. S. She was a Spirit
ualist all her life and passed away
expecting to meet her loved and lost
gone before. She attended forty
campmeetings held at Lakewood and
will be greatly missed the coming
fall She was the last of a family of
FIVE, the last one to pass before her
was her youngest brother Ruel Rob-
bins, who died in July, 1915, since
that time the sister seemed to fail
and often said she was ever ready as
she had lived long enough.
One aim of her life was not to be
a great care, her wish was granted,
being confined to her bed only one
week WIN Id grippe anu piOhCHlol
pneumonia, everything the medical
aid could do was done but it was
hopeless.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Dean were con-
fined to their room with la grippe, her
grandchildren having the creates.
care Of her. Her son Charlie and
wife and one of her dearest friends
Mrs. Nellie Brann arrived the latter
part of the week but not in time fer
her to know them. She leaves 10
mourn her loss her daughter ard
husband Mr. and Mrs. f. c. Dean. a
son and wife Mr. and Mrs. c. d. Nor
ton, two grandchildren. Leo and May
Dean. many other relatives and
friends.
Funeral was held at the home
Thursday at 10 O'Clock. East Madison
Grange had charge OF the service.
She was laycd to rest beside her lus-
band in Jewett Cemetery beneath a
bed Of flowers sent by her dear nes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-02-17
Coming Events

Covering a period OF three months
Dates selected beyond that period are
on hle at this office, and may be con-
suited at any time.
Feb. l7-Dollar Day in Skowhegan.
Feb. 18-BOard Of Trade
Feb. 19-Grand Army meets
Feb. 21-D A. r. Silver Tea.
Feb. 21-I.ecture by DR. Mcguire
Feb. % Prize Speaking and Must
cal.
Feb. z2-W. c. T. [.
Feb % Mid winter meeting Of
Sorosis
Feb. 23-Horse Day.
Feb. 25-Town Improvement 80
ciety.
March SkoWhegan Grange
March l-Woman's Club
March 6-Carpenters & Joiners
Union.
March 6-Probste Court
March 8-Philathea Meeting.
March Beginning OF Lent.
March 10-Phidelah Rice.
March 13-Town meeting
March IA Pomona Grange at Nor
ridgewock
March 16 Municipal Court
March 24-Chapman Concert
April 13-Democrats have Jefferson
Banquet
April q Goodwin Interscholastic
Debate.
April % Easter.
Sept :, s, 8 Somerset Central
Fair.
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LOCAL RIFLE CLUB ASKED
TO COOPERATE
The Next Regular Meeting OF the
Skowhegan Organization Will Oc-
cur on the Evening of February %.

The next regular meeting OF the
Skowhegan Rife Club will occur on
Wednesday evening the 23rd in Hes
elton Armory. An effort is being
made to arrange among the different
rifle clubs one of the largest indoor
rife shoots ever held in the State
and the cooperation of the Skowhe-
gan Club is asked to aid in the pro-
ject. If the local organization favors
this scheme targets will be forwarded
in order that the entire club may
shoot the ten best targets to be Sc
lected for an official score. The dis
lance shot will be fifty feet and the
shoot in which the Skowhegan Club
are asked to cooperate is for the
month of March. On the weeks of
March 5 and IL it will be offhand and
on the weeks of March 10 and &c it
will be prone. The results of the in
door shooting in March will doubt
less have some effect upon the mat
ter of the different clubs of the
State meeting with the National
Guard at their State shoot in October
1916
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DIR. R. J. Alley SPOKE
BEFORE CLUB WOMEN
His Address Was an Excellent One,
His Theme Being Education and
Citizenship. Other Features

Gentlemen's night in the Town I'm
provement Society was a very en-
joyable event last Friday evening, in
Bethany church. The members of
Sorosis and the Woman's Club with
their gentlemen We're guests and the
affair was largely attended. The re-
ception committee was composed of
Mrs. Emma W. Goodrich, and Miss
Gertrude S. Weston, while the fol-
lowing young club women served as
ushers: Mrs. Edith S. Leighton, Mrs.
Irene n. Turner. Mrs. Mabel w. Jones
and Miss Alice Danforth.
DR.. Robert J. Alley. president of the
University of Maine was the speaker
of the evening and his address was a
brilliant collection of thoughts upon
Education and Citizenship" He de-
fined education as being a force to
simplify and clarity that which is
difficult to be understood and urged
especially the education of citizenship
when young. Citizenship according
to Pres Alley implies that the citizen
has duties pertaining to himself, his
family and his community. the State
the nation and the world and that
really good citizen performed duties
that touch all these things Our
government and our schools are the
two elements that have most to do in
training the individual citizenship
Pres. Alley in the course of his ad-
dress touched upon preparedness, but
not the kind of preparedness now be-
fore the people. combining himself in
stead to the need of preparing the
people of tomorrow to be the best
kind of citizens. With regard to law
making he hardly advised the present
method of curing wrongs by law. AS
a speaker President Alley is most
convincing and his ideas whether in
the humorous or serious vein were
closely followed.
the Town Improvement Society pre-
Mrs. Annie F. Fish, president of
sided and said a few words to the
club women prior to introducing
President Alley. She also presented
an original poem as a special well
come to the gentlemen guests. While
the audience was being seated, Mrs.
Ethel Whittier a mes nlaved organ 90
lections and during the evening SUI
perbly rendered Henry Vincents EN-
Route" Charles Turner. baritone So
loist gave three very excellent songs
one being Wagner's 20 Thou Sublime
Sweet Evening Star and the other
two Barbara Frietche' and THE
King OF the Main" Several boquets
of jonluils and narcissus added eff
fectively to the platform arrange
ments.
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Resolutions of Respect

Whereas, in view of the loss We
have sustained by the decease of our
beloved sister, Hattie Fitzgerald, and
of the still heavier loss sustained by
those who were nearest and dearest,
therefore be it
Reserved, That the removal of her
life with its labor seemingly unfinish-
ed brings a deep sorrow to us as
members of Canaan Grange;
Resolved, That with deep sympathy
with the bereayed relatives of the de-
ceased, we express our hope that even
so great loss to us all may be over
ruled for good by Him who doeth all
things well.
Resolved That a copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the rec
ords of our order; a copy printed
in the local paper; and a copy for
warded to the bereaved family
Gertrude B. Moody
Grace Weeks
+. Dilla Harris
Committee on Resolutions.
Canaan. Feb II. 1916.
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Card of Thanks.

The members of the Philathea
Glass wish to extend their
thanks to the many friends who have
assisted with gifts of money and fur
nshings for the rest rooms during
the past year. That so many have
objected to the public mention of
their names in a printed statement
renders it impossible for the Class to
express their appreciation in any
other way than this, and ii is the
wish that each one who has helped in
any way, large or small, will accept
this notice personally
MISS CADDIE BROWN, Pres.
MRS. ALICE DOW Sec
MRS. BERTHA HALL. Treas.
MRS PHILO STEWARD, Teacher
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PROBATE COURT
The business of the February Session

Matters of business were transact
ed as follows at the February ses-
sion of Probate Court, Judge c. O..
Small of Madison. presiding.
Wills presented in the estate of
Wilder s. Gates, late of Scion and
Olive Dunton. late of Mercer.
Wills allowed in the estate of AL
bert w Miller. late of Hartland; Lo-
VIVA McKenney, late of Jackman;
Betsey II. Athearn, Late of Anson; Or
lando A. Bowman, late of Fairfield;
Lovina +. Charles, late of Mercer;
Ida s. Barden, late of Pittsfeld.
Administration asked for in the es-
tate of William F. Kendall late of
Fairfield.
Administration granted in the es-
tate of Helen E. Chapman. late of
Athens; Samuel Chapman, late of
Athens; William c. Smith, late of
Skowhegan; Harry H. Hutchinson of
Brooks. Me-, appointed administrator !;
Lucy Caroline Tufts of Madison,
George A Morrison, Madison, APP
pointed administrator.
Accounts presented in the estate of
Gerald Mccarthy. late of Skowhegan +;
final account in the estate of ThaXter
Reed. late of Madison, Ann Lumsden
late of Skowhegan; first account in
estate of Maria J. Emerson, late of
St. Adams; final account in estate of
Annette Weybrant, late of Madison
first and final account in estate of
Augustus II. Conant. late of Melrose,
Mass: final account in estate of Henry
Washburn, late of Bingham; final ac-
count in the estate of Frederick Mac
Rae late of Seboomook; final account
in estate of Jane Halliday. late of
Pittsfield; final account in estate of
Clark Weybrant; guardians account
of Elisha A. Weybrant presented also
guardians resignation.
Accounts allowed in the estate of
Phidelia Cook, late of Athens; Chas.
w. knight, late of Cornville; Frank
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L. Eddy, late of Boston, Mass. Loren
l.. Harding, late of Pittsfield.
Petition for widows allowance pre-
sented in the estate of Gerald Nc
Carthy, late Of Skowhegan; J. Fred
Pollard, late of Fairheld; Elmer L.
Taylor, late of Lexington; Arthur l.
Hilton, late of Arson.
Petition for widows allowance
granted in the estate of David A
Young, late of Skowhegan.
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"a druggist has many opportunities
to make lasting friends Of his custom.
ers," said Mr.. J. c. Brady, popular
Rexall Pharmacist of Fall River,
Mass. 1.-THE very nature of his busl-
ness draws their confidence for little
helpful suggestions on the matter of
health. Many people have thanked
me for recommending Rexall Orderlies
as the best relief for constipation and
its resultant Ills Put up in dainty
candy tablet form, they are pleasant to
the taste and make an ideal laxative
for the home-for men. women and
children alike"
We have the exclusive selling rights
for this great laxative
Frank w. Buchanan, SkOwhegan
Erwin W. Moore, Bingham
THE RExALL STORES
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Gard of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to all friends and neighbors
who have been so kind and thought
full to us during our recent
bereavement also to the Sons of
veterans, Sons of Veterans Auxiliarl
and the many Thoughtful friends for
the abundance of beautiful flowers.
B. o. FITZGERALD AND FAMILY,
M. S. WITHEE AND FAMILY,
w. c. FITZGERALD AND FAMILY,
Canaan. Me-, Feb. 1916.
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Good Bye,
Painful Corns !!

When your feet are not right
paining you-corns continually on
edge-makes you hate TO put your
feet down solid, it makes life just
about unbearable you're wrong
all over, day in and day out.
One of the simplest yet most eff
fective methods of removing corns
is to apply
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-02-17
Oil Your Throat and Lungs With
Billiards. Golden Oil

The greatest Throat and Lung Remedy Works like oil
machinery quickly and surely No opate alcohol pleas
ant TO take. Guaranteed and sold by all dealers in medi
cnes IS and SOC bottles.
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Your grandfather VAS a good citizen
The chances are he took this paper