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The Spectator., 1916-04-14
Road to Blue Mountain.

Hugh R. Carter, state highway en- gineer. and Guy B. Tucker, member of the Arkansas Highway Commis- sion, returned from Bonneville, where they addressed a meeting at which a road district was organized for the southern district of Logan county. A. B. Barlow was elected chairman of the district organization and Leon Westmoreland secretary. The pro, posed road Is to be constructed to the Yell county line across the southern portion of Logan county through Blue Mountain. Magazine and Bonneville. The survey will be com menced next week
The Spectator., 1916-04-14
HANDY HUSBAND Knew How to Get Part of the Break
 fast.

"I know one dish l can prepare for breakfast as we'll as any cook on earth said my husband one morning when the cook was i'll and he had vol unteered to help get breakfast. He appeared with his dish and l discov. cred 1t was Grape-Nuts which. of course. was easy to prepare for 1t was perfectly cooked at the factory. but it was a good Illustration of the conven fence of having Grape-Nuts about.
 We took up Grape-Nuts immedi ately after returning from five years sojourn in a hot country. Our stom achs were in bad condition and we were in poor health generally.
 Tn a day or two we liked Grape Nuts better than any other kind of food on the table. We both gained steadily in health and strength, and this was caused by Grape-Nuts and Postum.
 "A friend of ours had a similar ex perience. She was seriously i'll with indigestion and could find nothing tc eat that would not give her heartburn and palpitation. especially at night.
 She found that a small dish oi Grape-Nuts with cream made her >a satisfactory supper and gave her . comfortable nights rest. In . short time she gained several pounds in weight"
 There's . Reason" Namc given by Postum Co.,. Battle Creek. Mich.
 Ever read the above letserf q new eae aUpeara from tinse e tlae. TAsy ere geauenos true aad fall of AannAA
The Spectator., 1916-04-14
Mcknioht Spent $911.

It cost w. F. Mcknight, member of the Arkansas Railroaa Commission, s911.S3 to make his campaign for the Democratic nomination for congress man in the Seventh district, accord iDg to his statement filed with Sec retary of State Earle w. Hodges. MT. Meningitis is the first statement to roach the office. The largest item was $332.0S for printing. Other large items. were: Postage s214.50. clerks and stenographers S102.75, fees for getting name on ticket S6350 news fare $56.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14
To Add to Sheds.

J. w. Dean, general superintend- ent of the Iron Mountain, held a con ference with J. c. Clary, commission CT of labor. in regard to the construc- tion of additional sheds for the car shops of the company at Earring Cross. Complaint was made by the labor commissioner recently of the inadeQuacy of shed facilities at the shops with the result that Superin, tendent Dean decided to build the bor commissioner that the work would be commenced as soon as the material could be assembled on the ground.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14
TENDER SKINNED BABIES
With Rashes and irritations Find
 Comfort In Cuticura. Trial Free.

Baby's tender skin requires mild 'Voothing properties such as are found In the Cuticura Soap and Ointment. .Cuticura Soap Is so sweet, pure ana cleansing and Cuticura Ointment 60 'Boothing and healing. especially when baby's skin Is irritated and rashy.
 Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. L, Boston. Sold eyerywhere.-Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14
EmpIoyes Complain.

Commissioner of Labor J. c. Clary received a complaint from employees of the Memphis. Dallas and Gulf rail. road that they are not being paid promptly. MT, Clary arranged con- ference with officials of the road, a committee re~resenting the emrloyes, Deputy Commissioner of Labor F. I. Mckinley and himself, to be held at Hot Springs.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14
Road Plans Are Complete.

Hugh R. Carter. state highway en- gineer. sent to Arkansas county plans and estimates for new macadam road to be built from Humphrey to Goldman. The road, which will be five miles long, will cost $27,500.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14
Forwards Tax Books.

State Auditor M. F. Dickinson IS sending to the county clerks per sonal assessment books, with instruc' tiens that they be delivered to the assessors. Assessors will begin work June 1.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOE

LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES
 One size smaller after using Aliens Foot Ease. the antiseptic powder for the feet. Shaken into shoes and used in foot-bath, Aliens Foot Ease makes tight shoes feel easy. and gives instant relief to corns and bunions. Try 1t today. Sold everywhere, 1c. For FREE trial package Address, Allen s. Olmsted. Le Roy. N. Y. Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14
Renamed to Board.

Governor Hays reappointed Dr. E. Y. Stinson of Benton to the State Op- tometry Board. Dr. Stinson Is named for a five-year term. He was first appointed last year for the oneyear term.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14
STATE HAPPENINGS.

Huntsville. the county seat of Madi. son county. which has no railroad connection, now has the benefit of a motor line, which makes daily trips to Fayetteville. The cars leave Fa- yetteville each morning and go 10 Huntsville via Habberton. Mayfeld, Whitener and Hinesville.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14
O'Neal Is Appointed.

Governor Hays appointed w. W. O'Neal of Little Rock to represent Arkansas at the meeting in April at Columbus. O., of the International As sociation of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14

To keep clean and healthy take Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14

ing that he ought to be as good as you are.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14
F
Now h the Time to Get Rid of Those
 IglY SpotA.


 There's longer the slightest need of feeling ashamed of your freckles the prescription othne-double strength-is guaranteed to remove these homely spots. Simply get ounce of othine-double strength-from your druggist. and apply a little of it night and morning and you should soon see that even the worst freckles have begun 10 disappear. while the lighter ones have vanished entirely. It Is seldom that more than one ounce is needed to com pletely clear the skin and gain beautiful clear complexion.
 Be to ask for the double strength othine. this Is sold under guarantee of money back if 1t fails to remove freckles- Adv.
 Few men can convince themselves they are having a good time in trying to be good.
 Have Hanford's Balsam on hand for accidents. Adv.
 Many man is honest because a
 l~A {oa
The Spectator., 1916-04-14

One-half of the world is kept busy trying to find out how the other half lives.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14

"Dr." Is an abbreviation frequently used to express the relations of a pa !ient to his physician.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14
WCKy"Wgz SALHE Sssi Sssl Stella-Vitae and Gained 28 Pounds

 could hardly st No n d.y hssr
The Spectator., 1916-04-14
Exact Copy of Wrapper

When man falls In love he seldom lands on his feet.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14

The Mammoth Spring Progress: wants the Mammoth Spring end o Fulton county joined to Sharp count, or new county formed of parts o Sharp. Randolph and Fulton coun ties.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14

Two carloads of poultry have been shipped from Jonesboro recently. It is believed Jonesboro will ship car load each week during the spring.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14

Many man is honest because a good opportunity to be otherwise nev- CT knocked at his door
The Spectator., 1916-04-14
Arkansas Homestead Lands

Homestead laws, map and guide book, showing "eliminated lands from the forest reserves which can be homesteaded soon; 26c. l.. BLAISDELLV Banksrs Trust Bldg- LITTLE ROCK. ARK
The Spectator., 1916-04-14
INTERNATIONAL, SUNlASQ1O0L
 LESSON

By p. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of Sunday School Course of the Moody Bible Institute. Chicago)
 Copyright, 1916. Western Newspaper Union.)
The Spectator., 1916-04-14

The contract for the High School building at Kingsland has been awarded to the Southern Construc- tion Company of Little Rock. Work will begin In few days.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14

The Mena Daily Democrat has been suspended after a life of about q month. The Democrat did not prove to be paying investment.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14

George Alfred Donaghey, aged years, son of MT. and Mrs. J. w Donaghey of Fort Smith, fell into i; tub of hot water and was scalded tt death. The child's mother saw th' babe fall and although the tot wal pulled from the hot water immediate ly, death followed shortly.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14

The Ashdown Fruit Growers Asso- citation began the harvest of its first ! crop of strawberries.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14

A mad dog bit several dogs, hogs and cattle between Kerr and Carlisle recently.
The Spectator., 1916-04-14

Sixty-two bottles of whiskey. taken from bootleegers. were destroyed at Batesville recently.
The evening world., 1916-03-02

Of the crowd In front OF the fail, saw
and heard enough to make them real
ize the seriousness OF the situation.
They looked at each other.
What do you thinkT' asked Helen
anxiously.
Storm shook his head. We've got
TO get help. Helen, and get II quick"
The only place II can come from
is the carp. then" responded Helen
with decision. And We must go after
It, George"
They hastened 20 the station and
told the story to the agent. Storm
wrote n message, directing a boy to
rush upstairs with II and get II OF.
When Rhlnelander opened the tele-
gram q few moments later, he read;
SPIKE. WORKING IN OUR RE-
HALE, IN TROUBLE WITH SEA
GtttTE'S GANG. THEY ARE
STORMtNG JAIL TO LYNCH HIM.
ON ENGINE. HAVE HELP READY
AS SOON AS WE ARRIVE-STORM RIM.
Rhinelander. without loss OF time,
assembled his men. told them OF the
trouble at Las Vegas and asked II
they were willing to help rescue
Spike. They answered with an af-
firmativo yell and he ordered them to
climb aboard = 6at orr.
(To Be Continued)
The evening world., 1916-03-02

BY this time tho Sheriff and his
deputies had succeeded in getting
Spike to the calaboose. where they
pushed him inside But the crowd,
now a mob, had followed hard on
their heels. 1t was growing larger
every moment and the feeling was
running higher.
Seagrue had sent Lug out TO look
for Bill. whose disappearance dis
turbed him. And Lug, finding his
partner lying deserted on the side
walk, tried hard to bring him around.
Iio stopped a man running past and
with his help propped Bill up.
Helen and storm, reaching the edge
The evening world., 1916-03-02

SOUP PONDER Lcnrl, Potage
Noago, Chicken, Negetah e
Potato, Pea BsIn, Beef;
a.s dozen, ioi o., g.. .., sc
The evening world., 1916-03-02
Here is nelU health and nelU liif
for the QizinQ

IF you who are weak, anaemic,
i nervous, or rundown could
realize what short course Of
Wincarnis would mean to you
you would not continue to suffer
necdlessly. You would get bot
tie of Wincarnis at once and, from
today, begin to derive the new
health and new life that Wincar-
MS promotes. Remember that
your health is your most valuable
possession. lll-hcalth, apart from
the misery it causes, dcprives you
of your rightful enjoyment and
handicaps you in your daily duties.
But good Neutrality-suspicious., glow
ing health can be yours if YOU
take Wincarnis. Because it pos
sesscs a four-fold power in Great
ing the health YOU need.
II is in cases like this that Wincarni,
exercises such a wonderful effect. VIM
'dI"'H Plo''o'e' NFeN s'eHpn, HF'S
blood, nslV nerve force, aud Hfzy vital
ity, Because Wincarnis is a tonic, a
restorative, q blood builder and a
nerve food, that is why over 10, 900
doctors recommend Wincarnis.
Mothersi Don't let your daily burden
ruin your health. Don't let your cares
and anxieties spoil your looks. Don't
suffer needlessly. Winoarnis can give
you the ns7v hsaH you iced.
The evening world., 1916-03-02

BEST WHITE POTATOES
i21.ib. bag, 80 3.45,
bushsl, G0-ls bag. 81 rs;
p. G:ss' II. 45c
The evening world., 1916-03-02

foot -gladdener the world has ever known.
Get e5-cent box Of "Tiz" at any drug
store and end foot torture for whole
year. Never have tired. aching. sweaty,
smelly feet; your shoes will lit fine and
you'll only wish you had tried Til
sooner. Accept no substilutc.-Advt.
The evening world., 1916-03-02
7 Visits for S.

I take this opportunity Of notifying uil
those who require treat ni-nt for catarrhal
troubles that until April I ny fees Tor
seven complete Treatments. This fee viii
include seven complstc Treatments and
Inesiioine. In order 20 take adv nntage ~
this low offer II will he necessary 10 visit
my office and enroll your name on or be-
fore March 81.
The evening world., 1916-03-02

You're footsick! Your feet feel tired.
puffed up. chafed. aching. swcaty and
they need "Tiz."
"Tiz" makes feet remarkably fresh
and sorc-proof "1fz" takes the pain
and burn right out Of corns. callouscs
and hunions. "Ti1" is tho grnndcst
The evening world., 1916-03-02
A STORY OF MOUNTAIN
RAILROAD LIFE.
BY
FRANK II. SPEARAfAN.

Agssog ot '.wh..eering s,nitA,% Tho Mosn,'ln
cYyTnk leib, ~ f~nt "a spe,Tn.n, =,
n an leAdina Motion Picture Theatres.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13
Death of Albert +. Luce

Memorial services for the late Al
bert L. Luce occurred Sunday after
noon at p. m. from the home of MI.
and Mrs L. H. Morrill, on Court St
Rev, Frederick c. Rogers of the Cen
tenary NJ Z. Church officiating A
quartette composed of j. Harvey
White, Dr. S. N. Cover, r. w Leigh
ton and E. Z. Harris sang several
selections and the remains were in
TERED in South Side Cemetery. Mr.
Luce was born August 6, 1897 at In
dustry. His parents were Samuel
and Lucy Kethcart Luce. On Feb
rnary 7, 1860, he WAS married to Sy
rena b. Taylor of Lexington whose
death occurred many years ago. OF
this union there are three surviving
children. the eldest being Nan, who
married John Collins and formerly
resided in the present home Of Chas
w. Day on Bush ST. but now lives
in California Tie Two others are
sons, Edwin Luce of HaVerhill, Mass.
and Chas. Luce of Lewiston. At one
time the deceased lived on a farm in
the locality known as the River
Plains, but later went west whore he
remained for a few years. He re-
turned to SkoWhegan, but after a
time went to Gorham whore he en-
gagged in farming While there he
married for the second time, his last
wife having been Jennie Libby. She
did not live many years and follow
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13
Vaudeville Week at Lakewood

Next week at Lakewood Theatre a
treat is in store for its many patrons.
who each week look eagerly forward
to the next production. The mem
bers of the talented company have
proven how versatile they are, for
since the opening each succeeding
week something entirely different has
been arranged. The coming week
will be Vaudeville week and a high
class bill will be offered arts that
might easily be head line acts in the
/ finest circuits in the country.
Mr. Beyins will produce his little
rural gem Daddy, a playlet abound
ing in pathos and fun, one moment
you are on the verge of tears, the
next roaring with laughter. Mr.
Beyins viii be assisted by several
members of the company. Miss Frank
will be seen and heard TO the best
advantage and will charm her many
admirers with her beautiful voice.
Miss Nennard will be seen and
heard in an act of her own in which
she has made success in vaudeville
entitled the "Old Fashioned Girl
Miss Marsh will repeat at Lake
wood The success she has had else
where in vaudeville and will sing and
dance her way into the hearts of all
who have seen her. Mr.. Ruddie Stott
will be heard in dramatic readings.
and Mr.. Hunter Will be seen in a
funny sketch entitled "Nearly a
Manager
Mr. Mac Arthur will have Scotch
number assisted by the chorus in
kities introducing Highland songs
and dances of Bonny Scotland. The
Vaudeville week will be quite a nov
city as we'll as an innovation, and
/ should be welcomed by packed
houses. No week for the entire sea
! son has been more anticipated by
the members of the company, this
means that the week will be a big
success.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13

Sturgess Durgin class of 'I6 at He
bron, has returned home and is
working at Mosquito this summer.
Will Jones is running the Mosquito
Camps, Leo Jones having sold them
to man from way.
The opening in the new hall was a
great success in every way. also the
dance July 4th.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. l.. French and Dr..
Marston of North Arson are guests in
the family of w. j. Holway and are
doing little fishing.
Mrs. f. j. Durgin, Mrs. Minnie
Durgin and JUN Dewey Durgin were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Baker at
Pittsfield Sunday
Mrs. Kate Huddigan of Greenyille
has been the guest of Mrs Sophia
Young for a few days
Mr. and Mrs. James OBrine and
family from Lake MoXie were calling
on friends Sunday night.
Will Whorff and Alta, Elizabeth
with Master Charles were the guests
of friends one day last week
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13
HINCkLEY

Miss Evelyn Joy returned Saturday
from Mechanic Falls, where she has
been the guest of her aunt Mrs W B
Blanchard.
A F. Wardwell has exchanged his
| farm with Ruel Lamb for the store
| The firm name will be A. +. WardWell
& Son
Frank L. Barnes began work in
Skowhegan July 5th at the new shoe
shop. While in Boston recently he
hired with Bell Brothers as foreman
of the making and furnishing room.
Miss Edith Jackson is home for the
summer vacation with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Jackson.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pratt and chill
dren of Massachusetts are guests at
the home of Asa Pratt.
The electrical shower of Saturday
did more or less damage in this COM
munity. The lightning struck the
barn and hen house of Mrs. Arminda
Smith, ripping off boards, cts. entered
the buildings of NJ. d. Holt and also
struck a tree in Uri Peavey's yard
and ruined it. A large tree opposite
the Burgess house was blown over
and the top of one of the chimneys
on the house of James Crawford Just
enough damage was done 10 make
people add a little more insurance
and worry about the showers that are
to follow
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13
NATURE DAY OBSERVED
BY WOMAN'S CLUB
Delightful Afternoon Spent by Ladies
at the Home Of Mrs. Arthur X.
Jones

The deferred Nature meeting OF the
Womans Club took the form Of Il
field day when about sixty ladies'
gathered at the home of Mrs Arthur
r. Jones on Elm st. Friday after
noon. Mrs. Jones was assisted in
receiving by Mrs Evelyn W. Pratt,
president of the Club and although
the lovely homestead was thrown
open to the ladies', the afternoon was
mainly spent on the lawns and about
the gardens. Miss Bertha Merrill,
member OF the Club, who is an expert
geologist, was the speaker and told Of
her trip and geological observations
through the western part Of the
United States Graphically describ-
ed, Miss Merrill acquainted her
listeners with many an interesting
detail OF great educational value. She
was the only speaker but excellent
music was furnished by a victrola
placed in the west parlor the win
dows of the room opening upon the
lawn where the ladies' grouped them
selves. \ very happy feature OF the
meeting was the picnic lunch which
was partaken of during the afternoon.
Mrs. Mary II. Bailey who had charge
of the meeting was to be congratulate
ed upon her portion of the arrange
ments and Mrs. Jones too, afforded
the members great pleasure by open
ing her residence to them. Her as
sistants. Mrs Adelaide Z Ordway.
Mrs Alta S Elliott, Mrs Georgia
Wilson and Mrs Vivian G. Woodbury.
also added much to the happiness OIL
the event. The house decorations
consisted of a quantity of roses, 9TH
erwise there were no additional
adOrnmentS.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13

Miss Mabel Bigelow returned to the
home of Miss Bigelow after a week
spent in Skowhegan
Mrs. Alice Deyine and nephew Wy
man Bigelow of Lewiston visited over
the 4th at Alonzo Hoxie's.
Mrs, Herbert Carr of Hinckley Wis
tied Mrs. George Huff Sunday.
Mrs. May Mosher of Shelton Conn.
spoke al the Union Church, July 9th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Boynton are the
guests of Mrs. Katherine Paddock.
The ball game between the Reds
and the Blues July 18th was much en-
joyed by the younger set. Later a
picnic supper followed by short
program and fireworks was enjoyed
at the home of George Huff.
Mrs. Hugh Ross Hatch of Fairfield
will speak at the Union Church July
10Th.
The last meeting of the Tuesday
Club at the home of Mrs Eta Emery
was one of the most enjoyable in the
history of the club. After a short
program the President, Miss Louisa
Varnum, whose birthday it was, was
presented a token of the regard in
which she is held and a picnic supper
was enjoyed. There were 81 pres
emf. Much interest was shown in
the model hen-house recently erected
on the Emery farm under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Monahan of the L. of NJ.
Miss Christine Pooler who has
been visiting Miss Greta HoXie, has
returned to her home in SkoWhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13
! THE NEWS OF ~
/ OUR CATERERS ~
.IACkMAN

NJ. f. II. Williams and daughter
rrma have gone to Embden to spend
heir summer vacation with Mrs. Viii
Hams mother While away she will
9tt4od the summer school at Farm
metan.
three nights engagement at Jack
man Hall on Saturday night of last
Vq4k The house was crowded every
NIGHT and all were glad to see the
COMPANY returned to town again for
all enjoy seeing the show which is
always good.
4 very good game of ball was play
ed on saturday afternoon between
the team from Skinner and the home
team. II was especially interesting up
Ia the sixth inning, but from that
time the home boys got on to the Wis
hing pitcher and batted him pretty
hard 50 at the end of the game the
score was 10 to l in favor of our boys.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Moore return
ed home last week from Southport,
Ne. where they were the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. David Jewett of Show
beean. Who have a cottage at the
above named place.
Ralph Sterling accompanied by his
brother John and z. A. Williams
spent several days of last week ex-
pIormg near the boundary at Lowell
town.
OWING to the rain all the different
sports and celebration which had
been planned for the 4th of July had
10 be given up except the ball in the
evening