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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-02-17
NORTH FAIRFIELD.

The musical entertainment by the
Good viii Musical Club at the Union
church Feb. was great success
and most thoroughly enjoyed by all
especially the violin solo by Miss
Gardiner. Rev q. W Hinkley, the
founder of Good Will Homes will
speak at the Union church Feb. 16
Music will be furnished by members
of the Good Will Farm schools.
Lester McKechnie entered the Gray
Hospital, Wateryille last Tuesday
and on Wednesday was operated upon
for appendicitis. He is said to be
getting along nicely
Allen Varney is suffering with
ptomaine poisoning.
The Oneida Clubs held one of the
most enjoyable meetings of the win
ter at the Union church Feb. II. A
good program and guessing games
were enjoyed. 1t was voted to hold
the anniversary meeting March 25
and a special. committee was APP
pointed to make all arrangements
Two new members were accepted.
Miss Esther Weber who has
been i'll since November attended the
club meeting Saturday evening for
the first time since New Years.
Alec Thomson of Skowhegan was
the guest of Royal Wentworth Thurs
day, coming down Wednesday even
ing to attend the musical
Mrs. Julia McKechnie who makes
her home with her daughter Mrs
Sawtel!e has been confined to her bed
for a number of weeks.
Miss Frances Eastman of Fairfield
visited Miss Pearl Bowden the last
of the week
Mr.. Tedford a Colby student who
was the guest of Merle Huff spoke at
the Union church Sunday afternoon
1t was called fine sermon by all
present.
Clarence Bickford on Wednesday
finished cutting ice for the neighbor-
ing farmers.
The children of the North Fairfield
school enjoyed valentine box Mon
day afternoon.
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON

ORDER or NOTICE THEREIN
District of Maine. SIS.
On this 18th day of February 4. u.
1916, on reading the foregoing petit
ton, 1t is
ORDERED BY THE COURT, That
hearing be had upon the same on the
cath day of March y. d. 1916, be
fore said Court at Portland in said
District, at ten O'Clock in the fore
noon, and that notice thereof be pub
lished in The Independent Reporter
newspaper printed In said District.
and that all known creditors, and
other persons in interest, may appear
at the said time and place and show
cause If any they have, why the
prayer Of said petitioner should not be
granted.
AND 1T Is FURTHER ORDERED
BY THE COURT, That the Clerk shall
send by mail to all known creditors
copies of said petition and this order.
addressed to them at their places OF
residence as stated
Witness the Honorable Clarence
Hale. Judge of the said Court, and the
seal thereof at Portland, In said Dis
trict, on the 18th day of February A.
D. 1915.
JAMES E. HEWEY, Clerk
IL. s.
A true copy of petition and order
thereon.
Attest:
JAMES e. HEWEY, Clerk.
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PAINS OFTEN MEAN
URIC ACID POISON
Pay Attention to Pains-Rheumatism
MAY Cripple You Permanently

Ouch Does it hurt to move your
arms. legs, bend your back or stretch
your muscles? Be careful and take
heed in time. Rheumatism is steal
ing on you and may cripple you if
you don't stop uric acid from settling
in your veins and muscles.
Rheuma, a great specialists pre-
scription, chases this poison out of
the system and gives relief from all
forms of Rheumatism. 1t acts
through the seat of the trouble, the
kidneys. stops the formation of uric
acid, then drives out through the
bowels that which is in the blood.
Genuine Rheuma (see that you get
the trade-marked package) is sold by
G. R. Fogg and all druggists for SO
cents Money back if not satisfied
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NORTH ANSON

NUhIn aNSON
Jos. Atkinson the Oldest citizen of
this town, celebrated his seth birth
day last Monday.
A marriage was solemnized at the
Methodist parsonage by Rev. Wills,
Feb 9th the contracting parties be-
ing Hiram Clark and Mrs. Martha j.
Emery both of New Vineyard.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Jones are NOV
ing into the basement tenement of
Mrs. Alureda Games house at the
end of Center st. and are storing
most of their household goods in the
Universalist Church until they have a
larger rent.
Ralph Andrews has been visiting
his uncle. DR.. Andrews and family.
He is taking a course at the Univer-
sity of Maine
Mr., and Mrs J. H. Mckinney went
to Brunswick Friday and stayed over
Sunday with his parents Mr. and
Mrs. Isaac Mckinney.
Mrs. Lena Marshall returned to
Oakland Monday having been here
several days assisting her mother,
Mrs w. S. Jones, in preparing to
move.
Herbert Mitchell was at home from
Bald Mountain, Sunday, and reports
three feet of snow where he is work
ing.
Morris Weinberg returned Tuesday
from a business trip to Boston.
j. w. Manchester arrived in town
Tuesday evening. He had just come
from his home at Bar HarbOr.
The 33rd anniversary of Table
Rock Lodge of Odd Fellows occurs
on February %. but will be cee-
brated on Thursday evening, Febru-
airy oath.
The Oakland teams of Basket ball
will play the Arson Academy teams
in Carrabassett Hall Friday evening.
In the list of officers of the Mems
Brotherhood reported last week it
should have ben, President. Lowell
E. Bailey and vice president. Willis
G. Emery
Mrs. Foster of Belgrade is visiting
her niece Mrs. Willis Hodgdon.
Mrs. Cyrus Walker is very sick
with a severe cold and bronchitis.
Earle Mitchell and Lawrence Dut
ton came up from Madison Monday
night to attend the Leap Year ball.
Henry Douglass took his little son
Reginald to Portland last week for
treatment at the Children's Hospital.
About year ago the child had fall
which injured one hip and arrested
the growth of the limb, and the re-
cent fall on the ice aggravated the
trouble.
Rev Mr.. Madsen of Colby College
will preach in the Congregational
Church, Sunday morning.
Frank Clark, well known horse
man. who had been employed in No.
Arson the most of the time for the
past few years in the livery stable of
o. w. Savage, died in the hospital in
Augusta, Tuesday afternoon, having
gone there a few weeks ago.
Walter Salley, who died in Madison,
Feb. 9th, was native of Embden, the
son of the late Isaac and Martha
(Rice) Salley. He leaves two broth
ers. Owen Salley of Fairfield and DR..
|. L. Salley of Skowhegan, and sis
ter Mrs. Caroline Williams of Arson.
His age was fifty-three years,
The Ladies' Circle of the G.. A. R. at
their meeting Saturday, observed
Lincoln's birthday. The meeting
opened with singing America. Mrs.
Lottie Young read The Assassination
of President Lincoln. Emma Gould
gave recitation and Mrs. Capitola
Shaw read an article. Mrs. Daisy
Barron in behalf of the Circle, pre-
scented the Past President. Mrs. Susie
Reed a quilt in appreciation of her
services during the past year. There
was large attendance and at the
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HARTLAND

Prof Ralph Mitchell. State leader
for boys and girls clubs of Orono.
was in town Friday of last week and
organized both a Boys and Girls Club.
The Boys Agricultural Club has eigh-
teen members with Chester Ward.
President Carl Baird. Vice President
and Donald Robinson. secretary. The
Girls Agricultural Club has twenty
five members. President. Ruby Bur
lock; vice president. Marguerite Nc
Farden; secretary. Dorothy White
house. The girls are to invite Miss
Haskell State Leader here very soon
TO determine what their work shall
be-
Penmanship institute Will be
held at Hartland Academy Friday
and Saturday OF this week. \ pen
man from the A. y. Farmer Co. OF
noston. will be here as instructor.
w. e. Fortier Was Ia Dexter ON
business the FIRST o( The week
Mrs John Jspson - very III With
pneumonia
Hsr,land Grange No. l5a will work
the third and fourth degrees on a
class nex, Saturday Night and there
will b. a harvest supper
Miss Mitchell of toxcroft has en-
tered the freshman class at Hartland
Acsdemy
Ina Moalton visited her brother
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Louise Corson leading Mrs Filing
wood was able to be in attendance
for a while. A matter that came up
was the holding of the church roll
call which was set for the last of
March, date to be given later. 1t is
hoped that letters will be received
from members away and from for
mer pastors.
Rev. William Fletcher occupied the
pulpit to good acceptance Sunday
morning and evening. Following
the morning service the Lords Sup
per was observed, the new individual
communion set recently purchased,
being used for the first time. Not
withstanding the storm there was a
good attendance.
H. P. Bush is taking his turn with
the grippe, Mrs. Bush and Ray having
had their turn and not yet fully re-
covered.
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The News of Somerset's Busy Towns

forenoon. Mrs. Davis has been in
failing health for the past year but
was only confined to her bed about
three weeks. Mrs. Davis leaves to
mourn her loss, three sons and two
daughters. Frank of Skowhegan,
Turner. Asher, who has lived at home
with his mother Mrs. Mabel Magoon
and Mrs. Martha Cross. all of this
town, also one sister Mrs. Mary
Smith of Norwood Mass. Mrs. Davis
was seventy-eight years old last
month and has lived in town nearly
fifty-fonr years, coming here from
Moscow. While Mrs. Davis was a
quiet home body she will be greatly
missed by the people of the commun-
ity. The funeral services were held
from the Davis home Wednesday af-
ternoon at two o'clock, Rev. H. c.
Glidden officiating. The interment
was in the village cemetery by the
side of her husband.
Benz. +. Longley passed away at
his home with pneumonia, Feb. 8, af-
ter a short illness. The deceased
was born in Winchester, Mass, Jan.
% 1850. He was the son of the
late J. A. Longley and was the father
of fourteen children, eight of whom
are now living as follows: VIM. b.
Longley of Scion; Mrs. Albert E
Gould of Kingfield; Mrs. Irene E. Will
liams. Lexington; Mrs. VIM NJ. John
son, Skowhegan; Mrs. Maxicam c.
Foley of Newport; Mrs. Brdena NJ
Salley of Athens; Mrs Herbert f.
Rowe of Pittsfield. He also leaves
Of
sister Mrs. Sarah +. Moody of Oak
land twenty-eight grandchildren and
four at-grandchildren. During
his illness Mr.. Longley was cared for
by his daughter Mrs johnson.
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trip to Hartland and Corinna We'd
nesday, returning home Thursday
night
Tom Farrin made a flying trip to
Pittsfield Saturday returning home
the same night
E. A Brasier has gone to Abbot to
work
John Bartlett of kingsbury was in
town Friday He is planning to put
a stock of goods in the store known
as the L. D. Mathews store and go
into trade there.
Ernest Jones was called home last
week from his work with the Gull
ford Lumber Co in Kingsbury by the
illness of his father Chas. Jones
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WEST ATHENS

o. 1. Hut. who I, driving team
from here to Skow hogan for J NJ
pysart Was home over Sunday liz
expects To have employment, the rest
OF the winter.
The serious illness of " : Cleve-
land has been reported
isaac salley and family have NOV
I'd from the futile rent 20 G. n
yorks on the brighton road
Ida NJ Tutier passed the sabbath
with her daughter Mrs = nTaley
In Harmony
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WEST NEW PORTLAND

The students of w. N. p. High
School gave an entertainment at the
school building Friday, Feb. 18th.
Everybody was cordially invited to
attend.
Mrs. Annie Fuller has sold her
farm to A. p. WEIGH, who it is under
stood plans to move there in the near
future.
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LARONE

Mrs. Vina Haynes, whose illness
was noted recently passed away Feb.
Sth, from the effect of an apoplectic
shock, although she had been in fail
ing health for some time. Mrs.
Haynes was about sixty years of age
and the widow of the late r. s.
Haynes. She had been stopping with
her step daughter in Augusta and the
body was brought to the old home
place and buried from there on Feb.
IL with the Rev, Mr.. Trites of Nor
ridgewock officiating. The inter-
ment was at Norridgewock.
The Needlecraft Sisters met last
week with Mrs. Lizzie Morrow. In
teresting work was taken up followed
by refreshments and a pleasing duet
by two of the members.
Mrs. Lydia Faruham, who has been
stopping with her daughter In La
Grange is reported Ill With the grip.
Mrs Sadie Briggs OF Norridgewock
vas an over Sunday Wis tor nj +. III.
roheys
Oscar Davis of Massachusetts, was
a recent visitor at q T.. Records.
George Huryey's family are all on
the sick list
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NEW PORTLAND

Mrs Nancy D. (Lane) Williamson,
widow of the late Sullivan William
son of New Portland. died in Kingfield
Monday. February II. at the home of
her son S. J. Williamson, where she
has been spending the winters dur
ing the past two years.
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ANSON

Mrs May Fish Brooks who has
been a great sufferer with tuberculosis
passed away at noon Tuesday. She
is survived by a husband, one sister,
Mrs. Addie Wells of Embden and one
brother william Robbins of Milo.
Her age was 63 years.
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One of the most entertaining even
ings of the winter will be enjoyed by
those who hear with an Irishman
through the jungles of Africa" next
Monday evening at the Opera House
Come and be entertained, amused and
instructed Seats on sale at Sampson
and Azores, 35c and soc.
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S0L0N

Miss Ethelyn Grattan. teacher oil
the Grammar school went to her home
in Bradford last Thursday morning
to spend her vacation which the
schools are having at this time on
account of so much illness in town.
Ten of the scholars from the Scion
High School and the principal Mr.
Small went down to Miss Annie
Keene's Monday night and gave her
a surprise party. the occasion being
her birthday. A very pleasant time
was reported by all.
A baby girl was born to Rev. and
Mrs. H. c. Glidden Saturday night
Feb 18TH
E. o. Small, principal of the High
School, went to Portland Tuesday fol
a few days.
DR.. F. A Wood will be in Scion
Thursday, February "a for the prac-
tice of dentistry,
Next Friday night there will be a
free supper at the M. E. Church for
all the members and its constituents
It will be followed by social.
Gentlemen's night which the Wo-
mans Club were to hold Wednesday
night of this week, has been postpon-
ed on account of so much sickness.
Hiram Rice passed away at his
home on the lower end of Ferry St.
Tuesday noon. A more extended
notice will be given next week.
Sunday morning at the M. f
Church one person was baptised and
two received into the Church on pro-
baton. Next Sunday night the pas
tor will take as his subject The Elder
Brother.
Annie l.. Decker will be at the New
Caratunk Hotel, next Tuesday, from
10 to to meet patients
Mrs. Martha Burns Davis. widow OF
the late Isaac F. Davis. passed away
at her home on Pleasant St, Monday
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PUGH CORNER

Mrs. Walter ROwell and children
are quite sick with la grippe.
Mrs H. G. Holt and Miss Edith
Leavitt are also sick with la grippe.
Mrs. Hannah J. Boston of yelling
ton and Mrs. Selden York of Athens
visited with Louise Corson last Sat
urday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bicknell
spent the week end in Cornville with
Mr. and Mrs. Will Jewett.
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SMITHFTELD

The town officers are settling up
with the town this week.
Arthur Condor is at home from
New York for a few days.
The schools in town all closed last
week
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NORTH FAIRFIELD

Mr. Tedford of Colby College, Wa
terville, gave a very interesting talk
Sunday, Feb 10. at the Union Church
Master William Paddock returned
home Wednesday of last week from
Arson where he has been passing the
winter.
j. p. Stafford of Highland was the
week end guest last week of his cou-
sin Mrs C. f. Boynton.
The Somerset Farmers Co-opera-
tive Telephone Co. are putting me-
tallic line through here to Skowhe-
gan. 1t is hoped that the service
will be greatly benefited by so doing
and give better service in the future
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WEST EMBDEN

Austin Berry and daughter Gladys
were callers at Harris Williams and
Lester Berrys Sunday at North An
son.
Miss Vivian Mckinney is at work
for Mrs Marion Barnaby at n. Arson.
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HINCKLEY

Mrs. Arminda Smith is i'll at her
home with the grippe.
Scott Burrill has been sick for
several weeks. much of the time I'M
able to be out
Miss Tillie Cameron of Hartland is
the guest of Inez Alexander
The dance at the hall recently CIV
en- was an enjoyable affair There
will be one Friday evening Feb. IS,
at the same place.
Herbert Carr started Thursday
morning for Missouri to be absent on
business, two weeks.
The mock graduation of the NO
joke High School" given under the
auspices of the Hinckley Christian
| Endeavor Society at Good Templars'
Hall by the faculty at Good Will
Farm, was well attended and very en-
joyable. The parts were we'll taken
and amusing. The proceeds were
used for benevolent purposes. The
kindness of the Good VIII people is
much appreciated.
Mrs. Jennie Bean has acted as
housekeeper for Mrs. Lyman Barnes
during her visit with relatives and
friends in Lowell, Mass.
Miss Georgia Morrow returned
Monday from several days visit to
Norridgewock, called there by the ill
ness of her mother.
| d. c. Johnson has been unable to
do any saving in his mill for several
days on account of illness.
Miss Eva Jackson. a nurse in the
Augusta General Hospital, visited
Mrs. W p Hinckley over Sunday.
Saturday evening. Feb. 18TH the
Young Ladies' Club of Good Will
Farm gave valentine social at Ryer-
son Hall. The decorations were of
red and white, hearts and cupids be-
ing quite noticeable. About fifty
people were present and the affair
was pronounced delightful
The kennebecside Club observed
Gentlemen Night Friday evening
Feb nth at Moody Hall. by giving a
Leap Year Valentine sociable. The
room was prettlly decorated in red
and white with cupids and hearts
much In evidence. touches. rugs and
draperies giving II coy air. The
iood VIII Orchestra furnished mus
ic and other musical selections were
given at intervals Marching was IN
order aud afforded very pleasant
social time. The banquet was an
enjoyable part OF the evening. Mr.. W
4 T.. Hinckley acting as toaztmater. In
a happy, genial Nay, he called on sew
eral of the gentlemen for speeches
who responded in like manner and
Wit aud good nature prevailed Re
} turning to the reception room another
march followed after which some OF
T the old songs we're sung. nnally clos
ing with Sleep Swee,ly sleep Good
Night The gentlemen gave theft
cheers fnr the ladies' and expressed =
wish that they entertain t~ics Year
+ BRIGHTON
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EMRDEN LAKE

Leslie L. Spencer has been very
sick with La Grippe.
Mrs. Elsie Walker and two daugh-
tiers Ina and Elva were at North An
son, Saturday afternoon.
Miss Elvie Spencer is sick with La
Grippe and tonsilitis.
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CAUTION NOTICE

Whereas my wife IVA y Vrt'h HIl
has t.u M bed and board stibpHt
tuat cause / hereby forbid all person :
trntn harhoring 80 trusting her -
shall pay 10 hills II her contraeiihs
after this date ,.,.,,,
skowhsgah Me Fsb IS. 1919
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SOUTH BINGHAM AND VICINITY

Mrs Belle Penniman Of Auburn is
visiting relatives in this section, hav-
ing been called here by the death of
her brother Amherst Spofford.
Mrs. Florence Wilson returned to
her home in Gardiner, Friday
Sumner Whitman is i'll with pneu
monia.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Corson were
at Skowhegan, Friday,
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MERCER.

Call on Mrs. Frank Snow for the
Decker Blood Purifier, beneficial in
all chronic diseases.
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BINGH

BINUnAh
Mrs. Joseph Bachelor spent last
week in Harmony visiting Mr. Bach
elders parents.
Mrs. Belle Coole Hunnewell is car
ing for the sick ones in T. b. HATS
household. Mrs. Dodge, Mr.. HIATT
and Mabel Moore are the inmates
who have the grip
Undertakers A c. and \. A. Dins-
more were called to Scion last Tues
day.
Rev. II. j. Craig supplied in the
Congregational pulpit last Sunday
morning and evening on account OF
the illness of the regular pastor. Mr..
Craig preached here many years ago,
this church being his first pastorate.
Many Of his old friends who listened
to him then enjoyed very much hear
ing him preach again.
Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream at
CasweII's TIA
Mrs. Isabel Dunton Vaughan is
spending the present week with her
mother Mrs. George Dunton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Perry on
Owens St. are the parents of baby
girl born last week.
Mrs. Lettie Gallivan is keeping
house for Mrs. Juliet Adams during
her stay in Auburn.
Mrs. Annie Russell of Phillips was
recently the guest of her friend Mrs.
+. w. Prebe.
1t is understood that Mr.. Taylor of
Stratton, brother to Earl Taylor. has
bought a share in the Taylor proper
ty in this place and will move his
family here the first of April and oc-
cupy the north rent in the Taylor
house
Thursday evening Henderson's' Or
chestra went to Scion and played for
a dance in Grange Hall. The event
was not closed until 2 o'clock in the
morning
The Priscilla Jr. Club held a very
pleasant meeting last Saturday with
Florence Sterling.
The Sunshine Society had a fine
time at their md-winter picnic held
last Thursday in Fraternity Hall.
Much work was done and fine din
ner enjoyed The next meeting will
be March 9th, in Fraternity Hall. The
ladies will please attend, prepared to
sew on aprons. A picnic supper
will be served and a social enjoyed by
the Sunshine members and their
families. AS this meeting will be
held during the week which Is to be
observed throughout the country as
Baby Week" the Sunshine Society
will have a program upon the sub
ject Members are requested to re-
spond to the roll call with child say
ings A discussion on Child welfare
and an exhibition of Our Baby Pic
lures" will be arranged. Please at
tend and help to make this meeting
pleasant and profitable. 1t is hop
ed that other organizations meeting
during the week of March 9th. will
prepare programs in accordance with
"Baby Week"
The C. C. C. met Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. BENZ. Russell.
Saturday was observed as Young
Peoples Day in the Grange. All the
appointed officers but two were pres
ent when the meeting was called to
order by the w. M, Ethel Gilman.
Refreshments of homemade candy,
pop corn and corn balls were served
at recess. A fine program was pre-
scented by the w Lee, Gladys Baker.
At the close rising vote of thanks
was given the young officers for the
able manner in which the meeting
was conducted. At the next regular
meeting, Feb &c. the third and fourth
degrees will be conferred, after which
a lunch will be served
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BRIGHTON

B. I Fafrtn wens on business