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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-20
MERCER

Mrs George Chandler and daughter
Dorothy of NorridgeWock spent a few
days with Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Corson.
1t is reported that Sam Worster is
going to Boston, Mass. for a few days.
The Decker boys are doing quite a
business saving wood this spring.
George Chandler of Norridgewock
has been in town for number of
days getting ready TO. and moving
the switch of the New Sharon and
Norridgewock telephone Company in
to the house recently purchased by
Mr.. and Mrs. True Dunton.
Harry Snow celebrated his fourth
birthday, April 18th. by having a lit
tie party.
The village school began Monday
taught by Miss Gertrude Green.
Sam Worster has moved onto the
place he purchased of Alton Smith.
Wallace Tibbetts has moved his
family to Harry Kimball's for the
present
Mr.. and Mrs. True Dunton have
moved into their new home.
Miss Inez Brown still remains i'll
and has got to undergo a surgical
operation it is said.
Miss Mildred Tibbetts has return.
ed home from Skowhegan.
Mr. and Mrs. Merit Wade expect
soon to move to Jackman.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-20
ST. ALBANS

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Johnson were
called to Canaan by the death of her
brother, George II. Bean last week.
Irma Berry returned Tuesday to
her position as nurse in the NJ. G.
Hospital, Portland.
Mrs. Fred Palmer and her sister
Mrs. Eta Ferguson were in Bangor
for a day the present week.
Edgar Croker was in Portland
Wednesday of last week on business
Loren Tracey spent the week end
in Portland 1t is rumored that on
his return, he will be accompanied by
one of the fair sex to share his joys
and sorrows.
Moving pictures at the Hartland
Opera House every Saturday night.
Miss Addie E. WEIGH the second
eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lis F. WEIGH, was united in marriage
to Irving Piper of Wilton, Saturday
evening, April 9Th, at the home of her
parents; the ceremony being perform
ed by Judge f. A. Weber of Hart
land After short wedding trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Piper will reside on the
Pond road in the home which they
have recently purchased. They have
the best wishes of many friends.
The many friends and relatives in ST,
Adams of George Goodwin of Mime
apols will be pleased to hear that his
has been announced to take
place on April 20 and that he and his
bride will arrive in ST. Adams the
4th or 5th of May
Arthur Chadbourne, who has rented
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-20
NORRIDGEW0Ck

Dress up week Spring Pumps.
Shoes and Silk Hose for Ladies'. suits
Fancy Shirts Hats and OAfords for
men at Jays.
a. W. Merrill of Augusta Was in
town the first of the week visiting
friends
Miss Elva Rushton of this place and
Miss Leila Clements of Smithfield
were visiting in Wateryille Tuesday.
Miss Linnion Brown is spending the
week in Boston and vicinity
The Delta Alpha club of the Bap-
list Church held a food sale II their
vestry last Saturday which VAS well
patronized and netted the club quite
a large sum.
Mrs. Henry Oliver of West Mills
has been in town the past week the
guest of relatives.
Mrs. Harriet Miller entertained the
afternoon bridge club last Friday.
Mrs. H. L. Sheaff spent a few days
recently in Lewiston being called
there by the illness of her mother WHO
was suffering with the grip.
Miss Lillace CasWell is acting as
housekeeper for Mrs George Lunt as
Mrs Lunt is in poor health.
Fred Everett is home from Portland
Mrs Chester Jones and Miss
Frances Jones were in Waterville last
Wednesday.
The Womans Working League of
the Congregational Church held 4
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-20
WEST ATHENS

Mrs O. c. Huff will teach the viii
lage school in kingsbury.
Miss Ethel Butler who has been
visiting Mrs. NJ A Randall in Ripley.
returned home Sunday. She will go
to Brighton village. where she has
employment.
Miss Helen Dysart went to Kings
bury April 10th. She will teach
there this spring
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-20

tanned the Poets Corner Whist Club
last Saturday evening
W r. Whitney has purchased a
new Overland.
MI aud Mrs. Harold Bruce have
packed their household goods and viii
leave soon for Rockland
The members OF Somerset Grange
and few invited friends enjoyed the
celebration of the forty-second ami
yersary of the lodge last Thursday
evening Ur. Leon 5. Merrill OF
Orono was the guest of the evening
and gave most interesting talk on
the Farm Extension Work of the |. of
NJ and the Boys Clubs. explaining
the object Of the Work and lis results.
The lecture aroused great deal of
enthusiasm among the members and
many personal letters TO the Farm
Extension Bureau OF the / OF NJ
We're sent next day asking that this
town might have Il demonstration.
The remainder of the program which
VAS given under the direction OF the
Lecturer Mrs Lizzie Watson consist
ed of vocal and instrumental music,
several tableauX. 4 short comedy
and an original poem written and
read by Mrs Watson the history of
the Grange by the several past mas
tiers and of several of lis charter
members; and as this Vas 10 be
probably the last social affair given
by the Grange in its old home. the
last will and testament of Somerset
Grange was read and also a prophecy,
the last two numbers causing much
laughter After the program the
company adjourned to. the dining
room below and a delicious supper
was served by the lady officers The
anniversary exercises We're certainly
a great success and thoroughly enjoy
ed by all present Much interest is
now shown in The order and it is
hoped that both the interest and the
good attendance Will continue
Miss Frances Jones Went to Smith
field Saturday where she will teach
in the town schools.
A little daughter was born 10 Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Blaisdell last week
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs Chester kenney ar
rived Monday and are receiving the
congratulations of their many friends
for long and happy married life.
Instead of observing Patriots Day
Wednesday the village schools took
Monday as a holiday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-20

Owen Oliver of Norridgewock is
teaching school at the Steam Mill in
Cornville and boarding at H. l.
Chases
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-20
SHARKS

owen Oliver has gone to Cornyill'
to teach school
d. J. Taylor has recently purchased
pair of oxen from parties in Wilton.
Mrs. Olive Grant has gone to
Kineo where she has work.
The many friends of Hazel Bean
will be glad to hear that she is gain
ing from her operation in Lewiston
Hospital last week for appendicitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. John James spent sew
era days in Pennington last week,
called there by the illness of Mr..
James relatives.
Matte Townsend, who has been
working in Pennington for several
years, has returned to her home in
the village here where she will spend
! the summer
William Savage of Wilton was in
/ town last week and bought about 20
head of cattle.
A crew of men are saving birch at
Will Creations mill for Eli Oliver OF
Pennington Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Fitch are
working for Will Dudley.
The farce "Saras Best Man by
home talent will be given April q.
Nj. D. Frederic has recently sold a
very nice young work horse to viii
Dudley.
Sherman Greenleaf has been home
from New Sharon for few days.
Mrs. Hiram Waugh Tas on the
sick list last week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-20

being hit by moving log. 1t was
thought at first that the little fellow
had sustained permanent injuries,
but later developments proved that
the internal injuries were not serious
and he is improving rapidly.
o. b. May & Sons saw mill situat-
ed at Browns Corner started Mon
day with Henry Gay of Madison. saw
yer. 1t is estimated that there are
100000 feet of logs to be sawed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milford Withee were
called to Skowhegan Sunday to at
tend the funeral of his aunt Mrs. DeX-
ter Rowe.
Harry Wheeler went to Athol,
Mass, Monday, where he will be en-
ployed for a few months. His wife
and baby Harold will visit with her
parents in Athens until her husband
gets located then she will join Mr.,
Wheeler. We regret to have Mr.. and
Mrs. Wheeler leave town as Harry
has long been a resident in this place
and leaves many friends who regret
their departure. May health and
prosperity be theirs in their new ven
ture.
Mail this paper TO a friend.
Ivory Burrill and wife of Waterville
have come to stay for a few weeks
with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. SchyleS
Burrill
Mrs Gladys Lancaster and Mrs,
Hiram Judkins were Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jessie Herrin in West
Pittsfeld.
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The News Of Somerset's Busy Towns


meeting at the NeStrY last week
Tuesday afternoon and made the final
preparations for their Easter sale.
Mrs. Ben Smith and little daughter
visited in Clinton last week Nednes-
day and Thursday
II. II. Morrow MAS IN Fairfield on
business a few days laSt week.
Mr and Mrs. George Chandler We're
in Mercer last Weeh visiting relatives
Mrs. +. ". Spauldins entertained
the Thursday club last Thursday at
ternoon
Mrs. Olive Jones has returned from
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taaao ~ ~ - enioyed a sumner At
tbeir nam last Monday evening.
Mrs Nelson. who is acting as
housekecpcr for Charles Whiting Wis
tied her sister in Nassalboro last
week.
Miss Nina Hussey of Campello.
Mass. is spending her Easter vacation
al her home in town.
The Mems League have advertised
the last Of their series OF winter en-
.iertalnments for next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester A. Hussey OF
Sko"hegan have been spending a few
days IN town the guests Oh lhelf pa
rents
Le"ls whitney mas Pafehased
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WEST NEW PORTLAND

Fernw God Grange met in regular
session Saturday afternoon, but ow
ing to the extremely bad condition of
the roads only a few We're present
One member was reinstated to mem
bership.
Mail this paper to friend
New Century Rebekah Lodge De
gree team are doing considerable re-
hearsing of late for special work lat
er in the season.
Next Sunday. April 23rd, will be OBJ
served by the Odd Fellows and Re
bekahs as Anniversary Sunday Ser
vices will be by Rev. Mr.. HIATT Of
Bingham.
The Somerset Farmers Co-opera-
tive Telephone Co. has recently in
stalled several new machines in this
section with prospects of more to
come The latest to be installed was
in the home of Perley Luce, call 30
II. f. Hoyt of Easton is a guest of
his brother Charles f. Hoyt
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-20

the St Adams Town Farm for the
past two years. has hired the Pal
myra Town Farm and will move his
family there soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Nichols were
visitors in Newport April Is,
Albion Weeks returned from Port
land. April Is, where he has been as
a witness in suit brought by the
Potter Bros. against the Dead River
Timberland Lumber Co.
jeanette Hollis of Pittsfield is at
present visiting with Marian Nutter.
Frank Hanson lost one of his
horses during the past week.
John and Edmund Withee. who re-
Gently passed examination in Bangor
for the L. S. Navy have gone to
Portland and enlisted for four years
and will go from Portland to the
Naval Station at Newport, r, l.,
where they will serve the first six
months. They are the two sons Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Withee of Pitts
field but lived in East St Adams
several years ago
Mrs. Frank Carson and children
who have been visiting at W. II. Car
sons went to Knox last week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-20
BROWNS CORNER-CANAAN

Clarence Hilton has gone to Lewis
ton where he has employment in a
store. Mrs. Hilton, who is staying
with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank
futile will soon join her husband.
Our school is progressing nicely
with fifteen pupils in attendance.
Gladys Porter and Master Floyd
Hubbard were Saturday and Sunday
guests of their sister NJ IS Anna Por-
ter.
Mr. and Mrs. Irving Loomis have a
new baby born april 6.
Clifton Lancaster of Canaan and
Miss Blake Reed of Lincoln were
united in marriage April 10, by Rev
o. NJ. Chase.
Miss Blanche Ogden, who has been
i'll for several weeks, is slowly inn
proving.
Glenn, the six year old son of Mrs
Edith Lambert, who lives in the mill
yard of Burrill's mill in Cornylle, re-
Gently met with a painful accident by
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-20
SOUTH MADISON

Mr.. and Mrs. David Abbot are at
East Madison for few weeks where
Mr.. Abbot is working for Henry Hoyt.
D. A. Dickinson who has been in
poor health all winter, is reported
about the same.
The roads are in bad shape in some
places they are almost impossible
and then for a ways they will be
quite good.
Miles Jackson of Canaan is visiting
his sister Mrs. Sarah Mckinney.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-20
LOCKWOOD

Mrs. Jas. Cote who has been en-
ployed as waitress at the Hotel Rock
wood, left town Saturday, joining Mr..
Cote at Bingham.
P. w. Otis was called to Deadwater
for a few weeks where he is to be
freight agent.
Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Johnson
have sold their cottage on the float
to c. A. Judkins and are now board
ing at Frank Defores.
The stork visited the home of Mrs.
Harry Johnson leaving baby boy.
Mr. and Mrs F. G. Smart have re-
turned home. Mr. Smart has been
i'll all winter
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-20

The carpenters are working on the
new room in the Smart cottage for
the NJ r. & T. Co. office.
Mrs. w Labelle has sold her farm
to w. L. Hodgkins and has moved
into one of the Kineo Co. cottages al
the station.
Loan this paper to your neighbor
Mrs, Davis, who has been house
keeper for W. Maynard, has returned
home
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MADISON CENTER

Mr. and Mrs. II. E. Spear left Sat
urday for a visit with relatives and
friends in Winthrop and other down
river towns.
Lawrence Hayden is building cot
tage at Lakewood for his sister Mrs.
Alice NJ Day of Maiden, Mass.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-20
EMBDEN LAKE

L. L. Spencer has been at work for
L. H. Emery. Mr.. Emery is making
repairs on his house and Mr.. Spen
Ger has been doing the mason work
and Everett Fenlason is doing the
carpenter work.
Mail this paper to friend.
John Mullen is having his house
repaired. He intends to have a chin
ney built and two bay windows also
hardwood floors laid.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-24

Suddenly with a mighty heave the
men got the beam away. Davis saw
them grasp the girl and carry her to
safety. And then with a roar the
flames swept over him.
Perhaps with that act of abnega-
ton the gambler made atonement for
his misspent life. In that last mo-
ment he understood that it had been
granted to him to visit his wife in the
spirit, to learn and understand. But
instead of bitterness there was only
JOY in his heart that Molly was to be
free.
So, smiling at the last throw of
fate, Jim Davis yielded up his body to
the flames.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-24
PACIEIERS

PaCifiCerS and summer heat make
life pretty precaTiOus for baby. The
bad habit Of sucking on a rubber nip
pie or any similar article is one for
which some other than baby is re-
spOnsible.
The baby does not teach himself
this disgusting habit and he should
not have to suffer for it.
Some Of the evil effects laid to this
habit are that it spoiIs the natural
arch of the mouth by causing the
protrusion of the upper jaw. That
it induces a constant flow Of saliva
and keeps the baby drOOGng.
The pacifier is never clean and
may readily carry the germs of dis
ease into the baby's mouth. It is
also a habit that is particularly dis
figuring to the baby's appearance.
Thumb sucking is just as bad a
habit for baby as sucking a pacifier.
To break the baby of either habit re-
qUires resolution and patience on the
part of the mother.
The thumb or finger must be per-
sistently and constantly removed
from the mouth and baby's atten-
ton diverted to something else.
The sleeve may be pinned or sewed
down over the fingers of the offend
ing hand for several days and nights
or the hand may be put in a cotton
mitten.
The baby's hands should be free
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-24

now and then, especially if he is old
enough to use his hands for his toys,
and at meal times, to save as much
unnecessary strain on his nerves as
possible, but with the approach Of
sleeping time the hand must be COW
cred.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-24
DUTY oE MAIDS

you advertised as a chaufferette-
maid"
yes, madam"
What were your duties at your
last placer"
why, madam, I drove and cleaned
the cars single-handed."
And as maid?"
q took down my lady at night and
assembled her in the morning, ma
dam"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-24

When Bacon, former ambassador
to France and assistant secretary of
state, takes up his new militia
duties as second lieutenant in the
Twelfth infantry at McAllen, Texas,
he will have to salute his son, Rob-
eTt, Jr., who is first lieutenant in the
first field artillery at the same camp.
-O-O
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-01
Miss Beulah Hooks Welded to Mr.. J. B. Hannah

A wedding that came as a complete
surprise to the many friends of the
bride and groom occurred last eve
ming. at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Hooks, when
Mr. John B. Hannah and Miss Beulah
Hooks were united in the holy bonds
of matrimony, the impressive service
that made them one being read by
Rev. l.. d. Lowe of the Methodist
Church.
The wedding was solemized in the
presence of the immediate relatives
of the bride, and Mr.. Fitzgerald, an
intimate friend of the groom. The
bride never looked more, becoming
than she did on this occasion, gowned
in a travelling suit of shepherds plaid
with hat and accessories to match.
Immediately after the ceremony, a
tempting two-course bouffet supper
was served consisting of sandwiches
and salad, supplemented with fruit
cake and coffee.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-01
Miss Laura SOnthard Gives Handkerchief Shower
In Honor of Miss Edith TOmIinsOn

Miss laura Southland will be host
ess to a number of her friends this
afternoon at her home ON South Flor
ida avenue when she will entertain
with a handkerchief shower in honor
of Miss Edith Tomlinson, a lovely
June bride-to-be.
The first floor of this handsome
home has been made pretty with a
profusion of pink and white roses
and asparagus fern, and the arriving
guests will be greeted by the hostess
and the honoree at the door. After
all have assembled, cards will be in
dulged in for an hour or so after
which the bride will be conducted
into the dining room and showered
with handkerchiefs, in the presence
Of the guests.
Tempting refreshments of ice
cream, ornamented with pink hearts
and heart-shaped cakes will then be
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-01

ceremony that is to make them one
will be said at the first Methodist
church June 18th. The bridal party
is composed of the following young
ladies and gentlemen: Matron of
honor, Mrs. Ray Smell of Winter
Haven, Fla; maid of honor, Miss
Ruth Skipper; best man, Mr.. |. S.
Hoffpauir, of Birmingham, Ala.
bridesmaids, Misses Gladys Wilson,
Mildren Hampton, Helen Conibear,
Mildred Youngs, Mary Grower and
Mary Jackson; ushers, Messrs. w. T.
Sammon, T. b. O'Steen, Leon Tom
linson of Tampa, Frank H. Thomp-
son, Forrest Clonts, Ned Skipper and
George Owen. Little Frances Murray
Wilson will be the dainty flower girl
and Gordon Whring the ring bearer.
Rev. l G.. jenkins, of Tampa,
former pastor of the First Methodist
church here, will perform the cere-
mony, assisted by Rev. l. d. Lowe.
The chuch will be decorated with
white roses and asparagus and maid
enhair fern and the costumes of the
bridal party will emphasize the color
scheme of green and white, the maid
and matron of honor appearing in
white, and the bridesmaids in green.
Mr.. Earle Ceasero will sing a solo
a. will also Miss Blome of Jackson
willie and Mrs Paul Henderson of this
city, and the Bridal Chorus by Lo-
hengrin will be rendered by Sc
lected choir of trained voices.
Miss Tomlinson will be the hon
Gree at handkerchief shower to be
given by Miss Southland this after
noon, and several other pretty events
will be given for her in the course OF
the next few days
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-01

Farris is one of the leading candi-
dates for Governor, and he made a
splendid impression on all who hear
him. He explained his position on
many matters which came before
him while serving as speaker of the
House. He explained how he left the
chair and worked hard for the pas
sage of the Full Crew bill, which,
however, was lost in the Senate. He
was greatly interested in the pas
sage of this bill, and incidentally
remarked that Polk county's repre-
sentatives in both Houses worked
hard for the bill, and that no oppo-
sition to the bill was made by any
citizen of the county, the opposition
arising in other counties He very
gracefully gave credit to Senator
Hudson, who is one of his most for
midable opponents for the Governor
ship, for also championing several
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-01

attached to their talley cards orna-
mented with hand-painted cupids
upon which appeared the names,
Miss Hazel Irene Williams and Mr..
Leon Ennis Howe, June 26th, 1916,
announcing in this pretty manner
the approaching wedding of Miss
Williams to Mr.. Howe, young man
prominent in newspaper circles in
Kansas City, Kansas.
The wedding will take place at the
First Methodist church at IL a m.
and the happy couple will leave on
the l o'clock train on their wedding
journey, after which they will be at
home to their friends in Kansas,
The players then assembled around
the card tables. At the conclusion
of the game, scores were counted and
Mrs. w. H. Mum, who had the
most points, won the first prize, a
dainty ribbon-worked pin-cushion
Mrs. U. M. Eaton won the consola-
ton, an attractive card case, and
Miss Williams was presented beau
tiful pink tea jacket as the guest
prize
Refreshments of pink ice cream,
hearts, kisses, and angel food cake
were served after the game.
The honoree was prettily gowned
in white net with pink girdle and
wore lovely bouquet of pink Amer
lean Beauty roses which were a gift
in honor of her birthday, which oc-
Cured yesterday. and this charming
young lady never looked more at
tractive as she happily received the
/ well-wishes and CONGRATULATIONS OF
those present.
Miss Williams will be one of Lake
, lands most charming June brides
and many social affairs will be given
within the next three weeks in heI
honor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-01

Mizpah Circle
The Mizpah Circle met at the home
of Mrs. e. C. Flanagan on South
Florida avenue, eight members and
one visitor present.
Mrs. w. G.. McCorquodale, the
leader, presided over the meeting.
Prayer was offered by Mrs ID. B.
Dickson Mrs. e. c. Angel who is
teacher of the Bible study, gave an
interesting review of how we receive
our Bible from inspired men from the
first century down to the present
King James version, This feature of
the Bible study Mrs. Angel ex-
planned with a chart, and 1t proved
most interesting
Mrs. McCorqucdale will entertain
the Circle Wednesday, corner Orange
street and South New York avenue,
Mrs. ID. b. Dickson being leader.
The leader, Mrs. McCorquodale,
dismissed the meeting with prayer.