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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14

Winn Bowerman shot deer
weighing 10 pounds near his home
last Saturday morning.
The friends in town of Albert
Ward and Frank Vining will be
pleased to hear that they have been
appointed deputy sheriffs, Mr. Ward
for Hartland and Mr.. Vining for 81
Adams.
Scott Nutter is working for Fred
Hanson doing carpenter work in the
house.
Charles Lovely of Corinna was a
visitor in town Tuesday and We'd
nesday of last week.
The schools in town began Monday
after a vacation of two weeks.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
SOUTH SOLON

Ernest Carl has been laid up
again the past week He damned
one toe very badly and had to have
it dressed by a doctor. This is the
second accident while he has been
cutting his wood
Mr.. and Mrs Clyde Mcfntire are
working for Delbert Parker.
Mr. aud Mrs. John Spear were Wis
itors at Daniel JeWett's the last of
the week.
Mrs. Arthur Rowell and Miss Maud
Perkins were visiting friends in
Harmony a few days last week.
Mrs. LleWellyn Eaton has been
having a very bad cold and cough
the past few weeks but is now bet
ter. Mr. and Mrs. Eaton were mar
ried fifty years ago yesterday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
CONCORD

Miss Alice L. Nye Of Fairfield
formerly a teacher in this town, has
been visiting friends here the past
week.
Frank Smith, who has been very
sick during the past week is now
able to be about.
Gladys Barron spent the week end
with her friends Marie Cahill. Both
of them are students at Bingham
High School.
Mrs. Ralph Sterling and daughter
Mildred of Caratunk, visited at Cur
rem Smiths one day recently.
Philander Morris met with what
might have been serious accident
last week. While coming down
Nichols Hill in Bingham, an auto
mobile accidently hit the rear end OF
his wagon, frightening the horse anc
throwing Mr.. Morris out. He re
ceived few injuries but is now
able to be about his work.
George Cool is in very poor health
this fall.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
SOUTH BINGHAM AND VICINITY

Ralph Mccarthy is cooking Tor
Ralph Sterling's crew at the Fetch
er Place.
Aston Corson is in the woods.
Mrs. Maria Whitman is working at
George Burton's.
The Coburn school opened Decem-
Der 4, after a short vacation with the
same teacher Mrs. Ernest Gilman.
Mr. and Mrs. Leeman Pierce and
two children of The Forks recently
visited Mrs. Pierces mother, Mrs.
Hattie Robinson.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
NEW PORTLAND

officers elected at the Saturday al
ternoon meeting of Fernwood Grange
are: Master. Perley Luce overseer,
Eugene Strickland; lecturer, Esther
Luce; steward, Harold Dunlap; as
sistant steward, Sherwood Gould;
chaplain, Aurie Dunlap; treasurer,
Leroy Luce; secretary, Nellie Gil
ford: gate keeper, John Dunlap;
Ceres, Elvira Niles; Pomona, Ethel
Strickland; Flora, Thelma Niles. One
application for membership was re-
ceiyed. Because of SO much bust
ness, no program was presented.
On Thursday night of last week
the drama "a Daughter of the De
sert" was repeated at French's Hall
Kingfield, under the auspices of the
Universalist Church. A large crowd
was present and gave the members
of the cast a hearty welcome. This
play has been we'll received by both
audiences. 1t would indeed be a
difficult task for one to chose their
favorite actor or actress in this cast
as each plays his part so naturally
They will go to Music Hall, n. New
Portland tomorrow evening where
there will be a dance with music by
the Peerless orchestra Of Kingfield.
Alvarey Churchill is again able to
be out doors after his recent illness
Walter Look is assisting him with
his work.
Lucy Hutchins is at Scion where
she is to keep house for Mr.. and
Mrs. Starbird while they are IL
Florida for the winter.
Charlie Walker recently had tho
misfortune to cut his leg quite bad
ly with an axe but is doing well a
this writing
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
NORTH NEW PORTLAND

Fred Knapp returned from West
field, Mass, last Saturday. He was
accompanied by his sister Mrs. May
Templeton, who will make a short
visit with her parents.
Raymond Trip and Ralph Morton
have been visiting relatives in Mas
sachusettS.
Kenton Quint was the week end
guest of his aunt, Mrs. Ralph Jones.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
N4DISON CENTER

Harold Perkins is at work for MI
Cahill at the oxford Hotel
Mrs. Elizabeth Hunnewell was the
guest of her son Carl and his family
several days last week.
Mrs. Robert Hayden of Athens
spent last Friday with Miss olive
Hayden.
The Iarkin Soap Club met with
Mrs Abbie French Tuesday after
noon
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
EAST NEW PORTLAND

Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Nye recently
spent a few days at F. E. Boynton's
in Kingfleld.
Delmare Adams is attending the
Bryant q Stratton Business College
in Boston.
Fred Walton and George Stafford
finished work with their threshing
machine Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Adams and
daughter Jennie, spent the week end
at L. A. Davis.
Master Joseph Houghton is stop
ping at C. H. Nye's.
Dwight Boynton spent Sunday at
home from Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Jones were
guests at F. L. Jones Sunday.
Master Kenton Quint spent the
week end with his aunt Mrs. Louise
Jones.
Frank Ellingwood returned to his
work in Weld, Monday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
BRIGHTON

Charles Decker and Tom Farrin
went to Skowhegan on business
Monday.
John Bartlett went to Harmony
Friday.
John Lawrence of Scion was a
caller in town Monday.
Mrs. Perley Bryant who has been
teaching school in North Arson, has
finished her term and returned home
Sunday.
Adams hay press from Scion is in
town pressing hay for II. L. Wyman,
Mrs. Fannie Brown has gone to
Guilford and Dover to visit relatives
for a few weeks.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
EMBDEN LAKE

willis Rolf IS working Tor john
Mullen for a few days.
Miss Myrtle Berry passed the day
Saturday with her friend Miss Ina
Walker. ga@
Last Friday evening the class
meeting was held at Wilbert Walk
er's. Next Friday evening it will
be at L. l.. Spencer's. All are in
yited to attend.
Willard Moulton has returned
home from the woods where he has
been blacksmithing.
Miss Edna Berry spent Sunday
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
Berry.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
SOUTH CANAAN

The winter term of school in the
Written district commenced Monday
morning with Blanch Roundy of
Clinton as teacher.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
LEXINGTON

Charles Peterson cut his foot bad
ly Saturday. Dr.. Pratt took three
stitches to close the wound
Arch Longley's house was burned
Friday Nothing was saved but a
sewing machine
Miss Elsie Pinkham is gaining
slowly.
Mrs Zenylda Churchill is visiting
her daughter Mrs. Grace Hewett.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
HARTLAND

r. ]. Goodrich and A p Howes
were in Cornville, Tuesday to attend
Somerset Pomona Grange.
Mrs. lyon McCrillis is teaching
school in the Hopkins district in st.
Adams.
Fred Merrick is at work for Frank
Griffith and is occupying a rent on
Academy street
Mrs. Mary Smith returned from
Washburn Tuesday where she has
been for several weeks visit.
James Fuller of Boston was in
town Sunday.
Mrs. Wallace Worth and little
daughter Phillis of Washburn are
guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs.
Lincoln Coston.
Herbert Nichols of Pittsfeld is
visiting his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Nichols on Webb Ridge.
Mrs. Efie Picking returned to her
school at Fuller's Corner Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Thompson OF
Dennisville were week end guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Thompson.
Mrs. Aurilla Coston returned to her
home in Palmyra after several weeks
stay with her son and family Clinton
Coston.
Rev. c. H. Johonnett of Camden
was in town Tuesday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14

Mrs. Emma Otter who has been
visiting friends down river has re-
turned to the home of her niece Mrs.
Ada Garland.
Everett Churchill of Starks is in
town working for Smith & Hughes
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
EAST MADISON

Mrs. Henry Cote and two children
of Camden arrived in town last Sat-
urday for a visit at the home of her
father l.. Z. Thompson.
Mrs Charles Thompson who has
been quite sick for the past week is
so as to be around the house again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Napoleon Roy and
four children of Prospierre, Canada,
have moved into Ralph Messers
house. They plan to make their
home in this section in the future.
Mrs. Roy is a niece of Luke Poulin
and lived in her uncle's family for "a
short time previous to her marriage
few years ago.
Miss Edith Gledhill of Skowhegan
was a week end visitor at the home
of her brother.
Mrs. w. F. Ames was in Skowhe-
gan Sunday visiting her parents Mr..
and Mrs. Osborne.
Mrs. A. E Dyer went to Fairfield
Monday as the guest of her sister
Mrs. F. Trip.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14

The independents wants
letters for publication from every
former Somerset County resident,
now living outside of Maine. You
enjoy hearing from others in this
way They will enjoy hearing from
you. Let's have a letter, long or
short
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14

of this week on the return trip to the
village.
Mrs. Hollis Jacobs and two sons
from the village visited Sunday with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Getchell
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
CORNVILLE

Mrs. Hazel Kilkenny went to Bos-
ton Saturday of last week where she
has employment for the winter
Stillman Blaisdell a man past sc
years of age. worked with crew oil
men in the woods a number of days
last week.
Roger Kilkenny went to Skowhe-
gan Friday of last week to visit his
grandmother Mrs. Peter Merry.
There will be a Christmas tree al
the Grange Hall on Monday evening
Dec. %. The public is cordially in
vited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Kelley have
gone to Wellington for the winter.
Leslie and Margery Williams are
attending the Academy at Athens.
One of our prosperous farmers G
p. Badger, has purchased an auto
mobile.
The following officers were elected
at the regular meeting of Wesserun
I sett Grange last Saturday evening
Master, Forrest Herrin; oyerseer, {
S. Moody; lecturer Carrie French
Steward, G. p. Badger; assistan
steward, Chester Taylor; chaplain
Minnie Judkins; treasurer, l.. L
Smith; secretary, Maud Smith; gate
keeper, G. r. French; Ceres, Della
Herrin; Pomona, Flora Badger
Flora, Nett Moody and lady assistan
steward, Mabel Rowell.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
COrnS Loosen
Lift Right Off
Nothing but "CETS-IT" will
do this to Corns and CalIuses

II you've ever had corns. you've
tried lots Of things to get rid OF them
-salves that eat your toe and leave
the corn remaining, cotton rings that
make your corus bulge out like pop
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-14
MERCER

Mrs. George Godfrey and little
daughter Virginia of Winthrop, Mass
are visiting at Mrs. l.. +. Ladd's for
an indefinite time.
The Mercer Union Sunday School
has recently had an addition of 81
new books. purchased with the in
terest money of the Curtis Memorial
Fund. q
Willie and Henry True were in
Scion on business Friday of last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Tracy were in
Skowhegan Tuesday on business.
A drama was given in the Grange
Hall last Friday evening, everyone
playing their part we'll. A large
crowd was in attendance.
The Ladies Aid will hold their an
nual fair and sale Wednesday of this
week
The relatives and neighbors of Mr.
and Mrs. Ansel Nickerson have re,
Gently cut their winters wood anC
finished shingling their barn. Mr.
Nickerson does not improve as mucl
as his friends wish he might.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-19

1AsHINGTON. D. C.. Aug. 10
w II the Allies win the war
w France and England will to-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-19

characterization were contrlved TO cover
the unsightly places, and thus arose
the real art of the moccasin-
How far this art was carried may
be Judged from the large collection or
rnoccasins to be seen in the Museum OF
Natural History. 1t increases ones re-
spect for the Indian 10 study these eN-
pressions of his love of the beautiful,
and his sense of harmony, proportion
and propriety-
Each tribe had its own special pat
tern, and its own way Of cutting ana
folding the skin, and this fact explains
the remark of Cooper's hero quoted
above. An Indian, or an experienced
white scout, like the Misunderstanding
could at a glance tell to what tribe the
moccasin picked up in the forest, be-
longed. and thus important clues were
often furnished to the secret march OF
Even the footprints of a moccasir
often revealed the tribe Of its owner.
The Indian women were skilled in
making and adjoining moccasins. But
any Indian could make a moccasin
quickly in case of necessity. and
tough bark would serve temporary
purpose.
The moccasin was so essential part
legends grew up about it The Indian
had sufficient creative Imagination 10
sscribe to moccasins the same power
of transporting their wearers that the
Greeks ascribe to the winged sandals
of Hermes- Thus in Mr. LongfelloWs
.Hiawatha" we read of the great In
dian hero taking strides mile IN
length when he had put on his magic
moccasins.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-19
Winnebago
Blackfoo the America History

The flexibility OF the moccasin was
its most valuable quality. II was soft
TO the foot. il made no noise. it did not
confine the action Of the muscles, II
took a good hold in slippery places, ana
il was sufficiently resistant to save
the foot from ordinary injuries. Be
sides, the foot of the Indian. like that
of the barefoot boy. was hardened and
Injured TO the accidents of travel In
Winter il was supplemented, when
necessary, by snowshoes-
The excellence of the moccasin for
forest and wilderness use was proved
by the wide adoption of il by the white
men who went on Indian trails. The
hard thick boot was too noisy and
heavy for the warpath. where there
was no artillery to be dragged. where
each warrior went light armed and
must be light footed. and where q
stolen march. as silent as the creep OF
crowned a campaign
The introduction Of the white mans
needles and threat naturally produced
q revolution in mOccasin making. The
ornamentation became more elaborate
turally beautiful, so that the gorgeous
moccisins turned out today for sale 70
tourists and to fill curiosity shops often
bear little resemblance to the simple
products of the original art of the red
man.
white mans house and is not itself
when worn as a slipper on polished
floors. It was the child of the wilder
ness and the brother of the bow and
arrow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-19

The pink water bacillus and to the
left the nitrogen fixing bactertuni.
which grows in soil and nssimilateS at
moSpheric nitrogen for higher plants
growth. produce countless millions
from single germ. in a few days. n
few hours. or sometimes in 20 minutes!
II is by their numbers that they con-
quer. and by their Incredible swlftnesS
OF multiplication Think OF fighting an
army which from one survivor can, in
half an hour. reproduce millions II
recalls the legend Of the dragon Whicn
grew seven new heads for every one
that was cut off II is no wonder that
some people. when they were informed
of the nature and multitudinousness OF
the enemy that caused their sickness,
were more alarmed than before
The purpose OF the collection AT the
Natural History Museum IS TO furnish
opportunities for students Of biology
and medicine TO study the living germs,
since dead ones have no Importance
There doctors may see the enemies that
they are to combat and become &C
Quainted with their appearance and
their n amer of action Most Of the
germs re grown in tubes Of jelly
formed rom meat. peptOne. agar, etc
Some Of the bacteria are very ex-
acting b larders. Swd require carefully
prepared food. some made from eggs.
some from blood. some from milk and
some from special salts. Some cannor
live without air. while others demand
an atmosphere from which oxygen has
been removed It takes an expert
scientist TO be caterer TO a microbe.
Cultures are sent from the museum
to every university ard every health
department OF any Importance in tho
United States and Canada. and recently
a demand has arisen for American bred
bacteria in Europe. All things cOnsid-
cred. il is probable that this bacterio-
logical graden renders more useful
service 10 mankind than all the botani-
cal gardens combined
Yet a great forest OF bacteria. con-
tanning perhaps more individuals than
there are trees in the whole United
States. makes only speck against .
window pane.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-19

BY far the largest number Of these
poison bombs. these sunken mines OF
bacteria. are found in the mouth. nose
and throat. II would be hard TO say
which stands highest on the list OF
crime. assesses in the gums about the
roots of the teeth, pockets of pus IN
the tonsils. or chronic suppuralon IN
the nose and the cavities in the bones
or the head opening into the nose on
either side
Teeth Worst Offenders.
Probably the roots Of the teeth lead
in this infamous race. because there
are so many Of them. and because the
mouth and gums are so constantly
swarminE with millions upon millions
OF the thrifty different varieties OF
germs which normally make their home
IN them
But all three OF these regions. mouth.
nose and throat. furnish such fertile
soil for pus germs and II IS so easy
for them 10 burrow in and form dens
underneath the surface that IL would
probably not be too much TO say that
these three regions develop five times
as many small Assesses or pockets OF
pus as all the rest Of the body put to-
Sether.
Not only is the most thorough and
careful examination now given 70 the
nose and throat by expert specialists
liant lights thrown by concave. con-
densinz mirrors into every nook and
corner of their cavities. and other
mirrors set at an angle on long. slender
handles. used TO get reflected pictures
, Of the back Of the nose and the deepest
parts of the throat. but special ana
rather curious methods Of illumination
are resOrted to-
1t is not too much TO say that prop
er. intelligent dental care from child
hood on will prevent and wipe out ar
least a third, il not half Of all our
rheumatism. And If TO this is added
skillful and constant attention TO the
nose and throat after evSry attack OF
cold or tonsilitis. we might confidently
count upon a reduction OF at least two
thirds Of this distressing and disabling
disease-Fron Good Housekeeping
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-19
Being CD the Level
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX.

But that Is not the point Of view to
take The thing that matters IS tnal a
girl who has the instincts OF fneneSs
in her nature simply cannot root them
Up without tearing the most vital thing
out OF her life.
A hard. cold. unprincipled man or
woman may break and defy the laws
Of society and perhaps get away Win
it"-temporarily-
But one has TO pay for ones percep-
tons Any human being who has
within him or herself a feeling that
certain things are fine and certain
ignoble must either live up to his own
vision of right or suffer tortures-
You can compromise with anything
in this world but your own nature
That admits OF no halr measures
To do things OF which you are go
ing 70 be ashamed, things which YOU
know will bring sorrow 20 those you
love. things for which the real penalty
lies in your own miserable sense Of not
having lived up 10 the best in yourself
is 10 twist and warp your life out o.
all semblance OF beauty
In the final analysis, there IS no nap
piness where there is no peace Of mind
You can't disapprove Of yourself and
be contented-
There lies the real answer TO the
question. Does it pay TO be good2"
To the man or woman who has
standard OF what is good. the price
he must pay for deviation from that
standard is ext0rSOnats-
You simply dare not do evil II you
know good: for however the world
judges you. you will have 70 go about
with the acid Of your own Judgment
OF yourself eating into and cOrroding
everything in your nature
II simply doesn't pay TO be anything
but good
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-19

Tho yellow cOccus, n mlcrobe common
In the air; to the right, the ray fungus
which produces cattle disease, TO
which man Is also subject.
INCE man has discovered some OF
his most dangerous enemies as
~ well as some of his most useful
friends in the world of bacterial life.
new kind OF menagerie has been devised
a germ garden" a bacterial labora-
tory of a museum OF living microbes
To call such an institution a me
nsrerie is a concession TO popular
usage. since these microscopic or
eanisms are not animals. as many per-
sosn suppose, but plants. or at least
they much more nearly resemble plants
than animals and bacterlOlOEy is re-
garded as a branch OF botanical science
The germ garden in the American
Museum of Natural History Is perhaps
the most important now in the world
vienna as DR.. c E A WinsloW tells
rs once had the most valuable existing
collection of this kind under the care
of DR.. Kral but today il is not as COM
plete as it was a few years ago. while
the American institution has been
forging to the front
Ii is a little startling at first to be
told that in the great museum building
on the western border of Central park
there are kept alive and lively multi
tudes of bacteria capable. if they could
reach their victims. of spreading death
broadcast among human beings But
there is not the slightest cause Tor rear.
because all of these germs are inclosed
in rows of test tubes and within the
concrete walls OF a closet, from which
there is no possibility of escape, and it
is perfectly safe for any curious per-
son to go and look al them. under the
vigilant supervision OF scientific guar
dams
There may be seen. II you use
powerful microscope. the terrible ty-
phoid bacillus. so small that DR.. Win
slow saws 400. 600, 900 would be required
to equal the size Of A single grain OF
Sranulated sugar. There are also on
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-19

~ oES It pay TO be good?' walls
Mabel I'm honest with peo-
~ pie and I always DO what
seems the right thing. I'm dignified
and loyal And all 7 get for my pains
is the proud privilege Of poking around
al home when girls who haven't half
as high standards as I have are being
taken out and given a good time and
are advanced right over my head"
To a practical question like Does Il
nay to be good? there is only one an
swer. 'No-if you are looking for
definite returns on your investment
Yes-if YOU have any ideals you wish
10 cherish and any inherent sense OF
what you owe yourself"
Some Exceptions
OF course. every once in a while some
woman who has broken all the rules
Of society and morality marries q mil
lionaire and is exploited as ten days
wonder And then dozens OF women
find their convictions Of morality tot
tering at their foundations
Now. II they thought about II sensi-
bly, they would reflect that marrying
a millionaire carries with II no guar
antee Of peace Of mind or happiness
or even Of wealth and assured position
for all time 10 come
The mills of the gods in their grind
ing are pretty likely TO bruise out the
chaff from the wheat-and the unde-
serving woman who seems to have
managed her life efficiently according
to her own likes may not have achieved
her ends any more than temporarily.
From the practical point or view no
till the end Of the stoTy-remember
that