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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13
The BOYS AND GIRLS
WILL HAVE SOME TIME
\ Field Meet, Play Festival and IA
Host OF Other Features Are Plan
ned for Thcm-Play Director Com.
ing from New York City

The boys and girls have big time
in store for them when Chautauqua
opens. There's going 10 be Junior
Chautauqua for the Youngsters under
fifteen. The Junior Chautauqua in
cludes all the big features of the
grown-ups Chautauqua with a good
deal in addition that will be of spec
ial interest to boys and girls. And
it is these additional features that the
local Chautauqua committee wants
the boys and girls to know all about
a bacon bat, a field meet, and a
play festival are three of the many
features included in the Junior Chau-
tauqua plans. In addition to these
Swat EN- Hat in the Ring, Duck
on the Rock, Three Deep" Center
Base, skin the Snake" and a score
of other games and races will keep
the little folks happy and busy.
The Chautauqua management is
sending a play leader here all the
way from Columbia University in
New York City, and this young Wo-
man will have charge of the Junior
Chautauqua plans, with the aid of Il
local playground assistant Who has
been appointed by the Chautauqua
committee.
The Junior Chautauqua admits all
children up to fifteen years who hold
Chautauqua season tickets. Boys and
girls from six to fourteen years in
elusive are admitted on children s
season tickets sold at half the price
of the adult season Chautauqua
tickets. Children under sixNHil be
admitted free
The play leader will tell You all
about the bacon bat but as a word in
advance. you should have a cup,
spoon, some bread and butter, two
eggs. salt and pepper and some bacon
or weines all done up in a nice little
bundle ready for an early start on
bacon bat morning. Maybe you can
rustic mp a small frying pan also.
Another word, plan to wear your
play clothes at all the Junior Chau-
tauqua stunt-feasts. II Will insure
your having a dandy good time with
out feeling as if you were all dress
ed up. The idea is for you to have
the best time of your life on every
one of the Junior Chautauqua days
The season tickets that admit to
the Junior Chautauqua admit also to
all the musical, entertainment and
lecture features of the regular Chau-
tauqua. which is to be held after
moons and evenings in the big tent
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13
CARATTNK

Mr. and Mrs. Percy Steward spent
the Fourth of July with their sister
Mrs Will Martin.
Fourth of July passed off very
quietly. The wet weather prevented
all out door games. There was a
community picnic in the Hall whore
baked beans and coffee were on the
bill of fare, while lots of good things
were freely passed around. All
voted it a good time.
Mrs. Sarah Baker returned from
Scion Saturday where she visited at
her old home at Ernest Whipple's
Eva Webster and Lucille Blanchard
are visiting at Ora Savage's from Wa
terville.
Fred Webster and family of Nor
ridgeWock were in town with their
new Ford car Sunday.
Mrs. Walter Beane of Moscow spent
the week end with Mrs. p. J. Boone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coney Sanborn With
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jones were in
town last week. They were on their
way to Quebec.
Oscar Clark and family are occu-
pying their summer home at Pleasant
Pond. Miss Cinda Savage is their
guest
Casper Cook came from Auburn
yesterday to accompany his wife
home who has been spending few
days with her father William Size
land.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Holway of The
Forks were in town Sunday with a
party of girls on ride.
There was a large attendance at
Church Sunday evening. The min
ister's subject was interesting The
Best Fellow in town; next Sunday
the subject is THE best place in
Caratunk."
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13
EAST ST. ALBANS

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Croker and
children of Nanceboro are visiting at
f. G. Crocker's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Seavey of DeX-
ter were in town July 8, visiting at
A. w Crocker's.
Moving pictures at the Hartland
Opera House every Saturday night
Grace Knight. who has been visit
ing in Wateryille and Augusta, is
now at home
Mrs. Lizzie Thompson and daughter
Alice accompanied by Mrs. Flossie
Lancaster of Corinna were in town
Sunday. July 9, calling on relatives
Jack Smith cut his foot quite bad
ly last week while cutting down a
tree but is getting along nicely.
F. G Crocker who keeps a herd OF
thoroughbred Guernseys, has sold
two nice registered hefers to Mrs
Louise Lyon of South Orrington
shipping them Monday, July 10,
Charles Leach has moved back to
his place at Hanson's Corner
Bessie A. Nichols who has been
teaching in Ripley has finished the
term and is now at home.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors

In the District Court OF the Gited states
for the District OF Maine, IN Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF
Allen A. Horne In Bankruptcy .
Bankrupt
To the creditors Of Allen A. Horne of
Fairfield, in the County of somerset
and District aforesaid a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 7th dav ~
July, A. ~ 1916, said Allen \. Horne
was duly adludlcated bankrupt, and that the
hrst meeting OF his creditors with be held
at Daniel Lewis office, In Skowhegau, VI aine
on the Nth day OF July, A. l.. 1916. at
ten O clock in the forenoon,at which time the
said creditors may attend prove their claims,
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
July :, A. II. 1910.
DANIEL LEWIS,
Referee in Bankruptcy
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13
No0RE'S MILLS-CANAAN

George Lambert spent few days
recently with relatives in Shawmut
and Fairfield.
Several in this place began haying
this Monday morning.
Mrs Annie Booker visited friends
at the village one day last week.
Miss La Richardson who has been
visiting at Reuben Reeds, has gone
10 Benton to visit her father and sis
tef
Earl Davis is helping Harold Foster
do his having.
Mrs. John Goodridge and daughters
Ruth and Isabelle visited a few days
last week with her brothers family
in Fairfield.
Mrs Cordelia Reed spent Saturday
with her sister Mrs. AZuba Burrill.
Mrs. J. l.. Moore entertained three
Of her nieces from Skowhegan last
Saturday
Mrs. Ellen Lewis and two children
from Clinton visited her mother Mrs.
Annie Booker Sunday
NORTH FAIRFIELD
Thomas Wentworth of Milwaukee,
Ms is visiting his mother, Mrs. Ell
len Wentworth
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13
Butter Paper

Further advances in the price of
stock on which butter paper is
printed, makes it necessary to re-
wise our price schedule as follows:
1875 sheets, $10O; 250 sheets S1.25;
500 sheets. s175; 1000 sheets, $2.75;
1000 sheets, $500.
Where cash accompanies the order
delivery charges are prepaid, other
wise postage charges should be added
to the above.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13
Lexington Man Struck in Head

LEXINGTON, July 1O-C. II. Peter
son got quite badly hurt while peel
ing poplar, being struck in the head
by a falling limb. DR.. Pratt was
called at once and four stitches were
taken to close the wound.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13
SMITHFIELD

Rey and Mrs,,.-Herbert J. Piper
With their little daughters Lydia and
Helen of Providence, r. l., have ar
rived in town to pass their vacation
in their summer home in the village.
The two months old child of Mr..
and Mr. z. Tibbetts, died Sunday.
The burial was at Chamberlain Hill.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13

Dandruff is not only annoying and
embarrassing-it is unhealthy. 1t
robs the hair of all nutrition. Nyals
Hirsutone destroys the dandruff and
acts as a tonic to the roots of the
hair--G. r. Fogg, Druggist.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13

We send the Reporter 3 months for
35 cents Ii YOU have never taken it
and will so state when RENTING, we
will send a trial subscription. for 3
months for 25 cents, not renewable at
that rate
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13

The hair must have nourishment-
dandruft should be destroyed and the
pores of the scalp kept open. There
is just one thing YOU need TO keep
the hair follieles from becoming dis
eased-Nyals Hrsutone-G, Il. Fogg
Druggist.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13
MERCER

C. H. Grdler and family went on
an auto trip to Skowhegan, Lake
wood and Madison Sunday
Mrs. Allen Hilton has gained a lit
tie from her recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Owens of Madi-
son were in town Friday last.
Mrs. Paulina Smith of Skowhegar
spent Sunday with her sister Mrs. I
H. Girdler
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Harris of vii
ton were at A. f. Hilton's one day
last week.
Alton Smith went to Skowhegar
one day last week.
THE FORKS
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weldon from
New York and friends are guests o
his sister and family Mr.. and Mrs
Bert Durgin.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13

Boston Post $40 year to sub
scribers of this paper
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13

AttD~tz
swe6 ruILo STEWARD. Register
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13

Thomas Wentworth of Milwaukee,
Wis is visiting his mother, Mrs. Ell
len Wentworth
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-08
CURIOUS FRENCH CUSTOMS
IN. !. Postl


 In a certain village of Herault, s province of France, a curious and touching custom has grown up since the great war began. Ire villagers write upon the doors Of their hous- es the names of any members Of their families who are fighting for the defense Of their native land, and after each name they set down the glorious or tragic details of what has happened to these loved ones at the front. There you learn that the son Of the house is wounded and a prisoner, there that the father has been decorated, and 3 little further on that the son-inlaw has been kill ed,
 Upon one door passerby found this eloquent and pathetic inserip- ton:
 "Jean Mestre. my husband. has been mentioned for gallantry in army orders. The past is no more. I forgive him. May he come home again, I will welcome him with open arms
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-08
SCHOOL NOTES

Alter a good rest the pupils returned to school Monday, ready lor work again. All reported a rood time during vacation, several having gone out of town. In spite of the many cases of illness before Christmas, everyone was found in heir usual place at the beginning of ,he week.
 A meeting of the Parent Teacher sssociation was held Wednesday afternoon in the High School room, ,he purpose being to discuss t efhod of raising funds to pay $ teacher of Physical Culture T he r.reat need of this has been felt by an interested in school affairs and as it was impossible for the school board to offer it this year the meet ing decided the amount should be raised by subscription by the par ents and by others interested in the school. The work will include fancy marching, military drills, Indian club swinging, hand ball, and other exercises according to the ability of he different grades and of the boys and girls, each pupil spend ing tw periods week in train ing. Mrs. Shuck has already been secured as teacher and the work will probably begin the first of next week as a large part of the neces- sary amount has now been secured. The pupils are enthusiastic about ithis and anxious to begin the work The school is very grateful for the hearty cooperation of everyone. without which it would be impos- sible to introduce this into the school
 The gymnasium has been further improved by the addition of two swings in the girls play room and three in that of the boys.
 The following pupils were enrolled in the school this week: William Mills, sixth grade; Wanda Collins, fifth grade; and Helen Mills. third grade.
 rnT1Ir cTEAN-cnN
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-08
DREAMS YEARS LONG LAST
 ONLY FEW SECONDS

It is more than likely that the great majority of dreams belong to the few moments when we are falling off to sleep and the equally brief time we take to wake up. But what about the long and com plicated dreams We dream, in which all kinds of things happen, and all manner of people visit us?
 All these things pass through the brain like film tragedy which ought to take an hour to tell, being rushed off in two minutes at light ming speed. In fact, nothing is more fully established than the fact that an apparently long dream can unfold itself in an infinitesimal space of time.
 Alfred Maury relates how he had lon gand vivid dream of the Reign of Terror in France, which included his trial before the Revol- utionary Tribunal and his execution. He actually felt the guillotine fall' Yet that dream from beginning to end was actually caused by the fall of curtain rod, which struck him on the neck and woke him up.
 A well-known writer was sitting up late writing something he much wished to finish. Suddenly some one came into the room and an- nounced that he was called to go to Manchester. He went out and pack ed his bag, and went to the north ern city, where he stayed several days and saw innumerable people. He returned in due course and ! transacted a lot of business in town, and actually contracted for and
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-08
THE BRIrIsHER'S PRAYER

LONDON. Jan. s-We are in she beginning days of 1916, and be fore entering very much further in to the third year of the war, We look backward and forward.
 We look backward upon year of magnificent effort, eheckered by thwartings and disappointments and marred by dilatory and irresolute management, as well as by policy indisputably deficient in forsight and resources.
 We look forwalxa in spirit of iA- domitable confidence, stripped of de lusions, to 8 year of still migatier struggle. Increased efforts and mas terful direction will do our business.
 We have proved ourselves a na- tion second to none in innate great ness; the capacity of our glorious domains has surpassed all dreams and in the fighting the brotherhood O the empire has been conseerateo b. imperishable valor.
 Why. then. not only in the east, since the Russian reeoil, which soon We hope will be made good. but everywhere. except at sea, are we further from OUT ends than We thought to be twelve months ago? Le. Us be certain that nothing but stronger leadership will bring us more speedily to the goal Of our desires.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-08
EDITH SWANSON.
LITTLE MEN AS KINGS
lKansas City Siarl

Although the popular notion af kngly authority $ associated with men of imposing stature. the fact is that little men rule among kings and have always done so. Emperor William of Geyrnang is so small that he wears nigh hats and thick soled shoes when he walks, and uses high saddles when he rides, to give the impression Of height.
 Contrary to the conception of the Russians, the gar is hardly taller than Emperor William, King Oscar Of Norway and Sweden is of medium build and King Victor Emmanuel of Italy is frail and slight. The sultan of Turkey Is less than average stat ure.
 Alexander, who sighed for more worlds to conquer. was small, and so was Napoleon, the little corporal. Richard III. was Q hunchback. King Edward VII was only five feet six inches tall. General Grant was only Of medium height, and Lord Roberts affectionately known as "Bobs, y was five feet in height.
 At Hecanan's they sell regular
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-08
FAREWELL DANCE

The many friends of N. R, Walk er,of the Ketchikan Drug Co.,, have arranged to tender him 9 big fare well dance at the Rink tomorrow night. The Enamor Orchestra will furnish the music, the floor will be fine and the punch will be concoet- cd by the most skilled miXologisG in Ketchikan. Everyone cordially invitedto come out and give Doc" Walker proper send-off. He has proven himself good sport, always
 in the front rank of boosters for
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-08
CoLDEST NIGHT YET

Mr. H. E. Peckham, of the Ryus Drug observatory reports that the minimum temperature registered dur ing the past T hours, as II above. This is the lowest of the winter thus far by six degrees. A little more of it and there will be skating on the big lake.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-08

Ne must have more vigor, vision and inspiration, and all the men capable of breathing this spirit al and these energies into our coun cils. must take new sacrement of patriotism and come together in forgetfulness of old feud.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-08

started a new book.
 Yet when he woke with start and found it was all dream, the ink of the last word he had written was not vet dry,
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-08
i NEW TEST OF DEATH

A drop of ether injected into the
 ball is recommended by an 1tal- ian physician as the most reliable
 st of death. If life is still present the ether will cause reckoning of the eye, but if death has taken place there will be no change.
 French Flannel Waists, formerly $500 now sold for S1.50 at Heck mans. Adv. If.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-08
CAMPFIRE GIRLS WILL DANCE

The Lamonte Camp Fire Girls will give one of their popular dances at Red Mems Hall next Saturday night. January 18th. Adv. If.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-08
AT THE HOTELS
AT THE STEnNIAN

VT THE STEDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, kasaan; W. J. Rogers, Seattle; F. W. Lind man, Grindall Bay; Jas. O'Donnen and wife.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-08

Great "cleanup" sale for the rest of the month of January at Heck mans. Adv If.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-08

any legitimate game of fun. There will be no charge of ad- mission; come and enjoy yourself, you will be welcome.
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At Hecknan's they sell regular .75 aprons for .45 this week. Adv. 6t.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-01
The Rod.

Knicker-Smith says he whipped the
stream.
Bocker-But the stream doesn't
know 1t.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-01

First, because the weeds which have
been started will be prevented from
seeding, and the weed seeds will be
brought near to the surface, where
they will terminate and be killed by
the frost before they have seeded in
the fall; and second, there is more
spare time for the work.
Late fall blowing is best for soil be-
cause:
l. 1t gives us the benefit of late sum-
mer pasture.
2. 1t is the best possible place to
spread the barnyard manure during
August and September, as there is the
least danger of washing or teaching.
8. The ground can be much better
prepared and with less work than when
plowed in the spring.
4. There is less danger from damage
by cutworms and other insect enemies
Spring Flowing Abused.
We often abuse our spring blowing
by turning the earth up to the sun and
dried winds to bake and dry out, de-
pending upon O shower to mellow the
ground before planting time.
With spring blowing it is a good rule
never to leave the field at noon or
might without narrowing the newly
plowed ground. In my estimation 10
ground can be properly prepared, CIV
ing q good seed bed for corn, without
tbn IISa of tho disk
Deapth to PloW.
What is known as deep blowing Is
not advisable in the corn belt.
There is seldom any advantage in
blowing more than six inches deep. On
heavy soils the bad effects of too deep
blowing are often apparent for several
years.
Too Deep Planting.
Too deep planting is especially bad
when the seed is weak or the spring is
cold and backward. When the ground
is not we'll prepared or Is very mellow,
there Is danger of putting the seed down
four or five inches when two inches
would he better.
Dry; MeaIy Surface Bed.
On the other hand, there is no more
serious mistake than shallow planting
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-01

A flirt usually begins to lose inter-
est in a man after she gets him to adj
NIT that he loves her.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-01
PREPARING SOIL FOR CORN

There are no "irOnclad" rules which
may be followed blindly for the grow
ing of corn any more than in other
farm work.
There is no one best method suited
60 I'LL sections or to the different soils
of a section nor even to the different
fields of the same farm. Frequently
two very different methods may give
equally good results.
"Have good ground, do the work on
time, and do it thoroughly" should be
che motto of every corn grower.
Nothing can make up for poor
ground. Too many are trying to raise
corn on old "worp-out" ground that
has produced corn, oats and wheat for
years. l met q man at an institute in
Illinois who said in all seriousness that
he was satisfied the seasons were less
favorable for growing corn than they
used to be, as he could get no such
crops as he used to raise. Inquiry de-
veIoped that he had grown corn for IT
years in succession on the same piece
of ground. No wonder the seasons
were becoming less favorable"
Let us remember that it was but q
few years ago that the farms Of the
corn belt were broken from the virgin
soil, and that because we have been
able to crop the ground continuously in
the past, is no assurance that we may
continue to do so in the future with
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-01

from the fact that less grass will be
needed by the cows, and the droppings
from the cows will enrich the pasture
to a considerable extent. The manure
should be broken fine and spread over
the sod and not left in a solid cake to
XII the grass under it. Keep the cows
In the pasture day and night.
1t may not pay to feed grain on
some farms, especially when the grass
is abundant. Most milk farmers be-
lieve it pays to feed a little grain all
through the summer months-this IS
the custom in most dairy districts. If
grain cannot be fed, arrange to have
plenty of fodder corn, millet or sugar
cane. Fodder corn has the most food
value when the corn is in silk. Cut
and allow the fodder to wilt a few
hours before feeding. Place an armful
Of this fodder in each cows stall for
the nights feed, the COWS will be ready
to come to the stable in milking time
as soon as the pasture gate is opened.
Grain or forkful of green feed in the
cows stall will keep them quiet during
the time of milking-and larger yield
of milk may be had when this is pro-
vided.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-01
CALF REQUIRES MUCH CARE
Future Success of Daryman Depends
Largely on Attention Given to
Young Animals.

The well-bred calf is made or I'M
made the first u months of It's life.
Good dairymen are poor calf raisers,
and this has resulted in the stunted
calf we see on the average farm. Calves
are well cared for in Holland and Den
mark, which fact has had much to do
with the development of the industry
in those countries. The future success
of the dairyman depends so largely
upon the care of his calves that too
much emphasis cannot be placed upon
this subject.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-01
REMOVE CALF FROM MOTHER
Strong, Vigorous Youngster Can Very
Safely Be Taken Away After
One Good Filling UP.

The time of taking a calf from its
mother should be governed by the
condition of the calf. A strong, Wig
orous calf can very safely be removed
after one good filling up; but it is
distinct mistake to take q weakly,
poor-nourshed calf from It's dam be-
fore three days or a week.
Common sense is worth many fixed
rules in handling stock-partlcularly
young stock.