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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Jury Exonerates Dead Cow.

When an automobile hits cow and
Injuries it badly the driver is to blame
and not the COW, even If the cow did
get nervous when it saw the auto
Headlights bearing swiftly down on it
A Jury decided the foregoing in Judge
Gatens' court and awarded 500 dam
ages to Emil Alt. the cows owner
August Sempert, who owned the auto
argued in court that he didn't know
the Hawthorne bridge was a browsing
pasture and that the cow should have
worn a red light on its tail. But the
Jury disagreed with him.-Portlant
fOrs.) Dispatch Los Angeles Times.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10

ran, not to the woman but down the
slope after the horse. She found him
prone and groaning in little trench.
MS right foreleg doubled back, the
white bone piercing the earth.
Poppy Ordway peered fearfully
down, her trembling hands gathering
oer dust-covered skirts.
Come here!" Siletz cried, COM
handing; come here"
It was the same voice, whimpering
with primitive rage. that had com
PEELED that craven "Sandry" from
foppy Ordway's lips that night at the
pump, and as the woman had obeyed
-hen. so she obeyed now.
SIletz rose, reaching in the blouse
OF her shirt. and brought out gun.
Poppy Ordway shrank back. white as
chalk.
What do you mean?" she cried
khrilly, what are you going to dor
aoFror widened her blue eyes gro
issquely.
nayar shot O living thing In my
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
CHAPTER xxx.
The Siqn of the SiIetz.

ne sign OF the Siietz.
It was Poppy Orway who struck the
gun from Hampden's hand. sending 1t
flying among the ferns.
We'K have no murder here!" she
cried
Sandy looked at Hampden for one
heeting second as he laid his gun be-
side him
IF you move one muscle" he rasped
harshly. I'll kill you on the spot"
Then he eased the slight form of the
Preacher down upon the deep pine
needles.
Just above the heart blood was pour
ing from the shabby habit. Sandry
tore it away, to find a clean small hole
in the white skin, which was fine and
delicate as a womans. The ball had
gone straight through, tearing huge
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
May IL, 1915.

Severe fighting on entire front in
Flanders, allies taking offensive.
Teutons occupied four more
towns in West GaIicia.
Russians advanced in southeast
GaIicia, repulsing Austrians.
British battleship Goliath torpe-
decd in Dardanelles, 500 lost.
italian steamer Astrea sunk by
mine.
British submarines sank seven
Turkish ships in Sea of Marmora.
Bryce commission reported on
German atrocities in Belgium.
Botha occupied Windhoek, CAPT
tai of German Southwest Africa.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10

But quick as the timberman had
been, another was quicker. With one
leap as Hampden reached for his gun
the Preacher reached Sandry, snatched
him aside and flung himself before
him, his flute raised high In protest,
in command. But the gesture csne
too late.
The bullet meant for the fastener
found Judgment in the gentle breast
of the wandering player Of hymns,
and he sank down In Sandry's arms.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10

TdSS0Q dpeIIuiS WHClo IL ChOi ecu LII
the back from which the red stream
flowed in food.
Cloth" cried Sandy, give me
CLOTH"
His voice broke the spell that bound
Siletz and she sprang forward, tear
ing her garments, ripping out of her
breast some mysterious womanly YES
ture that was white and soft.
"Oh, my God above the seal" she
was crying with gasping sobs. Lord
of the heavens! Spare him! Spare
him!" And only Poppy Ordway saw
the packet which tumbled unheeded
to the ground. With one catlike. grace
full movement she threw herself for
ward, snatched it up and hid it in her
own bosom.
Sandry hastily made congresses and
bound them upon the wounds. He tore
off what was left of his tattered shirt
and added it. He took handfuls of
leaves from the hazelbrush and pad
ded the congresses, binding them
tighter and tighter. But it was hearts
fort to stop it was futile.
It was soon evident that the feet
in their heavy shoes had gone their
last journey upon the hills, that the
triumphant flute had piped it's last
song Of victory.
"My children" said the Preacher,
'T promised to come when you should
need me. l have served a need. You
are young, my son, and the path of
youth is fair. There are too many
primroses thereon to sacrifice one
year of it. l am old-old.'
Here Siletz flung herself upon her
knees beside him, unable to control
herself, rocking to and fro after her
fashion, her braids swaying and ter
rible anguish upon her face.
The handsome blue eyes turned
wonderipgly upon her.
Z "Daughter-little one of the tender
heart-hush! I hear strange sounds
and / would listen"
He closed his eyes and lay for a
time in silence. the delicate tracery
on his face emerging more clearly as
a pallor spread beneath it. 1t was the
divine record of years spent with his
God in the high places, though here
and there a dropping line bespoke a
vague, forgotten sadness.
Presently he murmured:
THE Winds of the Mighty One are
upon the sounding board of the hills!
Ali
Again a silence and he opened his
eyes with a return to earth. But in
them had come the dimness of
dreams, and aforementioned years
and times and places.
They gazed wonderingly into the
dark. tear-blinded ones of Siletz bend
ing above. For a long time the old
man lay, staring up with that look of
wonder. Then great joy broke on
his face with shining smile. and he
struggled to raise himself on an arm.
"Kahwanna!" he cried, "Kahwan-
nal"
1t was a call from far-distant past
It thrilled that little company of listen
ers with it's ecstasy
"Why-why- What have dreamed.
my princess of the hills, that you have
seemed so far away? What was it
All, have forgot! But you are here
at last"
He raised palsied. trembling arms
TO the sirls neck
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
May II, 1915.

French pushed strong offensive
north of Arras.
Russians gained victory in Blu
koWina but were driven back In
Poland.
French column captured Esoka
in kamerun.
Austrian troops crossed the San.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
May 10, 1915.

May TO, 1918.
Allies made great attack toward
Carency and Souchez.
Germans gained near Newport
and renewed bombardment of Dun
kirk.
Russians beat Germans west Of
Mitau.
Germany blamed British "starva-
ton blockade" for destruction of
lusitania.
ZeppeIins dropped bombs on
British seaside resorts.
Italy called all reserves back to
class of 1875.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
May 10, 1915.

French captured Carency and
the Forest of lie Pretre.
Heavy fighting east of Tarnow.
Russians repulsed Germans in
region of Shawl.
American note sent to Germany
concerning sinking of Lusitania
and attacks on FaIaba, Cushing
and GulfIight.
Great Britain ordered internment
or deportation of resident alien en-
emies.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
May IA, 1915.

French captured more German
positions.
Germans repulsed British attacks
near Ypres and advanced in direc-
ton of Hooge.
Russians broke Austrian line and
drove them over the Pruth.
German advanced guards reached
Przemysl.
Escaped members of Emden's
crew arrived at Damascus.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
May 9, 1915.

British repulsed Germans east of
Ypres and gained ground toward
Fromelles.
French made notable advances
farther south.
Austrians cleared Hungary of
Russians.
Russians made progress toward
Mitau.
Collector of Port Malone denied
Lusitania was armed.
transports.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
May 8, 1915.

French took German position
near Lens and made big advance
along Fecht river.
British recaptured part of Hill go.
Germans captured Libau. on the
Baltic.
Germany declared sinking OF Luz
sitania was justifiable because she
was armed.
British destroyer Crusader sunk
by mine and crew captured.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-02-17
WEST PITTSFIELD

Miss Clarris Wentworth. who has
been in Benton visiting with her sis
ter Mrs Brown for the past two
months, returned home Friday of last
week
1t was with sadness that the old
nei6hbors and friends throughout
this place learned of the death of
Mrs. Della Rand of Pittsfield village,
widow of the late James Rand. Mrs.
Rand was formerly of this place, the
family living on the Snake Root road
for a number of years. later selling
their farm and buying another in
Palmyra, where Mr.. Rand passed
away The widow then sold her farm
and moved to Pittsfeld village where
she has since resided until her death.
The remains passed through this
place Friday of last week accompani-
ed by her daughter Nellie Rand and
step-son Labon Rand of Lewiston,
Undertaken Scott Lord of Canaan
took charge of the funeral and took
the remains to Canaan Village for
burial beside her husband, the late
James Rand.
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SOUTH CANAAN

The Brock school closed Feb. 4th,
Fred HIATT won the highest honors in
attendanre, as he was neither tardy
or absent during the term. Those
absent only one day, Harry Sanders,
Greta Sanders and Doris Cover.
Those in rank over 80 per cent Harry
Sanders, Doris Cover, Fred HIATT. and
Ralph Salisbury. Those getting over
80 per cent Greta Sanders, Harvey
Boston and Margaret Bryant. At the
close of the days session peanut
hunt was enjoyed by all. Greta San
ders proved to be the successful
hunter and won the box of chocolates.
w. A. Nelson went to Fairfield Cen
ter this Monday after a flock of
twenty sheep which he bought of
Sprague Taylor, a few days ago.
William Goodridge. an aged citizen
of Clinton had serious trouble with
one foot and leg and had the leg am
putated few days since. He is re-
ported well as can be expected
Mrs. Lizzie Swain returned to her
home last Thursday after spending a
week with friends in Skowhegan and
North Arson. She was accompanied
home by her sons Wife Mrs. Ray
Nye of North Arson.
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Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter of the partnership
of e. c. Tracy & Son, the individual
co-partners in which are Edwin c.
Tracy and Harold f. Tracy and they
individually Bankrupt. In Bankruptc"
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge n
for the District of Maine.
Edwin C. Tracy and Harold +.
Tracy of Skowhegan in the County of
Somerset and State of Maine. in said
District, respectfully represent that
on the 18th day of December, last past
they were duly adjudged bankrupt
individually and as copartners afore-
said under the Acts of Congress relat-
ing to bankruptcy; that they have du-
ly surrendered all their property and
rights of property and have fully
compiled with all the requirements OF
said Acts and of the orders of Court
touching their bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE THEY PRAY. That
they may be decreed by the Court 90
have a full discharge from all debts
provable against their estates individ
ually and as copartners aforesaid un
der said bankruptcy Acts, except such
debts as are excepted by law from
such discharge
Dated this 9Th day of February A.
d. 1916.
EDWIN c. TRACY
HAROLD T.. TRACY
Rankrunt
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EAST NEW PORTLAND

Mrs. Amanda Adams has resigned
her position as cook in Somerset Hos
pital Skowhegan and will return
home about April LIST.
Mrs. Ross of Phillips Is stopping
with Mrs. Abbie Hutchins at present.
Miss Eta Mae Walker has employ
ment in the Novelty mill at North
New Portland. She will board with
Mrs. Maria Stevens at NJ. w. Clark s
while Mr.. and Mrs. Clark will spend
the remainder of the winter in
Florida
Mrs. A. II. Adams has been ill the
past two weeks with grippe, bronchi-
tbs and assesses in the head. DR..
II. F. Marston was called Saturday.
She is gaining at this writing.
Mrs. Mary Nye was called to King
field the first of the week by the ill
ness of her sister Mrs. Villa Boyn-
ton.
Miss Ethel Burns is working in
the camp for her father Wilson
Burns.
Mr. and Mrs. II. A. Emery are NOV
ing back to their home having spent
the past year with Mrs. Marilla
Strickland at No. New Portland.
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Arthur in Pittsfield, who is attending
M. C. l., recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Coston and little
son of Seal Harbor are at Lincoln
Costons for the rest of the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. M H. Stanhope are
in Hartland.
The funeral services of Walter
Matthews was held at the NJ. E
Church Sunday afternoon conducted
by Rev. C. E. Jones. The remains
were placed in the receiving tomb
Mr.. Matthews died at the home of
his sister Mrs. Annie Russell in
Athens after only few days illness
with pneumonia.
Miss Mary Packard is in Boston for
visit with friends.
Mrs. Edward Nutting is in town for
visit with her parents Mr.. and Mrs
e. P. Dyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams at
tended the Food Fair in Bangor one
day last week
Mrs. G. D. Pennell was in Pittsfield
for the day Wednesday.
A surprise party was given Mrs.
Auvilla Coston on her 18th birthday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Coston, where she resides. Two
beautiful birthday cakes were sent
from relatives, one of them was deco
rated with rs candles. She received
many gifts and also shower Of post
cards.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Buck. who
have been sick for the past three
weeks are gaining. Mr.. Buck will
be able to go of doors in a few days.
Mrs. Kendall Snow and Mrs. Forest
Baker were shopping in Skowhegan,
Saturday.
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ATHENS

Claude Barker left here Feb. 10 for
Chicago, where he is to continue the
study OF the Cornet under a celebrat-
ed teacher
Athens readers were glad to read
last week that there was still inter
est in the neutrality-suspicious. electric
railroad. Also glad to hear that
work has begun to bring electric
lights to Athens.
A son of Ira Poland received quite
bad cut in the foot Monday while
working in the woods.
Though the epidemic seemed to be
abating last week there is still much
sickness. Mrs. Dell Allen, who has
been poorly for several weeks and
especially since the death of her son
Fred. Dec. 20, has suffered a recent
i'll turn. Her son Frank Allen and
wife have been with her some and
Mrs. Annie Fox has returned to as
sist in the homework while Edison
Jones of Brighton has been secured
as a capable man-of-allwo
Alden Buchanan, who was for
time one of the very sick ones is
about again. as is Mrs. Buchanan, who
was also on the sick list.
Miss Erma Stickney was very i'll
last week and DR.. Wadsworth was
called. AS she has not been very
strong since an operation for appen-
dicitis several months ago, a little
| alarm was felt that the trouble might
settle In the weak side but her many
friends are glad to hear she is on the
gain.
c. W. Locke. who has been located
in Paullina. Iowa. expects to be back
in Somerset County by the first OF
March.
Another home of sickness has been
that of w II. Russell. A few weeks
ago the son Jesse was injured by a
kick from horse, breaking the Jaw
Soon after Mr. Russell suffered from
boils on the face Just as he had got
about Walter Matthews. brother Of
Mrs. Russell. who lived In the home.
| Was taken Ill with grip which ter
minated In pneumonia and he passed
away early Friday morning. After
prayer at the home Sunday morning
by Rev. Mr.. Gibberd a public funeral
Was held nj one In the afternoon NJ
Hartiand
Owing To the great amount OF sick
ness there MAS no session Of the
Grange Feb. 5. bat a good attendance
is hoped for Feb IA An interesting
Washington program Is being prepar-
ed by the lecturer Prof Guy VIII
I ilams kindly assisting with a paper
and other matter. Mrs Berry has
introduced a guessing contes, tn raise
} money for the purchase of clock
rhls Is no, only a financial aid but Is
the mDuFcn M nnt n little amusement
Saturday afternoon the baptist
/ Church held their conference a, Elm
Z woosi siyh good attendance, Rev,
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Miss Edna Dysart, who has been
visiting in Skowhegan, is now at
home.
T. A Noyes is critically i'll at this
writing.
Frank Longley died of pneumonia
Wednesday, Feb. 9. His wife passed
away in June. 1915.
f. E. Davis of Palmyra was in town
Friday calling on old friends.
Mrs. Cora Knight, who has been i'll
with pneumonia, is gaining
Mrs. Erwin Huff is visiting her sis
ter Mrs Allen Clark in Scion.
Stetson school closed Feb LIST, for
a short vacation.
DR. Brown of Brighton was in town
Monday on professional business.
Edith Kincaid is very much better.
Mrs J. L. Spaulding is caring for her.
Mrs. T. M. Gray and Mrs. S. S. Huff
are recovering from their recent ill
ness.
Mandel Foss. who has been attend
ing school in Abbott Village visited
his sister Mrs. o. c. Huff recently,
He has now gone to Caratunk, where
he will pass the remainder of the
winter with his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Foss.
F.. L. futile was in Skowhegan one
day last week
Mrs. Verna Curtis of Wellington
has been visiting her mother Mrs
Osgood York. She returned home last
week.
H. NJ. Later and wife were called to
this place Monday on account of the
serious illness of her mother Mrs.
f. E. Butler. DR. Ellingwood has
been in attendance
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

WHEREAS zephanla A. Tibbetts. of
Cherryfeld, in the County of WASH
ington. State of Maine. by his mort
gage deed dated the ifte renor day f ia
Somerset Registry of Deeds, Book 326,
Page 1859 and Book 326, Page 235, CON
vey ed to Martha Z. higgins o. smith,
field County of Somerset state OF
situate in said Smithfeld. bounded
and included within the followinE
lines:
North by land of William Marstou +,
East by the East Pond Road. social e
ed South by what is called Sucker
Brook and West by land now or for.
merly owned by the Tracey Boys, ana
occupied now or formerly by Lindsey
Harrington. Jr., containing eighty
acres more or less. A further de
scription Of said premises Is as foI =
lows: Commencing at the road.
to land formerly of William G. Mars
ton: thence running West by land OF
said Marston to land formerly 81
John W. Thompson: thence south bF
mery of Frank Peavey to land occu-
pied by y W. Harrington. Jr.; theme
East about twenty four rous' th'll'
South by land Of said Harrington an
land formerly OF the Tracey Boys u,
Rankins Brook. thence East by sal'
Brook to land formerly Of William
Tucker. thence North by said TuCk'f
land To the road and by the road ~
point begun at
AND WHEREAS. said Martha
Higgins assigned said mortgage 10 me-
the undersigned. by assignment dti'
the first day OF January 4 y III
and recorded In Somerset Registry ut
Deeds Rook sac Page t7b
AND WHEREAS tn" condition or
said mortgage has been broken
NOW THEREFORE, by reason ~
| the breach NJ the condition there
{ clatm foreclosure nt said WHf
gage.
Dated this ninth day NJ February
| 1918
9Wf ALICE AlL.FS
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close of the meeting the members
enjoyed refreshments of pop corn
and homemade candies.
Mrs. Susie Burbank was substitute
ing in the first and second grades of
the Mark Emery school. Monday, for
her sister Mrs. Laura Noddin. who
was i'll.
The Woman's Club will meet in the
new Club room on Center street, Fri
day evening at 80. This building
was formerly the old library. The
subject for the evening will be Civic
improvement.
Members of the Eastern Star re-
Gently rendered a reception to Miss
Annie Knights at the home of Mrs
Sarah French. Since Miss Knights
has been here she has served as or
ganist at the meeting of the Order
and this reception was an expression
of her services.
The meeting of Ruth Head Cragin
Chapter, Feb %. will be an afternoon
meeting at the home of Mrs. Evie
Robinson. when the State Regent will
be present.
Addison Bailey of Worcester Mass
has come here to spend several weeks
with his sister Miss Ellen Bailey.
C. Fl. Gardner, president of the
Maine Farmers Union will speak tc
the public at the Grange building, No
Arson. Friday evening. Let every
farmer be present as the Union is ar
organization that concerns every mar
who has to buy a bag of grain of any
kind. The Union is a farmers or
ganization and as it is for their in
terest to become members of the Far
mers' Union. Join, stand united ant
spend your money where it will de
you the most good At this time
much interest is being felt through
out the State in the unions and new
ones are being organized Now il
the time to act.
The Dinsmore Past Noble Grands
Association will meet with Mrs. Rookie
Mitchell Thursday evening.
Mrs Mabel Mantor has sold heI
house on Union Street to John Pat
nPau.
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LOCKWOOD

Martin Munster was in town last
week on business
Mrs. James Brown of Deer Head
Farm was operated on for appendi-
citis at DR.. NJ. p. Hanson's. The
operation being successful she is
comfortable at this writing. Miss
Nora NJ. Smart is her nurse.
A large crowd attended the dance
at the lockwood Association Hall.
All reported having very enjoyable
time.
Mrs. Lydia Foster is visiting at
the home of her daughter, Mrs Eide
line Berube.
Fred A Gilbert passed through
town on his way to Pittson Farm
Saturday.
Reta Clair and Georgia Mcdonald
We're at Somerset Friday of last
week.
Miss Edna b. Walker spent a few
days in Bangor returning to Rock
wood Monday to resume her duties as
postmistress
Mrs. j. NJ. Estes who has been in
Watervile a few days has returned
home.
Guy NJ. Written has been confined
to his bed with a bad attack of the
grip. He is now back to his work
again
Mr. and Mrs Richard Easterbrooks
are boarding at John Calders.
Herbert johnson has been obliged
to leave his duties on account of
being ILL., He is employed by the
American Realty Co.
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JACKMAN STATION

The stork left baby boy at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Bess We'd
nesday.
Eva Green of Skowhegan is visiting
friends in town.
Fred Bolduc is very i'll with pneu-
monia at this writing.
The skating rink was totally de-
stroyed by the last storm.
Mrs. ]. E. Blair and Annie C..
Pooler entertained company last
week
James White and VIM Murtha have
completed their logging operation
The Ladies Aid enjoyed a pleasant
afternoon at Mrs. Jane Holden's,
Wednesday and all are very pleased
to add her to the gaining list.
Mrs. M J. Armstrong entertained
company Sunday evening.
Helen Haggin returned home from
Tarratlne. Friday of last week.
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STARKS

w. H. Dudley has recently sold a
herd of sixteen cattle to Geo. Lowell
Marohn Greenleaf was in Madison
last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. D. Frederic re-
Gently visited at Geo Morse's in
Mercer.
The ladies will serve a town meet
ing dinner town meeting day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wall Watson of Far
mington Falls visited in town Satur-
day.
Mrs. Jessie Fletcher, who slipped
on the ice several weeks ago and in
jured herself quite badly is improv-
ing.
Mrs. Percy Stevens is visiting her
sister. Mrs. Ina Creation.
Mrs. Leon Mclaughlin has been
confined to the house for some time
with severe attack of grip.