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Arizona republican., 1916-12-14

Illustration. the gear under test is set in an iron base A sharp steel blade Is inserted between two teeth. The blade is at the end of q heavy steel arm Which extends out into the path of pendulum-lke weight When the weight falls, it drives the blade through the tooth As the weight strikes the gear. the dial at the top to which it is attached, re- cords the "left-over" energy. Since the force exerted by the falling mass Is q known quantity, 1t is a simple problem in arithmetic to compute the total energy expended
 The development of this machine Is characteristic of the Dodge Broth CTS policy of rigid tests for all ma terials, and dependable instruments for dcing 1t.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-14
SOUND PUBLIC OPINION ON
 EXTENSION OF POWER PACT

ARTICLE ONE-Subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter con tained, the vendor will furnish the pur- chaser at the purchasers transformer station in Phoenix, Arizona. from the i 9th day of August 1916. until October 1st, 1919, such electrical energy as the purchaser may require up to. but not exceeding a maximum load of twenty five hundred kilowats at it's peak.
 Provided, however, that there shall be reserved to the vendor the privilege and option to extend the terms of this agreement to August 10, 1926, on the condition that said option shall be ex- ercised only upon the vendor giving written notice subsequent to October 3, 1916, and prior to January 1, 1917, and on the further condition that in the event municipal bonds shall be voted by the city of Phoenix during the month of october 1916, for the ppr- pose of purchasing or constructing a municipal electric light plant, then the privilege and option aforesaid shall not be reserved to or exercised by the vendor"
 Under a paragraph of the contract signed by the Pacific Gas and Electric company and the United States Rec lamation Service and approved by the department of the Interior September 9, which paragraph is indicated above. it is necessary for the reclamation service to make known it's decision on the matter of extending the terms of the revised agreement, before January l. It is to discover the bent of public opinion that Project Manager Cone has asked publication of the paragraph
Arizona republican., 1916-12-14

turous energy. and attractive pursuits to fill void So soon as he proves his worth he is given an armlet to wear as temporary scout"
Arizona republican., 1916-12-14

Another triumph for automobile en- gineers is recorded in the develop ment of a gear impact testing ma chine which actually determines the exact force required to break gear tooth. Heretofore, although tests of this nature have been conducted since the beginning of the industry, it has been possible to estimate only approximately the force expended, without taking into definite consider alton the forco left over. It Is in it's ability to record the latter that the machine recently perfected by the engineers Of the Dodge Brothers phy- sical laboratories differs from earlier designs. In this respect fl is distinct ly new and superior.
 As indicated by the accompanying
Arizona republican., 1916-12-14
THE NEW DIMES

The new dimes are in great de- mand-so are the old ones.-Chicago Herald.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-14

Hire a Little Salesman at the Re- publican office. Want Ad. will see more customers than you can
The Ordway new era., 1916-06-16
C;t;zen.hip Sunday

X
All, the churches OF the un''eu
states have been asked to oDssrse
July 2, 1916. as Citizenship sundas,
On that day sermons dealing win
citizenship win be preached In most
of the pulpits of the country
The establishment OF citizensh'p
SUNDAY is a part OF the sishihcah'
and far-reaching campaign OF pne
Bureau of Naturalization to provide
for the education in citizenship Oh 'ne
adult alien population of the unitea
States. o..
we have always had schools tor
our foreign-born children. and there
have never been lacking people whose
business II was to see that the schoo's
were attended. but before this year
there has been no organized effort 10
provide adequate and inexpensive III
struction in citizenship for the thous-
ands of aliens who have needed anu
wanted 1t and who have been natural
lied without it.
The Ordway new era., 1916-06-16
P,rcel Poet Coatalner

| An invention said to mean millions
to farmers, postmasters and others
has Just been approved BY the post
Office authorities. 1t is . container
for parcel post shipments specially
adapted to the shipment OF eggs ana
is said to supply the missing link IN
the farm to table service" origin
ally contemplated in the inauguration
of the parcels post system.
The new container is made OF the
same fiber as used in the manufacture
of car wheels, is very light and yet
strong enough to bear the weight OF
a man. At the same time, 1t Is saia
to be non-conductor of heat or coid'
so that cold articles remain cold ana
hot articles remain hot when shippea
in this container. A peculiar inner
arrangement of thin fiber partitions
absorbs all shocks.
The Ordway new era., 1916-06-16
BOX SPRINGS NEWS

Miss bingham OF Sugar City
brought load OF lumber out to her
claim Monday. .
The electric storm Sunday night
nut the telephones out OF commission
Fifteen telephone poles were struck
lby tightening between here and Ord
way.
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson and two
daughters took Sunday dinner at the
Boyd home.
Miss Alice Mcclure left for Kansas
last Sunday where she will visit her
sister.
Mrs. VIII Colbert visited Mrs. ROD
ert Mills of ordway last Thursday and
Friday.
A hard storm visited North BOX
Springs last Saturday evening con-
sisting of rain. hail and wind. "A
small twister striking A. S. Mcclure
ranch taking the roof Off his barn.
blowing his chicken coops away and
stirring things up in a general way.
Mrs. Crooker returned from the
institute at Lamar last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Wilson. Roy
Skonberg. Russell Carter, Bryan Car
ter and Augusta Travers were dinner
guests at the Colbert home Sunday.
The Ordway new era., 1916-06-16
Notice OF Final Settlement and De
termination of Hcirship

Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day, the 26th day of June. A. d. 1915,
Setta Clafiin, Administratix OF the
Estate of George H. Clafiin. deceased;
will appear before the judge OF the
County Court at the Court House in
Ordway, in the County of Crowley,
Colorado, at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon of said day and present her ac-
counts for final settlement and pray
the approval OF the same and ask TO
be discharged. at which time and
place any person in interest may ap-
pear and present objections, If any
there be.
Notice is also hereby given that ap-
plication for the determination oi
heirship OF said George II. Claim,
deceased has been made and that the
Court will on said date hereinbefore
mentioned, or at any time to which
the hearing may be continued, pro-
ceed to ascertain and determine who
are the heirs of the said George ii.
Clafiin, deceased, and such entitled
to enherit any lands, tenements. here
ditaments or other property. real or
personal. constituting all or a part
of the Estate of the said George II.
Claflin, deceased, and enter Degree
accordingly, at which hearing all per-
sons claiming to be heirs at law OF
said deceased may appear and present
their proof.
Witness Harry Arnold, Clerk OF
the County Court within and for the
County OF Crowley, in the State OF
Colorado and the seal Of said Court
this 1st day of June, A. d. 1915.
(SeaD Harry Arnold, Clerk.
First publication, June 2, 1916.
Last publication, June %, 1915.
The Ordway new era., 1916-06-16
Second Prize Essay

The second prize essay on the ef-
fects of alcohol in the contest con
lducted by the W. C. T. U. recently
was written by Irwin Belveal. 1t is as
follows, the first prize essay having
been published last week:
| is ALCOHOL A ROBERT
As a matter OF fact l do believe
that alcohol is a robber. 1t takes
mans money. his mind, and his ply
steal power.
A highwayman takes mans mo-
ney and leaves him clothed in his
right mind: nor does he take his ply
steal power.
A saloon keeper takes mans mo-
lney. his mind and his physical power
but the government protects him be-
cause he has license.
Several years ago doctors recon-
mended beer and whiskey for
health and flesh regain and whiskey
for snake bites. but been and whiskey
has killed many many more people
that it has ever helped.
! l will state case that l know. to
be practically true. About five years
ago we lived in Kansas. A young
business man, one of my fathers
friends, a few years before had mar
ried beautiful young woman, and
about a year before we left Kansas,
he took to drinking.
When we left he had the name OF
the worst drunkard in that city.
We have only heard of them twice
since we left, the first time one of my
aunt's wrote and said he was in the
county Jail for beating his wife be-
cause she would not give him money
for whiskey. The second time she
said he had died in the asylum. and
his wife and four children, of which
the oldest was 10, were in the poor
house at Winfield.
/ The world is being robbed of mil
lions of young men and women every
year because of alcohol.
About two years ago young neigh
Dor boy of ours took to drinking a
little once in while, he finally forg-
ed a check and was sent to the re-
formatory for / s months.
Alcohol robbed him Of his good
name and his Job.
Every year King Alcohol gets s16,'
900. 900 .o0O, 900 for the obstruction OF
lives. and the U. S. gets $1,000, 900,
100000 for saving lives.
Alcohol robs the drinker OF hi
good name. his money, his mind, hi
power and his home, and robs him o
a happy life.
Alcohol robs the world OF million
OF good citizens and many many me
of their souls.
The Ordway new era., 1916-06-16
Hail Insurance.. p. Johnson.
NOTICE OF CONTEST
Department OF the Interior, United
States Land Office

Pueblo. Colorado, May "a, 1916.
To Harley F. Davis of Mount Sterl-
ling. Ill. record address box so. Rt.
No. 3, Contestee:
You are hereby notified that Rich
ard o. McCowen who gives Olney
Springs, Colorado, as his postoffice
address. did on May S, 1916. file in
this office his duly corroborated ap-
lplication to contest and secure the
cancellation of your Homestead Entry
Serial No. O2O964 made May 6, 1915.
for Lots l, 2. 3. 4. 5. 6, Z. and E u OF
Lot S, Section 6, Township 81 s..
Range SO W., 9Th Prin., Meridian,
and as grounds for his contest he al
lleges that said Harley F. Davis has
not established or maintained resi-
dence on said land since entry; that
there is no house or improvement of
any kind on the land; that he has
wholly abandoned the land for more
than year last past; said defaults
exist at date hereof.
You are, therefore, further notified
that the said allegations will be taken
as confessed, and your said entry will
be cancelled without further right to
he heard. either before this office or
on appeal. II you fail to file in this
Office within twenty days after the
FOURTH publication Of this notice.
as shown below. your answer, under
oath, specifically responding to these
allegations of contest. together with
due proof that you have served copy
OF your answer on the said contestant
either in person or by registered mail.
You should state in your answer
the name of the postofiice to which
you desire future notices to be sent
to you.
G. NJ. Dameron, Register.
James B. Orman, Receiver.
First publication, June 8, 1916.
Second publication, June 16, 1916.
Third publication, June %, 1916.
, Fourth publication, June 80, 1916
The Ordway new era., 1916-06-16
Notice to Patrons

We the undersigned have dissolved
partnership, c. F. Martin buying the
interest of ]. H. Mccoy in the Martin
Mccoy Transfer. Storage and Ice Co.
All accounts are due Mr.. Martin who
also assumes all bills owed by the
firm.
Clarence F. Martin.
]. H. Mccoy.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

compressed air, pneumatic tools, pol
ishing and surfacing machinery, and
every other device that conduces to
irst-class artistic work. He will be
pleased to show stock designs, or, he
will prepare original drawings, EN-
bodying the ideas of the purchaser
The finest materials and skilled work
manship are employed, and the prices
charged are indeed moderate, in ad-
dition to which the most liberal terms
of payment are arranged for respOn-
sible parties. Again we remind the
reader that Edwin W. Marbles work
is unsurpassed. His artistic memo
rials and fine monuments have an
unriyalled reputation for beauty of
design and expressive conception,
meeting alike the admiration of the
unsophisticated and the competent
critic.
This well known industry dates its
inception back TO the year 1913, later
Edwin w. Marble becoming a member
of the firm of Baker & Marble. Since
1906. however. Mr.. Marble has been
sole owner and manager of the en-
terprise Some 1880 monuments
and memorials have been built and
set by this concern, some of them
having been shipped to and erected
in cemeteries thousands of miles from
this state. Notable among the splen-
did achievements of Mr. Marble is
the bust of the late Gov. Coburn
which adorns the hall of the Som
erset Co. Court House. In point OF
actual experience Mr.. Marble is the
oldest marble cutter, sculptor and
letterer in the state and has been
identified with the trade for Ga years.
Born in Nassalboro he has been a
resident of Skowhegan for many
years. He is a popular member Of
the Masonic fraternity and has the
confidence and esteem of all who
know him.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
i SKOWEEGAN BANKS HAVE RESOURCES OF 100000 K
NASH & yILES
SkoHhegan's Reliable Firm of San
itary Englneers-DO Splendid Work
at Reasonable Prices

Messrs. Nash & Viles have an ade-
quate equipment that enables them tc
handle the larger as well as the
smaller contracts in their line-that
of plumbing, heating, ventilating
drainage, and other kindred work
They will be pleased to submit esti-
mates, also for all kinds of job work
in any of its branches. During the past
year they installed heating, plumb
ing and vacuum cleaning systems in
the splendid home of Mr.. Frank
Briggs. They did similar work in the
fine Bennett cottage at the lake, and
others in that same popular locality.
They also do all the work for the
mills of the American Wooden Co.
here. Sheet metal work of all kinds
is done on short notice.
George NJ Nash and Marshall c.
Viles are the firm members hustling,
progressive business men. Both are
popular in Masonic circles, while
Mr.. Nash is also prominent in the
/. o. O. F. lodge.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
The First National Bank
Somerset Count Largest Commercial Banking Over Million
and Capital and Surplus 6OO-Receves Active Business
Private Accounts Subject o Check Upon Most Favorable Terms

present day commercial affairs in
Somerset county recognizes these
names as those of men preeminent in
successful undertakings and their SUI
pervision of the workings of the First
National Bank assures conservative,
yet liberal management.
The last official statement of the
First National reveals total assets OF
81, 226.S6S.S6. The capital of $780,
600 is handsomely augmented by sur
plus and profits aggregatng $685.
424.S2 The deposit account Is rep
resented by the sum of $712,749.04
practically all commercial accounts.
Only few years ago the First Ma
tiOnal moved into its new home on
Water ST, an individual bank build
ing of Limestone and Marble that is
conceded to be the handsomest struc-
ture of any kind in Somerset county
and one of the finest and best equip
ped banking houses in Maine. II
is the last word IN bank construction
and equipment. 1t is impregnable
alike to fire and thievery, and every
modern facility is at hand for rapid
and convenient transaction of bust
ness. Safe deposit vaults are fea-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
W. Il. STEWARD
Offers Splendid Opportunities to the
Shrewd and Careful Buyer in Dry
Goods and Ready-tO- Apparel
- Water Street

For over 81 years W. B. Stewards
has been popular shopping place
for scores of shrewd and critical
shoppers from every section of Som
erset County. The thrifty buyer
finds it a matter of every day econ
omy to Trade at Stewards" for the
best possible values always are to
be had here. Every day is bargain
day at Steward s.
Dry goods and fancy goods of ey-
cry description; the finest hosiery
and underwear; imported and domes-
tic lingerie in pleasing assortments;
the very latest fads and fancies in
dress patterns; newest ideas in cor
sets; novelties in gloves. furnishings
small wares and notions; all these
and more you find here, in the best
quality and style. and fairly priced.
In a separate department ladies and
misses will find for their selection a
charming exhibit of the seasons best
offerings in ready-to-Wear garments,
all carefully selected to meet just
the special requirements of the local
trade. Dressmakers' supplies of all
kinds also are carried. Just at this
time the Steward Store just team
with novelties that cannot fail TO
please Visitors are cordially inyit-
ed to call and look them over, even
if a purchase is not made 1t is
never too much trouble to show
goods at Stewards. For years this
store has been widely recognized as
a headquarters for reliable qualities
at low prices, but never before have
they shown so many attractions or
offered better values.
W. B. Steward is a native of Show
hogan, and for some years member
of the firm of Arnold & Steward.
He is a member of the n. f. o. p.
and one of the progressive, alert
busmen of the community.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
d. 4. Il W. <. PORTER
Operate MOdernly Equipped Grain
Mill and Elevator on High Street
An important Industry

Since its establishment in 1898 this
concern has kept pace with the times
in equipment, etc, and today have
one of the best industries of the kind
in Somerset County. The elevator is
close to the railroad with which it
is connected by a private siding. The
elevator has an hourly capacity of
500 bushels. while there is a storage
capacity for 1900 bushels of grain,
in addition to over POO tons of feed.
The machinery equipment is entirely
operated by electric power
d. A. & W. f. Porter deal extern
siyely in all kinds of grain and feed
products in demand in this section,
and on which they always quote low
est market rates, keeping their
patrons fully advised as to market
rates and conditions Also, they are
in a position to save you money on
flour, hay and straw, high-grade fer
tiizers, farm and garden seeds in any
quantity, and groceries of all kinds.
Both members of the firm were
born at Castle Hill and there re-
ceived their schooling Both were Of
ficially connected with reformatory
work at the State School at Cape
Elizabeth for some years before they
came TO Skowhegan. Both gentle
men are popular and active in the
l. o. O. F. lodge.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

The First National Bank of Show
hogan has as important function in
its field as the stability of its official
name imports. The business of the
First National historically continues
that carried on for nearly forty years
by a state bank and is Somerset
Countys oldest fiduciary institution,
as it is also the largest. Among the
honored names that have been con-
nected with it in the years that are
gone are Abner Coburn. Ed p. Page
and Geo. N Page. The state bank
was recognized and incorporated
under the National Banking Act, in
1863. Under both forms of organiza-
alton the bank has enjoyed confiden-
tial, helpful and extensive relations
with the leading firms, individuals
and corporations throughout this
part of the state.
The otfieiary of the First National
Bank is as follows, to wit:-Presi-
dent c. r. Cook; Cashier, Bin W.
Page and Assistant Cashier, l.. H.
Goldsmith. The Board of Directors
includes the President and Cashier,
also Messrs C. f. Young, L. A. Das-
combe NJ. D.. J. w. Fogler, F. II.
Colby of Bingham, W p Ordway and
X. L. Marston. Anyone familiar with
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

sturdy encouragement towards home
building and the acquiring of COM
potency has set hundreds of families
on the road to a lifetime of content
ment and happiness. It's funds have
always been so placed as to benefit
the communities which gave it It's
patronage. No other large bank of
the state has so great proportion
of its deposits invested within the
state The officiary has been chosen
from the best known men of affairs.
The present officers of the SkoWhegan
Savings Bank are as follows: Presi-
dent S J. Walton, and Treasurer,
tees includes the President and
Treasurer. together with Messrs c. r.
Cook. George w. Cover and Bin w.
Page
The banks last statement shows
assets amounting to over $2,800000,
This large fund is safely placed in
municipal bonds. first mortgages on
improved real estate and the high
est grade of corporation and public
service securities of recognized sta
bility. The dividend rate has varied
somewhat with changing conditions
though always maintained at as lib
eral figure as the best interests of
the depositors permitted. The cur
rent rate is four per cent, a rate that
has been allowed for some few years.
In addition to the large local bust
ness enjoyed, the Skowhegan Savings
Bank transactS considerable bust
ness by mail, depostors sending their
savings from all parts Of the state,
especially from this and adjoining
counties Every facility is extended
to the nonresident So simple is the
system that depositor is served as
satisfactorily in this way as if he ap-
peared at the receiving window All
monies are promptly acknowledged
and credited. At present there are
over 640o depositors at the Skowhe-
gan Savings Bank, whose combined
savings aggregate S2,6S1,07e. Less
amounted to $l7990O0. five years
later they were $2116,000 and at
present we'll on their way to the three
million mark. a record to be proud
of. Habits of thrift must be incul-
Gated in the minds of the young of
this nation to hold its place as a
great power in a world of great af-
fairs.
Institutions like the Skowhegan
Savings Bank are doing a greater
work than armies. as building is
greater than destroying A citizen
ship with general financial independ-
ence will be the country's greatest
asset and defence An account with
the Skowhegan Savings Bank is a
long step towards a contented old age
and freedom from distracting worry
in the days when one most requires
a serene and quiet mind.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
f. f. FAIRBROTHER
Manufacturers All Kinds of Wood.
Work for Building Purposes
Splendid New Mil

One of Somerset County's newest
industries and an important factor in
building circles is E. E. Fairbrothers
new blind and sash factory on the
Island. 1t has an entirely new equip
ment of the latest improved wood
working machinery and special con-
trivances. arranged in clusters, oper-
ated by electric motors.
f. f. Fairbrother will be pleased to
submit estimates for building wood
work of any description. Interior or
turned cut on short notice. to special
order. He manufactures doors, SASH
blinds, windows, etc. and maintains
a special department for glazing.
Here windows of any required size
are painted and glazed, and in any
quantity, for Boston markets, to which
points regular shipments are made,
Mr.. Fairbrother is ever ready to MI
local orders, promptly and efficiently.
He has one OF the newest and best
equipped plants of the kind in the
county and turns out work that gives
the utmost satisfaction. Orders by
mail or telephone will receive in
mediate and carful attention. You
are sure of prompt deliveries if your
order is placed with "Fairbrother oil
Skowhegan."
A native of Palmyra, e. E. Far
brother has been identified with DIS
trade for many years. For several
years he was connected with the mill
of McQuillan & Pooler, leaving them
to occupy his own plant last year
He is progressive, hustling business
man, and popular as a member OF
the |. o. o. F. and the |. o. F.