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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27
SAVE YOUR HAIR
AND KEEP YOUR JOB
Says Men are Paying More Attention
to Hair Than Ever Before

Tens of thousands of men are los
ing their hair daily and are ignoring
the fact. Many man has lost his
Dust and dirt make dandruff ana
job because he lost his hair.
dandru(f makes heads bald and bald
heads are the first to go when bust
ness is poor
Wash your hair at least once a
week with any pure soap and FIRE
quently apply Partisan Sage. rubbing
it thoroughly into the scalp
Partisan Sage will save your hair
and promote healthy growth; it
quickly removes every trace of
dandruff banishes scalp itch and
makes your head feel fine
The cost of large bottle is trifing
but the benefits are very great as
every druggist well knows G, r.
Fogg cheerfully guarantees Partisan
Sage to you 2w1t
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27
Coming Events
SG eeeGesssGee@Gee@eeeeG

Covering a period of three months
Dates selected beyond that period are
on file at this Office, and may be con-
suited at any time
April 27-"Little Trump" at Skow.
began Opera House.
April 2S-Japanese Operetta.
April 2S-Dance at Grange Hall.
April 2S-Town Improvement So
ciety (AnnuaD.
April % Special Town meeting.
May Fair of First Baptist Ladies
Aid
May -Children's May Festival al
First Baptist Church.
May w r. c.
May 5-Kennebee Union at Hinek-
ley
May Grand Army meets.
May 9-W c. r. |.
May 9-Probate Court.
May pomona Grange at Starks.
May 19-Board of Trade
May 29-Junior Promenade.
June Junior Exhibition
June 13-Merchants' Day.
June Commencement
Sept I, s, 9-Somerset Central
Fair.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27
Joseph No,ick Escapes

FAIRFIELD. APRIL Fl Joseph
Noyick, a member o tho foreign
colony OF Fairfield. apparently found
il an easy matter to oNqde tle police
for after being cauehl IN one effort
to escape Imprisonment he succeeded
in the second md at last accounts
was headed north towards Skowhe-
gan with Chief of Police Harrington
and Deputy sheriff Brophy assisted
by "A posse hot In pursuit. Noyiek
heard thai he was to be taken be
fore the court ON Il statutory charge
Saturday afternoon and he tried 10
make a getaway but was captured in
Benton by Chief Harrington and
Deputy Brophy \ hearing Was held
before Judge BraIzeil and Inc vas
held under SGaa bonds fer the Sea
tembor term of couff and a. he W.
unable 10 furnish bonds he VAS loei
ed up. L is supposed that some q.
the friends Who visited hm At th.
local loeRup supplied linn njth rtp
tools necessary TO hrcab jail for lie
was missed shortly after 4 oclogs
yesterday afternoon III Wa sup
posed to have taken ShaVmut "a.
and a man answering his dcscript on
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27
IIARTIAND

The remains of the late Mrs. May
Ella Ham Clark were brought here
from Montana and funeral services
held Wednesday afternoon at the
Baptist church. The body was ae-
companied by the only son, Joseph
Clark of Montana, and a brother.
Joseph Ham and wife of New York.
The deceased was born in this town
and passed her early life here. being
the daughter Of George and Susan
Stinson Ham.
Moving pictures at the Hartland
Opera House every Saturday night.
News has been received OF the
death of Mrs Hattie Richardson and
of her funeral in Somervlle, Yer
mont She is survived by two SONS
Selden f. Waldron of Madison and
Lawrence Waldron of Pittsfeld
MervYn Dyer was in SkoWhcgan
Saturday last.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27
BOMAzEE- N0RRIDGEW0Ck

\. A. Cheyiot has returned home
from a visit with relatives in Massa-
chusetts and New Jersey.
Frank McGee has gone UP river
TO work on the drive.
Mrs. Sumner Soule is laid UP with
rheumatism. Her sister is caring
for her.
Wilmer Stevens came home Sahlr-
day from Wateryille to visit with his
parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Startling have
gone to No. Arson to work for Cyrus
Walker this summer. Their daugh-
ter Hilda. is improved in health
Sumner SOule has sold his oxen 10
viii Dudley in Starks Mr.. Soulc is
patrol man on this road and will
work horses.
Percy Withee was a business call
er here Friday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27
ANSON


Mrs. Alec futile and Mrs. Ralph
futile OF Norridgewock are the week
end guests of Mrs. Clayton Crosby al
her home on Preble Ave.
Mrs. George Viles and two children
Arnita and WILDER went last Thurs
day to spend two weeks with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. WILDER SAILS
bury at Bar Harbor.
Mrs. George Gunter was taken to
the insane Hospital at Augusta last
Friday according to reports. She
has been in poor health for some
time
Will Lake has moved his family
from Madison into the Mcdonald
house on the river road
The little son of F. A. Manter. who
has been SO very sick with bronchi-
It's is somewhat better.
P. n Rogers went last week to
Portland to have his eyes attended
to at the Eye and Ear Infirmary.
\ lot of the little children in the
Garfield School are having the chick
en- pOX.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27
LAR0NE

Mrs Anna Perkins has returned
from a visit in Boston and vicinity
and with her came Miss Briggs who
will visit friends in town.
Fred Gleason who is employed
away most of the time is stopping for
the present with his parents in town.
Roy Marcia has returned from a
visit in LAGRANGE at his aunts Mrs.
Herrick.
Mr. Huntington of Ltcnfeld has
been a recent visitor at his sons in
town.
Del Parin of Arson is stopping
for a few days at E. G. Austins
The Ladies' Sewing Circle met OF
April Goth with Mrs. @. H. stevens.
The first automobile of the season
was out on April goth.
Larkin Club meeting at Mrs. Z.
H. Tobey's on April 22nd.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27
NORTH MADISON

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Clark were at
SoIon last Saturday
Joe Leavitl of Scion WAS in town
last Saturday on his way to SkoW-
hogan
Malon Robbins, who is working at
Solon spent last Saturday and Sun
day at home with his mother.
William Norton of South Pressure
Isle, who has been spending the Win
ter here with his sister Mrs Rebccca
Robbins, has returned home.
Dana Robbins was at SkoWhegan
last SATURDAY.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27
SOUTHWEST CANAAN

Miss Iva Richardson of Fairfield
visited her grandmother Mrs. Reuber
Reed the past week
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Foster were
guests of Angie Hill in Cornyill'
sunday.
Ivan Martin of Yale College. New
Haven, Conn. was visitor at Irving
Davis, recently.
Mrs. Evie Wells of Clinton and
Mrs. Lola Blakely of Newburyport
Mass, visited their grandfather. Sa-
lem Edmunds Friday.
William Lewis. who has carried on
the Town Farm for several years will
move his family to Canaan Village in
a few days.
Mrs. Arthur Elwood of Augusta
visited her parents MIR. and Mrs. AL
mon Smith the past week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27

Leslie II Sjmous. thc sole survivor
of the tragedy that shocked eastern
Maine on Dec IL. WHOM l'ranh Grouo
shot and killed his Nfa. Clara Grot-
to, and Arthur Simons and Wouhdne
Leslie Simonds. then turning the gun
on himself. died recently ndtrtet-
Iy this means that four people are
dead as the result of Grottos insane
act Leslie Simonds was wounded IN
the back at the time of the shooting.
escaping instant death by dodein- be
hind table He had not been in
good health since receiving THIS
wound and. taken With the grief he
felt at the death of his brother. he
fell an easy prey to pneumonia. The
remains were taken to Pittsfeld for
burial.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27
WEST CORNVH.LE

Harold Reed is building a house
on his land situated between East
Madison and the lower mills.
Forrest Mckinney is moving the
machinery to Athens, where he has
located another saw mill.
Nathan Burton has been saving
wood with his gasoline engine in this
vicinity.
Arthur McManus is working for
Mark Hobart.
James Hussey is having his barn
shingled
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27
PATTERSON BRIDGE

Mrs. Elmer Abbott of Watcrylle
has been visiting at Springbrook
Farm the past few days.
Miss Florence Danforth returned to
her school in Skowhegan Sunday.
Mrs. Lester Holway spent Sunday
at home.
George Copp has recently purchas-
ed a new cream separator
Mrs Archie Danforth is teaching
the school i'm this district
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27
POWERS SCHOOLHOUSE

Fishers Mill shut down for few
days for Easter
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Sheaff visited
at Will Aliens on Bigelow Hill, Sun
day
Joe Berry and son Earl were saw
ing wood for c. Luce, +. Mitchell
and G. Harvey last week.
Ralph Berry has leased the Black
man farm and will move into it the
first of NaN
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27
EMRDEN LAKE

Misses Ina and Elya Walker call
ed on their friend Elyie Spencer Sat
urday.
Send us address of anyone who
does not take the Reporter and let
us mail them sample copy.
Miss Eta Barron has gone 10 Dead
River to teach school
Miss HIATT. who has been teaching
at the Washington School, was call
ed home by the death of her father.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27
EAST SknMHEGAN

our school begins again this morn
ing
Tie ice is out of Cakes Pond and
We hope to have some good fishing
and hope the Jewels who have a cot
tage there will put in an appearance
Two little Misses Hollis were call
crs in this place Saturday
Mr.. Drost and wife went to Show
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27
HARDSCRABBIE

Arlie McClintick rolled in his land
ing on Fall brook Tuesday of last
week.
Albron Padham moved TO Scion
last week
Mrs. Dan Flanders who has been
on the sick list is much better this
week.
The Scion Lumber Co. moved their
camping outfit to Scion Friday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27

hogan Sunday called there by the
serious illness of a daughter.
Mr.. Drost last week was getting
out cedar fence posts for Elvin Rich
ardson, who is doing quite an extern
siye business cutting cedar on his
farm
Will futile has been splitting wood
and putting it in the shed for Dr.
Lowe.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-04-27
CORNVIIIE

Arthur Savage and family have
moved to Skowhegan where he has
employment with the Central Maine
Power Company.
c. z. Locke has the frame from his
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
FOUR DROWNED WHEN
 RIVER LEAVES BANKS
Woman Loses Life When Small Stream Changes Course and
 Buries Her Under Debris.

Hornell, N. Y, June 17.-Four per- and property was damaged to 9 con- siderable extent, as result O. floods along the Canisteo River near here, caused by the recent heavy rains.
 Mrs. John M. Saxton was drowned while motoring down d steep hill when a small stream at the top sud- denly changed it's course and swept the car and it's occupants down the hill. Her son and Frank O'Neil of the state highway department es- capped but Mrs. Saxton's body was found buried in gravel.
 Peter Head and Levi Mathewson were swept into Purdy Creek in the house in which they dweE near Canis teo.
 Mrs. Stephens of South Canisteo was drowned and her body later was found on the Erie Railroad tracks.
 The property loss is estimated at s75,0OO. Street car traffic was at a standstill and there was much delay to railroad traffic as the result of wash outs. Two bridges near here were carried away. The sudden rush of water is believed to have been caused by the breaking of a small dam in creek tht flows into the Canisteo river.
 Points between Hornell and Gamer on, eighteen miles away, reported rainfalls approaching the intensity of cloudbursts.
 All points reported that the high water receded rapidly after the first rush.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
AN ACTOR POSTMASTER.
Former Local Resident Shows North
 DakOtans His Ability.

In recent issue of the Taylor Re- porter published in Taylor, North Da- kota, fattering notice is paid the work of William F. Kempshall of that place, former resident of this city, for his ability as an actor, displayed recently in an amateur production MT. Kempshall took the leading part in the play Dora" and his work was a complete surprise to his townsmen, who were unaware of his ability along thespian lines.
 Praise is also given Mr. Kempshall for his interest in developing the Taylor band of which he was recently chosen leader. A recent concert given by the band made 1t possible to oh- serve Memorial Day in the best man ner it has been carried on in many years Besides directing the above enterprises, MT. Kempshall is also postmaster, having been named by President Wilson, and the same glow ing tribute is paid his efforts toward popularizing Uncle Sam's service in that town.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
WARNS PERSHING| MOVEMENT MEAN
 MEXICAN ATTAQ
U. s. IS LOOKING
 BEFORE SHE LEAPS

Washington, June 17.-Although the U. S. reply to Gen. Carranza's last note Is virtually completed, its dispatch is being delayed while ad- ministration officials seek detailed information on these developments:
 Carranza's threat, reported from Chihuahua yesterday as having been transmitted to Gen. Pershing through Gen. Trevino, to start ac tive warfare if American troops in Mexico are moved in any direction except northward toward the bord- CT.
 Another bandit raid on Texas ter ritory north of Brownsville last night.
 The attack on American troopers by Mexicans at San Ignacio Wed nesday, and
 Reports of warnings by the Car .ranza commander opposite San Ignacio that American troops would be attacked if they crossed the Rio Grande, regardless of their purpose.
 with some of these late develop ments may be made, it is said. Off, ficials' present intention is to dis patch the reply within a few days.
 The Washington government will reaffirm it's purpose not to inter vene in Mexican affairs unless forced by continued and aggravated attacks on American territory, it is reported. Sufficient emphasis will be placed on the growing impatience of this government, however, to make it plain that if warfare final ly appears a duty, it will not be shirked.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
FUNSTON ON QUI WYE.
Has Army of 5O,OOO Ready to Dash
 After aBnditS.

San Antonio, Tex, June 17.-Gen. Funston and his staff gave careful at tention today to the activities of out law bands along the Mexican border.
 Gen. Ricaut's warning that the crossing of the international boundary by any American. troops for any cause would be regarded as an overt act, did not disturb Gen. Funston. The search for bandits, 1t was declared, will continue His army of almost 5O,OOO has been so disposed along the Mexican border that swift puni- tive action could be taken if invited by any overt act of Carranza's army.
 Precautions taken by Gen. Bell at Ell Paso were similar to those taken at every border point opposite which there was any considerable number of Carranza troops.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
ROOSEVELT IMPROVED.
Passes Comfortable Night and Expects
 to go Home Today.

New York, June 17.-Theodore Roosevelt passed a comfortable night. home this afternoon.
 The colonel, his physicians an nounced last night, had suffered a slight attack of pleurisy. They con- sidered his condition satisfactory.
 Col. Roosevelt this forenoon again visited his physician, pr. Guile, and, after returning to his hotel, had a talk with Raymond Robins, chairman of the progressive national convention, and Gov. Hiram w. Johnson of Cali fornia.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
IMPEACH TESTIMONY
 OF GIRL WITNESS
Eighteen Girls, All IS, Who Were at Marian Lambert's 18th Birth
 day Party Testify.

Waukegan, H., June 17.-The state today brought eighteen 1S-year old girls to court to impeach the testi- mony of Josephine Davis in the trial of Will H. Orpet for the alleged mur- der of Marian Lambert. Tbk girls had attended Marian's eighteenth birthday party on Feb. 6, three days before her death.
 The first of the girls to take the stand, Bernice Wells, testified that Marian seemed happy at the party. She did not see her cry, as Miss Da- wis had testified.
 A miss in blue came next. She smiled at MT. Dady when he asked her name and responded that she was Florence Russell" She vas born at Racine, Wis.,, IS years ago.
 The witness and two friends spent the night of the party with Marian. Anna Paulson, who always had done so, was unable to stay.
 Did you see Josephine Davis take Marian aside into a room?" asked MT. Dady.
 No sir''
 On cross examination the witness said she and Marian went to bed about il D. nn., and talked till 12:3O largely about Orpert, but she recol- lected little about it.
 Did she say anything about Orpet's character his temperament '' in corrupted MT. Dady.
 "She said Will had a bad temper and that Mrs. Lambert had forbidden him to come to the house" answered Miss Russell.
 Other witnesses testified as to Miss Lambert's demeanor shortly be- fore her death.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
TYPHOID SUSPECT
Farm EmpIoye Handling Milk Sent to This City Thought by Health Authorities to Have Disease.

The health department is breathing easier today as considerable light is beginning to show on the local typhoid situation. Vidal tests taken at a majority of the farms furnish ing milk to New Britain showed no positive result until yesterday when examination of blood taken from a farm hand many miles distant from the city showed almost a positive test and another was mildly suspicious In the latter case the man had been vaccinated against typhoid about a year ago. Neither will be permitted to handle milk until all danger of further spread of the disease is passed.
 The department received water analysis from the city chemist today on all sources of supply and the con- dition in every instance is excellent. Quarantine was released today on four cases of scarlet fever, two in Erwin place and two in Wilcox street. There are now but two cases in the city an donly one of diphtheria.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
SCOOPED AGAIN!
Revolution In Texas and U. S. Papers
 Didn't Know It.

San Antonio, Tex, June 17.-Texas is in the throes of a revolution led by negroes who are seeking independ- ence for this state and complete equality with the whites, according 10 a special despatch from Saltillo, Coahuila, published June IS, in an extra of La Voz De La Patra at Piedras Negras. Copies of the Mex ican. newspaper were received here today.
 "The revolters, who are in great numbers, have already blown up many trains and torn up great stretches of tracks, the despatch says.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
Purpose to Keep Troops Across
 Border Still Unchanged
THREAT FOR HOME FOLKS?
Officials at Washington Inclined to
 Believe Trevino's Notice Was to ranza's Stock

Washington, July 17.-Warning from Mexican commanders that any movement of American troops except in retirement toward the border change the purpose of the United States government to keep its ex- petition in northern Mexico, or pre- vent Gen. Pershing from taking any steps necessary to insure the safety of his own columns and deal with bandits threatening the border. No advance further south is contemplat- ed.
 Secretary Lansing said today the policy of the United States was un- changed. He added that the state departments reply to Carranza's bel hgerent note demanding the with drawal of the American forces prob ably would not go forward today.
 There were no indications at the department that steps were being taken to strengthen the border forces with additional national guardsmen.
 It was noted here that American troops crossed into Mexico yesterday near San Ignacio, Tex, without being attacked.
 Diplomatic officials were inclined to believe that if Gen. Trevino did in fact serve a warning, it was done for home consumption rather than as a prelude to hostilities.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
DIVORCED FROM CONVICT.
Judge Case In Superior Court Annuls
 Marriage of Miss Amy Baker.

Judge Case in the superior court has annulled the marriage of Miss Amy Baker of this city to Frank ". serving sentence in Wethersfield for bigamy. After knowing Taylor as Wood for two years, Miss Baker was married to him on April 29, 1915. About a year ago his first wife located him and the Announcement followed.
 Helen T. Wheeler of this city has also secured a divorce from her hus band, Charles c. Wheeler. Deser- ton was charged. They were mar ried in 1901 but trouble soon arose as MT. Wheeler liked other women too well, his wife said.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
NOW FOR REVENGE.
Cologne Gazette Says German-Amer-
 jeans Can Repay Wilson.

Amsterdam, June IT, via London 4:50 D. m.-Discussing the presiden- tial nominations at the Chicago and St Louis conventions, the Colgne Gazette says:
 German Americans on whose votes perhaps the decisio of election rests are for the most part publicly on the side Of Hughes They now have an opportunity of paying President Wit son back for his false, hypocritical neutrality and for his unheard of at tacks on their American nationality"
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
ARSON TRUST EXPOSED
Seventy-one Indictments Brought by Grand Jury in Boston Following Series of Suspicious Fires.

Boston, June 17.-The grand jury, which for months had given consid- eration to the prevalence of incen- diary fires, adjourned today after au- thorizing a statement by District At torney J. c. Pelletier that " The many fires in and about this city have been started by omparatively few indi- viduals some of whom would appear to be in close touch, if not in ab- solute coIlusion.''
 Seventy-one indictments for arson or similar offences were returned.
 Cancellation of policies after sus- picious fires and more stringent laws on the subject were recommended
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
TRIES MURDER AND SUICIDE
Police Believe Bowling Alley Mama
 ger Attempted to Kill New Haven

Quincy. Mass, June 17.-Mrs. May Davie of New Haven, Conn.,, a wait ress, was seriously cut with a razor and John Di SalvO, manager of a bowling alley, twas probably fatally wounded today in what the police de- scribed as an attempt at murder md suicide.
 The woman told the authorities the latter stated that Di Salvo entered her apartment attacked her without warning and then fled, He was found some distance from her home with bullet wound in the head. Physicians said he had little chance of recovery.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
ATTORNEY DISCHARGED.
Found Not Guilty of Criminal Libel
 bv Jury.

Boston, June 17.-W. Edwin Ulmer, an attorney, was found not guilty of criminal libel by jury in the su- perior court today. The. charge against him grew out of the prema- ture publication of the declara ton in q suit filed by Mrs. w. H. Bennett, widow of a former cashier of the Beverly National bank, against pr. Peer P. Johnson, surgeon at the Beverly hospital, and officials of the bank for damages because of her husbands death. The respondents named in the suit alleged that charges contained in the declaration were slanderous and false.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-17
REV. CARLOS JONES CHOSEN.
Elected Chaplain of State Spanish
 War Veterans

Meriden, June 17.-The state en- campment of Spanish war veterans elected these officers this afternoon:
 Department commander, Clifford A. Hauschildt, Norwalk; senior vice commander, Charles G. Morris. New Haven; junior vice commander, Fred erick P. Huston, Waterbury; surgeon, Harold Hoyt. Norwalk; chaplain, Rev. Carlos Jones. New Britain; marshal James Shiller, New Haven; delegates to the national encampment, at large, M. w. Bassett. Hartford. F. L. Clark, Willimantic, William Rees, Meriden, John J. Sheriden, New London.
 The next convention will be in Norwalk, in June, 1916.
 The convention went ot record in favor of adequate military prepared ness in this country. The delegates renewed the oath of allegiance taken when entered in the Spanish war.