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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-07
Death of Mrs. Sullivan Russell In
Ar00stOok County

Friends in Skowhegan we're griey
ed 10 learn of the death of Mrs. Sui
Ivan Russell which occurred Mon
day forenoon at the home Of her
step-son, Morris Russell Of Woodland
where she and Mr.. Russell we're
guests. Several weeks ago the
couple left to visit in different sec
tions of the Aroostook and before the
visits were entirely completed Mrs
Russell was taken suddenly i'll. Medi-
cal aid was summoned but the pa
tient grew gradually worse until the
end. The body was brought to
Skowhegan Tuesday night.
Mrs. Russell whose name in maid
enhood was Theodore Eames, was
married first to Cyrus Emery, AS
the result of this union there We're
three children, the two daughters be-
ing Mrs. Joseph Spaulding of Cara
funk and Mrs. Chas. Chase of Exeter
The son is Forrest Emery and his To-
NoAiOll - hOl tAdNlig huOn H. do ne
had informed relatives that he was
to start for home from Sacramento
Calf, where he had been located,
but mas not yet arrived. After the
death of Mr.. Emery the widow mar
ried Sullivan Russell about 81 years
ago. They lived for a time in
Brighton. then moved to Washburn,
later coming to Skowhegan where
they purchased one of the Marston
farms. For sometime however they
have resided at the corner of Main
and Bloomfield SITS. They had
two children. Mrs. Charles Currier
and Almer Russell both of Skowhe-
gan. The deceased united with the
Baptist society many years ago and
had been accustomed to worship at
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-07
SK0WHECAN LOCAL MARKETS

Eggs and butter are pretty eXpen-
siVe luXuries and according to latest
quotations have been moving upward
of late. The market men are pay
ing SO cents a dozen for the first pro-
duct Hay is bringing SIS, $40 and
$12 a ton.
The following list down to the
retail market shows what the
farmers may expect generally from
the local dealers for farm produce:
Wool-3Sc per lb.
Hides, green 1870 pound; Sheep
pelts, s1.O0 to $500; hides, trimmed
and cured, 18c; No. l Horse hides
with name and tail, $500 to $500
each Calf skins, csc to zoe; Green
bone 1-2c per h.
Beans--Hand picked, yellow eyes,
$3.50 to 5000; pea beans, $3.50 to 81.
Beef-Ox beef, 10c to lie.
Poultry-Fowls 16c to 1Sc per h.;
chicken, Ice to 22c.
Round Hog-12c per lb.
Tallow-Rough, 21Ac per Id.
Eggs-3Sc per dozen.
Potatoes-$1.00 per bushel.
New Potatoes-$1.25 per bushel.
Butter-28c to 30c per ID.
Cheese-16c to 18c per Id.
RETAIL MARKET
Flour-Spring Wheat Patent, $3.50;
Winter Wheat Patent, $3.50.
Oats-621ac per bushel.
Gluten-$1.70 per bag.
Meal-$195 per bag
Corn-$2.10 per bag.
Middlings-$170 per bag.
Cottonseed meal-$2.00 per bag.
Spring Bran-$1.45 per bag.
Mixed Feed-$155 per bag.
Wheat-$1.50 per bushel.
Salt Pork-15c by the bbl.. 200 lbs.
$24.
Cheese-23c to 25c per Id.
Butter-30e to 39c per ID.
Teas-25c to 60c per Id.
Cofree-20c to 35c per pound.
Lard-DomeStic 1Sc; compound -
Molasses-Pure Ponce, Acc to SOC.
Sugar-Gran. sugar, best quality.
II lbs. for $100; brown IL.
Potatoes-80c to $150.
Onions-5c to &c per lb.
Poultry-Fowls. zoe to Csc per lb.
chicken, zoe to Csc per Id.
Eggs-42c per dozen fresh.
Squash--4c per Id.
Sweet Potatoes-4c per h.
Green Apples-20c per peck.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-07

Probably many people il Son,rset
County will recall a popular show
man of years gone by when the name
of AL Martz is mentioned. and viii
be grieved to learn of his recent
death in Somerville, Mass For
many years he was connected with
the theatrical business. being al the
head of a high class minstrel COM
pany. He was a man of the most
genial personality and he made
friends everywhere. His health
gave out several years ago, but he
improved afterwards and all were
hopeful that he still had many years
before him. The funeral services
were held in Someryille and the body
was taken to Camden. his old home.
for burial The deceased was IS
years of age, He leaves a wife and
one daughter
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-07
Cornville.
CDEFERRED)

An enthusiastic and happy crowd
gathered at the old High School
building Aug. 23d, 1910. for the
el1hth annual reunion OF the Corn
vile High School. An effort was
made to meet at an earlier hour than
has been the custom the past few
years, which proved successful. The
guests began to arrive at about 80
4. NJ and the greetings were warm
and sincere. 1t was soon evident that
more of the alumni were to be pres
ent than at any previous gathering
and when dinner was announced,
Ion after twelve o'clock, about forty
ii the former pupils fell into line in
the march. followed by members of
their families, the invited guests com
ing last. 1t was estimated that 100
sal down to dinner. which was served
Is usual in the small hall on the sec
nd floor The tables were loaded
With good things and the white Gov
eringa and beautiful flowers made
them exceedingly attractive.
The program which was mentioned
in our issue Of Thursday last was a
very delightful one The Legend Of
Wesserunsett was given by Mrs. Car
RE Smith French instead of Miss
French as previously stated. while
Miss ATadalin Gomez of Monson,
Mass. was among the pianists instead
II Miss Comber. Mrs. Ivanella
Palmer was also another of the plan
i,ts The officers were mentioned
last week.
Messages and letters OF greeting
we're received from the following
absent members. Lotto Flanders
Spague. Waterville; Nora Palmer Den
nj. Athens; Tom Tolman, Dunsmuir.
Cal: c. c. Kinsman. Cornville; Nina
Hamm Keck, Bowling Green. Fla
Lillian Judkins Godfrey. Middleton,
Mass; Maria Judkins Earle. Grams
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THE NEWS OF ~
OUR CATERERS ~
NEST ATHENS

Religious services will be held at
the Union Church Sunday, Sept. 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Ellis have gone
to Fairfield where they have en-
ployment.
Supt. H. A. Wood has been in this
place looking after his school inter
ests.
Miss Maud Hilton of Bingham is
teaching the Lincoln School and
boarding with Mrs. Louisa Corson.
Much excitement was caused
among the stock buyers in this yicin-
ity on account of the Railroad strike.
Many had already purchased a large
amount of stock preparatory to ship
ping it to the Brighton market.
Bonnie Butler has gone to Madison
to work in the wooden mill, where he
will be joined later by Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Butler.
s. S. Huff spent the latter part Of
last week in Boston, arriving home
in time for Ripley Centennial.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-07
Death of Mrs. u. +. Brown

The death of Mrs. Drusilla F.
(CromwelD Brown occurred Friday
at her home corner of East Front and
Cedar SITS, following quite a period
of failing health. Her birthplace
was Troy and her age was IS years.
her birthday having occurred on the
Sth day of August. For some eight
or nine years her home has been in
Skowhegan, coming here from Benton
to make her home with her daughter
Miss Caddic Brown The deceased
was formerly a member of the Chris
tian Church, but since coming to this
town had been a wOrshiper at the
First Baptist Church. hen daughter
being a prominent factor in the work
OF that parish Prayers were held
from the house Monday at 1045, Rev.
0. H. Tracy, PHI. D., of the First
Church officiating and the remains
we're later conveyed to Benton for
further funeral ceremonies and
burial Her husband, the late Rufus
Brown, died many years ago. There
is one surviving sister Mrs. Abbie
Fernald of Troy and she with the de-
voted daughter have the sincere SYM
patty of a large circle of friends in
their great bereavement
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-07

the First Baptist Church since her
residence in Skowhegan. She was
also a member of Russell Relief
Corps Aside from the relatives al
ready referred to there are four step
sons, Morris Russell at whose homo
she died; viii Russell of Boston;
Charles Russell of Westfield and Geo.
Russell of Washburn; two sisters
Mrs. Mahala Renter and Miss Cora
Games and two brothers, Frank and
Joseph Games, while a granddaugh-
ter. Miss Tryphena Russell has lived
with her since childhood. The age
of Mrs. Russell was around 10 years.
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Nt.H Of the sea from there Miss
iamblln say little about tho WORK
except 1eneral..ies. as she states I'll
would tahe ages 10 I'll all, and they
Won't IL US anyhow. and the censor
doesn't like long letters Although
there are SO many doctors and nurses
together, when they are not busy
there is very little for them to do ex-
cept 10 walk or SO in bathing. so the
life must become rather nonotonous
al times Her service W. be com
pleted IL December and whether she
viii return home At that time or will
sign fer another sly months, Miss
Hambln does net state. bur at any
rate, her many friends In this state
Will be delighted 10 Know that she is
we'll and comfortably situated
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Probably viii Have Fair in October

L is reported tAa' Tie Somerset
Agricultural Association d Madison
viii reconsider tbe.r decision not to
hold a fair this year but will hold a
one-day show early in October. Il
has been the custom to hold a Two
days fair but owing to financial and
other causes at a business meeting
of the Association held some time
ago it was voted not TO hold any
show this year
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-07

Dandruff is not only annoying and
embarrassing--it is unhealthy. It
robs the hair of all nutrition. Nyals
Hirsutone destroys the dandruff and
acts as tonic to the roots of the
hair.-G. R. Fogg. Druggist.
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Hardscrabble.
(DEFERRED)

Born Aug. Y to the wife OF Grover
Greenleaf a daughter. Teresa llilma.
Mrs Fred Viles of Arson. who has
been working for her, returned home
Boston Post $24o Write this
office.
School began Monday at the Blaine
schoolhouse with Mrs. Geo Notagc
as teacher.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-07

Boy of IS to 10 years wanted, about
September LIST, at this office. OPP
portunity to learn printing trade if
desired. Independent Reporter Co.
~ u
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-07

Several of the almshouses In the
state are not being maintained this
year, among the number that at ST.
Adams where the farm has neither
superintendent tenant nor inmate
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-07

Mr. and Mrs D. c. Jewett have re-
turned to their home here after a So
journ of nearly all summer at their
Southport cottage
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-07

Don't set the date for any import
ant public event without first con-
sulting our column OF Coming Events.
The Glenwood post., 1916-02-12
RETURN TO HANGING LocKs7
Signs Seem to Indicate That Women
Are Going to Wear Their Hair
Down Again.

Are women going to wear their hair
down again?
Perhaps. II you are a devotee Of
the film shows you will know that
many of the moving p1eture stars
wear their hair about their shoulders.
And the moving pictures are a tre-
mendous influence in modern life
even, perhaps, in the fashion Of doing
the hair. Already some young girls
have copied some Of the favorite pic
ture actresses and wear their hair
curled about their shoulders.
The last fashion for wearing the
hair down was the Janice Meredith
curi--&ua purely that best seller"
hardly had more influence than the
films have today. The fashion for
Janice Meredith curls was short lived,
to be sure. But it was a fashion, new
ertheless, for wearing the hair down,
and very pretty fashion on the
young and charming. at that.
There is something coquettish about
hanging curl that can never be sug-
gested by hair piled on top of the
head, be 1t ever so sleek or be 1t mar
celled to perfection.
The fashions Of the present, II any
body knows Just what they are, favor
a return to hanging locks. For in
1860-perhaps we shall get our bout
FAINT skirts from that period-and in
1870 or 1S80-and may be we shall
get a tight bodice and certain skirt
drapery that suggest hustle from
that time-women cultivated curls and
wore them hanging at the neck or
about the face. So with our old-fash-
ioned, new-fashioned frocks a curling
lock on the shoulders or about the
face would be quite appropriate.
The Glenwood post., 1916-02-12
SUGGESTION FOR GIFT APRONS
May Be Made Extremely Effective
Whom They Are Composed Of
Two Materials.

The practice of true economy always
gives pleasant feeling of satisfaction.
The woman who is able to make gifts
for birthdays and other anniversaries
has splendid opportunity to expert
ment with economy.
Some of the prettiest gift aprons
can be made Of two materials. For
instance, by using barred muslin for
the upper part Of an apron and fine
handkerchief linen for the bottom, or
pocket portion, of the apron one can
very successfully combine two mate
rails for a sewing apron. The edge
of the apron can be finished with lace
edging which almost anyone has ly-
ing unused in the box of odds and
ends.
Another effective apron can be
made of two heart-shaped pieces Of
material, the smaller heart being Of
figured material and forming the bib,
while the larger heart forms the low
er portion of the apron and is of plain
material. On such an apron q belt, Of
beading should be attached and black
velvet ribbon run through. The touch
Of black always adds character to
lowered materials ~ Ht44 ~
The Glenwood post., 1916-02-12
MRS. sw1TzER 1MPRov-
ING SLOWLY

Harry o. Switzer, who left here some
time ago for California in the hope
that Mrs. Switzer's health would be
benefited by the change in climate,
has written to P. B. E. Skiff at New
Castle, his letter Indicating that he is
not desperately in love with California.
His letter explains itself and is as fol-
lows:
Santa Monica, Calf, Feb. 2, 1916.
Earl Skiff,
New Castle, Colo.
Friend Earl:-Have intended to write
time and again. Since Mrs. Switzer
has been home from the hospital L
have been chief nurse, cook, house
keeper and everything that goes with
it. She is slowly improving. Take her
out in wheel chair since it quit rain
ing. And, say, it rains here or just lets
loose and falls. Colorado floods are
not in it to what they have here. The
damage has been something terrible.
Bridges, roads, railroads and some life
lost. If it does not rain any more San
Diego will be without any train service
for more than month. Get there by
boat. Orchards were washed out. Cal
ifornia is a nice place to motor and
that's about all I can say for it. No
place for poor man. There are lots
of cars from other states here now.
They were shipped here. I hear that
there is little snow in Colorado,
Earl, she is a good state. None better
that have seen. The ocean here does
not appeal to me for there are 40
large boats come in here. They give
us the goby. No protection for them
from the storms. The harbor for Los
Angeles is below us. A storm last
week got many of the fishermen's mo-
tor boats and skiffs.
We have municipal pier here that
reaches out into the ocean about 700
feet where people fish with poles.
tried it once, but not much luck. This
is the poorest. time of the year to fish
for they go out into the deeper water.
Hoping your folks are in good health,
I remain Yours truly,
H. o. SWITzER.
The Glenwood post., 1916-02-12
AS IN DAGUERREoTYPE DAYS
Afternoon Gowns With Short Sleeves
and Low Cut Neeks Are
Now In Order.

Short sleeves and low cut neck in
an afternoon frock is one of the pref
tiest new ideas that have been sent
over from Paris. Long ago such
gowns were worn - way back in
daguerreotype days. Those who may
not wish to go about with bare arms
and uncovered thfbat will probably do
Just as they did in those days-wear
tucker and undersleeves.
Another fashion is that of after
noon gowns of fragile materials, like
chiffon and net. They are in black
or dark colors and have a certain
heaviness given them by the trim
mings of velvet or satin. In some
models they are almost covered with
encircling ribbons of velvet or satin.
This seems to give such gowns the
quality of solidity needed in daytime
light.
Drop skirts that do not come to the
transparent hens of these gowns
make them look disconcertingly short.
They give a hlmy dress edge that is
almost necessary in the abbreviated
frocks.
The Glenwood post., 1916-02-12

in heart, though bride and bridegrosA
of more than half century ago, Tins
has strewn fresh flowers in these dear
old hearts; time has garlanded thsir
brows with choicest flowers; time has
but mellowed their affections, which
like good wine, has but improved with
age.
We have come here to felicitate them
upon the fifty-fifth anniversary of
their marriage, and to wish them many
a long year yet before they snap the
golden link that binds them together;
that their bark may sail upon golden
sea, and that their sunset may be go,-
den is our united sentiment.
This is indeed grand occasion, and
one which while it brings joy AMI
thankfulness to our hearts, bears with
it one of the most beautiful and touch
ing lessons in the book of life.
Our respected and venerable friends
have indeed reached the golden age OF
maturity, hand in hand they have as.
cended the hill, hand in hand are they
descending into the valley. A valley
lighted with the undying and unshift
ing lamp of faithfulness, love and de-
votion. CARDIFF.
The Glenwood post., 1916-02-12
P1EAsANT WEDDING
| ANNIvERsARY

The eighth of February was the fifty
fifth anniversary Of the marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hall of Basalt, who
have been residents Of this locality for
the past thirty years. ,,
A large number of the older people Of
our little town dropped in on Wednes-
day afternoon to help celebrate the oc-
casion, and expressed their love and
good wishes, by presenting them with
flowers, cakes, dishes, and many articles
both useful and ornamental. Mr.. Bear
after presenting them with . fine cake
read the following appropriats and
beautiful lines. iff.
What . privilege for do to bs here, 70
witness this beautiful sight, 70 ~ the
b.ids ana bridssroom Of today, II ssal,
The Glenwood post., 1916-02-12
DO IT NOW
alenwood Springs People Should Not
Wait Until It Is Too Late

The appalling death-rate from kidney
diseases is due in most cases to the fact
that the little kidney troubles are u.s.
ually neglected. until they become seri-
GUS, The slight symptoms often give
place to chronic disorders and the suf-
ferer may slip gradually into some
serious form of kidney complaint.
If you suffer from backache, head
aches, dizzy spells; if the kidneys Sc
cretions are irregular of passage and
unnatural in appearance, do not de-
lay. Help the kidneys at once.
Doan's Kidney Pills are especially
for kidney disorders-they act where
others fail. Over one hundred thousand
people have recommended them.
Here is one of many cases in this
vicinity.
Chris Benggert, Kremmling, Colo,
says: ''I had a constant, dull pain
across the small Of my back, felt lame
in the morning and was unable to rest
well. The kidney secretions became un'
natural and had soreness across my
kidneys. Doan's Kidney Pills removed
the pains and I felt better in every
way"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don It simp-
ly ask for kidney remedy-get Doan q
Kidney Pills-7thss sams that Mr.. Beng
CERT had. Foster Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y. 8
The Glenwood post., 1916-02-12
GLENWooD TEAM
DEFEATS LEADVILIE

s In one of the livliest games of basket
ball ever seen on local floor the Glen
wood high school team last Saturday
evening defeated the Leadville highs
at the high school gymnasium by score
Of 81 to 12. Our boys were in excellent
Condition and attacked their opponents
with confidence which bespeaks sue
cess. Not only were they confident Of
their ability, but their work showed
from the start that such confidence was
justified. hTe first half was refereed
by J. W. Bell and the second half by
M. J. Mayes.
The Glenwood team was composed Cf
Oldenburg, center; Rollin Smith aud
. Beans Holland, forwards, and Joe Allen
and Alex Allen, guards. Our boys
started off in the lead and kept in the
lead throughout the game. The first
half of the game was very fast and
, showed excellent training by the home
team.
The girls game was even more one
sided than that played by the boys, the
final score being to 8, in favor Of
Gfenwood of course.
Thus does Glenwood score another
victory in school athletics.
The Glenwood post., 1916-02-12
Cos SIP &OUR.
CORRESpO ONDENTS
THAT NAY Op,kfSN NOT NTLRESJ
foSS(A foS y
CARDIFF CLINKERS

Saturday being Mrs. Lees birthday
a large number of her friends gathered
at Hynes' hall and gave the lady a
most pleasant surprise. Five hundred
was played until late hour when an
elegant lunch was served. The prize
winners were: Mesdames May, Bogue
SHnerville and Hynes. All present re-
port very enjoyable evening.
Mrs. McDermott and Mrs. Ethel
were the dinner guests of Mrs. A. d
Giffin Wednesday noon.
J. B. Sheppard is very i'll at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Phelan are visiting
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. D.
Giffin.
The Lady Hogheads and the Lady
Tallowpots are planning large party
for Saturday night.
Mrs. VIM. Barker took sleigh load
of ladies and gents to 6enwood We'd
nesday afternoon.
The Glenwood post., 1916-02-12
CITY REPROT
Warrants Issued for Expenses During
January, 1916
Municipal Water Fund

Municipal Water Fund
Korn B. & S. Co., supplies, $1.10; Hen
drie & Bolthoff, supplies $500; P. IL.
Oldenburg, labor, $1.3O. VIM. Rohr,
Supt., $50; C. c. Canady, clerk and
exp, $63.6O; Nick Bellm, labor, $75;
Tony Thome, labor $75; Mary Nc
Quade, treasurer, $40; H. J. Bohmann,
labor, So; E. B. Everett, ST., rent, SIS;
Mt. States Tel. Co., phones, $3.50:
Est. J. P. Rittmayer, supplies, 5000:
C. P. Rice, printing, $3.50; A. J. Dick
son, printing, $2.75.
Various City Funds
Mutual L. H. & P. Co., lights
$266.sO; Glenwood L. & W. Co., cleo
tricity, 50; George Broughton, care fire
alarm, SIS; Howard & Hubbard, sup
plies, $26.52; Daily Avalanche, printing,
$2415; DR.. G. A. Hopkins, registration,
$1O.50; E. B. Everett, Sr., rent, SIS;
Joe Bellm, coal, $3.50; Chas. D. Barnes,
supplies, $O.75; C. G. Canady, expenses,
$l.35. Korn B. & S. Co., supplies, 81;
A. J. Dickson, printing, $17.56; K. ..
Bender, meals, $1.5O; VIM. Dougan,
supplies, $1.O5; DR.. w. W. Frank, ply
sican, $1l; VIM. Rohr, expense, So:
George Edinger, interest, $36.66; DR..
C. NJ Stewart, physician SIS; VIM.
Rohr, chief police, $50; R. ]. Mahoney,
police, 500; B. L. Nichols, labor, $40;
L. G. Cantrell, labor, $1s.75; G. c. Can
ady, clerk, $25; J. W. Bell, attorney,
$40; Mary McQuade, treasurer, $40;
George Broughton, labor, $40; W. Z.
Hughes, hauling, $4.75; Daily Ava
lanche, printing, $1.95; P. H. Olden-
burg, labor, BIS; A. C. Murdock, haul
ing, $40; E. B. Everett, Jr., supplies,
S.,
C. C. CANADY,
City Clerk.