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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-30
.IACkMAN

The Ladies Auxiliary, under the
management of the following commit
tee. Mrs NJ. Stillwell, Mrs. d. Han
cox and Mrs. Walter Holden are re-
hearsing for the three act drama en-
titled The Farmetts 1t will be
presented on April 4th at Jarkman
Hall.
W. S. Moore and H. l.. Colby at
tended the Convention at Portland
last week.
Saturday was the first real spring
like day that we have had. 1t is
hoped that more will follow.
Mr. and Mrs. Vim. B. Hall who
have been spending the winter re-
turned home on Friday of last week.
Miss Marjorie Craft of Dennis
town, who is a Freshman at Smiths
College. returned home on Friday to
spend her vacation with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs A A. Craft
Miss Velzora Newton and Rufus
Colby. students at NJ c. l. are home
for their vacation.
The schools at Moose River began
their work after two weeks vaca-
ton. The Jackman schools began
on Tuesday of this week
Nearly all of the lumbermen have
completed their contracts and are
out of the woods.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-30
.SKOWHEGAN LOCAL MARKETS

Wool-Unwashed, 28c to SOC per lb.
Hides, green, 15c pound; Lamb
pelts 75o to S125 each; hides, cured
171ac; Horse hides, $3.50 to 1915
each; Calf skins 21c per Id.
Beans-Hand picked, yellow eyes,
$3.50 to 400; pea beans. 1926 to $3.50
Beef-Ox beef, &c to 12c.
Poultry-Fowls. lac to 16c per H.;
chicken, 16c to zoe.
Round Hog-11c per ID.
Tallow-Rough, &c per lb.
Eggs-20c per dozen.
Potatoes $1.00 per bushel
Butter-2Sc to soc per ID.
Cheese-16c to 1Sc per Id.
RETAIL MARKET
Flour Spring Wheat Patent $500;
Winter Wheat Patent. S7.25.
Oats-62kc per bushel
Gluten-Sl.70 per bag
Corn-$l,S0 per bag.
Meal-sl.65 per bag.
Middlings 81 90 per bag
Cottonseed meal-$ $500 per bag.
Spring Bran-sl40 per bag
Winter Bran-sl45 per bag.
Mixed Feed-$l50 per bag
Wheat 81 40 per bushel
Salt pork-l5c by the Dbl. 200 lbs
s24
Cheese-23c to CSC per To-
Butter~-30c To &c per 10.
Teas-25c TO Soc per ID
Coffee zoe TO 36c per pound
Lard Domestic Ice. compound lie
Molasses Pure Ponce. 4oc TO Doc.
Sugar Gran sugar best quality,
II bis for 81 90. brown IL.
Potatoes soc 10 81 -
onions Sc 20 SC per d.
Poultry Fowls, lac 10 eoc pr ID.
chicken. zoe to Csc per 10
Eggs zee per dozen ffeab
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-30

II ao4 So u 3 daily pap~t IT, =
xrf sou TN Portland pr,ss fof s. .
sfaf Tia b8sfou American or the
boston lust For s. 80 SIX mon'hs
subscriptions a. same rate
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-30
| THE NEWS OF H.
OUR CATERERS ~
LEXINGTON

Frances Williams is working for
Chas. Peterson.
perley Packard and Lester Atwood
who have been hauling squares for
II. O. Hewett. returned home Thurs
day
Mr. Foster has been appointed SUI
perintendent of our schools.
Mahlon Newell is working for c. o.
Dyer.
p. J. Williams and John Abbott are
visiting down river
Mildred Ford who has been sick
for the past week is on the gain.
Alton Longley is working for Chas,
Pinkham.
Fred Bass passed through town on
his way out of the woods.
Ora Williams is working for Chas.
Parker.
Miss Helen Allbee was the guest of
Mrs. Helen Pinkham Wednesday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-30
ALL FASCINATED BY
WOMAN'S HAIR

Nearly every woman who has an
ordinary head of hair can by giving
it just little attention have luXuri-
ant hair soft. fluffy and radiantly
beautiful.
It's good thing TO know this be
cause hair preparations that put life
and lustre into dull looking hair are
scarce, but il is d fact known to
nearly every druggist in America that
Partisan Sage. delightfully."- clean
and refreshing tonic not only Will
make your hair look loo per cent bet
ter but will quickly stop it from fall
ing, rid it of dandruff and scalp itch.
It's well worth a trial and G. X.
Fogg who disposes of a great quaint
ity of it will tell you SO. and will re-
fund your money if it isn't all you eX-
pect. 2wl2
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-30
PATTERSON BRIDGE

Lester Holway and vile returned
from the woods recently.
The West Madison Embroidery
Club met with Mrs. Eugene Danforth
Thursday of last week.
o. w. Counce finished getting his
ice last week. He reported it TO be
thirty-four inches thick.
Jasper Jacquith is working for Eu-
gene DaRforth & Son.
Ben Berry is getting up his wood
Nelson Carlsons teams have re-
turned home from the woods.
Mr.. and Mrs r. L. Danforth are
receiving congratulations on the birth
of a SON
Mr.. and Mrs. J. {. Holway spent
the greater part of last week in Madi-
son visiting their daughter Mrs. Fred
Holden.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-30
SkOWHEGAN'S FAST STEPPERS
The Barrell Head Club Has a Visitor
mt the Bearce Blacksmith Shop.
Some Fine Specimens of Horse
flesh

The other day your correspondent
happened to be in Skowhegan and
stopped in to Hi Bearce's blacksmith
shop, where he found the Darrell
Head Club were having a meeting
with George Childs in the chair
began by asking if there was any
speed in town and it was the most
enthusiastic and mutual bunch | ever
saw. But as | had only a few hours
to stay with the boys they did not
have time to mention near all of the
good ones They seemed to be very
modest in their remarks but began by
telling me that c. w. Day had got
two that could step a twenty gait, one
by the Deak PAGER. the other one by
Dan Q, which goes at the trot They
are the most promising prospects in
Somerset County TO Day. Then they
began to tell about the young stallion
of Mr. Childs, which by the way | had
the pleasure to see and ride behind.
Now the boys are putting it mild
when they tell you he is good one.
He is coming there this spring and
taking speed, conformation and color
into consideration. should have
good season anywhere in Maine.
The next one to take my attention
was beautiful brown mare owned
by Hi himself She is about 15-3
and goes at the trot She will be
trained little this summer and the
trotter that beats her will be a good
one | did not see Scott Robinson
while in town They told me he be-
longed to the Club but was absent.
He has one by Pilot Nelson that can
step very fast She will be trained
this summer.
rs | stepped out Of the shop and
looked down the street | saw one
coming that filled the road full She
was driven by a distinguished look
ing gentleman and they told me II
was Fr LacroiN with his Delmar
mare She is the most perfect gait
I'd horse that have seen for many
A day aud should her owner conclude
To have her trained | think she would
become very fast | also saw the
Fred Weston horse and had a spin
behind him \ better hammered
horse / never saw. He IS one of
hose good headed uues that let's YOU
do the driving and be- certainly pull
ed me a twenty clip Look ont for
hint The next and last ON" saw
Ms the black 2-year-old mare Miss
Q ~ ban o 2o7 driven by Jim Nut
8r= aaked him ii she could 20
an and ny What he said sav he
va confident she could She is a
Ners e#saa limhrd one well maeeled
Ht I'D being driven cight uf zine
mites frT ds
fr1m Down River Horse NaH
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-30
HARDSCRABRI.E

{. Kecne hauled his last load of
logs Wednesday, March Is and re-
turned home that day.
John McClintick Of Scion spent Sun
day of last week with his brother,
George McClintick
The Scion Lumber Co finished
their numbering in this place last
week.
Grover Greenleaf and Wilbur
Flanders are working for Arlie Nc
Clintick getting out lumber for the
new sio that Mr.. McClintick is in
hopes to get built this coming sum
mer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-30
FAIRFIELD CENTER

The annual parish supper of the VI.
+ church was held in the Grange
Hall, Wednesday evening. Despite
The storm there was an attendance of
nearly 60. After the supper there
was an entertainment of music and
readings.
Earl Nye of Mercer has been call
ing on friends this week.
Mrs. +. A Archer is very i'll
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-30
POWERS SCHOOLHOUSE

Our mail man Clyde Sine on Route
80 Oakland, has not missed trip
for the winter.
viii Allen and wife from Bigelow
Hill were callers at Ida Sheaffs Sun
day.
Joe Berry has so far recovered
from pneumonia as to be able to
walk out pleasant days
Mrs. Perkins and children from
Larone were week end callers at
Mrs Mary Atwood's.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-30
ROM

+ y Farley recently made a trip
10 FoXcroft and moved over the fam
lily Of Kay Kilburn, the latter having
secured employment in that place
Miss Cristie Dameren is i'll with
neuritis.
Gcness Pucer returned Morch 9th
10 his duties as principal Of the High
School in Garatunk
Nathaniel Otis Of Methuen Mass
vas Il recent visitor at f. H. Tobey'
Mr. Otis was a former resident In
this vicinity.
John Puffer recently purchased a
good Holsten COW of F. w. Farley.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-30

the Easter vacation of two weeks
with her parents Mr. and Mrs. f. A.
Manter
Lavia Adams came 10 town Satur
day night from Lewiston where he
has been employed in the GOWNS
mill all winter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-30
TIOXIE

Mrs. Joel York is visiting her
daughter and granddaughter in Port
land.
Mrs. Leroy Badger and children are
visiting her parents in Bingham.
AL York and Zeke Butler of Madi-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-30

son are going up TO Pleasant Pond to
cut ice for the cottages
Miss Beatrice Holmes is spending
her vacation with her aunt in Oak
land and friends in Waterville
John Washburn has got home out
Of tie woods
Mrs. Charlie Tibbctts and three
children are visiting her mother Nj
Fred Gampbell
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11
Lluuorless Russia Is prosperlng.

Vodkaless Russia is unbelievably pros
porous, even in The midst OF war, writes
the editor OF the Dagens Nyheter after a
long trip through the Russian provinces,
but there is still great danger, for the
peasant has as yet found nothing TO take
the place OF the saloon as a center OF
recreation and amusement. Stories are
told OF cases OF suicide owing to the dull
ness OF life now that the "dear little water"
has been put out OF reach.
"In the towns there has never been so
much prosperity as at present." remarks
the editor. "Beggars have disappeared
from the streets and the masses are better
fed and better clad than ever before.
at is, however, in the villages that
the blessings OF teetotalism are most ap-
parent. The hundreds Of millions FORM
erly spent in the spirit shops now re-
main in The pockets OF the peasants.
Millions OF working days, formerly wasted
in drinking bouts and their alter effects,
help to line the pockets.
"The net result is that the Russian
villages, so TO say, roll in money. Meat.
formerly eaten once or twice a year, is
becoming part OF the daily fare, and
dwellings and farming utensils and decent
clothes are being purchased out OF saw
ings by the agricultural population.
"The one danger with the increase OF
economic strength is the possibility OF a
decrease of moral strength. Vodka TILED
a void in the empty and lustreless life OF
the peasant. He wonders NOW how he
shall spend his free time and his super
fluous money.
"The teetotalers are alive TO this dan
ger, and already, in certain districts OF
Russia, peoples houses are being pro-
vided, equipped with Libraries, tea, lee
ture and reading rooms and cinemato-
graphs.
"All this is to the good. but big effort
is essential in order TO raise the intellect
ual and moral level OF the nation if Rus
sia's teetotal year is TO be more than a
little episode in its history"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11
Have Your Own Register.

A woman who was too economical TO
subscribe for her home paper sent her lit
tie son to borrow the copy taken by her
neighbor. In his haste the boy ran over
a four dollar stand of bees and in ten min
utes looked like warty summer squash.
His cries reached his father, who ran to
his assistance. and, falling to notice a
barbed wire fence, ran into il, breaking it
down. cutting a handful OF flesh from his
anatomy and running five-dollar pair OF
trousers. The old cow took advantage
of the gap in the fence aud got into the
field and killed herself eating clover. The
boys mother, hearing the racket, ran out,
upsetting four-gallon churn OF cream
into basket of kittens, drowning the en-
tire litter. In her hurry she dropped and
broke twenty dollar set OF false teeth.
The baby, left alone, crawled through the
spilled cream and into the parlor, running
a forty-dollar carpet. During the excite
meut the eldest daughter ran away with
the hired man, the dog broke up eleven
setting hens, and the calves got out and
chewed the tails off of four fine shirts on
the clothes-line.
And all TO save dollar
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11

"The rat" is severely condemned as a
disease breeder by X. II. Creel. passed
assistant surgeon of the United States
Public Health Service. ''0f all the para
sites that have their being in and around
the habitation of man the rat has less TO
justify its existence than any other,"
reads the report.
In nearly every city the number OF rats
is something in excess ofihe human pop
ulation, while in the rural districts the
number OF rats will easily figure three or
four times the number OF people. II is
easy 10 calculate from these figures the
millions of dollars OF damage done 10
property by the rats Of this country in any
one year. A good, husky, well-built rat
is undoubtedly able to gnaw and destroy
anywhere from S. 90 upwards, depending
upon whether his tastes are for packing
boxes or expensive wood work.
The Ohio State Board Of Health in a
recent report makes many valuable sug-
gestions for public health. And one Of
the most interesting chapters is on that
sneaky and omniverous pest, the rat. II
is useful sometimes 10 know just what
diseases are spread by this nocturnal
prowIer, and the amount of damage he
does. The States report gives some in
teresting facts along these lines. And
perhaps the slothiul housekeeper, after
reading them, will go after the rats with
more THAI usual vim. Turning over in
bed and swearing at rats heard prying OFT
the lid OF The garbage can under the kitchen
window will be found to be most un-
profitable pastime. Rat poison is urged
as a much more effective method.
II is asserted in the States report the
cost of maintaining each ratin the United
States is about one half cent per day, or
$l.S5 per head per year. There are many
dozens OF millions OF rats in this country.
The total damage done by them is easily
computed. But momentafy Damage IS
not the only rtSua of their existence.
They are distributors of disease, and this
is the greater menace. The RAT has no
right 10 live. He is the one thingwe can
all hunt without stepping on the toes OF
some sentimentalist.
Remember that the Ohio State Board oil
Health recommends raj poison as an ell
iective method OF exterminating rats. II
is not expensive in this way to get rid oil
the rats. Go 10 your dealer and buy a
25-cent box oiany reliable rat extermina-
tor that he sells and one nights use should
show visible decrease in The raj popu-
lation in your neighborhood and lessen
ing OF the chances for the rats TO destroy
your property or bring disease into your
| home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11
NOT. ENOUGH CHILDREN

ever receive the proper balance of food
to sufficiently nourish both body and
brain during the growing period when
natures demands are greater than IN
mature life. This is shown in so many
pale faces, lean bodies, frequent colds,
and lack of ambition.
For all such children We say with
uunistakable earnestness: They need
Scott's Emulsion, and need It now. IL
possesses in concentrated form the very
food elements to enrich their blood 1t
changes weakness to strength; 1t makes
them sturdy and strong. No alcohol.
Scott & Bovine. bloomfield. Nj.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11
When Her Back Aches
A Woman Finds All Her Energy and
Ambition Slipping Away.

Shepherdstown women know how the
aches and pains that often come when
the kidneys fail make life burden.
Backache, hip pains, headaches, dizzy
spells, distressing urinary troubles. are
frequent indications OF weak kidneys and
should be checked In time. Doan's
Kidney Pills are TOR the kidneys only.
They attack kidney diseases by striking
al the cause. Here's proof OF their merit
in Shephefdstown woman's words:
Mrs. Benjamin Hebb, Ray ST.. Shep-
herdstown, says: 81 had trouble from my
back and was subject 10 nervous and dizzy
spells. had dull. dragging pains through
my loins and when stopped 10 pick up
anything, had catch across my Kidneys.
The docior said had kidney and bladder
complaint, but his medicine didn't do me
any good. Doan's Kidney pills. how.
ever. soon gave me relief. They restored
my kidneys 10 a normal condition and
put stop TO all the pains. can now
sioop or liit without any trouble"
Price Soc, al all dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney femedy--get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Hebb
had. foster-Milbufn Co., Props, But
falo, N. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11
The Impulse.

II seems TO me I'd like to go
Where bells don't ring nor whistles blow.
Nor clocks don't strike, nor gongs don't sound
And I'd have stiffness all around.
Not real stiffness. but just the trees
Low whisperings. or the hum OF bees.
Or brooks faint babbling over stones
In strangely. softly tangled tones
Or maybe cricket or katydid.
Or the songs OF birds in hedges hid
Or just some such sweet sounds as these
To fill tired heart with ease.
If weren't for sight and sound and smell,
I'd like city pretty well.
But when il comes TO getting rest
like the country lots the best.
Sometimes il seems TO me must
lust quit the citys din and dust
And get out where the sky is blue:
And, say. how does il seem to you?
Eugene Field.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11

Father and son went for a stroll one
sweltering day recently. As they passed
a vendor of icecream the boy turned to
his father and said lovingly:
al wish you'd puy NE some icecream,
iader. do feel warm"
His is,her gazed al him Tor few sec
onds In mild surprise, and then exclaimed:
mo, no. lkey. my boy; but ! viii tell
you some ghost stories vot'll make your
blood run cold"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11
Would Take His Remains with Him.


A rather amusing incident is related
about certain plumber, whose father IS
engaged in business iu Frederick. Nd.
Unable 10 secure employment there, he
went TO other parts TO land a job.
He finally located al one OF The DUPONT
plants and was given employment, which
called for the handling Of some high ex-
plosives manufactured by the mill. he
had moi been on the job very long before
q man came around with blank form TO
be filled in. Various question were asked
him. such as his residence, age, etc.
But the climax Of the quiz was reached
when the new employee was given this
query: "In case of accident what do you
want done with your remains 2"
"l'Il take them with me-" was his
quick reply. And he then and there
threw up the job.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11

Light promotes cleanliness?
A clean mouth is essential to good
health?
Physical training in childhood Is the
foundation OF adult health 2
The U. S. Public Health Service issues
publications on hygiene and sanitation
for free distribution
Isolation Is the most efficient means Of
controlling leprosy
Headache is Natures warning that the
human machine is running badly2
Bullets may kill thousands-ilies tens
OF thousands
OBESITY menaces longevity
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11

"Why, Johnny" said a mother to her
four- year-ol son. "aren't you ashame d
to 90 about with such dirty face ?"
"Don't you worry about it, mamma"
he replied. GAS soon as get a little
bigger I'll raise whiskers; then you
won't notice the dirt"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11

"Gimme dimes worth o. dried beet
an some crackers" said Uncle Josh to
the young lady in charge OF the ribbon
counter in downtown store.
"You have evidently made a mistake in
the place." she smilingIy replied. This
is dry goods store"
"Waal, now, ] reckon know'd that.
b'gosh," said the old man; "sn' ct dried
beef an crackers hain't dry goods. then
I'd like TO know what in tarnation you'd
call 'em 2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11

Atlee Pomerene relates the sad case OF
a farmer who took much pride in the
looks of his faiiening pigs, and who once
purchased PAIR from neighbor. Upon
delivery, at the usual age OF eight weeks,
they seemed TO him rather small The
old man eyed them dublously and then
remarked dryly:
81 guess had better keep the cat shut
I'D for a few days"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11
"The little rascal, ! bet he did I"

The curate was endeavoring TO teach
the significance of white to a Sunday
school class.
"Why," said he, "does bride inyari-
ably desire to be clothed in white at her
marriage ?"
As no one answered, he explained.
white" he said. stands for Joy, and
the wedding day is The most joyous oc-
casion OF woman's Iife."
Then small boy queried:
"Why. do the men ali wear black 2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11

One day, among ether questions, re-
lates school teacher. asked. "Who
wrote Hamlet ?" expecting some OF the
older pupils to answer, but all sat silent.
After long pause. little Johnnie, aged
7, held up his hand, and on being called
on said, 81 didn't"
That evening at meeting Of the town.
ship trustees TO which was invited,
told OF the incident, expecting a hearty
laugh; but before the story could be sp-
preciated one Of the trustees, a shrewd
business man with very little literary
knowledge, burst forth with:
"The little rascal. bet he did |"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11

A boy wanted dog. and the rich uncle
said:
"Weil, Eddie, suppose give you 500
for dog. Would you spend that whole
sum in one dog. or would you buy a
pretty good dog and put the rest OF the
money ia The savings bank2"
"WeIl, UNCLE" replied Eddie, "f YOU
leave il 10 me, would buy O0sl dogs"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11

Nurse-Wouldn't you like to 90 to
Heaven, Bobbie, and wear a nice gold
crown?
Bobbie-Not if the dentist is going TO
put it on.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11

Jznice-"Do you'll know, Hofstio, dat
every boy hez a CHARGE ter be de Pres
ident?"
Fioralio tfhoughtfuIIyl-"Well, III sell
my chance Tor ten ceHts-"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11

The teacher opened the third grade
reader TO the reading lesson on page Ill.
Teacher-sWhsi page is our lesson on
today. Laura ?"
Lzura-"Psge eieyentY-one."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-11
VoluobIe Lots For Sole.

These lots overlook the Potomac River
ard command beautiful view OF iugssu
scenery. mountain and river. oiocks
TO the centre of town. eitner oy hing Vi
Princess streets. Close ano lneApensIve
sewer connection. For further inforna-
tion, apply to ,pNu.pT
Shepherdstown, w. va.