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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-06
House Committee Measure
Provides Mainly for
Maintenance
N. Y. improvements
Initial Appropriation Of $780,
600 Made for Work in
Upper Bay

Washington. May .. An OMNIBUS
rivers and harbors bill approprlatlng
$3.50. 900 and carrying authorizations
ormany surveys and examinations with
a view to future Improvements was
agreed on to-day by the House RIVERS
ond IIarbors Committee. The blll Us
mainly for maintenance and contihu-
auco of existing improvements ana -
based on recommendations suomItteu
nv tho War and Navy departments ]"
tho interest of national defence.
Chairman Sr,all Of the committee
viii hrinc M the bill IN the House
rrobably next week. with view 10 qulch
act;on Rcprcs cntative Frear. OF the
committee. a Republican. who mas oP
nosod many items in past river ana
barhor measures, announced To-Day ne
would prcsent substitute carrying
smaller lump sum.
Harbor Improvements Here
In addition to items already an
,,..,,ood tho hill as agreed to carries
nro,ision for Improvement of the up
no., bay New York ildrbor. opposite
,bc anchorage grounds. at an ultimate
cost or SS30O00. The present PHI cav
rio. on initial appropriation OF >"u,yo'
for this work and $3O.'VV lot ""P'''
ment OF Craven Shoals H..
The provision for Los AhgeIe9 IA "a.
Dor was reduced from N'V'' WV ~ ~
O0o. but the committee aPProItu " w
or;rc tho entrance channels there.
oro;cct ultimately to cost $62G.OOO. ne
st5 ocO appropriatioa proposed Jolnu!
20, the San Diego. Los Angeles ana Sah
iuis Obispo harbors maintenance, was
ont IA 100000. no part OF when VIII
he spent at San Luis Ohispo.
san FrarciscO's appropriations 81"
brace 81 1000 900 altogether. including
maintenance Of San Francesca Oah
Land Richmond. Monterey and Hum
Loidt Larbo~s Redwood. San Eaiac'
and Petaluma creeks. Napa River, San
pablo Bav. Mare Island Strait and SUI
sun Channel. Oakland Harbor gets
<oo 600 Richmond Harbor SlOOOOO'
humboldt Harbor and Bay Sl9o:ooo'
and San Pablo Bay and Mare lsland
Strait S330.000.
San Diego Wharf STAYS
nroyision was inserted to author
ize the Atchison. Topeka & Santa Pc to
maintain its long wharf at san
Diego across Federal submerged land
conditioned on the United states
having free use of the west wharf adj
joining.
ton Harbor Channel to give io-foot
depth from the outer channel, beyond
President Roads. at an estimated ultl-
mate cost Of 81 ,545. 900. and of deepen
ing to thirty feet the channel at Mobile
at an estimated ultimate cost OF ST.
$50. 900. 800
The original provision carrying $780,
600 for Norfolk Harbor and channels,
including a channel to Newport News,
was changed to carry 100000. with
view TO widening to forty feet the
channel from the sea to the navy yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-06
Jannicky Still Heads 47th
Judge Advocate Rules He Must
Be Recognized as Colonel

decision yesterday by The judge adyo-
cstes Office at Governors Island held that
.nasmuch RI Colonel Ernest L. Jsnnicky was
IN command Of the 41th Infantry. National
Guard Of New York. when that regiment
passed into Federal control and had not ten
dcrcd any resignation 10 the Federal author-
titles. he must still be- recognized A. that or
ganizstion's head.
The decision eliminates Major Mortimer
-. Bryant Who was nominated for the
eolone.ey Of the 9TH by Major General John
4. Or a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-06

nirht. viii discontinue a. lea7' eighty
tvo of is parscngcr trains 10 the Nor.
York suburban service. beginning -u1-
day MAY t..
r. n. Wallace. ecurrai passenger
agent Of the Ere. SAID that the travel
Ing public would not bo nconYen-
ionccd 70 any extent BIZ the change. a.
tho trains 90 bo discontinued are "reia-
.ivelv urimportan'." The reduction f0
added. would mean p cgrta.imeht in
midday weekday service and SUNDAY
service.
The trains and crc2s ttlt Irifaf"aa'
Mr.. Wallace explained, you'd be avail
able for purposes Of military trarspor-
tatIon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-06


..-.... - ohio Rattle HYMN Of the
po,',,i,l.."
...., ,.o,, u.1l .ako our au-
e.. .t,, drco,e II YOU were
."vr''l JOY ."t ,,%s,",..rd fortunato
l...',.t. ,bo children from
"o"''- WIZ" D.aoLl,., Tn.
AT over N"' '" '.''.' $50 leland
h'o">' Ho~"' O'"V'. r.. ca,,o from
"h" ''' "."'' P''v' w.. ,,,,L,i;,a,,o,
you ilIS1'" me- - 10. Nov, Work
Oh o"'~ N''''
ever mas seen. L..o ,,.lo.l olt
u began al noon AN" ny a.,
the luN mic DIVISIONS VIZ 80
proper places. as lmHoo'' a. 80
,lhic Tor juvenile DIVISIONS 10 oC
Nearly every chld mad an Ni"eI ''".
flag when y arrived at the aocI',~C' !
doots bu' o.VVO more were ''I'l - ...p,,
by agents OF Lewis J.. 'IdI HV' VIZ "',j
Inc ISN'T making children happI. No l,1'
ON the Mayors Defence 'oiil'''',' e.,
~ the blGgeS' PIi1a.e '"''0
American tNchS'Ee i o"i'" 1Ior,or Rode
soon al'cr ''oCh I'V''., 'l pII,
ncaNer STARTED .lV III. LIZ -. ' ;,';tatior
HuIo"! sal" va MA ovc,
OF an Angels n,usIcaI a. u. oU ~ cav
N'"' q. - - ,,,eo,,,l.,o5 ,.oTrc foIk that
.'N ~, ~ ,..V .,,d Smrd5v school teach
ave ', ,.d eve, Ike The Rev. William Ashley
Snrfoy il wouldn't be so hard 70 kceT
st,ii IN sunday school.
WIZ e he did tell them that il was
,,.ro7r =, nlav marbles for keeps
rbcro was inst as much fun "playin'
ncr,o,,d T" ANYWAY. and marbles weren't
rooiIv 81 nucb after ALL Certainly
rot co,nDarcJ "a singing 10 the time
~ oO0 waving flags and seeing SIX
b,, coIorod vases shattered by Sunday
ono bv one. as an illustration Of what
happens when a little boy tells a ho
or a little girl disobeys her mother.
The Ten Commandments were real
after all. and if they were as beautiful
when Lnbroken as those pretty vases,
why. j.. would be a pity to break one,
wouldn't it? And did not Billy Sun
day say they were more beautiful
There was "g'ografy" lesson which
really wasn't lesson at all because
the children did nearly all the talking,
picking out the flags of different coun.
tries and telling the capital cities OF
each and how to spell them. The only
one they didn't know was the flag OF
Uruguay. and how many of the mothers
and nurses knew It? not one Of them
rut m their hand. anyway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-06
Fire Record


IL 81 East llNth ST.. Louis Jacobs tr6ng
10 0o-l97 South S.. Joes restaurant. slight.
L. NJ
y OO-l10 West Houston e., Dcnauo Dattosl tn
fing
34j-l7 East Seth st. IT, W Alexander. triflng
Seals Bemon; ave. The Bronx John Abbate:
tHhng
4i0-336 Third ave. unkuom. trhng
tjO-s,th 81 and Broadway Central Consumers
Wine and Liquor 60. tuhing
i0-il and SO West 18Th 81. Grand Five ard
Ten Cent Store. unknown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-06
Erie Drops 81 Trains
To Help Government
Curtailment in Passenger Ser
vice Will Make Way for
Supply Shipments

I'm conformity with pans for the GOV
crpmon, 70 conserve the resources o.
tho coun,rys railroads for the trans
por,ation Of necessary supplies tho
tric Railroad. u was announced to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-06
The Rev. II. L. Morehouse

The Rev. Henry Lyman Morehouse. 10
many years corresponding secretary for III
American Baptist Home Mission Society
died At his home in Brooklyn yesterday. II
was born IN Stamford. y. Y. eighty-th re
years ago and was educated at the Uni
versity Of Rochester. lie had been pastor OF
churches IN Rochester. Saginaw, Mich, ar
other cities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-06
Humidity
Barometer Readings,

. = " ~ y Il-.-'-'F T p m n =
Local OHieial foreeast-Rain to-day. fair and
somewhat warmer 10 morrow moderate norh Wind.
becoming variable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-06

Temperature Yesterday Highest. 46 degrees at
>. m. lowest 30 at a M; average. ~.
average same date JAS, year 81 average same date
for 80 years o.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-01
A Bond in Every Home

The Liberty Loan Committee for
Meridian precinct is composed OF the
following citizens:
Elmer e. Sims, ] A. Fenton, Ar
thur Garrett, S. II. Griffiths, j. t.
Waggoner, George Atwaier, and Al
len Wilcox, who have adopted the
popular slogan, "A Bond in Every
Home" as the one to be applied to
Meridian precinct.
June 5th has been designated as
the day during which every man,
woman and child in Meridian pre-
cinct will see to it that the local COM
mittee make good on their promise
to the general committee and that
Meridian precinct does herself proud
Members of every home in the pre-
cinct must be seen and talked to on
June 5th, and that will require a
small army of workers. Volunteers
both men and women are called for
by the committee. Those willing to
give their services to our beloved
country on June 5th are requested
to report to the above-named COM
mittee and receive their instructions
for that days work
II you have not the money To pay
for one or more $50 U. S. bonds in
full. your banker will loan you the
balance required or you can pur-
chase upon the installment plan.
The First National Bank at Mer-
idian has been designated as head
quarters for the committee. The
bank will be open all day on June
9Th, for the purpose of advising with
and assisting the people in the mat
ter of making the Liberty Loan sub
scriptions.
Those who are at present short Of
funds and who will need the assis-
tance of the bank snould see the
bank and make all arrangements be
fore June 9Th.
Your committee is very anxious
that Meridian precinct do its share
and that there will be no "slaekers
In this all-important duty we all owe
to this the greatest free government
on earth.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-01
CHRISTIAN CHURCH NEWS.

The funeral services of Jennie
Marie the 4-year-old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Rawlings, were
held at the Christian church last
Sunday afternoon at 2.15. w. l..
Straub conducted the services. The
music was rendered by quartette
composed of Jesse Hedges, Miss Cas-
sic Palmer, Mrs. ] NJ Jackson and
] NJ Jackson.
All orders for dedication crowd
pictures must be in not later than
Sunday. 25c. See Dr. Cook or J. J..
Caldwell.
This Friday evening the Berean
class will entertain the Young Peo-
pies class in the basement
Verne Caldwell is home from his
school. He will be great help in
our choir
Subjects for sermons next Sunday:
morning, The Constitution and Gov
ernment OF the Early Church. Even
ing. Our Lords Unanswered Prayer.
Everyone is urged to come to
Sunday school on time and remain
for the preaching service Set a
high example for your friends.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-01
MERIDIAN PEOPLE OF
FERED SHARE IN BONDS.

Cashier ]. A. Fenton of the First
National Bank. Is receiving consider
able encouragement this week in the
sale OF Liberty bonds several citizens
having subscribed. The $50 bond is
a favorite and a payment Of $ ! down
will start your ownership in a bond.
Speaking of the easy manner in
which the people of the United
States can handle the bond issue, the
Controller of the Currency in let
ter to Mr.. Fenton says among other
things, that if every individual IN the
United States should subscribe to the
new bonds to the extent Of only 5
per cent of his total possessions. the
loan will be oversubscribed to six
times over.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-01
PATRIOTIC MEETING rs
HELD AT MERIDIAN

The patriotic meeting held at this
place Sunday afternoon was very
satisfactory in point of attendance
and interest, the Methodist church
having a capacity audience Govern
or Alexander. State Auditor Van
Dusen, and Mr.. Boone. representing
the reserve bank of San Francisco,
were the principal speakers.
Governor Alexander in an able ad-
dress, stressed the fact that there
was not realization on the part 81
the people that we are really in war.
He asked that the Liberty bonds be
subscribed for literally by the Mer-
idian people. State Auditor Van
Dusen spoke on similar lines,and Mr..
Boone described the Liberty bonds
and the manner in which even the
small investor could do his bit
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-01
Clenr AWAY the Waste.

Bowel regularity is the secret of
good health, bright eyes, clear COM
plexions, and DR.. Kings New Life
Pills are mild and gentle laxative
that regulates the bowels and re-
lieves the congested intestines by re-
moving the accumulated wastes with
out gripping. Take pill before retir-
ing and that heavy head. that duh
spring fever feeling will disappear.
Get DR.. Kings New Life Pills at your
druggist. csc.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-01
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Corner Meridian and State Street,
on the car line) w. l.. Straub. Min
lister. Residence SW corner Broad
way and Meridian streets Con car
line.) Phone No. 1854.
Regular services as follows:
Bible School at 10 am. w. F. Hay
den, Supt.
Preaching at IL am and.s.OO pm.
every Sunday Except 4th Sunday }
Preaching at Ustick fourth Sunday
in each month.
Ladies Aid meets every two weeks
as announced.
g. W. B. NJ. meets first Wednesday
in each month.
A cordial invitation is extended TO
all
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-01

The meeting of consignors of the
pool Of ranch wool held at Meridian
Saturday was quite we'll attended
A committee consisting of Chas.
Cairns, Daniel Barker, and w. B..
Teeter, all of Meridian, was elected
to handle the sale of the wool and
given full power to ac, according to
their own judgment 1t was decided
to keep the pool open for another
week.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-01

Barber & Dawson, the we'll known
and popular attorneys, of Boise, have
lately removed to commodious offices
in the Yates building at the corner
of 9th and Main. They will be pleased
to meet their many Meridian friends
at the new location. fourth floor of
the Yates Building.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-01

Secretary R. E. Randall of the
Boise Y. M. c. A. and Judge Charles
McCarthy,spoke Tuesday evening a;
the Methodist church to a group of
Meridian citizens, interested in the
matter of raising funds for the army
Y. NJ. CA. The meeting made no
definite pledge but will undertake TO
raise a good sum. and committee
was named to solicit the people con
sisting of J. ]. Caldwell, ]. F. Baird.
]. A. Fenton, j. NJ. jackson and
e. E. Sims.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-01

A meeting for the purpose of or
ganizing for Red Cross work is
called for Saturday evening. at 7.30,
at the town hall, so that everything
will be in readiness to receive the
members OF. the Boise Chapter on
Monday evening. at 8 o'clock. at the
M. r Church, to give instructions as
to our needs. All members who have
paid their dues to the Boise auxil-
iary are urged to be present at the
meeting Saturday evening.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-01

Governor Alexander has officially
proclaimed June 5th as legal holi-
day He asks that citizens OF the
state display flags, and in other ways
show their patriotism. He recon-
mends that public meetings be held
to encourage the buying of Liberty
war bonds.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-01

No one will be notified personally
to register, and Sheriff Pfost desires
the Times to emphasize this fact It
is the duty of every young man TO
the prescribed age to present him
self, and if he fails to do so, will be
liable to arrest and Imprisonment
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-01
NO ONE is GOING TO
BE URGED 10 REGISTER.

No young man will be asked to reg
lister next Tuesday. He must come up
voluntarily and make his declaration
and get his card Of registration.
Any young man within the prescrib-
ed age who fails to register is sub
ject to Imprisonment for one year.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-01

Lost-One light bay pony. blazed
face, reached name, branded A on
left thigh. Finder please notify T.J.
McCorkle, Meridian.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-12
The News of Somerset's Busy Towns
STARkS

The schools in town begin April
23rd with the following teachers
Village, Lora Bridges; Greeneaf
Hazel Beane Seavey. Mrs Blanch
Greenleaf; Maple Tree, Mrs Myrtle
Creation; Wood. Militia Taylor
Clinton Norton and friend lnez
Batchelder OF Pennington spent sey-
eral days with his father recently
Hattie Oliver who has been work
ing for Elmer Towne in Madison. has
returned home.
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Greenleaf are
visiting his parents for few days.
Mrs Josie Standish who has been
spending the winter with her moth
CT Mrs Piper, has returned to Massa-
chusetts.
Mrs Julia Fletcher, whose home
was formerly in this town, died at
the home of her son Charles in Dor
chester, Mass, April 3rd The body
WAS brought to Madison. Funeral
services were held at the home Of
Fred Gilman. Interment WAS in
Athearn cemetery. She leaves an
other son Fred also of Dorchester be
sides many distant relatives and
many friends.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-12
EAST MADISON

Mrs. Shattuck who was called here
by the death OF her cousin Frank
Lincoln. returned to her home in
Somerylle last Thursday.
Chauneey Dyer of New Portland is
visiting his brother A. f. Dyer.
Miss Florence Burrill went to Ban
gor yesterday for a short visit with
her uncle Fred Morrison and family.
Mrs Lillian Harvell who has been
passing the winter in Jackman, has
returned home.
Miss Clara Doyne who has had a
dry goods store here for several
years, has sold out part of her goods
and the remainder she has moved to
her home in Cornyille. The change
was necessary on account of the poor
health of her mother so that Miss
Doyne Is unable to be away from
NOME.
Miss Dephne Hewitt is spending
her vacation with Annie Hinton in
Hartland.
Mrs Perley Laney and daughter
Merle are visiting Mrs. Laney's moth
er in Skowhegan
Frank Ridlon has gone to Madison
where he has employment. as dresser
| tender.
Vern Wing who was visiting his
relatives Mr. and Mrs Fred Russell
has returned to his home in Mon
mouth.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-12
ENBDEN CENTER

School began Monday at the Long
fellow with Miss Nettie Moody OF
Starks as teacher She boards at
W. II. Hodgdon's.
Miss Mildred Hodgdon is teaching
the Washington school at West Emb-
den again this year
Earl Berry went TO Portland Tues
day for few days visit with his
brother Leon
The community is saddened by the
dediii u iillie iiina ii5;aifie. @aut,,,ts.s
Of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Berry, after
a brief though painful illness Lit
tie 3;aa was d dear, lovable child
and will be sadly missed by all. Te
Mr.. and Mrs. Berry is extended the
sympathy of all their friends in their
great bereavement.
G. W. Dunbar of Bingham is visit
ing friends in this vicinity.
Mrs. Lottie Young and Mrs. Blancf
Hodgdon were at Madison Thursday
on a shopping trip.
The beginners at the LongfelloW
school this term are Miss Verna anC
Master Frederic Dunbar and Miss
Iva Berry.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-12
NORTH MADISON

Mr.. and Mrs. Eldridge who have
been working on the Town Farm for
the past six months. have finished
work and have gone to Skowhegan
where they have employment in the
shoe factory.
Miss Hazel Greene began work last
Monday for Mrs Edith Robbins for
the summer.
The independent Reporter is fol
sale at G. f. Burril's.
Mr. and Mrs Lewis Jacob spent the
day last Monday at Solon
Ivan r. Ricknell. who has been EN-
ploved at Togus since last January.
arrived here Tuesday and is visiting
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. r.
Bicknell. lie has been i'll with
pneumonia for the past three weeks
and has just sufficiently recovered
to allow him to travel He hopes to
regain his health so that he may re
turn to Togus the middle of May.
Bad roads hold no terrors for the
\. W c. as was proven Saturday
night when twenty of them walked
in and surprised Mrs Dana Robbins
The evening was spent in the usual
way by playing whist till 1890 after
which Mrs Robbins was presented
with very pretty birthday cake
made by friends and presented by her
little daughter Doris. Other gifts
were toilet set from the club;
thermos bottle, cut glass berry dish
and hand-painted china tray Prizes
were won by Miss Gladys Green, Mrs.
Rebecca Robbins, Miss Hazel Green,
Cleve Dean. Earl Spaulding and Zina
Norton Refreshments were served
and the party broke up about twelve
wishing Mrs Robbins many happy re-
turns OF the day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-12
EK('ER

George Williamson has purchased
the place on Elm street OF Mrs. Helen
Ward and is moving
Schools i'm town all commenced
Monday, April 9th with the exception
of the South Mercer school which is
POSTPONED for one week on account
of the measles.
Miss Laura Stanley returned to her
school work in WaterVille last week.
Miss Doris Diggles is spending two
weeks with her grandmother Mrs.
Mile Diggles.
The new stage driver Perley
Thompson began his duties April >.
He is boarding with Mrs NJ o. Dig
giles
Mrs Clyde Dunton is improving
under the care of trained nurse
Alton Smith has purchased the
house occupied formerly by Roy Fur
bush
Miss Mildred Tibbetts has gone 10
Augusta to work.
Mrs Charles futile OF Cornyille is
staying with her daughter Mrs.
CLYDE Dunton.
Miss LOWE Bigelow IS at home
called here by the illness Of her
father.
Harry Rowe of Lewiston visited his
father William Rowe last week
Miss Mary Chamberlain is working
at Clyde Dunton's.
Charles Jones was In town Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-12
APPLES, ORANGES,
FIGS AND PRUNES
Are The -Four Fruits Used in
Making "Fruit-a-tiveS

"FRUIT- YES" is the only
medicine in the world that is made
from the juices of fresh ripe fruits.
Thus, it is manifestly unfair to say, 1
won't take Fruit-a-tives because | have
tired other remedies and they did me
no good. On the other hand, the fact
that "Fruit-a tiyes" is entirety different
from any ether preparation III Tie aorid,
is just why you should give it fair trial,
in any trouble of the Stomach, Liver,
Bowels, Kidneys or Skin. "Fruit-a-
tiyes" is composed Ofthe aefiVe P'tnfiple
oIItUit and tie greatest nerae tonic eaet
dtsoo7rred. SOC. box, 6 for $3.50, trial
size, &c Atall dealers or sent by Frai'
al $ Limited, Ogdcnshur9
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-12

Forrest Williams and Albert Clark
took a trip to Skowhegan last week
All teams in this vicinity are Out
of the woods
Mr. and Mrs Wesley Grover have
returned to their summer home at
Pleasant Pond.
George Spaulding went to Skow-
hogan Monday to see his mother Mrs
Carter. who is i'll.
Willie Martin and Carroll Martin
went to Bingham Saturday to take a
degree in Masonry
Sherman Beane is serving on the
jury at Skowhegan during the present
term of court
James Martin of The Forks was in
town last week. He purchased d
very nice looking COW of G. S. Arm
strong for which he paid "A fancy
price.
The Woman's Club plan to have
their play, fair and dance Friday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-12
HINCkLEi

The Faster exercises held at the
church Sunday afternoon were vel
attended. The children conducted
themselves in pleasing manner and
the music was especially good
Palmer Brothers have disposed ol
their business to the Farmers MON
ii. l.. 1>fh;tse IeceiYe1 IA pos1 taIL
shower Saturday. congratulating hin
on his recovery from the serious re
cent illness.
y. Il Bessey has finished his work
for a. f. Wardwell d Son and has
been engaged by the Farmers Union
Mr.. Bessey has had charge OF the mil
grinding at the first mentioned place
OF business for several years, ant
comes we'll recommended.
Miss Ethel Clark OF Good vii
Farm has been under the care OF DR.
Boyer of Waterville for several days
In some way she bistered the hee
Of one foot and blood poison resulted
She is improving
Mrs. w p Hinckley and little Har
riet returned Saturday from weeks
visit to her sister Mrs Freda Wagner
klaucr Of Cambridge, Mass