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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-03
LETTER FROM GEORGE
OTIS SMITH
Assistant Secretary Agriculture Com
mends Garden Contest

A letter from George Otis Smith has
recently been received at this office
in which he says that he hopes other
towns and cities in the Pine Tree
State will initiate the plan of the
garden contest which has been start
ed here by the Town Improvement
Society. Mr.. Smith enclosed letter
from Carl Vrooman, assistant secre-
tary Of agriculture. which we are
printing in full
Dear Mr.. Smith:
| have just read with un-
usual interest your letter tell
ing me about the contest of PA
triotic Gardeners" which is being
held in Skowhegan. | can not
too strongly recommend that
every patriotic boy and girl who
can, should transform every avail
able square foot of land into a
garden during the coming sum-
mer.
The greatest need that this
country has today is for food 1t
is not likely that for several
months at least the United States
will be able to put enough SOL
diers in the trenches to count ma
terially. But two things this
country can and intends to do in
this great war at the present time.
First of all, to feed our allies, and
secondly. to finance them.
BY joining in a movement of this
sort, these boys and girls have
ipinah tho Uroat army of Ap,ori
can food producers and we want
to see thruout this country, for
every company OF American boys
who enlist under the colors to
fight in the trenches, another
company enlisted under the same
flag to fight in the burrows.
would not be surprised If the boys
and girls in the burrows would
win this war before the boys in
the trenches fire a gun.
They are engaged in the great
est enterprise that any man, wo-
man, or child can be engaged in.
And | hope they will remember
that we are all working in the
same great cause-men, women
and children. There are a hun
dred million American citizens to-
day whose hearts beat in unison
with theirs, who are engaged in
the same great enterprise, namely
that of helping our country to
make it's full weight felt in this
world war
1t is impossible to overestimate
the importance of increasing the
food supply this year and | hope
you will convey to the school
children of Skowhegan my sin
cere interest in this movement
Very sincerely yours.
CARL VROOMAN.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-03
CHEERS AND TEARS
FOR COMPANY {
Band Plays America as
Train Departs
"The Boys. Make Fine Appearance As
They March to the Station

To the tune of martial airs and pa
trfa,if, songs, and between rows of
hundreds of people who thronged the
station platform to see them off, Com
many f left Skowhegan for Augusta
in a special car on the sos train Mon
day morning.
Bv the government issue ordering
the discharge of married men and
those with dependents, there were
fewer. far fewer, distressing scenes at
the station than last Spring when the
sobs and tears made the departure
almost a tragedy. There were, how
ever many of the spectators Monday
morning who wept at the parting from
loved brothers and sons. The sol
diers themselves seemed in happy
mood and were pleased with the send
off
Company E made a splendid ap-
pearance when, headed by the First
Maine Regiment Band of the Macca-
bees, lHey IldICncQ up leuSoCi o'iOSe'
down Madison avenue, down Water
and around thru Railroad Square to
the station. There, the good byes
we're said and as the train pulled out
the band struck up America. Then
with hats off, handkerchiefs waving
amidst cheers and tears, the boys of
Company E were off, probably not to
return until the end of the war.
1t was all over in very few min
utes and as the people slowly turned
from the station to go back to their
homes, some of which will seem very
empty, and to return to their civil
pursuits, many silent prayer was
offered for the welfare and safety of
the boys who were going forth thru
unknown ordeals and hazards to fight
under the Stars and Stripes for the
ideals of which the flag is symbol
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-03
Shipments of MuIIetts Being Made In
Large Quantities

For several weeks past. mulletts
commonly called suckers" have been
shipped in large quantities from
Skowhegan. These fish, rarely eaten
in Maine, are sent to New York
markets.
Monday Of last week was the banner
day for shipments Napoleon Rod
erick sent out 300 pounds Of the fish
the same day. Guy {. Nelson of Ca
naan sent a shipment of 1875 pounds
or nineteen boxes; while Paul Lessor
sent two boxes containing % and 1O2
pounds respectively
These three orders were sent on
one train. The fish are being caught
in nets in the kennebec and the work
is under the superintendent of the
local game warden, Ed King.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-03
Not Lacking In Courage

A word should be said in recogni-
tion of the young men who have been
disqualified, at the physical examina-
ton, for service with Co. E. These
young men, in many instances, have
left good positions or disposed of
business enterprises, for the purpose
of enlistment They are actuated by
the highest motives and often are sub
ject to considerable sacrifice. They
should be honored and respected in
every way as fully as those who fin
ally see real service.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-03

sneasese Observation-Disclosures

Medical Examiner w. s. Stinchfield
has been notified of the finding of the
body of Charles Lachance who was
recently drowned on the East branch
of Sandy Stream. The body was re-
covered about twenty feet east of the
place where Lachance was last seen.
The man was working with David
Matthew and Odilon Roy, braking up
small jams of logs so that they
would go thru the sluice gate when
Lachance fell from log into the
river. He was unable to swim and
after slight struggle disappeared
and did not again come to the surface
He was only Is years of age
A very pretty little dancing party
was given last Friday evening at
Holt & Nights new office on High
street when Mr. and Mrs Carlton NJ.
Holt entertained for their daughter,
Miss Bernice Holt The programs,
decorations and refreshments were
carried out in red, white and blue. A
Victrola furnished music for dancing
The guests present were the Misses
Celia Hanscombe, Agnes Groder, Ju-
liet Cariveau, Margaret Patten, Verna
Porter, Beatrice Whttemore, Dorothy
Gaylord and Virginia Debe and the
Messrs. William Philbrick, Kenneth
Matson, Arthur Springer, Leo Porter,
Langdon Jewett, Carl Roullard,
Clarence Dowd. Wendall Thompson
and Bernard Holt.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-03
Ella May Butts

Relatives in town have just receiv-
ed word of the death, March l, in
Calcutta. India, of Ella May Butts, a
native of New Portland Miss Butts
was Free Baptist missionary to In
dia and spent practically her life in
the preparation and carrying out of
that work and as a missionary; was
an enthusiastic, efficient and tireless
laborer for the thirty years she spent
among the Hindoos.
She was born in New Portland Feb
ruary 90 1852, the daughter of Rev
Emery II. and Delphine tTripp)
Butts. She was educated at the
Maine State Seminary, now Bates
College, New Hampton, n. II fitting
school and in 1873 went abroad study
ing in Germany, France and Switzer-
land for three years, where she learn
ed to speak fluently the German and
taught in the New Hampton Fitting
school. In October, 1886, having been
appointed missionary to India, she
sailed for that country. She has
twice visited her home since that date
"' tho Gnu VI chSh tch-Sedi peilou,
and was planning to come to this
country during the present year
Miss Butts was a brilliant. scholar
ly woman, an interesting and pleas
ing speaker and an elocutionist of
marked ability. Besides German and
French, she learned to speak six or
seven different dialects of the Hindu
language The surviving relatives
are a sister, Mrs Orlando Simmons of
Soldier, Blaine Co. Idaho; four aunts,
Mrs. William Parsons of East New
Portland. Mrs. Owen r. Savage of
North Anson. Mrs Helen Kilkenney
and Mrs. Marilla Watson of New Port
land and an uncle, Oscar f. Butts of
New Portland.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-03
SKOWHEGAN YOUNG MAN
OFF FOR FRANCE
II. Tobey MoOerS, BOwdoin Is. Leaves
To-day for Europe

II. Tobey Mooers. Bowdoin College
rs, will leave on this afternoons
train for New York City. Arriving
there Friday morning, he will spend
the day there and Saturday. with a
large party of other young men. will
sail for Bordeaux. France on the
French liner "Espagne" The land
ing will be made at Bordeaux in order
to avoid the r-boats He will spend
one month in Paris after which he
expects 10 go to the front
Three other Bowdoin College young
men. two from Wisconsin and one
Maine boy. Neal Daggett OF Milo. will
sail at the same time with Mr. Mooers
They will he with the American Am
buance Field Service and viii drive
Ford ambulanccs
They Will be away six months m
least possibly longer and expect TO
visit Nerduu. Alsace- Lorraine and
many other famous places before their
return Mr. Mooers, who is the son
of Mr. and Mrs J A. Mooers nj Madi-
son avenue. Skowhegan, has been
home only three days lie received
his appointment thru the recon-
mendations OF Captain Marston. Con
gressman Peters and President Hyde
of Bowdoin College.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-03
County Food Production Committee

Conditions have become so desper-
a County Committee on Food Produe-
tion and the following have been
named by the County Public Safety
Committee:-R T. Patten, Skowhe-
gan. chairman; l.. r. Folsom, Nor
ridgewock; John c. Gordon. Pitts
field; b. F. Burns, Madison; Manley
d, Holt, Hinckley.
The first meeting of this committee
will be held at the Skowhegan Saw
ings Bank at II o'clock tomorrow
friday forenoon,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-03
Lessard-Latullppe

Miss Mary Latulippe, daughter of
Louis Latulippe and John Lessard,
son of Joseph Lessard, both of Skow-
hegan, were united in marriage Sat
urday at the home of L. l.. Walton
Esq, who performed the ceremony.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-03

Down al the G II Weston farm on
the River road. there We're born last
week. i've or six little baby raeoons.
Last Friday morning when Mr. Nes-
ton Went ont to feed the three pair
of these animals which he has had
for several months. he found that the
little family had been doubled He
was very much surprised as he did
not know that these little beasts
would breed in captivity
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-03

owing to weather conditions, the
members of the local festival chorus
were unable to go to Waterville to at
'end the joint rehearsal Tuesday
evening. The next rehearsal of the
reStival Chorus will be Thursday
evening, May 10th.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-03

Miss Mary Friend viii give piano
recital next Tuesday evening at the
First Baptist Church yestry at eight
o'clock she viii be assisted by Mrs
Eta Bradley. vocalist; Miss Dorothy
Potts. reader and accompanied by
Mrs. Roy l., Marston. All except the
reader are pupils of Mrs. Dunnington
and Mrs Steward
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-03

Guy Burnor and Jack O'Reiley have
enlisted in the L. S. Navy and are
leaving in the near future for Port
land
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-03

A new shoe shining parlor is soon
to he opened in Skowhegan in the
Merrill & Merrill block
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-18
MADISON GRAIN MARKET.
SIOUX CITY LIVE STOCK MARKET

Sioux City, Sept. I1S.-The cattle
market was strong and active today,
showing a 10 a 25c advance over the
closing level last week. Trading
started early and continued brisk on
all classes throughout the session.
Supplies We're on the liberal order.
but not as large as ONE of the trad
ers We're expecting. Run was esti-
mated at $40 ears, or around $500
head, which is slightly under THAI of
a week ago. but an increase over the
corresponding day a year ago.
Hog market showed only minor
changes with that of Saturday. Top
for the day was $500, with the hulk
of sales from $17.25 1880.
outlet for sheep and lambs was
rated as strong with the close of last
week.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-18
GOOD PRIzEFIGHTERS AT
NAVAL TRAINING STATION
Champions Must Be Ready to
Meet All Chaliengers-Every
One a Fan.

Seasoned scrappers guaranteed 10
stand up against any OF the kaiscr's
are being turned out by Captain w. A.
Moffett, commandment OF the Great
Lakes naval training station. north Of
Chicago. OF the 1900 I'm training
there, all picked from perhaps $4,000
applicants for perfect physical condi
ton, scores OF first rate boxers have
been uncovered, and the game In the
squared ring IL second to none In pop
ularity among the "landsmen for adj
mirals."
Aspirants are given tryouts upon
merit alone. From the first day In
camp the c Is given an oppor-
tunity TO try his hand when volunteer
scrappers mt all weights are called for.
By elimination the best %scrappers In
each class have been discovered Aft
er proving their ability In the ring
they are given an opportunity TO chal.
lenge the champion for his title. Bouts
OF three two-minute rounds each are
held regularly each Tuesday after
noon. A big natural amphitheater
seating 1900 il the scene.
Wilbur Kendall, who halls from Ko
komo. Ind, Is pronounced by Martin
Delaney, director of athletics al the
Chicago Athletic club, N of the classi-
est amateur scrappers he has ever
seen. Kendall. n lightweight, was SO
far above the rank and file of boxers
at the Lakes that he tired OF success
fully defending his title time after time
and finally retired" giving the cham
pionship belt to Naman Favor OF Gal
weston. Tex. a boy who had shown the
most class among the aspirants.
Joe Dowd, who received his first
training In the amateur rings Of Nj
agara Falls, N. ", and Detroit, is hold
Ing the featherweight title against all
corners, while Steve Gunshaw OF
Wilkesbarre. Pa, il the best of the ban
tams. Every one IN n boxing fan at
the Lakes, from the lowest boot" 10
Commandant Moffett himself.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-18
GUARD SCHOOLS IN CRISIS.
Commissioners of Education Urges We
mons Clubs to Aid.

A special appeal TO club women and
ministers In the United States has been
issued by the United States Commits
sioner Of Education, Or. l.. II. Claxton,
urging that their influence he given "a
the maintenance of the schools of the
nation In their full efficiency during the
war. DIR. Claxton says:
Everywhere there seems to be fear
lest our schools of all kinds and grades,
and especially the public schools, will
suffer because of conditions growing
put of our entrance into the "a On
the other hand, both for the present
defense and for the future welfare of
our country as well as for the indi-
vidual heneft of the children, 1t Is of
the greatest importance that the
schools shall be maintained in their
full efficiency.
while the wal continues there will
he many unusual temptations to many
kinds Of Juvenile de~linquencies. Prompt
and regular attendance at school and
proper employment during out Of school
hours will be the children's protection
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-18

Plans Completed to Convert Army Into
Legion of WsrbIers.

United States soldiers are going TO
sing their way to the trenches. Plans
for converting the new national army
into a legion OF cheerful warblers who
will hum their way through the Huns
have been formulated. The organiza-
ton which will have charge Of this
work, under the direction Of the war
and navy departments. has been nam
ed the national committee Oh army
and navy training camp music. W.
Kirkpatrick Brice was elected chair
man.
The task Of selecting thirty-six song
leaders who will teach the drafted
army to sing has been left to Lee II.
Hammer OF the wal departments COM
mission on training camp activities and
appointed TO the same post by the navy
department. These leaders viii be
trained by Harry Barnhart. leader Of
New York's Community chorus. Mr..
8rice has been placed In charge OF
a subcommittee TO compile and issue a
song book by Oct. 1. This book will
contain the old, familiar American
folksongs as well as the new. patriotic
marching words and tunes.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-18
Congress of Kings

King Alcohol said to Old King Coal:
The public's getting restless and beyond
control.
In some respects we are immense,
But they're growing rather weary of our
great expense"
King Beefsteak said to old King Wheat:
Were getting so exclusive that We sell
dom meet,
For the man who dimes on meat, tbs said,
Has exhausted his resources till he can't
buy bread"
King Butter aid TO old King MIX:
Were officially inspected till we're fine
as silk.
Our tax would not be quite so great
II It didn't cost so large a sum 10 sani-
tate"
All the various kings Joined the great
powwow.
They passed some resolutions which de-
cIared az how
Twas the place OF old Vox Populi
To pass along his pennies without asking
why.
Washington Evening Star
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-18
A WORD WIT WOMEN
Valuable Advice for Madison Readers


Many a woman endures with noble
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II is not true that every pain in
the back or hips is trouble peculiar
ia the sex" OFTEN when the kidneys
get congested and inflamed. such
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In many eases there are bladder
annoyances. restless night and a dun.
languid feeling. HI lip the weakened
kidneys. Don't expect them 10 get
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Doan's Kidney Pills have won the
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Mrs. s. Olsbo says II highly rec
ommend Doan's kidney Pills. as I
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They have proven their value 10 me
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-18
Deputies Act On Treason Case.

Paris, Sept. 18.-Announcement has
been made that Paul Deschanel, pres
ldent of the Chamberc of Deputies
and lnquaresters OF the Chamber
would meet to decide what action
should be taken regarding the Tunnel
affair. French officials have decided
that it is under the jurisdiction of the
Chamber, inasmuch as M. Tunnel IN a
deputy, and enjoys immunity from
legal prosecution while parliament ia
In session, except in the case If flag
rant dereliction OF duty. He u sus
pected of treason.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-18

South st. Paul. Sept. 1S.-Cattle-
Steers. $6m10.50; cows, s6.25m775;
calves, S6M14.50; hogs. s17.504lS;
sheep and lambs, $9Q16.75.
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago, Sept. lS.-Hogs, receipts
$4,000; slow; bulk. s17.35Q1S4O; light
sl6.90M1S.35: mixed, $16.95m1S.65
heavy, s16.S0d1S.65; rough. s16S0a
1905; pigs. s13n16.S0.
Cattle. receipts. sS.70q15.50; stock.
ers and feeders, s6.50011; COWS and
heifers. s5.15412.90; calves, SIP 50a
1850.
Sheep, receipts, %, 1000: firm; weth
ers, $9012.75: lambs. s12.50@18.S0.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-18
Butter, EeQs and Poultry.

Minneapolis, Sept. lS.-Butter-
Creamery extras. per Id. 42c; extra
firsts. Ale; firsts, Acc; seconds, 39c;
dairy, 27c; packing stock, Sec.
Eggs-Fresh, prime firsts, new
cases. free from rots, small, dirties
and checks out, per dozen, 3sc; cur
rent receipts, OTIS out, $10.50; checks
and seconds, dozen, 29c; dirties, can.
died, dozen. 29c; quotations on eggs
include cases.
Live Poultry-Turkeys, fat, 10 lbs
and over, lSc; thin, small. unstable;
cripples and culls, unstable; ro~osters,
l5c; hens, 4 lbs and over. 22c; under
4 lbs, zoe; ducks, old, 12c; ducks,
young, lac: broilers, pa lbs and un.
der, per lb, 22c; springs, 2a lbs and
over, 20c; geese, Id, Sc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-18

A rabbits foot will remain the priced
possession OF William Brown, negro
workman, for life, he said, after a heavy
autotruck, which he was backing down
a skidway into an excavation for a new
building I'm Ardmore, Pa, turned over
and fell into the hole, Brown beneath IL.
The reason he will always keep the rab-
bits foot is that he had it with him at
the time Of the accident and because the
doctors at the Bryn Mawr hospital,
whittier he was taken by folks who
thought him dead, declared that he was
still as sound as a dollar and sent him
back to work.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-18

Aurora, III, Sept. 18.-Seven lows
stock men have been killed in a rear
end collision On the Burlington rail
Dad near Earlville, ILL.,, As miles west
Of Aurora. Ten were injured. The
men who were killed and most OF
those injured were in two sleeping
cars and a way car attached to the
rear of the stock train. The mer
chandise train plowed through. The
identified dead are: w. ID. Dixon,
Hamilton, Otis McCaUley. Kellerton:
L. Bender, Fairfield; w. Foulks, Char
ton, and J. Walker. Milo.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-18
German Bombs Found in Norway

Christiania, Sept. 10. - Two big
bombs of German manufacture have
peer found at Narvik. Northern Nor.
way. They were wrapped In a Swed.
lsh newspaper dated August 4 and
we're enclosed in carrying bags made
Of canvas. The bombs are similar
to those vent some time ago from
Germany to Christians and there
found in possession of Baron Rauten.
Tells, a German courier, and which. II
was said we're to be used In Finland.
R~autenfels at one time had helpers op
Grating at Narvik.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-18
TO GIVE PRIZES FOR ESSAYS.
why America Entered the War" Sub
jsct For School Children.

from its headquarters a prize essay
contest for children between the ages
of eight and eighteen on the topic
why America Entered the War" The
prizes include a fifty dollar liberty loan
bond and gold coins Of $25. SIS and
$40, respectively.
The only restriction is that the on
iestant must be a relative not further
removed than third cousin Of some
man serving his country I'm the war.
The writing Of one cheerful letter a
month to a service relative Is one OF
the requirements.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-18

Coos Down at Dock From Unknown
Cauae.

~aG8Gs
Washington, Sept. ia United
States submarine sank at its dock at
an Atlantic port, the Navy department
announces, but there was no loss Of
fife. The cause Of the accident has
aot been determined.
The announcement said 1t was ex-
oected the suomersible will be raised
in a few days when a full report on
The accident will be made TO the de-
partment.
Reports from New London, Conn,
published, stated that a submarine OF
an early type known as a "hoodoo"
vessel had struck a submerged OBJ
struction and sank at it's pier there.
It went down In % feet of water
Divers were reported to have partial
y raised 1t. The same submarine
was said to have recently rammed and
sunk a schooner.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-18

Minister Gets Proof OF kslssrs Crimes
In Europe.

New York, Sept. 1s.-Ten thousand
atrocities committed on a 300 mile
front by the kaiser's soldiers have
been recorded In photographs and re
lowing in the wake OF the German
armies. according to Rev. Newell
Dwight Hillis. delegated by the Amer.
lean Bankers association to conduct
an investigation OF German outrages In
eastern France.