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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11

The following persons secured pas sage for St. Michael on the Victoria: Walter Johnson. Mrs. Johnson, Claude C. Taylor, J. P. Jones, Miss Rainey, Brother Carroll the popular agent of the Alaska Steamship Company, will also be q passenger on the steamer.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11

owing to the delay in getting the Victoria mail ashore, the Kougarok mail was held over and Carrier Gus Wheeler did not get away until this morning. A number of passengers ac- companied the mail team on it's trip to the interior.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11

Friends of Vim. Stpek and his daughter are receiving post cards written en route to Seattle which of fer glowing tribute to the beautiful scenery witnessed in the journey long thu southeastern Alaska co st
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11

A radio from St. Michael this morn ing announces the sinking of a barge loaded with rails for the Nenana branch of the new government rail- road. The message gives no details and 1t is not known just how the accident occurred. The Victoria was just starting for St. Michael when the news arrived and the steamer was held over until the head office was notified of the accident. It is proba = ble that a diver and wrecking ap- paratus will be sent over to pick up the submerged rails. The rails were portion of the cargo of the frcighter Valdez, and were probably awaiting tow up the Yukon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11
ADMtNi STRATiON ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT OF
 SHIPPING EMPLOYE,
Y Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. Aug l1.--Amer- can seamcn and others employed in the American merchant marine ser vice have reached a full agreement on the question of wages and work ing conditions during the war, accord = ing to an announcement from the navy department today.
 Government officials say that the agreement between the shipping em- ployes solves the problem of Ob- taining men to operate the govern ment merchant fleet now in course of construction under the direction of the federal shipping board.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11

Nels Swanberg came in from Os- borne creek today and reports the mining operations of Lee x Swanberg proceeding in an satisfactory manner with water conditions favorable in every way.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11

The silver Wave is due from Kot- zebue sound at any time. The schoon- CT will leave on the St. Michael route with the mail for Yukon points after arrival here.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11

Messrs. Frawley and Roberts are installing a hoist on the Rockaway claim back of town.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11

Wm. R. Buckmaster arrived on the Victoria and will proceed to Bluff to look after the annual representa- tion work on mining properties own ed by himself in that vicinity.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11

The Eastern Star will hold a card party and social at Masonic hall for MasOns and lady friends this even ing and a most enjoyable time is an ticipated by those eligible to attend.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11

The Arctic returned from Sledge surf. the schooner has not been able to discharge the load of tin concen- the last trip to the north.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11

The Standard returned from a trip to Dime creek last evening. Capt. Weckman will commence loading the vessel for another trip to the same locality. He expects to get away this evening or tomorrow morning
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11

Martin Ravenkllde arrived from Jess creek this morning on a business trip.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11
NEWS NOTES

The Noatak IS expected to get away for the east coast today or tomorrow.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11
Dona.tus Frazier.

Several of the new regi strants have had considerable military experience, one having served an enlistment in an infantry division and the other in the artillery corps of foreign armies.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11

Owing, it is sand, to the present high cost of flour and other supplies, the bakery proprietors of the city have de-
 cided to increase the present price of bread to ten cents per loaf straight and will also advance the prices for pastries and other bakers commodi- bread purveyors has been losing one cent loaf for some time. The agree ment for an advance of bread prices has been entered into by the follow ing: The Nome Bakery, Anvil Bakery, North Pole Bakery and Arctic Bakery The new price will take effect today.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11

The Ernst Brothers dredge will not be operated this summer az the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11

The land wires went down again this morning and messages are filter ing through slow owing to the neces- salty for relaying by radio. The pres sent break Is located between Gibbon and Nulato and necessitates relaying by radio both ways. The restoration of the night letter service has caused an almost daily delay in the transmits sion of press messages through caus- ing severe congestion of the lines. Press messages leaving Seattle as earily as nine and ten a. m. seldom arrive until one and three D. m. and at times are delayed until five p. m. or later.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-11

The following have entered their names as army draft registrants at the city hall within the past day or two. The list of registrants now contains a total of Ill names. The new enrollments are:
 Arne Sandvick.
 Carl Bradshaw.
 Edward T. Westerhaver.
 John F.. Olson.
 Ernest Balsiger.
 Donatus Frazier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-08
l Why People Should Trade at Home

A great many people in handling this subject use, instead of real argument, sophstry of too patent quality, and, therefore, fail to convince
 There reasons, however, why people should trade at home-good ones, too; and tne principal one is SELF INTEREST. One has to look deep into the subject in order to discover that this is but true it is, nevertheless
 city is composed of so many people, many business houses who cater to the wants of the many.
 A business house pays for rent, light heat and help, and all of these things must be gained from the profits of the business. Therefore, from the many, if ones sales small the per centum of profits must be large And the communities that do not patronize their home stores, except when they absolutely must are necessarily compelled to pay much larger price than they would if all of their purchases made at home.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
The News of Somerset's Busy Towns

will meet next week on Thursday al
the home of Mrs. Lephe Preble. Two
interesting articles will be presented
THE History of the Old Church by
Mrs. Marta Savage and an article on
Paul Revere by Mrs. Carolyn Saw
age.
The last entertainment THE Pot
ters" in the series presented under
the auspices of the d. A. X. was Civ
en- IN kennebec Hall last Tuesday
evening. 1t was much enjoyed as
all the entertainments have been.
The ladies' of the Century Club en-
loved the meeting in the Fraternity
Hall last Friday afternoon The
farce "A Suffragrette Town Meeting
was well read by Mrs. Myrtle Cum
mings and Mrs. Nellie Robinson and
was very entertaining for the com
pany. The next meeting Will be at
the home of Mrs. Della Steward on
Friday afternoon. April 6.
Rev. Thos. B. HIATT of Bingham has
been engaged to deliver the Memorial
address before the Grand Army Post
al oakland. May goth.
Mrs. +. L. Gipson entertained a
Tuesday afternoon Mrs Goliath
from Seboomook. Mrs. Oman Sawyer
from Bald Mt. and Mrs. Beatrice
Brown of Pennington were out of
town guests. It Vas a very pleas
ant occasion.
Robert Barry of South Portland,
while in b. f. Adams barber shop,
died very suddenly with heart failure
last Wednesday afternoon. Mr..
-. ..-... , , -.,..,..-,., 1Sts7-s +
had gone to the back room 10 read.
Mr. Adams heard strang noise and
went at once to investigate. He
found the man in an unconscious
condition. Medical aid was sum
moned but he died shortly afterward.
Grace Cunard and Francis Ford
who will be remembered for their eX-
eellent work in The Broken Coin
and scores of Universal Features. are
the stars in the latest Universal serl-
al The Purple Mask" which comes
TO Kennebec Hall on March 18th.
Miss Cunard wrote the story and Mr.
Ford is director of this remarkable
film production.
Bingham Grange will hold regu-
lar meeting Saturday, March "a. AT
recess the corporation will hold their
annual meeting for the purpose OF
elccting officers for the year 1917 and
to transact any business brought be
fore the meeting AS the anniyer-
sary comes on Sunday. April first, the
Grange will celebrate the 9th ami
yersary on Saturday March 81.
Look at the Administer, Velvet,
! Tapestry, Wool. Grass and Fibre Art
Squares at Donigan's.
Good Will Club held its last meet
ing on March 18th with Mrs. Artie
Collins. Altho it was a stormy day
quite number were present and sew
eral papers were read. Refresh
ments of popcorn and assorted fudge
were served. The remainder OF the
time was given up TO selecting books
from the library which had arrived.
Mrs. Artie Collins was appointed
librarian. A committee consisting
of Mrs. Annie Young, Mrs. Artie Col
Inns and Mrs. Stella Ellis were chosen
to make out a program for future
meetings. The next meeting. March
Goth. will be with Mrs, Edith Hume
we'll, the subject to be Famous Mn-
sicians".
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NORTH ANSON

AT Joint session of the school
committees of the union OF towns
composed of Arson, Embden, New
Portland and Lexington, held at New.
Portland, there were three candidates
for superintendent Of schools, John
w. Foster. Mrs. Lettice Allbee Brad
bury and ]. r. Monroe. After sew
eral ballotings. J. R. Monroe receiv-
ed six votes and was elected. Mr.
Monroe is principal Of the West New
Portland high school. All the men,
bers of the school committee were
present excepting F. S. Parsons.
II. f. Skidmore of Bingham was
down the first of the week to ship
his hay from his farm here to Bling
ham.
Monday was a cold day with Sc
we're wind. But little travelling was
done. The telephone line at differ
ent points being out of commission
Manager Hobart started with his men
to make repairs. but got only as fal
as Lakewood when they were OBJ
ldged to return home.
Selectman Pullen went to Augusta
Friday where he took Minnie Coie
For treatment at the Asylum. Mr.
Pullen on his way home stopped over
Sunday with his sisters at Watervllle
NJ. A. Games went to Madison Sun
day morning to meet his son Austin
Fames of Portland who came here
for short visit.
During the past week H. b. Merry
has loaded several cars OF hemlock
bark for shipment from this station
The North Arson Mfg. Co. are
erecting at the lower mills shed TO
store the shook in. 1t is 26 feet wide
and loo or more feet long. Inc
Company have also put up port
able mill near where the one stood
that was burned last fall.
Last Thursday evening the new
North Arson Fire company held
conference with Chief Nichols and
nine other representatives of the
Madison Fire Company in the vestry
of the Congregational church. About
thirty men altogether were IN al
tendance and the North Arson boys
got some very helpful suggestions
from the Madison fire fighters, and
their friendly spirit was deeply APP
preciated. Refreshments OF baked
apples and gingerbread were served
nj the close of the conference, The
North Arson Company has now about
thirty members. Arrangements have
been made with the North Arson
Manufacturing Company for special
fire whistle. This is to be connected
by telephone with the fire station IN
the village center.
A Joint meeting of the church and
parish has been called for next Sun
dav morning at the close of the morn
ing service at the Congregational
church. In the evening at seven
O'Clock there will be a lantern slide
lecture on the negroes of the South.
There will be a social evening on
Thursday of this week at the Congre-
eational church All members and
friends of the church are invited to
be present The committee in
charge of the program consists OF
Mrs. Hutchinson, Miss lnman and
Mrs. Barnaby
At the meeting OF Capt. Hutchins'
Circle G. A. r. Saturday afternoon,
the roll call will be answered with
patriotic quotations. A good at
tendance is desired as there is spec
ial business.
Ira Durgin arrived home from Tho
Forks Wednesday.
Rev. r. j. Ramsdell Of Calais was
the guest of DR.. and Mrs. f. {. An
drews recently.
Two OF the Mark Emery school
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d. s. Healy is unable to attend to
his duties as R. F. d. carrier on
route /, on account Of receiving a
fall from a ladder. ]. l.. Foss is
taking his place.
Herbert Wyman Of Brighton has
moved his family into the house on
Pleasant ST, which he purchased last
summer.
Mrs. Myrtle Dean who has been
visiting her mother Mrs. Livonia
Hughes, left this Thursday morn
ing for Lewiston where she will visit
friends. Monday she will go to
Bridgeport, Conn.,, to join her hus-
band, who is working there.
There will be free supper at the
vestry of the NJ E. church Friday
evening, March 80. The supper is
for the members Of the church and
the constituency.
The friends of Mrs. Thomas Cross
were very sorry to learn THURSDAY
that she was suffering from shock
which she received a little before
noon. 1t affected her right side
leaving her helpless.
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teachers are spending their vacation
at home. Miss Anna Johnston at
Brunswick and Miss Mabel Hall at
Cornville.
The seventy-seventh birthday of
Mrs. Nancy NJ. Warren, the Real
daughter of Ruth Head Cragin Chap
ter. takes place on March 81. Her
address is 81 Cony Street, Augusta,
Me. All d. A RS. in Somerset
county are requested to join in send
ing her post card shower.
An unusual sight this winter is
pulp taken down over the railroad in
coal cars.
One OF our most honored citizens,
Theodore NJ. Steward will be ninety
years old on March 26.
Fred Pullen and W. E. T. Mclean
have been drawn traverse jurors for
this term of court.
John S Tapley of Charleston was a
recent visitor in town. Mr.. Tapley
was formerly principal of Arson
Academy.
Mrs. Adelaide flanagan went to
Norridgewock the first OF the week to
attend the funeral of her aunt Mrs.
! A. G. Thompson.
The neighbors of Mrs. Betsey Say
age gave her birthday party March
10Th. it being her 18th birthday.
The st. Patrick s social given for
the children under the direction OF
Wilbur Eaton assisted by Mrs. Laura
Noddin and Mrs. Lottie Green was
very much enjoyed. Refreshments
were served to about one hundred
and fifty members and children.
Emerald Rebekah Lodge will initi-
ate three candidates at the regular
meeting March % and a good attend
ance is anticipated.
A car load of hogs was shipped
from this station Friday ana the price
paid was Is cents
Benjamin Ella, manager or the
Farmers Union. made business trip
TO Watcrville Monday
Miss Ellen G.. Nelson teacher OF
music in the village schools is spend
ing her vacation in Brooklyn, n. Y.
The Junior League exercises in the
Me hodist church Sunday evening
were very interesting and sixteen
members participated and showed the
advancement made during the past
year
Friends of Lawrence Smith Beale
of this village will be interested to
learn that he has placed on file with
the town clerk of Skowhegan marrl-
age intention with May J. Martin
nurse Of Skowhegan.
Mrs Jesse Mckinney of Auburn
was the guest last week of Mrs A
simmons.
Quite a number attended the Junior
Prom Friday evening and Towne's
orchestra furnished the music.
Hon. S. J. Walton of Skowhegan
WAS in town Saturday. When
young man he attended Arson Acad-
emy and studied law with one Of the
prominent lawyers of the village.
State President c. Fl. Gardner OF
the Farmers Union was in town last
week. The Farmers Union here is
doing great business among the
farmers in this vicinity
Dr. II. T.. Marston went TO Pitts
field Saturday and from there to
Moose Pond to join a camping party
for few days.
County Agent b. NJ. Stiles conduct
ed an extension school here last
Thursday.
There have been few cases oil
measles in the village.
The Dinsmore Past Noble Grands
will have thimble party at Frater-
nifty Hall, Wednesday afternoon, Mar.
2g All members of Emerald Rebe-
kah Lodge will be their guests. Each
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STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP.
MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION
ETC, REQUIRED BY THE ACT or
CONGRESS OF AUGUST "A, 1912
OF The MISREPRESENTATION Publish
ed Weekly AT Skowhegan, Maine for
April, 1917
State of Maine, County of somersr

State of Maine, County of Somerset.
Before me, a Notary Public in and
for the State and county aforesaid
personally appeared Roland 7. Pattru
who having been duly sworn accord
ing to law deposes and says that BE-
is the business manager of the In
dependent Reporter and that the fol
lowing is to the best of his know
ledge and belief. a true statement rf
the ownership. management. etc. of
the aforesaid publication for the dato
shown in the above caption. required
bodied in section 443. Postal Law
and Regulations. printed on the re
verse of this form, to wit;
l. That the names and addresses ol
the publisher. editor. managing editor
and business managers are: Pun
Usher. independent Reporter Co
Skowhegan, Maine: Editor. Roland r.
Patten. Skowhegan, Maine; Manag-
ing Editor Roland T. patten. Skaw-
hogan: Business Manager Roland T
Patten. Skowhegan, Maine.
2 That the owners are clyde
H. Smith. Skowhegan, Maine: Cecil
H. Tilton. Skowhegan, Maine; Lois W
Patten. Skowhegan; Roland T Pat
ten. Skowhegan. Maine.
3 That the known bondhOlders.
mortgages. and other security hold-
ers owning or holding ! per cent or
more of total amount of bonds. mort
cages or other securities are: fit
there are none. so state.) None.
sworn To and subscribed before M
this 22nd day of March. 1917.
ERNEST c. BUTLER
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MERCER

A very simple wedding took place
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. q. H.
LeBaron in Rome last Sunday at p
m. when their eldest daughter MISS
Genieve H., was united in marriage TO
Philip D. Bacon OF Mercer, son OF MT
and Mrs. ]. W. Bacon. only the
immediate relatives of the bride and
groom being present The double
ring service was used and the cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. Mr.
Timberlake of Auburn, the bride
pastor. They have the best wishes
of their many friends.
Clara Smith has returned to hel
home after a stay in the home OF
Carroll watson and FAMILY.
Florice Nickerson has been II
Rome visiting for a few days.
Clara McFadzen has gone to Madl-
son where she expects to work.
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BINGH AN

Before buying curtains get prices
OF the crown shades at Donigan S.
Rev. T. B. HIATT returned Monday
from Oakland where he has been Tor
the past two weeks.
Petroleum rugs all sizes pest
quality, reasonable prices at DOM
gans.
Mrs. Edward Magoon from Ian
easter. \. II. has been visiting friends
in town for the past week.
Cash Prices for Friday and Satur-
day at Fred W. Prebles-4 lbs. Arm
e. Hammer soda 25c, 10 boxes
matches 45c canned peaches. fasp-
berries and strawberries zoe can :
3 ats. fancy cranberries 25c Specials.
creamery butter peanut butter ana
smoked finnan haddie.
Mr.. and Mrs f. +. Adams OF Lake
Austin were in town recently calling
on Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Libby.
Mrs A. s. Burke is spending ms
week in Boston.
This is very important-Hart
Schaffner &, MarN use nothing put
all wool fabrics in their clothes
they wear longer aud look better
than others. Mark Savage co.
Mrs Eula Clark from Scion recent
" visited her mother Mrs. James
Reynolds on Baker st
Mrs. Samuel Andrews Who mas
scent the winter IN New Jersey WIN
her daughter. arrived home TUESDAY
night.
There are number OF cases Of
measles in town. -
-. 80 n.,.:..s, e,.," y - m.
home OF her daughter Mrs. 'ha9'
Berry last Tuesday after having spent
several weeks at Hartford.
Mrs. Violet Siney of Sko" heeah
spent last week with her cousin
Ethel Libby of this town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arie Dinsmore spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Dlns-
more's parents in Wateryille.
All our Spring Wall Paper has ar
rived at Donigan's. Don't pay Dig
prices for cheap paper. We sehd a
sample book out of town.
A shabby house is silent acknow-
Judgement of mismanagement some
where Keeping up the appearance
of ones home and outbuildings Is a
distinct benefit to the owner, ana
source of pride to his family ana 10
Tho community in which he lives. II
&c an indication of prosperity, ana
moreover plainly increases the value
nf his property. Always use DeFoe
Paint. 100 per cent pure, for SAFE by
The J. J. Lander Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Goliath from Sc
boomook are spending few days
with their daughter Mrs. i. l.. GIBSON
on their return trip from New YORK
Miss Florence Colby who is now III
Boston. expects to start next Mohoay
on a southern trip. She VIII WISH
friends in Virginia and on her return
,rip will visit In New Jersey with
Mrs. Doris Andrews Hossock.
The young ladies attending Farm,
jngton Normal School are expected
home next Saturday.
Jonathan Libby was the week enc
guest Of Mrs. Lydia Williams ana
Lester Libby, returning to his home
IN Scion Wednesday.
We never showed a better or larg-
err line of mems, boys and youths
suits than at present. Donigan
Kennebec Clothing and Furniture
House.
The Kennebec Chapter D. A. K
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SOLON

r. II. Spear of Madison was in
town on business Tuesday.
DR.. +. L. Cleveland of Woonsocket
K. l. was the guest of his niece Mrs
MAY Cunningham. a few days last
week. He returned to his home
Thursday morning accompanied by
his niece.
Mrs. Frances Williams who is do
ing pastry cooking at Hotel Coburn
Skowhegan was in town Thursday
night to attend the meeting of the
o. f. S.
The Theta Beta class of the NJ. F.
Sunday School will give an enter
tr,iI1r4rr4r7 -,-.-, ,-sr., ~,
Friday evening. March %, at
o'clock. The entertainment Will con-
sist of a pantomime. living songs in
living pictures and drill
Mrs. Head of Boston of the Cen
trail Maine Potato Co. is in town look
ing after the interests of tho com
pany here.
Omer c. Ward spent Saturday
night and Sunday with his friend
George Fogg at Cornville.
Miss Helen Williams left Saturday
morning for Wateryille and Fairfield
where she will spend her two weeks
vacation visiting friends.
Miss Berle Cram is spending hei
vacation with her parents Mr.. anc
Mrs. w. S. Cram. Miss Cram is ar
assistant teacher in the High Schoo
at Craftsbury, Vt
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SOUTH CANAAN

The portable saw mill in this sec
ton was partially burned Wednesday
night. We understand it will not be
rebuilt.
Neal Foss was married on st.
Patrick's Day. March H.
Road commissioner V. c. Holt was
in this vicinity Monday morning,
looking after the bad roads that need
shoveling and breaking.
1t is reported that Mr.. and MIS-. H.
c. Webb, an aged couple living alone
have transferred their properly 10
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WEST EMBDEN

Mrs. Sylvester Jackson was the
guest of her daughter Bertha. Tues
day of last week.
Mark Gordon is hauling hay tn
North Arson for Allen Cleveland.
On Saturday, March 18th, we had
a heavy snow storm which made
bad travelling.
The IndependentReport runs
more classified advertising EVERY
body's Column) than any other Maine
weekly.
The Misses Edna and Gladys Berry
were the guests of their cousin Miss
Bertha Jackson, Friday, afternoon Of
last week.
Mrs. Michael Berry and sons Stan
ley and Bernard were guests of her
father Sylvester Jackson and family
one day last week.