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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17
Housekeepers Can Save
$500, 900, 900 on Food

In these days when the high cost of llv-
ing pinches nearly every home, no waste
should be overlooked. One OF the most
fragrant and the most easily prevented. Is
the destruction OF food by rats. One rat
will often do hundred dollars damage OF
food and property in single night. and a
careful estimate gives over 500 900 900 as
the value of foodstuffs destroyed annually
by these pests. Exterminate them with
Stearns Paste and save this enormous
loss of food. small box of Stearns'
Paste costs only IS cents and is usual
~ enough to completely rid the house of
rats and mice: also effective against cock
reaches and waterbugs. Adv.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17
Sweden,

The match factories Of Sweden have
been merged into Il gigantic corpora
ton embracing the entire industry in
the country. The new corporation will
have 100000 shares at $50 each. The
new trust Is the greatest match con-
Germ In the world and has an annual
output of 5,OO0,OOOO0O boxes of
matches.
record or census of all shoes, boots and
other footwear made of leather In
Sweden. The census will take place
december 10. 1917 and will be thor.
eDugh.
The birthday OF Bellmann, the popu-
lar Swedish poet and song writer, was
celebrated In Stockholm and most Of
the principal cities Of Sweden. This
poets popularity grows every year.
The Swedish Theatrical association
has Instituted IA campaign to raise
funds for the erection Of a memorial
so August DtnuDeTs, inc popuih '"cu'
lsh dramatist and actor.
An Investigation will be made to as
certain what class Of loborers use the
most Intoxicating liquor In Sweden, and
II is possible that after this investiga-
zion liquors cannot be dispensed ex-
cept to holders OF cards, as in the case
of bread and other foods.
4 wealthy resident Of Valaasen has
donated 100000 crowns to the society
snown as Sweden and the Christian
Faith" A portion OF the Interest from
this donation is to be used each year
Tor mission work among non Christians
of Sweden.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17

ment and am well and hearty as any
one could wish to be. l can recon-
mend thd Prescription very highly"
MRS. rCeM. BRAINARD, $40 State
st.
Get 'Favorite Prescription" today,
either In liquid or tablet form, from
your druggist. Tablets 60c.-Adv.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17
A PROMINENT WOMAN
OF WISCONSIN
Appleton, Wis., found Or. Pie

found DIR. Pierce's
+ a V orite Pre-
scription to be
very good. About
six years ago l
had W ON a n | y
weakness. l took
this medicine and
it cured me In
about six months.
i am quite sure 1t
Is n permanent
cure, as / have
never felt any re-
turn of this all
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17
Outdoor barbering.

Shaving in the street was the way a
Ireland, barber got over
n difficulty recently. The missioner
was II wounded soldier. and the mans
invalid chair was too wide TO enter
the barber shop. Accordingly the bar
Der went to his customer. and shaved
him in the street.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17
Where Many Stop.

What is regarded rs Il stepping
nal roostinG place.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17

Success depends almost rs much
on what q man is as what he does
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17

An honest dollar isn't to be blamed
for it's tainted associates.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17

Hammer-Mr. Tack is witty fei-
low.
Screwdriver- Yes; his remarks ARE
80 very pointed.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17

Speaking of marble hearts, it's more
satisfactory 10 give than to receive.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17

in your neighborhood hire an amateur
coriNt player to move in.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17

Unconscious humor seldom makes
lie right p-oplc laugh.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17
Awaiting Peace.

New York Jews have postponed
calling proposed Jewish congress un-
III peace is declared.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17
Denmark.

Notwithstanding the fact that Den.
mark is leading dairy country. there
Is Il butter famine in the country to-
day. This is because of the large ex-
ports of Danish butter 10 outside coun.
tries which are Offering cxtravagant
prices. 1t is possible that the govern
mcnt will limit the butter exports.
An aviation club or society has been
organized at Copenhagen, with Prince
Axel as president II will be Il very
exclusive affair, as none hut actual avi-
ators can he members and the number
Of such in Copenhagen Is not very
large.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17
Suffered Se1
Years. PERU
| MADE ME WELL

Mrs. Elizabeth Reuther, 1902 18th
St., N. W., Washington, d. c.. writes:
Il endorse Peruna as a splendid
medicine for catarrh and stomach
trouble. from which ! suffered sew
eral years. took II Tor several
months, found my health was re-
stored and have felt splendidIy ever
since. I now take 1t when con-
tract q cold. and 1t soon rids the sys-
tenn OF any catarrhal tendencies"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17

Those who object to liquid medI'
clnes can procure Peruna Tablets
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-17

Stock In the Norwegian-American
steamship line Is again rapidly increas-
ing In price, the rise during the first
week in October being l2la per cent.
1t Is now selling at $l95,75, or 1921
per cent of the par value.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-17
CARATUNK

Johnnie Comber of Pleasant Ridge
is building a house on the shore of
the pond, where they will make their
home
Albert Clark took a business trip to
Waterville and Skowhegan last week.
He returned with Ford car and Mr..
Decker as driver
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Powell went this
morning to the Ledge House in STRAIT
ton where they have hired for the
summer.
Clarence Spaulding has the job OF
patrolman on the road
George Spaulding who has been
working in Troutdale, is home for a
short stay. He expects to move his
mother Mrs. Carter from Skowhegan.
Several of the young men attended
the dance at The Forks last Satur-
day night.
At the recent annual meeting of the
Woman's Club the same officers were
elected with the exception of the pro-
gram coumittee. 1t was voted to
add what money could be spared to
the sum in the bank. Meetings will
be discontinued until October 4th.
Pierce Pond Camps are full Mr.
and Mrs. Spaulding are on hand and
it is the popular place for fishermen
Trout and salmon are plentiful and
of good size
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to ei8il life would benefit in great
measure BY their army training
China. Persia and he L. S A at
! present have no systems Of universal
military service when Will We
| awake - the fact that citizenship
means also the obligation to defend
our country when called upon?
! From the beginning Of our history
/ down 10 the pre- ent time the fallacy
OF volunteer araies is only too eyi-
! dent.
Here in Persia the Indian govern
ment win ample money plenty q
trained British officers and much en-.
thusiasm IS building up az rapidly al
| possible a force 10 police southern
Persia for its own good; NOT d one
of US, has any Illusions as to the time
required in order to make even d fair
showing; II means at least three
years OF good hard work, what would
America DO in an emergency Can
trained officers and men be created
overnight as Bryan stated? From
whence would come the thousands OF
trained officers needed? From where
the ability to handle large bodies OF
troops without actual practice
You will perhaps charge me with
3
! fessional soldier Well and good but
j hope YOU will admit that those who
make arms their life work are entitl-
ed to speak from military knowledge
of what il means to employ hastily
raised volunteer troops against men
trained by universal service
J Is England any the less Democratic
I because she has adopted universal
service for her citizens? | have no
fear that the coming OF universal
training for America means the Great
ing OF a military caste and the so mis-
called militarsm. AS a class there
+ are no more patriotic citizens in the
| United States than our army officers
They do not want war for wars sake
They. better than the civilians know
the horrors OF modern warfare. they
do want Us TO be able to defend our
shores and homes from possible in
yaders
Later. if the censor will permit,
hope 10 send you a short letter OF
life in Persia With best regards 70
old friends in SkOWhegan.
Sincerely yours,
J. y. MERRILL.
Captain LIST Cavalry
Staff Officer 10 o. G Herman Brigade
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LETTER RECEIVED FROM
FAR AWAY PERSIA
Captain j. \. Merrill Writes Ideas Re-
garding Preparedness

Many Skowhegan people will re-
member the bright, pleasant speak
ing young man who passed thru our
high school and not long thereafter
left to become one of Uncle Sam
soldiers in the Philippines. Since
then he has had very credtable
career and by reason of his especial
efficiency in his military work in the
Philippines, was chosen to 90 to Per
STA by the military department Of
their government He has since
been promoted to his present rank
and the following letter may be ex-
pected upon the authority of a man
thoroly versed in all the needs OF
modern warfare. Capt. Merrill is
the son of the late DR. J. n Merrill
who was a veteran of the Civil War
South Persia Rifles,
Herman Brigade.
Herman, Persia, Feb. 4, 1917.
The Editor
Somerset independent Reporter,
Skowhegan, Maine, |. S. A.
Dear Sir
A recent copy of the Independent
Reporter asked for contributions for
the editorial column. | hope you will
be able to give this screed space in
case the issue of universal military
service for America is still pending
at the time you receive my letter.
Having seen some part of this
world war here in Persia, land not
prepared and with no army of its own
worthy of the name, and with some
what of an idea after some fifteen
years of military service what it
means in time, money and energy to
train raw troops, | want to add my
voice to the appeal made by those
who are endeavoring to obtain uni
versal service for our country.
Only those who have seen the
slaughter of partially trained, tho en-
thusiastic and patriotic troops can
fully realize the great need of thoro
preparation in time of peace for the
stern business of war / hold no
brief for war; | consider it a pest
for mankind, but human passions have
not changed for ages and very likely
not for years to come. Universal
service means national life insurance :;
ii does not mean that we thereby be-
come a menace to other lands but
that we will be ready to protect our
selves when the time comes, as it
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-17

inevitably will sooner or later When
our rich land will be the object OF
attack from some overseas nation.
| wonder if the boys of Skowhegan
who have been on service along the
Mexican border do not feel that they
have volunteered to do more than
their shares? That they are carry
ing out the duties of stay-at-homes
who too should carry part of the
burden of national welfare and de
Tense?
From a personal knowledge Of ser
vice in the ranks in our army as q
young man ! can honestly say that il
is magnificent school for any man
its mistake due to ignorance to say
that the army life corrupts. Only
youths OF good character and good
physique are wanted and taken.
There is no question in my mind
but that short period of universal
service for the manhood of our coun-
try would result in such self disci-
pline that the men after their return
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-17
BROWNS CORNER-CANAAN

Miss Beth Horne returned to Au-
gusta Sunday after spending two
weeks with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Sherman Horne. Miss Horne is a
student in Shaw's Business College.
E. S. Mack of Calais, agent for the
Chalmers and Overland cars was at
C. B. Chase's from Monday until We'd
nesday.
Fred Lewis who has been employed
at C. B. Chase's went to Portland
Monday where he expects to find en-
ployment.
Fred Nichols is working for Harry
Wheeler.
Mrs. Annie Wheeler has sold her
farm where she resided to William
Craig of Alillinocket. who has taken
possession. Mrs. Wheeler and son
Harry will move to their lower farm.
Mrs. Ellen Barnes was in Skowhe-
gan Friday on business.
p. j. Lancaster is buying stock for
Clarence Hanson of Harmony who is
shipping to Brighton markets.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-17

2 or drops of "Gets-It" on the corn
right away. Pain and Inflammation
will disappear. the corn will begin to
shrivel from that instant-then II
loosens and falls right off.
There's no other remover in
the world that acts like "Gets-It". No
new discovery has been made in corn
removers since "Gets-It" was born
Don't forget that fact. Gets IT.
does away forever with the use OF
make a bundle of your toe, plasters
that half do the work. knives and
scissors that draw blood. Use Gets
lt'-no more digging or cutting.
"Gets-1t' is sold everywhere, Csc a
bottle or sent on receipt of price by
e. Lawrence & Co. Chicago, Ill
Sold in Skowhegan and recommen e
ed as the worlds best corn remedy
by Sampson & Avore, G. r. Fogg
Frank w. Bucknam.
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STATE OF MAINE

May 5th. a. D. 1917.
Taken on execution wherein Brack-
EFT, Shaw and Lunt Company, a cor
poration duly organized and existing
by law and having it's office at Ber
fR Ana IN P 9Tr S9qnfy OF 49rS is ra
as = II. Cromwell Of Harmony in the
county of Somerset, is Defendant, aud
9 Eil! be sod by pubic auctio on ne
nm" r'c'ocil in the forenoon, 1t the Of
nee OF Merrill & Merrill in skowhegan
IN SAID County Of Somerset, all ire
wen; also known as p. Fl, Cromwell
OF Harmony in the county of some
set had on the ninth day of August
minutes o'clock In the afternoon. when
ne same was attached on the original
writ to redeem the following described
Harmony. in said county, to-wit:-
a,s certain lot or parcel Of land in
on the North by land now or for
East East by the Town Road leading
IRON fot the County Bead to Land now
The South by the County Road; and
on the West. by land now or for
s merly n occupied by David Roowell.
acres more or less and being the
decd Ssted BY M Ric5srd B roy by
corded in the Somerset Registry of
Deeds Book 263 Page 494.
oaid real estate is subject to a mort
gaaEe to w. f. Marble dated August %.
IsI4, recorded in Book 322 Page a
NJ winch there is said to be due about
S S,ine hundred Sixty Seven Dollars and
"iNlN-elEht cents fS9676S). There is
a." another mortgage on said premis-
T Tor one Hundred Seventy Eight
dd,UIaarS tS178) and interest thereon.
it"t'd november 81, 1910 given to Wal
b Itre r: Marble recorded in Book 299
dase 449. which said mortgage is un-
mere is said to be nothing due.
su,n HARRY L. GOODRICH.
""-V Sheriff
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
MOSC0W
From our Correspondents

Mrs. Lee Ellis is visiting her hus-
band at North Arson.
Some work is being done on the
roads but 1t is very hard to get men
Mrs. Milton Reynolds is assisting
Mrs. Savage of Bingham in arranging
the furnishings of her new house.
Elias Vaughan is planning to plant
crop on the Simon Gates farm this
spring.
Weymouth Collins and his brother
Thomas of Bingham went to Rock
wood on the noon train Friday and
from there went to Brassua Rapids
where they will be employed by the
Wallace party of New York for a
month.
David Pooler and family of Scion
have been in town visiting her pa
rents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fitzsim-
mons.
Good Will Club will meet with Mrs
Stella Ellis May oath.
A large party of sportsmen passed
thru town last Saturday on their way
to the Spaulding sporting camps at
Pierce Pond which are noted for their
excellent trout and salmon fishing.
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Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter of Frank L. Rowell,
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy
To the Hon. Clarence Hale. Judge of
the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine
Frank L. Rowell. of Pittsfield, in
the County of Somerset and State of
Maine, IN said District, respectfully
represents, that on the 18th day
of March, last past, he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts OF
Congress relating to bankruptcy; that
he has duly surrendered all his prop
erty and rights of property. and has
fully complied with all the require
ments of said Acts and of the orders
of Court touching his bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE HE PRAYS, That he
may be decreed by the Court to have
a full discharge from all debts prov
able against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts except such debts as
are excepted by law from such dis
charge
Dated this Goth day of April a. D.
1917.
FRANK L. POWELL,
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Somerset Jurors Are Drawn

Grand and petit jurors have been
drawn for the June term of the United
States court in Bangor and they have
been ordered to report June 5 to
Judge Clarence Hale. The following
Somerset men have been drawn as
grand jurors: Allison p Howes.
Palmyra, farmer; George E. Smith,
Smithfeld, farmer; Fred d. Stevens,
Smithfield, manufacturer; Eugene F.
Webster Moscow, farmer
The petit jurors from Somerset are
w. B. Goodrich, Bingham, merchant;
Elwyn Mathews, ST. Adams, painter
and Edward A. Weber, Hartland,
surveyor.
Big bunch old paper, this Office, sc
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine, Northern Division

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine, Northern Division
On this 18th day of May, A. D.
1917. on reading the foregoing petit
ton. 1t is
Ordered by the Court, That a hear
ing be had upon the same on the 22nd
day of June, a. d. 1917, before said
Court at Bangor. in said Distrc
Northern Division. at ten o'clock in
the forenoon; and that notice thereof
be published In the Independent Re-
porter a newspaper printed in said
District. Northern Division and that
all known creditors and other persons
in interest may appear at the said
time and place, and show cause. If
any they have. why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be granted.
And II Is further Ordered by the
Court, That the Deputy Clerk shall
send by mail to all known creditors
copies OF said petition and this order.
addressed to them at their places OF
residences as stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence
the seal thereof at Bangor. in the
Northern Division of said Dist rict, on
the 18th day of May, a. D. 1917.
WILLIAM M. WARREN
Deputy Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order
thereon.
Attest:
WILLIAM NJ. WARREN.
Deputy Clerk.
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Bankrup,'s Petition for Discharge

e. In the matter of Calvin b. Horne,
Bankrupt In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale. Judge of
the District Court of the United states
for the District of Maine.
CalNin b. Horne of Fairfield. in
the County of Somerset, and state of
Maine, in said District respectfully
represents, that on the 9Th day
of April, last past, he was duly
Congress relating to bankruptcy; that
he has duly surrendered all his prop
erty and rights of property and has
fully complied with all the require
ments of said Acts and of the orders
of Court touching his bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE HE PRAYS, That he
may be decreed by the Court to have
full discharge from all debts prov
able against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts except such debts as
are excepted by law from such dis
charge.
Dated this 7th day of May A. d. 1917.
CALVIN b. HORNE,
Rankrupt
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WEST CORNYILLE

The Whittier school will give a
short entertainment followed by a
box social Friday evening, May 25th in
Hjort's Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. Hobart visited
in Norridgewock last Friday and Sat
urday.
Mrs. Edgar Whittier is in Water
vile called there by the serious con-
dition of her brother who is very i'll
with pneumonia.
Leonard Whittier was a week end
visitor with his aunt Mrs. Sprague.
Arthur McMannus and family are
living in Mrs. Mark Hobart's house.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

WHEREAS, Katie A. Clark of Madi,
state Of Maine, by her mortgage deed
dated October 10. 1906 and recorded in
Book PIT, Page 594. conveyed to Ma
tilda NJ. Hayden a certain lot or par
eel of land situated in Madison afore-
said with the buildings thereon. con-
tanning one acre on the East side of
the road leading from Skowhegan to
Scion and bounded by. beginning at a
said road North of the buildings;
thence North 10 degrees East 10 rods
to stake and stone. thence Southerly
at right angles and parallel with the
road Is rods to stake and stone;
thence Westerly at right angles to the
road and thence Northerly by the East
line of said road to the bounds begun
at.
Also another lot of land situated in
said Madison containing eight acres
more or less, bounded on the North by
land of Henry Merrill; on the East by
the road leading to Scion; on the South
by land of Lester d. Corson and on the
West by land CT Henry Merrill and
WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly
assigned by said Matilda M. Hayden to
Charles Spear. the undersigned by as
sgnment dated November 6, 1911 and
Eecorded in said Registry Book 30S
WHEREAS. the condition of said
THEREFORE by reason of the breach
Of the condition thereof l claim a fore
closure of said mortgage.
Dated at Show egan, Maine, this
,w1s CHARLES SPEAR.
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In the District Court of the United States for
the Northern Division OF the District OF
Maine. In Bankruptcy
In the matter OF
Andrew N Rollins In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt,
To the creditors OF Andrew N. Rollins
OF Jackman, in the County of Somerset and
Division aforesaid; a bankrupt.
Noticeis hereby given that on the 10th
day of May, A. d. 1911, said Andrew n.
Rollins was duly adjudcated bankrupt,
and that the first meeting of his creditors
will be held at Daniel Lewis office, In Skow-
hogan, Maine, on the 2nd day OF June
A. ID. 1917, at ten o'clock In the forenoon, at
which time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint trustee, ex-
anime the bankrupt, and transact such
other business as may properly come before
said meeting
May 10, A. ID. 1917.
DANIEL LEWIS,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine, Northern Division

On this 18th day of May. A. d.
1917. on reading the foregoing petit
ton, 1t is
Ordered by the Court. That a hear
ing be had upon the same on the 22nd
day of June a. D. 1917. before said
Court at Bangor. in said District,
Northern Division. at ten o'clock in
the forenoon; and that notice thereof
be published in the independent Re-
porter. a newspaper printed in said
Dist riot. Northern Division and that
all known creditors and other persons
in interest may appear at the said
time and place, and show cause, If
any they have why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be granted.
And II lis further Ordered by the
Court, That the Deputy Clerk shall
send by mail to all known creditors
copies of said petition and this order
addressed to them at their places of
residences as stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence
Hale Judge of the said Court and
the seal thereof at Bangor. in the
Northern Division of said District. on
the 18th day of May. \. II. l917.
WILLIAM NJ. WARREN.
a.. s.
a true copy of petition and order
thereon.
Attest:
WILLIAM NJ. WARREN.
Deputy Clerk.