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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
One of Skowhegan's Fine Gardens

Those who pass thru the DR. Mann
road should observe a fine garden
about two-thirds of an acre. planted
and cared for by the owner Clark
Ellis. 1t is a part of what was for
merly the Easier place. The garden
consists of potatoes, beans, corn, peas,
etc. Mr. Ellis has done all the work
himself, except for assistance render
ed by Mrs Ellis, in picking the peas.
There has been no machine work in
the garden since it was narrowed just
previous to planting. Over 26 bush
els of peas have already been harves-
ted and sold, netting $3.50. Beets,
carrots, squash and cucumbers will
be ready for the market in the early
future.
Mr.. Ellis has lived on this place
about two years. He came here from
South Windsor His son Kenneth,
five years old, has three small plots
in this garden which he planted and
is caring for by himself
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09

A rescript recently handed down
from the Portland Law Court in the
case of Forrest f. Wescott of Skow-
hogan VS. Henry Dionne, states eXcep-
tions are oyerruled for want of pro-
secution. The case came for trial
during the January term of Somerset
Supreme Court and following YER
dict for the defendant the case was
taken TO the law court on exceptions.
Action Was brought by the plaintiff
to recover the value of a grain separ-
ator which by mistake had been stor-
ed in a barn belonging to Deputy
Sheriff Elmer L. Gordon. This barn
was struck by tightening and the Sc
parator destroyed by fire Merrill
Merrill appeared for the plaintiff
and Judge +. F. Lawrence for the de-
PENDANT
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
LESSON LEARNED
BY CONDUCTOR,|S
WORTH STUDYING
"Mu>t Keep In Condition" He Says,
Declaring Tanlac Helps Him

A street ear conductors life is not
an easy one by any means and it does
not tend 10 promote good health. \
conductor must be on his feet most OF
the time, he is jolted and jostled about,
To maintain his scherule he usually
bolts his food To stick on the job as
conductor one must possess an IN
usual constitution, and even this. I'M
less we'll cared for may fail at some
time
Stanley G. Williams a conductor. of
25S 18th street, Bangor, learned this.
and he learned it in time to profit by
his learning. He tells a story OF
how he learned this lesson. and his
story will interest hundreds of men
and women here who possibly are suf-
fering just as he did, and wondering
what they can do to obtain relief
4 suffered from INDIGESTION for
about four or five months" began Mr..
Williams. L consulted several ply
sicidns, but got little relief. My
stomach was continually sour. and
the gas at times was almost sitting.
i VAS afraid to eat anything. for
every time did l suffered terribly
with indigestion, the pains being so
severe at times that l was forced to
lay down and rest.
a very good friend of mine sug-
gested to me that | try Tanlac He
told me he had taken Tanlac and that
he had been helped by it. | have
now taken three bottles of Tanlac and
my relief has been tenfold. My stom-
ach is back in good shape, all traces
OF indigestion and sour stomach have
disappeared.
The best part of my story is that
! am able TO eat three good meals
day and | enjoy them, for my stomach
is we'll able to take care of most any
thing | give it. | feel hundred per
cent better in every way. My work
does not seem as hard as it did, and
at night can sleep fine Before l
took Tanlac if l got three or four
hours of real sleep a night l consid-
cred myself lucky. | am pleased TO
recommend Tanlac"
Tanlac now is being specially in
troduced in Skowhegan by Frank W
Buchanan: Norridgewock Spaulding
Drug Co. and there is a Tanlac agent
in every Maine town
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
[ lass '9S Holds Reunion

The Simpson cottage, Lake Wes-
serunsett, was the scene of a merry
occasion Wednesday afternoon when
a large number of members from the
graduating class of the Skowhegan
High School '9S gathered for their re-
union.
Early in the afternoon parties be-
gan to arrive by auto from all direc-
tions. many coming long distance to
be present at this affair. During the
hours, which passed all too quickly,
boat riding was enjoyed and some
tried their luck at angling Luncheon
and dinner were both served from the
cottage. Mrs. Kate Simpson, catering.
Those present were Miss Gertrude
Carter, SkoWhegan; EX-mayOr Blaine
S Vi1es, Augusta Mrs. Lola Marston
Blunt, who came from Boothbay Har-
Dor where she is spending the sum
mer; Mrs Adele Holbrook Merrick,
Augusta; Mrs. Hattie Bussey Robin
son, Medfield, Mass; Mrs. Berdena
Trafton Fogler Ludlow, Mass; Mrs.
Dora Traitor Nye, Skowhegan; Mar
shall C. Vies, Miss Alice Wildes, Mrs
Belle Hill Morrill, and Mrs. Sarah
Wentworth Boyd. Skowhegan.
The class consisted originally of %
i
ceased. Walter Gushing and Kate Don
igan. The others are widely separat-
ed, Clyde Church being in the West;
Ralph Ames in California; Angler
Goodwin Esq. in Boston; Edith Cush-
ing Boyd in Bangor; Ethel Walton
Abbott at Jackman; Ara Davis
Thompson at Southport; Carrie Allen
Wood in Massachusetts,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
Food Sale a Success

The Food Sale held July II, in
Ladies' societies of the several
churches was decided success social
ly and financially, many remarking
that they hoped this was but the be
ginning of this method of unity in
fulfilling the many duties of true citi-
zenship. The net proceeds amounted
to $16122 and was given to the Skow-
hogan Branch of the American Fund
for French Wounded There were
also held last week, for the aid of the
same society, a series of entertain
ments, planned and carried out by the
Misses Eunice G. Pepper, Helen c.
Smith, Louise G. Smith, Rachel b.
Pierce and Esther NJ. Pierce Attend
| ance was by invitation, the novelty
of which was that it cost twice as
much To refuse as to accept this in
vitation. The entertainment was OF a
patriotic character and we'll given, and
at the close a food sale was held the
total amount realized was $1205. The
executive committee of the local Re-
lief Society wish to extend their
thanks to all who have taken part in
the above benefits. Among the cases
shipped away this week was one con-
tanning 20 pairs of service socks, 20
pairs of hospital socks and s sleeve
less sweaters. There is a plan to
make blankets by knitting 9X9 squares
with odd pieces of Germantown wool,
finer wool might be used by doubling,
the squares TO be joined together by
black wool Will anyone who will
make the squares carry them to Mrs.
Josephine S. Pierce, at the home of
Mrs. Emma NJ Smith, Water street,
who has kindly offered to take charge
of this work for the Society. Will
anyone having odd pieces of wool or
wishing to knit, also let Mrs. Pierce
know of the fact, so that the greatest
results may be attained.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
Public Schools Open Sept. 10th

The public schools of Skowhegan
are to open for the fall term, Septem-
Der 10th according to a statement re-
Gently issued by L. W Gerrish, SUI
perintendent of schools for Skowhe-
gan-Madison. In the rural districts
schools will open a week earlier, Sep
TENDER 4th. A complete list of teach
ers for both public and rural schools,
who will have charge during the COM
ing years, was printed in a recent is
sue of the Reporter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
Gard of Thanks

We wish To express our heartfelt
thanks TO our many relatives, neigh
bors and friends for their kindness
shown us through the long sickness
and death of our dear husband and
father and We also wish to thank the
Good Will Club and all those who sent
the beautiful flowers and the Rev. T
B. HIATT for his comforting words
Mrs. Melyina d. Fitzsimmons
Mr. and Mrs. Frank ". Fitzsimmons
and family
Mr.. and Mrs. David c Pooler
and family
Bingham, Maine, August 9, 1917
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09

The Little Gift Shop" a step off
the Main Street, Waterville, Maine
offers gifts of distinction and unusual
charm to the discriminating II. L
Bowman, DC Temple St 1w32'
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09

Young lady wanted for office work
and to learn the linotype as substitute
operator Good chance to learn a
paying business. Apply at once at
this Office. tf3O
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09

Two table girls wanted at Hotel
Coburn.
Horse Trot at Pennington, next
Thursday, August 9th, $500 in purses.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09

The fourth annual reunion of the
alumni of Somerset Academy will be
held at the school building in Athens,
Thursday, August 23rd. 1t is very
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09

MIXER WANTED AT ONCE
Best habits. Salary $4,000 per month
and home W. G. Fancher, Supt
Lawrence. Mass. 2w32
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
Aroostook Paper. One Month, Free

We are privileged to offer our sub
scribers, either the "Aroostook Pho
neer" or the Fort Fairfield Review
free, for one month. Drop us a postal
for what you would like to receive,
either one or both of them.
INDEPENDENT REPORTER co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
STATE OF MAINE
once of Board OF State Assessors.

Augusta, August. /. al.
Notice Is hereby given that tie
Board Of State Assessors VIII be in
session Al the Assessors ONCE in PITTS
- on Monday. the 18Th day IF A..
L.st. at i o'clock, \. NJ. at the '.o5tr
House in Skowhegan on Tuesday. tie
18th day Of August, at O'CLOCK. \. N ::
a. iAe Assessors Office in Bingham en-
o'clock, \. NJ, A. u. 1917. in tho
county q Somerset. to secure informa-
ton 70 enable them to make a Just
equalization Of the taxable property
in said county. and to investigate
charges 4 eancealment of property
from taxation. of undervaIuation anI
Of failure 10 assess property liable 10
taxation.
- : STETSON.
J J DEARBORN.
" F. DRESSER
Board of State Assessors.
+. II - tI.LlNG, Clerk. 2w31
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09

The Town Of Skowhe-
gan offers its notes on
|, 2, ;, 4 and 5 years,
at a good rate Of inter
est, exempt from taxes.
Preferably to local par
ties.
Address all inquiries
to Selectmen, Skowhe-
gan. NJ
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09

Big bunch old paper, this Office, Sc,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09

We furnish engraved cards.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09

Try an Everybodys ad; 5 lines for
one week, 25e
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-21

Miss Mary Esther Hoeflich is visit
| ing her sister in Cincinnati.
p Mr.. Marion Moore, the West Second
street groceryman, was business
visitor in Cincinnati yesterday.
Miss Julia Lyons of Middleport, o.,
Is spending few days with Miss Nell
lie Steele Of East Second street.
Councilman Fred Thomas of the
firm Of Murray and Thomas, has been
spending several days in Paris on
business.
Superintendent ]. B. Harris of the
Cincinnati division Of the C. C o. rail-
road was in the city yesterday on
business.
Mr.. Carl Bauder, the popular and
efficient clerk at the r. L. Hoeflich
Store. is back on the Job after several
days vacation.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-21
American League
AUXnIARIES FORMED

Several auxiliaries of the Mason
County Chapter of the American Red
Cross has already been organized. At
the meeting at Germantown on Tues
day night the following were the Of
ficers chosen:
Chairman-R. G. Humlong.
Vice Chairman--Lottie Hanson.
Secretary-Grace G. Pepper.
Treasurer-H. L. Pepper.
On Sunday night at 1880 o'clock in
the High School building in Minerva
an auxiliary will be organized. On
Monday night at o'clock in the X,
of P. Hall at Dover another auxiliary
will be made. This will make total
Of five in the county.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-21
EXECUTORS NOTICE


The business of the Maysville Coal
Company is being settled up. Have
some 40 tons Of coal, crushed stone,
gravel, cement, plaster and other
building material that must be sold
at once Contractors and others take
notice Mr.. John T. Bramel will be
found at the office at the corner of
Union and Second street, who will sell
you this stuff and is collecting the &C.
counts owing the company, which will
be paid at once. Those having claims
against the Maysville Coal Company or
Godfrey Hunsicker will present them
to me, the undersigned, properly
proven.
w. w. BALL,
21-6t Executor of Godfrey Hunsicker.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-21
OUR coLoRED CITIZENS

The Congo River Tabernacle Lodge
No. 80 will meet tonight. All members
are urged to be present.
MRS. BERTHE l.. DUDLEY, H. p.
Maria J. Smith, G. r.
Mrs. Wayne Evans Gray Of Louis
Vile and Mrs. Alice Darnell Of Spring.
field. Ohio, are the pleasant guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Taylor Of East
Fourth street.
Mrs. Irene Giles Of Chicago IL whit
Ing her mother, Mrs, Fannie Bell.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-21

During the intermission between the
first and second parts of the show
Civilization" at the Washington Opera
House last evening, DR.. VIII. Taulbee
addressed the audience in behalf Of the
Red Cross. Immediately following
this a collection was taken from the
audience amounting to a very neat
sum
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-21
TOpAY'S BASEBALL SCHEDULE

National League
New York at Boston.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
Cincinnati at st. Louis.
American League
Cleveland at Chicago.
Philadelphia at Washington.
Boston at New York.
St. Louis at Detroit.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-21
NAVY KNITTING LEAGUE

At the meeting Of the Woman's Club
in their building on Sutton street this
afternoon a Navy Knitting League will
be organized by the ladies Of the city
and county. There has been a demand
for such an organization for some
time.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-21
MANNIER-HAM

Mr.. John H. MANNER, q, and Miss
Rebecca Ham, "a, both Of Fleming
county were married in the County
Clerks Office yesterday by County
Indga w III Rice
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-21

Miss frankie d. Myall and Henry
Ellis were married at Oklahoma City
last Thursday. The bride is from
Mayslick and has been teaching in Ok
lahoma.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-21
FOR RENT
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Davenport and couch,
cheap for cash. Mrs. Charles Dris-
coll, West Third street. 19-3t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-21
Fire Waste in United States

Who can afford to postpone FIRE
INSURANCE for even minute. In
sure now with
G. FRANK NASH
Ledger Building, Maysyille, Ky.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-21

FOR sALE-Tobacco Sticks. Phone
606-L. 13-tf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-21
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
National League

Cincinnati, 5; Chicago, 4.
st. Louis, 4; Pittsburg, A; 6 innings.
Boston, 10; New York, Al.
Philadelphia, 10; Brooklyn, 80.
American League
New York, 81; Boston 2-3.
Chicago, 8; Cleveland, 2.
Washington, s; Philadelphia, 8.
Detroit, 2; st. Louis, 3.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-21

Mrs. John Wyeth, nee Miss Eva
Bruce Lowry, is visiting Mrs. l.. M. Nc
earthly and other friends.
The Coconino sun., 1917-08-31
WILL EXPLAIN OUR
 POSITION IN THE WAR

Dissemination of authoritative in- formation regarding the govern ment's objects in the war-in fact a nationwide move for taking the pub lie into Uncle Sam's confidence as to why he is fighting and how he is fighting-is to be the purpose of the new organization of Arizona Four Minute Men, which has inaugurated a speaking campaign throughout the state.
 According to telegram from the National Council of Defense to the Arizona Council of Defense, under whose auspices the statewide speak ing campaign has been inaugurated, the duties of the scores of volunteer orators whose services have been en- lister will be:
 1. To inform the public fully and clearly regarding the causes which caused the entry of the United States into the war.
 2. To instill into every American that can be reached an enthusiastic belief in the righteousness of our cause and the need of prompt and un- iversal support of our government. In it's effort to enlighten Americans as to the real causes of Americas en- try into the war, it is said that Four Minute Men speakers, with the gov ernment's permission, will make pub lie hereto unpublished data regarding Germany's long continued unfriendly attitude toward the United States, both before and after the commence ment of the war, the development of the German spy system in the United States, outrages by Germany against this country since the commencement. of the European war, and real facts regarding German inhumanity in con- ducting the war.
 The campaign will include every motion picture theater, every school house and in fact every place where public meetings are held. Corps of speakers are now being organized in each county of the state under the direction of George Stoneman, ap- pointed State Chairman of the Ari- zona Four Minute Men by the Ma tional Council of Defense.
The Coconino sun., 1917-08-31
FL PAS0 MAN KILLED
 BY AUTO BANDITS

About eight o'clock last Friday night a party of four men from Fl Paso were driving about ten miles west of Quemado, N. M., town 20 miles from the Arizona line. Seeing another car turned with the lights showing across the road ahead of them, they slowed up to ascertain the cause, when they were confronted by two men with large revolvers. They were ordered to get out of their car and to make no resistance. S. M.'Wil- son, sitting in the rear seat, was hold- ing Winchester rifle. When the two men in the front seat started to get out of the car, Wilson raised his rifle and fired point blank at one of the robbers, who, he thinks was fatally wounded. The other robber then started firing at the car and shot one man in the abdomen.
 The wounded man, Paul Mcqueen, of Fl Paso, died early Saturday morn ing. c. E. Doosing, O. A. Bell and s. M. Wilson were the other members of the party. The robbers, who dis appeared in the brush left their car standing in the road. It is a large Buick and carries an Arizona license number 11,555.
 A posse was immediately organized and search for the bandits started. Owing to the scarcity of food and water in that locality it is probably only question of time until they are caught.
The Coconino sun., 1917-08-31
FEDERATED CHURCH.

The Federated congregation last Sunday felt repaid both morning and evening for having made any unus- ual effort in attending. Next Sunday promises to be as helpful. The morn- ing topic will be "The Kings High way" The evening will be "Woman's Night--a sermon for Women" Those who heard the Sermon for Men remember we'll the points brought out so ably and to them the commits sion comes to bring friends on next Sunday.
The Coconino sun., 1917-08-31
Local Brevities

Miss M. R. Lightburne, teacher of piano and violin. IF w. Birch ave. tt
 Mir. and Mrs. Sleeve Lovrick return ed from Phoenix Sunday evening.
 Mrs. Geo. w. Black, Jr., and chil- dren left Monday morning for visit in Los Angeles.
 Miss Sadie Gibson returned Sunday from a visit with relatives and friends at Phoenix.
 Chas. Lindstrom was in Flagstaff from Capm 12, Saginaw & Man ister logging camp, Saturday.
 Robert Koch left for Naco, Arizona, Tuesday to rejoin Company l, after a short visit with his parents.
 Mercer Hemperley and wife return ed Monday from Holbrook where they visited since attending the snake dance last week.
 Miss Agnes Todd, whom Flagstaff people remember as a former resi- dent, is visitor at the home of Mrs. F. W. Sisson.
 James Lane, who has for many years assisted in destroying green trees in various logging camps, was in Flagstaff this week from Cliffs.
 Mir. A. c. Mcqueen, the veteran claim and stock agent of the Santa Fe was in Flagstaff Saturday claiming more friends among the stockmen.
 Miss Lucille Nolan will have charge of the books at Cliffs for the A. l. & T. Company hereafter and handle that important part of the business.
 Frank Gracien shipped three car loads of cattle to the Los Angeles market Monday. One car was shipped the same day by Geo. c. Morse to Holbreok. ,-. jsi HT'Hs,G itsR
 Mir. Chas. Schulz, of Phoenix, was in Flagstaff the first of this week Mir. and Mrs. Schulz just recently re- turned to Phoenix from a trip to Mich igan.
 Louis Benedict was in from his sheep ranch headquarters this week and was not especially complaining as to ranch conditions for this time of the year.
 Ira Brown, who has been handling the interests of the Wool Growers As sociation down in the desert country, was in Flagstaff the first of the week reporting to the executive committee of that association.
 Donald Mcqueen, one of the most prosperous young ranchers in the Salt River Valley, was in Flagstaff few days this week looking up bunch of sheep to feed on his ranch south this winter.
 The Greenlaw Mill school house has been undergoing a series of repairs recently. Miss Madeline Brandt, a graduate of the Northern Arizona Normal will be the teacher when school starts next month.
 Mrs. B. Hook has received word from her son, R. J. Hook, that he and Dave Rabbit sailed August 23 for England and that they will soon be in France. He states that they sail ed on the same steamer that trans ported General Pershing and that they will have big convoy of gun boats. Both boys are in the 32nd aero squadron.
The Coconino sun., 1917-08-31
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

For Sale-Desirable residence prop erty in west end. lots, 6 room mod ern bungalow, furnace, large basement with cement floor, garage, room modern house. For particulars see Chas. H. Adams.
The Coconino sun., 1917-08-31

THIS IS TO NOTIFY present Flag staff stockholders in the Cleopatra Copper & Gold Mines Go. that some interesting news regarding the com pany's progress can be secured from the undersigned at the Weatherford Hotel. Ask for W. D. O'Neil or Otis E Young.
The Coconino sun., 1917-08-31

For Sale-Practically new, latest model L. c. Smith & Bros. Typewriter complete with decimal tabulator, SS0 cash. Cost $105. This is a real bar gain. See W. D. o'Neil, ,Weatherford Hotel.
The Coconino sun., 1917-08-31

For Sale-Household furniture. Ap- ply 424 N. Humphrey St.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-11-23
TRIAL OF NEGRO SOLDIERS
 IS NEARING END (By Review Leased Wire)

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. Nov. 22.-The last of the 63 negro members of the 24th infantry, on courtmartial trial at Fort Sam Houston on charges of nut iny, murder and rioting growing out of the uprising at Houston, Texas, the night of August 23 last, testified today. Like his predecessor on the witness stand, the negro soldier denied partic- ipating in the riot Previously he had been identified by three other mem bers of the 24th as rioter.
 Tomorrow the defense will place on the stand several witnesses for corrob- oration of evidence given by defendant negroes and Saturday. the prosecution announced, it will be ready with sev- eral witnesses if the court cares to hear them. Tn such event it is be- lieved the trial can be concluded by Saturday night.