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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
SAVE WHEAT AND
EAT CORN, is ADVICE OF
UNCLE SAM'S EXPERTS.
Corn Meal Mullins.


All those who like corn meal muf-
fins will please stand up. Unanimous
Today's bulletin from the National
Emergency Food Garden Commits
sion, cooperating with this newspa-
per to conserve the nations food sup
ply, offers the following recipes for
corn mullins:
3-4 cup cooked corn meal much.
3-4 cup sifted wheat -four.
1-2 teaspoon salt.
1 teaspoon baking powder.
/ tablespoon sugar.
1 egg.
l tablespoon shortening.
LIQUID to make rather stiff batter
(about 1-4c up.)
All measurements are level full
Sift together the -four, salt, sugar and
baking powder twice. Beat the-egg
until light and add to the cool corn
meal mush. Next add the melted
shortening, then the -four mixture
alternating with portions of the liquid
until a batter is formed somewhat
sitter than for ordinary flour muf-
fins. Drop by the spoonfuls into
creased muffin pans until half filled
and bake 20 to % minutes in fairly
hot oven.
Corn Meal Cookies.
IL cups sifted wheat flour.
l 1-2 cups fine corn meal.
1 teaspoon salt.
2 teaspoons baking powder.
1 cup sugar.
8 tablespoons butter.
1 egg.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Milk enough to mix (about IL cup)
Sift the salt and baking powder
with the f1our. Cream together the
butter and sugar, add the we'll heater,
egg, then the vinilla and finally the
flour and milk Use enough milk to
make a dough of such consistency
that it can be rolled on the board.
Turn onto a Toured board, roll thin
and cut with biscuit cutter. Place
in shallow tins lightly creased, and
bake in fairly hot oven until deli
cate brown (about ten minutes).
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
SERVE SUPPER AT
RICHARDS CHURCH

There will be supper next Friday
evening served on the lawn of Rich
ards Memorial Methodist Church
located at the corner of Jackson and
K streets. The girls of the Sunday
school class taught by Mrs. Marble
will serve. The menu will be gumbo,
chowder, ic cream, etc.
Those who purchased tickets for
the trolly ride are requested to
bring these tikets and redeem them
in trade at this supper.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
CornmeaI 1880 Biscuits.

A highly palatable food for the
breakfast menu is the so per cent
corn meal biscuits, according to a re-
cent bulletin from the National Emer-
gency Food Garden Commission of
Washington, cooperating with this
newspaper IN nationwide drive to
conserve the food resources. The fol-
lowing recipe is recommended:
/ cup corn meal.
] cup wheat flour.
2 teaspoons baking powder.
1 teaspoon sugar.
l teaspoon salt.
tablespoons shortening.
Liquid sufficient to mix to proper
consistency 1-2 to Sd cup).
All measurements are level full.
Sift together the flour, meal, salt,
sugar and baking powder twice. Have
the shortening as cold as possible
and cut it into the mixture with
knife, finally rubbing it in with the
hands. Mix quickly with cold liquid
milk, skim milk or water), forming
fairly soft dough which can be
rolled on the board. Turn onto a
flour board roll into a sheet not over
half inch thick; cut into rounds; place
these in lightly floured biscuit tins
Cor shallow pans). and bake 10 to II
minutes in a rather hot oven.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
DR.. HARGIS RETURNS
TO. Fl. ORGLETHORPE.

DR.. J. Whiting Hargis, accompanied
by Mrs. Hargis and her sister Miss
Isabel Grant left yesterday at noon
for Chattanooga where DIR. Hargis
will resume his duties as Captain in
the Medical Reserve Corps at Fort
Orglethrope. DR.. Hargis secured a
short leave to come to Pensacola and
accompany his wife to Chattanooga
where she will make her home during
his stay at the fort.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
CONFEDERATE
MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.

The Confederate Memorial Associa-
ton will hold its regular monthly
meeting at the home of the president.
Mrs. H. L. Simpson, 20 West Belmont
street, Friday afternoon at 4:3O
o'clock. All members are asked to
bring or send all of the finished work
they have on hand for the Red Cross
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
RETURN FROM
WAYNESVILLE.

Miss Marjorie Yonge and Mrs. J.
F. Davis have had a most delightful
visit with their friends, the Smath-
ers, in Waynesville, n. c., at their
beautiful home at Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. J. f. Davis Yonge returned
home yesterday afternoon, while Miss
Marjorie Yonge stopped over in Oak
Grove, Ala. and is the guest of
relatives She will return home with
her mother in a short time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
J. GEORGE WHITE
RETURNS FROM HOT SPRINGS.

Mr.. J. George White, accompanied
by his daughter, Miss Blanche White,
and his son, Mr.. A. Henry White, re-
turned yesterday from an extended
visit to Arkansas, Tennessee and Ala
bana points. They spent six weeks
at Hot Springs, two weeks at Little
Rock and stopped at Memphis and
Birmingham on the homeward trip.
One of the delightful features of
their journey was a visit to Camp
Pike, where 10000 soldiers are en-
camped. The trip proved most en-
joyable and the members of the party
returned greatly improved in health.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
MEETING ECONOMIC
DEPARTMENT
WOMAN'S HOME
DEFENSE LEAGUE.

The Economic Department of the
Womans Home Defense League will
meet this afternoon at four o'clock
at the home of the president, Mrs.
Walker Ingraham, 1904 North
Twelfth avenue. Important matters
will be brought up for discussion, and
full attendance is urged.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
BROTHERS MEET AFTER
SEPARATION OF EIGHT YEARS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gingrich, of
Palmyra, Pa, are the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. A. f. Gingrich. at their
new home at Fort Barrancas. The
reunion is most happy one, the~men
being brothers who have been located
IN different parts of the country and
have not had previous opportunity
TO meet during a period of eight
years.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
WOMAN'S AUXILIARY.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

TIE Woman's Auxiliary of the First
Presbyterian church will meet in the
lecture room of the church on Thurs
day. afternoon at 4 clock. Members
are reminded to bring their mite
boxes, which viii be opened at this
meeting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
MIR. AND MRS. WARREN
AND SON GUESTS OF
MR.. AND MRS. BRENT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alba Warren and
son, Alba, Jr., of Galveston, Tex. are
visiting Mrs. Warren's brother and
sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. w.
Brent, at their home, 504 North Bay
len street. Mrs. Warren will return
to Texas on Thursday, and Mrs. War
rem and son will remain for several
weeks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
RESUME ENTERTAINMENT
FOR MEN OF SERVICE

Tomorrow night the regular sched-
ule of entertainments for the men
of the army and navy will be resumed
with an elaborate program to be rem
dered at Fort Barrancas.
The entertainments were suspend
ed last week. but beginning tomorrow
ule
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
CAPT. JOHN MALOY GETS
BOATSWAIN'S APPOINTMENT,

Mrs. John Maloy, of 1902 East Gads-
den street, is in receipt of a telegram
from her husband, Captain Maloy
who went to New Orleans Monday
to stand examination for boatswain
saying he passed o. K. and has signed
up for an appointment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
KNITTING PARTY
AT MISS HYER'S.

Miss BERTHE Hyer entertained a
few friends with knitting party at
her home, 200 West Jackson street,
yesterday afternoon. They spent a
very pleasant afternoon knitting for
the soldier bows
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
MRS. A. III. PAYNE
VISITING IN MOBILE.

Mrs. A. H. Payne, 20 South Reus
street, is visiting her sister. Mrs. H.
c.. Steiner, of Mobile. She will at
tend the Mobile fair this week and
will return in about month.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
MRS. COLLUM A VISITOR
FROM NEW ORLEANS

Mrs: c. F. Collum, of New Orleans.
IS visiting her husband, Mrs. c. F.
Collum at 424 West Garden street.
Mr.. Collum came to Pensacola several
months ago to accept a position with
the government and may move his
family here later.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
MR. JOHNSON ACCEPTS
POSITION IN MONTGOMERY.

Mr.. 3. B. Johnson, of 424 West
Garden street, has accepted a posi-
ton in Montgomery and left for that
city Sunday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24

MEETING OF THE G.. AND A.
FLORAL CLUB.
The G and A Floral Club will meet
with Mrs. B. F. Murdoch, 1116 East
Strong street this evening at 7:30
o'clock A full attendance is desired.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
MIR. AND MRS. WELLES
ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF A son.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E. Welles an
nounce the birth of son on Monday
morning, October %.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-24
MRS. Fl. G.. DE SILVA
VISITING IN NEW YORK.

Mrs. #. q. De silva IS III New
York, visiting her sister, Mrs. White,
for some time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
AN OLD FRIEND At
LAKEWOOD
James Durkin and Harry Myers With
An All Star Cast In "The Man from
Home" mt Lakewood

A mud be-spattered automobile drew
into Skowhegan last week, just as the
most severe storm of the year had
ended and in the car were two travel
stained occupants, who bore evidence
of an irksome journey.
(Which way to Lakewood" called
the man in the front seat to a by
stander, who was inwardly blessing
the elements for shutting off the pow
er and generally upsetting the sched-
ule of the Somerset Traction Co
Just about five miles up the road
replied the man with the crouch,
"and if you don't object | will ride
that far with you
Hop in and welcome" came from
the driver and in a twinkling the ma
chine was on its way
MY name is Swett' said Mr.. Crouch
Mine is Myers replied the man at
the wheel
(Silence for the next mile-with
SWEET in deep thought but casting fire.
quent enquiring glances at Myers)
Continued on Page Seven)
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09

trys history and he had expressed a
desire to specialize in this study. His
residence in Washington gave him
familiarity with the names of the
statesmen of the day, but by reading
he was no less familiar with those
active in the governments of Europe.
Among the many kilograms and let
ters expressing sympathy for the
family were those from Secretary of
the Interior Lane, Herbert Hoover,
Comptroller of the Treasury Warwick,
DR., Harvey W. Wiley, Ex-senator
Theodore E. Burton and Chief Jusice
Cornish.
From out Of town the following
were in attendance Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. H. Pepper and daughter Eunice
of Concord, Mass; Mr. and Mrs. w. B.
Pierce, Medford, Mass; Mr., Neal D.
Smith of Portland; Mrs. A. NJ Chesley
of Rye, N. Y; Pres A. J. Roberts,
Principal Drew 7. Harthorn. Misses
Emma and Frances Dunbar, all of
Waterville; Mrs. Annie Harthorn
Wheeler, Montreal; Mrs. Ethel Hay
wood Weston, Rumford; Mr.. Charles
NJ. Bailey, Winthrop.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
PRISON AUTHORITIES
WANT MADISON MAN
Percy White Aims George 4. Connors
Escaped While ut Work

Percy White alias George T. Con-
nors of Madison has escaped from the
State prison at Thomaston.
This information has been impaired
by Warden Frank j. Ham, who has Of
fered reward of $50 to anyone ap-
pretending the fugitive and returning
him to Thomaston.
White or Connors, whichever you
choose to call him, resided in Madi-
son for some time prior to his cOnfne-
ment at the State bastile. On Au-
gust 1st he was put to work in the
potato field, which is part of the con-
servation program being carried out
at the prison He worked diligently
for awhile but his labors apparently
became irksome and he decided that
the clause in the constitution regard
ing freedom should be carried out. He
accordingly made his escape, and If
reports be true he made a good one.
He is described as being 50 ga in
ches in height weight $50 pounds,
smooth face. brown eyes and black
hair.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
4 Garden Worthy OF the Name

This then is a story OF real garden.
Real gardens should he of interest
even to the most casual reader dur
ing the present H of L The own
er of this garden Is proud Of it and
by right ought to be Its present
fourishing condition is due to much
labor and hard battle with weeds.
cut-worms and other things which
were invented 10 destroy plant life
and cause the sweating agriculturist
TO say unkind things and 70 think IN
kind thoughts
Ii yoa have had any hard luck with
your garden, if you planted late or
if perehance you were toe tired or in
diferen, to care for your garden. go
to the home of Nathaniel McQuillan
on Madison Avenue and get i look At
a read garden Here You will find
everything planted and cared Tor in a
systematic way and the fruits of the
care given fl. fhle plot of land are
only too evident Mr. McQuillan
might realize small fortune we're
he t. write hook telling how he
docs II
Rows Of corn. tall, hardy and al
ready beginning TO tassle: string
beans which have been picked and re
picked and still object 10 being called
done for: asparagus. not Of course in
season at the present time. hut of such
appearance that it foretells many
good dish in the future. potatoes.
thrifty looking plants, the kind you
do not have to pull up to determine
whether or not there are any "spuds'
underneath; cueuabers. mt yet quite
fun grown; radishes. turnips. melons,
in fact about everything native TO our
climate which is grown IN any gar
den, all in excellent condition and
far advanced fer the season.
Care is what did il. Let a garden
take care Of itself and it won't take
care OF You. saws Mr. MeQullan.
Pretty true no doubt But this gar
den has been taken care of and is un-
doubtedly the best in town Some
who have not cared for their gardens
and failed To look ahead may soon be
limiting to Mr. McQuillan for an in
to dinner Whoever gets
the invitation is sure Of some good
garden sass"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
WORK OF FATHER TO Be
TAKEN UP BY SON
&. Allan Wentworth Plans to Enter
the Insurance Business

The recent death of Herbert Went
worth will not terminate the existence
of the Insurance Company with which
he was connected G. Allan Went
business where his father left it and
will have as partner, George c.
Plummer.
Mr.. Wentworth has not definitely
made up his mind to this end but is
at present conducting the business
with his fathers partner. He has but
recently completed his sophomore
year at Bowdoin College and is un-
decided whether or not he will return
Having planned to enter his fathers
office, following his graduation, he
feels that it may be just as well 10
call his college course completed and
enter at once upon his life work
For the present the firm name will
not be changed. being known as the
Herbert Wentworth Insurance Com
pany. Mr.. Wentworth has been en-
ployed in the Office more or less and
is very we'll acquainted with the duties
entailed by taking up the work of his
father
He was graduated from the Skow-
hegan High school, class of 1915 and
Immediately following his graduation
he entered Bowdoin College. He has
always resided in this town and has
been very popular with a large circle
of acquaintances. His many friends
feel that he will be successful in his
undertaking even as his father was
before him and will be glad to number
him among the business men of the
town
At present there are three persons
connected with the Herbert Went
worth Company. G, Allan Wentworth.
George Plummer and Mrs Anna Ken
nedy Moore. Mrs. Moore is acting in
the capacity of stenographer, a posi-
ton which she held for many years
prior to her marriage.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
BOOKS OF WATER co.
ACCURATELY KEPT
Rumors Are Set at Rest by Report Of
Expert Accountant

1t was impossible for the death of
"A prominent official of the SkoWhe-
gan Water Co. TO occur under such
tragic circumstances and not give rise
are now set at rest on the best of
authority. Feeling that justice to Mr..
Wentworth as well as to the public,
demanded an authoritative statement,
the president of the Company Hon.
S. W. Gould, made arrangements with
the John o. Rice Co, of Portland, pub
lie accountants, to audit the books.
Members of this firm gave the records
of the Company careful examination
and stated explicitly to Mr. Gould that
they found them correct Practical
ly all of the funds, amounting to
nearly $4,000 were on deposit at the
First National Bank. In this con-
nection it should be said that the
bonds of the Skowhegan Water Co,
of which there was an issue of $4,000
bearing per cent interest, fell due
on August 1st. The officials thought
that they had made arrangements to
issue two-year notes at 6 per cent, to
replace these bonds The death of
the treasurer delayed this somewhat
but during the present week plans
have been maturing which promise
the successful negotiation of this note
issue. It was at first thought that the
ruling of the Public Utilities Commits
sion would restrict the issue of these
notes to an amount not exceeding one
half of the capital stock outstanding
The issue of capital stock had been
only about 100000 and this would
have limited the bond issue to about
$4,000. 1t was found, however, that
the last Legislature, largely through
the efforts of Senator E. y. Merrill,
had greatly enlarged the privileges of
the Skowhegan Water Company and
among these new powers is the right
to issue the bonds to the full amount
of its authorized capital. AS this is
$250,000 it practically removes all re-
strictions so far as the borrowing ca
pacity of this Company is concerned.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
SKOWHEGAN SYMPHONY CHORUS
Younger Talent of Town Gives Daily
Concert on Water Street

Perhaps some of our citizens had
heard, on certain occasions during the
past few days, certain strains of soft
and soul stirring music and have
wondered where such harmony came
from Wonder no more for the
source of this wonderful music is
none other than that of the Skowhe-
gan Symphony chorus, recently or
ganized. Charles Dealey is director
of the company and the manner in
which he is bringing the chorus into
shape is little short of marvellous
Wednesday night a recital was given
on Water street and with the aid of
two who are trying to get into real
musical circles fine program was
given. Herr Fulton McElhiney with
his rich melodious tenor, was soloist
and he with Messrs Taylor, Oddly and
Viles produced the harmony. Brother
Jenkins acted in the capacity of bas-
so profundo and he had Witherspoon
blushing. The recital consisted in
the main of classical selections and
was Witnessed by large and appre-
ciative audience. 1t will be pleasing
to know that another concert is to be
given this evening to which all are
cordially invited.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
Filtieth Anniversary

The 5oth anniversary OF the Congo
gational church at North New Port
land begins Friday evening. August
18th and lasts over the following sun
day. The program promises 10 be
very interesting and a cordial invita-
ton is extended to be present TO all
who may wish to attend this celebra-
ton. This viii afford a good op-
portunity to meet old friends as we'll
as to make friends Of the younger
generation The entertainment will
be free. and such may be secured. by
sending your name to Chairman An
niversary' Those who may wish 10
go by train Will be met at North An
son by specifying the expected time
of arrival
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
PRIZES ARE OFFERED To
YOUNG FARMERS
Boys and Girls OF Somerset County
Should Start Keen Competition

Wonderful opportunities are afford
ed the boys and girls to earn some
money in prizes at the same time that
they are making themselves efficient
in agricultural work, thru the contests
that are to be held during the coming
months
One hundred and fifty dollars is to
be awarded by the Wateryille Cham
ber OF Commerce. 10 those boys who
win places in Stock Judging Con-
test at Central Maine Fair, Water
Vile. Sept Il
BOYS between the ages Of u and IS
years can compete in this contest. The
prizes will be awarded as follows:
LIST. Elo; 2nd $; 3D. s.; s. each for
the next eleven places; 81 each for the
following thirteen and 81 each for the
next nine Also silver cup will be
given TO the Boys Agricultural Club
which, as a whole, wins the highest
number of points and a bronze medal
to the individual winning the highest
score
II will be necessary to judge and
make placements Of four animals
each. Of the four dairy breeds, viz:
Jersey. Holstein. Guernsey and Ayr
shire with reasons for 50 placing
them Twenty minutes are allowed
each boy for the work.
The County Agent urges that any
Boys Club in the county or any group
Of boys who desire to compete, cor
respond with him, R N Stiles of
Hartland. to make arrangements for
demonstration IN stock judging af-
ter which they can practice and be
ready 10 compete Let's have Somer-
set carry away some OF these honors
and cash,
Besides the boys contest. there will
be a Canning Contest for girls and $5o
Will be awarded in prizes as follows:
lst So: 2nd So: Sd $4; the next five
to receive So each and the following
ten receive So each Write to the
secretary of Maine Central Fair As
sociaton. Wateryille for further in
formation
Next week the amount of prizes in
Somerset county and places Of con-
tests will I've published
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
FIRE IN WOOD-B0X
Sk0whegaR Department Responded Ia
Alarm Early Monday Morning

The Skowhegan Fire Department
was called out about 7 O'clock Mon
day morning for fire in the upper
story of the DR. l.. p. Geoffrion resi-
dence on North avenue The flames
were soon extingushed with little
loss. It was but minutes between
the blowing OF the alarm and the all
out signal
The fire originated in a wood box in
the kitchen of the upstairs apartment
This room is used as a playhouse by
the children. Woodwork in the kitch-
en- was burned to some extent and
windows, screens and curtains dam
aged somewhat by water.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
hange in Fair Dates

Owing to the dates Of the Hartland
Fair conflicting with other fair dates
the trustees OF the East Somerset
Agricultural Society have decided TO
change from the 6, :, S Of September
to the y, IA, 15. They are planning
to have one of the best fairs that has
ever been held in Hartland and wish
to give all the fair going people a
chance to be with them at that time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09
Few Graduate In '1s

Tn graduating class Of Skowhegan
High zeHooI = was small one. but
five Receiving their diplomas. They
were. Charlie Buck, Stella Saywood,
both noa deceased. Fred Z Farney Of
North Chelmsford Mass. Charlie
Leighton sE9whegan and Annie Colby
present Whereabouts unknown
Remember thai any Information re-
gardiag these classes which comes
FROM or readers will be greatly ap-
preciated and viii enable the compil-
ing Of complete list Il graduates
from the first class up to the present
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-09

Funeral services for the late Viii
liam Carey were held Thursday at the
home of his foster-mother, Mrs.
Emily Spaulding on Parkman Hill
with Rev George Merriam of the
Bethany Baptist church officiating
Burial was at the South Side ceme-
terry, The bearers were George
Clough, F. S Clough, Edward Clough
and Charles Chase.