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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-26
S<OWHEGAN SAVINGS BANK
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the corpora
tors of the Skowhegan Savings Bank
Will be held in the banking room Of
said bank on
MONDAY. MAY I, 1917
AT ten o'clock in the forenoon, for the
purpose of electing a Board of Trus-
tees of said Bank and transacting any
other business that may legally come
before said meeting.
CARLETON L. MERRILL,
Clerk of the Corporation.
Skowhegan, Maine, April 10, 1917. 3w16
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BIRTHS

Madison-To Mr. and Mrs. Chester
Pray, a son.
Norridgewock-To Mr. and Mrs.
Chester kenney, n son.
Skowhegan-To Mr. and Mrs. j.
Boardman Davis. a daughter.
Solon--To MIR, and Mrs G, II. Rand
lette, a son.
Athens-April ., to Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Chase. a daughter.
Patterson Bridge--April 8, to Mr..
and Mrs Nelson Carlson, a son.
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PASS BOOK LOST

Notice is hereby given that the Som
erset Loan & Building Association has
been notified in writing that its pass
book No. 1852 has been lost and that
the owner thereof wishes a duplicate
of same.
SOMERSET LOAN & BLDG. ASSN.
BY Fred F. Lawrence,
Secretary.
Skowhegan April %, 1917. 3w17
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Notice to the Public

| wish to announce that my parlors
at los Water Street will be closed dur
ing the first week of each month until
further notice.
SkoWhegan, Maine.
tf17 MRS. GERTRUDE l.. kINCAID.
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NOTICE

| have been appointed milk in
spector for the Town of Skowhegan
for the ensuing year to expire April
1st. 1918.
2wl7* ELDON H. BOYD.
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haYe them made into nice soft veIvety
rugs We do all kinds of cleaning.
Drop us IA card and we will call any
where In the city. Send for circular
to Oriental Rug Works. Skowhegan.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-09-13

occasion being in honor of their fifth
wedding anniversary. They were pre-
scented with beautiful rocker. Re-
freshments were served and = pleasant
evening spent by all present
Mrs. Harley Mills and son Milo are
visiting Mrs Mills sistar Mrs. J, U.
Baker, at Clark, S. Oak.
Mrs. W. NJ Smith entertained eleven
of her friends at progressive five hun
dred on Thursday evening of last week.
The membership of the local Red
Cross is growing rapidly, and the
members are showing good spirit in be-
ing willing to do their "bit" for the
boys who go to the front Several com
fort kits have been completed, ready
for cur home boys when they are called,
and two have been forwarded to the
boys at Camp Douglas who were not
supplied at Plattevile. Busy fingers
are at work knitting socks, sweaters,
scarfs, etc, and on Thursday afternoon
work will be commenced on hospital
garments.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-09-13
MIsfits In colIene Glasses.

In every large college there are stu
dents who ought not 10 be there.
Usually they are sent by parents who
think the social status of the family
demands college graduates Most par
ents who can afford II send their chill
dren TO college. Many os them do not
so through to the end, because they
are Incapable Of completing the work.
and IL could have been foreseen that
they would faii
Many persons oyerestimate the so
clal ana intellectual value or college
education, This notion leads parents
TO insist upon putting through Il liter.
airy college boys and girls who ought
20 be training for usefulness In farm,
store or shop.
When one whom nature intended 90
be out In the open using his muscles
muinly, or at least doing practical
work, Is put through a literary course
he is quite likely to bc q mlsflt not
only In college, but also out In the
world thereafter
A college course is not an unmlxed
blessing Tor every one who is pushed
through it-Mother's Magazine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-09-13
LIND EN-
8. ssxSsS.ss ,oaoao:SzNzS'177
ByIHazel Hicks,

John w. Taylor, Jr left on Friday
for Burlington, Ia to take up his duties
as Instructor in the high school OF that
city.
Mrs George Ormshy and daughter,
| Mary Jane, Of Milwaukee spent sever
al days here with her husband, who has
charge Of the Milwaukee Linden mines.
Mrs Samuel Launder returned home
with her for short visit and to attend
the State Fair.
Miss Vera Tredinnick spent few
days Of last week at Camp Douglas.
The Misses Sylvia and Lulu Rule were
at Dodgeville Wednesday and Thursday.
Ernest Heathcock of Rockford, ILL.,.
is enjoying two weeks vacation here
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. j.
| Heathcock
On Thursday evening. Sept 6, Mr..
Donald Edwards and Miss Daisy Ire
loar were united in marriage at Miner
al Point. by Rev Emery. The young
people were attended by Mr.. Glen Rule
and Miss Gertrude Ed wards. Mr.. and
Mrs Edwards will make their home in
Linden Their many friends wish them
much happiness.
Mrs. Carrie Hicks, who has been re-
siding with her daughter, Mrs. Sayles,
at Baraboo since the latter part of
March, returned to her home here on
Wednesday of last week.
On one evening last week Mrs.
Sheldon Rule surprised her father, Mr.
VIM Richards, by inviting in few
neighbors and friends to help celebrate
his 74th birthday anniversary. lee
cream and cake were served the guests
and an spent very enjoyable evening
Mr. and Mrs. John Manion and son
Harold went to Camp Douglas Monday
to see their son win, who is a member
OF Co. /, eth Wis. Infantry before he
leaves for Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. W }. Glanyille Of
Arizona, Mrs. JOS. Douglas OF Lake
Linden. Mich and Annie Granville Of
Dodgeyile visited at the Il. j Gianviile
home on Monday
Gilbert Schiller of Gratiot was an
over Sundsy guest st the n Tredinnick
| home.
Mr. and Mrs. Hillary of Georgetown
visited ut the Geo. Hillary home Tbs
latter part of last week.
George Hijdick of Frmte. Colo. Is
visiting at the Geo. Pollard home.
On Friday evening last, about thirty
friends Of Rev and Mrs. III II Evans
surprised them at the parsonage, the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-09-13
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

CHARLES W. EMERY. PASTOR
Sunday services
Class meetings $50.
Morning worship 1890.
Sunday School 11:45 a. m. Classes
for all. Our motto: 1.-THE whole church
Al Sunday School Those who have no
other Sunday school home are invited
to come with u.s.
Junior League 800 p. m.
Epworth League at $50.
Evening worship at 1880.
Save Thursday evening for the reg
vlar prayer service.
A general invitation to all our SER
vices is extended. Strangers in the
city are especially welcome.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-09-13
New Vulcanizing Plant.

Don't throw away your old casing
till worn out. We can save you money
on your tire bill We can double-tread
and put on new treads at about half
cost of new castings, and as we have
just added new vulcanizing plant with
experienced man in charge, you can get
all kinds of tire repair work done at
reasonable prices at Beers Harness
Shop. 2Otf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-09-13
Everybody Can Take Milk

II q person tells me II cannot take
milk | always say: you can If you
will take it in Il certain way" 1t is Il
question usually Of taking it Alright or
of taking It like soup. with Il spoon,
with bite Of some carbohydrate sub
stance, cracker or bread, between the
sips. | do not think everybody must
take milk, but l think everybody can.
DR.. Il. G. Cabot, in "A Layman's
Handbook of Medicine"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-09-13
BUY
SHOES
HERE

Even the most inexperienced can
buy here with perfect confidence
in the quality OF the purchase
made We permit no mistatemcnts
regarding quality, no oyerestjmates
OF values. In short, while our prices
are often below the standard, the
quality Of our shoes never is.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-09-13
Listening.

The sergeautmajor was addressing
a squad OF new arrivals. and noticed
one who had his eyes on the ground
and his head held downwards in lis
tening attitude
What We're you In civil llte2" he
raped out
- gardener, sir" replied the re-
cruit
'oh | see said the sergeant mo
ior. you're listening for worms, eh p
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-09-13
CHURCH NOTICES
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

W. ]. c. BOND, PASTOR
Sunday services
1890 q. M, public worship.
ll:45 a. m, Sunday School.
Evening worship 1880.
Weekly prayer meeting, Thursday
evening at 1880.
Junior Endeayor Friday afternoon.
Strangers always welcome.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-09-13
ST. paUL'S CHURCH

l.. p. O'REILLY, PASTOR
Sunday services
Mass at 500 and 1000 a. m.
Evening service at 1880.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-09-13
TRINITY CHURCH

Sunday Services
Holy Eucharest 800 a. m.
Morning prayer 1890.
Sunday School. 1900 m.
f. z. 0. REED. Rector
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-08

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Varnum receiv-
ed telegram on Monday announc-
Ing the safe arrival OF their son Rich
ard. at Bordeaux. France. whittier
he went with party OF other Har-
ward students, who have formed an
ambulance corps for service In the
war.
Dick" took passage on the Chica-
go, French liner, and its safe ar
rival at Bordeaux, is announced In
the following New York telegram:
New York - The French line
steamship Chicago. which sailed from
this port February 10 with 141 pas
sengers. 80 OF whom were Americans.
has arrived safely at Bordeaux after
passing through the German subma-
rine zone, according to private
cable message received here. Mos,
of the Americans on board were
members of hospital contingents en-
route to France to engage in relief
| work
No fur er parti leu ar
have been received, but the famil,
will anxiously await further details
OF the voyage and the exploits o
these students In their new role.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-08
MORE BUILDINGS FOR MAIN
STREET.
A Large Garage Planned and Other
Buildings Contemplated.

The opening OF spring will see
considerable activity along the build
ing line In the business section of
Jerome. Messrs. Jno. o. Adamson
and II. M. Hall. have purchased the
Ford Garage. formerly operated by
Robinson & Pence. and have also
taken over the Ford agency for this
section. They have organized the
North Side Auto Co., and have plans
completed for the erection of a new
garage, which will be located on
Main street, just west of the North
Side Inn. The building will have a
front of rs feet. with a depth of lis
feet. The front part of the building
will be utilized for an Office and show
room, excepting an area to give am
pie room for the passage of autos in
and out of the building. The build
will be constructed of brick and will
be made as near fire proof as posi-
BILE. 1t will be equipped with the
latest and most improved devices for
the repairing OF autos. and the com
pany expect to carry supply of auto
accessories. and to be prepared to
repair cars on short notice. A turn
table will be installed on the interior.
thus enabling autos to be easily turn
necessity OF backing from the build
ing.
The company last week received a
carload of new Fords. and another
car is being unloaded at Hazelton
this week. Two more carloads are
on the road and are expected soon
For the present Ed. Robinson will
continue to look after the business
OF the new company at the old Robin
son & Pence garage. but we under.
stand that as soon as the new build
ing is erected. Mr.. Adamson vii
give his personal attention to the
management of the company.
Work will be commenced on thi!
new garage Just as soon as thu
weather will permit and In this con
nection we might add that plans ar
J now being perfected for the erection
. OF other business houses In that sam
block, but they have not materialize,
far enough to give publicity to tn
I same. However. If the plans as con
. templated are carried out, Their
Will be an a d d t 1 o n ! :
( feet OF new buildings TO go u
: in this block this spring. and this /
8 addition to the L'Herrison building
d upon which work will be resumed /
: the spring. will make almost soil
n block OF substantial buildings on tn
= north side of Main street in ths
y block This is the most importar
: item along the building line that W
have as yet been privileged to chrol
icle, and Is an indication that pro
perity is at hand. and that Jerom
Is on the map to stay.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-08
Eagles Ball March 18th.
Jas. Summers will oil your double
harness for $l25.


Mr.. X. Lincoln Pence and family
returned from their trip to Califor-
MIA
w. e. Robinson returned this week
from an extended visit with relatives
and friends In the east.
NJ. Sonnichsen returned Saturday
from Chicago where he has been
spending the winter.
The Barrymore Priscilla Club
meets with Mrs Geo. Petrie. March
18th.
Measles are quite prevalent In the
town as we'll as In various sections
OF the tract.
All kinds OF horse goods at Jas
Summers
r. l.. jenkins who has been loca-
ted In Iiazclton the past winter was
In Jerome few days this week
Harry CLAIR is at Hazelton this
week looking after the delivery of
the carload OF Fords for the North
Side Auto Co.
Mr.. McCloud. Son. and nephew
and Mr. Martin. OF the West Point
District. were Jerome visitors Tues.
day.
Mr. Otis has recently purchased
several lots In block 1876, and IL
soon to commence the erection OF q
stone bungalow
Prolong the life OF your harnesl
by having II oiled before using It II
the spring. Jas. Summers will de
you n good job for $1.25.
J. Alfred Armstrong announces
his spring opening OF millinery ant
apparel for women and children 70
Thursday and Friday OF this week.
The Eagles lodge is preparing 70
n grand ball to be given at tn
Amusement Hall on Saturday even
ing. March 18th. Nuf said.
The departure OF Rev. Harris. 10
his Canada possessions has been de
layed by the breaking out OF measle
among his children.
Hartshorn & Clayton announce a
auction at the auction grounds In il
rome for Saturday OF this week.
you have anything to sell, list II wit
them as soon as possible.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-08
Still at His post.

We are In receipt of quite an in
teresting letter from DR.. Oswald F.
Henning. of this place. who is still
on duty with the regular army, quar-
tered at Fort Bliss. Texas. Mr.. Hen
ming states that he gets so lonesome
for Jerome News, that he must have
the Times to refer to, and accord
ingly asks that his address be chang
ed to FIT. Bliss.
The doctor states that he is back
on full duty again. but is still having
considerable trouble with his wrist,
which 1t will be remembered was in
jured from falling from his horse.
and as yet he Is unable to 60 out 10
the mounted formations. DR.. Hen
ming is now ranking surgeon at the
fort, and has several assistants under
him. and his friends here will be
pleased to know that he enjoys q
splendid reputation there for his
work, and that his recommendations
are invariable concurred In. He
states that they have the most SAM.
tary and one of the finest camps i'm
aginable. While some of the doc
tors friends here are wondering VIII,
he does not return. now that the mill
tia is being sent home. it must be
remembered that he is with the reg
ular army and therefore has nothing
to do with the militia. He state
howeyer. that IL is rumored that tn,
reserve medical officers will be sen
back home. possibly in May or June
so he hopes to return to Jerome a
that time. and We are sure that h.
will be heartily welcomed by hi
many friends here.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-08

The Times job department has
Just completed an order for several
thousand catalogues for the ]. c.
Penney Co. stores. The catalogue
consists of 32 pages and is replete
with full description of the goods
carried by this firm. with the prices
on the same. This is their spring
catalogue. and is intended for their
large and increasing mail order de-
partment. II you would be interest
ed in one of these catalogues you
can obtain one by addressing the
store here or at Shoshone.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-08
Meeting Of the Board of Trustees,

At a regular meeting of the Board
OF Trustees of Jerome held on Tues
day eve. several matters of impor-
lance were discussed.
The regular bills were passed eN-
cept those against the general tunu
which were laid on the table until
the next regular meeting.
REQUEST of F. II. Zahn for the es-
tablishment of grade on Main St.
paralelling blocks 50 and 81 was
read and passed.
Owing to the unsanitary condition
of the Jail the Board ordered II 10
he advertised for sale with the un-
derstanding that il be moved from
its present location.
An ordinance was presented by
Trustee Daley for the establishment
of a Municipal Employment Bureau
on suspension of the rules II was
put on the third and final reading
and ordered published. The petition
of the North Side Auto Co. for q
cross walk to the entrance of Their
garage was read and granted.
Mr.. See. representative of the
manufacturers of the chemical en-
CINE. the Village has had here on
trial was present and thoroughly
discussed with the Trustees the mat
ter of the chemical engine after
which vote was taken and the pur
chase OF the engine decided on.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-08

r. S. Feurtado recently received 4
letter from the California Vinegar
and Pickle Works, of San Francisco,
manufacturers of Home Brand"
pickles asking for prices on car load
lots of pickles In brine suitable for
dills. Unfortunately the Jerome
Pickle Works only raised a limited
quantity this year as an experiment.
and consequently could not quote
prices on car load shipments. but
this inquiry only indicates the de-
mand for dill pickles and signifies
the scarcity OF this article on the
market. The inquiry however. Ia
evidence that the Jerome Pickle
Works. although an infant industry
is recognized by the larger concerns
OF the country.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-08
Jerome High School Notes.

JtToilt otuOOl MUGS.
Miss Paine went to Wendell Sat
urday to visit a classmate who
teaches in the high school there.
a basket ball game was played on
the home floor Saturday between the
Jerome boys and Shoshone boys, and
the Jerome high school girls and the
Alumni Both of the high school
teams lost. The Shoshone girls did
not come over as the roads were SO
bad.
Efie Gill has been very sick with
the measles The basket ball team
misses her very much and does not
want to play again until she is able
TO play.
A basket ball game will be played
at Shoshone next Friday. Both boys
and girls are going TO play.
Some of the J. H. S. students are
very good rooters.
Mr. Massey gave the high school
an interesting talk Wednesday.
moving of the diseases of the mind"
He has sure cure for 1t If anyone
talks.
Vera became so excited at the
game she jumped up and down on
chair and went through
The literary last Friday WAS
great success. There were many
musical numbers and pieces. Every
one seemed to enjoy it very much
Miss Paine. the critic. said IT was
the best one this year. After the
program the yell master had every
one come forward and give the j. H.
> yells. The many visitors said We
did some fine yelling and that We
had a very good yell master.
We had two fire drill last Friday
afternoon. The school was emptied
in about minute.
There will be only two more school
months after this week. School let's
out on the fourth of May.
Vera Cook is staying with friends
as her brothers are sick with the
measles.
The high school boys are collect
ing paper and bailing it both noon
and night.
The Junior class is talking OF 60
ing 10 Shoshone TO root for their
teams Friday.
Mr.. Godfrey wrote an excuse FOR
Katherine and said, please excuse
Katherine for hardness, etc." he for
got TO cross his It"
Junior asked this morning what
"kittie" is in the army. That is
what rank Miss Paine; 81 sup
= pose it is just a mere plain small or
= binary cat"
The Glee Club had their picture
taken last Tuesday by Miss Power
, She also took one Of the second Man
:, dolin Club.
Lorene sat down in one OF the seats
in room 21 and fell over, chair and
all As it was not fastened to the
- floor
The Camp Fire girls met at the
home of Miss Violet Mobiles. They
" enjoyed a very nice lunch and time
The high school play is progress
:, ing rapidly.
- 1t seems the high school student
can not keep from talking. The ruiz
> was to be forgotten the end OF thi
- week but as many more names hav'
gone on the board IL Will not.
There have been a good many Wis
= itors to the school lately.
V" Another Junior has stopped school
= George Gurwell. He is working II
Il the First National Bank. There ar
only twelve Juniors left now. eigh
girls and four boys.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-08

Hartshorn & Clayton. the auction
GERS. were at Twin Falls CRYING a
sale on Monday.
Prepare TO attend the Eagles
Dance which will be given at the
Amusement Hall Saturday evening.
March 18th.
The fourth and last dance OF the
Pioneer Dancing Club will be held
at the Amusement Hall this (Thurs-
day. evening.
Mrs. c. Z. Brandt, who has been
spending several weeks at her old
home In Wisconsin. returned home
Sunday.
Mrs. A. l.. Pyle was called to
Marysyille. Kansas. this week by a
telegram announcing the critical III
ness OF her mother.
While 1t may be a little late I'm an
nouncing the same. word reaches us
OF the first born at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Boron, OF a young
son. born Feby. 7th.
All persons desiring to take the
course In first aid az outlined by the
American Red Cross Association will
, meet at the home of DR.. Piper Fri
day eve. March 9Th.
Alvin Ambrose, who has been
spending the past winter at Smiths
Ferry. returned to the tract last
week. He reports a very severe win.
ter in that section with plenty Of
snow.
Grand ST. Patrick's ball to be giveI
by the Fraternal Order OF Eagles a.
the Amusement Hail. Saturday even
ing. March 18th. Be sure and attend
Drs. Sullivan and Henderson, wht
are connected with the government
live stock inspection bureau, wer,
here last week inspecting the stool
OF c. +. Marques. preparatory L
the shipment of the same TO Canada
Mr.. and Mrs. s. j. Mccormack
who have been spending the pas
three months with their daughter
Mrs. Z. c. Bricker. OF this place. re
turned to their home at Kearney
Neb. last week.
A meeting OF the Business Mems
Association is called for Monday eve
ming. March 18th. Let everyone In
terested attend this meeting. as Je
rome surely needs an organization c
this kind
On Wednesday night. March 14tf
will occur the Annual Meeting OF tn
members and supporters OF the FRS
Presbyterian church. The meetin
will be held at the church and ther
Is business OF Importance TO come b.
this meeting Members. supporter
and all who are interested are urge
TO be present Signed The Session.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry CLAIR mour
the loss OF their infant child whic
, died last Wednesday and was burie
on Thursday. with funeral service
at the NJ +. church. The little OIL
was little over two months oil
and had been Ill since birth. TT
parents have the sympathy OF nun
u erous friends.
Virgil Halbert has sold his res
. dence property on west Main sire
TO Mr.. Odum. who is a recent arriv
from Warrensburg. Mo. and wi
will take possession at once. N
IS Odum is a relative OF M. H. Whale
d OF the pixie Ranch" and has cor
II to Jerome to make his permane
home. Mr.. Halbert informs us th
- he has no intention OF leaving J
a rome. but Will commence the er,
;. ton OF new residence in the ne
future.
"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-08

l.. NJ. Whitehead returned from
his visit in the east Saturday. AL
though a good portion OF his time
while east was spent under q doc
tors care he does not look the part
now and is more than anxious to get
in the harness when spring opens
Lew says that people who on his
former visits did not care to hear
about Idaho we're seeking him this
trip to hear of Idaho and It's many
advantages for investment.