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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-06-08

b thwarsed and shattered by the over
ruling power of the alwise Providence
Against such . power no human agency
can prevail.
Mankind may plan but Col directs the
ipus- Pharaoh planned to perpesuate
she ancient Jews in Egyptian bondage, but
Jehovah delivered them Hsman con-
trivsd the destruction Of Moriecai, but
he wss executed instead. The nation
united, once upon q time, designed to
keep the Negro in slavery but it became
divided and he obtained his liberty. Yet
some are 10 be found who would restrict
that liberty, and il possible. continue tn
keep him thus confined bnt - sure A. God
gill not let his justice sleep forever ~
sure, sooner or later, will he csuse the
minds Of the oppresors of this unfortu-
nate race 10 become filled with rsmors-
and afflicted with the tortures and
agonirs Of retribution in fuIfillment OF
divinely ordained words, "whstsoever q
man sowe.h that shall he slso reap"
Being true of he individuaI, this decIa-
ration 10 Likewise true of the many.
Just before the break Of day, goe- an
sdage, are the darkest hours Oompar-
ing this remote theory with the present
Europeon conflict, no one can tell but
that 81 least one OF the marked results to
b prodnoed by it will he the ultimate
and final redemption OF the Southern
Negro from the throes and psngs Of op-
preston hitherto long suffered and en-
dured by him 30 far. in regards to his
rsce, it APPEARS 70 he . God-send. On
the other hand there are numerous man-
ifsststions Of takens here in the south
which sssrn % indicate that she j. Ger
tsinly approaching . state 81 swful deg
relation and scourge soon 10 come upon
her through this irrepres-ibIe conflict be-
csuss OF her unfrieodIIness and unfair
ns~ 10 the Negro
Providence has his mysterious wsvs NJ
bringing things % pas regsrdless Of the
feeble, Jet bossted attempts. II men n
the contrary. More than once has He
subdued the wrath Of man and caused IL
10 priase Him. IL 10 po~-ible. hoxevr.
that the South msy Jet be sswd In
event che 70 thoroughly redeemed u must.
no doubt, BE- after the manner Of sarP,
conversion while on his ~sv b. Dsmscus.
Tor IN her cause no other ~ili suffice.
Sot having advanced b. the verge Of
nor Jet, 70 seems. re.lize.I her
impendins tate 10 v quite reasonable n
infer and believe that " the Nes-o ct
tles m The North and West, a. very like
~ he uill, within . short while he will
b enfrsnchised. accorded tire foil right Of
suffrage m oil electiops. federal, state.
municipal and otherwise, thus sngment-
ing On amazing political force the effect
and termination Of which cannot nov 10
told.
? 10 b slso further reasonable 70 s--ume
thss in addition 10 casting his vote .om.
nsmbsrs 81 ME rsce vill h~ appointed
nd osbsrs elected 10 offi,e. maybe.
soOe q them 70 &c in the halls of con-
TO- b The side u some of the very ons.
bsss Who have sndssvorsd " DESTROY The
a he rec 10 which thsy b.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-06-08

oppressive 70 . certain ciess of her citi-
zsns denying 70 them their juss rights
then shs soon found hsrsslf N ths throes
Of decay, crumbling. doomed md forced,
forsvss. 70 take her rightful p,sos among
the dsprsvsd and fallen nations Of the
earth. A Is was with Rans, 20 may it
b with any government, Sonss. national
OF Otherwise that assumes anA snforcss
such unighseous sssituds aesinss its cis-
izens. Is capos endure. Soear or later
is must fall . victim 70 N svi4ahae fate
On the map OF the Usi>sd 6asss Of
America The 6outhsrn seneo sccupy .
unique posiaon. forusa b. ss6srs they
are indS>d sonspicioualy adapssd and it.
I'D for varioas important Commercial in
dussriss, among which sss shs isrm, the
factories and The mines vhsss EaEro lat
or 10 veil nigh lndispssAhaA. y 10 the
chisf forcs that gives - ~ Ssuth it
magnificent status al coaAmsscial impor-
taacs in The world Of srs6s.
signihcans and psssss - chess facts
may b, the South 5000 drssdfAlly in
difsrsns - 70 the real etifsrs Of the
Negro and thsrsby jeop6sdisss - own
position - . potent fac>sf h - Affairs
ef shs nation By means q ln$okine en-
barrsBmsnt and. humniofua coupled
with N enormous Io. - ssssi6es OF
businsss. prssoags snd benos snsAsr than
b fair 70 The man vhoD s,fst1ss csnse
IL vbssls of industry - ssns With an
inspiring hum that rsssso6 W'Ssnd the
world, IL Businsss 70 neas,nh ''Slks tree
planted By shs rivsr Of tssR - bring
ssh forth his fruitn hi $1,000" and iss
financial reports % rsnk ahsAa ne BE-
70 b obtained slmoss dhjvhat.
Without the aid and ttfviclA OF the
Negro is will b usssrly kp6ftA for the
soosh 70 maintain thii e<4UA record
hishsrso acquired. win - EoSo gone,
nisrsssd 10 Other sscsiohb dths sDuntry.
- sun gill b sss. perhaps nsssr 20 riss
again. II king. 20 70 synk, v1'l have
bssn dsis. end - couspscon CONNER
cisl power. visidsd thrseoA - sesacy
Of Negro labor and ssrv<sB Sih b. for
svsrvisbdrsvn. sbsoluoao -.
sriks frcn the 6rmsun.ns u southern
grsstnso svsrv scar sbss ho besa placed
thsrs by shs aid Of the Negro and that
6rnsmsns vilI b covered wjsh veil Of
nidniehs dsrknsssL III exoeas Of the
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-06-08
Nt. EXODUS
1Df the NEGRO

(OsQdU1s1 iron les week.
The Negro. sheosh pssisns and long
suassinG. b 10 - charged with . pro-
iesnd ssnss ef fsssdon, justice and equal
ity thAn thoss NO have soecsssfully con-
ssndsd fes thsir rishss. libsrssins
shsnsslvo 1. - manner or another
iron circunsesncs and conditions, ~
palsivs. SsV1Gznns ssd insossssbls. A
10 ~ Win them. - 10 mus b With The
NeEreis ~ South. He 10 without forcs 70
isjsss inss ths matter. In ny judsnsns,
10 = 0od's bas.siss md favor shss b hss
- ~ sAessss - weapon. - bin dis
possl.
Like shs lpe.sls Ps.l md hi. s.~si.
So while on )hsir missionary Journeys.
alluded - IN ~ Nsw Tsssnsns, the
Negro y nsr6shsking The duss from "a
his - 80 ssinG slssvhsrs bsias drivss
By ierss. 81 ssa1ues a shssstanoas whom
~ would love - dwell is psscc. bar
nesy sad presssrisy. ssjo,iag . fair and
equal ehsnos In NJ rses Of life undsr shs
grsss docSins 81 ~ "Fsshsrhood Of God
and NJ Bro1hsrhood al Nan"
Juss ~ h sssas shss No cod ass I'M
propiaous; shss shs hsass a Pharaoh 10
untouched ssd viii sos yisid. bot the
deg = coming vhsn our triumph viI b
surs, asd shss tine 3 sos fer in The fus-
urs. since 10 = true ms sslf-Rpscens
vhi>s -, hbssy- lsvins, dssirous Of
hsvinG . hGnA n shs sovssnnsns Of
which shsy ere . part and which hoy
srs sxpscssd - sssvs. Will noe sudurs
iuposisies, Discrimination and rs.sric-
sions sosk - sss fsrcsd upos he Negro
rsois y sev - sppossuns tms 70 ssrvs
nosss No. bisck m. sslf rsspscSns,
libssey lsvins I'D true srs diusasisnsc
with oosdisions hsrs 10 Ne south.
10 = go thss juss sovsrnmsns spring
iron Ne eoassns e h eovsrnsd- Lsud-
able - 0b psineipas neg D. 10 49, pos
eo>ais hsss in ths South vhsn this ;appli-
cssies eoos s ~ Negro. Tor be - M
ID 10 suppsrs ~ sasss vhieh dsay him
rsprsssnaseias tbsrsia. whsa dssdsd
ssd os1ssd go 10 sehs OF 70 rspdss eng
o>hsr sssvisss - nssnsain and uphold
shsn, ~ , eve rssdy ssd runs vish
hases - sxprpD hs Loyalty and devotion
70 shsn. bss n rssurs shsy srs unfair and
asluss - hinA.
Ascis.s Roes. e.cs Ne proud nissrs.
Of shs VOID, tos lsss nine usipssissd
. poiscy 81 srsssiss hsr ssbjscs 9Th fair
~ psrnjsang ~. 70 share In he eov-
sFsosss q thss sssss empire. snd dur
sss Ne s.s - sIysisssd md siscssd
- - - - 60 ~ . rssuls os
- elDstes sun1un ed ssfssSs. ~
psspgsd - eseshAsA I'D rsseAsd1
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vhi1A tnnsssnnD1 ~ nans. - 49,
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-06-08

| 8 TEN!
IL has oaly bees Aw mesths saes We placed On I'll.
Market what hnown the RALEIGH COURT ADDI-
TON the Oity g beekbsy that sold Ooored
People, Thu Addse3ea coatAnSd about ll0 they
we're cold aooot -four months and large number Of
people ddeseus epantiss Of this very
disaPpotnsd hscssss we're Unable ths
addition OR reaooe Scr eAtonng this II from the
that the ne addition that placing
the ms.kst viii ssl last and you interested
OF these ots icsist going ley
u once and selset feer property bsfors his addition
picked over, also while 700 choice lot
saecial low pricsa
LISTENS nee&kg = n dssl ioeatoa your home and i
seous s+o - :eS - lsv Ne esa. q Raleigh
county be- GOD ae uooa shareh snd practically svcry
Other nedssn eoaSsAtnso Ase 20 city
-: $50, SSs ~ - snaas Ss. - sss se. % y. 700
cos eslds iahs - g Wee viyaiain ises you live
and xot = $500 nis - oshss .ss bsins opened
tbs Tine III ~ eaGhs - b sueisaA proof you
thss 6seals! h. IT, se.sssn, fer tesus se~h. add in
onshslf - w uf)os Bseklsy toGvshr With numbsr
ohs saspc.o ~ s.eaad Beeksy thss
70 msnhoo; h e vords looks Like jobs in
or near Bsekleg teS svssy thsrs q shi time
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-06-08
: In the City of
=l IN the City OF -
BeCk1ey West Virginia

After about four months
a las Hed 4 Of Land located
the OF Bee ~y. We Virginia that eharsu vit~d
il knowna the
Lilly Land Company's Lincoln Addition
10 h OF Dklr .aniwe haveu pledn
To = sold Il h Ld People
W. pIningh nte Maketst
low prhr fr TIN first few daysn orirt
ate O pran these lot 'FRONT.'
S5Oto 81 so per lot, terms of $40 md
So per month on lots ranging In price from $50
to $50. and Sis down and 81. so per month on
lots ranging I'm price rom to $3.50
no n and nj taxes untnh
/ for am in cas Of rieahw
ii payne youw
Ii nanea your Bnfcia
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-06
EAST SkOWHEGAN

Recent visitors in E Skowhegan
were, Ernest Holt of Boston, who Wis
tied his mother, Mrs. Ella Laverty
and other relatives here; Elmer Ames
wife and two daughters of Philadel-
phia, Pa, who called on relatives here
last week Mr.. Ames is "A former Show
hogan boy and had not visited this
section for period of Is years. His
many friends were glad to see him;
DR. and Mrs. e. A. Parker, who have
last week at his old home on the river
road, and Mrs. Green of Atho1, Mass,
who Is visiting her son, Herbert Green
and family.
The first reunion of the descendants
of Rev Isaac f. Ames Of Skowhegan
were held at East Vassalboro Grange
hall on August 80 About 40 attend
ed A bountirul dinner was served
and officers elected 1t is expected
to meet annually in the future. Those
from this place to attend we're, S. l..
Pooler, wife and son, Frank, Elvyn
Richardson and sister, Mrs. Ella Lay
erty.
NJ. l.. Chase pressed a small amount
of hay for e. A. Parker. Monday
Miss Hazel Bowman of Fairfield
who Is passing the summer with her
aunt, Mrs. E. ]. Mitchell, is slowly re-
gaining her health.
Miss Della Hilton is passing sever
al weeks with relatives in Portland.
At this writing the prospect is that
the potato crop in this locality will be
a failure, as most pieces are rusting
badly
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coming was a very pleasant surprise
as Mrs. Taylor was not expecting
them and had not seen her nephew,
Mr.. Ames, for twenty years or more.
Mrs. E. H. Bates returned home
from Lewiston the first part of last
week, Miss Dacey remaining there to
visit with friends.
Clarence Anderson has been releas-
ed from draft as he failed to pass the
last examination.
Mrs Pearl Ware departed Saturday,
for a visit with friends in Gardiner.
Forrest Gordon passed the weekend
with friends in Belgrade.
Mr. Archie Kicker of Portland pass
ed the weekend with relatives here,
Mr. and Mrs. F. Worthen and family.
Master Hubert and Miss Helen Mer-
rick, who have been visiting their
grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
L. Holbrook, returned to their home in
Augusta, last week.
Mrs. Zetella Relish and daughter
passed Saturday with Mrs. Ira Tay-
lor and family.
Master Lyle Taylor is the happy
owner of four passenger swing
chair, just received last Saturday.
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LAR0NE

relic OF we olden time is in the
possession of William Allen and is an
old fashioned cradle which was brot
from Rhode Island more than one
hundred years ago by one Allen Wing,
who settled near the Union meeting
house in North Fairfield. This cradle
Is still in working order and Mr.. AL
lenis using it to reap his grain.
A company of husky boy mixers
from Good VIII were recent callers at
The Cedars and clean gentlemanly
healthy looking bunch they We're.
Long live Good Will.
Madame Murray from Shiloh has
been a recent visitor at her sisters Z,
Mrs. A. Gleason.
Rust of blight on the potatoes will
cut the crop production so per cent in
this section.
F. W. Farlew and family with Mr..
and Mrs. F. Huntington, attended the
S. D. A. campmeeting at Lewiston,
last week
Miss Celia Packard of Skowhegan,
cashier in the Ordway store, has been
a recent visitor in town.
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Ethemer Stevens was the guest OF
his uncle, Oliver Stevens at Smithfeld
over the weekend and while there he
caught a racc0on.
Mr.. and Mr. y ". Merrill and Mrs.
\. 4. Merrill Of Fairfield were guests
of relatives in town, Monday.
One of me Larkin Soap clubs met
with Mr. and Mrs Fred Tobey on the
WaterYille road. last Saturday even
ing and enjoyed picnic supper and
games etc in the evening. About %
were present The next meeting is
TO be- with Mr. and Mrs. Gard Morrow
at Larone
meeting was called at the Town
Hall on Monday evening for the pur-
pose Of forming a Red Cross Society
in this town L. r. Folsom was APP
pointed Chairman and +. e Farrar,
Vice Chairman and Mrs. II. ". Smith,
Secretary Several committees were
also appointed and it is hoped that at
least five hundred members may be
secured in this town. For such a
worthy object it almost seems as tho
everyone would be anxious to join and
help do their bit in this manner
Mrs Gladys Beatty and little daugh-
ter of Westerly, Il. L., are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hannaford Fields.
The sermon topics at the Congrega-
tional Church next Sunday, are as fol-
lows. A. NJ. The New Freedom for
Women" and in the evening Personal
Efficiency"
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LAKE NOME

Miss Hazel Carl of Bingham, is
teaching the district school and giving
the best satisfaction. An attendance
of Ia Is reported
Mrs. Howard A. Dickey. Miss Vesta
Dickey and Julian Dickey, have re-
turned from weeks stay at Troy.
Good reports are heard of the two
young men who have enlisted from
this town, Frank Lawrence and
John Brown. Both are with the End
Maine at Westfield. Mass.
James Worster has taken a contract
to cut pulp for Clarke Brothers, at
Forsythe. His family will continue
living at Camp No. /. so that the
children may take advantage of the
excellent school conditions that MAIN
tain here.
William p. Forsythe, the veteran
woodsman, guide and hunter. is oc-
cupying his sporting camps at For
sythe, where he is entertaining quite
a number of sports.
William t'itzsimmons of Bingham
has engaged as "toter' with Carl q
Rowe.
Joseph f, King and son have COM
pleted season of loading edgings for
the Bingham Lumber Co, and will go
into the woods for Clarke Bros.
Miss Beatrice Gallant, one of the eff
ficient Bingham school teachers. pass
ed Sunday and Labor Day with Mr..
and Mrs. James O'Brien.
A. J. Lawrence, Jr. is now in Car
mel where he has taken a position
with the Maine Central r. r. on the
section.
Early morning paddles on Lake
Moxie have brought to the sight of
your correspondent many deer and
ducks, not speaking of many sea gulls,
looms and eagles.
Fried frogs legs are not so bad
for change. The lake abounds with
the "croakers"
Mrs Mary J. Smedburg of Burnham,
who has been careing for the Smed-
burg sporting camps during the sum
mer, has returned to her home.
"Old Glory" now floats over the
post office, a fine flag having been re-
Gently raised by Lieut.. Fred IL Owen
Jr., of Augusta, who has been visiting
his father Postmaster Owen
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-06
STARKS

George Barnes of Albion, former
teacher at the village. arrived in town
last Saturday for a short visit with
friends.
Miss Ellen Oliver is at home from
Norridgewock where she has been at
work for some time.
The Progressive Club will meet with
Mrs. E. E. Frederick. September Sth
Charles Fletcher and wife from Dor
chester, Mass, have been spending
their vacation at his farm in town
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Beedy, Mr. and
Mrs. Everett Knapp and Leonard
Pratt of Phillips, visited Mrs. Liz
zie Frederick last Saturday
The lawn social and ice cream sale
at Clyde Greenleaf's, August 2Sth, was
very we'll attended.
Raymond Upper of Derry, \. H.,
has recently visited his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. F. B. Upper. Mr. Upper
has gone into training at Aver, Mass
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Quimby and
Mr. and Mrs. Hoxie from Providence,
r. l., were the weekend guests of
relatives in town.
Susie Fletcher has been visiting
her grandmother, Mrs. Myria Piper.
All the schools in town, except the
Wood school, began August 26th, with
the following teachers: Village, Mrs.
Ernest Greenleaf; Seavy, Mrs How
ard Greenleaf; Maple Tree, Miss Net
tie Moody; Greenleaf, Mrs. viii Grea-
ton.
The Locke reunion was held. Sept
ember 3rd, at the home of William
Locke
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-06
"Fuit-a-tiM" Keeps Young And Old
In Splendid Health

SCOTLAND, Aug. 25th. 1913
"Fruit-a-tives" are the only pill
manufactured, TO my way of thinking.
They work completely, no gripping
whatever, and one is plenty for any
ordinary person at dose. My wife
was a martyr to Constipation. We
tried everything on the calendar with
out satisfaction, and spent large sums
of money until we happened on
"Fruit-a-tives'. I cannot say too
much in their favor.
We have used them in the family for
about two years and we would not use
anything else as long as we can get
"FRUIr-A-TIvEs". J.W. HAMMOND
Those who have been relieved by
"Fruit-a-tives" are proud and happy to
tell sick or ailing friend about these
Observation-Disclosures fruit juices.
"Fyuit-a-ti1es The celebrated fruit
medicine, has yelieOed more sufferers
from Stomach, Liner, yBowei, Kidney
and SKIN Troubles, than any ofh<,-
medicine evey discovered.
soc. box, 6 for ST. so, trial size 25c.
At all dealers or sent on receipt of
price by Fruit-a-tives Limited,
Ogdensburg, New York.
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.JtCkMAN

Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. McDaniels, who
have been working at Mackkamp,
have returned home
Mrs George Nash and party of lady
friends, made a trip down river last
week.
The mock Trial" presented at
Jackman Hall on Friday of last week
was success, both financially and
socially. The parts were we'll taken
by local talent and the different cos
tunes were very good. The proceeds
are for the benefit Of the Library.
Mr.. Bartlett, of the firm of Boothby
& Bartlett of Waterville was in town
last week
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-06
BRIGHTON

Harry Farrin went to West Athens
Saturday on business
Leah Flanders of Athens visited at
f, T. Farrin's a few days last week
Charles Kinney and family of Show
hogan are visiting relatives in town
for few days.
Ernest Decker of Skowhegan spent
Sunday with his family at the home
of his brother, Charles Decker.
Eddie Nichols and a lady friend of
Dexter were visitors at Mrs. T. ].
Jones', Sunday.
Pearl Tobin has gone to Harmony
to attend school there.
Tom Farrin was home from Shaw
nut Saturday night
Edwin Clark and Ray Haskell at
tended the dance at Wellington. Fri
day night.
Mrs. Hattie Draper of Hartland, re-
turned to her home after visiting her
Aunt Mrs. I. j. Jones, for the past
few weeks.
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CANAAN

Mr.. and Mrs George Gilman of
Bratleboro, Vt, and daughter and hus-
band. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Stickney
of Melrose, Mass, were recent guests
of Mr.. and Mrs r. H. Harris.
Rev. Mr. Wright of Pittsfeld will
hold a preaching service at the Union
church, Canaan, Sunday, September
at 230 p. m. 1t is hoped there will
be a good attendance.
Miss Arlene Harris of Fairfield is
visiting relatives in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lee and daugh-
ter of Taunton, Mass, were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Burrill on Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Clifton Jewell, son Lee
land and Miss Carrie Croker, took an
auto trip to Bangor, Wednesday to at
tend the fair.
Miss Susie Holt is visiting friends
in Pennington.
Misses Fidella Fowler and Christie
Lewis came from Lewiston Friday, re-
turning Monday
Harvey Harris left Monday for a
visit with relatives in Lewiston.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-06
SOUTH BINGHAM AND VICINITY

Benjamin Corson and Miss Rosebud
Corson, both of Athens, were married
in Bingham. August 20, by Charles b.
Gilman, Justice of the Peace.
William Johnson was recently the
guest of his aunt Mrs. Nancy Spofford.
Verna McQuilkin Is attending Scion
High School.
Mrs Susan Sterling is visiting her
neices. Mrs Ralph Corson and Mrs.
Aston Corson and other relatives.
Mrs Florence Wilson. who is spend
ing the summer with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James York, went to her
home in Gardiner Saturday. for a
few days.
Mr. and Mrs LOyson Chase of
Athens are stopping at Frank Chases
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-06
MERCER

Miss Susie Kimball returned to
Augusta Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs Merit Wade of JACK
man spent last week in town.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ f. Andrews and
Mr. and Mrs Fred Hatch went to
Skowhegan Saturday evening.
Mrs. Eta Moore and two sons, Her
bert and Roland. visited Mr.. and Mrs
NJ f. Andrews last week.
Will Harris of Wilton and sister,
Mrs. Mary Atwood of Portsmouth. y.
H., visited at Allen Hilton's, Sunday
Mrs. F. s. Girdler spent last week
in Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-06
LEXINGTON AND VICINITY

Mr.. Howard Fillebrown of Madison
is spending a few days at o. s. AL
lens.
Mr.. Guy Dumphy has returned home
from Dead River.
c. ]. Lonley went to lewiston, We'd
nesday.
e. a. Sampson finished work for c.
T. Rand and has returned home to
Dead River.
Mr.. Lauriston Howes went to New
Hampshire last week on business.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-06
REyERE-CORNyILLE

Willard Wilson and family are Wis
iting relatives in Bangor.
S. c. Caverly and C. f. Locke took
an automobile trip to Boston, Fridap
returning Sunday.
Miss Anna Judkins of Providence
r. l., with Mrs. Della Herrin, visited
recently with Mrs. S. II. Beal.
Carl d. Smith and family of Penn.
have beencalling on old friends in the
neighborhood.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-06

Harry s. Palmer and Mr. and Mrs.
George Cooley of New York City, who
have been visiting at Henry Palmer's
have returned home.
Helen Drew has returned to her
home in Wellington, after passing the
summer with Mrs. Charles Beckwith.
Henry Palmer recently took an ar1o
trip to his birthplace in Brighton and
ate his lunch off the door rock. which
is all that is left OF his old home. He
is SO years old and it was the first
visit there for many years.
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PATTERSON BRIDGE

Mrs. Frances Holway is teaching
the school in this district.
Mrs. John kingston, who has been
visiting relatives in Connecticut, re-
turned home Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. o. w. Counce and daughter,
Mildred made a business trip to Mad
ison last Saturday.
Mrs Eugene Danforth is visiting
at Sumner Turner's in Skowhegan
Mrs H F. Danforth is spending a
few days at George W. Halls in Oak
land
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-06
LEXINGTON

Mrs. Guy Sheaff of Walpole, Mass,
who has been visiting relatives for the
past week, returned home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Ross Lisherness OF
New Portland, was in town Sunday.
Miss Evie Luce spent the weekend
with Miss Helen Albee
Appleton and Veasy Webb went to
Good Will, Saturday, where they will
attend school They made the trip in
their uncle Maurice Lanes car.
Mrs. Mahlon Newell is gaining slow
ly.
A large crowd attended the dance
at Allbee's Hall, Friday night.