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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-05-26

Be amiable, cheerful and good ma
tured and you are much more likely
to be happy. You will find this diff
cult, if not impossible, however. when
you are constantly troubled with con
stipatiOn. Take Cham berlains Tablets
and get rid of that and it will be easy.
These tablets not only move the bow
els, but improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-05-26

Dominica, a famous harlequin OF
Parts In the seventeenth century go-
Inc 10 see Louis MY. at supper. liked
his eyes un "a dish ~ partridgc>, The
King, WI" was exceedingly fond Il his
acting. saw the hook aud said. ~Glyc
that dish 60 Dominica"
And the uartrdseS, too. sire asked
the harlequin
The king smiled AT the artfulness at
the question and replied. And the
cartridges too"
The dish that hpld the partridEes was
~ gold
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-05-26
Town Board Proceedings.

The town board of the town Of
Vaughn met pursuant to call of the
chairman in the Office of the town
clerk Friday afternoon, April 20, 1917,
al p. IN. | pom calling the roll
the following answered present: Hen
~ Meade, chairman, ia Slender and
Emil Makela, supervisors.
fhe board took up the matter of
making appointments of the several
officers and the following named per
CONS were appointed to the Offices
namely to-Wit:
Moved and supported that Geo. G..
Foster be appointed town attorney
for the ensuing year at salary OF
(Slj0.OG) one hundred and fifty dollars
per year, at the pleasure Of the board.
Motion carried.
Moved and supported that sam
swanson be appointed Fire Steward
and teamstrr for the ensuing year at
salary Of tS65.oOJ sixty five dollars
per mont h at the pleasure OF the board.
Motion carried.
Moved and supported that I'd, Smith
be- appointed assistant fire steward at
a salary Of fifty (s50.O0J dollars per
month and that he shall perform and
fNFiflSt ttlt uitiltb VI pttlultiutlN
OF highways without further cOmpen-
sations. Motion carried
Moved and supported that James
Collins he appointed superintendent
OF police 81 salary of eighty five
tss3.00) dollars per month Motion
carried.
Moved and supported that Anton
Gastaldi be appointed as night watch
man at salary of seventy i've dollars
(S75.00) per month, Motion carried.
The duties and powers of said sup
crintendent of police and said night
Waterman, shall be the same as those
prescribed by law for constables and
the limits within, which said superin-
teudent Of police and said night
Waterman shall exercise their duties
and powers are hereby designated as
co-eNtensiye with the boundaries of
the said town of Vaughn.
he above appointees are 30 hold
their positions subject to the pleasure
of ne town board
Dated this 10Th day Of April, 1917.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-05-26

Town Board Of the Town Of Vaughn.
Moved and supported that Henry
Meade be appointed poor commits
sioner for the ensuing year. Notion
earned.
The board then took up the claims
filed with the clerk and allowed the
follow ing.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
PLEASANT RIDGE

Ellsworth and Adelbert Martin of
Caratunk are attending the Ridge
school.
Roscoe Bigelow of Skowhegan was
week end guest at Henry Rollins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Berry spent
Sunday at Silas Hunnewells.
Carroll Sterry of Starks is work
ing for II. w. MaXtield at Rowe Pond
Camps.
Miss beatrice Gallant spent Sunday
with relatives in Bingham.
Miss Nelma Rollins who attends
high school in bingham spent Sunday
at home
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Martin of Cara
funk have moved to Eli Stewards
where they will carry on the farm
this summer.
Miss Christie Bickford, a student in
Bingham high school, spent the week
end at Perley Bickford's.
Mrs. Fox of Concord who has been
assisting Mrs. Floyd Hunnewell with
her housework for several weeks, re
turned home Sunday.
A few neighbors recently gathered
at Mrs Rose Williams home and cut,
hauled and sawed a years supply of
wood for her.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
Coming Events
Covering Period Of Three Moaihs
Dates selected beyond that period are on
file at this Office. and may be consulted st
any time.

May 11--W. c. T. U. meeting at
Opera House. Address by Mrs. Liv-
ingston.
May 16-Grange Patriotic evening.
May 18-Grange Play Picking a
Winner.
May 21-26 nclusive-Carnival
Week-Auspices of Skowhegan Band.
May 25-Junior Dance at Grange
Hall
May 29-"Ye Little Olde Folkes
Concert" at the Congregational
church.
June Junior Plays at Opera
House.
June 3-9Sth anniversary Of Odd
Fellows at Opera House.
June 8-Senior Hop at Grange Hall.
June 15-S. H. s. Graduation.
June 19-Merchants' Day.
June 23-opening of season at
Lakewood
June 25-Fiftieth Anniversary Of
De Molay Commandery.
July Fourth of July Celebration.
August 2S-31-Eastern Maine State
Fair Bangor.
Sept. 3-6-State Fair, Lewiston.
Sept. 6-8-Hartland Fair.
Sept. 11-14-Central Maine Fair,
Waterville.
Sept. 20-22-Somerset Central Fair
Skowhegan.
Sept. 25-27-Franklin County Fair
Pennington.
Oct. 12-13-County Contest for Boys
and Girls Agricultural Clubs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
MOSCOW

The selectmen of this town have
been assessing taxes the past week.
Marta Huff has so far recovered
from her recent illness as to be able
to attend high school again.
Will Robinson is blowing a large
amount of ground on the old Temple
farm and preparing to plant a large
crop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitehouse of Bath
are at Fred Gates
William Baker of Lowell, Mass is
visiting at Waldo Dunton's.
1t was decided at the Washington
school on May 9th. to try and keep up
the Sunday School that was organic
ed by E. O.. Taylor two years ago
Everyone seems to feel it has been
of much benefit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Collins of
Bingham were in town Sunday to see
his mother Mrs. Mary Ann Collins.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
High School Notes

The date for the high school gradu-
alton has been decided upon as Fri
day, June Is. 1t will be in the
Opera House. The senior ball will
be given at Grange hall, Friday even
ing, June s; the junior exhibition, at
the Opera house, Friday, June l and
the junior ball. at Grange Hall, May
25.
Track work was commenced at the
high school Tuesday afternoon after
school. Preparations are being
made to send representatives of the
local school down to the Kennebec
Valley Interschoastic Track Meet to
be held at Wateryille, May 10 Show
hogan High won the cup last year
and it is hoped that it may be re-
tanned for another year at least. Libby
Pulsifer is captain and John French
manager, w H. Halves will act as
coach for both the track and baseball
teams.
No team representing Skowhegan
will be sent to Brunswick to partici-
pate in the Bowdoin Interscholastic
Tennis Tournament to be held tomor-
row.
The teachers and the pupils of the
high school have received from Mrs
Hattie b. Fogler, corresponding secre-
tary of the local branch w. c. T. IT,,
an invitation to attend the meeting at
the Opera House tomorrow (Friday)
evening when the speaker will be
Mrs Deborah Knox Livingston.
Skowhegan High won it's first game
of the season, out of three games
played Monday afternoon when the
local aggregation played Madison
High at Madison, winning by the score
of 10 to g.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
0UINNEBASSETT

w. B. Tryon who has been away all
winter has returned to his farm
Mr.. and Mrs Elwell of Waldoboro
came with him and will work for him
on the farm.
Miss Ethel Frost returned Sunday
to Peaks Island after a weeks vaca-
ton with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Stillman Frost.
p. E. Withee and c. L. Rogers were
in Fairfield on business Thursday
Mrs. f. A. Withee was the guest of
her sister Mrs. J. F. Woodsum Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Longley visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Jakins in Madi-
son Monday
David Viles purchased a horse of
f. l.. Lancaster recently.
Mrs. II. G. Walker entertained the
G. G. Club this week
Miss Beulah Robinson will finish
her brothers school, releasing him to
assist his father on the farm.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
Exciting Occurrences ut Sunday
Evenings Fire

At 1905 Sunday evening, an alarm
from Box AZ called the fire depart
ment to a fire of mysterious origin in
the barn on the estate of the late
Norris Cleveland
The water pressure was poor and
the blaze gained rapid Roadway Two
lines of hose were laid from the near
est hydrant which is situated near
E. L. Fords residence about 1000 feet
away. 1000 feet of hose had to be
laid in all
The house, altho connected with the
barn which was entirely destroyed,
was saved by the good work of the
firemen One horse. an automobile,
sleighs and about twenty chickens
were saved One two-year- old colt,
the rest of the $50 chickens and large
quantity of hay were burned. Two
stroyed besides the stable The re-
call sounded at 10
Many were the exciting incidents
| which occurred while the tiremen were
trying to save the livestock Chick
ems and hens, after being rescued
would begin to run wildly back into
the burning harm whereupon the fire
men caught them as best they could
| by neeks and legs and carried them
to safety amidst piercing shrieks
and squawks. The colt was al
most saved but when nearly out into
safety turned and ran back into the
| stable
The loss on the buildings and con
tents is estimated at $2500 The coli
was valued at SO About $3.50 worth
of hay was consumed, The house
was insured for $500; the barn and
stock for $50 and the hen-house for
$50
Mrs Cleveland who has lived alone
since the death of her husband, was
spending the night as usual with the
e L. Fords. She was not at her home
after doing her night work at the
| barn about six o'clock.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
Mrs. Howard Il. Hilton is Now Living
In Massachusetts

The picture herewith is OF Mrs.
Howard b Hilton. formerly Miss Jen-
ME Mundell Her marriage to Mr.
Hilton occurred on November 8, 1916
at South Vernon, Vt She is now ly-
ing with her parents Mr. and Mrs
Charles S. Mundell in West Brook
field. Mass Complying with our ur-
gent inquiry to send us something
which would be of interest to ouT
readers. Mrs Hilton writes in part as
follows.
1T might be an item of interest
to Mr. H. b. Hiltons friends to
know that he was recently marri-
ed to a little young country girl of
Massachusetts and the above is
the picture of his bride. Mrs.
Hilton has never seen her new
motherin-law, but hopes for the
present her picture may be OF
little comfort to her.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
Real Estate Trainers


Bingham-Blanch Gordon ct al to
Eva May Durgin.
Moscow-Ernest l.. Howard to Ray
c. Brown
Cornylle-Charles T. Wyman to
Augustus Wyman.
Plttsfeld-Mary d. McGilvery te
Victor Rowe.
smithheld -Alice NJ Wyman to
Julia K Charles
Moscow Michael f. LaPoint to Al.
fred B. Curtis.
Skowhegan f Z Greenwood to
Walter J. Murray: + f. Greenwood
to Mitchell Murray; f. +. Greenwood
to Augustus II Murray.
Pittsfield-Orison X Whitman to
Frank L. Humphrey; Orison r. Whit
man to Ralph W Emerson
Norridgewock-Edwin II Burgess
to Miles Dickinson
Smithfeld-Laura l. Simonds ct ais
to Raymond D. Groves; Fairyiew
Grange to Raymond d. Groves.
Madison-Clara c. Morrison to W
S Cronkhite. Walter S Cronkhiet To
Jennie G Cronkhite; Forrest Ellis to
Guy V Stapleford
Canaan-Lucius c. Webb to Eugene
Hartland Myrtle A Packard to
Clarence T. Estes
Skowhegan- Myrtle NJ Reynolds to
Harvey A. Mcclure.
Madison--Naomi Hayden to Laura
Grover
Cambridge Jacob r Brown to
Henry l.. Holt
Madison Kinsley W Foss to Chas.
EHpppnmh
Harmony Joshua Davis to Irwin f.
Braley ct al.
St Adams Charles S Hilton ct al
to Charles A. Batchelder
Bingham-Earl r. Taylor to Win
slow c. Rollins.
Hartland George A. Libby to f. S.
Damon.
Pittsfeld- Emulus S Plummer to
Frank W. Dyer
skowhegan-John s Murray to
James A Seayey.
Fairfield p Howe to Ben
jamin Onillette
Dead River Ray Viles to Ida Belle
Viles
Bingham b. Tozier to Henry
Cooley.
New Portland w Williamson to
Ralph Jones.
Smithfeld Lindsey H. Stevens to
Edwin II. Burgess ct al.
Harmony-tIubbard c. Grant to
Mary A Page.
Moscow-Elias Andrews to Sumner
w. Turner.
Skowhegan-Ma Margaret G. Briggs to
American Wooden Co.
Anson-Reuel b. Norton to Napo-
leon Clukey
Jackman-George f. Watson ct al
to Grin j. Moore
Hartland-David A. Packard to
Myrtle A. Packard.
st Adams William Hoyt to Chas
II. Sampson.
Fairfield Sarah Twombly to Will
liam Gould ct al.
Norridgewock John II. Turner to
Conrad Webb; Harry II, Morrow ct al
to Frank l.. Ames.
Pittsfield-Benjamin s Mathews to
Ernest o. Taylor.
Harry Hagopian to John
Frahotta.
Iartl4nd Edmund e Davis to
r VI i 4 Hdleit
Snowhesan Ray Pierce to Noise
Cloutier; Sarah A. Haynes to Peter
Leroy Warren
Arson Mary Walker to J. Frank
Walker
Jackman Ernest Poulin to George
Poulin
Moose River Josephine Thibodeau
to David Giguere
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
Will Return After Two Year Absence

John c. Dane who has been teach
ing in Tacloban. Leyte, Philippine Is
lands. for the past two years. is to re
turn to his home i'll Skowhegan.
He has been visiting two weeks in
China, one week in Japan and expects
to arrive in San Francisco May 21.
There he will join his mother, Mrs.
Rena Dane, who has been in Cali
fornia since last September, and with
her, will visit in other western states
before returning to Maine 1t will be
good news to Mr.. Danes many friends
that he will arrive so soon and a hear
ty welcome will be extended him.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
R0t kNOOD

One of the twin baby boys of Mr.
and Mrs. A. L. Gaudet died Tuesday
of last week and the other is i'll at
this writing.
r. NJ. Stone were called to East Po-
land by the death of his grandfather.
Dora King who has been confined at
home with the measles was out Sun
day for the first time
George Leith who has been in the
Soldiers Home at Togus, returned
home Friday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
Observation-Disclosures

Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Trefery of
Madison were business callers in this
vicinity Monday
James Ketchum of Albion spent last
Thursday here with his brother
Mr. and Mrs Forrest Farley of La
rome were at Roscoe Stackpole's last
week.
Friends and neighbors to the num-
Der of sixteen hung a Maybasket Mon
day evening at the home of Fred
Knight. Refreshments were served
and pleasant evening spent
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
YOU CATCH COLD
QUICKER IF YOUR
STOMACH IS UPSET

You will develop any illness more cas-
lily when your food is not properly diges-
ted, and when the natural functions are
disturbed. A cold in the earliest stages
should never be neglected, as serious
illness mayresult. tits well to get early
to bed, to have the body well warmed,
and very important to have the bowels
move freely. There is no better or safer
remedy to use at the beginning of cold
than the true 81. F." Atwood's
Medicine.-Twoto four teaspoonfulsina
cup of hot water will quickly relieve con-
gestion, carry off Observation-Disclosures
food, and help to ward off further trouble.
IS cents at any Dealers. If you have
never used this medicine, ask us for
free sample. IL. F." MEDICINE Co.,
Portland. Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
More Members Wanted for Red Cross

The local organization of the
American Red Cross Society is anx-
ious to increase its membership
These associations afford an opportu-
nifty for all departments of relief
work The dues are 81 90 per year
and literature and full particulars
may be obtained upon application to
Mrs. Frank Oddly, Main street.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
Skowhegan Again Loses

The Skowhegan High school base
ball team lost another game last Sat
urday when they played Lawrence
High at Fairfield and were defeated
by the score of % to 2. Thompson
and Taylor of Skowhegan did the
noticeable good work for S. H. S
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
SkOwhcgan Girl Wins Prize

Miss Dorothy Potts, who went to
Orono Friday to represent Skowhegan
High school in the prize speaking
contest open to Class A high schools,
was awarded the first prize for her
recitation Amelia in Already"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
Good Times at the Saturday Dances

Those attending the Saturday night
dances at the new Agricultural Build
ing, report them to be very pleasant
occasions
With the advent of the warmer
weather we are now having, the at
tendance is sure to increase. Towne's
orchestra is furnishing music.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
Old Glory for Skowhegan Grange

The master and officers of Show
hogan Grange, deeming it essential
that the National flag should be hung
out over the entrance before the pa
triotic meeting have purchased flag
for this purpose. They are going to
ask the members to share in the cost
by contributing l0c each or more.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
Nominations by Governor

The following nominations made by
Governor Milliken the past week are
of interest thruout Somerset County:
Thomas G Lord as Trial Justice of
Skowhegan; James A. Getchell of Pal
myra and Harry b Hilton of Arson as
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10
ITEMS OF INTEREST
SOUTH SOLON
From our Correspondents

Ira Adams and Hazen Jewett at
tended the Grand Lodge sessions at
Portland last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Friend Page OF Oak
land who are employed by the Central
Maine Potato Co, moved into the Ella
Jewett house last Saturday
The Central Maine Potato Co has
about 5000 bushels of potatoes in their
store house at Scion station to be
used for planting this season.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-10

r. G Bigelow has recently receiv-
ed an order from Meedvlle, Pa, for
a one-half bushel of his seed Flint
corn. His customer. Oscar Hall
writes a long letter commenting on
the corn grown and referring in an i'll
teresting way. on other branches OF
agriculture as he has seen il in his
section and in the west
The Dickinson press., 1917-11-03
Fifteen NeW Names
Added to Loyalty
League Roll Call

. The Home Guard of the LOYALTY
League held it's regular Monday night
drill at the armory this week which
was attended by nearly the entire
membership. Vast improvement was
noted in the drilling and enthusiasm
runs high in the company. Aside
from the training which the boys arc
receiving, knowledge that may some
day prove of incalculablc value to
them as soldiers, the eventual good
that accrucs to their bodies is only
too apparent. The sctting-up cxcr-
cises are causing lighter steps, moro
vigor and clearer minds.
AS the Farmers Cooperative Union
will hold their first annual dance a.
the armory next Monday, the rcgu(u,
drill night will be held on Tuesday
evening next week. At the meeting
Monday night it was decided to hol
two drill nights each wcck-Mondl! !
and Friday.
NJ =. Hall has been appointed sc.p
cant Of the local organization. Fiji
teen new members were admitted t,
the Loyal League at the last mcctn?.
Those who put up their dollars to lh'
cause are r. Il. Baird, y. d. Mar;
man, Ed. Fisher, +. c. HcTrom, JON!
Lob, George Scnour, Wilii;,m Ylil,,;;.
Rev. John Djgnam, l.. j. Willis, l.
| w. Mckenzie, /. PicStuS.
The Dickinson press., 1917-11-03
FRANK WINDMILLER SAVES
ARMORY FROM SERIOUS FIRE

AS he entered the basement of the
armory building early after noon
Monday, Frank Windmiller, who is
employed by Hughes & Deiters,
smelled smoke and investigation
showed fire issuing from an old
trunk which had been stored there.
Mr.. Windmiller slammed shut the
lid Of the trunk and carried it to the
street, where it was emptied. A suit
of clothes and some shirts, as well as
few papers, were destroyed but the
major portion of the trunks contents
was saved.
The trunk is the property of C. j.
Kunz, now lieutenant in Company K
and was left in the armory by him
when he left here. Mr.. Everett was
notified and said that he would care
for the trunk and contents
The origin Of the fire is unknown
but it is supposed that some of the
school boys who sometimes play in the
basement must have dropped lighted
matches in the trunk or it may be
that, perhaps, some matches left In
the pockets Of the clothes in the trunk
were gnawed by rats.
The Dickinson press., 1917-11-03
MAKERS AND VENDORS
OF ALL EXPLOSIVES
MUST HAVE LICENSES

Clerk Of Court drank Wanner is in
receipt of communication from the
Department Of the Interior appoint
ing him power to issue licenses for
the Explosives Regulation Law which
was enacted by Congress and becomes
effective November Is. The law in
effect is that no one shall make, sell
or have in his possession any explos-
ives without being licensed SO to do
and he shall keep accurate account Of
all such explosives. Forcmen, issuing
explosives to workmen shall see that
only amounts necessary are issued and
shall be used only at points specified
by the foremen. Violations of this
law are subject to fines Of not more
than $4,000 or by Imprisonment not
more than one year or by both such
fine and Imprisonment.
Mr.. Wanner says that he will ap-
point the justices of the peace Of the
county to act as licensors in their
communities so as to save time and
trips to the county seat by those law
fully engaged in the use of explosives.
Full information and application
blanks may be had at the office of the
clerk Of court.
The Dickinson press., 1917-11-03
Niqht School lUilL
Open November l3
With 80 Students

A meeting of prospective students
for the night school which will be
conducted in Dickinson this season
was held at the school building Mon
day night. It was decided, to COM.
mence the school ON Tuesday, Novem-
ber 13. The curriculum will embrace
largely commercial subjects, such as
typewriting, stenography, bookkeep-
ing and penmanship. The school,
which will be free to students, will be
held in two-hour sessions every Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday. In
structors for the various branches
will be chosen from the present ef-
ficient corps of teachers in the Diclin-
son public schools. Anyone in this
school district, over the age Of six
teen, may attend the sessions. In the
attendance at Monday nights meet
ing of those who will start the course
with the opening Of the school were
nineteen girls, eight married ladies
and three men. Present enthusiasm
indicates that the attendance will be
doubled soon after the school opens
The Dickinson press., 1917-11-03
YOUNG WERNER COUPLE
MARRIED ON THURSDAY

On Thursday at the brides home at
Werner, occurred the wedding of Miss
Reva Naomi Hulett, only daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Hulett, to Kenneth
r. Rorabeck. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Castor, Presbyterian
minister A wedding dinner was
served later to about 16 guests.
The BRIDES folks came to Werner
from Luverne, Minn., about two years
ago and until just recently Mr.. Hulett
was engaged in the garage and I'M
plement business, but purchased a
farm a short time ago.
Mr.. Rorabeck has for the past
three years been engaged in teaching
in the Werner vicinity, but is now the
owner Of fine farm close to town.
The newly-weds expected to move
directly into brand new bungalow
which stands ready for them in Wern-