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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-26
PATRIOTIC SERVICE At.
BETHANY CHURCH
Flag Raising Among the Many Feat
ures. + F. Merrill Gives the Adj
dress

A very impressive service and flag
raising was held at the Bethany Bap-
fist church last Sunday evening under
the auspices of the Christian Endea-
vor Society.
At an early hour a large crowd
gathered in the auditorium of the
church to listen to the program which
had been arranged for the occasion.
The church was decorated with flags
and bunting and everywhere an air of
patriotism was prevalent Music for
the evening was furnished by the
girls choir, led by r. F. Washburn
with Mrs. Cecil Gates at the piano.
Mrs. Ethel Whittier Ames acted as
ofganist for the evening with ]. Alb
bolt Knedall as violin soloist Fol
lowing the opening selection the con-
gregation sang American The Beau
tiful" Men who had perhaps never
sung before and women who never
knew they could strike note, joined
in the refrain and fairly lifted the
roof from its supports.
Mrs Violet V. Fogg, president of
the Society. presided, and in opening
spoke of the fact that several of its
members had answered the call to
the colors and that it was a fitting
tribute to them for the Society to hold
such a meeting. Cecil Gates read
the Scripture which was followed by
prayer by Rev. George Merriam. Miss
Verna Abbey sang spanish hymn and
the remainder of the program includ-
ed, patriotic poem, Mrs Fogg; violin
solo Largo, Prof. j. Abbott Kendall;
address of DIR. w. II. Spencer given
bridge, Mass, read by Clarence Hight;
French anthem by choir; reading
Our National Ensign Miss Dorothy
Potts; Canadian Hymn, God Bless Our
Splendid Men" by the congregation.
Following this most excellent pro-
gram the audience adjourned to the
lawn where the call to colors was
given by cornetist r. F. Washburn
assisted by Master Kenneth Copp. As
the strains of the bugle were sounded
"Old Glory was slowly raised between
the two elms in front of the church
Two veterans took part in this cere-
mony, Deacon Llewellyn Goodwin and
X. A. Withee. All stood with barred
heads during the singing of the ma
tional anthem after which a short ad-
dress was given by E. F. Merrill Esq
Mr. Merrill dwelt on the present crisis
and paid tribute to the manner in
which our boys are responding to the
call to arms. He urged all to re-
member their various patriotic du
ties and to work individually for the
attainment of success and a perma
nent lasting peace. The program of
the evening closed with the singing
of America by the audience,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-26
Caught Between Rollers

Otto X, Bahr, an employee in the
paper making department of the Great
Northern Paper mill at Madison, had
narrow escape from death about 8
o'clock Tuesday evening. Mr. Bahr
was working around the winder OF No.
! paper machine when his arm was
caught near the elbow and he was
drawn into the roll. Owing to quick
action the machine was stopped and
Mr.. Bahr escaped with one broken
bone in his arm, a cracked rib and a
cut over the eye.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-26
North Arson Campmeeting

The Methodist Campmeeting at No
Arson will be held August goth to
18th A fine program is being pre-
pared and able speakers are engaged
10 present subjects of vital interest
at this time. 1t promises to be a
meeting of more than usual interest.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-26

A lawn party will be given at the
home of Mrs. Carrie p Fairbrother
on Madison avenue this Thursday
evening from 100 until 10 o'clock for
members of the Eastern Star. All
members visiting in town or at Lake
wood are cordially invited to be pres
ent. If stormy the event will be post
poned until Friday,
Edgar L. Ford has been at his home
here for short visit having recently
completed his duties as State In
spector of a three mile stretch of State
highway which has been constructed
at Rumford Center. He will now be
engaged in the same capacity, with
headquarters in Green, where work
on the State highway will require his
attention for the remainder of the
summer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-26

Young lady wanted for office work
and to learn the linotype as substitute
operator Good chance to learn a
paying business. Apply at once at
this office. tho
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-26
NOTICE

This is to give public notice that l
have given my son. Floyd Nathan
Gates his time for and during his
minority. by mutual consent and
agreement, and l hereby notify and
warn all persons against giving him
credit on my account, as l will no
longer be responsible for his further
support, nor hereafter pay any of his
bills.
Arson. Maine, July 10th, 1917.
3w29 OMAR GATES
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Clearance Sale of Summer Goods
and Remnants at Stewards.
Boy wanted to sell Sunday papers
Apply at once at Bucknam's. 1w30
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Public autos for baggage and pas
sengers. Gray's Tavern, Scion, New
England and Farmers telephones.
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Smoke and Water Sale of Ladies'
ohirt Waists. Partially made. Value
s50, sale price rs cents each. The
Oxford Store.
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Boy wanted to sell Sunday papers
Apply at once at Bucknams. 1w3C
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If any issue of the Reporter fails to
reach you please drop us postal and
we will forward the missing number
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20
Camp C0okery--L.

Though the call of the great Out
of-Doors does not come tous all alike
either in measure or kind ! hope
there are not many people in this
world who have never enjoyed rough
ing it at some TIME or other. Even
to the most civilized soul porcelain
tubs and silver cutlery are minor af-
fairs when weighed in the balance
with blue skies and deep woods and
rushing streams. We Omahans are
apt to underestimate the beauty of
our river bluffs and the delights of a
day spent on them. The feeling of
freedom and peace which comes from
happy out-of-door living is as salts
flying when gained from day on a
Nebraska hill as from a jaunt to a
famous lake or mountain side.
The favor of food cooked over a
camp fire is something that can never
be initiated in an ordinary kitchen;
and. no matter what the food, the zest
that comes from healthy hunger
makes it delicious beyond words.
Still, when one is a novice, a few
suggestions as to supplies and equip
ment make planning easier. The ideas
given below have been CLEANED mostly
from seasoned campers who pass on
their experiences.
The first bit OF advice to the hiker
or camper is go light" Take only
those utensils that are absolutely nee
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20
Mrs. AhIquist Wants Autos
To Carry Shut-Ins to Picnic

Shut-ins of the city are in a pleas
ant furor at the prospect of their an
nual "shut-in picnic" which will be
held June z6. This is the eighth ami
versary of the picnic which Mrs. G.
w. Ahlquist and her friends give each
year. Sixty or more cakes are do
mated each year by Mrs. Ahlquist's
neighbors and ice cream comes from
other generous donors, so that all
now unprovided for is the means of
conveyance Automobiles to take the
shut-ins to the place of the picnic and
then for long ride are needed. Any
one who wishes to go or to offer an
automobile may do so by calling Mrs.
G. w. Ahlquist, Colfax 708, or Mrs.
Josephine Carroll South 764. Includ.
ing the patients at the county hos
pital, who are always treated to ice
cream and cake, the number to be
cared for at the picnic is 400.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20

essary, and choose food that is nour-
ishing in proportion to bulk.
For ordinary hikes no stove is
usually carried, and, with so many
boy scouts and camp fire girls in the
land, it is unnecessary to discuss the
making of camp fire. In a rocky
country stove may be improvised
from three large stones arranged to
form hollow square with one side
missing. The missing side is toward
the wind to secure good draft. The
skillet is placed on the three stones.
Another easily improvised stove is
made from wire broiler which is
opened out fiat, then the handles
bent at right angles to form legs
which can be'stuck into the ground.
At some camp supply stores one can
buy hinged iron rods in canvas cases.
These are hinged in two places and
are set up like croquet arch, except
that the rod is bent at right angles,
not arched. Two of these rods are
set up close enough together so that
the kettle or skillet is supported on
them. A sheet of zinc may be placed
on them for making flapjacks. For
more than two or three days camp
an oven is welcome addition to
cooking equipment An ordinary port
able oven may be used on a camp
fire, or there are reflector ovens. A
reflector oven is open on one side, and
the inside is lined with bright CORFU
gated metal. The open side of the
oven is turned toward the fire.
The minimum Of utensils for a
camping trip is one skillet, one large
kettle, one cooking spoon, one sharp
knife, and plate. drinking cup, spoon
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20

cause the rim makes them usablc as
soup plates also For cleaning camp
utensils. ashes from the camp fire or
sand makes good securing materials
In choosing spot for a camp the
water supply is very important fea-
ture. A spring is usually safe, an un-
known well or pump or running water
are not safe. II there is the slightest
question about the water it Should be
boiled before using II it is impossible
TO cool the water after boiling to make
it palatable for drinking, ii may be
used for tea, coffee, cocoa or soup.
Even for a days hike it is advisable
to avoid strange wells. As | write,
| can think back to seven unhappy
young people who had INDUCED free
ly in water from deserted pump. 1t
was fine joke-afterwards-but it
might have been serious, Oranges are
excellent thirst quenchers, even though
they are bulky to carry.
An improviScd iceboN for a camp
consists OF a damp cloth wrapped
around The food to be cooled, one end
Of the cloth in a basin of water, and
the whole arrangement in as breezy
a spot as possible. The constant
evaporation of the water uses UP the
heat from the food and the breeze
carries away the saturated air. 1t
is possible to rig up box frame coy
cred with wire screening with strips
of cloth over the screening On top
rs -, H. -
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20

there is only one kind Of relief possible
to you, and that is to help.
At Nancy, the Mayor, Monsieur Mir
man, & remarkable and far seeing man,
has turned the huge army barracks into
refugee schools and dormitories. 1t is q
wise and kindly shelter. But one does
not see little refugees at their states and
primers and hear them sing their nursery
and their patriotic songs, without seeing
in ones mind the countless army Of the
helpless where the frightend look still
dwells. You see the little red heads
the pig-tails and the curls, the freckled
noses and the turned up ones, the faces
made to laugh turned solemn, and the
Iunny younsster legs. In them you see
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20

and fork apiece. Except for expense,
aluminium ware is most satisfactory
for everything except the drinking
cups. Aluminium is very light to
carry. Its disadvantage for drinking
cups is that the handle becomes hot
quickly and retains the heat. Agate
ware is best for cups. Individual fold
ing forks and knives can be obtained.
Cake tins make excellent plates be-
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20
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June 10
Youngsters Hold Stage.

With the first matinee dance at
Happy Hollow club this afternoon
society's little folks became the CEN
ter OF attraction. All winter long
they have been inside working hard
at their lessons, with only an oc-
casional holiday party Now they are
free to play every day out on the
green grass in the warm sun.
Mrs. c. D. Sturtevant gave sixty
children the best time imaginable
when she entertained at a dancing
party at the Field club Monday aft
ernoon from to 7. The affair was
in honor Of the thirteenth birthday
OF Master Austin Sturtevant This
young man is member of Troop
Nine of the Boy SEQ IS and recently
had the distinction of selling more
Liberty bonds than any other Boy
Scout in the city. Another young
man who celebrated his birthday
yesterday was Master William Pop
pleton, son OF Mrs. William Sears
Poppleton. In his honor his mother
entertained ten guests at luncheon .e-
fore the dancing party. Master Aus
tin Sturtevant was one of the hot Or
guests at this party also.
As was fitting with such patriotic
host, the dancing party was pa
triotic affair. Red, white and blue
balloons gladdened the hearts of all
the guests; favors we're red, white
and blue; the long table at which
luncheon was served bore red, white
and blue decorations, and even the
candies were tied with tri-colored rib
bons.
Those present were Misses Vir-
ginia Carlisle, Dorothy Davidson,
Anne Young, Dorothy Higgins, Edith.
Browning, Dorothy Norton, Char
lotte Denny, Virginia Pearce, Har-
riet Rosewater, Elinor Kountze, Ruth.
Grimmel, Emma Nash, Jeanette
Johnson, Margaret Shotwell. Mar
gsret Hartman, Kathleen Coad,
Verna MacAulay, Virginia Patton,
Ruth Shotwell, Edith Browning,
Evelyn Cole, Lillian Browning and
Masters Will Poppleton, Bud Wolfe,
Melvin Trellor. Allen Higgins. Ben
Cotton, Clarence Thilbin, Harry
Clarke, Allison Hamilton, Fred AL
dous, Lawrence Abercrombie, Glenn
Williams, Bill Hynes, Sam Carlisle,
John Hoel, Edison Rich, Francis Mar
tin, Nelson Updike, Billy Browning,
John Davidson, James Stewart, Max
Holman, Gordon Stewart, Junior
Nash, James Davidson, Richard
Young, Bud Klein, Gordon Smith,
Dickie,. Stewart, Winston Cowgirl,
Dick ThilbinS Alex Austin. Marion
Sturtevant, Richard Kelpton, Law
renee ale
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20

your own children. Bits Of verses take
possession Of you "ot such is
the kingdom Of heaven" than
that he should offend one Of these little
ones" ..
There is a very quick, definite. prac-
ticol way to help, The American Red
Cross is asking for sl00,0O0,O0O imme.
diately. Some Of this goes to the chill,
dren directly: all Of it. Of course. in.
directly. Every cent you give will go
further than you would believe a cent
could 90 A cent will give a bowl OF
soup to q hungry, frightened. orphan
child. One dollar. ten, one hundred -.
There is phrase now in common use
"the luxury OF doing good"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20
The Little Citizens of Nancy
By Marian Bonsall Davis.

>hrs Dar's spent SIS months in France
as o roluater uorkcr Thi, sketch is the
resuk oi pistt 10 Naacy)
To learn patriotism. it is well to sit a,
the feet Of the little citizens OF Nancy,
and the children refugees who have found
shelter there from shattered and burning
homes. Sometimes you can hear them
singing while the guns are booming on the
Lorraine frontier less than three miles
away-patrlotic songs about Alsace and
Lorraine Then the older people take
new grip on their courage.
There are some children in Nancy who
live comfortably in their homes. BE,
cause so many bombs fall on Nancy. and
because the city is sometimes bombarded,
the children know that on town signal
they must run into the cellar Of the near
est house marked with the great red
cross Of Lorraine. Perhaps there they
will have protection.
Then there are the children in the hos
pitals. victims Of the bombs. We are so
used to talking in millions now that ii
seems more than legions to see one
little girl, whose legs were cut off. hug
ging doll tight In her arms. her grave
face never smiling Two little boys whc
have bad amputations from the bomb
have asked to be allowed to lie in tn.
same room with the wounded soldiers
The soldiers smiled and said. "Bien :"
and the little fellows are inordnately
proud Of the accidents that gave them
the right to lie in ward Of crippled
soldiers, in equal rank with heroes.
Then, too. there are the little ones in the
refugee colonies. II you have helped to
carry the world burden, BY your service,
by your money. you can look clear into
their eyes. Otherwise you turh away.
These little ones are like other children
except 10 one thing. No horrible thing
can ever surprise them. for their baby
eyes have seen the unspeakable. They
have seen violence and wrath In its most
perverted forms grandparents herded
and driven. mothers hunted down. They
are too young to know that these things
are not a common part Of life. And
though they are so much older than you
in knowledge OF suffering. and violence
and terror. Jet. because you are big and
seem to them wise. they look up at you
in child appeal When you have seen
that look you have touched the war.
And when you have touched the war
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20
Guest of Honor Elopes.

While Miss Edna Peterson was
making all arrangements to entertain
at tea in honor of Miss Anne Rose
Killy OF Kansas City, Mo-, this aft
ernoon, the guest Of honor was far
away in Chicago. Miss Killy has
been visiting Miss Elizabeth Larsen
of Dundee for several days and this
afternoon Miss Peterson had invited
a company OF her friends for tea to
meet the Kansas City visitor. Last
night, however, Mr.. James A: Dun
can of Kansas City came to Omaha,
met his fiancee, Miss Killy, and the
two were married and left immediate
ly for Chicago on honeymoon trip,
Neither Miss Larson nor her parents
knew one word OF the story until the
bridal pair telephoned that they were
leaving town. In order that she
might not disappoint her guests tor
tea Miss Peterson had her party any
way and the girls greeted the visitor
"in, absentia." Miss, Louise Carter
and Miss" Edna Single: assisted the
hostess in serving
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20
Governor Proves Old Friend.

Mrs. Benjamin ,. BAKER, WHO Ie,
turned Monday night from ten days
stay in Excelsior Springs, Mo-, had
an interesting reunion while there.
Governor and Mrs. Gardiner of Kan
sas had come to the Springs for
few days. rest enroute home from I
Kansas City, where they attended
Red Cross banquet. Mrs. Baker rec
ognized them as old acquaintance
whom she had last seen at Lake
Windermere in England while both
parties were travelling abroad. At that
time Judge and Mrs. Baker did not
know tlat Mr.. Gardiner had any polit-
ical aspirations, so that it was a great
surprise to Mrs. Baker to learn that
this former travelling companion is
governor OF the state OF Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Megeath, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Bronze and Mr.. J.. j.
Hanighen were Omahans in Excelsior
Springs during Mrs. Bakers stay,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20
Wife Of Attorney in Omaha
Police Investigation Dies

Mrs. Thomas B. Murray, wife OF
the attorney for the United Improve
ment Clubs in the Omaha police probe,
died Monday night at local hospital
She is survived by her husband, her
parents and four children. The body
will be taken Wednesday to Sargent,
Neb., the old home, for burial.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20
Shower for Miss Bridges,

Misses Sue and Viola Morearty
gave a linen shower this afternoon
for Miss Emily Bridges, whose mar
riage to Mr.. Earl Byram of Decatur,
Neb., will take place June 27 Red
and white spring flowers, combined
with cupids and hearts, formed the
decorations.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20
Here and There In Society.

Miss Edna Peterson is motoring to
Nebraska City with party of friends
Wednesday and Thursday for the
races. Thursday the group will stop
enroute to cook picnic dinner.
Mrs. Samuel Foote will attend the
P. f. o. convention which convenes
in Fremont Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowrie Childs leave
Wednesday night for the east to at
tend their sons wedding.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20
News of Visitors.

News OF visitors.
Miss Genevieve Weesner OF Lin
coin spend the weekend with Mrs
Henry Johnson and Mrs. Albert
Kurtz. Her sister, Miss Marie Wees
ner, was the guest of Miss Halle Will
son at the Colonial.
Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson OF Los
Angeles, who is visiting in Omaha
until Friday, when she continues her
journey east, will be the dinner guest
of Mrs. Samuel Foote at the Brans-
ford tonight.
Mr.. Wilbur Haynes motored up
from Lincoln Friday. At Fremont he
was joined Ly his cousins, the Misses
Welty, and the party was entertained
Saturday and Sunday by Mr. and Mrs.
]. B. Haynes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur A, DAILY and
son. Lowrie John, spent the weekend
in Kansas City with Mr.. and Mrs.
James B. Blakeney. Mrs. Blakeney
and Mary Ann returned with them to
Omaha Monday to spend some time.
She will be soloist at the Parker Will
son wedding Saturday. Her husband
is now in St. Joseph playing in the
golf tournament, but will join her
here the last of the week.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20
Birth Announcement.

A son, who has been named George
Arthur, was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
George A. Kiewit Monday. Mrs.
Kiewit was formerly Miss Alice
Woodwork,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20

Mrs. II, c. Sumney, one of Omaha's
most active and ardent suffragists,
was honored Monday night by being
chosen president Of the Political
Equality league.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20
At the Field Club.

Mrs. A. V. Shetwell and her sister,
Mrs. w. c. Lambert, entertained the
largest party at the Field club bridge
tournament today. This party OF
twenty-four guests was given IN
honor of Mrs. Thomas Parker OF
Buenos Aires and Mrs. Bond Geddes
of Washington, D. c. The out-of-
town guests were Mrs. William
Brooks of New York City, who has
come to spend the summer with her
sister, Mrs. Lambert and Mrs. Shot
well and Mrs. Ray Prosser OF Oak
land, Cal, who left late this alter
noon after a three weeks visit with
Mrs. ]. T. Helgren.
Mrs. w. H. Herdman had lunch
con and bridge party OF four at the
opening bridge tournament and Mrs.
c. D. Sturtevant had six guests.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20
Weddings Of the Month.

South Side and Mr. Alfred Roger
Sandstedt were married at ; o'clock
Satnriav afternoon at the Kountze
Wemor;,, church They were at
tsnded m hr Miss Irma Smith and Mr.
S,ri S,ndstedt The ceremony was
foiiowed hv a recent;on and sumner
At tbe home Of the bridegroom
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Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20

for two of their membe.s, who are
leaving Omaha. Mrs. E. L. Robert
son leaves Thursday with her daugh-
ter, -Irs. William Leet, or an ex-
tended trip in Alaska and California,
and Mrs. Andrew MacAulay will soon
go to make her home in Seattle,
Wash To speed these two parting
guests the women gave .oasts and
told "reminiscences of their friendship
in Omaha. Rev. T, ]. Mackay was
another guest at the picnic.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20

(Friday-Camp Supplies and Recipes.)
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-20

Farewell Picnic at Elmwood.
The Woman's auxiliary OF All
Saints church gave a farewell picnic
Monday afternoon in Elmwood park
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-07-06
FRIDAY July 6 1917.


shcep-raising can again be taken ur
in the Eastern States if we will. keep
away the dogs,-kill them, if neces-
sary. In Pennsylvania alone, in l9l5
nearly 1000 sheep were killed by
dogs. In New England dogs practlc-
ally ruined the sheep-raising indus
try.
The democratic frcc-listing OF wool
also cxcrted a tremendous influence
in discouraGing sheep-raisinR in the
United States, Our shepherds hesit-
atcd to compete with Australian
woods. In no other commodity should
we be 50 independent of other coun-
tries as in wool. The gradual i'm
position of a tax which might Ill
timately be wcll-nigh prohibitivc of
importation would be a iustiiiable
measure if it would enable us to
raise sufficient wool for our own
needs, and once that status was
reached it should be retained, This
world war should be taken advant-
age Of by our wool growers to in
crease their flocks. Every small
farmer should have at least a few
sheep. When the war is over the in
dustry should be p%erpetuated through
the medium of a high protective tar
;ff