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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-04
The News of Somersets Busy Towns

home of Mrs. Forrest Colby on Fri
day afternoon, January Il.
For your Sunday dinner try a jar
of Sealship Oysters and pound of
Tony oyster Crackers. They will
please you For sale at Fred ".
Preble's.
The Christmas meeting of the D.
A II at the residence of Mrs Roy
Savage last Thursday afternoon was
"a very pleasant occasion. The
home was beautifully and appropri-
ately decorated. Meeting was pre-
sided over by the regent. Mrs. Annie
Whitney and nearly all the members
Of kennebec Chapter were present
also three invited guests. Many
lens of interest concerning the work
of the d. A. r. were mentioned and
acted upon during the business ses-
sion. The program for the after
noon was opened by Christmas carols
furnished by the victrola Christmas
Greetings were extended by Mrs. Car
RE Colby; the article Christmas In
Olden Times was an original paper
written by Mrs. Nellie Robinson and
was very interesting. The story Of
IL FlISt I'll lotLid Iief III WV
England was beautifully read by
Mis-. Lephe Preble. The program
concluded with Christmas solo by
Miss Mildred Miller, During the so
cal hour which followed the hostess
served delicious lunch and the
ladies' departed for their several
homes long after tea time having en-
joyed the afternoon very much.
Mrs. Edward Fogg and Mrs. Sarah
Nottage recently spent a week in
Boston and was in attendance at
some of the Billy Sunday revival
meetings which they enjoyed.
Austin Camp. No 1924 Royal
Neighbors of America will hold a
regular meeting Thursday evening,
January IL, the following officers
have been elected for the ensuing
term and will be installed at this
meeting by District Deputy Blanche
NJ Pierce: Oracle, Charlotte NJ.
Sterling; vice oracle, Audrey S.
Goodrich; recorder, Mary =. Morsas;
receiver, Lille M Dunton; chancel-
lor, Blanche NJ. Cassidy; marshal.
Margaret J. Phelps; inside sentinel,
Flora Fogg; outside sentinel, Mae l..
Carl; manager. Stacey NJ. Witham;
physician, Roy C. Brown. After the
meeting refreshments will be served.
Meetings open at 1870.
New Years Sale at Fred W Pre-
be's Saturday can Peters cocoa,
19c: 1-2 Id. Ratchet Brand tea, 23c;
l5c can tomatoes. &c; ! lib. Acc tea.
29c; / h. 25c coffee 19c; 1Sc sal
mon, l5c or cans, $100; pkgs.
best quality new raisins. 25c
shrimps, 10c or for &c; 9 pkgs
Snow Ball popcorn 23c; Is good or
anges Csc Come early.
Married, December 10 in Scion at
the Methodist parsonage by Rev. H.
c. Glidden, Wilbur Flanders and Miss
inertia Hunnewell, both of Bingham.
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North Arson Mfg. Companys mill
building staging siXty-five feet high
around chimney to place a cap
weighing eight hundred pounds over
the chimney to prevent cinders fly
ing.
The next meeting of Ruth Heald
Cragin Chapter will be held at the
home of Mrs Sarah French Friday
afternoon, Jan. 18th.
Mrs. Eta Eames WHO was threat
ened with pneumonia a few days ago
is now better.
Thru the untlring efforts of Rev
and Mrs. Gardner Wills, the interior
of the Methodist church has been
renovated and new steel ceiling
and walls added. The woodwork
has been re-decorated. The color
scheme Of the auditorium is olive and
cream which happily blends making
a beautiful house of worship.
Mrs. a. Y. Marshall and son Luth-
err took dinner at Cyrus Walkers
Sunday
Friends here were pleased to hear
of the marriage at Scion Sunday of
George c Patten and Mrs. Lydia
(Robinson) Mullen both of Embden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Eames return
ed to Portland Tuesday after a visit
with Mr. and Mrs. NJ. A. Eames.
Mr. and Mrs. Meier Eames had
for guests Christmas. Mr.. and Mrs
Perley Stevens of Skowhegan, Mr.
and Mrs. Austin Eames of Portland
Roscoe Eames of Embden and his son
Linwood Eames of Worcester. Mass.
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Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter of William J stet..
S iadydq pm of a4 Clark as Par sqsson
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.,
To the Hon. Clarence Hale. Judge
of the District Court of he United
States for the District of Maine.
William j. Stetson, Individually,
and as partner OF the late hrm oi
Clark " Stetson Of Arson in the
Maine. in said District, respectfully
represents, that on the cath day of
June. last past he was duly adJudEed
bankrupt under the Acts OF Congress
relating TO bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and
rights of property, and has tully
complied with all the requirements of
said Acts and of the orders OF Court
touching his bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE HE PRAYS. That he
may be decreed by the Court to have
able against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts
as are excepted by law from such
discharge.
Dated mis- Goth day of December A.
WILLIAM ]. STETSON,
Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District OF Maine. SIS.
on this 3Oth day of December a. d.
1915. on, reading the foregoing petit
oRDERED BY THE COURT. That a
hearing be had upon the same on the
9Th day. of February a, d. 1911 be,
fore said Court at Portland, in said
District. at ten o'clock In the fore,
noon; and that notice thereof be pub
lished In The Independent Reporter a
newspaper printed in said District.
and that all known creditors, and
other persons In interest may appear
al the said time and place. and show
cause. If any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be
granted.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED
BY THE COURT, That the Clerk shall
send by mail to all known creditors
copies of said petition and this order,
addressed to them at their places OF
residence as stated
Witness the Honorable Clarence
Hale. Judge of the said Court. and the
seal thereof. at Portland. in said Dis
trict, on the Goth day of December A.
D. 1916.
JAMES Z. HEWEY. Clerk.
IL. s.
A true copy of petition and order
thereon.
Attest:
JAMES E. HEWEY. Clerk
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BINGHAM

William D. Lander from Maiden
Mass is visiting relatives in town.
Mrs c. f Hutchns from North
Arson returned home Monday after
few days visit with her cousin II
b Whipple and family.
Miss Lucille Foster was unable to
attend to her school duties last Mon
day on account OF illness.
Mrs Marta Savage went 10 Skow-
hogan last Friday to spend month
as guest of her cousin Miss Gertrude
Weston.
Many of the young people who
spent the Christmas vacation in town
returned to their work Monday hav-
ing greatly enjoyed the holidays as
the coasting and skating have been
good
Mr. and Mrs Roy NJ. Savage and
daughter Anna and Miss Mildred Mil
Ter left town for Boston this morn
ing Mr. Savage and family will re-
main several weeks. Miss Miller
intends to return after Two weeks
stay in the city.
Rev Thos. b. HIATT is spending a
part Of this week in Boston. He eX-
poets 10 hear Billy Sunday He will
also attend the great revival meet
ings which are being held in Port
land and will arrive home the last
OF the week.
Much excitement was created last
Friday evening by the burning out
of chimney in the home of Howard
Moore. The wind was blowing fierce
~ and the chimney had a good burn
ing out but the firemen responded
very quickly to the call and no seri-
Gus damage resulted.
II is understood that the skating
rink has been leased by Almond
Spauldng and Guy Temple. Many
OF the young people seem 10 enjoy
the sport
The Century Club meets at the
home Of Mrs. Z. o. Hopkins tomor-
row (Friday) afternoon
1t seems very lonesome without
the Community Christmas tree which
was removed last Tuesday.
The G.. G.. c. will meet with Mrs.
Rose Lander on Wednesday of next
week
Last evening Wednesday the mem
hers of the girls choir with invited
friends were entertained at five
O'Clock tea in the Fraternity Banquet
Hall by the ladies of the e. c. C.
1t seemed "A very pleasant occasion
and was much enjoyed. The church
going people especially realize and
fully appreciate the willing services
of the girls choir which has render
ed music not only at the Sunday
morning services but on many spec
lal occasions thruout the past year.
The Sunshine Society will hold its
January meeting at the home of Mrs.
Charles Colby on Thursday afternoon
of next week.
The Kennebec Chapter d. A r.
are to give a ladies' whist at the
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her pleasing personality, her moth
erly instincts and her ever ready
willingness to enter into those
things to make life more pleasant
for others she made hosts of friends
who will long respect and cherish
the memory of Aunt Mercy" as she
was Familiarity called by both old and
young.
Rev. II. c. Glidden will take for
his theme next Sunday night. He'll,
what kind of place it is and how to
escape il.
Aubrey Kelley had the misfortune
to slip and get his foot caught in the
hydraulic press which is used to ex-
tract the water from the pulp. Mr..
Kelley has a badly bruised member
and will be laid up for some little
time.
Mrs. Nellie Paul was business
visitor at Skowhegan Wednesday.
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FEMALE HELP wANTED-I

FEMALE HELP wANTED-po you
want place that offers you clean,
pleasant, year-round work at talr
pay from the start-and chance ior
real advancement II you make sood
If you have at least a grammar school
education we can give you employ
ment at once as clerk in our SUP
scription department-and ehance 10
rise II you have a nigh school edu-
cation or better we can give you the
same start and an even better chance
for the future. We teach our EN-
plqyees tyPng 5a e lsaJ wr SHINE proof
reading etc. This assures the am
bilious ones either chance to make
good pay on bonus basis or else 10
become understudies for some of the
good executive positions. If a chance
Of this sort interests you, please write
fully about yourself to w. IL. Gan
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ED at once, write me the colors you
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LOST HORSE BLANKET on ROAD
to NorridgewOck south side about TWO
miles out. Finder please notify Ed
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iWlf
PORTABLE SAW MILL WITH 20
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WHAT HAVE YoU TO OFFER IN
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WANT TO MY 4 FARM OF
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if | can find something to suit me
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POSITION WANTED As CHAMBER
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HAVE $1,000 / WOULD LIKE TO
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relatives and friends in Boston and
attending the eyangelistc services
will give a report of this great cam
paign and a personal estimation OF
the man and his message. 1t is eX-
pected that those who cannot hear
DR.. Sunday themselves will be prof
tied by attending such service and
obtain a somewhat direct message
from the great evangelist
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elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent. Carl II. Goodwin; vice presi-
dent, Clarence E. Snow; secretary,
Mrs. Florence Luce; treasurer, Miss
Nora Goodwin; marshal, Carl A.
Plummer The next meeting will be
held at the Union Church on Satur-
day evening, January 9th. \ full at
tendance is desired. An interesting
program has been arranged by the
committee in charge of the January
meetings.
XAuIu nARII 4
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The bride vas prettily gowned in
white satin. Mrs. Flanders is the
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs Joseph
Hunnewel and Mr. Flanders is the
son OF MI. and Mrs Daniel Flanders.
They are a well known young couple
in this town and have the best wishes
of their many friends Mr.. and Mrs.
Flanders will make their home In
for the present
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NORTH NEW PORTLAND
T. B. Madsen who has been visiting
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-11-23
SCOUTS AID THE SOLDIERS.

During "OH 70 France exercises
In Swaync field at Toledo. Ohio, bog
scouts collected money 10 purchase
supplies not issued by the government
When the Toledo soldiers were on the
Mexican border this emergency fund
came as life saver.
II was not a government Issue when
Troop D needed rope to tether horses
so they would not Kick themselves 10
death, and when medicine was badly
needed which was not obtainable from
The government this emergency fund
supplied II. One company while Oh
the border sent TO The railroad station
for expected supplies. They came back
With a mosquito netting. the only
thing received that day. The com.
mander bought food from this fund
Or the men would have had to 90 hun.
cry, The boy scouts will try to see
hat their home soldiers will have all
necessary comforts while IN France.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-11-23
BEES FOR THE GREENHOUSE

Growers Of greenhouse cucumbeys In
the state Of Massachusetts alone are
utilizing more than 1000 colonies o.
bees. II is absolutely indispensable
that bees shall be used II one Is to
grow cucumbers under glass, without
the bees II would be necessary for the
plants to he pollinized by hand.
The difficulty and expense OF this
proceeding is self.eyIdent. 1t is CON
sidered advisable to have colony Of
bees for every $50 feet Of house. Some
of the growers keep Atty hives to at
tend to the work OF propagatlng the Gu
cumber species.
One Of the peculiar things about the
use Of bees Ia that most OF the growers
seem to be content with the idea Of
buying new colonies every season.
There Is really no good reason why the
colonies should not be carried over
from season 10 season, using little
manipulation to insure the process. but
the major portion Of the producers Sp-
pear to accept the annual purchase of
bees as one Of the inevitable expenses.
If the hives are so placed that they
win be at the ends OF the houses. with
q chance to enter the house from one
end and the open from the other they
win thrive much better. The bees get
little or no honey from the cucumbers
during the winter and they must there
fore be fed on syrup. This brings about
heavy laying for the queen which Is
not good for the bees. Az soon as the
weather Is warm enough, IL they are
permitted to fly in the open they will
recuperate to large extent.
If new queens are provided each seat
son It would be possible to keep the
colonies indefinitely. The prices paid
for fresh colonies run from five to ten
dollars. A grower who Is not afraid
OF his bres and who learns how to
handle them can save much Of this OK
pense.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-11-23
SCOUTS DO NOT TAKE TIPS.

Said boy scout usher. at per-
Torrance In the Municipal theater in
st. Louis to patron whom he had
just shown 20 his reservation with
Chesterleldian courtesy aud who
sought TO bestow tip: "Thank you.
sir. but the boy scouts do not accept
gratuities."
This particular boy scout wus Lad
Of about twelve years. Tie had the
bearing Of prinee-and ne was q
prince, free American prince. The
wonderful organization which Is max
Ing men OF so many thousands Of
American boys Is teaching them many
high things which lre not tnught in
a.l homes, although they should be neg.
lected Ia nome Resides truth and hon
or and self.rellance and self-respect,
me boy scouts are taught the nobility
Of service.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-11-23
BOY
Sou s
e.
Conducted by National Council OF the
BOY ScoutA OF AmerlnAl
SHOT UNARMED BOY SCOUT

III people understood what the boy
scout movement means In training
boys 10 heroic service and making biz,
useful men Of them. they would quick.
~ rally to its support" said Mrs. A.
g. Backall, visitor Ia Seattle and
Formerly vice president of the Won.
ans Liberal league, Il political orgaui.
zation Of West Australia.
my husband and | were In England
when The war broke out, and every boy
scout wus called into service by the
British government to guard the rail-
roads and public buildings and per.
form various other patriotic services.
The deeds OF heroIsm by boy scouts
which we personally witnessed made
HE II lifetime advocate OF boy scout
work.
shortly after the war began, we,
with hundreds OF others, were on
trnin going from London to Channel
port, when the train came TO a sudden
stop. The engine had stopped within
foot or two OF boy scout guard, who,
finding n boulder on the track too large
for him 10 move, had placed himself
on the track before the Oncoinlng train,
signaling Il to stop. He held his ground.
and his life would have been sacrificed
had not the engineer succeeded In stop
ping the train ia time. His herolsm
saved many lives and the demonstra-
ton those hundreds OF passengers gave
him is beyond description.
Another boy scout. guarding ar en-.
trance OF Il government building IN
London, with instructions to admit TO
'ne, was approached by a spy, who
threatened to shoot the boy II he did
rot allow him TO pass. The unarmcd
10Y scout refused to violate his trust
md was shot through the heart by the
'py The shot attracted attention and
he murderer was captured.
These are but two OF many Incl.
Tents Of boy scout heroism In the Brit
,h Isles, and a movement which incul-
'ates such patriotism and heroisn In
se hearts OF boys Is worthy OF M.
tinted support"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-11-23
SCOUTS AS VETS oRoERLlEs.

At the last annual encampment OF
The Grand Army OF the Republic Com.
nander William J. Patterson took oc-
caslon to thank the boy scouts for
their many helpful acts. The scouts
are now more numerous than the MEM
bers Of the Grand Army itself, and
their services are deeply appreciated
by the old soldiers, especially during
reunions in the large cities. 1t Is
touching TO see the boys acting as
guides and aides to the aged men, at
tending to baggage and conveyances
and supplying at once any Information.
needed. Old soldiers feel a pride In
young Americans that they can but
falntly express.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-11-23
so,,arlno Things.

A certain old farmer would never
do any work Of any kind on sun
day, relates London Answers.
But one Saturday night rain fel' III
torrents, and when Sunday inorh'ns
dnwnod the river was in Hood anu
to wash everything away
unless some very hard work with pick
and shovel was undertaken ut once
Tho old man was In Qunndary' put
he saw bankruptcy looming very near
Suddenly a bright idea struck him
Away with you, lads" he cried 10
his hsads. pig for your llves-0ho
IN put the clock back to SATURDAY
night"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-11-23
SWEET PEAS FOR FIVE
MONTHS
BY LIMA r. ROSE.

II You plan TO have sweet peas next
year plant them so that you win be
able 10 enjoy their beauties Tor ar
least five months.
Dig trench IA long as wanted and
IS inches to two feet deep. md ut the
bottom put layer OF old mnnnrc
Cover With soil that has been made
fairly rich with Old rotten manure.
Down the center run two burrows
eight inches deep and ten inches wide.
FIJI with well-rotted manure or leaf
mold and mix with the surrounding
soil. Do this early In February.
Make two trenches again five inches
deep and eight inches apart. and IN
these SOW the seed two Inches apar,
md cover with soil about one inch aud
firm it we'll Little by little, as the
peas grow, ill up the trench. When
the peas are four inches high provide
chicken wire trellIses or brush for
them 10 climb on. on nccount OF the
wire getting pretty hot in the strong
sunshine some people find they have
better success with the brush.
The following PRECAUTIONS viii pro.
cure long Towering season:
Buy the best seed you can procure
each year; get the seed planted ns
enrly ne possible; don't try to work
wet soil or heavy soil, wait until the
earth Is At to be worked.
Don't hill and don't trench; give
level cultivation; mulch with lawn
clippings or cut straw.
Water thoroughly when the soil IL
Try and syringe every few da,s 10 rout
Insects.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-11-23

and contains no heating material, and
the frame put on the top of the
ground.
The earth should be banked all
around the frame and during cold days
and nights both the hot and cold frumc
were covered with broad shutters aud
carpet thrown on top for further pro.
lection.
After the h0tbed has been emptlcd
into the cold frame II may be used to
grow another crop OF seedlings.
The hotbed IL also good place 70
start cuttings. slip the cuttings, place
them In dish containing sand which
should be kept as wet as mud, and the
slips will grow In n short time.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-11-23
SHEEP IN WINTER QUARTERS
Be Sure That There Are Not Ticks on
Anirnals---infested Flock VIII
Not Prosper.

Be sure there are no ticks on the
sheep when they go into winter quar-
tiers.
II win cost good money to winter
a lot Of ticks and there Is no profit In
them.
A tcky flock viii come out sIdn poor
lr ths spring no matter how you feed.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-11-23
No More Liaht COOKING.

a socket for electric lamps has been
put on the market which makes 1t I'm.
possible to steal electric light bulbs o.
10 use the socket for any purpose
"hlch the owner does not intend. The
new sockets will be a blow to those
who live in furnished rooms and re-
crete an electric toastcr or an electric
iron In the bottom OF their trunks 10
use when the lantlady is asleep. The
safety socket Is so made that you cnn
screw In any lamp or attachment plug.
nut once In, It cannot be removed
fhe socket only works one way.