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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15

The usually quiet town of Skowhe-
gan is promised a bit of excitement
and something of a surprise at the
next Town Meeting The selectmen
have issued a statement, given here
in. which intimates or rather definite
ly states that those who are knocking
the Municipal coal idea are to be
brought before the public. In other
words their methods are to be expos
ed: the devious ways In which they
are seeking to destroy what seems an
excellent thing for the town.
The statement by the Selectmen fol
lows:
MUNICIPAL FUEL SITUATION
Believing that the public is desirous
of and entitled to, information per-
tanning to the fuel situation, we take
this opportunity of offering a brief
statement regarding Skowhegan's new
enterprise.
The town has bought and sold ap-
proximately $3.50 tons of coal at about
1925 per ton. This coal cost at the
mines S420; the freight charges aver
aged $500; expense of delivering 75c
or $685. per short ton. The treasur-
er has the money for all coal sold, and
the town balance of $327OO. Over
head expense, including rent, short
ages, hired help, and incidentals, fig
ures less than 10c per ton, and not one
dollar has been paid for demurrage.
The schools and Fire Department
are provided with years supply. 361
homes have been furnished, and 249
orders are waiting to be filled.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15

/ could get on. Everything | owned
was wet. Right after breakfast we
took a six mile hike and by the time
we got back we were warm enough.
We are hard at work now. Every
day we have lectures and lessons in
bandaging. Our lectures cover gas,
wounds, sprains, abrasions, shock,
care of the feet, body and teeth. The
lectures about gas and its effects are
extremely interesting and are dwelt
upon with great length. 1t is said
that there is far more danger from
gas than from bullets because there
is absolutely nothing you can do for
the victim.
Tonight there is to be concert by
the Regimental Band of the Royal En-
gineers They are rated as one of
England's crack bands and | imagine
the concert will be good one.
The 104th U. S. Inf arrived in camp
today. They were unlucky in being
on board ship for three weeks If
it was anything like our two weeks, 1t
is wonder they arrived at all.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15
Sleeveless Sweater

Heavy Wool. Needles, Amber No. 6
Cast on "a stitches. rib 3 inches, 2
and 3 Knit SO ribs, plain. then mar
row every sixth row, 9 times each
side. Make neck hole as follows
Knit 16 stitches, bind off "a stitches
and knit 16 stitches. Knit ribs for
each shoulder Knit 16 stitches, cast
on "a stitches and knit 16 stitches
To knit back, widen every sixth row, Q
times each side. Knit 3S ribs plain.
Rib inches, and 2. Sew up sides.
leaving 10 inches around arm hole 2
rows single crochet around neck
row around arm hole
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15
Fire on Timberland

Deputy Forest Fire Warden A. J.
Dunphy and two sons Ralph and Guy
and Justin Howard were called out
Thursday night about 10 o'clock to a
fire on Picked Hill in Lexington on
the timberland of heirs Of A. H. Chase.
The fire originated in stump
supposed to have been set by hunters,
it had swept into some old poplar cut
ting and If 1t had not been put under
control, would have gone thru some
spruce cutting farther up on the hill
near Bingham.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15
CORPORAL EARL W|THEE
WAS NOT KILLED
Several Letters Told Of His Death But
Writers We're Mistaken

During the past week it has been
persistently rumored that Corporal
Earl Withee a member of Co. +, now
in England was Killed about three
weeks ago by an English troop train
During this time also, the daily pa
pers have dwelt more or less on the
death of Corporal Mithee, one stating
that official word had been received
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15

Harold f. Smith and Lindon Lam
caster arrived home, from the Dead
River region Monday. They brought
with them two big, eight point buck
deer; one weighed 1913 lbs, and the
other 215 They went in from Sam
Parsons IL miles down the river by
canoe, and then three miles to the
north on foot. They saw plenty of
deer beside the two they brought
home with them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15
Y. NJ. c. A. NEEDS AID

During the past few weeks the pa
pers have been filled with stories of
L. S. army morale and of the inroads
being made upon the success of the
allies by lack of proper places of
recreation for the soldiers. German
plots and intrigues figure into this
scheme of things and it is up to the
Y. NJ. C. A. to help the situation.
Its needs are many. Perhaps the
greatest expense comes in the build
ing and equipping of the 'huts'. These
are huge buildings where the boys can
get together for games and a quiet
session at the reading tables 1t is
for the realization of these things that
the people of Somerset County and of
th~ United States have been laboring
during the past week and the results
are far better than were expected
Local endeavor along this line had
its beginning last Friday when the ex-
ecutive committee. elected in connec-
ton with the Y. NJ. c. A. War Council
campaign for Skowhegan, held a
meeting and decided to make canvas
for Y. NJ. C. A funds
A publicity committee was elected
consisting Of John jenkins, r. T. Pat
ten and Edward Estabrook and it was
decided to spend the first four days
of the week in advertising and on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, to
actively engage in the raising of funds
which have been allotted to this sec
ton Early this Thursday morn
ing the teams got busy and with the
same feryor which marked their work
in the Liberty Loan drive, they button
holed everything that looked like a
prospect and urged him or her, as the
case might be, to separate themselves
from all surplus coins and fill the
Golfers of the Y. NJ c. A. fund
A house to house canvass will not
be made but rather q selection of per-
sons will be in order At a meeting
in the Municipal building on Sunday
afternoon, last. Raymond H. Pierce
Y. NJ c A. worker from Wakefield
Mass. Somerset County organizer
spoke to a fairly large audience. He
outlined the needs of this organization
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15

All taxes not paid by December 1st
will pay interest from October list at
per cent.
3w46 ADAM SIMPSON, Collector
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15

Charles w Tarbell. who is extern
sively engaged in mining interests in
Nevada and Arizona, arrived in Show
hegan, Monday morning after spend
ing several weeks in the West
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15

at the various training camps and OF
the much greater need across the wa
ter. This morning finds everyone
hard at work for the cause, locally,
and the results are sure TO be graft
flying.
Another meeting was held on Tues
day evening at the Municipal build
ing and at this time Mr Pierce again
told the assembly OF the great work
being accomplished by the Y NJ e. A.
He said that this was not another
campaign but an effort to provide for
the boys healthful recreation during
their service
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15

Mrs. Olice Carron left Saturday af-
ternoon for Sherbrooke. p q. 10 visit
her sister, Mrs. Armand Roy
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15
sKowHEGAN QUOTA $4,000

SkOWHEGAN QUOTA $4,000
The quota for Skowhegan was set
at $4,000 That is the minimum and
the sky is the limit The majority Of
those attendant at the meeting thot
this little enough Major Fogler felt
that it would be better to divide up
according to the population of the
county The county quota is so 900
But Skowhegan sent a lot Of boys 10
the front and Skowhegan should look
after the welfare of these boys and
their fellows whether the subscrip-
ton called for be - or 10000 dollars
The method of raising the money was
decided upon. Team captains vol
unteered and chose four men to work
with them Each man will make a
list of those in town whom he can best
approach and will make 1t his busi-
to come across as is their patriotic
and solemn duty The drive closes
on Saturday night and there should
be no question but what Skowhegan
will raise the $40, 900 and more The
morale of the L. S. forces must be
protected and this can be done only
thru the efforts of the Y NJ. c. A
MEN WHO WILL SOLICIT
The team captains and their teams
are given below. II perchance one
of these should not call on you hunt
MIN up and give your bit Capt.
Frank Madden. Clarence p Mantor.
Rev. c. H. Mckinney, Clarence B.
Hight, r. T. Patten; Capt Harry Bar
ker, Carl Curtis. Edwin l. Sampson,
Allan Wentworth, Frank NJ Huckins;
Capt. Arthur Rodden, Harvey Nc
Guire, Robert Cole, Ernest Leighton,
Ed. Bisson; Capt J. d, Symons. Mark
Savage. George L. H. Smith. Harry
Smith. F. W. Bucknam; Capt C. W
Day, r. W Leighton, D. A. Porter, W.
f Porter Roy E. Symons; Capt H
l.. SWEET. A. X. Butler. W. P Ordway.
John H. Jenkins. C P. Merrill; Capt
Thomas Greenway, J. H. Lancaster,
George Moore, W. r. Elliott, George
w. Cover; Capt. E E. Greenwood, G.
r. Fogg. John Lewis. John A Mooers,
c. NJ. Holt. Two other teams are
also in the field but their names had
not been given out up to the time of
this issue
All the fellows are hustling 10 help
out the boys who have gone across;
your sons and the sons of your neigh
bor Shall they be protected from
immoral forces or not? It's up to
you Remember the solicitors end
up their work on Saturday night and
$1,000 is the minimum.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks for the many kindnesses
shown during our recent bereavement,
the loss of dear father and husband,
also for the many beautiful floral Of
ferings. Especially do we appreciate
the actions of sympathy shown by the
Catholic Order of Foresters and the
men of the Society of st. John the
Baptist.
Mrs. George Goulette and family
Mr. and Mrs Henry c. Lewia
Mr. and Mrs Ralph Lewis
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Gingrow
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goulette
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15
KNOCKED DOWN BY AUTO
Mrs. AnseI COrsOn of Athens Sustalns
Painful Injuries Saturday

Mrs. Ansel Corson, resident of
Athens, is confined to her home, a re-
suit of injuries which she received
Saturday, when an auto driven by
Guy Williams, also of Athens, struck
her as she was crossing the road near
her home. The mud guard of the
machine knocked her down and she
was picked up by Prof. Williams and
taken to her home. Beside many
body bruises the unfortunate woman
sustained sprained ankle Mr..
Williams and his wife were on their
way to attend the funeral Of Gates S.
Austin, when the accident occurred.
The driver was exonorated from all
blame
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15

Carleton F. Merrill was notified We'd
nesday, from the office of the Adult
ant General in Augusta, that Withee
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15

On Sunday, Mrs. Dell Allen of
Athens was walking about the barn
when a large door fell and striking
her knocked her unconscious. When
she regained her senses she called for
help and was removed to the house.
Other than being terribly frightened
Mrs. Allen escaped without serious in
jury.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-30

are finishing the gibbet, passed
la mind"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-30
lRRORS OF LIFE IN SIBERIAN
PRISON DESCRIBED BY A GIRL
MEMBER OF TERRORIST BAND

az had TO be done secretly. fo- their
parents feared what such activities
would lead 10. once the W girls
slipped away 10 a nearby town ana
helped stir up a strike among stock
Ing makers II that town. They mnds
speeches. urging revolt, and came
near ialiiag INTO the hanas VI the po-
lice.
Marie's father sent her 60 Odessa. a.
get her away from her Revolutionary
friends She ran away from the un-
Gle to whose home she was sent and
went 10 work in n candy factory. her
real business Ia lie was revolution
Bry propaganda.
six in Commune.
There we're six OF us living IN a
sort Of commune-Zhcnia. a factory
girl OF 20, who was a nOst ardent asi-
tator and strike organizer; David. a
clerk; Grlgory, a bookbinGer who had
already been In prison for distributing
prohibited literature; Nlcholai. 4
painter who became a socialist and
Joined our circle after his release
from prison. where he was put for
preaching Toistoyism: Ivan and my
self. II seldom happened that va ali
had work: sometimes the whole circle
lived on the earnings OF one or two"
Secret printing Offices were estab-
lished and thousands Of proclamations
printed and distributed; educational
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-30

They are finishing the gibbct,' passed
In mind"
To n Siberian Prison.
So died Nicholai. Marie's sentence
was COMMITTED to lite Imprisonment
in Siberia NJ hard labor. With Ave
other young women rcvOlutlonists she
was sent to the siberian prison OF
Akatui. Five times within a few
months tunnels were dug by the pris-
oners for their escape and each time
discovered when they were almost
completed. One 81 their leaders cs-
capped IN n barrel 81 saucrkraut. In
midwinicr Marie Sukion and one
other woman were taken in sleighs q
weeks journey 10 another prison.
They slept az night In frigid. ruined
barracks.
Time passed slowly IN the Maitzcv
prison. Days. months, years stretched
into n long and weary monotony.
Communications and financial assist
ance came less and TESS frequently.
and finally ceased altogether. The
belief in the speedy liberation of Rus
sia was being slowly crushed 10y tho
"yc-wheiming grief which filled q
souls. How many such wears VIII
pass' one " : u''Hly as .ne o'n'
clcd aimlcssly our small prison yard
ON oar daily walk or tossed about ou
the hard bed iu tho long slceple--
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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-30

II | neglect to serve these
delicious Cottolcnc biscuits,
Sundays, in vain | offer other
breakfast dslntics. Across
the table reproachful glanccs
say plain as words 49,
"Whs, No biscuit r
For a morning treat Why
don't YOU try these quick
Cotiolene biscuits They'll
put wholesomencss into the
whole day,
From l.. g.. S.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-30

FREEl Cook book containing
2}9 recipes by famous cook sent
free Write to The \ X Pair
hank Company, III We, Wash.
iugtou Street, Chicago, I'll.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-30
SPLITTING up AFRICA

Victory for the allies Vill cost GER
many more than 600. 10 sQuarc
miles OF colonial territory Inhabited
by NOR, than 10. 600. 600 people II the
allies hold TO their Jointly announced
intention Of refusing 10 return tho
African. Asiatic ana Paciflc posscs-
sions OF the German empire.
The greatest Of these losses, on the
basis OF area and population. VIII bee
Germany's African possessions which
before lJit contained $4,000 square
mites ana moro than lg 600 .p'u .uhah.
itants-colonies more than -four times
as LARGE - tn, entire German ,mplr,
IN Europe,
Kaio Chau. now h,ld o., Ipupu. WIS
the most important German ,oIuu3 ,n
a commercial sousc. thuugh the AREA
was only 200 square mile. but The,
African possessions ut the T,utuuf off
fcrcd them t1o greatest place Boo tu.
sun.
o. was Kari Won der Dcckcu. tho
German explorer. Writing from thH
Tuba river in northeast Africa iu
lSCi who first aroused Gcrmauy
With Tor colonial expansion Hc su-
gcsiod thaf Mnmhassa uc purchased
from IA, sultan But 10 was onI. after
the Fruuco-PrusSinu war that Ger
many really BEGAN to cast about scr-
.ou~l, fur 10 tuothuld boz the remote
parts CO., fkr 4lphn His fHrvl esteem.
ca colonial enterprises Nefr lightly
but 10y 1884, popular opinion caused
him 90 take the initiative g.. lNNG
boo had been instrumental boo found
Inc the German cUIou',. If TuEtfIrd
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-30
HIGH HEELS PUT
CORNS ON TOES
Tells women how to dry up % Durn
80 Il lifts out without
pain.

Modern high-hccled footwear
buckles the toes and produces corns.
many 81 tho thousands OF hus-
pitnl cases of Infection aud iu.tjnw
are the result ~ woman's suicidal
habit OF trying To cut away these pain
ful pests
For little cost there can ur oh-
tanned at any pharmacy o. quarter of
an ouncc OF "a drug called free Tone.
which T. sufficient to rid ones feet ~
every hard or soft corn or caiiuits
without the slightest danger or IN
COW cnicuce
\ Few drops applied directly upon
the tender, aching corn stop thH Sore
uce and shortly the entire cugl. Ir,t
ana an. hfts right out. It i~ q sticky
substance. which dries thc moment Il
b. applied and thousands a. men AVID
v0'Ieu use u because th, corn .NttNo's
up aud comes ont without iuI1autiug
- even irritutiug tine SurruuUufr- t-.
sue or skin. cut this uut and 'r, Do ID
your currs bother you.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-30

Kansas City s,ar.)
|oNnfnn Of the Car in Rus
BE- liberty and a chance Of
fer thousands OF men and
H4rnTin. II IL the dawn OF a
Tor which they have worked
with pathetic eagerness for
<nfe, always beIieving il was
M1Qnst within sight. Many
Eni prisoner. sentenced 70 ST.
iifesA Kept hope alive by the
bat The revolution would cut
ts s~ertence.
Tg 81 Marie suklon. a dew
eeuaFnced 20 Siberia, Il not
tzu13 one. though Il Is fraught
! ofrors tcalculated to make the
u MIND reel. Three years ago
bry Of Miss. SuklUn 3 experiences
|hhli4hed in America BY the Cen
conapany under the title. The
Rory Of q Russian Exile
RE anklon was born Of peasant
Q IN a any village. TIL she was
'ars cid she could not read or
Then the daughter OF a rabbi.
ID Of III. began 70 read revolp-
~ pxm9hiets TO her. and Marie
ID TO read that she might know
Of this strange new learning. She
he rAbbi's daughter aud a few
enii6ren held secret meetings.
lmrs IN the woods, TO read to-
3 and talk over the wrongs and
inex Of tho working people. 1t
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-30
My Sunday
biscuit-treat
Report No. q By a light housekeeper

Pm proud of my
little kitchen way
up next the root - in
our big apartment
house. And every
Sunday morning at
$50 you'll find me
here making biscuit
Even after my hard
week of office work |
don't mind the
recipe is very simple.
First, / am particular abou,
my shortening. use nothing
but creamy, wholesome Cot
tolene. !, shonens the biscuit,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-30

Tho nm, duck goes his waE while
many Cd lam, argument survives
IS Ishiugtou -tIr
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-30

shorenst the labor and, ! find,
shoucns time.
II you'll imagine you're
watching me, you'll see why.
Into the sifted -four, bak-
ing powder and salt | blend a
level tablespoonful OF my
wholesome shortening, very
lightly, See how quickly IL
creams. ltiecls like silk under
my fIngeuips. add the milk,
working rapidly, pat gently,
roll, cut,
Now into the oven want
you To- notice how nicely
that wholesome biscuit ONE
TO a rich brown. How crl,p
and Aaky II isl
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-30

Classified Ads Bring Results,
The herald., 1917-11-08
CarrOIItOn Land Co., Ltd.
1910 Hihernia Bldg. Main 4468
CHARTERS.

erty among the stockholders, in accordance
with the provisions OF Article " of this
Charter In case OF death or disability of
any one OF said liquda;ors, the remaining
l.quidAtor shall fulfill all the duties of
liquidator. Said iquidators shall have the
power 70 TX the price and prescribe
the terms OF sale OF said property and
the manner in which these sales shall be
made They shall be vested with full, final
and complete authority, necessary, proper and
exped,enJ to do and perform any and every
act and thing to wind up and liquidate the
business and affairs OF the corporation.
Article NIII-No stockholder shall ever
be liable or responsible for the contracts,
faults or debts OF said corporation, nor shall
any mere informality in its organization
null or Of exposing stakeholder to any liza
bility beyond the unpaid balance due on the
shares OF stock owned by him.
Article IN.-The subscribers hereunto have
respectively written opposite their names, the
amount OF stock in this corporation sub
scrlhed for by each OF them so that this Act
OF Incorporation may also serve as the orig
lnal subscription list Of the corporation.
Thus done and passed, in my Office at the
City OF New Orleans, on the day, month and
year first hereinabove written, in the pres
ence OF Messieurs Charles Leblanc and
the age OF majority and residents of this
State and Parish, who have signed these
presents, together with said apearers and
me, notary, after due reading of the whole.
Original Signed. Names of subscribers
omitted.
Witnesses: Chas Leblanc. Frank T. Doyle.
JOSEPH SINAI, Notary Public.
!, the undersigned Recorder of Mortgages,
in and for the parish of Orleans, State of
Louisiana, do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing Act of Incorporation of the
Nutro Company, Inc, was this day duly
recorded in my Office, in Book 1912, folio =.
(SignedD EMILE ] LEONARD, by. R.
A true copy.
JOSEPH SINAI, Notary Public
Oct II is 25 Nov s IS
The herald., 1917-11-08
-, ACT OF INCORPORATION
DE NITRO COMMAND INC0n nnn .


United States of America, State of Iouisi-
ana. Parish of Orleans, CITY Of New
Orleans. -'e"
lie It known, That on this the 4th dav of
september, in the year of our Lord one tbo,,
sand and nine hundred and seventeen (I917i
ana OF Inc Independence Of the Unitd States
81 America, the one hundred and fo-tv-seconJ
before me, Joseph Sinai notary orbIic
LuIy commissioned and sworn in and for
me Parish of Orleans, State of Louis;ana
anu tnereln residing, personally came and
appeared the persons whose names &c r..
unto subscribed. who declared tba, a,,if;rr
themselves OF the provisions of the laws q
ms STATE relative to organization of co-,o.
Tatons' and more particular to Act 267 az
T I'i General Assembly Of this State, approved
July 9th, i9l4, they have covenanted snJ
agreed, and do by these presents coIa- aru
ana agree, bind, form and constitute tbe-,'
ewes as well as such persons who nav
iteIealter JOIN, or become associated Viii
Iau! INTO a corporation and body polite in
.aw' Tor the objects and purposes and ,,rd ~
the agreements following. to.wit: anu uiiue'
article The name and style Of tbis ,o-
poratlon shall be the "Nutro Commas s cor or
LLorporated' and under that name II sb.i
and %;,u ENJOY all the rights advantage,
IONS; II shall exist for the period Of n;pe,,,
mine years 100 from this date; II shall ny,
.he power to contract, sue and be suea =, =.
taPoIdIe name; to make and use cornor
AZ ,Ieos,,,- ana me same to break and aite,
vev pg mort3 to hold receive, purchase, CON
cry, both real and personal; to issue bp p,SP
no.es and other obligations or negotiable in
suume,nts; to have and employ such nav
e SeIs, directors, officers, agents and Other enc
90 oS as the interest and convenience Of
sdiq corporation may require, or demand. 81
made and establish such bylaws. rules ,r =
peeuIations for the corporate management and
control OF the affairs of the corporation a.
may De deemed necessary and expedent.
Article 1.-The domicile of this CORPORA.