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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
A Merciless Judge
One Who Shows No Fayer

A merciless judge is Father Time
Before him the weak and the wanting
go to the wall. Only the truth can
stand. For years the following
statement from a Skowhegan resi-
dent has withstood this sternest OK
all tests.
A, H. Lang, Is Middle ST., Skowhe-
gan, says: Pain in my back was
quite annoying. Other symptoms
showed that my kidneys were dis
ordered and l knew the trouble might
become serious, so l got Doan's KID
ney Pills at Sampson & Azores DRUG
Store. was quickly freed from kld-
ney trouble" statement gwen
January %, 1900.
A LASTING CURE
On June 26, 1916, Mr.. Lang SAID:
THE cure Doan's Kidney Pills gave
me has proven permanent"
SOC, at all dealers. Foster-Milourp
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
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dry specimen Of New Englander.
About this time, Orrin gained the title
of doctor
Meeting Uncle Jim on the street
one day, the doctor said Uncle Jim.
have you any Southdown sheep"
Down sheep? Yes said Uncle Jim.
Well said the doctor I have some
sheep down in my stable and l would
like to trade one for Southdown.
Down sheep said Jim, let's go down
and see your sheep so off they went
Uncle Jim looked the sheep all over
and said, Doc, l reckon that sheep
will make good mutton. I'll give you
down sheep for that one It's a
trade said the doctor. I will hitch
up my team and go up to the farm.
On arriving, they put the sheep
over in the sheep yard, Uncle Jim
said Doctor, my sheep are little
wild and afraid of strangers so you
stay here and 1 will go in and catch
one Uncle Jim soon came out with
splendid looking sheep, but 1t was
about all he could do to handle it. He
threw the sheep into the pung and
pulled the robe over it. Now Doc.
that sheep will keep quiet as long as
you Keep him covered up. You drive
home but be sure you shut the stable
door before you uncover him for as
soon as she sees daylight, she's of
like deer
ITO ha Copt{p,xo6l
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
"Fruit-a-tiws" Keeps Young And Old
In Splendid Health

SCOTLAND, Aug. 25th. 1913
"Fruit-a-tives" are the only pill
manufactured, to my way of thinking.
They work completely, no gripping
whatever, and one is plenty for any
ordinary person at a dose. My wife
was a martyr to Constipation We
tried everything on the calendar with
out satisfaction, and spent large sums
of money until we happened on
"Fruit-a-tives". l cannot say too
much in their favor.
We have used them in the family for
about two years and we would not use
anything else as long as we can get
"FRUIT-A-TIvKs". J.W. HAMMOND
Those who have been relieved by
"Fruit-a-tives" are proud and happy to
tell sick or ailing friend about these
Observation-Disclosures juices.
"Fyuit-a-ff7es", the celebrated fruit
medicine, has ,eiieved more sufferers
from Stomach. Liner, Bowel, Kidney
and Skin Troubles, than any other
medicine e0ey discovered.
soc. box, 6 for 81. so, trial size 25c.
At all dealers or sent on receipt of
price by Fruit-a-tives Limited,
Ogdeusburg, New York.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
SOMERSET

Mrs. Laura Jones Of Strong Is stay
ing for a time with her sister Mrs.
Mary Luce who has been confined to
her bed for about a month.
Miss Vivian McKenney Of N. New
Portland is helping Mrs. Ira Pease
with the housework at the Chase
farm.
School at the mill school closed
Tuesday night for the remainder of
the week, as the teacher, Ezra Luce,
was called home by the death of his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Walter Rogers of
Arson Valley.
Seneca Luce and son Of Industry
were callers in town last week.
Mrs. Halle Jones of New Portland
visited her sister, Mrs. Mae Luce Fri
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Trever Howes. Lauris-
ton Howes. Mrs. Sophie Durrell and
daughter Alma, visited Mr. and Mrs.
Mason Luce of Athens Friday and
Saturday.
Mrs. John Abbott and children of
North New Portland visited her pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Luce Sun
day.
Work at Hewett's mill has stopped
till after the springs work is finished.
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EAST MADISON

Mrs. B. S. kincaid returned last
Friday afternoon from two day trip
to Augusta Mrs. Kincaid who was
before her marriage Miss Margaret c.
Sweetser, went to the Capital to as
certain the details about the death
of her father, Frank C. Sweetser, who
disappeared in July, 1915, and whose
body was found last April on the
grounds of the National Home at To-
que where he had been since 1900
Mrs. Kincaid was unable to go to Au-
gusta to attend the funeral this
Spring and could not get away until
last week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
PUGH CORNER

Albert Rowell who has been very
sick Is gaining slowly.
Mrs. K. A. Bicknell has closed her
house here and left last Saturday for
Portland where she and Mr. Bicknell
will keep house. Mr. Bicknell has
employment there In a grocery store.
Mrs. Arthur Healey of Pittsfield was
called here Sunday owing to the ILL
ness of her father Albert Rowell.
Ed Upper who has been working
on the drive for Chase in Jackman
has returned home for a few days. Mr..
Upper will leave the latter part of
this week for Madrid where he has
employment as saw filer for Chase.
Services were held at the Twelve
Corner schoolhouse last Sunday at 2
o'clock by Rev. Glidden of Scion.
There will be services there next Sun
day at 2 o'clock and Sunday School.
Everyone come.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
ST. ALBANS

Mrs. Addie Hilton returned from
Haverhill, Mass. last week where she
had been visiting her daughter.
Mr., and Mrs. Hugh Goodwin and
Mrs Myra Goodwin of Pittsfeld were
in town Sunday calling on friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Bonney are in
Waterville visiting friends
Among the auto parties in town
Sunday were H. E. Turner of North
Newport and Sidney Winchester OF
Corinna.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Hanson were in
Corinna Sunday calling on relatives
John Smith has hired Ivan Parkman
to work on his farm for the season.
Postmaster r. E. Martin returned
from Boston last week where he had
been for several days.
Grace Hilton who has been employ
ed in Lewiston for the past year, has
returned home for the summer.
c. j. Worthen has purchased a new
Overland car for his children Miss
Thelma and Dana.
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was we'll known in this town as she
was born here about fifty-three years
ago the daughter of the late stephen
Woodcock and wife and about thirty
three wears ago she was united in
marriage with Walter Rogers also OF
this town and for many years they
resided on the Rogers farm but for
the past few years they have lived
i'm Arson VALLEY When Mrs. Rog-
ers was here with her daughters re
mains she WIS Supposed to be in as
good health rs could be expected after
having passed very hard winter with
the care OF her sick daughter and
with the care of several small grand
children but upon her arrival back
home Saturday evening she complain
ed OF being very tired and grew slow
ly worse until Tuesday when the at
tending physician pronounced the
case Bright's Disease and she passed
away that evening She leaves hus-
band and three daughters to mourn
her loss besides two sisters and two
brothers. The loss comes unusually
hard for the family at this time and
was so unexpected. Among those to
attend the funeral from this town
we're Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bigelow,
Charles Woodcock, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Miller and Mr.. and Mrs. AL
ton Horne, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Bracket
On May Is at noon occurred the
marriage of one of our we'll known
and popular young ladies', Miss Mil
dred Lydia Moore, a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w A Moore, to Clifford E.
Wort OF Oakland. In the presence
Of the immediate relatives of the bride
and groom the double ring marriage
ceremony was performed by Rev j.
II. Trites of the Baptist Church OF
which the bride is member. The
bride was very daintily gowned in
white silk with net overdress and the
wedding veil was caught up with
white pinks, the same flowers being
carried for the bouquet Immediate
ly after the ceremony refreshments
were served and the happy couple left
on the noon train for their new home
in Sidney carrying with them the best
wishes of their many friends. The
bride Is a graduate of the Norridge-
wock High school of the class of
1915
Merritt Holt was called to Foxboro,
Mass. Monday by the serious illness
and subsequent death of his brother
Frank C.. Holt a former resident Of
this town.
At the last meeting of the Marshall
p Hale Circle G. A. r. 1t was voted
to serve a luncheon at eleven thirty
to Bates Post, the members of the
Circle and their families on Memorial
Day. After the regular meeting re-
freshments of ice cream and saltines
were served by the committee con-
sisting of Mrs. jeanette Johnson, Mrs.
Addie Jewett, Mrs. Lizzie Butler.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
LETTERFROM FRIEND
OF FITZGERALD
Early "reminiscences of
the Doctor
L. A. ireland, Madison Resident, Re.
calls BoyhoOd Acquaintance

E. A. Ireland of Madison has sent
the following letter about DR.. Orrin
Fitzgerald, concerning whom an ar
ticle was recently published in the
Independent Reporter:
I'm looking backward to our boy
hood days, | can recall many reminis-
cences Of Dir. Orrin Fitzgerald. Or
rim as a boy was like many other
boys in those early days, full of
mischief and fun, perhaps full of
more mischief than fun. He was al
ways getting his schoolmates into
trouble and was always ready to lead
or follow in all the boyish FRANKS.
These traits in his character showed
up all through his life. We grew up
in the same village, Dexter tho we
were not schoolmates, for Orrin lived
at the south end of the village, bet
ter known in those days as Monkey
Vile, while we lived at the north end.
Like many other boys, Orrin was not
much inclined to work or learn so
had only fair common school edu-
cation. He would rather play truant
and paddle his little fat bottom boat
up and down the mill stream in
search of fish and muskrats.
He was a great lover of nature. He
would prefer to wander over the hills
and fields and down thru the old
swamps. than work. Perhaps it was
in the same swamp he met the spirit
of the Old Indian who served him SO
long and made his. name famous
turnout New England.
He loved his home and parents as
shown in after years. But caused his
parents much worry. In order to get
the years supply of wood worked up
In the yard his father would lay out
two piles as stint for Orrin and his
brother, and would say boys, when
you get that worked up you can have
the rest OF the day to yourselves.
They would work industriously until
their father was gone, then Orrin
would send his younger brother after
lunch and as soon as he was out OF
sight, Orrin would smuggle some OF
his pile onto brother Albert's, thus
Orrin got his stint done first.
"One spring his father hired him
out for the season on farm. This
did not appeal to his ideas, but Orrin
said nothing, so one bright morning
his father harnessed up the old horse
and took him out to the farm where
he was to make his home for the next
six months. In due time his father
arrived home, put up the old horse,
and went into the house. What sur
prise it was to find Orrin warming
himself before the fire. There being
a good crust on the snow, as soon as
his father was out of sight, Orrin
had walked across the fields and thru
the woods arriving home first. These
traits in his character showed up all
thru his life for he was fond Of a
good joke and always ready to give
and take, as the following story
shows. At one time, he had few
sheep and there was a quaint old far
mer who lived in town called Uncle
Jim, we'll known thruout Somerset
county some fifty years ago as a
dealer of sheep and wool. He was a
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
HINCkLEY

True Ellis of Co. e, Second Maine
Regiment visited his parents Mr. and
Mrs Harry Ellis over night Tuesday.
w. Il. Palmer and family left Fri
day morning for their new home in
Chelsea The best wishes of host
of friends go with them. Miss Lucy
Dinsmore remained for few days for
visit, but plans to join them soon.
Ex-President William Taft spoke to
large and attentive audience IN the
Administration building at Good Will
Farm, Friday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock.
His subject was THE War Conditions"
and his address was especially inter-
esting as he carefully reviewed the
causes which led to the present state
of affairs. At the close he graciously
greeted each one with smile and
hand shake, and the attention of many
was arrested when Joseph Nye, ninety
four years of age, stepped briskly for
ward to offer appreciative expressions
of the afternoons address. An audi
ence of about 300 was present.
Mrs. Asa Pratt and Mrs. Melvin
Palmer of the Eleazer Parker Chapter
d. A. r. attended the Flag raising at
Clinton Friday afternoon. The pro-
gram was as follows: Prayer; rails
ing Of the flag while the Star Spang-
led Banner" was sung by about 100
school children; an original poem, en-
titled Our Flag" by Mrs. Melvin Pal
mer; the history of Clinton by Sarah
E. Richardson; remarks by Mrs. Ida
Rolfe; brief remarks by Hon. Frank
Bessey; the Star Spangled Banner"
was again sung at the close of the
exercises.
A farewell reception was rendered
Miss Lucy A Dinsmore and the fam
lily of W. E. Palmer last Wednesday
evening at l. o. G. T. hall. A pleas
ing program was given by local talent
after which Rev. Charles Mckinney,
in behalf of the people in the COM
munity, presented Miss Diusmore with
beautiful gold pine, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Palmer with q mahogany rocker.
Both Miss Dinsmore and Mr.. Palmer
responded with sincere thanks. Ice
cream and cake were served and a
social time enjoyed.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
Rev. Cummings VIII Give Address at
Odd Fellows Exercises

Rev. Charles s. Cummings Of Au-
burn, Past Grand officer of the Grand
Lodge of Maine, will give the address
given by the local lodge of Odd Fell
lows in observance of the 98th ami
versary of the founding of the order.
at the Opera House, Sunday after
noon, June third, at $50 O'Clock
There will be a musical program,
the detailed account of which will be
given later The members of the
committee in charge of the arrange
ments are Leslie Jacobs, Charles
Turner and F. A. Williams.
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TO me at times. Lydia +. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills re-
stored me to health and want to thank
you for the good they have done me. I
have had quite bit of trouble and
worry but it does not affect my youth
full looks. My friends say why do you
look so young and well?' ] owe 1t all
to the Lydia E. Pinkham remedies.
Mrs. RoBT. SToPIEL, Sage Avenue,
Washington Park, illinois,
1fyou have any symptom about which
you would like to know write to the
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass, for helpful advice given free of
charge.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
SOUTH SOLON

Clarence Keene has so far recov-
cred from his broken leg as to ride
and do light work but it will probably
be months yet before he will be able
to go without crutches.
Warren Swain was In town Satur-
day. Miss Lucy Jewett who has
been caring for her nieces and neph-
ews at the village has returned home.
One of Blaine Viles teams from
Dead River got load of potatoes at
l.. c. Jewett's Tuesday.
Miss Bertha Paul who has been
teaching in Cornvllle and has had the
measles has SO far recovered as to
return home last Sunday.
A. c. Head has got Is acres of po-
tatoes planted.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
ANSON

Mrs. Guy WILDER is staying with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. John Brown
while her husband is driving on the
river.
We are glad to know that Everett
Preble is going to rebuild the saw mill
that was burned last week. 1t was a
great loss to the community as we'll
as to the owner. We understand Mr.
Preble had taken the contract to saw
several thousand feet for the Great
Northern Paper Co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
Harry Kjlpore has sold his farm.

Harry Kilgore has sold his farm.
Russell Lord has arrived in town
and will pass the summer at Birch
Point camps.
Linwood Groves is at work for
Frank Condor at Birch Point camps.
Edwin Tracy has moved his family
here from Skowhegan TO pass the
summer while he and his son Harold
are employed on building the Grange
Hall
Mrs Ashman Ladd is visiting her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Clark.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Berry of North
Arson were visiting relatives in town
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. o. Hewett were
callers at O. S. Aliens Sunday.
Blaine Viles of Augusta passed thru
town last week on his way to the
Ledge House.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sullivan who
have been living in the Ward Jones
camps have moved to the WEIGH field.
Mrs. Asa Adams and son Harold
were visitors at o. s. Aliens Monday.
Guy and Ralph Dunphy who are at
work at Lanes field were the guest
of their parents Mr.. and Mrs. A. j..
Dunphy Saturday and Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
MAYFIELD

Mr.. Pipen who rents X. l.. Camp
BELLS cottage, has returned from the
drive.
Mr. and Mrs. Perley Bryant have
moved from their home in the eastern
part of the town to the house at West
Mayfleld, formerly occupied by John
Mckinney. This is very convenient
for Mrs Bryant who teaches the West
Mayfield school.
Perley Bryant has hired Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Bryant to work on his
farm for a year.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
Card of Thanks

To the many, many friends who so
kindly remembered me in every way
during my recent illness, l wish to
express my deep appreciation and
gratitude. May God bless each and
every one.
Bertha L. Raul.
Skowhegan, May %, 1917.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
SMITHFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Hill Of Halo
we'll were week end visitors with Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Hartford
Mrs. Ellen Sherburn and brother
Henry Young have moved back to
their home in Smithfield village after
passing the winter in Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
NERVOUSNESS
AND BLUES
Symptoms of More Serious
Sickness.
Washington Park, ILL., "I am the
mother of four children and have suf-

fered with female
trouble, backache,
nervous spells and
the blues. My chill
dren's loud talking
and romping would
make me SO nervous
l could just tear
everything to pieces
and / would ache all
over and feel 90 sick
that ! would no t
want anyone to talk
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
LEXINGTON AND VICINITY

Mrs. o. s. Allen and Miss Bessie
Howard expect to start Tuesday for
Bing & Bartlett camps where they are
to be employed for the summer. Mr..
Justin Howard is going to carry them
to Eustis by auto.
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to sixteen years OF age preparing for
the last day Of school by rehearshing
their Rotations, compositions, drills,
etc. and needless to say the Children"
did their best as the committee man
was present. The evening was much
enjoyed by all.
Miss Belle Haynes the Worthy Ma
iron OF Cedar Chapter o. f. S. and
Mrs. Alice Haynes the Conductress of
the same Chapter have been in Port
land this week in attendance at the
Grand Chapter held in that city Tues
day and Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Trueworthy
moved from the home of Levi Ham
last Monday where they have been do
ing light housekeeping since selling
their house For the present they
will live in the ell OF the house while
they are making a modern house from
the building which was formerly u
large stable.
Mrs Mahala McIntire passed the
week end the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hamlin Hale.
The SO Club were entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. William Tufts at their
cottage at Lake Saganawau last Sat-
urday evening. The trip was made
by automobiles and delightful even
ing spent by all. Cake, coffee and
sandwiches were served for refresh
ments.
The remains OF Mrs. Hattie Wood
cock Rogers of Arson Valley were
brought to this town for burial last
Thursday it being less than a week
after Mrs. Rogers accompanied the re-
mains of her daughter Mrs. Olive
Gates here for burial. Mrs. Rogers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
Commercial" Sold
To r. r. Whitman
Oldest Financial Newspaper
in United States Changes
Hands

"The New York Commercial" the
oldest business and financial newspaper
in this country, announced a change in
its ownership yesterday, Russell R.
Whitman, managing director of the
Audit Bureau Of Calculations, having
purchased the entire newspaper prop
erty outright from Mercer p. Moseley.
With "The Commercial" Mr.. Whitman
also becomes the owner and publisher
Of Americas Leading Manufacturer
The Standard Blue Book of Foreign
Trade"
The transfer of THE Commercial" is
the largest transaction in the newspa-
per world since the purchase of The
New York Sun" by Frank A. Munsey.
"The Commercial" dates back with con.
tinuous publication to 1895. Although
neither Mr.. Whitman nor Mr.. Moseley
would confirm the figures, the value of
the combined properties involved was
said to be about $750,000.
Mr.. Whitman is a newspaper man of
long experience. The major part of his
life has been spent IN the West.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
Hoover Pleased
With Action by
Sugar Exchange
Sets Next Monday for Con-
ference With Committee
on Prices

telegram from Herbert c. Hoover
Food Administrator, expressing appre-
citation of the prompt and patriotic
action" of the board Of managers OF
the New York Coffee and Sugar EX-
change in ordering the suspension oil
all dealings in sugar futures at his re-
quest was received yesterday by Presi-
dent George W. Lawrence of the ex-
change.
Mr. Hoover will meet with the COM
mittee which has been appointed by the
exchange to confer with him in regard
to further measures to stabilize sugar
prices during the war at Washington
Monday forenoon The members OF
this committee are Henry Schaefer,
William Bayne, jr., L. s. Bnche, Z. L.
Lueder and Manuel +. Rionda.
The temporary liquidating committee
appointed by the exchange to settle up
outstanding contracts has announced
that it will receive orders in writing
TO buy and sell at closing prices as
fixed Thursday by the futures quota
ton committee. These orders must
specifically state, the committee ruled.
that they are in liquidation of existing
contracts. and will be received good
for the day only.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
New York

Trade Active But Conservative New
business, although increasing rapidly,
is streaked with conservatism, accord
ing to Bradstreet's weekly review Of
trade conditions. Most reports regard
ing wholesale trade, while admitting
lack of snap, agree that business is
good, being relatively better in the
crop growing sections than elsewhere.
and it is generally felt that fall trade
will be of large proportions. Yet
caution in granting credits is generated
by the fact that prices are inordinately
high, and, incidentally, the processes
now making for the readjustment of
quotations is an unsettling factor, lust
as IS the question Of how far civilian
wants will be replaced by takings OF
army goods. Most attention, indeed,
~ focused on governmental buying,
which tends to stimulate some Zines
that ordinarily would be quiet at this
season OF the year. Except where army
camps are located, retail trade is not
above fair. and like Characterization
applies to collections. Labor is scarce,
is inefficient, and the situation Is