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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-12

tlemen no; Tor personal reasons, ou'
because they represent in their off,
cial capacity tie big corporations o1
this community, and the big taX-pay-
ing institutions OF tha community.
And | mean to include in the list ZacS
Wright as contradiStinguished from
Mayor Wright, because he is the ofh
cial head Of the most successful OF
al of our corporate institutions.
wish they would come out and speak,
and am sure the editor Of The Her
aid and News will be very glad to
publish their views on the subject
of better streets for this town. And
we should go at the building of them
in the proper way, and not waste
the peoples money. | am sure that
President Fairfax Harrison and Presi-
dent John Livingston of the two rail
roads would be glad to pay their part
of the cost, for it would mean
greater town and more business for
them. Now, | have done told you
number of times that l am no busl-
ress man, and do not know the value
of dollar, because | never had one.
but | can see as far through mill
stone as any one else, and it takes
not very good eyesight to see that We
should do something to- start this
old town a moving The banks all
have plenty OF money, and are making
more, and the merchants have all
had a good year, and only the news
papers say they have had bad year,
but if every one will get together with
every one else great and glorious
things can be done. Yes, glorious
things. Somehow l have got that WORD
in my Uranium tonight, and I believe
l will get down my old Webster and
see just what it does mean. Well,
Webster says it means, noble;
praiseworthy; excellent; splendid;
illustrious; inspiring admiration; as
glorious DEEDS Now. that's what
l thought. Burns uses the word IN
this connection:
s
"Kings may be blest, but Tam was
glorious,
Der all the ills of life victorious. E"
S~
AAd then Dryden uses it in this con-
nection: -
During his Office treason vas NJ
crime,
The sons Of Be1ial had glorious
time"
Well, 7 reckon you know what I
mean by its use. Glorious deeds.
eminent, noble, excellent, renowned.
illustrous. celebrated, magnificent.
grand splendid. That's the idea.
Let's do something glorious. Build
ing streets would be that something.
~
Well, it's funny how ones mind Will
work When | sat down by the side
OF my typewriter mean machine
had no idea of writing this stun.
| onlv. intended to commend that lit
tie piece of street work in front OF the
Baptist church, ard then l had an
other thing altogether different about
which | intended to write-a sort OF
essav-but l reckon it will have to
90 at this for this time. Now, am
going to quit for this time. / hope
some Of the gentlemen whom I have
named will say something on this
all important subject. 1t is worth
while. Mr.. Editor, will you please
ask your linotype man to set my
name in caps and small caps. I am
no printer but l reckon that is what
want and somehow it seems to me
that recently you have been making
my signature look too insignificant.
| want to see how it looks that way
just for once Here goes.
THE IDLER.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-12
iHE OLD NATIONAL BANK
COMING INTO ITS OWN

The old National Bank has made
onderful strides during the last
year, and is making money and grow
ing rapidly every day. The business
is increasing and the bank is serving
the community and the community is
sppreciating the service.
Just a year ago its deposit accoun,
vas in round numbers only s215,0o0
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-12

Columbia, jan 10.-Of the seven
acts Of the last general, assembly,
held on the desk of Governor Man
ming for year, and which have been
imperative without his signature be-
cause they were ratified during the
elS-ing days of the session Of 1915.
preventing the governor from having
his constitutional right 10 mold them
for three legislative days before the
close of that session, five were vetoed
today and the vetoes sustained.
Tw0-Quart Law Vetoed
One of\the two measures origin
ating in the senate, upon which the
veto of the governor was sustained.
is the act providing for the reduction
in the amount of alcoholic liquors
which may be received by any citi-
zen during any calendar month, from
one gallon of liquor to two quarts OF
liquor, or in lieu Of the two quarts.
so pints of beer.
The most important veto message
sustained by the house was in regard
to the manner of the selection OF
chief game warden. At the session
of 1916 and act was passed taking the
appointment of this officer out of the
. hands of the governor. heretofore
made by him, under the law, upon
the recommendation Of this Audubon
society, and making the position cleo
tive by the general assembly. The
present chief game warden is Col. AL
fred A. Richardson, Of Barnwel coun-
ty, who was appointed by Governor
Blease and confirmed bv the senate
in 1918. Politics is considerably mix
ed up in this matter, and very pretty
political situation, from a news stand
point, may yet develop in regard to
it
When Colonel Richardson was ap-
: pointed by Governor Blease four years
ago the department was not making
expenses. 1t had practically ceased
business. Colonel Richardson was
appointed by the then governor and
confirmed by the senate. He took hold
of the department and it is today, as
was pointed out by Mr.. R. P. Scar
son. Jr, in the house of represent
atives this morning, a source of con-
staptly increasing revenue to the
State
Governors Fight for Power.
The action of the house this morn
ing means that the successor of Col
onel Richardson VIII be appointed by
the governor, under the conditions
stated At a recent meeting of the
Audubon society, Colonel Richardson
was recommended for reappointment,
and at that meeting Dr.. E. c. L. Ad-
ans. Of this city, was elected presi-
dent of the society. Or. Adams is q
strong supporter of Colonel Richard
son for reappointment and will stick
by his guns in the matter Of the rec
ommendation which has been made.
The governor, of course. has the veto
power in regard to the recommended
ton, and has the right to turn down
any name submitted to him. Colonel
Richardson, already being in Office,
will hold until his successor is ap-
pointed and qualities. There has been
TO intimation publicly from the gov
ernor's Office as to its attitude in
the matter, but it is generally regard
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-12

(Note: AS l have no small caps
on machine l will put your name IN
black caps This is rare treat we
operators seldom give, but as you
want YOUR name conspicuous I will.
allow you this privilege because your
articles generally contain SOME good
stuff This signature alone is en-
ough to case you to occupy one OF
the pedestals in the hall Of fame.
Operator)
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-12

lumbia. will serve for another two
years in the positions which they
have held
The wheels Of legislation began to
revolve promptly at noon, when the
house was called to order by Clerk
Gibbes, and the senate by Lieutenant
Governor Bethea.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-12

Now. seriously and in all earnest
ness, / wonder what John Kinard and
Walter Hunt and Henry Parr and
Jas. Mcintosh and Geo. Summer and
Bud Matthews would say about issu-
ing bonds to build streets in this good
old town. And I mention these gen
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-12
,InniOr Workers.

The junior division of the mission
ary society OF Central Methodist
church will meet with Troxelle Wright
Saturday afternoon, January 13, at
3:39 O'Clock.
Claudia Wheeler, Secretary.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-12

There will be the quarterly COM
n:union service at st. LukeSaLuther-
an church next Sunday ning at
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
A Very Rare Bird

The W r. Clifford Company IT Nor
ridRewock have recently received d
very rare specimen Of the bird fam
lily, a Mourning Dove sent them from
Starboard Washington County. This
bird is almost never seen in the east.
its habitat being the Pacific coast.
chiefly California So far az is
known this is the third specimen tax
en- in Maine, the others being noted
several years previous. 1t resembles
the pigeon that was once so plentiful
in Maine but has become extinct 1t
will be mounted and probably later
placed with the fish and game ex-
hibit at the State House in Augusta
Another rare specimen was shot by
W r Clifford of the above firm in
Norridgewock. not long ago Mr.
Clifford fired at it, thinking it to be a
Teal, but it proved to be a Shoyelar,
the only one ever seen in these parts
This is a bird thought to be plentiful
in Florida.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
Arthur G. Sawyer, Madison

Arthur G. Sawyer, a we'll known
resident of Madison, passed away at
his residence on Houghton street,
Wednesday morning. Oct. 8. Mr..
Sawyer has been in falling health for
some time and on the Tuesday even
ing prior to his death he suffered a
severe paralytic shock, from which he
failed to recover
The deceased has been resident
of Madison for % years, coming to
that village from Oldtown. He was
a soldier in the War of the Rebellion
and a member of N. A. Weston Post,
G. A r. He is survived by two sons,
Chesley and Harry Sawyer, both of
North Arson; one brother, Benjamin
Sawyer of Northampton, Mass, two
sisters, Mrs. Abbie Decker of Auburn
and Mrs. l.. Dunbar of Williamstown,
N. J.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
Wedding Reception

A pleasant reception was held at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Dean
near Twelve Corners, in honor of
their recent marriage, which took
place, September 30.
About eighty-fve relatives neigh
bors and friends gathered to help eel
citrate the occasion. The evenings
entertainment consisted of music by
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crowther play
ing games, serving refreshments, the
company being waited upon by four
sisters of the bride, Gladys, Bernice.
Nellie. Beatrice Green, also two cou-
sins of the groom, Doris Robbins and
Thelma Dean. Many beautiful and
useful gifts were presented to Mr.
and Mrs. Dean, they being displayed
upon mahogany table that is over
$50 years old. The presents consist
ed of cut glass, china, crockery, alum
mum ware, towels, table cloth, hand
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
WOMEN ARE THRIFTY
Mower, Food Administrators, Pays
Tribute to Gentle Sex

We hope that all the women OF
skowhegan belong in that 70 per
cent of the population which Mr.
Hoover says is thrifty. But We reed
add the ideas possible in substituting
for those articles suitable to be sent
across the seas. Mr.. Hoover tells
the women of America that they ARE
a great army drafted by conscience
INTO what is now the most urgent act
iyity of the war that of increasing
and conserving the food supply.
Uncle Sam urges every family as
its patriotic duty to cut down the
amount of wheat -four used each day
and increase the graham, corn meal,
oatmeal, bran, rye and whole wheat
breads and biscuits. Let each family
observe at least one wheatless day.
The eating of wheat bread is largely
a matter of habit. Its use has been
common only within the last hundred
years. The substituting of some of
the good brown fours, which are
much more abundant. does not cut
down the ration of nourishing foods.
BRAN ROLLS
2 cups sour milk; 2 heaping cups
bran; l heaping cup flour; 2 tea
spoons soda; u cup molasses; tea
spoon salt
MRS. CARRIE MCPHERSON.
CORN CAKE
1 cup -four; l teaspoon salt; 1 cup
corn meal; l egg; l cup sour milk,
in which has been dissolved l tea
spoon soda; l teaspoon sour cream !;
IA cup sugar. The egg may be
omitted if desired
MRS. DORA T. NYE
RYE MUSH
Rye meal makes very nice break
fast cereal Have one pint Of water
boiling over direct heat; l teaspoon
salt. Add one and one half cups rye
meal moistened with cold water. Stir
briskly and serve at once. 1t makes
quickly and standing spOils it.
MRS. ANNA F. MERRILL.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
KNOCKED DOWN BY AUTO
Master FarnsNorth Jewett Had a Var.
row Escape From Death

Master Farnsworth Jewett, son Of
Mr and Mrs Claude Je@ett had
very narrow escape from certain
death when he was struck and knock
ed down b. an auto On Island Avenue,
Friday night
His parents who were riding in
team had called 10 the boz. VINO was
walking on the sidewalk The Httle
fellow started across the road i'm
mediately in front Of an automobile,
which was upon him before he could
get out Of the way He was knocked
down and one wheel Of the machine
passed over his hand other than a
few flesh bruises the boy sustained no
injuries
The driver Of the machine was ex-
onerated from al blame il is under
stood
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
Navy League VIII Furnish Yarn

A representative of the Washington
Headquarters of the Navy League was
in town, last week, making arrange
ments with the three local banks to
distribute the small coin holders, put
out by the League, among Skowhegan
people, who it is hoped will get them
filled. The money thus raised will
be used to buy wool for making sweat
ers and other needed articles for the
Army and Navy. 1t is stated there
are thirty-five thousand women, who
have written from various parts of
the United States, to the Navy League,
asking for yarn and expressing their
desire to knit articles for the use of
the soldiers and sailors.
The coin holders above mentioned
have a capacity of from four to eight
dollars and it is likely that any Som
erset County resident, who so desires
will have an opportunity to place a
coin in them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
Tel. Company Directors Meet

The following we're present at the
quarterly meeting of the Somerset
Farmers Cooperative Telephone Co,
held in the office of the Company, in
the Clyde II. Smith block. George II.
Foster Canaan; Bert Barron, Emb-
den; H. B. Whipple, Bingham; H. B.
Ellis, North Anson Frank Witham,
Smithfield; J w. Packard of Skowhe-
gan, president and W. c. Hobart,
manager.
The manager presided, sessions be-
ing held both forenoon and afternoon.
The regular business of the quarter
was taken up. 1t was suggested that
the company was being hard hit thru
the scarcity of labor and that lack of
help is one of the most serious prob
lens which confront the directors.
Among the many matters decided
upon was that of putting up new con-
nections with the Pennington Com
pany by the way of New Vineyard.
Some changes are also to be made at
New Portland. provided sufficient la
Dor can be obtained to accomplish the
work.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
FANCY WORK DISPLAY At
SOMERSET FAIR
Fruits of Careful Work Attract At.
tention and Favorable Comment

In the issue of the Reporter of last
week no mention was made of the
Fancy Work display at the Somerset
Central Fair, owing to lack of space.
This display was one of the best to
be seen at the Fair and the excellence
of the work shown was the cause of
no little favorable comment. The
prize winners are given below
CLASS Infancy WORK
Best display of white embroidery,
Louis LeClair, 1st; Gala Packard,
End; best display colored embroidery.
Mrs II. H Brazzell, Fairfield. LIST;
Miss Allie Goodrich, 2nd best display
of drawn work, Mrs. George Cayou-
cite, LIST; Miss Carrie L. Tobey Nor
ridgewock, End best display of Ital-
ian cut work, Mrs. Ethel Walton Alb
bolt, LIST and End; best display Ger
man knotstitch, Mrs. Morris Gledhill,
list; Miss Gladys Jepson, Norridge-
wock, End. Display of eyelet en-
broidery, Mrs. Mary Steward Madi-
son. LIST Display of hydrangea. Mrs.
H. H. Brazzell, LIST Best specimen
of embroidery, Miss Gladys Pennell,
1st; Mrs. Cyrus Goodrich, End. Best
specimen of drawn work, Mrs. George
Cayouette, 1st; Mrs. Carrie Tobey,
End Display of crossstitch en-
broidery, Mrs. Florence Higgins, 1st !;
Mrs. j. W. Smith, End. Best display
f1let crochet, Louise BaBlanche, LIST;
Mrs. H. H Brazzell, End. Best dis
play crochet, any kind, Lillian Delano,
list; Margaret King, End. Best dis
play of novelties. Myrtle Pollard, LIST !;
Mrs. Charles Longfellow, End Best
display of tatting, tie between Aman-
da Ames of Canaan and Miss Mabelle
Ross of Skowhegan, first prize award
ed to both. Best display handknit
lace, Mrs. Frank Oddly, 1st; Mrs Lot
tie Gates, End. Display of Irish
crochet, Mrs. Fred p McCollor, 1st !;
Mrs George Cayouette, End; Mrs.
Florence Higgins, gratuity. Best
knit sweater, Mrs. Thomas Lawley,
list; Mrs. Frank Oddly, 2nd. En-
broidered sofa pillow, Florence To-
hey, Norridgewoek, LIST; Miss Gladys
Pollard, 1st; Margaret King, End.
Best specimen plain sewing, by hand,
MI 1Ylu S ooOdiltl LOT dilt -HU.
Best specimen ladies underwear,
Mrs. James Brown, LIST; Louise Lee
Blanche, End. Best display needle
and fancy work by girl under IS
years of age. Bertha Cayouette, LIST !;
Vera McCoombs, End; Fern Packard,
3rd. Best display of knitting, tatting
etc. by girl under 10 years of age,
Bertha Cayouette, LIST; Dorothy Ho-
bart, End Best display of hand
painted china, Mrs. Morris Giedhill
LIST. Best display of basketry, Mrs
II. H. Bra2zell, 1st Best display of
raffiia work, Mrs. e, E. Richardson
1st. Best specimen of crocheted UNI
! derwear, Mrs. Morris Gledhill. 1st and
End. Miss Lucy Bigelow of Fairfield
was given a gratuity for "A beautiful
crocheted centerpiece and others will
be given later in so far as the Society
| feels able.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
HALLOWELL HIGH TAKES
GAME BY ONE POINT
Failing to Kick Goal From Placement
Costly for Sk0whegan

SkoHhegan High failed at the cruel
cal moment during the football gam
at Fairyiew Park, Saturday afternoon
and were defeated by the HalloweIl
High aggregation Is Had that kick
from placement been successful the
score would have at least been tied
but the pig skin sailed far from the
coveted mark and the down river boys
got the advantage.
1t was a good game Of football TO
watch. a snappy scrappy game, but it
was all Skowhegan from the first
whistle to the last The local boys
played circles around the visitors,
showing marked improvement over
the recent game with Cony Trap
per Chase, the heavy skowhegan
back was there with the wallop and
repeatedly tore the Hallowell defense
for long gains His work and that
of Captain Gilblair featured for SkoW-
hogan.
At one period Hallowell had the
ball on Skowhegans five yard line but
were held for downs showing that the
grilling handed the locals during the
past week by coach Green has been
effective. Holding the opposition on
| the five yard line is no childs play
and the way the line held was a re-
violation to Skowhegan supporters.
The only difference between victory
and defeat for the locals was the diff
ference between kicking a goal from
placement Hallowell succeeded.
Skowhegan failed. Other than that
Skowhegan had the better of the ar
gument All the fellows played hard
and before the season ends. with any
kind of support, team should de-
velop which will be a credit to the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
FINANCIAL CONDITION OF C0UN.
TY
Treasurer John II. Lancaster issues
Statement Showing Over 5000 on
Hand

The monthly statement of the finan-
cial condition of Somerset County has
been issued by County Treasurer Lam
caster This report indicates that
the County has on hand S5,02039 in
cash In the list of receipts was the
road tax from the Augusta Lumber
Co for the years 1856, which
amounted to $273S4. Road taxes re-
ceived from various towns and plant
atoms are as follows: Detroit,
$116.71; Bigelow, s44.S0; Brighton,
$70.57; Fairfield, $4,000; Norridge-
wock, $500; Mercer, $11701; Starks,
$3.50; Flagstaff, $72.S0; Jackman,
$346.O7 The amount received from
Turnkey Chute for work on wood at
the Jail. $27125 and from Judge
Drake of the Eastern Somerset Mu-
nicipal court, criminal cases, $685.
and Civil cases, $134S.
These various items with the re-
ceipts from county officers at the
court house make total of S90293 81.
The total amount paid out was
$22370S. THE leaves a total cash
balance, subject to order at the pres
ent time, $679223.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
NAVY LEAGUE BANKS
Novel Money Savers Are Being Dis
tributed 10 Local Institutions

Mrs. Florence r ONeil of the Navy
League was in Skowhegan last Friday
and as a result of her efforts here the
local banks are distributing to their
friends and business associates, small
banks from the Navy League of the
United States, which they are asking
to have filled to aid in the purchase
Of wool for use in the navy
These banks are attractively ar
ranged to represent a tiny book and
will hold from 81 to Sc. according
to the size of coins inserted When
these banks are filled, not necessarily
by the party to whom the same has
been presented. either he or his
friends may return them to the bank
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
Gone For Good
Results That Last Are What Appeal
to Skowhegan People

Kidney sufferers in skoWhegan
want more than temporary relief
They want results that last
Results like Mr. Nutting tells about
His was a thorough test.
Eleven years is q long time
Doans Kidney Pills have stood the
test and stood it well
Why experiment with an untried
medicine?
People here in skowhegan have
shown the way
Read Mr. Nuttings story.
John B Nutting. constable. North
& Beavitt SITS. Skowhegan. SAYS Il
had kidney complaint for about three
or four wears The chief symptom
was kidney weakness. my kidneys act
ing TOO frequently. tried different
medicines which helped me for
short time. but the trouble always re
turned It was different. however,
with Doans Kidney Pills. procured at
SIMPSONS * Azores Drug store
They went to the seat OF the trouble.
cleared up the kidney secretions and
strengthened my kidneys, restoring
me to good health"
Mr. Nutting gave the above state
ment January 23. 1905. and on June
"a. 1916, he added I still think
we'll of Doan's Kidney Pills The
cure they gave HE has been perma-
nent"
6oc at all dealers Foster-Nilburn
Co. Mfgrs. Buffalo, y Y.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
Christmas Mail For the Boys Abroad

Notice has been issued by the post
master general that packages and
other mail matter, to reach the SOL
ders by Christmas, must be posted
not later than November Is. Each
package must bear conspicuously the
words Christmas Mail, the complete
address for the person for whom 1t is
intended, and in the upper left hand
corner, the name and address of the
sender Every parcel must be so
packed and wrapped as to admit of
easy inspection by the post master.
No parcel will be despatched to
France which has not the postmaster's
certificate that it contains no pro-
hibited article.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
Mrs. Annie V. Nichols

Funeral services for the late Mrs
Annie V Nichols were held Saturday
from her residence on Old Point
avenue, Madison. Mrs. Nichols died
Wednesday evening following a pro
longed illness with tuberculosis The
deceased was the daughter of John H
and Eliza Scales Pierpont and was
born in Baltimore, Md Beside her
husband, Mrs. Nichols is survived by
two daughters, Mrs Gertrude Flynt
and Miss Marion Nichols; two broth
ers, C. w Pierpont and II. r. Pier
pont, all of Madison. She was 40
years of age at the time of her death
She was a prominent member of
the Eastern Star Lodge. the y. F. o.
p. and took an active interest in all
that pertained to its interest.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11

painted picture and silverware and
chair.
AT late hour all departed to their
several homes wishing MIR. and Mrs.
Dean many happy years of married
life Out of town guests we're Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Holway, Mr.. and
Mrs. Orrin Dean of Scion; Sanborn
Moulton, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Clark
of North Arson; Mr.. and Mrs Robert
Green of Skowhegan; Mr. Edward
Drawn and Will Rhoades of Water
vile.