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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-01
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

George Chase and little daughter of
Skowhegan were guests of relatives
here part of last week
Roscoe Stackpole made a business
trip to Madison last Friday
David McKinnon of Houlton was
here on business last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Cheney and
baby of Newport are guests of her pa
rents here for a time
Joe McIntire and party who went up
river last Thursday on a hunting trip
got three deer and returned Satur-
day.
Mrs. Ida Twaddelle is visiting rela-
tiyes In Albion.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-01
NORTH ST.ALBANS

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Grant were in
Winslow Saturday and Sounday.
Percy Bragg shot a deer Saturday
near his home
The many friends of Frederick
Richards are sorry to learn he is i'll,
threatened with pneumonia.
Goodwin Parker of Lewiston visited
at his brothers sam Parker's over
Sunday.
Tom Peaks was in Corinna Sunday
John Libby and son Alton have been
enjoying few days hunting at Kings
bury
Eddie Parker is on the sick list
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-01
EAST MOSCOW

Mr. Whitman from Clinton and DR..
Fields of Augusta spent last week
hunting at Hilton's, returning home
Sunday.
Forrest Doyle from Skowhegan
stayed with his mother, Mrs. Olive
Hilton. on his way with a pair OF
horses to work at Deadwater for a
Mr. Sinclair
Edmond Rowe from Pittsfeld is a
visitor with his sister Mrs. Miles
Gates for a few days
Leon Buker was one of the lucky
hunters on Chamberlain Hill last
week, returning Wednesday with a
nice deer.
Fred Smith and wife and three
children from Bingham took dinner
with Mrs. Edgar Hilton Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-01
S(DL0N

The A c W Chapter Of d. \. r IS
postponed one week. The meeting to
be held with Mrs. Mile Wilson, sub
ject Work of the Red Cross.
Harlan Boyington met with quite a
serious accident while at work piling
logs for the International Pulp Co.
He was hit on the side Of the head by
one of the chains nearly severing one
of his ears from his head DR..
Greene dressed the wound which re-
quired nine stitches.
Mrs Chas Holway returned Tues
day from weeks stay with her peo-
pie in Madison.
Miss Olive Lander has so far re
covered from her recent illness so
that she returned to Portland Mon
day Mrs. F A. Vittum accompanied
her for a few weeks stay with friends
The Womans Club was POSTPONED
from Tuesday evening to Saturday
evening this week on account of the
heavy rain and wind
Alvah Foss is moving into Henry
Wilson's house on North Main street
The wedding announcement of Miss
Helen w Nash and William Mckinley
has been received by friends here
Miss Nash was a teacher in our Gram
mar school a few years ago They
will live in Oldtown.
Little George Albert Randlett has a
$50 coupon bond the first one seen
around this vicinity.
A pierce Cemetery Association
has been formed with the following
officers: Clerk. Turner Boswell;
president, Malon Patterson; vice
president, Mrs. Flora f. Adams;
treasurer, Mrs Sarah b. Pierce, tTus-
tees, Turner Boswell, Cyrus Maynard
and Sumner Wilson. Much work has
been done in the cemetery this fall
and all the lots in the old part have
been cleared with the exception of
three and it is hoped much more may
be done before the cold weather
comes
The Conservation committee have
been making their calls in town this
week with good results
Remember the entertainment by
Athens Academy on Friday evening,
Nov .. followed by "A social hour.
Miss Annie l.. Bolton attended the
Teachers Convention in Bango last
week.
John Hodgdon got 100 h. buck
deer while out a little while Monday.
Frank Halves has the pneumonia.
Joseph Leayitt has leased the c. II,
Seyery farm for three years located
on the river road.
The fire alarm was rung in about
S o'clock Monday evening. which PROV
ed to be the barn about two miles and
a half out on the Skowhegan road
owned by Herbert Adams. which was
totally destroyed with its contents.
three COWS. a hog, many tons of hay
and farming tools, caused by the over
turning of a lantern.
Cleveland Dean of Madison met
with an accident while on his way to
the fire Monday evening when just 0p-
posite Carol Adams. his machine
overturned, throwing the occupants
ont and pinning Mr. Dean underneath
Drs. Greene and Piper were summon
ed. 1t was feared Mr. Dean might
have a broken shoulder
Last Friday evening the Seniors of
Scion High School gave to tn efacul-
ty and other classes of the high
school reception and Halloween
social. Refreshments of sandwiches,
cake, cocoa and ice cream were serv-
ed in the dining hall.
Mr.. and Mrs Eddie McQuilkin are
receiving congratulations on the birth
of son, born, Oct. 10, which has
been named William Edward. Mrs
Fred Brown is caring for Mrs. Nc
Qnilkin
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-01
NORTH ANSON

Roy Clifford of Wilton, son of Mr..
and Mrs. |. II. Clifford of this village
was united in marriage, Saturday
evening to Miss Vera Huxley of Will
ton. Mr. Clifford is a graduate of
Arson Academy and the bride is a
graduate of Pennington Normal
School and was PRINCIPAL of the Mark
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-01

We shall be pleased to furnish,
upon request therefor, the Ashland
tAroostook county, Gazette. free for
one month.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-15
WlDE-AMAkE-CLU8
Hubs MEETING

The Wide-Awake club held their
regular meeting March 8. There was
a good attendance considering the
bad condition of the roads. All join
ed in singing Twilight is Falling"
After the usual business period, Hen
ry Sells gave a recitation, "Clancy's
Ford" Mrs George McGilvra gave a
humorous reading on "The Monotony
Of Farm Life" (She fails to find any
so-called monotony.) Visiting inter-
mission was followed by an old-fash-
toned spelling down, Mrs. Albert
Templin being champion speller. The
program for next meeting was read
at which time MIR. Kingsford will be
with us.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-15
SAUK CITY

Hubert Woerth of Chicago visited
over Sunday with his mother, Mrs.
Kath Woerth.
Henry Sorg and Frank Grier, who
are serving as jurors at Baraboo'
spent Sunday with their families.
John Talbot helped John Darlington
the past week.
DR.. William Ganser Of Madison
spent Saturday at his parental home
in the village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Wegner were Sun
day guests at the Ben Fuchs home.
Miss Ruth Tilton of Madison spent
Sunday at the Louis Buehler home in
the village.
Quite large crowd gathered at the
schoolhouse on Friday evening for the
basket ball game between Avoca and
the local high school team. Avoca
was defeated 81 to "a.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-15

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II.
Stone on March 9, daughter.
Mrs. Mary E. Thayer Of Beloit is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. S. A. Col
Inns.
Olive Thayer of East Fairfield was
among the teachers who attended in
stitute in our city Friday and satur-
day.
Lois McGilvra of Baraboo visited
friends in our city the latter part OF
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Kolb entertained at
their home Saturday evening.
DR.. S. J. Collins left Saturday night
for Butte, Mont, where he has bus1-
ness interests.
The thunder storm Of Saturday ev-
ening gives us ray Of hope that
spring may soon be here.
Miss Mae LANCE was in our city to
attend institute.
Mary Horkan, who suffered stroke
some time ago, has nearly recovered
her usual good health.
| Charles Todd is also much improved.
| Levi Buxton, who has been in North
Carolina since Christmas time, has
returned home.
A very interesting as well as very
! instructive program was given at the
training school. Everyone who was
in attendance spoke very highly OF
all efforts which were put forth to
make it so valuable.
Mrs. Paul Sass is at Merrill with
her sister, Mrs. Leo Friend.
Pauline Eschenbach Of Ableman is
in our city for short stay.
Eggs are now selling at Csc per doz'
en-. some reduction in the hign COST
Of living.
Patrick Fleming of Erin was in oul
city a few days the past week.
| Another car of granite has arrived
in our city for the Reedsburg Granite
company, this making three cars in
the past two weeks.
No hard coal here at present, and
no prospects for more, is making ii
very inconvenient for those who were
unfortunate in not planning for the
extreme cold weather. Many users
must resort to wood for fuel.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-15
Worms Make Children F'retful

Children suffering from worms are
dull and irritable, puny and weak, OF
ten grind their teeth and cry out IN
sleep. being a constant source of wor-
nv to their parents. Kickapoo Worm
Killer is a mild laxative remedy IN
candy tablet form that children like
to take. Promptly effective, it kills
and removes the worm from the sys-
tenn. Irregular appetite and bowel
movement, lack of interest in play are
sure SIGNS Of worms. Relieve your
child of this burden. At all druggists,
Csc.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-15
S6o&1 Opens
On April =

The Ringing show will leave Bar
aboo in time to nncn in the Coliseum;
Chicago, on April Z. The circus has
opened at that place for many years
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
fOOD NEED GREATER
THAN ARMY, HE
SAYS.
"IrokI Ut DEAN 'MUMFORD. MISSOURI
COUNCIL CHAIRMAN. GIVES
SITUATION.

Columbia, Mo, MAY 1S-"Feder
al plans concerning the war en-
phasize raising large army" Dean
T. b. Mumford of the College Of
agriculture of the University Of
missouri and chairman of the Mis-,
souri, Council of Defense. declares
al'er his return from Washington
D. T.. where he attended the con-
terence of the national and state
councils OF defense.
1t is the desire of the War De.
partment that those engaged in the
production Of food should not be
drawn away to join the army The
selective draft will provide for this.
leaving it largely to local communi
ties as to what class of young men
are needed at home.
The people Of the East seem
more conscious of the magnitude of
the situation than do those Of the
West, The sentiment is growing in
the national capital that the war
Will continue for a longer period
than is generally believed else
where This will require the full
est development andk use of the
nations resources"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
,E1 FIRE TO HIS OWN Plant


Would you be willing to 81 - n .So 10
. .Ogt that that it was amply provided pr y,
With With fre-fghting equipment, T., mai ;,
W., what the head Of a cleaning and
living establishment In h0u'S' 'iie'
n.y., did recently. -, .;,r ors;-
In accordance with q eily o'ul-
nance, the company h.d equipped its
nlant 50 that steam might be us sam IN
. ,,ti,, nj gasoline fires. Other
.I Is,r were arrested for failure to
,omply with the ordinance and when 1e1
thew were being tried the court did
not understand why steam Vas speeI-
fed as an instrument to eIlinSulsh
fire. .1.,
The head of the plant already
,quippcd offered to demonstrate Inc
.fficacv of his steam e1tingulShlng
.quipment and the ctfer was accept
d. Ten gallons Of gasoline were
thrown on the floor and walls Of one
# the rooms. Cleaning machines
we're filled with gasoline and then
closed. A match was thrown INTO
the room and the gasoline burst into
flames.
The heat caused the fredoors to
close automatically, steam was
turned in through a valve and N
less than two minutes the flames
we're extinguished before any dam
age had been done.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
FRIDAY. MAY Is, 1917
roo MUCH BIRDOLOGY HERE
TO Be Written Up as Bird Was Bad
Enough, But Mrs. Parrot Objected
to Final Insult

Some wears ago Carl Crow, author
IF Japan and America" was a cub
reporter on a Texas newspaper, one
If his duties being to cover the police
stations, says the Pittsburgh Chron-
.cle-Telegraph. One day, just before
press time, he made his usual trip to
see the desk sergeant.
Have a great story for Won, said
The sergeant. We arrested a parrot
out on Front street a while ago on a
charge of using abusive language.
The neighbors complained so much
we had to 60 out and lock the old
bird up"
After getting a few more details
Crow rushed back to the office and
wrote funny story about the arrest
Of the bird. He was congratulating
himself on landing a story on the
first page, an hour or so after the
paper got on the streets, when the
telephone bell rang and he had to
listen to a torrent of abuse from an
irate lady at the other end of the
line. 1t developed that she was Mrs.
Parrot and she had been arrested for
using abusive language, but she BIT
terly resented being written up as a
bird. After she had exhausted her
vocabulary and was preparing for a
new start, she asked:
"What is your name?"
Grow said the reporter.
"What did You saw"
Il said nv name was Crow
"YOu think You are blamed smart,
don't you:' said the freshly in<ulted
Mrs. Parrot as she hung up the re-
ceiver.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
TONIC FOR FRUIT TREES.

A novel fruit tree tonic has been
brought to the notice of the French
Academy of Agriculture. In tests at
Autun the earth was removed from
the larger branches of the roots. Sits
were then cut lengthwise along these
roots and linseed oil was thoroughly
rubbed into the cuts. This trea tment
was followed in short time by the
development of fuzz Of fine root
lets. The debilitited trees became
improved in appearance and con-
tlnued to gain in health and ,igor.
1t Is recommended that an orchard
trial of this restcrer be made on a
scale sufficient to determine its eco
nomic value.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18

lie DAY was windy. Her skirts
WEI" We, short Likewise they were
sliSen and made full at the bem
Her waist was cut low.
There goes a girl" said Traffic
ra'rolman Brown, that ought to he
niaoe TO wear more clothes. lis
sea',e alous, But | don't know IS
'ne law could make her do it"
No. you can't pinch her FIR
.na Una, agreed his friend, Patrolman
Mike Kirby, in the noon comment
al the meeting Of the beats. hui
l tell you what you could do"
Kirby surveyed her ankles Of
pln-iike slenderness obviously.
You might pinch her for bavir q
no visible means of support. st.
Paul Pioneer Press.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
Have You?

he has no enemy, you say;
My friend, your boast is poor.
he who hath mingled in the fray
Ut duty that the brave endure
Must have made foes If he has
none.
small is the work that he has done.
he has hit no traitor on the hip:
Has cast no cup from perjured
lip;
Has never turned the wrong to
right;
Has been coward in the fight
Exchange
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
IN MANIiFACT-
/ armerS Organize Tor
and Service

Reports Indicate that the nr4aLi
Zatlon plan Of the University Of
Missouri College Of Agriculture is
not thoroly understood in some
sections Of the state. This is becansr
opportunity was not offered for ex
planning the plan before the camp
aIgn started. Briefly the plan is as
follows:
| The College asked that a meet
ing be called April y in each
school district in the state 50 that
a representative could be named
for that community in the county
organizing committee which was to
meet as soon as the preliminary
meetings could be reported
2 County organizing committees
met in rs counties May / and 2
with d representative Of the College
OF Agriculture. Existing farmer
organizations in each county and
communities where organization are
needed we're noted. Dates were SCI
for organization meetings in com
munities were organizations do not
exist.
3. Arrangements have been made
for preventative Of the College
to attend most of these OrJanIZl-
ton meetings in the different com
munitleS A constitution and by
laws viii be adopted AMI Officers
will be elected. Each club will dies
isnatc an official. usually the Secre
tary to represent it in the county
organization Clubs already existing
will name representatives to the
county organization.
4. Representatives Of the local
clubs will meet in their respective
county seats or at some other cen
trail place ard effect the county
federation. The whole county will
then be organized and ready for
work. This federation will usually
be called a County Farm Bureau.
The primary object of the organi-
cation plan is national service
Other industries and other proiuc-
erS are already organized. 1t is
evident that organized farmers can
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18

"The boss wants You in his office
right away. l guess its the bounce
for yours"
NIX. He only wants to find out
the name of that new player who
made that home-run hit at yester-
days game"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
cLAssIFfcarIM

soll wells are divided into gushers
and spouters."
wells, do You meanr
Il said wells. What should l
meanp
81 thought maybe you we're allud.
ing to the promoters"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18


dualS The College also proposes
that farmers organize for their own
protection II they are TO increase
production to the maxImum, they
must prevent spectators from reap
inG the benefits Of their efforts.
ORGANIZATION is the only practical
way fOr farmers TO solve the bip
problems before them. The three
great problems before them The
three great problems which will
occupy the attention Of the County
Farm Bureau are:
Increased production and con-
servation Of food: 2. Furnishing an
adequate supply Of labor, 3 Market
Ing in a manner which will insure
greatest efficiency and no waste.
Remember Walkers for films.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
NOT PARTICULAR.

care these eggs strictly fresh?"
Madam, this is no time to be
fussy. Nowadays you're lucky to get
any kind of eggs"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
WHAT HIS APPETITE DEMANDED

Boarding House Mistress-"What
part of the chicken do you WISH"
Freshman-"Some of the meat,
please"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18

What are YOU thinking about!'
Il WAS wondering how man who
is separated from his wife is going
10 find out where his summer
clothes are"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
THE DISTURBING AGENT.

MY poor man, have You ever been
pinched by poverty"
NO. mum; not as often as | has
been be the cops"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
coNcomITANT ACTIONS.

"Bill came to the office today half
shot"
"What happened to him.
ale was fired"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
HIS GRATITUDE,

Wifey-I shall speak to Mrs.
smith for not having US at her re-
ception. ''''
Bored Hubby-Yes; thank her.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
SITTING IN.

Mrs. Goode-Is your husband out
much at night3
Mrs. Decker-I suppose 50. He
time.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
MY GRACIOUS.

Hubby-I'ye got bad head this
morning.
Wifey-I'm sorry, dear; l hope
You'll be able 10 shake 1t off.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
NOT CONSISTENT.

ton orator made" o'
full of spirit?" " make OH'
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
HEARING is BELIEVING

sentence. -
The baby is indigo cart.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
TWIN EXCUSES.

Not eating meat"
Il haven't eaten any meat for
three months"
Dieting or boycottlngi"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18
NATURAL AFFINITY.

.c Pop t tel Inc one thing
pistolp n''ie noiSe
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18

Remember Walkers for films.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-05-18

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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-08-23
NEWS NOTES AND COMMENT
Protracted Meetings and Other Church
Seryices-Death of Small Daughter
of Mr. and Mrs HeZZie LOveCI

of Mr.. and Mrs. HeZZle LOveII
Correspondence Of the Robesonian.
Lumberton, R. 5, Aug. 22-Mr. Gus
Fleming of route 2 from Conway, S.
c., passed through our community to-
csv en- route to Charlotte, where he
has accepted a position with the can
torment force of the government.
Sorry to report Miss Sarah Smith
i'll at the Thompson hospital, but
giaj to hear that she is getting on
well.
A protracted meeting will begin at
Singketarv's X Roads church next
Monday night with Rev. ]. L. Shhiinn
Of route from Wilmington to do the
preaching. Mr.. Shinn will stay
throughout the entire meeting, and
We sincerely hope all within reach
of the church will do their best to
attend all the services.
Miss Sue Kelly greatly pleased our
Cedar Grove folks with her. splendid
! lectures last Sunday morning and
evening. Miss Kelly is a very con-
secrated young woman and is doing
a great work for the Master.
i Our meeting of days with the
church at Abbottsburg closed Sunday
night. Rev. J. L. Shinn did the
preaching from Monday night before
until Saturday following. He preach
ed we'll and our people were greatly
pleased with him. Rev. j. M. Page
of Hamlet had been engaged but his
work at Hamlet became so congested
he asked US kindly to excuse him and
VIC were fortunate in securing Mr.
Shinn. There were seven additions
by baptism, but one had joined at a
previous appointment.
), We greatly sympathize with Mr.
} and Mrs. Hezzie Lovett Of route I
from Lumberton in the loss Of theil
2-year-old daughter, Ruby Lee, wht
died of colitis Monday afternoon. Tht
: funeral services were conducted il
the home Tuesday afternoon by tn
writer, who is the parents pastor
Interment was made in the famil
cemetery near the home. The chile
had been sick for little more thai
two weeks and all had been done fo
her that was possible; but she ha
;. to go. She had fulfilled her minis
: try in the world, and the child
/ Saviour wanted the little flower TO
His own golden vase in the blesse
: Heaven. May the comforts of tn
blessed Spirit soothe every sorrow
ing heart.
: J. NJ. FLEMING
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-08-23
Do You Like Food With Your Meals?

DO GU Like L OOQ WIN 1OuT Meas
George AIDE has a great fable in
slang in September Cosmopolitan. If
you like food with your meals, you
will smile your way through this lat
est whimsy of Indiana's philosopher
humorist.
This is the bill of fare of the STUFF
fers, according to George AIDE: Four
teen to sixteen Spare-ribs smothered
with Kraut, four or five Helpings of
Fresh Vegetables, a few light Bis
cults inlaid with gold butter, and
possibly quarter Of mile of Mood
les, spiced Peaches, frosty Dough.
nuts, little quart bowl Of preserv-
ed Cherries, to say nothing of Coffee
curdled with Cream, etc.
If you haven't an appetite and you
want to work up one, or if you have
an appetite and cannot afford to sat.
isfy it, read this Fable, which is as
good as a square meal.
! Look for "The Fable of the Waist
Band That Was Taut Up to the Mo.