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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-02
PATTERSON BRIDGE

Fred Holden and family of Madison
were callers at r. L. Danforth's last
Sunday.
Chas s Stussy of Brooklyn, n. Y.
is spending a two weeks vacation at
Spring Brook Farm.
Sidney Counce was in Skowhegan
last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Green and
son of Norridgewock were calling at
Eugene Danforth's last Sunday.
Horse Trot at Pennington. next
Thursday, August 9th, $500 in purses.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-02
STATE OF MAINE


Augusta, August, l, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that the
Board of State Assessors will be in
session at the Assessors Office In Pitts
field on Monday, the 18th day of At
gust at II o'clock, A. NJ; at the Court
House in Skowhegan on Tuesday, The
18th day of August, at o'clock, y. NJ ;
at the Assessors Office In Bingham on
Wedno sday, the 18th day of August, at
Q o'clock. y. NJ, a. ID. 1917, in the
County of Somerset. TO secure informa-
tion to enable them to make a Just
equalization of the taxable property
in said county, and to investigate
charges of concealment of property
from taxation, of differentiation and
of failure to assess property liable TO
taxation,
c. s. STETSON.
j. j. DEARBORN.
W. f. DRESSER,
Board of State Assessors.
F. II. STERLING. Clerk. 2w31
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-02
LEXINGTON AND VICINITY

Mr. and Mrs J. T. Berry who have
been at work for Ward Jones, return
ed to their home in New Portland.
Ralph Dumphy went to New Port
land Friday whore he is at work in
haying.
G. w. Gould is at work for o. S.
Allen.
Horace Skillings was the guest of
his uncle r. W. Nutting, recently.
Mrs. c. J, Longley and children OF
kingf1eld were the guests OF her hus-
band C. j, Longley at the Height of
Land.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-02
QUINNEBASSETT

Miss Henrietta Valine of Boston is
spending her two weeks vacation with
her sister Mrs. William Barron
Forrest Wills is quite i'll and has
been moved to the home of his son
James Wills In Madison, where he can
be caTed for
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-02
CARATUNK

DR., and Mrs. John Piper OF Scion
with their guest Miss Bennett Of Eagle
Pass, Texas. are spending a few days
in town with Mrs. Piper's relatives
the Clarks.
Saw Custom House Patterson, Fred
Pierce, Frank Holden and Mr.. Guy In
town Sunday. They were from Jack
man and were returning from Bling
ham where one of their number took
his third degree in Masonry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Williams OF
Skowhegan are spending Sunday with
Mr. Williams parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Williams.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Greene of Bing-
ham with their two daughters Mary
and Ruby were in town last Sunday
visiting Mr.. Greene's parents Mr., and
Mrs Robert Greene.
Mr. and Mrs. Malon Parsons were at
Lakewood last Sunday.
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NOTICE

This is to inform the public that l
Albert Finemore having been known
by my step-father's name of Harring-
ton, will hereafter be known by my
right name.
ALBERT II, FINEMORE.
Skowhegan, Me-, July "a, 1917"
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DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP

The partnership heretofor exist s
between Or. A. r. Borden and Cha 10
J. Wendell both of Skowhegan, Ma ne
under the name and style of SkoN Ee-
gan Steam Laundry Company Is he'r,
by dissolved. All bills due TO ana II.ii1
said partnership are collected by 1 lIiI
paid by Charles j. Wendell VINO VIA
continue the business. .,
July rs, 1917. lN''
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NORRIDGEWOCK

Miss Annie Coughlin of Rockland
addressed a large and enthusiastic
open air meeting ON Tuesday evening
on Equal Suffrage.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-02
EAST MADISON

There will be services in the church
next Sunday at 3 o'clock, preaching
by Rev. Mr.. Merriam of Skowhegan.
Sunday School will be at 2 o'clock
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-02

Harold Rutter. who enlisted durlns
the past week in the Burleigh ba''
terry has reported to headquarters a'
Bruins wick
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STATE OF MAINE.

NSedl)
Supreme Judicial Court, In Naca' m
Skowhegan, July 81, l'-',
Upon the annexed Libel II Is ora 'ti
by me. the undersigned. a Justice %.
said Court, that notice be given 10 '"p
Libelee by publishing an attested ''fE
of the same or an abstract thereon
together with this order thereon th',e
weeks successfully in the lndepeEG'
Reporter newspaper printed IN St'N
last publication to be thirty DAYS az
least before the next term OF "'.'
Court, to be holden at SkoW h'-+r
within and for said County ON ,ne
third Tuesday of September next lNHt
he may then and there appear III ~
Court and answer thereto, II he see IT"
ARNO w. KING.
Justice Supreme Judicial . o'I's
true copy of libel and order -
court thereon.
Attest w. 7, sEEKINs, Clerk
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Somerset SIS. Clerks ONCE, SUP Jud'
Court
Received and filed 3lst day Of july
A. II. 1917.
Attest: w. T. sEEKINs, Clert
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Subscribed and sworn to before me
this thrtieth day of July A. n. 1917.
HARRY r. COOLIDGE
Justice of the Peace
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Big bunch old paper. this office, &c
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STATE OF MAINE


To the Honorable Justice of the Su-
preme judicial Court next to he
holden at Skowhegan within and for
the county of Somerset on the third
Tuesday of September, 1917:
Ada T.. Davidson of Pittstield in said
county, wife of Fred Davidson respect
fully represents that she was lawfully
married to the said Fred Davidson at
said Pittsfield in the year 1902 by Rev.
Mr.. Coons. an ordained minister of the
Gospel duly commissioned to solemnHe
marriages in the State of Maine; that
they lived together AS husband ana
wife at said Pittsfeld from the time
of their said marriage until the ntth
day of July, 1914; that your libelant
has always conducted herself towards
her said husband as a faithful true
and affectionate wife; that on sald
fifteenth day of July, 1914. the sala
Fred Davidson utterly deserted your
libelant without cause and went 10
parts unknown to her, since Whlch
time she has never seen or heard IRON!
him or received from him any support;
which utter desertion has continued
for three consecutive years next PRIOR
to the filing of this libel; that MS
residence is unknown to your libelaht
and cannot be ascertained by reason
able diligence; that there is no COZ
fusion between your libelant ana lhe
said Fred Davidson to obtain divorce
and that she believes 1t proper that "
divorce should be granted her.
Wherefore she prays that suCh u
yorce may be decreed.
Dated at Pittsfield. Maine, this thI-
tieth day of July, 1917.
ADA f. DAVIDSON.
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07
Accordion Plaited Dresse,

Should be sent to Frank Dietrichs Clothing Hospital to be re-plaited also any other ladies' CT gents cloth .ng that need cleaning, pressing or altering. We also put new lilings n coats and do ali general repslr work on clothing.
 Phone 1926 Over Lewine's Qualit
 Shop. 2901a Main St.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07
HEAD GA. ALLIANCE
 REGRETS WILSON'S ACT
OF Other Eand, President Of the Chi cagO Turngeme!nde Declares Mem-
 bers fer II. x. All the Time

Chicago, Feb. 5.-Hope that the break With Germany may not grow more serious, was expressed by Ferdi- nand Walker, president of the Ger man-Anl erican National alliance, in q statement made public today.
 While ] cannot endorse President Wilson's action, l am not entitled to criticise it." he said. T am an Amer ican citizen. 1 am grieved over the break, and hope it will not grow more serious. Germany, I feel. will exert it's efforts to prevent war"
 A demonstration lasting many min- utes resulted when the band at g. con cert of the Chicago Turngemeinde. ore of the largest German organizations in Chicago, played "The Star-Span- gled Banner" last night Ernegt G Kusswurm, president, said:
 "On behalf of the organization, wish to say that it's members are al American citizens or have declared their intention of becoming citizens All are for the United States. first last and all the time!"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07
Cocoanut Oil Makes
 A Splendid Shampoo

If you want to keep your hair in good condition, be careful what you wash it with.
 Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much alka1i This dries the scalp, makes the hair brittle, and is very harmful Just plain mulsi6ed cocoanut oil (which is pure and entirely grease 1ess), is much better than the most ex- pensive soap or anything else you can use for shampooing, as this can't pos sib1y injure the hair.
 Simply moisten your hair with water and rub it in. One or two teaspoonfuls will make an abundance of rich, creamy father, and c1eanses the hair and scalp thoroughly. The father rinses out cas- lily and removes every particle of dust, dirt, dandruff and excessive oil. The hair dries quickly and evenly, and it leaves it fine and silky, bright, fluffy and easy to manage.
 You can get mulsifed cocoanut oil at most any drug store. It is very cheap, and a few ounces is enough to last everyone in the family for months.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07
A11 U s,issQ r. fsN [ E, $ 7: All advance notices. fur nished ::. by -43 'f,seatres. ... Y, g5..-
BEST THEAI isaa <

Today-4Clara .Kin1b.lll Young is seen in, her latest :photoplay nroduc- ton. "The. Foolish Nissir. '~- sFisrT7s is taken from the novel by Thomas Dix on. It shows tho dangers of hasty marriage, especially by girls in q large city who marry q man tAcY know nothing about The scenes are laid 3n the moonsnine mountain ot North Carolina and in New York. Miss Young takes the title role. The best scenes are those where, as a teacher she c,Hdeavors to train the childish minds. These schoolroOrl scenes are unusual and give a won Gerful realm to the photoplay.
 Tomorrow-Alice Jcyce, Harry Y. Mercy and Mare McDermott in 'Whom the Gods Destroy" The story of a hero-lovea of the gods, whc found his yahalla in the heart Of I woman
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07
AND
 POLICE GET $50

NJ Finklestein announced yester- day that he would divide the sum ol $50 among Constable Clint Green, Deputy Constable Jim Reldinger anu Policemen Higgins and Mann, as reward for their excellent work in so quickly locating and arrestln2 Charley Sims, negro, who entered the Finkelstein home Saturday night frightened the Finklestein children who were at home alone, and IS sara to have attempted a sinister crime against the eldest Finkelsteln girl.
 As precautionary measure, the negro is being held at Little ROCK and it is not expected he will be re turned here until the date Of his trial which has not vet beer fixed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07
.A1lllaSe-tJ:
;, X. ;. r. Commen cing
 Saturday, February 17.

traction.
 ' A famous magazine writer was a5- tsnished to see Valkyr:en fit dainti;y over. rough stones, bits of broken class and co2Ele-burrs as she danced through the wildwood. They didn't have to put down a ground of sofe sand for Valkyrien.
 "HoW does she do it?' asked the magazine writer.
 "So wrapped up in her art is she, said the press agent. that her mind is far above material things. Her lit tie toes are as tender as a babes. She bathes them every night in oil made from the soft coat of the baby seal. But as she dances she scarce ly touches ihe grouna. That's why they are never bruise3.'
 Her dance finished. Vs!kyrien was introduced 10 the magazine writer. He spoke of the rough ground.
 T don't mind it," she said, t"1've danced barefooted all 'ry l;fa, and til , soles of my feet are harder than tho SC of country boy at the end of the summer"
 When last seen the pless agent, his coat-tails flying was dlsappeariE2 over the top of faraway sand dune
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07

Anyone wishing to buy or gel Jefferson county script. call on Chae Well Supply f-n. Il
 Try 355 for Tire Service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07

Ask our uIive:s about laundering
 your rag rugs, any size, American. Excelsior Laundry Co.,. phone 146. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07
NEGRO ATTEMPTS TO
 SMUGGLE IN WhISkEY
Trunk. Checked as Baggage, Found to Contain COntraband. and Seized
 by Sheriff Williams.

The 'cullud gemmen" who lost the check for trunk, he brought in as baggage from Monroe, La., may ascer- tain the whereabouts of the trunk by applying to Sheriff R. H. Williams, who will have the trunk. with it's con- tents, removed to the courthouse this morning.
 The sheriff got a "tip" yesterday that an attempt would be made to smuggle quantity of whiskey into Pine Bluff through the luggage" trick. MT. Williams appeared at the baggage rooms few minutes after an unidentified negro had appeared and laid claim to the trunk. The negro had lost the check, however, and when he learned he could not ob- tain possession of his property with out proving ownership, he departed saying he would return later. The negro evidently did not relish the idea of establishing right of possession by the usual method: describing the con- tents of the package.
 Sheriff Williams seized the trunk which was found to contain whiskey and waited for some time for the black to return. The negro was evi- dently warned and never did return
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07

Glass is now made so as to be prac- tically unbreakable.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, dissolves gravel
 cures diabetes weak and lame backs
 rheumatism. and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your drug gist, will be sent by mail on receipt of $1.00. One small bottle is two me nths' treatment, and seldom fails to perfect a cure. Send for sworn testimonials. pr. B. w. Hall, 292e Olive street, St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. (Advt.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07

Great numbers have joined Others still joining. Make sure your Christ mas money, for a 'fchristmas with out money is like June without sun shine.
 Costs nothing to join-costs noth- ing to withdraw. Call today-let us explain to you.
 4 Per Cent Paid on Savings Accounts.
 Capital and Surplus. $450,000.O0.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07
To Drive Out Malaria
 And Build Ur The SYS,


 Take tae Old Standard GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know what you are taking, as the formula Is printed on every label, showing it is Quinine and Iron iu tasteless form. The Quinine drives out malaria, the Iron builds up the system. 50. ceute
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07
HA'BER TREATER.

The attraction announced for the Hauber theater on Thursday will be Gods Crucible.' a five-act Bluebird
 photoplay produced amid the won- drous scenes of AriZona's Grand Can yon. Resides it's value as strictly photoplay entertainment, the scenic grandeurs that back the various cpl scdes will lend an extraordinary
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07
L.

If you are interested in a truck, call N. A. Anderson, telephone 1435 for a demonstration of Ameston truck.
 12-13-tf. Let us wash your plankets-we know how. Amcrican-Excelsicr Laun- dry Co.,, phone 146. If Cur Press Process is unexcelled. Amerlcan-Excelsior Laundry compa- ny. phone 146. If For heavy hauling and fast delivery service, tlll the Auto Exchange. Phone 946. 11-3O-tf l have at all times young mules and a fine lot of gentle mares and horses fine saddle horses my specially. NJ. M. Marx, at Gould Galbraith Supply company 1-24-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07

Send your laundry to the old reli- .ble, all work guaranteed. American Excelsior Laundry Co.,, phore 146 If
 Awnings and uphclster!Ds. Call E. 4. TOussaint, phone 1850 or leave orders Ut knox Walker Fnrn. Co.
 You can make your choice n the uiet of your home or office. ty hay ng Graphic classified" ads bring ap- ,licants and applications to you If
 Come and see Nj. M, Marx after you have looked elsewhere for your mules, you will be sure to find what you want here; in rear of Gould Galbraitn Supply Co.,, M. M. Marx. 1-24-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07

charm to Gods crucible' that moF- ine picturc stories rarely afford.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-07
PRESS AGENT roo AMBITIOUS

Valkyren BaIoness Dewitz), wllo stares in "rhe Image Maker" the Pathe Gold Rooster play at the Orphao theatre today, interprets po- etic ideas by dancing in flowing robes and unclothed toes. A wonderful at
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-24
SPLIT SWITCH Is
BLAMED FOR c., O.
& P. DERAILM MEN I

A street car accident which came
within a slight margin OF proving OF Il
very serious nature with the possible
injury of over score of passengers
occurred at First and Joliet streets In
La Sale One of the big interurban
cars was travelling eastbound out OF
the La Sale station and when Ii
reached the Joliet street switch the
front trucks stayed on the main tracks
and the rear wheels took the turn
north onto Joliet street The result
was that before the motorman could
bring the car to stop ii had swung
n oantipo snoitid ETAOISRHLD en-
into a position almost north and south.
Had il travelled but little farther after
splitting the switch the car would I'M.
dOubtedly have turned over.
The affair was Witnessed by First
street crowds, who were terrified as
they saw what appeared to be a ser
ious accident The ear was well filled
at the time and many Of the passen-
gers took 2 hurried departure when
they realized what had happened.
The accident blocked traffic for near.
ly two hours.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-24
PICK j. S. FLYING
FIELD IN FRANCE

Paris, July s, by mail 70 New York.
July Ell ssoudun, a town Of about
10000 in habitants, and lying $50
miles directly south Of Paris, has been
chosen for the American aviation
camp in France. A vast plain at the
outskirts of the CITY between Neuyy-
Pailloux and LeCAampeuois, affords
an ideal aviation field.
II would be hard 10 find better
location as the camp is % long way
from any factories and The middle Of
a rural district where nothing can in
terfcre with the work Of the aviators.
According to the present estimates be-
tween 1000 and 5000 pilots with their
mechanicians, observers and repair.
men are expected to be encamped at
that place.
Issoudun has already begun to make
preparations TO receive The Americans
and the local papers nave started to
comment upon the measure in which
the surrounding population will prof
it" from the vicinity Of the Americans.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-24
DELAWARE LED STATES.
Made Gift of SIS Per Capita to Red
Cross Fund

Washington.-Lat tabulati0ns by
the American Red Cross show that
Delaware led all other states in per
capita contributions to the Red Cross
war fund with rate of So. Figures
for other states follow:
Connecticut, $685. Ohio, S1.Sl, Mas
sachusetts, S1.50; Rhode Island, SLAB,
District Of Columbia, S13T; New York
(outside New York city,, $l.2S; Cobra
do, SLIT: Michigan, $1.1S; PemsylNa-
MIA, $114; California, SLIP; New Jer-
sey. $110, Missouri % cents, Montana
81 cents; Illinois, So cents; New liamp-
shire, 81 cents: Oregon, 81 cents; Maine,
- cents; Utah, 70 cents, Idaho, Il
cents: Indiana, 40 cents; Wisconsin.
/ 4S cents Kansas, as cents; Mississippi.
/ X cents; Maryland, ! cents; Louisl-
ana, 10 cents, Iowa 10 cents: Fennes-
see. 80 cents. Vermont 80 cents Arizo-
ma, SO cents West virginia, 30 cents;
Virginia. "a cents; Oklahoma, - cents;
Florida, - cents. Texas. - cents; Ne
yada. II cents; Kentucky, ii cents, Ar
kansas. II cents: Alabama, Is cents;
North Carolina, T. cents. Georgia T.
cents; North Dakota, II cents New
Mexico. 10 cents; South Dakota, .
cents. and Hawaii, 3 cents.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-24
ROOSTER AS MOTHER.
Struts About With Forty Chicks as it
He'd Matched Them.

DoylestoWn, PA rooster that Is
making an unparalleled record belongs
10 William Rake. lie is big fellow,
weighing nine or ten pounds, ana
mothers n brood of chicks with all the
art and tenderness Of mother hen.
Some time ago Mr.. Rake noticed the
ROSTERS f0ndness for chicks and nj
lowed him 10 take few to raise. The
rooster soon grew proud Of his new
possessions and fed, guarded and cared
for his charges with the ability of an
experienced hen.
Mr.. Rake WAS quick to take advan-
tage of this aptitude, and he soon III
creased the ROSTERS family, so that
now the big bird is strutting around
the yard with brood of forty chicks.
At feeding time he carefully pecks the
food apart and then feeds it to them,
and not until they have eaten their fill
does he attempt to partale Of nourlSh-
ment himself. He is always watchful,
cautious and painstaking lest he tread
upon them.
Two of the chicks attempted to start
q scrap one morning, but Immediately
Father Rooster was on the job and
gently but firmly pushed his beak be-
tween the scrappers, and the fight was
oVpr
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-24
SHIP BOARD QUITS
AS RESULT OF ROW:
new MEN SELECTED

Washington. July 24-President
Wilson today accepted the proffered
designations of Gen. GOethals ana
White and requested the resignation
OF Eenman Denman, as soon as lie
heard of the action of the president,
rendered his resignation from the
board to take effect Immediately
The president then appointed Edward
n Hurley of Chicago, former member
of the Federal Trade Commission. to
succeed Mr.. Denman, cambridge Cob
by of New York to succeed Mr.. White,
and Rear Admiral Washington j..
Capps to succeed Gen. Cocktails With
these changes in the board will come IA
complete reorganization OF its meth
DDS. II was stated officially that the
president now will insist that the WORK
of building a merchant fleet by the
United States will proceed without
delay. In naming Caps to succeed
Goethals the president selected one of
the best known and expert marine con.
structOrs in the United States.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-24
BOY! PAGE DAN
O'LEARY, THEY'RE
WALKIM' FOR DOUGH

Dan OLeary and old man Weston,
pedestrians extraordinary had better
enter the field here. Three of Otta-
was best known walkers, William
Mckish, Edward Schmid and Sher,
man Cole backed their long green on
a walkin' contest yesterday morning.
Cole bet Mickish 800 that he could
beat him in walkn' match to Utica,
while he waged $3.50 that he was bet
ter walker than Schmd The three
started for Utica, their destination be-
ing Clancys
I'VE are now ready for the results
of the walking race.
No | on your score card, Edward
Schmidt wins heat, distance 10 miles
time two hours and u minutes.
No. 9 on your card William Mickish.
second, distance 10 miles, time two
hours and "A minutes.
No. 3, Sherman Cole. disqualified
takes excursion on G., O. & p. and
loses doe.
The money will be divided-No. l.
Edward Schmid, $50, No. ., William
Micklsh, 800.
Judge Henry Schumacher paid all
bets last evening