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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-29
If They Arrive in Time. Teu-
ton Rush May Be Checked
or Even Thrown Back
BUT--DELAY MAY MEAN
COMPLETE REALIGNMENT
Need for Centralized Board Of
Strategy Begins to Be Real.
lied as Outcome Of Crisis Ia
Awaited

Washington. Oct. 2S.--If big guns
to Italy's aid Cadorna's armies will
BIZ able to check. If not to roll back.
the Austro- G erman drive
The new stand must be taken ON the
Tcgliamento river. 1t will be only
matter of days before Itaiy's armies
cross this stream.
If coordination of the allied COM
mand is not promptly effected such
disaster as that which has overtaken
Italy may face the other nations OF
the entente at any time.
These were the outstanding features
of the Italian situation and its reia-
tim to the great war as revealed here
today.
News came yesterday that English
and French guns are-o on their way
The news was confirmed in American
military circles here today,
The military missions of the entente
in Washington are tonight holding
their breath pending the arrival OF
this rescue for Italy.
The date OF its arrival may spell
the fate of the war In the west. II
the guns come In time to be set up on
the Tagliamerto the entente CAM
pafgn may be followed out substan-
TALLY as II has been laid down. AZ
they do not arrive In time 1t may
mean complete reformation Of tho
whole western and southern front
Pointing TO the necessity for con-
centratien OF the command of the en-
tente forces, an italian military au-
thority iaid lay:
For weeks we have foreseen this
att-ck. We hive begged for the aid
we knew to be necessary to with
stand it, Yet between the many ele-
ments which now must be brought to
bea,. on any question OF strategy our
appeal was not decided upon in time.
And 1t Is this organization of the
allies that must face the single cohe-
rent force OF the Teutons. The task
of stepping the Austro-German adj
vance through Italy Is not Itaiy's
alone, but that of all the allies"
| Just as the United States has as
lsunned control absolute over the ecoA
nomic spects of the war, Italy Is now
seeking sona force that Tan as eff
fectualiy control the military policy.
So far the wax has failed 10 develop on
the side of the entente any great sim
| gle dominating figure. In this condi-
ton the military experts here are turn
| irg their stteati to the creation OF
an all-allied board of strttegy. This.
I they argue. would be at least less hesi-
| tant In decision than the present ar
rangements. whereby plans must be
submitted successfully to a half dozen
general stats before execution.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-29

CONTINUED on Page Two.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-29

Read the amazing state
ment of conditions in the
kaiser's empire by Carl w.
Alderman, beginning In
next Sundays Virgtnian.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
NORTH NEW PORTLAND

The Grammar and Primary schools
close this week. They will reopen
the first Monday in April.
Owing to the inclement weather,
the communion service was the only
service held at the church last Sun
day.
Lee Luce had an attack of APP
pendicitis Monday
Will Sargent had the end of the
middle finger of his left hand sawed
off last Monday al the Novelty Mill.
The High School boys held a box
supper at the schoolhouse last Friday
evening, the proceeds of which will
be used to help defray their expenses
to the Boys Conference at Bath.
Those who expect to go are Garland
Jackson, Roy Lisherness, Halvah Will
Hanson, Lee Luce. Kenneth Hender-
son and Erland Trip.
We have been requested to publish
the following statement: 1.-THE item
in last weeks Independent Reporter
of January 18th, stating that George
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
The News of Somerset's Busy Towns

next regular meeting, January oath.
will be Past Matrons' night.
The second anniversary of the Ken
nebec Chapter, d. a. r. will be OBJ
served BY Gentlemen's Night al the
home Of Mrs. S. J Whitney Thurs
day evening. January the 25th
The next entertainment under the
auspices Of the d. a r will be the
Old Kentucky Jubilee Quartette,
kennebec Hall. January 18th This
company comes very highly recon-
mended rs one of the best in she
course
Miss Mnriel Day. Field Secretary OF
the Noman's Home Missionary So
ciety viii speak on the subject Of
Home Missions at the Methodist
Church on Friday evening February
9Th al ! O'Clock.
On account of the heavy storm and
bad travelling of last Sunday the
Baptism and reception Of members
into the Church. at the Methodist
Church was postponed until neAt
sunday and will Immediately follow
the sermon, the subject of which is
The Church What Claim Has IT,
The subject for the Sunday evening
preaching service al O'Clock viii b.
The Bad Literature Dew"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18

Mrs. Leola Webb is cooking at the
Clark place for Boyd d Harvey. Her
oldest son Appleton is staying with
her
Fenton Dumphy Gu. his foot badly
Tuesday
Bernard Dexter is at work for H.
o. HeWett
Pedler Weiner was in town this
week
DR. Spear Of West New Portland Is
in town occasionally to see Mrs Els
tella Allbee who is on the sick list
Mrs. Lettuce Bradbury and son Al
yin have been in Freeman for the
past week on business.
Miss Dorothy Dumphy was the
guest Of her sister Mrs. Charles
Pnkham "Wednesday
Miss Nernetta Hewett who has been
keeping house for Bernard Dexter is
stopping at her fathers Edwin Hew-
ett's
Miss Elsie. the little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin Pinkham who
has been very sick for the past two
months Is gaining strength so she is
now able 10 walk little
Mrs. Mahlon Newell was the guest
of her mother Mrs G.. o. Dyer Tues
day. Her brother Harry returned
home with her.
Charles and Clarence Pinkham
have Deen hauling hay to Bert
Williams at Dead River
Miss Helen Aibcc is visiting her
aunt. Mrs. Grace Hewett
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ford were the
guests of her parents MI and Mrs
George Pinkham Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
MADISON

A reception was rendered Mr.. and
Mrs Guy Lambert Thursday evening
at the Grange Hall in honor of their
recent marriage. Several beautiful
presents were received and very
enjoyable evening passed.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. E. Towne have re-
turned from business trip to Bos-
ton.
Miss Mary Bateman was the guest
of her cousin in Waterville the last
of the week
Miss Edna Robinson of North An
son was calling on relatives in town
Monday.
Mrs. Clara Powers who has been
confined to her home for the past
week, is convalescing.
Mr. Adams of Belgrade arrived in
town Sunday to teach the VII Grade
in the Pleasant street building.
f. K Moore left Friday for Boston
to attend some of the Billy Sunday
meetings.
Mrs. j. w. flanagan and daughter
Anna OF North Arson were business
visitors in tnhis place Monday.
Miss Kate Robinson was the week
end guest of her parents in North
AnSOn
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
EAST SkOWHEGAS

Alfred Hilton is helping Z. J..
Mitchell move hay from his farm here
10 his residence at Hinckley He
has Just finished harvesting his ice
and hauling his wood
Eugene Parker went to WaterYille
on business Tuesday
a few neighbors and friends OF
Mrs. Adella Narney gathered at her
home Monday evening in honor of
her birthday. All report a social
time and found her in as good gen
eral health as year ago.
Ernest Varney is unable to be at
work as he has no housekeeper.
Henry Boyington and John Burns
are harvesting ice for Manley Holt at
Hinckley.
Walter Corson is working for Cleba
Whittemore in Hartland on the hay
press
Herbert Green and uncle Charles
Dean are getting up a big pile of
wood
Everett Narney was home Wednes-
day from Gardiner. where he has en-
ployment
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
MERRILL CORNER

Harry Stafford was in Harmony
one day last week.
The hay pressers are still at Eu-
gene Curriers'. There are about so
tons of hay to press on the Patten
farm. which makes long job for
them.
Mr.. Snow who has been packing
apples in East Skowhegan finished
Saturday. He packed 1i7 barrels at
John Loomis and Is at Eugene Cur
rier's
Mrs. Ella b. Chadbourne who has
been spending the past week with her
friend Mrs Stafford at the Merrill
farm, returned to her home in Har-
mony, Tuesday.
Mrs. Edison Church who has been
very i'll is better Mr.. Church's sis
ter has been caring for her
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
NORTH ANSON

The house of Charles Mullen in
Embden on the middle road was
burned Saturday night. little past
midnight with all it's contents. The
shed between the house and barn was
torn down and the barn was saved
A very pleasant occasion was the
installation of Mount Bigelow Chap
ter Order of the Eastern Star, which
took place Monday evening after a
fine six O'Clock supper had been serY-
ed to the members and their families.
The following otiicers-elect were in
stalled by Assistant Grand Matron.
Mrs Josie Matthews of Pittsfeld as
sisted by Mrs. Carrie f. Hutchins,
grand marshal: Worthy matron.
Maude NJ Emery; worthy patron.
Wilbur Eaton. assistant matron,
Flora Wait; secretary Hester Pull
len treasurer, Annabel Pullen con-
ductress. Adde Fenlasou; assistant
conductress. Jennie V. Bailey; mar
shall, Mary L. Porter; Adah. Mabel
NJ Porter; Ruth, Grace Smith Esth-
er, Grace French; Martha. Gertrude
Smith; Electa. Ada Scott; chaplain.
Sarah French: organist, Nellie Wing
warder. Alice p. Simmons; sentinel.
Walter Wait
Hon. F W. Bunker. member of the
Governor Council. returned to Au-
gusta. after spending Sunday at
home
George b. Goodwin of Torrington.
Conn, is in town for few days
The Woman's Association of the
Congregational church met with Mrs
Walter Shaw Wednesday afternoon
of this week At the annual meeting
the following officers were chosen:
President. Mrs. Walter Shaw: vice
president. Mrs. Elva Barnard; Sec
rotary. Mrs. Alvah r. Beale; treasur-
er. Mrs, John flanagan.
Mrs F. w. Bunker went to Boston
Tuesday
Mr. and Mrs. II. ID. Chase made a
business trip to Waterville Friday.
II. b. Ellis went to Norridgewock
Saturday and installed the officers OF
the Grange.
number of the farmers harvested
their ice during the fair weather of
last week.
Mrs. Addie Perkins and children OF
Portland arrived here Thursday to
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
WEST EMBDEN

Miss Myrtle Berry is spending this
week with her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs Sylvester Jackson.
Guy Hunnewel who is a senior at
Arson Academy, spent the week end
with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Hunnewell.
Miss Gladys Berry spent Saturday
and Sunday with her cousin Miss
Bertha Jackson
Miss Edna Berry is spending the
week with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Berry and family.
Mrs. Linwood Berry and son were
callers at Mrs Charles Hunnewell's
Wednesday of last week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
EAST ST. AI.BANS

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Seekins are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of son born Monday morning,
January Is.
At last reports. Monday, Clifford
Bragg, who has been dangerously ill
in a Boston Hospital is gaining a
little.
The many friends of Steve Seekins
are sorry to hear that he is very ill
with pleuro-pneumonia, but at last
reports. Monday. he seems to be gain
ing a little. Mrs. S. G. Tibbetts, a
trained nurse is taking care OF him.
Mrs. Nettie r. Mower went to BOs-
ton Tuesday January 16, where she
will visit with relatives.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
Act Quickly
Delay Has Been Dangerous in Skow-
hogan

DO the right thing at the right time
Act quickly in time of danger.
In time of kidney danger Doan's
Kidney Pills are most effective.
Plenty of Skowhegan evidence of
their worth.
W. H. Demo. assessor X. +. d. No.
I. Skowhegan, says: "A severe cold
congested my kidneys. My back gave
me discomfort and my kidneys acted
irregularly. / got Doans Kidney
Pills at Foggs Drug Store. and all
told. | used five boxes Gradually,
the ailments left me and finally
Doan's Kidney Pills cured me"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr. Demo had, Foster-Milburn Co,
Props. Buffalo, N Y.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18

B. Wood of North New Portland. -
years old. was found guilty of steal
ing a bank book from the home of
Elmer Trask, is not true. AS 1
have it from DR.. f. +. Pratt. one of
the school board and sheriff Norton
of North New Portland, that there
was not one thing proven against
the boy. These men were both with
the boy at the home of the Trial JUS
tice Albert S Parsons, when he was
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
SOION


hospita at Lewiston for further
treatment for his leg
News was received by relatives and
friends of. Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Williams
Of Athens that son was born 10
them last Friday.
W II Soper. who has been confined
to the house with the grippe the past
week, is able to be in the store
Rev G. w. Hinckley of Good Will
Farm was in town Monday night on a
business trip.
NJ Z. Pollard Grant Whham Mr..
and Mrs. p. E Priest, Mrs Alice
Lombard and Mrs. W. H. Soper al
tended the installation of officers of
Table Rock Lodge and Emerald Re
bekah Lodge last Thursday night at
North Arson
Mrs. J. II Gray left Saturday
morning for New York City 10 visit
her daughter, Mrs. Edward l. McIn-
tire
X. W Prescott of Berlin, y H.
who is scaling pulp wood for the
American Reality Co, was called
home Saturday to attend the funeral
Of his sister
Mrs. f. w. York is confined to the
house with the grippe.
Mr. and Mrs. Owen McAllister are
the happy parents of baby boy
which was born last Friday
The Woman's Club will meet with
Mrs. Marion Young next Wednesday
afternoon. January oath. Subject,
Causes of Unrest Among Laborng
Classes in America. Roll Call quo
tations from Whittier.
The subject of Rev. H. c. Gliddens
sermon next Sunday night is "Tekela
The text to be found in Daniel 5-25-
q.
The grand ball, which was To have
been given by Scion Lodge No. l2S,
|. o. o. +. sometime ago will be
given Friday evening. January 10Th.
Our genial tonsorial artist. J A.
Pierce. has joined the deyotees of the
race track and has purchased very
promising gray colt which has every
indication of speed on snow or ice
track. 1t makes no difference To
Johnny in regard to the stake, as
from one bushel of oats to fifty. he
is willing to take all Corners.
j. H. Gray was the recipient OF Il
nice chicken last week, which GER
tainly had been affected by the II. G.
of L., as it tipped the scales at ex-
actiy one pound thirteen ounces The
only question open is, did someone
have designs on this particular chick
ems life or was it case of suicide?
The many friends of 0. W. Hilton.
who had the misfortune to be thrown
down about eight weeks ago. by be
ing run into by party of coasters
at which time his shoulder was brok-
en-, is getting along very well so that
he can get up around the house
W. II. Soper has case of japanese
cups and saucers which he is giving
away to his customers. Have you
yours yet? Ask for the particulars.
installations are the order for the
various societies in the different
towns Just at the present time. D.
d. Ct. NJ. NJ. =. Pollard, with Grant
Witham as grand marshal, and d. D,
p, Una ID. Soper, with Angie f.
Priest as marshall, were at Bingham
Tuesday night where they installed
the officers of the Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs respectively. On Wednes-
day night these same officers were
at West New Portland where they in
stalled the officers of both lodges in
that town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
Card Of Thanks

We wish to express our gratitude
to our friends and neighbors for their
kindness to us in our recent trouble
and loss; we would especially thank
the Masons and Odd Fellows for their
kindness. help and floral offerings,
also the Rebekahs and NJ. f. Church.
Mrs. c. A. Merrill and family
Mr.. and Mrs. n. F. Thorne
Mrs. l.. +. Dearborn
SOlon Maine Ian Is 1917
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
MATTRESSES. HoUsEMAIDs, CHAM

Wesserunsett Hall, January oath. The
Athens Dramatic Club will present
the drama "A Foul Tip" after which
there will be ball and supper.
Smells orchestra will furnish music.
The committee on arrangements con-
ssts OF Harry N. Flanders. II. c. w.
hatcher and Wallace Jones.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
SOITH CANAAN

Abel Written had the misfortune to
lose one of his horses last week.
Moses Richardson and Mrs. Blaine
Richardson from Hinckley, spent Sat
urday with friends in this section.
Mrs. Everett Salisbury has so far
recovered as to be able to sit up a
short time.
Deane Salisbury was a business
caller in Skowhegan on Saturday
last
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
NAYFIEID

Perley Brown wears a broad smile
The stork left 10 IL pound girl at
his house Sunday. DR.. Brown of
Brighton represented the stork. Moth
er and child are doing nicely.
X. L. Campbell is fireman at Foot
mans mill.
Ezra Brown is working in the mill.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
LEXINGTON

Claud Dyer and family have moved
into Bernard DeXter's house while
Mr. Dyer is hauling lumber to Hew-
ett's and Chase's mill.
Leon Sheaff finished working for
Charles Peterson Friday and went
into the woods to work for Asa
Briggs at Flagstaff.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
EAST MADISON

There will be preaching services in
East Madison church next Sunday af-
ternoon at 2.30 by Rev Mr.. Fletcher
of Athens
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18
OFT WOOD MANTEn
MoTIlER,s sALXE THE GREATEST

romodN Tor COLDS and Group. recOm-
mend"d especially for small children
Simply rub and apply flannel over
lungs and throat Sent postpaid any
whore ON receipt of price. 25c and
SOC. William Lessor. 1S7 North St
SkowheEan. Agent for Mothers Rem
edies AVE-"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18

FOR sALE-Full blooded Berkshire
Hogs both sexes A few nice sows
safe in pig. Also mixed blooded all
sizes. Mail orders filled. Geo. H
futile. Norridgewock, r.. f. d. No
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-01-18

WANTED--Live poultry of all kinds
Shipments weight and returns sent
promptly on arrival; crates furnished
Write us for prices before selling.
Tel. 1613-W. w. H. Bailey d Son. 7
East Turner St. Auburn. tf20
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-02-16
FALLING HAIR means
DANDRUFF IS ACTIVE
Save. Your Hair! Get a IS Cent Bottle
of Danderine Right Now-Also
Stops Itching Scalp.

Thin, brittle, colorless and scraggy
hair is mute evidence of a neglected
scalp; of dandruff-that awful scurf.
There is nothing SO destructive to
the hair as dandruff. 1t robs the hair
of its luster, it's strength and it's very
life; eventually producing feverish-
ness and itching of the scalp, which
If not remeded causes the hair roots
to shrink, loosen and die-then the
hair falls out fast. A little Danderine
tonight-now-any time-will surely
save your hair.
Get % cent bottle Of Knowlton's
Danderine from any store, and after
the first application your hair will
take on that life, luster and luxuriance
which is so beautiful. 1t will become
wavy and fluffy and have the appear
ance of abundance; an Incompatible
gloss and softness, but what will
please you most will be after just
few weeks use, when you will actual
ly see a lot Of fine, downy hair-new
hair-growing all over the scalp. Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-02-16

The stores and shops are full of gay
springtime millinery for the southern
tourist. These hats are so alluriDg
that even those who stay at home are
tempted to throw judgment to the
winds and indulge themselves in
demi-season hat of satin, or satin and
straw. 1t isn't bad idea-even with
the thermometer lingering near the
zero mark-if the choice Is repre-
sentative spring style. Easter comes
early this year
Any one of the three hats pictured
is safe investment. At the cen
ter hat of black silk sets at rest
burning question. Button, button.
"Who's got the button?" has been an
swered. AS many as six dozens Of
them are set close together about brim-
edges and crowns at the top and bot
tom. This is sailor with an up
standing edge that makes the best
possible place for covered buttons.
1t is very tailored, and finished look
ing, and has fiat applique trimming
of embroidery at the front.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-02-16
BILIOUS, HEADACHY,
SICK ''CASCARETS'
Gently cleanse your liver and
sluggish bowels while
you sleep.
Get a 10-cent box.

Sick headache, biliousness, dizzi.
ness, coated tongue, foul taste and foul
breath-always trace them to torpid
liver; delayed, fermenting food in the
bowels or sour, gassy stomach.
Poisonous matter clogged in the in
testines, instead of being cast out
of the system is re-absorbed into the
blood. When, this poison reaches the
delicate brain tissue it causes con-
gestion and that dull, throbbing, sick
ening headache.
Cascarets Immediately cleanse the
stomach, remove the sour, undigested
food and foul gases, take the excess
bile from the liver and carry out all
the constipated waste matter and
poisons in the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will surely
straighten you out by morning. They
work while you sleep--a 10cent box
from your druggist means your head
clear, stomach sweet and your liver
and bowels regular for months Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-02-16
Of White Batiste and Val Lace.

The beginning of Lent Is close at
hand, bringing with it the annual as
signment of time for spring sewing.
The thought of provident mothers is
centered on replenishing their supplies
of bed linen and table linen, on the
childrens sewing, and on their own.
All the new cotton goods are In house
dresses and lingerie are to be made
ready and children's clothes got out Of
the way, In the weeks between now
and Easter. No one minds giving
March to this work. And some of the
work is interesting enough to tempt
one to stay indoors In April-for in
stance, dresses for the little girls. But
there is every reason for making them
during Lent, leaving more leisure for
enjoying the sprlngtime.
The same fine cottons, linens and
laces that have always been the choice
of the most refined taste appear In
the new patterns In children's dresses.
There Is nothing startlingly new In
their design but special emphasis
seems to be given to fine and dainty
needlework on them. Their trimmings
are simple but of fine quality, and
workmanship on them lis above re-
proach. Even for tiny girls some of
the new models have double skirts.
There is decided liking for plaits and
for little coat effects.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-02-16

The modest turban at the lSrt ls
very good style, with satin crown and
braid brim. 1t happens to be in black,
but would look well in French blue or
any of the dark colors. A crisp bow
at the side looks like butterfly and
lends animation to this model which
would be too severe without it. AT the
right one of the new high-crowned mod
els is made up along lines that are new
this season. Satin and braid are COM
bined in covering the shape, with the
braid extending from the upper brim
to the side crown. But three-quar-
ters of the crown is of satin, and this
hat is shown made up in braid and
georgette crepe. 1t has fiat collar of
narrow ribbon, held in place by long
stitches of heavy silk thread. A fan
shaped ornament at the front is bright
ened with colored beads, and three
ends of ribbon depend from it.
These are demi-se'tson hats of care
full design, but the spproach of spring
is heralded in them.