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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-07-25
DIRECTS ALL
OF MEN AND GUNS
Serves to Avoid Unnecessary
Red Tape and Make the Tasks
Of the Commander At the
Front a Simple as Possible.

organization or officers deficient In
pep and common sense).
Armament.
Foreign military conditions (con-
cerned chiefly with military and po-
litical situations that may endanger
the enforcement Of the Monroe doc
trinc.
Notifications. surveys, maps, ar
chives.
Maneuvers, army war college and
other service schools.
Central section directly under chief
Of general stan In change Of all ques-
tons relating to personnel and nd
ministratlon OF United States army.
Flexibility Needed.
Organization, like all other good
things, can be overdone. Its red tape
can tie. hand and foot, the men who
are part of 1t. For example, In the
Russo-Japanese war fur overcoats
We're delivered to the troops In the
spring and summer clothes at the be-
ginning OF winter, not because OF a
lack of organization, but because or
gnnization was too cumbersome, too
much In rut, too lacking In intelli
gence.
II IL the Job Of a general staff to
make certain that organization does
not outrun team play. 1t Is no less
their job TO lead ON the army to new
levels OF cooperative effort, to higher
and higher degree Of organization. II
they fail In this larger task 1t Will be
possible for the Germans, with armies
smaller thar our own by far, to beat
Us and make us submit 10 their terms.
Not without reason, therefore, Is the
general staff called 1.-THE brains OF the
army"
Some people nowadays are willing,
shGmefully willing, to admit the ability
OF other nations to whip US. But 1t has
not yet reached the point where people
are willing to admit that we are the
interiors of the Germans In our ability
to use our brain power. The brains
OF the army" should surely be given
especial support and whatever num-
Der of officers are needed, for the usual
reasons and further because custom as
solid as law provides civilian head
for the war department OF the United
States. With civilian head strong
body of experts to advise the expert
enced chief Is more than ever neces
sary.
Under the present law the general
staff Is also deprived to large extent
Of the constant attention. aid and di,
rection II should receive from its head
The chief OF staff under the presen,
law supervises the following depart
ments as wei as all troops of the line
AdJutant general, Inspector general
Judge advocate. quarterrnaster gener-
al. medical corps, corps of engineers
ordnance department, signal corps.
With such heavy duties it is entirely
out OF the question for him to give to
the general staff the time and energies
which 1t rightfully may expect from
its chief
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-05

and Mrs. Will Wade made trip tC
Jackman Station recently in Mr..
Smiths automobile, visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Merit Wade.
H. Nj. Ellis is expecting visit
from his daughter and family of Nor
ridgewock this week
c. H. Girdler who has been i'll for
short time does not improve as his
friends wish he might
Mrs. Ansel Nickerson received a
visit from her father and mother Mr..
and Mrs Sanborn Mosher of Rome,
Sunday.
Miss Florice Nickerson is employed
Rome, again this summer.
Charles H. Girdler, one of MERGERS
most prominent citizens, passed away
Monday night, July 2, at his home
after a short illness. Funeral SER
vices will be held Thursday, July 5,
at D. m at the church. Further
particulars will be given later
Mr. and Mrs George Kicker of
Sumpter, S. c., and Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry George of Norridgewock call
ed on Frank George Sunday
Mrs Fred Hatch and Mrs. Wallace
Tibbetts visited in Augusta last week.
Miss Mary Oliver is home from
Harmony.
DIR. John Dyer and wife of Har-
mony visited at c. X Aliens last
week.
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A fine COMPLEXION
AND 4 FAIR SKIN

generally indicate good health, good d.
geston and right living. Every woman
wants to keep free from wrinkles, to re
tain smooth, fair skin, clear eyes, and
the natural color of health, and to con-
siderable degree, it is possible to do So
If you live simply, breathe deeply, get
enough sleep, exercise enough, and above
all things, keep your digestive apparatus
working properly, you are likely to feel
and to look younger, stronger and better
in every way.
If you arc troubled with indigestion,
constipation, or biliousness, Il. f." At
woods Medicine will help to set you
right, to overcome your ailments, and to
restore the glow of good health, together
with the fresh, clear complexion which
belongs to everyone in health. Large
bottle, 80 cents, at your dealers. Sam
pie free from us. 81. T." MEDICINE Co.,
Portland, Maine.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
OAK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
From our Correspondents

Nathan Chandler of Norridgewock
and son and wife Mr.. and Mrs. George
Chandler of Worcester. Mass have
been the guests for few days of Mr.
and Mrs. Oren c. Taylor.
Miss lola Holt passed Saturday
night and Sunday at the home of her
aunt Mrs E. II. Bates.
Among those who enjoyed the De
Molay parade in Skowhegan, June %,
were Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Chandler,
Mrs. o. C. Taylor and Mrs. W C.
Fletcher.
Mrs f. H Bates returned to her
home last Thursday after caring for
Mrs. William Wallace and infant son
for a week Mrs. Wallace and little
son civilian Theodore) are getting
along nicely.
Mrs. Beryl r Yeaton was an after
noon caller at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. c. Fletcher last Friday.
William Wallace was in Skowhegan
on business one day last week.
Little Rachel Relish passed a few
days last week at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. E. II. Bates.
Master Forrest Gordon went to New
Sharon last week to see his brother
Robert Gordon who has joined the
army and left for Portland last Fri
day.
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Realty Transfers

The following realty transfers have
recently been recorded at the Somer-
set Registry Of Deeds
Northumberland A Henderson to
William A Taylor, land in Jackman.
Skowhegan-Elmer T. Greenwood to
Mitchell Murray-parcel of land stu
ated in Skowhegan; Mary A. Kicker to
Lydia A. Moore, 81 acres of land north
of the land OF Ansel Goodrich; Clara
f. Norton to Elvira l.. Nudd and FL
yira l.. Nudd to Clara E Norton,
deeds given to establish the division
line between land of Elvira Nudd and
Clara Norton; Elyra l.. Nudd to Leon
L. Witham, land and buildings on
southerly side OF West Front street !;
Olivier J. GAIA to Alma G. GAIA, home
place on North Avenue.
dgewock-Steward Wing 10
Georgia Eyeleth, parcel Of land on
Main street
Fairfield Martha A. BraRdon to An-
gustus c. Green, parcel OF land in
Fairfield conveyed to Martha Rowe by
Nelson Rowe; viii p. Winslow to Res
pah F. Mitchell, land and buildings
in Fairfield
Madison-Lucy p Prescott 10 vii
liam II. Prescott, 100 acres OF land
with buildings thereon situated on
East Madison-Soon road. so called :;
another parcel Of land with buildings
on lower Mill road
Concord-Henry B. Merry to Wal
lace Emery. Mortimer Foss lot situat-
ed in Concord; A. NJ. Bigelow to Frank
E. Trip. parcel of land in Concord :;
Samuel D. NJ. Rollins to Frank +
Trip, so acres across the northeast
quarter of lot 7, range 4.
Pittsfeld-Pittsfeld Yarn Company
to Thomas f. Getchell land and build
ings on Mill Pond and on Bates street
machinery and equipment of Pittsfield
Yarn Company in and connected with
said buildings and all rights of way
thereto.
Solon-Florence S. Young to John
C. Ridpath, land and buildings situa-
ted in Scion and formerly owned by
John McGarty.
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PLEASANT RIDGE

The Ridge school closed Thursday.
In the evening there was very pleas
ing entertainment which reflected
much credit on both the teacher, Miss
Kelley and her pupils Program:
Prayer, by the school, play, Red Rid
ing Hood, by school; recitation, The
Last Day of School, Lena Rollins;
Run Up Old Glory, Ellsworth Martin;
tableau, Friends, Guy Andrews, Ber-
tina Rollins and Ellsworth Martin;
tableau, Making of Flag, Leno Rol-
Inns. Adelbert Martin and Merle
Andrews; song, Philip Palmer, Esther
Bickford, Lena and Bertha Rollins;
play, Graduates Dream, by the school;
tableau, Fishing, Philip Palmer; reci-
tation, The Flag, Merle Andrews; rec
itation and tableau, Little Miss Mis-
chief, Esther Bickford; Flag drill, by
school; recitation, IF Christabel
Bickford; recitation, This is the Way
the Rain Comes Down, Adelbert Mar
tin: How the Farmer Works, Philip
Palmer; recitation, Mrs. Eva Batchel-
der; From a Far Country, Miss Edna
Pelley; tableau, Statue of Liberty,
Bertha Rollins.
Frank Vittum of Scion was in this
section on business Saturday.
There are quite number OF guests
at Healey's ranch at present Miss
Christabel Bickford is assisting Mrs.
Healy with her work.
Rollins Brothers have several men
pealing poplar for them
The River school taught by Miss
Beatrice Gallant will close Tuesday
of this week with exercises in the
evening.
Miss Edna Kelley returned to her
home in North Arson Saturday noon.
DR. Holmburgh of Massachusetts
and a friend are on a fishing trip to
Rowe Pond camps.
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ANS0N

The funeral of Mr. George Rowe
and family who were burned in the
dwelling occupied by them, on the
river road leading from Arson to NO,
Arson on Saturday morning, was held
from the Baptist church, Madison, the
pastor, Rev. William Clements officiat-
ing. The profusion of flowers attest
the high esteem in which the family
were held. Parents and relatives of
the deceased have the sympathy of the
entire community.
Despite rain there were about 100
present at the 25th wedding anniyer-
sary of Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Nichols
held Friday evening. Mr.. and Mrs.
Nichols were recipients of fine couch.
The Arson Literary Club was en-
tertained at the home of the president,
Mrs. Addie l.. Getchell, Oak street,
Thursday afternoon, June 2S. FOL
lowing was the program Music,
America; Scripture and prayer by the
chaplain, Mrs. Sadie Townsend; roll
call, answered with miscellaneous
quotations; sketch on life Of Frances
II. Burnet by Mrs. Lima Pollard;
reading. Historic Lexington and Con-
ing, Life and Works of Louise May
Alcott and Life and Works OF Ralph
Waldo Emerson, Mrs. Flora M Baxter;
reading, Life of Thorean and Life and
Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mrs.
Mark Getchell: Illustrations with
views of historic Lexington and Con-
cord also of the authors and poets
accompanied the readings; selection,
Whittier's Poem "Benedicite', Mrs.
Arthur Hilton Delicious refresh
ments were served by the hostess as
sisted by Mrs. Stella Gardner. On
the walls of Mrs. Getchell's attractive
parlors were observed oil paintings,
works of art, the product of Mrs.
Getchells artistic skill The guests
of honor were Mrs. Charles Samson
and Miss Ina Samson.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kinsley, Mrs.
Sarah Young and Mrs. Minnie Durgan
who came by auto from their homes
at The Forks to attend the funeral or
their cousin, Mrs. Adelia Lockwood
at Norridgewock, Friday, on their re-
turn trip spent the night with Mrs
Young's brother, Mr. and Mrs. w. S,
Rogers at Arson.
We understand that George Viles
has bought the DR.. Kent house $50
called in Madison and will move
from Arson there in the near future.
Mrs. Sadie Ward and Mrs. Lena
Savage of Madison were calling on
friends in Arson Sunday.
The main pipe for the water works
will be all laid this week, then we
hope the pipes in our streets will be
put in soon.
Mrs Eva y Stuart, who has been
visiting relatives in Lewiston, return
ed home Monday.
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EAST CORNYILLE

Mrs. Minnie Harris of Salem has
been visiting her brother Ernest
Moody and family. This was Mrs
Harris first visit to this town. She
enjoyed it by having good luck fish
ing. Also attended the graduation
exercises at Skowhegan.
Augustus Wyman left on the noon
train Saturday for Waterville where
he entered the Hospital to have his
ewes treated. DR.. Hill is treating
them. 1t is feared he will loose his
sight on account of his age.
Charles Wyman returned from Sa-
lem. Friday where he has taken his
four colts to pasture.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-05

July 1S-Meeting of .'1nge.
August 2S-31-Es .lcn Maine State
Fair, Bangor.
Sept. 3-6-State Fair, Lewiston.
Sept. 6-8-Hartland Fair.
Sept. 11-14-Central Maine Fair,
Waterville.
Sept 20-22-Somerset Central Fair
Skowhegan.
Sept 25-27-Franklin County Fair,
Pennington.
Oct. 4-6-Four County Fair, Pitts
field.
Oct 12-13-County Contest for Boys
and Girls Agricultural Clubs.
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ard of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks to
all, who by words and deeds, helped
to tighten our burden of sorrow dur
ing our recent bereavement, and for
the many beautiful floral tributes;
we would also thank Rev. Mr.. Berry
for the kindness shown us and for his
comforting words.
Mr. and Mrs. Granville Bean
and family
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VILE

Elmer Worthen of Company E was
a week end guest of friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kilkenny have
returned from Spencer Lake camps
and have gone onto their farm.
Ben Judkins and wife and c. S.
Moody and wife went to Skowhegan
Monday in the Judkins car.
Mrs. Walton of Augusta is visiting
her son Roy Walton and family.
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If any issue of the Reporter fails to
reach you please drop us postal and
we will forward the missing number
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MERCER

Miss Clara McFadzen who has been
at work in Madison has returned
home for a stay of few weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Smith and Mr.
The Huttig news., 1917-01-13
Younger Brother Held Down
 By Attitude of His Elders

If younger brother ever amounts to anything it is in spite of his older brothers. The treatment he receives at their hands while he Is young makes it almost impossible for him to meet and talk to people when he is grown. They find fault with every thing he does, and bring their con- bined influence to bear in an effort to get him to run away from home. The result is that he keeps out of their presence, and since they are so down on him he presumes that other people are also down on him, says a writer.
 He gets to looking and acting like homeless hound that Is hated by everybody in the ,nelghborhood. The poor hound has had so many rocks thrown at him by men, women and children that he has quit looking for friend. When he sees anyone con- ing he goes off at full speed, and gives yelp, as if he had already been hit. When the younger brother sees one or more of his older brothers he turns off and goes In another direction.
 The oldest boy in the family de- serves little credit even if he wins wealth and fame, but if the younger brother ever reaches the point where
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he can earn dollar day, he should be crowned with bays.
Wise and Otherwise.

Every man can be wrong, but not every man can be president.
 No man ever does as much today as he is going to do tomorrow.
 No man can expect to be happily married unless he's good listener.
 It's easier for dentist to fill an aching void than long-felt want.
 A man may pocket his pride, but woman always has to conceal 1t else where.
 After hearing some men speak we are surprised at the small hats they wear.
 Whining children and women are bad enough, but please deliver us from whining men.
 After getting an education 1t is up to young man to do things with the knowledge he acquires.
 Somehow a woman never seems to tire of her efforts to get an article worth all of dime for 12 cents.
 Our idea of a credulous man Is one who actually believes that one woman can treat another with silent contempt.
 There are more ways than one of looking for trouble. A Texas man ad- vertised for his mother-in-law, who vas missing.
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Emergence of Arabia as a Separate Nation Is Climax
 Of a Century of Revolts

The sudden emergence of Arabia as continuation of a series of revolts against Turkish control since 1918, when it was annexed by that nation for the second time in its uneasy his tory. From 1882 to 1908 there have been eight revolts. Its happiest days were those of the pre-Islamic period, during which it was powerful enough to defeat the Romans in A B. C., and to resist all other foreign invasion un- til 522 A. D., when 1t was conquered by the Abyssinians.
 Mecca was compared by Burton to writers to "Florence without beauty" It has had a full share of flood, fire and sword, but Is said never to have suffered fropl any serious epidemic. This seems the more remarkable be- cause the city lies at the lowest level and the sewage, having no outlet, per colates into the wells. The immunity, ascribed by Mohammedans to miracu- lous interpositiOn of providence on be- half of Mecca the 1nviolable," is due to the dry climate, the fact that most of the inhabitants have the fine physi- cal vigor needed for a long journey, and the absence of Restitution. The thousands seen begging are "beggars at fair," reaping the harvest of wealth brought by pilgrims.-London 1 Chronicle.
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ENGLISH RULE IN GREEN ISLE
Dates From Twelfth Century, When Stronpbow Invaded Country to As
 sist King of leinster.

Visitors to the historical places and buildings of Ireland hear much talk of Strongbow. In the twelfth century, when Strongbow became famous, Ire land was divided into many small provinces, and each of these had its petty king. Dermot MacMWrough, who was king of the province or Leinster, was very cruel and unpop- ular ruler, and he was so disliked and abused by his people and the neigh boring rulers that he finally fled to England, where he begged King Henry II for help In subduing his enemies.
 But Henry remembered that there were many other kings in Ireland and he refused to side with MacMurrough, though he gave permission to any or his subjects who liked, to go to Ireland and aid the Leipster king. A company of barons, therefore, left their barren lands in South Wales and crossed over to Ireland to win themselves rich lands there where soil was fertile. At the head of this band of barons was Richard de Clare, earl of Pembroke, who was known as Strongbow. They landed at Waterford, which city these barons straightway captured. Strong bow made his claim even stronger by marrying the daughter of Dermot MacMurrough. Then, learning that Dublin was just then struggling to free itself from the rule of the Danes Strongbow made all haste In that d. rection. and soon he had taken the city by storm. Since that first land ing and conquest by Strongbow and the other barons the English have al- ways held more or less power over Ire land.
 An old historian, named Cambren- sis, gives us the following quaint de- scription of the warrior Strongbow: 1.-The eprl was somewhat ruddie and of sanguine complexion and freckle- faced, his eies grei, his face feminine, his voice small, and his necke little, but somewhat of a high stature. He was very liberal, courteous and gen. tie: what he could not compasse and bring to passe in died, he would win by good words and gentle speeches. In time of peace he was more readie to yield and obeie than to rule and beare swaie. In all chances of warre, he was still one aAd the same maner of man, being neither dismaid with adversitie nor puffed up with pros- peritie," a picture which hardly fits such a twelfth-century conqueror.- Christian Science Monitor.
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LODGE DIRECTORY.

ROWLAND LODGE No. 5o4 F. 6 A. M meets every second and fourth Satur- day evenings at z:5o o'clock. Visiting Masons always welcome.
 T. B. Weaver, W. M. w. P. Reasons, Sec'y.
 HOWARD CHAPTER, No. 122, R. A. M.-meets every first and third Thurs day evening at Masonic hall. Visiting companions welcome.
 J. M. Gibson, H. P. c. A. Berry, Secy.
 ZEDEKIAH, COUNCIL. U. D.. R. 6 s. M.-Meets every fourth Wednesday night of each month. Visiting compan- ions welcome. T. B. WEAVER, T. |. M. R. N. BENSON. Recorder.
 HUTTIG CHAPTER Mo- 52o. Order of the Eastern Star, meets every first and third Friday evening at z:50 o'clock. Visiting brothers and sisters welcome.
 Mrs. J. A. Brignac, w. M. MRS. L. G. GIBSON, Sec'y. HUTTIG LODGE No. 54e I. 0. 0. F. meets every first and third Tuesday eve ming All brethern cordially invited.
 M. L. PHILLIPS, N. G. Harlan Sehon. Secy.
 HUTTIG REBEKAH LODGE No. 66, meets every Monday night at z 50 o'clock Visitors are invited.
 Mrs. Wilkie Frost, N. G. Miss Murray Pilknton, Secy.' SWEET BAY CAMP No Al w. 0. w. meets every first and third Saturday eye- nings. Visitors made welcome. Lester Malone. C. C. J. C. Bridges. Clerk. Sweet Bay Circle No. AS. w. C.. meets every second and fourth Thursday night at z:3O o'clock Visitors are cor dially invited.
 Mrs. E. s. Etheridge. Guardian. Mrs. J. c. Bridges, Clerk.
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canned enough fruit and vegetables surplus to he sold ca the market. These women with the canning club girls have made 1000 families inde- pendent of the present high price of food products and have carried pros perity into their homes by enabling the family to literally feed itself
 The methods of making labor say ing devices are being taught to these women and girls by the home demon stration forces; consequently, the fireless cooker, iceless refrigerator, and other comfort producing equip ment are being adapted and put into use throughout Arkansas. Because of this fact more time for recreation Is made possible and life on the farm Is being improved in general.
 Poultry Club Girls Sell infertlIe Eggs.
 Through the poultry clubs of the state gro girls are making reputa- tion for themselves as producers of better fowls and better eggs. These girls are learning to secure the high est market prices by handling only in- fertile eggs. They are sorting, cand- ling, and guaranteeing their products to the satisfaction of both the retailer and the consumer and with much prof 1t to themselves. They are learning that better chickens really bring bet ter prices. Miss Blanche Delaney of Sebastian county is now attending the Agricultural School at Russellville from profits of her poultry yard.
 Quality of Butter improved.
 Everywhere women and girls arc banding together in the butter club work. A remarkable improvement in the quality of the butter produced has been noted in many localities and al ready a greater market price has been demanded and received. Seven club members of Jackson county some time ago adopted the slogan, Better Butter for the Home and Market Since they have been actively engag- ed in butter improvement work, the price of country butter in Jackson county has increased 10 cents a pound.
 More Club Members.
 Every girl of school age in Ar kansas should belong to one of the girls clubs; 2,500 new members are wanted by July l, 1917 Write to Miss Emma Archer, Extension Division, Old Statehouse. Little Rock, for de- tails.