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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-30

.25 and .35 Cotton and Linen Torchons .15-all widths, many matched sets and other broken patterns, cluny patterns. These are just the thing for scarf and other household uses. Come bleached and ecru. IF Per yard elO
 80 to 50 cambrIc and NaIn- sock 22 1-2 Come in blind and eyelet effects. made on soft finished foundations. range from 3 to g inches wide. OsD1 Up to .5O values, special sAA2
 1.25 and 1.50 Lace Flounc- ings 1.0o-This comes in 18- inch gold and silver flouncing, in new floral designs as well as conventional pattenrs. Made on silk net foundations, much in demand for afternoon and evening gowns. This purchase includes regular 1.25 and 1.50 s'psaslns, soseia1 Sale i.n0
 IFS and 200 Flounces 1.5o- 27-inch gold and silver
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-30
Special Sale of Wash Fabrics

here sale Mondays and at all times you will find our stocks not only larger and complete that the vaing prices lower than elsewhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-30

hounces, new and heavily em- broidered in metal threads. Regular 1.75 and 200 Hn values. Special Lou
 80 to 50 camIsoIe Laces 20
 These are bands, galoons, points and edges. in beautiful patterns. all widths. On 0n special sale. per yard sAO
 .65 to 1.5o Bandings .75-- Come in imitation Irish, Venice and novelty bandings. In white, cream and ecru, from 2 to 8 inches wide. adaptable for various trimmings. HE Special sale s6O
 Stickerie Braids-come In 3, and 6-yard pieces. Best woven edges. All staple shades, including red, Copenhagen. navy and black. n Special slV
 Others at IS, .17 1-2 and .25 yard.
 Fur bandings. assorted qual- tiles and widths. ranging from 50 to 1000.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
CORNVULE

Walton's mill is running now on full
time and we are all glad to hear the
whistle.
Harry Fall, one of our smart young
men, is very busy with his crew OF
nine men and five teams hauling logs
from the Holt lot, which he bought
this fall.
Mr. and Mrs. George Warren spent
Thanksgiving day with Mr.. and Mrs.
S. Blaisdell
George Herrin, who has been visit
ing with Ralph York and family re-
turned to Lewiston Monday.
Mrs. Jennie Warren visited with
Thomas Blackwell and family Mon
day
b F. Judkins thought he would take
an automobile ride to Skowhegan Sat
urday of last week, but found too
much snow. so put his automobile
back in the garage.
Officers for the ensuing year of Wes-
serunsett Grange are as follows: Mas
ter, c. S. Moody; oyerseer, Palmer
Badger; lecturer, Carrie French;
steward, Ernest Tufts; assistant stew
ard, c. H Blackwell; chaplain, Min
ME Judkins; treasurer, L. l.. Smith;
secretary, Maud Smith; gatekeeper,
Ralph French; Pomona, Nett Moody;
Ceres. Flora Badger; Flora, Agnes
Moody: lady assistant steward, Mabel
Rowell.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13

mas as we'll as Christmas music. 1t
might be we'll for all to come with a
suggestion as to how to celebrate the
Jubilee" the first of January. Shall
1t be in connection with the all day
meeting for installation Of officers or
In some other way? 1t certainly
would seem to be proper 10 have a
thank Offering for some more needy
object than the Grange.
Owing to the storm Of Dec. /, the
notice for address by A. X Butler Esq.
Monday evening, Dec 3, had to be
cancelled. He came Sunday evening,
Dec. 8, and awakened interest in the
Red Cross work so that a meeting is
to be held with Mrs. l.. C. Williams
next Saturday evening at o'clock to
form a Red Cross Chapter 1t is hop
ed that a large number will become
so interested that large chapter will
be formed to work as everybody in
other towns are doing.
The Baptist Society is praeticing on
conservation of fuel and electricity
by holding meetings by the comforta-
Bile fires of Elmwood, when not invited
elsewhere The Tuesday evening ser
vice was held last week at the home
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
BAKERS SIDING

The school at Bakers Siding, taught
by Miss Sarah E. Tufts, closed sue
cessful term last Friday, Dec. Z. The
schoolroom was tastefully decorated,
one of the principal features being a
Christmas tree A pleasing program
was presented by the children.
William futile and wife and friend
Bert Goodrich are spending few days
hunting at this place.
A party of several hunters which
have been stopping at the Ward camp
have returned home.
Mrs George Holt has been visiting
her daughter in Pittsfeld. She re-
turned home today
Charles Hilton, who has been work
ing at Stoddard's camp, has returned
to his home in Bingham.
The school at this place has closed
after having fifteen weeks term, the
teacher went to her home Saturday.
Mrs. Mabel Getchell who has been
visiting friends came to her home
Thursday.
Sophia Gilman went to Deadwater
on business the last of the week.
Mrs George Quint and son Alfred
have returned to her home in North
Arson.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
ATHENS

Athens Grange No. 257 met in regu-
lar session Saturday afternoon, Dec. 3
with thirty present. When the spec
ial committee reported that there was
enough money in the treasury to can
eel all Indebtedness and leave nest
egg" the report was greeted with ap-
plause and vote quickly passed 10
pay the outstanding notes. Also vot-
ed to increase the insurance on build
ings and furnishings. Proceeded to
the election of officers for 1918 with
the following result: II. S. Elliott,
master; Herbert Corson, overseer;
E. r. Berry, steward; Howard Chap
man, assistant steward; J. E. Chap
man, treasurer; Lyle Taylor gate
keeper; Ellen P. Jones, secretary;
Eleanor H. Holman, chaplain; Eta
P. Berry, lecturer; Gladys Hall, lady
assistant steward; Florence Elliott,
Ceres; Edith Corson Pomona; Flor
ence Taylor, Flora; Ida Barker, plan
ist Eta Berry librarian; H. S. Ell
lott, janitor. AS the next regular
meeting will be Dec %, the lecturer
asks all to come prepared with some
reading or other exercise on Christ
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
BROWNS CORNER-C CANAAN

The apple packers are in this place
barrelling apples for Mr.. Cressey of
Standish.
The linemen have been busy re-
pairing our telephone service and con
Meeting us with other towns, which
were partially cut off by the heavy
snow.
What came near being a serious fire
happened Saturday morning at the
farm home of Irod Jones from an
over-heated chimney. 1t was neces-
sary to remove the mantle and tear
away some of the plastering in order
to get at the fire which was confined
to the laths
Mr.. and Mrs. Heber Ogden went to
Gardiner Saturday, where they will
be employed for few months.
1t is reported that Mrs, Frank Lewis
and children, who have been staying
in the home of her father Benjamin
Lewis is soon to return to her home
in Harmony.
Miss Mildred Craige Of Bangor is
visiting in the home of her brother,
William Craige.
Mr.. and Mrs Paul Higgins OF Dover
passed last week as guests OF Mr. and
Mrs. Harland True.
Charles Burrill has been entertain
ing a hard cold.
Mrs. Vera Richardson is visiting in
the home of Schuyler Burrill. Mrs.
Richardson is a sister of Mr.. Burrills
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Burrill.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
Ella NJ. Mitchell Philathea

The Ella NJ Mitchell Philathea
class held its first regular monthly
meeting, Monday evening in the Beth
any Baptist vestries with about 40
members and invited guests present
all busily engaged in knitting. First
came a delicious lunch of homemade
sandwiches, cookies and cocoa served
by Mrs. Cora Nye and Mrs. Angie
Steward. Next short business meet
ing was held with the President Mrs.
Mabel P. Judkins presiding. After
the usual Philathea opening and sing
ing of the Philathea song, with Miss
Arlene Burnor at the piano, the secre-
tary Miss Verna Abbey, read list of
committees appointed by the execu-
tive board, as follows: Social COM
cittee, Miss Marie Fletcher, Miss Alice
Written, Mrs Angie Steward, Miss
Dorothy Day; volunteer committee,
Mrs Jeanne Weller, Mrs. Kate Hol-
brook, Mrs. Cora Nye; calling COM
mittee, Mrs Elizabeth Nelson, Mrs.
Jessie Fletcher, Miss Velma Fogg;
missionary committee, Mrs. Eugenia
Merriam, Mrs. Violet V. Fogg, Mrs.
Winona Homsted pianist, Miss Arlene
Burnor. The matter of sending flow
ers to the sick members was consid-
cred and it was voted to take a penny
collection at each meeting for a flower
fund. 1t was voted to have the Class
meet at the Red Gross rooms one
night a month for work, the date to
be decided later Mrs. Ora Valliere
and Mrs. Gertrude Stinchf1eld were
appointed to secure old kid gloves to
be used in making vests for soldiers.
An entertaining program followed
the business, this having been arrang-
ed by the President and Miss Iva
Jackins. Partners for quotation
hunt were secured by matching pic
lures of some we'll advertised article
with the name of the maker. First
came a piano solo by Miss Dorothy
Day; then a reading by Mrs Emerald
Estabrook; vocal solo, Mrs. Jeanne
Weller; reading, Mrs. Violet V. Fogg.
Some amusing stunts were carried
out under the direction Of Miss jack
ms and then the program closed with
an amusing reading by Miss Jackins.
The Philathea was asked to furnish
the program for Christmas Sunday
evening at the church, which it voted
to do to add to the holiday cheer,
somewhat lacking this year The
class was organized about a month
ago with As charter members, now has
a membership of Sc with a flourish
ing Sunday class of which Mrs. Alice
E, Mitchell is now the teacher.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13

of S. A. Foss. This week il Is in
vited to the Brayton home.
The Sunday School has chosen It's
committee for Christmas and they
have decided To present an original
exercise entitled THE Christmas Mes
sage TO a World at War. a large
number are required for the parts I'D
a large number should be present t.
show their interest and make the
children hapE@.
Remember the contest at /. 0. o. +
hall, Friday evening. Dec IA Let
all interested In Somerset Academy
who can possibly come be there.
Donald Hight one Of our boYsa who
has been teaching the Buxton High
school, has recently enlisted in the
Aviation Corps and is awaiting the
call for training
Clyde Williams of Cornville. another
of Our boys has recently returned
from Worcester, Mass. where he has
been working, and has enlisted IN the
l. S Navy
Ought not everybody 60 get interest
ed in Red Cross work?
Mrs. Ellen Jones returned Dec 9
from Oldtown, where she Was called
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
Gift Boxes Free

In spite of the greatly increased cost
we shall continue our former custom of
packing Con request) all gift goods in
handsomely decorated holiday boxes free
of charge.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
MERCER

1t is reported that Mrs. Frank Snow
and son Harry returned home Monday
after visit of several weeks with
relatives in Massachusetts.
The Ladies Aid will hold their an
nual sale, Wednesday, Dec. II, in the
vestry. Aprons and fancy work will
be on sale. A baked bean supper
will be served,
Donald Chamberlain returned home
Saturday after finishing his work in
Brownville Jet.
Frank Wells is in poor health at
this writing.
Nils Anderson had the misfortune
to lose a horse Saturday night.
There was such heavy fall Of snow
came Saturday and Sunday as to make
the roads almost impossible, the
mail carriers being unable to make
only a part OF their route since Sat
urday up to this writing.
George Harlow of Norridgewock Is
moving his mill to Mercer near his
fathers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13

hy the death Of her sister, Mrs Lizzie
Eaton Stevens, widow Of Ernest Ste
yens. whose death occurred a fe@
years aye Mrs Stevens was the
daughter Of Bernet and Elizabeth
Rowell Eaton, born in Scion, 1853 She
was at one time student Of Somer-
set Academy She went to OldtoWn
many years ago, where she was mar
ried % years ago to Mr. stevens and
which has since been her home Her
death, Dec 3, followed an illness Of d
few weeks. tho she had been in fail
ing health for several years
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13

In the District Court of the United States for
the Northern Division of the District OF
Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF
Roscoe A. Berry In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Roscoe A. Berry,
OF Concord, in the County OF Somerset and
Division aforesaid bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the 2st
day of A pail, A. ID. 1917 the said Roscoe A.,
Berry was duly adjudlcated bankrupt,
and that the first meeting of his creditors
Will be held Mt Daniel Lewis office. In Skow-
hegan, Maine, on the 10th day of January,
which time the said creditors NAV attend,
prove their claims. appoint a trustee, eX-
other business as may properly come before
said meeting.
DANIEL LEWIS,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Skowhegan, Maine, December II, y. u. 1917
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
CATARRH
Quickly Ended by n Pleasant, Germ
killing Antiseptic

The little Hyomei inhaler is made OF
hard rubber and can easily be carried
in pocket or purse. 1t VIII last a
lifetime
Into this inhaler you pour a few
drops of magical Hyomei.
This Is absorbed by the antiseptic
gauze within and now you are ready
to breathe it in over the germ in
tested membrane where IL will speed
ily begin its work OF killing catarrhal
germs Hyomei is made of Australian
eucalyptol combined with other anti
septics and Is very pleasant to breathe.
1t Is guaranteed to Danish catarrh.
bronchitis, sore throat, Group, coughs
and colds or money back. 1t cleans
out a stuffed up head in two minutes
Sold by G. r. Fogg and druggists
everywhere.
Complete outfit. including inhaler and
one bottle OF Hyomei, costs but little,
while extra bottles. IL afterward need
ed may be obtained of any druggist
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
NEW PORTLAND

Due to the heavy storms and also
sickness in the village no services
have been held at the Union Church
the past few Sundays. Next Sunday,
however, if weather permits, there
will be a service at the regular hour
at p. m. Everybody is cordially in
vited. Mr.. T. b. Madsen will speak.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
Norway Advertiser, Free

We are authorized to offer the Nor
way Advertiser, Oxford county's lead
ing newspaper, to our subscribers who
will express their desire for the same,
for one month free of charge.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
1 SA100SAaa0~A3aE~ ~A2a~~naM~
/ ITEMS OF INTEREST
From our Correspondents
>w9x~ Swe~>~ ~vVuN swrw>>w%s~
BIGELOW HILL

The first two service flags to be
hung out in the Bigelow Hill neigh
borhood were at the homes of Milton
S. Rowe and George r. Pray
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
Men Gloves soc to $500

Here are truly remarkable values in Kid.
Cape, Mocha. Bucksln and Fur-Lined Gloves
and Motor Gauntlets Genuine Blackhead
aIochaS, for instance. are only ......- SIPS
Another item worthy of special mention is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-13
SOUTH SIDE
Charles Hollowey's Funeral.

The funeral OF Charles Holloway,
aged twenty eight, who was drowned
In the James river Tuesday morning.
was held yesterday afternoon from the
home of his mother. Mrs. Anne Wood
son. Is West Seventh street. The Rev.
H B. Jordon. pastor OF Stockton
Street Baptist church. conducted the
services
Mr. Holloway was a member OF the
Richmond Bakers union. and a dele
CATION from that organization acted
as pallbearers. The deceased is sur
vived by his mother. Mrs. Anne Wood.
son. and one brother. Daniel Hollo-
way.
Mr. Holloway was subject to epilep-
tic fits and was fishing at the foot OF
First street when he was seized with
fit and fell into the river.
Tent Meetings Going On.
Last night witnessed the opening
OF tent services at Fifth and Hull
streets conducted by the Rev. Herbert
Norton. of Kentucky, and Rev. G. H
Gootee; al Richmond Services begin
at S o'clock.
Police Court News.
Robert Keys. Charles Harvey and
Herbert Hall, colored. who appeared
before Justice Maurice, charged with
ing to lecture delivered by the Jus
tiee. In which he pointed out the need
Of good roads in Virginia and the
scarcity OF men to work on them.
Funeral Of Infant
Donald Freeman. the infant son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. McGhee, of $500
Perry street, was buried at o'clock
yesterday afternoon.
'nolsce Well Drilled In Military.
The police OF this section are so
well drilled in "Burt's Manual and
Se.ting-Tp Exercises" that they have
been compared with West Pointers.
They drill Mondays. Tuesdays and
Wednesdays at 325 P. NJ. under Cap
tain Wright.
Old Hall to BE Raced
Rohben's hall on Clopton and Hull
streets must be torn down to allow
for the widening OF Hull street. This
old hall has been used for fraternal
orders meetings for years.
Tonight Washington camp Pa
triotic Order Sons OF America, will
hold it's last meeting in the hall, which
has been the camp for twelve years.
Future meetings will Be held in Fra
ternal hall. Eleventh and Hull.
Mrs. Bailey VIII Lecture.
Mrs. n E. o. Bailey will lecture to-
night in Masonic hall, at Chester. on
conditions In France. She will show
slides Proceeds will 60 toward main
tanning a special hospital In London
for aviators.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-13
SPECIAL CABLE SERVICE FOR
EXPEDfTfONARf- FORCES

The Western Union Telegraph Co.
makes the following announcement OF
general interest:
Special arrangements have been
made under which Weekend letters
kilograms of a social character-may
he sent to soldiers. sailors and nurses
OF the American forces who may be
sent 10 England or France. Such
kilograms will be charged for on n
word basis and without the minimum
charges applicable In the case CT
ordinary weekend kilograms. The
messages will bear the indication
EFM, which must be counted ana
charged for and should be addressed
TO "Amexforce, London" In addition,
the address should contain the ad-
dressces name and the nanc OF the
regiment or ship or number pf the
unit In which the addresses is serv-
irg. The messages are at senders
ris.. and subject to censorship and
delay.
Similar arrangements have been
f.:ade for messages from members of
tine expniitionary forces In England
and France.
The messages to or from France
will be handled by post between Lon
don and France. The rates will ap-
ply AZ follows: Seven cents per word
from places where the full rate to
London Is sic per word, Sc per word
from places where the full rate to
London il SAC per word, and SC per
word from places where the full rate
to London Is SIC per word"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-13
EAST AND WEST. b0
HAVE TWO IN RUlll
Edwards Brothers Meet Ouime =
Anderson, Eastern Conf1ndeg4S
I'm Semi. Finals Today fdR
Western Amate ur Cham
Dfonshis,.

Chicago, July 12.--Donaid Edwat(
will meet Francis Ouimet ana k4m&I
meth Edwards will clash with JoN
Anderson in the semi finals as re11[
of today's match in the Western Aro%
ateur Golf championship tournaneH'
at the Midlothian Country club. n
In a contest that was scarcely t.
spectacular than the long match 80
tween Sawyer and Maxwell the dr.
before. Kenneth Edwards of the hors48
club. eliminated Jesse Guilford. one
up in thirty-six holes. Edwards per-
formed his feat after Guilford had
set new record for the course with
a seventy-one in the morning and had
secured a lead of four up on the l0c44S
player. Guilford slumped badly iu
the afternoon. however, while Eds
wards made only one mistake.
Donald Edwards. the younger brothaf.3
also kept in the running when he PUT
out the last of the foreign contender1sl
Jack May. of Argentine. by three mn
and two to play Donald like h1ns
brother. was forced to put up an up-S
hill fight, trailing the South AmericAnS
after the first nine holes. The mornss
ing round ended with the local man
leading one up. which he increased
easily after luncheon.
Francis Ouimet had no trouble
whatever with Paul Burnett. OF Mar
wood. winning fourteen and thirteen
after leading twelve up in the morn-s
ing round.
Ouimet was never forced to extend
himself. completing the first eighteen
holes in thirty-six. thfrty-eight and
seventy-four. Burnett won his only
hole, the twenty in the after
noon. but the fastener holed ~
thirtyfoot put on the twenty-third
and ended the match.
Ned Sawyer. hero Of the forty-twos7
hole victory in yesterdays round. went
down in defeat before John Ander-5
son, of New York. one up, after Lead
ing until the three-quaTter mark
Sawyer played in faaitiess style dur
ing the morning and secured a leAd
of two up on the New Yorker.
Anderson eyened up the match By
winning several holes in a row under
par figures in the after-lunch hour
and performed a like feat on the
thirty fifth for a victory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-13
TO REPORT ON WATER
MAINS FOR NORTHSlOE

Commissioner Hirshberg at the
meeting OF the administrative board
yesterday morning offered a resolution
directing Superintendent Davis. OF the
water department. to prepare a state
ment OF the cost, the requirements,
and the feasibility If the construction
OF water mains in the Northside.
This resolution followed letter
from the fire board in which 1t was
stated that the water supply OF Gin
ter Park Is inadequate for the hand
ling OF fire Of any MAGNITUDE.
Mr.. Hirschberg stated that 1t was
his intention to push the proposition
of the establishment OF city water
connection with this section of the
city. Another member OF the board
said this would appear to be the logi-
sal time to establish the system. be-
fore the demands became too great to
properly handle, and before the city
finds itself In position OF being prac-
tically forced to take over the Ginter
Park plant.
superintendent Davis was directed
to have his report ready as soon as
practicable
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-13
Left on bases-St Louis, 10; Phila-
delphia. g. Time-2:00. Umpires--
Connolly. Moriarity and Nallin
YANKs FALL UNINTERRUPTED
BY WHITE SOX

Chicago. July 12.-The Pale Hose
took double-header from the
Yankees teday-scorss, 2 to /, and
to g. II took the home team ten in
nings 10 win the hrst game Chicago
scored first and New York tied in the
sixth. The winning run was scored
when with one out Weaver singled.
E. Collins sacrificed and Felscn sin
gled. Weaver scoring by the skin of
his teeth.
. In the second game the Yankees
started with three runs in the first
inning, when single followed by a
double by the two first men up scored
Hendryx. Another double by Pipp
scored Peckinpaugh and on Miller 5
double Pipp scored. The White Sox
were listless until the eighth and then
they made four runs on a walk and
four singles, The scores:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-13

New York. July 1.-THE New York
Giants lost their first double-header
OF the season here today. Cincinnati
winning 4 brace Of games by scores
OF to !. and s to 1. Schupp. New
York's sensational young left-hander,
suffered his third defeat OF the sea
son in the first game, losing pitch
ers battle to Regain. The Reds won
this game with two runs in the ninth
scored on singles by Kopf, Roush and
Chase and wild throws by Fletcher
and Holke
Perritt was whsled hard by the en-
cinnati batters in the second game,
while Schneider was an enigma 10
New York after the first inning.
Neale lost n home run in the second
game under Unusual circumstances
He hit for the circuit in the fourtn
inning with Chase on base, but Har-
rison refused to allow the hit as ne
had called time just as Perrltt was
in the act of letting go OF the ball
because ball thrown from the
grandstand had rolled in the inheld.
Neale then made good with single,
scoring Chase The scores:
rnciruaft-FYrSf( Game.