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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-02
Honoring
Miss Warren

DR.. and Mrs, James +. Lee of North
Main street entertained with II din.
ner party at tie country club We'd
nesday evening In honor Of their
house guest. Miss Helen Warren. OF
Sullivan, Ind Covers were laid Tor
eighteen and "A three,rOurse dinner
was served.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-02
Ertertaino
Friends

Mrs. A. Palmer Of West High street
pleasantly entertained twelve guests
at her home Thursday, They motoped
to this city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-02

Brandon, Aug. Mrs. Carl Houck
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-02

sSsThe Hays-Beil reunion will De
held at the Grove church, August 10.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
BLACK PUDDING
The Big sensation

A great many surprises have taken
place in the past few months. but
none that has caused SO much talk as
"The Taylor Musical Comedy Co"
which appears at the Skowhegan
Opera House next Monday. Tuesday
and Wednesday, Feb. Il, IL, 49,
This Company is made up of the
pick In the Dramatic and Musical line,
Every artist being specially engaged
for their respective parts. The com
pany is under the direction and man
agement OF II. w Taylor who has been
touring this part OF the State for a
great many years. The company num-
bers Is people and is headed by the
we'll known comedian Ben Loring
and Jack McKenna" assisted by "Effie
Walburton" and the following we'll
known artists: Essie Calvert, Char
lotte Drew, Billy Lawrence, Ruby La
Ray, Dot Whitaker, Lillian Spence,
Fay Bovd. Blanche Russell Mae Con-
nors, Willard Dyer, Ted Farnum and
Harry Moore. Not only does this
company produce musical comedy
PLAYS but they have in their repertoire
three well known dramatic playlets.
THE New Chief of Police, my
Rosary THE Great Bathroom Mys-
terry" and the greatest OF all novelties
in vaudeville Poem graph which is
introduced by Mr. McKenna that photo
play star late of the Vitagraph and
Edison Photo Company And with
the youngest and prettiest dancing
chorus with any travelling company
en- tour this season that know how
to put the song numbers Over the Top
and score a hit every time. There
are witty comedians. clever dancers
and singers with dazzling costumes
and effects that have stamped this at
traction "One OF the Best. SO take
this chance and drive away that
gloomy feeling of the blues and come
and have a laugh with us on Feb IL
II and 10. Remember this Is a limit
ed engagement The opening bill will
be "The New Chief OF Police" an in
tense dramatic sketch which holds
the audience from the rise OF the cur
tain until 1t falls. There IL more
truth In this sketch than In four act
play and a lot OF the lines that are
read hit home. So don't miss it.
This is followed by the roaring and
laughable musical comedy bill "A
Trip to Happyland" with all the latest
New York song hits. Popular prices
will prevail during this engagement
so follow the crowd and forget that
sugar is scarce ard coal is precious
and Smile. Smile, Smile.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS
County Agent Stiles Believes There Is
No Time Like the Present

County Agent, X NJ stiles is firm
believer in the adage that there Is
no time like the present SO in add
ton to his regular schedule OF work
he will assist in organizing boys and
girls clubs in Starks at the Grange
Hall. Monday evening, Feb II, at
Norridgewock on Tuesday evening.
February II, at the Grange Hall; at
North New Portland in the schools
during the afternoon of February 13;
and in the Grange Hall at North An
son the evening Of February 10.
Agricultural Club work Is receiving
the hearty endorsement of the boys
and girls and parents. The County
Agent expects to have clubs in at
least fifteen towns OF the county this
coming season. Liberal prizes
amounting to approximately $500 will
be offered by the Skowhegan Board of
Trade. the Maine Sweet Corn Can
ners' Association and other interest
ed parties
Boys and girls between the ages
of 10 and Is are eligible to member
ship in the following kinds of clubs !:
Sweet corn, yellow corn, potato, small
garden, large garden, pig, poultry,
canning, also cooking and housekeep-
ing The goal for membership in
this county is set at 400 members.
Parents and children interested in
the communities named above, should
attend one of these meetings. Meet
ings will be held in the other towns
of the county from time to time in the
next two months
Information concerning clubs or
other Extension Work can be secured
by getting in touch with the County
Agent, r. NJ. Stiles, Hartland Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
Children We're Neglected

The final act of a pathetic drama
was staged last Friday afternoon at
the municipal court room when three
children were brought before Judge
H. H. Brazzell on complaint OF Henry
8. Brophy, agent for the protection
of children. 1t wasn't the fault OF the
little ones that they were in court (;
the blame lies at the door of those who
brought the children into the world.
1t was a very short hearing but long
enough to dispose OF the case in the
only way that seemed possible.
The children in the case were Mil
bred, Harold and Adrian, and their
parents are Lester Roberts OF Bling
ham and Ethel Roberts OF Skowhegan
The complaint of the officer was, that
the children were not being properly
fec and clothed They have been
living with their mother in Skowhe-
gan and she has been financially un-
able 10 care fer them az they should
be cared for
Attorney NJ Z Merrill, appearing
for the respondent. agreed with the
state officer that the children should
be placed temporarily in the charge
of Mr. Brophy. and that should later
be given to the care of relatives The
daughter 10 to be taken care of by her
mother. the oldest son. Harold. will
live with his father and the youngest
son. Adrian will be cared for by his
grandfather, Adrian Roberts of Wins
low
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
Farmers Want "Square Dear


prominent cl'i@'" u falfhsia
who has been a farmer practically al
hi. lie sends as a GIscassIsn regars
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"''" "' ar" very f'4'4 - fi's hs1
an opportunity thru our columns q
ryD-c.s his view. g.. this question
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
HORACE GRRELY GAYLORD
Died Suddenly Friday Afternoon
While Visiting Friend

Horace Greedy Gaylord, Tor several
years resident Of Skowhegan, passed
away very suddenly last Friday after
noon while visiting at the home Of
Henry York on High street. He had
complained OF feeling Ill on the eve
ming previous, and had gone to the
York home TO spend the night Friday
morning he felt as we'll as usual, but
was stricken in the afternoon and
failed TO rally
The deceased was a native of Corn
VILE and was SIS years OF age He
was the son OF George and Sophronla
Gaylord The nearest surviving rela-
tives are cousins, Mrs Alonzo Smith
OF Skowhegan, Maurice Gaylord OF
Hilton Hill, and Mrs Caroline Burrill
Of Cambridge, Mass
Mr.. Gaylord was we'll known In
Skowhegan. He worked for the street
department here at one time and
was also employed by the Savage Ice
/ Company. During the past few
months he has worked at the Maine
Central Hotel. Failing eyesight re
stricted him to light work during the
past few years of his life. Funeral
home of Henry York on Sunday after
noon at l o'clock with Rev. George
Merriam officiating. A large number
Of friends were present, and the fora
tributes were many and beautiful
The remains were placed in the re.
tary to await burial in the spring.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
Uncle Sam Wants Accountants

Washington, d. c., Feb s, 1873
The United States Government is In
need OF several expert cost account
ants to fill vacancies In the accounts
section Of the finance department of
the Signal Corps, War Department
and in other branches. for duty in
Washington, d. c., or in the field, &C
cording to an announcement just is
sued by the United States Civil Ser
vice commission. The salaries of
fered range from $4,000 to $4,000 a
year. Men only are desired
The duties OF appointees to the Sig
nal Corps will consist of the deter
mination of production costs Of air
planes and airplane motors, either
as supervisors in charge at one OF
more of the several plants, or as as
sistants; or appointees may be as
signed to duty in Washington. D. C.
Applicants will not be assembled
for a written examination, but will
be rated upOn the subjects of educa-
ton and experience. as shown by
their applications and corrobora-
tive evidence.
The Commission states that on ae-
count OF the urgent needs Of the ser
vice applications for these positions
will he received until further notice
and that papers will be rated prompt
ly and certifcations made as the
needs OF the service require
Complete information and appli-
cation blanks may be obtained by
communicating with the secretary
Of the local board of civil ser
vice examiners at the post Office in
any of the larger cities or with the
mission Washington, d. c.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
Somerset Academy Notes

Superintendent Carl Rhoades visit
ed school last week, on Wedne sday.
afternoon. At the close of school ne
spoke to the students for few mo-
ments, and pointed out ways in which
the boys and girls can do patriotic
work. He dwelt especially on the
sale OF war savings stamps, move
ment in which all the schools OF the
state are especially interested, and a
sum OF two million dollars ID being
raised to help win the war
On Friday afternoon the whole
school met as usual in the main room
to discuss the situation OF the United
States Principal Cato opened the
discussion by pointing out a few OF
the outstanding features of Chancel-
lor's reply to the peace terms pro-
posed by President Wilson. Many
students expressed their views con-
corning this important topic, and also
the food and fuel situation throughout
the country.
No school was kept last Thursday to
do honor to the memory OF Mr.. George
Aver, and to give an opportunity to
the teachers and pupils OF the Acad-
envy to be present at the funeral. The
whole school laments the great loss
OF personality greatly interested in
the welfare of the Academy, for the
benefit OF which he labored with untir-
ing effort and energy. His influence
was a great force in shaping the poll
cies OF the institution, of which he
was a trustee for many years, His
wisdom and counsel will be missed.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
Good Egg Production

Three white Wyandotte pullets OWL
cd by John f. Phillips, of West Front
St, have shown themselves to be re
markablc producers Since they
commenced laying, about the middle
of last December, they have averaged
eight eggs every three days. On
February 4th, these three pullets laid
four eggs. There is no mistake about
this February 4th record, as there are
no other hens kept in the building,
and Mr.. Phillips knows that he gath
cred every egg, the day previous.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
NOTICE or FORECLOSURE

whereas Charles i. Dunton OF Corn
r{1Ie la the County OF Somerset and
stafe OF Maine by his mortgage deed
dated the sixth day OF October A. -.
l4pf and recorded In Somerset Regis
ny OF Deeds Book 276 Page 276 con-
yryed To J Palmer Merrill OF Skowhe-
Am ina the County OF Somerset and
state Of Maine a certain parcel Of land
With the buildings thereon situate in
Gornville in the County OF Somerset
and state OF Maine, on the East Ridge
Road. 80 called, and bounded and de-
sertbed as follows on the east by
and nov or formerly OF Charles
Barker. on the south by land now or
formerly OF Charles Berry and Mrs.
new or formerly OF the heirs OF Barney
Eaton deceased, on the north by land
nov or formerly OF Dana Farmer, B.
T. Fox, and the town line.
And whereas the said J. Palmer Mer-
rill 10 deceased, and whereas / Maurice
r. Merrill OF Skowhegan in the County
OF Somerset and State OF Maine have
been duly and legally appointed exc
cutor OF the last will and testament
OF the said J. Palmer Merrill and have
accepted said trust and given bond as
the law directs. and whereas the con-
dition OF said mortgage has been
broken, now therefore l. In my said
capacity as executor and declaring on
the seizin of the said J. Palmer Mer-
rill, by reason of the breach OF the
condition thereof, claim a foreclosure
Of said mortgage and give this notice
for that PURPOSE.
Dated Skowhegan, Maine. January
II. 1918.
MAURICE p. MERRILL.
Executor OF last will and test IT,
3w4 ment OF j. Palmer Merrill
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
Rankrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter of Roscoe A. Berry,
Ma nkrupt In Bankruptcy.
the District Court of the United Slater
fsr the District OF Maine
Roscoe A. Berry of Concord, In the
County of Somerset, and State of
represents. that on the 21st day of
April. 1917, last past, he WAS duly ad-
judged bankrupt under the Acts of
Congress relating to bankruptcy: thai
erty and rights of property. and has
fully complied with all the require
ments OF said Acts and of the orders
Of Court touching his bankruptcy.
may be decreed by the Court to have
a full discharge from all debts prov.
able against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts except such debts az
are excepted by law from such dis
charge
Dated this 10th day of January. A. D.
1918.
ROSCOE A. BERRY,
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
DIatrtct of Maine, Northern Division.
On this End day of February, A. D.
1918. on reading the foregoing petition,
1t is
Ordered by the Court. That a hear
ing be had upon the same on the 18th
day of March. A. D. 1918, before
Northern Division. at ten O'Clock In
the forenoon; and that notice thereof
be published in the Independent Re.
porter newspaper printed In saif
Dist rict Northern Division. and thai
all known creditors. and other persons
In interest. may appear at the said
time and place and show cause. Il
any they have. why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be granted.
And II Is further Ordered by the
Court, That the Deputy Clerk shal
send by mail to all known creditor.
copies Of said petition and this order
addressed to them at their places o.
residence as stated
Witness the Honorable Clarence
Hale Judge of the said Court and
the seal thereof at Bangor In -,
Northern Division Of said District OF
the 2nd day of February. A. D. 1918.
WILLIAM NJ WAEREN
Deputy Clerk.
IL. s.
A true copy of petition and order
thereon.
Attest:
WILLIAM NJ WARREN
Deputy Clerk.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
Shipbullding Program

The shipbuilding drive which Is now
In progress in this state for men to
enroll for work brings foreibly To the
minds Of people that the want Of
ships l. not only Responsible f3r the
coal shortage ar1 eoalle-s dags. bat
also for the freight embageo aad
sugar shortage In addition, the ship
shortage Is striking At the oil indus
Try through want 81 oil tauk ships.
both In the Pacific and Gulf regions.
Pacific tankers are ont 81 per cent
and Gulf tankrs are out 40 per cent,
while the Great Lakes mercantile
shipping Ia lost 49, freighters and
will probably lose = moro in spite Of
the protests Of the great lakes bus
mess men
Business must be halted either
through embargoes, want Of trans
portation or through forced shut
downs Of eoalless days until ships
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
NoRRIDGEwOCK MAN APP0NTEB
Chauncey W. Smith Now Deputy State
Supt. Of Nevada Schools

The NorrdgeVoCk friends of
Chauncey W Smith Will be Interested
to learn of his recent appointment as
Deputy State Supt Of Schools Of Ne
yada Mr. Smith graduated from the
Norridgewock High school and after
'wo years more OF preparation eradu-
ted from Dartmouth COLLEGE and
.ince that time has been engaged IN
oaching or in school work in the
Vest and rs the recent appointment
hows has been very successful N
lis line Of work. For a short time
IT. Smith was superintendent of
chools Of Tonapah Nevada. Mr..
smith is now located at Fallon, Ne
ada.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
Somerset Pomona

Somerset Pomona Grange will hold
its regular February session with
Kennebec Valley Grange Madison
Feb. 10, with the following program:
Address of welcome by the worthy
master of Kennebec Valley Grange,
Bro. b. f. Twitchell; response worthy
master of Pomona, Bro. Eugene Dan
forth; song by choir; reading, Sister
Mae Hilton; cornet solo, Bro Fred
Dinsmore; song, Bro and Sister Eu-
gene Danforth; solo, Sister Emma H
Dunton: "reminiscences of Abraham
Lincoln and his Gettysburg Address,
Bro s. F. Emerson; music; readings
and recitations by the members of
Kennebec Valley Grange The topic
for discussion Is as follows: How
can we promote world democracy by
eating wisely, eating enough and not
wasting, Sister Fred Dinsmore, Sister
Charles Reed and Sis. Stella Drawn;
Second topic: considering the scar
city of help, the high price of fertili-
ger our own and the village needs and
the present emergiences of the Ma
ton, what shall the farmer plant
the coming season.? Bros. Alfred
Burke, George Parker, c. Davis Mil
Ter. Meeting open at 1890, the de
gree to be conferred after the opening
exercises.
MRS. LIZZIE WATSON,
Lecturer
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
Ilo Not Send Food

The Council of National Defense de-
sires to inform the people Of the coun-
try that abundant food is supplied to
the soldiers and sailors in the camps
and environments. and that the send
ing of food to these men by their
friends and families is not in any re-
spect necessary; that the aggregate
quantity of food thus privately sent
is enormous, and that much OF ii, hay
inb been conveyed long distances in
heated express or mail cars. is more
or less spoiled. and consequently in
furious to the health of the men.
Therefore, in the interest of the con-
seryation of food, and also the health
of the men, the Council of National
Defense requests the public to dis
continue the sending of foodstuffs to
the camps.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07

Scores S. H. S. As; W. II. S. 3.
Goals from floor, Steward, H. Lessor.
s. Buteau, 3, Downes, l. Goals from
fouls, Downes Referee, Miss Buker.
Umpire. Miss Chase. Scorer, P. Les
sard Timer, X. Watson Time, ten
minute periods.
A ggestion.-Would 1t not be pos
sible for the manager OF the local
team to arrange a game with some Of
the teams that are claiming the
championship of the state Basket
ball is basketball but a contest Ike
that of last Friday evening is displeas-
ing to real lovers OF the sport Keen
competition is what makes the game
interesting and there are teams in
Maine that claim that they can give
Skowhegan a run for the groceries
Westbrook Seminary, for example,
came out In last Sundays issue of the
Post, with the claim that they can an
mex the championship Westbrook Is
some distance from here but a game
with such a team should prove a big
attraction. How about a little more
competition?
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

Has been used for all ailments that
are caused by a disordered stomach
and inactive liver, such as sick head
ache, constipation, sour stomach, ner-
vous Indigestion, fermentation OF
food palpitation of the heart caused
by gases in the stomach August
Flower is a gentle laxative, regulates
digestion both in stomach and intes-
tines, cleans and sweetens the stom-
ach and alimentary canal. stimulates
the liver to secrete the bile and i'm
purities from the blood 80 and 80
cent bottles. Sold by G. K. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
CASH
COAL.

We are absolutely obliged to
put our coal business onto a
strictly cash basis. In order
to get coal we have to pay
cash when placing our order.
From now on we shall col
lect cash when coal is de-
livered; Our drivers will
have the bill for your coal
when delivery is made Please
don't ask for credit.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
Bapkrupt's Petition Tor Di.charge
:, the matter of Lester A. McKech-

+. the matter of Lester A. McKech-
ais, Bankrupt In Bankruptcy.
10 me Hon. Clarence ilahe. Judge Of
the District Court OF the United stetes
fer the District Of Maine
L.nter A. NcKechnie of Fairfield. in
he County of Somerset, and State OF
Msine, in said district. respectfully
r.nresents that on the Goth day of Sep
tember. last past. he was duly ad-
udRed bankrupt under the Acts of Con
xrass relating to bankruptcy that he
mas duly surrendered all his property
and rights OF property, and has fully
complied with all the requirements OF
aid Acts and OF the orders of Court
tsuchinE his bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE HE PRAYS, That he
mav be decreed by the Court to have
= fulI discharge from all debts prov
able against his estate under SAID
bankruptcy Acts except such debts as
are excepted by law from such dis.
Dated this sIst day OF January. A D.
LESTER A. NcKECHNIE. Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine, Northern Division.
GA this End day of February. A. D.
1918, on reading the foregoing petition,
Ordered by the Court, That hear
nag be had upon the same on the 18th
day of March, A. d. 1918, before said
Court at Bangor, in said District.
Northern Division, at ten o'clock In the
forenoon: and that notice thereof be
published in The Observation-Disclosures
ter newspaper printed In said Dis
uict, Northern Division, and that all
known creditors, and other persons In
interest, may appear at the said time
and place and show cause. II any they
have, why the prayer of said petitioner
ahould not be granted.
And II L. further Ordered by the
Oeart. That the Deputy Clerk shall
send by mail to all known creditors
copies of said petition and this order.
addressed to them at their places OF
residences as stated.
witness the Honorable Clarence
Hale Judge of the said Court and
ste seal thereof at Bangor, in the
Northern Division Of said District. Or
the snd day of February, A. d. 1918
WILLIAM NJ. WARREN
Deputy Clerk.
o.. 81
A true copy of petition and ordef
thereon.
Attest:
WILLIAM M WARREN
Deputy Clerk.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
Food Conservation Department
SPOON CORN BREAD

Spoon corn bread gets its name
from the fact that It must be served
With a spoon from the dish in which
II Is cooked It Is economical. l
cup Of corn meal. cups of sour
milk. in a little OF which half a tea
spoon Of soda is dissolved; l table
spoon Of sugar; l teaspoon salt; 2
eggs we'll beaten; lard the size of an
egg. Mix the ingredients together
in the order mentioned. Beat hard
for three minutes, then pour into a
creased earthern dish and bake for
half an hour in medium oven. This
should be eaten hot with butter.
D d M
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
ST. ALBANS MAN FINED
Clarence Allen Pays Penalty for Cruel
Treatment OF Horse

Clarence Allen of St Adams was
apprehended on Saturday last by
agent + E. Buker and this official
charged him with cruel and abusive
treatment Of his horse. Allen was
taken to Pittsheld where he appeared
before trial Justice. L. II. Graves
Probable cause was found and the re-
spondent was fined $40 and costs and
30 DAYS in Jail The Jail sentence
was suspended on payment OF costs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-07
VICTORY FOR sKOWHEGAN HIGH
No Real Opposition Offered BY Sex.
cite From WinslOw

The Skowhegan High School basket
ball team annexed another victory to
its unbroken line when on last Friday
evening they took the Winslow High
girls into camp to the tune Of 46-3.
The score tells the story of the game.
After the first period the second team
lined up against the visitors and made
a very creditable showing. Members
of the second team were Misses But
eau, Burnor, Friend, Patten, Carriveau
and Merrill