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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
NOTICE Of FORECLOSURE

Whereas George Hebert of Skowhe-
gan in the County of Somerset and
State Of Maine. by his mortgage deed
dated November is, 1912, recorded in
3l3, Page SO, conveyed to me, the un-
derSlgned, certain parcel OF real es-
tate situated in Embden in said County
Of Somerset. bounded and described az
follows, to wit
On the easterly side of the road lead
ing from North Arson to Scion, and
bounded and described as follows, viz:
on the North by land of G.. @. Palmer;
on the East by the Kennebec River
on the South by land of said Palmer,
and on the West by the road aforesaid;
also the islands in the Kennebec River
known as the Great. Little. Stephens
Cove and Fowl Meadow Islands
Also another lot or parcel of land sit
uated in Skowhegan in said County OF
Somerset and bounded and described
as follows, viz:
Lying on both sides OF the Middle
Road, so called, and bounded North
by lands of Charles F. Beatham. Mrs
Frank Green and land formerly owned
by Samuel Bicknell, now owned by Mrs
Elmira Narney; East by land of said
Varney and the Cross Road. so called.
leading to Pishon's Ferry and land for
merly of Frank Thompson; South by
land of said Thompson. land of Loren
Allen Charles Narney and Beatham;
and West by the twenty-acre pasture,
so called, and land of said Beatham;
btlHS the same KNOWN as the BenJa-
min X. Snow homestead also the land
known as the Varney Hill pasture.
The first lots being the same convey
ed by me to said Hebert. The last
described lots being the same convey
ed to said Hebert by Thomas F. Welch
by deed dated November 20, 1907, and
recorded in the Somerset County Reg
istry Of Deeds, Book 2ss, Page 33s.
The last described lots being subject
to mortgages held by the Skowhegan
Savings Bank and Charles Conforth.
And whereas the condition of said
mortgage has been broken. NOW
THEREFORE,. by reason of the breach
OF the condition thereof claim a fore
closure of said Mortgage.
Dated at Norridgewock, Ne, this
fth day of April. 1918.
WILLIAM r. WHITNEY,
By T.. r. Folsom.
sw15 His Atty. duly authorized
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
WEST EMRDEN

Miss Myrtle Berry is at work for her
grandmother Mrs. Sylvester Jackson.
Miss Mildred Hodgdon who is teach
Ing the Emerson school. spent the
week end with her sister Mrs. Will
Felker and family at North Arson.
Mrs. John Wentworth and daughter
Ella attended the patriotic meeting at
Arson Academy, Friday afternoon OF
last week
Harry Jackson of " y. Portland Is
at work for his uncle Sylvester Jack
son.
Miss Myrtle Berry attended the e1-
hibition given by the Sophomore class
of Arson Academy at North Arson,
Thursday evening of last week.
Earl Fenlason and family have NOV
ed into the house where Allen CleYe-
land formerly lived
Miss Elizabeth Moore has arrived in
town and will spend the summer at
DR. F. l.. Cleveland's house. Her
uncle, Henry Cleveland, is spending a
few weeks with her
Austin Berry. road agent, has begun
work on the road, clearing bitches
and cutting bushes.
DR. ] o. Piper of Scion was in town
Sunday to see Mrs Sylvester Jackson.
Miss Belva Leach, who is teaching
the Washington school spent the week
end with her sister Mrs. Carl Walker
at East New Portland.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
THURSDAY, APRIL %, 1918
If the Germans Invaded
Maine

Have you seriously considered how
YOU and YOUR BUSINESS would be
affected if the Germans should win
this war? If SO, you will buy Liberty
Bonds.
Have you pondered upon the posi-
bility OF a German army landing on
the coast of Maine and eyer-running
the State? If so you will buy more
bonds.
Have you thought of your wives and
daughters suffering the same indigni-
ties that have been suffered by the
women of Belgium and Northern
France?
Then buy bonds and
BUY bonds
,AND
BUY BONDS.
LEROY r. FOLSOM, Chairman
Norridgewock Liberty Bond Com.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
Positive Proof
Should Convince the Greatest Skeptic
In SkOwhegan

Because it's the evidence Of a Show
hogan citizen.
Testimony easily investigated
The strongest endorsement OF merit.
The best proof Read it.
Daniel Thompson, 100 w Front St.
Skowhegan, says: my back had
painted me for some time and annoy
ed me very much while working. Of
ten these pains extended down into
my hips. Doan's Kidney Pills were
and got some at Fogg's
Drug Store ! hadn't taken them
long before / had relief Today |
am never troubled with my back at
all, except when l oyer-work. al
ways keep Doan's Kidney Pills in the
house and use them occasionally to
keep my kidneys in good condition =
Price soc, at all dealers Don I
simply ask for kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Thompson had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfgrs, Buffalo n. Y.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
BROWNS CORNER CANAAN

DR.. Stinchfield of Skowhegan was
called Tuesday to attend Charles Bur
rill. who has been confined to his
house for several weeks by illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lancaster, who
have been in feeble health, are slow
ly improving.
Mrs Eta White, who has been en-
ployed in Watervlle is visiting in the
home OF her daughter Mrs. Arthur
Claiborne.
DR.. Earle was called Saturday TO at
tend Mrs Wesley Bailey, who was TAX
en- suddenly III. At this writing she
is much improved.
A nice girl baby arrived Friday at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Bren-
nan of Cornville Mother and child
are doing well.
Mr.. and Mrs Byron Harvell OF South
Scion passed Sunday with her mother
Mrs. Harry Chase, Cornville.
Miss Doris Prouty is staying with
Mrs. Val Reynolds and attending
school in the Steam Mill district.
The meeting at Slab City Sunday
was well attended.
Irold Jones' sister from Boston, is
visiting in his home.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
TREE ROAD CROSSING

These snow have bean all gone on
some spots ontil she have com again
las satdy. She yer discouragin
wethcr. We jes tink we gon have
som nice erly spring when along com
som more wether
Our brother Hen Crapeau have had
the had luck to bust off som teeth. 1t
make him feel yer bad for this was
new saw he just have put on his steme
mill last weak Hen is mos always
bust hisself som where bout his saw
mill
Old Mis- Lagrande and her tan child
have not bean visit som where for
som tam. except Pete who have bean
sappin for Tim Tribou. and Batiste
who is done som chore for Doc Pois-
son these weak. and Jean who has help
Marie Fantome Will she bean sick, and
Julie who are still on Wateryil where
she visit those arnt who have som
kind of high tonned ideas. She write
home she have yer good tam but she
tinh she have got com home soon as
her arnt keep ask her if her mother
have not got have her home. She
write that her arnt have stop make
her coffee by bile her in som pot, and
have bot som riggin what squirt her
mp on som glass cover and leak down
tru som hole in the coffee and then
squirt M som more. We shall not be
much surprize if Julie brung home one
these coffee squirters.
John Dusson who have went onto
the woods for cookie las fall have
com back and got job to cook in army.
He enlist In Bangor and hove not tam
for com home.
Mister Long Pond say he have no
hens I'D there. What he gon do for
eggs, | want know! What he gon
do for hen meat when law is Off,
want know? l tink I gon like liv ON
som plac with plenty egg and hen
meat these hard tam. then liv on som
plac full OF handsome woman and
pretty maiden are alrite when iellar
have plenty grub but they don't help
yer much when he hay som empty
stomick Mother thing. I don't Xix
for have him call me som name on
these newspaper. | maybe 'fastidious'
Xix he say but il | am it my dismiss
and he don't need for brag bout it, |
have look myself all over and I cant
find any fastidious on me II Mr.
Long Pond want send me a once over
like he said / ought to have he can
do it. My mail com quite regular
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
ATHENS

Senior Night. given by Somerset
Academy was held in Grange Hall,
Tuesday evening. A fine entertain
ment followed with dainty refresh
ments is said to be the best thus far.
The home news is sad tonight. when
we learn the boys drafted Clifton
Flanders and Henry Rodney must re
port about May LIST.
Flanders. who must report May lst
and Henry Rodey, who viii report
sometime the first of May.
Rev. William Bradeen returned from
Conference with the word that he has
been transferred to Sheepscot charge
for the ensuing year.
Athens and Scion contest is nearing
the close and it bids fair to see a
hustling time in both Leagues for the
next two weeks Solon's final night
is next Sunday evening. Athens, May
list, evening.
The Red Cross will hold a social
dance on Wednesday, May LIST MAY
night. : Good music. A lunch will
be served Proceeds will go for the
aid Of the Red Cross.
Red Cross business meeting will
meet at Elmwood Lawn, Friday even
ing Of this week An entertainment
for the first of May Is planned as
great need is manifest at the front
Baptists occupied the pulpit Sunday
as Rev. william Fletcher arrived in
time for the morning service and will
now continue as usual.
]. F. Holman has care Of the roads
this year and the people are asking
for wide gravel roads and trust Mr.
Holman will respond to the call
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
SANDY RIVER

Levi Ham and Percy Quimby are re-
pairing the Butler Ferry boat Our
mail carrier John Chandler IS now OBJ
liged to cross by the lower boat.
James f Webb sold new mich
COW and calf to Henry Whiting, Mon
day. H. A. & r. F Yeaton also sold
two COWS to Mr. Whiting.
T. J Hogan is hauling and loading
a car OF pressed hay.
Perlev Whipple is working for Jos
eph Cripps on a five months contract.
Leona Yeaton has returned home
from a short stay WITH Mr.. and Mrs.
Mearl Yeaton Of Starks
Mistery Is Who cut the pines on
Bonnie Hill2
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25

Eleanor OF y. New Portland were
guests of Mrs. John Abbott recently
Clyde Savage and wife of North An
son we're at Clark Luce's Sunday.
Rex Dexter of Kingfeld called on
friends in town Saturday and Sunday.
Fred LaHay OF North New Portland
was in town last week and purchased
a work horse.
Perley Luce. wife and sons. Delbert
and Forest of y. New Portland, visited
his uncle Herbert Luce and family,
Sunday.
Roads have improved and our cream
collector is on his job again
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
ANSOS

Scott Rogers moved his family into
Charles Gordon's tenement on Preble
street, Saturday.
Mrs. Grover Greenleaf went Tuesday
to Lewiston Hospital. for an opera
ton.
Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Knox of Burn
ham visited his sister Mrs. Lester Buck
and other relatives the past week. His
father Frederick Knox accompanied
them home for visit
Lila Whitney Is sick with bilious
fever at her home on Highland Park.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
NORTH MADISON

School began last Monday at the
Twelve Corners schoolhOuse at North
Madison with the same teacher. Mrs.
Crowther of Madison
Mr.. and Mrs Ed Higgins started for
Arlington, Mass. Tuesday morning,
where Mr.. Higgins has employment.
All regret very much to have them go.
Roy Ryder has commenced work for
Carroll Head Of Scion for the season.
The Twelve Corners tNo. Madison)
Sunday School will be reorganized.
May 5 for the season of 1918. A full
attendance is desirable. Let us make
this record breaker in Sunday School
attendance and work OF all former
years Mrs. John r Bicknell S 5.
Secretary
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
RIVER ROAD

Mrs Roy Warren and sister Miss
Christie Damren were called to Bel
grade last week to attend the funeral
Of their grandmother Mrs. Drusilia
Stevens.
Mrs. w. H. Boynton arrived home
Saturday evening from a visit with
her daughter In Buffalo n Y
Isaiah Crowell has new Saxon
kerosene engine and wood saving out
fit
Mr.. Mebane of Aroostook county IS
helping John Clayton cut wood
Mr.. and Mrs w. II. Boynton called
on friends in Cornyille, Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
SOMERSET

Mrs Edna Pease and little niece
Margaret, Mrs Mabel Abbott and chill
dren Clinton and Lucille, visited
friends and relatives at North New
Portland Friday and Saturday and at
tended the Patriots Day services, Fri
day evening
Mrs. Josie Albee of Lexington has
been assisting her sister Mrs Grace
Hewett with her work the past week
as Mrs. Hewett has been on the sick
list
Mrs. Mae Wendell and daughter
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
MAYFIELD

John, Wedge went to Bingham Sun
day
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Bryant were
the guests of his parents in East May
field, Sunday
Perley Bryant has been appointed
Plantation Clerk to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Kleber Camp
hell
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
PROBATE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on the
New Portland in the county of SOM
erset and State of Maine, was duly
appointed by the Probate Court in and
for said county, administrator of the
estate of Martha ]. Jordan, late OF said
New Portland. deceased. and on the
same date said administrator duly
qualified ms such.
Attest: -
PHILO STEWARD.
avis Register.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
NOTICE

wish to announce that l. Mary A.
Leighton. have been appointed by
the Skowhegan Court as guardian OF
Sarah F. Hun late of Hartland and
now residing in North Cornville
MARY A. LEIGHTON
No. Cornville. Me, April TO- 19ls
Somerset County 5Wle
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25

The newest fighting corps-the po-
tatriots. Join the ranks and spud the
Kaiser.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25

Watch the date, as it appears In con-
nection with your address, on pape,
Cor wrapper) each week IL shoulo
change within ten days after your re-
mittance Is received at this office.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
Everybody's Column

Advertisements seeo
order Zach additional line sc
of words Stamps aken
If not paid in additional will be charged
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25

DAVIS SEWING MACHINE IN
good repair. Price S. Apply at rs
Al a disnn AZ 2NN11
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
SHAFT TO U. S. WOMEN
TO BE SET UP IN FRANCE
Tribute Planned to Commemorate
Aid to the Distressed of
Sister Republic.

A monument in Paris in honor Of
the women Of the United States is to
be erected by Frenchwomen, a COM
mittee of whom has notified the
American Red Cross Of the plan.
On the COMMITTEES are the wife of
Marshal Joffre, the Duchess Dues
and the presidents of the three Red
Cross societies. Nine. Cannot, Count
ess d'Haussonville and Nine. Perouse.
In the announcement to the Red
Cross the committee says:
1--WE, women Of France, knowing
that we can never adequately express
our gratitude toward the women of
tn United States for their generosity
and devotion in ceaseless giving. de-
sire to see raised In a prominent
place in Paris a commemorative mon
ument, SO that. future generations
may always keep in mind this beauti-
full sisterhood that forms an imper-
shable bond between u.s."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
committee ON RELIEF
FUND week IS NAMED

Appointment Of a COMMITTEES Of
eleven to formulate plans for the
Joint campaign for funds for war re-
lief organisations during the week OF
November II is announced by the
War Department.
Raymond B. Fosdick 10 chairman
and the other members are: John r.
Mott and George w. Perkins. repre-
senting the. 7. NJ c. A.; Mrs Henry
P. Davidson. 7. W. c. Al John g..
Agar and James g Phelan. National
Catholic War Council; Mortimer
T. Herrck. War Camp Community
Service: Frank A. Vanderlip. Ameri-
can Library Association: George
Gordon Battle. Salvation Army. and
John D. Rockefeller. jr. and C1eve-
land II. Dodge At large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
SILVER COFFIN PLATE
FOR RED CROSS MELTING
crest in Peace'' u Inscription on
Donation-Tobacco Cartons
Come From Philadelphia.

'sf2est in Peace" Is the inscription on
a battered silver CONN plate sent to SAL
wage headquarters. Delaware avenue
and street, to be cast into the melting
pot for the benefit Of the American Red
Cross.
This is only one Of many strange arti-
cles which daily are sent to the salvage
warehouse to go toward the big FUND
which tho Red Cross is raising in large
cities through the sale to junk dealers
Of things which accumulate In the attics
and cellars Of homes.
One of the largest contributions re-
ceived recently was q shipment Of 100
tin cartons from Stephano Bros. to-
bacco dealers Of Philadelphia. In q let
ter accompanying the shipment the firm
suggested to Mrs. John Allan Dough-
erty. chairman Of the salvage commit
tee, that she appeal to local cigar deal.
ers to save their cartons for the Red
Cross. Mrs. Dougherty will act upon
the suggestion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
WILL ENFORCE THE RULE
FOR NEGOTIATING PUPILS
Children Who Register for Public
schools Must Comply With Regu-
1ations, Health omeer Says.

Parents have been notified by Health
on1cer W. c. Fowler that children who
register to enter the District public
schools must all be vaccinated before
they will be admitted. The schools Of
the District open September %. In
dication that the rule prohibiting the
enrolment of unvaccinated children
will be rigidly enforced this year by
the District health officer is given in
o letter sent to school officials by Mr..
Fowler
Registration will be held at the
school buildings September 10 and 20.
All the schools will be open from 9
am. to 5 pm. on those days to regis
ter pupils. No more new pupils from
out of town will be admitted to the
new Central High School. as it Is
already overcrowded. Those wishing
to enter the District high schools
from places outside the District are
urged to register for either the West
ern or Eastern schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13

which elattsrly have bSsn expressed
30 freshly and finally and with o
moral fervof % impressive BY Presi.
dent Wilson. Therefore It knows that
1t cannot confine its membership to
manual workers ana socialists, but
must opsn its rAnks. to all sorts and
conditions OF progressing msn and
women. drawing mo line between
those who work with their hands and
those who work with their brains.
Represents 1riIlions Of Workers.
The trades union Congress Il Derby
represented more than. A.ooo,no0 trades
union men and 100000 trades union
women. These togsthsr IN the general
election whsn It comes win Be . decisive
factor In q great many constituencies.
Lloyd George Ia q radical and ASQuith .
liberal Both Of them afe about to
make their appeal to the electors. They
will find that British labor IL holding
strongly In the direction Of building up
its own party - the core Of 3 great
organization destined TO give
the British masss1 q larger outlook, q
moro Independent spirit and greater
freedom than they have ever had In the
past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
DR.. MCNEIL SUCCEEDS
DR.. MUNROE AT 6. W. u.

Appointment Of DR.. H. c.. Mcneil,
lecturer on physical chemistry at
George Washington University. to be
acting head Of the chemistry depart
ment at the university, succeeding Dr..
Charles Edward Munroe, has been an
nounced by university officials. DR..
Munroe has accepted the chairman
ship Of the committee on explosives
Of the research council.
DR.. Mcneil has resigned a position
as chemist at the bureau Of standards
to devote all his time to work at
the university.
Announcement Of the appointment
Of Prof George N. Henning of the
department Of romance languages to
acting dean Of the School of Graduate
Studies to succeed DR.. Munroe has
also been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
APPEAL MADE FOR LETTERS.
Warrington Soldier in France
Sends Nessspe Telling Of Need.

The part which letters from the
United States play IN keeping up the
spirit and morale Of the soldiers in
France is shown by . post card re-
ceived from Private Walter Ralph
Speake Of this city. He urges his
friends to write more often to him.
please nut my address in The Star
and ask. some Of my old friends to
WRITE" read the soldiers card.
Spealke said he has spent i've
months IN me trenches, ana has been
wounded twice. His address IL Mill
tary Special School. A. r. O., No. at,
American. ExpsditionafY Fofcos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
LO-AMERICANS TO GIVE
ITALY A WILSON PICTURE

More than fifty thousand Italians,
headed by some of the most promi-
mont men Of Italian descent in this
country. have signed petitions to
have President Wilson sit for his por-
traffic be painted by Giuseppe
Trotta, one Of the foremost Italian
artists-which IL to be presented to
tho Italian government as q token Of
the work Of the Americans Of Italian
birth in the liberation Of Italy in the
world war.
The painting IL to BE- hung in tho
governments art gallery, and IL to
be the gift OF the American residents
OF the race to the italian government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
PROGRAMS TONIGHT FOR
SOLDIERS AND WORKERS

Men in uniform and yeowomen are
especially invited to a band concert
and free moving pictures at the Cen
trail High School recreation center,
nth and Clifton streets, tonight.
Classes in swimming and modern
dancing also will be conducted.
War workers and soldiers arc IN
yited to a dance at the Thomson Com
munity Center, 18th and L streets,
tonight.
The Wilson Normal Community Gen.
ter, 18th and Harvard streets. will
hold q class in modern dancing, fol-
lowed by a dance, tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
CHINESE PENCIL FACTORY
OPEN FOR ORIENT TRADE

China's first pencil factory, says the
Department Of Commerce, in a COM
merce report, was off1cially opened
June 26, when the China Pencil Com
pany threw open its new plant for in
spection. This company is an Anglo
Chinese enterprise, organized and
promoted by a few English and Chi
nese business men, and hopes to OBJ
tain large share of the pencil trade
in the far east, hitherto controlled by
the Germans and Austrians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
WAR BOARD HEARS
AGGRIEVED PUDDLERS

The War Labor Board today will give
a hearing to representatives of the
eastern district of the Amalgamated
Association of Iron. Steel and Tin
Workers in efforts to prevent strike
of pudd1ers, which is threatened for
tomorrow unless satisfactory assur-
ances of a wage increase are obtained
from the board.
Plants which will be mostly affected
by a strike are in eastern Pennsyl-
vania and New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
AMERICAN WOMEN AID
U. S. men IN BRITAIN

Six hundred American women, re-
siding in England. have organized
themselves into "care committee"
and are looking after the comfort and
happiness Of more than 5000 Ameri-
can soldiers in British hospitals in
England, Scotland and Wales.
The women are headed by the wife
Of the American consul general, Mrs.
Robert Peet Skinner, who maintains
headquarters in London, with
branches in every city where British
hospitals are located.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-13
SURRENDERS ON MURDER
CHARGE AFTER DISPUTE

Lewis Washington, colored, who has
been sought by the police since Satur-
day evening as responsible for shoot
ing to death George johnson, also
colored, in a dispute over ownership
Of 90 cents during game of craps
last night surrendered at police head
quarters. He was booked for MUIR
der.
The shooting occurred in Greens
court and the killing followed an ex-
change of about a dozen shots.