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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
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eeorgette Blouses Trimmed In Val.

"If you haven't seen the new blouses
of crepe georgette, trimmed in val
lace, you are missing something" said
blouse buyer who has just returned
from the Eastern markets. "They are
very enticing, and are shown in regu-
lar. as well as slip-over style"
According to this same authority,
the rage for filet, both real and imi-
tation, continues, and some pretty
models are slip-overs with sailor col
lars trimmed In filet. Sore Of the
new georgettes have little collars Of
white mousseline de sole, which laun.
ders very satisfactorily.
The freshest, prettiest of the new
blouses are Of net, in white and light
shades. Batste and wolfe are very
popular for the high-neckeo ones, of
which there are a great many shown.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25

three-inch hem. These give 1t little
weight and flare ut the bottom where
1t is precisely even in length and
reaches 10 the knees.
1t is the blouse that reveals the
cleverness of it's designer. Its body
hangs from a very short yoke, gath
cred quite full over the shoulders.
The body of the blouse is shocked In
three rows of shocking where ii joins
the shirred yoke. 1t is usual this sea-
son to use one or more colored silks
in doing the shocking on white frocks
and these little bits of color are very
childish and pretty on dresses for all
little girls. There are two pockets at
the bottom of the blouse with smock-
ing across the top and buttons that re-
peat the color used in the shocking.
They are set on purely as finish for
the blouse fastens with snap fasteners.
The collar which is of wash satin is
like them in color and the sleeves are
plain-three-quarter length.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
Plant Life in Books.

We have all heard of the worms that
r live in books and do so much damage,
but until recently OF was not known
that books also have plants which
thrive inside their covers. AS French
scientist has discovered, most books
show traces of plant life on their
&eaves and in some cases this life is
considerable enough to constitute a
veritable miniature botanical garden.
The plant life in books shows itself in
the form Of tiny yellowish. -.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
Child Died of Old Acc.

About two years ago boy of seven
died at Zurich of old age. His case
was exceptionally unique, for he was
the youngest member of family who
had won local repute as athletes. The
oldest brother was a first-class boxer,
while the younger had won many
prizes on the sports ground. Doctors
from all parts Of Europe fiocked to
Zurich to try to diagnose the boys
malady and effect successful cure,
but in vain.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25

headaches disappeared. / gained in
weight and feel fine, SO ! can honestly
recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound to any woman who is
suffering as was. - Mrs. ADELnNE B.
LYNCH, 100 Plain St, Providence, R. /.
Backache and nervousness are symp-
toms or natures warnings, which in
dicate functional disturbance or an
unhealthy condition which often devel-
ops into more serious ailment.
Women in this condition should not
i continue to drag along without help, but
profit by Mrs. Lynch's experience, and
try this famous root and herb remedy,
Lydia e Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound-and for special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Med. Co. Lynn, Mass.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
Easy Game.

"Why do you arrest me?" howled
the alleged speeder. II can show you
plenty who are violating the law worse
than / am"
IF l were looking for burglars" re-
sponded the cop, ''your proposition
might interest me. But i don't need
any help in ketching motorists
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25

cobblers' tacks, and other essentials
for repair work. At the opposite end
of the device is spool Of waxed Irvine,
which threads Immediately into the
awl when the awl Is screwed into
place. When some other tool, such az
screwdriver or knifeblade. Is to be
used, 1t is screwed into place instead
of the awl. In addition to hts shoes
the soldier may mend his torn leggings
and his saddle straps.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
500 Reward, 500

Catarrh is a local disease greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. II
therefore requires constitutional treat
ment HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the Sys-
tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation of the disease.
gives the patient strength by improving
the general health and assists nature in
doing its work. $4,000 for any case OF
Catarrh that HALLS CATARHd
MEDICINE fails to cure.
Druggists 76c. Testimonials free.
r. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
ECZEMA CAUSED YEARS
OF INTENSE AGONY

st have suffered intense agony from
Eczema on my leg and other parts OF my
body for years. and received only tempo
rary relief from other preparations. 1t IL
only month since ! started to use
PETERSON'S OINTMENT, and there Is
no sign OF Eczema or itching You can
refer to me."--Geo. c. Talbot, n Penfield
ST., Buffalo, N. "
i've got d hundred testimonials. says
Peterson, just as sincere and honest as this.
one Years ago when ] first started to put
out PETERSON'S OINTMENT. | made
up my mind to give a big box for small
price and I'm still doing It, as every drug
gist In the country knows,
/ guarantee PETERSON'S OINTMENT
because / know that Its mighty healing
power is marvellous I say to every one
who buys box that It is rigidly guaran-
teed for Eczema, PimpIes. Salt R 2in,r
piles. Ulcers. Skin Diseases, Chatting.
Burns. Scalds and Sunburn, and IL not sat.
isfactory any druggist will return your
money. 30 cents.
Mail orders filled charges prepaid BY
Peterson Bros. Buffalo, N. r. Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
Couldn't Scare Beavers

So troublesome have beavers be-
come to the farmers along the WalIa
Walla river that one rancher erected
beaver ''scarecrow," which was eff
fective the first night. On the second
night the beavers cut down the scare
crow and used 1t in their dam.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25

dS ACo . IA ~ OIL
ached all the time.
/ was tired and had
no ambition for any
thing. / had taken
a number of medi-
cines which did me
no good. One day
/ read about Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compoundand
what it had done for
women, so | tried
it. My nervousness
and backache and
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
ALIENS FOOT-EASE DOES IT

When your shoes pinch or your corns and bum
ions ache get Aliens Foots- Ease, the antiseptic
powder to be shaken into shoes and sprinkled In
the foot bath Gives instant relief TO Tired, Ach-
ing, Swollen Tender feet. Over 100000 packages
are being used by the troops at the front. Sold
every where, 25c Dent aees5f any sn6stifEfe Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25

of spending it for things they do not
really need. Lack of thrift, in this d.
rection, seemed TO be almost univer-
sal failing before the war. Accumu-
lating Thrift stamps is likely to es-
tablish the habit of saving In young
people and children.
Work Which Only Women Can Do.
Whatever our other activities, we
must "go on with our knitting" in
very literal sense. Sox, sweaters.
wristlets, and bands and then more
sox will be needed In far greater num-
bers than ever before. Surgical dress
ing and bandages, also, must be sup
piled by the shipload, and food must
be conserved, In these affairs the
world leans on women for support. But
If each woman gives a little time sys-
tematically to Red Cross work and
looks after the conservation of food in
her own home, the great total or
achievement will do the work and I'LL
needs depending ON us. Our part Is
easy compared to that of the soldiers
and sailors. 1t Is amazing that there
are women, with time and means at
their disposal, who, because they have
no relatives in the army or navy, are
taking no interest, much less any ac-
tive part in the work to be done, They
are not worth lighting for, and should
be held up to the scorn they deserve.
Now is the time when cold seltishness
will betray itself.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
His Good Fortune.

although / was late,D said the new
boarder, Il found the landlady had
saved for me the tenderest part of the
chicken"
what was that?p said the old board
er jealousy.
"Some of the gravy."-Pearson'
Weekly.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25

1t was a Kansas soldier boy who
wrote home to his mother that he had
so many blankets on his bed that he
had to use a book mark to see where
to get in.--Capps's Weekly.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
Itching Burning Skins.

For eczemas, rashes, feelings, irrita-
tons, pimples, dandruff, sore hands,
and baby humors, Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are supremely effective. For
free samples address "Cuticura, Dept.
X, Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap Is, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv..
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25

Many man looks upon marriage as
sort of a blotter with which he ex-
poets to blot out all his past.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
Chanued.

"He used to be paci1st."
''Now?"
Nov he admits that the Huns have
made it indecent for man not TO
fight"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
NOTHING to Go BY,

FNVtfFFFt6 ~
"She's quite refined, Jack. really
You can never judge girl by her
Clothes"
"You don't get much of a chance to,
by Jove I'-Cassells Saturday Journal.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
Best Time.

Here it is announced the high So
prano expected can't sing on account
of liberated teeth"
"Why, that's the very time to make
her notes soar"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25

To keep clean and healthy take DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
late liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25

Marriages, which should make one
out of two, often result in skies and
sevens.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25

Speaking of real estate in cities, a
front foot is often worth more than
back yard.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
)W TO AVOID
ACKACHE And
! NERVOUSNESS
I,old by Mrs. Lynch From
Own Experience.

Providence, r. I.-"I was all run
wn in health, was nervous, had head
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25

Anyway, half OF the world knows
that the other half Is looking for the
best Of It.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
Inportans TO Naothers

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
The Point of View.

The Piano Man-How's business?
The Scissor Grinder-Finel I've
never seen things so dull.-Puck.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-10
SOMERSET

Ralph Dexter and wife were called
to Lewiston last week by the death OF
his mother. Mrs. Mary Dexter who
has been in i'll health for a long tima
and had been with her sister Mrs
Carrie PurinPtou to be nearer spec
ialist Her death was not uneXpect-
ed, but was heard of with much sor-
row by her large circle of friends
Rodney Dexter who had been with
Mrs. Dexter for the past few weeks
returned home with his son after the
remains had been placed in vault
until spring when they will be broi
to y New Portland for burial.
Leroy Luce. who has been at home
during the holidays, went to Water
vile Friday to join his basketball
team from the NC. l., who was t.
play at WatervHe Friday evening and
at Gardiner Saturday evening. After
visiting over Sunday at Lewiston, he
will return to Pittsfeld as school will
begin January 9th
Roxie Abbott the little daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. John Abbott is very i'll
DR. Hutchlns of n. New Portland is
attending her. and is very confident OF
her recovery. Two of the older chill
dren. Clark and Lucille, are with their
grandparents and Clinton with his
aunt. Mrs. Flora Crosby
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-10
THE FORKS

Miss Mary Mckay has returned to
Pennington to resume her studies at
the Normal School.
Miss Mildred Foss was a week end
visitor at the home of Miss Lillian
Farley
Mr.. Holway. who has been very
sick, Is considerable better altho his
nurse is still there, as the roads to
Moxie we're very bad when she decid
ed to go to her home; but as the roads
are getting improved from our re-
cent blow of Saturday last. she will
probably go Tuesday or Wednesday Of
this week
We are receiving wedding an
nouncements of the marriage OF Her
bert w. Durgin of this place to Miss
Gertrude l.. Groder OF Skowhegan Mr.
Durgin is one of our young men OF
splendid character and has the best
wishes of friends, relatives and &C
quaintances.
Mrs. Trefry of The Forks was in
Bingham on business recently
Thos. Berry has been sick for about
a week but is better at this writing.
Miss Lillian Farley has gone to
Massachusetts for a short stay with
friends.
Word was received recently from
Sturgis Durgin, one of our young
men in France that he was fine and
enjoying good health, as we were all
very pleased to hear. We are very
glad to hear from the boys over there
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Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Writes Desirable Business of All Glasses
SAVES ABOUT rs PER CENT
Represented BY John C. Griffin, Skowhegan

Some of the town schools have
closed for the winter among them the
Washington and Lincoln schools. Miss
Shepard, who was teaching the Lin
coin school is stopping for the pres
ent with Mrs. Nahum Cook, Arthur.
Alton. Milton and Clyde Bush, who
were called home by the death Of
their mother. Mrs o. l. Bush re
turned Jan. 3, to their work. Milton
and Clyde to Auburn, Arthur to Bos-
ton, Mass. and Alton to his school
work in Vermont.
Donald Hight left Jan 3 for Cam
bridge Mass. where he is to study
aviation.
II. S. Elliott and f. F. Wescott have
recently had electric lights installed
The installation of officers of
Athens Grange was postponed two
weeks on account Of the unfayorable
conditions of Jan. s.
Married at the brides home, Dec.
81, 1917. by Rev William Fletcher.
Charles F Roh'neon to Mrs Vira X.
Alien, both of Athens.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-10

Mount Bigelow Chapter. Order OF
the Eastern Star, had the installation,
Monday evening, in Grange Hall,
when the following officers were in
stalled by Past Matron, Mabel Porter
with Mary Porter, marshall: Flora
Wait. matron; Wilbur Eaton, patron :;
Addie O. Fenlason, assistant matron
Annabel Pullen conductress; Laura
NOddin. assistant conductress; Hes
ter Pullen, secretary. Jennie Y. Bail
ey treasurer; Harriet Scott, Adah g;
Grace Smith. Ruth; Ellen Whitney
Esther; Gertrude Smith. Martha
Lucy r Andrews, Electra; Maude NJ
Emery organist; Ada A Scott chap
Lin: Alice p, Simmons, warder; Mary
Porter. marshall Willis c. Emery
sentinel At the close of the install
lation. lieht refreshments were sery-
ed
Friends OF stephen Davis will re
eret to learn that he is critically i'll
The front part of the Grange build
ing has been partitioned off for the
grocery store Of W. + Greene
NJ l.. Frenchs damaged stock oil
goods has been moved into the front
part Of Hoveys shoe store.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-10
SOUTH BINGHAM AND VICINITY

Forrest York spent Christmas at
home from Bakers Siding. where he
Is working
Mark Johnson was a recent visit
or at George Gilman's.
Mr. and Mrs Maurice McQuilkin
spent Christmas at Alston Corson's.
Mrs McQuilkin remained for week $
visit before returning to Moscow
Mr. and Mrs James Robinson are
living at Scion where he has employ
ment.
School in the Baker district, Scion
opened Monday, with Martha Louise
Paul as teacher. Miss Paul boards
at John Bakers.
Mr. Gallant and family from the
vicinity OF the Twelve Corners, are
living in the f. T Kelley house this
winter. The men are working for
Hebert 4 Palmer
George Larrabee returned to his
home In Dexter one day last week
after spending several weeks with his
niece Mrs Randall McQuilkin.
The George Corson farm in Bling
ham has recently been soil to Beals
& Walker. who are using tie place as
a camp for men and teams hauling
their lumber from Brighton to Rus
sells Siding.
Wilson & Corson are pressing hay
for II. l.. Wyman.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-10
CANAAN

Mrs + c. Lovejoy of Pennington
was the guest of her parents several
days last week.
Miss Carrie o. Croker who hai
been employed at Pittsdeld for the
past two months, returned home
January l. for a vacation of several
weeks
Canaan Grange Will hold its annual
installation Thursday evening, Jan. 10
Mr. burlington. the State lecturer will
install the officers Harvest supper
will be served
The otfcers-elect of Sunrise Chap
ter O. f. S will be installed at the
next regular meeting Saturday even
ing, Jan. II.
Mr. and Mrs Carleton futile are
the parents of little daughter born
Dec 80. The little one has been
named tMelba Elaine).
During the Red Cross Christmas
drive Canaan secured l05 members.
There are now 1863 members enrolled.
On Saturday last Mrs. r. II Harris,
chairman Of Canaan branch of the
Red Cross shipped to Skowhegan Il
puffs. stockings. helmets, mufIiers,
wristlets and convalescent robes
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-10

Mrs. ]. F. Taylor boarded the hay
pressers while they were pressing
Chauncy Hollis hay this week.
The roof of the barn on Oak Hill
owned by Chancey Holt caved In one
day last week, owing to the heavy
snow and high winds.
Owing to the intense cold and
stormy weather of last week Oak Hill
school kept but two days.
Mrs Fanny Cleveland has gone to
Portland for a short visit with her
niece, Mrs. Hope Coffin.
Master Owen Taylor is acting as
janitor at the Oak Hill school this
winter
4. y. Whitehouse and William Wal
lace went to Skowhegan Monday as
sisting Mr.. and Mrs F D. Sterry tc
move.
Mrs. Bertha Worthen accompanied
her daughter Mrs. F d. Sterry tc
Skowhegan last Monday morning
Many in this vicinity are having
bad colds
Ira Taylor had the misfortune tC
lose one of his cows last week.
J. b. Friedrich and Oren Taylor are
getting their ice J 4. Friedrich i
also getting ice for W c. Fletcher
Mrs, Merrill of Augusta Is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs Charles L. Hol
brook at present
No r. f. p. mail last Monday oui
this way which was very much miss
ed
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-10
Madison Has ViOliniSt

Mr. l.. V. Reyes. who has recently
closed a long engagement as violinist
at the Gaiety Theatre Fredericton, n.
B. has secured a position at the M
c. r. r. depot of this place
Mr. Keyes is a popular violinist and
with Mr. ana Mrs Arthur WEIGH now
of Madison, have been associated in
Orchestra work for number of years
in and around Waldo County and
with Mr.. Percy Berry of Norridge-
wock as drummer will continue their
dance work here, and we are sure
they will be heartily welcomed by
the Musical and Dance going public
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-10
TWELVE CORNERS

DR. S F. Greene was in town sew
eral times last week to see Mrs. Dana
Robbins and Mrs Rebecca Robbins
who have been very i'll with bronchi-
It's. Mr. Robbins and daughter Dor
ris have just recovered from the same
trouble
Lloyd and Roy Adam. sons OF
Amos Adams. while going from their
farm on the river road to their home
near Packard corner got their team
into the snow near Twelve Corners
school in such manner that it took
five men nearly four hours to get
them out One horse was so cold it
had to be hauled to d nearby barn
where after proper care they cane
out all right. Friday being Il very
cold day men suffered as we'll as the
horses.
Dr. j o. Piper was in this neigh
borhood Saturday called to attend Leo
Dean and Mary Dean and Mrs. Wesley
Records. who are suffering from an
attack of the grippe.
Mrs. Harry Richardson is work
ing for Mrs. Dana Robbins for a few
day.
Mrs Ernest Crowther returned
Sunday from her home In Madison to
her duty at Twelve Corners school as
teacher
Harry Richardson. Who has been i'll
with a bad cold is able to be out
again
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-10
DEADW WATER

While rolling logs Friday Ellis
worth Edgerly narrowly escaped seri-
Gus injuries. When one of the lower
logs were moved from a pile, two
hundred logs from above rolled down
upon Mr. Edgerly, yet he miraculous
ly escaped uninjured.
Mrs. A. j. Burton is on the sick
list
Allie lothian is home after a few
weeks work In North Arson.
II. NJ. Leighton. p. w. Otis and For
rest Doyle were called down river to
attend to their Government WAY
questions. the last of last week and
first of this
A few friends gathered at Mrs.
Henry Mathews and enjoyed a social
evening with dancing Wednesday
evening
A. j. Burton has opened his black
smith shop for the convenience of the
community.
F. f. and Elk Gov VIM. T. Haines
we're here on business Friday and
took dinner at George Scots
Mrs Henry Mathew and son Maur-
ice and daughter Mrs Chas. Vaillan-
court, returned from Wateryille Tues
day, bringing with them Mrs. Math
ews' little niece, Gertrude, to spend
the winter
Wallace Johnson returned 10 his
home in Madison Monday.
Henry Matthew returned home from
his work for VIM. st Clair Saturday
VIM. St Clair moved numbering
crew to Mayfeld tho last of the week
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-10
BROWNS CORNER CANAAN

Mr.. and Mrs Heber Ogden, who
have been in Boston during the past
four weeks. returned home Sunday
p. J. Lancaster, who has employ
ment at Dead River, was called to
Skowhegan, Thursday to answer the
registration questions The war
questions are keeping a few men busy
in this place and their mothers and
wives are more than anxious.
Charles Burrill, who has been con
fined to his home on account of sick
ness, is improving to the satisfaction
of his many friends.
Eben Richards, an aged veteran,
who boards in the home of Mrs Mary
Thompson. sustained a slight shock
Sunday At this writing he is very
comfortable
Bergman Lewis and son Stephen
and Hartland True are entertaining
hard colds
Mrs. Frank Lewis and children, who
have been staying in the home of her
parents Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lewis
has returned to her home in Har-
mony.
William Craig is working with his
team haullnS logs LOT Cnase anu
Hewett on the farm formerly owned
by Angler Hill
We were pleased to know that Mr.
Hobart was reelected manager of the
Farmers Telephone Co. at the meet
ing in Norridgewock, Monday. Had
it not been for the bad condition of
the roads he would have been favored
by more votes as some were due to
attend from this place Mr.. Hobart
is certainly the right man in the right
place. He has many friends in this
place who wish him added success for
the year 1918
Mrs. Mary Vickery, who has been
i'll is improving.
Miss Anna Porter returned to
Skowhegan Thursday Miss Porter
stays in the home of DR. Young and
attends High School