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The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

tricts, including care of fve Thousand
families and sufficient reconstruction
to make houses habitable, required
over two millions.
Misery on an Unparalleled Scale.
These are all large items; but the
Red Cross is graphing with human
misery ON an unparalleled scale-a
world of IT, The item for relief of the
blind amounts to four hundred thou
sand dollars. The dispensary service
sends supplies to more than thirty-four
hundred hospitals. The Red Cross re
ceives and distributes more than two
hundred tons of supplies daily nj Paris.
For this distribution and its other
work it requires big transportation
service Of motors and trucks. This
transportation service has cost mil
lion AMI half. and its operating eN'
penses run TO n million dollars.
Every dollar II spends means misery
alleviated. Its work Is building abroad
for the United States the hest good will
in this world. II is building the best
good will among ourselves. Whatever
else the war may produce. we shall be
proud of our Red Cross.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09
The Spending Of Your
Hundred Million Dollars
Busiest Budget in All the World Is Red
Cross War Fund-Every Dollar Spent
Alleviates Misery.
BY WILL PAYNE

thlng?" The GOV ernuenl replied: "Wel
must get condensed milk for the little
here" The commission got
the milk AT one spot in France farm
work was stopped by lack of horses.
Tint meant more hunger The Red
Cross got In big tractor and set 1t
to blowing for the community.
There are u million needs. Cold,
wet and the deadly physical strain OF
the trenches undermine mems consti-
tutions frightful scourge of tuber-
culosis has developed In France The
Red Cross has built snna ioria pro-
vIded over thousand beds and nurses,
Thirty Millions for France.
have here "A Dlg shenf OF sheets
filed with figures. one item is thirteen
million and odd dollars-the amount
which, up 10 that time, Lad gone TO the
local chapters of the Red Cross in the
United States for local relief. Twenty
Ave per cent of the money subscribed
through the chapters eventually goes
that way.
over thirty millions have been ap-
propriated for work in France. Here
is million and Il qnartcr-in round
numbers-for military hospitals and
dspensarles: over million and half
for canteen service. where French and
American soldiers. relieved from the
trenches. can get good food. II cot u
bath. and have their clothes dlslnfecie
and so 20 on for their brief po idar
clean, rested. nourished. There are
over three millions for hospital suppl,
service; half million for rest sta
lions for American troops.
Aid of refugees-eleven thousand
families accounts for nearly three
million dollars: care and prevention %
tuberculosis takes over two millions
care of helpless children over a mil
lion; relief work in six devastated dis
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09
Lightning at Sea.

When proper precautions are taken
ships at sea are III no danger of beng
destroyed by lightning. OF all the dan
gers that beset the seaman. lightning
is the only one that he can guard
against with perfect thoroughness.
Permanent conductors, properly ar
ranged. offer the most complete pro-
lection from the electric fluid.
Before this fact was well under
stood, lightning was a very frequent
cause of damage to shipping. In 1908
to 1916 no fewer than seventy vessels
of the English navy were entirely Grip
pied by being struck. 1t was no I'M
common thing for vessels TO be set on
fire so completely by lightning as to
defy extinction. with the result that
those on board who were not killed by
tue electric discharge in many in
stances probably lost their lives
through being unable to let down the
boats before the fire reached them.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09
THE SCARLET CROSS
BY
Margaret Widdemer
OF the Vigilantes.

What S you who lift the Scarlet CROSSE
For all the and IN loss
sound less
What can you heal to fight againf
guard heartboken for their dend
all Fear has heu
We raise again down by shot and she'll
the hopeless learning Hell
oh bu Hate red sign plain
that War had nearly slain!
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09

! rant TO SAP TO you that
no Oiher organization since
The porld bcgdn has orer
done sitch great constructive
mork mifh the cflicicn,N, dis
catch and under tdnding,
often under adverse circum-
stances. that has been done
on the American Rcd Grass
in France.
General pershing.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-09
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a wonder that was not killed,
On Friday arrived in Atlanta and
put up at DR.. Fuller's. Here | met
Bishop Gilbert Haven and DR. James
Mitchell. a son-in-law of Bishop Scott.
On Sunday | preached in Marietta ST.
NJ. E. church,
At Squire Heard's the old gentleman
met me at the door and clasping my
hand and patting me on the back
cried: "Oh, Dulcina! Our boy has
come back! Our boy has come back!
Then she came and hugging me gave
me mothers kiss, and there were
tears of joy in the eyes of both.
VII. ELLIJAY SEMINARY
arrived in Ellijay, my destination,
March and made arrangements with
Prof. Hutsir to assist him in the Semi
nary at $500 per month again
boarded with Bro. Hipp. found
plenty to do in church work. | at
tended to Sunday schools. two prayer
meetings and teachers meeting each
week. The latter was one of the most
successful / have ever seen. Doctors,
lawyers and even the judge, during
court week. attended and took part in
the studies.
4 August 90. S. P. Fowler. graduate
of East Tennessee Wesleyan Univer-
sity. took charge of the Seminary and
l became his assistant at $1,000 per
month.
Conference met in Elliiay in Novem-
her with Bishop l. W. Wiley presiding.
! was the only representative from the
ogeechee district. | was appointed
Junior preacher on Spring Place cir
cult. Dalton district. with B. NJ Hipp
as my senior. was to teach school
for my living and preach gratis.
VIII. CASEY SPRINGS
| Immediately went to the circuit
and made up a subscription school at
Casey Springs and began teaching.
was married on December ) by
the Rev. B. NJ. Hipp He did not get
any fee. / had borrowed $500 from
DIR. Fuller TO pay for the license and
, later when offered to return it he
) refused it. Ny wife's parents gave hel
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-14
TWELVE CORNERS

Mrs. Edith Robbins, who has been
confined to the house by illness, is
able to be out again, at present she
is spending few days with her moth
err Mrs. Della Dean of East Madison
Miss Celia Richardson received a
letter from Ed Field, member OF
Company M, he being somewhere in
France.
Mr.. and Mrs Edgar Clark attend
ing East Madison Grange meeting last
Saturday, Mr.. Clark helped make the
oyster stew which was served at noon
Earl Green came home from the
woods last Friday with his team and
will go to Sandy River Tuesday to
work for Holt & Hight on hay press.
The many friends of Mrs. Charles
Cromwell regret to learn Of her ill
ness.
Frank Luce made a business trip to
Madison last Thursday.
Grin Dean of Auburn was in town a
few days last week, a guest of his
uncle, f. c. Dean.
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Adams are
rejoicing over the birth of a son born
some ten or twelve days ago. Both
Mr. and Mrs. Adams lived in this
neighborhood.
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CONCORD

Perley Moulton Is so much better
that the nurse that was taking care
OF him has returned to Lewiston again
s. S. Chase has bought flock OF
five nice sheep of Mack Bigelow.
Walter Higgins and team has gone
to Pleasant Ridge to work.
Hazel Higgins and Kingmen VIII
liams spent Saturday and Sunday at
their homes.
The little baby of Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan
Steward scalded his arm quite badly
one day last week.
Norma Berry is at home sick with
the mumps.
Mrs. Elfn Berry spent Saturday
night and Sunday with her daughter
Mrs. Ivan Steward.
Mrs. Eli Steward and daughter OF
Pleasant Ridge called on Ivan Stew
ard and family one day last week.
Mrs. Elfn Berry has been taking
care OF her daughter Mrs Ivan Stew
ard, who has been quite sick with q
bad cold the past week.
Rolan Boyington has finished work
at Starbirds mill and is at home.
Lester Atwood was at Skowhegan
last Wednesday to be examined and
we heard he passed, also Clifton Hug
gins
Sanford Robinson is in poor health
DR.. Piper was over to see him one
day last week.
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TREE ROADS CROSSING

Louie Chapelle and Tom Ballou
went down Watervil las weak mondy
for buy som stun. They don't get
inst som stores when they try and
have to com home. Louie say he
think they must be day behind hand
and think she still sundy.
Julie LaGrande what go visit her
arnt on watervil hear som spell back,
have got som high tonned ideas. Her
arnt have som shelf on wheels. what
she put her bean and pertate on out In
kitchen and push onto the room where
she eat. jules art so tony she
don't eat on som kitchen lik most folks
do. She have som special room by
himself and have to lug those grub
to him. Julie say she call 1t her T
wagon what she push the grub onto
the eat-room In. Julie lik be high
tonned herself and when she got back
she get down som babby Garage what
Old Miss LaGrande push her ten child
In, and fix som bord on top and when
she got get dinner, she pile on the
grub and give him som ride Old
Miss Lagrande eat in kitchen lik other
folks do, but Julie have to push those
cart onto the settin room and back
every tam fore she gon put those
bean on som table Old Miss La
Grande say she don't lik for have
those Garage wore out this way. She
maybe gon need 1t som more som day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-14
DEADW AFTER

Winslow Rollins and Melvin Doyle
were called to Deadwater by the ILL
ness OF Forrest Doyle.
George Carter has been home on
short visit from North Arson, where
he has employment.
Fred Hackett was called to Skowhe-
gan by the death of his brother.
Charles Vallincount has been mott
fed by the war department to appear
Feb. 18th for examination
A. ]. Burton is going to drive For
rest Doyle's team.
]. hatcher has killed nice pig.
A few gathered at the home OF
Henry Mathews and enjoyed a social
dance.
Tuesday most all the teams were
tied up by the cold as 1t was the cold
est day OF the winter.
Emery Wiley who has employment
in Mayfeld, spent Sunday with rela-
tives.
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NORTH NEW PORTLAND

There will be a special patriotic
service at the Church next Sunday.
AS that day comes between the birth
days of Lincoln and Washington it
will seem especially fitting to recall
such men, who served the country
as loyal citizens and true cosmopoli-
tans. There will also be special
singing.
Mrs. Verne Lishness is in very poor
health.
Mrs. Myra Butts Jones is at NJ. W.
Clark's. Mrs. Ella Beal having gone
away for medical treatment.
F. l.. Norton has finished hauling
shovel blocks to North Arson and has
sent his team to Dead River to work
for Viles & Gannett.
Willard Luce and Vivian Mckinney
were married last Friday.
E. Donald Record who taught at the
local high school for several weeks, is
now the principal of the Kingfleld
high school. The length of the term
there, however, is doubtful, as he is
subject to the Draft Law.
1t has been decided to have the
Sunday School concert the 22nd
After the wedding last Monday OF
Mrs. Angie Berry Dudley and her hus-
got a very cordial sending-off when
they left the village for their future
home at Kingfield. Their friends dis
played much interest in them by ap-
pearing In two companies, well pro-
vided with harmless ammunition upon
the outskirts of the village.
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The News of Somerset's Busy Towns

England only few years age ana mas
taken out naturalization papers for
this country and altho he has only
resided in this town a few years, he
has made many friends who will be
most interested in his welfare.
A number of years ago a society Of
young people was formed in town who
started to raise money for some pub
lie benefit and they called themselves
the Norridgewock Dramatic Club. The
citizens of the town were always most
sponsive whenever the club gave
plays and doubtless the public will be
interested to know that the Club have
given the sum OF $12124 toward the
new fire alarm which is soon to be
installed
Mrs. Alfred Watson attended the
Lecturers Conference at Augusta last
week and addressed the meeting on
Our Duties as Lecturers and The
Women Of America"
A jolly party of friends gave Mr..
and Mrs. Nelson Jones genuine sur
prise party one evening recently.
Needless to say that the evening was
enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Nettie Gill of Boston is visit
ing her mother Mrs. Mahala McIntire.
f. A. Barker of Gloucester, Mass.
Is the guest of his mother Mrs. Clara
Barker.
Miss Nina Hussey is home from
Brockton, Mass, as her school was
closed on account of lack of fuel,
Mr.. and Mrs c. W Farrand re-
Gently received a letter from Mr.. and
Mrs. A. b. Caswell of Harrison and
who are passing this winter at Los
Angeles, California on account of Mr..
CaswelIs health. Mr. Caswells many
friends in this town will be glad TO
hear that the warm climate is agree
ing with him and that he has gained
several pounds in a very few weeks.
Hamlin F. Eaton the well known
founder Of our famous Eaton High
school is also passing the winter at
the same hotel as Mr.. and Mrs. Cas-
we'll, which Is most enjoyable for all
concerned.
The death of Mrs Francis Gilman
occurred at her home Monday More
particulars will be given next week.
Mrs Edith Jones is teaching in the
Tobey District to finish the-term
ibIu tHe hlHuueSo vi the late 'aJpi
Henry C. Hall, whose obituary was
printed in these columns a few weeks
ago, the Public Library of this town is
to receive several thousand dollars
as a proportional part of his estate
was set aside for this purpose accord
ing to his will. Major Hall was for
several years associated with his
brother the late Edwin Hall in bust
ness In this town and it seems by the
bequest that Norridgewoek was very
dear to him and the gift will be great
ly appreciated by everyone residing
here
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-14
NEW PORTLAND

Since Friday, Feb. /, the three Local
merchants have been conducting bust
ness on a strictly cash basis.
The Carrabassett Creamery Co has
been getting its annual supply of ice
Fernwood Grange held its regular
fortnightly meeting on Saturday even
ing, Feb. g. A short literary pro-
gram, consisting largely of the read
ing of current events, was given
Meetings hereafter will be held in the
evening, instead of alternately after
noon and evening, until further notice
is given.
DR.. Spear is better. but not yet able
to resume his calls.
f. f. Atwood & Son are hauling
lumber.
Carroll Robbins recently purchased
q span of heavy horses in Madison
His brother Ernest also bought q
heavy work horse in the same town
lately. The latter finished pressing
hay the last of the week.
Clayton Atwood is not yet able tc
resume his duties on the New Port
land-North Arson stage route His
attack OF sciatica rheumamtism has
left him quite lame temporarily.
Madeline Ingersoll, who has been
very i'll for several weeks, IS reported
as gaining somewhat lately
The Red Cross workers met with
Mrs. Charles Hoyt on Thursday after
noon. The East and West villages
are united in one organization, and
hold joint meetings. Thirty-five were
present on Thursday. Forty new
names we're reported. Next meeting
will be held with Mrs. Fred Young al
The Falls. The first Thursday in
every month has been chosen for the
regular meeting.
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ATHENS
(DEFERRED)

The funeral of George F. Aver,
whose death, Jan. 80. was reported
last week, was held from the home
Thursday afternoon, Jan. 81, with a
large number in attendance, includ-
ing relatives and friends from West
brook. Pttsfield and Skowhegan, be-
sides a delegation OF lodge members
and many home friends. A profusion
of flowers expressed respect for the de-
parted and sympathy for the afflicted.
Included in the floral display we're
several set pieces, many bouquets and
smaller individual gifts from the wife,
the business partner, the Grange, the
Academy trustees, and the lodges OF
which Mr.. Aver was a member, the
M, +. B. Society, the students OF the
Academy and others The religious
service was conducted by Rev George
manner. Mrs Marion Flanders sang
in her sweetest manner two beautiful
selections Good Night" and "Beauti-
full Isle OF Somewhere" The Odd
Fellows followed with their beautiful
and impressive service. The remains
were placed in the receiving tomb to
await burial in Gorham, later. The
bearers were w. NJ Sanders,l H. N.
Flanders, NJ N. Cook and W. F. Dore.
Friday evening, Feb. l, notwith-
standing the extreme cold good
number appeared in Grange Hall to
hear H. Tobey Mooers in his interest
ing talk on THE War" Refresh
ments of coffee and sandwiches were
$29 for the evening
The regular session Of the Grange
was held Saturday afternoon. Feb. 2
The lecturers program included the
discussion of the question of Good
Roads" by Rev w. l.. Bradeen and
others. This subject will be con-
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tinued at the next meeting in connec-
ton with the program being prepared
One or more additions to Grange mem
bership are expected at the next meet
ing and the committee appointed will
report resolutions on the death OF
Brother George F. Aver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mason Luce, who have
been away for several weeks, were
called home by the death of their next
door neighbor, George Aver. They
have returned to Highland for short
stay longer, after which they will be
at their Athens home.
Mrs. Emeline futile, who left here
several years ago, writes to Athens
friends that she Is in fairly good
health at "a and retains many pleas
ant recollections of Athens friends
whom she hopes to greet when warm
weather comes. She is In the home
of her brother Elmer Emerson, Rich
mond, where she will be pleased To
get line from any old friend.
Mrs. f F Wescott, who was taken
last Thursday Jan. 3D. to Somerset
Hospital for a serious surgical opera
ton Is reported Feb. s, as in fair
way to recover, the danger point hav-
ing been passed. All are glad to
hear this.
Several of our boys have received
their second call to Skowhegan this
week for examination for the Army.
Mrs. Annette Hinckley has been
passing several days with her grand
daughter. Mrs. Charles Whittemore
and family, Skowhegan.
Mrs Annie Tibbetts Is at the farm
now while her father Robert Hayden
has Mrs. Cyrus Corson as caretaker
Miss Edith Jones has employment
at NJ. G Greene's.
Donald Hight write favorably OF his
aviation study at Princeton N. j.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-14
PLEASANT RIDGE

Mrs. George Andrews had the mis-
fortune to fall Friday and quite seri-
ously injure one of her ankles
Mrs. Eli Steward was called to Con.
cord Saturday by the illness of her
sons wife, Mrs. Erwin Steward.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Greenlaw, who
have spent the past few months In
this place, are moving to Bingham
where Mr.. Greenlaw has employment
Mrs. Floyd Hunnewell returned
home Thursday. after caring for hel
father in Moscow, who was quite IL
for several days with Lagrtppe.
Leon and Stanley Roberts of Bing
ham spent the week end at theil
uncle's logging camp in this place.
Mrs. Ola Lake spent last week with
relatives in Madison. She was &C
companied by little Elizabeth And
rews.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-14
EAST NEW PORTLAND
(DEFERRED)

The Red Cross social at c. B.
Walkers last Saturday evening was
marked success both socially ard
financially. Over fifty people were
present Games were played and a
very pleasing program was given
consisting of songs and recitations
after which an appetizing lunch was
served. Thanks are due Mr.. and
Mrs. Walker for their kind hospitality
The annual meeting OF the Cara
bassett Creamery Co. stockholders
was held Wednesday, January 23rd, at
the creamery. officers for the ensu-
ing year were elected as follows: o.
w. Chase, president; d. w. Emery,
clerk and treasurer; H. C. Walker,
manager and buttermaker; 8. A. Per-
kins, O. w. Chase and d. w. Emery
were elected directors of the COM
pany and Ralph Dexter was elected
In place OF r. 8. Boynton. The
total amount of business done by the
creamery the past year was $33,5S3.2S
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-14
RIDGE ROAD-FAIRFIELD

Arthur Brown has returned from a
visit to his son Maurice, who Is sta
toned at Camp Greene, Charlotte
n. c.
Mrs. Maurice Emery has returned
home after several weeks stay in
Massachusetts.
John Harris and family are on the
sick list.
The ladies of the Ridge Road spent
a very profitable afternoon Friday
with Mrs. Fred Drawn. making hos
pital supplies. The next meeting will
be with Mrs Edward Mitchell.
Donald w Ellis made a very fine
exhibit of Tunis sheep at the Portland
Sheep Show, last week
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MAYFIELD

Mrs. NJ. f. Flanders went to Bing-
ham Monday of last week for a visit
with her daughters Mrs. II. l.. Skid
more.
Carlton Palmer is visiting his sister
Mrs Kleber Campbell of East May
field.
The stage failed to make the return
trip Saturday because of the storm.
The road breakers had to open the
road to Kingsbury Monday of last
week and again last Monday
The Harmony people can talk about
their snow drifts. They should see a
drift on our road to Kingsbnry. 1t
is making its way to the top of a tele-
phone pole and when last observed
only lacked four feet of its goal
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-14
WEST MOSCOW
(DEFERRED)

Edmund Hill Is quite sick. Dr.
Piper was here twice to see him the
first of the week.
Frank Fitzsimmons OF The Forks
who was here a few days last week
went home Thursday His mother
has closed her house and returned
home with him to spend the remainder
OF the winter
Donald Goff has returned to Port
land to resume his studies at Bust
ness college.
The Good Will Club met Jan. 81
with Mrs. Annie Young. On account
OF sickness and bad roads, the attend
ance was small, but the knitting went
on Just the same. Next meeting will
he Feb. IA with Mrs. Young and the
subject will be Lincoln.
Mrs. Floyd Hunnewell is at hei
fathers during his illness.
The ice taken from Temple Pond
IA the thickest ever cut there.
Ed Ham went to SkOwhegan Mon
day to take the physical examination
for the draft
Mrs. Nancy King, wife CT Edgar
King OF Bingham, was buried In the
upper cemetery last Thursday arter'
non. She had been a great sufferer
for many months.
Niles Spaulding get hurt while
working in the woods. and came home
but was able to return to his worn
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Ellis came dowT
from Bald Mountain, Monday, called
here by the illness of Mrs. Ellis faith
err, f. f. Hill.
Quite a number in town are having
dental work done this week by DR.
Arthur Clark OF New Portland, who
Is at Bingham.
One Of the worst winds for the win
ter ragged Monday night and Tuesday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-14
SOUTHWEST CANAAN

Beryl Foster returned to Waterville
Friday after passing several days with
her mother, Mrs. Mile Foster at
Moore's Mills.
Alfred Holt went to Benton Friday
on business, returning Sunday.
Earl Davis of Skowhegan and Miss
Amazeen of Cornville visited several
days the past week with Mr.. Davis
sister Mrs. Harold Foster.
Vernon Davis visited Miss Lora
Crummett in Fairfield one day recent
ly.
Walter Crummett was in Fairfield
Thursday on business.
Mrs. Walter Shores was in Water
Vile shopping one day recently.