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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-12

pital: two months in the home of the
Association.
Regulation uniforms must be fur
nished by pupils and there is a tuition
fee of $50 Board, room, laundry,
etc. are furnished by the Association.
At the completion of the course at
tendants thus trained work under su-
pervison of the Association at salary
of $3.50 per week
Further information may be obtain
ed by addressing Miss Merrill, Supt.
Household Nursing Association, %
Robinwood Avenue, Jamaica Plain.
Mass.
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Flag Raising, Sept. 22nd

Hon. P H Gillin of Bangor will be
the principal speaker at the dedica-
ton of the grounds and flag raising
which IS to occur on the Parochial
School area. Water street, Sunday af-
ternoon, Sept 22nd. at o'clock The
school children will sing as a chorus
A band and orchestra will be in at
tendance
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Mrs. Hannah Sprague

The RENAME of Mrs. Hannah Spra-
que of Green, arrived here last sun
day forenoon for burial The funer-
al services were held at the home of
Walter Clark of Bungalow street. last
Sunday afternoon with Rev Charles
II Mckinney officiating Interment
was in the family lot in the south
cemetery. Mrs Sprague was form
erly a resident of this town
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Grand army at the Fair

TO show their appreciation of the
generous offer of the Somerset Cen
tral Agricultural Society in admitting
the Grand Army members free to the
grounds and grandstand on Friday,
September 20, all members of the G
A. R. are requested to meet near the
entrance gates promptly at one
O'Clock and march in body to the
grounds. Please wear the c. A. R.
badge
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Mrs. Alfred Downs

James l.. Gilfllan has returned
from Andover. Mass. where he was
called owing to the death of his sis
ter, Mrs. Alfred Downs She was
formerly a resident of Skowhegan, be-
ing before her marriage. Miss Agnes
Gilfllan The cause of her death was
affection Mrs. Downs is
survived by her husband and several
who reside in the cities of
Lawrence and Philadelphia.
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Copies OF Last Issue Wanted

Our files are exhausted as to our
last issue september 9Th
Copies are wanted by Mrs. Perley
W Cram the mother Of the two
Young men. Roscoe and Loren NJ
Cram. whose pictures were published
on the first page It would be a
courtesy to her if those having last
weeks issue to spare would send
them to her or bring them to this of
fee
INDEPENDENT REPORTER co
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lark York

Miss Edith Clark of Madison and
Clayton York of Claremont. N. H.
were married in Augusta, Saturday
August 81. The bride is the daugh-
ter of Mrs W. S. Elliott of Madison
and the groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer York of Claremont, y. II
Mr.. York is employed by Soule Bro
theirs in Bath as timekeeper For
the present they will reside in town.
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SOMERSET COUNTY SAFELY REPUBLICAN
SIX TOWNS ONLY DEMOCRATIC
Abbott W. Nelson of Fairfield The Only Demo
cratic Representative To The Legislature

Somerset County shared the trend
OF things in Maine, last Monday, and
followed its traditions by going Re
publican. The vote was slightly less
than that of two years ago, being a
total of 6S61 as against S0S9. Skow
hegan in common with the rest of the
county fell off somewhat in the total
vote polled, the figures this year be
ing III as against 1885 in the cleo
ton of 1916
Abbott Nelson of Fairfield, demo-
crat. defeated VIM H. Totman of that
town, this being the only democratic
victory in the entire county. The
detailed vote published elsewhere
gives particulars in full for every vot-
ing precinct. 1t will be noted that
Of Bigelow. 1t develops that that
community established no polling
place this year It's citizens if they
voted at all, must have done SO in
adjoining communities. The returns
for this table were collected by tele-
phone. Great care was exercised but
the possibility of misunderstanding
figures thus transmitted is always
present, and errors may have thus
crept in. They may be depended
upon, however, as substantially ac-
curate
The Somerset County Camp Devens
vote was not obtainable for State Of
ficials 1t is interesting to note the
vote for county officers, as reported in
the table, by Somerset County citi-
zens at that great Massachusetts
training camp,
It should be stated that Pattee was
nominated both on the republican and
democratic tickets. This accounts
for the fact that no candidate appears
in this report against him.
1t will also be noted that the same
circumstances occurred with refer
ence to w. T. Seekins reelected clerk
of courts, he receiving the nomination
of both the republican and democratic
parties.
The republicans were successful as
to governor and other state officers,
the majority for Milliken, with figures
practically complete, being 5399. Fer
nald was reelected to the L. s Sen
ate having nearly 1900 plurality
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Mrs David Lewis OF High street
turned her ankle and fell face fore
most on the sidewalk, in front of DR..
Stinehtield's residence last night
about six o'clock No bones are
thought to be broken but she is seri-
ously bruised about her body.
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The vote for legislative representa-
tiyes is not included in the table Six
out OF the seven chosen were republi-
can, the vote being as follows:
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Buy Thrift Stamps every day
Keep up the War Savings Campaign
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Everybody Will attend The Somerset
Central Fair AZ SkowhegaD. Thurs
! DAY. Friday and Saturday OF mex week
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-06-07

CAR FOR HIRE-Afternoon and
Sundays. Phone 226.
Rooms for Rent, with Lights and
Water.-Harry Simmons.
HOUSE FOR RENT-Corner Of Third
and Nicholas Sts. Phone-S8-F 2.
MRS. c. WALSH.
FOR SALE-Hard Coal Stove and a
three-burner oil stove. Both in good
condition and will be sold cheap.-A.
w. Clark, Phone "a.
FOR SALE-15O acres Antrim county
cut-over land. A bargain IL you talk
quick. GRIEF BROS. COOPERAGE
CO., Cleveland, Ohio.
FOR SALE-Buildings on East Jor-
dan Cooperage Company property.
Also ground.-GREIF BROS COOPER
AGE CO., Cleveland, Ohio.
FOR SALE - Hand Loom in good
order together with about 100 lbs. car
pet and rug rags. Also a quantity OF
Household Furniture E. A. GIBSON.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-06-07
PAUSE A MOMENT, PLEASE

Think of the supreme sacrifice being
made by thousands of the finest speci-
mems of American manhood and wom-
anhood. How can you justify our wild
rush for pleasure and pastime, while
over there our men and their COM
rades of the allied armies are facing
the forces of hell. We must look to
God for He will aid the cause of justice.
We must pray, but our prayers must
vibrate on the sounding board of char
acter.
r. d. Davis will be the speaker for a
series of Lectures which will be held
at the Reorganized Latter Day Saint
Church, commencing Sunday, June
Ninth at 500 o'clock. These Lectures
are Free To All.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-06-07

Mrs. H. L. Winters returned home
from Detroit Thursday.
Miss Mary Fitch Of Cleveland Ohio
is guest of Mrs. Thomas Crothers.
M. H. Robertson returned home
from an extended business trip, Thurs
day.
Misses Mildred King and Genevieve
Vanderventer are assisting at the
Sugar Bowl.
Mr. and Mrs. James Painter left
Friday for Detroit where they will
make their home.
Mrs. William Gates with children
are here from Detroit guest OF her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Holt.
Miss Mary Green entertained the
members of the Senior Class of st.
Josephs School Monday evening.
Fenton Bulow returned home Thurs
day from Ludington, where he was
examined for entry in the Coast Guards.
Mrs. S. Ulvund left Friday for Camp
Custer to visit her son, Arthur Blair.
From there she goes to Detroit and
Flint for visit with relatives. Her
son Earl, accompanied her to the can
Torment, expecting to return home
Monday.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-06-07
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
AND PIONEER
PASSES AWAY

Benjamin Balser, passed away at the
home OF his son, Isaac Allen, in this
city last Tuesday, June 4th, from a
complication of diseases. He had been
in i'll health for some time but was
only confined to his bed a couple of
weeks.
Deceased was born in Rush County,
Indiana, June l3, 1886, being nearly 81
years of age. On Aug. 18th, 1862, he
enlisted in Company c, l01st regiment
Indiana Infantry and served his country
until the close of the war.
Prior to his entering the service he
was united in marriage to Martha Jane
Williams in Indiana, Following his
discharge from service, Mr.. and Mrs.
Balser came to this state about As years
ago, first locating at Walton junction,
and shortly after taking up homestead
in Jordan township, Antrim County,
where they resided until the death OF
Mrs. Balser last October. Ten children
were born to them, five of whom sur
vive, viz:-Mrs. Frank Kidder, Frank
Balser, Benjamin Elmer Ellsworth Bal
ser, VIM. Jasper Balser, and Isaac
Allen Balser.
Funeral services were held from the
Bennett school house Thursday after
noon, conducted by Rev. M. E. Hoyt
pastor of the Methodist Church. Inter
ment at the Moorehouse Cemetery.
Deceased was a member of G. A. r.
Post No. $50 Of Chestonia, and the
pall-bearers were brother comrades.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-06-07
COP AIDS THIEF BAND
START A STOLEN CAR
Helps Raiders While Jlt Driver u
Getting Mail.


KANSAS CITY, Mo. - II you have
difficulty In stealing a motor car. call
q policeman to help you.
That is the method OF three young
men who got away with q jitney car
from the postoffice stand here.
The jitney driver. X. Il. Falls. was
In the postoffice getting his mail,
when the three men seized his Ford
and tried to start it. But the Ford was
cranky, and they endeayored to push
1t into the grade In Eighth street and
turn the engine by coasting.
Stalled In the traffic way, they were
approached by a policeman. who said
they couldn't leave the car there.
They explained their difficulty In get
ting 1t started and the policeman gave
them q hand. The four succeeded In
rolling the jitney car into Eighth
street.
Much obliged to you, sir" said the
three men as they rolled down Eight
street.
When Falls left the postoffics he
found vacancy staring him in the face,
where had reposed his faithful jitney.
He told the officer about the loss. and
got the facts.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-06-07

Sunday, June 9, 1918.
Robert S. Sidebotham, Pastor.

Sunday, June 8, 1918.
1920 a. m.-Children's Day.
1900 Noon-No Sunday School.
00p. m.-Baccalaurette Service.
500 p. m.-Junior and Senior En-
deavor.
Thursday at 1880 p. m.-Prayer Meet
ing.
Sunday morning the Children's Day
service will take the place OF the NOR
ming service and the Sunday School.
All are invited to attend the Children's
exercises.
AT the Vesper Service the pastor will
speak on the price of Service" The
class of 1918 of the High School will be
the special guests. Several special
musical numbers.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-06-07

Figures are like hens-they never
lie.
If it were possible to amputate ones
conscience the surgeons would have to
work over time.
Whoever chooses his wife for the. way
she looks on the street seldom makes a
serious mistake.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-06-07
Bviefs Of the Week

Eclipse
OF the Sun
This Saturday afternoon
$3.50 till all are served
Everybody invited. Admission free.
Clyde Worth of Onaway is guest al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah ST.
John.
Mrs. Frank May of Fort Wayne, Ind,
is guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank
Bearss.
Mrs. Fred Holland returned home
Mc1ey from a. visit with friends at
Traverse City.
Misses Leanore Kenny and Helen
billiard returned home Monday from
M. A. c. studies.
Pres. c. S. Abbott of our Electric
Light Co., was here from Detroit on
business this week.
Mrs. B. Keller who has been visiting
Mrs. George Matthews left Friday for
her home at Rapid City.
LOST-Oval shape pin with large
purple set Lost Sunday. Finder
please leave at Herald office.
George Spencer who has been home
the past week, left Friday for Seattle,
Wash, where he intends to locate.
Mrs. j. S. Weston returned to her
home at Bellaire Saturday after visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Healy.
Miss Myrtle Cunningham who has
been visiting friends in the city return
ed to her home at Central Lake, Satur-
day.
Mrs Marshal Stevenson who has been
guest at the home of Mrs. Felix
Green returned to her home at Detroit
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. McColeman OF
Alpena are guests at the home of Alex
McColeman.
LOST-A Scotch plaid Mackinaw.
Was left on city dock Wednesday eve
ming, May 10Th. Will finder kindly re-
turn to Wallace Kemp.
Mrs. Chas. Van Horn with son, who
has been visiting her father, George
Anderson, returned to her home at
Petoskey, Wednesday.
Mr.. andsMrs. A. j. Hite left Friday
for nek(lay's visit with friends al
Traverse City, Sunday they leave with
partyf friends by auto for a ten
days through southern Michigan.
Postmaster Hudkins reports the
following enlistments in the U. S. Ar
my at the local recruiting office 1.-THE
postoffice) during the month of May
Dewey w. Hosler, Leo G. LaCroix,
and James L. Jepson. The men are
now stationed at the Columbus Bar
racks.
Rev. Father James A. Golden OIL
Big Rapids will leave soon for France
as Knights of Columbus chaplain. FIR
Golden is well known in East Jordan
He recently conducted a mission al
s.. Joseph's church in our city and
while here, gave lecture at Temple
Theatre for benefit of the Red Cross
Father Golden is one OF the frs
priests from Western Michigan to leave
for over seas work.
In order to give every woman ar
opportunity to register for Uncle San
the places of Registration will be oper
this Saturday p. M. Let us remind 20,
again that Registration does not NEAR
you must leave your home. If you car
leave easily, Uncle Sam will be glad o
your service but the majority of WON
en- will be used in the relief work a
home. Whether you 90 or stay
is every patriotic woman's duty to reg
lister. Let's make East Jordan 100 pei
cent fnis week. Don't be Stacker!
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-06-07

Lack Of originality in some persons
conversation displays their good Judge
ment.
A cleaver woman shuts up and list
ems when the right man begins to talk
about himself.
Tho the office seldom seeks the man,
the job frequently does-and without
success
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-06-07
BAD KIDNEYS LAID HIM UP.

A slight kidney impairment may lead
to dropsy or Bright's disease. Don't
neglect it. Frank Miller, Bingham,
Utah, writes: "Was troubled with my
kidneys so bad could not work. Tried
many kinds of medicine which did me
no good. Then tried Foley Kidney
Pills; now feeling as good as ever did
before. "-Hite's Drug Store.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-06-07
DANGERS OF CONSTIPATION

Neglected constipation may cause
piles, liberation of the bowels, appen-
dicitis, nervous prostration, paralysis.
Don't delay treatment Best remedy is
Foley Cathartic Tablets. Do their work
surely, easily, gently, without injury to
stomach or intestinal lining. Contain
no habit-forming drugs. Fine for fat
folks.-Hite's Drug Store.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-06-07
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our appreciation
for the many acts of kindness extend
ed us during the illness and death of
our father. Also to the Methodist
choir for the music.
ALLEN BOLSER.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-06-07
SAYS 1T ACTED LIKE A CHARM

Coughs or colds which persist at this
season usually are of an obstinate ma
ture. All the more reason for using a
reliable remedy. Mrs. Margaret Smale
Bishop, Calf, writes: "Foleys Honey
and Tar Compound is grand remedy.
Suffered from a cold last week, used
the medicine and it acted like charm.
Hite's Drug Store.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-06-07
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. Myron E. Hoyt, Pastor.
Sunday, June 9, 1918.

Sunday, June 9, 1918.
1890 a. m.-The annual Children's
Day Exercises will take place at the
morning service, Sunday June 9th. At
the close of the service their will be
baptismal service of babies.
1900 m.-Sunday School.
$3.50 p. m.-Junior League.
No Young Peoples service nor Eve
ming Worship on account of the Bacca-
laurette service at the Presbyterian
Church.
Thursday evening, Prayer Meeting.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-06-07

Adversely is given to some to test
their poverty
There isn't much love in a sensible
love letter.
There is reason in ali things, but not
in all people.
Kisses between women are mere
formality.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-26
CAPTURE HALF A
MILLION BOCHE.
NOW POSSIBLE
BOTH JAWS OF GREAT ALLIED
PlNcERs MOVING SMOOTHLY,
AND GERMANS IN DANGER OF
BEING TAKEN BY WHOLESALE.
BY Associated Press.

Both jaws of the allies pincers are
moving smoothly with pivot along
the Marne working in unison. The
process of attempting the capture of
nearly half a million Germans in the
big pocket seems to be we'll on the way
to possible success. Having thrown
thousands of reinforcements into the
already congested salient, the Ger
mans are counter attacking with great
violence all along semi-circular front
from the Ourcq to southwest of
Rheims. At last accounts Americans,
French, British and Italians. are we'll
reinforced to meet them. They were
steadily pressing forward at all points.
Franco-American forces are virtually
knocking at the gates Of Fereen-Tar-
denois. a railway junction and the
German store house. The mouth Of
the Soissons-Rheims pocket has been
narrowed to twenty-one miles from
the original width of thirty y-seven
miles a week ago. There Is no sign
of general impending retreat on the
part of Germans.
Perturbation is caused in England
through strike of munition workers
in several cities. Workmen threaten
further extension of the strike unless
their demands are met
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-26
EARL HOFFMAN
NAMED SPECIAL

Many friends OF the young man
were pleased last night to learn that
G. Earl Hoffman. assistant district at
torney, had been appointed special
counsel for the United States in this
district. at a salary of about $4,000
a year. Young Mr.. Hoffman, attend
ing the special meeting of the Knights
OF Columbus last night, was heartily
congratulated by his many friends.
While there was no official announce
ment from Washington to that effect,
IL was the belief that the appointment
certificate had been mailed, and would
reach here probably this afternoon or
tomorrow. 1t is understood that
Roulhac Anderson, who has been in
the district attorneys ONCE. succeeds
Mr. Hoffman in the vacated position
and this probability was also pleasing
to that young mans numerous friends.
Mr.. Hoffman and the district attorney.
Mr.. Neeley, in the abseAve of official
advices. had nothing to say as TO the
appointment. but it is understood that
the special counsel is named for the
purpose of caring for war matters
which may occur in the district.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-26
FOCH CONTINUES
TO CLOSE DOWN
ONTHEGERMANS
ENEMY BUSY REMOVING MA
TERIAL FROM TOWNS THREAT
ENED WITH CAPTURE BY AL
LIED ARMIES.
(Hy The Associated Press).

London. July 25.-The latest war
communique shows that General Foch
is methodically continuing to close the
pincers which are gripping the Ger
mans between the Aisne and the
Marne. The capture of Armentiers
increases the development of Oulchy
lie Chateau, and the capture of Breezy
bings the allies only five miles from
the important highway center OF
Fere Ell Tardenois, from which, ac-
cording to a Paris report today, the
Germans are hastily removing all the
material that has accumulated there
since the beginning of June.
The allies are thus Tightening the
hold on the enemy ON the Chateau
Thierry-Soissons road and are gradu-
ally linking up the front formed at
Odlchy le Chateau. Fere en- Tardencis.
and Rheims mountain. The British
advance north of the Ardre river is
important, threatening the German
left flank with development, while the
Franco-American troops advancing
from the Marne area menace to the
German centre.
The British success at Vrigny
threatens Fismes, another important
center, hence the desperate efforts of
the Germans to prevent the allied ad
vance in this direction. The Ger
man defense of scissors, the pivot
of their position, is also beginning to
become formidable.
1t is estimated that there are 400
900 Germans fighting within the tri-
angle, the sides of which are being
squeezed by the allied forces.
Obstinate resistance and the rug
obstacles in the way OF closing the
pincers at the narrow opening at
Rheims and scissors but the relent
less pressure of the allies is gradually
emptying the triangle of the enemy
masses.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-26
Mess Attendant Resented Intru-
sion of Overly Jealous German
Aviator Who Attacked.
AMERICAN DRIVE
WAS BIG SURPRISE
Speed Which Featured Advance
of u. S. Troops Amazing to
Foreign Military.
(By The Associated Press).

With the American Army on the
Aisne-Marne Front, July 25.-An
American in a mass OUTFIT shot down a
German aviator during the Franco
American offensive south of scissors.
hitting the enemy in the head with
rifle bullet.
Commissary wagons were en- route
to a site back of the lines when the
German swooped down and attacked
the wagon train with machine gun.
flying low to make his aim certain.
The panic stricken mules caused con-
fusion. The young soldier leaped from
a wagon as the enemy flier came near
and shot him. The machine fell near
BY.
A German lieutenant and eighteen
men who were captured by the Amer
leans was questioned concerning the
remainder of the battalion. The Of
ficer replied:
':Those eighteen are all that are
alive" The lieutenant said the speed
OF the Americans was the biggest sur
prise of his army experience. He said
the Americans even outclassed the
Germans when the laucer were at
tacking the Russians and added that
he was glad to be a prisoner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-26
FRENCH TROOPS NEAR
IMPORTANT JUNCTION TOWN

French Headquarters in France,
July 25.-French troops are now with
n three miles OF the town OF Fere en-
Tardenois which is the meeting point
of eight roads. 1t is the center Of the
German communications in this re-
gion. The town is being heavily she'll
ed daily and bombed by entente allied
air squadrons.
The Germans desperately counter
attacked all along the semi-circle of
the Nfarne salient today. They met
the most powerful resistance from the
the French, the Americans and the
British. There were a few f1uctua-
tions in the line but the allies held
well, responding In the most vigorous
manner to the enemy to advance.