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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-11-28
Pastors OF the Methodist Church in
SkOwhegan

We publish the following list OF
clergymen who have occupied the
Methodist pulpit in this community
complete, SO far as We have the data
at hand. from the earliest times to
the present The years given in con-
nection with each name are intended
to indicate, approximately, the length
of the pastorate. Where one year
only is given, it indicates the begin
ming of the pastorate or that the min
lister preached for but one year
1871 c. T Bragdon. 1S42- H But
Ter; 1894 Cyrus Scammon: 1916
Obadiah Huse; 1S46-7-A F. Barnard {;
1S4S-9-C. c. Cone: 1S50-H Nicker-
SON. 1S5l-A. p Hillman; 1S52-W
H. Foster; 1854 il H JENNIE; 1866
f. A Robinson; 1S56-7-S F. Wealth
erhec; 125S-9-Joseph Colby; 1S60-1-
Charles + Allen: 1S62-D h Rand
all; 1861 Nick Bray; 1S65-6
Chas Munger; Charles f. Al
lem lSG9-70 (record not ohtainable) ;
1S7l-2- Parker Jaques; 1874 4. r
Sylvester; 1886 Sylvester Hooper;
1S77-S " w. Baldwin; 1879 J.
Hawkins. 1851 Perry Chandler;
1924 L A. Bean 1887 W.
Frost; 1SSS-9o-D b Holt. 1871 E.
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Sk0whegan High School PrOtege

Last April the Glass of 1918 deter
mined to adopt some little one from a
needy family in France, this being in
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lard Of Thanks

W. wish to extend our sincere
thanks to neighbors and friends for
their expressions Of sympathy kind
words and beautiful floral tributes in
,his our time of deep sorrow. We
sincerely appreciate more than words
can cypress the many kind acts Of
Mrs Beai
Mr. Frances Hoiway
and daughter
Mr. and Mrs J {. Holway
5lr and Mr. n Holway $
Mr. and Mrs r L Dantor1h
and family
Mr. and Mrs A II Holden
and family
Mrs. Chas Knapp
No. Arson, Maine, Nov 81, 1918.
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Card OF Thanks

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to our many kind friends for
their kindness and tokens of sympa-
thy during our great sorrow and be
reayement
Mr.. and Mrs Charles d Drawn
and family
Canaan, Me. New. 2S. 1879
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Xl BATH Better results obtained by taxing, before
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III ing surprised at the amount of relief obtained
nQRAXhR Thousands them and they guaranteed
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ITO our ally The little fellows name
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Safety, good return, tax exemption and Gus
toner ownership features of Central
Maine Power Company Cumulative
10 preferred stock make it an
attractive investment for
Skowhegan people

EORTY people Sowhgan Central Maine Power Company preferred
careful The number steadily
For many the 10 cumulative preferred stock of the Central Maine
Power Company offers peculiarly the people of
Skowhegan.
of The
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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-06
LIBERTY LOAN SLOGANS

These slOgans-excerpts from the speeches of American and European thought-were collected and the catch lines written by MT. Justin McGrath, managing editor of the San Francisco Examiner:
 "The people either must go on or go under."- Uloyd George, Jan. 19, 191S.)
 Do you want our army to go un- der? Buy Liberty Bonds.
 "This is war. Whatever the cost, we must pay"-(Dr. H. A. Garfield, Fuel Administrator, Jan. IS, 1918.
 Are you paying your share? Buy Liberty Bonds.
 Americans are ready to fight for the principle of Liberty. Secretary of War Baker, Oct. 21, 1917)
 Are you ready to give your dol lars? Buy Liberty Bonds.
 Sacrifice habits, that there may be community of enterprise in our new undertaking.-(Sec of War Baker May 29, 1917)
 Divert your dollars from yourself to your country. Buy Liberty Bonds.
 We are fighting for our lives - Craft, Dec. 29, 1917)
 Money is ammunition. Buy Liberty Bond Shrapnel.
 "The shortest road to peace is the road just ahead of William Jennings Bryan, Jan. 191S.)
 Every Liberty Bond is milestone on that road Bought Yours?
 This is war of peoples-the X people behind the fronts. ."-( jor Grayson M. P. Murphy, of the Ameri- can Red Cross, Jan. 20, 1918) You are part of democracy's bat talions Buy Liberty Bonds. "The American people are stalk ing everything for great ideal" (Dr. H. A. Garfield Fuel Administra- l tor, Jan. IS, 1918) Are you stalking your dollars? Buy Liberty Bonds! Protection the Allies afford us may weaken our sense of duty | Craft, Feb. 4, 1917D Have you weakned? Do your duty, BUY LIBERTY BONDS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-06
NAVAL SERVICE OPENS A CAMP
 FOR RECRUITS
'En|istments May Be Made at Seattle for All Git ZenS Between
 18 and 35.

Seattle, Wash, March 28, 1918. Editor Alaska Daily Empire,
 Juneau, Alaska
 Dear Sir: Enlistment in the Ma val service has been re-opened at the U. S. Naval Training Camp, Seattle. Any citizen between IS and B is eligible. This camp is located on the grounds of the University of Wash ington, fronting on Lakes Washing ton and Union.
 Recruits will receive a thorough course in naval instruction, said course Averaging about four months. Men who are registered and subject to draft, although having been plac- ed in Class Al, may obtain permis- sion from their local boards to en- list in the Naval Reserve Force, pro viding they are not needed to fill the current quota.
 This camp is now being consider ably enlarged Additional recruits will be taken until the camp is filled up. Respectfully,
 MILLER FREEMAN,
 Commander, U. s. N. N. V.
 Commanding
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-06
NITROGEN FROM
 AIR IS BECOMING
 IMPORTANT INDUSTRY

LONDON. April Cit is announced officially that important developments have been made in Allied and neu- tral countries in the fixation of at mospheric nitrogen and that consid- erable supplies are becoming avail able.
 Arrangements have been completed by the Ministry of Munitions for sim liar production on large scale in this country This source of supply is also expected to be of great value after the war for the reduction of fertilizers.
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n
TEAM OF HORSES
 ATTACK BY COUGAR
 ON COUNTY ROAD

PORT ANGELES, March 25.-Maggie Schmith and Cliff Heath, of the Dungen- ess country, had an exciting experience a few days ago with an immense cougar. As they were driving down the road with a large can of cream and other things in the wagon, a cougar sud denly jumped into the road and attacked the horses. Another young man with a cross-cut saw was behind them in the road and when the lady in the wagon screamed, fthe cougar left the horses and jumped at the man, who cut him across the shoulder with the saw. The young man called to Miss Schmith to throw him an axe from the wagon and when she in her ex- citement and fright, threw down the lines to get the axe, the team ran away throwing out the can of
 
 cream which the cougar then turned his attention to and began to drink.
 Young Heath then made for a nearby house and got a gun and soon ended the life of the ferocious beast. He brought the hide into the court house today to claim his bounty and it is some fine big skin.-(Port Angeles News.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-06

Private boxes and banquet rooms for parties. Alaska Grill. ''' Dine st the Gast,neau. Concert every evening.
 Fresh ranch egg at the Arcade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-06
Improve Positions.

Londno, April 6.-Britihs aviators have improved their positions east of Fonquevillars and North of Son. me, in a successful attack made yes terday.
 The weather has improved and the barometer is rising, although the aviators continue to be handi- capped by poor visibility.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-06
TIDAL WAVE OF TEUTONS BROKEN
 SAYS GEN. F0CH

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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-06
Attack at Daybreak.

London, April 6.-Reuter's cor respondent says the Germans at daybreak attacked the little town of Corhie in the Somme valley.
 The Germans advanced in dense waves. The outcome was unknown at the time the dispatch was sent this forenoon. It said that the Ger man thrust appeared to be west of Paire Wood towards the Amiens road.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-06
Strike Blow Again.

DATELES :-Another determined German blow was struck against the British in the Somme valley east of Amiens from which the Germans are now ten miles dis tant. Early advices received made it seem like an important engage ment. The Germans advanced from the Paire Wood close to Somme. They rushed in dense waves to- ward Corbue, evidently hoping to gain Albert, on the Amiens road.
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MRS. HATCHER TO SPEAK

The members and friends of the Presbyterian Church will join with the Methodists in union Patriotic service on Sunday evening at s o'clock in the Methodist church. The principal address will be given by Mrs. Cornelia T. Hatcher, who has just come from the East. where she has been in close touch with various patriotic movements.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-06

NEW YORK: Gordan Gordon Smith, in New York Tribune, says Bulgaria is bankrupt, and quotes figures recently given by her f. nance minister, MT. Hontcheff showing Bulgarias debt is $1,015,- 575,417 and she must raise $200,- OOO,OOO yearly to meet expenses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-06
Attacks Have Ceased.

Paris, April 6. (0ficial) The German attacks on the French sec tor have ceased Violent artillery ing was reported north and south of Avre last night. There was no infantry action.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-06
Aviators Cause Fire.

London, April 6 (0ficiaD Brit ish airmen again dropped bombs on the railway stations of Luxenburg and caused a large fire. Thursday on the Somme front six German planes were downed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-06

WASH. American trade with Venezuela rose from 43fe of total imports in 1918 to 72fe in 1916, writes Consul Emil Sauer. The German trade has disappeared.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-06
Tides Tomorrow

HAVE YOU READ our adv. on page in this issue?
 NORTHERN LAUNDRY
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-06

the enemy made slight gains on a 38-mile front. These have been capitalized by the Allied advance at several points.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-19


ffo makes
Despite a
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-12

caps make complete apron sets and, n
made Of leftover pieces Of apron ginghnn.
show that the wcarcr has proper regard
for her appearance, and they arc both
attractive and becoming.
To prolong the life Of children hose.
Is "a problem that interests all mothers
Leather knee caps help most and can be
made from a pair of old gloves or the tops
Of kid shoes. Cut an oblong piece for each
knee and scw pieces of elastic on each side
To pass around the leg under the knee.
A strip of old stocking sewn under the
stocking top where the suspender fasiens,
will prevent the hose from tearing. Heels
and toes of stockings will not wear out
nearly so fast If you will shave a little
paraiIine on them when you iron them.
The para line fills the fabric and prevents
it rubbing, and doubles its strength. A
square Of black net or mosquito net put
under the holes in boys stockings gives
foundation to darn to and makes the
darned place stronger.
A stocking pattern Is sensible invest
fnent. for neat seamstress can cut down
and make stockings over swiftly and 80
neatly that the seams will scarcely show
and never irrtate. Such pattern can be
purchased for 10 cents and several pains
Of hose ca be cut down and made over IN
an evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-12
Make Your OUR, Cough
Syrup and Save Money
Better than the veAdy made Kind.
Easily prepared MT home.

The finest cough svrup TINT money
can buy costing only about one-fifth az
much "a ready made preparations. can
easily be made up at home. The way 10
takes hold and conaucrs distressing
coughs. throat and chest colds will
really make YOU enthusiastic about it.
ANY druggist can supply you with
pIs ounces of Piucx t60 cents worthl.
Pour this into Il pint bottle aud fill
the bottle with plain Eranulated sugar
syrup. Shake thoroughly and IT ~
ready for use. The total cost IL about
81 cents and gives you full pint-a
family supplv-of a most etfcctual.
pleasant tasting remedy. 1t keeps per-
fcctlv.
It's truly astonishing how quickly 10
acts. penetrating through every air
passage of the throat and lungs-looscns
and raises the phlegm, soothes and heals
the intiamed or swollen throat MEM
brancs. and gradually but surely the
ANNOYING throat tickle and dreaded
cough will disappear entirely. Nothing
better for bronchitis. spasmodic Group,
whooping cough or bronchial asthma.
Pinex is a special and highly concen-
tratei compound of genuine Norway
pine extract, and ia known the world
over for its prompt healing effect ON the
throat membranes.
Avoid disappointment Sv asking your
druggist for 80 ounces of pinex" with
full directions and don't "ccept any.
thing else. a guarantee of aosolute sat
fsfaction or money promptly refunded,
goes with this preparation. The Plnex
Co, Ft. Wayne, Ind
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-12
BUILD BARRACKS
IN RECORD TIME
Four Buildings on Pennsy Athletic
Field Go Up in One
Week.

Barracks for the $50 United States
soldiers who are To guard the shipbuilding
pants of this city will be completed today,
after all building records for the character
of work has been broken.
Three buildings capable of comfortably
housing the soldiers have been constructed
and finished within one weeks time, and
the speed with which the work was done
reflects credit on the Harlan management
and & Ill. Collision, superintendent of the
loincrs' department of the plant, who
had charge of the work.
ON Friday week ago Mr.. Collision
was informed at 5 p. IN. that he was to
yn 20 New York To consult an army en-
lnncer about plans for the barracks. He
went, returned Friday night, and by
having draftsmen work "A hours without
stopping, obtained rough plans by Sun
day morning following On the Saturday
afternoon the fence on the athletic field
IN the rear of the Pennsylvania railroad
station was levcled and on Sunday few
post holes were dug. This WAS day
when the mercury lowered about zero.
Monday and Tuesday all work was
halted by the zero weather, but tomorrow
"a week ago 81 gang of 81 carpenters re-
cruited from the four ways of the compass
started al work: The men were told of the
need for speed and worked Loyalty, with
the result that this afternoon the barracks
Will have been completed practically
within one week
The soldiers are expected TO arrive IN
this city ON Thursday and it is assumed
will start their work practically at once.
Building M. | Is a one-story dormi-
tory. - by $50 feet. will accommodate -
soldiers and four officers.
building No , is another one-story
dOrmltory, - by los feet, and VIII ac-
cummodatc u soldiers
building No. 3 IS a moss hall and
kitchen. ~ by los feet. and can easily
accommodate the $50 men al one sitting.
Building No is a wash room. IL
bv l63 feet, with shower baths and hot
water system.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-12

So { hcv told her they did not object
in the least to her marrying Morton
if she loved him, if he could prove him
self worthy to become king and rule
with her He must first prove his worth,
however, and to do this the brothers
proposed To Queen Meta that Morton
should be sent on very important
mission to an adjoining country and he
would have to pass through a forest
where band of robbers lived.
Oliver and Manuel were sure of Nor
toms bravery and knew he would return
II they did not use some other method To
prevent it, so they went 10 a witch who
lived in the woods through which Morton
had to pass before reaching the forest of
robbers and gave her ten OF bags of g I'D TO
change Morton into the shape of some
animal when he came that way.
The next day Morton set out on his
mission, and when he came to the cave
Of the old witch he stopped and asked
for drink of water.
No sooner had he taken the cup and
drunk one swallow than his horse sank
from sight and Morton became leopard
of many spots.
Poor Queen Meta waited and waited
for her lover 10 return but weeks and
months passed, ana at last she gave
mp ever seeing him, thinking the robbers
had killed him, as her wicked brothers
told her
Oliver and Manuel had everything
their own way. for Queen Nctta cared
no longer for her kingdom. but dropped
and pined away until the brothers were
frightened for fear she would die and the
crown be given TO the next lady heir
Their wicked act was fast bringing
its reward, for they knew they would
no longer reign when their sister died.
SoTthey went 10 the witch who had
helped them and asked her to change
Morton back to his own shape and let
hum return.
But this the old witch refused to do
unless one of them would promise to
marry her daughter, witchy-looking
creature like her mother
Each brother wanted the other to
take the witch daughter for his wife.
and at last they began 10 quarrel and
Manuel struck his brother and pushed
him over the side OF ravine.
There was only one thing now for
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-12
EFFICIENT HOUSEKEEPING.
by Hensietts Grausl.
APRONS FROM SHIRTS.

This is the month of white salcs. II is
almost spring and, before ono realizes IT,
wash dresses for yourself and children
will be the most wanted garments. When
the pretty new things are bought, the
worn clothing looks shabby and useless
by comparison; but there arc few gar
ments that cannot be put to practical
use rs long rs they are strong in weave
and generous in cut.
Old waists that are frayed at collar and
cuffs may have the sleeves cut off at
elbow, and the neck cut lower Then
stitch on new fiat collar, or finish collar
and sleeves with braid or lace The waist
will not te brand new, but it will be a
change and a plcasurable possession.
Mems shirts make aprons that never
tell the most critical observer their former
character. They may he as fancy or as
serviceable as you want them. Shirts all
wear out in about the same way The
collar band pulls away from the bosom,
the cuffs fray and the buttonholes tear out.
The backs Of shirts and the sleeves are i'm
variaby still good Cut the back free from
the yoke, cut bib and two pockets frofn
the sleeves. and put the apron together
with band. Make strings or not, as you
like. silk shirts may he dyed and two or
three old ones will mnke little girl very
pretty covcr-all apron or slip over, sleeve
less dress 10 wear with guimpc.
When making kitchen aprons press the
seams out fiat and stitch them down
neatly. Put a pocket on each side and
then YOU will not have to look for the
right side Another way is to finish the
wrong sides seams with braid go that it
is "A neat and pressntable as the right
side. No one approves of turning soiled
apron wrong side out, but il often happens
that spot will dishgure a resh apron;
and then turning IL over is justified IL
saves time. too, not to search for the right
and wrong side. Sleeve protectors and
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-12

Manuel to do il he would savo his sister,
and that was to marry the witch girl
himself, SO he went to the old witch and
told her he would marry her daughter.
''Tako my daughter to your palace
and tomorrow your sisters lover will
return to her." said the old witch.
Manuel placed the witch girl on the
horse behind him and started for the
palace, intending to hide her in dungeon.
And what happened to Oliver all
this time you may wonder. When
Manuel pushed him Oliver fell over
the ravine, and as he fell he struck some
thing soft and furry. IL WIS the poor
leopard of many spots which had once
been Morton.
When Oliver found he was not hurt
and that the leopard had saved his
life, instead of being frightened, he pattcd
the leopard on his head and said: "You
shall come with me. You shall live in
the palace gardens, and the rest of your
life bo safe from the hunters who might
kill you"
1t was three days before Oliver and
his strange companion reached the palace,
and by that time the witch girl was safe
from all eyes in dungeon under the
palace.
Continued tomorrow
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-12
Valentine Part,

MIS- Helen Bllshorough gave q -
Valentine : Day party Al her home. 5lo6
West Ninth street. on Saturday night
A number of her friends wcrc entertained
with music and games Refreshments
were served. Dainty decorations OF red
hearts and cupids with red and white rib
bons hung from the chandeliers Those
present were: The Misses Anna Smith
Mary Elem Smith, Laura Hickey, Olive
smith Leona Reese Audrey Reese.
Olive Watson. Otohc jacobson, Helen
Rlllsborough and the MeSsrs Percy
Galloway, Tom Galloway, J. b. Northam.
Dewey Northam, Francis Lowell. Leigh
ton Reed. Ralph Short. Oscar Dunton
Paul BRYAN. Walter Acton. Mr. Nelson
and Mr.. Ames, Mrs William Crafford,
Mr.. and Mrs. Enoch Smith and Cap
tam and Mrs. NJ Billsborough
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-12
CORNELL NIGHT.
Students at Harlan's Guests of
St. James Brotherhood OF
Grace M. +. Church.

College men IN large numbers were
quests Ot the ~ JamC~ Brotherhood at
Grace VI. T. Church house last night
students from Cornell who arr learning
the practical side 81 >hipbuildng 1T the
Harlan plant, were tho chief guests, but
there wen, many graduates ot other col
lcg,,s and UNIVERSITIES who were present.
Dr samuel Chilcs Mitchell. president
81 Drlaware College. shared honors with
th, Cornell men. and IN an address vel
,nrd them 10 tins city
l'rlor 10 hl> address nr. Mitchell was
made 4 member Of the Brotherhood
nr Mitchell said that the assembling
81 the Cornell men At the church was q
significant event, and perhaps would mean
more IN the future. y our presence IN
this city means the wedding Of the shop
and the college. said Dr. Mitchell
tie referred 10 the way IN which the
students were working TO obtain their
degree. 4 degree finally won in the shops,
and conirasted the difference now with
customs Of years ago
lic assured the guests that what they
were dong meant much 70 both industry
and education and wished that he had
the Time 70 Ian more stress on the cdu-
rationql side IL was 2 hig stride forward,
hc sand
speaking oi Lincoln. he related very
briefly ms earlier hfc and oi the conditions
that confronted this country when II was
decided 10 permit slavery back IN 1896
~ the Lincoln who was President, he
said that he knew no, only the right and
wrong. but also tho inside of the slavery
problem, and this mdcd him IN all tina, he
dId 10 rid the country Of that cur>e.
ollowinC DR.. Mitchell I, address Cor
nell songs wprp sung and those OF the
student, who were accomplished either
Nocalk or Instrumcntally IN music joined
m h, evening pleasure and contributed
largely 70 those OF the othcrs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-12
SANDMAN STORY.
BY Mrs. +. A. Walker.
Copyright 1918. by Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate New York City.
OH ZEN NETTA--PART I,

Queen Meta lived with her brothers,
Oliver and Manuel, and as their mother
had been the one who ruled and not the
king, when tho queen died the crown was
left to Netta, for a queen bad always
ruled that land
One day Oliver and Manuel discovered
that one of Queen Nettas attendants, u
handsome youth named Morton, was
in love with the queen.
And when they watched their SISTER
they found she did not object to his
attentions, but plainly showed that she
preferred to have Morton always near
her
1t was all very easy for tho brothers
to reign while Queen Meta remained
single, but should she marry they knew
she would listen to her husband and he
guided by him and they would no longer
be powerful.