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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-17
HOME AFTER MOTOR TRIP

Mrs. Augustus Wildman and Miss
Margaruite Wildman, 2206 Nirth
Third street; Mrs. Sara A. Smiley
and Miss Jean Smiley, 2009 Green
street. and Miss Margaret Bacon,
PIG North street, are home after a
motor trip to Shermansdale.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-17

Mrs. James c. Duroin and Miss
Amelia Durbin. of TT North Sixth
street. are at Chautdlqua. N. "
where Miss Durbin is attending the
Americanization Conference.
Lewis Kraybill. of TOT North Sew
enteenth street has accepted a posi-
ton in Richmond. Virginia.
Mr. and Mrs. e. r. Fitzgerald. OF
511 Harris street, are registered at
the Netherland. Atlantic City.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-17
MARRIAGE AT MANsE

Miss Margaret Ella Hawk, of
Mapleton. and Clarence Foster Nit
chell. OF Alexandria, were married
Wednesday afternoon. August II. at
the Manse OF the Market Square
Presbyterian Church by the Rev.
Howard Rodgers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-17

Word has been received by Mr. and
Mrs. Frank =. Wickersham. of the
borough, that their son. Corporal
James H. Wickersham, has arrived
safely overseas. He is with Battery
d, Three Hundred and First Field Ar
tillery. Corporal Wickersham was
graduated from Yale University just
before he began training last year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-17
RAILROAD RUMBLES
Railroad Notes

train at the Sunbury bridge. yester-
day. One car was loaded with pea
nuts, and the bags were scattered all
over the street.
A. J. Wagner. crew clerk for the
Readingg, with his wife and daughter,
left to-day for Lorraine. Ohio.
General Superintendent w. H. Kef-
fer. Superintendent I. T. Tyson and Il.
s. Stevens. engineer of maintenance
of way, OF the Reading. have returned
to Reading after an inspection of con-
ditions at Rutherford.
Sale of liquor at Reading stations
has been stopped.
Passenger engines are being used
to haul freight on the Pennsylvania
Railroad main line.
J. H. Rineer. yardmaster at Lewis
town Junction, Is on his vacation.
Harry T. Lippart. file clerk In the
office of General Superintendent W
H. Keffer, of the Reading, has enlist
ed in tho United States Signal Ser
vice. Mr.. Lippart is telegrapher'
and may take up wireless.
Railroads have been instructed by
the Railroad Administration to move
wooden rags and shoddy with tne
ments Of pure wool. The freight traf-
flc committee of the North Atlantic
ports will issue permits for shipments
Of these wool substitutes destined tc
New York, Philadelphia and Balti-
more.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-17
WeWant County or City Official
ia Bank Employee
---or man Of this type---

in short, of integrity and large acquaintance
in Harrisburg to represent us, and help sell stock
allotment of high grade securities. posses
sing these qualities is assured success and perma-
nent, satisfactory compensation. Your communica-
ton will be treated confidential if you desire.
Address to Box 1918, care of TELEGRAPH
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-17

A. J. Wagner. crew clerk for the
Readings. with his wife and daughter
left to-day for Lorraine. Ohio.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-17

Passenger engines are being useo
to haul freight on the Pennsylvania
Railroad main line.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-17

j. H. Rineer, yardmaster at Lewis
town Junction, Is on his vacation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-17

Sale of liquor at Reading stations
has been stopped.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27

graduate OF the Lubec High school
and the Pennington Normal school.
and has been popular and successful
teacher in Maine and Massachusetts
and for the past three years has
taught in the public school OF Long
Branch. She is young lady Of
charming personality and in the va
cations she has passed among US has
endeared herself to all The groom
has been employed as a clerk In the
railroad office at Long Branch, but is
very soon to enter a training camp
In the service OF our country. Among
the guests at the wedding were Mr.
Adams, father OF the bride and Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Muller OF Havre de
Grace, Maryland Mr. and Mrs
Young accompanied them on their re-
turn to Havre de Grace and expect
also to visit Newport News, Va, be
fore returning to Long Branch. The
brides many friends extend sincere
congratulations and best wishes for a
happy future.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
LARONE

The recent frosts did much damage
to growing crops, but more especially
to the gardens, which were we'll up
and looking fine. AS 1t is late, many
will not plant over but SOW to millet
or buckwheat.
Private Roy Marcia of the 303rd H.
F. A. at Camp Devens was home last
week for a few days furlough.
Miss Marguerite Craig of Fairfield
was visitor last week at w. j.
Marcia's.
S. J. Smedburg has been delayed in
his springs work from having one of
his team horses fall lame from some
unknown cause.
James Durham has had for a visitor
recently, his mother, who has been
stopping in Waterville for some time.
DR.. Little, who has charge of the
volunteer boys now, makes his trips
in his new automobile.
1t is reported that there is mild
case of small pox at e. c. Austin's.
Erwin Austin is doing the farm work
for the summer at Nathaniel Horne's,
as Mr.. Hornes son has found employ
ment elsewhere and the father is in
poor health.
The rains OF last week were much
needed. especially by the grass.
John Wilder of the Wilder Hill farm
in Norridgewock, was an over Sun
day visitor at Leo Winslow's.
Alice Buzzell will be home this week
from her school in Sanford, where she
has taught for several years.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
MALBONS MILLS SCHOOL

Promotion exercises were held at
Malbon's Mills last Friday afternoon
Doris Whittemore and Vara Weeks
having satisfactorily prepared them
selves for entering High school Tn
der the direction OF Mrs. Nancy S
Huckins, the teacher. a pleasing pro-
gram was presented. the parents be-
ing present as special guests of the oc-
casion. Supt. l.. W. Gerrish was
also in attendance presenting the two
graduates with their diplomas The
following children appeared in the
various numbers of the program
Vannetta Weeks. Edith Longfellow
Amber Weeks. Marjorie Salisbury
Vara Weeks, Susie Foss. Roland Cor
son, Phyllis Written, Alfredo Flewel-
lyn, Paul Plouid, Georgianna Plouid
Thelma Foss, Ellsworth Perkins
Doris Written and Joe Plouid The
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
OUINNEBASSETT

In obedience to orders, Miss Elsie
Walker, Red Cross nurse, left Fri
day for Otisville, N. Y, where she will
await further orders.
Miss Bertha Jepson of Sanford Is
the guest of her brother, Albert Jep-
son.
Mrs Sarah Withee visited relatives
in Madison, Thursday.
The G. C. Club met last Wednesday
with Mrs. Vesta Wills Refreshments
were served.
Mr. and Mrs J. F. Woodsum went
to Augusta for the G. A. r. Conven-
ton last week.
Mrs. Mabel Ford came from North
Berwick, Friday, to attend the gradu-
alton exercises of the high school,
her nieces the Misses Mildred and
Gladys Jepson being members OF the
class. Mrs Ford will stay with her
sister Mrs. Ella Jepson for visit.
Miss Mabel Woodsum. an attendant
at the school for feeble minded at
Owls Head, is at home, i'll with a
rheumatic trouble.
Miss Mildred Jepson will go to
Lakewood, Tuesday, where she will do
table work at the hotel.
Elbridge Ford, who at present is
employed in a ship yard at Bath, was
calling on friends in town the last Of
the week.
Mrs. Abbie Blackwell and Mrs.
Mary Longley were in Skowhegan on
business last Thursday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
MOOSE RIVER

The exercises of the fourth, fifth
and sixth grades OF the Moose River
schools were held last Wednesday. A
large number of persons attended and
the little folks did very we'll Much
credit is due Nies Zilla Holden, the
teacher, for the results OF her work.
The exercises OF the Primary school.
under the direction OF Mrs. Cooley,
were last Wednesday afternoon.
A class of six graduated from the
Moose River Grammar school on Fri
day They were: Dora Wilson,
Louisa Kennedy, Frances Nadeau,
Greta McDaniels, Clarence Ray and
Angus Mcdonald. The exercises
were held in the Town Hall and a
large number were present. The hall
was tastefully decorated in red, white
and blue, these being the class colors,
The gratitude OF the class toward
Miss Emerson, their teacher, for her
efforts to make their graduation a
success, was expressed in the Vale
dictory by Frances Nadeau.
Miss Zilla Holden took her school
on a picnic last Friday as closing
of the school year The boys and
girls reported very enjoyable time.
Heman Holden left Wednesday
morning for Skowhegan on business
trip.
Mr.. and Mrs j. Stafford and family
and Mrs. Albert Wilson from NARROW,
P. @. were calling on friends in town
Tuesday. The w. s. s. campaign is
on and every one must lend a hand
and buy stamp.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
SMITHFIELD

Finest Mosher has exchanged his
Ford car for six cylinder Buick.
Mr. and Mrs. y D. Gordon and
daughter Alice and Mrs. Lorinda Hunt
all of Readfield were in town, called
here by the serious illness OF Mrs.
Frank Marston.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stevens and
daughter Tia visited relatives in Mt.
Vernon last week.
The school in the Gould District,
taught by Mrs. Dora Lawrence Cunliff,
closed June 81. Miss Frances Jones'e
closed Friday with picnic on Mount
Tom Fish chowder and ice cream
were served with a program by the
pupils. Those not absent during the
term were Daphne Charles and Erma
D. Groves (aged years..
Mr. and Mrs Harold Tracy visited
relatives in Skowhegan, Sunday, re
turning home Monday.
William Buzzell has been called to
camp June 25.
Many farmers in this vicinity had
their beans killed by the frost OF June
21st
Rev Charles Meeker of Norridge
wock gave very interesting talk
Monday evening on Food Conserva-
ton" at Grange Hall
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
FAIRFIELD CENTER

Kleber Green passed last week in
Clinton with his brothers, James and
Mark Green.
Mrs. Charles Halves and children OF
waterville spent Sunday with her
father, Alfred Jones.
Little Niss Glare Tocisr, who was
operated on last week at the home OF
her uncle, DR.. F. L. To0fer in Fair
field, for the removal OF adenoids and
tonsils. has returned home and Ia do
ing we'll
H. L. Holt, Mr. and MIS-. Luther
Allen and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles lib
belts attended the funeral OF the late
George w. Steward in Skowhegan last
Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Fish of West
Mills and their daughter and husband,
Mr.. and Mrs. Blanchard Luce Of An
son, called Thursday of last week on
Mrs. w r. Morrow.
Mrs John Haines and her daughter
Mrs. George Boyd OF Oakland, passed
Wednesday, June 18th. with Mrs.
Harold Howe, Mrs. Haines remain
er until Thursday in order to be pres
ent at a party given in honor OF her
birthday by her daughter, Mrs. Howe
Several invited guests were present
and pleasant time was enjoyed by
all.
YOUNG-ADAMS
The many friends in this state OF
Miss Anne Adams will be interested
to know OF her marriage to Stanley
Young of Long Branch, New Jersey,
on Thursday, June 10th. The cere-
mony was performed at the home Of
the groom, No 239 Westwood avenue
Rev G. ]. Lowell of the Presbyterian
Church officiating The bride and
groom were attended by Mrs. Muller
a sister OF the bride and Mr.. Muller
and a brother and sister OF the groom
The bride Is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. George Adams of Fairfield Cen
ter formerly OF Lubec. She is a
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27

1t was decided not to have public
exercises at the end of the school
year.
Fred Ward has been suffering for
the past three weeks from a very bad
attack of asthma, During that time
he has been unable to lie down.
The recent frost killed nearly all
gardens on low land The weather
has been extremely cold. One lady
said that never before had she been
compelled to wear overshoes, heavy
coat, fur cap and gloves to pick wild
Strawberries.
Mrs. Clyde Scribner and mother,
Mrs. Giles, are very busy women these
days. Mrs. Scribner teaches school
and assists with the homework, morn
ings and evenings. Mrs. Giles does
the work for family of seven. Dur
ing the last month, they have also
completed eight sets OF undergar-
ments, knit five pair Of socks and
one sweater for the Red Cross.
Gram Christie" is in Madison
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
ATHENS

In spite OF the severe rain of last
Saturday, Athens Grange held its
regular meeting with small number
present. Among the regular business
taken up, Mrs. Cara w. Bosworth's
name was balloted upon and accept
ed 1t was also voted that on ac-
count OF so many OF the officers being
absent that special meeting be held
on Saturday afternoon at the regular
hour for the purpose Of giving the
first and second degrees All officers
and members are especially asked to
be present 1t is also desired to re-
hearse the work of the third and
fourth degree before the meeting and
everyone is asked to come early. At
ter the regular work vas disposed Of
a treat of candy and peanuts was
very much enjoyed by the members.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
POWERS SCHOOLHOUSE

Mrs. Frank Rogers was on the sick
list last week.
Chester Sheaff and wife were Sun
day callers at Mrs. Mary Atwood's.
Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Libby from
Rumford were callers at Susie Puff
fer's, Sunday
Joe Berry Is peeling poplar for
Lewis Whitney.
DR.. Smith was called Saturday
night to visit Elva Berry, who was
taken very suddenly i'll, but is better
at this writing.
Mrs. Susie Puffer is shipping her
household goods to New Jersey, where
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
y. NJ. {. A. Secretaries Needed

Four thousand men wanted for Y.
NJ e A service Overseas, Is the call
sounded by DR.. John r. Mott, Gen.
Sec OF the National War Work Coun-
Gil Of the Young Mems Christian As
sociations OF the United States, who
has just returned from Europe after
spending several months in France.
Italy and Great Britain. A month
ago the National War Work Council.
with headquarters in New York, sent
out a call for 1000 men before August
!, but having seen with his own eyes
how tremendous the need IS Over
There, Dr. Mott stated at a recent con-
ference OF Recruiting Secretaries for
Y. NJ c. A. men Overseas and others
interested, that 1t has been necessary
to double the number Maine was
represented at this conference by
Governor Milliken and by Professor
johnson OF Colby College, the Ro-
nance Language Department. at Wa
terville, who serves as State recruiting
secretary.
Those interested in this matter who
might be in a position to take up this
work should confer with Leslie E.
Jacobs, committeeman, Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
TENS OF INTEREST
COLES CORNER-ATHENs
Prom Our Correspondents

Mrs Ellen Jones spent this week at
Oldtown. Her son Wallace accom-
panied her there, returning Tuesday
Mrs. Arthur Trimm Is at Dark Har-
Dor, with her mother, who is critical
ly i'll. Mr.. Trimm's mother from
lslesboro Is with him.
Beal & Walker are taking advantage
Of the heavy rain and driving their
pulp wood down the Wesserunsett to
the Kennebec.
The dance at Wellington, given for
the benefit of the Red Cross, was at
tended by several of the young people
from around here.
The children OF the Athens rural
schools were much disappointed when
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
MAYFIELD

True Ames and his daughter Mrs.
Minnie Draper were visitors at John
Wedges, Sunday.
The stork came to John Wedges,
Wednesday night, June 18th, and left
a ten pound baby boy.
The schoolhouse at West Mayfield
has recently been much improved. The
plastering has been repaired and new
seats have been put in. 1t has also
been provided with a new flag.
John Wedge went to Bingham Sat
urday.
Mrs. Will Bickford is suffering from
a lame foot
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
BARRON'S CORNER

Charles Reed has exchanged his
farm for the dwelling house of James
Brown on Head street. Madison. Mr..
Reed intends to rent this house and
go to Skowhegan to reside at the home
OF his daughter, Mrs. Ernest Emerson
until August, when he will go to
Colorado to spend the winter with
his other daughter, Mrs. Minnie
Cotrell
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
A
DOSE

program Wa 90 Cd with the singing
Of America During the afternoon
ice cream and CAKE were served Pu-
pils not absent or ,ardy during the
term were Yanuetta Weeks, Amber
Weeks, Marjorie Salisbury and Susie
Foss Phyllis Written was absent
one day only, because Of sickness.
Several young visitors assisted in the
program as follows, Mahlon Weeks.
Glennis Salisbury and Evelyn Foss.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27

where she intends to spend the sum
mer with her daughter, Mrs. George
Hayden. Mrs. Christie enjoyed the
trip over by auto and arrived there
as lively and fresh as when she start
ed This Is remarkable when one
understands that she is past 81 years
of age.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
Fine Ap petite

So many people have praised tbs medicine for It's
in overcoming very distressing forms Of stomach and
trouble, that feel sure it Will hip yoa ao Then It Is
extremely economical for family use know you can
money by giving the preference. Yo9 vail feel strong
appetite will return, you VII - yor meals and
feel in much better spirits after taking o-es Ii breaks
ups colds recveo constipation and splendid 1Ig ton
Insist upon having the TRUE IF" wAen you t1v Of
your dealer. Price so Guaranteed by the L. Med
icine Co, Portland, Name.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
FMRDEN LAKE

Harry Jackson of New Portland
called on his aunt, Mrs. Olive Barron,
Sunday. Mr.. Jackson leaves Tles-
day for Camp Devens.
Miss Ella Wentworth has gone TO
Pennington to attend Summer school,
Quite a number from this way at
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27

she is to 60 soon to join her husband.
The frost OF last week did a great
deal of damage to crops in this vicdn-
ity.
Ralph Berry has bought a fine COW
from Frank Rogers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27

Unusual business now means re-
Of business as usual later
Join the army behind the Army-be
A war saver
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
tended the pie social at the Mckinley
nuautuo

tended the pie social at the Mckinley
schoolhouse, Wednesday evening.
Byron Slipp while working at the
North Arson Mfg Co.'S. Mill. had the
misfortune TO have a load of boards
fall on him injuring both legs. Fortu-
nately, however, no bones were brok-
en-.
Mrs Abbie Spencer has sold her
place to Charles Skillings who Will &C
cupy it the first Of September
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-08-30

presented by the Thearle-D uffield Co.,
Chicago.
This spectacle requires space $50
by $50 feet for presentation, and 500
people take part. 1t is planned to give
an idea of night warfare on the west
ern front Airplanes and captive bal
looms rain missiles, while big and ma
chine guns thunder and rattle, with
the American forces and their Allies
scoring a nightly victory. This show
alone costs $1,000 a night.
Then there are $4,000 worth OF
vaudeville and circus acts. Of course,
this is the cost for the week, but they
would cost just as much if presented
for one night only, for they contract
only by the week.
That the reader may realize what
sort of a show these acts alone make,
it may be mentioned that show in a
first class vaudeville house seldom
costs over $4,000 for the week.
Then there is the big Jackie band
in concert from 7:15 until 8 o'clock.
When it plays "The Star-Spangled
Banner" the huge Battleship Wiscon-
sin flag is unfurled and the night pro-
gram begins.
While bands are playing and vaude-
vile and circus acts going on, parade
after parade will follow. down and
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-08-30
Measure Is Approved by Unani.
nous Vote in the
Upper House.
MAKES FEW CHANGES
Attempts to Alter Age Limits Of
Direct Separate Classification of
Youths Under Fl Years
Prove Unavailing.

Washington, Aug. 29.-The Senate
passed the manpower bill bringing
within the army draft all men from
Is to 40 years old with modified
work or fight" clause.
There were rs affirmative votes.
The Senate was recorded unani
mOusly for the bill. Senator Gore OF
Oklahoma, who cast the only negative
vote on the roll call, withdrew it and
was excused from voting.
All efforts to change the age limi.i
or to direct separate classification OF
youths under FL failed, and the meas
ure now goes to conference between
the House and Senate with no differ.
ence for serious controversy except
the work or fight provision.
The final vote in the Senate was
recorded amid unchecked applause
from the galleries filled with specta-
tors who attended the session to wit
ness final congressional action on the
measure that will add approximately
100000 men to the potention mill
tary strength of the nation.
To Wilson Before Weekend.
In conference the differences in the
drafts of the bill as passed by the
Senate and as enacted Saturday by
the House by vote of 1876 to 2 are
expected to be compromised speedily
and the bill in it's final form trans
mitted to President Wilson for his sig
nature late this week.
Preparations being made by Provost
Marshal General Crowder to carry out
the provisions of the measure are ex-
pected to insure the registrations of all
men within the ages of Is and II and
81 and as within a week or ten days
after the President attaches his sigma
ture.
The Senate adopted practically all of
the principal provisions of the bill, adj
vOcated by the Administration, includ-
ing that giving the President authority
to establish orders of call for service
of the men effected. President Wilson
is expected to follow the plans of the
War department, which according to
testimony before the Senate and House
military committees by General
March, chief of staff, and General
Crowder, provide for the calling of
youths of Is years after the other
classes have been summoned and the
educating of such boys while in train
ing and prior to their being sent over.
seas.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-08-30
APPEALS FOR QUICK ACTION
Shipping Board Official Urges Passage
of Power Bill.

Washington, Aug. 29.-Quick action
on the emergency power bill, authoriz-
ing the President to acquire and build
electric plants, was urged before the
House commerce committee by Morris
L. Cook of the shipping board, who
said serious interruption in war pro-
duction during the coming winter was
inevitable unless more power was
made available.
Mr.. Cook told of plans to cooperate
with the Philadelphia Electric COM
pany and private plants at Portland,
Ore, Wilmington, N. c., and elsewhere
to increase their facilities and output