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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
FOwler-Ramsdell

Miss Grace Ramsdell Of Harrington
and Everett Fowler Of Orrington Cen
ter were married recently at Harring-
ton. The bride is the daughter of
Captain and Mrs. Elmore Ramsdell
For several years she has been we'll
known in Skowhegan to many people
as teacher in the village schools. She
also taught quite a while in the Old
Academy building on Baptist Hill, but
for the last two years she has taught
in Grade 1, division of the schools on
Leavitt street The groom is also
teacher, but because of his i'll health
for the past few years he has been
engaged with his father in the man
agement of large farm at Orrington
Center. Mr.. and Mrs. Fowler will
make their home there for the pres
ent time In 1909 Mrs. Fowler
taught in the fourth grade in the Car
field building
1t will be interesting to recall now
some of those who were her pupils at
that time and in part what they have
been doing in the years that have
elapsed, and how they are at present
occupied.
Mabel Moody is clerking in S. W.
Goulds grocery department; Ethel
King is employed in the New England
telephone Office Annie Turcotte is
clerk in Green Bros. store; Leland
York is located in Portland; Charlie
Turcotte has joined the colors and is
now stationed at Maryland; John
Wadsworth is at present located at
Bath working in the ship yards but
will enter the University of Maine
this fall, Hector Thibault has recent
" been called to the colors; Frank
Foster and Guy Hunter are over
there; Libby Pulsfer is student at
Colby College; Velma Viles is employ
ed as bookkeeper at the independent
Reporter office; Chester Barker is EN-
ploved at the George Tilton livery
stable: Robert Ennis resides in Farm
ington: Margaret Green has been at
tending the Posse Gymnasium school at
Boston and it is expected that she will
enter the same institution this fall;
Emerald Young will resume her stud
les this fall at the Skidmore School
of Arts, Saratoga Springs, n. Y,
Maud Bilodeau is employed in one of
the local mills; it is understood that
Erie Lowther has Joined the colors
and he is cover There: Christine
Pooler is to enter the New England
Conservatory of Music at Boston;
John French will resume his studies
at Bowdoin College this fall; Francis
Croteau is employed for the Texas
Company at Bath; Eva Blair is con-
nected with the news department at
the Independent-Rep Office;
Hazel Burkhardt has a position at the
office of Wentworth & Plummer; Lot
tie Murray resides at East Madison;
George Gardner now deceased; Ar
thur Dore lives in lewiston; Joseph
Haskell is clerking at Walker
Smith clothing store The following
reside in Skowhegan: Lena Goulette.
Alice Kicker, Emma Laney, Margaret
McGregor and Florence Goodness,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
Somerset County Veterans

The Somerset County Veterans and
Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Field
Day and regular meeting at Lakewood
on Friday, Sept 9th. The Renter
cottage, near Camp Shepherd, will be
headquarters for the day. Morning
session at the Theatre at 10 o'clock;
picnic dinner, all who wish can be
served with a dinner at the Hotel.
Afternoon session at lis with the
usual entertainment. The meetings
are open to the public,
Fare on electric car from Madison
and Skowhegan, for round trip Csc.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
GIRLS! IT'S YOUR
STEP THAT ATTRACTS!
Says women pay too much heed to
their face instead of
their cOrns

Watch your step! A brisk, lively
step is what charms more than a love
ly skin, but your high heels have caus-
ed corns and you limp a little That s
bad, girls, and you know It, Corns
destroy beauty and grace, besides
corns are very easy to remove.
Rid your feet of every corn by ask
ing at any drug store for quarter of
an ounce Of freezone. This will cost
little but Is sufficient to remove every
hard or soft corn or callus from ones
feet.
A few drops applied directly upon a
tender, touchy corn relieves the sore
ness and soon the entire corn, root and
all, lifts right out without pain.
This frezone Is gummy substance
which dries instantly and simply shri-
wells up the corn without infiaming or
even irritating the surrounding skin.
Women must keep In mind that corn
less feet create a youthful step which
enhances her attractiveness.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
Yeat0n Family Reunion

a notable family gathering was held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. f.
Yeaton of Norridgewock, Aug. IS,
when their family of fourteen sons
and daughters and nineteen grand
children met for family dinner with
a few mutual friends OF the family.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Yeaton and children Leona and
Donald; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Yeaton
and son Bin F. of Norridgewock; Mr.
and Mrs Bert Wood and children
Helen. Abbie. Florence, Doris and
hazel of Starks; Mr. and Mrs Harold
spiller and children, Linwood, Ralph,
Bion and Annie Piper of Madison;
Mr.. and Mrs Richard Yeaton and
children Erma and Jennie of Spring
field. Mass; Mr. and Mrs Albert Yea
ton and son Clarence of Mercer; Nj.
and Mrs Wilbur Hilton and daughter
Alice of Arson; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Stewart and daughter Dorothy OF Bel
grade; Earl Yeaton of Belgrade; Mr.
and Mrs. George Gray and son Earl of
Starks; Mr.. and Mrs. FlOrian Nedton
and son Winston of Mercer; Benedict,
Lora and Vera, who live at home
Three grandchildren, Miss Bertha
Piper and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Yeaton
and infant son, the only great grand
child. were not present.
Mr.. Yeaton's only brother, Mandel-
bert Yeaton and sister Mrs. Clara
Hammond and Mrs. Yeatons sister
and husband, Mr. and Mrs. George
Yeaton and daughter Fanny all of
Belgrade were also present Other
guests were Miss Daisy Knowles. Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Hammond of Belgrade;
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bracket and
Roger Richards of Norridge wool; Mr.
and Mrs. Otis NJ. Hilton of Arson, Mr..
and Mrs. Mark Gray and daughter
Edith of Starks; and Mr.. and Mrs.
Aiken OF Springfield, Mass. This
merry crowd were seated at dinner at
one long table laden with cold lamb
and dressing, salads. new potatoes,
green peas, string beans pies, cakes
and ice cream.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
WeII-knOwn Attorney Tells About
lhautauqua
Thomas D. austin
Attorney 81 I

-Htt3i IT. . 1t
Pennington, August sth. 1915.
Gentlemen:
The Chautauqaa at Harrington has
been a success from the tart and all
our citizens LOOK forward ~ j. eaeh
year With the keenc-t anticipation and
abiding faith that they VII "a II 81
.cy a week Of instruction aa1 pies
ure. We fully realize that me est
Of this program would be prohi3itiYe
to the person Of average means + T.
was given in separate parts ana Qnder
separate management.
have as yet failed to attend any
number on the Chautauqaa program
that as not vel worth he price -
the season ticket
The Chautauqua is now a fixed in
5titution in Pennington and will re-
main so for some time to come When
one Is told that for two dollars he
can attend for week one continual
round of excellence in music, ora
tory, theatricals and sound teaching
he is naturally sceptical. He wants
to know where the answer may be
found.
One week of Chautauqua is A suf-
fcient answer and quiets all his fears.
IN few words Chautauqua is the
most pleasure for the money ever Of
fered to the public.
Sincerely yours,
THOMAS D. AUSTIN.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
y. d W III VN,
Food Admir- for Somerset County
Our Boys nj Turning Point in Rig
Battle

The following is from the Paris edi-
ton of the New York Herald under
date of July % 1t is an account of
the part which the American troops,
including Company E, took in the re-
cent great offensive.
AT daybreak on July IS the order
was given to capture the enemys first
positions. The American division,
whose exploits are to be described in
the report, held the Belleau Wood,
which was the pivot of General De-
gouttes army.
At the outset the Americans had to
be held back, for in their dash and
enthusiasm they would willingly have
gone past their first detectives. Clos
ly following the barrage, they had
reached the Torcy- Belleau-Giyry line
and the railway as far as Boures-
ches in the first dash forward. and
encouraged by this success, they were
straining to push on.
Meanwhile the French were fight
ing hard on the Americans left and
in order to relieve the pressure on
them the men in khaki with amaz-
ing boldness. made an enyeloping
movement which was completely sue
cessful, and General Degoutte, ex-
pressing his admiration, said 81
could not have done better in the
same circumstances with my best
troops.
As result of this move the Ger
mans position at Monthicrs was so
critical that they had to begin their
retirement
Epieds was entered on July % by an
American company. Terrible hand
to-hand fighting took place here, fol-
lowed by intense barrage from the
enemy's heavy artillery. The shat
tered village afforded no cover and
to cross it and take it completely
would have meant fearful LOSSES.
Rather than make useless sacrifices
the Americans were withdrawn and
another enyelOping movement was
started on July %.
The plan of operations was to get
through the Trugny Wood, south of
Epieds. The Germans put up a flu
rious opposition, but they only found
out ~ tnclI COSl the HleduluS VI
American tenacity. At first the
khaki warriors were stopped, but on
July "a they went forward straight
into the wood and fought their way
ahead with such determination that by
three O'Clock in the afternoon they
were on the outskirts of Fere Forest
and a few hours later they had reach
ed the road from Jaulgonne to Fere-
en-Tardenois.
Thus in six days this American di-
vision advanced at some points as
much as seventeen kilometres, fight
ing day and night without a break,
displaying the finest military qualities
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter of Alden NJ. Glidden
Bankrupt In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon: Clarence Hale, Judge of
the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
Alden NJ. Glidden of Fairfield in
the County of Somerset, and State of
Maine. in said District, respectfully
represents, that on the 1st day of
February, last past he was duly adj
judged bankrupt under the Acts of
Congress relating to bankruptcy; that
he has duly surrendered all his prop
erty and rights of property. and has
fully complied with all the require
ments of said Acts and of the orders
of Court touching his bankruptcy
may be decreed by the Court to have
full discharge from all debts prov.
able against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts except such debts az
are excepted by law from such dis
charge.
Dated this 14th day of August a. d.
1918.
ALDEN NJ. GLIDDEN,
Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine, Northern Division,
on this 18th day of August A. D.
1913. on reading the foregoing petition,
1t is
Ordered by the Court, That a hear
day of September A. D. 1918, before
said Court at Bangor, in said District,
Northern Division at ten o'clock in
the forenoon: and that notice thereof
be published in the Independent Re.
porter a newspaper printed in said
District Northern Division. and that
all known creditors, and other persons
In interest, may appear at the said
time and place. and show cause, Il
any they have, why the prayer OF said
petitioner should not be granted.
And IL Ii further Ordered by the
Court, That the Deputy Clerk shall
send by mall to all known creditors
copies of said petition and this order
addressed to them at their places OF
residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence
Hale. Judge OF the said Court and
the seal thereof at Bangor, In the
Northern Division of said Dist rict. on
the 18th day of August A. d. 1918.
WILLIAM M. WARREN
Deputy Clerk.
IL. s.
A true copy of petition and order
thereon.
Attest:
WILLIAM NJ WARREN.
Deputy Clerk
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
ST, AI.BANS

Miss Edna Bigelow is visiting a few
day with Mrs. W Lucas and other
friends Miss Bigelow Is the daugh-
ter of William Bigelow. former depu-
ty sheriff of this town
Mrs. Nellie Clark is visiting friends
and relatives for a few weeks
Robert Martin returned from Bel
fast, Monday. where he had been to
attend the funeral Of his father-in-laW
George Cottrell
Schools in town began Monday.
August 10. with a vacation of two
weeks during the canning season.
Mir and Mrs Il W. Hanson of Wa
teryile were week end guests At
David Longloys.
Althea Young, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs Walter Tobie. who has been very
i'll. is much better.
Mr. and Mrs. D. S Emerson and
daughters Rena and Edith returned
from lockwood. Saturday, where they
had been TO visit DIR and Mrs William
Mobane
Mrs Eva Turner. who has been Wis
iting relatives in Dexter returned
Monday
Mr. and Mrs 4 p. RiGeloW who are
at camp william Tell" had for guests
Sunday. ". NJ BigeloW and Mr.. and
Mrs Parks of pittsdeld: Mr.. and Mr.
Roscoe Bigelow. clyde BigeloW and
Miss Vivian Bigelow If Skowhcg4n;
Mrs. Ruth Latty ard daughters Mari
on and Mildred Of Hartland.
MIR and Mrs. {. { Hanson had for
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
EAST NEW PORTLAND

Henry Doe was taken suddenly i'll
Wednesday Of last week and has been
confined to his bed since that time,
altho his condition is much improved
Mr. and Mrs Harold Adams and
family have been enjoying an outing
at Big Jim Pond, Eustis.
Mrs. Alice Houghton is at West New
Portland nursing Mrs. Arthur Clark
and young son.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Walker had
for guests Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Skillings of Strong Hattie Written
and family and Nellie Walker of Far
mngton and Mr. and Mrs. John True
of West New Portland
Willard Tozier of Embden was at
Maurice Tozier's. Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Young have the
hay cut on their farm and have re-
turned to East New Portland.
Miss Florence Emery IS in Water
VILE visiting her cousin Mrs Standish
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Adams and
family and Mrs. Hiram Emery took an
auto ride to Lakewood. Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Atwood Went
to Hancock Pond, Saturday. returning
Sunday.
Mrs. Strickland, who has been
spending the summer with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Bertha Emery, has gone 10
North Arson to work at Carroll Cas-
wells.
The contest which the Sunday
School has been having, closed Aug.
11th Much credit is due the cap
tains, Miss Martha Emery and Clifton
Tozier Miss Emery was defeated
and will lay plans to furnish enter
tainment for "a picnic to be given in
the near future
Mrs Philip Bird is visiting Mrs o.
B. Holbrook
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
birthday Party

A birthday party was held at the
home Of Miss Lillian Leo of Prospect
street. one evening recently. There
we're guests to the number of fifteen
Various games were played during
the evening and music was furnished
by Miss Leo. Before the departure
of the visitors, refreshments of ice
cream, cakes and candies were serv-
ed by the hostess, Mrs. George Leo
Many beautiful presents were given
to Miss Leo.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
WEST EMBDEN

Remember the Berry Moulton fam
lily annual reunion at the home of
Michael Berry & Son. August Goth, if
pleasant. If rainy the next fair day,
The Cleveland reunion will be held
at the Asher Cleveland place on Aug.
oath, if it does not rain by nine o'clock
otherwise the next fair week day.
Beans and coffee will he served on
the ground All are requested 10
bring picnic dinner and sugar for
their coffee.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
When
Your Liver is
out of Order

You know the signs-a
ncavy head, sick stomach,
bad taste in the mouth,
latent dyspepsia. Pay strict
attention to these symptoms,
and get prompt relief by,
using Beecham'S Pills. A
fc9 doses will stimulate the
liver, help the stomach, reg
ulate the bowels and make
great difference in your
general feeling. Nothing
will put you on your feet SO
quickly as a dose or two of
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
Pomona Special Meeting

Somerset Pomona Grange will hold
a special meeting with Victor Grange,
Fairfield. Tuesday, August 9th. at
which Veterans Day will be observed,
all veterans and their wives, whether
Patrons of Husbandry or not are cord
tally invited. The following pro-
gram will be observed: Welcome adj
dress, worthy master Victor Grange,
Bro. Stetson; response worthy master
of Pomona, Bro. Danforth; song by
choir; reading, Helen Jones; music,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. Allen; reading.
Lue Brown; talk patriotism" Lester
Holway; reading, Lila Novel;; music.
Gladys Pillsbury; reading. Kate Ellis;
music, Mr.. and Mrs A W. Stetson;
question What is my present duty to
my country L. L. Allen, H. l..
Choate, George Jones, Clara Hoxie,
Helen Choate, Maud Marcia; reading,
Lana Sallay; reading Ralph GLACIER;
a ten minute talk on THE Second
Battle of Bull Run" by S. F. Emerson;
recitation, Stella Drawn reading,
Sister Cole second topic for discus
sion THE Veterans Of the Civil War
compared with the soldiers Of today,
Bro Fogler, Bro. Bosworth, Bro.
Gould, all veterans of the Civil War;
music by choir There will be other
additions to the program Meeting
called to order at 1890 Degree con-
ferred after business meeting at
morning session 1t is hoped that
good attendance of veterans and
members will be present
MRS LIZZIE WATSON.
Lecturer Somerset Pomona Grange
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
HARTI ANn

Mr.. and Mrs Leroy Harding Joe
Harding. Mrs Abhie Brown. Mrs.
Blanch Harding and little daughter
Bernice are At the Harding cottage At
Great Moose Pond.
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Williams we're
called 10 North Arson. last week, by
taa death of Mrs Williams grand
mother
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22

A starts out to buy horse. Hunts a
week. Maybe finds one; maybe
doesn't. B advertises in Everybody's
Column, and a dozen horses come
driving into his door yard, first two
days.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
OVER THE TOP
ARTHUR GUY EMPEY

-z - .so,gnmeff6
l went along the fOnt-line trench say
Ing good-by to my mates and lording 1t
over them, telling them that had
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Costs
you 4 {

Can you think of any cheap
er way to overcome the ordi-
nary kinds of sickness, that
nearly everybody has occa-
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'I"I1''IIgl '1IFII " t"41Ib I"
strictly reliable prescription or preparation
of medicines that costs only ONE CENT
a dosei Isn't it real economy TO have a
bottle always at hand to use when you
feel bilious or if your food distresses, or
your headaches Surely there's nothing
like the original az. Atwood 8 Medicine
to relieve slow-actng bowels or chronic
constipation. This condition often leads
to serious Illness; relieve it with the true
al. F." made only by the L. F. Medicine
CO., Portland, Me. Ask your dealer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-22
BEECHAm'S
pills 4.

Largest Sale Of Any Medicine IN the warsd.
Sold everywhere. La boxes, loe.. Csc.
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pHILO STEWARD.
Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Fencing in the Ducks

Inasmuch as it is very important to blow up the duck yards frequently in order to keep them in wholesome condi- tion, it is advisable to have fences which arc easily moved. This is a sir~ple mat ter with Pel1in ducks. as fence less than two feet high will hold them without diff ficuity.
 Probably the best fencing material for ducks is poultry netting with a two-inch mesh, and 1S-inch wide. Such fence is permanent, comparatively cheap, and so low that the attendant can step over it anywhere, there being no necessity for gates. The best way to use this wire is to fasten it with staples to short stakes, eharpened at the lower end. At the end of the season the fence may be rolled up, stakes and all, and removed to the store house. This is the plan which is being followed on many of the larger duck ranches with success. Sometimes Mo- 20 wire is used as matter of economy, but it is never satisfactory. because not strong enough.
 If Indian runner ducks are kept, 1t may be advisable to use slightly higher fence When a few ducklings are being raised with hens, there is no better way to confine them than to make little yard of boards with box shelter at ono end. The hen will be able to jump in and out as she pleases. but the ducklings will not escape so long as they are un- able to see over the boards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
FERTILIZE CORN AND BEANS

the yield of corn, of growing velvet beans, this is a safe course to follow with reference to practically all soils of the south; d To let the velvet bean cut no figure in the nitrogen allowance where velvet beans are being grown for the first time. t2) If the velvet beans have been harvested in the field, a rduc- ton in tn amount of nitrogen may be made in the fertilizer tD Where the beans have been gathered and sold off of the land less reduction should be made.
 Just what formula of fertilizer to use in each instance depends upon whether the soil is naturally poor or fairly well supplied with nitrogen. The percentage of nitrogen in the formula might vary from l to per cent, according to the conditions enumerated.
 Nitrogen of course. Is only one of the three important plant food clements. Vel vet beans feed on phosphoric aSid and potash as well as corn. The two crops. therefore, call for a double ration of these clements from the soil. This is d fact that farmers are loathe to face when they come to purchasing their commer- cial plant food. But how can a farmer get maximum crops of corn and velvet beans unless these crops can get suf- ficient plant food?
 A fertilizer containing 10 to F per CeHt dNaudpit piOSpHctiC dtlu' to . per cent nitrogen, and to } per cent potash depending upon the soil type, should be applied in quantities greater than for corn alone, if maximum crops of either are to be obtained
 Since this combination crop is so profit able at present prices, the returns from fertilizer even at the increased cost, will be amply justified by the value of the crop increase.
 Corn Is a comparatively safe crop. This year prices make 1t an attractive propo- sition Add to the value of the corn the velvet bean crop, and there seems to be No good reason why every uouthern farmer should not grow a reasonable amount of them. Self-protection will actuate the southern farmer to grow some for home supplies. Patriotism may probably indicate that he grows some to spare, in addition to growing a cotton crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Will You Help Uncle Sam?

The department of agriculture desires to call the attention of farmers. poultry men and others who keep poultry or who are situated so they could do so. to the fact that poultry and eggs are the food products of animal origin most capable Of quick increase and that poultry cul- ture offers the greatest opportunity for the greatest number of persons-especial- ly women and children of the farms, cities and villases-to take part in in- creasing the food supply, A flock of hens 100 to 30 in number-should be on every farm. These hens will pick lip a very large part of their living, will utilize much material which would otherwise be wasted and will. therefore, produce eggs and poultry flesh cheaply Free range both for layers and young stock will promote economical production