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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-16
Pennington Normal school Notes

The Arbor Day exercises of the
class of 1918 took place in Merrill
Hall on Friday afternoon. Owing to
circumstances. special day was OBJ
served, instead of the day to be ap-
pointed by the Governor The pro-
gram consisted of two readings, a vo-
cal solo and music by the Glee Club.
and a talk on Our Native Trees" by
Prof Laurence Grose of the Depart
ment Of Forestry at Bates College. The
class lead by its president, marched
10 Purington Hall where a vine was
planted and the class ode. written by
Hazel Webber, was sung.
The Glee Club under the direction
of Miss Margaret Brakeman is to give
"A series Of concerts this week in Liv-
ermore Falls, Auburn, Gardiner and
Bath. The program includes chorus
es, solos and trio, and readings by
Miss Birdena Catland and Elizabeth
Marsh The Somerset County girls
who are in the club are Helen White.
Helen Merriam, Beatrice Smiley.
Elizabeth Marsh and Doris Niles
Marjorie Bracket and Nollio Tracy
spent the week end at their homes in
NorridgeWock
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LEXINGTON ANn -NICINIrX

Harold Adams and wife were sun
day callers ON Obed Aliens folks
Miss Elizabeth Howard and Mr.
Parker were week end visitors al JUS
tin Towards.
Clement Getchell has a new horse
Mr. and Mrs. Obed Allen have re
turned to the Ledge House. making
only IA short stay at their home
Edd Nutting and Lloyd NuttinR went
TO Madison Saturday
Mrs. Eliza Howard was at Flagstaff
Wednesday.
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MERCER

Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Harris of Wilton
were in town Sunday.
Pomona Grange met in Mercer
Tuesday.
Mrs. f s. Girdler has accepted a
position at the Eye and Ear Infrmary
in Portland
Measles are prevalent in town. there
being eight cases at present
Mrs. Calvin Whitcomb is in poor
health.
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MADISON CENTER

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fairbrother of
Portland were guests of Miss Olive
and Fred Hayden one day last week.
The power house is to have a new
operator, Peter Laney, who takes pos
session next Tuesday. Jacob Frieve
who has been there since the station
was built, goes to Auburn.
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last year, completed their duties last
week, and are at present stopping
with Mrs. Maud Holbrook
Maryland Robbins OF Scion was in
this vicinity recently
Edward Higgins Jr, Tho two year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs Edward flig=
gins, has been suffering from German
measles, but is much better at this
writing
D. II. Robbins. L. " Dean. George
Cornforth and Afford Gallant drove a
herd of twenty-one cattle to Starks
last Wednesday TO pasture for the
summer
Howard Steward Of Skowhegan was
at the Jewett cemetery a few days
age and set double stone for the
late Amos Clark
Maryland Parsons, who is employed
at Greenville, is at home to put in
his springs crop.
Miss Nellie Green, who is stopping
with her sister Mrs Leo Dean, spent
Saturday night and Sunday with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Green.
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SOTTH BINGHAM AND VICINITY

Mrs. Florence Wilson of Gardiner
and little nephew Bernard Goodrich
are visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
James York
Mrs. Carroll Taylor is working at
Lyman Browns.
Stanley. the little son Of Mr. and
Mrs Randall McQuilkin has been i'll
with the grippe.
Aston Corson has gone to Madrid
to cook for George Chase.
Obed Moody and Nj F Cooley of
Scion were in this section Sunday
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into the yard loaded to It's utmost. and
didn't suspect a maybasket until III
was hung on the door and the crowd
safely out OF his reach
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TWELVE CORNERS

Joseph Gallant, who has been spend
ing week with his family, returned
last Saturday to his work at Bald Mt
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Luce, who were
employed on the Madison Town Farm
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The past issues Of the Indepeud-
contain the nearest 10 "a
complete history of Somerset County
of any printed or written record Lei
us show you how to consult them for
any thing you wish to know
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15
Masons Present at Night.

The members of Keystone Lodge,
No. 1853, F. & A, M, also the members
of keystone Chapter, Order of the
Eastern Star will worship at Wesley
Church Sunday evening. The Wor-
shipful Master of Keystone Lodge,
Floyd NJ. Smith, has requested the
members to meet at the church at 7.30.
The Ladies of the Eastern Star will
meet at the church at the same time.
Pastor Cobb is Grand Chaplain of
the Masonic Grand Lodge of New Jer-
sey, and will be glad to welcome Ma
sons and members of the Eastern Star
of this and any other jurisdiction at
the service Sunday evening.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15
Pastry Sale June 90.

The Ladies Aid Society will hold a
Pastry Sale At Crawford's Drug Store
June 20. The soliciting committees
have been named for districts as fol-
lows: Mulberry venue to Absecon,
Mrs. Garrison and Mrs. Riley; Mulber-
ry avenue to Adams avenue, Mrs. Ha-
nue. to Reading Railroad, Mrs. Walter
OFT and Mrs. Lore; Railroad to Wash
ington avenue, Mrs. Bowen and Mrs.
Woodruff; Washington avenue to We
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15
ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
Franklin and Verona Avenues.

Services tomorrow, the Third Sun.
day after Trinity, will be as follows:-
IL a. M, Sermon by the Archdeacon
of the Diocese of New Jersey, the
Ven. R. Bowden Shepherd, followed
by celebration of the Holy Commun-
ion.
IL M, Sunday School.
7.30 p. NJ, Evening Prayer and Ser.
mon, subject, Tried in the Fire"
Both the morning and evening servi-
ces are bright and interesting, and last
but one hour each.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all to attend these services.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15
THE CLOVER CLUB.

The regular weekly meeting of the
Clover Club was held in the Red Cross
Rooms on Tuesday afternoon. A
splendid amount of work was accom-
plished by these public spirited ladies.
Their meetings during the remainder
of the summer will be held at the Red
Cross Rooms. Those present were:
Mrs. Jos. B. Thomas, Mrs. Henry w.
Lewis, Mrs. Walter Thoms, Mrs. L. R.
Smith, Mrs. George H. Adams, Mrs.
A. F. Bossler, Mrs. r. A. Gale, Mrs.
John T. Hewes.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15
SALEM M. E. CHURCH.
Rev. Pennington Corson, Pastor.

Services Sunday, as follows:
9.45 a. M, Class Meeting.
1890 a. M, Sermon by the pastor
on THE Church of God and the Pres
ent Crisis"
2.30 D. M. Sunday School.
7.30 p. M, service of song and SER
mon upon the subject, "The Rose and
the Thorn Grow Together"
You are most cordially invited to at
tend.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15
WESLEY CHURCH NOTES.
Rev. Dewitt C. Cobb, Pastor.
Sunday services as. follows:

Sunday services as. follows:
$50 A. NJ, Glass.
1890 A. M, sermon by the pastor.
Sermonette to the children.
2.3O P. NJ, Sunday School; classes
for all ages.
7.15 P. M, Epworth League.
500 P. M, stirring song service, fol-
lowed by sermon by the pastor. Ser
vice one hour-from 8 to g.. Keystone
Masonic Lodge will worship with us.
Wednesday, 7.45 P. M, Prayer Meet
ing, conducted by the pastor; the Ep-
worth Choir in charge of the singing.
All members urged to attend.
Friday, 7.45 P. M, Holiness Glass.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15
MT. PLEASANT M. p. CHURCH.
Rev. w. L. Morton, Pastor.
services as follows:

Sunday services as follows:
$50 a. M, Morning Glass.
1890 a. M, Preaching; Subject,
1.-The Lords Controversy With His
People"
2.30 p. m, Sunday School.
7.30 p. M, Song and Praise Service.
s p. M, Preaching; Subject, 1.-THE
Word of God Our Sure Defense"
Special season of prayer is offered
at every service for the Boys. 1t is
certainly expected hat the parents of
all the boys will be present to take
part in this Prayer Service. A cordial
welcome is extended to all, young and
old, to be present at these services.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15
Epworth League Surprise.

Many members of the Epworth
League quietly gathered Thursday ev-
ening at the home of Miss Lula Ma
son, on Pleasant avenue. A surprise
had been planned for Miss Hannah
Godfrey, who was to spend the even
ing with Miss Mason. A delightful
evening was spent, closing with re-
freshments.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15
roma avenue, Mrs. Elias Campbell.
ChiIdren's Day Enjoyed.

At the morning service last Sunday
a large number of children were bap-
tized and in the evening the children
held high carnival with their CHEEKY
songs and pithy recitations. The plat
form was tastefully decorated with
beautiful flowers and a delightful pro-
gram was presented by Superintend-
ent OFT and Musical Director Naglee.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Rev. w. R. Memmert, of Delanco,
N. J., will preach tomorrow Sunday
morning and evening. Services begin
at 1890 a. m. and 7.45 p. m.
Christian Endeavor Services as US
ual at 6.45 p. m.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15
THANKS TO SCHOOL BOARD.

On behalf Of the w. c. T. U. of
Pleasantville, l wish to thank the
Board of Education for the use of a
school room for the L. T. L. the past
few months.
MRS. r. J. FRENDL1CH,
Pres. of Union.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15

Great antieipations are placed upon
the "penny.a-day'' system in the inter
est Of the Indebtedness on the church
property. Let everybody help.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15
SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH.
Lake Place, P~leasantville.

Sabbath School this Saturday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, followed by Church
services.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
night at 7.45 o'clock.
Everybody welcome.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15

At the Song Service Sunday night?
Don't forget that it is the best thing
in town for a case of "blues." Come
and take part in the song service and
carry the refrain humming in your
mind during the week.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15

The Queen Esthers will hold their
regular meeting at the home of Miss
Fannie Martin, East Washington ave
nue., Monday evening at s o'clock.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15

lNSURANCE-Fire, Automobile, Plate
Glass. MAX H. klRSCHT, p. o.
Box 391, P~IeasantvilIe.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15
SIXTIETH
ANNIVERSARY
St. John
M. P. Church
PLEASANTVILLE, N. J.

st. Johns Church was organized in the
year 1858 by members of Mount Pleasant
M. P. Church, which was on the Egg Har-
Dor Circuit of the Conference-now East
ern Conference-composed of what was
known as the New York, Pennsylvania and
New Jersey Conference.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-06-15

For the news accurately stated, sub
scribe for The Pleasantville Press.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-06-01

Don't be cross with the Red Cross worker.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-06-01

overcome slippery tracks. The water to the water so necessary in the boiler of the engine. Every one of these things is necessary for the construc- tion of 8 locomotive. Likewise every one of these classes of food is necessary to the life and functions of the body.
 Experiments have shown that an average-size individual may require from fifteen hundred calories to six thousand day, fifteen hundred being required by an averuge-sized healthy person at rest in bed, while six thou sand was required by men doing the hardest and most strenuous manual labor in the open field.
 The Department of Agriculture has published complete reports on the ca lorc value of every known article of food. For instance, pound of pure lard supplies about four thousand cal ories. Thus a pound of lard would supply all the calories that heavy man would need in twenty-four hours. But we appreciate the fact that no one would like to be confined exclusively to diet of lard. Hence the necessity of many classes of food.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-06-01

meritorious, is by no means a pleasant task, and to be put through a catechism of unneces- sary questions while at it, makes the task all the more irksome.
 1t may be considered a great sacrifice on the part of many worthy persons to pledge the payment of $5 monthly for four months. The Pioneer has not the faintest doubt that it would, in many instances, prove to be the case. But when one thinks for a brief moment of the exigency of tue call, the giving of any amount of coin is infnitesimal in compar ison with the supreme sacrifice made by the tens of thousands of our noble young men who are offering their all in the stupen- dous effort to halt the Hun.
 When a Red Cross worker calls on you, do the very best you can for the good cause; by so doing you'll certainly enjoy the splen, did satisfaction of knowing that it was the best spent money you ever separated yourself from.
 This part of Alaska has a glo rious reputation for its whole some libera'ity, and in this in stance it will not be found a stacker.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-06-01
WHY IS A CALORlE::
 WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

How many know what calorie of food is or ever heard of one until the high cost of living forced government experts into finding out and telling people good many important dietetic secrets? A calorie is unit of measure of nutrition. As farms are measured by the acre, lumber by the foot, grain by the bushel, meat by the pound nutri- tion is measured by the calorie, says a Chicago Society of Medical Research Bulletin and calorie is equivalent to the amount ot heat sufficient to raise the temperature of pint of water four degrees Fahrenheit.
 There are five classes of tood-pro- tein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and water. The protein is comparable to the metal that is originally used ln making the engine, and that used in making repairs of worn~out and broken parts. The carbohydrates may be com pared to the fuel used in the engine The fats to the oil used to lubricate the machinery. The mineral elements ot the food to the sand so necessary to
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-06-01
PROBATE NOTICE

In the Probate Court for Otter Pre- cinct. Fourth Division, Territory of
 Alaska; before Honorable A. M. Ajl- gore, Commissioner and e& of3cio
 Probate Judge.
 In the Matter of the Estate of Joseph E. Riley, Deceased. 4C.~-Notlce
 to Creditors.
 Notice is hereby given that letters of administration of the estate of Joseph E. Riley. deceased, baging this day been issued to the undersigned, all per sons having claims against said estate are required to present the same to the administrator, each duly verified and with proper vouchers, at the office 0t Geo. W. Albrecht, attorney for the ese tate, in the town of Idtarod, Alaska, within six months of the date of this notice.
 CLAUDE BAKER, Administrator.
 Dated: May 6, 1918.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-06-01
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF SUN

Los Angeles, Cal, May 2.-Scientsts from the southwest are preparing to visit Montana early in June, in order to be in the southwestern part of the state on June 8 to observe totu! eclipse of the sun. which will occur al that time.
 Prof w. s. Adams, of the Carnegie observatory on Mount Wilson, pear here, will be the leader of the expedi- ton. which will include number of astronomers and mathematicians from the Mount Wilson and Echo mountain observatories, and a number of Los An geles and Pasadena men who are inter- ested. The scientists plan the trip be- cause they believe conditions for ob- servation in Montana will be more favorable than elsewhere.
 Elaborate preparations for making a photogra phic record of the eclipse are in progress. It is said the eclipse will not last more than two minutes at any point, and will complete it's path over the United States in 47 minutes.
 Pike's Peak, Colorado, will be an- other favorable point for observation, the astronomers say, and it is reported that several hundred scientific men will view 1t from that eminence.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-06-01
NOTICE OF SPECIAL TERM
 OF COURT

In the District Court for the Territory
 of Alaska. Fourth Division. ln the
 matter of calling a Special Term Of
 Court at Flat. Alaska.
 In pursuance of an order of the above entitled court. made and entered herein on the 22nd day of May, 1918.
 Notice is hereby given that special term of the District Court for the Ter rtory of Alaska, Fourth division, will be held at the United States court house at Flat, Alaska, beginning on June A. 1918, at the hour of II o'clock a. m, for the transaction of all business which may then and there be pending and which may regularly come before this court.
 In witness whereof, have hereunto set my hand as clerk of the District Court, and affixed the seal thereof this 23rd day of May, 1918.
 [Scan J. F, CLARK. Clerk of the District Court, Territory
 of Alaska Fourth Division.
 By A. Nj. KILGORE, Deputy.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-06-01
FARM SPECIALISTS

In our little town. oh sad to tell, There is a merchant who doesn't know
 how to sell,
 A sawyer who doesn't know how to saw, A teacher who doesn't know how to
 teach,
 A preacher who doesn't know how to
 preach,
 A painter V ho cant paint very well, A printer who doesn't know to spell, An odd-jo man with never a job, A cobbler ho doesn't know how to cob, A miller who doesn't know how to mill, A butcher who doesn't know how to kill, A racer who doesn't know how to race, A mason who doesn't know how to mace. A clocksmith who cannot mend a clock, And a doctor who doesn't know how to
 doc;
 Aud since none of these are busy men, You will find them again and yet again, Ever anon and few times more, Round the stove in Mendolsen store, Each talking freely and through his hat, Doing the one thing they are expert at,
 Giving advice to farmers.
 Prairie Farmer.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-06-01
20 OUR SOLDIERS

Wishing to do my bit, notice is hereby given to those men who are going out as soldiers, on the steamer Washburn, that I will give the time each day from ten to eleven in the morning 10 doing whatever dental work may be necessary to put them all in frst-class condition.
 No charge whatever for my work; come early and get the work or make an appoinrment.
 DR. H. BELLA. Flat City, May 15, 1918,
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-06-01
DO YOUR BEST

Today marks the beginning of the big ten days drive in Alaska for the Red Cross Second War Fund. By the time this issue of The Iditarod Pioneer is in the hands of most of it's readers, the committees in different parts of our district are at work receiving contributions and pledges.
 Can anyone imagine a more worthy or humane cause to make a contribution?
 No, indeed
 And especially at this hour, when the vast legjons of spear helmeted warriors of autocracV are grabbing at the throat of Freedom on the bloody fields of France. Those gentle Germans are shooting a]lopathlc doses of their damnable hultur into the ranks of the thousands of Amer ica Is young men who cheerfully made the big sacrifice in their effort to save the world from des potic rule.
 Now, good neighbor, when you are approached by worker for the Red Cross and asked to con- tribute S. monthly for the next four months, don't ask him what they are going to do with all that money" and what became of them kopecks we coughed up last winter?"-the chances are the Red Cross worker couldn't in form you, and he shouldn't be expected to do so. The work of soliciting contributions for this cause, even though it be the most
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-06-01
HOW THE SUBS
 ARE TRAPPED

London May Zone of the methods by which, as the first sea lord Sir Eric Geddes, said recently. the submarine menace is being "held" is wildly de- scribed by writer in the Liverpool Journal of Commerce.
 A seaplane had "spotted" subIna- rine lying on the sea-bed. Instantly, the observers finger commenced 10 tap a key and ten miles away, long, lean destroyer and four squat traw'ers detached themselves from pack of hounds working covert, and haste ed to the kill. Meanwhile the seaplane circlcd around, but when the surface ships arrived her instructions delivered by wireless, were curt and precise. Acting upon ,thom the trawiers sta lioned themselves at the four corners of a wet quadrangle, while the de- stroyer kept her guns ready to talk to Fritz should he appear above the sur face.
 The trawlers at the corners of the wet quadrangle got out their sweeps long wire hawsers of an incredible stoutness, with heavy "kite" in the in the center to keep their brights on the seabed-and commenced to steam toward each other. As the pairs of vessels met, their wires simultane- 0usly engaged themselves under the l. boats bow and stern and commenced to work their sinuOus way between her hull and the sea bottom.
 Then the strange thing happened To round, black objects seemed to de tach themselves from her hull and float surfacewards, to hover a second and then to commence bobbing down q lane much frequented by those ships that brought food, munitions of war, and hundreds of other things to Eng- lands shore.
 ''Minelayer, eh?" called the sea- planes observer
 "Thats it, lad. /" came the telephoned answer, "but her eggs can wait for minute"
 The trawlers now crossed their de- pendent cables and thus held the U- boat in kind of q wire cats cradle. She seemed to suddenly wake from her danger, for with bound she tried 10 disentangle herself from the meshes which held her. But it was no use: the trawlers had been too long at the game to leave any loopholes and the submarine was doomed.
 "Got him. signalled the seaplane.
 "Thanks," replied the destroyer. "WeIl give him five minutes to come up and breathe, but no longer That time passed but still Fritz made no further move.
 At q Jagged signal from the destroyer the port foremost traWler and the star board after one clipped a small red tin of high explosive to the bar-taut wire, and allowed 1t ,o slide down till 1t touched the D-boat's hull. 1t was the seaplane's turn to wave flag, and i'm mediately there followed the crashing of two fists upon two firing keys: the uprising of two grey mounds of water and rumbling, untitled explosion.
 'The seaplane circled twice above the patch of rising oil ascertained that Fritz had been destroyed, and notified the destroyer of the fact. Then with her observer slipping drum of cart ridges into his machine gun, she sped on after those objects bobbing down tide. A burst of rapid fring-and the first of the devils eggs, it's buoyancy chamber punctured, sank with gur- gle; the second gave 6 better show for it exploded grandly-and harmlessly as the bullets reached it.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-06-01

Nearly everybody nOwaday s appears to be in favor of govern ment ownership of something if it belongs to somebody else. - N. Y. World.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-06-01

It is feared that when Russia finally finds herself she will not know what it is that she has dis covered. Kansas City Star.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-06-01

The periscope of the sub is be coming more peri, Ious daily.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-17
WEST pHILADELPHIA

i1TU NEAR CHESTER vE.--Porch froi
modern. II rooms and . bathsi one of (
few desirable homes for rent IN this rxe
INV snCtl0n. ShcrWnnh Co. ll2l Walnut
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SITUATIONS wANTE9-FEMALE

CaRETAKER--CarahI" hi" woman Wishes po.
sltion for summer. excellent references.
= 11n LCdS"r rnic".
GIRL. rrIorol. wishes hulsrvu~R good cook
or rhtnh-"work maid. ilo@ Ludlow ST
NURSE. urarl,al wishes position. carahle
of nursing any disease: exp Pros i@lT ].
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AUTO sUPPLIEs-REPAIRINo
BoATs, MoToRB'Ts, LAUNCHES

AND Used TIRES
PIERCE. li"7 PARAMOUNT AVE