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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-11
NOTHING WAS MISSING
FROM OUTFIT
Horse Had Improved on Pasture Feed

The horse, with wagon and every
thing complete. lost from the G. A.
Tilton livery stable about two weeks
since, has been recovered 1t was
found by Sheriff Goodrich and the
owner at the farm home of Henry
Marshall. about four miles above
West Athens This result followed
information from Arthur Smith, a
citizen of Athens, furnished Mr. Til
ton. Tuesday morning. This was to
the effect that a wagon, resembling
the one reported to have beea lost.
had been seen in that town, where
upon Sheriff Goodrich and Mr.. Tilton
went to the Marshall farm, with the
result above stated.
The horse was hired by a stranger.
a young man, giving his name as
Smith, ostensibly to go to Cornville
Mr.. Marshall reports that someone,
probably the Smith above mentioned,
accompanied by an older man, came
to his farm early Wednesday morn
ing, two weeks since, and made ar
rangements to store the wagon and
have the horse pastured until called
for They left no names, and the
parties were unknown to him They
have never returned or otherwise in
dicated any interest in the property
they claimed to own.
Smith. the party who failed to re-
turn with tie team he hired, is said
to be a native of "Hardscrabble" a
locality in the south part Of Bingham.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-11
Uncalled For

OF the articles found and advertis
ed in' Everybody's Column. most have
been returned to their owners, but
there are a few, out OF hundreds that
have been advertised the past year or
two, for which no owner has called.
Those remaining on hand without a
claimant are: Two lunches of KEYS +;
one has been with us two years. the
other was very recently found, we
know the owners must have been put
to serious inconvenience by their loss.
There is also a pair OF nose glasses.
evidently lost by some lady; these
must have been seriously missed OF
less value, but still awaiting the own
er. is an ornamental hairpin: a gold
ring from which the stone Is missing,
and plush-covered cloak button.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-11
New Corporation

A new corporation in the style of
Taylor Bros. & Hill has been formed
to take over the ownership of the
Donigan clothing and furniture busi-
ness at Bingham. Earl r. Taylor is
president; Orrin J. Hill is secretary
and horace B. Taylor is treasurer.
The Messrs. Taylor are both natives
OF Stratton: Earl Taylor came to
Bingham about ten years since and
has been extensively engaged in lum-
bering during this period. horace
B. Taylor came from Stratton two
years ago and has been associated
with his brother. Mr.. Hill has been
for many years an employee of the
late A. F. Donigan. During the years
Of Mr.. Donigan's illness and since his
death, he has had entire charge of
the business.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-11
Meeting of the Farmers Telephone
Company

The quarterly meeting OF the direc-
tors of the Somerset Farmers Tele-
phone Company was held tn the bust
ness office of the company last Mon
day afternoon in Skowhegan. with the
manager, w. C. Hobart presiding. The
following directors constituting the
entire board we're present: Presi-
dent, L. E. Jacobs of Skowhegan; G.
H. Foster Of Canaan; H. B. Whipple
of Bingham; Bert Barron Of Embden
H. B. Ellis of North Anson and Hor-
ace Jones Of Norridgewock. A reg
ular course of business was transact
ed and plans and prospects were dis
cussed Line seven out of Norridge-
wock now extends on the east side oil
the river to accommodate the people Oh
that section.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-11
ANSON

The Anson Canning Company. the
partners in which are w H Duley
and c. H. Collins, who bought the
rink property last spring, are now re-
fitting it for canning purposes. They
have also erected a new building for
the same purpose. and shafting and
other machinery is being installed
for an up-to-date canning plant They
purpose to start, about August 1st
on beans. and to can apples during
the fall
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-11

Mass; Francis Spofford of Hinckley;
Otto Folsom-Jonese of Montgomery,
Ala. Aime Isabel of Waterville;
Luiz NJ. Neyes of Newport, r. l.; Will
liam C. Mingo of Fairfield; Clarence
Sineyr of Skowhegan; Philias Poulin
of Jackman Station; Robert Smith Of
Pittsfield; Elmer Chase of Cornville;
William O'Brien of The Forks; Willie
Clyde Cook OF st. Adams and Leroy
Kent Goodrich ofsSkowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-11
BOuchard-Lemieux

Onesime Bouchard and Miss Mary
B. Lemieux were married last sat
urday morning at ST Mary's Catholic
church with FIR J. l. a Renaud eff
ficiating The groom is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Vital Bouchard OF
French street. They formerly lived
on the Norridgewock road The bride
is the daughter of Aignedee LemieuS
of Oak street Among the ont OF town
friends who were present were seY-
eral Ursaline Sisters, the Rev Mother
St. Agnes of Mount Merci Naterville
Mr. and Mrs Bouehard Will make
their future home in SkowheGan-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-11
No More Coupons

Beginning with July Is, I shall dis
continue the coupon system at my
store The kigh cost and scarcity OF
premiums has obliged me to take this
course.
All coupons now outstanding should
be presented as early as possible and
will be redeemed.
]. R. PROVINCIAL
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-11
Premium Schedule issued

The Premium Schedule Of the som
erset Central Agricultural Society for
its fair to be held Thursday, Friday
and Saturday. Sept 10 20 and 2l, has
recently been issued 1000 copies
have already been mailed and other
wise distributed Anyone failing TO
receive one of these should address a
request to Leslie f Jacobs. president,
or to the office of the Independents
Reporter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-11
PRISCILLA LODGE LOSES
CHARTER MEMBER
Deceased Was Native Of Moscow

Mrs J J. Thompson died al her
home on Winter street, Tuesday night
after long illness Mrs. Thompson
who was formerly Ms Eva a Cum
mings. was born in Moscow. and her
marriage occurred in Bingham. May
S, 1866 Alr Thompson had. at that
time, just returned from service in
the Northern Army during the War Of
the Rebellion. Mr.. and Mrs Thomp-
son had recently observed the 52nd
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-11
MERCER

There will be a dance at Mercer,
Friday evening. July l2. Welch's
orchestra OF Madison will furnish the
music
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-11

Boston Post to our subscribers. s. 80
per year
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-11

A very interesting letter was recently
received by viii p Winslow and from
a Skowhegan boy, d. E. Pray who is
seeing service in France. The fol-
lowing extracts will be Of interest to
the many friends of young Dean who
has been promoted to Sergeant.
Behind the lines in a dugout,
March 13.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
STORM IN TEACUps
f""rncss Of beverage Brews Troub,,
ia Munitions Plant In
London

LONDON January I2-For some limo
storm has been brewing in the tea
cups OF North London inunition far
tory cantcen. Nightly there have been
complaints OF the poorness of the tea.
''ho inc men went SO far as TO threaten
10 make the cantcen committee drink
some Of H.
ny Tic tea was so had was mys-
terry 1t was obtained from the Y. Nj.
e. a. and when sampled was quito
good Some light was thrown on the
matter when the man employed by the
hrm as cantccn worker asked for
compensation for wrongful dismissal
a; the munitions tribunal.
representative OF the firm said that
applicant made much as 50 14s. a
week. Each night he obtained several
gallons OF tea from the y NJ C. A.,
and after IT had been tasted IL was de-
cidcd that il had been "watered." One
morning before the tea had been served
five gallons Of boiling water were dis
covered in his possession and lie was
dismissed.
Applicant denied the charge OF wat
ering." There is no man or woman
here" he said. who can make tea To
please munition WORKERS"
Bat the tribunal decided that he hat;
tempered with thc tea and that his
dismissal was necessary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13

at Z complete loss 10 understand how
| got through. You are the only per
son who ever did It,. he told me. and
was for turning me back. And when
| told him my story. he said that he
had 4 daughter of his own. and he
shuddcred ut the possibility of her ever
being in my lonely prcdicamcnt. So
he cut red tape, and after IA ten day
wait Started back home
IT'S Il wonder you have not been
impressed with the German viewpoint"
| suggested.
Nothing doing on the German view
point" declared Miss MarHynski
vehement!y. Il am for the good old
L. $. y. first, las: ana always. I've an
immenee sdmiration for many things
German. but I've Il greater admiration
Tor the things of my own country"
NO proposals while III Bcrlin?" |
limited with :. smile
BY the score" she rcto.tcd with a
grin. But | wouldn't marry Il German
or any European. They appeal To me
! as tea cheers. but no, as husbands.
I'm only a girl and not a trained
| observer. so that ms experience can
hardly be considered Of any extra
ordinary value" she said. becoming
serious again. "hu, l hope i; can helm
III uhoeccNing ourselves about Ger
many within.
nul neither government nor peopIe are
ready TO quit without getting the had
/! wanted peace on their own terms
ihcy are all ready to make tho
most incredible sacrifices. for they are
! convinced mat they are right. and thcy.
are continually looking forward TO re-
| lief from these sacrifices"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
Elizabeth City Minister
Praises Indigestion Remedy
Says He Thinks There IL Nothing Like
II, and Friends Who Have Taken
IL Also Get Relief From
Stomach Worricn
a SOS-ALCoIioLiC. HIGnI.Y
CONCENTRATED iron REMEDY

The Reverend II II. Norman. of
Elizabeth City. y. g, wrote the other
day: II suffered from indigestion trou-
bles for a long time, and must saw il
was hard to find relief until bought
that first bottle OF Acid Iron Mineral
but now | am able TO perform duties
that before it's use had to almost en-
tirely abandon"
People in all walks of life find i; hard
TO do their work when the digestion is
poor, and system becomes undcr-nour
iShed. The bricklayer. with hirn wages
prevailing. often cannot gc, ahead he
cause OF poor health. 1t is the same
with farmers who raise but a fraction
OF the crop they could if their health
permitted harder work
Continuing his statement this min
lister said: Finding 80 mucI, rcIicf
Tor lny"e!f. have bought bottles Of !,
Tor friends and they. too. were, relieved
ana strengthened, so want 10 recor,-
mend ii To all now as | think there i.
nothing like it,"
Acid Iron Mineral is the product of :,
natural and truly remarkable nn,rr,,
IRON deposit found in Miasissippi hirh
~ concentrated and a great remedy for
stomach, digestion, kidney. blood ana
uric acid troubles. Get a bottle to-d.v
"a, your nearest drug storc.--Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
COUNTY AGENT WANTED
ih'rd HichcHt Agricultural County In
'htted s'ntcs SIN Without Ser
vice Of Modern Dcmon.tr,t,r

.HARtlSONBURG. VA. January u
. Campbell, district agent repre-
me extension department of
the Virginia Polytechnic lns,,,,,,o
=. t. Wainpler. former farm demonst -,
tioh agent of this county, have hoe,
sPea king ut several points in mis-
county during the week i'm an crort
20 educate the farmers to the need ~
demonstration agent. Rockinrnan
county IS the third richest Agricultural
.oupts IN 'hr United states. and a great
work could lie ;tcco,nolishcd ,hrn,,, ~
comp'icnt agent. The people in All seq
Ii"nS OF the county are beginning IN
reaii%e this fact and petitions are he-
ING mated 10 the supervisors, request
ing that the necessary appropriated,
he made Ni''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
POSSE SEEKING NEGRO
ENTERS Home Of North Carolina Lum-
herman. Heats Him and Then
Assaults His Wife,
TBy Associa,edrrcss

RALEIGH. \. c., January 12.-En-
tering the bedroom OF I. weu-knowr
lumherman and his wife at their home
near Garner, six miles south of here
an unidentiiled negro early this morn
ing shot and painfully, but not sc.
r!ousiy. Injured the planter and Grim.
inally assaulted his wife and made his
escape. after taking some foodstufY, q
watch and small amount of money
Armed posses are searching for the
negro. and feeling Is running high
and 1t is feared II he is caught he Will
be lynched.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
BAKER DOES NOT WANT
DIRECTOR OF MUNITIONS
Secretary Says ReorganiZcd War
Department Is Similar to
British System.
SPEAKS MIND TO SENATOR'S
Acknowledges Complaint Has Been
Made About Camp Hospitals. and
Points Out They Were Built From
Plans or SurSeon-GcncrnI Gorgas.
Try Assnciatcd prcssl


WASHINGTON. January l2.-Appoint-
mont of a munitions director was dis
approved to-day by Secretary Baker in
testifyinG before the Senate Military
Committee. who said the reorganizn-
ton Of the War Department is vir-
tually similar to the British munitions
purchasing system.
Senator Frclinghuyscn asked If all
clothing manufacturing facilities of the
country were used.
The sweatshop system was prohibit
ed from the beginning" Mr.. Baker re-
piled. disclaiming knowledge that large
wcil-known Rochester. n. y. factories
were not used
Turning to cantonment health con-
ditions. Secretary Baker conceded there
we're complaints and differences Of
opinion regarding architecture OF hos
pitfalls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
LIKE PEACE PLAN
General Attitude OF Germnn pan.r.
hnForS RuSSinn AnnrcnIsts'
SChemeu

AN" EitDAM, January 12.-Thc zen
u''''uoe Oh the German newspapers
10 one OF sympathy with the Russian
'H''c hiSts peace schemes With ONLY
ie" exceptions the newspapers saw
~ "ou!o De FOLLY for Germany to turn
GOWN the Russian offers. The Vorwarts
ana other government organs openly
say mat II would be n crime against
me German soldiers not to listen To
what Petrograd has to say.
II is felt that with Russia out Of
inc W"y' Germany. with Russian re-
sources. could calmly await America. 9
intervention
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
BLAZE At NEWPORT NEWS
SiAfy-Miie Gnie Fans Flames. Forrin,
firemrn Ia Battle Despcr-
Itcly tO SnXe CITY

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. January la.-
Fire this morning which for a time
threatened the destruction OF the
southeastern section OF the city de-
stroyed six buildings and partially
burned Two others in negro section.
The loss is estimated at SEQ. 900.
In the face OF IL sixty-milc gale tho
hremen fought desperately 10 prevent
the further spread Of tho flames. and
TWO hours after the alarm was sounded
the fire was out
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
SHIP GUNS TO MEXICO

Los ANCi l:Lf:S. CAL, January 10
knowledge OF successful sh!pmen,
OF machine guns and other munitions
from Southern California port to
Mexico was admitted to-day by Nicholas
Sem ToEg when he and two others ap-
Deared for preliminary examination he
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
Finds wore nt Gau,c.

LONDON. January !2--When Chelsea
i"oibaH team scored III a match at
Stamford Bridge against Woolwich
Arsenal recently. man who had lost.
his voice and had been discharged
from the army. exclaimed Coal" He
can now speak quite we'll.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
Emperor nonors King George.

TOKYO. Thursday. January lo--Em-
peror foshihito has conferred the rank
or heid marshal upon King George OF
England. The King has conferred the
same rank upon the Emperor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13

Whose Skill. Method and Prescription
Glasses have been a boon to thousands
OF EirginianS during the Ita ST IL years.
-. 49, 10 " 80 80 ~
WiEking, trc;nbliHg spells. cataract.
burning and smarting OF the eyes. Nari-
tailing not only positive Injury to the
Sight. but untold misery, call immed
lately.
consul,at ton free between 10 A. NJ.
and 4 t. NJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
BERLIN GRIMLY FACES
FAMINE TO WIN WAR
Young Boston Singer, Back From German Capital Tells
of Suffering and Privations Endured
Alike by Rich and Poor.
Interview by Frank O'Connor.

All rights reserved by the Boston Sun.
day Post)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
PLANS FOR CAMP HOSPITALS
WORK OF SUPERINTENDENT

Senator Wadsworth said the Spar
tnnburg. S. g.. camps hospital was
built with open roofs. like the Panama
Zone hospitals. and had to be rooted
over when near-zero weather came.
Secretary Baker replied that all hos
pitals had been built on plans recon-
nended by SurGconGcneral Gorgas.
Recent organization OF the depart
raent and its bureaus. especially the
ordnance bureau, was detailed by Sec
rotary Baker. The old system. he said
Imposed Impossible" burdens OF CO.
ordination on the secretary.
Manufacturing and military problems
are co-or,iinated under the rcorganiza-
ton. Secretary Baker declared by
creating bureaus OF production. inspec-
ton and supply. The reorganization,
Mr.. Baker insisted accomplished Eek
actly' what the British munitions di-
rectorship does He added that Chair
man Willard. of tho advisory commit
tee CT The Council OF National Defense
and other members approved the re-
otsa1!zo tion.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-19
WEEK or JUNE 3-S
WILL RI COAL WEEK

ADA, NAV rs s-The week o' 1une
3 10 8 has been designated a. 'roal
week" by the United states Fuel ad-
minls'ration, according 10 an an.
rouncement from the offirc NJ r
4 Norris. federal fuel Rfminisfra-
tor for Oklahoma While for sev.
eral weeks efforts have been made
throughout the United states 10 urge
the early ordering ~ coal there VIII
be a special intensive drive on earlv
ordering during "coal week n is
felt that. with the bulk NJ me ypar a
supply Of coal ordered yell mad
vance the various disftdhutinn
agencies ~ the government will he
In position 10 adjust eduitshly and
properly the demands as het~een
different communitle' n Will he
possible Tor the fuel administra- B.
ton 70 gauge accurately IN" in
creased demand and properly appor.
ton the available supply
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-19
NeU State Charters

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. May
ls--The following charters have
been issued by J l.. Lyon. secretary
OF state:
Catholic Mission Mining company,
Enid. capital s250,0O0, incorpora
tors, W. II. Hall, S W. Johnson, T,
+ Forster, Enid
Winland OIL & Gas Co, Drum
right. capital. s25O,O incorpora
tors. W r. Winsell, NJ. J Hyland
n l.. Helms. Drumright.
ldahel Auto company. ldabel, cap
ital. $4,000; incorporators, H. {
Newton. D. c. Flenniken, \. Rob
erts, ldabel
Marlow OH company, Tulsa, capt
tai. $1,000. incorporators, 4. NJ. Nc
Spadden. c. +. King. u. G.. Powell
Tulsa
Hooker southern Telephone com
pany, Hooker, capital, $1,000 incor-
porators. II. y Kelly, W. r. Kirk
!. c. Burke. Hooker,
Penbrook oil company, Kiowa
capital. $4,000, incorporators, y. G
Lacy. George L. Pinkston, Tom q
Halle, Kiowa.
The Fideliy Building & Loan asso-
citation. shawnee. increased capital
stock from 5000 900 to 100000
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-19
FEW AMERICANS IN ENGLAND
only iO,5OO L. S. Civilian Living
Abroad and No Slackers
lBy Reclprocal News Servlce.l


LONDON. May 1S.--Excluding ex-
patriate Americans, who have lost
their citizenship by living abroad for
more than five years without pass
ports, there are today no more than
. 900 American male civilians In the
British Isles, and / 800 females on
July /. 1916. the figures were 500
males, 1900 females.
The totals include government en-
ploys not in military service, whose
numbers have been greatly increased
since America entered the war.
From these figures an official OF the
British home office deduces that
there are few, II any, slackers among
the Yanks in Britain. y
All American citizens of\hraft age
were required to register with CON
suiates when the conscription law
went into effect. Following this reg
istry n number enlisted in the army
or navy, including quite few stu
dents in British colleges and univer-
stiles. some going into British service
for quick action. Most of the others
are above age
Since the conscription law went
into effect no American registered
In the draft has been granted i pass
port 10 Europe except upon proof
of important business in connection
with the war and with permit
from the war department
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-19
BARNEY WBITMORE
CHARGED WITH MURDER.

RINGLtNG. May 1,--When the
widow of John Goldsmith, murdered
junk dealer of the oil field was
nuizzed by County Attorney Ken +.
save regarding the identity Of the
body, size told Of hiShIving a broken
ring which vas hers and set Of
false teeth rho body had been taken
in a mutilatcd condition from an
absndoccd vel on Mud Creek and
those articles were missing Several
miles from the scene the other DAY.
en- the state highway ;wn miles east
Of EinglinC sack oC clothes was
found In pockets cf garments were
the ring and the teeth These have
been delivered to Prosecutor Sdyc.
who Will use them as evidence In the
tria' of RarnCv Whltmore. who Is
charged with the murder Of Gold
smith.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-19
CONSUMPTION OF FUEL
MAY NOT BE RESTRICTED
Cutting OFF Of Plants From Cheaper
Grades of Coal Would
Hinder.

special to The World
ADA. Okla May ls--That the
brick IMIts and greenhouses OF OK
lahomd may not have TO iurtail the
consumption Of fuel as the states
cas- OF the Mississippi will have to do
is the assuring news thas is given
out, from the office Of p A. Norris,
federal fuel administrator for Ok
lahoma Mr.. Norris Is now In Wash
inEton to take the matter up with
United states Fued Administrator
n A. Garfield
Fuel administrators for the states
IN this district met in Kansas city
a few DAYS ago and decided that a
mrtailment of the fuel in these
states would hinder instead Of help
the fuel situation One Of the great
problems facing the operators In Ok
lahoma and surrounding states is the
movement Of the cheaper grades OF
coal suitable only for steam plant
purposes To cut off the plants
which use this grade OF coal would
mean the slowing up of the entire
coal supply, and woulH probably re
suit in suffering on the part of the
domestic consumers.
As the order now stands plants in
gas town are also restricted. II IS
believed that these too should he
permitted to run as usual.