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The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1918
Let's Clothe The Boys

Although Skowhegan has helped do
its part to furnish the boys that Uncle
Sam needs to win the war, those of us
who have not been called upon to fight
must do our share to see that these
boys are not only supplied with the
necessary implements OF warfare, but
that they are properly clothed and
fed One Of the effective ways to do
this is to loan our money to Uncle Sam
in the form of buying Liberty Bonds
Every boy we have sent across, or
to one OF the training camps. before he
is completely equipped in the way of
clothing, needs an outfit which costs
the government $63.57 Skowhegan's
quota of the fourth Liberty loan
has been fixed at $685., 900. II this
were all used to purchase clothing for
our soldiers it would equip 4722 men
with the apparel they need.
While this Is far more than have
answered the call to arms from this
town, let us raise the money needed
to clothe at least this number. Re
member that if all our money goes
into clothes, other cities must help
supply the funds for food, ammunition,
guns, ships to send them across and
all of the other expenses the war en-
tails
There Is long and hard winter
coming on and you do not want to
feel that any Skowhegan boy now in
France and very likely in the trench
es IL going to suffer because you have
not done your very best in buying
bonds to help raise the money neces-
sary. Let's over-subscribe our quota
so no one will have any reason to
doubt Skowhegan's patriotism.
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26
Walter Webb, A Visitor at The Fair

Walter F. Webb of Augusta was in
town. last week. attending the Fair
He had two horses entered in the
races Charlie Hughes and Pat De
Forest Mr. webb comes here, at
this time. from Pittsfeld, but his home
is Augusta. where he has been since
leaving Skowhegan about 30 years
ago He is the son of the late Con
verse l.. Webb The family lived for
many years on Baptist Hill, and his
mother Mrs. Rachel Webb. and his
sister Mrs. Minnie Fletcher, still re
side at the old home. Mr. Webh at
tended the Skowhegan High School
in the sos. He has lively remem-
brance of many interesting things told
him by his father. Among them, 1t
seems that the elder Mr.. Webb, Con
verse L.. above mentioned, together
with Phlander and Levi Steward,
were once a part Of a logging crew in
the woods in Northern Somerset.
Those who recall these estimable gen
tlemen, now long since deceased, Will
remember that they each had strik-
ing characteristics. Philander never
lost his rougish schoolboy spirit, even
to the day of his death. Lew was
rather more of the quiet sort, and in
the language of the day was extreme
lv pious". Converse rather shared
Philander's rollicking spirits and the
two together used to play many
prank on the quiet member of the trio,
One of their favorite stunts of an
evening in the lumber camp was to
get Converse Webb to sing. at which
he was quite proficient Levi would
try to confine the repertoire To hymn
and psalm tunes. but the kind de-
manded by the crew were often of
quite different order, Philander. TAX
ing great pleasure in the mild annoy
ance which this used to cause Levi,
would egg on Converse to sing his
most sporty pieces Some OF the in
dividuals of the crew who were pres
ent in those winters can even. now re-
call these incidents.
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26
Mrs. Mary Spear
r~N-

One OF the most recent deaths and
one that will long be felt at North
New Portland was that of Mrs. Mary
Spear, who was we'll known to all Her
health had always been comparative
ly good till qnite recently when she
failed gradually, and passed away
shortly before reaching her 10th
birthday. - -
Even during the last years when age
began to come on she retained her
customary youthful spirits and OPTIC
mistic outlook She had many friends
and took much pleasure in their visits
Mrs. Mary Eldora (Plummer) Spear
was born at West New Portland, Sep
tember 6, 1899 and much of her life
was spent in that part of the town.
June 6, 1859 she was united in mar
riage to Isaac b. Spear of the same
town Mr.. Spear who served in the
Civil War. passed away several years
ago. After his death Mrs. Spear
went to live with her only child and
daughter, Mrs Hattie Is. 50 Norton
of North New Portland Besides her
daughter the deceased is survived by
her brother, Hiram Plummer OF No.
New Portland and her sister, Mrs.
Laura A. Clark OF Florida, as we'll as
by great many more distant rela-
tives. Mrs. Spear was OF an agree
able disposition and winning person
ality, generous and kind-hearted. A
vacancy has been made in the family
circle and community that cannot
soon be filled.
Arthur Plummer of Skowhegan and
Dr. r. A. Derbyshire of Madison sang
at the funeral which took place from
the home. The interment was at
East New Portland
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26
BIGELOW HILL

a. d. Bailey returned Saturday
from the Fairs Mr.. Bailey exhibited
his thoroughbred Rambouiliet sheep
at the three fairs, Waterville, Lew
iston and Skowhegan and carried
home nineteen blue ribbons and six
teen red.
George Harvie does not seem to be
gaining as he should
The many friends OF Mrs. Mae
Brown were very sorry to hear of
her being so severely hurt Saturday
of last week.
Frank Mitchell has so far recovered
from his recent illness that he is able
to take auto rides.
People in this vicinity were shock
ed to hear of the death of Linden De
voll. The nature of the disease was
pneumonia. Much sympathy Is eX-
tended to the bereaved parents.
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26
Uncle Joel. Shoemaker

Dld tine residents OF Athens viii
raalu Uncle Joel Browning, one of the
old fmt -hocmakers. His son. K. {.
Browning. has hcen visiting in this
vicinity. and lei Monday 10 return 10
hi homo in Traverse ely, Mich The
hitter va horn. 72 years ago. on
Sfckne} l4iIl. Alhens. and il was from
f5at arm thar his father, Joel used
- g1 on -hoemakng among farms
of the ucIghlorhood.
r { Browning went West. -
years ago Rather good fortune as
II subsequently proved, led him 10
settIe on land where now stands Ira
verse City. with 7o00 inhabitants At
that time. its only structure was one
Wjgwan. Mr.. Brown homsteaded 100
acres of land and registered his clam
10 l60 more Traverse City Is now
spread out over most OF his original
holdings.
Mr. Browns last visit to Maine was
d years ago He has a sister, Mrs.
Nathaniel DOdson living at Herman
Pond. and another sister, Mrs. Ada
Bush. who resides in Athens. \
brother. Xolney. lives in Gorinna,
While in Florida, last winter. Mr.
browning suffered a shock which af-
fects his eyes and one arm slightly
While in Maine on this trip, he has
called on old schoolmates who now
live in Bangor. and another playmate
of his youth c S Cleveland at No.
Il Leayitt street, in this place. He
also visited his sister in Athens.
Mr.. Browning still owns 40 acres of
land and a nice home in Traverse
City. While he has largely followed
the occupation OF farming, ne has also
done some landscape gardening in the
larger towns and cities of Michigan.
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26
Aged Widow Falls From Step Ladder

While engaged in trimming a rose
bush at her home, Mrs. Fannie f.
Caswell of Los Angeles. California
fell from a stepladder and sustained
a fractured skull, which resulted in
her death a few weeks ago. She
was 60 years OF age and a widow.
Mrs Caswell was a native of Maine
She had resided in California for ten
years She leaves a daughter, Mrs
Gertrude Norton, and brother Solon
T.. Hapgood of Los Angeles. The de
ceased was a sister of the late Mrs
Il b. Townsend of Los Angeles
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26
Rubin BrOdSkey

Rubin Brodskey, the four months
old child of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip
Brodskey of East Maple street, died
Wednesday of last week with the pre-
were taken to Lewiston for burial in
the Jewish cemetery. About four
weeks ago, Mr. and Mrs. Brodskey
lost their three year old son, William
with the same disease Mrs. Brod-
skey has been seriously i'll for some
time but she has improved so as to
he out of doors.
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank our old friends
and neighbors. of whom we have al
ways had such pleasant remembrance
for their kindness to us, so much
needed by reason of the death of our
daughter and sister, Wilhelmina.
While grateful to all We, OF course,
especially remember the pail bearers
Raymond Laney, Charles Goulette,
Benjamin Lewia and Ernest Billodeau
Mr. and Mrs j. H Davenport
Isabelle Davenport
Virginia Davenport
Helen Davenport
Providence, r. l., Sept 26, 1872
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26
CONCORD

Mrs. Sam Rollins is taking care OF
her daughter Mrs. Mack Bigelow and
two babies. Mrs. Ed Howes, who was
caring for them was taken very sick
Frank Healy was home over Sunday
from Will Durgin's camp.
Mr. and Mrs Maurice Tozier and
three children of New Portland spent
Saturday and Sunday with her sister
Mrs. Ernest Jackson
Mrs. viii Hamlet is in very feeble
condition.
Mrs. Marie Robinson is quite sick
with bronchitis.
. James Cahill and Donald Laeross
spent Saturday and Sunday in New
Portland.
Miss Alice Cahill started for Brad
ford last week where she will teach
school.
EAST POND ROAD-0AkLAND
Mr.. and Mrs. f. c Palmer and fam
lily were Sunday callers in Norridge-
wock
William E Rowe of Madison was i
caller at Charles Roberts, Saturday.
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26
Stomach Misery
Get rid of That sourness, Gas and
Indigestion

When Your stomach is out of order
or run down. your food doesn't digest
II fermentS in your stomach and forms
gas which causes sourness, heartburn.
foul breath pain at pit of stomach
and many other miserable symptoms.
Mi-o-na stomach tablets will give
joyful relief in five minutes; if taken
regularly for two weeks they will
turn your habby. sour. tired out stom-
ach into a sweet, energetic perfect
working one.
You can't be very strong and vigor-
Gus if your food only half digests
Your appetite Will go and nausea, diz-
ziness. biliousness. nervousness, sick
headache and constipation will follow
Mi-o-na stomach tablets are small
and easy to swallow and are guaran-
teed to Danish indigestion and any or
all of the above symptoms or money
back. For sale by G. II. Fogg and
all leading druggists.
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26
NOTICE

In accordance with Chapter 1S9
Public Laws 1917, and with the per-
mission of the Assessors of Coplin
Plantation | hereby advertise the sale
of timber on the Public Lots of said
Plantation. for the logging season OF
19lS-19
FORREST II. COLBY.
3W39 Land Agent.
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE

The subscriber hereby gives notice
that he has been appointed admins
trator of the estate of Fred ]. Horne,
late of Canaan in the County of Som
erset. deceased. All those having bills
against said estate should present
them for payment, and all those ow-
inc said estate should pay their ac-
counts at once.
CHARLES f. HORNE
Administrator.
Canaan. Me. Sent. 26. 1918 3w39'
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26
NORRInGEXOIk

Friday evening the Norridgewock
people are to have quite treat as
the Madison Boys Band are to appear
at the Town Hall in a grand prom
enade concert, The proceeds are to
be used in the purchase of War Saw
ings Stamps So let's give the boys
a hiP hOuSp
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26

All having peach stones and other
materials recently requested by the
Government for making carbon for
gas masks should leave them at the
Red Cross rooms.
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26
SKOWHEGAN LOCAL MARKETS

The following list down to the retail
market shows what the farmers may
expect generally from the local deal
ers for farm produce
Eggs-55c per dozen
Butter-50c to 56c per pound
Cheese-25c per pound.
New Potatoes $3.50 per bushel.
Sqquash-3c per pound.
Green Tomatoes zoe per bushel.
Beans-Hand picked, yellow eyes,
5000; pea beans, $500.
Broiers-35c to Ace per pound
Round Hog pc per pound.
Beef-Ox beef 15c to 20c.
Wool-70c per pound.
Hides. trimmed according to govern
ment regulations Beef hides 16c to
zoe; COWS and steers lie to 20c; bulls
lie to 14c; calf skins up to IL lbs
40c to Acc per ID; u to 16 lbs, So to
$575 each; l6 to "a lbs. Sc to $3.50
each Horse Hides. according to
government take off, $4 to Sc Sheep
jelts $125 to $3.50 each. Corrected
weekly by Wateryille Tallow Co.
RETAIL MARKET
Eggs SOC per dozen. fresh.
Butter soc to SEC per pound.
Cheese-32c - 35c per pound.
Sugar-Gran. sugar, best quality, 1O
lbs for $780, brown. II lbs.
Squash-5c per pound.
Caulitiower-l5c per pound.
Green Tomatoes-$1 90 per bu.
String Beans-15c a pound
Molasses-Pure Ponce, soc to $1OC
New Potatoes-55c per peck.
Onions-6c per pound.
Lard-Domestic, 35c; compound 2SC
Broilers-4Oc to SOC per lb
Salt Pork-32c by the bbl., 200 lbs
$4,000
Hominy Meal-S3,50
All Round Flour-In bags OF Is
barrel, $3.50 per bag
Bread Flour-In bags of 1S barrel
$1,75 per bag.
Corn-$350 per 100 pound bag.
Cracked Corn-$350 per bag.
Middlings-s25 so and $3.50 per bat
Gluten-$325 per bag
Winter Bran-$2.50 per bag,
Mixed Feed-$250 per bag.
Meal-S350 per bag.
Cottonseed Meal-$3,00 and $3.2s
per bag.
Oil Meal-s325 per bag.
Oats-s1.00 per bushel
Feed Flour-$2S5.
Linseed Oil Meal-$325.
Barley-$175 per bushel.
Dry Stove Wood-$12 per cord.
Loose Hay (New)-S10 to $12 pei
ton, delivered
Baled Hay-S20 per ton
Binder Twine-26c to CSC
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26
HINCkIIEY

Loring Strickland of Boston, Mass
visited his parents Mr.. and Mrs San
ford Strickland last week
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26

Perry Pond Is in Harmony
Lake Como Is In Harmony.
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26

MEN WANTED on STATE ROAD
work in Winslow, pay 81 per day.
Board S6 per week. Greenwood &
Ford. y E. Telephone 5S5-25. tf36
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26
ELDERLY COUPLE WANTED

ELDERLY COUPLE WANTED A.
caretakers for farmhouse, everythina
furnished. Address David Markbar
care of independents Reporter 70
SkoWhegan. avs.
G0OO FEET OF SPRUCE AND
Fir boards for sale. Fine
quality. Skowhegan Novelty
Works. Skowhegan. tf3-
MEN WANTED TO cuT conn
wood. Somerset Worsted Mills -
Madison. PostofIice address Sxoo1
gan r f. Z. and 5. y Is FL
phone 312-3. ff3G
WORKING HoUSEkEEpEp
wanted in adult family of three. Nutf
DE- good plain cook and meat cook.
er. House has modern convenience
Situated in the village of Kennebnrt
Good salary and most pleasant suf
reHudines. References required An
plf or write TO Mrs. w. f. Cram. Ken.
uehunk. 5W24s
wA>rED-MEN TO CARE ron
CONS milk some and run a mechaUic5Y
iufIker and do general work. W.
S5aa" 10 $6e.oo per month and man
tenaHce If married can give VIII
ru.HIOVmeut houseWork. Wages s9a
TO z25 per month and maintenance
For particulars address Box 7oS, Law
renee, Mass 3wsf
BICYCLE. BABY CARRIAGE Avn
BALDWIN Camp lamp for sale. W
NJ Nalliere, 2S Leavitt St, Skowbes
gan tf36
AM BOOKING ORDERS FOR PURE
BRED Berkshire pigs for breeders and
feeders. few nice brood sows SAFE
with pigs at 80 cents a pound. Geo
H. Tuttle, Norridgewock. tf35
WOMAN OR GIRL WANTED TO no
houseWork. Three in family. Anson
Savage. Water street. Skowhegan. tf25
BUICK TOURING CAR FOR SALE
or will exchange for Ford that will
make tractor, or for a pair of horses
Ed~. Tague Skowhegan y. +. Tel
6-1i. tf35
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26

dishes and bedding Suitable for light
housekeeping. Electric lights. run
ming water bath room all modern I'M
proXcments. Cannot let 10 family
with children. Mrs. f. H. Morrill,.
20 Court street. Skowhegau. Phone
H.. tt39
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26

PROPERTY OF LATE ODILON
Nigue for sale. situated on East Front
ST. Two and one-half story house con
tanning II finished rooms. With shed
and stable connected. All in good re-
pair. Large garden and lawn. \
beautiful home. Reason for selling.
present owner lives out of town. WIN
be sold al a very low price For in
formation inquire at % East Front
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26

FORD TOURING CAR 1917 MODEL
OYerhauled and painted, first class con
dition price S475. Holt q Hight. tf34
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26

HORSE FOR SALE ALSO HARNESS
tnd wagon. II. NJ. Hooper, 9S Water
81. SkoWhegan. lM39E
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26

heifer. two young horses for sale also
one farm wagon, one horse FORK rope
s,n,nnlnte. one hay rake; one washing
machine. one single harness; one
sleigh. $500 feet of lumber Gin boards);
one cream separator, one piano ana
graphophone 25 gal yellow paint. loo
r. White lead. oil and varnish Farm
is also offered for sale All very rea-
sonable Mrs. j. Kardos. Athens. l~39
The independent-reporter., 1918-09-26

FORD TOURING CAR 1915 MODEL
Overhauled and painted first class con
dition, price 100000. Holt & Hight tf34
WE WANT TO BUY A SECOND
hand steam radiator. Independent
Reporter Company.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-01

caught her head with both hands,
laughingly nervously.s "Tm going
round" she gasped. "Stop me-"
Carol promptly pushed her down in
a chair and sat upon her lap.
"Pretty good-eh, what?'
"Oh, Carol, don't say that, it sounds
awful" cautioned Lark.
what do you think about 1t, Con-
ME? Pretty fair boost for a strug-
Cling young author, don't you think?
Family, arise! The Chautauqua sa-
lutte! We have arrived. Connie is an
author. Forty-five dollars"
But however did you do it," Won
dered Connie breathlessly.
"Why, we sent it out, and"
"Just Once?"
"Alas, Move sent It seven times"
Connie laughed excitedly. ooh, oh
-forty-five dollars! Think of it. Oh,
father !"
"Where's the story" he asked, a lit
tie jealousy. "Why didn't you let me
look 1t over, CONNER"
"Oh, father, I-couldn't. III felt
shy about 1t. You don't know how it is
father, but-we want to keep them hid
den. We don't get proud of them until
they've been accepted"
"Forty-fve dollars" Aunt Grace
kissed her warmly. "And the letter is
worth a hundred times more to us than
that. And when we see the story"
well go thirds on the money,
twins" said Connie.
The twins looked eager, but consci-
entious. "No," they said, cts Just a
boost, you know. We can't take the
money"
ooh, you've got to go thirds. You
ought to have it all. l would have
burned it,"
mo, Connie" said Carol, 1--WE know
you aren't worth devotion like ours,
but we donate it just the same-it's
gratis"
"All right" said Connie. 81 know
what you want, anyhow. Come on,
auntie, let's go down town. Tm afraid
that silver silk null will be sold before
we get there"
The twins fell upon her ecstatically
ooh, Connie, you mustn't. We can't
allow it. Oh, of course if you insist,
dearest, only" And then they rushed
to find hats and gloves for their gen
erOus sister and devoted aunt.
The second story came back in due
time, but with the boost still strong in
her memory, and with the fifteen dol
lars in the bank, Connie bore it brave
ly and started it travelling once more.
Most Of the stories never did find Il
permanent lodging place, and Connie
carried an old box to the attic for a
repository for her mental fruits that
couldn't make friends away from home.
But she never despaired again.
And the twins, after their WI man
ner, calmly took to themselves full
credit for the career which they be-
lieved lay not far before her.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-01
PREVENTING SCALD IS EASY
Occasional Renewal of Air of Storage
Room Is Recommended by Depart
ment of Agriculture.

Apple scald Of green and ripe fruit
in storage can be entirely and easily
prevented by an occasional renewal Of
the air of the storage room, according
to the United States department of ag-
riculture. Apples are living organ
isms which breathe and, like other liv-
ing things, have ventilation require
ments which, if not met, lead to smoth-
ering. Accommodations Of carbon dioX-
ide %(carbOnic acid gas) produced by
the apples in storage, the lack Of air
movement in the storage room, and
the depositing of moisture on the fruit
are all declared to be factors that may
play a part In the production of scald.
Experiments indicate that high hui
midities may be maintained in storage
without the development of scald, and
prove cOnclusively that an occasional
renewal of the air Of the storage rOom
will completely prevent the disease.
Scalded fruit is more meaIy and poorer
in flavor than unscalded. Scald, in
addition TO rendering the fruit I'M
slightly aid reducing it's market value,
renders the apples extremely suscepti-
BILE to certain storage rOts.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-01
Horticultural
0NCWVyU
ACT OF RIPENING OF FRUIT
Should Function of Throwing off Car.
bon Be Suspended Fruit Dies or
Will Dry UP.

Fruits do not act on the air in the
same manner as do leaves. Fruits at
every stage of their growth, both in
light and darkness, suffer a loss Of
carbon while leaves absorb carbon.
The loss of carbon by fruits is essen
tial to their ripening, for should the
function of throwing off carbon be
suspended Gas demonstrated by expert
ment) the ripening stops and the fruit
dies or will dry up or the tree. Fruits
which are enclosed in shells ripen,
however, al the membranes which
forms the husks are permeable to the
air, the atmosphere within the shell
furnishing the same qualities of Oxy-
gen and nitrogen as the air we breathe.
When fruits are separated from the
tree and placed in atmosphere depriv-
ed Of oxygen they will not ripen, but
the power of ripening is only suspend
ed and may be induced to act by plac-
ing the fruit in an atmosphere capable
of taking carbon from it but if left
too long in the deoxygenated situation
1t will lose the power of ripening, even
though it preserves the same external
appearance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-01
EARLY MATCHING IS DESIRED
II will Increase Number and Size Of
Fowls and to Farmer It Means
Much Larger Profits.

Qrepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
To the country at large early hatch
ing by every chicken raiser means
much. Early Matching will increase
the number and size of fowls and the
number of eggs produced next year.
1t will mean bigger birds and birds
that will lay in the winter months.
To the individual farmer 1t means
more profit. He will get more chickens,
as a larger proportion will live; he
will get more actual meat, not only be-
cause more will live but because his
chickens will be larger; and he will
get more eggs, when eggs are scarce.
for early Matched pullets will lay in
the winter.
The recognized Importance Of food
in the greatest war makes 1t seem that
the hen must take her place among
those who are helping to win it for the
forces of democracy. This place will
be an important n in proportion to
the response this year to the call for
increase chicken and egg production.
The hen, of course, always has shown
a willingness to do her duty, and
doubtless she is willing now. All that
Is to be done is for her masters, the
farmers of the nation and the city
dwellers who are helping on a back
yard scale, to make sure that the hens
opportunity will not be neglected.