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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-21
MORE THAN 200
GRADUATE FROM
RURAL SCHOOLS

Miss Lou NJ. Harris, county su-
perintendent of schools, announces
that more than two hundred stu
dents in the rural schoIs will
complete the eighth grade course
this year
The incomplete list showing 1873
names Will be greatly increased
when Coal Valley, Joslin. Milan and
Edgington are reported.
The partial list of those to grad
uate follows:
Cordova-Clara Harvel and Al
fred Pisman
BarstOw Catherine O'Brien. VIII
son Payne, Monte Scott. Ohio Ra-
gan.
Port Byron Mildred E. Eng
dahl, Florence X Nose. Vernon
Broquest. Carl f. Broquest. Philip
Edward Lauer, Roy Peterson, Lee
one Cewe.
Faith Mcconnell. Chal-
mers Mcconnell, Martha Van De
Nelle, Robert Rice, James Edward
Black, Velmoa NJ. Skies, Irene Rob
rem, Leone Harness, Flora johnson,
Mabel Whitehead, Anamarie Shep-
ard, Alvin VogeIi, Edward Mohr,
Henry Hanewacker, Gilbert Steph-
enson, Edna Behrendt.
East MoIine-Elizabet BowIes
Clara Devinney. Ella Skies. Eliza
beth White, Ralph Gerhardt
Osborne-Itasca Phillips.
Moline - Agnes Hynd, Harry
Wells, Alice Mason. Paul Lind,
Illusion Lind.
Silvis-Ruby Stem, Ruth Stem.
Carbon Cliff-Lila Gainey, Alfred
Lorens, Margaret Beckwith.
Rock Island Una Dorothea Col
Inns. George Raymond Post.
Thirty-eighth street school
Frances Hansen, Lilah Boehme.
Thomas Campbell, Buda Bollinger.
Marvin Olson, Ludwig Katz, Dru-
silla Hammer.
Milan-Anna May Brasher, Doro,
thea Maud Brandenburg, Elsa Mary
Canaan, Dorothy Ellen Churchill,
Clarence Ray Dempsey, Bertha A.
Mace, Bonnie Leroy Hodson, Syl-
vester Roberts, George Franklin
Strayer, Victor Ellis Walker, Bern
hart Maier, Lucille Violet Smith,
Donald B. Miller, Stuart Philip
Fisher, Faye Zahn. May O'Leary.
Thomas Peterson, Edward OLeary,
FentOn Harding, Helen Peterson.
Mildred Johnston. Ruth NJ Johns
ton, Burton Sievers, Frank Sievers,
John Sieyers, Eliza Harper, Edith
. erson, Lila Mcconnell, Esther
Nangelin, Clara Gruske, Irma Tit
teringtOn, Sidney Mcconnell, Alta
Mcconnell, Lucille Crompton. Ev-
erette Curry, Ralph Scherer, Grace
Geraldine Cheney, Susie Jones, Wv
ian Cook.
Coal Valley-Theodor Blaser.
Orion-Ralph Wright, Karl Lind
gren, Norma Lindgren.
Taylor Ridge Bernard Schroed-
er, Nellie Hartman, Clara Schmidt,
Marie Schmidt, Warren Hofer,
Arnold Nice, Clifford Anderson, S.
Clark Johnson, Gertrude Nelson,
Maurice Weiss, Mabel Curray. Lii
liam B. Carlson. Ida Mae Hofer,
Johnnie F. Carlson.
eynOlds-Orville Fasset, Paul
McComber, Gladys Meuring,> Grace
bunker. Susanna Johnson. Ken
meth Nader, katherine McShave,
Anna Marley Hoyle, Ruby Kistler
IllinOis-Irma Martin, Bernice
Powell, ALA Powell, Maynard Mar
tin, Crawford Tyler. Raymond Nc
Ginnis, Leon Kruger. Paul Kreu-
ger, Harold Beeney. jeanette Steen,
Grace Kennedy, Wallace Powell,
Florence Price.
JOy-GIenn Kistler.
Andaulsia Mary Haas. Lila OAK
on, Anna B. Johnson.
III. -. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-21

CongoIeum-We offer as an ex-
ira. special Congoleum and Nep-
onset remnants. very good quail
tty. Worth up to 75c So. I'd
Special for Wednesday H0Sa
selling, SO. I'd. FVN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-21

Window Widths up to
56 inches. An unusual assert
ment of odds and ends, in win
dow shades. Values worth up
to $500. For Wednes- OE
day, each --~.-. 4S%sO
FOURTH dO0r.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-21
To Make the Porch Attractive

ChiIdren's Oak Rocker,
chair and settes, all uphol-
stored seat. A complete
set. Actual value of this
8 piece set is $1,000. To
close out these = 90
sets. each, only. Jaw
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-21
Ar1lE|E9aEtarlf.
For Wednesday
Only

LOO Wolfe CurtAtns, Pr. TSe
A cleanup from an eastern
mill whose looms have been talk
en- over by the government !. 500
Or. fine hemstitched wolfe cur
tains IA yards long, = regular
$10o value, Wednesday special.
pair zoe
Ladies' Ribbed LisIe Vests, S5o
A one day special in ladies'
fine ribbed Isle vest, comfy cut
style with crochet edge and mer-
cerized tape. narrow shoulder
bands, all sizes, 26 10 A, spe-
cially priced $50
for slice
Ladies' Isle Hsse, Pr-v S3c
An extra good quality ladies'
black Isle hose. Double sole,
wide garter top, fast black, come
In all sizes. Specially priced for
quick selling. wednesday, pair.
CSC
PepperneI UnbIeached Shooting,
Yard. Sc
Genuine Peppernel unbleacEed
sheetfng, 2 yards wide, for Wed
nesday only, yard Csc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-21
N,a-oeasor Clean Up Sale on the Fourth Floor
Curtain and Draperv Ne,Us

T T viii pay you to visit our curtain and
i drapery section on the fourth floor
this week. Many very good specials will
be offered in our Mid-Season Cleanup
Sale. We carry the famous Quaker Filet
Nets and Lace Curtains. Come early to-
morrow and take advantage Of this sale.
Note few specials:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-21
For Thursday Only

swear Ever" Sauce Pan, SOC
During demonstration sale we
offer a Wear Ever" "a quart
Tipped sauce pan, extra good
quality, Thursday special soc
Wear Ever. 4 at. pot roast
kettle. only I.39
ESQ Porch Dresses, 2.75
One lot of porch and house
dresses, about 100 dozen In all.
Come In a variety OF colors and
patterns. Values worth up TO
$3.50. Thursday special 2-75
HGck Towels, Each I736c
A good quality Huck towel,
large size. White hem only. Reg.
25c values, Thursday special,
each l1]Ac or two for 85c
80 Boys Wash Salts 1.99
One lot OF boys apiece wash
suits. We have them IN ging-
hams, chambray. or percales. In
plain color corr bination or
stripes. Sizes 2 to 8. Regular
1.50 value. special for Thursday,
only l-39
Main Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-21

Grass Extension Rods
Odds and ends in brass
extension rods that extend
to 81 and rs in, straight
rods with ball ends and
also curve end goose
necks. Values worth up
to soc each. Specially
priced for quick 10o
selling. each AON
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-21

ID EGINNING tomorrow morn
ID ing we will hold a special sale
on Waxit. A cleansing cream and
vau'nish. This is an excellent prep
aration for cleaning and polishing
furniture, automobiles, woodwork,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-21
'Weor-EUer Den1onstra-
ton

Miss Mcdonald expert cook and
demonstration direct from the factory will
be at our store all this week to show you
the superior merits and advantages OF
''WEAREVER" cooking utensils.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-21

Fancy Bordered Voiles-About
$50 yards of colored figured and
fancy bordered voiles and
scrims, full Sc inch width. Reg.
Csc values. Special IT,
sale price, yard .-..-- 4 ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-21

Window Shades-All odds
and ends window shades
from our handmade shade
department, all widths,
lengths and colors; one to
6 of a kind, widths to 40
inches. No exchanges. zoe
and S1-25 values, Ak
special one day, ca HUI
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28
East Madison Grange

East Madison Grange met in regu-
lar session Feb. %. with all officers
present except Overseer d. b. IIo
bart. substituting for Brother Rowell
Brother NJ. c. Jewett, assisted by Sis
ter Lillian Savage installed Sister AT
fe futile as chaplain. The lecturer
presented the following program
Music Bertha Paul; reading. Flor
ence Burrill; question, viii a fer
mer be justified in planting large
crop this coming season, having IL
depend partly on hired help" Opened
by d b. Hobart, followed by l.. c
Jewett, music, Alta Young, NJ. {
Jewett and Allie futile spoke OF
What shall we plant and where oh
tain the seed?@ There were q pres.
ent. The next meeting. March 9 is il
charge of Assistaa: Steward and
Lady Assistant Steward
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MnIhon Bros. Sell With Route

Winfield $ Malbou and Reuel V.
Malhon. propretors OF Pleasant Acres
farm in East Skowhegan, have recent
" sold their milk route which they
have conducted for some time, to Pet
er Vincent Messrs Malbon are the
owners of an excellent herd of cattle
consisting of 10 COWS and II heifers,
graded Holstein and Jerseys and for
a time will supply milk for the new
owners of the route. They plan here
after to make a business of stock rails
ing and to plant wheat, oats and po-
tatoes extensively. Included among
the stock at pleasant Acres beside
that already mentioned are nine hogs
and four horses.
Mr. Vincent, new owner of the milk
route has been delivering milk for
some time, now being owner of two
routes and is assisted In this work
by his brother, Paul Vincent
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WHEN YOU COUG II, JUST
THINK, AND TAKE ON SUGAR
Billiards. Golden Oil
ALL DEALERS IN MEDICINE Csc and Soc Bottles

Madison Oliver, who has been in
poor health for some time, passed
away Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. 8. Morse of Mercer
have recently visited at NJ D. Fred
erick's.
Leland Gray made business trip to
Portland. last week.
Mrs. George oliver is in very poor
health at this writing.
Lydia Dudley, who is attending Far
mington Normal, spent the Washing
ton birthday recess at the home of her
Uncle, w. H. Dudley. She was accom-
panied by her friend, Georgia Creation
Mrs. John Taylor was on the sick
list last week.
Frank Durrell has recently lost enc
of his horses.
Clara Doyen of Madison was re-
cent visitor at the home of her aunt
Mrs. Asa Chapman.
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He tot The Flour

The following narrative. the truth
of which may be youched for by on
OF our county officials. shows clear
Il that d mai nay withdraw FROM
almost any Situation !. he but use
tact Recently 4 sturdy agricultural
isl from one OF the outlying district
drove TO the shire town with a load OF
wood His wife had told him to bring
home a bag of white flour and he de-
termined TO do 50 at all costs. Arriy-
ing at one OF the local stores he
asked the clerk if there Was any White
flour that he could buy Yes. said
the clerk. bur in order to get the four
you must by bag Of meal TAis
slightly staggard the farmer who
couldn't quite get the poins but H.
bought -four and meal
As before stated the farmer had d
load Of wood rs that wood for sale
asked the clerk Yes, was the reply.
but if you want 10 buy that wood
you'll have to buy bag OF meal with
it" The clerk wanted the wood the
farmer didn't want the meal and go
he sold the meal and also the wood
and went home rejoicing with his bag
Of white flour
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28
COLES CORNER

Last week Fred Ward went fishing
ing through the ice at Deadwater,
among other fish, he caught the most
beautiful brook trout, seventeen in
ches long weighing just one and one
half pounds.
Tom Fox says if they could get a
little warm weather. they could make
some very good runs. Even in the
hard wood one afternoon last week
they sawed eight thousand feet.
Mr.. and Mrs Bert Gilman announce
the marriage of their daughter Edyth
to Ernold G. Rowe The marriage
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Mr. HIATT of Bingham Mr. HIATT also
married Mrs. Rowes parents about
twenty years ago.
Bert Gilman and son Elvy have
nearly completed the drawing of over
two hundred and fifty cords of pulp
wood, from Coles Corner to Harmony.
When the man behind the gun is
away from home, something very ex-
citing is sure to happen on the run.
At least that Is what Mrs. Arthur
Trimm thot when she saw two silver
grey foxes trotting across the yard
last Saturday
Parker Linkletter received a very
bad injury to his leg last week, from
horse kicking him.
Mrs. Ernest Linkletter is quite ill
with stomach trouble.
Last week, one of the men hauling
boards jumped off the load, which was
on the road, and sunk out of sight in
snow bank, This may seem in
credible but the men that dug him out
swear to it.
George Scribner and little grandson
Carlton have both been sick with
grippe.
Mrs. Harold Mason has been very
badly handicapped for two weeks
with an abscess on her hand
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Harriet WhitcOmb Gordon

Harriet Whitcomb Gordon Wa born
in Starks. June 8. 1892. the daughter
of Hollis and Abagil (KimbalD Whit
comb. When she Was % years Of az
she married Sylyanns Gordon OF Mer-
Ger and Of this union i've children
were born, three Of whom are now
living, Edgar Of Stamford, Conn,
Frank of Boston and Mrs Stella Bige-
low OF Mercer Mr. Gordon died sew
eral years ago
Mrs. Gordon has led an extremely
active life At the outbreak OF the
Civil war her husband enlisted for a
period of nine months and departed
leaving her behind with the care Of
four children. the eldest seven years
of age and the youngest, three months
old In 1864 Mr.. Gordon re-enlisted
and was gone for more than a year.
During that time the mother of this
rather large household experienced
somewhat of a struggle to keep the
family together, but managed to do
so.
In 1895 the wife of her son, Charles
passed away leaving two small chill
dren. They were brought to the home
of Mrs Gordon who brought them up
to womanhood and is at present help
ing to care for the third generation
Numbered among the present mem
bers of her household are, Harriet and
Gordon and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry True
Mrs. Gordon who is known to all
her acquaintance as Grandma
Gordon" is in quite good health. She
assists in the housework and helps
to care for the children, but is some
what afflicted by defective vision. She
has one brother, Calvin Whitcomb
who is sc years old
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28
Annual Report Skonhegnn Public
Library

The annual report of the Skow-
hogan Public Library for the year
ending February Is, 1918. shows an
increase in the number of card hold
ers, and an unaccountable increase il
the circulation. Four thousand. 32C
more books have been given out fol
home use than last year There has
been great demand for war books
and the library has furnished all thai
have been asked for. The total mum
Der of volumes in the library at pres
ent are 1926. and there have beer
during the past year
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Somerset Veterans VIII Meet In Oak
land.

The Somerset Veterans Associa-
ton accepted an invitation that came
from Oakland and will hold the regu-
lar meeting in Memorial hall. Oak
land, Friday. March S. opening at
$40 Il. m a move will be made to
unite the veterans of the G. A X. in
Kennebec county with Somerset coun-
ty, which it is expected will take
place at this meeting.
+. II. Leach, past division command
er OF the Sons of Veterans. will give
the welcome address Dinner will be
served in the same building at the
noon hour The usual entertainment
will occupy the session both morn
ing and afternoon. Reduced rates
from Pntsield. Skowhegan, Bling
ham and way stations. Tickets
sold the Sth to return same day or the
9th Large delegations Of comrades
and ladies of the G. A. r. are expect
ed from kennebec county to meet
with the comrades and ladies from
Somerset
Let this be the largest rally in the
history of our organization.
f. f GOULD, Colonel
S. f. Emerson, Adjutant
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Federated Church Services

The Federated services held Sunday
in the Centenary Methodist Episcopal
Church were attended by large mum
Der. They were opened with the
prelude, followed by the Doxology. In
vocation and Lords Prayer. Gloria
Patri, Scripture reading. Anthem
Prayer, with response BY choir Offer
tory. hymn No. 536, and then an in
teresting and instructive sermon by
the Rev. Charles H Mckinney The
morning services were then closed
with the hymn No. 622. and the bene-
diction The accompanies for the
services were Mrs Ames, Mrs Friend
and Mrs. Weston.
The evening services opened at
O'Clock with the prelude, followed BY
the Hymn No Ais, Invocation, Scrip
ture reading, Anthem, Prayer, a sole
by Mr. Leighton, Offertory and Hymn
No AIS. Then came the feature of the
evening services; addresses by Mont
ford Meader, Cecil Briggs. Earl Grun
dy, Langdon Jewett and Charles W
Sheaff on the Boys Conference a
Portland, with the Rev. c H Noel
hiney presiding The meeting was
then closed by singing Hymn No. 702
america" followed by the benedic
ton. The accompanist for the seryic,
was Mr.. Carl w. Malley
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28
Skowhegan Proof
Should Convince Every SkOwhegan
Reader

The frank statement of a neighhor
telling the merits of remedy,
Bids you pause and believe
The same endorsement
BY some stranger far away
Commands no belief at all
Here's a Skowhegan case
Skowhegan citizen testities.
Read and be convinced.
w. H. Demo. assessor, X. f. d. No
I, says: "a severe cold congested
my kidneys My back gave me q
great deal of trouble and my kidneys
acted irregularly. l got Doan's Kid
ney Pills at Fogg's Drug Store, and
used five boxes The ailments grad
ually left me and finally Doan's Kid
ney Pills cured me entirely
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doans Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr. Demo had. Foster Milburn Co
Mfgrs.. Buffalo, n. Y.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28
Stands out as Specially in the Reiefof Deetoe Troubles
CHILDREN OF MRS ETA
CLARK GREEN
eta

Mr. Bertha y. Green Rllls 0,
Skowhegan. born July 20, 1877. Mr.
Ida Ma Green Dennis Of Augusta
born in Skowhegan. Nov. "a, 1879. Iva
Eta Green Chase Of Weld born Jan
"a, 1882 Erwin Green Of Skowhegan.
born Feb =. 1883. died Sept e. 1889
Willie A Green Of Skowhegan born
Aug. 2. 1888
CHILDREN OF EMMA CLARK
SHEPLEY
Mrs Hattie Shepley Ellis OF Scion
Lester Shepley OF Skowhegan, was
born in Scion, 1879
CHILDREN OF THADEUS CLARK
Nina Clark Williams of Scion, born
In Skowhegan, deceased. Melvin
Clark of Scion, born in 1887. Gertie
Clark James Of Norridgewock, born
in Scion.
CHILDREN OF HORACE CLARK
Sadie Clark Mcneil of Oklahoma
born in Scion Hodic Clark born Ia
Skowhegan belmont Clark born in
SkoWhegan.
1IlLl1hE-.N VI DE i II liam
FISHER
Mrs Bessie Fisher Harvey Of Brain
tree, Mass, born in Skowhegan, 1882.
Milton Fisher Of Massachusetts,, born
in Bridgewater. Mass Miss Mae
Fisher Of Braintree. Mass. born in
Bridgewater
CHILDREN OF LORENZO CLARK
Eddie Clark of Massachusetts, born
in Skowhegan, 1S77 Mabelle Clark
Of Mendon Mass. born in East Doug
las Mass lnez Clark Freeman OF
Wiscassett, born in East Douglas.
CHILDREN OF CARRIE CLARK
JOHNSON
George Johnson of Fairfield. born in
Skowhegan. Miss Eva Johnson OF
Brockton. Mass.
CHILDREN OF ROXANA CLARK
DEAN
Willie A. Dean of Skowhegan, born
in Madison. Mrs Minnie F. Dean
Adams of Fairfield, born in Madison
Daisy Dean Johnson OF Fairfield. born
in Madison.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies
when Bochee'S German Syrup las
been used so successfully for fitty-tws
Years in all parts of the United States
for coughs. bronchitis, colds settled in
the throat, especially lung troubles 1t
gives the patient a good nights rest
free from coughing, with easy expec
toration in the morning. gives nature
chance to soothe the inflamed part
throw on the disease. helping the Pr
tent to regain his health. 80 and
ga cent bottles Sold by G. R. Fogg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28
TENS of INTEREST
RMBDEN LAKE
Prom Our Correspondents

Gay Rolf was a caller at L. s.
pencers, Sunday.
Wilbert Walker is road patrol for
the North Arson Lumber Co.
Fred Barron of California, formerly
of this town. has enlisted In the
Heavy Artillery and is now on duty
II will be remembered that Mr.. Bar
ron spent several months here last
summer visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Frank Barron and his brother
wallace and his wife returned home
with him, and are now located In Cal
fornfa-
Last week several men we're at work
breaking out the cross road by Isaac
Slips.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28
CONCORD

Mrs. Agnes Beane and daughter
Elsie are visiting at Roscoe Berry's.
Sanford Robinson Is able to be out
door again.
Mrs. Ernest Howard spent Satur-
day at her brothers in New Portland.
Mr. and Mrs Amos Hunnewell was
a caller at Mrs. Mary Healys sun
day.
Lester Steward spent Sunday at the
home of Mellen Berry
Perley Moulton is so he sits up part
OF the time.
Edwin Robinson was a caller at
Chester Robinson's Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28
D0DLIN DISTRICT

Mrs. Amy Olin is the guest of her
sister. Mrs. Carrie Tobey. for few
days.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Stevens of La
rome, were callers on relatives in this
vicinity Sunday
Mr.. John Mitchell is suffering with
a large carbuncle on his neck
Mr. Obed Allen of Highland was the
guest of his daughter Mrs. c. e
Boynton. Saturday and Sunday
Abbie Mitchell was Il caller on Dora
Witham, Friday afternoon
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Quimby and son
Norman, were callers at Chas Boyn-
tons Sunday afternoon. Feb. Il
Mrs. Edith Holt was the guest of
Mrs. George Adams, Thursday
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SOUTH BINGHAM AND VICINITY

John Stanley of Mercer was in this
section last week repairing the tele-
phone lines.
Ar and Mrs. Erwin Huff spent Sat.
urday night with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Chase.
Mrs Arthur Clark and little son
recently spent few days in Madison
and Skowhegan
Chester Berry, who is working al
blanchard was at home over Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice McQuilkir
are at Randall McQuilkin's for a few
days.
Rowena Albee is helping Mrs. Fred
Drury.
Mrs. Harold York is working al
John Bakers
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28
NORTH MADISON

Mr.. and Mrs Willie Jewett of Show
hogan were in town last Sunday
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson
Ryder.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Dean spent the
day last Sunday with his cousin. Oran
Dean, in Scion.
Miss Mary Dean spent Saturday
night and Sunday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E c. Dean
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28
STARkS

ZELDA Greenleaf and daughter Mar
ion were week end guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sherman Greenleaf of Chester
Vile.
school at Mercer Village.
Sidney Fogg is suffering from an
attack of bronchitis
Mrs. Annie Greenleaf is visiting her
niece. Mrs. f. r. Danforth of Show
hogan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28
SMITHFIELD

Frank Condor of Augusta was in
town Sunday, the guest of Charles
Harlow
Mrs. Julia Charles is visiting in Au-
gusta.
Mrs. Edgar Stevens is very Ill with
heart trouble
Vann Hartford is improving from
an attack of pneumonia.
Ruth and Merle Cunliff are visiting
their aunt Mrs. Elva STANDBY in Nor
ridgewock
Lafayette Wyman is suffering with
a frozen foot
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28

b. .. Fitzgerald boarded the hay
press crew while they pressed at the
Jones place.
Mrs. Violet Gleason and Ella Nell
son were In Pittsfield Friday.
Mr.. Fellows of Skowhegan Novelty
Works was a business caller at To-
bey's mill Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Harrington
are to move back onto his farm very
soOp.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Adams and the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-02-28
LEXINGTON AND VICINITY

Lloyd Nutting is cooking for Clar-
ence Longley, Height of Land.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. s. Allen have gone
10 Dead River, where Mrs. Allen has
employment as cook at the Ledge
House.
Warren Jones has gone to North
Arson visiting his daughter
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HARDSCRABBLE

Arthur Flanders Is done hauling
logs for Robert Davis and is getting
up his wood.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Curtis and Mas
ter Selden were callers at Daniel
Flanders last Thursday.
Robert Davis, who has been sick
and under the Dr's. care, is able to
be out and look after his work in the
woods.
Daniel Flanders was the week end
guest of his son Chester in Emblem