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Evening star., 1919-12-22
TRADING FAIR ON
LOCAL EXCHANGE
Majority of Sales Reported
Are of Securities of D. c.
Utilities.

Trading on the Washington Stock
Exchange was fair today. After call
three lots of Capital Traction, two of
twenty and one of ten shares. sold at
SS1.. One share of Mergenthaler Lin
otype sold at 1873. while three lots of
ten shares each of the same stock sold
ut 1879. Four lots of Washington
Gas. two of ten shares each, sold at
i73, while two of fifteen shares
brought Az.
Bond sales were confined to one
$500 Capital Traction 5s at 81 L.
Cleveland Man Appointed
The Federal Reserve Board has an
nounCed the appointment of Lewis
Blair Williams as class director
of the federal bank at Cleveland for
three years, beginning January l. to
succeed Lyman II. Treadway, de-
mated deputy chairman of the board
of directors for 1920
Mr.. Williams. a member of the
brokerage firm of Hayden, Miller &
Co of Cleveland. was at one time
financial editor of the Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Exchange Memberships Rate High.
To date 1876 memberships on the
New York Stock Exchange have
changed hands this year. The MEM
Der who bought his seat on January
paid the bottom figure of $4,000.
The high price was $4,000. reached
two months ago. which established
new high record. Since then the
value has dropped of and at present
is around 100000. Throughout the
year membership values have moved
up and down as the stock market
trend fiuCtuated.
Value of Russian Rubles.
Russian rubles fell off the map
many months ago, SO far as their
being quotable. Exchange dealers say
that a nickel will buy bale of
rubles. a customer of leading Bal
timore trust company, who had an
opportunity to sell goods to Finland
recently, asked an officer of the in
stitution to arrange a 5000. 0.000-ruble
credit for him. The bank Informed
him that il vas not i'm that business
a present. Then will you cable over
TO Finland for me and fix it up over
there asked the custoer. He was
told that this could be done. but he
must pay the cable tolls. The Gus
toner could not understand why he
should do that until he vas informed
that the charge for sending the cable
would be greater than the value in
dollars of the rubles involved.
Evening star., 1919-12-22
FIRE IN SOUTH BOSTON, VA.
Business Section Menaced; Big
Building Destroyed.

RICHMOND, Va, December 22-Fire
that ragged furiously and menaced the
business section of South Boston this
morning destroyed the large three
story building occupied by the Bar
bour- Wilborn Hardware Company and
scattered flaming embers on the Gar
land Hotel. whose guests escaped
without injury. the estimated damage
being $4,000, partly covered by in
surance. A call to .Danville for aid
was Cancelled after the fire was got
ten under control at 10 o'clock.
Evening star., 1919-12-22

WHY no inuestor has eue,
lost a dollar of principal
or interest on any security
bought of S. w. Sfraus & Co.
Evening star., 1919-12-22

spring clears. s.25a1oko.
$ str ;atishts. 1o5odiv;So; 1o5oa1iiv winter
stpaights. 13.25aI3.75 Kansas
family milxISSsteeady; 81 eaay mess. 47ooa47 50.
2o.5o o5oo-steady; middle west. 2o1o,
Evening star., 1919-12-22
Washington Stock Exchange
SALES.

After call
Capital Traction rs. 500 at 92i..
Mergenthaler Linotype. 1 at 13S. 10 at 131 u,
10 at 131. 10 at l31.
washington Gas. 10 at 471. 10 at 47S.. 10
at 4.I. ; at i7I,
Capital Traction. 20 at SSH. 20 at ssh, 10
at Ssh. 90
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1919-09-04
Cut This Quit is Worth Money

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with sc and mail it to
Foley & Co. 1885 Sheffield Ave-,
Chicago, ILL.,, writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in
return a trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound,
for coughs, colds and Group; Foley
Kidney Pills for pain in sides and
back: rheumatism, backache, kidney
and bladder ailments; and Foley
Cathartic Tablets, wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic, for
constipation, biliousness, headache,
and sluggish bowels. Freeman Demp-
sey, dealer.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1919-09-04
ALL OUT OF SORTS
Has Amy Canaan Person Never Felt
That Way?

Feel all out of sorts?
Tired, Blue, Irritable, Nervous?
Back feel lame and achy?
Perhaps it's the story of disorder
ed kidneys
Bad blood circulating about;
Uric acid poisoning the body.
There's way to feel right again,
Stimulate the sluggish kidneys;
Do it with Doan's Kidney Pills.
Doan's are recommended by many
Canaan people.
Here's one case.
Mrs. Jacob Scamerhorn, w. Main
St., Canaan, says: 81 had dizzy and
nervous spells and my back and head
ached. My kidneys were out of Or
der too. At night, I was restless and
mornings / was all tired out. Doan's
Kidney Pills soon made me feel
better and the symptoms all dis
appeared" Statement given July
20, 1910.
On September IA, 1916, Mrs. Sea-
merhorn said: 81 am glad to confirm
my former recommendation I still
use Doan's Kidney Pills occasionally
and they have never failed to bring
quick results"
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs. Scamerhorn had. Foster.
Milburn Co., Megrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1919-09-04
The Chrysanthemum.

1t is believed that the first specimen
Of the chrysanthemum in Europe was
reared at the Botanic gardens, London,
In 1894. The flowers rise into favor
was chiefly due to the Stoke Newing-
ton Chrysanthemum society, which held
its first exhibition of blossoms In 1916
and served as a school of chrysanthe-
mum culture for the world.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1919-09-04
Relic of Noah.

The Desert de Carlitte, in the Pyre-
nees, close on 10000 feet above the
sea, contains no fewer than 60 lakes Of
varying sizes. These, according to To-
cal tradition, were left at the time
of the flood. When the water subsidized,
1t is said, Noah and his family landed
on the Puy de Prigue, one Of the high
est peaks in the district.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1919-09-04
Do 1t Nowl

The doors of opportunity remain
open for years, but they close with
bang, and they never reopen. We are
responsible for the good we might do,
end the world is poorer for our neglect,
as no one can do our work. II there
is something that needs doing, don't
wait till tomorrow Do II nowl
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
NOT DUE TO SEX ALONE
SkOwhegan Women Have Learned
The Cause Of Many Mysterious
Pains and Aches.

Many women have come to know
that sex isn't the reason for all back
aches, dizzy headaches and urinary
disorders. Men have these troubles
too, and often they come from kidney
weakness. To live simply, eat spar
ingly, take better care of ones self
and to use Doan's Kidney Pills. is
bound to help bad kidneys get better.
There Is no other remedy so we'll
recommended by Skowhegan people.
Read this case:
Mrs. William Beauford. 7 Poplar st.
says: II had dull ache across the
small of my back. which annoyed me
at my work. felt tired and depress-
ed most of the time. | got Doan's Kid
ney Pills at Fogg's Drug Store. and
after using four boxes my kidneys
and back were strengthened and !
was practically free from kidney
complaint"
Price COO. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney pills-the same that
Mrs. Beauford had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfgrs. Buffalo. N. Y.
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Scion High School Notes

The following class parts have
been awarded members of the class
OF 1919:
Doris Rowell, valedictory. Average
rank for four years 30 "a per cent.
olora Head, salutatory. Average
rank for four years 81 IA per cent.
Mary Paul, class history. Average
rank for Tour years Sc per cent.
The following parts were awarded
to other members of the graduating
class:
Florence Wiley, class ode.
Arthur Sired, presentation Of gifts.
Mildred Padham, class poet.
Joe Young. class will.
Blanche Davis, class prophecy.
The results OF the campaign of the
Scion high school for a school library
have been highly successful.
All soliciting will be closed March
14th.
To date over sixty women and sew
en- men have given books. magazines,
and money. The amount OF money re-
ceived totals about ten dollars. This
Is the opportunity to light q torch;
now is the accepted time. Give your
subscriptions to any member Of the
high school. Do not keep children in
intellectual darkness; let the sun Of
knowledge rise In their heavens. A
school without q library n . house
without windows. t
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Meeting Of the Pomona at NOrridge.
w0ck

An ideal day with fair travelling
called out a large attendance at the
Pomona meeting, Tuesday at Nor
ridgewock.
All the officers were present ex-
cept the chaplain. After the open
ing ceremonies the degree of Pomona
was conferred on five candidates. A
bountiful dinner was served by the
members of Somerset Grange.
At the opening of the afternoon
session resolutions were presented IN
favor of the League of Nations and
requesting the senator's from Maine
to give their influence and vote for
the same The resolutions we're
adopted by a unanimous vote. II. l..
Head, master of Somerset Grange
gave the address of welcome and Eu-
gene Danforth, master of the Pomona
responded to the welcome. Vocal
solos were given by l.. p. Hardy, Ell
sic Savage and Ethel Holway. Read
ings by Gertrude Spaulding, Katie
Ham, Lizzie Holway and Lou Brown
Recitation by Ambrose Gerry. Pleas
ing stories by A. s. Burke. Topic
for discussion (which demands the
greatest consideration, our education
al commercial or agricultural in
terests." Ambrose Gerry was In favor
OF our commercial interests, Il. II.
Tobey spoke for the agricultural in
terests and A. s. Burke for the edu-
cational The lecturer of the pom
ona, Lizzie Watson gave report of
the lecturers conference recently
held at Auburn To this report 1t Is
safe to add that any member OF the
Pomona will always find splendid
reception and lively Pomona meet
ing at Norridgewock, one of the most
enthusiastic subordinate oranges in
Somerset County.
Next meeting will be held with An
son Grange, May 13.
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LOCAL ITEMS

Mrs. a. T Whittier and Orilla
Whitcomb of Searsport, are guests at
the home of Rev. and Mrs. Charles
H. Mckinney of Leavitt street
There will be a masquerade social
Of the United Order of the Golden
Cross this evening Thursday in
Heselton Hall. under the direction Of
William Witham. Members are re
quested to secure their invitation
tickets of George L. Cleveland, (Bar-
ber) Refreshments will be served
Last Monday evening. about twelve
young people came from Norridge-
wock to Skowhegan on a straw ride.
The party planned to attend the NOV
les, but on arriving In town too late,
they decided to call on one of their
old friends, William Witham. All
report a good time, though 1t was
some surprise to Mr.. Witham. Re
freshmentS OF fancy candies and pea
nuts were served.
Friends OF John F Moody will he
pleased to learn that he has suffici-
emily recovered to leave the Somerset
Hospital He went home last Mon
day afternoon II Will be remember
ed that Mr. Moody met with a serious
accident in which he broke his left
leg, some weeks since. II Is now hop
ed that he will convalesce rapidly.
A plaster cast was applied, including
the whole limb, before leaving for
ner district.
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NOTICE OF sHERTrF.s SALE
state of M nine

County OF Somerset rs.
March II, 1919.
Taken on execution. wherein Wes-
ley L. Watson OF Skowhegan in the
County of Somerset and State OF
Maine is plaintifr. and Nancy Bickford
of Smithfeld in said County Is de-
PENDANT, and will be sold by public
auction, on the fourteenth day Of
April, A. d. 1919. at nine o'clock in
the forenoon, at the sheriff's office at
the Court House in said Skowhegan.
all the right in equity which the said
Nancy Bickford has and had on Au-
gust q, 1917, when the same was at
tached in said suit to redeem the fol-
lowing described real estate, situated
in Smithfield In said county. to-wit:
A certain lot or parcel of land in
said Smithfeld. bounded by beginning
ut land Of Arvander Morrow. on the
east side of the road thence norther-
" by said road Ave go rods to .
stake; thence easterly parallel with
said Merrow's north line thirty-two
(32) rods to stake in the ground;
thence southerly Ave 60 rods to land
OF said Morrow; thence westerly by
said Merrows land to the place OF be-
ginning. Containing one acre more
OF less, and being the same property
decided to said Nancy Bickford by
blanche G.. Mace. by deed dated MAY
81. 1908, and recorded In Somerset
Registry of Deeds. Book 291. Page $40.
Dated at Smithneld In said County
Of Somerset. the eleventh oay or
'"A''"' a. JOHN A. MooERs.
3wll Sheriff Of somerset County.
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MOOSE RIVER

Mrs. l.. e Moore returned Tuesday
from Sherbrooke, P. I. where she
had been for several weeks, receiving
medical treatment Her friends are
glad to welcome her home.
The schools in town close Friday
for a two weeks vacation.
The food sale held Saturday after
noon at the library was largely at
tended and much credit is due Miss
Make Kennedy and Mrs. Andrew
Holden the committee in charge and
they wish to thank every one who
helped to make the affair success.
The net proceeds we're 1880 which
was for the benefit of the Congrega-
tiOnal church
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
BINGHAM CENTER

John and Frank Savage and Zena'
Fletcher have been hauling pressed
hay to Bingham village.
Last Friday night about fifty neigh
bors and friends gathered at the
home of Frank Savage for the pur-
pose Of lacking a quilt for Manley
Beane's family OF Moscow, whose
home was recently destroyed by fire
The squares of patchwork for the
quilt were contributed by the ladies
of the neighborhood. After the tack
ing. social time was enjoyed by all
Quite a number in this vicinity at
tended the all-day session of Bling
ham Grange held last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilmont Doyle and
little daughter Althea. who have been
staying with Mrs. Doyle's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Mahoney have
moved to Bingham village where Mr..
Doyle has employment.
The Blaine and Webster schools
re-opened last Monday morning for
the spring term. The teachprs are
Mrs George Nottage and Mrs. En-
ma Andrews.
Mr.. and Mrs George Nottage spcnt
the week end in Scion with Mrs. Not
tages brother, John Lawrence and
family. Mr.. Lawrence having been in
jured recently by being thrown from
a horse.
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BETTER THAN CAL0MEL
Thousands Have Discovered DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets are
aHagmlesS Substitute.

DR., Edwards Olive Ta5.ets-the substi.
tute for calomcl - are a hid but sure
laxative, and their effect On the liver IS
Utmost instantaneous. They are the result
Of DR.. Edwards discrimination not to treat
liver and bowel complaints with calomel.
His efforts to bari-h it brought out these
little olive colorei tablets.
These pleasant little tablets do the good
that calomel docs, but have no bad after
effects. They don't iniurc the teeth like
strong liquids or calomei. They take hold
Of the trouble and quickly correct it. Why
cure the liver at the expense CT the teeth!
-alomel sometimes plsyys havoc with the
gums. So do s:ro:y liquids 1t Is best not
70 take ca!omcl, bit ID let Cr. Ld'Vards'
Olive Tablets tcle lis pl-cc.
Most headaches. "du!lae15" aid that
lazy feeling come f.o.a constipation and
a disordcred Liver. Take Dr.. Edwards
Olive Tablets wl,c1 you feel '1oggy" and
HEAVY" Note how they clear" ciouded
brain ana how they "perk up" the spirits
1Oc and 25c box. All druggists
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
CONCORD

viii Littlefield spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Chester Rob
inson and family.
Leon Atwood has gone with his
team into the woods for Preble &
Robinson.
P. A. williams and team are at
work for Tom Howes.
Frank Healy Is at work for Tom
Matson Of South Scion.
Mrs Elfin Berry and son went to
Pleasant Ridge Saturday to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Irvine Steward
Raymond Huggin was calling on
friends Sunday.
John Cahill had eight nice horses
pass through town on their way 10
Bingham from the woods.
Mrs Roscoe Berry has been on the
sick list for the past three weeks.
Miss Marion Rollin is at work for
her.
Tilden Jackson and sister, Lizzie
were at North Arson, Sunday to see
their grandmother. Mrs. Parlin.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13

many during her last service with the
Maine boys. and expects TO be home
before many months.
A robin has been seen in this place
which makes people cheer up and
prophesy an early spring.
Mrs Annie B. Cain is acting as
matron at Grange Cottage for few
weeks
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
CARATUNK

We have made special effort this
year to make house cleaning much
easier with a line of dry and Ocedar
mops, brown brushes and busters and
an extra lot OF liquid Veneer, Gee
dar and Devoe polishing oil K. f.
Folsom. Bingham.
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THE FORKS

We have made special effort this
year to make house cleaning much
easier with a line OF dry and Ocedar
mops, brown brushes and busters and
an extra lot of liquid Veneer, Oce-
dar and Devoe polishing oil. f. E.
Folsom, bingham.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13

Two Drops Of 'Gets-Its-That's Aup1
fail. Or. you can try the sensible.
peaceful. painless. easy way and use
'0sts-It." It's easy for "Gets-It" to
remove corns In hard-to-get-at places.
It's q liquid wonderful painless
formula-it has never been successful
~ initiated. II settles on the corn. and
dries Immediately. Instead Of digging
out the corn, you peel II out painleas1y
There's no sticky plaster that doesn't
stay put" no salve that irritates or
rubs of. You reach the corn easily
with the little glass rod In the cork
Of svery Get IT,, It" bottle; II does doc, not not
smilel It's q blessing: never fails.
'0ets-N." the guaranteed, money
back remover. the only sure way.
costs but . trifle at any drug store.
N'rd by n Lawrence 4 Co, Chicago HI.
Sold In Skowhegan and recommended
- the worlds best corn remedy by
q. r. Fogg.
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Appreciation

We wish to express our thanks and
appreciation to all the friends who
contributed money to help us in our
recent loss.
MFR. and Mrs. AlonZo York.
Skowhegan, March Is, 1919.
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CANAAN

Columbus Baker, of Bingham, is a
guest of his daughter, Mrs. Ola Max
field.
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Peels off Corns
Between Toes
The Great Corn Lo0sener Of thc
Age. Never Fails. Painless

A corn mashed, squeezed and crush
cd, all day long, In between two toes!
You can try the desperate treat EN-
rough" way and try to dig 1t out and
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HINCKLEY

Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Bowden and
A1onzO Hoxie are up river for a few
days. Mrs. Bowden Is visiting friends
in Bingham while Messrs Bowden
and HOxie went on to the Pleasant
Pond regions.
Mrs. w. P. Hinckley with little
on a several weeks visit to Mrs. FIRE.
da Klaner and others in Massachus-
etts.
Earle Palmer returned Saturday
night from Orono where he attended
the short course in Agriculture and
reported a very interesting and en-
joyable time Thursday afternoon he
was a supper guest of Ray Boynton,
a student at the u. of NJ, at the fra
ternity house, which added to the
weeks pleasure. q
Miss Lucy A. DinsmOre Is at the
home OF Mrs. Seldom Manson for
short visit.
Clifton Gerald is working In the
garage OF P. A. and l.. P. Kicker.
Mrs. NJ II. Clifford passed the day
with her mother, Mrs. Stephen At
wood of North Fairfield Tuesday.
Melvin Palmer completed his years
numbering operations Saturday night.
The weather and travelling have been
favorable for business this past win
ter and Hinckley has had her share
Of industries
George T. Tibbetts has been buy
ing and loading potatoes here the
past week.
Word has been received from Miss
Faith Hinckiey that she is In Ger
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THURSDAY, MARCH 1a, 1919
ITEMS OF INTEREST
SOLON
Z From Our Correspondents
%<<$+<$+++++++$+$**f%ti1

Mrs. r. A. Coolidge was home a
few days last week returning Mon
day to lewiston where Mr.. Coolidge
is in the hospital. His many friends
win be glad to learn that he is i'm
proving.
Mrs. C. s. Hunnewel and sons,
David and Harold Of Madison were
the guests OF friends in town the past
week
The grade schools did not open
this week as expected
Mr.. A. W. Starbird and son Edwin
are in Roston this week.
Mrs. Aston Ward and Miss Bessie
Ward are spending this week in Rip
ley with their sister, Mrs. Ethan Rob-
inson.
The Scion Lumber Co have finish
ed their numbering operations outside
OF town and are doing some custom
saving.
Mrs. Eugene Burns and Mrs. ]. C..
williams Of Ansop were In town the
first OF the week the guests of rela-
tives.
There will be a basket ball game
in Caratunk Hall Friday evening be-
tween the Scion boys and girls and
the North Arson teams
M. P. Pollard is spending a few
days in Portland.
Miss Eunice Moody was in town
Thursday night.
John Lawrence met with a pain
full accident last Thursday afternoon
while riding on horseback. He was
thrown and 1t is thought the horse
stepped on him injuring him in the
abdomen. At this writing Mr.. Law
renee seems to be improving.
Mrs. Bertha Libby. Miss Arab
Libby, Mrs Harry Merrill and Mrs.
Norah Tozier were in Madison shop
ping last Thursday,
Mrs. Ralph Larrabee and children
came home Saturday evening from a
few days stay in Arson.
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DINSMORE & BICkFORD
INSURANCE AGENTS SkOWHfGAN MAINE
Aetna Insurance Company
Hartford. Conn.

ASSETS. DECEMBER 81. 1918
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sHAG CATS
WANTED

WANTED sHAC CATS, ONLY
large fine looking cats wanted. II you
have some good shag cats write me at
once. c. l.. Wakefield. 9 Grove ST.,
Augusta 8w10s
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MIDDLE AGED WOMAN wANTEl

as housek eeper. Good home with
modern conyeniences. Good wages to
the right party. George S. Gordon, 6
East St, Sltowhegan. 4w10'
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CAR OF FERTILIZER JUS

CEIVED. Somerset Grain Company
y. L. Tel 1i22; Farmers Tel ia.
21l,1