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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-11-27
GONE!
Those Painful Corns

Why walk up and down the street
on those painful corns and calluses.
1t takes but a moment of your
time to apply "MenSal' and instantly
your pain in the corn or callus is
gone. Hurt? No, not one Bit
Corns and calluses vanish, soreness
disappears and you can dance all
night or walk all day and your pain
will be gone forever From the very
second it touches your sore corn or
callus it starts on its downward
course until it reaches the ends of
the roots when your corn or calluses
can be easily picked right out with
your fingers. No matter what you
have tried or how many times you
have been disappointed, here is a real
help for you at last. "Men-Sal" re-
moves both hard and soft corns, corns
between the toes and hardened cal
luses on the soles of your feet. Ask
your druggist or go to G. r. FOgg,
Sampson and Avore, or send direct to
c. F. Meyer, Manufacturer, Stating
ton, Penna., for a quarter ounce of
"Men-Sal" today, put up only in the
pink cartoon and costing you only a
few cents, and see how walking be-
comes q pleasure.
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SOUTHWEST CANAAN

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allen and War
rem Farwell of Cumberland Center
and Reed Mains of Woolwich visited
their brother, Reuben Reed several
days the past week. Mr.. Mains had
not seen his brother for twenty-five
years. They made the trip in the
Allen car and while here visited Ban
gor and several other places.
Mrs. Fred Getchell visited the fam
lily of her son Daniel Getchell in Wat
erville several days recently.
Henry Peavey of Oakland visited
his brother Hartwell Peavey Sunday.
Winfield Goodridge of Brighton is
passing a few days with Ancil Good
ridge.
Miss Edna Davis and friend Miss
Morrow of Waterville were guests of
Miss Davis parents Mr.. and Mrs. lr-
wing Davis, Sunday.
There was a social meeting at the
Moore's Mills schoolhouse, Sunday
afternoon conducted by Edward Bar
rett of Pittsfeld. There will be an
other Sunday. Nov 30 at / p. m.
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sufficiently to enable him to get the
team back to the village with him
self riding horseback.
An association was recently form
ed In the high school with presl-
dent and treasurer elected from
among the scholars. Each pupil is
to contribute &c a week to the school
fund for a certain length of time.
Rev. Clarence Smith was calling on
his Pensioners in the village the first
of the week.
Mrs. Burleigh Standish and little
son who have been visiting Mrs.
Standishs parents in town, returned
home to Wateryille on Monday of last
week
Pouin & Laney, Skowhegan, Sole
Agents for the famous Johnson Pants
Fernwood Grange gave an Old
Folks Ball at Odd Fellows hall on
Friday night, Nov 81 A hulled corn
supper proved an attraction to many.
The attendance was good. Music was
furnished by Mitchell's orchestra.
On Monday morning Nov. II, oc-
CURED the marriage of Miss Helen
Williamson, the eldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Williamson, to
Clarence Emery. Shortly after the
ceremony which was performed by
Rev. Mr.. Currier, the couple departed
for Saco on their honeymoon.
Mrs. James Cowan of North New
Portland passed away Thursday after
noon, Nov. 20, at her home at North
New Portland Her death was due
to a paralytic shock. Mrs. COwan
was an elderly woman and is surviv-
ed by a daughter and son, Mrs.
Lettie Walker, and Walter Cowan,
both of the North village. The flu
neral was held on Sunday, Nov %.
The New England telephone line
has been extended the past week from
John Mtchells into East New Vine
yard which will enable eight families
to have a telephone installed in their
homes in the near future.
On Tuesday morning Nov. Is. oc-
Cured the death of Mrs Jane Bangs
at the home of her son Clarence at
the village. Her death came as a
shock to everyone as she was sick
only day or SO. She was employed
at a nearby neighbors when she was
taken i'll and was at once removed to
her sons home. Altho the physician
who was called. did all in his power
Mrs. Bangs was unable to rally. Her
death was due to heart failure. She
is survived by daughter, Mrs. Win
ME Hackett of New Vineyard and a
son Lynn of Massachusetts, besides
the son Clarence, already mentioned.
The funeral was held from the church
at New Vineyard on Thursday, Nov.
goth.
When in Skowhegan be sure to call
at the Cut Price Clothing Store 1t
will save you money
The Sunday School at the Union
Church is now beginning at 1.30 and
is immediately followed by the
preaching service at go This
change seemed advisable to accomo-
date many as darkness sets in so
early during the winter months
y box social was held recently at
the Shakespeare school at North An
son taught by Mrs Fanny Parker Of
New Portland About so were pres
ent. a literary program was given
which was followed by games The
sum of $l1.25 was realized
Ora Williams of Boston has been
visiting friends In New Portland late
ly. lie stayed good deal of the
time at Charles parker's
The Parsons school is closed for a
" eek's vacation
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CONCORD

The friends of Chester Robinson
will be glad to hear that he can see
some out OF the eye he hurt recently.
Poulin & Laney, Skowhegan, Sole
Agents for the famous Johnson Pants
Mr.. and Mrs. Cline Bigelow spent
few days at the home OF his two
brothers Tom and Mack Bigelow. Mr..
Bigelow is quartermaster on ship
and Mrs. Bigelow was a Red Cross
nurse. They also called on Mr.. and
Mrs s. S. Chase.
Mrs. Frank Atwood was at Bingham
a few days caring for Mrs. B. F. At
wood and baby boy.
S. S. Chase met with a bad accident
Tuesday of last week. While feed
ing his hens he became dizzy and fell.
1t was thought at first he had broken
his leg. The doctor said there were
no bones but a very bad bruise and
it will be some time before he can be
up around again.
When in Skowhegan be sure to call
at the Cut Price Clothing Store 1t
will save you money.
Roscoe Berry lost one of his horses
last week
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Church now as they have got their
new furnace installed

Church now as they have got their
new furnace installed.
Mrs. Ernest Upper who has been
i'll the past week is reported gaining.
The boiler for the portable mill To-
Gated near Samuel Swans has been
moved on to the spot and the mill will
soon be ready for saving lumber.
Mrs. Harold Gray returned home
Saturday after spending two weeks
with her parents in Winthrop.
N. \. Dunn has laid pipe from his
well to his tie-up so his cattle can be
watered under cover
Schools have been closed the past
week in the Greenleaf district, Starks
and the Bean school, New Sharon, on
account of the scarlet fever in the
family of AlonZo Parlin.
Poulin & Laney, Skowhegan, Sole
Agents for the famous Johnson Pants
The remains of Laura A, widow of
Henry f. Dyer, formerly lawyer of
New Sharon, were brought here a few
days ago and laid by the side of those
of her husband. Mrs Dyer was born
In New Sharon in 1888, daughter Of
Varnum Cram. For twenty years
she has resided with her son Harry
E. Dyer in Hanover. Besides her
son she is survived by their nephews
and niece.
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so can do my house work without any
difficulty. / advise any woman who is
afflicted with female troubles to gle
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable C-m-
pound trial and it will do a. much for
them. Mrs. MARIE BOYD, 142l 9Th
St, N. E., Canton, Ohio.
Sometimes there are serious conU-
tons where a hospital operation Is tne
only alternative, but on the other hand
so many women have been cured by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after
doctors have said that ar operation was
necessary - every woman who wants
to avoid an operation should give it q
fair trial before submitting to such q
trying ordeal.
If complications exist, write TO Lydia
E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass,
for advice. The result Of many years
experience is at your service.
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HARMONY

Varney M. Estes. an aged and re-
spected citizen of this town, passed
away at the home of his niece. Mrs.
Grace Messer in Augusta on Friday af-
ternoon, after nearly two years of
helplessness as the result of shock.
He recently had another and lived
only a few days. Mr.. Estes were
tenderly cared for by Fred Cameron
and wife until Mrs. Cameron's decease
when he went to Augusta to live with
his niece last spring. He was man
of sterling qualities, good habits and
respected by all who knew him. The
body was brought here on Monday
nights train and the funeral was held
at the Baptist church of which he was
a member, Tuesday forenoon and laid
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BURNS -NORRIDGEWOCK

John Pyne has recently lost one OF
his work horses.
Miss Rosalie Parsons is spending
her vacation at home
The schoolhouse which has lately
been moved onto this road in Madi-
son. still remains incompleted
The pupils from this neighborhood
are attending the Ward Hill school
This school has not seating capacity
for the present attendance and is very
crowded. The needed repairs on the
Burns schooIhouse would eliminate
this congestion at the Ward Hill
school.
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at rest beside his wife Louisa, in the
Libby yard His age was about IS
years. his birthday having only re
Gently passed when he was the re-
cipent OF many post cards from his
old friends which was very pleasing
to him.
Pouin & Laney. Skowhegan, Sole
Agents for the famous Johnson Pants
Mrs. Orlando kimball of Wateryille
is visiting her mother Mrs. S. A.
HAYNES for over Thanksgiving.
Cobb Bros. K Mclaughlin have the
largest line OF confectionery ever
shown in town. Come in and get your
candy fruit and nuts for Christmas.
II Won need a new stove or parts. any
thing in hardware, groceries, rubbers
or gloves they have it,
The annual Baptist Fair and sale
was a success in every way The
booths we're prettily decorated and
presided over by the fair sisters who
seemed to know how to get your PEN
MES as well as dollars for they had
variety of nice things TO tempt any
one to buy. Then such supper,
chicken pie and all the fixins' to go
with II, served by Chickens who
were there to see that you got all you
wanted. At eight o'clock one of the
incest up-to-date musical entertain
ments was given under the able and
efficient leadership of Mrs. Marion
Flanders of Athens, consisting of
readings by Mr.. Dixon OF Madison;
vocal solos by Mrs. Flanders accom-
panied by Miss Ella Flanders. violin
solos and duets and selections by the
Academy orchestra. Following this
was a social. AS a result of the net
receipts about 1926 was added to the
treasury of the Woman's Club for
church work. The club wishes to
express their thanks for all who help
ed to make 1t so successful.
The Odd Fellows are again doing
degree work every Friday evening
and 1t Is hoped all brothers who can
will come in each Friday evening and
assist.
When in Skowhegan be sure to call
at the Cut Price Clothing Store. 1t
will save you money.
1t Is intended to have fire drill this
week by the Volunteer Fire Company
and try out the new fire engine. H.
A. Shorey has been chosen fire chief.
There Is a movement on foot now to
start a Knights of Pythias lodge in
town The deputy has nearly enough
charter member applications already.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
A meeting of the Literary and De-
batting Society was held Tuesday to
make plans for a lecture to be given
sometime in the future f. A. Rock
well, pastor of the Baptist church.
will be the speaker and will relate his
experiences while overseas. The
proceeds will be used to purchase
magazines and books for the school
library
Miss Vivian Bane of the senior class
was taken to the Eastern Maine Cen
eral Hospital Saturday to be operated
on for appendicitis.
Professor Pepp" the school play, is
to be presented next term rather than
this term as planned.
There is a plan on foot to organize
an orchestra in the high school. Lynn
Herrck and Kleba Willis are already
taking cornet lessons in Pittsfeld
and other pupils are showing lively
interest in the idea
The pupils of the high school and
grade rooms are working on a must
cal entertainment to be given soon.
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I bought three boxes and used
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7 recommend 'FrDit-d-tfVes' 10 all.
| feel more like 40 than 81, which l
have just passed..
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Soc. box, 6 for 81 50, trial size 25c.
At all dealers or sent on receipt of
price, by FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited,
OGDENSBURG, N. Y.
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WELLINGTON

Maurice Bangs of Lynn, Mass. who
has been spending few months in
town. returned to his home last We'd
nesday.
Don Hamlin of Gorham, y. Fl. was
in town last week.
Game Warden John Jackson of
Monson was in town one day last
week.
Harry Bell spent Sunday with Ar
thur Baird and family.
Delbert Adams lost valuable horse
last week
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PTGIi CORNER

Earl Greene has sold his cedar to
Herbert Spear. Mr. Spear is having
the cedar cut and made into ties and
stakes.
Mrs. Carrie Rowell has closed her
house and has gone to Pittsfield to
spend the winter with her daughter
Mrs. Arthur Healey.
Harlan Topper of Skowhegan is
stopping with his brother Edgar Tup-
per for a while.
Charles Bagley is working at the
Page & Thompson mill.
Mr. and Mrs. George Bogue and
children of Westerly, r. l.. will ar
rive Wednesday of this week to spend
Thanksgiving with her brother II. G.
Hoyt and family.
Miss Alta Hoyt of Skowhegan high
school. class of 1920. will spend the
Thanksgiving recess at home with her
parents
Fl. G. Hoyt recently sold a pair Of
steers to Amos Chapman of Athens.
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NEW PORTLAND

Robert Scott. one of the high school
pupils. came near having very seri
Gus accident while driving the school
team one day last week. The whip
ple-tree broke and as the horse was
ascending a hill part of the rear
portion of the harness was dragged
from him, and the wagon was over
turned. but young Scott jumped out
in time to escape injury. Fortu-
nately no scholars were with him at
the time He mended the harness
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MOOSE RIVER

The Jackman Lumber Co. mill sit
uated in Moose River mot in Jack
mani was destroyed by fire Monday,
Nov. IT, shortly after noon. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
Mrs. Wilfred Pierce fell and hurt
her arm quite badly last Saturday
evening.
Mrs. A. A. Cratic is around With
the hand bills which show US there
will be an entertainer in the person
of Walter Eccles from the Redpath,
Boston, Mass, at the Star Theatre,
Monday evening, Dec. LIST All are
expected to attend who possibly can
as 1t will be instructive as well as
entertaining
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NEW SHARON

John F. Tolman has sold his farm
on Weeks Mills road to Eaton Allen
of New hampshire
Miss Rena Corson left for Portland
and Boston last week.
When in Skowhegan be sure to call
at the Cut Price Clothing Store. It
will save you money.
Services are held in the Methodist
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. uheliIlB, anu I" y
d oc tors d e id e d
that | would have
to go through an
operation before |
could get well.
My mother, who
had been helped by
Lydia E. Pinkham s
Vegetable Com
pound, advised me
to try it before sub
hitting to an opera
ton. Itrelieved me
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HOW MRS. BOYD
AVOIDED AN
OPERATION

Canton, Ohio.-"I suffered from
female trouble which caused M much
New Britain herald., 1919-11-14

We Reserve the Right Limit Quantities
New Britain herald., 1919-11-14
Limitation of Claims.

A a Court of Probate holden at New Britain within and for the District of Berlin, in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, on the 18th day of November, A. D. 1919.
 Present. Bernard F. Gaffney, Esq, Judge.
 On m motion of John Waitl1 ewicz of said New Britain, as Executor of the last will and testament of Annie WaitkeWicz, late of New Britain, within said district deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the EXecutor and directs that public notice be given of this order by ad- vertising in a newspaper published in said New Britain, and having a cir culation in said district, and by post ing a copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of New Britain, nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt.
 BERNARD IF. GAFFNEY, Judge.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-14

money with the exception of 25 cents on each license goes to the state. The number of license blanks issued this year runs well over 31,000 so that it can be seen that there are a large number out with the rod and the gun.
 Several deer have been seen in the woods around the town, some Of the animals being quite tame.
 Special Train from Berlin.
 A special order was issued this morning to the Berlin depot that a special train to be made up at Berlin would leave the station at 11:25 to- morrow morning enrOute to New Haven for the Yale Princeton game. The train will run as a dead head' out of Hartford a 1O:30, and will ar rive in Berlin about 10:5O. All who are planning to leave for the game should be on hand to leave at 11:25. New Britain and Middletown people will make connections with the Spe- cial The special will make stops at Meriden and WaIlingford.
 Cradle Note.
 A daughter, Florence, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Enrico MigIioli on No- vember 1 at their home in East Ber- lin.
 To Complete Work.
 The interior of the Berlin Savings bank will be completed within a week two. The fire at Olsens carpenter shop in New Britain several weeks ago destroyed all the interior finishing be- longing to the bank, thereby holding, up the work. New woodwork has been finished. and December 1 will find the bank fully esta blished in it's new headquarters.
 Photographing Bridge.
 Yesterday a photographer took a number of photographs of the red bridge near the cemetery and it was rumOred that the photos are to be used in connection with a lawsuit to be brought in the near future. A short time ago an automobile plunged through the guard rail nearly into the brook, being forced there by another car that was 'hogging" the road" the driver claims.
 Road in Bad Shape.
 The East Berlin road which has been the bone of contention in Berlin
New Britain herald., 1919-11-14
Nearly 200 Apply for Licenses Trapping Permits Also
: TABS FAIR OPENS TONIGHT
Rig Annual Event Will Be Held in Parish HaIl-Bank Fixtures to Ar rive Soon-Seeking Evidence ill Town for Lawsuit.

Never before in the history of the town have so many hunting licenses been issued as this year. To date 127 licenses have been given to 1Cra1 residents and one alien license. Game has been particularly plentiful about the town, and hunters from all over the state have come here to try their luck. WOodcock and an occa- sional fox have been shot and quite d number of wild geese. There are a large number of boys taking out li- censes this year for trapping. Hitherto there have never been over 100 li- ccnses issued during the whole year, and with nearly two months more of hunting left the number to be issued this year will probably near 200, a , record number.
 The high price of a hunting license for aliens prevents many foreigners from applying. An alien is obliged to pay $15.25 for a license as again st SIPS for an American. All the
New Britain herald., 1919-11-14

a clerk at the Plainville Baking com pany in the absence of Miss Ethel Peace who is ill at her home on Tom linSOn avenue.
 A number of local people will at tend the firemen's fair in Forestville tonight and tomorrow evening. The local depa rtm ent plans to be repre-
New Britain herald., 1919-11-14

affairs for so many years, is rapidly going bad again despite the fact that it was repaired a short time ago. The last time the road was fixed, all the pockets were filled with tar and crushed stone. A little repairing now would make the road passa ble until spring when the state will begin the construction of the new road The surveyors, who. it is reported, were to lay out the road this fall have not appeared yet and it is improbab ble that the road will be surveyed before next spring.
 Tabs Fair Tonight.
 The Tabs fair opens this evening at Tabs hall. The fair will be opened with a minstrel show by the Ivy Min strel troupe from New Britain. The hall has been gaily decorated and everything is set for this evening. To- morrow night drum corps from all over the state will be on hand to com pete for prizes offered by the local corps. On Monday evening there will be a variety show, consisting of Va 1ious forms of entertainment. Tues day evening, the final night of the fair, another minstrel show will be staged
 East Berlin Items
 John Demore has returned home from New oYrk where he has been . in attendance at the Track FOremen's convention, held in that city during the past week. s
 A pool tournament will be started in the K. of P. rooms during the winter. the winning team to enjoy a supper at the expense of the losers. Jarvis DoWd and Harold Clark will captain the teams.
 The w., J. R. club held a special business meeting last evening and voted to hold a social two weeks from last evening. A mock trial will be staged after which there will be a Dutch supper.
 The minstrels held a rehearsal last evening at Athletic hall in prepa ratiO for the coming minstrel show in con- nection with the fair, December ).
 A checker tournament among the players about town is being planned for the winter months.
 Theodore Carns visited with his daughter. Mrs. Richard Hubert, at Maple Hill yesterday.
 Berlin Briefs
 The therm Om eter registered 26 de- grees above here this morning. Ice a quarter of an inch thick was found in many places this morning.
 Charles Weldon is about town in a new automobile.
 The postal inspector is making his annual inspection of the Berlin post office today. He has just completed his work at the Kensinston office.
 A number from here are planning to attend the Yale-Princeton game In New Haven tomorrow.
 The Red Cross drive here is being continued until tom Orrow when the final effort to go over the top will be made. The membership this year will not be as great as that of last, according to the present returns.
 kenSingtOn Items
 James Ftzsimons spent the day in Hartford on business.
 The D. A. R. will meet at the home of Mrs. & M. COWleS this afternoon for a special meeting. All mem bers are requested to be present.
 Dr. R. M. GriSWOld is confined to his home by a hard cold.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-14

sented on Saturday night.
 Elmer Thomas, of East Main street, underwent an operat ation for gaIlstones,
New Britain herald., 1919-11-14

at tho New Britain General hospit yesterday. He is resting comfortat today.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-14

James Fitzsimons spent the day in Hartford on business.
 The D. A. R. will meet at the home of Mrs. s. M. CoWles this afternoon for a special meeting. All mem bers are requested to be present.
 Dr. R. NJ. GrisWold is confined to his home by hard cold