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Somerset Hospital Notes

Windrow Wood OF Waterville and
John Randall of Madison underwent
surgical operations here last Thurs
day,
Mrs. Cora Hilton of Norridgewock.
who has been patient at the hos
pital for few weeks, returned TO her
home last Thursday.
Mildred Foss returned to her home
at The Fogks last Saturday after be-
ing a patient at this institution for
several days,
Rodulph LeClair of Jackman is re-
ceiving medical treatment at the hos
pital
Mrs. Dora Sanborn was removed
from here to her home on Bloomfield
street, yesterday. She has been pa
tient at this institution for several
weeks. and has improved a great deal
Mrs. Marie Bradford of Madison
was operated on last Saturday morn
ing.
Alton Durgin of The Forks under
went a surgical operation last Mon
day.
Mrs Bertha Ball of Bingham Ia re-
ceiving medical treatment at the hos
pltal.
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VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN
NEXT WEEK
Likely to be Last of the Government
War Loans

Next Monday Is the opening date
for subscriptions to the Fifth Liberty
Loan. AS 1t is likely to be the last
flotation OF this kind, the Government
has arranged its partial payment plan
TO cover very much longer period
than in previous loans. The bonds
will be dated May Goth, 1919, and pay
ments are expected on them as fol-
lows:
With application on or before May 10
10 per cent; July 15, 1919, 10 per
cent; August IL. 1919, 20 per cent;
September 8, 1919, 20 per cent; Oc-
tober 7. 1919 20 per cent; November
II, 1919, 20 per cent.
Payments 10 full can be made on or
before May 20, IL desired These
bonds will be issued in denomina-
tions OF $50. 800. $500. $1,000. $4,000
and upwards.
Skowhegan's quota has not been
authoritatively announced, but 1t 10
believed to be larger than in any
previous loan. We have a splendid
record In previous liberty loans, but
our obligation Is undoubtedly as
great to subscribe our full quota at
this time.
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WELL KNOWN BUSINESS.
CHANGES HANDS
Dyer d Cross Announce the Purchase
of the Charles A. Ross Business

Mr. Charles A Ross. who for many
years has been the proprietor OF a
hardware and crockery store on Wat
er street. has sold his entire stock Of
goods to Brainard T. Dyer and For
rest E. Cross, both of this town
These gentlemen have formed part
nership under the firm name OF Dyer
& Cross and will continue the bust
ness in the Ross building
Mr.. Walter B. Fletcher who has
been with Mr. Ross for over 80 years,
will remain with the new firm.
Brainard T. Dyer was born in
Braintree, Mass. For twenty-four
years prior to his coming TO Maine
he was employed as purchasing agent
by the Hosmer, Codding Shoe Jobbing
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AGED RESIDENT PASSED
AWAY SATURDAY
Reaches the Venerable Age of Eighty.
two Years

Mrs. Adde Maria (Smith) Cannon
passed away Saturday last, at the age
OF 80 years. Her birthday occurred
December Is, 1896. in the historic old
town of Norridgewock and within
the limits of Somerset County she
had always resided She was the
daughter OF the late Edmund Smith
and on the 10th day of October, 1861,
became the wife of Henry P Cannon.
For a time the couple lived in Fair
field. but in less than year after
they were married Mr.. Cannon was
called into service Us soldier for
his country in the Civil War, the
young wife during her husbands ab-
sence spending part of the time at
her old home in Norridgewock. After
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Good Work OF Somerset County OF.
fcials

There have been several inaccurate
accounts published, relative to the
capture of the men wanted In connec-
ton with the Pittsfleld burglary. In
Justice to the Somerset County Off
GERS who made the capture, the fol-
lowing correct account Is given:
Immediately following the break,
Sheriff Mooers, satisfied that the bur
glars had gone to Bangor, notified all
of the pricipal towns of eastern Maine
to be nthe lookout. and Deputy L. B.
Wheeler OF Hartland WAS sent TO Ban
gor to follow any clues in that city.
Meanwhile, In an old coat which
had been discarded by the burglars.
and found In the rear OF the burglar
lied store. was found part OF COM
mutation ticket bearing the name of a
lady In Dorchester. Mass. Deputy
Wheeler was at once recalled and
sent TO Boston. His investigations
there resulted In locating In Bath
Maine, the man who owned the coat
found by the officers. This man,
when placed under arrest by Deputy
Wheeler, claimed an alibi and upon
investigation, 1t was found that he
was at his boarding place in Bath on
the night of the break. He admitted,
however, that the coat was his, but
that he had exchanged with another
man some time previous The Of
ficers, feeling satisfied that the man
knew more about the matter than ne
would admit, decided TO bring him to
Skowhegan.
Arriving in Wateryille. the prisoner
told Mr.. Wheeler that he knew who
the burglars were and that if he could
be taken to Bangor, he thought he
could find them. Deputy Robert
Cole was sent to assist Mr. Wheeler
and his man in the search, and after
hunting for a day and night, one
John Craig was taken into custody by
the officers
At this time, Mr.. Wheeler was call
ed home by sickness and Deputy Colt
continued the search alone and final
ly arrested Harry King just as h'
was boarding the pullman. Bot
prisoners had on clothes taken from
the Conforth store at Pittsfeld
Both Craig and King had broker
into the Newport postofiice about th'
, time of the break at Pittstield, in con
sequence of which they were turned
over to the Federal authorities ant
viii serve time at Atlanta.
The Bath man and another prison
er. who had been held on suspicion
were discharged
The capture of the burglars by tn
Somerset County officers in SO short
time, is considered an excellent piec
OF work and they deserve the highes
credit.
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SOL0N

There is TO be a special lenten ser
vice at the Methodist church tomor-
row tFriday) evening; also a sunrise
service, Sunday morning at o'clock
Sunday evening. there will also be a
concert at the Methodist church.
Mr.. Allen, State agent of rural
schools, was in town in company with
Supt. Mrs. l.. A Bradbury last week.
Mrs. Mildred Ward chairman of the
Victory Loan, has appointed the fol-
lowing committee to help in the COM
ing loan drive. Mrs. Nora Butts,
Mrs. Minnie Jones, Mrs Alice Foss,
Mrs. Nellie Baker. Mrs. Bertha Libby
Mrs. Mabel Magoon, Mrs. Flora Pol
lard, Mrs. Martha Cross, Mrs. Angie
Priest, Mrs. Hester Brown, Mrs
Evelyn Paul, Mrs Hattie Boardman
Charles Irvine has sold his farm to
Al Foss, taking in exchange Mr. Foss'
stand on North Main street. They
are moving this week.
The Woman's Club meets with Mrs.
Minnie Jones, Tuesday evening. April
%. Subject Aces OF the Air"
Miss Florence Wiley, who was TAX
en- home from school quite sick last
Friday. is gaining.
B. ]. Whitney, agent for Maine Cen
trail Power Co. is in town this week
demonstrating the Apex Vacuum
cleaner.
At the next meeting Of the Rebekah
lodge the degree will be given four
candidates. Refreshments will be
served
The Ladies' Home Circle will meet
with Mrs. Merle Tuscan, Thursday
April "a.
At the next meeting of North Som
erset Grange next Saturday. Seed and
Grains will be discussed Each
member is asked to bring some sam
Piles of seed.
Miss Alice Hodgkins of Norridge-
wock was the week end guest OF
friends in town.
The girls club met with their lead
er, Mrs. Mabel Magoon. Saturday at-
ternoon and enjoyed the afternoon
immensely.
Walter Drew, who has been in
France for nearly a year, came home
Thursday He was on five different
battle fronts and has brought home a
number of scars as we'll as other SOU
venirs.
Dudley Healy Is sick and Thomas
Tuscan is CARRYING the mail for him
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Parade of the 2sth Division, April 25

Adjutant General George Mel.
PreBson announces the following plan
for the transportation to Boston and
return. OF the soldiers OF the 26th
parade in that city on Friday, April
25th.
The parade will necessarily be con
fined 70 those men equipped with uni
form, who served with that Division
after its entry into the service of the
United States.
The New England Division OF the
American Red Cross will pay for the
transportation OF all wounded officers
and enlisted men OF this Division who
have not received their discharge. TO
Boston and return. The Red Cross
will meet all wounded, whether in
Service or discharged. at the railroad
stations. conduct them in automobiles
TO the places where they are TO stay
while in Boston, and return them to
the railroad stations in automobiles
on their departure
Honorably discharged soldiers. now
in Maine, who desire to take part in
the parade, should address letters at
once to the Adiutant General, Angus
ia. Maine, 26th Division Parade, Civ
ing the following information.
(a) Full name.
tb) Town or city, and street ad-
dress
(c) The Company and Regiment
to which the writer was attached
during the time he served in the 26th
Division
Id Rank while in that organiza-
ton.
(e) State whether or not h. sery-
ed overseas with this Division.
On State whether or no; he is
wounded
tgl II wounded state whether OF
bot he would be able to march in the
parade
thl state number ot immediate
relatives. not TO exceed three. for
whom tickets of admission 10 the re
vieuins t4nd are desired
ID State whether he prefers to be
housed with the X. of {. Y Nj. {. A,
Salvation Army Var Camp Commun-
ity Service. OF the Jewish Welfare
Board
There should be enclosed with this
letter, copy of the soldiers discharge
certified by an officer qualified to ad-
minister oaths.
The time being so limited it is i'm
peratye that the authorities know al
once how many men to provide for, sc
every soldier is requested to make
his application at once.
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Gard Of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our friends and neighDors
for their kindly assistance during our
bereavement by the death OF our pc
loved wife and mother; also for tne
beautiful flowers furnished for the oc.
casion, and to all who contriDuteo
their assistance on this sad occasion
Friends we thank you all.
A. g. Taylor
A. Fl. Taylor
Gertrude A. Taylor
Harold A. Taylor
Ivie NJ. Taylor
Starks, Me-, April II, 1912
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his return from the battlefelds the
couple went to their Fairfield home
but after a few years removed to
Norridgewock and fifty-five years
ago to Skowhegan, where they
had since resided. Mrs. Cannon was
an entertaining conversationalist and
believed in keeping young. an art in
which she was wei! skilled. She
was formerly member of the High
St Christian Church and after its
dissolution sometimes worshipped at
the Centenary M. E. Church. She
was member of Russell Relief
Corps and a past president OF the
same. while the one other society in
which she held membership was a
charitable one, the local branch of the
International Sunshine Society. In
her early years Mrs. Cannon was en-
gagged in teaching. She is survived
by one daughter, Mrs. Bernice Smith,
wife of Lew s. Smith of Livermore
Falls Another daughter, Mrs. Lila
NJ. Keinath, died January, 1917. 1t
will be remembered that Mr. Cannon
passed away last March and he had
also attained the age OF eighty-two
years.
The funeral services were held last
Monday with Rev George Merriam
officiating. The remains were placed
in the tomb. The bearers were John
Phillips. Frank Thompson, Fred Tut
tie and Joseph Roy.
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SOMERSET SHOE Com.
PANY PROSPEROUS
Skowhegan Was Always a Good Shoe
Town

1t is very gratifying to note that
through the past few months and at
the present time, when there has been
and. to some extent, continues to be
much unemployment, our shoe fac
tory has run so steadily. We have
several times, within the past few
weeks, printed the advertisements OF
the Somerset Shoe Company calling
for more help, and a similar one ap-
pears In this issue.
This industry, which was establish
ed by public spirited effort In 1916,
has never had shut down, and has
done its part splendidly in the indus
trial growth of the town. Slowly,
but steadily, it has called back many
Of the old shoe workers. and, in the
meantime, 1t has taught a large num-
Der the shoe business who had never
before followed that occupation.
Those who know shoe workers, for
merly residents of Skowhegan, can do
them a good turn and, at the same
time, aid one of Skowhegans princi-
pal industries, by sending them a
copy OF this paper marking this par
ticular news item, or by writing them
the present situation of the shoe in
dustry here. The Somerset Shoe
Company have plenty OF business, and
are anxious for help in many depart
ments. Now Is the time 10 get for
mer Skowheganites to come and
dwell with us once more.
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Walter B. Fletcher was born in
Wilton Maine, April %. 1856. the son
of David Fletcher and Sarah Ann
(Suckney) Fletcher, He was mar
ried To Jessie r. NJ Bailey OF Farm
ington, Maine. May 49, 1890. and OF
this union there is one daughter Miss
Marie c. Fletcher He learned the
trade of tinsmith of A. J, Gerry OF
Pennington in 1878 and worked for
him years He then worked for a
while in Dover and Pennington. n
H., returning to Pennington, Maine
to enter into business with John y
Hardy. At the end of four years. he
was obliged to give up his work on
ACCOUNT ot III health and in 1889 came
- :'.ovfcr-~ n work for Mr. Ross
Sc - - - s.aoa remained
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Co, of Boston. during this time hold
ing partnership Interests in five re-
tail Shoe stores lie has also been
employed a5 superintendent of thu
Empire Shoe Co. Of Brockton and
with the Cass y Daily Shoe Co Of
Salem, Mass.
In April OF 1919 Mr.. Dyer took up
his residence i'll Cornyille; purehas-
ing what is know as the Sheldon
ward purchased the Sullivan Palmer
store adjoining. This store and bust
ness he sold to Fred Mcclure in 1917
and moved to Skowhegan where he
now resides on West Front street.
Mrs. Dyer was before her marriage
Miss Maud Smith. a native Of Massa-
chusetts, but OF English parentage.
Mr.. and Mrs Dyer met in Braintree
and were married in that town. They
have one daughter, Marion A, who
has been studying music in Boston
for several months but has recently
returned home.
Mr. Dyer is a member of the South
Shore Commandery Of Masons at
Weymouth, Mass.
Forrest Cross is so we'll known to
many of our readers as to hardly need
introduction. He was born in King
field, Franklin County in 1882, gradu-
ated from the high school OF that
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Date VIII Not Be Far From May 18th

The general executive committee,
having in charge preparations for
suitable reception to our returning
soldiers, met at the Municipal Build
ing, Wednesday evening of last week
The important decisions arrived at
were, that the date of this affair
should be not far from the middle of
May, and that it should be county
wide in its scope. The plan is to de-
vote a day and evening to the recep
tion and entertainment of the boys of
Co. e, and all other returned soldiers
who were residents OF Somerset
County at the time of their enlist
ment The present organization of
the committee is as follows:
Parade-George Plummer, George
Tobey, Mrs. Wallace ]. Lashon, Fred
c. Dunlap, Robert B, Cole.
Entertainment-Fra r. Madden,
Demo, Gus Pooler.
Refreshments-R. T. Patten, Mrs.
Louis Dow, Robert Simpson, Willard
j. CroteaY, Mrs. Annie P. Hackett.
Moving Picture Entertainment
George Moore, John Provencal, Miss
Fedora Lewia, Eldon II. Boyd, Frank
K. Lessor.
Music-L. H. Goldsmith, Harry
Murray, C. II. Mckinney, Julian Con-
roy, Clara Libby.
ecorations-George L. H. Smith,
Edward lies, Rev. ]. l.. A. Renaud,
Allie Lewia, Miss Ruth Greenwood.
Publicity committee-Carlton M.
Holt, Clarence Mantor, Mrs. Vivian
Woodbury., Thomas Laney. Miss Mar
garet Chase.
The executive committee consists
of Clyde H. Smith, George Plum
mer, Frank r. Madden. George
Moore, R. T. Patten and Leslie II
Goldsmith. Plans, OF course, have
not as yet taken a definite shape. II
Is hoped, however to have a parade
In which will participate the returned
soldiers, fraternal orders, employees
of manufacturing plants, etc. 1t is
expected that the noon meal will be
provided to all Somerset county re-
turned soldiers. Following this an
attempt will be made to entertain
them with contests, games and sports
through the afternoon 1t is propos-
ed to provide them with an entertain
ment Of moving pictures and per
haps vaudeville, at the Opera House
In the evening. There will be 8
brief program of speech-making al
some time through the day, perhaps
just after the noon meal. In this
Captain Healy and two other returned
officers will be invited to participate
and 1t Is probable that three Skowhe-
gan citizens will also speak briefly,
AS this Is conspicuously an affair
IN which every citizen OF Skowhegan
at least, has a patriotic interest. it Is
planned that at town meeting
which will be called for other pur-
poses, In the early future, this cele-
Dration shall be one of the topics TO
come under discussion. This meet
ing will have the opportunity, II 1t
sees fit, to appropriate a sum OF
money to, in part, at least, care Tor
the expenses of this homecoming
celebration.
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Appreciation

A second time within a compare
lively short period, we have felt the
need of friendly aid and sympathy,
and 1t has been abundantly manifest.
We wish again to express our deep
est thanks and appreciation for all
this kindness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lew S. Smith
Skowhegan, Me, April IT, 1912
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Notice

A report on the Water Works Prob
lem in Skowhegan, made by Green &
Wilson, Engineers, of Waterville, sew
eral years since, has been lost or
mislaid. Will anyone having same
kindly communicate with Fred F.
Lawrence, chairman OF the present
committee now investigating the sub
ject.
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Gard of Thanks

We desire to thank the many friends
and neighbors who 80 kindly assist
ed us in any way during the recent
death of my dear husband Sumner;
also Mr.. and Mrs. Bird and family
Mrs. Flora Soule and family.
Mercer, Maine, April II. 1919
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Present Bills for Road Work Prompt
ly

1t is desirable that bills for all
kinds of road work, including snow
roads, be presented Immediately, and
in the future at the end of every two
weeks
EPHRIAM COWETT.
Evils Road Commissioner
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Spencer sweet pea seed, 25 cents an
ounce. NJ Bucknams Parcel post
orders of 81 or more sent prepaid
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We take orders for rubber print
ing stamps Independent Reporter Co
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We deal In rubber stamp goods,
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We take orders for rubber stamps.
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Evils
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millions of dollars into the state and is bringing more into the state every day.
 Geologist Owens in the sos did a work that assisted and is assisted, but the work of these men is but an appetizer, causing us to wish to know more of Arkansas great and un- bounded resources.
 The demand is for that knowledge that only the scientific and learned geologist can give. The United States has made, from time to time. special geological surveys since 1890, but these are of little general value to the public since they are not in ac- cessible form.
 What we need is a genuine geolo- gical survey made at home, made by honest, scientific men, who know how to eat corn bread. hog jowls and greens. The reports of Dr. Branner so far as made are equal in learning to any that can be found in the H. braries of the country. They are written in such language that they can be read and understood even by the layman.
 What Arkansas and the world now needs is more geological work and this is an immediate need.
 There is pending proposition in the legislature for the creation of the office of state geologist and we be- oh fxra members of that body to see the advantages that will accrue to the state and put this thing over These men are not only willing that it be done, but they will insist that a learned competent and thoroughly efficient geologist be appointed.
 The bureau of mines, manufactures and agriculture endorses the idea, and it alwys has it's ear to the ground to determine popular opinion. The majority of the people of the state intelligently endorse all that has been done and said in favor of it. They will give the hand of appreciation to every legislator who votes for a geological survey, for they know that  the few dollars spent in the Branner survey has been an investment that has yielded many fold returns, and they know further that such survey in the light of modern development, will be worth millions to the men and women who earn their living by the sweat of their brow.
 These views are supported by John c. Small, chief deputy commis- sioner, who said that he believed, if the matter were brought properly before the legislature, that body would act properly.
 Dr. Branner. now president emeri- tus of Leland Stanford University in California, is twenty-five years older than when he made the original sur vey. Yet he maintains for Arkansas love and bouyancy for the great state that one Is, reminded that the waters of the thousand springs flow
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is a candidate, and Capt Frank H. Wells announces that he will begin his campaign at Hamburg, March Is next. Several men who have been mentioned in connection with the of- flee say that they have no political ambition-along that line.
 The Arkansas Gazette, the second newspaper founded west of the Mis- sissippi river. the first being that which is now the St. Louis Republic, will celebrate its first centennial on November 20, 1919 It was found ed by Wm E. Woodruff on Novem- Der 20, 1S19.
 It happens. that the centennial of the Gazette is also the centennial of the formation of Arkansas territory. The suggestion of state wide cele- bration has been made Gov. Brough advances the following suggestion:
 ''I understand that the commercial
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DOCTORS SAY CALOTABS ARE
 BEST FOR FLU
AND GRIPPE, LIKE ORDINARY COLDS, REQUIRE CALOTABS, THE PERFECTED CALOMEL, THAT IS FREE FROM NAUSEA AND DANGER OF SAL NATION.

Physicians and druggists claim that the great epidemic of influenza has conclusively demonstrated that the quickest cure for a cold and the best preventative of influenza and pneumonia is to keep the liver active so that the digestive organs may be in perfect condition. For this pur- pose Calotabs, the new nausealess calomel that is freed from the sicken- ing and salivating effects( is the most thorough and dependable, as well as the most agreeable laxative.
 Calotabs have the special advantage of not making the patient sick and weak as they are free from the nau- seating and grfping qualities and do not upset the digestion and appetite. One Calotab at bed time with a swallow of water--thatas ali: No salts, no nausea, nor the slightest