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The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
MEST MOSCOW

We are back once more to the old
standard time.
Albert Dunton is making consider
able improvements on the outside of
his house.
One of the oldest gentlemen in town
Henry Lovejoy is in very feeble health
He with Mrs. Loyejoy are staying at
the home of their daughter Mrs. David
Wacome
Teams have been busy lately haul
ing hay from the Walter Dunton farm
on Pierce Hill The hay pressers
have Just finished pressing it.
Guy Temple has employment with
the International Lumber Company.
Quite party of the Hill family
met at w f. Hills. Oct 26. A fine
dinner was served and the occasion
much enjoyed.
Several accounts have been printed
this fall stating the large size of veg
etables grown this year. j. w. Fitz-
simons has some that certainly de-
serves mention. He raised six
squashes whose combined weight was
941a pounds. The largest of these
weighed 22l2 pounds, the smallest IL
pounds. lie also raised one cucum-
ber IA inches long weighing 3 pounds,
ounces. One 12A inches long that
weighed three pounds.
Rev T. B. HIATT held preaching ser
vices at the Washington schoolhouse,
Sunday. Oct 26, The sermon was
very interesting.
W f. Hill found one Of his best
sheep shot in his pasture short time
ago. Probably the result Of carless-
ness,
Rev. Mr.. Baker of Scarboro is visit
ing at a. d. Cons.
Friday Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Green
wood of Skowhegan with Mr.. and Mrs.
Sanford Greenwood of Presque Isle
visited at James Ftzsimons. Altho
his father was a former resident of
the town, Mr.. Sanford Greenwood had
never been in this part Of the State,
and he was very anxious to see the
places he had often heard of; SO after
dinner. the party with Mrs. Fitzsimons
took a car ride through the eastern
part Of the town, visited the cemetery
there, and came home by way of
Pierce Hill road.
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

Whereas, Cassie A. Hayden of SHOW
hegan, Maine, by her mortgage deed,
dated the seventh day OF January, 1914,
and recorded in Somerset County Reg
istry of Deeds Book 3l0 page 81, con-
veyed to the undersigned a certain lot
or parcel OF land with the buildings
thereon situated on the southerly side
of East Front Street, so called. In SAID
Skowhegan and bounded and describ-
Cd as follows to wit: bounded on the
north by said Street; on the east by
land formerly OF Edmund Pooler: on
the south by land formerly owned by
Edith s. Shepherd; on the west by a
passageway twelve feet wide estab-
llshed by four stone monuments and
TO be In common to said lot and the ad-
joining lot occupied by b. s. Flagg, and
Including the fee OF the land to the
middle Of said passageway, said lot be-
ing about forty-one feet wide on the
front and about ifty feet wide on the
back and about one hundred and sixty
feet deep and being the same property
conveyed to said Hayden by Helen NJ.
Doran by her deed dated the hrst DAY
OF October, 1909 and recorded In SOM
erset County Registry volume Ise
page 433: and whereas the condltlon
of said mortgage has been broken, now
therefore by reason of the breach OF
the condition thereof n foreclosure or
said mortgage is claimed by said
mortgagee.
october 6, 1919.
THE SOMERSET LOAN AND BUILD
ING ASSOCIATION
3w42 by e. F. Danforth. its Treasurer.
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
IARONE

r. A. Stevens and wife who recently
came here from Oregon on visit will
soon return home; both are much
pleased with their new home state.
Mr. Stevens formerly lived in this vi
cinity and is the son of Milton Ste
yens He has been gone from Maine
nine years.
William Marcia enjoyed visit last
week from his aged father who re-
sides in Benton. Mr.. Marcia the
elder is ninety years old but still
smart.
Miss Viola Byther of Oldtown takes
up the duties of teacher in the vii
lage school, taking the place of Miss
Mcdonald who resigned
Chandler Farley of Aroostook, a
student in Colby was calling on rela-
tives in town on Sunday last.
Mrs Augustus Gleason was visiting
relatives in Waterville recently.
1t is reported that the tree adjoin-
ing farms on the stage line known as
the Kyle farm, the Brooks farm and
the Booker farm, have been sold to
parties from away.
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
TWELVE CORNERS

Leon Sheaff of Norridgewock has
been a week end guest of Of Cleve-
land Dean. Since Mr.. Sheaff's return
from overseas he has been employed
on a large farm in Massachusetts.
Mrs. Earl Green who spent several
days in Solon visiting at the home of
Mrs. Charles Holway. has returned
home.
Everyone in the neighborhood are
pleased to see the house formerly oc-
cupied by Edward Higgins open again
as 1t has been recently purchased by
Mr.. Rich of Pittsfield.
Mrs James Steele who has been on
a visit to her old home in Cherryfield
returned home last week reporting a
good time.
Mrs. Ephraim Dean suffered an i'll
turn Friday Of last week. DR.. Piper
was called. At this writing she is
better.
Mrs. Edith Robbins has at the pres
ent time Christmas cactus which
has fifty buds and several in full
bloom.
Many will be pleased to learn that
Mrs. Amos Clark of Rumford Falls
has so far recovered from her recent
operation for appendicitis to return TO
her home and help about the house
hold duties.
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
NEW PORTLAND

Clayton Atwood made a trip to Ban
gor recently to receive instructions to
enoble him to take charge of the In
terests of the Direct Importing Co. in
Skowhegan
DR.. Ralph Stewart of Massachusetts
has been visiting relatives at his old
home in New Vineyard. While there
he and his father went to Aroostook
county for a several days trip.
Rev. Clarence Smith preached on
Sunday afternoon, Oct. 10, from the
topic THE Upward Look" The ad-
dress was an unusually good combin-
alton of the spiritual and intellectual
A cordial invitation to all to attend
the regular Sunday afternoon services
at the Union Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Parker and
baby Mrs. Glen Ellis and children
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Hoyt and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Hoyt and child were Sun
day guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Hovey
Hoyt.
James Howe was business caller
in town on Wednesday evening. Mr..
Howe Is helping the threshers who
are busy In town at present,
Samuel Williamson and Herman
Lishness have been having their oats
threshed.
Eugene Strickland was in North
Arson on Tuesday
Miss Kathleen Lander's health is so
much improved that she is able to re-
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
DEAD RIVER
DEFERRED

Forrest Colby has crew of men
surveying and running lines on Mt.
Bigelow.
Norris Cahill has gone into camp
with a crew of men where he is 60
ing to log the coming winter.
The case of Peter Wahl VS. State
over the custody of his children has
been settled He is to retain the
two boys and Frank Ashley and wife
have adopted Ethel, the ten years old
girl The other three girls to re-
main in the custody of the State
board OF charity.
r. b. Taylor has built a set OF
camps at the foot of Long Falls and
has a crew of men there where he
81 going to log for the Augusta Lum-
Der Co.
Mahlon Hewitt is at work on lower
Dead River.
Frank Ashley and wife have gone TO
work for r. b. Taylor where she is
going 10 cook and he is going to work
in the woods.
Three nice deer. two of which were
eight point bucks, were taken from
Long Falls by party down river.
Saturday
} Bump and Dr. Adams of Wilton
are at their camp below Long Falls.
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
STRATTON

Mrs. Walter Scribner has returned
from a recent visit with friends in
Dead River.
]. A. Jackson who has been having
a serious time with an infected fin.
ger has opened up his barber shop
again.
w. a. Lee and wife were the guests
of Z. w. Therrien and wife at their
camp on Nash stream last week.
Delbert Fottier of the II. II. Landers
Co. is back again in the store after
being confined to the house by Ill
ness
Payson Lisherness was in town re-
Gently on his way to Kingfield.,
Omer Durrell who has been up on
the Preserve a greater part of the
summer was at home last week.
Standish Berry, son of A. A. Berry
Is confined to the house by run OF
typhoid fever
Charles Scribner is able to be out
after his recent illness.
David Gilmore and Charles Gordon
were in Pennington Saturday on busi-
ness,
E. S. Jones who has been guiding
up on the Preserve has returned home
Erma Jones has been confined to
the house by bad cold but is gain
ing we are glad to say.
Frank Spinney and Cecil Quint have
gone to work for the S. Mfg. Co.
Fred Paige and Brad Gilmore OF
Kingfleld were in town recently.
Earl Durrell has his garage nearly
completed
s. NJ Llsherness is improving the
looks Of his residence by putting a
railing around both of the piazzas
f. II. Brackett is doing the work
Walter Scribner is improving the
looks of his house by new coat OF
paint. S. B. Johnson is doing the
work.
Mr.. Cleveland of Skowhegan was al
Morris Coxs recently.
Themie Mayo and wife of Rumford
are the guests OF friends and rela-
tives in town.
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
UdITED STATES RAILROAD ADMINS RA l0k
WALKER D. HINES, Director General of Railroads
MAINE CENTRAL. RAILROAD

Corrected to September ~, 1919
Trains Leave skowhegan Week Days
500 a. m. for Waterville, Belfast
Bangor. Oakland Kineo, Pennington
Lewiston, Augusta. Brunswlck. Bath.
Portland, White Mountain points and
Boston.
I1.45 a. IN. for Waterville, Bangor
Bar Ifarbor. Calais, Nanceboro, 81
John, Halifax, Except Saturdays)'
Oakland, Pennington, Lewiston, Au-
gusta, Brunswick. Bath, Rockiand,
Portland and Boston.
235 ~ m for Waterville, Belfast,
Harmony. Dover and Foxcroft, Ban
gor. Mattawamkeag, Bucksport tSatur-
days only) Augusta, Brunswick. Bath,
Rockland. Portland, Boston, New YORK.
Trnins I,enye skowhegan sundays
845 n m. for Waterville, Augusta,
Brunswick. Portland Boston.
Trains Arrive skowbegnn week DAYS
TAO a. m. from Watervliie.
Ills a. m. from WaterViile, BelIast'
Pittsf1eld, Harmony, Dover ana FOX
croft, Bangor Bucksport tMondays
only) Lewiston, Augusta BrunsWick'
Bath. Portland. Boston, New YORK.
COS D. m from Waterville, Bangor
Bar Harbor, Vanceboro, Caiais 81
John. Halifax. Oakland. Augusta, Lew
iston' brunswick. Portland, Boston
Trains Arrive skOwhegnn SUNDAYS
l1.25 a. IN. from Waterville. Pitts
eeid Newport, Bangor. Augusta, Bath,
Brunswick Lewiston. Portland New
ID D. G DOUGLASS Federal Manager.
NJ L, HARRIS, Gen1 Pass Agent.
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
EAST EMBDEN

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Flanders are
the proud parents of baby girl 1t
has been given the name of Clara Es-
tella.
Mrs. Alston Ward has been on the
sick list a few days. She is better at
this writing.
Wm. Knox of Fairfield who has been
the guest Of his aunt Mrs. Mont
Spaulding and family, returned to his
home Wednesday.
Mrs. James Murphy who has been
sick with the grippe is better at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ward were in
Skowhegan, Tuesday
Willis Hodgdon and Carroll Cas-
well of North Arson were In town
Friday buying COWS.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Flanders were
the guests over Sunday of his broth
er and family, Chester Flanders.
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
The News of Somerset's Busy Towns

Fred S. Tague, clerk at Hotel
Blanchard visited friends in Rangeley
Sunday.
William Hanscom and A. \. VIII
lams spent a few days hunting the
first of the week at Mr. Hanscom' s
camp above Eustis.
Olive Hanscom has Joined the Navy
going Thursday.
w A. Lee leaves Saturday for his
new position at Gorham. n. II. with
r. b. +. & Co Mrs. Lee will visit
friends and relatives in Phillips for a
while
Joe LeClair. Levi Label and wife
spent Sunday in Kingfleld going by
auto
Lura \. Lee, F. S. Jones and wife
attended Mrs. Durrelps funeral at
Dead River, Sunday.
Lena NJ. Lilly and daughter Frances
who have been stopping in town for
some time have gone down river.
Frank II. McLaln was in Portland
part of the week on business.
T. H. Grose was in Portland recent
ly on business.
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30

sumo her studies at Kingheld High
School this fall.
Miss Helen Atwood and Howell At
wood went to NorridgewoRk Saturday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs +. f. Atwood went to
Sidney last Saturday to visit the lat
ter's sister MIS- Sumner Clark of that
town.
Roy Stewart of New Vineyard was
a caller in town on Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Libby Stewart and
daughter Kathleen were dinner guests
at Nj. f. Strickland's on Friday
Forrest Strickland was in Farming
ton Friday
A good many have been hauling
their cider and canning apples away.
Ernest Barker, Libby Stewart,
Charles Carsley and Eugene Strick-
land went to Sandy Stream the first
of the week on a several days hunt
ing trip. They went in Mr., Stewards
car
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
SIBLEY POND-CANAAN

Miss Ella Nelson who was home fol
one week returned to Stoughton, Mass
last Saturday
Mrs Helen Tobey from Fairfield
has been visitor in the home oil
f. A. Nelson the past week.
NJ f. Gleason made trip to Fair
field last Friday with double team
hauling heavy load back.
Van W. Nelson from Skowhegan
has been guest at his brothers +
A Nelson's.
Onal Salisbury and crew have been
pressing hay in this vicinity recently
leaving here for West Pittsfleld.
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
Somerset Pomona Grange nj NJ. Al
bnns Nov. )

Miss Catherine n. Platts, State
leader in home economies extension
work for the University of Maine, will
deliver an address at the meeting OF
Somerset Pomona Grange, st. Albans,
Nov 5 Miss Platts has had wide
experience in home economics ex-
tension. Through the aid of her de-
partment many community schools
ON clothing were held in various parts
of the State. Petitions for service
in that line this fall and winter are
being received. These schools are
generally held in Grange halls or
church vestries and continue three
days, being open to all women Of the
locality who desire to register. A
local committee has charge of ar
rangements and State extension
worker is sent 10 act as demonstra-
tor.
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30

Mr. and Mrs w. j. Rawding and
little son who have been passing the
summer at his former home, the
Provinces, have been guests of Mr..
and Mrs Harry Harris on their re-
turn to their home in Lewiston.
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Crocker and
little daughter Kathryn left Monday
for a few days trip to Mrs. Crocker's
former home, South Brooksville They
were accompanied by her mother Mrs.
Black of Boston who has been pass
ing several days with them.
Miss Fidella Fowler of Lewiston
has been visiting relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Locke and two
children of Skowhegan have been
guests of Mrs Beulah Holt for several
days.
Mr. and Mrs George Maxfleld en-
tertained Saturday night Mr.. and
Mrs Arlie Dinsmore and her father
Columbus Baker of Bingham
The remains of the late Oscar Nut
ting of Hartland n former resident OF
this town were brought TO Canaan
where services were held from the
church. Sunday at l p. IN. The de-
ceased was member of Carrabassett
Lodge f and A. NJ. also of Sunrise
Chapter o. r. s. The impressive
Masonic burial service was given. He
is survived by a widow, three sons,
Eevi and Edward of Hartland Harold
of the West Burial was in the ia
lily lot at the village cemetery. The
floral tributes were many and very
beautiful.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Bean are the
parents of little daughter born Octo-
Der 90 Mrs. Katherine Mason Is car
ing for them.
Sunrise Chapter O. f. S. held a reg
ular meeting Saturday evening, Octo-
Der 25 Mrs. Edith Dinsmore of
bingham d. D. G. NJ. was present and
inspected the chapter. AT the close
refreshments were served followed by
social.
Mr. and Mrs Andrew Campbell and
Allen Rider of Washburn were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Roberts.
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
Tested and Proven
There Is Heap vi SOlace In Being
Able 10 Depend Upon II Well
Earned Reputation

For months Skowhegan readers
have seen the constant expression OF
praise for Doan's Kidney Pills. and
read about the good work hey have
done in this locality What other
remedy ever produced such cOnyinc=
ing proof of merit?
Daniel Thompson. LOG w. Front st,
Skowhegan, says MY back panied
me for some time and annoyed me
very much while working Often
these pains extended down into ny
hips Doan's Kidney Pills were
recommended and l got some al
Fogg's Drug Store l hadn't taken
them long before | had relief. To-day
| am never troubled with my back al
all except when | over work. | al
ways keep Doan's Kidney Pills in the
house and use them occasionally 10
keep my kidneys in good condition"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doans Kidney Pllls-the same thar
Mr.. Thompson had. Foster Milburn
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, \. y.
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
viii be Recalled by Somerset County
Citizens

Leander Patten was born in Pitts
field, Jan 28 1898. When he was
eight years old the family moved to
Lewiston and later to Greene. where
he has since resided. From time to
time he visits his daughter Mrs. f c.
Clark Of Madison and passed most of
the winter of 1917 in that town. An
other daughter, Ellen Mildred Patten,
is a missionary in India. He MAX
his home with his son, Ernest Leander
OF Greene. Another son, Lorey Rob
bins Patten, resides in Monmouth
The Independent-Repo
Skowhegan, Maine.
Dear Gentlemen:
Thru the columns OF your valu-
able paper will you kindly print this
letter for the benefit of the boy here
in named who has done his bit, but
who did not get one word of praise
in the column Of last weeks edition
Of the Reporter.
To the officers of Canaan Grange Fair
ana To all others "hom II may con
cern,
Recently you had published in this
paper a list OF prizes won at the Fair
on Oct eth but you did not even say
a word about the hand worked bag
which Clifton a. Tuttle made at Ft,
Lyons, Col, and sent to the Fair.
Wasn't ii worth speaking about or
wasn't it? 1t seems funny that such
thing should be overlooked in the
officers of the Fair, if some one had a
prize pig you would not have failed
to speak of that and give full detail
about II even 10 "hieh slue II carried
It's tan on nut TO boy theY called
coward before the war started ana
VINO sald hothlhe Dnt waited lof war
10 De declared thell' "l1houi even let
llhg loiks kho" tlof he ana not pc
heVe IN blowing All tlrouhd "hal ne
would dol ne went TO Lewiston ana
enllsled DelhB the hrSt one 10 ehhst.
the was the co"aro1.
You will have the old excuse OF say
ing I'VE forgot it" but has he for
gotten the people of Canaan and the
suffering he has gone. and going thru
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
BEANS CORNER-PITTSFIELD

Charlie Whitten and wife have gone
into the woods for Sherman Gray for
.the winter. George Worthing has
leased his old home for three years
and moved there. His wife is very
poorly at this writing Mrs. Octavia
Pooler is doing housevork for them.
Mrs. Addie Goodwin visited her
cousin Amanda Tilton at Beans Cor
ner few days last week. Ray Ames
and wife have gone into the woods
at North Moose Pond To work for the
winte for Sherman Gray Sarah
Nevens visited Amanda Tilton and
other friends at Beans Corner, re
Gently.
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
MAYFIEID

Orman Young of Madison is spend
ing a few days here hunting and visit
ing with relatives.
Mrs. A Nj. Perry of North Arson
is spending few days with her
daughter, Mrs. Perley Bryant and car
ing for Mrs. Dan Bryant who is still
very i'll.
John Cook of Madison spent Sat
urday night in town
Sadie Tobin and daughters OF
Brighton called on her mother, Sun
day.
\ few hunters have tried their luck
here this fall. but thus far, not sim
gle deer has been shot to the writer's
knowledge
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
SMITHFIFLD

Henry Young and sister Mrs. Ellen
Sherburn returned to their home in
Skowhegan after passing the summer
in their home in the village.
The ependent-Reporter is for
sale at " G. Cunliff's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Groves are
visiting their son Carl in Freeport.
The remains of Asa Pattee have
been brought from Canaan and in
TERED in the family lot in the village
cemetery, Monday.
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
Card OF Thanks

We wish to thank those who so
kindly assisted us during our recent
bereavement; also for the beautiful
floral offerings
Will Nelson and Family.
Athens, Me, Oct. &c. 1919"
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30
NOTICE

7 hereby forbid all persons trusting
or barhoring my wife, Martha b. Aver
at my my expense, as shall pay no bills
of her contracting after this date.
Lockwood, Me, October l6, 1919.
1w42' CLAoDE Az Eh'
The independent-reporter., 1919-10-30

Camsis are soId sverywhsna
in scientifically scaled pack
ages OF 20 cigarettes or ten
packages 200 ci9a reftesl in .
elassine. paper-oovered ca rton.
We strongly recommend this
carton for the home or Office
supply or whom you travel
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-14

Fdefinlte and liberal proposition
as to the settlement Of German
Frights. ! am confident this will
be done within a few months =
The former foreign minister
was asked to express his views
Of the senate discussion ON the
Shantung question. He replied
that his former connections with
the Japanese government had
been such that his remarks might
be misinterpreted as an eXproe-
sion Of official opinion. lie add
ed however, that he admired a4l
publicists, whether in or out Of
the senate, who have spoken
frankly and straightforwardly
for or against the Shantung set
tlement in the peace treaty. ~
New York Times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-14
A JAPANESE VIEW.

Baron Shimpel Goto, former
japanese foreign minister and a
member of the japanese diplo-
matte advisory council, declared
in en- authorized interview today
that Japan "intends to settle"
the Shantung question $50
promptly that it is impraeticable
to set date. .
Japan, he said, will soon rati-
fly the Versailles treaty and,
when that is done, she will ask
Germany to hand over to her all
documents concerning Shantmg.
"Then." Baron Goto declared.
Japan viii submit to China a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-14
the Golfers are empty-M Michigan Gar
She Guessed.

Robson, do you know why you are
IKE a donkey?' the jester queried.
Like a donkey?' echoed Robson
opening his eyes wide Il don't"
Because your better half is stub
bornness itself"
The jest pleased Robson i'm
mensely, for he at once saw the op-
portunity for a glorious dig at his
wife. So when he got home he said:
Dear do you know why am like
donkey?
He waited a moment expecting his
wife to give it up. But she didn't.
She looked at him somewhat plying
ly as she answered.
81 suppose it's because you were
born so."-London Tit-Bits.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-14

The greatest enemy Of child life
is the tape worm 1t destroys health
and vitality. The greatest enemy of
the tape worm is Whites Cream
Vermfuge. One or two doses does
the work. Price 35c. Sold by Wren
Drug Co. d&sw adv.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-14
IndlnestIon, eIl!lousneas. conatIpatIOn

Indigestion, Billiousness. Constipation
Chamberlain tablets have restored
to health and happiness hundreds
who were afflicted with Indigestion,
biliousness and constipation. If you
are troubled in tbs way give them a
trial. You are certain to be pleased
for they will benefit you.