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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08

Some discussion ensucd Just before
jhe noon recess between Judge Braz-
zell OF Fairfield who represented +. Z
Peacock. counsel for Henry Pomer-
leau and Geo. Chapman of Fairfield,
attorney for James Foster The case
is one where suit has been brought
for alienation of affections. Judge
Brazzell sought continuance on the
ground of Attorney Peacock having
five cases in Superior court in Ken
nebec county. He did not believe it
would be possible for him 10 attend
to his clients duties in this court. Mr..
Chapman argued that an attachment
had been placed on the property of
his client in the sum of $4,000 and
that said client who was crippled by
the attachment and as he was engag-
ed in business wanted the matter dis
posed of. Judge Hanson held his
decision in abeyance until the Su-
perior court cases of Attorney Pea
cock had been more definitely deter
mined.
The first divorce case of the term
was heard by Judge Hanson Tuesday,
shat of Flora G. Holt Of Canaan Us
Alfred Holt of Burnham Wm. Fol
som Merrill appeared for Mrs. Holt
who alleged cruel and abusive treat
Wcut
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08
GOLD MEDAL To DR..
GEO. OTIS SMITH
Director OF United STATES Geographic
cal Survey IIonored Tuesday in New
York City

Skowhegan people will learn with
interest Of a very significant honor
conferred upon one of their towns
men. Dr. George Otis Smith Of the
|. S. Geological Survey on Tuesday
evening last in New York when he
was awarded the Charles p. DAILY gold
medal
The Charles p. DAILY gold medal is
awarded from time to time by the
American Geographical Society to eX-
plorers, writer's and men of science
who have contributed to the advance
of geographical knowledge. This
medal as awarded on Tuesday, April
6, bears the inscription:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08

Archie C'to has been engaged Ivy
s. : Greepcaf To assist him i'm his
undertaking work in Catholic families.
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myself-but / appreciate your friend
ship-and II the time ever comes"
BE careful, Betty" he warned soft
", my business in Ardmore has some
thing to do with some such promise
/ warn you now, 20 you can be think
ing It over
She made little startled gesture
Of dissent-"T didn't mean to frighten
You, Betty; / was not going to speak
Of It now-but want you to get used
to thinking Of me-" And to reassure
her be picked up the box and pointed
out some Of the fine points Of the pet
rabbits.
It was late when they reached
Ardmore. so Paul insisted on carrying
the crate In and helped to make ar.
rangements for the Easter surprise.
Before retiring, as was their Easter
custom the children had made a nest
for the Easter rabbit and had also
fenced of a little place for him In
the bay window where they had fresh
lettuce. cabbage and 4 cup Of VA
ter.
Mrs. Dale slipped quietly about put
ting candy around In different places.
adding some downy chicks to other
toys, explaining that she had prom
ised them that II they would be good
while she was gone, maybe the Easter
rabbit would leave them some Of his
babies to bring up. while Paul fixed
larger box for the rabbits. As they
finished he said very soberly: I've
missed an awful lot Of life, Betty.
This il the finest thing I've had any
share In for years-do you think
there's any chance"
"Please. Paul." she begged tremu-
lously, "it's such q new thing-I can.
not help feeling that 1t would not be
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WAS BADLY RUNDOWN
FROM PNEUMONIA
Mr& Washburn quickly reoaIned her
strength and flesh.

7 had grippe, followed by pneumonia.
Il left me with q terrible soreness in my
chest. constant pain In my throat and 10
weak and nervous could neither eat nor
sleep. / had . chill every morning.
s'One day young man told me how
Milks Emulsion had got him out OF bed
and built him up after he had been re-
duced to skeleton and given up by the
doctors. So ! tried II. ! have gained
In strength, appetite and flesh, sleep bet
ter than l have for years. am doing all
my own work again and feel like q new
person.
The beauty about Milks Emulsion 10
that It doesn't wear out like most things,
and ID SO pleasant to take. It 10 q food
- well a. q medicine and builds up the
blood and tissues. It surely put new
blood in my veins and have the health
lest color ever had."-Mrs N. Wash
burn, El Centro, Cal.
II costs nothing to try Milks Emulsion
It will build you UP more quickly, more
surely than anything else.
MIlks Emulsion is q pleasant nutritive
food and a corrective medicine. 1t re-
stores healthy. natural bowel action, pro-
notes appetite and puts the digestive
organs In shape to assimilate food.
Chronic stomach trouble and constipation
are usually relieved In one day.
This II the only solid emulsion made.
and 70 palatable that It is eaten with .
spoon like Ice cream.
No matter how severe your case. you
are urged to try Milks Emulsion under
this guarantee-Take six bottles home
with you. use II according to directions.
and II not satisfied with the results your
money win be promptly refunded. Price
eoc and 40 per bottle. The Milks Emul-
sion Co., Terre Haute. Ind. Sold BY
druggists everywhere e-Adv.
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INDIGESTION
Caused by
Acid-Stonlac|l

Millions Of people-in fact about . out Of
l0-suffer more or less from indigestion,
acute or chronic. Nearly every case u
caused by Acid Stomach.
There are other stomach dsorders which
also are sure signs Of Acid.6&omach- -belch-
Ing, heartburn, bloat after eating, food 70.
peating. sour. gassy stomach. There are
many ailments which, while they do not
cause much distress in the stomach itself.
are nevertheless. traceabe to an acid
stomach. Among these are nervousness,
biiousness cirrhosis OF the liver. rheumc.
tism. impoverished blood. weakness. insoi
MIA. melancholia and . lone train Of phys
ical and mental miserles that keep the
victims In miserable health year after year.
The right thing to do 10 to attack thess
ailments at their source-ge. rid Of tho acid
stomach. A wonderful modern remedy called
EATONfC now makes II easy to do this.
Ono Of hundreds OF Thousands OF grateful
users Of EATONlC writes: II have been
troubled with intestinal indigestion for about
nine years and have spent quite q sum for
medicine, but without relief. After using
EAToNIC for . few days the gas and pains
In my bowels disappeared. EAToNlC 10 Just
the remedy needed"
We have Thousands Of letters telling Of
these marvellous benefts Try EATONIC and
you, too. Will be Just a. enthusiastic In IL
praise
Your druggist has EAToNIC. Get . big
Soc box from him today He will refund
your money if you are not satisfied.
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SWAR-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments Of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that 1t has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands Of distressing cases.
Swamp.Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is soon
realized in most cases. 1t d . gentle,
healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles Of two sizes, msdi-
um and large.
However, il you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr..
kilmer 4 Co., Binghamton. N. Y, for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
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Adding Some Downy Chickens.

AIDING Some DoWny Chickens.
fair to you'll couldn't think Of letting
you take the burden Of another mans
children-it wouldn't be square. You
have a right to be first In some dear
girls heart"
listen, Betty. Jack Dale was an
honorable man. What II the children
are a great part Of the attraction7'
And be smiled a bit teasingly at her.
"Oh, In that case, then. you'd have
to consult them," replied Betty; 80
you might come over and take Easter
dinner with us and get better acquaint-
ed with them"
"You don't suppose you could make
them believe that the Easter rabbit
brought me-dragged me In? That
might predispose them In my favor.
You seem to be able to lead them to
believe almost anything possible In the
line Of achievements Of what the rab-
bit can do for good little girls"
I'VE might think that over" Betty
agreed, laughing merrily, "but I'm not
going to let You do anything rash,
Paul" But the way she uttered his
name and the little tender smile that
she gave him as she wished him good
night thrilled him to his hearts core.
"Have 1t your own sweet way,
Betty, dearest, but in the morning !
will be over with some colored Easter
eggs and l and my kiddies-our kid
dies-will have a real old-fashioned
game sf Easter-egg hunting
10 1854. by Mcclure Nswspapsr ayndicate.)
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OLD GARMENTS NEW
WHEN DIAMOND DYED
Shabby, Faded. Old Apparel Turns
Fresh and colorful.

Don't worry about perfect results.
Use "Diamond Dyes" guaranteed to
give a new, rich, fadeless color to any
fabric, whether It be wool, silk, linen,
cotton or mixed goods,-dresses,
blouses, stockings, skirts, children's
coats, feathers-everythingl
Direction Book In package tells how
to diamond dye over any color. To
match any material, have dealer show
You diamond Dye" Color Card.-Adv.
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She wore a neat black suit, strictly
tailored; small, close-fitting black tur-
ban, white collar and cuffs. and boots
quite Al correct as the rest Of her
attire.
Smiling engagingly at the clerk she
said: I'm afraid you'll think this the
strangest request that has ever come
to You, but am very anxious to take
some white rabbits home with me to
my little girls for Easter, and / won
der II by any chance you could tell me
where ! can fnd rabbit dealer or
hutch near enough for me to get them
before the train leaves for Ardmose7"
The girl at the cigar stand. without
waiting for the clerk to answer, re-
piled: why, yes. l can tell you.
There's a boy near my home who has
some beauties, but its q good ways
out"
LET me help out In this!" inter-
rupted very pleasant voice, and the
widow turned to meet one pair Of
admiring eyes and an outstretched
hand.
"Why PAUL." she exclaimed cor
daily, did you hear what / askedf'
"Yes, and I'll undertake to 60 hunt
ing for those rabbit skins. with the
rabbits in them, for the Baby Bunt-
ings ana have them here BY train
time"
"Oh, but / couldn't let you. You
must have some business Of your own
or you would mot be here"
'lfy business takes me to Ardmore
also, SO you can 60 to the station
when the time comes, and I'll be
aboard with the game. II it's possible" !"
Mrs. Dale would have demurred still,
but Paul Rochester was losing no time !:
he gave directions about his baggage.
and hastened away.
True to his word. he was on hand
promptly with the box containing the
pets. In fact he was not In the habit
Of failing In what be undertook to do,
yet he had failed In the competition
with Jack Dale for the hand Of pretty
Betty Dacre. though he had loved her
aayoutly for years. His business In
krdmore now was to tell her this. and
that be was Just waiting for a season
able moment to press his suit.
They had plenty Of time on the jour
ney to talk over old times and old
acquaintance, also time to talk about
Betty's beautiful little girls, Ruth and
Margery, aged flve and three, and Paul
was a most gratifying listener. asking
interested questions and enjoying the
recital Of childish pranks, till finally
Mrs. Dale exclaimed: "Why, Paul.
you encourage me to be perfectly gar
rulous about my habits, something I've
always tried to avoid. / didn't know
you would be 30 interested in chill
dren."
"Yes. Betty" he returned gravely,
i've always been fond Of children
and I've often thought that II anything
should happen to You ! could take
those little girls and devote my life
to taking care Of them"
Betty looked at him In astonish-
ment, then she tried to make her reply
seem casual: Il really don't know
Of any man. Paul, whom I would rather
trust them with than with you; but Of
course. You know, my constant prayer
fs that may be able to care for them
The Raymer enterprise., 1920-04-01
GRUMPY?
II Constipated, Bilious Of
Headachy, take
"Cascarets"

Brain foggy? Blue devils got you?
Don't stay sick. bilious. headachy, con-
stipated. Remove the liver and bowel
poison which is keeping your head
dizzy, your tongue coated, your breath
bad and stomach sour. Why not spend
few cents for box Of Cascarets and
enjoy the incest, gentlest laxative-ca-
thartic you ever experienced7 Cas-
carets never grippe, sicken or inconve-
nience one like Salts, OIL, Calomel or
harsh Pills. They work while you
sleep.-Ady.
The Raymer enterprise., 1920-04-01

"Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin" to be
genuine must be marked with the
safety "Bayer Cross" Then you are
getting the true, world-famous Aspirin.
prescribed by physicians for over IS
years.
Always buy an unbroken package Of
"Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin" which con-
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Slight Sympathy.

You say you want no government
whatever?' said Mr.. Rafferty,.
"None whatever rejoined Mr.. Do
Ian.
Il hope you get your wish for min
ute or two. Then can handle you any
way | feel like without chance of
your calling policeman
The Raymer enterprise., 1920-04-01

Presence of mind Is n great thing.
A boy came running to his father with
the news that a man had fallen through
the open coal hole.
"Clap the cover on quick and call the
policeman" said his fulher. I'VE must
arrest him for trying TO steal our coal
or he will be suing us for damages
Boston Transcript.
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tains proper directions to safely relieve
Colds. Headache, Toothache, Earache.
Neuralgia, Lumbago. Rheumatism, Neu-
ritis. Joint Pains, and Pain generally
Handy tin boxes of twelve tablets
cost but a few cents. Druggists also
sell larger "Bayer" packages. Aspirin
is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture
Of MonoacetIcacidester Of Salicylicacid.
The Raymer enterprise., 1920-04-01

Hearts are very much nike, and all
take lots of patience to make them
good and happy.-Lnuisa NJ. Alcott.
The Raymer enterprise., 1920-04-01
A Secret.

"Why. yes" said Miss Pertie Good
win to her intimate friend. Harry
and are going TO have a secret wed.
ding. Not soul is going to know Of
1t till it's over. Haven't you heard?"
The Raymer enterprise., 1920-04-01

A man Is never quite sure whether
woman Is sorry or glad when she
cries.
The Raymer enterprise., 1920-04-01
A Remedy.

'That automobile poet certainly
writes recklessly.' "Then they ought
to take his poetic license away"
The Raymer enterprise., 1920-04-01

The man who Is unable to live with
IN his income must live without 1t.
The Raymer enterprise., 1920-04-01

A smile Is cooler In summer and
warmer In winter than n frown.
The Raymer enterprise., 1920-04-01

Eight million feet OF lumber are
used annually In the manufacture Of
clocks.
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Wants to Know.

The Daughter-Mercy, no! l never
wear this costume on the street. had
II made just for gym.
Her Father-Jim who?
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Naturally.

Naturally.
us electricity really the best me-
dium for lighting?"
"Well, that is the current belief"
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@he
EASTER
QABBIIS
HbarbstaKe,.r

She was such a trim
little, slim little widow,
but she walked the
gamut Of admiring mas
culine eyes In the lobby
Of the Hotel Metropole
apparently oblivious Of
them, so intent she
waa unnn hor nrrand
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Strategic Move.

W. N. u, DENVER. NO. 14-ts2o.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-04-07
WAR MUSEUM AND LIBRARY
Permanent Institution Of the Ameri-
can Legion Will Be EstabIiFhed
at indianapolis.

Announcement has been made nj
national headquarters of the Ameri-
can Legion that the permanent war
museum and war library of the legion
will be established at Indianapolis
Provision was made for such establish
ment at the Minneapolis convention,
Indianapolis and citizens of Indiana
will erect a war memorial building
which will be devoted to the following
purposes: First, national headquar-
ters for the American Legion. as an
auditorium Of large capacity for pub
lie gatherings. TO house a war library
and war museum. and as headquarters
for other veteran organizations OF
previous wars.
Besides being available principally
for the American Legion, IL will also
be open To meetings OF the Grand
Army of the Republic. the COnfetl-
crate Veterans and the Spanish-Ameri-
can War Veterans.
II is intended that the museum in
this building will contain thousands
of articles Of military significance
used in connection with Americas par
ticipation in the world war-pieces of
field artillery. hand grenades. g9s
masks and other ordnance and equip
ment. Prominent among these relies
will be the first American flag 10 20
over the top. which was presented 10
the American Legion at Minneapolis
by the Canadian War Veterans asso-
citation.
The popularity of such exhibits has
been demonstrated abroad. where
thousands are seen daily examining
closely the different objects of inter
est. In addition 10 the field pieces dis
played along the Avenue Champs
Eiysees and Place de In Concorde. the
museum in the Invalldes in Paris con-
tains airpIanes of popular French aces
marine mines and other relies. inelud-
ing pictures of war scenes depicted
through various art media. The Mall
I'm London. as well as British museums
have been utilized in a sis Iilar way.
The library win contain everything
available pertaining to the history of
the great conflict. This will include
not only histories and other books
telling of the struggle. but files Of
newspapers and magazines. complete
sets of posters and propaganca ma
terial issued by both sides. reports ri
war boards and recreational and re-
lief organizations. such as the Red
Cross. War Camp Community Service
and others.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-04-07
To Establish Post IN chIna.

The sun never sets on tk Ameri
can Legion. A group of American vet
Grams in Saanghai. China. are nv
converting their Service club into
post of the legion that will have
Jurisdiction over the entire republic,
while in Tokyo. across the Yellow sea
a post Is 20 be organized among Amer.
leans living in the fiowery kingdom.
Charles Burnett. American military at.
tache at Tokyo. has asked that copies
81 the constitution and bylaws of the
American Legion be sent him. as there
are a number Of his fellow-country-
men there who served In the late war
The organization Of the Shanghai post
Is being directed by Arthur p. Bassett-
military attache AT Pekin. who served
for time with the Fffteenth U. s
infantry
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-04-07

interests. Following the completion
of his education abroad. he was con-
nected with the Pressed Steel Car COM
pany of New York for four years.
Later he became executive assistant
to the late Willard Straight from 1913
to 1917. during the latter's connection
with J. p. Morgan & Company, and the
American International corporation.
Enllsting as a private of infantry
In Washington. ID. c., In November,
1917. he sailed for overseas service
the next month, was commissioned a
second lieutenant and was made Il
captain a few months before his re-
turn to the United States. December
20. 1913. He received citation for
extra meritorious service. In January.
1919, he was made assistant director
Of the bureau OF war risk insurance,
which position he held until his con-
nection with the American Legion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-04-07

Regulations and instructions cover
Ing the issuance and distribution Of
army rifles. under the Rogers btu re-
Gently enacted by congress. are being
prepared in the Office Of the adjutant
general of the army. A. soon as these
instructions are completed. full in
formation and definite Instructions as
n the method to he followed in secur-
ins the rides win be published. A r.
quest has been sent from national
headquarters Of the American Legion
70 an the posts of the organization 70
refrain from writing the war depart
ment or in ang way attempting n So
cure these rides before detailed In
sfructions on the proper procedure
rave heen Issued from headquarters.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-04-07
SWAMP-R00T FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys. liver and
bladder.
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that il has proven
10 be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of distressing cases.
Swamp-Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is soon
realized in most cases. IL Is a gentle,
healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes. medi-
um and large.
However, if you wish first TO test this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
kilmer & Co, Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-04-07

tain during his period Of Office with
the American Legion. He succeed
ed Casper @. Bacon of Boston, who re-
Gently resigned frora the position of
national treasurer.
Mr.. Tyndall has n long military rec
ord. having enlisted in Battery A of
the Indiana National Guard In octo-
Der, 1891. The battery was mustered
into the Twenty-seventh Indiana vol
unteer battery May is. 1893, becoming
a part of the expeditionary forces In
Porto Rico. August 4 TO September z,
1893.
In 1900 he enlisted in the re0rgan-
lzed Indiana National Guard and
served as corporal. sergeant. lieuten-
ant and captain OF Battery A, Indiana
National Guard. TO April %, 1913. when
he was commissioned a major and
placed I'm command OF the First Battal-
ion, Indiana Field artillery.
He served on the border from July
10. 1916. TO January 10. 1917. having
been stationed at Llano Grande. Tex.
He was promoted to the rank of
colonel on April 10. 1917. and placed
in command Of the One Hundred and
Fiftieth Field Artillery. Forty-second
division (Ralnbow). arriving in France
October 81, 1917.
He was in command of a regiment
throughout the war with &c. many.
and was part of the army of occupation
until April z. 1919. He was mus
tered out of the service May "a. 1919.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-04-07

OF the Indianapolis chamber or com
merce. The district. OF which Cot.
Reynolds had charge. comprised IL
states.
Col. Reynolds was I'm the service
In this country and France for more
than two years. spending several
months In Washington following the
armistlce as chief OF correspondence
and assistant executive 20 Major Gen
eral Kenly. then director OF military
aeronautlcs. continuing under the new
director OF air service. Major General
Menoher. until he assumed this post
In indianapolis.
His broad experience and familiar
ity with the situation In Washington
made him an able adviser for con-
sultati0n BY the legion headquarters
STAFF. while the presence in the head
quarters building Of war department
representative was a great con-
venience.
The position he has accepted with
the Indianapolis chamber OF CON-
merce l. considered one OF the best
OF that kind In the country. the In
dianapolis civic-commerclai orgsniza-
ton having membership OF 1000,
while the city T. second in the manu-
facture OF automobiles and ranks high
In the meat packing and other indus
tries. assuring great future for the
colonel.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-04-07
Advantages in Knowing Chinese.

As part of an elaborate program In
spoken languages Columbia university
is TO teach Dutch, japanese. Arabic,
Armenian. Chinese. French, Danish
Norwegian, Icelandic. Russian, Serbo-
Croatian, Spanish and Turkish. The
importance of Chinese was recently
emphasized at Columbia by Julean
Arnold. American commercial attache
at Picking, who told an audience that
from 500 to 1000 Americans should
be trained in the essentials of Chinese
civilization in the next ten years. Ire
mendous trade potentialities lie in
China. said Mr.. Arnold.