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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22
SKOWHEGAN
UNITED STATES RAILROAD ADMINS TRATl0R
WALKER o. HINES, Director General of Railroads
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD

Corrected to December Fl, 1919
Trains Leave SkOwhegan Week Days.
500 a, m. for Waterville Belfast,
Lewiston. Augusta. Brunswick, Bath,
Boston.
11.45 a. m. for Waterville, Bangor,
Bar Harbor, Calais, Vanceboro, Oak
land, Pennington, Lewiston. Augusta,
Brunswick, Bath. Rockland, Portland,
and Boston.
2.35 p. m. for Waterville, Belfast,
Harmony, Dover and Foxcroft, Ban
gor, Bucksport Saturdays only) Au-
gusta, Brunswick, Bath, Roekland,
Portland, Boston, New York.
Trains Leave Skowhegan sundays
S.i5 a. m. for Waterville, Bangor. Au-
gusta, Brunswick. Portland, Boston.
Trains Arrive skowhegan Weeks Days
7.40 a. m. from Waterville.
Ills a m. from Waterville Belfast,
Pittsheld, Harmony Dover and Fox
croft, Bangor, Bncksport Mondays
only, Lewiston, Augusta, Brunswick,
Bath, Portland, Boston, New York
COS p. m. from Waterville, Bangor,
Bar Harbor, Calais, Oakland, Augusta,
Lewiston Brunswick. Portland Boston.
Trims Arrive Skowbegan Sundays
1l.25 a. m. from Waterville Pitts
field, Newport, Bangor, Augusta, Bath,
brunswick, Lewiston, Portland, New
York.
d. c. DOUGLASS. Federal Manager.
NJ. L. HARRIS Gen'l. Pass. Agent.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
Mathews.
tHicksville, Ohio, Tribune. J

tHicksville, Ohio, Tribune.l
Comparatively few people today
reach their allotted time of three
score years and ten. Had Mrs. Har-
riette E. Mathews lived IS days more
she would have been 50 years old.
She was born in Washington County
Missouri, and died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. F. D. Belknap. She
was one of a family of eight children,
having five brothers and two sisters
all of whom preceded her in death.
She was united in marriage Oct. %,
1887 to DIR. II. E. Mathews who died
Dec. "a, 1875. She was the mother of
eight children, three of whom preced-
ed her in death. She had the re-
sponsibility of raising and caring for
the children. She leaves four sons
and one daughter, E. E. Mathews of
ST. Louis, W. L. Mathews of Bunker,
Missouri, II. D. Mathews of Poplar
Bluff, Missouri, @. @. Mathews of
Bismarck, Missouri, and Mrs. F. D.
Belknap of Hicksville. One remark
able thing about her sons is noted in
the fact that none of them have ever
married. She united with the Presby-
terian church early in life and re-
mained faithful member until death.
Funeral services were held at the
home of her daughter by Rev. A. r.
Hendrickson, assisted by Rev. j. w.
Lilly, and interment made iu Forest
Home cemetery.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
Mr.. HOTSON COMES TO THE FRONT
Tells His Friends and Neighbors Of His
Experience.

Every Tronton resident should read
What Mr.. Hotson says, and follow his
example. He has used Doan's Kid
ney Pills and speaks from experience.
Is there any need to experiment with
limitations or nntried kidney medi-
cines?
r. Hotson, Russell ST., Ironton,
says: 81 suffered severely from kid
ney trouble four years ago. When
the kidney secretions were passing,
they panied terribly ana I had aches
through my sides, hips and over my
kidneys. used Doan's Kidney Pills
and they relieved the aches and
palms,
Nearly five years later Mr.. Hotson
added: "Doan's Kidney Pills always
help me when my kidneys get out of
order and they are the best kidney
medicine have ever taken. / am
always glad to recommend them. Y
Price, 60c at all dealers. Don'tlsim
|ply ask for . kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills the same that
Mr.. Hotson had. Foster Milburn
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N Y.--Adv.
1
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
Goodwater Items.

Farmers have been very tusy, and
crops are looking fine.
Herbert Scott visited relatives at
Boss last Sunday.
Mr.. VIM. Carl, who has been in
bad health, is much improved.
R. B. Carl went to Poplar Bluff and
st. Louis last week to get some re-
pairs for his engine, but the price was
so high, he did not buy.
Mrs. Saphrona Crocker and daugh-
ter, of st. Louis, are visiting relatives
here.
Mr.. ]. M. Lucas bought new Ford
car, also Mrs. Jennings.
The new M. w. of A. Camp at Doyle
is starting in good. Your correspond
ent attended lodge there Wednesday
night.
We certainly enjoyed the editors
letter in last weeks paper. Its to be
hoped that he may yet round out
several more years. L. W. S.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
Meals Creek Items.
we still have wet weather.

We still have wet weather.
The farmers have finished planting
corn. The meadows do not look very
promising.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Clements and
family spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Med Brooks at Doyle.
]. B. Parks and family visited A, J.
Stricklin's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. P. Stricklin visited
at the home of their daughter, Mrs
w. A. White, Sunday.
Miss Rebecca Stricklin spent Sun
day with Miss Lola Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Jones visited
on Meals Greek Saturday.
Miss Mae Crocker of Doyle spent
Saturday night and Sunday with home
folk
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. A. Barton,
May 18th, a boy; also to Mr.. and Mrs,
W. T. Parks, May oath, q son.
DEW DROP.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
FOR SALE.

One 1920 Ford Touring Gar; Electric
Lights and Starter. Good condition
One 1918 Ford Touring Car; good
mechanical condition; new tires.
LINUS r. WHITE, Box 302,
Ironton, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
! QUESTION NO. 6.

Now, in this Issue, we beg to ask
you, as public servants of the tax
payers OF this County, don't you
think that it is only just and fair that
these questions should be answered,
that the people of this County know
the truth?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
Days of Week.

NOTE. The precipitation includes
rain, hail, sleet and melted snow, and
is recorded in inches and hundredths.
Ten inches of snow equal one inch of
rain. ssT'' indicates trace of precipita-
tion. ARCADIA COLLEGE Observer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
Weather Report.

Meteorological Report OF Coopera-
tive Observer at Ironton, Iron County
Mo-, for the week ending Monday,
May 81, 1920:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
ANSWER.

Had your questions ever been, sub
mitted to the Court they would have
been answered, as you very we'll
know. Instead of asking the Court,
you have avoided doing SO, and have
elected to publish your questions in
your paper. 1t is only by accident
that they were ever brought to our
atteRti0n. They are answered here,
as lpose of any other citizen would be
answered.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10

ment of warrants drawn by order of
the Court.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
QUESTION NO. ID.

Are we to understand that the
Prosecuting Attorney of Iron County
advised the County Court of Iron
County that the proposal and accept
ance complied with the Law regard
ing Funds of this County?
ANSWER.
Yes, and we have every reason to
believe his advice is sound.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
QUESTION NO. 12.

In the proposal of VIM. R. Compton
Company and your acceptance OF the
sale Of the 5000 600 Iron County Road
Bonds, it states that the proceeds are
TO be withdrawn by you only asactual-
ly needed and Withdrawals are to be
made by You by drafts on VIM. r.
Compton Company signed by the
Presiding Judge and Clerk Of the
County Court, accompanied by Coun-
ty Highway Engineers estimate as to
the funds needed Are the Presiding
Judge and Clerk of the Court of Iron
County under bond for this money?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10

For Sale Ford Touring Oar in good
condition, equipped with demountable
rims. A. ri ScHAEFER, Ironton.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
QUESTION NO. Z.

In calling special election to vote
on the proposed Bond Issue, isn't it
true that you asked the Judges and
Clerks at each precinct to serve free
of charge that the County might save
as much money as possible? We are
glad to know that some. have such a
great interest in saving our County
money.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
QUESTION NO. 13.

Have you any right to draw a war
rant on any other than the County
Treasurer for the money belonging to
Iron County?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
ANSWER.

The Treasurer. You have failed to
grasp the idea that the VIM. R. Comp
ton 90. is Special Depositary for
these funds under our agreement, and
that the Treasurer trapsacts business
with them on the same principle that
he does with the County Depositary.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10

No. Again you fail to understand
that withdrawals are to be made by
the Treasurer, acting under the orders
of the Court, in the same manner as
other funds are withdrawn.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
ANSWER,

No, and this Court does not propose
to assume any such right.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
QUESTION NO. is.

Are the people of Iron County to
understand by placing the proceeds
from the sale of the $1,000 Iron
County Road Bonds on deposit with
the VIM. R. Compton Company that
you haven't any regard for your con-
tract made with the County De-
positary for the Funds of Iron Coun-
ty?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
QUESTION NO. 10.

We will ask, under the Laws of this
State, ii the Hon. County Court can
draw warrant on any other than the
County Treasurer for the funds be-
longing to this County?
ANSWER.
No, and the Court does not propose
to do so.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
QUESTION NO. Il.

Isn't it true that when you advertis-
cd for bids on the County monies that
you advertised it under law that
had been repealed for several years?
ANSWER.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
QUESTION NO. 9.

We would like to know what county
official or officials are under bond for
the money paid to this County by
VIM. R. Compton 90. for the 100000
road bonds sold?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10

expended the roads therein. The
County " only pay its pro rata share
cost, upon stimates approved by the
STATE High ray Engineer.
O. ESTION NO. "a. y
Don't yo,l think that every Judge
and llerk. that served in the Special
EleStion, bonding this County for
100000 should be paid, in view Of
whas has been done?
ANSWER.
No. The men who served gratis
did 30 from sense of duty and de-
sire to serve their County. The Court
does not care to offer them gratui-
tous insult, but does believe they are
to be commended by all good citizens.
If you will refer to Question 7 you
will find that those who were unwill-
ing to serve gratis had only to file
claim for pay, as any other creditor.
QUESTION NO. 25.
Wasn't it true that bonds of this
kind were selling around par and at
premium about the time our bonds
were sold?
ANSWER.
No, not five per cent road bonds
coupled with contract, such as we
have, for 5 per cent interest on the
proceeds of the sale. We would have
secured par from the Compton people
by accepting lower rate of interest
on the money, but that would have
been Of no advantage to the County.
QUESTION NO. 26.
Isn't it true one or more of our
citizens had told one OF the members
of the County Court that they want
ed to bid on these bonds when same
we're to be sold?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
ANSWER.

Yes. Neither can he draw checks
on the County funds except IA pay
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10

Absolutely untrue. The Court closf
ed the deal and the Clerk delivered
the bonds to the purchaser by direc-
tion of the Court, as the County Treas-
urer was i'll and unable to attend 10
the matter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
ANSWER.

No, we have profound regard for
our obligations with whomsoever
made. Our agreement with the
Bank of Arcadia Valley does not cover
this fund.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
QUESTION NO. 1e.

Isn't it true that the Clerk of the
County Court of Iron County had re-
ceived letters from different men or
bond houses, asking when the bonds
would be sold, as they wanted to bid
on same?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-06-10
QUESTION NO. 10.

While the law requires that the
bonds be sold by the Treasurer in pur-
suance of an order of Court it does
not specify that he shall make person
al delivery of same. The pr oceeds
were duly and legally deposited and a
proper receipt obtained.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-17
By MILDRED MARSHALL
ALINE

or COURSE Teutonic origin is
" Aline. It signifies noble" and
belongs to the great cycle Of
names evolved from the prefix Aethel
Adel. or Adel. which means high born
or noble. Athalaric, the conqueror Of
Rome. was a forsrunner OF the fsu-
inins Aline. Since he was often
known as Alaric. the process OF evo-
luton Is more easily discernibie-
Early IN the ninth century. the fem
mime name OF AdOlphine was coined
in Germany and brought 70 England.
Though - was soon contracted 10
Dollne-a name still common In Ger
many--the original name remained
long enough 20 become the predeces-
sor OF Aline, through slurring the
consonarts. One OF the daughters o.
Waitheof. earl Of Northumbriz. was
50 called. and 70 IS believed that her
christening set the fashion Tor the
barbarous names which made their
appearance in England about that
time.
Aline bears no connection with FL
leen. which is the Irish version Of
Eleanor, nor with Allen. which Is
another form OF the same name.
though the similarity IN pronuncia-
ton is striking allue. however. Is
more popular in this country than
either Of the other two.
Aline's taliamanic gem r. the ruby.
It viii protect It's wearer from dan
ger, and disease. bring her courage
and success. Tuesday Is her lucky
day and 5 her lucky number. The
lily OF purity Is her fl0Wsr.-Copy-
right 1890, By The Wheeler Syndi-
cate, Inc.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-17
ALETHEA

ALETHEA. though not in common
n usage. is a most important name.
It comes from the Greek. Alsthias
which in turn was evolved from the
Greek "a- and the word meaning so
hide" and thus may be translated as
truth" or sincerity"
The first appearance OF the name
IS recorded in 1f11, when Aletha- OF
Padua, lived. II was Dona Maria Ale
tea, a Spanish princess for whom
Charles 7 OF England journeyed TO
spain while ne was prince OF wales
Alethea was the form which ap-
peared in the famous Saville family
and was given vogue through its
prominence. But perhaps the most
famous and memorable Alethea was
the lady to whom the captive caveller
penued the much quoted lines;
stone walls do not a prison make
Nor iron bars a cage"
To Alethea Is given the additional
interest OF naming the youngest
1863, at the age Of nine, Alethea
Branding was married to q man
named Henry Hitch. The name proved
very popular in England and ireland,
where Il is sometimes contracted TO
Lefty.
Althea. meaning wholesome, has no
connection with Alethea. The former
seems TO have belonged solely 10 the
unfortunate mother OF Leleager.
Coral is Alethea's talismanic stone.
Il has the power to drive away evil
spirits and to protect its Wearer from
danger and disease Thursday Is Ale
thea's lucky day and five her lucky
number.-COpyright by The Wheeler
Syndicate. Inc, 1870.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-17
PANSY

.DELURE little Pansy Is named
~ after the modest flower. but there
Is charming sentiment connected
with her christening. Pansy means
Thought" since It was 50 called from
the French pensee. thought" The
flower is a species OF violet. as its
velvety purple petals are mute wit
ness. but It Is frequently called
heartsease and Is supposed 10 have
cardiac qualities.
The lucky possessor Of the name Of
Pansy may be called BY many other
names, "None-so-pretty' Is an English
Interpretation which later became
'Nancy-pretty." Love In tdleness'
and kiss me at the garden gate are
other titles for the modest little
flower which Is the namesaks OF
many & pretty American Miss.
The vogue FOR flower names, which
originated in the ultra romantic era
Of literature, bids fair to be immortal.
their origin in a dim but gloriously
sentimental past, Pansy Is OF more re-
cent origin In a dim but gloriously
sentimental past, Pansy Is OF more
recent growth. History records no
famous lady who bore the name and
Il must be assumed (resretfully, Il Is
true) that the 1ower-named women
are not "ths stuff that heroines are
made of
Pansy's taiismanie Jewel is the
beryl It viii bring her great good
fortune. according to ancient legend.
and VIII secure for her true love and
Sunday Is Pansy's lucky
day and her lucky number.-(Copy-
right, 1890, By The Wheeler Syndi-
cate, Incl
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-17
The Meanings OF CHS Naes-Wat They Stand For Va
DELHI

.nELIA IS a name OF curiously con-
~ nicting history There are sew
eral origins from which she might
have sprung. In England she an-
pears most frequently as a couven-
lent contraction for the dignity OF
'CordeIia- The truly Irish flavor Of
Bedelia and the popularity Of Della
IN that country might give rise to the
contention that the latter name Is
the diminutive Of the old sons-favor-
its.
But Della. according TO the best
genealogical authorities. Is a separate
and Independent name which has Its
source IN no less an exalted realm
than the mythology OF ancient
Greece. II was Artemie OF Diana, the
moon goddess who. being born at De-
los. caused the place OF her nativity
to be immortalized in Greek mythol-
ogical history.
In honor OF the goddess. the femin-
ine name Della. as evolved from De-
los and spranE 70 instant fame IN Ar
cadian poetry. Lovely shepherdesses
who figure In those ancient pastorals
bore the name and It reached Eng
land by the literary route The sound
OF Il was good TO Irish ears and Il
was straightway adopted by that
country.
Since Artemis was the moon god
dess. Il IS fitting that Delia's tails
manic gem should be the moonstone.
Il viii bring its wearer good fortune,
and viii prove an exceptionally lucky
Jewel II Il Is q gift from sweetheart
II Is said that lovers can read the fu-
ture by looking into its depths when
the moon Is full. Monday is Delia's
lucky day and her lucky number
Copyright, 1920. BY The Wheeler
Syndicate. Inc)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-17
ANN4

THOUGH coming originally from thu
same source. Anna and Anne are
two very different names TIC
call a girl bearing the pretty ap-
pellatiTe derived from the Hebrew
Chaauach. Anna or Anne indiscrimi-
separate names and should not be
used iurerchangeab
Anna was first known as the
Roman goddess OF the circling year
She was confused later with Anne,
the companion sister Of Dido. whose
tragic end is recorded By NerEi In
the -Aeneid- According 70 Roman
tradition. anna pursued the faithless
Aenezs 70 Italy, after the suicide Of
Dido. and there drowned herself IN
the river Numicius where she became
q presiding deity
The Irish have a similar legend %
account for their Anna the daugh-
ter OF the chief OF the FlrbolE race
drowned herself in the river Life
and since the Irish word for river Isl
Amhain. the two words became. on
English tongues. Anna Liffey. and
were supposed 70 form the un-
fortunate lady's name
There was also a St Anna IN
Byzantium for whom the emperor
Justiniau built q church in $50. Thus
became q popular name among Greek
damsels. and a daughter OF emperor
Basil married Nladimar. grand prince
OF lIuscorv. Another famous bearer
italy. who brought here title % the
house Of guise-
Like Anne, the talismanic gem Of
Anna is the pearl II promises her
good fortune, many friends. and ex-
IRENE affability. wednesday Is her
lucky day and 5 her luck number
Copyright. 1890, By the Wheeler
Syndicate. Inc
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-17
South Texas Dotted With Ranch Houses Very Ancient
Some Of Them Built During Rule OF Spain OOer Texas

residence is Of Moorish type. when
So was built, it must have been q
veritahie palace. but for many years
past IL has been used as the home Of
Mexican cowboys and IS badly out OF
reuair Nearby this ancient ranch
home are the smaller houses Of the
servants A feature OF this little
ranch settlement Is a stone chapel
where religious services were held
for the benefit Of the ranch folks.
some Built By spnninrd,-
Il IS stated that some Of these
homes were built during the period
OF the Spanish control OF Mexico.
What are now comparatively small
ranches were then part Of vast
feudal estates In the form Of land
grants that were given 20 favorites
OF the king in recognition OF some
daring exploration or feat Of arms.
There are several OF these large land
grants lying 70 the south Of here Fl
Texas. and upon each Of them are
one or more OF the old grim looking
fuedal type OF residence
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-17

W. wan ~ maze the AlQe- OF your
4 life, don't you9 You long TO get
all you can out Of Iife-happiness,
success love. Perhaps you are one
OF those who have the vision 70 see
that TO get much from life. you must
give much TO t.
But life IS tremendous and there
are only "a hours in q day. Life IT.
self has TO be reekoned in terms Of
the thousands of years the world has
existed-and the thousands more Il
VIII probably continue to be. We
are pygmieF who visit here for a lit
tie while and ne cannot hope TO
grasp ali % life IL the short time We
stay.
So the thing for you and me to de-
eide Is what must We have. What
IS Vitalf And what is nouesseutial2
What must we seek? What is Il
profitable TO eliminste2
It would be wise. I think. for Us
TO dismiss certain things from our
scheme Of existence
First there's prefer sham, IN
truth. All the strain OF living falsely
and pretending 10 be other than what
Won are Won't L be an actual relief
70 get rid Of the strain Of posing and
lying and putting on
Then There's Worry
AeAr comes worry Mental Luui-
bling leads 70 looking so hard and
SO crookedly at little things that their
value Increases out OF ali proportion
20 reality. Worry gives you a mental
squint and distorts the focus Of every
thing
out OF worry grows discomfort But
discomfort spreads over all that is
near il and poIsons all it touches.
It's made OF dissatisfaction and Bit
teraess and lack OF faith. It doesn't
construct. It destroys.
Discomfort that sits down bitterly
IN idleness and euvies the rest OF the
world while it pities itself. is another
q the things that must be eliminated
u life IS TO advance. II life IS to mean
ANYTHING but death and decay
The other discomfort which SPURS
70 effort IS worthy OF another name l
= Is ambition II is one OF the things
for which 81 IS worth while TO strive. /
p VI we are finding out what we must J
eliminate - what We must dismiss I
from our lives.
Greed and selfseekinE Go not be- 7
long In our scheme OF things. Help
fuluess and service are not IN the
vocabulary OF the man or woman who 4
thinks only Of self And they are
two OF the richest things IN life.
Service wins love ard love IS one Of 4
the things all Of rs crave.
We have decided that untrufh and 4
worry discomfort and sa1fseekfnE are
the things We wiz let 60 and put out