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The Harrison times., 1920-01-17
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Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Marshall, OF
Myrtle, have moved to Harrison.
George Hassour. of Leavenworth,
Kansas, was here on business this
week and sold his farm north OF
town to Daniel Turney.
Mrs. Fred Harris has returned
from trip to her father, who is in
the hospital at Springfield. She re
ports him some better.
Miss Vera Savage, OF Pleasant
Ridge. is now student in the Har-
rison schools.
Earl Smith, who has been work.
ing for several months in Iowa, has
returned home.
Mrs. Edith Thistlewaite is in from
Omaha, Nebraska, on a visit to her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Clarke.
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Davis re
turned to their home at Monette yes.
terday after a pleasant visit with
Harrison relatives.
Owing to the great demand for
work outside, the Fixit Shop will be
open only on Wednesday and Saturday
of each week, Please arrange to
bring your work in on those days or
call o. A. Paden, res. tel. 354. wd
Mrs. Josephine B. Crump, of Hon
eymOOn Farm, is the subject of a
front page write-up by our former
tOwnsman, Clio Harper, in the "Ar-
kansas Writer" of January /. 1t is
beautiful tribute, in the authors
characteristic style, and closes with
poem from Mrs Crumps pen.
Work on the Jefferson Highway
in Newton county is progressing rap
idly. The construction corps is now
Wltnm elSnt miles or the forest re-
serve, while the government is build
ing across the reserve from the south
side, and has only u miles of its
part of the work yet to do.
Harrison persons who own land
on Big Creek have been offered $1.75
Der bushel for their corn and a pro
0Ortionate price for bales of cotton,
which sselling at Russellville, it is
said, for higher price than anywhere
else. $I25 per bushel was also re
Ceived for cottonseed. ,
Get 1t Where They've Got it,"
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT
LEAGUE ORGANIZED

A Civic Improvement League was
Drmed at the Court House Monday
night, by mass meeting of the citi-
zens OF Harrison. 1t is not possible
for all towns TO maintain big organi-
zation that has for its purpose the
bringing in Of new enterprises, and
with paid secretary whose duties it
Is to promote civic welfare. But it
ls IN the power OF every town, no
matter how small, to show the same
spirit of cooperation in matters which
benefit the public as a whole as is
shown by the Commercial Clubs, the
Chamber OF Commerce, the Rotary
Club or whatever name they go by.
We don't have to belong to an or
ganization here in Harrison to know
what the town needs and what would
help it to grow and the people to
become more prosperous. We know
what we need, but single-handed we
can't accomplish it. 1t is only through
cooperation, and that OF the heartiest
sort. that we can do for our town
and community what big city Organi-
cations do. We firmly believe that
with community meeting occasion
ally to discuss public affairs, the needs
of the town and improvements that
should be made, we could bring out
this cooperation in a splendid way.
Merely suggesting that eve need"
such and such an improvement is not
going to get it. If there is a factory
or plant of any kind seeking a loca-
ton it is not going to come here on
the invitation of two or three citizens
The men back of it must know that
all the people want it. that we are
cooperating with each other to make
this better town, and that we have
the interest of each other at heart
We are starting on a new year. We
have a splendid chance to make it the
biggest, the brightest, the most pros
porous one this community ever en-
joyed. Why not start an agitation now
that will bring it about through a
few public meetings like the one to-
night, at which we can talk it over
and then act on the things we decided
best for the town and its people?
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17
FERGUSON ADDS TO
HIS FORCE AT CAPITAL.

LITTLE ROCK, Jan. 8-Jim G. Fer
guson, Commissioner of Agriculture,
has Just announced the appointment Of
two more members of his force. It
is a notable fact that he offered ap-
pOintmentS to AZ men before he finally
completed his staff of thirty employees
in the various departments of his
office. The salaries are not attractive
a rule, especially where a man has
a good position or good prospects. Be
cause of the inadequate pay of all
those connected with the state govern
ment, it becomes increasinly difficult
to fill the positions
The men appointed this week are
Herb Lewis, editor and publisher Of
the Gravette News-Herald, who will
arrive early in February to take a
position in the Office as assistant pub
licity man. and d. Webster Jones, a
young man of Little Rock, grandson
of former Governor Dan w. Jones. He
will join the inspection forces in the
feed and fertilizer departments.
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17
MiCHELL-lEWlS.

Felix Robert Michel Jr. and Miss
Harvey Helen Lewis were married in
Harrison at s o'clock Monday evening,
by Rev. w. F. Bradley.
The groom is one of Harrison's
most estimable young men, and is a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Michel
Sr., formerly of Harrison, now of
Little Rock, and since his return from
France with the A. Z. F., has been
assistant manager of Fair Store No.
l.
The bride is the second daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Lewis, and
is one of Harrison's very pretty girls,
and has spent her girlhood among
US. A host of friends extend good
wishes and congratulations to this
happy young couple, and are glad
that Harrison is to be their home.
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17
N.NsD Pulls 3'or 4 Plows

In fields, where blowing is difhcult-tough
bakedlsoi,istif grades, etc this Case
15-27lKerosene. Tractor will pull 8 plows
easilyA Where conditions are favorable, this
tractor,can pull plows.(
zASoitisa .favorite on the average farm. It
isIneitherftoo large nor too small
In addition to its field work, it is designed
for| belt work, having the pulley properly
placed. TIt will drive a Case 26x46 Thresher
equipped with feeder and wind stacker or
other machines requiring similar power.
The ACase 1927 has abundant reserve
power. While rated at IS horsepower on
the drawbar, it can deliver more than 1S
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17

China now has a Heavenly Feet
Association" pledged to fight the an
cient custom of binding the feet of
girl babies. Here in America the
task of keeping decently shod with
out going into bankruptcy is almost
as serious.
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17

Argentina also is cracking its Off
cial whip behind herds of anarchists
and communists booked for depOrtl-
ton. Governments desirous to stand
are naturally disposed to order their
worst enemies to move on.
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17

The more disloyal Berger becomes
the more votes he seems to be able
TO command. No wonder the former
Kaiser's brother. while propaganding
in this country, spoke of Milwaukee
as the only part of Germany he had
not yet visited.
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17

The Bolshevist idea that the way to
stop crime is to destroy all the jails
seems to be even more unprOmising as
10 results than the prohibitionist idea
that the way to stop crime is to
destroy all the liquor
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17

How to make up the treasury de-
felt caused by the loss OF liquor taxes
is worrying the legislators all the
more because they have already mul-
tipied the income tax by three with
that end in view.
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17

Washington, Jan. I3-The State De.
partment has denied knowledge Of
the receipt Of Japanese cruisers, who
escorted large shipment OF arms
and ammunition into Mexico.
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17

Washington, Jan. IS-Guy {. Allen,
OF Somerset Maryland. has been
named assistant treasurer Of the Unit.
ed States BY the President.
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17

R. d. Mars moved today to the
Trout farm, north Of town on the
Cottonwood road
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17

Maurice Maeterlinck is discriminate
ing He says that American girls are
as pretty as our jazz music is ugly.
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17

horsepower. While rated at 27 on the belt,
it can deliver 80 horsepower. 1t is ever ready
for the hardest jobs. 1t never tires.
2 All gears are cut steel, enclosed and run
in oil. 1t has four-cylinder valve-in-head
motor, mounted crosswise on a one-piece
main frame. This affords the use of all
spur gears
A Case Sylphon Thermostat controls the
cooling system and insures complete COM
bustion of kerosene. A Case air washer de-
hVers clean air to the carburetor.
There are dozens of betterments found
only in this tractor. You should be familiar
with them, so that you may make careful
comparison.
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17

W F. Mourer has sold HIS fine
farm south OF town to a Nebraska
man.
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17

Get II whore they've got H."
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17

The farmers who are calling for a
farmer for President evidently are
not disposed TO rest content with a
Congress subseryient to the interests
Of farmers.
The Harrison times., 1920-01-17

-"Get 1t Where They've Got it,"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-03-25
CORNVILLE

Edith Trask of Oakland visited with
her brother Ernest Tufts last week
returning to her home Friday.
David Creighton has sold his farm
the Dyer place, to Ralph York.
David Creighton and family have
moved to Norridgewock.
Edward Tessier injured his foot
quite badly while at work in the mill
at Canaan.
Mrs. Albert Hilton, who has been
caring for Mrs. Ruth Flanders, re-
turned to her home in Athens. Friday
Mrs. Mary Tufts. who has passed
the winter with her daughter in Oak
land returned home Tuesday.
Mrs. Ruth Flanders pas ed away
Saturday morning after an illness OF
three weeks She was the Oldest
member of Wesserunsett Grange Her
home was about a mile from the
Grange Hall and she was seen many
times coming thru the pasture with
her lantern to attend a meeting when
so years old She leaves an adopted
son Horace l.. Flanders. Funeral
services were held at the East Ridge
church. Monday forenoon, Rev. Geo
Merriam officiating. Burial in the
East Ridge cemetery.
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HINCKLEY

Arthur Covell of the University of
Maine is passing a weeks vacation
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. A. Covell.
Mr. and Mrs. j. ". Walker, who
have been passing the winter in War
rem. Mass, have returned 10 their
home at this place Miss Floy will
remain in Massachusetts for a few
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Gaylord Of Wat
eryille were guests of their parents
Mr. and Mrs George ". Gaylord Mon
day. Mr. and Mr.. John GAYLORD
were also guests az The Gaylord home
Mrs. \. + Bessey returned Monday
from a visit to her daughter. Mrs
Earle Palmer in Richmond.
The Hinckiey Farmers Union is
building much needed ice house.
Mrs. Sanford Strickland has re-
turned from Skowhegan.
The crows and bare ground in spots
are welcome sight.
f. j. Mitchell of the Clinton side
has bought the chestnut horse, Frank
owned by w. E. Palmer,
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MALROS'S MILLS

Saturday morning, March 10, the
call of a loon was heard, a familiar
sound, but unusual at this season Of
the year, yet conditions generally have
been unusual this winter. Monday
night there was a grand display of
the Aurora borealis, which covered
the whole heavens, and were unusual
ly bright in the southern sky.
Charles II. futile went to Augusta
on Saturday to visit his brother-in-
law Alfred E. Smith and family re
turning Monday.
W. b. Whittier from town has sold
his hay on the Tolman place to Merit
Chase of Clinton. which has recently
been pressed and is being hauled to
market.
Some belated ones have been har-
vesting their ice under many Difficult
ties. the past week.
Mrs. Charles Holden returned home
having accompanied her son Howard
Holden to hospital last week, where
he underwent a successful operation
and is reported as recovering finely.
Mrs. Belle Young from town has
been keeping house for her father,
Charles Holden, during the absence of
her mother.
Mrs. Mildred Turner and two chill
dren who has been keeping house for
her father Charles Whittemore since
last October returned to her home
nearer the village on Tuesday, Mrs
Kent has returned to keep house for
Mr.. Whittemore.
w. L. Walker is running his mill
with a small crew but considerable
work is accomplished. so much snow
requires much shoveling to find the
logs of which he has a good supply
in his mill yard Quite a lot is be-
ing hauled in by the farmers near by
Ivory Homested is attending the
Republican Convention in Bangor this
week.
Mrs. Isaiah Crowell received news
of the death of her cousin on Friday
last Mrs. Carrie Chase Rolfe. wife
of ]. Wesley Rolfe of Pittsfeld. Mrs.
Rolfe was the daughter of the late
! Cyrus and Thankful Woodbury. Chase
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The News of Somerset's Busy Towns

together with several short pictures
were shown at the Town Hall on Sat
urday evening but on account of the
storm very few patronized the show
Henry Whiting was a business call
er in Fairfield last week.
DR.. II. ". Smith has been confined
to his home several days by illness.
Mrs Nettie Stanley received the
sad news of the serious illness Of her
father Mr. Lovejoy of Bingham last
Saturday.
Miss Adessa Spaulding is home from
Orono for d few days vacation.
Easter Millinery at Mabel Wright S
all next week Hats to be made over
or re-trimmed, will be attended 10
by Mrs. Welch on Thursday April 1st
A social was enjoyed at the Congre-
gational yestry on Tuesday evening.
On this week Saturday evening
March 81. a Box Social will be given In
the Norridgewock Grange Hall. under
the auspices of Somerset Grange the
proceeds to be given 10 the Institution
for the Blind in Portland. Each
lady is requested 10 bring box
which will be sold \ free enter
tainment will be given at 30 and a
social evening is assured This Is
for a worthy object and il is hoped
that the public Will come and help
in the good cause.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-03-25
STARKS

Mrs. Jennie Waugh was the guest
of relatives in Skowhegan last week.
Anna Farrand of Mercer &c visiting
her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs.
Leon Farrand.
Miss Mile Taylor has returned to
her school in Strong.
Mrs. william Robbins WI has been
keeping house for her uncle. Zelber
Greenleaf. during the winter went to
Wilton last week, where her husband
is employed.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. f. Frederick re-
Gently spent the day at tho home OF
her brother, b. A. Beane, New Sharon.
There is to be Leap Year Easter
social at the Grange Hal saturday
evening, March 9th, if weather and
roads are suitable. Eve zone who
read this please consider Yourself in
vited And come wearu4 q smile
and prepared to sing or play the
piano, violin, Jewsharp or comb.
And Wen all join together singing
"Home Sweet Home ANYHOW. plan
to make a joyous sound for his will
be the last social for the winter and
must be so enjoyed that all will re-
member it until snow comes again.
Ladies bring cake or other sweet
food. Mrs, Stella Drawn has charge
of the program. The social COM
mittee are Mrs. Gertrude Waugh. Mrs.
Agnes Hilton, Mrs. Alice Waugh.
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N0OSF RIVER

Leonard Z. Moore a respected citi-
zen of this place, whose death oc-
CURED at the Dean Hospital, Green
Vile. will be greatly missed from the
community as he WAS friend 10
everyone who knew him. His age
was - years. lie was the son of
George Milton and Nancy CHolden)
Moore He was married in June 1896
to Carrie d. Holden OF This place who
survives him and leaves besides his
wife. his father and step-mother, five
brothers and four sisters and large
circle of relatives and friends. He
was member of Court Attean |. o. F.
ard among the beautiful floral offer
ings was wreath from the lodge Of
which he and his wife are both mem
bers.
Mrs. George HagheY with several
of the ladies' from Jaekman. enter
tanned whist party at the Library
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Hughcy is confined to
her bed for several days with a Sc
we're cold
Mrs. Nellie Grey is working at the
home OF Frank Hagen
Mrs. Frank Nedeau who has been
sick for several weeks, is slowly re-
covering
Mrs. Jane Moore is at the home OF
her niece Mrs Carrie Moore for few
day.
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STATE OF MAINE
Public Notice

By virtue of the authority conferred
upon me by the provisions of Chap
ter 33, r. s.. Sec. As. as amended. I,
having received written complaint
from the owners of the land that
beaver are doing actual, substantial
damage to their property, hereby de-
clare an open season on beaver, from
March 26th, 1920 to March 31st, inc,
1920, on the following territory.
On land of Obed Allen, in Lexing-
ton Plantation, county of Somerset,
During the open season herein pro-
vided for on the lands above specified,
it shall be lawful for any person who
has secured a s25 beaver trapping
license to trap beaver thereon, but
no person shall set trap within ten
feet Of a beaver house
Witness my hands this 10Th day of
March, A. D. 1920.
WILLIS f. PARSONS,
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries
1w13 and Game, State of Maine.
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DEADWATFR

Mrs. John Redmond, who has been
caring for Miss Louis Piper. returned
to her home in Bingham, Monday
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Leighton, Mrs
Samuel Crommett and children, Mrs
Savage and son Wallace from Bald
Mountain. attended the birthday party
of Leora Strout, Friday evening Miss
Leora received many present includ-
ing a camera. several boxes of cho-
colates and money. Refreshments OF
ice cream, cake and candy were serv-
ed. A good time was enjoyed by all
Irving LOOMS has returned to his
home after spending a few weeks with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John LOOMS
of SkoWhegan.
Frank Carter is visiting his. daugh-
ter in Madison while he is taking
treatments.
Mrs. Truena Perry of Knoxville is
visiting her sister Mrs. Harley Stroui
for a few days
George Carter is spending few
days with friends and relatives in
Cherryfield and Harrington.
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GUARD AGAINST
THE FLU
Serious Outbreaks of Influenza
all over North America
GOOD HEALTH IS The
SUREST SAFEGUARD
'FRUTT-A-TIVES" Brings Vigor Rn6
Vitality and Thus Protects
Against Disease

There can be no doubt that the
situation regarding the spread OF
Influenza throughout the country Is
one of grave concern. tits quite true
that the number of cases does not
constitute an epidemic such as caused
the suffering and sorrow during the
terrible DAYS of 1918. Yet there is
no Disgusting the fact that everyone
should be on their guard against the
disease.
In one city alone, from January
10Th TO February 2lst, three thousand,
one hundred and twenp-tt0o cases OF
Influenza and 139 deaths from the
disease were reported TO the Health
Department.
If the outbreak had come at the
beginning of the winter instead OF
the end, we might reasonably feel
that the very cold weather would
check the spread of the disease. But
coming as it has, at the end of the
winter, there is grave fear that an
epidemic may occur. For spring,
with its slush and rain under foot,
Its dampness and chill, its constant
changing from cold to warm and
back again, is a prolific source OF
coughs and colds, pleurisy and
pneumonia.
The best protection, in fact, the
only safeguard against the Flu, Is,
GOOD HEALTH.
Those who are not as well and
strong as they should be those who
are underweight; those who are
"run down" through overwork or
sickness; should build up at once.
What they need Is q Blood purifier,
a body-builder, a strength.giver, like
"Fruit-a- tves", the wonderful fruit
medicine.
"Fruit 3. a tives" regulates the
kidneys and bowels, causing these
organs to eliminate waste regularly
and naturally as nature intended.
"Fruit-a-tives" keeps the skin active,
and insures an abundant supply OF
pure, rich blood. "Fruit a tives !"
tones up and strengthens the organs
of digestion, sharpens the appetite,
brings restful sleep and renews the
vitality of the nervous system.
"Fruit-a-tives" contains everything
that an ideal tonic should have; to
purify the blood, to build up strength
and vigor, and to regulate the
eliminating organs, so that the whole
system would be in the best possible
condition to resist disease.
Now is the time to build up your
health and strength, not only as a
precaution against the ravages of
influenza, but also to protect you
against "spring fever" and the
inevitable reaction which comes with
the appearance of warmer weather.
Get box Of "Fruit-a-tives" today
and let this fruit medicine keep you
we'll.
"Fruit tives" is sold by all
dealers at 300 q box, 6 boxes for
$3.50, trial size Csc, or sent postpaid on
receipt Of price by FRUIT-A-TIVES
Limited. OGDENSBURG, NY.
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TOWN OF eKOWHEGAN
Assessors Notice

The inhabitants of the town of
Skowhegan, and others having taxable
property within said town are here
by notified and requested 20 bring in
to the undersig~ ed assessors of said
town on or before Apr1 l. 1920 q
true and perfect lit o. thn'r polls
and all their estate. real and person
al, including money on hand, all
money loaned on property. hypothe-
Gated upon mortgages, bonds, deeds,
notes. due bills and memorandums or
in any manner so invested that inter
est or other consideration shall be
paid or become due thereon, debts due
more than owing. and all property
held In trust as Guardian Executor,
or otherwise. which they are possess
ed of on the first day of April 1920,
and to be prepared to substantiate
the same by oath.
All persons owning Real Estate
whose property was assessed in the
wrong name or by a wrong descrip-
ton in the inventory OF 1919, or who
have purchased or sold Real Estate
within the past year, will call at the
Assessors Office during the time
specified below and have proper cor
rections and transfers made for 1920.
And for the purpose of receiving
said lists and making transfers of
Real Estate. the undersigned will be
in session in the Municipal Building
the first day Of April from 9 to IL
A. NJ. and from to 4 P. NJ, and on
Saturday, April 3, 1920 from to II A.
NJ and . to p. NJ. and any personal
examination or conversations about
the valuation thereof by the Asses
sors will not be considered as waiy-
err for neglect of any person bringing
in true and perfect lists as required
by law.
Those persons who neglect n COM
ply with this notice will be barred by
law from appealing from the decisions
of the Assessors on their application
for abatement for any errors in prop
erty taxed to them and will be furth-
er liable to an additional valuation of
Is per cent for neglect or evasion in
a true statement of ownership of tax
able property.
And the board will also be in ses-
sion the first Saturday of each month
beginning in August for the balance
of the year
CLYDE II. SMITH
l.. G. TRAFTON
JOSEPH BUTLER
3w13 Assessors
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MERCER

Relatives and friends of Mrs. Ida
Pressey will be sorry to learn OF the
death of her brother Edwin II. Hussey
at his late home in North Bend. Ore.
He was the son of the late Leonard
H. and Sarah l.. Hussey and was born
in Rome. He was siXty-nine years
of age and leaves two sisters Mrs. Ida
Presley of this town and Mrs. Louise
A. Roberts of Dexter; also one broth
er Seth Hussey of Watertown, Massa-
chusetts. Forty-six years ago he
went to California where he lived
about twenty years, then went to Ore
gon, where he has since made his
home, He had many friends in this
section of Maine who sympathize with
the famil in the loss of their brother.
Mr.. a.d Mrs. Leslie Wills are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of a son last week.
Eddie Clough visited friends in
Rome Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs Eunice Mosher of Smithfield is
with her niece, Mrs Ansel Nickerson
for a few days