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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-09-15
First publication Sept /, 1926
NOTICE OF. SHERIFF'S SALE

Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF
certain warrant issued 10 the undersigned sher
if dated the 18th day of April, 1920, by Amund
Belland. treasurer of Vernon county, Wiseon-
SIM for the collection of certain personal pro-
perty taxes returned delinquent for the year
1919, which said warrant commands the
ders9ned as such sheriff TO collect from G. G.
Koehler among others the sum Of s10206 to-
gether with interest at the rate of 1870 per
annum from September LIST. 1920. together
with fees for collecting the same being the
taxes duly levied against him for the year
1919. The said warrant having been from
time 10 time extended and in full force.
l. the undersigned sheriff in and for said
Vernon county have this day levied upon all
the right, title and interest of the above named
G. G. Koehler in and 70 the following described
real estate to-wit: The SEA of the swA of
section ten (i0), township fourteen (l4l north,
range one ~ west.
Notice ia further given that l. the under
signed sheriff as aforesaid will sell the above
described real property to the highest bidder.
for cash. at public auction, at the front door
Of the Court House in the City of Virodua, in
the county Of Vernon, and State of Wisconsin,
on the goth day of October. 4. ID. 1920, at ten
o'clock A. NJ Of that day % satisfy the said
warrant together with thu interest and costs
thereon.
Dated this 26th day of august. 1920.
f. II. ROGERS, Sheriff Vernon County.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-09-15
Read What U. s. Department of Ag-
riculture Says About What Two
Rats Can Do

According to government figures,
two rats breeding continually for three
years produce $50 ,709, 482 individual
rats. Act when you see the first rat,
don't wait. RAT-SNAP is the surest,
eleanest, most convenient extermin-
ator. No mixing with other foods.
Drys up after killing-leaves no smell
Cats or dogs won't touch it. Sold
and guaranteed by o. E. Davis and
Sauer Hardware.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-09-15
First publication August 4. 1926
Dnnn nrUr krnuVfsR

STATE OF WISCONSIN,, VERNON COUNTY
COURT. IN PROBATE
Albert Penshorn, Edward Ripke and Polly
Ripke, Plaintiffs. vs. the unknown heirs of
Sheldon G, Hall, and all whom it may con-
Germ, defendants.
The State of Wisconsin. 10 the said defend
ants:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this summons, ex-
elusive of the day Of service, and defend tAe
above entitled action in the court aforesaid I:
and in case Of your failure TO do Judgment
viii be rendered against you according to the
demand of the complaint. of which a copy ID
herewith served upon you
The following Is a description of the lands
IS. E ~ of the southeast quarter Is. E.N) OF
Section twenty-four (24), township thirteen
(1Sl north, range one ~ east. Vernon eoun-
ty. Wisconsin.
STONE g QUIMBY. Plaintiffs Attorneys.
p. o. Administrations. Sank County.
Wisconsin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-09-15
CURENESS of operation,

CURENESS of operation.
- power for hard, fast travel
over all kinds of roads, Ca
pacity to stand up, are de-
velopedto the highestdegree
in thenew Nineteen Twenty
One Buick Series.
For two decades, Buick en-
gineers have built Buick cars
on these sensible lines for
buyers who look upon the
motor car as a business
utility.
Each of the new models is
equipped with the Buick
valve in-head motor,-a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-09-15

guarantee of power and
positive performance.
With its capacity for service,
Buick combines striking
beauty. In residence of
spring suspension and ap-
pointmcnts that make for
riding comfort the new
models are especially
appealing.
In the new Buick three pas
Senger roadster, you will
find a car which meets every
requirement for sure, swift,
comfortable transportation
for every business man.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-05-08
TIDE TURNING FOR AI.ASkA
Seattle TineS.)

The annual report ot John W. Troy Alaska Customs Collector. establishes the fact that the Territory made a slight population gain in 1919,
 The gain would be hardly worth mentioning were it not for the fact S..at the Northland had been losing population ever since the United States entered the World War in 1917.
 As soon as America arrayed itself against autocracy, the sturdy North c,ucrs haStened to offer their Servic- rs to the government in whatever ca oaci.y that they could serve. In l9l, aad 1918. Aaska's population decreas ,d nearly l&,OOO. due solely to wa conditions.
 Thousands came to Seattle and sought employment in the shipyards. where they did ycoman service in set ing tho pace for the industry rh~ougnout the country. Now that the ush Of shipbuilding locally k over many of .ham are returning North
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-05-08

where they possess interests which re- quire attention.
 The next year will determine whether AlaSl;a's resources are to be utilized to the maximum possible un- Icr the federal laws or whtehcr an other decade or two will elaSpe before .tS conserved" wealth has been made available for its own people and the people of the United States.
 The Territory'S th-ec great needs lre: Intelligent legislation by Con greSS; additional capital for indus trial and agricultural enterprises and increased population.
 In order to prosper to the extent ts natural resources justify, it must have all of these, and of the three none is more important than increased
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-05-08
lLAMS MT. ST ELIAS
 HIGHER THAN MT. MCKINLEY

Addressing the Alaskan Society ot HOrt,and recently, Professor HershelI rarker outlined his famous trip to the
 op of Mount Mckinley in 1912, at rhicn tune the fake ascent and pho
 Q. raphS Of Dr. Cook were exposed. Professor Parker made the remark ole statement that Mount Mckinley
 ; not the highest peak in Alaska.
 Speaking to his interested audience, Professor Parker said his party in 9l2 recorded an attitude of l9,500 ,ect when overtaken by storm, to- zether with heavy wind. The party then struggled making an altitude of over 10000 feet. However no inStru- ment record was made of this height It averaged 10 degrees below zero dur ing the latter part of the trip, and being short of nourishment, the party suffered some hardShips. It was dis closed from a scientific standpoint that Mount St. Elias has been gaining in height during the past century, while Mount Mckinley has shrunk by reason of earthquake disturbances. He now firmly believes Mount Mckinley to be less than 10000 feet in height
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-05-08
VACHON TO FACE
 TRIAL RESULT OF
 FUR REGULATIONS

Peter Vachon, fur buyer and old time resident of Fairbank, has been indicted on thirteen counts by the federal grand jury on the charge of shipping marten pelts out of season. The return of the true bill agalnst the old-timer was announced when the jurors reported to Judge Bunncll at Fairbanks.
 The case originated at Tolovana, where large number of pelts were found in the poStoffice ready for shipment to the states by mail. Vachon was given a preliminary hearing at Fairbanks and bound over Q the grand jury.
 Two other true bills were re- turned by the jurors. One of them was a corrected indictment against John ByIose, who was involved in A stabbing affray some time ago on Engineer creek, and the other : against Thomas Collins, of Tam ma.
 Annie Mccarthy was indicted on the charge of killing her husband, at Brooks.
 E. E. Rurgin, who pleaded guilty to the charge of robbing the post office box of the First National bank 1t Fairbanks, has been punished by a fine of $500 and costs.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-05-08
SEVENTY THOUSAND PAIRS OF AMERICAN SHOES
 HELD UP FROM SALE

STOCKHOLM, May S. Sale of 7O,OO0 pairs of American shoes was stopped here the other day because they had been found to contain horn fibre in the heel and toe. Use of sub stitutes for leather in shoes is forbid
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-05-08

With farmers party, labor party, and a woman'S party all going nto action, there is no kind of bar age fire that iS going to save some .audidatcS this year. Philadelphia 'resS.)
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-05-08
den by the Swedish law.

den by the Swedish law.
 Public indignation has been ex- pressed over the stopping of the sale owing to the alleged exorbitant price , demanded by domestic manufacturer
 The selling firm has appealed t) the govelnmcnt to permit the shoes tp be sold.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-05-08

and Mount St. Elias to be over that height.
 The Alaskan Society at Portland meets monthly. Its meetings are wei attended, and there are many former Northerncrs attending, who thorough ly enjoy the gatherings.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-05-08

FOR RENT Furnished houses and cabins. See Dougherty.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-05-08

Some of the candidates say they be. eve in the office seeking the man, ut their campaign managers talk like practical men, Birmingham Age HrYaldD
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-05-08

Hal Silkwood was recently given judgement against the Julian Alaska Mining Company for S200 for ser vices rendered by his gasboat unde charter.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-05-08
READ THE
 GATEWAY ALL OF THE NEWS DAILY.
 TRAPPERS TRADERS
 SHIP TO
 GEORGE R. GOSHAW, INC, DEALERS IN RAW FURS

Seattle iiaska Building 127 w. 27th Street. Snip direct New York for highest prices shipments handled by graders
 
 that approved by ou Providing valuation satisfactory ansportaton charges prepaid Ship by Express nip condition Always of contents name nd address, All made by check n any other desired Special instructions
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22
Women Give Out

Homework is hard enough when
healthy. Every Skowhegan woman
who is having backaches, blue and
nervous spells, dizzy headaches and
kidney or bladder troubles should be
glad to heed this Skowhegan woman's
experience:
Mrs. Mary j. Bullet, % Milburn St,
saws. For two years | had attacks
of kidney complaint and pains over
my kidneys which We're severe at
times. | was finally laid up for
three weeks. unable to do my house
work. When l did get up, | went
around ina stopped position. l final
" used Doan's Kidney Pills, getting
them at Sampson & Azores Drug
store and they Strengthened up my
back. Continued use helped me in
every way
OVER ELEVEN YEARS LATER
Mrs. Bullet added - Il still use
Doan's Kidney Pills when l need
something for my kidneys. They
bring the same quick relief as when
I first used them
Price Coo, at all dealers Don |
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs Bnllett had. Foster Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22
Who Will Be
The First
To List, To Sell, 10
Own a Home !!

The E. A Strout Farm Agency here
tofore dealing exclusively In farming
lands In this section have arranged
with their Agent for Somerset County
to list and sell Residential property.
1t is believed that this announce
ment will be welcomed by those de-
sirous of making a quick sale of their
holdings and equally so to the man
desiring to own his own home through
easy payments.
A few minutes of your time will
list your property and thus open the
way to our customers. No money to
pay out, no obligations to assume. Thu
same quality of service Is at your
command as has given the Strout
Farm Agency world wide reputa
ton.
We would also call to the farmers
attention that the listing of his farm
during the present month makes a
big beginning toward sale as listings
placed in our hands at this time will
receive special advertising in our
Semi-Annual Catalog
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22
PROFESSOR PFPp Vt HARMONY
Students of High School Have Play
Friday Night

The peanlo of Harmony and sur
rounding towns will be privileged to-
morrow fFridavl evening IN attend a
very entertaining performance when
the students Of harmony High School
will present professor Pepp'. This
farcia1 comedy with college flavor
in three acts and will be PLAYED in
Grange Hall The cast of characters
will be as follows:
preea-sor Pcterllin Pepp. a nervous
wrec'.. =. G. jenkins: Mr.. c. B. But
ton buster a giddy butterfly of forty
eight. * l.. Willis: Howard Green,
his son. who had the court change his
rome. \ e Tracv; Sim Battv, the po-
lice force of college town, ]. l.. Her
rick. Pcd1er Benson. working his way
through school, d. F. Downs: Noisy
Fleming Just out of high school, NJ.
q. Willis. Pink Hatcher. an athletic
sophomore, Fl. p. Johnson: Buster
Brown. vOciferOus junior, d. f. An
mis-. Petty Gardiner, the professors
ward Miss Helen Pike; Aunt Minerva
Boulder. his housekeeper from Show
hogan. Maine. Miss Josie Pike; Pc
tnnia Muggins. the hired girl, Miss
Grace Laughton; Olga Stopski, the
now teacher of folk-dancinE. Miss
Francis Thibbetts; Kitty Glover, a
collector of souvenirs. Miss Marquee
rite Reed; Vivian Drew, a college
belle, Miss Doris Felker, Irene Van
Hit. a social leader. Miss Althea
Campbcll Caroline Kay, the happy
little freshman. Miss Irene Thibetts;
Students. Goods, etc.
Svnopsis-Act I. Professor Pepps
residence on the college campus. The
onening DIV of school A trip TO Rus
eta. Father comes to college. Act
.. same scene as Act / father Is haz-
cd: surrounded bv the Nihilists
bombs and bumbski, Act 3; same
scene; a garden party by moonlight
celebrating the football victory; hon
fires and parade; father the football
hero; ths serenade; Aunt Minerva on
the warpath a double wedding
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22
FORMER BLOOMFIELD
RESIDENT DEAD
William \. Pitts Buried Tuesday. Had
Been Ill Only Short Time

Funeral services for the late viii
liam \. Pitts were conducted by Rev
Charles H. Mckinney OF the Island
Ave Congregational Church Tuesday
afternoon at two O'Clock. from his late
home on Beech street Mr.. Pitts had
been i'll for only short time prior to
his demise. His death was quite un-
expected to his family and friends
Ills age was about 81 years He was
born in Bloomfield aud practically
his entire life was spent in that sec
ton and subsequently in Skowhegan
His parents were William + and Sal
ley Emery Pitts In the death OF Mr.
Pitts, another of the few remaining
one-time residents OF old bloomfield
has taken departure from earth life.
Mrs Pitts died at the age of 70 years,
the date of her death being February
1915 For some years Mr.. and Mrs.
Pitts lived on Baptist Hill and later
moved to the David Horne farm, So
called. on the Middle Road where he
carried on milk business for num-
Der of years. Only a few years be-
fore the demise of Mrs. Pitts. they
built a home on FairvieW avenue. Mr..
Pitts used Co manufacture brOOms
in this town. carrying on this enter
prise for several years. Mr. and Mrs.
Pitts were the parents of four child
rem, William II. who died in May 1910,
Mrs. Carrie Hackett and Mrs. John
d. Symons of Skowhegan and Mrs.
Grace Quimby, now dead. The de-
ceased is survived by the two daugh
tiers just mentioned and four grand
children, Gwendolyn Quimby of Bos-
ton, Miss Eleanor Halves of this town,
Elsie Hackett and William Pitts of
Lewiston Mr.. Pitts was eminently
in the community and will be great
ly missed He was for many years
devoted worshipper of the Island Ave.
Congregational Church.
The pail bearers at the funeral ser
vices were e. b. Curtis, W A Bailey,
E. E. Greenwood and c. w. Goodrich.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22
d. A. r.. MEETING MONDAY
Mrs. P00ler and Miss PO0lPr Host
eSses. Delegates Appointed. The
Program

The members of Eunice FarnswOrth
Chapter D. A. r. were entertained
Monday by Mrs. NJ T. Pooler and
Miss Florence Pooler at their home.
There was a good number present
with the regent Mrs. Edith S. Phil
brick presiding. After the usual
opening exercises during which the
Lords Prayer was repeated and a
salute to the flag was given. piano
selections were played by Miss Cen
eva Smith Various matters of bust
ness were then considered and il was
decided to send a sum Of money for
Armenian and Syrian Relief. The
Chapter voted to endorse Mrs James
r. Morris OF Minneapolis. MINI. for
vice president general and Miss Cert
rude S. Weston read Bulletin Number
on Americanization. Mrs. Florence
w. Danforth was appointed delegate
to the Continental Congress with the
following list of alternates. Mrs.
Ella Pooler, Mrs Mabel W Philbrck,
Mrs Mary Greenway, Mrs. Elizabeth
p. Merrill. Mrs. Elise Fellows White,
Mrs. Helen c. Wentworth, Mrs. Lola
Nj. Blunt. Mrs. Della l.. Bartlett. Dir
Julia Nay Kincaid Miss Florence
Pooler and Miss Mabel .~Pooler and
the regent as delegates eX-
ofIicio. Delegates appointed for
the State Council meeting March II
and l. al Augusta were Mrs. Florence
W Danforth, Miss G. S. Weston Mrs
elizabeth p. Merrill, Miss Ii" A..
Marble. Mrs Nellie Chase. MI
Avore. Mrs Elise Fellows White. Mrs
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22
Movie Fan Expresses His Views
Editor, Indepedent-Reporter,
SkoWhegan, Maine.

,,.z,.ho,-ao Maine
2''o y ~ '''''''
Dear Sir.
In your publication of the 18th you
submitted a short list of moving pic
- .haotor. ia this State and tho
.,.,..-,.
prices charged ny 'neii'. f''i"'7'i
you stated you had sent out 100 let
ters to as many theaters inquiring
as 10 tho nrices charged your list
-. &c ,o+ J.,
contained lie Hdii'es Vi p'' - NV
Guiding Skowhegan. what 90 'he
other 81 charge? With the eXcep-
tion of two which charged 25c for
MOI sboo. mo nrices charged bv the
n7anaganant of mo Onera House in
This town are as higb as any of them.
comnari.on of nriess is not how
o,or n fair test as f. whether moving
n;cfnrae natrons are receiving fun
,,alna for their money Producers
IS ,,,o,,;no nicturos Vic with ono an
otbor those DAYS in tho excellence
of tbair releases Many famous COM
NAMES produce nothing but comedies
DO Skowhegan audiences view many
of these releases before they are old
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22
STATE OF MAINE


Probate Court,
january Term \. ID. l9%o
on the petition Of Rena l.. Flr'rh'r
of Brockton, Massachusetts allrtInG
that she is one of the heirs of John
Walker. late Of Skowhegau in said
Somerset County. deceased. that tn"
heirs of said deceased. live in dlurlruI
States; that said John Walker at the
time of his death WAS the owner of
certain real estate situate i'm said
SkoWhegan and fully described i'm said
petition. and praying that Amos Is.
Butler Of said SkoW hogan or some
other suitable person be authorized to-
sell said real estate at private or pub
lie sale and distribute the proceeds.
after paying expenses, among said
heirs according to their respective
rights therein.
Ordered. that notice thereof be given
20 all persons Interested therein, Icy
causing copy of this order to Ice
published three weeks SueroSSiNclN i'm
the 1ndcpeudcn t-Reporter. a ncWspa-
per published at said SkoWhegan. the
first publication 10 be thirty days prior
To tie ninth day day of March A y.
l920 that they may appear at a Pro-
bate court to he hold n said SlloWhc-
gam on the said ninth day of March
A. i 1870. at nine O'Clock in the fore
noon and show cause, If any they n we,
why the prayer Of said petition should
not be granted.
CHAS O SMALL.
judge of Probate.
4 true copy.
Attest
3w4 PHILO STEWARD, Register.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22
Mrs. Bowen Tells How Rats Almost
Burned Her House Down

For two months I never went IN
our cellar, fearing a rat one night
in bed I smeled fire. Sure enough
the rat had been nibbling at the
matches. II ! hadn't acted promptly
nv house would have been burned.
Later we found the dead rat RAT
SNAP killed It. It's great stun. "
Three sizes, Csc, soc, $1.00. Sold and
guaranteed by Sampson 4 Avore,
Bowman Hardware Company, w. G..
Lord. ]. F. Pooler, Lashon & Butler,
John Currier, Steward & Smiley Grist
Mill. Farmers Union, fash C Groder,
8. W. Gould.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to all our relatives and friends
for the beautiful floral offerings,
words of sympathy and kindness
towards us in our recent bereavement
our sorrow was somewhat alleviated
at the sight of so many helping hands
ready to render us any service Again
we thank you one and all.
Sincerely
Mrs. Mary Durgin
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Durgin
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Durgin
Mr. and Mrs. Will Hunnewell
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. o. Neal
Joseph Fl. Durgin
The Forks, Me-, Jan. %, 1920.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22
WORKING LEAGTF ELECTS OFF,
GERS
Good Attendance at Annual Session
Held Monday Afternoon

At the annual meeting of the Work
ing Leagne of the CONGREGATIONAL
Church. Mrs. Gertrude w Bucknam
was elected president; Mrs. Grace
Cover. md Mrs Alfredo Cool. vice
presidents Miss Mabel Robinson, Sc
cretarv. Mrs Georgia Wilson, trea-
snrer In the absence of the 1919
president Mrs Emma Simpson, who
was ILL., Mrs. Mary H. Bailey acted as
chairman A committee to plan the
work for the next three months was
appointed consisting of Mrs Alice
Mateon. and Mrs Mary Rowell The
members are planning for a supper at
Washington's Birthday time a short
program was enjoyed which included
a song by Mrs. Flora Lewis with piano
accompaniment by Mrs. Ida Smith, a
reading by Mrs. Alice S Baker and a
reading by Mrs. Emma w. Goodrich.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22

Sampson & Avore sell the Pitts
field Advertiser, Madison Bulletin,
Dexter Gazette, Piscataquis Observer
Houton Times and the Independent
Reporter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22

DANIEL LEWIS.
Referee in BalhfI. 50
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22

Tn man who owes q dog and
a pipe. has tW9 staunch friends
that never fail him n good luc1 Or
in bad. They give all and ask
nothing in return. Day By day
they become nearer and dearer to
him. The man who has not Z cog
and pipe has missed two Of the
greatest things this good Old world
can give
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22

There's a lot Of pipe-loads in
every big generous tin of
Velvet, and every pipe-load
is good to5accJ at lis best.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22

ALBERT s. PARSONS, sccy