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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-14

Nicholas Murray Butler.

Nicholas Murray Butler.
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n.crssttar,d 10y triIb.t strenuous
times. cur President has seemed I"alht
TO give WI thrsc Tremendous atbltrhty
mowers our Congress has attempted
to confer a most dangerous autpciail'
power un futur" presidents through
Joker IN the army hill which would per
nit the cAcCutiNr to arbitrarily declare
an emergency and draft AL men lh'"
an army ~ amy NiI'.
We have gon" far ia th!s empower
Ing Of presidents to act, we have gone
ouickly; we have Eou" far in many
ways. socially. ccon"inicall%, morally
Much power to rcEuIal" th'lr own al
fairs through their representatives.
has been swept from ia" r""pI"s
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should the present Congress nav" It's
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ally destroy the traditions of our fore
fathers who founded, nurturcd ana
developed this Republic.
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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-14

The city c"uuci! bought lots : and j
and part of lot one. block las, as a site
for IN" city lrht plant. the consdcra-
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08

Mrs. Charles Campbell took the
train at Norrdgewock for Oakland
last week where she went to visit her
mother. Mrs. Clara Bickford. Mrs.
Campbell's brother-in-law, George
Shaw is living with Mrs. Bickford and
his many friends here will be panied
to learn of his serious illness and
small hope for his recovery. Mr..
Shaw will be remembered as the man
ager of the X. b. Sheperd farm in
Larone when Mr. Sheperd was inter
ested in fat steers on the farm.
The Star Mail Route between LarOne
and Waterville is up for bids to carry
the mail from May first next to June
thirty 1921 which a job Of one year
and two months only.
The Waterville stage from Larone
went on wheels for the first time Mar
81
Miss Iolo Byther rhe village teacher
is spending the Easter vacation at
her home in Saltwater
Our town fathers, James Snow and
Frank Hammond made us our annual
visit on April g.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08
The News of SOmersets Busy Towns

sociafians va we'll patronized and a
fine time enjoyed by all.
LINDEN EmmoHs is enjoying a six
months vacation from his duties at
the local NJ { r K. Station.
Mss Lulu Hun and Miss Gladys
Wilder returned last week from West
Upton, where they have been employ
ed in the straw shops during the win
ter
Frederick Spaulding Of Massachu-
sets, Miss Gladys of Wateryille and
Miss Annette of Wilton were recent
guests at their home in town.
Mrs. Elizabeth Russell delightfully."-
entertained one of thu Ten Ten Clubs
last week
Frank Caswell was in North Arson,
Monday, TO be present while his
brother Carol Ca vel had leg am
putafed.
The Junior Ten Ten cub we're de-
lightfully entertained b. Mrs. Leona
Moore last Wednesday evening
Phyllis and Clarence Whiting OF
sEoVheRau 8ere over Sunday guests
Of tdeir grandparents. Mr. and Mrs..
Henry Whiting
Mr.. " + Cunningham prepared
Ia do dressmakiue al the home OF
Joshua BigeloW
MS l. Naselfe Hal ha- been quite
i'll and her sister Miss Jennie was
called home from New York on ac-
count OF her illness
Mrs. Louise Haynes has sold her
house ON the North side of the river
to Guy Boone. who will move in at
once. Mrs Haynes son-in-law Ell
mer Dyer of New Sharon is in town
packing her furniture and moving for
her.
Mrs. H. C. Hussey went to Auburn
dale, Mass, Monday to accompany her
daughter Miss Virginia back to Lasell.
A class of candidates received their
last degree Friday night in Lebanon
Lodge of Masons. Refreshments OF
ice cream and other good things were
served.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore Of
Madison are TO live with Mrs. Moores
parents, Mr. and Mrs Ralph Whitney
this summer as Mr.. Moore is to take
LINDEN Emmons place at the station
this summer.
Mrs Mahala McTntire returned last
week from a few weeks visit with her
daughter in Waterville.
Harold Pierce commenced his duties
selling bonds for a Boston firm last
week.
A pie social is to be given in the
Grange Hall on this week Saturday
evening. Games of all kinds will be
in order and a social time.
! Mrs. Albert Startling and Hilda were
! in Waterville last Thursday.
Miss Alice Townsend of Waterville
who is staying with her aunt Mrs
/ Mary Brown for the present returned
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08
TOWN OF SKOWHEGAN
Assessors Notice

The inhabitants Of the town of
Skowhegan, and others having taxable
property within said town, are here
by notified and requested to bring in
to the undersigned assessors of said
town, on or before April l, 1920 a
true and perfect list of their 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 l920,
and to be prepared to substanuate
the same by oath.
All persons owning Real Estate
whose property was assessed In the
wrong name or by 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 2 to 4 p M, and on
Saturday, April 3, 1920 from to IL A.
NJ and 2 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 to 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-
err liable to an additional valuation OF
25 per cent for neglect or evasion in
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 H. SMITH
L. G. TRAFTON
JOSEPH BUTLER
3w13 Assessors
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.IACKMAN

The town meeting was held at the
hall on Monday. March 29th. The
following officers were elected: Mod
orator, P. l.. Colby; H. A. Young, Rev.
Jos. Forest and j. H. Murtha, select
men; clerk and treasurer, E. A. Pip
er; school committee, c. w. Jackson,
J. 3. Sterling, and w. A. Taylor, con-
stables, w. A. Taylor and Rufus Dunn
road agent, ]. II. Murtha; tax collect
or. II. L. Colby. Total amount to be
raised for town purposes $15,797.
C. W. Jackson has s6ii33 out his
stock OF drugs to the w. L. Barney &
60. of Jackman Station. They have
rented the store occupied by Jackson
and will continue to do business at the
same place. E. A. Williams has been
engaged to clerk, also the services of
Miss Norma Macdonald has been re-
tanned, as she has worked for over a
year for Mr.. jackson.
The Columbia Graphophone for
sale at w. l.. Barneys. See large
ad in another column. tf12
! We notice that several wood-sawing
machines are busy in town.
The autos are beginning to make
! their appearance on the street.
The young people gave a party al
J the library on April LIST for the bene-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08
N0RRIDGEWOCK

On Friday evening. April 9. at the
Norridgewock High School building a
meeting will be held of the veterans
of the recent war for the purpose of
organizing a Post Of the American
Legion. This is to include those of
Mercer and Norrdgewock II it seems
desirable The meeting will be call
ed at D. m. and all those interested
are urged to be present. This notice
will serve as an invitation to anyone
who has not received a personal in
vitation.
Easter was fittingly observed at the
Baptist Church on Sunday morning.
An excellent Easter sermon was given
by the pastor. Rev. +. X. Farrar and
special music was furnished by the
choir including solo parts by Mrs.
Neva Jones and Thomas Theobald
Plotted plants we're prettily arranged
as decorations.
Miss Iva Stevens was secured last
week 10 care for Miss Flora Lander
who is very Ill., Mr.. and Mrs. q.
Stevens of Unity. Mr. and Mrs Charles
Lander and son Cltde of Madison hive
also been in town during the past
week ON account OF the illness OF Mis-
Lander.
Kodaks and Camera Supplies of all
kinds sent by prepaid Parcels Post
from SIMPSONS Drug store, Sko"he-
hogan.
Mrs. Cora Hilton is visiting her aunt
Mrs. Ray Pierce for few weeks and
expects to leave in a few weeks for
Reno, Nevada.
Lee Robbins has been on the sick
list
The Senior Ten Ten Club enjoyed
meeting last week Wednesday at
the home OF Mrs. D. E. Taylor, the
hostesses for the afternoon being Mrs.
Taylor and Mrs. Lila Tobey' he
freshments Of ice cream, assorted cake
and waters were served.
Mrs. Charles Savage had the mis-
fortune to fall last week and injure
herself quite badly. Mrs. Nancy saw
age Winslow of Larone was with her
mother several days after the acct
dent,
ar rs. Harry n. Carr has returned
from a visit Of several weeks with
her sisters in Massachusetts. Inc
MANY patrons of Mrs. Carr were very
sorry to learn upon her arrival home
that on account of her poor health
she would not do any millinery work
this season.
Mrs. Arthur WEIGH had a millinery
opening at the store of Mrs. Mabel
Wright on April first.
Miss Nellie Hussey left Friday
morning for Gloucester, Mass, Whert
she will remain for several months.
Clyde Bigelow is in town.
The dance given in the Town Hal
last Friday evening under the aus
pices of the girls and boys athletic As
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08
EAST MADISON

Mrs. Kate Reed is visiting her sis
ter Mrs. John Stevens in Massachu-
sets.
Bernice Rider has returned home
after an extended visit with relatives
in Providence, r. l.
John Nottage cut his foot quite
badly while making shovel blocks for
Joe Spaulding.
Daphne Hewitt, only fourteen years
old, is doing the homework for her
father and brother.
Mrs. Lizzie Bosworth is in quite Ill
health.
Lana Nottage Is at home for a
three weeks vacation from teaching
school in Skowhegan.
The friends of Mrs. Henderson are
glad to have her back among them
after being gone all winter.
Forrest Harvell is working in the
mill at Madison.
c. w. Clement is doing a little GUS
tom saving at Page and Thompson's
mill in South Scion.
Some of Bert Dunlop's children
have the whooping cough.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08
EAST POND

Miss Fern Rowe has gone to Show
hogan where she is to have an opera
ton for the removal of tonsils and
adenoids. Her mother. Mrs Frank
Rowe left yesterday morning to be
there with her.
Charles Wiley and Miss Lillian
Hartford and Miss Della Brooks were
Sunday guests of Miss Brooks pa
rents. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Brooks.
Master Reginald Boyington has re-
turned 10 his home in Wateryille after
pending a week with his grandpa
rents. Mr. and Mrs y y. Boyington.
Mrs Abbie Mitchell and children
have been spending few days with
Ir M.tehell's mother. Mrs. \. \. Boy
iugioa. Who is in poor health.
Master Lloyd Brooks is visiting
friends in Belgrade
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08

last week from visit with friends in
New York
Mrs Grace Smith, Mrs, Levi Ham
and Mrs Mary Brown gave very in
terestng program at the Village I'M
proyement Society last Thursday af-
ternoon, their subject being, Maine
and sunset Days OF Famous Women
Several musical numbers were given.
After the regular program the COM
mittee on the Silver Tea served re-
freshments and a social hour was en-
ioyed Another meeting will be held
at the Library this week Thursday
with Mrs. Folsom in charge OF the
program and special committee in
charge Of the Silver Tea
The potato buyers have been doing
a rushing business during the past
few weeks and some very fancy prices
have been paid, the fancy articles
bringing seven dollars barrel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Crosby enjoy
ed a short visit from Mr. Crosby S
brother from Littleton, Me, last week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08
QUICK RELIEF FROM
CONSTIPATION
Get DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets

That is the joyful cry of thousands
since DR.. Edwards produced Olive
Tablets, the substitute for calomel
DR.. Edwards, a practicing physician
for II years and calomel's old-time
enemy, discovered the formula for Olive
Tablets while treating patients for
chronic constipation and torpid liyers.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do not
contain calomel, but healing, soothing
vegetable Laxative.
No gripping is the keynote of these
little sugar coated, olive-colored tab
lets. They cause the bowels and liver to
act normally. They never force them
to unnatural action.
II you have a dark brown mouth" =
bad breath--a dull, tired feeling-sick
headache-torpid liver-constipation,
you'll find quick, sure and pleasant re-
suits from one or two of DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets at bedtime.
Thousands take them every night just
to keep night. Try them. l0c and 25c.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08
81 Never Knew You Could Keep Rats
Out OF n Butcher Shop"

What Ralph Watkins says Fig
ured rats around store had enough to
feed on wouldn't touch anything sus-
picous. Heard about RAT-SNAP,
gave it a trial. Results were wonder
full. Cleaned all rats out in ten days.
Dogs about store night and day never
touch RATS SNAP" Three sizes, Csc,
soc, $100. Sold and guaranteed by
Bowman Hardware Company, w. G..
Lord, ]. F. Pooler, Lashon & Butler,
John Currier. Steward & Smiley Grist
Mill Farmers Union, fash & Groder,
& w Gould
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08
NEW PORTLAND

The Easter services at the Uniyer-
salist church were we'll attended Sun
day and very pleasing music was
rendered by choir of the young peo-
pie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Luce have NOV
ed from Wateryille to their farm on
New Portland Hill.
School began April ; with Miss
Martha Spear teacher OF the primary
and Miss Leila Morton teacher OF the
Grammer and intermediate schools.
Undertaken John Butts was called
to New Vineyard Sunday by the death
of Fordice Ramsdelli
Tuesday evening the standing com
mittee OF the Jniversaist Parish will
meet With Mrs Metcalf to make plans
for organizing Ladies Aid Society.
Thelma Niles finished working in
the mill Saturday night and Made
line Engersoll will take her place.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08
CANAAN

The community was saddened to
learn OF the death of Clifton futile
which occurred in Skowhegan. Sat
urday, April 3, where he was receiv-
ing treatment. The deceased was
the son OF Nebraska X. and the late
Dora (Tuttle) futile and was born in
Canaan. % years ago. Three years
ago this month he enlisted in the
Navy serving two years. During that
time making nine trips across the At
lantic. He contracted tuberculosis
while in the service and was sent to
Colorado last spring but returned
home November last. and has been
receiving treatment since his return
and was thot to be gaining bal about
week ago he commenced failing
rapidly and no hope was held out Of
his recovery His father, sisters and
brothers Wera constantly by his bed
side and everything possible was done
to alleviate his sufierings He was
member of Canaan Grange and was
a Young man OF exceptional musical
ability He leaves beside his father,
three sisters. Mrs Edna Burrill. Mrs
Beulah Holt Of Canaan, Mrs. Mile
Estes OF Clinton, two brothers, Wilbur
and Rensselaer, of this town besides
many distant relatives. Services
were held from the church. Wednes-
day at 2 p. m, conducted by Rev.
George Merriam Of Skowhegan.
Kodaks and Camera Supplies of all
kinds sent by prepaid Parcels Post
from SIMPSONS Drug Store, Skowhe-
hogan.
Charles Jewell is seriously i'll with
pneumonia. Two nurses are in at
tendance.
Mrs. Raymond Pratt and little
daughter Louise have been guests of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. =. Fur
Der
Mrs. Winnie Bibber Of Portland was
the guest Of friends in town last week.
Clyde Tibbetts of Waterville passed
a few days with his mother Mrs. Edith
Tibbetts, recently.
Miss Gladys Gleason, a student at
M. c. l.. Pittsfeld, is passing her va
cation with her parents Mr.. and Mrs,
Chas. Gleason.
Mr., and Mrs Eugene Salisbury have
moved to their farm. formerly the
Melvin Blake place.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08
DOES THE WORK
LAHORE STATES
Restored To Health and Strength Bv
Tanlac. "WaS A Blessing" He Says

There is no use talking, Tanlac
will certainly do the work and after
what it has done for me, l think II
is the finest medicine in the world
recently said Auguste Lahore, 1876
Blaine street, Manchester. N. H, an
employee of the McElwain Shoe Co
Before l started taking Tanlac, MIR
Lahore continued, Il had been in bed
physical condition for a year, and
was so weak and run down that when
| went to work in the morning l did
MT feel like I could possibly finish
the day and by noon l would be al
most completely tagged out. NV
nerves were in such bad shape |
could not sleep more than two or
three hours any night. | also had
night sweats, which weakened me
so l could hardly get out of bed in
the morning, and for the past several
months | had dreadful pain in my
chest that worried me a great deal
| lust felt tired and worn out all the
time. and. to tell the truth, while |
managed some how to stay on my jolt
l was not really able to work.
Il heard so many people praising
Tanlac that | decided to try it myself
and after | had finished my first bot
tie | was praising Tanlac as much
as ANYBODY else l continued taking
it until now | am feeling as good as
I ever did in my life. That tired,
worn out feeling has left me entirely
and | have regained my strength so
that instead of my work being a drag
on me | really enjoy it. My nerves
are in the best kind of shape and
sleep all night long every night with
out waking till morning. The pain
i'm my chest is gone entirely and l nev-
er have an ache or a pain of any kind,
in fact l feel so good since | began
taking Tanlac l can hardly realize
| am the same man. Want to tell
everybody about a blessing this grand
medicine has been to me-"
Tanlac is sold in Skowhegan by
Sampson and Avore and by the lead
ing druggist in every town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08
HARMONY

The meetings which are being held
at the Baptist Church are being well
attended and several have made a
stand to lead the Better Life"
f. 3. Reed has announced himself
as candidate for representative from
this district for the June primaries.
Rev. Everett A. Rock we'll pastor OF
the Baptist Church. received a tele-
gram last Saturday afternoon, in
forming him that he was daddy, as a
baby boy had just arrived to gladden.
his heart and home. Congratulations
are in order He left Monday morn
ing 10 visit his wife and son for a
few days. but will return before Tho
last OF the week to assist with the
revival services.
Kodaks and Camera Supplies Of all
kinds sent by prepaid Parcels Post
from SIMPSONS Drug Store, Skowhe-
hogan.
r r. Reed and daughter Ethel left
Monday for Boston. His wife and
grandson accompanied him as far as
Hallowell, and his daughter, Mrs. {.
b. Rhoades went to Bddeford to visit
with her aunt.
Cobb Bros. & Mclaughlin unload
ed another carload Of Lenox oil, also
Magnet oil for incubators and 1900
gallons of gasoline Better lay in a
supply before the price advances still
again.
James Armstrong Of Vienna and his
daughter Beatrice were in town call
ing on friends last week
D. A. Corson has started his saw
mill again,
Mr.. and Mrs. Oskar Link left for
New York last week where they are
to make their home In the future.
Norman Willis who has been clerk
Ing In Nashua, N H., has returned to
town and began his duties as clerk
for Cobb Bros. & Mclaughlin last
Monday morning.
The outlook for a school orchestra
Is growing bright as an instructor
has been secured who can instruct on
different instruments and about a
dozen have already signified their in
tention of taking lessons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Corson oil
Athens visited relatives in town over
Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08
TOBEY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Ed Holway had the misfortune to
loose one of his work horses last week
Stewart and Tobey are making ma
pie syrup. They report good run
the past few DAYS.
Mrs. G. H. Baisdell visited her
daughter Goldie at Augusta several
days last week
1t is reported that Harry Harris Is
to drive our r. F. D. We regret very
much to loose Mr.. Witham who has
driven ever since the route started to
the satisfaction of one and all
E. H. Tobey has started to take the
inventory of the town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-04-08
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter of Almon J. Pratt,
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale. Judge OF
the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
Almon j. Pratt of Fairfield in the
County of Somerset, and State of
Maine. in said District respectfully
represents, that ON the 18th day of
May 1919, last past, he was duly ad-
judged bankrupt under tffe Acts of
Congress relating to bankruptcy: that
he has duly surrendered all his prop
fully complied with all the require
ments of said Acts and of the orders
or Court touching his bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE HE PRAYS, That he
may be decreed by the Court to have a
full discharge from all debts provable
against his estate under said bank
ruptcy Acts except such debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this LIST day of April A. d.
1920
ALMON J. PRATT,
Bankrupt,