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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-03-11
NORTH ANSON

Arthur Knowles, former resident
of New Portland, died at lnion,
Conn, March d. from pneumonia. The
remains, accompanied by his brothers,
Thomas and Scott Knowles, were TAX
en- to North New Portland for burial.
Mr.. Knowles was member OF North
ern Star Lodge F. and A. M.
Lester williams and Alvin Bradbury
returned Sunday from Portland where
they have been attending the automo-
bile show.
Mrs. Emily Monahan and daughter
Mary returned Friday night from a
short visit in Portland.
The townspeople are invited to OBJ
serve Maine night, March Is, with
the Academy students in the gymnas-
ium. The program will be social and
musical. Come dressed in some old
style
The Woman's Association will meet
at the residence of Mrs. Perley a.
Green, Wednesday, March II
Owing to the storm, the lecture to
have been given Monday evening by
Rev. II. e. Dunnack of Augusta, was
cancelled.
A lineman of the Somerset Far
mers' Telephone Company came from
Skowhegan Monday on snowshoes to
make repairs at the central office.
Henry B. Merry returned Friday
from Portland
Melzer A. Eames of Skowhegan, a
former resident of this village, was
in town Thursday.
III
to attend to his duties as fagman for
several weeks because Of illness, is
better and expects to resume work
soon.
Charles Crosby has recently pur-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-03-11
MERCER

Abel Young passed away Wednss-
day of last week after a long illness
He is survived by widow. Funsr-
al services were held Tuesday Of this
week. being delayed by the severe
storm which blocked the roads.
James Corson. who has been a great
sufferer for a long time passed away
at his home on Beech Hill, Sunday
morning. He Is survived by three
sons, Charles who lives on the home
place; Fred who lives In Cliftondale
Mass. and James Orrison, who lives in
Maiden, Mass. His age was SO years.
Funeral services were in the church
in Smithfield and interment in the
cemetery close by, Wednesday of this
week.
Alden Dunton who has been very
i'll is much better at this writing
Mrs. Albert Yeaton is quite sick
with the grippe and her sister Iva
Stevens, a trained nurse Is caring for
her.
It is reported that Clara Smith will
leave the first of the week for long
visit with friends in Freeport.
Mrs j. w. Frizzell came home from
Portland, Thursday, of last week, Her
health is much improved and her
many friends hope 1t will be perma-
nent
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-03-11
The News of Somersefs Busy Towns

chased the horses, stock and farming
equipment of James Mantor.
Work on the new house of Harry l..
Savage is progressing rapidly and the
house will soon be ready for occu-
pancy.
George s Longley of Lewiston. a
former resident OF North Arson. was
the guest of ". e. Robinson the lat
ter part OF the week.
VIII F. French. Who is employed
By the Holling worth & Whitney Co.
spent the week end at his home.
Frank Donley is visiting his daugh-
tiers in Portland.
Mrs. Henry Farr has assumed her
duties as salesladY in the store OF
J. p Murray &, Co.
Charles Buzzell of Pittsheld, who
has been visiting his family, returned
the latter part OF the week.
Howell Atwood has resumed driving
the North New Portland stage after
several weeks illness.
Frank Bumps of Waterville was in
town the latter part Of The week.
Mrs. Marcia Mclaughlin will take
her son. Benjamin Sautele, to a hos
pital in Portland for treatment, this
week
Charles Paine, newly elected road
/ commissioner, assumed his duties
Monday.
c. e. Eames, ESD, Thomas Tuscan,
and Edwin Tuscan of Scion, were in
town Tuesday
George b. Goodwin and his brother
Luke s. Goodwin of Torrington. Conn.
were in town over Sunday.
Miss Anna Savage Of Bingham, a
teacher in the village school, spent
Sunday at her home.
Cook wanted. Permanent position,
good wages. Kennebec Hospital.
Skowhegan New England Tele-
phone 1874. It'll
Cards have been received announc-
ing the wedding of Clarence W. Dut-
ton and Loise Bell Baker of Bing-
ham. March /.
Frank II. Holley has recently been
appointed member from Somerset
county of the Commercial Directorate
of the State Chamber of Commerce
and Agricultural League
Miss Helen Kennison resumed her
duties in the Madison schools, Mon
day.
Mrs. Lotte Green and daughter
Elizabeth returned from Portland
Friday.
The Jubilee Dance of the North An
son Board of Trade, which was ori-
ginally planned for March 4, will be
held Wednesday evening. March IT,.
The Lyric Novelty Orchestra will
furnish the music.
because Of drifted roads no church
services were held here last Sunday.
Next Sunday, March IA, the union SER
vices will be held at the Congrega-
tional church at 1915 a m. and p
m. Young Peoples meeting at 6l5
p. m. In the Sunday School each
class is expected TO be under its own
teacher and ii is hoped that the mem
hers of each school will exercise a
friendly rivalry as to which shall
make the best attendance record while
meeting together.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends for their kindness to us
during the illness and death of our
loved one; also for the beautiful flow
ers
Mrs. Harriet f. NJ Kennison
Maybelle s. Kennson
Helen M. Kennison
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-03-11
WEST EMBDEN

Mrs. Charles Hunnewell who has
been i'll is better.
Town meeting was held Monday.
March list. the following officers were
elected: Selectmen, Grant Witham,
Linwood L. Berry, Harry Dickey;
clerk, Bert A. Barron; treasurer. Mel
vim w. Farmer; road commissioner,
George H. Delling
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-03-11
Custom Stenograpfly

We are 80 situated now that we can
take a limited amount Of custom stem
ographic work and typewriting.
Observation-Disclosures co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-03-11

Mrs. Lottie Sterling went to Water
Vile last Saturday morning expecting
to return at night but was delayed
by the storm until Sunday night
Ice cream every Saturday-Gaswell
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-03-11

The quality of Goodyear tires is guar
anteed positively until they are worn
out by the largest and best tire Com
pany in the world. You need know
nothing more concerning the quality
of Goodyear tires than is contained in
the above statement. The guarantee
means just what it says-it protects
you fully. Not for just certain
limited number of miles but-until
your tires are worn out. Isn't this
the kind of quality Guarantee you
want?
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-03-11
Quality and Service Win :!

Our Service is guaranteed by our
selves-We have reputation in this
section to uphold Our SERVICE Is
one of trouble prevention and general
helpfulness. 1t is our job to see that
you get all the good out of your Good
year tires that Goodyear builds into
them. We can help you get more out
of your tires in Service and Satisfac
ton than it is possible for you to re-
ceive without our expert advice and
actual assistance.
Il costs you nothing-We are anxious
TO be of service.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-03-11
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends for their kindness to us
during the illness and death of our
loved one; also for the beautiful flow
ers.
Mrs. Harriet f. NJ. KennlsOn
Maybelle 8. Kennison
Helen NJ. Kennison
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-09
Attention Oklahoma Nlissl

Murray, KY. Nov. "a dress that
cost twelve cents won the thrift
prize at the Galloway school fair
here recently and probably set q
record for this. and a number Of
other states.
Miss Eunice McLane. young and
pretty. looked very attractive in her
gown costing a dime and two cents,
This is how she did IL.
In her search for available mater
ial she found piece of oilcloth that
had been used ON the kitchen table
for seven years. She boiled il, max
ing it a thin, soft material, bought
five cents worth of dye, and colored
il pink.
Then wishing to embrolder it. she
had to pay seven cents for an em-
broidery pattern.
She used ravelings of the material
TO sew the dress mp and the ravelings
Of a silk stocking TO embroider il
with.
Second prize at the school fair was
won by Lille Grogan with a dres;
Of all new materials costing Sc cents
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-09

power or harnsssing Niagara; The
first mile or the second mile!
am closing in the strangest way
you ever heard. but this is the queer
est talk you ever heard. So it won't
make any difference. close with
two things l don't know.
Is there a second mile in grow
ing old? | know there is the first
mile and | don't like it. l may buy
all the dyes and cosmetics, and hire
all the masseurs. but | will become
faded and wrinkled. | tell you, the
first gray hair is the one. of life's
tragedies and worse for women than
for men. Do you remember that
fateful night when you We're dressing
for the opera? Yes, III be ready in
a minute, as soon as | get my hair
curled. What Il gray hair? 1t is!
Must | grow old and bent and weaz-
ened?' Old age is a frightful' spectre
seen from the first mills Of life. |
can remember pitching hay all hay,
following the hounds through bayous
and swimming rivers all night, back
at sunrise for bite of breakfast,
pitching hay all day, riding ten miles
TO a party, back at 2 a m, neither
tired nor sleepy. And must my hand
shake? Must | hobbe with a cane?
Shall | wear black lenses over sight
less eyes? don't want to grow old!
But | must, and | believe there is the
second mile. Bobby Burns described
your father and mother and mine
He makes the old wife to be Joking
her husband because he is old and
gray:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-09
Changes Mind About Going
Away

Five years ago doctors told me
l would have 10 move my wife 10
another climate. as she suffered so
with stomach and liver trouble and
bloating. Also that she would have
to have an operation for gall stones.
Our mail carrier told me Of Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy and, ON his ad-
vice. she has taken it and is now as
well as ever in her life" 1t is q
simple, harmless preparation that re-
moves the catarrhal mucus from the
Intestinal tract and allays the inflam-
nation which causes practically all
stomach. liver and intestinal ailments,
including appendicitis. one dose will
convince or money refunded Frame
Drug Co, and druggists everywhere.
ADV.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-09
Earthquake In Oregon

Portland, Ore, Nov. s.-What is
believed to have been slight earth
quake was felt in Portland at 1915
o'clock this morning. The tremors
lasted for about Is seconds, but it is
said no damage has so far been re-
ported.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-09

GAS AND ELECTRIC BILLS FOR
OCTOBER ARE DUE AND PAY
ABLE. BILLS MUST BE PAID ON
CIR BEFORE NOVEMBER 10TH IN
ORDER TO GET BENEFIT OF DIS.
COUNT. CONSUMERS LIGHT 4
POWER CONPANY.-ady. 4-6
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-09

This wonderful array of blouses
consists Of rich, heavy georgettes,
satins and combinations. Some beau
tifully Observation-Disclosures adorned
with frills, ribbons and the like.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-09
Luxurious Fur Trims
Formerly as much as SIPS

Rich Veldyne and Duvet de Laine
suits, handsomely trimmed with
Mole, Nutria, Beaver and Australian
Opossum.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-09

They are simply marvels at this
price It's surprising to know how
many of them are former Sl25.00
suits!
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-09

High and low necks-short and long
sleeves-all desirable suit shades.
Not one of them could be bought
for less than SlS.75 or S22.50 ordina-
rily.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-09
NUTRIA SCARF!
Reduced 4 Now....$O7.5O
Rich Quality ~

A special feature is this luxurious
scarf Of Nutria, at only S27.50 For.
merly S5500-not just one-half that
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-09

much! Other pieces in Nutria and
Hudson Seal also at one-haf price.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-04-30

Neda de seda, enortas, 10
"LA CIUDAD CoNDAL", a $780, $500
Ora caadas en colores de
Calcetines hasta
Conp "LA CIUDAD CONDA": maletas battles mosqu
fund cretona an as uo panuos pres6n a
mpedbes sombreros
betune chneas eleganes
Champion
mayordomos
EFECTOS MILITARES
des economas $4,000; dc
16 $2500 caenadores
medios,
uada del general
mosquteros mitares $2O0
ariculos los a RODRIGUEZ HNOS,
En- ala CUDAD CONDAL Rodriguez
ISTA podemo
VENGA A SAN JUAN VISITE
JOSE NO. q 0 PIDA c. o. D. Ell OBJETO QUE
Nos esmeramps por compacero usted No vaya Sar
Juan sin Vstarnos Tamben ndcaremos parties
de listed podra consegir aoaento los das de Fera
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-04-30
"Recordar es vivir--Dante.

los que es.aban presentes insistian en-
la segunda parte del acuerdo de ser con-
siderados los concurrentes como fun
dadores, y todos contestaron que 81.
Sometiose luego discussion la canti-
dad que debia designarse como Quota
de entrada, y la que habis de cons j.
tuir ell estipendio mensual, terciando ell
ella los sefiores Tapia, Saez, Alcala del
Olmo, Guillerna, j. j. Acosta y Eliza
buru acordandose por la reunion en- di-
firitiva, que fuese de cinco pesos la pri
mera uno la segunda para los socios
fundadores y numerarios; y un peso Gin
cuenta centavos para los acciden' eles,
con la enmienda propuesta por Ell senior
Guillerna de que fuesen admitidos en-
la categoria de numerarios los acciden-
tales que hnbiesen legado a pagar con
la diferencia mensual de sus Quotas ell
valor de la de en,rada.
En- seguids Sc procedio al nombra-
mien'o de un Junta Directiva Provisio-
nal, que Sc encargase de formular un
proyecto de Reglamento, y sc entendie-
Sc ell todo 10 relative installation y
sus gastos, quedando, por indication de
los seiiores Saez y Acosta, convenido
por la reunion, que la forInaran los mis-
mos que suscribieron la invi'ecion, con
mas los senores don Jose J. Acosta, D.
Manuel Alcala del olmo, D. Ignacio D.
Caneja, y don Juan z. Hernandez, que
fueron indicados por ell senior Elzabu-
ri para aumentar Ell numero de los de
Ia Junta y poder cumplir con su auxi-
lio mejor su cometido.-Se designaron
entire estos los respectivos cargos, y
por acuerdo unanime qued6 la Junta Di
receiva Provisional constituida en- la
siguiente forma: Presidente, don Fran
cisco de Paula Acufia.-Vocales: Don
Beyens, don Jose Perez Morris, don Ale
jandro Tapia y Rivera, don Jose Ra-
mon Becerra, don Manuel Elzaburu, don
Jose Julian Acosta, don Manuel Alca-
la del Olmo, don Ignacio Diaz Caneja,
don Juan z. Hernandez, y con ell carac-
ter de Tesorero y Secretario respecti-
vamente los tres vocales Elzaburl, Be
cerra Hernandez, facul, andose a
esta Comision para que por medic de
su Tesorero, procediere la recaudaci6n
de las Quotas de entrada Y mensuali-
dades desde mayo para atender los gas
tos de fundacion.a Hecho 10 cual y no
habiendo otro asunto de que tra'ar Sc
levanto la session, de que certificamos.
Los Secretaries, Manuel ELZABURU,
Juan HERNANDEZ Bo. ACUNA.
-Rubricado.-Es copia fiel del libro ori
ginal de actas.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-04-30

Pruebe estas maravillosas sales Qus
son las mas efcaces para Las afeccio
nes artriticas (Reuma, gotta, arenillas,
:6ncos nefriticos y demas del higado.
De venta en- las principales farma
cias, de San Juan Isla, por 50
agente, JUAN A. PEREZ. Box 425.
San Juan. A1vt
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-04-30

DR.. E. N. Bocanegra Lopez
Especialista en- Intermediates Tropi-
Gales, Was Urinarias y Stills
Gabinete de Electro Terapia
Laboratorio de AnAlisis Clinicos
Horas de Consulta: de p. n.
San Francisco No. 54 altos.-Telefono
1888 y 6s6 negro. P. o. Box 1850
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-04-30
AL coMERcIo

Desde Noviembre de 1919, Ell que
suscribe Sc separ6 de la frma bar
bosa Garcia, Quedando ell socio don
Juan Barbosa encargado para saldar
los creditos y los cuales han quedado
saldados, segin las manifestations del
senior Barbosa.
DINdAs GARCIA
Advt.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-04-30

ULTIMoS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. dc
recibir todos los discos bailables hechos
por la COLUMBIA.
A todo amante del bale le convien,
oirlas.
GONZALEZ PADN co Advt
No Sc vaya de San Juan sin compral
en- La Ciudad Condal.
RODRIGUEZ HNOS.
Cruz No. 8, Tel. 260, San Juan. Advt.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-04-30

Maria Barrientos, Lazaro, Straccia-
ri, Mardonres, Poncelle Hackett aca-
ban de impresionar los nuevos discos
COLUMBIA Proctrelos en- casa de
GONZALEZ PADIN co Advt
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-04-30
PIDA C.. @. Id.

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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-29
After Being Down In Bed
for Months and Told End
Was Near, Takes Tanlac
ard Is Now On Job Feel
ing Fine

Many wonderful endorsements have,
been given Tanlac, but the statement made
the other day by Humphrey kearns, of
All Main street, Holyoke, Mass, is in
many respects so remarkable as to be al
most incredible.
Mr. Kearns has been employed by the
Linden Paper Mill Co, for the past Is
years. According to his statement he
had been down in bed for months and
was told he did not have much longer to
live. The facts in his case which are
already known to hundreds of Holyoke
people are given below just related by
himself Here is his story:
Il was never sick day in my life until
about four months ago when | fell down
in faint at the min and had to be car
ried home and put to bed. There / lay
for three months and had to be raised up
and fed with a spoon like a baby.
There was such pain and feeling of
pressure in the top of my head at times
that | thought | would go distracted.
lost the use of my left arm, leg and foot.
and my stomach got so out of order that
| couldn't eat without its hurting me.
My food would invariably sour and the
gas from it would press on my heart SO
as to almost cut off my breath. At these
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-29
Today S Events

Michaelmas day
London today will elect new Lord
mayor.
The American legion national conyen-
ton at Cleveland will conclude today.
Senator Harding, Republican presden-
tlal nominee, will conclude his brief tour
with speech at Ashland. Ky, today.
New Hampshire Democrats are to
meet IN state convention at Concord to-
day to adopt a platform and organize in
preparation for the fall campaign
Forty thousand Odd Fellows are ex-
pected to march in Boston today in the
parade to be held in connection with the
meeting of the Sovereign Grand lodge.
The Democratic state convention of
Michigan will meet at Lansing today to
nominate candidates for all state offices
except governor and lieutenant governor
to be voted for in November
Appeals against the recent ruling of
the Board of Railroad commissioners in
creasing railroad passenger and freight
rates throughout Canada will be heard
by the cabinet council of the Dominion
government at Ottawa today.
With Buddhist ceremonies In which
many eminent japanese viii participate
monument will be unveiled in Toxic
tolay IN memory of Ernest Fenelosa. an
American, to commemorate his service
to japanese art.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-29
Party Harmony.
(St, Adams Messenger.)

(St> Adams Messenger)
. It is apparent that the four cornered
light IN the Republican party for the
nomination. for governor left a minimum
Of scars and hard feelings. James Hart
ness, the nominee, who, with Senator
Dillingham;, has been attending county
meetings male no of candidates and town
committeeman. has found cordial greet
ing on all sides and in turn has been
pre- ching the gospel of party solidarity
and harmony.
The Rutland News, one of the staunch
supporters Of Mr.. Rabbit. announced
after the Rutland conference, the opin-
ion that, all things considered, Mr.. Hart
ness has united the marty closer than any
other candidate could have lone. This
nav DE so. Certain it is, Mr.. Hartness
lid netting 70 omen old sores or to Gre
ate new ones. The Messenger believes
that there IS an era of good feeling
among the Republicans of Vermont and
that 4he marty is marching toward a
splendid victory in November.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-29
MAN
WASTED WITH SPOON

times they had to get me to a window
where l could get fresh air in order to
breathe. My appetite left me entirely
and | simply had to force. down what
little | did eat.
Il got to where / was constipated for
three and four days at a time so nervous
would tremble all over. and could not
sleep at all. | just tried everything, in
Guiding electric treatment, but nothing
helped and / was finally told hadn't
much longer to live.
''One day my friend, Mr.. Edwin
Broadbent, came to see me and persuaded
godsend to me. | started getting better
before / finished the first bottle / got so
could eat something and retain it and
picked up IN strength so rapidly that in
q few days | was able to sit up
We'll, / have taken only three bottles
of Tanlac so far and am still taking it,
but have already regain6d the use of my
arm and leg, and talking about appetites,
L can hardly get enough to eat and my
stomach never gives me the least bit of
trouble
My nerves have steadied down until
can sleep like a log every night. /
have been back on my job at the mill now
for several days and am just getting along
fine. In fact, am feeling better than I
nave IN many a day and | can't find
words to. fully express my gratefulness to
Tanlac"
Tanlac is sold in Brattleboro by the
Brattleboro Drug CO., in South London
derry by George G.. Smith, in Jamaica by
X. J. Daggett, in Townshend by Carroll
9. Robinson, in West Townsbend bv
Grout & Dean, and in Newfane by w. p.
Eames.-Adv
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-29
Little Benny's
Note Book
BY LEE PAPE

Pop was smoaking and thinking and |
was jest thinking, and sed HoIev
smoaks, pop, you awt to saw the size
moskeeter | killed this morning, G WIZ.
II was as big as a berd.
l doubt it, sed pop, in fact | mite go
SO lar as to say that statement is a gross
ixsggeration.
Meening a moskeeter couldent be that
big, and | sed, Well jmminy crickets,
pop, / bet it was as big as a bee.
No, 1t wasent even as big as a bee and
the sooner you Tern to stop ixaggerating
the better citizen you will be, sed pop,
the truth is the truth and nuthing but
the truth and if you don't think so you
can go and tell your trubbles to your
herds and your bees
Well gosh, pop, jimminy Krissmas, r
bet 1t was as big as a fly, / sed
Now we are approaching the relms of
possibility, sed pop.
Meening maybe it was, and | sed, it
certeny was big for moskeeter, pop, G.
Down to erth at last, now | have an
approximate ideer of the size of the in
seek in question, sed pop.
And. he kepp. on smoaking and think
ing, and | kepp on Jest thinking, and
pritty soon l sed, Well good mite, pop,
gosh, l bet it was as big as some little
berds
o go sit on tack, I'm Exhausted, sed
pop.
And he kepp on smoaking and think
ing and | went out to see if eny of the
fellows was out