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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1920-02-18
HOBBY FOR SAVING
MARKS L0WDEN RULE
PEOPLE BENEFIT BY BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION OF ILL
NoIS EXECUTIVE.

Gov. Frank o. Lowden of Illinois
has one hobby in the administration
of public affairs. That is strict econ
omy in the expenditure of the peoples
money. He has given Illinois a bust
ness mans administration.
BY efficient management he was able
to reduce the tax rate in Illinois 33
per cent in two years, thus saving
100000 annually to the tax pay
ers. Illinois was the only state In
the Union to reduce its tax rate DUR
ing the war. In many states taxes
were increased.
While most public executives were
talking about it, Governor Lowden
actually planned and put into effect a
comprehensive reconstruction program
for Illinois year before the armis-
tice was signed Governor Lowden
government is profitable investment
for the people. In discussing govern
ment the governor said:
"Our public business is the most i'm
pOrtant of all our business. We too
often say that our private affairs will
not permit us to interest ourselves.i in
public affairs. We seem to forget that
if government were suspended for a
single day our private affairs would
be of no moment-that ruin would
rule all about us. But government
is not automatic. Perpetual motion
is an idle dream in government as in
mechanics"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1920-02-18
FOR SALE

Three lots 50x15O with / good 5
room house, basement, large barn,
crib, garage, large cistern. Ali
under good wire fence. / IA mile
from town on Louisville pike, R. D.
No. 2. Price $2250. Reasonable
terms, see S. H. Phelps, Maryville,
ut. z. j 14-4tp.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1920-02-18

We desire to announce that we have
moved to our permanent home,
the Ellis Chandler Building, and are
fast getting our house in order that we
may be able to render to Maryville
and Blount county the service it should
have in our line.
Our complete stock will comprise all kinds
of Furniture, Rugs, Carpets, Blankets,
Comforts, Chinaware, Kitchenware,
Silverware, Cutlery, Stoves, Ranges,
Enamelware, Aluminumware, Colum-
bia GrafonoIas and Records
We solicit your inquiries and extend to you
and your friends any accommodations
this organization may be able to
render you.
AT Your Service
ACUTE
Blount Countys Leading Merchants
wo-o-o-o-o-o~~@o~~o=o~o
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ed to her sons Herbert Thompson's
after spending the winter in Solon
with her niece, Florence Rowell.
Word was received here of the
death of Hiram Mcdonald in Bath.
His two sons Wallace and George and
brother William attended the funeral.
Alta Young and Florence Burrill
from Shaw's Business College, are Wis
iting their parents for few days.
The neighbors of Ruel Reed, who is
in the hospital. met last Saturday and
cut nearly fourteen cords of wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wakefield were in
Solon Sunday attending the funeral
of Susan Sterling
Mrs. Gordon spent Sunday in Show
hegan with her son Kenneth and fam
lily.
Wellington Gordon was the first to
run his car to Skowhegan.
Lizzie Bosworth entered Kennebec
Valley Hospital this week for a sur
gical operation.
Addie Prescott is passing a few
DAYS in Skowhegan.
Mrs. Della Haryel is visiting the
family of Harry Dennison in Water
vile.
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15
WEST MOSCOW

Miss Ivy Young, a student at Show
hegan High School, has been spend
ing part of her vacation at the home
of her aunt. Mrs. Annie Young.
Henry Lovejoy passed away Tues
day morning. April 6. at the home
of his daughter Mrs. David Wacome,
where he and Mrs Lovejoy have been
living the past winter. The funeral
was Thursday at 2 O'Clock p. M.
Mrs Isanuah Moore of Bingham
and Mrs. Abbio Matthews of Brock
ton. Ma. snrnt very pleasant day
Wednesday with Mrs J. w. Fitzsim-
mons, Tie ladies are old friends and
sehoolmatez.
Miss Julia Buffers is employed as
waitress at the boarding house OF the
New England Lumber Co.
Mrs. Mary Ann Collins has been
quite i'll and cuud-od to her bed for
a week bur is better
What came near being bad acct
dent, happened at w F. Hills Friday
evening, when a lighted kerosene
lamp fell and was broken, spilling
the oil on the floor and catching on
fire, but by quick work and plenty of
water the blaze was extinguished
without any serious damage, beyond
scorching the woodwork and Mr.. Hill
slightly.
April 8. the Good viii Club gave
their oldest member Mrs. Eliza Tenn
pie surprise party to celebrate her
S3rd birthday. at the home of her
granddaughter. Mrs Edith Hunnewell.
There was an entertainment OF music
and readings, after which a splendid
assortment OF fine cakes were served
with coffee. Mrs. Temple also re-
ceived present from the Club. 1t
was a genuine surprise and will long
be remembered as a very pleasant oc-
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15
TWELVE CORNERS

Mrs. Harry Richardson and daugh-
ter VILLA returned Thursday of last
week from a visit at Bingham with
her daughter Muriel. who Is employed
at Floyd Hunnewells.
Leora. the 18th months old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Dean, Is re-
covering from an abscess in her head
Many in this vicinity regret to learn
that Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Rider have
sold their farm recently.
Miss Gladys Greene Is spending a
week with her aunt Mrs. Charles Hol-
way at Solon.
Ephraim Dean and his daughter
Mary Dean attended the funeral ol
Susan Sterling last Sunday at Solon.
Miss Doris Robbins vas at Scion
Thursday of last week for music
lesson. Mrs Maud McIntire being hel
teacher.
Aonzo Salley, who has been visit
ing his brother Ansel Salley, left last
week to visit his aunt. Mrs. Loyisia
Adams. Mr.. Salley has been in the
West 50 years. this being his first
home. his former home being on the
farm now occupied by Melvin Rich.
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15
N0RRIDGEMOCk

Miss Gladys Spaulding was home
from Wateryille over Sunday accom-
panied by her friend Miss Lakin.
Mrs. Mary Staples returned last
week from Worcester. Mass, where
she has been passing several weeks
with her son and family.
The barn on the old Quinnebessett
property is being torn down and it is
understood that the lumber and big
timbers are to be taken to Skowhe-
gan for building purposes.
Guy Boone and family have moved
into their newly purchased home, the
Mrs Louise Haynes house.
Chester Jones made a business trip
to Portland and Boston during the
past week.
Mrs. William Moore has been home
from Pembroke Mass. during the past
two weeks and returned Saturday TO
be with her daughter Mrs. Mande
Collev. Who Is in poor health. Ie-
land Moore is expected home for the
summer very soon.
Miss Flora Lander remains in a
very critical condition. During the
past week her brother from Augusta
and sister from Unity have been to
see her and also her brother and fam
lily from Madison
Mrs Aenes Braddock of Washburn
arrived last week 10 visit her daugh-
ter, Mrs. William Fields and family
Perley Butler Of Wateryille was the
guest OF friends in town over Sunday.
On next Tuesday evening, April 20.
in the Grange Hall. will be held a
combined meeting OF the Farmers
Bureau and the Boys and Girls Agri-
cultural Clubs. County Agent Storer
will be present and anyone interested
is cordially invited to come to the
meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Spaulding Wis
tied Miss Gladys in Waterville, Fri
day.
Edward Keyes has been confined to
his home by Illness during the past
week. The children of Mrs. Smith
who reside in the Keyes house are
also ILL.,
Clarence Tompkins sold his farm to
Ralph futile and it is reported that
Mr.. Tompkins has purchased the
property of Frank Caswell on the
Smithfield road.
A freak calf was born on the Jewett
farm recently. the calf being minus
of a tail.
A lively contest has been in progress
in the Congregational Church School
during ten Sundays between the Reds
and the Blues, the Reds coming out
victorious by a small margin at the
close of the contest last Sunday The
membership and attendance on both
sides has been so nearly the same
during the entire contest that 1t has
created a lots Of interest and to close
the affair a supper and entertainment
is to be given the victorious side by
the defeated side in the near future,
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15

wishes for his safe arrival there and
every success in his business attends
him on his long voyage by his mant
friend at home.
Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Anderson and
son Roland passed the week end with
relatives in Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Bullock of Rum
ford passed a few days last week at
the home OF Mrs. Bullocks sister and
brother. Mrs. Tom Commack and Mr.
Thomas Smith.
George W Fairfield of Augusta has
been visiting the past week at the
home OF his mother Mrs. l. c. Holt
having arrived Sunday of last week
to be with his brother Roy G. Fair
field a few days before his departure
for China. George Fairfield expects
to locate in Norridgewock in the near
future and his wife and little son are
expected here soon from Augusta.
Charles Webber and Mrs. Mildred
Tibetts OF Oakland were recent guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Holt.
The Oak Hill Club met last We'd
nesdav with Mrs. W. c. Fletcher.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
c Holt was quite sick last week but
is very much improved
Rev. J. F. Taylor preached a very
interesting sermon last Sunday after
noon to a small congregation at the
Oak Hin schoolhouse 1t is much
regretted that more do not make an
effort to attend these meetings. An
other meeting is announced for next
SUNDAY at 200 p. m.
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15
MOOSE RIVER

T. II. Kennedy has recently had his
house wired for electricity.
H. w Holden is also having some
more wiring in his home Arthur
Holden is doing the work
A runaway without any accident
occurred on Main street Saturday
evening when a horse owned and
driven by James Sands of Jackman
tipped the sleigh over and throwing
Mr.. Sands out, ran down the hill and
was caught by George Hughey near
his home.
Mrs Luther Moore and daughters
Hope and Fern have returned from
Skowhegan where they had been
spending several months with Mrs.
Moore's parents Mr. and Mrs. NJ Ken
nedy.
George Colby has gone to Skowhe-
gan on business. From there he
will go to Oakland to visit his daugh
ter, Mrs Fred Burwood.
S. E. Holden has gone to Skowhe-
gan to serve on the jury.
Allen Runnells has moved into the
McDaniels rent which he formerly oc-
cupied.
Miss Pauline Wilson, daughter of
Heman Wilson, is attending the Sacred
Heart Convent School and boarding at
the home OF Mrs Joe Blais. Jackman.
Mrs. Jane Moore is visiting at the
home of Mrs. l.. Z. Moore.
Miss Norma Mcdonald is working
for Mr. Barney in his newly located
drug store at Jackman.
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15
The News of SOmersets Busy Towns

meanwhile plans are being made fol
another contest as this one has Great.
cd so much interest and been so much
enjoyed by all
The regular meeting of Cedar Chap
ter o. +. s is 10 be held this week
Friday evening and it is expected that
there will be work.
II S. Whiting was a business call
er in Fairfield and Waterville last
Friday.
On last Tuesday afternoon the mem
bers of the o T. c. Club enjoyed an
Easter luncheon at the home of Mrs
Edna Emmons. the hostesses for the
afternoon being. Mrs. Emmons, Mrs
Josephine Whiting. Mrs Florence
Jewell and Mrs Kate Smith. The
afternoon wa passed in a social man
ner and with fancywork and at
O'Clock a delicious luncheon was sery-
ed by the committee. the menu con-
eisting Of cold meat. mashed potato,
biscuits, olives. beet and cucumber
pickle and prepared mustard. fruit
salad. date and chocolate cake. tarts,
custard pie and coffee The affair
while an established event with the
club was given at this special meet
ing in honor of one of the members
Mrs. Cora Hilton who IS 70 leave very
soon for Reno. Nevada where she is
10 reside. The afternoon was very
social affair and much enjoyed by all
Harold Pierce was home over Sun
day and expects TO be in Boston next
week
Mrs. G. S. Jewett has been on the
sick list
The Independent-Repor is for
sale at f. w. Spaulding's
Mrs. Emma Totman returned last
week from Fort Fairfield where she
has passed several months with her
brothers family.
Earle Greene was a business caller
in Bingham last week.
The Quinnebassett Club was recent
Lila Mitchell and also at the home OF
Mrs. Laura Lockwood
Friends of Mrs. Frances Bolan have
received word that she is at present
visiting in New York and enjoying
the winter very much
A social gathering was held at the
Grange Hall last Saturday evening
under the auspices of Somerset
Grange. Games were played and a
social dance enjoyed with music first
by Miss Kathleen Buckingham and
later by Mr. and Mrs. d. L. Jones.
During intermission pies were sold
the only trouble being that twice the
number of pies might have been sold
had they been brought. The affair
netted the Grange a good sum besides
being a very enjoyable affair. An
other social Is to be given this week
at the same place.
Mrs Ralph Tuttle has been on the
sick list
Mr. and Mrs James Jones of Corn
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15
ST. ALRANS

Mrs c. c. Hanson and daughter
Miss Mary. who have been spending
the winter in st. Petersburg, Fla, ar
rived home Friday of last week.
Charles Bonney who has been spend
ing the winter with his son Ed Bonney
in Portland returned TO his home here
last week
Born to the wife of Verne Merrill
April 2nd son clayton George
Mrs Blanche Stevens is seriously
i'll at the home of her daughter. Mrs.
Clara wilkins. Mrs. Florence CHS
holm is taking care of her
Postmistress Mrs. Minnie Martin is
visiting relatives in Skowhegan. Dur
ing her absence Mrs Charles Emery
is substituting in the postofTiee.
Mr.. \ p Bieelow is in Skowhegan
thi= week visiting her aunts Mrs. r.
y. Martin and Mrs. II L. Reid.
Mr. Elwyn Mathews returned from
Boston last week where she had been
to u il her son DR.. FLOYD o. Mathews
Mr. David Longley visited several
da9 last week in Pittsfield and Wat-
eryile
3Ir and Mrs. Jack smith are visit
ing friends in Houlton and vicinity.
Fred Hanson of Ripley was a guest
OF his sister Mrs. 1arrie Vining over
Sunday, leaving on the early train for
Skowhegan where he is serving on the
jury.
Mis- Gladys Bigelow who has been
passing Easter recess with her pa
rents Mr. and Mrs A. P Bgeiow, re-
turned to Boston, Saturday,
Mrs. Mary King OF Cambridge is a
guest of her brother Ed Martin and
other relatives.
ST Albans Grange held an all day
meeting Saturday, April 10 with a
good attendance. State Lecturer c.
O. Purington of Bowddfngham was
present. Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Blais-
dell of Palmyra Grange and Mr.. and
Mrs. Brawn of Corinna were among
visitors from other Oranges.
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15
WEST FORKS

Or. and MIS-. G.. W TWaddle Of Au-
burn are in town visiting Mrs, TWad-
dies father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs
y +, Farley
Martin Donahue and wife have re
turned from Holeb where they have
been cooking for Preble & Robinson.
Mrs II. J. Farley has returned from
Lewiston.
Mrs Ralph Pierce who is in Skow
hegan hospital is gaining.
Bert Nearvis and Marion Merrill
were united in marriage April 3. All
extend hearty congragulation for a
happy future.
The box social which was held at
Bowers hall Friday night was great
success
Prin. c. II. Moore is boarding with
Mrs. Elsie Durgin.
Mrs. Hugh Comber is in very poor
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Kiah intend to
start for Massachusetts this week
Mrs. Charles Durgin spent two
days of last week visiting In Bingham
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Durgin have
taken a logging job and have moved
into the Harry Morris house.
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15
i HAVE NEVER FELT
BETTER IN MY LIFE"
Lealand Was In Wretched Conditlop
for Four Years But Tanlac
Built Him Up.

I don't remember ever having foi.
better in my life than l do now aftar
taking Tanlac," said Fred Lealand or
employee of the Portland Shoe Man,
ufacturing Company, and who residas
at 10S Cumberland Avenue, Portland
Me, recently. Continuing, he said
After having three attacks of
pneumonia | was left in an extremeI,,
bad physical condition and have been
this way for four years. | lost great
deal of weight and was very veal
and felt tired and worn out all the
time. l managed to keep going and
stay at my work, but while | did. and
my duties were not very hard. | was
in such an exhausted condition when
my days work was done it was ain
| could do to drag myself home. Nv
Nerves were in an awful shape and
l was so restless l could get but little
sleep, as | would just roll and toss an
night long, and if did manage to ger
to sleep | would wake up every few
minutes with a start, as though | wa
frightened. | was simply in a bad
fix. and although | had tried lots of
different kinds of medicine none of
them seemed to do ME any good.
Il had been reading so many state
ments from people who had been
benefited by taking Tanlac l decided
to try it, and | am sure glad | did
for while | have taken only two bot
ties so far | have gained seven pounds
in weight and am gaining in weight
and strength every day, and feel sure
it will only be a short while before |
will be as stout as l ever was. That
tired worn out feeling is all gone and
when l go to bed | sleep as sound as
a log all night long and get up feel
ing greatly refreshed. and can work
all day long and feel as good when l
am through in the afternoon as | did
when | started to work in the morn
ing. My nerves are in fine condition
and outside of being a little thin, am
enjoying as good general health as l
ever did in my life. l think Tanlac
is remarkable medicine and | am
only too glad to be able to say a good
word for It,"
Tanlac is sold in Skowhegan by
Sampson and Avore and by the lead
ing druggist in every town.
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15

wall y. Y. are the guests of Mrs
Althier Campbell.
On Friday. April 9th. occurred the
death of Charles \. Atkinson. A
longer obituary viii be given next
week.
Nr Seabury and family are occupy
ing the Adams house near ,he hotel
Mr. Lewis Robinson has Heen en-
ioying a visit from her father, Mr.. Ed
wards of Dangille Junction
Roy Mitchell has been secured by
Bracket q Russell to have charge Of
their feed mill as Mr.. Miller has left
their employ to attend to his newly
purchased hardware business.
A large number Of neighbors and
friends met at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Amos Buzzell on Saturday even
ing In honor of Mr.. and Mrs, BuzzelIs
recent marriage social evening
was enjoyed and refreshments of ice
cream and assorted cake served the
guests.
Mrs. Laura Lockwood has been con-
fined to her home by illness.
Frederick Spaulding returned to
Massachusetts Saturday to resume his
teaching in a place near Boston He
was accompanied back by his moth
er who will visit him for short time
Edward Barker of Waterville was
business caller in town Monday
Miss Sarah Clarke who has been
passing the winter in California is ex-
pected home sometime during the first
Of May.
II is reported that Frank Jewell has
purchased the Harry Carr house
The Observation-Disclosures is for
sale at F. W. Spaulding's
Mr. and Mrs Frank Caswell have
purchased the e. r. Barker house now
occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Earle Greene
The Marshall p. Hale Ladies Cir
Gle and Bates Post G. a. r. celebrat
ed Lees Surrender the ninth of April
this year for the first time in this
town. Some fifty came on the noon
train from North Arson and Madi-
son and took dinner After dinner
the ladies soon retired to the large
audience room in K of p. Hall and
the veterans had a little smoke talk
in the ant-room. About two O'Clock
the former soldiers were invited to
join the ladies in the audience room
and a program was listened to- First
there was a song by the choir with
Mrs. Henry Whiting at the piano
next a song encore by Lineon Hilton
and next reading by Mrs. Eta Dan
forth Wood Mrs. Helen Stevens,
the president, called upon Major Nick
erson, commander Of Bates Post. who
responded with remarks upon Lees
Surrender. Herbert f. Hale gave an
account of the Seventh Maine Battery
at Petersburg; F. J. Woodsum of the
navy; also Henry George; and Frank
Wade Of the Seventh Battery; remarks
were offered by Mrs. f. E. Gould of
Madison; a reading by Mrs. Van
Brown and remarks by ladies from
North Anson and Madison. Some
few remarks from p. II. Butler of
Bates Post on the last march at Lees
Surrender were also given. Those
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15
OAK HILL-NORRIDGEWOCK

Tuesday evening of last week a
farewell surprise party was rendered
Roy G. Fairfield by a few of his
friends and neighbors at the home of
his mother, Mrs. l. e. Holt After
refreshments of delicious ice cream
and cake were served. a nice fountain
pen was presented Mr.. Fairfield. The
pleasant occasion will be long remem-
bered by those present. Mr.. Fair
field left on the Saturday morning
train en- route for San Francisco from
where he will sail for Shanghai.
China, about the 29th A host of good
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15
BINGHAM CENTER

Wendall Davis, one of the younger
sons of Robert Davis, who had the
misfortune to break one Of his legs
is gaining rapidly.
Philip hahoney, who has been or
the sick list is able to be about his
work again.
Mrs. Isaac Holway is in very poor
health at this writing.
Frank Savage recently sold three
pair of three year old steers to Henry
Cooley and A. B. Carl.
Robert Davis who recently purchas-
ed a 7-horse-pow gasoline engine, is
saving wood in this vicinity.
John Mogle recently sold three
heifers to Fred Vittum of Solon.
Blanch Davis, one of our popular
young ladies', was married to Morris
Jordan last Thursday afternoon at
Solon. They have the best wishes of
this community for much happiness
and prosperity thru life.
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15
EAST NEW PORTLAND

Miss Christine Adams was given a
birthday party at the power-house'
Saturday evening a very enjoyable
evening was spent. Apples, popcorn
and candy were served.
Delmore p. Adams. who spent the
winter at Hyde Park. Mass is visit
ing at O. b. Holbrook's.
Mrs. Thales Spaulding Of Bingham
visited from Saturday until Tuesday
at the home of her daughter Mrs. K.
A. Nye.
School on New Portland Hill began
April IL with Miss Belle Norton OF
Kingfleld as teacher.
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15
BLACK WELL

Mrs. Wesley Richards who has been
passing a fortnight in Houlton, being
called there by the illness and death
of a brother, returned home Saturday
night.
Mrs. Henry Dunlap is spending a
few weeks In New Brunswick visit
ing relatives and friends.
Miss Make Kennedy, principal OF
Blackwell school, left last week fol
Jackman, where she will enjoy the re-
naming weeks of the vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Perry and young
son have gone to Bigelow. where they
will remain for some time.
Miss Ida f. Moore returned Sunday
from Skowhegan, where she spent sew
eral days as a guest of her sister
Mrs. Tracey M. Gates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Richards are Wis
iting his parents on Thurston Hill.
EAST MADISON
Mrs Minnie Thompson has return
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15
SOUTH MADISON

Deputy Sheriff E S. Adams of Mad
ison was in this place on business
the first OF the week.
4. II. and w. P McKenney are
painting at the village.
Mrs. Olive Ellis is spending Il few
days with her daughter Mrs Abbie
Blackwell
Mrs. Minnie McKenney is at North
Vassalboro caring for her sister Mrs.
Harold Watson.
Warren Blackwell is attending
court at Skowhegan.
J. w. Wills and H. A. Mckinney
are making maple syrup. They re-
port a good run of sap.
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15
FMBDEN LAKE

Miss Norma Berry. teacher of the
Emerson school spent the week end
with her aunt Viola Williams.
Mrs Frank Wells is suffering with
acute Indigestion.
Mahlon Boyington has arrived at his
summer cottage at the lake. lie has
had employment at the woods up river
the past winter.
The independent-reporter., 1920-04-15
WEST PITTSFIFLD

School at this place has opened for
the spring term with the same teacher
She boards with Mrs. Carl Leadbet-
ter
Harold Taylor has taken the school
team to drive that was driven by Ma
than Gray last term and at the pres
ent. Mrs Taylor Is conveying the
scholars