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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-28
Somerset County Has Big Registration
At Colby.

In the Colby college catalogue for
1920-1921 which has just been releas-
ed from the printers the names of the
follow ng Somerset county people are
registered as Colby students: SEN
iors: William E. Burgess, Philip H
Merchant. Libby Pulsifer, Ashton F.
Richardson, Joel E. Taylor. jr., Misses
Geraldine T. Baker, Laura V. Baker.
Alice H. Clark, Doris T. Cover; jun-
iors: Charles J. Paddock, Philip H.
woodwork, Misses Beatrice P Baker.
Mary d. Carl, Ruby F. Dyer, Julia F..
Hoyt, Dorothy M. Crawford; sopho-
mores: Basil B. Ames, Chauncey l..
Brown, Elliot F. Chase, Percy S.
Lovely, Charles E. Smith, Misses Vera
/. Collins, Rachel H. Conant, Arlene
I Harris; freshmen: Fred E Chase.
Roland N Pooler. Lawrence A. Put
nam. Ivan M. Richardson, Joseph C.
Smith, Arthur L. Springer, Graydon
Trip. Eugene C. Norton, Misses Err
VIVA l. Goodale, Vivian M. Hubbard,
Ruby E. Frost.
Under Captain J. E. Taylor, Jr.,
Colbys baseball team has won the two
games played this year, one with I'm
iyers:ty of Maine, the other with East
ern A. A.
Several new books on health have
been added to the girls library as a
gift of Miss Louise Coburn, in the in
terests of the Womens Health League
of Colby college.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-28
MANY WILLS PRESENTED
FOR PROBATE
Much Business Transacted During the
April Term with Judge c. o. Small
Presiding

During the April term of the Pro-
bate Court a petition for the change
in name of Greta Pencil Boyden of
Pittsfeld to Greta A. Pennell was
granted. Adoptions were granted as
follows, Charles w. Tilton and wife
of Pittsfeld adopt Pearl c. Tilton !;
Bert Williams and wife of Arson ad-
opt African A. Thompson and name
was changed to African Agnes Will
liams; Ernest n. Penney and wife
adopt Olive Leeman Clark and name
was changed to Olive Belle Penney.
A large amount of business was
transacted and an unusually large
number of wills were presented for
probate. Included were those of the
following Skowhegan people:
Mrs. jeanette l.. Heselton of Show
hogan, left in her will 800 to the
inhabitants of Skowhegan, for care of
cemetery lot and the rest goes to her
husband, Martin b. Heselton, who is
named as executor.
BY the will of Prescott \ Cleveland,
late of Skowhegan, his property goes
to his niece, Mrs. Eva VI. Whalen
who is named as executor.
Vesta o. Phillips. of Skowhegan,
left her property all to her brother
John F. Phillips, and named her neph-
ew, Attorney H. ]. Phillips as eXecu-
tor.
An unusually large number OF wills
were presented. Mrs Catherine Wer-
renau, of Madison, by her will left
her property to her husband, Xavier
Werrenau, whom she named as sole
executor.
Lorenzo l.. Churchill. late of Starks,
named his nephew, Everett l.. Church
i'll of Starks, as executor of his will
and made the following requests:
Myrtle NJ Cummings. of Bingham
500; Mary Elizabeth Churchill. $500;
Linwood f. Churchill, $500; Everett l.
Churchill, house and lot, household
furnishings in Starks village. tim
Der and woodlot of AZ acres. cemetery
lot in Avon, $500.
Albert W. Starbird, late of Scion by
his will left to his wife, Leola W
Starbird, at her decease what remains
is to be divided between his children
Mrs. Starbird is named as executrix
Mrs Clarissa ]. Andrews, late of
Bingham. left nothing to her legal
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-28

%. The children from all the differ
ent grades took part in various songs,
dances and plays Among the girls of
the training department who assisted
in the preparation of the entertain
ment were: Lula Gordon, North An
son; Helen Johnson. Madison; Mary
and Martha Paul Scion; Alta Wharf.
Caratunk. and Violet Stillwell, The
Forks.
Thelma Lawrence of Madison, a jul
ment, is one of the group which has
just moved into the cottage where the
girls put into practise the theory of
their course by getting their own
meals. taking care of the house. and
doing all the work of real house
keeping.
Mss Alice Holt, travelling secre-
tary of the y. W. c. A. has been here
for the week end. She spoke to the
girls in the living room of the dormi-
tory Sunday.
Four new trees have recently been
set out on the lawn of the dOrmitory.
On Friday evening. April 90. the last
of the series of entertainments will
be gwen in Merrill Hall. when Mrs
Morgan of Brooklyn. will lecture on
Songs That Live.
Miss Porter went by automobile to
Kingfied where they acted as judges
at a speaking contest
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-28
Real Estate Transfers

The following were among the
deeds recorded at the Registry of
Deeds Office during the past few days
Flagstaff-George H. Lincoln of East
Lyme, Conn, to Charles e. Lincoln of
Bigelow, land with buildings on the
road leading from North New Port
land
Fairfield-Edward McKenney ct al
of Watervile to Addie M. Pennell of
Fairfield, land with buildings and for
merry owned by Carrie L. Bunker !;
Fred Ducheneau to Henry Proux, land
with buildings and formerly owned
by U. S. Perry; Henry Proux to Will
liam NJ. Crawford. land with buildings !.
George C. Small to Vera E. Small,
land.
Moscow-John J. Lander of Cara
funk to Edward Berry of Bingham,
land with buildings and formerly
owned by Sumner w. Bean in 1898.
Palmyra ct al-William Ladner of
Newport to Ella J. Ladner of New
port, land with buildings.
Hartland-Charles A. Bragg to Alice
Kimball. land with buildings.
p William H Durgin TO
Forrest H. Colby, land with buildings.
Palmyra-Charles l. Coleman to
Charles A. Bragg. land with buildings
and formerly owned by Mary |. Pom
eroy.
Solon-Estella Cole ct al of New
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heirs but bequeathed all property to
Coney n. Robinson, of Bingham, whom
she appointed executor. The will
read April 10, 1919.
By the terms of the will of Huldah
P Butler. of Flagstaff, Charles C.
Butler will receive the entire prop
erty of the deceased. She resided
with Mr.. Butler and named him as
Webster D. Moore. late of Madison,
Mrs. Abbie j. Millay, late of Madi-
son, left by her will her property to
her nephew. Wilbur G. Hapgood, whom
she named as executor.
Temperance C. Parlin, late of Mad
ison, left to her adopted son. Harry
A. Poulin, IS and the remainder of
her estate to Luke Poulin, her hus-
band, whom she named as executrix.
Webster D. More, late of Madison.
left to his daughter, Maytie W. Pratt.
of Washington, d. c. $100 and to
granddaughter Mary L. McLarin. of
Skowhegan, $100. The rest of proper
ty is to go to Mrs Minnie McWilliams.
housekeeper of the deceased F. E
Towne is named as executor
Katherine Nicholson. late of Fair
field, by her will left to her daughter.
Blanche Opal Ware. her piano. hand
painted china and wearing apparel
to her husband Peter Nicholson, home
place, at his decease the property TO
go to her sons, Charles Osborne Mich
olson and Frank A. Nicholson to
share alike, all money goes to hus-
band and c. o. Osborne is named as
executor
Albion C. Ladd. late of Fairfield
bequeathed his property to his wife
Nellie NJ. Ladd whom he named as
executrix. This viii was made in
March. 1904.
By the will of Charles Edgar Jones
late of Ripley. a daughter. Josephine
Seavey of Dexter. will receive S100
and the rest of the estate will go in
equal shares to the widow. Alice NJ
Jones, named as executriX and to
Chas. Edgar Jones. Jr.
Perham S. Head. of Waterville
named his son, Frederick p Head.
sole executor and left all his estate
He requested that his son provide for
his father. Thos. II. Head. if he sur
wives the deceased.
Andrew J. Foster. late of Pttsfield.
hequeathed to his daughter. Edith NJ
Pusher, and Abbie T Robb. $50 each
and at the decease of his wife the
homestead farm. The rent of the es-
tate goes to the wife of the deceased.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-28
NO REST mo PEACE

There's no peace and little rest for
the one who suffers from a Dad
back and distressing urinary disor.
ders. Skowhegan people recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills. Ask your
neighbor! Be guided by their OK.
perience.
A. s. Lawrence, farmer, Front St,
Skowhegan, says: This last spring
had a severe attack OF kidney and
bladder trouble. had to get up as
many as three or four times during
the night to pass the kidney score.
lions; they were highly oolored and
deposited sediment. l had pains at
the base Of my brain and 1t extended
down across the center Of my back,
making 1t hard for me to get about,
in fact, I was laid up in bed for three
days during the time the attack
lasted. was advised to try Doan's
Kidney Pills, SO I began using them
and 1t didn't take Doan's long to
cure me. l gladly endorse them"
Price Coo, at all dealers. Dom.
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Lawrence had. Foster Milburn
Co. Mfrs, Buffalo. N. Y.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-28
Ice Left Carry Pond Thursday

Ice left Carry Pond April 81 and
the camps are now open. The guests
are beginning to arrive, the first
reaching the camps being Colonel
Greenlaw, E. f. Parkman and George
Armstrong. all of Augusta. The res
ervations already made point to very
successful season. The many i'm
provements made last year were only
a start of what has been made this
year. The camps are under the able
management of Mr.. and Mrs. w. C..
Packard, whose genial hospitality
makes everyone feel at home immedi-
ately on arrival.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-28

Portland ct al to Joseph e. Lawrence
land with buildings; Prudent Legere
to Aston G. Corson, land and former
ly owned by John T. Miller; Nellie B.
Starbird ct al TO Keystone Lodge No.
so OF Freemasons ct al. land and for
merly owned by Eber Hobart in 1890
ttsfield-Julius Bootin to Leland
Pease, land with buildings and for
merly owned by Roswell H. Fairbroth-
er; Eliza ]. Webendorfer to Laforest
J. Humphrey, land with buildings; Eria
Small to Fred d. Wood, ct al, land on
the westerly side of Summer street
and formerly owned by S. s. Romeo
Leslie L. Hartwell of Winchester
Mass, to John F. Trickey, land.
Harmony-Emma L. Fitch of An
dover, Mass, to Milton W. Bodfish,
land.
l.. Flannery, land and other personal
property; Charles H. Leighton to Van
M Stevens, land with buildings and
formerly owned by A. II. Webendor-
fer.
Madison-Annie Bloom to Frank
Nedeau, land with buildings on the
northerly side of Main street; Edward
K. Moore to Eugene s. Paine, land
with buildings on the northerly side
of Park street; Willis Clough to Floyd
E. Dahlberg, land.
Athens-John c. Beckwith to VIII
bur H. Taylor, land on the road lead
ing from Cass's Corner and formerly
occupied by Wilmot B. Whittier; Will
liam B. Kendall of Bowdoinsham to
w. H. Taylor of Athens, land con-
tanning about 315 acres.
Skowhegan-John w. Green to Ed
ward H. Tessier of Canaan, land with
buildings being part of the farm
known as the Albert Adams farm and
formerly owned by Mary e. Young
Andrew Mclnns ct al to Robert Davis
Of Bingham. land with buildings: Sa-
rah A. York to Andrew j. Matthew
land with buildings on the southerly
side of Railroad street and formerly
owned by Mary e. Weston; N. w. Frost
Of Skowhegan to Frank H. Tibbetts
land leading from Skowhegan village
To Canaan V llage and formerly owned
bp Ira Drew Holt.
dgewock-Eunice A. Leighton
to Phillipe Paquette land, buildings
Horace Withee to Howard T. Noble
lind md formerly owned by Mary f
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-28
Appointment Of Deputy Wardens

Hon. Forest H. Colby, Forest Com
missioner, has appointed the following
men as deputy fire wardens for dis
trict No Kennebec Watershed for
the coming season under the super
vision of Guy Sedgley of Stratton,
Chief Warden for that section.
DEPUTY WARDENS FOR DISTRICT
10. .. KENNEBEC WATERSHED
]. X. Viles. Tim. Me-, for 2 R. w.
z I. p. Tim Pond; \ a. Berry,
sratton, Nc. for . r. 6 w. B. X. P.
ochain of Ponds), r. 6 w. B. X. P.
Nass. Gore). 2 R w B. X. P. cal
der Stream). 3 r. 5 w. B. X. P.
(seven Ponds), Coburn Gore; H. NJ.
Pierce, Spencer, Me, for r. 5 b. X.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-28

r., W. K. r. king q Bartlett): Dion
o. Blackwell, Round Mt, Me. Il. 0
W. B. K. P. alder Stream) Albion
L. Savage, Stratton, Me-, Coplin Pit
o. r. Fahey, Dallas, Me-, Coplin Pit.'
A. j. Albee, Lexington, Me-, Lexington
Pit; A ]. Dumphy, Lexington, Me-,
Highland Pit; Carl R. Goddard, Dead
River, Me-, Dead River Pr; Leon
Savage, Stratton, Me-, Bigelow Pit;
M. J. Stevens. Flagstaff Me, Flag
staff Pit; L. T. Hinde Stratton, Me-,
4 R. 3 B. X P, W. X. R. (Wyman) !;
Frank Nile, Stratton, Me-, Lang Pit;
c. Henderson, Eustis Me-, r. 5
w. B. X. P. (Jim Pond Floyd Taylor.
Eustis, Me-. 4 r. B. X. p, w. K. R.
king C BARTLETT; R. E. Morris, Skin
ner, Me-, r. 6 B. X. P, w. K. r.;
j. B. Carville, Spring Lake, Me-. 8
r B. X. p, w K. R. (Spring Lake..
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-28

Buy the Pittsfield Advertiser, Madi-
son Bulletin, Dexter Gazette or Pts
cataquis Observer at Sampson &
Azores.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-28
Pennington Normal School Notes

The annual entertainment of the
training school was presented with
great success Saturday evening. April
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-28

A point for point comparison
and ride at the wheel will i'm
plant in ones mind high ideal
OF motor car quality and perform
ance Which will be satisfied with
difficulty by other than an OLDS-
MOBILE and assuredly not at its
price.
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-28

Economy to a marvellous de-
gree; oversize parts of high pre-
cision workmanship; quality con-
struction and finish; delightful
riding qualities and surprising
high gear performance obtained
by an epoch-making motor are
salient features of the 1921
OLDSMOBILE.
The evening world., 1921-03-02
ROBBERS ATTACK
WOMAN IN HALLWAY
Attempt to Loot "First National
Bank" Fails--She Had Money
Sewed in Skirt

AErN. Minnie CosDorovloh Of No. 2O4
Avenue y was attacked by two man
while leaving for work to-day. After
hitting, her over the head and choking
bee the men pulled down her stockings
Ia their search for money. They left
her lying In the hallway. where her
cries attracted passersby. who captured
Paul Manfred. twanty-One. No. s2s
Delaney Street. NJ he stumbled over
q rag In an effort to escape. The other
man was not caught.
Mrs. GosporOvich had SIS sewed in
hur SKIRT which the men failed 10 find.
Bhe was treated at a drug store for
acarations OF the head.
m Essex Market Court Magistrate
afarBh. upon request OF Assistant Dis
triot Attorney Goodman, held Manfred
without bail for examination Friday on
q charge Of assault and ATTEMPTED
r1bbery.
The evening world., 1921-03-02
SCENT OF SlOOBILL
NOTLIKE "GAS,' so
!. CHAUFFEUR IS HELD
District Attorneys Nose Turns
Evidence Against Taxi Driver
Accused by Woman.

A breath OF exquisite perfume aris-
ing from a 500 bill to the delighted
nostriis Of Daniel DirenEo, Assistant
District Attorney. was the chief event
In the Yonxvilie Court to-day.
"suell this money" Direnzo in
vited Magistrate simms. Does II
smell like a chaufbeurI"
II did NOT, according to the pros
ecutOr.
The case IN court was that Of
vJIliam KOtt No. 5So East 10th
street driver Of = tAxicab. accused
e gTand larceny on the complaint Of
Hrs. Margaret u. Conn. No. SIS West
ma Street. whO-inCldentaily--is
twcnty-six years old and beautiful
\ got into this mans taxi at 41st
street and Broadway last night" she
said. my friend, Mrs. Bolt. was with
me. she gave me a 800 dill for a
eharity IN which We aro interested,
ead put Il in my mesh bag with a
paciEago Of cigarettes. We went 70
1Grs. Bolts apartment at No. II East
Bsd Street and on the way upstairs
/ noticed my bag was open. We went
back to tho cab and found the cigar
cites scattered on the noor. but the
500 Oil was not there"
Patrolman mitchell OF the East 51st
etreet Station arrested the ohauf-
four who, when searched. was found
70 have a 800 bill among dis other
money. It was in an effort to iden-
tify It Direnzo called mis- nose TO the
stand.
''Tho perfume on the BILL" he said,
sla the perfume on the other things
that were in Mrs. Conn's mesh bag. "
Kott was held in S2.bOo bail Tor
examination Friday.
The evening world., 1921-03-02
Spring WraP-Coats Are
So Becoming!
Polo Coats

A SWAGGER model for Spring days in the
open, of real Camel's Hair, with convertible
collar. Exceptional value al
The evening world., 1921-03-02
Captivating 5Nodes
For Your Easter

and Fashions host lovely styles
Spring Fro and T provide with the of charm
For this the that challenges
these indeed Not hlghPrcd
orsuchex cusNem models
The evening world., 1921-03-02
March Sale Values
In Lingerie, Breakfast Goats
and Silk PetficOats

Spring sales Of Lingerie come just in time for
women who delight IN dainty underwear to
rePlenish her wardrobe for Easter,
Philippine Lingerie - Handmade and
hand-embroidered' Night Gowns
and Chemises Sl.o5, $z.o5 and $3.o3
Radium Silk Underwear - Tailored
models in Gowns (Tax e1ta) S5.o5 and S7.o5
Dainty Envelope Chemises S345 and 3.95
Bodies, tailored and hemstitehed SI.o5
Bodices trimmed with Net S2.oS
Breakfast Coats - Satin rwO-tOned
trimmed with flower and shell
ruching SIo.75 and tar
Chiffon Cloth over Crepe de
Chine SIa.75 and TAX
Embossed Corduroy, Tuxedo collar,
silk-lined throughout S0.75 and tax
Silk PetticOats Excellent qualify TaE
feta in attractive models S3.95 and S5.S5
BloOmers Jersey Silk, anIle-length,
Pleated AOunee, black and street shades $3.o5
SECOND FLOOR
The evening world., 1921-03-02
CONVICT sAvEs HIs PAL.
Admits on witness stand KnIinE
with which other Is Charged.

AUBURN, N. Y, March 2.--Percival
Macdonough, aged twenty four years. Of
Brooklyn. serving years in prison. con-
fossed on the witness stand that ne
killed Philip Nissman, a convict. last
summer Macdonough was called AZ
Perry, another convict, charged with tho
death Of Nissman Macdonough said
Nissman elaahed him with a razor and
he stabbed him with a knife.
The killing was the result OF an cleo
where Perry and Niasman were mem
bers OF opposing factions They came
TO blows. were separated and came to-
gether later.
The evening world., 1921-03-02

Uomcinp
To Fashion The LOYeiea
Of Spring Gowns

SOFTLY draped IN flowing lines
Of hnguorous grace, for the semi.
Eornality Of an afternoon frOek. Or
combined with one Of the new SHIN
mering fabrics for an evening gown
Of skilfully designed simplicity -
gown whose great beauty Of material
is enhanced BY the simplest of styles.
Whatever the design or ultimate use
Of these Lace FlOuncings, their exqui-
site texture and pattern assure grace
and charm that are infinitely adapt
able. They I'll one with dreams Of
che romance Of ancient Spain and
laughing black eyes flashing under a
Spanish uantilla.
Embroidered Net Lace FlouncingS in
blaek, grey and brown. Silk en-
broidery on 6let heragon net; Sc
inches eide s. yard.
Fancy meshes Of the same msseral
are embroidered with elaborate de.
signs in silk, black, brown. grey;
,6 inches vide S4.75 yard.
Particularly beautiful Aouncings richly
embroidered on fancy hexagon and
6let net, black, brown, navy. grey;
IS inches vide Sc yard.
6Iack spotted nets. exceptionally fine
IN quality, Large and small spots;
AZ inches u1de Sa.5o yard
GRoUND FLooR
The evening world., 1921-03-02
New Ideas in These
Suits for Women

YOU will want a smart Tallleur This Easter,
whatever else you add 70 your wardrobe, for the
vogue Of the tailored Suit is more pronounced
than it has been in seasons and Paris has been
PrOdigal in fascinating styles, Pictured are two
models Of distinction. At the rght-Suit Of
Poiret Twill, belted coat, norehed collars and
revers, handmade folds the feature At the
left--Sit Of Tneotine, with. or without belt.
inser OF MORE braid, novel touch. Both man.
tailored and hand-6nished, and especially be.
coming styles.
The evening world., 1921-03-02
If You Had Seen Long
Gloves At

A YEAR ago what would you have thought?
You probably would have concluded that it
was mistake in Puee--and it probably would
have beenl
Yet these are the same l6-buron length Gloves
for which you would have paid much higher
price year or even six months ago. They came
from France, of course, as all the finer Gloves
do, and the quality of the white gIaee kid that
fashions them marks them as gloves Of quality.
In addition to that the workmanship Is absO-
luteIy faultless and the fit as smooth as can be.
GROUND FLOOR
The evening world., 1921-03-02
THIRD FLOOR
Crepe Gowns Put On New Airs and Graces

THEY'RE fashionable for SPmd Of them be festive
embroidered will because they readily becoming figure
she and other fashionable Navy
And marked emphasize the fascinating will 6 here moderate
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-16
SPECIAL MEETING
OF POTOMAC SYNOD
Body To Name Or. SChaef-
fer'S Successor.

York, Pa. is the center of an inn.
portant ecclesiastical gathering
this afternoon, when the Synod of
the Potomac of the Reformed Church
in the United States meet in special
session in the Heidelberg Reformed
Church. Rev. V. s. Kerschner. min
lister. The synod comprises all the
Reformed churches in the states OF
North Carolina, Maryland. Virginia,
the eastern portion of West Nir
ginia. and a section Of southeastern
Pennsylvania, west Of the Susque-
hannah river. Tho synod embraces
219 congregations, has 1876 minis
ters and commitment member
shin Of 51417. It iS confidently ex-
pected that goedly number of
minlst rial and Law delegates will he
IN attendance upon the SPECIAL ses-
sion Of synod. including Rev A. N.
Chuck. Of Christ Reformed, and Rev,
Mr. FlickiE2or Of Shepherdstown
The chief item of business before
the synod is the election OF pro-
lessor for the Potomac Synod chair
Of New Testament Theology at the
Seminary at Lancaster,
pa, to succeed the late Rev. vii
liam G Schroeder. D. D.. and to take
my action necessary to secure con-
OF the election by the
Eastern and Potomac synods. The
synod opened with the preparatory
service and the administration of
the Holy Communion by the officers
Of the synod, as follows: President,
Rev Frederick 4 Ripley, D. d,
York; stated clerk, Rev Lloyd Y.
Coblentz, u d. Baltimore; CORE,
spending secretary, Rev. Daniel J.
Shinnens6urg, and reading
clerk, Rev Charles D. Rocket, Me
1t is possible that the
session will adjourn today.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-16
SALES TAX SIMPLE; EASY TO COLLECT;
SUCCESSFUL IN PHILIPPINES, SAYS ONE
Increase In Sninn Than IIhdar Suctpn
Increase In Selling Price Lower Tn;

than economists. but is il reasona-
BILE to suppose they enjoy taxpaying
any more than We, and there is the
record OF Is consecutive years as
evidence Whatever our views, we
can't get away from those Is years
OF satisfied taxpaying.
OF course II cannot be denied that
skilled accountants are hardly nee.
essary to check off the two points,
nor that an audit of firms books
could ordinarily be made in as
many hours as 1t now require days.
The department is setadiIy falling
behind tthe reports for 1918 have
Just been reached). and This means
a still further increase In help.
With the sales taZ, the greater yart
of this work would vanish. and most
of what remains can be performed
by much less experienced and less
expensive clerks. Some would still
try 10 eyade their tax. but il would
them, and after all not son many Of
be incomparably easier TO detect
us are unpatriotic or trying 10 lin.
fam our Uncle Samuel