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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07
"LIvE UP to- THE CHILDREN
Writer Condemns Old-F fashioned Idea
of Repression and Stern Punish.
ment for Trivial Offenses.

It seems to me great mistake to
''live down to" children. They are
capable of understanding and respond
ing to deep and fine thoughts and feel
ings. Never from the first did we criti-
ciZe or humiliate our boys in any way.
We gave them credit always for the high
and right motive and suspended judg-
ment till they had told their side. But
If they were wrong they were not pun
ished. The fact that they had fallen
below what had been expected of them
was punishment enough. A certain
standard of conduct was thus estab-
lished that they lOnged always to real
ize. They were able, even then, to see
the beauty of certain qualities and the
ugliness of others. 1t was lovely to
see them trying to conform to the hab-
it in the household of unfailing
courtesy and unselfishness and re-
straint. They often failed. They often
showed their temper. But they grew
to be more and more ashamed Of their
failures.
outside. Coercion does not make for
strength-only for compliance. That,
it seems to me, is the great mistake
some parents make. They exact obedi-
ence when they should instill princi-
pie. Inspire! That is the better word.
Then the child will have an inner
light to guide him, compass to steer
him to q certain goal.
When the guiding hand Is lifted, SO
many are left with No deep conv1c-
tons principles to shape their des-
tiny-but impulses. They may be GOOD,
they may be bad, as life plays upon
their emotions and desires. To trust
to them for guidance is like going out
upon stormy sea in tiny craft at
the mercy of tossing waves and wind.
-Katron Trousdale, in Christian Her.
aid.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07
Radioactive Lead.

At least two kinds of lead exist,
writes Prof. Theodore w. Richards in
Science. One, the ordinary metal dis
seminated throughout the world; an
other, a form of lead apparently pro
duced by the decomposition Of uran-
ium, radium being one of the inter-
mediate products. If we leave out of
consideration the probable inessential
difference in radio activity, the two
kinds are very closely if not exactly
alike in every respect, excepting
atomic weight, density and immediate
~ related properties involving weight,
such as solubility. Thorium lead ap-
pears to be third variety, with SIM
liar relations. Shall we call these sub
stances different elements, or the
same?
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07
The Riuht Of Free Speech.

1t appears now that we were pre-
mature in awarding the cellulOid toast
ing fork for the seasons worst pun.
The prize really belongs to the per-
petrator of this one. On our remark
ing to friend the other day that Del
aware was complaining, as usual.
about the frost running her peach
crop, he retorted, shameless1y: "Well,
what of it A state has a right to
freeze peach, hasn't ity"-Boston
Transcript.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07
Advice From James J. Hin.

If young fellow doggedly bucks
the world and circumstances without
sense or reason all the time, he is IL
able to get nothing more than sore
head. He must know how to take ad-
vantage of opportunities, to use his
brains; in short young man who
has no brains ought at least to have
learn to depend upon and get what
benefit he can from people that have
got brains. -James J. Hill.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07
European Jiu-Jitsu.

Jiu-Jitsu is supposed to come from
Japan, but an art of self-defense vir-
tually identical with it was taught in
Europe during the seventeenth cen
fury. Its principles are expounded in
q book by one Nicholas Peters, pub
lished at Amsterdam in 1874, which
bears the long explanatory title: "The
art of wrestling, and how one can pro-
tect oneself in all kinds Of quarrels
that may occur; how one can with
agility and rapidity repel all unfair
attacks, and meet ones adversary
with science"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07

For one week any copy of sheet
music 15c. Hundreds to choose from
at Bardeen's.
LosT-A steel fishpole and reel near
MELVILLE DIR. Meyers.
Records exchanged at Bardeen' s
for 15c. Bring in your records. No
scratched, cracked or spoiled records
taken. Must be in envelopes. All
needle records exchanged.
For RENT-A cottage on Rock river,
furnished; a house just ouer city line
Inquire of Thos. Wileman, phone 30
F 8. 45t3
We have carloads of potatoes on
track all the time. Information call
800 Red. Nathan Swerdloff. 46tf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07

THE Wisconsin Federation of Wom-
ems clubs holds its convention at APP
pleton October IL and IA. More than
400 delegates are expected to attend,
md the ladies of Appleton are busy
making preparations to accommodate
and entertain the delegates. The Riv-
erview Country club and the Valley Inn
of Neenah will be used for teas to be
given. Appleton is the home of Law
renee college.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07
Tobacco Notes.

III. S. McGiffin, with the Jefferson
Tobacco Co. at Sparta, called on the
trade here the last of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Ross of German
town, Ohio, with the HI. Fendrich To-
bacco company, have been in the city
during the week calling on their repre-
sentative here, C. E. Sweeney & Son;
also Dan Mccarthy of the same COM
pany.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07
Congregational Church Notes.

C. L. ATKINS, PASTOR.
Sunday, Oct. 9, 1921.
Junior church at 9:45.
Church school at 1000.
The morning service will be COM
bined with the Fulton church at Fulton.
Transportation will be provided for all,
leaving the Edgerton church at 1890.
Fulton is making large preparations
for this annual union meeting, and it is
hoped that large number will go from
Edgerton.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07
Attention, Ex-Service Men!

The government cleanup squad to
assist you in Strengthening out possible
claims for disability compensation will
be in GAINESVILLE from October A to 8.
October and s for all Rock county
men who cannot meet the days previ-
Gus. Transportation will be furnished
from Edgerton.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07
Good Exercise

Each morning before dressing ex-
ercise by STOPPING and touching your
toes 10 times. At first this may seem
impossible, but soon you will be able
to do it readily. This will reduce
your waist in two months, if faithful
IL followed each morning and night
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07

THE state normal school at Oshkosh
will celebrate its fftieth anniversary
October 20, % and a. Extensive prep
arations are being made for the home
coming. Over 5000 graduates are in
vited to be present and large number
of friends The school extends invita-
ton to all friends throughout the state
to participate in the glad doings of the
iubilee
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07

SUPT. B. E. MCCORMICK of the La
Crosse schools says that some of the
failures among children attending school
is due to the habit of late and irregular
hours and loss of sleep. He is waging
a campaign to have the parents see to
it that the children are in bed at sea-
sonahle hour In the evening.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07

In our sorrow and loss we have been
deeply touched by the kindness and
sympathy of our friends and neighbors.
We desire to convey to them our sin
cere gratitude.
Edward j. Schmeling,
I'll. w. Schmeling and Family.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07
Rally Day M. E. Church, Sunday
October 9. 1921.
Sunday

OOIUUCI % IJAIs
Song by Sunday School.
Prayer
Anthem by Choir.
Welcome to Cradle Roll Babies.
Vocal Solo Mrs. Henry Stricken.
Song by Beginners Glass.
Recitation ga Greeting to Old
Friends Regina Wescott.
Song by Juniors Glass.
Collection.
Exercise by ten girls.
Anthem by Choir.
Beginners Promotion.
Closing Song by Sundal School
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07

LAKE MILLS, Iowa, has passed an or
dinance prohibiting boys under Il and
girls under Is from attending public
dances, unless properly chaperoned.
The city also requires license fee of
Sc. 90 for every public dance given.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07
Gard of Thanks

For the flowers, the services of the
choir and organist, and for every as
sistance and comfort given us during
the illness of our father and at the
time of his burial, we extend our heart
felt thanks.
Martin Severson,
John Severson,
Mrs. Ed. Bratland.
Mrs. Chris Phillips.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07
PringleBros. Go.
EDGERTON, WISCONSIN.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Notice is hereby given that the City
of Edgerton, through the undersigned
committee, will receive bids for 700
feet of 10 inch cast iron water pipe,
standard grade, up to and including
October 18th, 1921, at 2 o'clock p m.
Dated this 10Th day of September,
1921.
Thos. Westlake,
A. w. Bartz,
Gust Schultz,
Waterworks Committee.
17u0
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07

Films developed free at Bardeen's.
For every film purchased here we will
develop one Free.
For SALE--One base burner in good
condition. Used but one season. Fl.
J. Holt.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07

The Stoughton Courier Hub says:
''At the regular meeting of the Eastern
Star, a farewell party was given Mrs.
Frederick Luedtke, who will soon move
Edgerton where her husband is en-
ployed in the Henry Johnson Insurance
office" Mr.. and Mrs. Luedtke will
occupy rooms in the Marion flats.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07

Secondhand steel range, table and
some chairs for sale cheap at Conn &
Boenig's.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07

For Sale
Well seasoned oak cord wood for sale.
Delivered if desired. Silas Hurd.
47w2pd
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-10-07
FRIDAY. OCTOBER Z. 1921.

Entered as Second-class Mail Matter at
the Postoffice in Edgerton, Wisconsin.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-21
CANOE UPSETS..STORER
STEVENS BROWNS
mony. Body Recovered. Com
paniOn Reaches Shore

Storer Stevens of Harmony was
drowned Sunday In Main Stream, near
the Mainstream settlement as the re-
suit of canoe beng overturned. His
companion, Charles Bangs who was
with him succeeded in reaching the
shore. The tragedy occurred just be-
fore dark and the body was recovered
in from fifteen to twenty feet of water.
Sheriff Mooers was notified by Deputy
Sheriff John L. Johnson of Harmony
about 7 o'clock the night of the ac-
C dent and ascertained the facts of
the case. The two men 1t appears
we're close friends and had just launch
ed a new canoe which they were try
ing out for the first time. Sheriff
Mooers Immediately notified the medi
cal exam ner, DR. w s. Stinchfield and
then called Deputy Johnson who was
waiting for information as to what
should be done. The sheriff gave out
the necessary instructions and the sell
ectmen of Harmony were notified. the
usual orderly procedure being carried
out. No susp cion of foul play was en-
terta ned. The incident is especially
regretable since Stevens leaves wife
and two small children
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-21
NORTH FAIRFIELD

A few neighbors and friends met at
the home of Abel Snow on the evening
OF April 18th. The occasion was the
18th anniversary of Mr.. Shows birth
and all joined in wishing him many
happy returns of the day.
Mrs. X. f. Bickford called on Mrs.
Eliza A. Covill at the Somerset Hos
pital one day this week.
Miss Anne Marshall and Miss Ethel
Narrow are spending the weekend
with friends in Waterville.
Mrs. Ruby Goodwin has returned
home after spending a few days In
Skowhegan.
Miss DAISY Snow is spending the
week end with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Abel Snow.
B. F. Curtis, Vulcanizing, next to
Skowhegan Garage. Skowhegan.
Mr. and Mrs. Silas Hoxie are spend
ing a few days at the home of Mrs.
Halls sister, Mrs. George B. Wing.
Miss Evelyn l.. Hinckley and Theo-
Aril IS, at the home Of Geo B. Wing.
Rev. VIM. Abbot Smith, of Waterville,
performed the ceremony, in the pres
ence of the immediate families of the
contracting parties. The happy couple
will enjoy bridal trip for a week.
On their return Mr.. Hall VII assume
the management of Mr.. Wings farm.
Friends and neighbors JON in wishing
them long and happy life.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-21
PROSPECTS
ARE BRIGHT
Seven Letter Men Are Out for Prac-
tice and n Schedule Of Heavy Teams
Is Arranged

Probably Skowhegan High School
never had brighter prospects for its
baseball season than this spring
There are seven letter men on the
team and practice is on full tilt I'M
der the direction of Coach John Lewis.
The team has exceptional lot of heavy
teams to play against this season, ac-
cording to the schedule submitted by
Zap Stoodley the manager as follows:
April 20-Abbott at Skowhegan
April 23-M. c. |. at Pittsfield
April 27-Open
April 30-Open
May IN. C. l. at Skowhegan
May Madison at Madison
May 11-Open at Skowhegan
May 14-Farmington at Pennington
May 18-Abbott at Pennington
May 21-Gardiner at Gardiner
May 25-Madison at Skowhegan
May 2S-Open
June Colby End at Skowhegan
June 4-Farmington at Skowhegan
June 8-Lawrence High at Fairfield
June 11-Oakland at Oakland
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-21

Poughkeepsie, N. Y. He taught bust
ness courses at Wilton Academy and
Bridgton Academy. He married Leola
F. Weymouth of New Portland Novem-
Der 2, 1886. They lived after their
marriage in Florida for about ten
year, coming to East New Portland in
1898. With the exception of a few
years as photographer in Pennington
and Waterville, Maine, he has always
been in the lumber business.
in church work, quickly uniting and
working with a church wherever he
He has always been much interested
has lived, being at the time of his
death a member of the NJ E. Church
of Scion.
He was one of the founders of what
is now the Christian Civic League of
Maine at Waterville. He has always
been an active Odd Fellow wherever
he has lived and was Past Grand of
that order He joined the Lemon
Stream Lodge of New Portland when
young man and helped institute the
first l. o. o. F. Lodges in the stated
Florida.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife,
Leola w. Starbird, of Scion, Me-, and
four children, Elwyn w. Starbird of
Scion; Mrs. Gladys Whippie, Hudson,
Mass; Harold M. Starbird, Scion; Ma
r on l. .Starbird, Scion, and four broth
ers in Florida, Edwin r. 'Starbrd.
Percy L. Starbird, Austin c. Starbird,
Adelbert M. Starbird, and sister, Mrs.
Warren T. Kinds, Phillips.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-21
Death Of Albert W. Starbird

Memorial services for the late Al
bert w. Starbird of Scion were held
Tuesday, April 9Th, from the Metho.
dist Episcopal Church. Rev. Moore Off
eating Interment at East New Port
land cemetery.
Mr. Starbird was taken sick shortly
after Christmas and went to Massa-
chusetts for treatment. He died April
2 at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
M. p. Whipple, Hudso, Mass.
Mr.. Starbird has been resident of
Scion for the past fourteen years, and
president of Scion Lumber Company
during that time. He was born Dec.
l, 1854, at Freemen, Maine, being next
to the Oldest in a family of eight chill
dren born to Mr.. andM RS. Amos Star
bird. He attended school at Strong
and Kingfield, Maine and later gradu-
ated from Eastman's Business College.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-21
BANKRUPT'S PETITION FOR DIS.
CHARGE

In the matter of Albert Bates Tracy
Bankrupt In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of
the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
Albert Bates Tracy of st. Adams in the
County of Somerset. and State of Maine,
In said District, respectfully represents
that on the 4th day of January,
last past, he was duly adjudged bank
rupt under the acts of Congress relat-
ing to bankruptcy; that he has duly
surrendered all his property and rights
of property and has fully complied with
all the requirements of said acts and
of the orders of the court touching his
BIZ " isruptcv
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 bankrupt
acts, except such debts as are excepted
by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of April a. D.
1921.
ALBERT BATES TRACY.
Bankrupt.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-21
REV. H. |. NICHOLS RE.
TURNS TO SKOWHEGAN
Esteemed Minister viii Remain With
Centenary Methodist People For
Another Year

1t will be exceedingly gratifying IN
the communicates of the Methodist
Parish and the townspeople as well
that Rev. and Mrs. Herbert L. Mich.
OILS are to return to Skowhegan for
another year. This is the beginning Of
the third year of Mr.. Nichols pastor
ate intr Centenary Church. During
that time much has been done in
beneficial wap for the church and par.
ish and both Mr.. Nichols and his era.
cious wife have formed warm friend
ships among the local people. Rev
H. G. McGlauflin for some time pastor
of the Centenary Church, who has
lately been in charge for a church in
Berlin n. H., has been transferred In
South Paris and Rev. E. w. Robinson
S returned to North Arson where he
has been preaching since the death of
Rev. E. W. Kennison. Other changes
in the county include the transfer of
j. c. Bearse to fairfield and Fairfield
Center Rev. W. A. Moore will SUP
ply the Methodist Church at Scion.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-21
DEATH OF MRS. ii. NJ. WESTON
Memorial Servicese for Esteemed
,Skowhegan Woman Held Last
Saturday

Memorial services for the late Mrs
Heelen B. (MitchelD Weston, wife of
Horace M. Weston were held Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the fam
lily residence on Main ST., with Rev.
George Merriam pastor of the Beth
any Baptist Church offic .ating. The
sad ceremonies were largely attended
and many beautiful flowers bespoke
the esteem in which the deceased was
held by her family and friends.
Mrs. Weston passed away late on
the evening of April IL after period
of failing health cover ng several
months To her own family even, Mrs.
Weston did not divulge the serious
ness of her condition until few days
before the end. She was greatly be-
loved by a large circle of friends in
this community which had always
been her home. The deceased was
the daughter of the late Rosmus L.
and Helen Banks Mitchell, the father
having been prominently identified
with the woodworking industry in
Skowhegan for many years. Thirty
five years ago last October she was
married to Mr. Weston and the family
home has always been on Main st. in
the house where Mrs. Mitchell passed
away. The deceased was a member of
the Bethany Baptist Church and was
affiliated with the Helen Coburn Mis-
sion Circle and the Ella F. Mitchell
Philathea Class of that parish the
latteror ganization having been named
in memory of the late wife of her
brother, Walter V. Mitchell. She was
also a member of Sunset Chapter, Or
der of the Eastern Star and was prom
inently identified with Woodbine
Lodge, d. of H. when that order held
regular meetings. While she was
highly respected in her church and
lodge affiliations, it was her family to
whom shf devoted her greatest share
of time with true mothers love and
interest. Besides her husband she is
survivede by three daughters, the cid
est. Mildred r.. musician of unusual
ability who married Edward b. Wes-
ton and lives in this town, the second
daughter Barbara. who married Roy
Hayward and has just returned to the
family home from Skinner where Mr..
Hayward has been located and will for
the present remain with her father
and the youngest, Miss Beatrice, a
junior in Skowhegan High School
There are also two surviving brothers,
Henry and Walter V. Mitchell, both
OF Skowhegan. Mrs. Weston was SIS
years Of age.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-21
RECE|vln6 MANY
CONGRATULATIONS
Friends Say She Looks Better Than
They Ever Saw Her Since
Taking Tanlac

MY wonderful improvement is the
talk of all my neighbors and they are
complimenting me on how well and
strong l am looking" said Mrs. Ernest
Mumford, living on Main St., West
Rutland, Vermont, while telling of the
benefits she derived from the use of
Tanlac.
Il suffered a severe breakdown, fol-
lowing bad attack of pneumonia. My
stomach got in mighty bad shape and
nothing l ate agreed with me and even
the lightest of foods caused indiges-
ton. After eating | would bloat up
with gas which pressed up around
my heart and brought on palitations.
| suffered from awful headaches, and
at times became so dizzy l could hard
ly keep from falling | was so ner-
yous that even the children playing
around the house worried me, and al
though took many medicines, | didn't
seem to get any better.
I'm on my second bottle of Tanlac
now and my friends are surprised at
the big improvement in my condition.
My appetite has been getting better
all the time and everything agrees
with me, and l am not troubled the
least bit with Indigestion | feel 50
much better in every way that in
little while I believe I'll be as we'll
as ever. | certainly consider myself
lucky to get hold of Tanlac, and
strongly recommend it to all who are
in run down condition"
Tanlac is sold in Skowhegan by
SIMPSONS Drug Store; F. G. Williams,
Athens; G. T. Burrll East Madison;
Kennison's Drug Store North New
Portland, and by all leading druggists
in every town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-21

Mrs. Eva Bachelor and Mrs. Ethel
Sweet. The efforts of those who have
worked hard to raise this money and
the whole hetarted response of those
who have subscribed so literally is
greatly appreciated. The next and
last meeting of the Club for this sea-
son will be at the home of Mrs Carr e
Colby. There will be good program
besides election of officers.
The Century Club will hold a food
sale at Fraternity Hall, April 10Th.
Dogs! Dogs! Dogsl Must be licensed
at once. Fred w. Preble, Town Clerk
From present indications it seems
that Bingham is to have garages
enough to supply the demand Saw
age, at the station. Sterling, near the
hotel and two new ones being built
on upper end of Main street one by
ROBBIE Howes and another by the Pad
ham brothers.
Monarch 100 per cent pure. ready
mixed paint for sale at whitneys.
No better paint made. Color card and
prices upon application.