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The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
Killed in Bomb Test.

Washington.-Capt. Joseph e. Hall
Of New Haven, Conn, died at the Wal
ter Reed Hospital of injuries received
in the airplane bomb explosion at the
Aberdeen proving grounds (Maryland)
ON Nay 81.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
necessary
NICKEL COMING BACK.
Can Actually Buy Shine and Concert
in Washinuton


in Washington.
Neutrality-suspicious. the first time
since war prices Slapped its purchasing
punch, the nickel here stands on its
own feet without the support Of fell
low nickel or its first cousin, the
penny. The nickel now suffices for
shoe shine of pre-war lustre.
AS a matter Of fact, the five-cent
piece buys more than a shine in this
particular place-it pays for a concert
as well. Caruso, Mccormack. Jolson,
Cantor, Sousa and others Of the musci
world supply the inspiration to the
uniformed bootblacks and entertain
ment for the shine.
Several doors away a 10-cent shoe
shine parlor Is struggling against fate
fate in the shape Of a shine and
canned music, all for the small sum
of five cents.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
TO RESTORE STATUE.

Memorial to Lincoln Ordered Replaced
After Being Hidden Away.
Washington. - Washingtonians, and
visitors to Washington in the past,
who have been interested in the re-
moval of a statue of Lincoln from in
front of the old courthouse in the Dis
trict of Columbia, will be interested to
know the president has joined actively
in the movement to have it restored.
The statue was removed when the
courthouse and grounds were improv-
ed recently, and was said to be hidden
away in some out-of-the-way basement.
Since this happened movement was
started in London to have it sent there
to be placed in a public park
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
INDIcT CITY OFFICIALS.

IS Persons, Including Councilman and
Detectives, Named in Inquiry.
Atlanta, Ga.-Forty-five persons, in
GLIDING three city detectives and a
city councilman, were named in sealed
indictments found by the Fulton coun-
ty grand jury as a result of the recent
investigation into operations of the
sO-called "bunco ring" which were
opened by Judge John D. HUMPHREYS.
A number of those indicted were
charged with misdemeanors growing
out Of alleged gambling operations.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
Confirm Hawaiian Governor,

Washington.-The nomination of
Wallace R. Harrington for governor
of Hawaii was confirmed by the SEN
ate. Capt. Sumner E. W kittelle, of
the navy, was confirmed as governor
of the Virgin Islands.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
Clark Again Chairman.

washington.-Th Interstate Com
merce Commission announced that E..
E. Clark had been unanimously re-
elected chairman of the commission
Tor the year terminating June 80, 1922.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
EFFECT SALES BUREAU.

Will Sell Wool for Texas Farmers On
Cooperative Plan.
Dallas, Texas.-Organization of the
Southwestern Farm Bureau, Wool and
Mohair Growers Cooperative Associa-
ton was effected. The organization
was formed to help the wool grower
sell his product at a profit. Approx.
mately one million pounds of wool
have been signed up, with a like
amount in prospect, it was announced.
The wool will be stored mostly at
Houston, Texas, with the idea of max
ing that city the wool center Of the
southwest. A charter has been ap
piled for,
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
Heads Livestock Men.

Cleveland, Ohio.-Everett c. Brown
q Chicago, was reelected president
OF the National Livestock Exchange at
the closing session Of its annual con-
vention. J. s. Boyd Of Chicago, was
elected secretary and M. A. Moody, Of
st. Louis, treasurer.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
NIX. At. VIII Improve.

Dallas, Texas.-Expenditures total
ling more than six million dollars for
improvements on its property in diff
ferent cities in Texas is contemplated
by the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Rail
vay of Texas, It was learned here.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
MEXICO SELLS U. S. MONEY.

Deereed That All Foreign Money Must
Be Converted Into Gold.
Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.-Mexi-
can bankers are disposing of Ameri-
can silver dollars in large quantities
according to Information received in
Juartg. The money market is being
flooded as the result of the issuance
of decree which states that all for
eign money in circulation in Mexico
must be converted into gold.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
u..vv Fine for Drunk.

Newport News, Va.-William BROOKS
Of this city was given IL months In
Iail and fined $3.50 by Justice w. c.
Harris Of Hilton. Warwick county. on
4 charge Of being drunk and reckless
n running his automobile.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
Newspaper Plant Burns.

Sumter, s. C.-Fire destroyed the
plant Of the Osteen Publishing COM
PAW, publishers Of the Sumter Daily
Item and the Waterman and South
ron, causing a loss that is estimated TO
exceed 100000.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
PROTEST OIL TAX.

Tax on Petroleum in Mexico.
Neutrality-suspicious. against the
payment Of the recently imposed rs
per cent increase in the tax on petro-
leum in Mexico will be made to Sec
rotary Hughes by representatives OF
the Association of Producers of Petro-
leum in Mexico. 1t was announced
that the conference had been arranged
and that it would be attended by the
more important officials of the various
oil companies, members of the organ
iZation.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
COAL EXPORTS HIGHER.
British Strike Credited With Causing
Revised Demand.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF coal are
running at a rate in excess Of the av-
erage last fall. when the foreign move
ment was at its height, according to
the weekly report of the geological
survey. Figures applying only to
Hampton Roads show that as a result
Of the increased foreign demand due
to the British coal strike the total
dumped for foreign account during the
week ended June IL amounted to 482,-
917 tons, which was an increase over
the preceding week of 62,O06 tons. OF
this total 359, 5S5 tons were for export.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
Norwax,a Cabinet Quits.

London.-The Norwegian cabinet has
resigned, says a dispatch from Kris
tiania to the Central News
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
DUTCH CABINET QUITS.
Resignation Due to Row Over Reor-
ganlzation Of Army.

London.-Official announcement Of
the resignation of the Dutch cabinet
was issued in The Hague, says a dis.
patch to the Central News from the
Dutch capital. 1t is understood the
resignation was principally due to de-
feat in the second chamber Of the
Dutch Parliament Of the main clause
in the bill for reorganization Of the
army
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
Dividend Deferred.

New York-Directors of the Chesa-
peake & Ohio railroad have again de-
ferred it's quarterly dividend.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-06-25
British Coal Strike to Continue >

LOndOn.-The ballot of the coal min
ers on the question of a strike .Set,Ia-
ment favors a continuation or ~.
strike, it was officially announcAd
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-17
PALMYRA

At the annual town meeting Monday
March 7 the following officers were
elected moderator, H. l.. Goodrich !;
town clerk, Carrie Weeks: selectmen,
T. p. Foster, c. H. Homestead, o. T.
Millett; tax collector and constable,
W. A Blaisdell; road commissioner,
Chas. E. Cole; member of school-board
r. L. Goodrich; fire warden, T. P. Fos-
ter. Amount OF money raised: supt.
OF schools, $500; town charges, $1,000
support of schools, $1,000; school sup
plies, 5000; text books, $175; pay tui-
lions, $500; public library, $50; build
state roads, $3.50; state road main
tenance, $500; amount to be expended
on roads In summer, $4,000; breaking
roads In winter, $500; school-house re-
pairs, 500; school physician. $50; re-
surfacng gravel road $500; gravel for
third class highway, $3.50; foundation
for soldiers monument, $3.50; found
alton for Rapid Brood bridge, $500;
Total POS. Dinner was served in
the upper hall by the ladies OF Pal
myra grange. the sum of SAT being
realized from same.
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STRATTON

Peter Cushman and wife who have
been working in lumber camp In
Pennington this winter have return
ed home.
w. A. Lee of Gorham, N. H. has
been the guest of friends in town.
Bill formerly kept store here but
and Sons in Gorham. All were glad
to see him as he has many friends
here.
Phil Porter spent few days with
his mother in Kingfleld last week.
Deputy Sheriff ]. A. LeClair was
in Pennington on business last week
for day or two.
T. w. MacGuire started for the city
markets Monday morning to buy goods
for his summer trade.
Mr.. Winer of Madison spent Sun
day with Johnny Knowles.
A. N Trask of New Vineyard, the
optometrist has been in town lately.
Frank w. Nutting was in Flagstaff
Saturday.
Erma Knapp was a recent visitor
at her home in Flagstaff.
A. A. Berry has returned from his
trip to New York and Boston.
Olive Fletcher of Eustis is helping
Mrs. Maurice Cox.
Mrs. S. NJ. Lishernes Is visiting her
sister, Mrs. r. E. Swift in Auburn.
j. w. Therrien and wife are stop
ping at H. HI Landers while Mr..
Landers and wife are away.
Fred Drake Is doing carpenter work
for Ray l.. Lisherness in the Kicker
Bros. Store.
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PLEASANT POND

Dr. Brown, of Bingham, spent a
part of last week at his cottage here.
during which time he filled his ice
house.
Henry Parlin has returned to Bing-
ham after ten days visit with friends
here.
Arlie Pooler and John Comber have
finished work on the numbering oper-
alton near Caratunk, and the latter
Is now cutting Ice.
MIR. and Mrs. Leslie Bowdoin are
spending some time down river, where
they are visiting relatives.
A. ]. Rogan is hauling logs to Ca
ratunk preparatory to putting up two
new cabins in his pine grove. one the
lake shore: a sew lie house and gar
age Accommodations for his summer
guests,
Arlie Pooler has been assigned the
mail route, between here and Cara
funk, for the coming season.
Mrs. Gertrude Buber and little
daughter, who have been spending
some time at the Pleasast Pond ms,
have returned to their home In New
Brunswick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Carr, who
wintered here, left last week for their
home in Belfast.
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DENNISTOWN

Ernest Henderson has been deliver
Ing wood to Harry Young Of Jackman
Guilford have been visiting Mrs. Drap-
er's father, James Wilson's who has
been poorly the past few weeks.
DR.. Humphrey of Jackman was In
town Thursday, called here to see
Lawrence Henderson.
George BARLEY has been getting Ice
from Holden pond. the past week.
Russell Taylor of Greenville, Supt
of schools was In town Tuesday
Joseph Wilson, a former resident
of this town has had two shocks
which resulted In paralysis of one side.
He is now at the home Of his son
Richard Wilson, Moose River.
The days are getting to be quite
warm and the fields are bare in seve-
raj places. The roads soft and makes
bad travelling especially in places
where there are deep drifts.
Mrs Ives GRAF Is feeling very much
better the past week.
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MAINSTREAM

Miss Hildred Conroy returned to
Athens Sunday, where she has been
engaged as a teacher in the public
schools.
Mrs Mary Leavitt called on her son
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs Earle Leavitt,
Of Cambridge last Sunday.
The young son of Arthur Fairbro-
Their had the main bone of his leg
broken, while at play, caused by a
rock rolling from the bank, near
where he was playing. DR.. Moulton
of Hartland reduced the fracture.
Madeleine Whittemore Is attending
central office at Harmony during Mrs
Haines absence.
Adelbert Campbell is hauling cord
wood for Benjamin Grant.
VIM Seekins went to Pittsfleld Mon
day, to see his father C. F. Seekins
who Is in poor health.
Mable Baine returned from Water
vile Tuesday, where she had been on
business.
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NEW SHARON

V. G. Day made a business trip to
Portland last week
E. e. Frederic and wife of Starks
were Sunday guests Of Carrie Gray
and family.
Mrs. Hortence Brown of Hallowell
s spending a few days with her aunt
Mrs. Carrie Paine at the village.
1t Is reported that Frank Elliott
has bought the John Cram house
where he has lived nearly two years.
There was good attendance at
Pomona Grange Thursday, March 10,
over a hundred took dinner In the
dining hall.
The youngest child of VIII Lowell
of the Starks road passed away sud
denly Saturday night after a short
Illness.
Willie Perkins of Arson Is spend
ing a few days with Alonzo Parlin
and family.
B. A. Bean and wife visited with
their daughter and husband, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. o. Gray of Starks, Friday.
Mrs. Carrie Paine of the village
no is suffering from the effects of a
fall is reported as gaining slowly.
Mrs. Nellie Porter is employed as
nurse.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-17
A CLEAR COMPLEXION
Rudy Cheeks-SparklingE Eyes
Most Women Can Have
Saws DR.. Edwards, a Well-Known
Ohio Physician

DrF.M.Edwards for II years treated
scores of women for liver and bowel all
ments. During these years he gave to
his patients prescription made of a
few well-known vegetable ingredients
mixed with olive oil, naming them
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. You will
know them by their olive color.
These tablets are wonder-workers on
the liver and bowels, which cause a
normal action, carrying off the waste
and poisonous matter in ones system.
If you have a pale face, sallow look,
dull eyes, pimples, coated tongue. head
aches, a listless, nolgood feeling. all out
of sorts. inactive bowels. you take one
of DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets nightly
for time and note the pleasing results.
Thousands of women and men take
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the sue
cessful substitute for calomel-now and
then just to keep them fit. 15c and soc,
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WEST MOSCOW

The Good Will Club was pleasant
ly entertained by Mrs. Martha Kelley
at her home on the afternoon Of Mar.
10. Nearly everyone responded to
the roll call with readings and two
interesting papers were read. One
by Mrs. Arte Collins on 1.-THE new
citizen in the White House, and Mrs.
Lucy Crombie read one on the Seal
Industry" Patterns were cut and
iplass decided upon to begin work
again on friendship quilts at the next
meeting. After the program the table
was arranged, and the ladies seated
themselves to partake Of tempting
lunch, consisting Of cake, filled cook
les, apples, bananas, candy and cof-
fee. 1t was the first meeting Of the
club with Mrs. Kelley as she Is one
of the new members and 1t was much
enjoyed. The next meeting will be
with the president, Mrs. Artie Col
Inns, March "a, and 1t is expected
there will be plenty of work to be
done.
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LARONE

A Sunday school WIS organized
March 9Th with the following officers
elected: Supt. Mrs. Lizzie Morrow,
assistane Supt. Charles Handley; sec
rotary and treasurer, Mrs. Elmina
Handley; organist Mrs. Florence Ger
ry. "A good attendance was present.
The regular meetisg of the Woman's
Club was held March 9, at the home
the subject for entertainment and in
struction was sketches from the life
OF George Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wendall Hall of Dover
were week end visitors with Mrs.
Florence Gerry.
Miss Madelise Dubor Is slowly gain
ing but still unable to walk without
canes.
The snow is practically gone from
the highways and much mud is in
evidence.
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CORNVILLE

Roger Kilkenny who is living with
his grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Merry of Skowhegas and attending
school was week end guest OF his
grasd parents, Mr.. asd Mrs. c. s.
Moody.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bates have
returned from Florida
Mrs. Coleman Austin who has been
having serious time with one of
her eyes left Monday for Portland
to consult & specialist.
Enoch Flewellyn and family have
moved on to the Kilkenny place.
Charles Kinney and family have
moved onto the Corson farm.
The next regular meeting Of Yves
serunsett Grange will be held on Sat
urday evening March 10, the third asd
fourth degree will be conferred.
Charles Jackson has been saving
wood with his gasolene engine to the
Bradbury Brothers and others at Nal
bons' Mills.
Ernest Tufts Is home from New
Portland and Is now working on the
hay press for Alton Amazeen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steven Flanders who
have passed the winter with Earl
Smith and family have returned to
their home In Skowhegan.
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JACKMAN

It is understood that o. s. Patterson
has resigned as cashier at the bank
and has accepted a position with RI
chardson & Hill of Bangor.
Mrs. Bernard Nichols IL critically
i'll at this writing. Her husband
and Mrs. r. E. Newton are caring for
her.
The schools closed Friday noon, on
Thursday evening the following pro-
gram was given by the members of
the Grammar school, Errold Jones of
Brownvile being the teacher Song,
America" school; Flag pledge and
salute, school; Hon. Grand Danced,
Arlene Buener; In School Days, Flor
ence Trafton; Who Won the War, My
tire Hancox; song school; exercise,
"Woodman and the Tree, grade VII;
Psalm of Life, Davis Sands; spring,
Roxine Taylor; song of March, Harry
Hughey; story Of a Tiny Microbe, Leo
Tessier; Flag song, school; Gettye-
burg Address, school; The Day is
Done, Pearl Hughey; song, Jingle
Bells, school; The Bridge, INA New
ton; exercise, tribute to the Flag,
3 boys; closing time, Louise Bulmer;
patriotic and popular melody, school;
Star Spangled Banner, school.
Mrs S. F. Newton Is out of the
woods and is staying at her husbands
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Newton.
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Mrs Nellie Jcakson was the dinner

Mrs. Nellie Jackson was the dinner
guest of Mrs. M. G. Atwood Wednes-
day.
The Madison furniture team was on
the Hill Friday.
Mrs w. H. Farnham has been sick
with a cold.
Fred Cole Is hauling squares from
mn. Portland to the West Village
again.
Warren Lovejoy was at Kingfleld
Thursday.
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MILLAY HILL-NEW PORTLAND

Sherry Lovejoy went to North Arson
after a load of grain Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. G. Atwood were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Farm
ham Wednesday.
Mrs. Alfred Williamson has been
spending few days with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Arthur Hamilton OF Salem.
Mrs Amelia Jackson is working at
Kingfield.
Mrs. Carrie Nichols Is thru work for
Mrs. Conrad Agren.
Geo. Croker is going to build a
house the coming summer. Chester
Atwood Is hauling the lumber for
the same.
Miss Howard Libby has been having
a sore throat. She is now better.
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NEWS OF sonnRsRTs's BUSY
TOWNS
HOxIE

Lillian Swain of Skowhegan is visit
ing Mrs. Charles Barney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Kierstead and
daughter attended the Grange meeting
at Fairfield Center Saturday evening.
Little Lois, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mahlon Luce has been very sick
the past few days with an attack OF
acute Indigestion.
Quite a number from here attended
the town meeting at Fairfield village,
Monday.
Hazel Barney passed the week end
with her cousin in Skowhegan.
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Uastnan and one son. Victor


Dana Worthen has sold his stand
In the village to e. w. King; Greeley
Bigelow has sold his place to Mrs.
Maria Means, are among the recent
real estate deals.
Mrs. Carrie Vining and son Nat,
went to Dexter Saturday for a visit
with friends.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs Robert Mar
tin, Feb. 25th, a son George Edgar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Richards
observed their Goth assiversary Thurs
day, March 10th in quiet way, with
few invited guests. They were
pleasantly remembered by their friends
with flowers, letters, cards and many
presents.
Mrs. Grace Case visited her sister,
Mrs. Stella Bragg Saturday.
Joseph Johnson who has been spend
ing the winter at the Soldiers Home
in Togus returned home last week.
c. A. Batchelder went TO Boston
Saturday on business trip.
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TROUTDALE

E. H. Houghton, c. Eugar for the
G. NJ P. Co. are staying at the Trout
dale camps.
Mrs. John Bradley has been very
sick but is getting better.
M. O'Neil, section foreman, has
sprained his wrist.
Norman Collins and family have
moved to Troutdale where he expects
to guide this season.
Mr.. jackson, assistant at State
Hatchery. has been down to Winthrop
for visit and returned.
Carl Lynde who Is staying at Trout
dale camps has returned from Bling
ham where he has been visiting friends
Fred Simpson of Oakland was
guest at Troutdale camps.
Mr. and Mrs Vernard Pierce spent
day at Troutdale visiting friends.
]. M. Baker, manager of Troutdale
camps, has returned home from wat
erville and Skowhegan where he mas
been looking after a new motor boat
for Lake Moxie.
1t looks as though the ice would go
out early this spring as the lake is
open In several places. Both Mos
quito Narrows and Black Narrows
are open.
Mrs. Leadbetter spent the week end
with Mr.. and Mrs. Murray, superin-
tendent Of State Hatchery.
Frank Hilton fire warden visited
Troutdale this week
Miss Hazel Carl OF Bingham visited
Mrs. Norman Collins recently.