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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-30
BIG BRICK OUTPUT At
LOCAL YARD
Big Deposit oi clay Purchased. Fnciii-
ties viii Ee Increased. Machinery
VIII lie Improved

The management of the Pnrintou
Bricllyard plans to Start work immr-
diately after the frost leaves the
ground to get ready for busy season.
Considerable Will be done in the way
Of improving the machinery and laF-
ont of the yards to incrcnsC and iarlll-
tate the output. +. A. Meadcr, the su-
pcrintendcnt. and Albert Corey. the
foreman. have been bu y all winter
getting together as fine a lot Of BRICK
yard wood rs has ever been haulcl 10
this yard. The present plans call Tor
production approaching eight nun
dred Thousand brick which Will be
more than this yard has made for a
good many years.
There Is big supply Of brick at
The yard now between five and SIN
hundred thousand. Yha number OF
brick in all probability Woull take
care of all tho present projected con
struction in SkoWheSan this coming
season. The Horace Pnrinton Com
pany. the owners of the yard always
have several large pieces OF consirur-
tion under way in different partS ol
the state and the plan OF Tie manage
ment is to keep reierye supply of
brick made up at the local yard to be
shipped out or used locally as the
need may he.
The large deposit Of clay next adj
Joining the present brickyard proper
ty has recently been purchased by this
concern which gives an excellent
source Of supply for great many
years to come.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-30
GEORGE \. WEBB IS A
CANDIDATE
20 the Republican VOTERS Oi Somerset
County

With full appreciation Of the i'm
pOrtanCc of, and the responsibilities
attached to the Office. | wish to an
n0uncc that at the Primary Election
o be held June 18th next. | shall be
l candidate. for nGmSnation. for the
oIlicc of County Commissioner.
When n young man, began the
real business of life in the laundering
nduStrr driving logs on the Maine
stream ?nd rivers and constructing
lams. Afer five years eXperience. |
was made Foreman of Lumbering Op-
crations and River Driving, continu-
ing this Inc of cndcayOr for % years.
For eleven years | held the Office of
Road Commissioner for the Town of
Skowhegan and for three years was Il
member of the Fire Commission of the
came town. During the construction
of the Womant Reformatory | was
employed by the State of Maine in the
construction of concrete dam uscl
N connection with the sewer and wa
ter systems also installed under my
direction. At the present time an
for the past five years | have been
employed by the Al tgrican Wooden
Company.
| feel that my experience as a work
ing man has been along such lines
and of inch character as would en-
able me To render real service to The
County should | eventually succeed in
being elected as Il Commissioners, and
it is with this in mind that | cnict
my name in The Primaries for yoar
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-30
TRYING TO LOCATE MRS.
ELQORA CLARK
House nnd Lot Left by VIII in ToStOn
Montana, Think Mrs. Clark
Lives In SDlOn

The Skowhcgan Postmaster has
received communication from Ilar
Ian G. William stating that he is anx
ious to locate Mrs. Eldora Clark, for
mcrly Miss Eldora Eames. sister Oi
Danyillc Eamcs, deceased, or any o!
her heirs if there are any The com
house and lot in To ton, Montana am
that DanYiilc Eames willed to Mrs
Clark and further states that someone
there is trying to get away with it
The communication states that Mrs
Eldora Clark probably lived in Solon
At one time and II is understood that
Danyllc Eames was once re 'idcnt Of
5koWheEan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-30
BINGHAM HOTEL PARTLY
BURNED

Ju t before noon on Saturday the
ROOF of Bingham Hotel. C. ". Dutlon.
proprietor, WAS found To he on hre
The llrcmen responded promptly to
the alarm. II required smart work
and lots nf water as the fire having
started near the chimney had run the
whole length cf the attic practically
running the roof Water caused very
great damage throughout the house
not a room escaped the deluge
In forty minutes from the time the
alarm was rung in. the FIRE was out
and the hremcn were returning To
the fire station. There was zome in
surance on the property.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-30

supt. Charles Z. Ball, of Bingham,
was a caller at this office. Tuesday.
He and Mrs. Ball both came here to
attend the funeral of their aunt. Mrs.
J. F. Williams. They visited with
Mr.. and Mrs. II. {. Judkins.
Prn L. r. Merriman of Somerset
Academy IN Athens and Miss Florence
Knox. teacher of Domestic Science.
were in town, Saturday. The Acad-
emy has closed for its spring vacation
and Mr.. Merriman wal going to Harps-
well and Miss Knox to Auburn.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-30
Pen SHOP CONDITIONS
NOT DESIRED
Nolntions Passed nj Meeting OF Car
enter, Painters, Masons and Plum.
|tr>.

p a innt and enthusiastic meeting
o Monday evening. March II by
'p'n,ers painters. masons and
|hhers, resolutions were passed and
voted unanimously not to accept
opfno shop conditions as PROPOSED
| called for by the so called CON
lclors of this town. We would
I IN inform the people Of this town
~ all We * for Is fair days pay
la'r days labor. While other
"h are on wage scale of soc TO
per hour We have worked at the
'oe old price of 75c per hour. The
nus that has been referred to as
. contractor making from 81 tn 81
oay on man, we have nothing to
with whatever.
we are as body joined together to
'tFl ourselves mutually and ask
no'h!hg else but fair play and do
= 'Rihk 1t fair for three men to
.''le wage scale for us and not
r'e uoHn On their wages. We do
propose to interfere with metal
I 'erS' PAINTERS, or any tradesmen.
give every man d chance to get
5ag and every man ought to he
.og To stand by US and will. as the
u'u''ohs passed by the different
ns ami handed in show. We
neh capable of doing any kind
WORK handling men fairly and
n |r@,lF Ioi. any job and we shall
M, "o@ Tor the patronage of the
'oishedl G.. +. Lowe. Sec.
" atpenters Local Union
40. ''6 of Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-30

services were held Friday morning the
oath from the church of Our Lady of
Lourdes.
The name Gilblair is for Gilbert, Il
French name. NJ. Godefroy Gilbert
was born in Skowhegan. July goth,
tS45, and was once named by Father
Desiardins as being the oldest citi-
zen of French Canadian descent born
II Skowhcgan. lie WAS the son Of
Abraham Gilbert and Marie Solomc
Continued ON page six
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-30
OPERETTA SYLVIA" ON
MAY Is
Benefit iOr Somerset Council h. Of {.
To BE Directed by fr. Renaud.
Sixty in Caste

The operetta sylvia Will be pre-
scnted by local talent under the per-
sonal direction of Fr ]. H. A. RenauG
and under the auspices of the Somer-
set Council X of c. on May 1T. at the
Opera House. The cast will include
sixty people. Music by st. Gee elias
Orch estra
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-30
The Late Augustus Gilblair

The community was saddened by the
death of very highly respected cit
izen NJ Godefroy Gilbert augustus
Gilblair) II years old, who died Tues
day, March 2lst about 6 O'Clock after
an illness covering Il period of some
four weeks He was three times mar
ried and beside several children the
last wife, formerly Pauline Pomcr-
leau, tPumlow) survives. Funeral
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-30

Nat Eliza Of Rangeley is the guest
OF his brothcse, Amos Ellis, of Madi-
son avenue, this week.
Mrs Arthur Trafton returned to her
home in Waterville yesterday, after
vi ting with Mrs. j. c. Clifford.
Miss Dorothy Plummer. daughter of
MIR and Mrs Arthur h. Plummer is
visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Everett
Sawyer in North AnsOn.
Mrs Marilla Harmon spent Satur-
day OF last week visiting at the home
of Judge C. o. Small, in Madison, with
nephews and nieces in that commu
nitw
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-30

I
u uadn,sdav at two o'clock. But
,oman has been drawn tor the
Torn, tn serve on the traverse
| ,bat being Harriet Moore OF jack
4 rho following is the list:
T. = Adams Solon
| II prann Starks
| = rr,rkcr Canaan
/ - nula, Skowhegan
| na II. Emery Fairheid
H. Fairfield NOrridgcwock
| IL rcrnald Canaan
r.. FulIpr Hartland
L. " Coodrich bingham
kbert llackelt Ansoh
kmond Haskell brighton
Ili,m Hooper AnSon
kroll IlunncWell Garatunk
L. Kelley Moscow
n, Eineaid Athens
llcy 2 IMce New Portland
[uc Merrill st. Albans
Iripti Moore Jackman
kward !. Moshcr Smithlield
Il Il MeClure Cornville
H. Xrghouse Pittsfield
I'M Owens Madison
kuD Il. Perkins Harmony
1, Rnhinson Skowhegan
,on Rowe Skowhcgan
trcf Sallcy Madison
,-ee Smell Madison
In Soafhard Palmyra
,rre Stafford Fairfield
II. Tobey Norridgewock
Srle, Walker Skowhcgan
H. Watson Cambridge
i, wilson Pittstield
renee Witham Anson
,on Woo4sum Fairfield
s.peulay morning the following
VII be in order for naturaliza
hearings; Isaac Weiner, Mad
Mpoleon Doyen, Jackman; Gae-
pc5c. Skowhegan: William J0' =
Bel4ugrr. Skowhegan; Theodore
pl Provost, Rockwood: George
fynrha. Anson: George Afyne Blais
tlmau: Albert Murray. Skowhegan
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-30

Reliable woman wanted to care for
children. Excellent wages. Mrs. Car
vile Hotel Oxford. Skowhegan. 1w13
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-30
CLYDE H. SMITH fOP
THE SENATE
TO TIE VOTERS or SOMERSET
col KY:

TO TlTT NOTFTtN OF SUN TTtoET
col &TN.
Instead ol making this long intend
ed announc cment of my dosirc to rep
resent Somerset County in our state
senate, it woul Gem more apprcpri-
ATE at this late day To convey feelings
of gratitude for the splendid offers OF
support that have come to me from all
sections unsolicited.
You may be sure that this conf
dcnce is appreciated and only faith
ful and impartial service can pay in
part this obligation. Elected or de
rcatcd. my fellow citizcnr' will always
find me ready to assist friends and to
serve our county's best interests
CLYDE II. SMITH.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-30
Notice

|at ," or. o' dogs should bear In mind
'aaes are due April 1st.
l., AoCAS GRAF. Dog Constable.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-30
burr C0NvENES
TUESDAY
|Ieged Breach in Lum-
bering Contract
t,r. y. Chase ct ais is first
ar rial. Naturalization we'd
g>da.

,.qme Court will convene at the
:. 6anse next Tuesday with John
9,rrul or Auburn presiding. The
~ ~ nrors will report on the first
''' -, n o'clock and the traverse
- wednesday at two o'clock. But
,aman has been drawn for the
,nr form 10 serve on the traverse
I H hat being Harriet Moore of Jack
The following is the list:
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06

Orleans homes, there viii be an OPP
portunlty for n substantial percentage
90 remain on the Pullman cars and the
steamboats, and ocean liners which
take them 10 the convention city.
Mr.. Steger has obtained a hotel rate
OF $3.50 a day without bath and $3.50
a day with bath. More than 1900
visitors can be housed In the Pullman
cars. which Will he provided with all
conveniences of IA modern hotel. A
special arrangement with railroads
will enable the convention guest to live
on his Pullman car for about s. a day,
and a uniformly low rate will also pre-
vail I'm rooms I'm New orleans homes.
Those doughboys who prefer TO re-
turn 10 the barracks life for five days
may be quartered In New Orleans
S15OO0,OOO army supply base and In
various halls and lodge rooms.
Reservations for rooms. Mr.. Steger
has announced. must be made through
the visitors American Legion state adj
jutant. who viii confirm them with the
convention housing committee.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06
HAVE ARMY ON SHORT NOTICE
Government Could Provide Ample MIL
itary Protection In Any Emer-
geney, Pershlns Says.

An army large enough TO guard
every important bridge and railway
terminal. all important industries and
coal mines, as well as governmental
buildings, could be placed In the field
on short notice by the United States
government, Gen. John j. Pershing de-
clared I'm a statement recently issued,
telling what could be done II this
country were invaded.
Eighteen regular war strength In
fantry divisions Of reserves, composed
OF 6O0,OO0 men. an expanded National
Guard with 100000 men and regular
army units. augmented by volunteers
20 approximately $4,000 men, could
be made quickly available, the gen.
eral said.
THE national defense act Of 1920"
Pershlng's statement declared, pre-
scribed that the organized peace es-
tablishment. including the regular
army. the National Guard and the or
ganized reserves. shall include all OF
those divisions and other military or
CARNATIONS necessary 10 form the
basis Of a complete and Immediate
mobilization for the national defense
In the event OF a national emergency
declared by congress.
The evident intent" the statement
continues, Is that the system Of ma
tional defense shall be definitely or
ganized. that the military units re-
auired for service in any emergency
shall be constituted in time Of peace,
and that each OF them shall be pre-
pared 10 undertake its initial mission
IN time 10 meet the requirements Of
a.. ~fsssnefUrt
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06

naires viii assist his police force in
regulating the large crowds thronging
the convention parade route and will
serve as provost guards I'm the busi-
ness district.
During a recent trip to Kansas City
Superintendent MolOny investigated
conditions prevailing in that city dur
Ing last years American Legion con-
vention. lie discovered that city and
police officials had no criticism 20
make concerning the way in which
the 10000 visiting ex-service men
conducted themselves, and stated that
Kansas City officials would welcome
the opportunity to have the organiza-
ton again choose Kansas City as
their convention city.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06

man of the hous-
Ing committee of
the American Lee
giOn national con-
vention, 10 be
held I'm New or
leans next Octo-
Der. Convention
visitors viii be
housed In a vari-
ETY. of ways.
While the bulk
OF the crowd will
choose the hotels
and rooms I'm New
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06
FREEDOM FROM
LAXATIVES
Discovery BY Scientists Has Replaces
Them.

pills and salts give temporary r
lief from constipation only az NE e1'
pense of permanent injury says q
eminent medical authority
Science has found "a newer le..s-
way-a means as simple as N-'-'
Itself. -.--.
In perfect health a natural -llI..---
keepS the food waste soft ana L-l'--s
But when constipation exists th-S l-,
uraI lubricant is not sufficient -
cal authorities have found l-4' 7.
gentle IubricatinE action a Nlla. -
closely resembles that Of Nature ~
lubricant. As Nuj0i is not -
IL cannot gripe. 10 is ID DO - -.
medicine. And like pure wafer "
harmless and pleasant .s--.l
Nujol Is prescribed by l-y s-i -.
used In leading hospitals. "t- Z -
from your druggist today.-A-' 5-'-
ment
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06
Exposing the Paragon.

We we're expecting guests l'l -,
ner. One OF them was irieLl . =
husbands family, and had il-s ~ -.
tation OF being a most par-cl-45, -. -
and housekeeper. ] was, aceol-.-- '.-
a trlfe perturbed about tHe lff
ance OF the E9use and the dlliL-'.
Just as I began prel4fa - =
peighbor's child was serious! =
and l hurried 10 the assistance -
distracted mother, after giving ~, r., -
tons to my husband TO pee. '-s N
toes snd put them on 10 Do-- \
l returned. my guests had aIl''5 80.
the table I noticed that NE -
had been peeled care.ess-y' --- ~
gized. explaining that my l-s
done them. t-sf7-I
The visitor said lo-- 49,
didn't do them; I did,
Tribune.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06

"TIouce Suapp is .a.- -r-
Riley RezZidsT. li- he q
station agent here ln M -a
no friends and no r.-.! -t-s "a
tionjBr. but instead aa ..--,
ord Of 80 years of f-...-- ---r--
10. his duties ~ te-..-- .--z-
public and all other anxious ne
Don't know in
rnica w-KnrSas civ 80
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06

American Legion
cow ention in
New Orleans, Oc-
toOer 10 10 p. PO-
lice Superintend-
ent Guy II. MolO
ny will call his
brother Legion
naires into action.
Superintendent
Molony, an active
Legion member,
has ann ou need
that 1000 uni
formed Legion
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06
YOUNG GIRLS NEED CARE
Mothers, watch your Daughters Health
Health Is Happiness

From the time a girl reaches the
age of twelve until womanhood Is es-
tsblished, she needs all the care .
thoughtful mother can give.
The condition that the girl Is then
passing through is so critical, and may
have such far-reaching effects upon
her future happiness and health, that
IL is ahlest criminal for a mother or
guardian to withhold counsel or adj
vice.
Many a woman has suffered years
of prolonged pain and misery through
having been the victim of thought.
lessness or ignorance on the part OF
those who should have guided her
through the dangers and difficulties
that beset this period
Mothers should teach their girls
what danger comes from standing
around with cold or wet feet, from
lifting heavy articles, and from over
working. Do not let them over-study.
II they complain Of headacne. pains
in the back and lower limbs, they
need mothers thoughtful care and
sympathy.
AHousehold Word in Mothers House
writes Mrs. Lynd, about Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
''My mother gave me Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
when / was IA years old for troubles
girls often have and for loss Of
weight. Then after / married took
the Vegetable Compound before
each child was born and always when
felt the least rundown. Both my
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06
May Import CaIIfornIa =.

Australia viii import beet seed
from California and install up-to-dais
American machinery 10 develop is
beet sugar industry.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06

II isn't always a sure test TO meas
ure mans importance by his chest
expansion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06
WrigIey,S Adds a Test and Helps Digest

may be completed by a course in some
special subject at a technical insu-
tute. Advertisement.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06

sister and sister-in-law take Il ane
have only the highest praise for IL IL
has been q household word in my
mothers house for years. - Mrs.
KATHERYN LYHSD, 243l Gladys Ave,
Chicago, Ill
A Little Book Helped Her to Decide
Milwaukee, Wis. my daughter
took lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as she was so weak and
did not feel like going to school. She
was like that for awhole year before
taking your Vegetable Compound. |
found little book of yours in our
mail-box and decided to give her your
medicine. She is now strong and well
and attends school every day. We
recommend your Vegetable Com
pound TO all mothers with weak
daughters. You may use this letter
asa Testimonial. Mrs. T.. KLUCZSY,
GIT Goth Ave, Milwaukee. Wis.
'T was always feeling tired and
sleepy, was losing in weight and
would faint at times. ! had other
troubles too. that made me feel bad
ly. / read your little books and heard
friends talk about the good Lydia l..
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound had
done them, so have taken II too.
The results are most satisfactory, for
have gained in weight and my bad
symptoms are gone. / recommend
your Vegetable Compound 20 all my
friends and you may make whatever
use you ike Of this letter. GLORIA
RAMIREZ, 1116 9Th Ave, Tampa,
Florida.
fe Textbook upon AILMENTS
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06
BUNKS FOR THE LEGION MEN
v. A. w. steser, Chairman Of Nation
al Convention Housing Committee,
Has Completed Plans.

Every man 10 his own taste in
'bunks." says V. A. w. Steger, chair
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06
OH0
AMERICAN
0I.I:;GONQ
POLICE CHIEF LEGION MAN
Guy r. Molony, Superintendent Of
New Orleans Finest" Will Call
Legionnaires to Aid.

Confronted with the task Of handling
a crowd of 10000 visitors 10 the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06
cutieura Scan for the comuIexion.

Cutieura Soap for the Complexion.
Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then as
needed to make the complexion clear,
scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Add to this the fascinating, fragrant
Cuticura Talcum. and you have the
Cuticura Toilet Observation-Disclosures.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06

Liberty is a blessing TO be earned
before Il can be enjoyed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-06

Lydi Pinkham's Private Textbook upon "Ailments
Women viii be sent free request Write
10 Pinkham Medicine Co.. Massachusetts
This book contains valuable information.
New Ulm Post. [volume] (New-Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1864-1933, 1922-03-24
4tbmlmdbt mady Der 1tflt.
6ilmifisse ppm @rete Ma6e.

8or 5molf Sabren mar ct beimlid)
Encouragement - Der Sobn. Ni6t
0ur6 Die @al1stur, Die Ser Batter
tpie INNER beri6loien batte un6 Be-.
rem SbluIiel unter Dem &opffiIien
lag, auf benz iein &aupt rnbte, Def
len berriidea 3ugen aud Ser 5dlaf
nidts Duloiames gu geben permodte.
9as Senlter ieiner bodgelegenetl
&ammer bdtte er ge0ffnet uno ben
@eg in Ole Jreibeit genommen ~
Der 5obn. Mn Ser iteilen Wauer,
als Salt nidts meter als Die idma-
den &anfen oes @eins, bate
er iid binabgelalien. or muBte ge=
fanen Iein, 0enn oas Muge ser Wut=
ter entoedte an anberen Sag Dot
Dem &aus neben nieoergebrodereI1
Bflan5en Den Nb6rud ieines &or<
pers. 9ann mubte er iib mieoer
a%ltfgerafft baben un6 meiter gega11-
gen fem ms ndbtige 2on6, 6elien
meibe StraBen mie Sraumpfd6e u11-
ter Dem ltarfleudJtenoen Mono oala-
gen.