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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-18
PROBATE NOTICES.
To All Persons Interested In Either
of the Estates Hereinafter Named,

At Probate Court held at skowhe-
gan, in and for the County of Somer-
set on the second Tuesday of January
in the year of our Lord one thou
and nine hundred and twelve. The fol-
lowing matter having been presented
for the action thereupon hereinafter
Indicated 1t is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be ~iven to all per
sons interested. by causing copy of this
order to be published three weeks sue
cesslVely in the Independent Reporter,
a newspaper published at Skowhegan
In said County, that they may appear
at Probate Court to be held at said
Skowhegan on the second Tuesday of
February, A. D.. 1912, at nine of the
thereon If they see cause.
Ellen NJ. Leighton, late of Skowhe-
gan, deceased Will and petition for
probate thereof presented by Edward
+. Danforth, the executor named there
in.
samuel Ellis, late of Concord, de-
ceased. VIII and petition for probate
thereof presented by Edwin f. Vittum.
the executor named therein.
Sarah G. SpOfford, late of Brighton.
deceased VIII and petition for pro-
bate thereof presented by Amherst
spofford the executor named therein
Ripley Chase, late of Skowhegan, de
ceased, Petition for the appointment
of william Il, O. Chase aadmIn,istrator,
Chase.
Mark w. Bean, late of Brighton. de-
ceased Petltlon Tor the appointment
of Charles S. Bean of Wellingt on. ad-
ministrator, de bouis non with the will
annexed, presented by the said Charles
Albert II. Page, late of Fairfield de-
ceased. Final account of Merchant T.
Phi!brick. administrator, presented.
de Lszie W 4,;na1 late of Fairfield
Page, deceased administrator, pre-
scented by Merchant E. Philbrick ad-
ministrator of said Page estate.
Aurie r. Knox, late of Madison, de
ceased. Third and final account of
Charles o. Small, Trustee under the
will presented.
Helen NJ. bowman, late of Fairfield
deceased. Final account of Orlando A.
Bowman, executor, presented.
William Valentine. late of Fairfield
deceased. First and final account of
Warren II. Balentine, executor. pre-
scented.
Ernest w. Wilson, of Madison. in
sane, First and final account Of
Cnaries .. small, guardian presented
deceased. Final account of Everett A
watson, executor, presented.
,,,d hny \. Bigeiow, late of Norridge-
Charles J. Savage, administrator, pre-
scented.
Henrietta $. webb, late of skowhe-
gan deceased First account and petit
ton TO have Inheritance tax deter
mined presented by Mary w. Emery
and Kate e; Fletcher administratrices
h"T9 ~ Dulac, OF SkoWhegan OF un-
sound mind. Petition for license to sell
and convey real estate presented by
John F. Currier, of said Skowhegan
her guardian.
Lucius l.. Morrison, late of Skowhe-
gan, deceased. VIII and petition for
probate thereof presented by George
a. Morrison the executor named there
A true copy,
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS,
Judge of said Court
Attest: NATHAN FOWLER, Register
Qur9
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* The News of Somersefs Busy Towns II

ductress; Mrs. Bina Preble, assistant
conductress; Mrs Juliet Adams, Adah !;
Mrs. Lue Moore, Ruth; Mrs. Edith
Whitney, Esther; Mrs. Fannie Piper,
Martha; Mrs. Emma Whitney, Electa;
Mrs Addie Dutton, chaplain; Mrs Car
RE Colby, marshall; Mrs. Clara Bray
organist; Mrs. Stacy Witham, warder;
Arlie A. Dinsmore, sentinel, Follow
ing the installation refreshments
which were enjoyed by all were serv-
ed in the banquet hall by the COM
mittee on entertainment consisting OF
Mrs. Lue Moore, Mrs. Eugenia Gal
] liant, Mrs. Viola Colby, Mrs. Edith
| Whitney, Mrs. Helen Nining.
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CARATUUNK

The coolest on record at this place.
DIR. Philip Wood of Bingham was in
town recently doing dental work for
Mrs. w. II. Clark.
Forrest Williams and James Stew
art have moved their families to a
place of safety, owing to the water
and ice in the river. The ice having
backed up to the height of 20 feet on
the banks.
We received a nice little booklet
which has recently been issued con-
tanning a cut of the Rev. T. B. HIATT of
Bingham and his address, also New
Year greetings. His welcome to the
church, his covenant, also remarks on
why we should attend church on
stormy Sundays; also a nice picture
of his church which makes a pretty
little keepsake.
Mrs. o. H. Clark went to Hebron
Sanitarium for examination. Her
friends were glad to know they pro-
nounced hers an arrested case.
Charles Baker has got done in the
store at The Forks until spring.
Claude Witham and wife took a trip
TO Skowhegan last week.
Clarence Spaulding is going into the
woods for Ralph Sterling. He will
drive Frank Sterling's horses.
The Woman's club met with Mrs.
Maud Clark, Thursday. The meeting
was very interesting, subject, Charles
Dickens; members responded to roll
call with Bible quotations; reading
and quotations from Dickens. Next
meeting with Mrs. Alice Clark, sub
ject, Ireland.
The Woman's Club have bought two
dozen and a half of chairs and placed
them in the church to help out the
seating capacity.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. s. Armstrong have
baby daughter born January IA.
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WYMAN STEWARD.

Wyman Steward son of the late Levi
Steward, town sexton and a life long
resident of Skowhegan, died at the
home of his daughter in Lewiston
last Thursday The body was brought
to Skowhegan the next day, and fun
eral services were conducted at the
home of his sister Mrs. Annie H. Nolin
by Rev. B. B. Merrill on Saturday.
The bearers were his brother John H.
Steward and his nephew F. Elmer
Nolin of Skowhegan, and sons-in-law
Arthur Bigelow of Lewiston and Rich
ard Devin of Augusta. Mr.. Steward
was So years old, and was for many
years employed at the old oil cloth
factory. Thirty-five years ago he mar
ried Miss Flavella HoXie of Fairfield,
and to them were born three daugh-
ters: Mrs. Arthur Bigelow, Mrs. Rich
ard Devin, and Miss Annie Steward of
Wateryille His wife died about twelve
years ago, and for several months Mr..
Steward had been in failing health.
Early in the fall he went to the home
of his daughter in Lewiston, who was
assisted by the other relatives in
caring fer him through the final ILL
ness. Three sisters, Mrs. A. T. Smith,
Mrs. Annie Nolin and Mrs. c. l.. Webb
of Skowhegan, two brothers Levi in
the west and John II. of Skowhegan,
the daughters above mentioned, and
two grandchildren, Wyman and Nor
man Bigelow of Lewiston survive.
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POINTED PARAGRAPHS,

A leaning gate is an indication of a
lazy owner.
1t is simply shocking the way the
corn has been cut up.
The end of an argument is better
than either side of it.
Some women marry for love while
not few marry for alimony.
When it comes to the pinch there is
something to be said for the lobster.
The rolling stone hasn't time to
gather moss on roads frequented by
automobiles.
A sense of humor is useful to man,
but a sense of honor will get him
much farther.
There is many man who says
things to his wife he wouldn't dare
say to his cook.
1t takes nine tailors to make a man.
but one woman can easily make a
goose of man.
Warm wheat for breakfast makes
the biddies shell out the eggs.
Plenty of bone all he time. If you
haven't a cutter use an old ak or a
Ratchet, but break the bone in small
pieces.
You can gain two or three cents a
dozen by shipping 20 r owr eggs.
Fresh air Is all right for the hens
but not when 1t is sifted through knot
holes and cracks between the boards.
Some folks are still housing their
hens under the barn, where the wind
sweeps through, fearfully cold. These
are the folks who are sure hens don't
pay.
The doors of opportunity are mark
ed Push" and Pull"
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Directors and Officers.

At meeting of the stockholders of
the First National bank held recently
the following directors were elected:
C. R. Cook, Bin w. Page, Forrest II.
Colby, A. H. Wyman, L. A. Dascomb,
Charles E. Young, John w. Fogler,
Walter P. Ordway and Roy L. Marston.
At subsequent meeting of the direc-
tors C. r. Cook was elected president
and Bin w. Page cashier.
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CARD OF THANKS.

We wish in this manner to express
our heartfelt gratitude for the SYM
pathy and assistance of kind friends
and neighbors during our recent
bereavement in the loss of a beloved
husband and father.
MhS. H. It. CASWELL,
MRS. EFFIE PAINE,
REV. E. r. CASWELL,
EDWIN H. CASWELL,
MISS BERTHA L. CASWELL
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Now is a good time to nail loose
boards on the barn and sheds and to
replace broken glass In the windows
Time may be money, but the aver
age man would rather civ you two
hours talk than lend you quarter
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local songs and harmless jokes in
Vulnerable.
Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy Clarke have
the sympathy OF their neighbors and
friends upon the death OF their infant
daughter Saturday afternoon. The
funeral service was conducted by Miss
Adams at l P. NJ. Sunday.
Among the mourners pr sent were
the baby's father and little brother
and sister. The grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. c. II. Clark and cousin, Mr.
Leslie Clarke.
Services in the NJ. E. church Sunday
were well attended and the interest
taken in them is of great encourage
ment to the pastor. Miss Adams as
sists in the special meetings in North
Arson all this week, exchanging with
Rev. Mr. Roberts, pastor of the NJ h
church there, next Sunday morning
and evening
SYLVIA E. STUART.
Undoubtedly the saddest home in
Scion Monday Jan. s, was that of Mr.
and Mrs: Will Stuart, when their
only daughter, Sylvia f., eight months
old passed away. The little girl was
only sick three days, but suffered
awfully during that time and died
from brain trouble brought on at last
from teething. Up to Friday the
darling child was well, full of baby
laughter and play, the light and JOY OF
the home. Now the sorrowing parents
have the loving sympathy of the COM
munity in their great loss.
The funeral was on Thursday morn
ing and conducted by Miss Adams
pastor of the NJ E. church, who spoke
briefly from the text Suffer little
children to come unto me-" Mark
1914, assuring all, in Gods name
that the loved baby was now with
Jesus, only waiting for them to meet
her again in heaven.
A beautiful pillow of cut flowers
marked Our Baby and placed at the
head of the little white casket, was
the silent expression of the parents
grief, while lovely carnations and
delicate twining smilaX was the gift
of Mr.. and Mrs. f. p. Priest.
Among the mourners present were
the babys parents, and little half
brother, her grand parents and aunts
and uncles from Scion and Bingham.
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Don't envy the man who is riding
around in an auto until you know how
big his mortgage is.
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Maine Hay a Speciality

Ship sample car to W. J. PHELPS
Chamber of Commerce Bldg,
BOSTON
Ref:-Beacon Trust Co. Ava
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Some women marry for love Will,
not a few marry for alimony.
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Judge of said Court
Attest: NATHAN FOWLER, Regist er
3W.
The record., 1912-11-07
Stock Law in District No. 4.

One OF the most gratifying features
of the election so far as Muhlcnbcrg
county is concerned was the adop-
tion of the stock law in macIstorial |
district No !, the only district on
which a vote was taken. The ma
jority was only II, but it Is quite
sufficient, and this will have the ef-
feet OF keeping stock enclosed all
over the county, as the closed area
constitutes goodly portion of the
county, and no one will take the
nsk of allowing stock at large,
likelihood of stray ing into forbid
the right sort, and will save land
owners of the county many thous-
ands of dollars a year and much
hard word that can be better en-
ploycd on the farm. Fences are
getting more expensive every year.
Another adl antage will be the re-
lease of thousands of acres of the
very best land, now encountered
with fences and for several feet each
side, in most cases. Muhlcnberg
will now step IN line With adjoining
counties, which for many years
have been drawing good dividends
from tbs benefits of the stock law.
The record., 1912-11-07

All persons engaged IN the move,
ment and operation of trains are un.
dergowing physical and mental ex-
ANIMATION, special train and staff
of !. {. officials from Chicago ard
other points visiting all points on
the system. The train was here
Tuesday, and the boys here were
put through some PAGES, which they
took credibly. All train crews,
telegraphers, station men, section
foreman, etc, are tested out
thoroughly, and the book of rules
has been getting much attention
and hard study lately.
The record., 1912-11-07
Friday AfternoOn Cln5 EatertaiF.i.

Mrs. Chas. ". Roark caic:;s.a-d
the Afternoon Club at her hone
last Friday afternoon, and the
guests had most enjoyable time.
Decorations were appropriate to ;hc
halloween festival, spooks, pump
kins, fairies, gnomes, witches and
the like being employed effectively,
and there were two live spooks,
Misses Lois Belchcr and Chauncey
Guy Morgan taking the parts splcnd-
IDLY, and their many clever acts kept
all amused. Refreshments consist
ing of a salad course and pumpkin
pic. Among the several out-of-
town guests were Mrs. ]. n. Stuart,
of Greensboro, Miss Anna MClntiie
Cox, jacksonville, Miss Ncrna
Picking, Marion, Miss Francis
Wilson, Elkton and Miss Nerna
Mclean, Greensboro.
The record., 1912-11-07

Mr.. J. G.. Barkley, Sr., has a
horse that has developed a taste
for persimmons, which fact was de-
veloped one day last week when Mr..
Barkley went out to catch the mare
In a lot where pastured, and as he
approached saw the animal rubbing
her head against persimmon tree,
and watched for few minutes.
Finally the mare wheeled and kick
ed tse tree violently, and when the
persimmons fell she started to eat
ting them
The record., 1912-11-07
A Coed Move Assured.

Land uwncIs on Pond creek, from
the Drakcsburo road to Mr. Cal
McClelland's, a distance, as the
creek runs, of some 20 miles, have
signed an agreement To clean out,
drcdgc where necessary, aud put
the stream IN condition To properly
carry the water. This Is the be
ginning of what should grow To be a
general movement to care for water
courses in the county, which for
years have been neglected, with the
consequence that they have become
clogged with fallen timber, cave ms,
crossings, and other obstruct ions,
with the result that thousands of
acres of land have been rendered
practically worthless. SO far as cult
vation is concerned, as any ordinary
rain will submergc the. land. And
these valleys are rich soil, capable
of greatest production, which would
be assured by proper drainage of
the water. When this work is com
pleted it is certainty that the OBJ
ject lesson will prove an incentive
to other land owners, and the recla-
nation of land IN the county will
prove immensely profitable.
The record., 1912-11-07
Y. n. {. A. NOTES.

Three Bible Glasses were organ
lSed last Sunday, mems class a
young mems class and boys class.
The Rally meeting was well attended
and Rev. Tandy gave an excellent
talk on the importance of Bible
study which was well received BY
all present. The Presentation of
the Pcnnant was especially enjoyed
by the intermediate class as they
were the Recipients. The Pennant
now adourns the wall in the reading
room. Every man, young man
and boy IN Grecnvillc should be in
one of these classes, come and Try
it next Sunday at :. 80 7. III.
Those who enjoy good reading
should not forget to use the iibiary
located IN the y. NJ. {. y. building
1t is open to the public and Is free.
Come in and look the books over.
The Basket bali team met Tuesday
afternoon and elected a captain.
They are planning to pay an cX-
ccllcnt schedule this year, 10 be
begun as soon as the addition is
completed. They expect To DO
some praciicIng in the old school
building during the intervening
time.
The material for the addition is
beginning ID arrive and the work
will be pushed to completion as
Don as possible.
1t will be greatly appreciated by
the Trustees If those who have
made subscriptions to the addition
will plan To pay them 10 the Secrc-
tary as soon as conyeaicnt.
The record., 1912-11-07
To The Public.

We desire TO announce to the
public that our new mill Is now in
full operation, and we will at all
times have on hand the very finest
quality of flour, meal and ieed.
We are very anxious to do custom
grinding for our friends, and can
give them the very best flour and
wheat that is to be had anywhere, in
exchange for their corn and wheat.
HOME MILLING Co. (Inc)
The record., 1912-11-07
SYMPTOMS OF CONSUMPTION
Yield to Vinol.

The medical profession do not be-
licve that consumption is inherited,
but a person may inherit . weakness
or tendency to that disease.
A prominent citizen OF Evansville,
Ind, writes: Il was Ill for five
months with pulmonary troupie, aud
had the best of doctors; | had hemorr-
hages and was in very bad way.
Through the advice of friend tried
Vinol, and I feel that 1t saved my
life. 1t is all you recommend it to
be. | believe il is the greatest meGf
cine on earth. ] have advised Others
to try vinol, and they have had tho
same results" (Name furnished or
requestJ
Vinol soothes and heals the inflamei
surfaces and allays the cough. Vinoi
creates an appetite, strengthens me
digestive organs and gives the patient
strength TO throw of incipient pUlmo-
nary diseases.
Try bottle of Vinol with the In-
6erstanding that your money will be
returned if it does not help you.
Jahn X. Taylor, Druggist.
GreenyiIle, Ky.
The record., 1912-11-07

Mr.. Thos. i. Brlzendine, editor
and publisher of the News Democrat,
died suddenly of heart failure at his
home in Russellyillc last Sunday.
He was well known here, where
he has frequently made visits to rel
atlves, and was bright, popular
young man.
The record., 1912-11-07

Mr.. Otto ~ Rpthcrt, of LOUIS
VILE, who has been spending some
weeks here collecting data for his
forthcoming history of Muhl,ubcrg
county, last week secured fac la
dian pipe while in the Bremen sec
ton. Mr.. Rothert will have consid
cradle to say of such things in this
book, and will also have qnite few
illustrations on this line, also.
The record., 1912-11-07

Lot owners in Evergreen cemetery
are directed to tine board of control
as to what may be planted or
sowed on lots. Some persons
have started vegetation that is IN
furious and Objectionable, and such
practice is forbidden.
The record., 1912-11-07

Wash Lee, az inmate ofths poor
farm died there some time Tuesday
night, supposedly from heart
trouble. He was as we'll as usual
when he retired, and died with out a
struggle, as no one knew of his
death until yesterday morning.
Burial will be at the family grave
yard near Sharon today.
The record., 1912-11-07

The absence of the street and
alley round up man, Juggling with
vote selling cattle, was one of the
most satisfying election day remem-
brances. The passing of the hoater
is rapid, and may he never appear
again.
The record., 1912-11-07

Miss Lena Arnold has full sup
ply of bulbs as follows: IIyacinths
for pot culture, Ioc. each; colors;
light and dark blue, yellow, white,
pink, bright scarlet. Hyacinths
Tor bedding, 75c. per dozen, in
same colors. Chinese lilies I5c.
each; white Narcissus, &C. per bulb
or S5c. per dozen.
The record., 1912-11-07

Mrs. !. NJ. Stuart and son, Joseph,
OF Osehsboro, are here on a visit of
a few days with relatives. Miss
Ethel Stuart came over for the week
end.
The record., 1912-11-07

Mr.. lanes Oates may not
hc happier than some Others ever
the result OF the cleCuon, but. he
shows it stronger and tells of it
more enthusiastically.
The record., 1912-11-07

Go to Sam X. Martins tonsorial
parlor and bath house for an easy,
close shave or an up to date hair
cut; near the Max Weir corner;
leading barber shop in town, assist
ed by two first class workmen.
The record., 1912-11-07

M's> Lena Arnold asks the patron
age of the public, and guarantees
that satisfactory work will be done
in her clothes cleaning, pressing
and repairing shop.
The record., 1912-11-07

Miss Ethel Jarvis, who has been
visiting relatives and friends in New
Albany, Miss. for some weeks, re-
turned Monday, accompanied by
Mrs. !, w. Gaulding and little
daughter.
The record., 1912-11-07
What Are You GOing
To Do This Year

by way of making your business sue
cessful and your domestic life full OF
pleasure, if you are not supplied with
telephone service of the Cumberland
Telephone & Telegraph Company?
Everyone should have a telephone.
You are connected with all outside
important points in local connections
with all residences and business hous-
es. For any information call man
ager,
Cumberland Telephone { Telegraph Co.
Incorporated.
The record., 1912-11-07

There was no disorder of any
kind here at the election Tuesday,
the crowd being in the best of
Humor.
The record., 1912-11-07

Mr.. ]. y. Clemmons has purchas-
cd the residence of Mr.. Walter
kimmel, on Main cross street, west,
and will move here soon with has
family
The record., 1912-11-07

Hon. K Y. Thomas was returned
to Congress by handsome plural
ity. lie made a close and thorough
campaign, and won .handily.
The record., 1912-11-07

DIR. ]. %. deCoursey, of East
St. Louis, who is spending some
time at his old home at Dunmor,
was here last Satu rday shaking
hands with friends.
The record., 1912-11-07

Mrs. Sarah +. Hall left Tuesday
for Madisonville, where she will
make a short visit before her return
to her home in kIrksville, Mo.
The record., 1912-11-07

Mrs. Lewis Reno is here from
State College, Penna., on visit TO
her mother, Mrs. Lucy fost, and
other relatives and friends.
The record., 1912-11-07

Monday was pension daY, and
quite a number of old soldiers and
widows were in town for the purpose
of exec utIng their vouchers.
The record., 1912-11-07

There was threatening of RAIN all
day Tuesday, but fortunately the
election crowd dld not have this to
contend with.
The record., 1912-11-07

1t was a quiet election, but
it was decisive all right, showing
that noise is playing out in the set
Element of the most important af
fairs.
The record., 1912-11-07

The series of revival meetings at
the Methodist church will begin Gee.
8. Rev, Z. III. Davis will assist the
pastor.
The record., 1912-11-07

Tobacco buyers are beginning to
look around bit. The crop is
large, and the quality good, in all
sections.
The record., 1912-11-07

The regular meeting of the city
council was adjourned Monday
night to meet tomorrow night.
The record., 1912-11-07

Rev. X. c. Love will preach at
the Methodist church at II o'clock
next Sunday; the pastor will preach
At Z p. IN.
The record., 1912-11-07

Some folks who never do any
thing else, are now feeling relieved
tia, II is all over.
The record., 1912-11-07

Mr.. Ben Rice came up from Pa
ducah TO vote, and mingle with
friends of yesteryear.
The record., 1912-11-07

Well, the majority of our 90, ooo, :
900 people are pleased over the
election returns, anyway.
The record., 1912-11-07

Roads are in fine shape, and are
still being worked to the limit, to
overcome cold weather ravages.
The record., 1912-11-07

Best one ever made-the kirsch
curtain rods; Roark has a large
line.
The record., 1912-11-07

The coal bucket brigade is gain
ing recruits right along now.
The record., 1912-11-07

New patterns in the kirsch cur
tain rods received by Roark this
week. Almost the full line in stock
now.
The record., 1912-11-07

Hurrah for magisterial district
No. !. The voters have enacted a
stock law in that territory.
The record., 1912-11-07

There have been a few election
bets paid, but there was not much
~sgered this year.
The record., 1912-11-07

Mr.. Cook Lowell came over from
Hopkinsyillc 10 vote, and srcnt n
dcy days here with old friends.
The record., 1912-11-07

See the Outing baby sulky at
Roark's; different and better than
others
The record., 1912-11-07

Miss FrsLcis Wilson, of Elkton,
is an attractive visitor, the guest OF
Miss Louise Wickliffe.