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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10
PR0GRESSIVES MEET
Rally Held Wednesday Evening Ia
Have Big Banner Across Water 81

At meeting Of the Town committee
of the Progressive party held Monday
evening Leslie Jacobs wa. elected
chairman; {. u. Lambert, treasurer:
John Z. Taylor secretary. The fol
lowing new names were added to The
committee: F. L. Flynt, Thomas Dion.
A. r. Jewett Edward Whiting, L. l..
Sandford, J. II. Lancaster L. +. Jacobs.
J. T. Thibodeau and Thomas Dean.
Wednesday evening a good crowd Of
representative citizens gathered in the
Municipal Court room at a rally when
E. y. Merrill, Esq, and Hon. II. p
Gardner of Portland gave interesting
addresses on the why's and the where
fores of the Progressive party. Both
who were at the Republican National
Convention told about what they con
sidered gigantic steal in nominating
Taft by the manipulation of % men of
special privileges. 1t was voted to
have Rooseyelt-Johnson banner
across Water street and nearly enough
money was raised at the two meetings.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10
The Fortune Hunter at Opera House
Tuesday, October %

"The Fortune Hunter which comes
to the Opera House on Tuesday, Oct
%, with Miss Adelaide French in the
stellar role is one of the big produc-
tions of the metropolitan houses and
our theatre goers are sure of rare
treat. Miss French is known here
from her appearance in Madam X"
and her success in that play in the
leading part is said to be far surpassed
by her role in the Fortune Hunter.
The Fortune Hunter" ran all last
season in New York and the company
here carries two car loads of scenery
and will be produced here on an ella
borate scale.
Seats on sale at Bucknam's. Prices
35c to $50,
Kendalls orchestra has been en-
gagged for all future plays and a good
season is looked forward to.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10
SO N ERSET HAS NEW
JUDGE OF PROBATE
c. o. Small of Madison will Assume
New Duties, Jan. l, to Succeed
Augustine Simmons of North Ans0n

The people of Somerset County are
quite generally pleased >with the
election of c. O. Small, Esq, of Madi-
son for Judge of Probate. Everybody
has had the greatest respect and
honor for his predecessor, Augustine
Simmons of North Anson, and the
choice of MIR. Small to succeed him
met the approval of all.
Mr. Small is one of the leading at
torneys of the county. He was born
in Portland, residing there until eight
years of age; then going to Otisfeld.
He was educated in the High School
there and the Gorham Normal School
and was graduated from that institu-
ton in 1882 He was elected a mem
ber of the School Board in Otisfield
at the age of 81 and continued a mem
ber until 1885 He moved to Madi-
son in 1884 and became principal of
its High School, position he held for
six years. During vacations he stu
died law in the offices of George Nc
Quillan and II. & W. ]. KnoWlton in
Portland. lie was admitted to the
Franklin County Bar in 1887 but did
not commence practice until 1890.
lie has always been prominent in
the civic affairs of his town and 1898
and 1884 he was chairman OF the
Board of Selectmen and for several
years he was superintendent of the
School Committee of Madison. He
was County Attorney for Somerset
County from 1897 to 1901. lie has
always been Republican and served
on both County and Town committees.
He is now president of the MADISON
Board of Trade and also president OF
the Madison public library trustees lie
is a member of the Odd Fellows and
Masonic fraternities, being member
of Indian Spring Lodge, I. o. o. F. OF
Madison and Parmenas Encampment
of Skowhegan and from 1891 to 1900
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge OF
Maine. He is a member of the Eu-
clid lodge and Somerset Chapter F.
and A. NJ. He is married and OWNS a
beautiful home on one of the main
streets in the town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10
Northumberland

Two popular people of Cornville
were married this morning at the
Bethany Baptist Parsonage, Forrest
Herrin and Miss Della Mcdaniel, Rev.
George Merriam performed the cere-
mony, the couple being attended by
Mr.. and Mrs. C. e. Locke of that town.
The single ring service was used.
The couple left on the sos a. m. train
for a short trip to Boston, accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Locke, after
which they will return to Cornville
and will make their home on the Nc
Daniel homestead.
Mrs. Herrin is prominently known
in Cornville and is much respected by
all. She is prominently connected
with the social life there and in the
Gra.-e She has for sometime car
ried on her farm and her business
ability has been marked.
Mr. Herrin has for many years
been a prominent citizen of Cornville.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10
DIVORCES DECREE D
THIS WEEK
The Following Divorces We're Decrced
BY Justice Cornish. Monday

John r. Allen OF Fairfield .#y4
Loyilla $. Allen Of Norrilaovock for
desertion
Mary E. White from Archie l..
White Of Piushed. for adultery. Gus
tody OF children given to the father.
Ella A. Dearborn from Lewis y
Dearborn of Pttisdell fol adultery.
Fannie Il. simpson OF Piusfela
from Sidney \. simpson of SkoWhe-
gan for desertiou.
Lillian \. Perry OF Madison from
Leslie A. Perry of For Lea;enworth.
Kan. for confirmed habits OF iufoNi-
cation, custody of child given to III
mother.
Flora J. Tucker of Madison froM
Charles J. Tucker of Madison To-
cruel and abusive treatment.
Gertrude A. Smith from George Il
Smith OF Pittsfeld. for non support.
jeanette Hendsbee from Ananias
Hendsbee of Madison for cruel ard
abusive treatment and gross and con
firmed habits of intoXication.
Emma II. Gleason of Skowhesla
from Edward O Gleason Of Calais,
confirmed habits of intoNicaton.
Bertha Melvin of Arson from James
Melvin of New Vineyard for confirm
ed habits of intoxication.
Varney of Skowheean for non support
Georgia Ella Cook OF Pittsfeld
from William Cook OF Providence. Il.
!. for desertion.
Irene NJ. Seayey OF Pittsfeld from
". Adam Seavey of Enfield for con
firmed habits of iutoNicatiou
Peter Rowe of Anson from Alma
Rowe of Smithfeld for adultery.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10
THE SUPREME COURT HAS ADJOURNED
AFTER LONG TERM
Many Criminal Cases Continued Several Grim
inals Sent to Thomaston---l4 Divorces

The September term ot Somereet ST.
preme Judicial Court adjourned with
out day, Monday evening at o'clock
after being in session since Sept. T..
This term has been a notable one ia
that more indictments we're returned
by the Grand Jury than ever before
and more people We're sentenced 10
jail and State prison than III any
term for long time, and more crimi-
nal cases We're continued 10 the noXt
term of court than ever before. There
We're about % indictments returned
and less than one-half Of them were
tried. No equity cases were heard bT
Justice Cornish. He will return here
NOV. 18th to conduct these eases and
other hearings.
Thursday the case of state ys.
Joseph Daigle of Arson was taken up.
He was tried on an Indictment for
liquor nuisance and number Of Wit
nesses were introduced. He wa
found guilty. The respondents cow
Gil was William B. Brown, Esq, OF
Madison. Alonzo Moulton Of Brigh.
ton plead guilty to the charge OF
single sale of cider and paid fine Of
$50 and costs.
In the trial of Alex Crawford of
Iackman indicted for assault with in
tent TO commit rape, Crawford was
found guilty. The defense was an
alibi, Crawford proving to the salts
faction of the jury that at the time
the alleged attempt VAS committed he
was in his own home The respond
ents council was w. H. Hawes, Ess
The ease of State rs Warren nur-
2in of West Forks was thrown OIL OF
court after the witnesses for The pro.
secnuon had been heard. Judge
Cornish ruling that the allegations il
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10
Larry PACKARD WEDDING
Two Prominent Young People Married
Wednesday

1t was happy day TO the many
friends of Harold Leslie Larry and Miss
Lena Maude Packard. Wednesday.
when these two young people We're
married at the home of the bride 5
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Judson w.
Packard on Main street.
The ceremony took place in the
parlor under an arch beautifully deco
rated with autumn leaves interspers.
ed with sprays of asparagus and
around the room were handsome bou-
quets of sweet peas and carnation
pinks.
At 10 a. m. to the strains of Lo-
hengrin' march played by Miss Helen
kidder of Wateryille, the bride and
groom entered the room. The bride
was dressed in white messalinc and
carried a bouquet of carnations. The
double ring service was used and the
ceremony was performed by Rev A
T. Craig of Fairfield.
Following the ceremony refresh
ments OF layer ice cream and cake
we're served, this being in charge OF
Miss Celia Packard, sister of the
bride. and Nj and Mrs. Lester Pack
ard Miss Mabel Packard, elder Sis
ter of tie bride, received the guests.
Those present from out OF town
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Alyah Watson of
Belgrade; Mrs. George >idder OF Va
teryile and Arthur S. Merrill OF
/ Brunswick Other guests to the mum
Der of about - included the immedi-
ate relatives and friends. The couple
were the recipients of many beautiful
and useful gifts including household
utensils. cut glass, clocks, rocking
chairs. silver ware and gold money.
Because OF the popularity OF the
bride and her exceptional ability she
has won many warm friends both in
social life and among the people in
whose employ she has been. She has
always lived in Skowhegan and was
educated in the public schools She
was member OF the class of 1906 OF
the Skowhegan High School and
though she did not graduate she led
/ Der class in scholarship while there.
/ She is a graduate of Morgan's Business
College and for some time was en-
ployed in the Office Of the independent
! Reporter as hookkeeper and steno
grapher. She is a member of Il
j Skowhegan Grange.
/ The groom, model young man.
bears a distinction which few young
men ever have. He is Deacon OF the
CONGREGATIONAL Church and is probably
the youngest in the State. He is
prominently connected with the Mems
i Club of the church and is one OF the
foremost workers in the Y. NJ. c, A.
/ lie is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
f Larry of Summer street and is employ
ed in the SkoWhegan Jersey Creamery.
The couple after taking a short honey
moon trip will return to Skowhegan
and make their home with his parents.
They have the best wishes OF their
many friends.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10
RECEPTION GIVEN
To FRESHMEN
By The Other High
School Classes
Function Larsei. Intended by tht
Pupils. Parents ard Teachers. Pre-
gram and Dances

one of the most brilliant sehooi
functions to occur during the yea1
was that Of last Friday evening When
the Freshmen class Of the Skowhegan
Hiah school We're given reception
by thu other three classes OF thf
school. The event took place ia
Grange Hall which was artsticallT
trimmed with school and college ban
ners. and autumn leaves giving an at
tra,tive and seasouahle coloring To
the decorations
The affair was opened with a re
ception. the receiving line being PriR
and Mrs. Ralph ". Leighton. Sub
master. L. \. Parker. MIS- porotn1
NJ Elliott. Miss Blanch Emory and
Miss Dora Peterson. Following thiS
a pleasing program was presented
consisting OF readings by II. Tobey
Nooers. sherman Shumway and mus
cal numbers by Miss Annie Caswen
piano, Morris Phlbrick, violin and
Miss Helen Lord and Miss Freda nar-
ris, piano duets.
The evening concluded with a hoF
during which punch was served ant
music furnished hy Nuttines orches-
ira.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10
RECEPTION GIVEN
BY Mems Club of Congregational
Church to New Pastor

reception was rendered Rev. Theo-
dore Wilson, Tuesday evening by the
Mems Club of the church. 1t was held
in the church parlors which were
cozily arranged for the occasion. W.
A. Bailey acted as chairman Sever
al beautiful selections of music were
given by Arthur r. Jewett on his
phonograph. Nearly 90 men were
present and the welcome address was
delivered by E. c. Butler, president of
the club. In response Mr. Wilson
said he had come to Skowhegan, not
because the salary was larger than
other places, for twas about one half
what some other calls he received of.
fered, but because he believed that
there is work to do here among men
and boys. Following an informal re-
ception refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served by Ned H. Lambert
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10
NEW FIRE STATION At
NORR|DGEWOCK
The Town is Now Well Prepared 10
Cope With Fires that May Occur

Norrideewoek has a new fire sta
ton. After one or two severe fires
about a year ago Norridgewock people
began to think it necessary to have
some fire protection besides buckets
and pals. So at the March meeting
after voting on several different sys-
TENS of fire protection it was finally
decided to buy a Howe fire engine
which was dne. A little later at a
special meeting it was voted to build
an engine hall which is now holding
the new fire engine.
The new engine hall is situated at
the foot of Main street, near the
bridge. It has two stories and
basement. The walls are covered
with asbestos and the foundation is
of concrete. The upper part will be
used by the fremen, there being IS
members in the new fire company or
ganized in four divisions. The fire
station was built under the direction
of Contractor Everett. The building
adds dignity to the street and is in a
very convenient location close to the
business section where the worst fires
usually occur.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10
MEMORIAL TO BENEDICT ARNOLD DfD|-
GATED AND UNVEILED FRIDAY
Erected Where He Landed On The Skowhegan
Island in ITS, On His Way to Quebec

Friday evening reception was
rendered to the Daughters of the Am
erican Revolution by Mrs. r. T. Pat
ten at her charming home on Nor
ridgewock Ave. The event was planned
principally in honor of the State Re-
gent, Mrs. John Alden Morse of Bath,
who was a guest at the Patten home
and which gave the members an op-
portunity to meet Mrs. Morse. The
affair was an informal one but was
delightfully."- carried out. A program
was given as follows: Piano solo,
Mrs. Ethel w. Ames; reading of an
original Revolutionary story, Mrs.
Elizabeth Powers Merrill; songs, Miss
Harriet Marble; poems written by
Miss Louise H. Coburn. read by Mrs.
Elizabeth Powers Merrill; violin solo,
Mrs. Elise Fellows White
Following the program refresh
ments were served by the hostess as
sisted by Mrs. Mabel Philbrick and
Miss Gertrude S. Weston.
We are privileged to publish Mrs.
Merrills brilliant poem as we'll as the
highly entertaining and authentic ac-
count of Arnold's passage through
Skowhegan arranged, written and
read by Miss Coburn. They follow:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10
FOlSOm Bragg

Frank T. Folsom of Coun1illc and
Miss Emma Bragg OF Skowheean We're
married Saturday evening a The
Bethany church parsonage. Rev. Geo.
Merriam performing the ceremony
with the single ring form
The bride is the only dauehter OF
Mrs. Carrie J.. Bragg, a drcssmaker
here. She was educated in the puu-
lie schools and was graduated from
the skowhegan High School in TIE
class OF 1906. Since thar time she
has been a most efficient telephone
operator in the Farmers Telephone
oftioe She is a member of skoWhe-
gan Grange.
The groom is the son Of Frank u.
Folsom a farmer in Cornyille. He is
an electrician and will continue his
trade in SkoWhegan.
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the Indictment had not been proven
and that no defense was necessary
Angelo Olivier Uas sentenced 10 the
State prison at ThomastoH for a
term OF Two years and SIX months
Monday Tor assault with intent 10 kin
Lgd2er Green at Shawmur. August II
Others who were sentenced 70 State
prison by Justice Cornish we're
Thomas FRYE. Fred Terriault Edward
Murray, Joseph Robinson two years
each for breaking and entering store
al Fairfield and taking reyolvers.
Walter Campbell Of skowheean for
assault with intent 10 rape, four yeart-
George AlcGrace OF Milo. for assault
with intent 70 rape. years.
Those 0ho were convicted Il thiE
term Of Courf and were sentenced tn
the county jail We're: Alton H. Web
ber OF Fairfield six months for keep
ing house OF III fame; John New-
some of Skowhegan for larceny rt
money, three months; Patrick Har-
rngton Of Harmony FIVE months for
larceny of money; Joseph Daigle OF
Madison four months for maintaining
liquor nuisance; Frank Twombley
Of Anson. d fine OF $4,000 and o lays
in jail for being "A common seller OF
intoXivatin2 liquors. Danvjlle Pierce's
sentence placed on file during GOOD
behavior for common seller.
Justice Cornish showed leniency iE
the case OF samuel Burnet, of Madi-
son Who was indicted for breaking
and entering and larceny Of money
from the Maine Central Railroad sta
ton lie is bur % years old and Il
was explained that he committed the
act while intoxicated His sentence
was placed on file during good be
hayior.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10

The members of this society and
parish feel themselves fortunate in Sc
curing a man who comes so highly
recommended and one with the liberal
education which this new minister has
certainly received.
Rev. Mr.. Wilson was born in Middle
town, Conn, in 1855, afterwards re
moving to Cambridge, Mass, where he
was graduated from the Cambridge
Latin School Ills studies were con-
tinued at Harvard College and Harvard
Divinity School, where he received his
degree. His school work was com.
pleted at the Union Theological Sem
mary in New York City. In connect
ion with this last named institution.
Mr.. Wilson was principal of the Union
School of Religion, which is in the
form of a model Sunday school, and
of which he was one of the principle
organizers. He was also assistant di-
rector OF student Christian work at
Union Seminary
Although only p years of age Mr..
Wilson has substituted as acting pas
tor in Boston and Long Island
churches, while in Mont Clair, n. J.,
he was assistant pastor in the First
Congregational church of that city.
Mr.. Wilson is not married and for
the present time his home will be Ho-
tel Oxford. Not only the members OF
the Congregational parish but the citi-
zens of SkoWhegan throughout the
town viii wish TO extend hearty well
come to this new pastor.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10
Messer-H HarVillc

Ralph Messer and Miss Merle Har-
Vile both of East Madison were mar
ried Saturday afternoon at the Beth
any Parsonage by Rev. George Mer-
riam. the single rine service being
used. Mr.. Nesser is the son OF
Chester Messer and he is employed
in the Somerset Worsted Mills The
bride is the daughter of John Haryille
a farmer living on the Skowhegan
road The couple will live at East
Madison.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10
ON THE MARCH TO QUEBEC

Hail. royal river of loved Maine!
With waters blue as woman's eyes.
With banks as fair as those that curve
Along the shores of Paradise.
Hail to the cedars bowling lowi
Hail to the dark pines by thy side!
Hail to the morning sun that gilds
The changing waters of thy tide!
From out His mighty hand of love
God poured thy eVer-tlowing stream,
That swiftly seeks the boundless deep
Like silver waters of dream.
While ripping from thy sunny banks
In many folds of mystic sheen,
The laughing meadows dance away
In beautys robes of trailing green.
Fair cities stretch along thy shores
Uprising to the circling sky:
The whirrng wheels of many mills
Make merry music as they fly.
Strong bands of steel wind by thy sides
And link the town and fields of grain
The torches of the night swing out
Above the darkness and the rain.
Once all was stir upon thy brink
Save little faWn that drank of thee,
Or Abenali. tall and straight
That padded DER thee to the sea.
No shot or shell disturbed Thy peace
Here, Nature bowed her knee to God
For on these shores of living green
The white man never yet had trod.
H., a.. -. -. +, ,t.i. - . o,
iush-dost thou near the dipping oar
Feel strange bateauX upon thy breast
Eleven hundred stalWart men
Are riding Ger thy waves bright crest.
Their pale swords gieam IN morning
SKY,
gr softly snlhe IN iadinS ilght-
They pun their dark bateauX on shore,
And sleep WITHIN the arms OF night.
Beneain the oId ana moss grown pines
OF lovely island on thy breast,
Quebec their destined place OF rest.
Ihick bouRhS OF pine their ohl3 rool
Fnll moon, thelr soft-fayed goideh
lamp;
Iheir busie loon ahoNe Inc faiiS!
ihtlr Sheets the gray mlSts coId anu
damp.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10
THE NEW PASTOR
HAS ARRIVED
Rev. 7. H. Wilson Comes
to Skowhegan
Delivered First Sermon Sunday on
"keynote of Christianity"

The people of Skowhegan who heard
Rev. Theodore Wilson's first sermon
last Sunday as the new pastor of the
Congregational church had the i'm
preston that he was a man that
would wear and wear we'll. His
straightforward way gives one the
idea that he had entered upon a big
job and plans to do his work right
Mr. Wilson took for his subject
The Keynote of Christianity" He
will follow this with series of Ser
mons on the four chief conceptions of
Christian Religion. In the way
preliminary he said Sunday that the
church was a fraternal organization
and that practical men want to know
its plans of work and members should
people warning that he did not come
here to eXhort or harangue but his
purpose was to eXpound Christianity
He said he believed in theory so far
as it was practical and Christianity as
it might be put into operation.
One of the interesting things is, Mr..
Wilson will have office hours, which
he stated to the audience. He is
treating his profession as other pro-
fessional men and business men treat
theirs. He will have Office hours
from 1 to 2 p. m. and anybody is in
vited at that time to come to his room
80 at oxford Hotel and talk over mat
ters relative to the work of the
church with him.
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PASSAGE OF ARNoLD's EXPEDI
TIoN THROUGH sKoWHEGAN

TION THROUGH SKOWHEGAN
One hundred and thirty-seYen years
ago this week, an army of eleven hun
dred Revolutionary soldiers, travelling
up the Kennebec valley on foot and by
bateau, passed across the tract of land
we now know as SkoWhegan. 1t
was the Arnold Expedition on its
way to surprise and capture Quebec
This expedition represented an at
tempt on the part of Gen Washing
ton to carry the war in its first sea-
son directly into the enemy's country,
and by obtaining possession OF the
strongest British fortress on this con-
tinent to throw the English on the
defensive, and give himself the ad-
vantage of position. and perhaps to
the war an early close. 1t was con-
fidently expected, and there was much
ground for the hope. that after an
American victory the people of Que
bee and of the province generally
" ould flock to the colonial cause, with
the result that the fourteenth colony
would add its strength to the>thirteen
in their struggle for independence,
result which was regarded by some
of the wisest leaders of the Revolu-
ton as an indispensable condition OF
success.
Continued on page three
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10

Wouldn't ii be nice idea to send
some of our missionary minded mil
lionares to our sister republics to
teach them to raise doves of peace in
stead of raising Cain.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10

One of the things a woman can
never un 'orstand is why her hard
working husband is not enthusiastic
about spending his vacation with her
folks.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10

We worry lot more about the years
telling on MS than We do about what
they tell
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-10

Judging from what the scientists tell
us. about II per cent of the popula-
ton o. the globe must consist of
microbes And there's no proof that
the census got em all either.