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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-11
TROUBLE IN ''KEENv|LLE'
SUNDAY
Easter Celebration was too Much for
Some of the Residents OF that Sec
ton OF the Town

An unhappy elimination of what
was doubtless intended for a celebra-
tion was the affair in Keeneyille.
Sunday, when what turned out to be
drunken brawl occurred at the
house of Mrs. Rose Pitts, Ii seems
that a quantity of intoxicants had
been delivered at the Pitts house, and
there were numerous caller there
during the day. 1t was late in the
perate aspect seemingly and toward
night a row was started Mrs. Pitts
ordered the men from the house and
upon their refusing to go she tried
! to quiet matters down with a crutch
belonging to Pete Gorlette. In the
/ fracas she was hit over the eye and
! this excited her to such an extent
that she began to call for help, and
| the result was that her son Alton
Bushee aged 19 years, fastened to
her rescue. Three of the fighters
went for him and he departed in
great haste but soon returned to the
house. Upon his return, however, he
| found one Odell Leo, who was, 1t is
! thought, more or less intoxicated,
standing guard at the door with a
broom stick and Bushee shortly got
the broom in his own hands and gave
Leo a pretty severe mauling.
The affair had been watched by
George Prescott from across the
street and he deemed it advisable to
see that something was done, and he
accordingly summoned Sheriff Mooers
who found Leo in pretty bad con-
dition, his face being badly bruised
and covered with blood. He had the
injured man taken to the jail and fix
ed up temporarily sending him to a
doctor. Upon his return to the scene
of the trouble he found things COM
paratively quiet, but he finally got
the rest of the story and arrests
were made early Monday.
The case came to trial in the muni-
cipal court room Monday afternoon
before Judge F. f. Lawrence. Bushee
was arranged on charge of assault
and battery and Mrs. Pitts, his moth
er, ON charge of maintaining liquor
nuisance. About twenty witnesses
were sworn and their various testi-
monies were of much interest to the
large number of spectators in atten-
dance. Bushee was found guilty
and paid a fine of $40 and costs
amounting to $27.53. A sentence OF
80 days in jail was also imposed but
was suspended during good behavior
In the case of Mrs. Pitts Judge Law
renee considered the matter of wheth-
er any one day affair no matter how
serious could be considered a liquor
nuisance under the law and he ac-
cordingly adjourned the case to
O'Clock Tuesday to give himself and
| COunSel LOT DOIu Slueo an OppOl luhIty
to go over both precedents fully.
The next morning the verdict given
| in the case of Mrs Pitts was guilty
and she was fined $50 and costs. The
fine however was suspended during
good behavior on payment of the
costs. E. F. Merrill, Esq, appeared
for the state and w. H. Hawes, Esq.
for the defense
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-11
Want Electoral Rights

A delegation composed of 80 colored
men of Santiago, Cuba, who are in
terested in procuring a permit for the
straight colored party to have cleo
torial rights waited on Secretary OF
State Knox, Satul day. Hr. Knox
arrived at the naval station Friday
The delegates later ;ppeared at the
hotel, where MIR. Knox is staying but
not until after he had left for drive
They left word that they would return
at noon to urge the state department
to secure the required reforms for
them. A military band Friday even
ing serenaded the secretary of state
at the hotel
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-11
A False Report

The report having become current
upon our streets that Henry Crowell
was to withdraw as a candidate for
Sheriff, an interview with Mr.. Crowell
stamps the story as without founda-
ton and he believes it was started
to injure his candidacy. In fact, he
tells US, that at no time has the out
look been as bright for the nomi-
nation as at present and his friends
may rest assured he is in the field to
stay until the result Is announced at
the Primaries.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-11
LEES SURRENDER WAS
COMMUNICATED
On Its Forty Seventh Anniversary.
Exercises in G. 4. X. Hall

The forty-seventh anniversary Of
the surrender of Gen Lee was obsery-
ed under the auspices of Russell Post
at G. A. r. Hall, Tuesday evening
The event proved one of the most I'M
pressive and interesting ever held in
Skowhegan and from start to finish
was replete with exercises consisting
Of music and song, with speeches and
readings and recitations in harmony
with the memorable occasion that
called the audience together
After the refreshments were served
consisting of meats bread, rolls cake
doughnuts, coffee and fruit, Com
mander " II. Weston called to order
and Comrade Samuel +. Emerson in
behalf of Russell Post gave a vel
come to the Relief Corps and the
visiting guests. Mr.. Emerson made
the statement that in former years
it had been customary TO invite only
men to this anniversary but recently
a large majority of the members of
the Post considered il unjust to hold
these exercises and not admit the
ladies so the custom had been chang
ed and hereafter the ladies of the
Relief Corps would be admitted on
equal terms with the members Of
the Post.
George ". Cover, Esq, was called
upon to respond to the welcome. Mr..
Cover was listened to with marked
attention as he most eloquently pre-
sented living facts connected with
the Civil War and the sacrifices made
to save this nation as one and in
separable.
One of the star features of the
evening was the violin solos by Prof.
Don Morrison, which SO thrilled the
audience and which were frequently
called for and loudly applauded. One
comrade said that the music of yio-
lin under ordinary circumstances he
did not care to hear but when a violin
was made to talk as it did on this
occasion 1t interested him. Another
star feature was a paper prepared
and read by Mrs. Ella H. Crowell on
THE Authors of Some of the popular
Songs" and as Mrs. Crowell presented
them separately a verse or two OF
each was rendered by such singers
as Mrs Emma II. Dunton, Hazel Lea
Wit. Mrs Agnes S Steward, Prof. II.
b. Perkins and f. T. Harris Each of
the above singers at intervals sang
inspiring war songs and there were
recitations by Miss Hazel Leayitt and
Miss Martha Steward which We're
] encored.
The following comrades responded
to their names with remarks touch
/ ing upon some OF their personal eX-
periences in the drama of war: ". IL
! Weston, S. f Emerson, Dr. j. y Mer-
rill, w. II. Emery, NJ. J. Allen, {. Y
Richards, J. ID. Emerson and F. NJ
Mills. There were also remarks by
! f. f. Fairbrother W. r. G. Estes anc
/ G. W. Cover.
A number of the ladies of the Relief
Corps each presented humorous
quotation which were greatly enjoyed
A letter was read from Comrade X. A
Withee now at the hospital in Lewis
ton, expressing his regrets that he
could not be present and enjoy with
his comrades the exercises OF the
evening. The audience sang "Ameri-
ca" as the closing ode and all present
were loud in their praise of the even
ing's entertainment.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-11
A CARD

We wish to express our deepest
gratitude to the friends and neighbors
members of the Methodist and Beth
any churches, and the Sunshine So
cety for their kindness and help and
the many beautiful flowers sent dur
ing the illness and after the death OF
our loved mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. S. Holden and Son
Mr.. and Mrs. o. j. Moore
{. |. Hammond and family
Ella A. Hammond.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-11
THE NEW FIRE ALARM
WHISTLE
System to be Installed Probably Dur
ing the Month of June.

The Fire Commissioners have con-
tracted with R. w. LeBarron of Ar
lington, Mass, for the installation OF
65-Blow Compressed Air Fire Alarm
whistle, to be installed in the fire de-
partment building.
This system is in use in Bar Har-
Dor, Eastport, Lewiston, Old Orchard,
etc, and has proved very efficient,
with a low cost of operation. 1t is
expected the system will be installed
sometime in June.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-11
BigelOW- OrSOn

A quiet wedding was solemnized
Saturday April 6, at the parsonage of
the Bethany Baptist church when
Thomas II. Bigelow of Skowhegan,
and Miss Lila NJ Corson of Madison
were married by Rev George Mer-
riam. The single ring service was
employed in the ceremony.
Mrs Bigelow is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Lorenzo Corson of Madison
and Mr.. Bigelow whose home was
formerly in St. Adams, was the son of
the late Wilson Bigelow of that town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-11

Burglars broke into the post office
at saltwater. y. Y. early Saturday,
blew open the safe and took $l,056 in
stamps and $500 in cash. They
worked 50 quietly that nobody in the
neighborhood heard the explosion and
the burglary was not discovered
until the office was opened Saturday
morning
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-11
EASTER SERVICES IN THE
CHURCHES
rho Various Churches Have Excellent
programs and Handsome Decora-
dOnS.

tOnS.
Faster services in the several
.A,rebes of Skowhegan were largely
offended and the inspiring sermons,
ovcellent musical numbers, and hand
sone Easter decorations meant much
- those in attendance at Divine wor-
ship.
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH
At this church Easter was a day of
inv and gladness. Easter carols,
Easter hymns, Easter flowers, Easter
addresses, and Easter hearts contri-
buted TO make the day one of great
interest and inspiration to the wor-
sbinners. The Bethany audiences
have never been larger on Easter,
than they were last Sunday. At Z
o'clock the pews were all taken and
a few occupied seats in the vestry.
The auditorium was nearly full at
u Il. Mrs. C. NJ Lambert, the organ
st had charge of the music for the
morning service and Mrs. Floyd Nye
for the evening concert. The work OF
these ladies received the hearty COM
mendation of all Bethany worshippers
The chancel was decorated with lilies
md cut flowers. At the close of the
day the flowers were sent to the SICK
and aged ones. A chorus OF thirteen
young ladies sang at both the morn
ng and evening services. The special
music by Mrs. Hawes, Mrs. Dunton,
Mrs. Watson, Mr.. Floyd Nye, Mr..
Watson and Mr. Fred Nye added
greatly to the excellence of the SER
vices.
The following was the program OF
the morning service:
Prelude, Doxology and Lords Pray
er; Anthem, "Hallelujah! Christ is
Risen, (E. A. Allen) Bass and tenor
solos, quartet and chorus; respon-
siye reading; Gloria; Anthem, Lift
ND your Glad Voices" IF. H. Bracket)
Hymn No. 1877; solo, Mr.. Albert Wat
son; prayer; response by quartette,
Savior. Thy Dying Love" Geo. B.
Nevin); notices and offerings; solo,
Mr.. Floyd Nye; sermon, subject The
Call of Easter" solo, Mrs. w. H.
Hawes; anthem, 20, Blessed Hope,
(Gounod) duet by Mrs. Dunton and
Mr.. Watson; benediction; postlude.
AT O'Clock an Easter Home Mis-
sion concert on "The City" was given
by the Sunday School, the superin-
tendent, Mr.. r. F. Homsted presiding,
and an excellent offering received All
departments of the school had part
in the exercises under Mrs. Nye's eff
fcient leadership, excellent carols
we're sung and a chorus of thirty
voices rendered part of them. There
we're songs and recitations by the lit
lie people of Mrs. Foggs class and
they marched on and off the platform.
There were readings by Mrs. E. I.
Goodrich, Mrs. w. V. Mitchell, Miss
Ethel E. Merriam, Mr.. Clifton White
more and by a number of the boys
and girls. A company of young ladies'
marched in carrying beautiful silk
flags of foreign nations singing, On
ward Christian Soldiers" in which
the audience joined. They formed an
arc of a circle on the platform about
Continued on Page Three
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-11
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and
relatives for their kindly aid and sym
pathy during the illness and death
of our daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. X. Poulin.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-11
OBITT ARIES


The death of Jeanette Poulin, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. f. X. Pou-
lin, occurred last Friday afternoon
the results OF a cold and an attack
of measles. Her age was l year and
Is days The funeral was held from
st. Mary's Catholic church, Sunday
Fr. P. f. DesJardins, officiating.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-11

A woman makes rather less interes-
ting reading than a man, except In a
scandal.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-11

Don't walk the floor over politics;
let the candidates do it.
When a man says he saw 20 or 60
quail in one flock. know he saw less
than 20.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17

TED-Y Dung. experienced speciality
man for city salesman, on commission
basis Must be clean cut and of good
address W, Ar Grant building 537-16
WANTED-Three good men to sell disin-
fectant Call Wednesday between s to
y m, so Piedmont avenue 52-7-16
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17
Help Wanted-Male.

49, -
[. s. GOVERNMENT WANTS mail
clerks, carriers. railway mail clerks
Internal revenue and custom house clerks.
clerks in patent offices, agriculture
treasury, army, navy and other DEPART
ments at Washington; excellent salaries
no lay offs annual vacations position
would be yours for life; Atlanta examna-
tons soon; common education sufficient.
thousands of appointments coming; ''pulT'
unnecessary. Write Immediately for
sample questions and large Illustrated
book, telling duties and giving full par
ticulars. Franklin Institute, Dent 52-R.
Rochester n Y 51-76
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17
Teachers Wanted.

~-0-~~@~o~e~~~
with Georgia certificates for
Georgia rural and graded schools long
terms; good salaries; principals and as
sistants; satisfactory service guaranteed.
Shendan's Teachers Agency, Greenwood,
S. c. 35-7-13
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17
Statesmen Wanted.


SALESMAN WANTED-High-
grade Office speciality man.
Typewriter or adding machine ex-
perience preferred. To sell in
Atlanta the most practical office
device on the market. Our bust
ness is well established and lib
orally advertised. Exceptional
opportunity for clean-cut, expe-
rienced man. Address T. D., Box
4. care Georgian. 7-16-35
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17

3 Professor G o Branning viii teach
p. ~ the barber trade dts easvl we
c'n IN one-half time Of other colleges
tFSe. tools and position in our shops
KY 30 Why pay more9 Thousands Of
graduates running shops or making
~ wages Atlanta Barber College 10
est Mitchell street 5-fi-i7
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17

If vou sent a letter or telegram 10 the
wrong address, you would hardly expect
an answer. would you2 The same Is true
when You select the wrong medium to
have an your wants filed Try the right
way-The Georgian Want AID way
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17

lady apprentice eee,t 70
.,Iendant able to do hand sewing. Room
/ 5ei 5a.ii RIde 7-16-53
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17

" AATED-A few live men Of
good address to present an at
rachve newspaper premium offer
among Atlanta homes. See Han
l11 at The Georgian Office. STOPS
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CLAYTON & ZAHN co.

PARLORS. $751; WHITEHALL ST.
Phone Main 1869 500 %
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17

CItEMAN CARPENTER WANTED
Must be good hustler, sober, reliable
ana eapable handling wood or brick con-
sTQetlon from plans. Apply, giving eX
lerlence, salary expected and earliest re
Bort for duty, il proposition accepted.
Contractor, Box 607, Ocala Fla. 7-16-45
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17
TRAVELLING Statesmen.
Agents Wanted.
-
CAMPAIGN ROOKi


CAMPAIGN BOOK
VANTED-Agents in every county of the
United States to sell our campaign book.
$50 pages. 100 pictures and portraits Of
all the candidates and leaders. The lives
of all the presidents and history of their
administrations The platforms and prn-
ciples of all parties An impartial and
superior book Price only 81 This will
be the most exciting campaign since 1861
Outfit free on receipt of 10c to pay post
age Titanic outfit also sent free on re-
ceipt of 10c for postage Best terms
Order outfits by return mail Phillips
Boyd Publishing Company. Atlanta, Ga.
6-26-12
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17

WANTED-A1 white baker, white chef
steward, one frst-clas colored butler.
FEEDERS, 252 Gambler annex 7-l6-51
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17
Unfurnished Rooms Wanted.


THREE rooms for housekeeping near
Carnegie library; reasonable rent and
references exchanged. Refined, Box L,
care Georgian 7-15-3
TWO or three Housekeeping rooms; sec
ond floor preferred; or small apartment,
no family. Address d. NJ, care Georgian
42-7-16
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17
Furnished Rooms For Rent.

FOR RENT Four furnished housekeeping
rooms: fine neighborhood. Apply liz
Greenwich ave, West End or call 5l7S-A
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17
Sewing Machines.


WE RENT new machines with complete
set OF attachments for So per month.
also machines repaired prompt delivery
Both phones S93 Singer Sewing Ma
chine Company. 10 Whitehall. 9-14-44
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17
Help Wanted-Male.

WANTED-Two good solicitors.
Must be experienced. Apply
Wednesday morning at 25 South
Broad. 55-7-6
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17
Medical.
Dropsy.


DROPSY CURED-Relieves shortness of
breath in Sc to AZ hours. Reduces swell
ing in Is to 20 days Write for particu-
iars Colon Dropsy Remedy Company.
512 Austell Building, Atlanta. 5-25-11
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17
For sale-Miscellaneous.

p~-->------~-~----~~--
for sale. Breaking up to
leave city No dealers need apply. $50
Pulliam street 49-7-16
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17
Boarders Wanted.

7-16-44
DO YOU WANT BOARD in a nice home?
Can accommodate one or two young
men in nice, congenial family. at rea
sonable rates. Call Main 4259-L for par
ticulars. - 44-7-16
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17
The Many Spirella Styles.
ACME LETTER. co.

NOTHING but frst-class work and
prompt service. When you are ready
for this kind of work, phone Ivy 1896
ACME LETTER COMPANY, All Wesley
Memorial building SO 33
STILL ANOTHER big shipment OF new
wall papers. Prices right Al work
guaranteed. Better be safe than sorry.
Barnett & Gordon % East Mitchell street;
thirty seconds from Whitehall 4-l3- As
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17

o. Up 1t Hilburn hotel, heart OF CITY. 1OI5
alton street. if you want a clean. quiet
transient SOC. Open all night
3-21-1q
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17

ANY SHADE length or weight Thin
brads remade and hair added Special
attention given to dyeing Work and
quality goods used guaranteed SPECIAL
offered for next thirty DAYS Mail
orders given nromnt Attention
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17
Furnished Houses Wanted.
UNFINISHED Houses Wanted.

WANTED TO RENT with privilege of
buying, unfinished six or seven room
house bungalow preferred). with all mod
ern improvements north side. garage: and
must be vacated not later than August l
p G. F. Box 3 care Georgian 50-7-6
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17

+ for a case Specific Blood Pol
son we fail to cure Raney
Medicine CD, 513 Austell
80 Bldg Phone GA Office
W Hours: a. m. to p m ;
Sundays. a m to IL a m.
$3.50
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17
Furnished Apartments For Rent.

HOUSE-Only two apartments; 1876 Juni-
per st, first floor. seven rooms, com
pletely furnished, $50; second story, five
rooms. unfinished, $50, possession Sep
TENDER, separate entrances front and
rear; both have large verandas; large,
shady lot. Ivy 662J. 7-12-5
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Board Wanted.


GOOD BOARD in private family, no
other boarders room ad1oins bath, rates
reasonable. near Piedmont park. Phone
Ivy 5744-J 7-l6-49
QUIET, refined Christian young lady de-
sires board in strictly private family
Box 340 care Georgian. 59-1-l3
NTED-Room and board in private
family where there are only one or two
other boarders. middle-aEed. sober, in
dustrious man, employed seven DAYS per
week willing 10 pay reasona Bile rates per
month commensurate with service prefer
Address Syskou, care Georgian. 25-7-16
BOARD by lady with grown son and two
Young daughters or would rent fur
nished cottage for summer; state price
and location Mrs NJ NJ. Ray, care Cen
erai Delivery citv 26~7-16
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W4NTED-Two colored cooks, one 2, maid
no eirl for general housework. FEEDERS,
253 Gambler annex I-1o- %
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17
Furnished or Unfurnished Apart
ments For Rent.

SUITABLE for young men, business
women, or housekeepers; three connect
ing rooms with bath; private entrance.
34512 Peachtree. 1873
HOUSE only two apartments, 1876 Juniper
st. first floor. seven rooms, completely
fgrnishef $50 sos second story Eve r09ms
separate entrances front and rear both
have large verandas; large, shady lot.
Ivy 662-J 7-11-4
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-17
Stables For Rent.

for rent at % West Cain street:
four stalls. metal lined feed bins. cleo
trio light and running water Ivy 2467
7-f3-14