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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
LAUNCH ARIEL

The Launch Ariel will continue in
service at Wesserrunsett Lake until
at least Sept 29th. On Saturday and
Sunday the Ariel will continue to run
the regular schedule that has been in
effect during the Summer while on
other days there will be a limited
schedule as follows
Ariel will leave East Madison at
$50 A NJ. and / p. NJ
Ariel will leave Lakewood at 11.35
\. NJ, 435 and 5.35 p. NJ.
There will be special service making
convenient connection with cars dur
ing the Fairs at Skownegan and Madi-
son and round trip tickets will be sold
at reduced rates from East Madison
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
D. A. R. MEETINGS RE.
SUMEO
Great Naval Victory of One Hundred
Years Ago Was The Subject

Eunice Farnsworth Chapter D. A. R
held the first meeting of the season
Monday afternoon at the home OF
Miss Theresa Spooner with Miss
Spooner and Miss Lizzie T. Hus
sey as hostesses. There was large
attendance and a noticeably patriotic
feature of the affair was the flag dec
orations arranged on the exterior of
hostesses's residence.
The subject was Great Naval Vic.
tories of 100 Years Ago" and a pro-
gram was presented as follows:
Reading of Perrys Victory on Lake
Erie, Mrs Bertha Steward, Miss Cert
rude S. Weston; Ernest Cary's poem
THE Victory of Perry Mrs. Della L.
Bartlett; Raising the United States
Brig, Magia," Mrs. Edith Philbrick
Centennial Celebration on Putin Bay
Ohio. and Newport r. l., Mrs. Eva r.
Greenwood; An Account of the Perry
Memorial, Mrs. Mabel w. Philbrick.
These numbers were of exceeding
interest, and a lunch daintily served
by the hostesses before their guests
departed also added to the pleasure
of the afternoon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18

rect from Ludlow, Vt, arriving Mon
iay All is in complete readiness
for the first ascension this afternoon
Thus far there have been no disap-
pointments in the preparations for
races, base ball or other features, and
there is every reason TO expect sue
cessful outcome of the plans which
have been maturing since midsum-
mer.
This afternoon is children's day and
all fifteen years and under will be
admitted without charge. Saturday
is to be Veterans day when all vet.
Grams of the war of the rebellion will
be welcomed as guests. The Somerset
Traction Company made special rate
of 75cts. from either Madison or Eas,
Madison to Skowhegan and return,
which includes admission to the park.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
GOVERNOR HA|NES IS TO.
ATTENOIATHENS FAIR
More Noted Guests viii Be Present
Than at Any of the Previous Maine
Fairs This Season.

In previous issues we have pro-
claimed the attractions which are to
be seen at the Athens fair next week.
Tuesday September %. They were
enough to break all records for affairs
of that kind, but now comes list OF
another sort. There are to be pres
ent His Excellency, Gov. William p.
Haines; Hon. John A. Roberts, Com
missioner of Agriculture; DR.. +. S.
Adams, State Dairy Instructor; Di-
rector ]. E. Woods of the Maine Agri-
cultural Experiment Station and DR..
]. A Roberts, president of Colby Col
lege. Having beyond question sur
passed the Maine State fairs in the at
fractions of animal husbandry, the
management now have the pleasure OF
knowing that they will have more
noted guests than have previously ap-
peared at any of the fairs of Maine
this year.
c. p Merrill, president of the Show
hegan Board OF Trade, has issued
a special notice to members of that
organization recommending them to
attend.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
L0RD-FRENCH

A very pretty but quiet wedding oc-
CURED at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred M. French, West Front street
Sunday, Sept. a. when their only
daughter, Maude Ellura of Boston
was united in marriage to Mr. Samuel
V. Lord Of Lynn. Mass, by Rev. H. G
McGlauflin of the Methodist church
The single ring service was used and
only the immediate relatives were
present. After refreshments. the hap
py couple left on the 4.10 train for
their new home in Lynn, accompanied
by the brides brother, Guy C. French,
and wife, who were on their return
to Brooklyn, N. Y. where they reside.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
POLITICAL CONFERENCE
OF the Republican Town Committee,
of Somerset Co. Is Called For.

Carleton 2. Merrill chairman of
the Republican County Committee has
called for a conference of members
of the Republican Town committees
OF the County together with such 9th
ers as they might like TO ask to be
present The place Of the meeting
will be Grand Army Hall, Skowhegan,
tomorrow forenoon a. IL o'clock.
The meeting is called for this day
because 1t is THE BIG DAY OF the
Somerset County Fair when many are
expected to be in town. while its pur-
pose is that one may confer with an-
other and make such recommenda.
tions towards a reorganization OF ths
town and county committees as may
seem prop@ and just. and further
that these committees may make unit
ed effort to see to 1t that 80 far as
Somerset County is concerned no rea-
sonable ground for divided party
can exist
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
OLD TIME HOMESTEAD REMOVAL.
ED.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. T. Steward Are to
Have Beautiful Home.

For some time carpenters have
been busily engaged n renovating the
former home of Gen. Isaac Dyer on
Dyer Hill under the supervision of
the late Generals granddaughter
Mrs. B. T. Steward aid Mr.. Steward
with Frederick A. Patterson of Bangor
as architect.
The house. which was built IS years
ago. was the home of Gen. Dyer from
the time he was seven years old un-
til his passing out. 1t was construct
ed of brick and was one story high.
In the thorough renovation which the
old residence is undergoing its
present owners are still keeping
to the original arrangement of
the lower rooms with their deep
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
CHARLES F. HIGHT

The body of Charles f Hight, Who
was the father of Clarence B. Hight
of Skowhegan, arrived here. Satur-
day night, from Boston and was TAX
en- to Athens. sunday for burial.
The deceased has been IL poor
health for some time. He Was the
son of the late Josiah Horne High
of Athens. whose death has only verg
lately occurred at the advanced age o.
81 years. Beside the son previously
mentioned there are also two sRrviy
ing sisters. Mrs. Ella Russell of Ath-
ems, and Mrs. Clara Doe OF Bingham
and two brothers, NJ. J, Hight of Ath-
ems, and T. T. Hight of Boston.
The funeral services were conducted
at the home of Mrs Russell Rev.
B. H. Johnson. officiating
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
SKOWHEGAN LIKELY To
Be INCLUDED
In Trunk Line Plan. State Highway
Commissioner Now at Work on Road
Improvement Map For Maine

Skow hegan failed to share in the ap-
portionment of funds for highway pur-
poses derived from automobile license
for the present year. Regardless of
the persistent efforts on the part of
our town officials, no part Of this
money could be obtained for use here.
Our town officers are now led to be-
lieve, however, by the State highway
commission, that this town will be in
cluded in the general trunk line plan
which is being perfected While il
would seem an undesirable plan for
the State Highway to pass Skowhegan
by, yet it is doubtless we'll for us to
watch the matter in Its development
and make sure justice is done.
The Kennebec valley, since the time
of Benedict Arnold, has not ceased to
be prin cipal north and south thor.
oughfare for this section OF Maine.
1t is also a part of the only route to
the Province of Quebec. A Maine
highway system that did not recognize
this would be a reproach upon its
originators for a hundred years. Ran
geley, Pennington, Skowhegan and
Bangor are all so located as to de-
mand connection by trunk line high.
way.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
SOMERSET VETERANS ASSOCIATION AND
LADIES' AUXILIARY
Delightfully."- Entertained at Good Will Farm
A Glad Welcome Extened

December session at Madison. Re-
marks by Comrades S. F. Emerson,
Amasa Gregory, E. E. Gould and II.
w. Longfellow closed the morning
session.
At noon a picnic dinner was in or
der with coffee, cream and sugar fur
nished by the Good Will Home. After
the dinner hour the guests visited the
library building and the valuable and
interesting relics new and very old
on exhibition there. 1t will richly
pay anyone to travel many miles for
the purpose of visiting the two muse
ums at the Good Will Home. 1t re-
minded the veterans of times long
ago to see a Springfield rifle, cart
ridge-box and belt, knapsack and can
teen carried by soldier in the Civil
War, and now Col. Gould has present
ed the Home a Confederate canteen,
which he captured in front of Peters
| burg in April 1865. And hencefortll
it will nestle down beside the Union
canteen and ever after be friends in
stead of enemies.
The afternoon session was held in
the chapel which was we'll filled with
the inmates of the Home and mem
bers of the Association, Col Gould
calling to order at 1.30 o'clock
Showers of Blessings" was sung and
Rev. G. B. Southwick Of Madison off
cred prayer The Good Will choir sang
"Old America" and the committee on
resolutions reported resolutions read
and adopted and the choir rendered
an appropriate selection. Patriotic
and appropriate remarks connected
with events of the Civil War were off
cred by Rev. G. w. Hinckley, Rev
G.. B. Southwick. Comrades Lewis, E
E. Gould, Amasa Gregory, Samuel
Vose, Samuel F. Emerson and H. w
Longfellow.
There were solos by Agnes Vose
recitation by Mrs. ]. r. Bicknell
singing Tramp, tramp, tramp, the
boys are marching" by Col. Gould
the audience joining in the chorus and
instrumental solos by Mrs. Nash
singing "Tenting on the old Camp
ground" by the choir, vote of thanks
and three cheers rendered the inmates
of the Good VIII Home by the ex
soldiers and the ladies of the Auxil.
iary, and ranks were broken to form
again at Madison in December.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
NEW SANAT0RICM TO BE BUILT
Foundation to BE Begun Up0n This
Building in Fairfield at Once.

The directors of the Central Maine
Association met
Friday afternoon. in the City building
and voted to proceed at once with the
foundation of the new sanatorium al
Fairfield, according to plans and spec
ifications submitted by Architects Mil
Ter & Mayo of Portland the plans
and locations having been approYed
by the building expert of the National
Association. Not only did the build
ing expert approve of the plans and
the location, but he voluntarily COM
mented upon their excellence.
1t was also voted to go as far
with the construction of the build
ing as the present funds of the as
sociation will permit. The solicitor
Mr.. Sanger, who has been secured or
the recommendation of the National
Association, will begin his work i'm
mediately. In order TO complete the
proposed building and equip it $4,000
more must be obtained in addition to
/ that already secured.
The total building cost of the new
sanatorium will be $4,000. 1t will
have accommodations for 35 patients
At the present time II patients are
housed in tents on Chase hill and il
is earnestly hoped that the new build
ing may be ready before cold wea
ther sets in.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
GOLDEN WEDDING
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Mclntire Cele-
brated in South Scion.

The Golden Wedding of Joel McIn-
tire and Pauline Jones McIntire was
celebrated at their pleasant home in
South Solon, Friday evening, Sept.
18th On that evening, the guests ar.
rived from various places, and the
house, which was decorated with pot
ted plants and flowers. was well filled.
The time was passed in social man
ner, with music and games, after
which refreshments were served con-
sisting of delicious ice cream and
cake secondly more delicious cake OF
various kinds and sorts, thirdly the
most delicious cake of all, and the
sweetest of the sweet the big we'd
ding cake, passed by the bride her
self; fourthly an assortment of candy
and nuts; filthy, lemonade, all of
which was well tested, and proved
exceedingly satisfactory.
Owing to sickness, some of the
guests were prevented from being
present, also on account of other en-
tertainments coming at the same time
Those who were permitted to be there,
however, returned to their homes az
late hour. all feeling they had pass
ed a pleasant evening.
The bride and groom of fifty Gum
mers were the recipients Of some very
handsome gifts and an original poem
written for the occasion was a pleas
ant feature of the evening.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
SkOWHEGAN GRANGE

The first and second degrees were
conferred on two candidates at the
Skowhegan Grange. last evening. Fol
lowing this, a brief program was pre-
sented. a treat of confectionery was
served.
Next Wednesday will be Matron 5
Evening. The sisters will fill the
chairs confer the degrees and pro-
vide a program. Following the meet.
ing, a supper will be served.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18

Words are inadequate to suitably
express the splendid time enjoyed by
the veterans of the Somerset Asso-
citation and ladies of the Auxiliary at
the regular September session held
at the Good Will Home, Friday, Sept.
70. Rev. G. w. Hinckley, the officials
connected with the Home, the boys
and girls, one and all, wed with each
other in giving glad welcome to
their visiting guests and everything
possible was done to make the day
one grand ovation from start to fin
ish. The hearts of the old soldiers
and ladies of the Auxiliary beat
warmly towards every member of
that Home for the generous enter
tainment furnished on the first meet
ing held at that place.
On the arrival of the morning train
from Skowhegan the members OF the
associations were met by the Good
Will boys and escorted to the Moody
hall, where the forenoon exercises
were held. Previous to the opening
of the meeting the visitors had the
opportunity to be present at the open
ing school exercises by the teachers
and scholars, also to visit the muse
um and other interesting places cot
nected with the Home.
At ten o'clock the meeting was call
ed to order with the following Off
GERS present: Col. e. E. Gould, Adju-
tant S. F. Emerson, Quartermaster
Samuel Vose. The audience sang
Nearer My God to Thee" the "23d
Psalm" was repeated and Rev. G. w
Hinckley offered prayer.
The Adjutant and Quartermaster
submitted their quarterly reports
which were adopted. Comrade Daniel
Flanders was reported as having died
since the last meeting and Comrades
S. F. Emerson, Amasa Gregory and
H. A. Varney were appointed to draft
the accustomed resolutions. After
singing Tramp. tramp, tramp, the
boys are marching" Rev. G. w
Hinckley gave glad welcome to the
associations, calling attention to the
Good Will Home and its attractions
the different buildings and their con.
tents, all freely opened to the visit.
ing members. In fitting terms Col
Gould responded to the welcome. AT
ter duly considering the place of the
next meeting it was voted to hold the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
Biggest County Fair

The Franklin County Fair, which
will be held at Pennington for three
days commencing September 80, Is
considered to be the biggest show of
its kind outside the State Fairs. Even
the Bangor, Lewiston and Waterville
fairs are outclassed in the showing of
neat stock which last year aggregat-
ed TOO head. Fifteen thousand peo-
pie daily is not an unusual attendance.
The announcements of this fair may
be seen in the advertising columns OF
this issue. Their track record made by
Green Brion, Jr., in 1912 Is 2.13h.
This year the trotting purses aggre-
gate $3.50.
George Clark. secretary, and c. H.
harrington of the board of trustees
were In town last week in the inter-
ests Of their society. Mr.. Clark is
the register of deeds for Franklin
County.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
FELL ONE HUNDRED AND
FORTY FEET
Into a Quarry at MonsOn. Stephen
Patten the Victim

stephen Patten, who was killed at
the quarry in Monson. Friday morning
fell for a distance of l4o feet and was
dashed 10 death at the bottom of the
pit He was a resident Of Blanchard.
But one other man vas being lower
cd into the quarry with patten at the
time. Frank Meme OF Monson The
box hit against the side Of the quarry
and tipped so that il was almost yerti-
cal. Patten who had not happened TO
be holding To anything. slid out Meme
was grasping one of the chains and
managed to retain his hold. He was
lowered safely TO the bottom after the
accident.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
THE GREAT FAIR IS
IN FULL SWING
Fairview Park Enclos-
ure Filled
Never Before With Midway Shows and
Exhibits of Stock, Farm Produce
and Agricultural Implements.

The Somerset Central show starts
off with rush this morning. Race
horses have been quartered there
since last Saturday and every stall
in this department is now occupied.
Tent shows, fakirs and other midway
attractions commenced to come i'm
mediately after the breaking up of
the Waterville fair. Quite a good deal
of neat stock arrived at the grounds
yesterday and more is coming from
every direction this morning.
Prof. Bonnette's balloon aggrega-
tion with entire outfit came here di
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
Gard of Thanks

We wish to express thanks to our
neighbors and friends for their as
sistance during the sickness and
death of our brother and uncle and
for the beautiful floral offerings To
Mr.. Pinkerton for words of comfort.
And especially to MIR. and Mrs. Fred
Curtis for their kindness to him dur
ing his sickness in their home.
Mr. and Mrs Asa Young
Mr.. and Mrs. Manley Young
and family
Sept. IS, 1918
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
A UNION FOR SOMERSET
FARMERS
Has Lately Been Formed by Agricul-
turists at st. Adams

A certificate of organization has
lately been filed at the office of the
Somerset Register of Deeds, it being
that of the Somerset Farmers Union
which was organized at st. Adams.
The capital stock is $4,000 and the
following are the officials: Presi-
dent, Preston Libby. st. Albans;
Treas, c. H. Webb, st. Adams; di-
rectors. A. P. Howes, Palmyra; E. L.
Cook. Palmyra and Preston Libby, st.
Adams. The purpose of this union
is to buy and sell produce.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
Gard of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our neighbors and friends
for their help and sympathy during
the sickness and death of our dear
wife and mother. also for the beauti-
ful floral offerings.
Mr.. Augustus Jewett
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jewett
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Perkins
Madison Ctr. Sept 16, 1913.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
CORNYILLE FAIR

The annual fair of Wesserrunsett
Grange will be held at the Town
House. Tuesday September 30th. All
are invited to bring farm products as
in former years and also all kinds
of farm animals. See advertisement
in another column and also posters
for further particulars.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18

The independent woman doesn't get
nearly SO much attention as the
weepy. independent sort
The persons whose motto is Go
while the going's good" never worry
about the getting back
A man Ia a fool who talks too much
unless he is paid good salary for It,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18

Judge, Albert R. Savage
Stenographer. VIM. H. Cornforth
Clerk Of Courts. ". T. Seekins
Sheriff. Frank Thompson
Messenger. Hiram Thing
Deputies: c. E. Folsom Cambridge E:
Frank Wtham, Smithfeld Alpheus
Mason, Canaan; r. S. McKenney, Mad
ison; Fred Webster. Norridgewock !;
Frank Donley. North Anson
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18

Still it is small consolation to reflect
that II 1t weren't for US workers the
shirkers couldn't exist
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
Sept. IS, 1918.

The postcard album has taken the
place OF the photograph album and
the button string.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
SEcOND#JCRY

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Frank Y poVe Harmony
Ned H Lambert. Skowhegan
n. h Perkins Madison
= II - uartiand
Orlando Luce Skowhegan
Laban +. Alien, Fairfield
d. Labree' ealnD.lase .''
Fred 4 Wood skowhegan
Richard Yeaton. Mercer
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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W L. Walker, Skowhegan
l. Halhes' l.-5.'.seii! 81" lesoii
a Fyarett TorridgewocE
Hadley B. Clark. Pittsheld
PRAYER was offered BY Rev. J. G.
Osborne Of the First Baptist Church
at the opening hour and the remainder
of the first forenoon was occupied in
cuuanelling the Jury and in receiy-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18

Some homes are furnished in good
taste and some on the installment
plan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
SEPTEMBER TERM OF THE SUPREME JU-
D|C|AL COURT NOW IN SESSION
Opened Tuesday Morning Chief Justice Savage
Presiding. Whitney VS.. Estey Case taken up

The September SESSION Of the Supre-
me Judicial Court has been in session
this week having commenced Tuesday
forenoon The officials in attendance
and the jurors were:
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
Sept. Term, 1913
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18

Big Bunch Old Papers, &c, This Office
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-09
Public Sale

The undersigned will offer at
public sale at his home two ard
three quarter miles southeast
of Missouri Valley, three-quar.
ter mile southeast Of Rode sta
tion on the Illinois Central rail-
road, the following property,
Fri. Jan. 10, 1918, free lunch
at 1870 sharp, sale commence
ing Immediately after lunch.
40 Cows to be fresh soon. Also
some second hand Farm Imple.
meats. sTerms--A|l sums of $40
or un Ter, cash. Over $40 one
years time will be given with
note at 8 per cent AMI approx
ed security. 2 per cent off for
cash.
j. E jones & SON, Props
Upper & Scr, Aucti, neers
j. S. MEG avren, Celk.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-09
A MESSAGE TO WOMEN
Who are "Just Ready to Drop."

Who are Gust Ready to Drop"
When you are "jusv ready to drop, %
when you feel 10 weak that you can
hardly drag yourself about-and be-
cause you have not slept we'll, you
get up as tirsd-out next morning a.
when you went to bed. then you need
help right away
Miss Lea Dumas writes frsm Ma
lone, N. T., saying: Il Was IN . badly
rundown condition for several weeks,
but two bottles Of viaol put me on
my fest again and made me strong
and we'll. Vinol has done mo moro
good than al the other medicine
ever took"
II the carsworn, haEoard mon and
women, the pale. sickly children and
feeble old folks around here would
follow Miss Dumas example. they,
too, would soon b able to say that
Vinol, our delicious cod liver and iron
remedy, had built them up and made
them strong.
It is a wonderfully strengthening
and invtgorating body-builder. and We
sell it under an ironclad guarantee
OF satisfaction. You get your money
back II vtnoI does not help you.
Robt. w. Harvey
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-01-09
Christmas Dance

The Twentieth Century
Dancing Club gave their Christ
mas dance at Browns hall last
evening and it was one Of tie
most enjoyable parties Of the
season. The hall was most
beautifully decorted with holly,
Christmas bells and colored
lights which, with happy faces,
gave a radiance not enjoyed on
ordinary occasions. About
fifty couples danced to the fine
music furnished by Wits five
piece orchestra.