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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-07-17
HEAT HALTs WESTON

GAINESVILLE, Wis, July 17.-Ed-
ward p. Weston, who is walking
from New York to Minneapolis, ar
rived in GAINESVILLE, from Beloit, at
$3.50 o'clock this morning, oppressive
heat making further walking impos-
sible. He will leave for Evansville
at p. m. and expects to reach
Madison Friday morning. He is a
day and a half ahead Of schedule
and in good physical condition.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-07-17
KING OBEYS ORDER TO
RETURN BORROWED BOOK

LONDON, July 17.-An order from
the British Museum asking King
George to return 'at once a boz J.
rowed manuscript worth over a
quarter of a million dollars has just
come to light.
The King, after spending $3.50 for
the expenses of messengers. recovered
the manuscript and turned 1t over to
the museum authorities.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-07-17
ARMY AVIATOR KILLED
WHEN MACHINE OVERTURNS

SALISBURY, England, July IT,
Major A. w. Hewetson of the Royal
Artillery Corps and a member OF the
Military Flying Corps was killed at
the army aerodrome here today by
the falling of his monoplane, dis
lance of 100 feet. The machine took
too sharp turn and overbalanced.
On striking the ground the motor ex-
ploded and burned the aeroplane to
ashes
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-11-27
SCOTCH SOIREE
SkOwhegan Residents Participate In a
Scottish Celebration at the First
Baptist Church

Aud Scotland was forcibly brought
to the minds of Skowhegan people Fri
day evening. when the Scotch residents
Of the town gave a Soiree in
the auditorium of the First Bap-
list Church. The function was
largely attended and with the exeep-
ton of Mrs. Philo Steward who acted
as accompanist during a portion of the
program. all other participants were
those of Scottish birth or parentage.
An especially attractive feature of the
program VAS the appearance of VII
liam Currie and his daughter, Janet Of
Sabattus who gave several selections
upon the bagpipes The coupie@@efe
certainly excellent musical ARTISTS am
dressed as they were in the garb Of the
old country. their numbers proved a
most entertaining addition to the rest
The program was otherwise compos-
ed OF local talent and was as follows:
Bagpipe selection. William and Janet
Currie; solo, "A wee Hoose by the
Hillside. Christina Hall; Blue Bells
of Scotland, Master Tommy Cock
burn; Duncan Gray, Chorus; Bon
ME Wee Thing. Robert Boyd, Bag
pipes, Mary Of Argyle" Mrs. Waltz
scott. Angus Mcdonald. Mary Lyo2s
ard David Lyons; Intermission; Bon
ME Doom. quartet. Mrs. Walter Scott,
Mrs. George Thomson. George Thorn
son, Thomas Thomson; Comic song,
Robert Lyons; There's a Wee Bit
Land, Annie Scott; Bagpipes "Ye
Banks and Brae of Bonnie Doom
Chorus; 1.-The Rowan Tree, Mrs. Nah
lon Dane; remarks, George Thomson;
Aud Lang Syne', Chorus and audi
ence.
The chorus occupied the stage which
was abundantly decorated with Nor
folk pines and crysanthemums, while
Scotch flags and emblems were much
in evidence. After the program a
Scotch lunch supplemented by tea was
served during which selections were
played upon the bagpipes. A social
followed and after the gathering dis
persed, the bagpipers and numerous
of the Scotch residents fell into line
and marched toward their homes to
the tune of Scotch music.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-11-27
ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM
Maine Dairy Conference Next Week

There will be many attractive fea-
lures connected with the Maine Dairy
Conference to be held in Lewiston next
week. December 2 to 5 inclusive.
On the opening evening, CTuesdaV.
the principal address will be given by
Hon. Lyman H. Nelson, Chairman OF
the Maine Highway Commission. All
farmers as well as people living in
cities and villages are interested in
good roads and this will present a
adorable opportunity to get in touch
first hand, with the plans of the State
Highway Commission for the better
ment of the highways of the State. On
Wednesday. the principal lectures will
be CONSTRUCTION, Cost and Equip
ment of the MiTk Room, by Henry c..
Boyer of Portland; Milking Machines
by Professor Corbett of Orono; a
round table discussion of Cow Test
Association Work in Maine; and
Dairy Cheese Making by Fred lib
hetts of Deter.
The Judging Contest for the sill
yer cup will occur Wednesday after
noon. This contest is open to any
resident of the State, excepting pro-
fessional judges. The special prizes
for essays to be competed for by stu
dents taking agriculture in secondary
schools are attracting considerable in
terest and a number of schools will
compete
Regular and special premiums are
offered in generous number and value
and will call forth large number of
entries of dairy products
The annual meeting of the Maine
Seed Improvement Association will be
held at the same time and the program
together with the splendid exhibits OF
seeds will add to the value of the meet
lngs
The annual banquet will be held
thursday evening. Programs and
utry blanks can be secured from the
secretary, Leon S Merrill, Orono. Me
Entry blanks for the seed exhibit
IAN be secured from c. K. Leland. Sec
fetary, Augusta,
Everything points to one of the mos
successful meetings in the history Of
jhe Association
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Brought Championship to Somerset
County

As has been previously noted in
these columns. very thrifty COW test
ing society is being conducted chiefly
in Kennebec County, under the name
of the Kennebec Dairy Association.
Last month it was given out that all
herds showing an average of more
than one pound of butter per day
would be listed for favorable mention.
When all accounts were finally in it
was found that the herd of six cows
kept by J. A. Brown of Fairfield Cen
ter was the only one to reach the
mark They had made the average OF
one pound day with good margin to
spare. Mr. Browns COWS are Jerseys.
1t is quite agreeable to residents of
this section that the highest produe-
ing herd in the kennebec Association
should be located in Somerset County.
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SKOWHEGAN PEOPLE GENEROUS
A Good supply of Thanksgiving Food
Received for Distribution Among
the Poor

Skowhegan people were generous in
remembering the poor and needy oil
the town Monday with liberal dona-
tons of Thank sgiving foods both sub
stantial and dainty. This charity
event which is annually practiced by
the members of the Bethany Baptist
Parish and their friends was held dur
ing the afternoon and evening In
Grange Hall. During the evening d
social and entertainment was gwen
the following program being present
ed. Piano duet, Misses Weston and
Thompson; reading, Miss Nelson; Vo-
cal duet. Elsie and Fred Rayner; read
ing. story How the Governor Helped
Robbie Thanksgive," Mrs. Holbrooki
remarks and prayer, Rev, George Mer-
riam; singing Count Your Many
blessings. audience. At the close OF
the program fruit was served and
pleasant time enjoyed by the children
The following committees were IN
charge. Entertainment, Mrs. F. u
Nye. Mrs. II. C. Judkins; distributing
committee, Mrs George Merriam, Mrs
Ella Nelson, Mrs. Ora Waller, Mrs
Jennie Armstrong and Miss Emma An
till
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We Fear Not the End, But the
Approach Thereto

Could the race of man be offered
perpetual existence in this earthly
state, few would dare accept bless
ing of such doubtful quality. While
none of sound mind make undue haste
TO reach the end of life, the wisdom of
the limit set by death upon our joys
and sorrows is very little questioned
Men in general view lifes fnality with
calmness, to be accepted as conso-
lation, not a dread catastrophy. The
mournful events come not in the last
day and hour of existence, but in the
period of decline, of multiplying bur
dens with less of strength to bear
them Muscles and talents called
into action in our golden years move
with precision, commanded by nina
that knows no WEAKNESS. They are in
perfect order and condition and, like
the well-cared-for implements of some
thrifty artisan, give no sign that age
will work impairment to their useful
ness. / ncH Ol Il Suuutu COiiC ih'
tragedy of tagging powers and strug-
gle with dull tools to complete am
billions made in midday strength. in
well-lit paths, in careless disregard of
evening and its sure fatigue and the
uncertain way wherein unsteady steps
of later years must fall.
No folly could be more complete
than that which seeks to change the
inevitable plan by which we come
upon the scenes of life, not knowing
whence, briefly remain and do the
things we do, scarce knowing why,
and then pass on, to what-no man
can say. Yet, II, upon day unknown
and moment unforeseen, before the
years of bodily decline and minds
decay, an instant could resolve our
bodies to the elements of earth and
souls to future state, whate'er it be,
how much of anguish might we thus
avoid, how much, in mercy, might we
thus be spared.
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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day
designated by law and accepted by
custom as a time for sober reflection
for realizing our blessings and giving
of the harvest season, when the fields
have yielded their richest return, when
the trees have given over their fruits,
it is certainly fitting that we should
pause at least this day, to rest and
understand and be humbly grateful.
The time meant much to the grand
fathers of our childish memories who
asked, with more earnestness and per
paps more faith than we are apt to
show, for continuance of Divine
grace Those now living who can
recall the real old-fashioned Thank :.
giving Day, the annual family re-
Inion, with its open fires, and truly
festive board, will be glad to give
over a part of tomorrow to the pleas
ant recollections of those events, no
matter how joyous and full of thank
gulness the present occasion may be.
We shall all be benefited by parti
eipation in the spirit of Thanksgiving
Day. 1t will place us in closer touch
with our fellowmen if we pause with
them to give thanks for our homes and
our town, the prosperity of the great
nation of which we are part and to
ask Divine continuance of our bless
ngs in wears to come
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

Whereas Harold BARLEY and Milford
BARLEY. otherwise known as Milfred
Barley. formerly of Bangor, in the
County of Penobscot and State of
Maine. but now of Jackman Planta-
ton, County of Somerset and State OF
Maine. by their mortgage deed dated
the twentieth day of May, a. d. 1919
and recorded in Somerset Registry of
Deeds Book 313, Page 250, conveyed
to us. the undersigned three certain
lots or parcels of land situate in said
Jackman on the west side of the Coun-
ty road and being lots number forty
four, forty-five and forty-six accord
ing to plan of house lots in said Jack
man as made by Henry Crowell, Sur
veyor, said plan being recorded In
Book of Plans No. 4. Page Il In the
Somerset Registry of Deeds, together
with all buildings on said lots.
NOW. THEREFORE, by reason of the
breach of the condition thereof, we
claim a foreclosure of said mortgage
Dated at Jackman Plantation, Maine
November Is, 1913.
2w4S MCINTYRE & FOREST.
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Pair

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Pair
oldsh horses, finnish, nice workers,
usual weight 1000 lbs. One year old
thoroughbred Jersey Bull; good buck
board; also White Chester Pigs, $3.50
each Farmers phone c. II, Nye,
Route No :, North Arson, Me. 4w48*
TENEMENT TO RENT-on High st.
six rooms, electric lights. Call and
see it, Margaret Smith at Smith S
Coal Office. lw4S
EIGHT HJNDRED HENS WANTED
this week VIII pay for live hens Is
cents a pound; chicken, II cents a
pound. Delivered at my place Of bust
ness. school and Heselton streets.
Skowhegan Good stock will always
bring the top price with me. Pullets
bought and sold or exchanged fer hens.
Harry Cohen. u4f
IRON PILLEXs FOR SALE-Second
hand One each, 20X5X1 II; 6l2x9X II
6X6Xl q 6N4X Y q " a \ i III, =
for the 20 in. pulley, 15c. Any one OF
the smaller sizes 40c. The whole loi
for $500 This about one-ffth of the
lowest price at which they can be
bought from stock. They are in every
way as good as new Independent
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PAIN HEAVY HORSES FOR SALE
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Bay. VIII sell at a bargain II taken
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SOROS|S MEMBERS MET
TUESDAY EVENING
And Enjoyed a Thanksgiving Program.
Miss Abbie Haryille Had Charge OF
The Arrangements

The members of Sorosis held a
Thank sgiving meeting in the parolrs
of the Public Library Tuesday even
ing The program was directed by
Miss Abbie Harville and the hostesses
we're Mrs. Maude Ayore and Mrs. Jen-
ME Sampson.
The opening number was a song by
the Girls Chorus followed by a pleas
ing recitation by Langdon Jewett A
piano solo was played by Miss Doro-
thy Day and Mrs. Maude l.. Jewett
in her inimatable manner gave a
Thanksgiving story. The Misses Har-
ris and Lord played a piano duet and
Miss Gertrude Carter followed with a
reading entitled AT the Movies with
which she delighted her listeners. A
song by the girls chorus concluded a
program which was considered very
entertaining one.
The next meeting will be held Dec
8, when the annual gentlemen's night
will be observed Miss Helen Os-
good reader and vocalist, who is a
graduate of Leland Powers School of
Oratory will entertain, and each mem
Der is privileged to invite one guest
The affair will be held in the parlors
of the Congregational Church and the
following ladies will act as hostesses:
Mrs. Alice Wadsworth, Mrs. Alta Eli
lott. Mrs. Mae Butler and Mrs. Mabel
ZONES
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MADISON

With the largest attendance for the
season and a program of great inter-
est to all, the regular meeting of the
Sorosis Club, held Monday afternoon,
at the residence of Mrs. Clara f.
Oliver on Wilson street in Arson, was
much enjoyed. The order of eXer-
eises was; Roll call; current events;
singing club songs. reading on His
toric Spots of America. and the places
taken up were Jamestown. Plymouth
Rock. Ticonderoga. The Alamo. and
Gettysburg This was followed by
another series of readings on beauti-
ful buildings of the world. and des-
criptiye articles on the Tai Mahal,
Alhambra. Ames cathedral, Salisbury
cathedral and New York City hall
we're read The exercises closed with
piano solo by Miss Helen oliver. a
violin solo By Miss Naomi Fales, and
a vocal solo by Mrs Or Thibodeau
Plans are being perfected for a
prize sAraking contest 10 be held be
tween b. members of the Senior and
junior Glasses OF the Maids
seifrof A preliminary contest in
which every member of the two
classes Will take part is soon to be
held The best six speakers in each
class will be selected for the final
contest
At the farm home of Mr.. and Mrs
.. B. Fies will occur family reunion
on Thanksgiving Day. All members
of the family being present including
Mr. and Mrs. J. Lynn Niles of Madison
and Mr. and Mrs II. c. Sheridan OF
Skowhegan.
Mrs. Flora Eames left town, Mon
day noon. for Auburn. where she Will
make a short visit with her daughter.
Mrs. Lester Brown. She will then go
to Houlton, where she will make her
home in the future.
George Kent, who has had charge
of a drug store in Phillips for the past
three weeks, returned to Madison on
Tuesday forenoon.
DR.. T. H. Mitchell returned the hrst
of the week from Boston, where he
purchased complete new and mod
ern outfit for the re-furnishing OF his
dental rooms.
The Oliver canning shop near Main
street in Arson has nearly completed
its work for this year The shop was
opened about the middle of Septem-
Der and has been in operation about
seven weeks. During this time o0O
barrels of apples have been canned
and a crew of from 10 to 20 persons
kept busy. The business has been so
successful from the start that II is
now planned to put in more machinery
and enlarge the building another year,
and crew of 40 persons will be Kept
busy for about four months.
A Thanksgiving service will be held
Thursday evening in the Methodist
church and there will be short ad-
dress by Rev G. B. Southwick ana
other features.
Mrs Willis Russell left town on
Tuesday morning to visit relatives in
Freeport for a week
Napoleon Champagne was one OF the
lucky local hunters. The last OF the
week he shot large buck deer near
Old Point and about two and hall
miles below this place.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-11-27
From France to a Corn,llle Farm

Three fine animals of the horse kind
arrived last week from France and
were Immediately sent to the Harvey
d. Eaton farm in Cornville. One is
a yearling stud and two are three
year old brood mares in foal. This
makes a total of thirteen imported reg
istered percherons which Mr.. Eaton
owns.
The national live stock show is to be
held at Chicago next week and Mr..
Eaton now plans to attend. He has
been present at several sessions OF
past years and recalls with consider
able enthusiasm the exhibition of POI
two year old percheron stations from
all parts of the world in the ring at
one time In this lot were horses
from Australia, Belgium, France etc.
as well as from United States points
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-11-27
OIiver-POtter

]. c. Oliver of Norridgewock and
Mrs Lovina Potter of East Madison
were married at the Bethany parson-
age last Saturday noon by the Rev
George Merriam. The groom is a
we'll known contractor and builder
and many buildings erected by him are
to be found in the towns and cities
along the Kennebec. The bride is
the daughter of Jacob Hewitt of East
Madison. Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver are
to reside in Norridgewock and will
be at home to their friends in that
town after December ].
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HRS. Esther Hussey Passed Away
Tuesday

The death of Mrs. Esther Hussey
occurred Tuesday morning at about q
o'clock at the home of Mrs. Thankful
L. Adams on Mechanic street, where
she had resided since one year ago
last March. Her final illness began
last September and she has been con-
fined to her bed for the past seven
weeks. portion of the time suffering
greatly. Mrs. Hussey's age was So
years and her home was formerly in
Norridgewock. that town having been
her birthplace.
Funeral ceremonies were held ut !
o'clock p. m, Wednesday from the
Adams home, Rev George Merriam of
The Bethany Church officiating. The
remains we're taken TO Norridgewock
goi burial
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Coming Events

Nov. 26-Thanksgiying Ball in
Grange Hall.
Nov. 26-Regular meeting Of Show
hogan Grange.
Nov. Dancing party in Grange
Hall.
Nov. 2S-Meeting of The Town I'M
proyement Society in Congregational
Parlors.
Nov. 29-Annual Meeting of Som
erset Central Agricultural Society.
Dec. 3-Fair of the Working League
of the Congregational Church
Dec. Annual meeting Of Somer-
set Veterans Association and Ladies
Auxiliary in A. o. L. W Hall, Madison
Dec. 5-Woman's Relief Corps
meets in Heselton Hall.
Dec. 6-Russell Post &. A. r meets
in Heselton Hall
Dec. 9-Somerset Pomona meets
with Scion Grange.
Dec. 9-Probate Court
Dec. Irregular meeting of W c.
7. L.
Dec. Irregular meeting of Skow-
hogan Sorosis.
Dec. 10-Regular meeting OF
Woman's Club in Library Parlors.
Dec. 10-l1-Fair at Methodist
Church.
December 8-19-20-Annual Somer-
set Poultry Show in Skowhegan.
Jan. 19-Regular meeting of Eunice
Farnsworth Chapter, D. A. r.
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FIRE EXTINGUISHED
After Hard Fight at Embden Sunday
Night

Especial from our Correspondent
Sunday evening, about s O'Clock, as
a down freight was passing the build
ings OF + II. Hilton of Embden, it SCI
fire to the grass and came near des-
troying the property. The people or
Kennebec Avenue were aroused anc
started at once to lend assistance anc
after hard fighting the fire was eXtin-
guished when it had reached within Sc
feet of the barn.
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Resolutions of Respect

Resolved Whereas Bloomfield Tenn
pie Pythian Sisters has suffered a
great loss in the death of our sister
Edna Jones.
Resolved That the heartfelt sym
pathy of this Temple be extended to
her family in their affliction.
Emma Flagg
Emma Thompson
Jennie Ford
Skowhegan, Maine, Nov. p, 1913
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NOTICE or FORECLOSURES

Whereas James BARLEY of Jackman
Plantation, in the County of Somerset
and State of Maine by his mortgage
A. y. 1913 and recorded in Somerset
Registry Of Deeds, Book 313. Page PSI,
conveyed TO us. the undersigned, two
certain lots or parcels of land situate
in said Jackman on the west side of
the County road and being lots number
forty-two and forty-three according
to plan OF house lots in said Tackman
as made by Henry Crowell. Surveyor
said plan being recorded in Book of
Plans No. 4, Page Il In the Somerset
Registry of Deeds: and whereas the
condition of said mortgage has been
broken.
NOW. THEREFORE,. by reason of the
breach OF the condition thereof, we
claim a foreclosure of said mortgage
Dated at Jackman Plantation, Maine
November Is. 1918.
3w4S MCINTYRE & FOREST.
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Card of Thanks

To all kind friends and neighbors
who so kindly assisted us in our be-
raavement and for the beautiful flow
ars we extend our sincere gratitude
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Caswell
MIR. and Mrs Frank Caswell.
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CAUTION NOTICE

Whereas my wife. Edith Vaughn has
left my bed and board without Just
cause, this is to warn all persons
against trusting or harboring her on
my account. as | shall pay no bills of
her contracting after this date.
J. -. VAUGHN
Skowhegan, Me, Nov. 25, 1913 5w4s
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FIRE At ROME
Bert Turner's Farm Buildings Were
Destroyed

The farm buildings of Bert Turner
in Rome were destroyed by fire at
about 10 o'clock. Tuesday evening. The
cause is unknown. None of the house
effects were saved. The
loss is estimated at $2500
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Money for your Sunday School,
Lodge, Grange or any other society.
We have plan for raising funds in
which we will join you. Much easier
than suppers or entertainments. Write
for particulars. independently Report
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Accidents Will happen. but the best
regulated families keep pr Thomas
Eclectic oil for suck emergencies Two
sizes "a and soc at all stores.