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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-10
PALMYRA

Frank A. Thompson and family OF
Amarillo, Texas are guests at Mrs. v
e. Thompsons
Mrs Minnie Robinson and Wallace
Robinson of Newport were in town
| Sunday.
Among those from out of town 10
attend the funeral of Wyna Seekins
were Mrs. Susan Jackson of Barre,
VT, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bridge, Mr.
and Mrs. Lafayette Bridge, William
! Hasey and Miss Una Hasey OF Dexter,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. BRIGHAM of Pitts
| field
Arson Smith has purchased a farm
in Pittsfeld and intends to move there
very soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C. Davis have re-
turned from a two weeks visit in
Rhode Island.
The Lyford Cemetery League to the
number of about 55 including few
invited guests enjoyed an outing Sat
urday at Camp Benson. A steamer
ride and picnic dinner were fea-
lures of the day.
Mrs. May Hallett of Oakland was
in town Monday, the 7th, to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Fred Campbell.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. o. Blaisdell of st.
Adams called Sunday at Mrs. V. E
Thompson's.
c. E. Thompson returned Sunday to
his home in Auburn after few days
visit in town.
Wyna, aged eight years, a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. S. w. Seekins OF
South st. Adams, passed away July
4th, after severe illness of tuber-
cular meningitis. Loving care and
medical attendance could not save her
life, as the case seemed to be beyond
human skill from the very first. She
was bright and active child of great
promise and the entire community is
truly saddened by her early death. The
funeral was held Sunday, the 9th, at
the house and was largely attended
Rev. A. W. Frye of Hartland officiated.
The little white casket was literally
filled and covered with flowers, beside
numerous bouquets and set pieces,
some of which were contributed by
her playmates and school friends. The
interment was made at ST. Adams vii
lage.
The family and relatives of Charles
F. Holway, life long resident II
this town gave him surprise birth
day party, July 4th, which unlike
many similar occasions was a genuine
surprise. His only daughter Mrs. H
B. Towle prepared ice cream and fur
nished a mammoth birthday fruit cake
and relatives from Pittsfield came
laden with well filled cake baskets sc
that bountiful feast was enjoyed by
all in the early afternoon.
Frank Randlett of Pittsfeld gave
Mr. and Mrs. Holway their first auto
mobile ride taking a trip to Cam
Benson. A camera was produced an
group photograph taken. Beside:
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Towle of this
town there were the following nam
ed relatives from Pittsfield A sis
ter Mrs. Amelia Randlett, Mr. ant
Mrs. A. T. Randlett, Mrs. Fanni
Randlett, Mr.. and Mrs. w. l. Rand
lett and Chas. Bradbury, chauffeur.
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,JACkMAN

Arthur Holden is driving a Ford car
this is the first car owned by Moose
river parties. Expect Arthur will
set the ball to rolling and more will
follow suit.
During a visit with daughter at
Sherbrooke, Mrs. Lovina Mckinney
took a two-mile walk to attend cir
Gus. As Mrs. McKenney is now in
her SIND year, think this proposition
would make some of our girls in their
teens think twice about n.
The young sons of James Mcken-
ney and Ernest Williams are causing
a broad smile on their papas faces.
Among those who attended the flu
neral of Mrs. Davis Pierce, whose
death occurred at her home on June
9th. were Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Durgin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Mont Bean, Mr. and Mrs.
Jonathan Bean, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Muriel of The Forks and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Pierce of Bingham, Rev.
A. E. Beaumont officiating Mrs.
Pierce was well known woman
having been many years in various
hotels. and has many friends in this
town which was her native place.
She leaves a devoted husband who
for three years has done all that
medical aid could do to arid that
dread disease of cancer. loving
daughter Miss Doris, who made her
mothers last years happy with her
untirisg attention, and another daugh-
ter Mrs. Henry Farley and an only
son Leeman Of West Forks, an aged
father, James McDaniels of Moose
River besides large circle OF rela-
tives and friends.
There is a prospect of saw mill in
town; all hope it will be a surety.
The wedding reception and dance
given by Mr.: and Mrs George Archi-
bald. (nee Ida DutelD on Tues
day evening was very en-
ioyable party. The bride was
gowned in white with white net. A
dainty lunch was served by the Misses
Violet Stilwell and Frances Dutell,
nieces of the bride, Ida l.. Moore,
Erma Williams, Alice Adams, Blanche
Pooler and Flossie Childs. Many to-
kens from their friends were present
ed to Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald by c.
H. Mills. Miss Dutelle is daughter
of the late Alec Dutelle, we'll known
resident of Jackman while Mr.. Arch
ibald is in the employ of H. A. Young,
building contractor, who during his
stay has gained many friends who
wish them man, years of happiness
In their chosen life.
Harry e. Williams and family Of
Caratunk have returned home after
spending a week at F. H. Williams.
Rev. A. E. Beaumont and wife are
on trip to England for six weeks,
the Congregational pulpit being sup
piled by Rev. Tulloc of Belfast
Mr.. and Ms. d. H. Williams have
returned home, the latter has been
caring for Mrs. Ernest Williams.
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cake were served in the banquet hall
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Adams are the
parents OF a boy born, July 8.
Lewis Whipple and family OF Water
Vile. Mrs. Myrtle Whipple and Miss
lnez Whipple Of New York were in
town calling on friends Sunday.
The Moulton-Berry reunion will be
held August % in Michael Berry's
Grove in Embden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oren Dean of ewis-
ton have been in town for few days.
Many out of town may be interested
to know that the old cemetery fence
has been removed and new one ord
cred which will be put in place as
soon as 1t arrives; it is hoped all as
sessments will be in by that time
NJ. p. Pollard took tumble the
other day while repairing a bridge on
his intervale tanning one arm and
shoulder quite badly.
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turned Tuesday from a trip to Get
tysburg and New York.
Mrs. Carrie Carbino Of Caratunk
was in town last Thursday.
Clothes cost less in the end if they
are tailored right and made from the
right fabrics. Hart Schaffner q Marx
clothes, sold by Mark Savage d CO.,
are all wool and made to wear well.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Fletcher OF
Erie, Pa, and John Getchell OF North
Arson were guests of Charles Colby
and family last week.
w. B. Goodrich and wife are spend
ing a week at their cottage at Pleas
ant Pond
DR.. j. H. Wool Will be at the office
of DR. P. A Wool July 1itE 10 '"'h,
for the practice of optoraetry in all its
branches. Consultation free.
Ben Steward entertained a lot OF
friends and relatives during the week
of the Fourth, including his son
Daniel Steward and wife from Milo,
his daughter Helen Mason and her
husband and children, also Mr.. Ma
sons brother (. II. Mason, who
brought the family from North Water
ford in his automobile. Mr.. and MIS-
Mason will reside in Bingham this
summer.
Miss Hodgdon of Massachusetts, is
in town for a few weeks. She mas
room at Mrs. Thomas Reynolds.
Economy is not buying cheap stun
because it Is low priced nor paying a
big price for good stuff. It's paying
a price that Mark Savage & Co. charge
o.
The most serious automobile accl-
dent of the present season occurred
recently at Temple Pond on The Forks
road. two miles above this place. A
five passenger Cadillac, owned and
driven by William Robinson, got out
of the road, turning over the en-
bankment and landing against a tree.
All the occupants of the car were
more or less injured, and it seems
providential that the consequences
were not even more serious. One OF
the passengers, Ed. Small, is seriously
injured about the shoulder, sustaining
what seems to be fracture OF the COL
lar bone. Miss Angie Robinson, re-
ceived bruises of a serious nature.
Miss Temple, daughter OF Fred Tenn
pie, fourteen years of age, was severe
Iy bruised, and it is feared received
internal injuries. Later reports, how
ever, are to the effect that she will
be likely to recover.
Bingham Fourth of July celebration
proved a success in many important
particulars. George Jones was the
victor in the canoe race, and Bingham
citizens had the satisfaction of seeing
their club win at baseball over the
Caratunks The dance in the even
ing, at which music was furnished
by Pullen's orchestra of Waterville,
was an enjoyable affair, and the fire
works entertained the residents and
Temporary visitors of the town.
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SOMERSET

Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Greene visit
ed their daughter. Mrs. Eunice Par
sons OF New Sharon last week.
Schools in town closed July 3, Tor
the summer vacation.
Waiter Stafford has moved back on
to his farm as the work at Hewitt s
mill is finished until after haying.
Frank Ashley is visiting relatives
in Vermont.
Mrs. Hortense Pease and son Frank
are visiting at her sisters, Mrs. Mae
Luce.
Mrs. Mabel Abbott and little daugh-
ter Lucille have returned home from
Boston where they have been with
friends and relatives since the first OF
May. One place visited was with her
cousin, Perley Luce, former Lexing-
ton boy, now prosperous resident OF
Newburyport.
Miss Ava WILDER of kingfield was
visitor in town recently.
Our new stage driver VIM. Blake
began his duties July first.
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Adams Good Old Times.

"Just think how Adam would be
surprised II he could come back to
the earth now" Yes, suppose he
would be considerably astonished, but
I'll bet he wouldn't be here two hours
before he'd begin to tell US how much
better they used to do things in
Eden"
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~ The News of Somerset's Busy Towns ~

Hemminger remained for weeks
visit
Everett Fenlason has gone to Bos-
ton to work.
Mrs. Butler Learned of Madison was
the guest of Mrs. Henry Merry Sunday
and attended church.
H. B. Merry recently shot a large
hedge hog which came into the door
yard and climbed TO the top of one of
the maple trees.
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TOOK POISON INSTEAD
OF MEDICINE
Cyrus Newton Makes Mistake Which
Affects His Speech

Cyrus Newton made a mistake last
week which might have resulted seri-
ously. Thinking he was taking medi-
cine he took some poison into his
mouth, but recognized his error be-
fore swallowing. AS result his
mouth was poisoned and the action
of the fluid affected his speech. 1t
is thought he will entirely recover.
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A man is perfectly willing to listen
to personalities by the hour as long
as they are agreeable and his own.
Some men don't know the difference
between poker chip and a coat but
ton--when their wives are around.
1t takes a true patriot to get any
comfort out of the thought that this
hot weather is just what the corn
needs.
A man may talk about the glories
of the old swimming hole, but given
the choice between the hole and a
bathtub he'd reach for the tub.
1t is often hard to have the matter
of keeping down family expenses CO.
existent with that other matter OF
keeping up family pride.
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For a Careful Child.

In seeking instances of thrift super
induced by the exigencies of modern
life, let the sociologist not overlooh
this advertisement: For rent, 10
careful child, by a family going "
Egypt for six months, dolls house
completely furnished. four dolls III
cluded. Terms reasonable"
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Fair Comparison.

DO you mean to say that you COM
pare yourself to Shakespeare" why
not?" inquired the manager of the
Clothesline Burlesque company.
Shakespeare had pretty much my ex-
perience. The critics roasted him
and the authorities were always
threatening to close his show
Washington Star.
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Identity Of These Photos Wanted

There are preserved in this office a
large number OF cuts, the accumula-
ton of thirty or more years. With
few exceptions we have them named
and filed SO that they may be found
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BINGHAM

F. H. Colby's family are occupying
their cottage at Pleasant pond.
1t is estimated that there were
more than fifteen hundred people in
town to celebrate tnc Fourth.
Henry Sands has returned from a
trip to Gettysburg, Pa.
E. w. Moore and son Robert re-
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Veterans Held Reunion

A special from Gettysburg to the
Portland Press, Wednesday of last
week, was as follows: Fifty of the
survivors of the Goth Maine volunteers
held their annual reunion on Little
Round Top this afternoon. Gems.
Joshua L. Chamberlain, Adelbert Ames
and Elias Spear, its three most dis
tinguished survivors were unable to
be present 1t had several guests
from the Confederate veterans, sur
vivors of the famous 7th Louisiana
Tigers and the Alabama Rangers, their
enemies on July 2, 1868. Several
papers were read bearing on the part
the Maine soldiers played in the three
days battle so years ago. A number
of honorary members were elected, in
Guiding the nation al patriotic instruc-
tor of the G. A. R. and prominent mem
bers of the Sons of Veterans, U. S. A"
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Two pullman cars on the rear of a
train from Portland to Boston over
the western division of the Boston &
Maine railroad jumped the track while
taking a siding at Wells Beach, Satur-
day night, and tied up traffic for sew
eral hours. Fourteen passengers were
in the two cars, but except for a
slight shaking up no one was hurt.
The rails on the siding and on the
main track were torn up, and traffic
was sent around by the eastern divi-
sion. The cause of the derailment is
not known.
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All intervening points not llsteia
reasonable rates. Cars stop on 81 ,, ,,r
at any point along lines Passene II
are we'll protected in all klhoe
| weather. ..ny,
Central Maine Transportation Compan"
J. M. EASTMAN, Msr'
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WaterviIie to Farmington via Skewhe-
gan and NOrridgeWock
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CENTRAL MAINE TRANSFORM.
TON AUTO SERVICE

Change of Time. In Effect July :, 1918
Alma record., 1913-08-07
GRATIOT JOURNAL
Sold to Myles F. Gray of Lansing,

Myles +. Gray of Lansing has pur-
chased the Gratiot County Journal
OF Charles Chase and took possession
Monday OF this week. In speaking
of the deal the State Journal said
"Myles +. Gray of this city has
purchased the Gratiot County Jour
nal at Ithaca and will take complete
possession OF the newspaper plant
next Monday. He has sold his prop
erty in Lansing 'and has purchased a
house at Ithaca and his family will
join him at once.
During the years that he has been
resident of Lansing Mr.. Gray has
been active in politics and was city
clerk for three terms. He served one
term as a member of the legislature
and during the past two sessions Of
the legislature has been reading clerk
in the house He has always been
republican and for a number Of
years was secretary of the republican
county committee.
The Gratiot County Journal is in
dependent in politics and the present
policy will be continued according
to Mr. Gray Mr. Gray has had ex-
perience in managing weekly news
papers and knows the printing bust
ness thoroughly and has every rea-
son to- believe that his new venture
will be a success"
Alma record., 1913-08-07
STUDY FARMING.
Every Rural Eighth Grader in the
State is Busy With Crops and
Soils.

Beginning with the current month,
every rural eighth grader in Michi-
gan is studying agriculture. This inn
portant subject became part OF the
prescribed study this year and exam
nations in it will be conducted in
May along with the other subjects.
Textbooks have been provided and
in addition to these the Department
of Public Instruction has available
for distribution an excellent bulletin
concerning the subject prepared by
Prof w II. French of the M. A. c.
The Michigan Agricultural College
and the Department Of Agriculture at
Washington, ID. c. stand ready to
send to teachers invaluable aids for
the teaching Of this new subject
Naturally the work finds the teachers
unprepared but progressive farmers
throughout the state are showing a
disposition TO help make this work
efficient so that it may be expected
that even the first experimental year
will be productive of good.
The Introduction of agriculture into
the course of study by Supt of Public
Instruction Luther L. Wright is the
first step toward ruralizing the coun-
try schools In order to make the
work thoroughly successful certain
equipment seems essential SO ear
nest is Mr.. Wright in his feeling that
agriculture should be the most live
subject in the country school that he
makes the statement that if a board
from a question of expense really had
to make a choice between a diction-
airy and a Babcock tester they ought
to purchase the milk tester AS this
important piece of farm equipment,
however, costs not more than ten dol
lars there is little reason why every
school district should not have one.
The corn clubs which have been
organized in various parts of the
state have been a decided aid already
to the study of agriculture and the
intense interest Of the boys and girls
in these clubs and what they have
produced show that the added sub
ject to the rural school curriculum is
not unwelcome so far as the students
are concerned Cooperation of par
ents and progressive farmers will do
a great deal toward making this work
effective.
Alma record., 1913-08-07
MARRIED WEDNESDAY,
Miss Emma j. Allen and Mr.. Fred 0.
SWartz Of Youngstown Ohio
CEREMONY At HIGH NOON
Performed by Rev. WIN. h. Mason In Presence
of Intimate Friends

Wednesday of this week at the
home of {. H. Smith on State street
occurred the wedding of Mrs Smiths
sister Miss Emma j. Allen, and Mr..
Fred .. Swartz, of Youngstown, O.
The ceremony, performed by Rev.
William II. Mason, in which the ring
service was used, took place at noon
in the living room which was dec
GRATED with white bunting, sweet peas
and nasturtiums The wedding march
was played by Miss Malinda Udell
and the bride gowned in white satin
and lace, was given away by her
brother-in-law, c. H. Smith. Imme-
diately following the ceremony a
wedding breakfast was served in the
dining room, where the decorations
were pink and white Only few OF
the most intimate friends were pres
ent
The young couple left on the after
noon train for Detroit and Cleveland
and will make their home in Youngs-
town, where the groom is employed
by one Of the railroad companies in
that city
Mrs. Swartz has been in Alma only
few months, but during that time
has made numerous friends in the
city who extend good wishes for a
happy future.
Alma record., 1913-08-07
PASSED BOGUS MONEY
N. [. Levitt, DetfOitef, Wanted By
Local Authorities

NJ. L. Levitt, posing as a vaude-
vile actor from the Detroit exchange,
is wanted here on charge of pass
ing bogus checks on a local bank
Levitt travels under the name OF
Hamburg and Lee. Levitt came here
to fill an engagement at the vaude-
vile theatre and became acquainted
in the city through several friends
here.
Representing himself as proprietor
OF several playhouses in the state
and man of considerable means,
Levitt pulled the wool over the eyes
of several friends by his attractive
ness and ability to picture the untrue
in a wonderfully pleasing manner.
The day after he arrived he was in
need of money and asked friend to
identity him at one of the banks.
By this means he obtained a draft
on the Colonial Savings bank, New
York city, for $25. The process was
gone through with the following day
and another friend was made the VIC
tim. This time Levitt obtained $50,
IT is said.
When checking up, the bank au-
thorities looked up the bank and
found there was no such institution
in New York city. Levitt had left
in the meantime. A message was re-
ceived from him shortly after his
departure stating that he intended
returning the first Of the week in
his automobile" He is still on the
way.
Deputy Helman went to Detroit
last week and endeavored to locate
the fellow, but to no avail. He
learned, however, that the man was
wanted in the city for larceny and
several unpaid bills. The matter is
now in the hands of the Detroit au-
thorities, who will hand him over to
local authorities as soon as he is
found.
Alma record., 1913-08-07
CASEN0GONSEQUENCE
Says J. N. Kelley, Attorney For Bar.
nun and Bailey

J. NJ. Kelly, OF Chicago, legal ad-
wiser for the Barnum & Bailey Cir
Gus company, was in the city last
week preparatory to the damage suit
that will be held in circuit court at
Battle Creek before Judge North in
September. Mr. Kelly emphatically
said that the case was of no conse-
quence and further emphasized his
statement by staying, it is stated,
that the plaintiffs were endeavoring
to 'hoodwink" the circus people. At
torney Kelly remained in the city a
couple of days and left after having
accomplished nothing in the way of
settlement The circus people, it
is said, are inclined to make light of
the case. The case will be pushed.
The suit was started by three Gra-
tiot county parties who were injured
when the seats collapsed during the
performance here June 5th.
Alma record., 1913-08-07
WOOD LOSES ROLL
Thief Landed As He Boarded Train

While standing in the lobby of the
Seaver House at Ithaca last Friday,
Captain Alger Wood of the Alma col
lege football team and star fielder on
the baseball team last spring was
lifted" of games salary for play
ing with the Ithaca Independents.
The absence of the money was not
noticed until Wood arrived in the
city late at night.
Wood was standing at the desk
and reached in his pocket, and when
he withdrew his hand the money
fell to the floor He left the hotel
and man walked up to the counter
and dropped a quarter on the floor,
saying as he did so, 81 must be los
ing my money" When he picked up
the coin he also picked up the bills
and went about his business. The
affair looked little queer and when
Wood communicated with the hotel
authorities later they said the man
was in Alma, and described him.
The following morning Wood got
out warrant for him, and as the man
was about to board the Saginaw
train, was accosted by Deputy Hell
man. The man, who was travelling
out of Detroit, made considerable
fuss and wanted receipt, but he
handed over the money.