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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-05-29

tation by him, his first intimation of
the honor being the letter which con-
tanned his appointment. This was
in the fifty-first Congress, and at its
close, in December 1891, he returned
to Skowhegan to the active practice
of law in which he continued to the
time of his death. His first office
was in that part of the Milburn block
National Bank structure now stands
Not long afterward he moved to the
Wentworth building. which was later
replaced by the Ordway block in
which MIR. Goodwin continued until
his purchase of the Fairbrother block,
to which he moved in 1908.
The postmastership of Skowhegan,
to which he was appointed in 1892
was one of the offices of Mr. Good
wins public career. He served as a
member of the Skowhegan School
Board for three years, and in 1859
represented this town in the Legis-
lature at Augusta, being at that time
twenty-six years of age, the young
est man ever thus honored by this
community. In the election which
sent him to the Legislature he ran far
ahead of the other names on the bal
lot A close friend of those years
recalls his pleasure at that result,
and his remark that the rivalries of
after life would prevent similar oc-
curance. should he again be a can
didate for public office. For once,
however, Mr. GoCdwin's prophetic
instinct was at fault, for when he
came to be the Republican nominee
for the Maine Senate in 1902, he was
again honored by receiving the highest
vote of his party. He was re-elect-
ed to the Senate for the succeeding
term, and at the opening of the ses-
sion he was without opposition elect
ed the president of that body.
In the Republican primaries of
1912. he was placed by that party in
nomination for Congress, his oppo-
nent being the Hon. Hannibal Ham
lin of Ellsworth. His election fol-
lowed, and he took his seat at the
opening of the present special ses-
sion of the national house. During
his public career he was a delegate
to many important political confer
ences. among them the Cincinnati Re
1ouNCHllOlli WHtlc ut Wtul
as an ardent supporter and trusted
friend of Thomas B. Reed, at that
time a candidate for the Presidency.
Mr. Goodwin also served as the chair
man of the Republican convention in
Portland in April 1908.
His constancy as a member of the
Republican party is sufficiently evil
denced by what has already been re-
lated. In his mature years his
counsels were an important factor in
formulating the principles thereof,
and he took an active part in their
defence in many campaigns from
Maine to New York. He was mem
Der of the Masonic fraternities, of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
was a Pythian knight and member
of the Order of Foresters.
June 3, 1893. he was married to
Matte f. Smith of Cornville, by whom
he is survived. Other surviving rela-
tives are Mrs. Elmer e. McNeelie of
this place, and Mrs Blaine owen of
Augusta, sisters, and an uncle Lew
ellyn Goodwin of this town.
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A MERCHANTS DAY
COMMITTEE
Is Organized And Date
Changed to June l9
Sub Committees Appointed and Some
Work Already Reported aS Being
Done

If interest and enthusiasm at the
suit. Skowhegan's 1913 Merchants
Day is already booked to be a rust
Ter. Every member of the Board of
Trade committee of nine was on hand
at the first meeting and President
Carleton p. Merrill also was present
Some work had already been done
and from reports thereof it appears
the traders of the town will unite un-
der the motto: A SPECIAL BAR
GAIN IN EVERY STORE, to make
the day shopping opportunity worth
coming miles to take advantage of.
Plans were also developed to enter
tain all who come from outside of
Skowhegan village with a free pro-
gram at the Opera House including a
lunch designed to be sufficient for the
midday meal
A word should be said here to
Skowhegan merchants. On the day
set for this event We shall invite peo-
pie from all over the county to come
and see us. The date will be BOOM
ed as a Shopping Day and it must be
one to fully justify this expectation.
Every dealer will be expected to
make prices in some one or more de-
partments at cost, or at least far
below the usual retail figures. Re
member the motto: A Bargain in
Every Store. A shopper should
know that, no matter what store he
gets into. in Skowhegan on June ~,
he will find something offered at a
price to beat all previous quotations.
AS a shoppers Guide, and for the
mutual advantage of all concerned
this paper will print in its next issue
a column enumerating the names of
the merchants who are Offering spec
ial Merchants Day Bargains, with
a brief statement showing of what
the bargain consists. We shall be
pleased to make this announcement
without charge for any merchant who
contributes to the financial depart
ment of the committee toward defrav-
ing the expenses of Merchants Day
The organization of the committee
is not fully completed but the follow
ing is its makeup as far as at pre-
sent determined
Carleton p Merrill, president Wal
ter p. Ordway, treasurer; Roland T.
Patten, secretary.
Finances: Walter p. Ordway, Chas.
w. Day, j. Wallace Blunt
Refreshments: A. r. Jewett. w. 2.
Ordway, c. A. Ross.
Entertainment: r. T. Patten, For
rest E. Cross, G. L. II. Smith
Advertising: w. H. Wildes, II. L.
SWEET, Cecil II. Tilton, John E. Tay-
lor
The merchants of Skowhegan are
summoned (please observe the word
not invited) to meet with the Board
of Trade at the Municipal Court room
next Monday evening at half past
seven to further promote Merchants
Day plans.
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Sons and Daughters of This Somerset Town are
to Return and Assist Upon the Program

II. Norse Ed. Of Bangor, formerly
81 Albans boys.
Mrs. Ethel Iaughtou James Of Ber-
lin y. Il, viii give readings and Mrs
Ada Southard Lombard Of Windsor,
VI, viii render a solo in the after
noon. Mrs Winnifred Staples Smith
Of Rumford will be the vocalist for
both afternoon and evening Music
viii be furnished By Wateryille Band
and Drews orchestra, and it is e1-
peeted Gov Haines will be present
At the noon hour baked beans and
hot coffee will be dispensed under
the direction of C. { Hanson free to
all; for more than this visitors must
depend on their lunch baskets as
thcie will be no meals served publie-
ly at the halls. Badges and souveD-
irs may be procured from W n Wat
son
The committee Of reception and en-
tertainment are the selectmen and
their wives Mr. and Mrs Fred Lu-
cas-. Mr. and Mrs Daniel L Frost,
Mr. and Mrs Lewis 3. Johnson; the
Master OF the Grange, Hugh F Good
win and Mrs Goodwin the Command
er OF the Post II. Otis Turner and
Mrs Turner and Mr. and Mrs David
r. Longley. Visitors desiring to
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Card of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks, and
sincere appreciation of the many
kindnesses shown us by the people OF
Bingham, during our affiiction in the
loss of husband and father. Our
burdens were truly made lighter by
the many expressions of kindly sym
pathy, and the evidence that not only
hearts, but willing hands, were ready
TO render such service as might be
needed. We wish to thank the Bro
Odd Fellows for their very valuable
assistance in accompanying the re-
mains to their resting place at North
Anson, and for the friendly interest
they have all taken In us during the
more than a year Of our loved ones
sickness. We are especially grateful
10 DR.. and Mrs. Wood for the very
appropriate and comforting selection
OF music. For the kindness Of the
HeV. F. H. Means in cancelling other
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Again attention is called 10 ST. Al
bans celebration plans. No detail
has been overlooked to make the Cen
tennial Anniversary Of the town an
occasion in which IT'S citizens may
feel just pride.
Much credit is due the chairman Of
the general committee Stuart II.
Goodwin, who has been tireless III his
efforts to make this a great event to
his townspeOple. 1t seems fitting to
mention that Mr.. Goodwin's grand
father was chairman of the first
board of selectmen elected in ST. Al
bans in 1873. His father and uncle
were builders of the first town hall.
and truly the son is a worthy expon-
ent of the civic spirit that was mani
fest in his ancestors.
The principal features OF the pro-
gram are announced as follows. The
day opens with cannon salute. Early
in the forenoon the State Militia of
Pittsfield will give a military drill,
later the parade. in which the carri-
ages of .ye olden time and the
horseless carriages Of the present
time may be seen in pleasing con-
trast. The parade promises to be
one of the most attractive features
of the day.
1t the weather is propitious the af-
ternoon exercises Will be from the
band stand The address of welcome
will be from Fred Lucas, chairman OF
the board of selectmen, followed by
an address from our most distinguish
ed citizen. Hon. d. D. Stewart There
will also be addresses by Daniel
Lewis, Esq. of Skowhegan and George
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P|TTSF|ELD TRUST co.
TO RECEIVERS
The Company is Listed as Having
$4,000 Capital With a Surplus of
$1,000

A hearing on a bill in equity ask
ing for temporary injunction
against the Pittsfeld Trust Co, re-
straining it from doing business and
asking for the appointment of a re-
ceiver was held Tuesday afternoon,
before Associate Justice Albert NJ.
Spear. The proceedings were insti-
tuted by Hon. Robert f. Dunton of
Belfast, State bank commissioner
while Joseph williamson Esq, Of the
firm of Williamson, Burleigh & Nc
Lean appeared for the Trust Co,
The evidence brought the fact that
the liabilities of the institution are
approximately 100000, including its
capital stock. 1t is uncertain how
much will be derived from loans made
sometime ago. The bank maintains
branches at Jonesport and Corinna.
Commissioner Dunton stated after
the hearing that he had every hope
to believe that there would be no loss
to the depositors.
Justice Spear granted a temporary
injunction and he will shortly name
the receiver
The Pittsfield Trust Cos. officers
are: President, James NJ Chalmers; /;
vice president, Charles E. Vickery;
treasurer and secretary, William L.
Pushor.
The company is listed as having
$4,000 capital with surplus of $1,000.
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MUNICIPAL CONCERT
To he Given Tomorrow Evening by
Skowhegan Military Band

The members of the Skowhegan
Military Band are TO give a municipal
concert tomorrow Friday evening in
the Russell St band stand at 7.30
p. m. with r. F. Washburn as director.
This is the opening concert of the
season and will doubtless be apprc-
ciated and enjoyed by many people.
If stormy, the following Sunday at
Coburn Park.
The following numbers will be
played:
America
53rd Iowa, March, ...... c. A. Fraser
Santiago, Waltz .......... A. Corbin
Grand National, Overture, f. H. Losey
The Player, March,. A. L. Pinard
Alma, Selection,....... Jean Briquet
The Sunny South, Medley Bodewalt
Lampe
Land of Dreams, Serenade .,......
............ Chas. J. Rockwell
The Ensign, March, Geo. Rosenkran3
The Star Spangled Banner, F. S. Keys
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NOMINATED REGISTER
OF PROBATE
Governor Haines Names Philo Stew
ard for that Office in Somerset
County. VIII Probably be Con-
firmed Today

Governor Haines has nominated
Philo Steward Register of Probate for
Somerset County and it is expected
without doubt that the Council will
confirm the same today at their ses-
sion MIR. Steward was appoined by
Judge Small of the Probate Court to
the Office which he now holds until a
successor be chosen. Appointment is
made at this time owing to the death
of Nathan Fowler who had held the
Registers Office for the past twenty
years.
MIR. Steward is considered well
qualified for this county position and
when a candidate for the office last
year received much hearty support
from his townspeoplc and other citi-
zens of the County. He was gradu-
ated from Colby College in the class
of 1881 and later attended the Boston
University Law School He was ADJ
mitted to the Maine law bar and later
going to Minnesota, was admitted to
the bar in that state. After an alb
senee of some eight years in the west
MIR. Steward returned to Skowhegan
and associated himself with n. s.
Steward & Co, which later became
the Steward Heating & Plumbing Co.
Mr.. Steward was married in Wash
ington to Miss Carrie Y. kidwell, a
talented musician of that city and
their home for some time has been
at Hotel oxford.
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CONGRESSMAN FORREST GOODWIN, SK0WHEGANS DSTN-
GUSHED SON, DIED YESTERDAY IN PORTLAND
The End Came Hospital 100 NJ In That City Where He Had
Been iii Since May 18th. Entire Community Mourns

High School course had fitted him for
college, and as a prophecy of the
courage and energy which were to be
prominent in his character in after
years, we find him determined to earn
the funds necessary for that under
taking. For that purpose he took
over the ice business, of which the
late Brooks D. Savage was then pro-
prietor, and carried 1t on for the sum
mer. Then in his sturdy manhood,
he could endure long days of hard
labor, and most of the ice that in
that summer found its way from the
storehouse to the homes of Skowhe-
gan citizens was handled by the
young man, whom afterwards they
were to send to Congress.
Honor Of all kinds came to young
Goodwin in his career at Colby Col
lege, where he entered in the fall of
1883. He Immediately came into
prominence in athletics, especially in
baseball while he won distinction in
his classroom work. He was on the
board of editors for the college pub
licatons, held leading Offices in his
class fraternity, and at his gradua-
tion in 1887, was orator in the same
class of which Holman F. Day was
the class poet.
His fame as an amateur ball player
had spread into professional circles,
and on leaving college he had many
offers from teams of that class. He
first went to Bangor, and afterwards
played with other clubs, among them
that of Salem. Mass, when that city
was a member of the New England
League.
He studied law in the office of
Walton & Walton, and completed a
three years course in one year at the
Boston University law School, where
he graduated June 4. 1890, previous to
which, however, he had been admitted
to the Somerset County Bar.
His career as an advocate is writ
ten in the legal records and decisions
of this state. His first fee, one dol
lar, came early on the day he opened
his Office in the Milburn block and
was for a letter written to warn
citizen of Skowhegan that his hens
were damaging the property of
neighbor His first jury trial, Ar
mold VS.. Judkins, went against him,
but in marked contrast to these hum
BILE beginnings were the achievements
of later date, among them verdict
for $4,000 in the suit of Tilson
against the Maine Central Railroad.
This still stands as the largest award
Of a Maine jury in a suit for personal
injury. For the five years preceding
his re-entry into politics in 1912, he
was an attorney for the Maine Central
receiving from them an annual salary
of $4,000, for such part of his time as
he could devote to their interests
apart from his general practice.
A college companion, now Con-
gressman Asher c. Kinds, was at that
time a clerk of the House of Repre-
sentatives of which Hon. Thomas b.
Reed was speaker. From this cir
cumstance the position of Parliamen-
tary clerk of that body was offered to
Mr.. Goodwin, entirely without solicit
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Hon. Forrest Goodwin, Skowhegan' S
most noted citizen and one of the
most brilliant attorneys and distin-
guished public men of the time died
in Portland, yesterday The end
came at one O'Clock, at the Cousins
hospital, to which he was taken on
Sunday, the 18th instant, following
a serious i'll turn which occurred at
his office the preceding day. The
prominent and ominous symptoms
were hemorrhages of the stomach
and these recurred after he
reached Portland. Death followed
few hours after one of
these attacks of yesterday forenoon
and may have been directly traceable
to it. 1t is now thought the alarm
ing condition of the past ten days was
but the elimination of a malady that
had been undermining his health for
months, perhaps for years.
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Chlldren's Evening in the Grange

Children's night was observed in
Skowhegan Grange last evening.
Dispute the heavy dowLpou of rain,
there was a large number in atten-
dance and a pleasing program was
presented by the children, Mrs. Shell
don Beal presiding. The stage was
decorated with flowers and after the
program a lunch was served in the
dining hall.
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support Appreciated

The Office l have lately assumed has
come to me by the kind efforts and
support of many friends and l wish
them to know that l am not unap-
preciatiye. Among my first impress
sions is that of desire to make good
their confidence in me by faithful dis
charge of the public business entrust-
ed to my hands.
PHILO STEWARD.
Probate Office, Skowhegan, May 29.
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The pulpit Of the Firs- baptist
church was occupied sunday by f. ".
Marston Of Oakland Calf. a brother
Of the late Hen. Charles \ Marston.
His address was especially presented
in the interests of The young people
going our into the world. He was
listened 10 with deep attention, and
being both thoughtful and pertinent
old and young alike. were much bene-
fitted and delighted with his elo-
quence The First Baptist Congre-
cation has before had the pleasure Of
listening To Mr.. Marston and It's mem
bers certainly hope that he may again
be with them,
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The Somerville (Mass) Journal an
nounces the engagement of Miss Ru-
bena Adaline, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Burgess of Benton Road,
Mass, to DR.. Brace I. Lawley of Bos-
ton.
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Fifteen other farmers. with dairy
herds aegregating about $50 COWS
have made known their desire TO Join
but the committee in charge of the
constitution and bylaws have not
had the opportunity to see them.
The meeting listened TO an address
by Prof Redman of Orono and after
ward had an informal talk with him
on Cow Test Association work and
the general subject of dairyine.
Another meeting will occur at the
Municipal building next Saturday
evening al $50 and as usual anyone
Interested in dairyinr will BE- vel
come.
H. o. Bean of Canaan. whose farm
is beyond the territory that IS eX-
pected to bc covered by the associa-
tion. was present and expressed his
desire 10 join. II was voted to ad-
init him ON payment of membership
fee and subject TO annual dues only.
and 10 extend the same privileges y
anyone who was similarly situated
Since the meeting of last Saturday
stat Dairy Instructor T : Adams
reports the engagement Of l.. c. Nor
rill Of Mechanic Falls as official test
er fer thu Somerset Cow Test Asso-
citation Mr Merrn is graduate
of tte Agricultural College at Orouo.
class OF 1919. lie vii commence his
duties herr ON Juue 10TH
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duties in order to be with us, and for
the many words of sympathy and help
we are sincerely thankful.
Mrs. Orissa b. Dodge
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. HIATT
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Dodge
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Savage
Bingham, Me-, May 27, 1913.
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Arrangements for the District meet
ing of the Rebekah Lodges of District
No. 13, to be held at Skowhegan, Tues
day evening. June 8, are completed
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FIRE At MERCER WAS
SUBDUED
Frank Wade'S House Canght Fire
in That Town Last Sunday

Especial from our Correspondent
Frank Wades house caught fire
Sunday, but with plenty of assistance
very little damage was done, the
cause being a defective chimney
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Exercises under the auspices Of
Russell Post G. A. r., No. 90, will
be held tomorrow in accordance with
the annual custom in observance of
Memorial day. The program which
follows promises to be one of much
interest.
Selection by the Band
Prayer, ......... Rev. j. G. Osborne
Address of Welcome, Post Commander
Response to Welcome, F. F. Lawrence
Song Just Before the Battle -.
Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson
Reading of Orders,.... Post Adjutant
Lincoln's Address, Com. J. w. Fogler
Memorial Address Com. G. r. Palmer
Singing ................ BY Children
Singing National Ode ..... Audience
Benediction, Rev II. G. McGlauf1in
Procession Proceeds to North Gene
terry
Prayer
Decoration
Then to the Bridge, South Channel
with the strewing of flowers on the
waters, under the auspices of the
Relief Corps, and prayer by Rev
r. II. Wilson Then to the South
Cemetery. Ritualistic Services by
the officers of the Post and the Dec
Grafton.
Hymn America, Quartet and Audience
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The deceased was a native of Skow-
hegan. His birth occurred, June IA,
1862, ON the farm now owned by
Thomas Dean, about three miles from
this village on the back road to Wa
terylle. This homestead was then
known as the Pollard place, and it
was here that George E. Goodwin,
father of the subject of this sketch,
found his bride, Hannah S.
Pollard, daughter of the man
whose name has been for more
than a generation, associated with
that farm. 1t will be observed that
the date, 1862. was during the Civil
War in which the George Goodwin, Just
mentioned, enlisted, very soon after
his marriage to Hannah Pollard, and
the senior Goodwin was fighting in a
cavalry regiment when his son, who
was to bring so much honor to the
family name, was born.
The section of Skowhegan just re-
ferred to would be noted for the ia
nous men it has produced, even had
it not been the birthplace of Con-
gresham Goodwin. Abner Coburn,
afterward Governor of Maine, whose
great wealth subsequently furnished
such generous endowment to the pub
lie Institutions of this town, county,
and state, was born on an adjoining
farm. c. A Coffin, still living, Presi-
dent of The General Electric Co, and
widely known in financial matters of
national and international import
anoe was born a few miles to the
south on what is now known as the
Wentworth place.
Forrest Goodwin was one of the
students of Bloomfield Academy, and
afterwards of the Skowhegan High
School, from which he was graduated
IN June 1881, having the Grafton in
the commencement exercises His
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REPORT OF THE ENROLL.
MENT COMMITTEE
Completing the Work OF Organization
for the Somerset Cow Test Assn.

The following are among those who
have already signed the constitution
and bylaws of the Somerset Cow
Test Association. as reported at the
weekly meeting, at the Municipal
Court room, last Saturday.
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A man always has sympathy for a
pretty woman unless she is his wife.
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The MEMORIAL DAY
OBSERvANCES
As They Are To Be Held
Here Tomorrow
The Program in Honor of the Beloved
Dead Which Has Been Prepared
Under the Auspices of Russell Post

Tomorrow, May Goth is the one day,
in all the year, of sacred remem-
brances. Tomorrow the boys who
parted comrades with appropriate eX-
ercises and tomorrow, the graves of
these fallen heroes will be garlanded
with flowers while amidst the mar
tial music, the old soldiers will live
over again the scenes of the long ago.
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Lightning struck twice on the Eu-
gene Swain farm during last Sundays
storm.