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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-08-07
COMMUNICATIONS OF
GREAT INTEREST
Stories of Somerset County People
Now Living In Other States. We
Want More of Them

Thousands of people, born in Som
erset county, or passing their early
life here, are now living in towns and
cities of the west, a few in foreign
countries. In some cases they keep
in touch with their former home by
letters, more or less frequent, eX-
changed with relatives or friends.
Even this old home tie is sometimes
neglected and their name and the very
fact of their existence is almost for
gotten. Even when correspondence
is kept up, but few people, among
the early friends of the now distant
dwelling Somersetter, are informed as
to the events of his life as the years
of absence lengthen.
This paper has been trying to dis
cover these former residents hoping
to tell their friends where they are
and what they are doing. This has
resulted in some unusually interesting
narratives and we desire more of
them
Among those already reported have
been Ernest G. Walker of Washington.
d. c., formerly of Anson; Mrs. Ben
nell Bigelow of Oatyille, Kansas, for
merly of Madison; Miss Grace f. Snow
of Massachusetts, formerly of Skow-
hegan and Madison; Fay E. Lucas of
Washington. d. c., formerly of st. Al
bans; J. Frank Fox of Delano. Cal,
formerly of Athens; Henry Watson of
Auburn, formerly of st. Adams and
Walter Merrill of Montana, formerly
of Skowhegan.
Within the next few weeks we shall
have an account of interest to the old
time friends of VIM. NJ. Abbott, form
erly of Skowhegan, now an instructor
early date also we shall print a news
story concerning R. d. Pratt of Har-
risburg, Pa. Mr.. Pratt was a ma
tive of Athens and his wife is the
daughter of the late Dr. w. E. Tarbell
of that town. Another similar ac-
count will relate the present home and
business activities of Leslie Z. Keen
whose early life was passed in the
western part of this county and who
was for time in the shoe business in
Skowhegan.
We are very anxious to receive
more of these stories. Anyone vino
was born in this county, or who resid-
ed here long enough so that they now
like to recall their associations with
Somerset people, is invited to send us
a letter or story. This account
should mention, among other things
their life in this section with some
thing of the circumstances of their re-
moval. News of their travels, their
present residence and occupation
should also be included, everything in
fact that will be of interest to Som
erset county people.
Children of Somerset, wherever you
are, the friends of your youth want to
hear from you. Renew your ac-
quaintance through the columns OF
the IndependentRepo
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Political Notice

At the solicitation of many voters.
men who stand for all that is pro-
gressive, clean and honest in and out
of politics, l have consented to ac-
cept the chairmanship of the Somer-
set County Republican Committee, al
though appreciating that l am entire
ly untitled for the position because of
lack of experience in this line of pub
lie work.
While l thoroughly believe in the
principles of the Republican party,
believe too in a fair amount of in
dependence at the polls when neces-
sity requires, and never will | seek
anybody's support for any candidate
who appeals to me, as they sometimes
have, as unworthy of the Office to
which they aspire. But why in our
midst at this time some former and
worthy members of our party in this
county should seek to disrupt our or
ganization,-a party responsible for
the nomination and election of
county ticket of men of such unim-
peachable character and integrity as
are Senators Walker and Colby,
Clerk of Courts Seekins, who in his
office has not superior in the entire
country, Judge of Probate, C. O.
Small, County Attorney Folsom, the
late Register of Probate Fowler
County Commissioner Osborne and
County Treasurer James FellowsAno
better men live, is beyond my power
of reasoning.
Why, too, they seek the defeat of
nominee for Congress of a man of
the ability and experience as is pos
sessed by John A. Peters, without
doubt the most able of all men in
this district to combat the free trade
propositions that are already making
havoc with New England's industries
and her prosperity, Is also beyond my
comprehension.
1t is discouraging to face a foe in
battle for a common cause without
united strength. and appeal to every
opponent of a free trade policy to
take hold and do his part in placing
in the halls of Congress a man who
has the brains, the energy and the
strength to represent US in national
affairs as he has in state affairs with
such pronounced satisfaction. Such
a man is Congressman-to-b John A.
| Peters.
Yours for victory,
CARLETON P. MERRILL.
Skowhegan, August 5, 1913.
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LOCAL ITEMS

Levi Thomas departed Monday
morning by early train upon his re
turn to Boston after a visit at the
home of his brother, Henry Thomas
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G. Lewia ar1
children, Mr. and Mrs W. A. Lewla,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Pooler, Mr.. and
Mrs. James f. Lewia, Thomas n.
LeYia, Mr.. and Mrs. George Ware aud
child, DR. and Mrs. 0. J. GAIA and
child and Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Gague
of Wateryille enjoyed a picnic and
outing at DR.. Viles' cottage. Lakewood,
Sunday.
Rev. H. G. McGlauflin will resume
preaching services at the Centenary
NJ. E. Church, Sunday morning, Au-
gust II. He was down from Pleas
ant Pond and announced that We'd
nesday, August 81, the speaker at the
Anson campmeeting would be c. j.
Brown, general secretary of Metho-
dist Episcopal Sunday Schools of the
State of Maine, while on Sunday Au-
gust 31st the speaker at the camp
meeting will be Rev. Milton Butler
Pratt of the First NJ. E. Church, Am
sterdam, N. Y.
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Death OF An Aged Athens Woman

Death OF Mrs. Harriet Wentworth,
occurred at the home of her grand
daughter Mrs Carroll Andrews. Ath-
ems, Me. August 4th. The end came
very suddenly being the result of a
paralytie shock She did not recover
consciousness. A slight shock in the
early summer had made her more fee
BILE but she had recovered sufficiently
to get around the house and attend to
her personal duties. She seemed in
her usual strength Sunday, but early
Monday morning, Mr.. Andrews heard
a slight noise in her bed room and
upon going TO her found her uncon-
scious. The doctor was immediate
ly summoned but she never rallied.
Mrs. Wentworth was Sc years old
her last birthday. being born in Scion
and having spent the greater part OF
her life in Athens. She was a dear
old lady. honored and respected by
all. a member of the Athens Metho-
dist Episcopal church since 1891.
Mrs. Andrews has had the care OF
her grandmother during her last years.
Her son y Walter Andrews, who iE
years old is a great-grandson. TWO
sons Robert E. and Llewellyn P, sur
vive her. Robert being with his mother
at the last.
Funeral was held at the house, We'd
nesdav at p. m. Rev Chas. L. Kin
ney. pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. officiating.
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MUNICIPAL CONCERT
To he Given Next Wednesday Evening
In Russell st. Stand

One of the series of eight concerts
to be given by the Skowhegan Military
evening at 7.30 in the Russell street
stand R. F. Washburn, director. The
program will consist of the following
numbers
Independentia, march r. B. Hall
operate Mingle, medly X. E. Berry
Overture, medley Remicks Hits
Spring Maid, selection (by requesU
Reinhardt
Popular Songs, (a) Melinda's Wedding
Day (b) Then I'll Stop Loving
Yoy. Pianpadosi
Chicago Tribune, march Chambers
THE Three Roses Waltzes
Lustspiel, overture Keller Bella
End Reg't., march r. B. Hall
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Fred G. HOyey

Fred G. Hovey formerly of this
town, died at Vienna, Me. last Friday
from tuberculosis. The deceased was
the son of the late Lewis Hovey. He
was employed in the Hawes clothing
store for many years and later went
to Lynn, Mass, following the same
occupation. For several years past
he has lived in New York City, His
age was about As years. A widow
and one sister, Mrs. Lewia Lacroix of
Vienna survive The remains were
brought to this place, Sunday, for in
terment in the South cemetery.
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MUSTER PREPARATIONS
Which the Local Militia Company
are 10 Make for this Event

The following letter has been sent TO
all the members of the new Company
"E' to prepare them for the Muster
at Augusta. Owing TO the fact that
the Skowhegan company has had so
short a time to prepare, the Adjutant
General excused it from attendance
during the long hike of this week. The
rest of the regiment went into camp
at Augusta Monday morning and Co.
"E" will join them Saturday.
ARMORY COMPANY "E"
2nd Infantry
Skowhegan, Me, August 5, 1913.
To the Members of Co. +.
Our company will leave Skowhegan
for Augusta Saturday morning on the
eight O'Clock train. Every man
should be at the Armory at $50, and
must be there at 100 o'clock.
There will be a regular drill on
Thursday night. and short drill Fri
day night As these are our last
drills before muster, no excuse for
absence can be accepted except sick
ness Every member must present
himself to DR.. Stinchfeld. Reserve
Medical officer, on Thursday or Friday
night at the Armory for a medical
certificate of health. as no member of
the National Guard can attend Muster
without the certificate.
The War Department as well as the
State of Maine are very strict regard
ing attendance of every member of the
A41T1
euvers. and ii will be absolutely nee
essary for you TO be present unless
the medical officer reports you are not
in proper physical condition To the
Commanding officer of the company
Friday night.
Every man must be provided With
high russet shoes. The army shoes
for which most of the company put in
their orders to the Q. NJ. Sergeant will
arrive Friday night II would be
we'll to take along an old pair too, as
they will be more comfortable for drill
ling.
Every man must have his blanket
roll made up under the direction of the
q. NJ. Sergeant by Friday night There
will be commissioned officers in
the Armory every night and all day
Friday to help the men pack their
baggage in the company chests, and
generally prepare for Muster BE sure
that all alterations to your dress trou-
sers are made before Thursday, and
that your outfit is complete.
We have all worked hard 10 make
this company a success. Show your
interest and loyalty in Company L
by doing everything that you can per
sonally to make a fine record for our
new organization. Remember that
the citizens of Skowhegan are watch
ing us, and will praise and support us
or condemn us as our record at Au-
gusta may warrant.
BY order of
ROY l.. MARSTON.
Capt. End Infantry.
Commanding Co E
WILLIAM DEMO, lst Sergeant
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LOCAL NEWS

DR.. F. S. Bigelow was in Augusta
Monday on business
Burchard Look of Strong has been
here as the guest of his cousin, Ken
heth Matson.
Herbert c. Judkins is absent on a
visit to his parents in Athens and his
sister in Bingham.
Mr. and Mrs. belmont Tozier of Jer-
sey City, n J., are in town the guests
of his sister, Mrs. Forrest Harville.
Mrs Robert Neal and son Roland of
Pittsburg, Pa, are guests at the home
of Mrs. Meals brother Arthur R.
Jones.
Mrs. Sarah Rollins of Garland and
Miss Amelia Hill of Bangor are the
guests of their niece, Mrs. Hiram
Bearce
Judge and Mrs. Fred F. Lawrence
left Monday on the noon train for an
outing of about two weeks at Peaks
Island
Mrs. George Savage son and daugh-
ter have removed here from Lewiston
and are occupying the Vigue house on
East Front St
Mrs. William r. Smadrg of Fort
Seal, Oklahoma, who has been the
guest of her friend, Mrs. John N. Le-
vine, departed Monday
Earl Huckns accompanied by his
young sister Katherine Huckins and
Master Morris Knowlen left Monday
for a visit with relatives in Presque
Isle.
Mrs. Dora Whitaker, sales lady at
Ordway's is taking a vacation from
her duties and will pass part of her
time off duty with relatives in Ports
mouth. n. H.
The Town Improvement Society
will meet tomorrow (Friday) after
noon, at three O'Clock, at the library
parlors. The program will be in
charge of Miss Gertrude S Weston.
Max w. Mitchell, formerly manag-
er of Eaton Mountain Farm, writes
from Boston that he and his wife
were to leave that city this week to
make their future home in Oregon.
Miss Berle Fuller arrived home
Monday evening after an absence of
FIVE weeks. The time was passed
with her father in Boston and with
relatives in Lewiston and other cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Green and
daughter, Miss Myrtle, went Friday by
automobile to Eustis, where they viii
remain for several weeks outing AT
the Jim Pond Camps, which Mr., Green
has lately purchased.
A. r. Jones, agent of the American
Woolen Mill went to New York yes
terday on a several days business
trip in the interests of the company,
At the present time the woolen mill
is running with about two-thirds
crew.
Sister Superior st. Ursules of Va
teryille accompanied by another nun
was in town the other day on busi-
ness pre-arranging their removal
here Both of the sisters will be
connected with the parochial school
which is to open here in the fall,
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NEW POSTMASTER FOR
BINGHAM
Hon. A. F. DOnigan Has Been Appoint
ed to That Office. Planning New
Building

Especial from our Correspondent)
Hon. A. F. Donigan has been ap-
pointed postmaster of the town of
Bingham and is making preparations
to erect building for the postoffice on
his vacant lot on upper Main ST This
is third class office and a savings
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Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Horne, former

Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Horne, former
ly of this place visited Mr. Horne's
brother, Fred L. Horne, at his farm
home on the Norridgewock road, early
this week. They were accompanied
by their daughter, Miss Irene. The
family now live in Manchester, N. H.,
and the journey was made in their
new Overland touring car.
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COMPANY { To 90
TO AUGUSTA
Will Participate in the
Maneuvers There
Cant Marston Has Recommended the
On.COmmissiOned Officers. Lit.
Boutcher Here Thursday Night

Lieutenant Boutcher, 18th United
States Infantry detailed from Wash
ineton as instructor and inspector of
the Militia of Maine, paid a visit to
company E, here Thursday night and
watched them drill under heir own
officers the company later being turn
Cd over to him who put the members
through the PAGES. The Lieutenant
oynressed himself as much pleased
with the company and particularly
with the class of men that constituted
If and was thoroughly satisfied with
its condition. saying that the men
drilled unusually we'll for the amount
of time they had been organized. The
company had very satisfactory drills
Sunday forenoon and Monday evening,
while on Thursday and Friday evening
there will be special drills at which
every member who is going to Augusta
will attend.
The company will meet at the Ar
morv at $50 Saturday morning to
nrepare to leave on the o'clock train
in charge of Capt. Roy L. Marston, for
Augusta to participate in the maneu-
vers there and will return Wednesday
morning. The regular army sergeant
drill master will be specially detailed
for Company E alone curing the mus
ter. One of the attractions will be a
series of baseball games for the Regi-
mental cup, which Skowhegan hopes
to bring home as trophy.
Capt. Marston has recommended the
appointment of the following as non
commissioned officers for the COM
pany
1st sergeant, VIM. Demo; quarter
master sergeant, Walter G. Lessari; !;
lst duty sergeant, John w. Healey;
sergeants, Clifton A. Greene, Earl E.
Thibeault, John E. Wasson; corporals,
Mlburn NJ. Fowler, John N. Levine,
l.. Elroy Seekins, Carl P. Sanderson.
Vim. e. Andrews, Jr., John A. Dona-
hue; musicians, Henry M. LeCla.r,
Howsrd NJ. Weston; artificer, Rose e
H. Abbey; cooks, Michael Bouletoe,
Guy p Thibeault.
The complete roster of the company
is as follows: Captain, Roy L. Mar
ton; first lieutenar', George X. Ro, -
son; second lieutenant, Edwin r.
Whiting. Sergcants, VIM. H. Demo,
". G. Lessard, J. w. Healcy, E. e.
Thibeault, c. A. Greene, ]. E. Wassa1; |;
corporals, NJ. NJ. Fowler, ]. n. Levine,
l. E. Seekins, C. P. Sanderson, w. E.
Andrews, j. A. Donanue; cooks, Nj.
Boulette. G. P. Thibeault; musicians,
H. VI. LeClair, H. NJ. Weston; artifin -,
R. H. Abbey; privates, r. H. Abbe?,
L. F. Akeley, r. D. Allen, NJ. Boullette,
c. T. Bracket P. r. Burrill, l.. w.
Cavanaugh, E. C. Chase, Carl Curtis,
H. c. Dumont, o. w. Green, d. j..
Green, ]. w. Healey, F. l.. Hubbard,
F. T. Hurley, c. |. Jewett, R. e. Kill
gore, John Lewis, Elroy Lacasce, H. G.
Merrill G. A. Moore, L. S. Moore, P. r.
Murray, ]. F. Mason, r. P, Ney, F. E.
Nolin, G. H. Plummer, c. c. Paradis,
A f. Rodden, Jos. Sanford, E. l..
Smith, NJ. J. Smith, X. B. Steward. Il.
". Steward G. P. Thibeault, A. =.
Weston, H. n. Weston, F. W. Weston,
C. F. Whitney, C. E. Whittemore, H. G..
Woodbury., A. L. Nutting, Roy Pooier.
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Auditors Hearing

A hearing before Carroll ". Per-
kins of Wateryille, auditor. has been
in session at the Court House yester-
day and today The case is one of
Horace Spear plaintiff, versus the
Cranston Box and Lumber Company
of Cranston. r. l. II is understood
the case arose over some numbering
operations al Mayfeld.
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Mrs. George Russell, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. ]. F. Will
iiams and other relatives in this vici-
hity departed yesterday on the noon
ualn for her home in Carroll, Iowa.
MRS. Fred Barker of Athens another
sister was here yesterday also to be
present at the departure of Mrs. Rus
sell.
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Card of Appreciation

We wish to extend thanks to the
neighbors and friends who 80 kindly
rendered their assistance to us in our
hour of trouble; also to all those who
contributed for the beautiful flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Dunton
Elmer H. Dunton.
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Yours for victory

CARLETON ?. MERRILL
Skowhegan, August 5, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-26
STODDARD WINS AT TRAPS
Carries Off the Hon9rs at Holt
day Shoot of the New Ro-
chelle Yacht Club.

Ten men and one young woman-Miss
Helen Brown-faced the traps at the New
Rochelle Yacht Club. on Harrison Island,
yesterday. and, despite an easterly gale
which sent the bluerocks at erratic
angles, some good scores were returned.
u. r. Stoddard carried off the honors
OF tho day by winning three OF the six
matches decided. He won both the ten
and fifteen bird scratch contests, and
In the match for the Holiday Cup at
fifty 'birds' broke 4S on a handicap or
~. II. II. Todd and A. C. Chandler tied
for second place with IS each.
A twenty-five bird" handicap match
was won by ID. Zuriat. with n full score.
and A. L. Eldridge captured the prize in
n twenty-five bird" scratch competition
with Il breaks. He also Won a fifty bird
match with score of A. In which G. p.
Granbery was the runner-up, with Il as
his score.
Tho scores follow:
Holiday cup 80 clay birds. hsndicapy-B. r.
chandler 90. IS; G.. i. CRANBERRY 49, a. G. A.
Narsland 40, a; J. T. Donovan CsD, 40; A. Il.
I.idrIdRe n0) So Dr. Martin a., 81; ID. Zuriat
aS. 50: 4. +. Black d9, g. Won by b. r.
Stoddard. - ,,> -
1ur,at (D, %; \. +. Eldridge (5). %; DIR. Mar
a. 19I "a; b. Il. Stoddard l6), %; @. p. Gran
S ~, IA 20: II. II. Todd a, 20; A. f. Black
zen %. A. Q. Chandler (D, Is; @. A Marsland
re III: Mist Brown CD, II. Wonsby zur1at.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-26
Goes Down Before Low.
bond in Straight Sets
on Indoor Courts.
WINNER PLACES HIS
SHOTS TO CORNERS
George g. Moore, Jr., Also
Scores, but Finds Fitch a
Hard Man to Conquer.

It was the spirited quality OF the lawn
tennis en- the courts of the 7th Regiment
armory in the annual championship tour
nament yesterday that served as a recon-
pense for what was lacking in quantity.
Arthur NJ Lovibond gained the semi
final round OF the championship singles
by defeating King Smith. The match was
filed with surprises. for Lovibond brought
into action a lot of tactical skill which
overthrow the brilliant game OF his "a
nous adversary by the score OF 81, 6-2.
George @. Moore, jr., formerly one OF
the leading players on tho Columbia Uni
versity team, battled through desper-
ately played three-set contest In the first
round OF the championship. He faced the
veteran L. II. Fitch. who was finally COM
PEELED to yield up his place to the score
OF 81, As. 90.
Only one match was played in the ham
dicap and in that A. b. Washbern, OF the
New York Athletic Club managed TO re-
peat his success of the previous day
Washbern, at scratch, eliminated A. {.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-26
CHICAGO GETS A PLUM
Report Says Motor Boat Trials
Will Be Held in West.

Chicago, Dec. 2.--Elimination races 10
pick the American challengers for the
Harmsworth trophy, emblematic OF the
motor boat championship OF the world
will be held in Chicago next summer.
II. H. Melville. commodore OF tho
Motor Boat Club of America so an
nounced to-day. He said the races were
awarded to this city in recognition or the
advance in motor boating made by the
West
II is probable the races VIII be held IN
July. Commodore Melville will leave on
December 81 for England TO carry the
formal challenge for the Harmsworth
trophy.
Motor boat men seen here yesterday
were not inclined 10 believe that the
course for the elimination races is TO be
changed from Huntington Bay. Long
Island, to Chicago. They believe that the
Chicago hydroplane enthusiast may have
taken too much for granted.
The British hydroplane Maple Leaf ~.
owned by z. Mackay Edgar, was the
winner Of the Harmsworth trophy last
summer on a course of tho Isle Of Wight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-26
Baseball 4 Boxing Il Lawm Tennis 4 Golf x Other Sports
MANY RIDERS IN HUNT
Beagle Pack Saves Fox in a
Fast Run to Hounds.

over sixty-five riders reported for the
Christmas Day run of the Meadow Brook
Hunt Club at Hampstead, Long Island.
yesterday. and enjoyed one Of the best
that have been held so far this season.
A pack of beagles crossed the path Of
the fox in following rabbit scent just
at time when the bounds were close
on the heels OF the quarry. This gave the
fox a fresh start, so that he lasted long
enough to make his den, and so cheated
the riders out of brush.
The going was heavy from the rain. but
this made the scent hang well, and the
hounds trailed fast. The footing was
not good, but no accidents marrcd the
sport.
Among those in the saddle were Mr. and
Mrs. H. l. Nicholas. Mr.. and Mrs. j. f..
Davis, G. P. Snow, II. F. Godfrey. 4. c.
Schwartz, Paul d. Cravath, Miss Vera
Cravath, Miss Elise Ladew. Harvey S.
Ladew, George Rose, G. Benson Rose,
Reginald Rose, S. A. w. Baltazzi, r..
Kuhn, Miss Kirlin. Robert Kirlin, II. +.
Whitney, Miss Flora Whitney, Joan Whit
ney. II. s. Page. Miss Frances Hadden,
Seward Carey, c. G.. Rumsey. jeremiah
Beale, +. s. Won Stade, ID. Milburn, j..
w. Appleton. J. p. Grace, w. r. Grace
and Morgan Grace.