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Arizona republican., 1914-03-30
The Plaza

Monday is usually an off day" in moving picture houses. but Manager Cavaness of the Plaza is determined this condition shall not obtain at his house. Accordingly he announces for today one of the most sensational of ferings in many weeks. ''Dante's Paradise and Purgatory," in three reels, will be the feature of the eX- cellent program. This film has been commented upon favorably by critics all over the country. In addition there will be a tWo-reel Kalem of fcring, "The Plot of Indias Hillmen," that would be a feature upon any program. 'The Rustler's Reforma- tion.'' is a single Selig reel telling a powerful Western story. There are six reels in today's program.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-30
NOT FOR JACKY

Mother (of Jack ashore)-Which would you rather go to tonight, the concert or the temperance lecture?
 Jack-Nix on the squall and the water-spout, mother. Me for the nov ing pictures!
Arizona republican., 1914-03-30

houses the last half of the week just plot, and it is said to be a cleverly- told conceit of the variety that has made the long stay of the Jacobs company a success.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-30
ADJUSTMENTS
The M ascot

The success of the series form of comic opera is assured, judging from the hearty approval of the in novation, as essayed by the Boston Ideal Opera company at the Empress last week. It is the general opinion that this is much preferred to the tabloid versions of the old operas, which is next to impossible without cutting out much of the very best of the original production. The first act of "The Mascot was handled in an exceptionally clever manner dur ing last week. The second act will be up for attention, opening this evening, and running the first part of the week. The story of the sec end act follows:
 Fortune smiles upon Prince Loren 70, now that he has a mascot. His only fear is that Pippo, Bettina's old sweetheart will marry her, which would be fatal. as all the good in- fluences of the mascot will vanish with the first bridal kiss. So he tells Bettina that Pippo is false to her and arranges to marry her himself Pippo obtains entrance to the palace disguised as strolling player, sees Hettina and arranges an elopement He is discovered by Lorenzo and IS made a prisoner. Lorenzo, to make himself doubly safe, gives his consent to the marriage of Palmetto and Pip 20, she having become violently in fatuated with him, and this, of course, makes an enemy of Frederic, her former fiance. But Bettina con- vinces Pippo that she is true to him. They elude the vigilance of the guards and make their escape.
 The third and last act of the op- era will be presented as the bill for the last half of the week.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-30
TRAIN OVERTURNS

OTTAWA, Kans., March 29.-A Mis- souri Pacific train was overturned in ditch and a dozen injured, the engi- neer and fireman seriously.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-30
The Regale

Following a most phenomenal at tendance at the Regale theater, for four days, with the Mexican war pictures as the attraction, Manager CrucksOn today announces a resump- ton of the regular Universal film offerings that have won thousands of patrons for his moving picture house The Night Shadows of New York" in three Imp reels will be the feature of the program which will run today only. Mike and Jake in the Wild West" is a Joker comedy that can not fail to amuse. There will also be single reel drama of the usual high order.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-12
NORTH ANNnN

The d. \. r. meeting will be held
Saturday afternoon of this week at the
home OF Mrs \. Simmons.
DR.. Ray Randall of Lewiston was
called here Saturday night on account
of the condition of Mrs Frank Pierce
who is very low.
William Andrews of Lewiston arriv-
ed here during the past week from
Lewiston on account of the illness of
his sister. 1t has been nearly 26
years since Mr.. Andrews left town and
he has made but few visits to his boy
hood home since going away.
Floyd Williams and George Cole
went to Boston Monday to attend the
automobile show.
Mrs. Grace French is visiting 10
Pittsfield
Leslie Lane and Miss Addie Barron
were united in marriage at the Metho-
dist Parsonage. February 28th, and
have taken up their residence on I'm
ion ST
Miss Agnes Gilbert is improving and
her sister Mrs. Curran, has returned
to Vermont.
Miss Agnes o. Hersey of Bangor
gave a reading Friday evening in Car
rabassett Hall for the benefit of the
Academy.
News was received here Monday of
the serious illnesst of Mrs. Fanny
Wentworth of Lewiston. who will be
kindly remembered as the mother of
Mrs. George Longley.
Mrs. Eta Casweil Trenton, who was
the daughter of Alman Caswell, was
buried in the cemetery in this village
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Scott. Mrs. Record and Miss
Robinson who have been visiting in
Boston and other towns in Massachu-
sets during the past week, arrived
home Monday nightcY
D. M Marshall of Oakland Who mas
been quite ill with diphneria during
the past few weeks is doing well and
will soon be about again. His many
friends and relatives here will be glad
to learn that his condition is rapidly
improving.
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Our Venerable Citizens.

The invitation to our readers to
send in the names of Skowhegan resi-
dents, 80 or more years of age, has
resulted in the following We know
there must be others who have passed
the four score mark and we shall
hope to have them reported. to be add
ed to the list which will be printed
again in a later edition.
Mrs Susan Williams, born in Glou-
cester Mass, in 1922 Lives at the
home of her daughter, Mrs George
Nay.
w r. G Estes, born in Durham,
Me-. Nov %. 1890.
Caroline w. Estes, born in Scion,
February 10. 1888
Mrs. Sophia A. Littlefeld, born in
Athens, January 1881. Mrs. Little
field makes her home with her daugh-
ter Mrs C. F. Longfellow.
Mrs. Lydia (Collins) Drew, aged 80
years. Born in Athens, Me, Dec %,
1922, lives at the home of Fred Will
son. Shirley Street. Skowhegan, Me
John l.. Burrill. born in Skowhegan
March 81, 1927. Now lives in East
Skowhegan.
With any name sent, please give
date and place of birth and the name
of the household of which the person
reported 10 now a member.
Carlton C. Berry. born in Brighton
Me, Oct. 2. 1920. Now lives with Co.
burn c. Berry, No. Pine Street.
Alonzo Richardson, born in Bel
grade, July 80, 1920. Lives at his
farm home in Skowhegan.
William Frye, born in Ireland in
1882. Now lives in Skowhegan.
Mrs. Lucinda (Allen) Oak, born in
Bloomfield in 1920. Now lives at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Nahum
Steward, Water Street, Skowhegan.
Levi W. Weston, born in Bloomfield,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-12
HARTLAND

The annual town meeting was held
Monday. March 9Th, and the follow
ing officers were elected: Moderator,
d. 4. Packard town clerk, Carl Rand
lett; selectmen, Z. A. Webber, lst;
A. r. Burton, 2nd. J. f. Connolly. Sd;
treasurer, G. Nj. Lancey; collector,
Carl Randlett. Amounts raised for
Free High School $3.50 support of
poor, $500, town debts, 800; roads
and bridges. $1,000; sidewalks, $500;
attachments and discounts, 1925; Me
mortal Day, SIS; electric lights, $500;
cemetery fences, $l25; State road,
Sl10O; Carl Randlett rebate of tax on
plant known as the w n. Moore Lum-
Der Co.. S210; watering tub, $50; low
ering grade at Ford Hill, 5000; Fire
department, $50; repair of Engine
l.,use, $500; Free Library, 500; in
terest on interest bearing debt, $1,000;
repair of school house at Beans Cor,
$3.50; outstanding bills, 500; common
schools, $1,000 school books, $500; re-
pair of school buildings, $500. The
town also voted to rent the stone
crusher for another year. A commit
tee was appointed to see what could
be done toward purchasing the prop
erty of the Hartland Water Company.
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CORNYILLE

The mid-winter social given under
the auspices of the Ladies Aid at the
Kinsman school house was very
pleasurable event. The following
program was carried out: Song,
choir; recitation. This Little Man
Isn't Hot" Harriet Patterson; recita
ton. THE Railroad Crossing Harry
Dysart, song. choir; impersonation
THE Aspiring Dishwasher," Carrie
French; encore, THE Coral Polyk"
recitation, THAT Little School Mas
ter" Lindley Parsons; farce, When
Brother Phil Went Walking" cast of
characters. Sister Marion. Evelyn
Fogg; Mother, Carrie French; Jack
Chresam, Lindley Parsons; Brother
Phil, Harry Dysart; solo, Star of the
East" Mrs. Kenney encore; Duet,
Mr. and Mrs. Kenney. Sandwiches,
cake, pie and coffee were served for
refreshments. There will be a business
meeting of the society at the home of
Mrs. Altman Whittier March to make
plans for the coming fair.
The M. f. B. Society gave a baked
bean supper and entertainment Tues
day evening at the Kinsman school.
The entertainment consisted OF recita-
tons and instrumental music. Those
participating on the program were
Victor Dysart, Mrs. Scott, Alice Dy-
sart. George Merrifield, Earl Fowler,
Harry Dysart and Lindley Parsons in
recitations and Elizabeth Foster and
S. c. Folsom with musical selections,
The club is to meet at the home of
Mrs. Carrie French next Wednesday
afternoon for sewing circle.
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ST. ALBANS

Town meeting was held at the Opera
House, Monday, March s. Frank n.
Vining was chosen moderator. Otti-
GERS elected as follows: Selectmen,
and Overseers of the poor, Preston W.
Libby, LIST; Lewis B. Johnson, End;
Cecil j. Lancaster Sd; town treasur-
er, Frank W Paige; collector, George
Libby; school committee, Z. G. Crock
er, years. W. H. Carson, 2 years;
f. w. Paige, year; town agent, Wal
ter o. Hilton; town auditor, Freeman
Mills, constable, George Libby, c. c.
Hanson, c. +. Mower. The follow
ing sums of money were raised: Sup
port of schools, $500; repairs of
school buildings and supplies, $500;
purchase and repair of text books,
$3.50; maintenance of bridges, $3.50;
town charges, $1,000; to repair and
build roads in summer, $500; break
ing snow roads in winter, $500; State
aid highway, $500; iron culyerts, 500;
electric lights, $3.50; sidewalks, go;
for board fences to prevent the drifting
of snow, 500; for cutting bushes on
highways. 5000; care of cemeteries,
SIS; special appropriations for high
ways; near A. C. Holway's, $50
Lane Hill, $50; Emery Hill, 5000;
Ramsdell Hill, 5000; near Five Cor
ners, 5000 The town voted to con-
tinue in the school union with Hart
land and Palmyra; not to make con-
tract with the Hartland Water Co;
to raise the sum of $400 to assist in
repairing the reservoir dam at the viii
lage; raised $50 for Memoria. services.
The town voted To buy a two horse
road machine; to leave the matter of
opening schools (closed by State Law
to discretion of the school board;
voted to buy scenery in Town House
now owned by Strawberry Art Club.
The meeting was adjourned at 4
O'Clock Monday to Tuesday at 9
O'Clock and finished and adjourned at
II o'clock Tuesday noon.
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NORTH CORNVILLE

W. B. Wilson returned from Quincy,
Mass, recently
Wingate Bradbury of Athens is suf-
fering badly from the effects of a
frozen foot The doctors think ampu-
tation will be necessary.
Rev. Charles l.. Kinney OF Athens
was about town Tuesday getting sub
scriptions to build church at North
Cornville. The widows mite is as
acceptable as the needles eye, but all
goes.
The explanation in last weeks pap
err reported of what H. D. Eaton in
tends to place on the pile of rocks
near his residence has been a great re-
lief to a good many, as ii seemed to
worry some a good deal.
Mrs. Later remains about the same.
Chas. Millett is not gaining very
much.
l.. H. Leighton has sold his colt to
F. L, Hight.
Mrs. L. H. Leighton is on a visit to
her daughter in Boston, Mass.
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THE FORKS

Officers elected: Moderator, Will
son j. Holway; selectmen, Forrest f.
Williams, Winfield S. Powell George
r. Merrill; town clerk, Forrest E.
Williams; treasurer, Wilson j. Hol-
way; collector, Edwin Y. Morris ;
road commissioner, appointed by Co.
Commissioners; school committee,
Edwin Y Morris; board of health, Ed
win Y Morris. Money raised for
schools. $500; highways, assessed by
Co. Commissioners; all other purposes
$12O0; total amount raised 500; total
raised last year $1265. The meeting
was called to order by Moderator
Wilson J. Holway. The warrant con-
tanned twenty-three articles which
were disposed of in short order, ex-
cept article twenty-five, which was to
see what the Plantation would do in
regard to speeding of motor vehicles.
This was finally disposed of after con-
siderable discussion.
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Otk HILL NORRIDGEWOck

Mrs. Ralph futile returned home
from Smithtield Sunday where she has
been helping care for her mother Mrs
Harry kllgore. who is III with pneu-
mona
Alfred Brown spent Il few days last
week al his home in leeboro
Miss Pearle Giggey of Augusta is
spending a few days with her sister
Mrs. Andrew Anderson
Miss Rose Frederick. who il was re-
ported last week as III with bronchial
pneumonia, passed away Sunday
morning at the home of Edward Rog-
ers. where she has spent the last three
years. II vas thought that she was
gaining slowly although for years she
has had a bad heart trouble. which at
the last caused her death Her age
was about Il wears
Mrs Della Williamson is visiting
her daughter Mrs Ed Walton in Mer-
Ger for a few days
Frank HOyle and brother Harry
we're called TO Massachusetts last
week by the death Of their mother.
Mrs. Alta Boyington and children Of
Belgrade spent a few days last week
with her mother Mrs Obed Allen
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OIINNEBASSETT

Albert Jcpson who has been our
cream collector for 9 years has re
signed and Frank Green of Skowhegan
is the new collector.
The G. C.. club was very pleasantly
entertained by Mrs Ella Jepson We'd
nesday of last week. There were
nine members present Ice cream,
cookies and cake were served.
Jerry COwett who was operated on
at somerset Hospital is gaining rapid
ly and is expected home the last of
this week.
Saturday evening was very pleas
antly passed at the home of +. f.
Whiting where a number of neighbors
gathered to celebrate Mr.. Writings
birthday. II was intended to be a
surprise but as Mr.. Whiting was go
| ing home late in the afternoon little
Thelma Smith gravely informed him
that he would have company that
evening. Games were played until a
late hour when the guests departed
| leaving cards and gifts as tokens of
remembrance.
Mrs. Jennie Stevens who has been
at Somerset hospital several weeks
RECOVERING AloLh an opei ation iceui hOu
to her home Saturday. Her many
| friends will be glad to know that her
health is much improved and there is
every reason to expect she will fully
recover.
Mrs. Delphina Haynes who has not
been in her usual health for several
days Is somewhat better.
The Halloween Club met with Mrs.
Josie Whiting Monday evening.
Mrs. Myra Wthee is visiting her
sister Mrs. George Merrill in Camden.
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ATHENS

March 9Th proved to be an ideal day
for town meeting as well as for work.
Not every voter felt that he could
leave his work to attend but a good
number were out to have part in cleo
ton OF officers and the action taken on
the remainder of the forty articles of
the town warrant. The meeting was
called to order at 10 o'clock, the clerk
II. N Flanders, reading the call J..
F. Holman, Esq, was chosen modera-
tor and the articles of the warrant
were promptly acted upon with little
friction, so the meeting closed about
3 O'Clock with an hour for dinner serv-
ed by the ladies of the NJ E. B. So
ciety. Following is the list of officers
and other votes passed: Clerk. H. ~
Flanders; selectmen, assessors and
overseers CT poor, Geo. f. Aver, Frank
Fox. w. r. Tibbetts; (old board)
treasurer, M j. Hight; auditor, J. f.
Holman; agent George +. Aver; S. S.
Com, c. S Brayton; truant officers,
A. A. Hail. collector of taxes, E. H.
Cook; fire warden. J. F. Holman; F.
Sums raised. Wesserrunsett Valley
Fair, 500; roads and bridges, $4,000;
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EMBDEN

Officers elected: Moderator, Ches-
ter X. Williams; selectmen, Chester X.
Williams, Harlon Boyington, Wlbert
Walker; town clerk, Bert A. Barron !;
treasurer. Melvin w. Farmer; collect
or, Grant Witham; school committee,
Grant Witham; board of health, Wal
lace Hodgdon. Money raised for
schools, $500; highways, $4,000; all
other purposes, $1675; total amount
raied $4475; total raised last year,
$5825.
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week Next week they will meet with
Miss Martha Young
Miss Wallace of Lewiston IS visiting
at the home of d. IL Williams ana
family
Mr. and Mrs Clyde Whipplc Of
Skowhegan spent sunday the guests
of his father Charles Nhippie
Mrs. n. VI Wilson and son Sidney
returned Saturday night from a few
DAYS visit With relative IN ShdW he
gan and Augusta.
The Ladies Aid vii meet With Mrs
Nellie Paul Tuesday afternoon. March
II.
The schools m town viii open Mon
dan March - Tor twelve weeks term
with the following teachers for the
various schools Gertrude BrOtee,
Washington. Ruth Manson. Longfel-
low. Laura York. Franklin, Pearle
Swain. Maple Grove, Martha VI.
Young. Primary; Clara NJ Record In
tcrmediate; Goldie Willis, Grammar
". {. Hobart Mgr. of the Somerset
Farmers Telephone Co. and Olin Is.
Taylor. lneman, of Norridgewoek
were in town Saturday looking after
the company's lines.
Mr.. and Mrs d. 5. Healey had as
guests Sunday and the first part Of the
week Mr.. and Mrs VIII Moore Of Ne.
Arson.
Mrs. Emma French will entertain
the Ladies Home circle Thursday al
ternoon, March ~.
Master Lionel Lombard Of Hartland
has been in foWu recently visiting his
aunt Mrs. Z " York.
Mrs. Carl HunncWell and son VII
liam of Madison Center were the
week end guests of her brother VI. l..
French and family. They returned
home sunday with Mr. Hunnewell who
spent The day here.
North somerset Grange will cole
bra1e their anniversary at their next
meeting on Saturday. March 81 with
an all day session. The meeting IN
the afternoon will be open to the pub
lie.
Mr.. and Mrs s T. Baker, Mrs. Flora
Curtis. Chester Grant and Fred Ma
COON attended the Pomona Grange at
Bingham Tuesday They reported 4
good time with an interesting meeting
and splendid dinner.
DR.. p. A. Wood will be in Scion.
Thursday, March 10Th. for the practice
of dentistry.
The Grange will hold their annual
Old Folks Ball. Tuesday evening Mar.
II.
Mrs. Eliza Davis, who has been
staying in Skowhegan this winter, ar
rived in town Saturday night and is
visiting Mrs Chester Grant
Mrs. Abbe Russell is critically i'll
with pneumonia at her nome on the
| Brighton road.
Mrs. Nellie NJ. Chick of RoNbury
Mass. is visiting her brother c. A.
| Moore and family.
Probably the larest load of boards
that has ever been hauled up the vii
lage hill was handled by a pair of
horses weighing POO pounds and driy-
on by Bernard Davis. boy thirteen
years old This load contained 2512
feet of box boards and weighed about
five tons. A good deal of fun has
been made of Bun and his team.
Shaggy" and "Cooney" this winter
but if anybody can beat Bun" with
this same load and pair of horses
that do not weigh any more than
these two we would like to see them
do it.
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EAST MADISON

Feb. 2Sth was observed as Long
fellows day by the members of East
Madison Grange The first and sec
ond degrees were conferred on one
candidate. During the Lecturers
hour there were quotations from Long
fellow by the members; recitation,
Bernice Titcomb piano solo, Alta
Young; paper, This Months Birth
days, Bertha Paul; question which
is the most profitable investment, SIS
in COWS, sheep hogs or poultry? dis
cussed by M G. Baker, C. T. Durham
and George Kicker; recitation, Harriet
Patterson. The next meeting. March
14th will be Young Peoples meeting
to be held in the evening
Mrs. Henrietta Moore, a long time
resident of this place, passed away at
an early hour Monday. March 8. AL
though in poor health the immediate
cause of her death was pneumonia.
She leaves four daughters and many
friends The deceased was 83 years
old
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EIGHTH ANNUAL FARMERS WEEk
Given by the College of Agriculture of
the University Of Maine.

very interesting and instructive
program has been arranged for the
eighth annual farmers week to be
given by the College of Agriculture of
the University of Maine, March 9th
to l4th. The Maine Central offers re-
duced rates as does the Bangor and
Aroostook
The Farmers Week course was in
stltuted seven years ago in response
to demand on the part of the farm
ers of the State for a short course of
practical instruction in agriculture
for the benefit of those who could not
spare the time for taking longer
courses given by the College of Agri-
culture. The course has been en-
larged from year to year and is now
given in three sections thus allowing
those in attendance to specialize to a
considerable degree in the line of work
taken.
The sections are as follows: Farm
Corps and Horticulture section-in-
Guiding farm crops, horticulture, and
farm management; Animal Industry
section, including animal husbandry,
dairy husbandry, poultry husbandry.
and veterinary science; Women's sec
ton.
The lectures and demonstrations a"e
free to all No fees of any kind are
charged You are invited to attend
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SOMERSET TOWNS HOLD
ANNUAL MEETINGS
Affairs Will Quiet Down Now That
These Important Events are Over
With

A calm sometimes follows a storm
and this is apt to be the case in the
communities where municipal affairs
have been agitated with considerable
vehemence of late. Now hat towr
meetings are over with, matters are
probably settled and every day topics
will again be resumed b. til" towns
people In addition to the accounts
published last week, reports Of SEES
sions in other communities are pub
lished in this issue
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NEW PORTLAND

Mrs Rose Luce has returned home
and She is much improved in health
Almon Caswell was called to Mad
ison the last of the week by the death
of his daughter Eta Caswell Trenton
She died very suddenly from typhoid
fever
John Metcalf made business trip
TO SkoWhegan Tuesday
Undertaken Butts VAS called to
North New Portland Sunday to attend
the funeral of Elmer Quint.
Dr. A. H. Clark and Dr. II. 5. Spear
are attending the automobile show in
Boston this week
Chauneey Clark and little daughter
Frances of West Pennington are
spending a few days With Mr. Clark s
parents Nh and Mrs Edwin Clark
Elijah Carsley is III very poor
health
The Rebekahs of this place initiated
several new members into their lodge
Tuesday evening.
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interest on school fund note, 1881 !;
for support of common schools, $1,000;
repair and build school houses, $50;
for school books, $50; for school sup
plies. SIS; for tuition of High School
scholars at Somerset Academy, $3.50;
for support of poor 5000; for incident
al expenses, $500; for Memorial Day
$25; for wire fencing for roads, $50;
for cutting bushes, $50 for improy-
ing road through Knights woods, 5000;
for improving road near Rines' corner
$3.50; to improve State road 5000; for
exterminating Brown Tail Moth, $50
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SOLON

Officers elected at the annual town
meeting held Monday, March 9. Mod
orator, S. F. Greene; selectmen, M. L.
French, NJ. c. Jewett F. M. Vittum
town clerk, P. S. Longley; treasurer
w. II. Soper; collector, F. A. Vittum
school committee, Harold Randlett
new member; fire wardens, inspector
J. l.. Foss; aids, Azel Jones, Malon
Patterson, w H. Soper, l.. L. Patter-
son. Money raied for various pur-
poses, $l0,96S; total raised last year
$10,745.