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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
ALUMNI AND FORMER
STUDENTS
Of Somerset Academy
to Meet June 30
For Their Second Annaul Reunion.
All Are Urged to Come Back and
Greet Old Friends

Plans are underway for the second
annual meeting of the alumni and
old students of Somerset Academy, a
time -honored institution of learning
largely attended, but this year it is
hoped that there will be many more
present to renew the acquaintances
of their youth and the friends of their
childhood. The day selected has
been June 80. Connected with this
event is a movement to start fund
of $500 the Academy being in need of
not less than this sum at the present
time. 1t is the plan of those con-
nected Herewith to introduce practi-
cal work in the course of study for
the boys to establish one of the most
popular and practical courses now
possible for schools, that of House
hold Arts. The old-time school
building needs renovating and in add
ing this new course. alterations will
also be necessary. Letters are be-
ing sent out to the former students
asking their aid in the project. The
executive committee are now work
ing on the days program and the
Academy bell will ring in the morn
ing at the accustomed hour, to sum-
mon the students of old back to their
seats in the study room.
In the early days this was the only
secondary school within radius of
many miles and the students came
from one end of Wesserunsett Valley
to the other for it had no competi-
ton. Now however. Free High
Schools are many, and Somerset Aca-
demys circle of influence has con-
tracted. hence the effort is being made
to keep it abreast with the education
al advancement of the times.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
THE GREAT MERCHANTS
DAY, JUNE Is
The Committees are Diligently work.
Ing 10 Make This One of the Big
Events Of somerset County

The several committees appointed
to have the Merchants Day arrange
men,s In charge, which 10 TO occur In
skowhegan under the auspices of the
Board OF Trade on June Is are quiet
ly but diligently working 10 make u
one of the big events OF the County
A meeting vas held last evening In
the Ffrs, National nank and plans
ssrv further formulated a. Ia the bsst
msthod VI entertaining ths crowds
a ha are sspseisi 90 visit ths io~a an
that date
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
SP|R|TUAL|STS TO CON-
VENE At SKOWHECAN
State Association Meets Here Satur-
day and Sunday-the First Time
For Years

The nineteenth annual convention
of the Maine State Spiritualist As
socation will be held in Grange Hall,
May Is and 16. All day Saturday
will be devoted to the business ses-
sions. while Saturday evening will be
devoted to the religious services, to
which the public is cordially invited.
All Spiritualists and those interested
in the work which the State Associa-
ton has been doing for the last few
years will be welcomed as visitors to
the business sessions. but of course
only members may take part in the
proceedings.
The Rev May S. Vanderbilt OF New
York. one of the best known lecturers
and psychics in America, will be the
principal speaker at the religious SER
vices. Her message work is always
convincing. and makes a deep i'm
preston on those who have been
previously prejudiced against Spirit
ualism. Hon. s. w Gould will de-
liver the address of welcome and the
music for the occasion will be fur
nlshed by Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Watson.
Late cars will be run to Madison after
the evening sessions.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
POMONA MEETS At
MERCER
Annual Field Day AT
Lakewood
This Event VIII Occur on August 81.
A Fine Program at May Session

The Pomona held the regular May
session with Sandy River Grange.
Mercer, in the extreme western part
of the county, Tuesday A pleas
ant day and fairly good roads called
out delegations from the surrounding
subordinate Oranges and the meeting
proved lively and interesting.
The morning session was occupied
in the transaction of business and
comforting the Fifth degree on a class
of fourteen members who were ad-
mitted into the Pomona. Then came
the welcome address in behalf of
Sandy River Grange by j. n. Frizzell
and the response in behalf of the Po
mona by S. F. Emerson; music by
the choir closed the morning session.
Afternoon session called at 1.30
o'clock and the program continued
with select reading by Bertha Gray;
song by Susie Corson. Then came
the topic SHOULD farmers in this sec
tiOu pidnb d ldl SCl dIl1dSt Vi wi Ii,
and if SO should it be Indian or
Sweet?" Speakers-W G. Wade,
D. M. Bunker, H. l.. Heald j. N. Friz-
zell, N. E. True, c. H. Allen. The
speakers agree that more corn should
be raised but were somewhat divided
on the merits of the two varieties.
Tho paanluad fbaf 10
southern section of the United States
offers greater opportunities for homes
than the northern section? Aflirma-
tive, S. +. Emerson. c. II. Allen. Lizzie
Kimball; negative, j. ~ Frizzell. Mrs.
W. G. Wade: reading a selection in
poetry. Fortieth Anniversary of a
Grange by Mrs. W. G. Wade. Re
marks on charter members of Sandy
River Grange by c. II, Allen How
We may make the work of our homes
easier" was considered by Mrs. Lizzie
Watson. Mrs. W. G.. Wade. Mrs. +. E.
Hatch. A communication was re-
ceived from the State Master In re-
gard to the annual Field Day of the
Pomona and 1t was voted to hold the
same at Lakewood on Wednesday.
August 25.
sandy River Orange Is on the in
crease In numbers aud interest and
about to enlarge and improve the
hall. Nert meeting of the Pomona
~ith Victor Grange. Fairfield. June \.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING PLANS
APPROVED
State superintendent Smith and Dr.
Young of state Board Of Health

Hon. S. ". Gould, a member Of The
High School building committee was
in Augusta Monday to submit William
Hart Taylor's blue print plans for the
proposed remodeled Hieh school
building ard the addition thereto 10
payson Smith. state Superintendent
OF schools and Or Young of the state
Board Of Health. These fWo officials
approved tho plan and appeared TO
be satisfied IN every respect With the
proposed changes After il Is ap-
proved d, liz local school committee
the building committee vii submit
the plans To contractors for bids In
order thai IL work may b. begun az
an early dat
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
JOSEPH FRANCI0sI OFT ON BAIL
Jailed Several Weeks Ago Charged
With the burning Of Farm Build.
lngs

Joseph Franeiosl Was on Tuesday
released from the County Jail on bail
aud Was allowed To go back to Gardi-
ner. where he was 10 resume bis for
mer duties as fireman. franeiosl
vas brought over from Pittsaeld
several weeks ago To awai, the action
ai the Grsad Jury. having been
charged wtsh burning ths farm build.
laEs Of pasniaae sussI aEd tha, at
,ha, time ~ settlement there had been
a aiaaxresmsns between the tao men
Circumstances anaiiy lsd Ia the ar.
Fsss Of Fvanstsoi
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
MADISON VILLAGE CORPORATION CONS|D-
Err AG|TATEO WATER QUESTION
Sentiment That Public Utilities Commission Let
ter Was Not Satisfactory

lie hearing in this vicinity "a which
all tae evidence can be presented:
that Ire Commission be again asked
TO MAKE some answer to the conten-
ton for the Installation Of meters
The article ia relation to the pur-
chase OF tie plant was passed over
by an oYerw helming vote. as was
that in relation to the installation Of
liberation plant A letter to the
Assessors of the Corporation from
Josiah MaXeey asking that a com
mi.tee Be appointed from the Cor
poration to confer with him and see
if the existing differences might not
be settled provoked considerable dis
cussion. DR.. A G. Stanwood stated
that in his opinion the Water Com
pany vas not only guilty Of arson but
also OF murder. Letters from the
State Board of Health dating back
several years and condemning the
water were read. The sentiment Of
the voters was that the Corporation
would not be willing to buy either
now or at any time III the future the
plant Of the Company as valued by a
court appraisal a committee was
elected to confer with the committee
in the town of Anson, who are work
ing to secure a supply for that town.
. af-
article in relation to the payment of
the hydrant rental which becomes
due July l.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13

MADISON, MAY 10-A special
meeting OF the Madison Village Cor
poration was held Saturday after
noon for further consideration Of the
water question. which has been so
vigorously agitated for the past FIVE
months. The meeting vas called 10
order at ? p m by Corporation Clerk
A. b. Head and Bernard Gibbs was
elected Moderator. The first article
to come after the election of Modera-
tor was to see what action the Cor
pOration would take in regard TO the
letter received from the Public
Utilities Commission. This called
forth a general discussion in which
W B. Brown was the leader The
sentiment of the meeting as expressed
by the various speakers was to the
effect that the letter was not at all
satisfactory and a set of resolutions
in answer to the letter was read and
adopted the substance being as fol-
lows: That the Corporation was op-
posed to filter of any kind; that the
voters would not be satisfied with any
water supply coming from the kenne-
bee River unless it was taken from
a point above Bingham village; that
the fire pressure was inadequate and
the water supply totally unfit for do
mestic use; that the commission
should give an opportunity for a pub
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
SOMERSET PROBATE
COURT
Holding Monthly Ses-
sion This Week
Important Wills Presented. Judge
{. q. Small Presided. Adoption
Papers Granted

The May session OF Probate Court,
which has been held this week at the
Court House with Judge {. o. Small
presiding has been marked by an
unusually large amount of business.
Among the out-of-town attorneys who
have been present were John T. Hol-
man of Athens, ]. w Manson of Pit
tsheld and Augustine simmons OF No.
Anson. Walter (. Caron. Who was
taken from Maine Childrens Home
Society was legally adopted by Mr.
and Mrs. Harry D. Burgess OF Nor
ridgewoek. the name being changed
to Walter Elmer Burgess
Among the Wills presented for pro-
bate was that of Angela J. Bracket
OF Pittsheld who named ". L. Pushor
of Pittsheld as the sole executor and
out OF an estate, estimated as not
exceeding $1,000 bequeathed the sum
OF S5ooo in memory OF her parents for
the endowment fund OF the Pittshald
! Unyersalist Church.
Hiram H. Gilman. late of Skowhe-
gan, by the terms of his will be-
| Queathed his entire estate TO his wife,
Sarah ". Gilman. whom he also ap-
pointed exeeutriN. The property was
valued as not exceeding $4,000
The late Augustus Jewetts estate
was valued Al NOT over $14oo and ot
this all bur $a5 which was vfIed to
Bertha Lillian Perkins of sRoWberan
goes to William AucustBs Iew.,t of
Cornvlle. Who is also named as the
executor OF The estate
An authenticated copy Of .hs win
OF samuel Il Harding. late OF S,mer-
Vile Mass a4o~whtch tter, has been
much contention was al.a presented
to b. nlea and recorded after being
probat,d N Somer, ILL., The docu-
meat contains long hst of l.raci.s
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
Benetlt Junior Class, \. II. y.

The historical drama. Washington
at Valley Forge. Ia 10 be given In the
motion pictures at the Star Theatre
next Monday aud Tuesday as a bene-
al for the junior Class of the skow-
hegan High school This histori-
cal sueJsc, Ia especially nttsd TO BE-
given under school auspices I, Is
one of the truly great productions,
both a. to sabl*e, and treatment,
which have rec~atiy se~n made avail
able Ia sAs movias picture hlms The
lpadlax ralss are tahsa BY Fysaet@
ferd aaa 0vsss GUARD
tthssAaaias sAs sausasl char
astss ef .his sasstsAtamsm, sAs usual
pstss al ss and tev will prevail
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
COUNTY GIRLS coz.
FERgNCE


owink tn the unexpected HumbsF OF
events shtea are to occur between
aew aad the middle of Juas. IL has
e@en asemsd advisable TO postpone
shs Girls Conference whlsh ~as
plaaasd for May 1870 aati sams
usas saFlas shs a@xs scaeal y~sy
feass SAs have hesa latsrsssea in
'~ysas preliminary plaas .t.A 10 tsk 2
tA4s eppessaaiiy II shaakias tbs
many p@Fsass wAa expressed ~tll.
sasnsas Ia satsFs4iR delegates
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
Payson Smith Lecture at NOrridge-
w0ck Postponed

The free address by Payson Smith
has been postponed to Tuesday even
ing, May 25th. This item Is printed
to correct the notice which appears
in the Norridgewock news on Page
two which had gone to press before
the necessity for postponement oc-
Cured.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
Food sale

The Home Relief society Nil con
duct a food sale next Saturday al
ternoon In store formerly occupied
by Lambert sale opens a. g "a clock
and food should be brought lH Al :.
O'Clock Persons Wishing = ald va
the pro!eet ~fll kindly send tood or
money fheTe are several rasrs
" hi,h need aiteudtaE So aua ~. 81.
eic,y has hoi llftir tu the Treasury
consequently fesldea,s ~ fhs - 1922
ar aaked ia b. a. librFai as eassIa.r
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
Another Somerset County Whlskey
Seizure

Deputy Sheriff Henry D. Brophy
made two seizures Saturday at the
American Express office, Fairfield.
One lot contained six quart bottles of
whiskey and one quart of wine The
other lot contained keg in which
was 4 IS quarts of whskey The
libel will expire May IS.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
state Convention la SHOW hegan

The State CONVENTION of the Catho-
lie Order of fofrsters ~tll be held IN
skowhsgan. TussdAy june ) This
wlll bv an important event tn catho-
ltr Circles aud more dyAiia OF ths
affair will b. given lat.r
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
SK0WHEGM IS TO HAVE
FIRST CONVENTION
OF Baraca-Philathea and Other Or
ganized Bible Classes of the Maine
s. s. Association

Skowhegan is to have the first con-
vention of Baraca. Philathea and other
organized Bible Glasses of the Maine
State Sunday School Association.
This affair will occur next Monday
and Tuesday and is being looked for
ward to with much pleasure by per-
sons interested in branches of work
along these lines. The First Bap-
tist Church will be convention head
quarters and the opening feature will
be a reception Monday evening at
o'clock in the vestry of that church.
The following program has been ar
ranged for in connection with the
event: Piano duet, Misses Mildred
Weston, Mabelle Ross; vocal duet,
Miss Marian Carpenter. Ray Kilgore; /;
baritone solo, j. Harvey White; trio,
Mrs. Bradley Mr.. Kilgore, Mr.. White;
reading, Miss Gertrude Carter; So
prano solo, Mrs. Eta Bradley.
In the auditorium of the church at
s o'clock, the address of welcome will
be listened to. Response will be
made and there will be an address on
The Organized Class and the Sunday
School by Rev J. J. Hull of Lewiston.
The program Tuesday will be as
follows:
TUESDAY Observation-Disclosures
S.30-Song Service led by Mrs Philo
Steward; S.45-Deyotional Service led
by Rev. II. G.. McGlauflin; 9.00-busi-
ness meeting; 930-one minute re-
ports; 11.30-The 5 to l Movement,
Miss Gertrude Carter; 1145-Conse-
Grafton meeting led by Rev. T. II. Will
on.
VESTRY
11.45-Baraca and Philathea Secret
Service meeting.
TUESDAY p. M.-AUDITORIUM
200-Song service led by Mrs.
Steward; 215-Devotional service led
by Rev. George Merriam; 2,30-Vestry
Teachers Conference; 3.30-Ad-
dress. Organized Class Work in
Maine, D. Stanley Evans; 4.O0-Ad-
dress, Phlathea Opportunities, Mrs.
Alice E. Baker; 4.45-Business meet
ing; 5.15-Conseeration meeting led
by Mr. Wilson.
TUESDAY EVENING-AUDITORIUM
7.15-Devotional service led by
George Thompson; 7.30-Muscal SER
vice. First Baptist Choir and Congre-
cation led by Mrs. Steward; S.l5--Ad-
dress. The Baraea and Philathea Idea
Mr.. John NJ Nichols; Hymn; Phila-
thea and Baraca Benedictions; Bene-
diction. These services are all free
and the public is urged to attend.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13

W. Y. " pwsisrasas was In Water
vilie the ayst II shs ~s~s 10 attend
the tAesty isass tsssasssa ~hlea
sams sa aa end Ia ,as Notrs paas
gkaEeh Ttt~&AaY
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13

NJ and Ars " pyaAft @ho
ne~ reside la rtltsasla ~srs IN ta~a
team Asfoss eeantgf dF nysart has
inx easlasas lntsFvsts at Wea AthsaA
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13

memorial event is to occur next
Saturday in the home of Rev. and
Mrs. Samuel F. Emerson as that is
the date upon which they will cele-
brate their golden wedding anniver-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
ILLINOIS MAID WON HEART OF SOLDIER
LAD WHEN ON GARRISON DUTY
Over Fifty Years Ago. Mr. and Mrs. S. F
Emerson to Observe Golden Wedding

residence on Mechanic ST. and prob
ably over fifty covers will be laid for
dinner. The membership of their
family including sons, daughters
daughters-in-law, sons-inlaw and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13

The Peace and Arbi'fal aA pfa4fam
blrh Saa Ia have haau 4frsvatsd
a Tbs Netset corPs trldss Agiefeaaa
sas PstatP"aed uasll ths as,. aaesiinx
~ lHG ia the death st Nrs tfta "
ttsasDH
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13
haakst ArstiRz NJ talFpsi8

The hasa, NIss,enA, mvvfsx ot
the kruaebss naptls' Nssustat#ea st'f
b. hrid la Fs.fas'7 Ma a. tsis b'
lvas a'ans sAsRh ar Ate aft a.
feed
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-13

AFs q u faiFssssvs arrived hoaas
laas atsAs gsom AFltastoa aasa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-05

water plant which was insufficient.
Help was asked OF OttunwA tire
department In the form Of additional
hose and within twenty nine minutes
from the time the request was made
, 1000 feet OF Those was received from
Ottumwa for use in ligAting the blaze.
Y The firemen fought the blaze until s
o'clock before deemingf1t safe to leave
the burning building.
The structure is that once known as
the old Cleveland house and is owned
by Nels Peterson. The firms occupy
Ing the building and their approximate
losses are:
National Clothing Company, lower
floor. Loss between $4,000 and $4,000;
partly insured.
Palace of Sweets on lower floor.
Loss $4,000 with no insurance.
Brunswick billiard hall on lower
fioor. Loss $1,000; partly. Insured.
Toby 4 Beckett cigar firm. second
and third floors. Loss about $500.
partly insured.
The Monroe annex, second floor and
"a skating rink on the third floor were
practically destroyed. Loss not given.
The entire loss Is estimated at be-
tween $4,000 and 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-05
Sioux City Girl Asphxxiated.

Sioux City, Jan. Ethel Smith, an
employe of the Iowa Telephone Com
pany,, was found dead early yesterday
in her rooms in the apartments Of Mrs.
l.. w. Warren. 212 Perry street. She
died of accidental gas asphyxiation.
Evidence showed that the girl had been
dead for some time.
Miss Smith had engaged rooms at
the Warren place last Wednesday at
about 4. O'Clock in the afternoon. She
was last seen when she retired at 10
o'clock that same night. 1t i" prob
able death occurred New Years day.
According to an aunt residing in this
city. Mrs. w. NJ. Wigton Ills Wall
street, Miss Smith formerly resided
with her parents at Lansford, S. d.
Recently she removed to Sioux City
and accepted a position with the Iowa
Telephone Company. She was 81 years
of age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-05

form. modified ~ may be needed. would
fit the case. In the cities where It
has been tried II has been q success.
Is there any reason why q commtssion
could not handle the county business
just as well as the city business and
the county be the gainer? In Los
Angeles. Cal. they have organized a
commission to handle the county bust
ness and put the men on salary. They
believe 1t will be profitable. Certain
1t is that in veryemany counties OF this
state, If someone was devoting his en-
tire time and effort to securing the
very best results from county ex-
penditures. there would be better re-
Suits,
The county business is far too Inn
portant to be treated as an odd job
any longer. 1t is time that the state
makes it possible for counties that
so desire to employ competent business
men and engage them to devote their
entire time to the business of the
counties they serve. Certainly no
county that desires to move forward
and try out better method should
be barred from making the expert
ment"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-05
Northern Io1ua Items

Of the city near Pleasant Hill school
house and the log house first built was
supplanted by one of frame to be re-
placed about eighteen or twenty years
ago by fine large home. Theirs was
known for miles around as one Of the
most hospitable homes in the county.
Grandma" Adams has probably been
present at more births and in more sick
rooms than any other woman In the
county-the early days herea bouts
witen doctors were few and hard to get.
demanding her presence which was
never refused and seldom paid for.
Mason City.
T. H. Koerber of this city received
wfrd from relatives in Germany that
his brother. DIR. Emil Koerber. had
been awarded the iron cross for bray
cry in the field. DR.. Koerber is a
staff physician and a member OF the
Fourteenth German army corps, which
3is located In northern France. He has
been actively engaged with the German
forces for several months having joined
his company at Wurtemburg.
odeboIt.
Complete arrangements have been
made to conduct a colt and corn
show in Odebolt, Jan. %, 20 and 30. The
first day will be entry day. The corn
and grains will BIO on exhibition the
29th and 30th and the colt show will
also be held the last day. Prof. w. J.
Kennedy will Judge the horses. and a
prominent corn expert from the state
college will Judge the grain. Liberal
prizes are offered to exhibitors In both
departments. This will be a big event
and the attendance promises to be
heavy.
Forest City.
A little after midnight Wednesday
night the fire whistle turned loose its
startling wall. when fire was discovered
In one Of the new exhibit barns at the
fair grounds near the north road. IT
and the other nearest barn were utterly
destroyed, and there being no insur
ahce on same It II said that 1t would
could cost $4,000 to rebuild them. Os-
car Benson. who takes care Of the fur
mace In the WinnebaRo Bank block.
saw the fire from the Summit office
and turned in the alarm. at which time
the iire had little Roadway. The wills
tie woke UP the two fellows who were
sleeping In the barn. who were taking
care Of some horses being housed there
this winter. and IN getting out the
s0rses they were badly burned, sspeo-
Tally one man. whose home Ia at AL
SohA He 10 tiler by trade.