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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Installment IL of 1.-THE Black Box
entitled Meath Iron Wheels features
a train wreck in New Mexico and q
fiercely exciting rescue from death
among the turbulent waters of the Rio
Grande. Excitement from start to fin
ish in this episode at the Colonial Wed
nesday and Thursday
One Of the funniest Keystones ever
is also added to the regular program
Charlie Chaplin, the worlds creates,
mirth provoker. in His Musical Ca
reer." Others. Of course, Flo LaBadie
in a Thanhauser two part feature
"Bianco Forgets' Frank Lloyd in a
Leammle drama, The Prophet of the
Hills. a Kay Bee feature, THE HUI
man octopus" and keystone "A HUI
man Hounds Triumph" will also be
included.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
Among the visitors Tuesday we

Among the visitors Tuesday were
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry E. Buzzell of Buff
falo, n. Y, who stopped for awhile in
town on the way to Wayne where they
have a summer home. Mr.. Buzzell,
who represents the O'Grady Secret
of Maine and has been passing his
summers at Wayne for the past six
or seven years. He and Mrs. Buzzell
left their home last week in their six
cylinder Overland car and made the
trip by easy stages. They had fine
weather and the journey was very
enjoyable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
.UN|vERSALIST
CONVENTION PRO-
CRAM, AUBURN

The annual Universalist State conven.
ton will be held at the First Universalis,
church. Auburn, Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday, June Z. and 3. The State
Young Peoples convention viii bs held
Thursday, June 10. vice-President, ].
NJ. Carroll Of Bates College. will preside
at the business session to be held at 1880
o'clock Tuesday morning, Ex-Presi-
dent DR.. G. II. Twitchsll Of Auburn will
give an address Of welcome.
The convention opens with Z plat
form meeting at 7.30 o'clock Monday
evening and from that time until the
close Of the Young Peoples Convention
on Thursday Il = expected that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
Y. M. A. NOTES

High strings last week at the Y. NJ
c. A. bowling alleys were as follows
Monday. Chase, 126; Tuesday. F
Thompson, 1902: Wednesday. Chad.
bourne. lis; Thursday, Chase, los;
Friday, Merrill. no: Saturday, Chase
10s.
The Unknown Partner Bowling Con.
test, which is about to be opened on
the "Y" alleys promises to be filled
with interest and already a number Of
good bowlers have handed in their
names to be entered. The contest will
be continued through the month of
June and at the end prizes will be
awarded. 1t is expected that there will
be 10 two-man teams in the league,
the partners not knowing each other.
Those desiring to enter the league are
asked to hand their names to George
Paro at the =. n. C. A. building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
Three Big Features in Ten Reel Pro
gram at Opera House

Three multiple reel features are in
cluded in the big 10-reel picture pro-
gram which is booked at the Opera
house for today and tomorrow. THE
Prison Stain" Kalem. The Stolen
Yacht" Lubin, and THE Pines of
Lory,' dramatic adaptation from the
novel of that name and produced by the
Edison players. Several good comedy
reels will also be shown Butterflies
and Orange Blossoms" acted by the
Biograph players, a Vitagraph mirth
provoker entitled The Evolution of
Percival," THE Indian Suffragettes.
Slippery Slim" and THE Impersona-
tor. ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

The Westfield Board Of Health en-
dorses Kings Pure Malt as follows:
I'VE are particularly pleased with the
low acidity. low alcohol and high ex-
tract content. We believe this is a
product of merit" The Bowditch-W Web
ster Co. is holding a weeks demonstra-
ton of this product during which time
free samples are dispensed and an ex-
ira hottie presented with each half doz-
en- sold-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
Had Trouble
and ected to Die

The many recoveries brought about by
Eckman's Alternative are attracting wide
attention. Read about this CASE
g B ST., Keyser, ". Va.
''Gentlemen:-I was taken sick in No
vember. 1908. II grew steadily worse
Had two consultations. The verdict was
the fever had affected my lungs and that
my case was hopeless: only gave me two
months to live. My physician had tried
most all kinds of treatment and none did
me any good, SO he asked my husband il
he objected to him trying a proprietary
medicine l began your Alternative. /
was in bed from November 80, 1905 until
February Is. 1909. and was thought dying
several times. Today am healthier and
stronger than ever tAbbreviated)
(SigneD MRS. H. X. BRILEY.
Eckmans Alternative is most efficacious
lin bronchial catarrh and severe throat
and hung affections and upbuilding the
|systein. Contains no harmful or habit
forming drugs. Accept no substitutes.
Small size. ST. regular size. 81. Sold by
leading druggists Write for booklet Of
Irecoveries.
Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia.
Sold by c. 3. Murphy in Augusta.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
Augusta Retail Market

All round -four So to $3.50, bread flour
50 to 1915; corned beef from SC to zoe;
steak, Csc. soc, 35c, 4Oc; Hamburg steak,
1Sc: ham sliced. Csc; western spring
lamb leg Csc, CSC; pure lard, 15c: fresh
pork loin, Ice to zoe; 25-lb bags sugar,
sl.s5: butter, Csc to 3sc; eggs, Csc; 20
ID. tub compound, $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

H. ]. Merrick has some big values in
night robes, as long and full as $1.00
robes, fine lace and hamburg trimmed
at 49c. each, also white and black
skirts, combinations and shirt waists
all priced at 49c., and all big value for
the money. Genuine Panama hats a:
s1.25 and $1.49 and great values in all
millinery. may27dlwk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Mrs H. l. Gibbs and son Of Augusta
have been in Bangor for few days as
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A.
Atwood on Lincoln street. Mr.. Gibbs
is now connected with the law firm,
of Andrews & Nelson in Augusta. Mrs.
Gibbs was for a number of years Sec
rotary to President F. w. Cram of the
Bangor & Aroostook r. r. Co.-Bango-
News,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Announcement is made at the Office
of the superintendent of public schools
of Augusta that among the attractions
to be offered at the Maine State Elk
position which opens next Monday at
Portland will be an exhibit of sewing
by the pupils Of the city schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
Advertised Letters At Po.+off;e..

Men-Mr. Anton c. Bowie, Mr.. Harry
Cummings, Mr.. Avery R. Colby, E. r.
Hayes Mr.. w. H. Jones, George NJ.
Leighton, Mr.. Joe Mccormick, Mons.
Jean Batiste Mandore, Mr. Johnnie
Purley, Mr.. Dacid ST. Pierre, S. Trem-
bly,. Mr.. E. F. Wrayton.
Women-Miss Maude A. Sibley,
Mabel A. Thwing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Warren T. Moves is at home after an
absence of a few weeks. One week
was spent with his daughter, Mrs. Will
liam H. Davis in Augusta and the re-
mainder of the time with his son, Ell :
win Noyes at Observation-Disclosures
letter, Bangor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Miss Muriel Holt of Augusta is Wis
iting Miss Evelyn Bagley of Maine
avenue. Miss Holt formerly lived in
Millinocket Miss Dorothy Drake en-
tertained in honor Of Miss Holt on
Saturday Observation-Disclosures column,
Bangor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

The first hot days have driven crowds
to Bi:her's ice cream tables for the
pure cooling refreshment of Marden's,
the ice cream that is always delicious.
Year after year people turn to Marden' 5
to satisfy their cream hunger..Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

Meath Iron Wheels" Episode No. II
1.-THE Black Box" Charlie Chaplin in
"His Musical Career" Flo La Bad,
in Thanhauser Feature, Frank Lloyd
in LaemmeIe Drama, Keystone and
Others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

The Lehigh Valley barge 7S9 fin-
ished Tuesday afternoon discharging
barge of coal for the Purinton
Bros. Co. and was towd down the
river by the tug Ariel on her wa
back to Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
Russell.

Austin Harold Russell and Flora
Maud Chesley. both of Augusta, were
married at o'clock Tuesday after
noon at the home of the officiating
clergyman, Rev. Henry E. punnack.
pastor Of the Green Street Methodist
church. They will reside in this
city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Among the recent births which have
been recorded at the Office of the city
clerk is that of a daughter who was
born May IS to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Edward Gould. The little one has
been named Vera May Gould.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Seth Williams Independent Relief
Corps will dedicate it's new monument
in Mt. Pleasant cemetery at 2.30 Thurs
day afternoon, and will also hold Me-
mortal services for their sisters. after
which the members of the Corps will
repair to the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
George E. Gay, for lunch. Public in
Vited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Among the marriage intentions
which have this week been recorded
al the office of the city clerk are the
following: Arthur Andrew Daley of
Gardiner and Gracia Angelina Bout
fard of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Could there be a more appropriate
tirne for white sale than now? Bus
sell & Weston think not and present
for your consideration this timely and
money saving event.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Barker OF
Some street are at Squire. Island for
a few days getting their cottage in
the north shore ready to open for the
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Lawrence J. Colgan was passenger
on the Tuesday forenoon express go
ing to Portland on matters of a bus
mess nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Mrs. Katherine c. Morrill, of Sewali
street will represent the Hospital Aid
Society as visitor at the Augusta Gen
eral hospital during the month Of June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Roy Drake has sold his farm in Vas
salboro through the Amos Higgins
agency 10 Jennie c. Glidden and Cor
don +. Gerard of Mt. Vernon.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
LOCAL BRIEFS

Perley NJ. Lawrence and DR.. w. II.
Harris left Tuesday for Dixfield for a
few days fishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Eugene M. Troop of Belgrade was
among the business visitors Tuesday
in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices, res
olutions Of respect, ETC.. will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than IS cents.
Subscribers who fail to receive tbs
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
LOCAL NOTICE

Mary Knowles of Boston will have on
display at the Augusta House on
Thursday. June 3. an attractive show
ing of Summer Millinery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

First Universalist church Of Auburn
will be busy place. The program SO
far as it is now arranged follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Wednesday, June 2, 1915.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Eganser K y G. Field pay
- HAnsos Kaishtl ~ cl4le =
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
SUDDEN DEATH OF FRED c. DOW
Occurred Sunday at Waterville
Hotel. Funeral Tuesday After
noon

The community was shocked Sun
day when it was learned that Fred
Chandler Dow had passed away at the
Bay View Hotel, Waterville, after an
remains were brought to the home of
his father. Chandler j. Dow later and
the funeral was held there Tuesday
afternoon with Rev George Merriam
of the Bethany Baptist Church Of
ficiatng lnterment was made in the
family lot in the North Cemetery.
The deceased was A years of age
and for some time was associated
with f. b. Carter in the custom and
ready-made clothing business in this
town. Afterwards with his father
and mother, Mr. Dow formed cor
poration, the firm name of which was
f. c. Dow Co. and carried on cloth
ing business here, retiring from the
same in May, 1918 Since that time,
Mr.. Dow has acted rs state agent for
the Indian Motor cycle Co. and be
came we'll known 10 business ac-
quaintances in dintrCut sections of
the State. IL was a member Of the
Lodge Of Elks and Mas one Of the
principal organizers OF the Mlburn
club, local social organization.
Much sympathy Is expressed for
the aged father In his bereavement
Mr. Dow's mother. Mrs Ellen (Fol-
som) Dow. passed away about four
years ago and his only brother Frank
In childhood.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
BOYS AND GIRLS AGRICULTURAL
CLUBS
Ralph p. Mitchell Is Coming to SkOw-
hogan and Other Somerset County
Towns

One of the results of the Somerset
County Boys Conference held in
Skowhegan recently will be a cam
paign in the county during the week
of May 10-14 by Ralph P. Mitchell
of the University of Maine, in the in
terests of awakening parents and
children to the opportunities and ad-
vantages of Boys and Girls Agricul-
tural Clubs under the guidance of the
State University Mr.. Mitchell is
the State leader of that work. He
will touch as many towns as time
permits, visiting the schools and hold
ing public meetings wherever they
can be arranged for; probably will
reach Norridgewock, Madison, North
Anson, Solon, Bingham, Athens and
Skowhegan. Mr.. E. l.. Allen of Good
VIII and Guy F. Williams of Athens
are cooperating with Mr.. Mitchell in
this work.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
JUDGMENT FOR THE
PLAINTIFF
! In Sibald VS.. Barker
Case
Tried Before Judge Brazzell In M6ni-
cipal Court at May Term

The case of william Sibald vs. Ed
ward E. Barker was tried before
Judge Brazzell at the Municipal Court
Room, Monday, at the regular May
term. The question involved was the
defendants liability for the payment
of the sum of $3.50 for repairs upon
an automobile sold him by Albert
Poulin in May, 1914. The defendant
contended that Poulin agreed to pay
for the necessary repairs as part
of the trade Plaintiff claimed that
defendant instructed Poulin to have
the repairs done for him, and that in
any event he was liable for repairs,
which he knew were to be made upon
a machine he had bought, and that
he should look to Poulin for any
agreement between them.
Judgment was rendered in favor of
the plaintiff for the sum of $3.50 and
interest from May 13, 1914, from
which the defendant appealed. Fred
F. Lawrence, Esq. appeared for the
plaintiff and Leroy R. Folsom, Esq.
for the defendant
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
Norridgew0 Man Celebrates Nine
tieth birthday

NORRIDGEwOCK. MAY 4-"tnclee
Charles Barker celebrated his nine
tieth birthday last Tuesday and re-
ceived congratulations from host Of
friends Mr. Barker is the second
oldest man In town. the oldest being
Uncle" Joseph Smith Both gentle
men are as young In appearance and
enjoy life fully as much as men many
years younger Uncle Charles
spends his winters In town with his
daughter Mrs I'd Allen and looks for
ward eagerly 10 summers With the
same family az their cottage al Nero-
na Park. where they have very
pretty summer home and uncle chas
helps cultivate strawberriss etc. as
thsY have a nice garden Mir Bar
ksr ~ very prominent n OF = aud
has Ai~ays been a great woFser 10
that order
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
PAYSON SMITH WILL
SPEAK IN SK0WHEGAN
Sk0whegan People VIII be Privileged
to Listen to Address by State Su-
perintendent of Schools

State Superintendent Smith is
to deliver an address in the Opera
House next Saturday evening. His
subject is to be THE Work of School
Associations" and he comes here und-
er the auspices of the Parent-Teacher
Association. The entire public is
cordially invited and are urged to at
tend, as Mr.. Smith is recognized as
being among the leading educators of
New England, and a speaker of much
ability. In addition to the address
there will be several musical num-
bers, Prin r. w. Leighton of the High
School having been engaged to sing
and the High School orchestra to
play. A chorus of High School stu
dents will also sing. The exercises
of the evening are to begin at eight
o'clock.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
RUSSELL POST AND RELIEF
CORPS
Will Observe Memorial Day, May Goth,
Program Not Yet Completed

Owing to Memorial Day coming on
Sunday this year Russell Post and
the Relief Corps will hold their usual
Memorial exercises on the day pre-
ceding, the Goth. The program ar
rangements have not yet been COM
pleted Commander Weston announced
yesterday. but the principle speaker
will be Edward F. Merrill. Esq. and
the exercises will begin at ! o'clock
sharp Sunday the 23rd the yeter-
ans and the members of the Corps
will attend divine worship in a body
at the Bethany Baptist Church and
listen to Il sermon TO be preached
by Rev. George Merriam
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
FAIRFIELD STRIKE
IS OVER
Employees to Receive
Not Less than $1.50
Per Day According to the Terms of
the Agreement. Part OF Men not to
be Taken Back

Sheriff Frank Thompson and Depu-
ty L. NJ. Sanborn were in Fairfield,
Monday to assist If necessary in what
appeared to be the end of the Fairfield
strike. The affair was apparently
settled during the afternoon. the final
chapter being written in the mill Of
fees of the United Paper Board Co.,
by a conference of the State Board
Of ArhttyatiSn, Labor Commissioner
Roscoe A. Eddy and two vice-presi-
dents, w. c. Staley and Matthias Plum
Jr., from the head offices in New York
Under the terms of the agreement nc
employee at the mill is to receive less
than $3.50 per day The understand
ing exists that the half hundred men
alleged by Superintendent Parker to
have caused the difficulty after he
had given them work in response to
their pleas, will not be taken back
for the present The incident caused
considerable uneasiness in Fairfield
for a time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06

here grew to manhood Sixty-six
ears ago the tenth day of November
last. Mr.. Bailey became an employee
Of The G. NJ. Bailey Company. oil cloth
manufacturers at winthrop He
worked there for eleven years and
hen TO follow the course OF hts wan
dcrings. wc shall find that he became
resident OF Dexter. remaining there
ior one year His next move was 10
lafkman. where he continued To live
.or eight years and then back TO Har-
noay u Was In this tewa that Mr.
haley for thir,y-five ysArs was ths
proprietor of a hotel. an occupation
va, greatly ~ldensd his Acquaintance
Aad an a iovial. hospitahle landlord
hs sas much tked BY the traselers
% Waited him. In additioa TO the
'esrs he spea, In the hotel there wsre
I've ia ~hicA he waa snxawsd othsF-
~sts. masiax In all losal of forty
fsaFs ss~st In that eammuaity In
ne mssatisas. ala eldest saa Eas ard
HALEY. hss eeaas bach ta Asias
t'ssa hastsa AAa fFsm Hsfmsay be
I'D AAs ses s~@av~d ie hsFslAaa
faf - s~sssas Ass.ss ssssa ~tA
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
North AnsOn Campmeetlng

The official board of the North An
son Campmeeting Association held a
meeting in the vestry of the NJ, E.
Church at Madison Monday, Rev. J.
w. Packard of Skowhegan, the presi-
dent presiding. The report of the
treasurer indicated that the Associa-
tion was out of debt, with small
amount still on hand in the treasury.
According to the present plans a very
successful campmeeting is assured
for this year. the opening session of
which occurs on August 10th. The
meetings continue until August 22-
The official board will again meet the
last Monday in June.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06

the management OF the Park House. 4
well known hostelry OF that section,
Later the family went TO Clinton and
afterwards to Skowhegan where they
have since resided
When twenty years OF age Mr. Hal
ley married Frances Richmond OF
Green, her death occurring In June
1900 Later he married Dora New
March. eu, she too. has passed away
a. have bis three daughters leaving
but ths tao sons Edward \ previous.
ly referred To and Willis A ~hoss
homs 10 on baptist Hili this to~a NJ
Bailey was maay ysars ago uHitesl
~ssh the Methodist charvh AID sas a
member Of The lRdsgs aisst 0sdss ~
odd Fsilaws
The fpasral uss held yws,eFdss al
,as hail@y heas Rev N q Mft1lau.
ala ~ The csatpaary NJ D. CksfrA Al
setatias Tbs Fsmslas ssFe tskea
- CsmhFtas~ tss s9ttal
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
Mrs. Lydia VI. Hanson Died This
Morning

Residents in this section Of Somer-
set County will be shocked To learn
of the death Of Mrs Lydia " tNalk-
err Hanson. who passed away tbs
morning Wednesday evening tle 2>th
she attended the meeting OF ShoWhe-
gan Grange but It is understood VAS
not we'll at thar time SO grew
worse and finally il Vas iesied that
she vas suffering from pneumonia
Mrs Hanson was Will known 10
many friends in this vicinity and Was
a member OF numerous local ofcani-
zations. included among these being
the Grange. the Womans Relief Corps
and Priscilla Rebekah Lodge ST.
was also greatly Interested 20 Sp.rif.
ualism aud MAS generous iu her Goa
tributions 10 the support et the Sp.r.
itualist Ladies Aid aaS the meetings
OF that religious order The deeeas.
ed is survived hy oue daaxhtrt Mrs
Emma Hanson Bartmsss og Nonkrss
y Y musician ~ pausaal ability.
Who arrived iu SkoN trsan PRIOR 10
her mothers t,mlse Tao ofher
chlldren dtsd tsafs Ake There ara.
alao t~o brothers CsfbAs Nalktf ~
Madison Sntimab WaIAtr ~ l.a h,ift
Asd t~s sisters Mrs 6versr iHTfs ~
California sgd Nfs Ella rfaHFsas
of tkbf4txe Mass Ma ilAHa.l .
Aav ~as A. ysars
~, farrfal - b. htII fnaats'@
ttYldss AneFuaaa a. E 50 e4ass Fl lEs
Ckaps - 'ss ueteaas tApf - g'e4rgh
~ Geargs NFIsm all aH..kt.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
PASTOR AND MAGAZINE
WRITER
Rev. William Wood Is TO Arrive in
Madison Saturday Evening to Begin
PaStOrate

Rev. William Wood the newly APP
pointed pastor of the Madison Metho-
dist Church will arrive in Madison
Saturday evening and begin his pas
torate of the Church next Sunday
morning Mr. Wood is a native of
Kent County, England, coming to this
country with his parents when a
child. For several years he lived
with his parents in Toronto, Ontario,
coming TO Maine when still a youth.
He entered the Maine Wesleyan Semi
nary at Kents Hill, taking a FIVE
years course graduating in 1892.
Four years of his stay al kent's Hill
were spent with Dr. Henry P. Tor
sey. the famed educator. Later Mr..
Wood studied in Boston University.
He has held pastorates in South Port
land Boothbay Harbor. Kennebunk-
port, Berlin, y. H, Bridgeton and
kents Hill. the last Two pastorates
being five years each. Under the
leadership of Mr. Wood church debts
have been liquidated in several pas