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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
LEVI ". WESTON IS
At REST
Skowhegan Mourns His
Passing
Funeral Services Were Held at 5
O'clock Sunday Conducted by Rev.
". G. Mann

Levi w. Weston passed away Friday
at his home on Skowhegan Island,
having attained the ripe old age of 80
years. The end came shortly before
noon and was not unexpected, as the
crisis had been gradually approach
ing. The final sickness had lasted
for several weeks, during which he
had been watched over with the care
full solicitude and thoughtful atten-
ton of his only living daughter. Miss
Gertrude S. Weston. He was the
oldest voter in town and at his death
was the possessor of the Post cane.
The funeral services were held just
before twilight Sunday, the casket
resting in the east parlor amidst the
many beautiful flowers by which
friends had sought to show both their
sorrow and their sympathy. There
was in attendance a large concourse,
people in all walks of life gathering to
pay their final tribute of love and re-
bpeCl 10 one NHO Hdu So iOuS Deeu
with them. The officiating clergy
man was Rev. William G.. Mann, a
Congregationalist minister of Cumber-
land Mills, who when fitting for col
lege was a member of the Weston
household. Out of town relatives
present were Mrs. Sarah Weston, Mr..
and Mrs. Nathan Weston, Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Weston of Madison, Prof
Charles Weston of Orono and Mrs.
Martha Savage of Bingham. The re-
mains were taken to Southside Gene
terry for interment in the family lot
The. pail bearers were representatives
of different branches of business with
which Mr.. Weston had been connected
as follows: Judge E. F. Danforth
Loan and Building Association; c. p
Merrill, Public Library Board; Chas
R. Cook, Savings Bank Trustee; Col
A. G. Blunt. Water Company; Frank
Bickford, John II. Steward, David w
Continued on Page Three
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
Company + Captures Many Honors
at Augusta

At the Federal inspection OF the
End Maine Regiment at Augusta,
Tuesday by United States army otil-
GERS, Company f of this place receiv-
ed the highest praise of any company
in the regiment. The baseball team
of Company f also won the baseball
championship OF the muster, winning
over Augusta. Wateryille and Pitts
field The clubs mentioned failed to
score In any of the games against the
Skowhegan boys. The Company +
team also defeated the Houlton Mill
tary team. champions OF 1914 and also
the I.isermore Falls Co.'S team. The
pitchers Ia these six games were John
Lewis and Allie Dore, winning every
contest
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
Lightning Inlades Home

During the storm, yesterday after
noon, lightning came into tine farm
home of Geo. \. Tilton on the Nor
rldgewock road. over the telephone
wire. exploding in room where sey-
eral were sitting. with "A loud report
The telephone instrument was dam
aged and the woodwork of the room
burned in several places Sesea peo-
pie were in the house at IN, tia. but
none were injured
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
Dr. Yarney Has Not Accepted Iirst
Church ra>tnrair

Word has been tefpNed her, from
Rev George Narr,t D. = of Cald-
we'll. Idaho, Ia N, ssrH dat be Vii
no, accept the paster.ts Il the First
Baptist Church IN StH4E,sau. but
will remain ia Caldaai saf tlf pre-
sent Dr. Nsrncy oc,UHa' fha pull
pit at the First Church fr es'.fal
sundays and the parish So. a'uost
unanimous in eSirndiuF I'll. .aI ~
htr ta become the reEulaf tssf'g pt
r., society 4, the time ot Bis H.
rartar, h. considered lbs ma'fsF
seriously eu, has nnally drs4.i Ia
the urgsiIAs
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26

With the death of LeyI ". Weston
comes the query as to who will pos
sess the Post cane. which Mr.. Weston
had received following tho death OF
Alonzo Richardson The article was
donated by the Boston Post TO the old
est citizen of the town and upon his
death was to descend to the next old
er and 80 on. Two OF our venerable
gentlemen Danlel Jones and Belonc
Murray have been mentioned as belnF
the next recipients OF the valuable
stick but the older Of these appears to
be- Mr. Jones, who aill b. % years
old the 18th of next March. while Mr
Murray Is 90 years of age.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Humphrey Dyer
elizabeth williamsl OF Arlington.
Mass arrived Monday 10 visit with
Mr. and Mrs. Geo u FairKricye Mrs
Dyer will be remembered as former
school teacher In town and a gradu-
ate OF skowhegan High. She Is a
niece of Mrs. Falrgrisye and With her
husband came here from visit with
ter parents in Hartland
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
DIR. PULSIFER ELECTED PRES.
Moore Reunion Was Held Yesterday
at Lakewood

The reunion of the descendants of
Major John Moore was held yesterday
at Lakewood with headquarters at the
Mcclellan cottage About twenty at
tended. At the annual election of
officers, DR.. w. M. Pulsifer of Show
hegan was elected president; Willis
Emery, vice president and Mrs. Alice
S. Baker, secretary and treasurer. A
picnic dinner was enjoyed
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
MAN KILLED At SOM
ERSET JUNCTION
Apparently Fell From a
Moving Train
DIR. W. $. Stinchfield, Medical Exami-
ner Left This Morning to Inyesti-
gate

DR.. W S. Stinchfield, medical exam
iner, left this forenoon for Somerset
Junction to investigate the death of
man, whose name appeared to be
Jack Forestall. He had apparently
stolen a ride on the train and had
fallen off while it was in motion.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
THURSDAY a, sKowaEGAN

skowheEan won from Rumford By a
snfe Of 90 ?. breaking the tie OF
tsa games each. Among the fea-
'afes OF the game were the air,lght
pichlaE of Anderson. who struck out
tConilnued on Page Four
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
BASE BALL GAMES
PAST WEEK
The Umps Seem to Have
1t In for Skowhegan
FRIDAY AT BELFAST

The game with Belfast Friday end
ed by the Skowhegan team being
taken from the field in the first half
of the 10th inning when Umpire Fahy
ruled on batted ball along the third
base line as foul The umpire
declared the game forfeited to Belfast
9 TO O
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26

Mr. and Mrs Charles swift. MIR and
Mrs Sanford philbrook of sidney and
ar and Mrs Ernes, putell of Water.
,lle Ssrr guests the nrst OF this
sees Of Mr. aud Mrs J { clifford
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26

Two base hits. Brignolia 2. McElwee
Home runs. Rowe g Fishburn.
Bases on balls. by Mcclellan 3. By
tanning struck out by McLellen 7,
ey Lanning 6. Sacrifice hits. Pendle-
ton Murphy and Lannlng. Double
BAYS, Reed to Mayo. Dowd TO Houser.
Passed ball, Murphy Umpire fahy
Tine ans,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
RACE CLASSES AN,
N0UNCED
Trotting Events Each
Day of Fair
Over a Thousand Dollars Offered for
the Three Days. Farmers Race
the First Day

Entry blanks for the races 10 be
held as part Of the program OF the
Somerset Central Fair. September .,
10 and II. were mailed the horsemea
of NJ. lac today The following are
TIE classes aHa farses. trotters be
.lg allowed faree seconds advantage
over PAGERS
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
Erut myntan mratntt
ln14-l9lI
Great Grandson of Joseph Weston, the Firs
Settler of Skowhegan

Your steps grew slower and at last have ceased
Thou venerable one;
From sturdy stride to feeble pace have passed.
Thou primal settlers
None now survive by whom thy youth was shared
And few that knew thy prime;
You seemed to us the gift of vanished years,
Man of far off time.
Men of your line first felled the forest trees,
Our history began
Their rugged virtues preserved in thee,
natures nobleman
Farewell, kind friend, you go through lifes great
Tragedy to we'll earned rest
Calm in transition from life respected
To a mem'ry best.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-26
SKOWHEGAN

Batted for Wilbur In 9th.
belfast ........1 o o ! o O ! 0-.-3
80 o o = o o o Is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-22
FRENCH DRIVE
GERMANS FROM
VOSGES LINES
Take 1900 Prisoners in
Fierce Battle at Hart
manns-Weilerkopf
BRITISH SHELL COAST
Teutons' Winter Quarters in
Flanders Under Heavy Fire
From Allies Fleet
PARIS. Dec. %.

PARIS, lJeC. 3D.
Twelve hundred German prisoners
were captured by the French In their
offensive against the Teutonlc possess
sions at Hartmannswellerkopf In the
vosges Mountains, 1t was officially an
nounced by the French War Office to-
day.
The further details gwen out by the
War Office relative 20 the strong attacks
made by the French at Hartmannswei-
lcrkopf showed that the assaults had been
entirely successful.
Infantry attacks were launched by the
French after long artillery preparation.
A heavy Cnnnonade Is in progress in
west Flanders according to dispatches
from Amsterdam. The booming of the
big guns can be heard on the Dutch from
tier Allied artillery, supported by war
ships off the coast. is reported TO have
played havoc with the winter quarters of
the German troops on the North Sea lit
toral.
On Sunday a British aoroplane was shot
down by German high-ange guns ut
Bruges.
The text Of the official communioue is
sued by the French War Office follows
Yesterdays attack in the Vosges
enabled the French to enlarge their post
tions appreciably on the slopes east of
Hartmannsweiler-kop The number of
German prisoners taken UP to the pres
cnt time Is 1,2O0. of whom 2t are off,
GERS.
"Thcy belonged to six different regi-
ments. No important developments oc-
CURED during the night"
The Belgian official communication
reads.
"An artillery action on both sides of a
somewhat violent character occurred Oh
the User front. Our batteries bombarded
all tIn works n hr Nf
DiXmude and the advance post Adentoren.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-22

A blockhouse erected on the dyke OF the
User was completely destroyed by our
projectlles. The enemy cantonments at
Eessen and at Clercken were vigorously
cannonadedn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-22
COL. HOUSE DENIES PEACE
Is HIS MISSION TO EUROPE

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Colonel T.. NJ.
House, who is TO go abroad next week on
a special mission for the President, de-
nies that the question of peace has any
thing to do with his trip.
III that is what they say" said Colonel
House. they have got il all wrong. A
peace mission is the last thing | would
go on at this time. That is the way |
feel about II. Regarding my plans, /
am afraid | cannot be more definite than
have been"
Colonel House gave out the following
statement:
II am going to Europe at the request of
the President and Secretary Lansing for
the purpose Of taking information TO some
OF our Ambassadors in order that they
may have a more intimate knowledge Of
this Governments attitude regarding cer-
tain phases OF pending international ques-
tions, and I'm order 10 obtain from them
their point of view"
II is learned that President Wilson was
prompted to send Colonel House abroad
at this time primarily on account of his
desire to get settlement OF the Lusi-
tania case and TO ascertain who is re-
sponsible for having created at Berlin a
false atmosphere concerning the position
of the American Government.
Colonel House has half a dozen minor
assignments, but his principal mission
will take him to Berlin. where he will
consult with Ambassador Gerard,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-22

HOT SPRINGS. Va, Dec. 2z.-Presdent
Wilson today confirmed the report that
Colonel T.. NJ. House was going to Eu-
rope at his request. The President de-
MED fatty. however. that the trip had
anything to do with peace. Further than
that he would not discuss the matter
1t was learned that the President de-
sired further lrst-hand information con-
corning European affairs. Under ordi-
nary circumstances he would obtain this
by the bringing of Ambassadors home to
report the state of international affairs
Such n course at this time is regarded as
unwisc. and Colonel House will make the
trip to Europe at the Presidents request
to confer with them
Rumors have been on foot for some
days that some, at least, of the American
Ambassadors in the belligerent countries
are not working in entire harmony with
Secretary of State Lansing. All lnformn-
tion along this line is refused by those
closest to the President. He, with Secre-
tary Lansing, conferred with Colonel
House. in Washington. last Thursday
night, 1t was learned today At the con-
ference all of the matters affecting Amer
lean diplomacy in Europe We're discussed.
II is understood that Colonel House will
endeavor to make it plain, both Mt London
and In Paris, that unless the Allies make
material concessions to the United States
in connection with the German blockade
and interference with American COM
merce. It will he difficult for the Admin
istration to head off embargo legislation
by Congress. In this connection IL Is adj
mitted that both Ambassadors Sharp and
Page have failed to make any impression
either on the French or British foreign
office. Their protests have been received
respectfully. hut at no time have they
been able to obtain any of the concessions
that the President and his Secretary Of
State deem absolutely necessary. Colonel
House will now try his hand.
II Is learned that the President recently
received reports from Paris. London and
Petrograd stating that the Allies will not
entertain suggestions of mediation until
after the coming spring campaign. Con-
sequently, It is not believed that any con-
sideration will be given to possible peace
negotiations, despite reports that Colonel
House would endeavor tc learn the senti.
ment of the warning Powers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-22
HUNGARY WILL PLEDGE
OPEN DARDANELLES

Continued from, PsEe One
found, but I do not think the disposition
for peace on either side ripened into q
readiness to enter peace discussions. SO
we must be prepared for a longer dura-
tion OF the war. But we feel morally
stronger for having given the world an
understanding Of what we we're ready
to do In behalf OF peace"
Count Apponyi. like other officials In
tervIewed In the dual monarchy, ex-
pressed surprise at the tone adopted by
America In the note to Austria-Hungary
regarding the Ancona.
"1f had been answering the American
note ! would have asked your State De-
partment to amend the style and the
language before / would consider a re-
ply" he said. THE violence Of Its ex-
presslons was uncalled for. II takes for
granted the statements OF unnamed Wit
nesses and accepts as the truth every
statement of our adversary. But per-
haps the Foreign Office was wise In not
showing how much the tone OF the note
was resented. AT any rate. l hope the
negotiations will end satisfactorily"
Count Apponyl does not Join with those
who praise the Austrian reply on the
ground that It proves the monarchy's dip
lomatic independence of Germany.
"I shouldn't insist on that" he said Il
find perfect unanimty in the political
aims and sentiments of the central Pow
ers. We keenly appreciate Germany's
sense OF fidelity in grave moments and
reciprocate It,"
The Count asked many questions con-
cernng developments In America, but
said he could not understand the lack
of fairness of the American press"
ut has been keen disappointment to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-22
Late Pope,s Brother Diving

ROME, Dec. 22.-Angelo Sarto. brother
OF the late Pope Plus y, is dying, ac-
cordlng to adviccs received here today
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-22
ITALIAN OFFENSIVE
CHECKED, SAYS VIENNA
Rome Reports Recapture of Position
Lost in Plezzo Basin

LONDON, Dec. 22.-The Austrinns
again assert they have checked the Ital-
ian offensive Tho Italians admit the
Austriuns are pressing them hard on
their advanced positions.
The Austrian official report, issued
In Vienna last night. says:
ARTILLERY combats on the Tyrol front
continue Two Italian companies which
attempted TO advance during the night
against Monte san Michele were anni-
hiIated."
The Italian official report says:
In the Plcz2o basin the Austrians,
under cover of fos, occupied ono OF our
advanced positions in the direction OF the
Koritnica torrent and fortified 1t with
mines on the night Of the 18th an ltal-
ian infantry contingent recapturcd the
position by surprise before the Aus
trIans could explode the mines"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-22

TURKS ATTACK EGYPT
Advance guards of an invading
army of 100000 Ottoman troops
are reported to be already on
Egyptian soil east of Suez. Eng
land is said to be concentrating
men at Port Said. It is believed
the Turkish troops came by way
of Jerusalem.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-22
HOUSE MISSION
TO WARN ALLIES
OF U.S.. EMBARGO
Purpose of Trip to Europe
to Gain Concessions
for Trade
FEARS CONGRESS- ACTION
Col. Houses Mission
To Warning Countries

Colonel E. NJ. House, personal en-
voy of President Wilson, will warn
the Allies that unless concessions
are made i'm connection with the
German blockade, Congress is in
mood to enact embargo legislation.
In Berlin, he will endeavor to
bring the Lusitania case to an is
sue.
In all the capitals of the warning
nations he will endeavor to effect
a more thorough understanding and
agreement between the Ambassa-
doris and the Administration.
Colonel House will also study in
dustrial affairs under war condi-
tions, the results of which will
shape the Presidents forthcoming
recommendation regarding or
ganization of Preparedness Com
mission.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-22
HOUSE TO STUDY INDUSTRY
UNDER WAR CONDITIONS

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-ColoneI f. NJ
Houses mission abroad. among other
things. is to study and report TO Presi-
dent Wilson the best methods of indus
trial, commercial and military mObiliza-
ton. He will gather the data. which the
President win submit 10 Congress in sup
port OF the plea made in his annual mes
sage for measures of business and in
dustrial preparedness. as well as Of the
military services.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-22

STNFORD. Del. Dec, 22.-Thievcs en-
tered the Adams Express Office at Hick-
man last night and stole a large guam
tity of whisky Entrance was effected
through a window. No other valuables or
money We're stolen. as Il. w. Brown, the
agent, had carried the receipts of the
days business home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-22

me 10 see the subservience to secondhand
informatIon from England displayed by
your people" he said. IT fail to under
stand why and how America entangies
bsr synnnathIes with a side on which Rus
ala IL fehtIne In Russia the spirit OF lib
erty cannot prevail"
The reference to German mllitarism in
America also brought a reply from the
Hungarian leader.
THE responsibility for European arma-
rnents rests not with us, but with the
Powers making Il necessary for us TO
be prepared TO defend ourselves" he
said. There Is no difference between
the militarism Of France, Russia and
Germany, except that Germany's is more
efficient"
Count Apponyi is we'll known In Amer
lea He visited this country four years
ago on n lecture tour, under the aus
pices Of the Civic Forum and Peace So
ciety. At that time he was a member of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-22
MOTHER KILLS HER BABY
Insane Woman Cuts Throat of Two
year-old Daughter

JOHNSTOWN, Pa, Dec. 22-Becoming
suddenly insane today. Mrs. Ralph Leib-
fried killed her 2-year-old daughter, Kath-
crime Margaret, The child was playing
on the floor. when the mother seized a
butcher knife and cut her throat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-22

the Hague tribunal and was Priv. =
eilor to the King OF HunFary w 7, ocss
been a member Of the Internatio as },
liamentary Peace Conferences ,vnh s,nh p
ofgsnization, and was elected ice ~ hsl
ot tne meeting held in Paris IA oonsslrns, s,rns,
me- lne goers, By some writers he h.. ulscos
man. ian state
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1915-03-11
HOW TO POISON
COYOTES

The following method for poi
soning coyotes has been used
slcce es3fulIy:
Take the regular 2, grain cap
sules and fill with sulphate of
strychnine. Securely cap and
wipe all trace of the drug from
the outside. Insert one capsule
in piece of beef suet the size
Of a walnut and close the cavity
to keep out the moisture. The
poisoned bait should never be
handled except with gloves or
forceps, so as not to have any
human scent. The bait may be
placed around any carcass on
which the coyotes are feeding,
or along trails they are in the
habit of following. W L. Bur-
nett, Colorado Agricultural Col
Iege.
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1915-03-11
JAIL DELIVERY
At SANTA ROSA

Santa Rosa, N. NJ, March 7.
A wholesale Jail delivery took
place here last Thursday night,
every prisoner who felt SO dis
posed walking out without any
hindrance. No trace of the es-
capped men can be found, and
the search for them bas been
practically abandoned.
The sheriff, deputy sheriff and
jailer were away at the time,
and as the cell doors had been
left unlocked it was an easy mat
ter for the inmates to escape at
their leisure. The Guadalupe
Jail is modern in every
respect, and is considered one of
the best in New Mexico.
A remarkable feature of the
affair was that the men who es-
capped were all of them charged
with comparatively trivial Of
fenses, while Pedro Gutierrez,
who is awaiting trial for the
murder of a companion in Puer-
to de Luna last October, refused
to leave, though the way was
open for him. Two of the pris-
oners who made their getaway
we're sentenced to six months in
all each, and another to from
line months to year in the pen
tentiary. Albuquerque Jour-
lal.
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1915-03-11
MORIARTY

From the Morarty Messenger.
We will be snoWblind if this
keeps up.
C. B. Seaman is a Santa Fe
visitor this week.
That woodpile is noc only get
ting low, but is hard to find in
the snow.
Jim Ford went to Ell Paso
Tuesday to attend the cattle
mems convention.
Misses Annie Mae and Cassie
Flowers attended a social func-
tion at Willard Friday night, re-
turning Sunday,
F. A. Gels, of Espanola, is vis-
iting Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Fincke,
having stopped over while en-
route east.
Mrs. Brecklein returned from
Santa Fe Monday and informs
US that she passed the examina-
ton and is now a full fledged
pharmacist.
]. M. James, VIM. Patterson,
and Leland started last Thurday
for Santa Fe, where they will
ship over the D. & R. G. to south
west Colorado. Mrs. James ex-
poets to leave here Thursday for
her new home in Colorado.
Some stock is reported having
died from want of feed during
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1915-03-11
GARRlz0zO-SANTA FE
STATE HIGHWAY
The road from ,Carrizozo to
Santa Fe following the line of
the N M, c. railroad through
The Estancia valley, has been
made a state highway.
maybe IT WAS
STRETCHED

With regard to the state high
way via Abo Canyon and Rev.
Farley's interview in the Albu-
Qucrque Journal, it is quite pos
si5e that the reporter colored
Hr. Farley's remarks to some ex-
tent. It is a fact that the Tijeras
Canyon is usually blocked by
snow part Of the winter, and this
winter it has been blocked most
of the time. But it is also true
that the whole valley has been
blocked by snow most of this
winter, SO far as automobile
travel is concerned, and Abo
Canyon has been impossible for
some time. 1t can be truthfully
said that Abo pass is a more re-
liable winter route than Tijeras
canyon, and that is the whole
story.