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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-09-30
SKOWHECAN WOMEN TO
RANCH It
Mrs. Celia Sleeves and Miss Beulah
Currie Leave for Montana Where
They win Take Up Claim

Mrs. Celia Sleeves and Miss Beulah
Currie, two young Skowhegan women
left here Tuesday for Montana, where
they purpose to take up claim and
become ranchers. These two young
ladies'. who are aged respectively %
and 20 years, are the daughters OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George Currie and have
been residents of this town for sever
al years, their home having been on
the Madison car line Previous to
their coming here they lived in Hart
land and before that in Aroostook
County. They are to be located in
Choteau and have an uncle, who is at
present engaged in the ranching
business there. The younger of the
two sisters Miss Beulah. has been a
school teacher in this vicinity and
will probably be partially engaged in
that occupation in the west, although
not during the present year They
plan to be away three years at least
and possibly longer. Accompanying
them was Master Leon, the little son
of Mrs Sleeves. Both girls were at
tendants at the Centenary NJ E,
Church here and were members of the
Epworth League. Quite a party OF
friends were at the train to bid fare
well to the two ladies, who were full
of grit and enthusiasm for their new
undertaking.
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INSURANCE CASES WILL PROBABLY GO
TO The JURY SOMETIME TOMORROW
Supreme Court Likely to Adjourn by the Latter
Part of Next Week The Criminal Cases

II continuance of the proceedings
il Supreme Judicial Court the cases
OF Go Tuttle of Smitbfeld against
several insurance companies has been
the absorbing topic Mr. Tuttle oc-
cupied tie stand for several days,
court adjourning from Saturday noon
until Monday forenoon at i q. N
During Monday forenoon Mr. Tuttle
VAS again On the stand, and was
succeeded by his wife and daughter
Tuesday morning there was a deyia-
ton and the new docket was called
by Clerk Of Courts Seekins. Many
of the cases were defaulted The
criminal arrangements were then
taken up and several prisoners were
brought from the jail 10 plead either
guilty or not guilty. Among these
TWO of the more noticeable were Asa
and James Brown. residents of West
Athens, both of whom pleaded not
guilty 10 stealing the sheep of Fred
Allen. an Athens farmer. George An
drews. late of Fairfield pleaded guilty
to breaking and entering the Dostie
store at Fairfield, while Hector Beur-
be late of lockwood pleaded not
guilty to the charge of breaking and
entering and committing theft. Wyatt
Bunker of Harmony pleaded guilty to
breaking into a freight office on the
18th of February; F. L. Fitzgerald of
Pittsfeld pleaded not guilty to the
selling of mortgaged property; Phil
ander Hurd of Wellington pleaded not
guilty to breaking, entering and theft
from the freight house at Harmony on
February 10th last; Theron Hurd of
Wellington. also pleaded not guilty TO
breaking and entering and Ralph Sin
clair pleaded not guilty to a charge
similar to the two preceding. In the
Continued on Page Four
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WESSERUNSETT VALLEY
FAIR IN ONE WEEK
One of the Seasons Best Agricultural
Events is Yet to Occur mt Athens

The Wesserunsett Valley Fair at
Athens which is becoming especially
famous because of its fine stock exhi-
bit. is to occur next Thursday, Octo-
Der 7. Many valuable premiums are
scheduled also special premiums and
the showing of blooded cattle and
horses is expected to be very large.
Stock will be furnished hay and
weighed on standard scales free of
charge. There will be two ball
games during the day, one between
Athens and Madison teams and the
other between the Athens and Solon
High School teams. Senator John
son will be the speaker of the day, a
genuine Grange dinner will be served
at noon and there will be a grand ball
in the evening. c. +. Dutton will
act as superintendent of the stock, E.
j. Fox will be superintendent of the
grounds and Mrs Ellen p Jones, su-
perintendent of the Hall. The officers
of this Fair Association are Harvey d.
Eaton, Pres; l.. D. Bosworth mar
shall and W. r. Tibbetts, secretary.
If stormy the event will be postponed
until the first fair day.
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Special Friday Programs at the Star
Theater Commence Tomorrow

As announced last week the first OF
the higher class productions, now oe-
ing shown on the new Maine Circuit
will be seen at the Star Theater to-
morrow afternoon and evening. Re
gardless OF the fact that these hlms
are shown in the cities at so cents
admission and upwards they are to De
tried out here in Maine at 10 and 20
cents. Tomorrow afternoon and even
ing the Photoplay is THE Jugger-
naut." spoken OF as the Colossus OF
Modern Railway Drama. This Is
yitagraph product. Friday OF next
week, October sth. Loubin film The
Eagles Nest" will be shown.
II should be borne In mind that
these special programs and the double
price 10 and 90 cents. are for Fridays
only. On other afternoons and even
ings the usual rates will prevail and
the best Of service. aside from the
Maine Circuit speclaliies. will be
maintained
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Death of Mrs. Simon Grover

The death of Mrs. Laura f. walk
err Grover. wife of Simon Grover, oc-
CURED suddenly Sunday, although she
had been in failing health for the past
two years having sustained shock
the Sth of September 1913. Her age
was 81 years. The deceased was
born in Embden and was married
August "a, 1867 to MIR. Grover. Show
hegan since then has always been
their home. many years OF this time
residing on Summer st. and for about
thirty years In the home where Mrs.
Grover died Besides the husband
there are two children, George Grover
of Lynn. Mass and Mrs. Arthur B.
Calden OF Madison. the latter however
was at Kineo at the time OF her moth
ers sudden death and neither she nor
her brother arrived until after the end
had come. There are also two grand
children. Mrs. Roy symons of Skow-
hegan and Fred l.. Grover of Lynn,
Mass. and two sisters. Mrs. Minnie
Jeaudry of Bethel and Mrs Ann Copp
OF Embden. Mrs. Grover was a mem
ber OF the woman's Relief Corps. was
an attendant at the Bethany Baptist
Church and was thoroughly respected
by large circle OF friends The
funeral wss held yesterday from the
summer 81 home. Rev George Mer.
ram officiating
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POst0ffice and Store Visited by Burg
lars

FAIRFIELD CENTER, Sept. IS
When Postmaster II. l.. Holt opened
his store last Saturday morning he
found that he had been visited by
burglars, who had made their en-
trance through back window. The
window had been nailed down but the
invaders had used an iron bar and had
stood on a barrel and box OF ashes.
leaving the small sized footprints, but
those undoubtedly of a man. About
S4.00 was missed from the store safe
while about $40 in stamps and gov
ernment money had been taken from
the Postofiice Mr. Holt teleeraphed
the 3rd Assistant Postmaster general
division of stamps, also chief lnspec-
tor in charge at Boston. the latter ar
irving Saturday at D. IN. Burned
matches Indicated that the work had
been done during the night
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FIRES At ANSON AND
FAIRFIELD
Fred Pierp0nt's Home Badly Gutted
Also Home of Vim. C0lwell DAM
aged

ANSON, Sept 2S-In the midst of
Mondays stiff wind the alarm of fire
was given and as result the house
occupied by Fred Pierpont and owned
by Harry Hamilton on Spear Hill, was
gutted by fire. For time it looked
as though that section of the village
was doomed. The Arson fire de-
partment by excellent work with their
small chemical engine checked the
flames considerably at the start
line of hose was run from the hydrant
in the yard of the Madison Woolen
Mill and in II minutes after the
stream was put on the fire was under
control Later a second line of hose
was run from the Indian Spring
Woolen mill The house was a story
and a half wooden structure with two
tenements. The origin of the fire is
unknown. Mrs Pierpont was busily
engaged with her housework when a
neighbor informed her that the house
was on fire. A part of the furniture
was saved. The loss on the house
is estimated at $500 and will be par
TALLY covered by insurance. The loss
on the furniture is roughly estimated
at 5000 and will be covered by in
surance. William Gogan, a Madison
fireman. was hit on the head by fall
ing brick but escaped serious injury.
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]. v. NORM or CON .
CORO DIED YESTERDAY
End Came While He Was Visiting His
Son in North Anson

Early Wednesday morning, Septem-
citizen of Concord, died at North An
son at the home of his son, Stephen
NORM. For the past few days he
and his wife had been the guests of
his son and wife in this village. His
death came suddenly and very unex-
pectedly as to all appearances he had
been in his usual good health. On
Tuesday, the 21st inst. he went over
the rural delivery route, No. l, sub
sttuting for his son and after return
ing complained of not feeling well. He
continued to grow worse and his son.
DR.. Harry NORM of Bath was sent
for arriving Friday. After consulta-
ton with DR.. kennison of Madison,
his case was pronounced acute Brights
disease. In spite of all that medical
skill and the aid of trained nurse
could do, he rapidly grew worse until
the end came. Mr.. NORM was born
in Concord, May 21st, 1910, the son of
John w. and Abigail NORM. He was
united in marriage with Miss Celesita
f. Redmond at Skowhegan, October
29th, 1866. Five children were born
to them, Mont NORM who resides in
Michigan, Mrs. Nellie Paul of Solon,
Stephen NORM of North Anson, Mrs
Abbie Spaulding of Embden and Dr.
Harry NORM of Bath. He was a vet
eran of the Civil War, having been
mustered in August 20, 1862, in Co. F,
Goth Maine Infantry and served to the
end of the war. Served in the Army
of the Potomac and was promoted
from ranks to Corporal for gallantry
at Battle of Gettysburg. was also in
Signal Corps for a time. He was an
influential citizen of his town and was
extensively known throughout this
section. He had served Embden sew
eral terms on the Board of Selectmen
represented his district in the Legis-
lature in 1901. was Justice of the
Peace and for the years of 1900 and
1910 was Census enumerator for Emb-
den, Concord, Pleasant Ridge and the
Carrying Place. He was a member
of the Grand Army Post of this viii
lage, Somerset Veterans Association
Table Rock Lodge of Odd Fellows and
Anson Grange, and also served as
superintendent of Schools in Embden
for many years. in fact, was promi-
nent in all the affairs of the town. The
most of his life was passed on large
farm in Embden, and he was one of
the successful, progressive farmers of
the town. A few years ago he sold
his farm but still retained the char
acteristic interest he always possess
ed in public affairs for the betterment
of the community. town, state and
nation. In a large sense, Mr.. NORM
was public man, always giving time
and labor for the general public good.
The funeral will be held here and the
burial will be at Sunset Cemetery in
this village.
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SkOW hegan Hrange Fair

The committees in charge OF Skow-
hegan Grange Fair have been appoint
ed as follows: Tickets and adyertis-
ing. c. d. Miller. II. B. Cole and X. T.
Patten; supper. Mr.. and Mrs Thomas
Deane Mr. and Mrs, Frank Green and
Mr. and Mrs Howard Stew ard. ball
and decorations, Mr. aud Mrs Z. H..
Gardner. Mr and Mrs Del smiley.
Mr.. and Mrs e d Eaton. : II Brad
bury aud W = Bradbury; dalec. r.
W. French. George l.. Parker. Fred l..
Parkman Fred = Tuscan and l.. b.
Haskell. play Maurice \ Hrlckett.
II r Parker. Mrs Emma Goodrich.
Mrs, Arlklna Miller Mrs Mamie Wat
son. Mrs Lois Patton and Mrs Ncl-
lie l.. Hill
The gemral camnlIter Is made ot
the chairman of the ses,fai commit.
tees With John " foF..f ts ehair-
man. There will BE- mrsenF II alt
tho committees At Grams iiait on
Friday evening next simssf te the
me held last Saturday rtctiBt
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REST ROOMS A GREAT SUCCESS
Town Institution Should be Greatly
Appreciated

The Philathea Rest Rooms for wo-
men which were thrown open to the
public last Easter, have proven a
great success. In spite of the fact
that in the summer months such
rooms are never used as freely as in
the colder season when there are no
outdoor attractions. the visitors books
show that a great many women have
availed themselves of the privilege
of the place. During the conventions
held through the past months, the
value of an attractive. homelike place
of this sort to a town was demonstrat
ed over and over again. and II has
proved a Mecca to women who come
to town on shopping expeditions ever
since opened, There is a great deal
of musical ability among the young
wo non of Skowhegan and the little
impromptu concerts which often take
place in the music room are an added
attraction to music lovers.
The sectarianism OF Philathea
work is its most prominent principle
The Skow hegan Rest Room Is In ever
sense town institution. not devoted
to the interests OF any Church or So
cielv. 1, depends for Its supper.
upon voluntary service and contrib
ulions; any interested person may
participate In Its management It
is and seeks To be. useful TO the en-
tire community.
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Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs Arthur r. Jewett en-
tcrtained at dinner party Tuesday
evening In honor NJ Mrs Jewett's
brother and wife Mr and Mrs Ned ".
Lambert Covers Mere laid for twelve.
/, VAS the nftccnih ~edd ng anniScr-
ssry OF this couple and the partS was
genuine surprise 10 them The
evening VAS passed socially with card
playing aud Victrola selections and
before the guests departed Master
l.Angdon Jcwett on behalf OF the com.
pany. presented his uncle and aunt
~ith beautiful an a. token 81
their esteem
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ness since Monday when he was
stricken with paralysis while making
call on Water ST. For several
months, possibly years. DR.. Taggart's
health has been greatly impaired but
following serious sickness several
months ago, he became considerably
improved and had resumed his prac-
tice to a certain extent. Friends had
hoped that he was still to remain in
their midst for years to come and to-
day the community is in mourning for
loyal citizen and beloved physi-
clan. The funeral will be held at
O'Clock Sunday from the house. There
will be l. o. o. F. ceremonies and
burial will be made in the Southside
Cemetery.
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SOMERSET COUNTY TRACK MEET AND|
FOOT BALL. GAME At FA|Rv|E|N PARK
Much Good Sport Although the Skowhegan Boys
Were Not the Victors in the Events

With a track meet closely contested
and the first football game of the sea-
son. Fairview Park was the scene OF
a splendid atheletic exhibition last
Saturday. In the latter event, the
Skowhegan High School boys lost to
Cony High of Augusta by a score OF
13 to IL. Good Will High School Y.
NJ c. A. won the track meet which
was held under the auspices of Som
erset County Boys Federation with
Norridgewock Boy Scouts and Madi-
son for opponents. The score was
Good Will 81; Madison Boy Scouts 50;
Norridgewock, 8; Skowhegan Scouts,
0. The relay which was won by Good
Will was not counted because Nor
ridgewock and Skowhegan had no en-
tries.
This gives Good Will possession of
the beautiful silver cup, known as the
"Skowhegan Cup" and presented by
F. w. Briggs of Skowhegan. The
cup Will US uti0 ny bOoo w IL NhANAi
the next annual track meet and will
be held permanently by the club
which first wins the cup for three
years. The score does not show how
close the events were and does not
show the good work done by the Mad
ison team. Norridgewock had good
man in Stevens, who took second in
the $50 unlimited and who made
good bid in the high jump. At the
end of the 9Th event, the score was
80 for Good Will to "a for Madison. In
justice to Norridgewock it should be
said that the meet came in the corn
season and Skowhegan Scouts are at
present without leader. Humphreys
ran good race in the quarter mile
as the time, 5s seconds, shows and he
should be heard from in the Kennebec
Continued on Page Eight
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THE FAIRFIELD FIRE

The home of William Colwell. lower
Main street, was badly damaged by
fire and water Monday afternoon.
about o'clock, when blaze was dis
covered starting near the chimney in
the ell of the home. An alarm for
fire was rung in at $40 from Box %,
corner of Main street and Lawrence
avenue BY the time that the last
alarm was blown the firemen had as
sembled and were quickly on the way
to the fire. The greater amount of
damage was done by water, the fire
being quickly and efficiently extin-
guished. The furniture was not re-
moved, and the loss amounted to be-
tween $500 and $500
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Federated Meeting of Ladies' Aids

The fall meeting of the Keunebee
Valley Federation OF Ladies Aids So
cieties Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church is 10 occur today at the Meth
odist Church in North Nassalboro. The
program has been arranged as fol-
lows: Address OF Welcome, Mrs. A
w. Frye. North Nassalboro. Response.
Mrs F. l. Tozier Fairfield Round
table appointment Of committees: :
VI. dinner; fn = u solo. Mrs Ros
sic Reynolds North Nassalhoro. read
ing. Miss Susan Aver. North Nassai.
boro paper "Tb. Spiritua. 81, ~ ouf
Work % Miss Carri, Tccpic Augusta
solo. Mrs Nicholas Hcrrt NaesAib're.
reading. Miss Edra Reed Nass.,lto j.
paper Ladies Aidtrs plus ladies'
Alders. Mss Carrie Bradford Oak
Grove Seminary rsedlre. Mrs. L .
Perry falrncid saIa Miss Msdss
VarneY. NassaIhafo. reading Mrs
Ollvc Gruray SkoWhcmn. address
The Relation af IN rhysie4. = tae
Spiritual LIE Res u D. paraatk
Augusta Tho Ladies Soctal - the
Ceai,HAry Church = af.Asa3 ~th
ths federated b.ei,
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SOLON AND CANAAN
FAIRS
Agricultural
Events Yesterday
Bingham Fair Thursday Last. More
to Come Next Month

Agricultural Fairs in various parts
of Somerset County have proved the
most popular methods of entertain
ment during the past week, and al
though the season is we'll along there
are yet several more of these import
ant events to occur in the county dur
ing October. Next week beginning
Tuesday, the Hartland Fair is sched-
uled to continue until Thursday, the
Wesserunsett Valley Fair at Athens
will occur next Thursday and the
Pittsfield Fair at Pittsfeld, October IA,
IS and 10th.
THE BINGHAM FAIR
The Bingham Fair although greatly
hambered by bad weather, was an ex-
cellent one in its various details. Post
poned one day because of the rain, all
events were crowded into Thursday
except the 227 race and the green
horse race, which was called off. The
stock exhibit was big one and Coney
Grant showed thirty-two head of pure
bred Hereford cattle There were a
few colts and the biggest lot of ia
kris ever shown on the grounds. The
attendance from out of town was
large, but the event was poorly pa
tronized by the Bingham people.
There was some good horse racing,
the 223 class and the 3-minute classes
being raced with Ed. King of Skowhe-
gan as starter and Webster Williams
of Waterville, Fred Tuscan and S. H.
Bradbury of Skowhegan in the stand
as judges. The 2.23 class proved to
be one of the most interesting races
seen in this section this year and was
won by Marvel C, owned by R. P.
Chase of Canaan. Dexter p. Grey
nolds of Wateryille) won End money,
coming under the wire first in the
third heat, but the 4th and final heat
was won by Marvel C after a hard
race. The third money was won by
|. D. Leavitt's horse, Pilot L of Show
hegan. In the 3-minute class, Wire
less, owned by C. W. Dutton of Bing-
ham, won first money; Rex Wilkes
(Matthews of Wateryille) End; Little
Alice CDR. Twaddle of Boston) 3rd;
and Bessie B. 4th Tom Reynolds
Continued on Page Eight
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ONE HUNDRED TWENTY
GALLONS OF LIQUOR
Deputy Sheriff Pierce of Moose River
Makes Big Seizure at Jackman sta
tiOn

One hundred and twenty gallons of
various kinds of liquors arrived in
Skowhegan. Tuesday, having been
shipped here from Jaekman station.
where it had been seized By Deputy
Sheriff David Pierce of Moose River
The seizure was made on tn 18th in
slant and was labeled With The name
of Clifford Blair
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Victim of Railroad Accident Buried

Glen Mason, who was killed as the
result of being hit by the train, it is
about a mile from Pittsfield
last week, was removed to Canaan and
the funeral was held from the home
of his uncle, Arville Mason, Friday
forenoon. Rev. Fred Jackson off1cia-
ted. The easket was not opened, as
the body was thought to be too badly
Burial occurred in the Ca
naan cemetery.
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sTARKs FARM BUILDINGS

STARKS, Sept 27--The set of farm
buildings owned by Levi Tupper and
occupied by Mr. Wescott and wife,
were totally destroyed by fire, Sept.
%, while the family were away. The
household goods were all burned.
The place is known as the Charlotte
Leeman place and was one of the old
est sets of buildings in town.
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BARNS AND HAY 60 Up
IN SMOKE
Property of Mrs. Ella Gerald In South
Part Of Canaan Destroyed by Fire

During the night of Friday, two
barns well filled with hay, were de-
stroyed by fire, which is thought to
have been set by tramps, according to
reports received here the first of the
week. The house was saved. The
property is located in the south part
of the town.
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Entertainment Course Being Arranged
For In Sk0whegan

1t is the purpose of the Skowhegan
High School student body to support
a series of six entertainments during
the coming winter months and several
of the pupils have been about town
during the week soliciting pledges.
Such a course would be of great value
to the community as each entertain-
ment promises to be one of clean,
wholesome enjoyment.
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DR.. Taggart was born in Temple
Me, October "a. 1854. the son of
George and Phoebe A (RusselD Tag
CART, but about the year 1861 remoy-
ed with his parents to Vassalboro
Continued on Page Eight
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Catholic Church for The Forks

THE FORKS. sept ss-Henry Cro'
sell Of skowhegan was ln town few
days ago and run out the lines OF tue
10, tor a Catholic Church the wIf, OF
\ c. and v J. DarEin.
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Ben~iii nj the Star Theatre

The EirIs' Basket bali team are to
have benent NJ the star Theatre neat
Wednesday evening
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Tn p~fses ~ Haaor all mest eH
Naniat evening a. fhe home - Nfs
IA y Shtr.Aat ou Nadlsoa Aveegs
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DR.. TAGGART DIED
THIS MORNING
Stricken With Paralysis
Monday Last
Beloved Physician and Respected Citi-
zen viii be Greatly Missed in This
Vicinity

Dr. Howard c. Taggart died this
morning shortly after o'clock at his
residence on High St. following an Ill
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\ son was born to the wif, ~ Paul
Niuesnt a. the Somerset Hospital lsst
evening
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Mr.. aud Mira Clyde whipple were
=, solon during the day yesterday
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sunse, Chapter O E.s ~ill meet
tfrldayl evening