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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
Hartland Fair Opened Up Yesterday

The Fair of the East Somerset Agri-
cultural Society at Hartland OF cned
Yesterday instead of Tuesday as
scheduled owing to the weather con-
ditions Yesterday there was a cou-
pie of races and a very fine exhibition
of farm produce and fancy work in
Agricultural Hall. There was not
large attendance. an occurrence hard
ly to be expected on the first of
three days event of this kind.
Lucky Baldwin. owned by Cone &
Groves of Calais, won the 30 class.
The 240 class was won by Toss Boy
owned BY Chas. Wells of Clinton. Mar
vel c., the only Skowhegan horse in
these races, drew Sth place and land
ed 9th, 4th and 5th. but did not sue
ceed in getting inside the money.
There is no Skowhegan horse in the
Hartland races today but Silk Forbes
owned by B. ". Gaylord is entered
in the pa class for tomorrow.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
THE ANNUAL FAIR At
MERCER
A Largely Attended and
Enjoyable Event
Exhibits Although Not Large in Num-
ber We're Excellent In Quality

MERCER, Oct 5-(SpeciaD The
Annual Fair and Cattle Show was
held October 18th in the village and
the day was all one could ask for.
The exhibits were about the same as
usual and although few in number,
were very good. a large number of
people were present. and social time
was enjoyed by all Dinner and sup
per were served by the Grange and
refreshment booth was in charge of
the Ladies Aid.
An attractive worsted quilt was on
sale, made through the untiring efforts
of Flora Snow, and was sold for the
neat little sum OF fye dollars. Our
very popular mail carrier Ernest Gill
man of Norridgewock was the lucky
man who bought the ticket that drew
the quilt. A very enjoyable and civil
dance was held in the evening which
was much enjoyed by all.
The ball game that was played dur
ing the afternoon between Mercer and
New Sharon was an interesting one,
the New Sharon team winning by
score of II to 5.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
THE FORKS NEW CATHO-
Lie CHURCH
Will be Built About Quarter of a
Mile Beyond Bridge

The Catholics of The Forks are to
have a new house of worship, and it
is expected that work upon the struc-
ture will be begun during the fall.
Through the generosity of S. C. and
F. J. Durgin, prominent citizens of the
Plantation, a splendid lot has been
given the society, which adjoins the
Henry Kennedy lot on the north side
and is about one quarter of a mile
north of The Forks Bridge. Neither
of these liberal gentlemen are Catho-
lies, but the former wife of S. c. Dur
gin and Mrs. F. j. Durgin have both
been followers of the faith. The
lines of the lot have already been run
and the Bishop is expected shortly to
make further arrangements.
About one-half the residents of this
thriving up-river community are
Catholic people and for the past year
services have been held frequently,
mass having been said at the home
of Bert Durgin. There is one other
Church at The Forks, which is attend
ed by persons of the various religious
sects, who reside there. 1t is under
stood that a Catholic Church is soon
to be built at Caratunk also.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
FOR THE CHRIST.
MAS Time
Charity Carnival is Being Arranged
for by the Home Relief Committee

The Home Relief Committee held its
first meeting of the season on Satur-
day afternoon at the Public Library.
Mrs Lois W. Patten presided in the
absence of Mrs Lizzie A. Marble and
fourteen members were present The
afternoon was largely devoted TO the
formation of plans and listening TO
ideas for the winters work, a decision
having been reached by the ladies
that il would be wise to continue their
activities along the same lines as were
eXerted last winter. A bazaar is
being planned as one of the methods
of raising funds TO take care of the
work The public are requested to
assist this Committee by notifying
them of any families needing atten-
ton Such notices should be address,
ed to The Home Relief Committee"
SkoWhegan. Housekeepers are urg-
ed 10 bear in mind during their fall
houseeleaning that all sorts of house
hold articles and good clean mended
clothing can be used in the near fu-
ture by this committee. Some
time not far distant. rooms will be
opened where donations may be left
for the good cause while the Inde-
pendent Reporter from time to time
will give information regarding the
subject and lis outcome.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
CARPENTERS AND JOIN
ERS' UNION FORMED
The Membership List Already In
cludes Thirty Names. No Change
in Hours or Prices

a Carpenters and Joiners Union
was formed here Monday evening and
will be known as Local 7S6. The
membership includes already over
thirty and the charter is to be kept
open until Nov. 1st as several others
have already signified their intention
of becoming affiliated with the body.
Chas. Kimball of Boston, the general
organizer of the Carpenters and Join
ers' Associations was present to aid in
the organization and was greatly
pleased with the prospects which the
initial meeting promised. Officers
were elected as follows: Pres, Chas.
Matson; vice president, John C. Oil
ver;. secretary, Freeland kincaid; fin
ancial secretary, Leslie Waldron;
treasurer. E. A. Bailey; trustees, Ar
chic Conant, George H. Burns. 0. X.
Bracket. The local carpenters and
joiners have for some time been work
ing under Union rules and the steps
taken to form the association will in
no wise change the present working
hours or the prices. There was for
merly a similar organization here but
it has been out of existence for some
years.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
Second Maine Circuit Attraction

A splendid audience greeted the first
of the New Maine Circuit attractions
at the Star Theatre. last Friday even
ing. Quite proportion came from
other towns and the double row of
automobiles in front of the building
gave that section of Water Street the
appearance of the theatre district in
large city. The Juggernaut proved
to be happy choice for the inaugra-
ton of Maine Circuit enterprise and
set a high standard for the other film
plays of the series which are prom
ised for each successive Friday.
The Eagles Nest" a Lubin film
with Edwin Arden as the star is the
second in this series and will be seen
tomorrow friday afternoon and
evening, with an admission of 10 and
20 cents. 1t should be bourne in mind
that these special films, at the Star
Theatre, and advanced prices, are for
Fridays only. Other days of the
week the usual S and 10 cent schedule
is in force.
Friday of next week, October 18th,
the photoplay will be "Graustark' a
dramatization of George Barr Nc
Cutcheon's fascinating romance
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
Madison's Oldest Voter Dead

The death of David williamson,
Madison's oldest inhabitant, occurred
Friday night at the home of his
daughter, Mrs, E. A. Maxim. He had
attained the ripe old age of 80 years,
but had been i'll for several weeks.
The deceased was a native of Starks,
but had resided in Madison for about
80 years Mr.. Williamson Is surviv-
ed by four daughters, Mrs. Rose Sum
merfield of South Portland; Mrs. Eva
Clifford OF Westhed. Mass; Mrs A.
c. Gilbert and Mrs, f. A. Maxim OF
Madison. One son. Lyndon William
son OF Jackman. also survives. Mr..
Williamson was the proud possessor
OF the Boston Post cane and was a
member of the Madison Congregation
nj church. Mr.. Williamson had been
unusually active for man OF his az.
until about a year ago
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SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. W. +.
PORTER
Respected Skowhegan Woman Will he
Greatly Missed

The funeral of Mrs. Martha Locke
held Sunday from the family residence
on Water ST. Rev. George Merriam of
the Bethany Baptist Church otliciat-
ing The hour of the service was at
10 a. M and the many beautiful flow
ers and large concourse of friends at
tending attested the high esteem in
which she was held by the residents
of Skowhegan.
The deceased was married to Mr..
Porter in Buxton sixteen years ago.
They came shortly after to Skowhe-
gan, where they have since resided.
She is survived by her husband, one
son, Herman J., a sister, Mrs. d. A.
Porter and a brother, Mr.. Herman
Locke of Buxton. Mrs. Porter was
the daughter of John G. and Sarah
(Harmon) Locke and was born in
Buxton, Aug %, 1870.
Mrs. Porter was a member of the
Congregational Church, the Working
League, the Priscilla Rebekah Lodge
and the Skowhegan Grange. After
a life of forty-five years, after many
years of uncomplaining sick ness, af-
ter living a life of purest devotion and
unsefish thoughtfulness and loving
sacrifice for her husband, son and all
whom she loved. within a few days
she quietly laid down the burden of
life. Yet it had been a full life. An
other day could hardly have added
to her loving devotion to husband
and boy. Another week could have
added little to her love for those who
have known her in her domestic rela-
tionshlps. Her last sabbath here
was spent at the House Of God and in
the family circle. Her brightness
and good cheer made the day and
evening a pleasant one and its pre-
cious memories abide. She always
table heart passed the evil by. Peace
fully and quietly her life VAS lived.
But it was always a positive influence
for good II radiatcd cheer, hope
funess and Encouragement. She
Was woman nobly planned. All
Who know her loved her and their
lives are better Earth is poorer
Tor hsr departure buf heaven ~ richer
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
AGED CITIZEN DEAD
Charles II. LOOmis Passed Away Sat
urday. Funeral Tuesday

Charles H. Loomis passed away
Saturday morning at the family home
stead, near Malbon's Mills, aged rs.
For several years he had been blind
and for about two months had been in
falling health He was able however
to be about and a week ago today
walked out on the piazza. Friday he
grew worse, with the end shortly fol-
lowing. Mr. Looms was born in
Skowhegan and by occupation had
been a farmer. He was a member of
Skowhegan Grange and had many ac-
quaintances gained during his long
residence in the community. The fu-
neral was held Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock from the house, Rev. George
Merriam of the Bethany Baptist
Church officiating and the interment
was at the Malbon's Mills Cemetery.
Besides n widow, formerly Miss
Maria Osgood. Mr.. Loomis is survived
by two children. Edward o. and Cora
both OF whom are unmarried and re-
side at homo.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
THE SKOWHECAN BOYS
FEDERATION
New Organization Has Been Formed
For Young Men

One of the new organizations in
Skowhegan is that of the Skowhegan
Boys Federation. About one dozen
young men of Skowhegan met last
Friday night and formed the above
named organization and elected the
following officers-President L. S.
Moore; vice president, L. L. Jacobs;
secretary, A. Thomson treasurer, e.
B. Grundy. AT present they have
headquarters in the Vestry of the NJ.
E. Church. All young men are asked
to visit the room and would be well
come as members AT this writing
the total membership is about thirty.
Reading, games, gymnastics and
good social time are also to be en-
joyed. Meeting will be held Sunday
afternoons at $50. Good speakers
are engaged. All men and boys in
vited
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
Postoffice Burglarized

The Postoffice at North Arson was
broken into last Thursday night, the
break being first discovered by Post
master Geo Hovey as he went to open
the office Friday morning. All of the
two cent stamps were taken and about
$12 in money The steel box in the
safe had apparently not been tamper-
ed with and quantity of one cent
stamps were left behind by the plum
derers. The burglars gained ad-
mission by prying open the front door
to the building and the lock of the
safe was broken by means of a sledge
hammer which was found together
with chisels. Ne explosives were
used.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
New Streets at Bingham

BINGHAM, Oct. 5-A special town
meeting was called last Tuesday fore
noon to accept the new streets laid
out across the OHara farm and also
to name the new streets. The street
running north and south across the
farm is continuation of Milford St.
The street running east and west
touching the Main street between
Mark Dinsmores and Mrs. Elizabeth
Rollins is Rollins St. The street in
the upper part of the village extend
ing from Main ST south Of the ten
cent store is Whitney Street and the
two streets extending north from
Whitney street are Collins st. and
Pierce St.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07

Mrs Julia Trask the mother of
Willis Trask was reported as heinc
i'll OF Tn, sday but hor condition VS.
not thought 10 be serious.
Mr. and Mrs John Lockwood and
little daughter of Gardiner hay, be.u
guests yesterday and today of Nr
LockWood's $ aunt Mrs DIV, peaey
on Pleasant -
Many SkoW hogan pcoPIf .s't this
morning Tor ,isn tp U.~eu and
other Massachusetts toVa- Among
them ~trt Nj and NJ 1. !. Walton.
Who W,r, go.us TO rs>aefo. Mass 20
Alsl, hBr daael'ef Ms Byron G
ingalls, ana fam4e 9r and NJ, } y
smith 4, Ba-taa Mss Emma Ha' ~
Nrsl N,dfnrl Miss Manar Gag,laE
- nes'ou Miss la'nu pg#ao b.
Re>bap Miss nl.osa anl Ns., A.ta
3eNc,f 'o iiosiun Ard Nr aud Nts ii
4 ulu.mpr, - Nat,tfasn Mass
WhI, aNat Nj p'nsmafs vHl max
atf.ns.r.sa.s taf ~ pata shes - 81
fes fI... - was.- ra'N.sl sHrasr
psaf sai rer
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
SK0WHEGAN-ATHENS RAILWAY PROSPECTS
DISCUSSED At CITIZENS MEETING
E. N. Merrill of Skowhegan Pledges the Sum Of
$1,000 to Aid in Building Proposed Route

The citizens meeting last evening at
the City Building was well attended by
the business men of the community
with Messrs. George Aver and James
Chapman also present from Athens.
1t was relative TO the SkoWhegan-
Athens Railway proposition and Har-
yey D. Eaton. one OF the promoters.
was the principal speaker. The dis
cussion of the evening was largely
from the proposed railway and practi-
cally every speaker WAS unanimous
in the belief that this system of con-
Meeting with the up-riyer districts
would be of great value to Skowhegan.
Hearty cooperation was much in evi-
dence and when f. y Merrill, Esq. at
the conclusion of his remarks, was
asked by Mr.. Eaton if he could be
counted upon for $1,000, he gave the
cheering response of yes, if neces-
sary."
The resignation of B. ". Page from
membership on the soliciting COM
mittee left F. W Briggs and c. P.
Merrill to serve as members of the
board alone and they were empower
ed to appoint helpers as they should
desire. Upon motion of E. C. Butler
Esq, it was voted that the committee
be requested to report within thirty
days in regard to the progress they
were making. A. R. Jewett, presi-
dent of the Board of Trade. presided
over the deliberations.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
ALL ROADS TO ATHENS
BIG FAIR TO-DAY
Prospects Good This Morning for Big
Wesserunsett Agricultural Event

The prospects this morning are that
the Wesserunsett Valley Fair will be
a big and successful event. With the
fin4 herds of blooded cattle and the
Percheron bred horses of that sec
ton, the live stock exhibit will be
large, while the agricultural exhibits
and fancy work and curio depart
ments are sure to be of great interest.
All roads are leading to Athens this
morning. Next week we shall pub
lish a list of the awards.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07

4 genuine old-time husking bee was
held on Friday evening at the farm
Of Mr. and Mrs Frank Palmer on the
Middle Road about four hundred per
sans attending. Around coo bushels
Of corn we're husked and everything
went merry. During the evening
delicious oldfashioncd supper Of
baked beans, doughnuts. pumpkin
pies assorted cake and coffee Was
served and the festivities were end
4 With barn dance The whole
a1air Savored strongly OF the amuse-
ments 50 common half century et
more ago Among the out.of-ios n
people present wers c u rulsifer aud
family OF watervlls and Mr. and Mfs
bsrt ralmer Of Palmyra
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07

BINGHAM, Oct 4-No word has yet
come from the deep woods of Somer-
set county that would give an inkling
as to what Mr.. and Mrs. Walter F.
Estes are doing. They went in to the
woods Friday forenoon, clad only in
boys knickerbockers, and it was ex-
pected that some message would be
received from them.
With not thing except their hands
it may easily be seen how difficult the
couple must have found their task on
Friday. 1t was necessary for them
to have food and it was necessary for
them to have clothing to cover their
nakedness. They had neither knife
nor assistance with which to secure
these so the task was made more than
doubly hard.
Before disappearing into the for
ests, Mr.. Estes announced that he
would first find good place to camp
and make his headquarters. This
was to be located beside a good spring
in a sheltered spot and near to lake
where fish abounded 1t would take
time to find this, even though the
couple had prepared themselves with
rough clothes after entering the for
ests. Then would come the prepara-
ton of food and the actual construc-
ton of lean-to. Nobody believes
that anything serious has happened to
the couple for their relatives in the
neighborhood are confident the Gray
young couple will succeed.-Portland
Press.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
Christian Science Society Fleets
0hleers

At a business meetlue al the First
Church OF Christ. Scientisi IA Skow-
began held Monday evening officers
wcro elected rs follows First Read
.r Mrs Fila g French: Second Read
er Mrs Lila Friend; ci,ts J. II
steward treasure Mrs iana /.
steward rnllee'pr Mrs SADIE Heal
ey. directors Ms N.Hr " Flyut
\ n ratteu and Nf. fosephne Cas-
we'll auditor } > Hrat,E
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
COURT ADJOURNED TODAY AFTER A SES-
SION Of LITTLE OVER TWO WEEKS
Greater Part of Time Consumed in Tuttle Insur-
ance Case. No Criminals Sent to Thomaston

The several cases in which George
H. Tuttle of Smithfeld was plaintiff
and various insurance companies were
defendants, went to the jury about 8
o'clock Friday afternoon. The trial
which was one of the longest ever
held in the Somerset County Court
Room, was marked by unusually bril-
liant arguments and pleas, some of
the States best legal council having
been engaged in the lengthy battle
Mr.. Tuttle was the plaintiff in one
case against the Central Manufacture
ers' Mutual Insurance Co., two against
the Granite State Fire ms. Co. and
three against the Connecticut Fire
Insurance Co., all the cases being
tried together. Mr.. Tuttle's house,
barn, storehouse, lumber, hay and
other materials contained in the build
ings were burned in October 1913. The
of the defendants was that
the fire was set by Mr.. Tuttle with the
idea of collecting the insurance on
the property, and also that the goods
put into the proof of loss had been
with the intentions of de-
frauding the insurance companies.
There was a considerable number of
witnesses on both sides. Mr.. Tuttle
was on the stand from Tuesday until
Monday The plaintiff endeavored to
show that he had no motive for COM
was no profit in it for him but a dis
Continued on Page Four)
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07

Ora c Holmes Was arraigned Mon
day forenoon before Judge Brazxei .
In Municipal Court. charged with 'hs'
larceny OF ti5 from A. T.. Lombard 80
Norridgewock Ne pleaded guilty
and the case was continued for sen -
'enee. II seems that Holmes STAYED
over nish, In the Lombard home aud
after his departure the sum Of nour,
previously mentioned waa missIne
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
PARENT-TEACHER ASSN.
MEETS SATURDAY
Officers will be Elected and a Pro.
gram Presented by 9Th Grade
Scholars

The meetings of the Parent-Teach-
er Association will be resumed on
Saturday evening next at the Munich
pal Building. A program will be
presented by the eth grade pupils
and the question for discussion will
be based upon the length of the school
day. Committees are to be appoint
ed and officers will be elected. The
parents are especially urged to attend
this session in order that eo-opera-
ton between themselves and the in
structors may be insured at the start.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
SkoM hegan Defeated

The Skowhegan High School Foot
ball team again suffered defeat yester-
day from Cony High al Augusta. The
score being - To o. The game was n
one sided one ard SkoW hegan.s defeat
was not Cue To lack of fighting. for on
the contrary the local players fought
every minute. but were unable TO
score or keep the Cony.s back from
scoring
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
ADAM AND EVE IN som.
ERSIT Co. WOODS
Gray Young Couple Have Undertaken
Hazardous Task

SOLON. Oct. 1-Mr. and Mrs. Guy
W. Estes of Gray and Mr.. and Mrs.
Hart of Portland were at the New
Caratunk House, Thursday night. Fri
day morning Mr. Gray took the party
four miles above Bingham, where Mr..
and Mrs. Estes disrobed and are to
play the part of Adam and Eve"
for the next two months in the Maine
woods.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07
\ cARn on AppRrcIATION

our sorrow of ths past week has
revealed 10 us thc ahui dam klndneSs
ard ihoughifulness of nur many
friends Your words sour many
acts Of heipfulnsss and yuar Horal
effeFiugs have befr IT maeb somfaft
We thauk YOU en" and all
Willis = Porter
itermau , Porter
skoa hrean Maine ptt 4. la1s
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In Active Service In France

EAST MADISON. Oct Mrs. Her
bert Bosworth has received n letter
from her brother Coporal William
Hopson of Oldham. Lancashire. Eng
land. He ls in active service IN
France. Another brother. Edward, Is
also In the army. Later he Intends
with his wife and young son TO visit
relatives In Maine and Massachusetts,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07

We wish 10 thank our friends fnT
ihetf many ktndnesses "a our recent
h.rrASnment
Mrs Is Nor. aed tamt5
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-07

Eight bids were received by tha ss-
lecimen of skowh hegan last Friday for
the sale of the skow hegan HiEh
School coupon bonds amounting to
tio,o00 Hornhlower Weeks OF
Boston were the hlkhes, bidders at
tleolt. Rate at per cent and term
10 run froaa 60 IS years
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Miss Ann ]. Russell Died Yesterday

Miss Ann J Russell passed away
yesterday al y Leayitt s.. where she
hsd been boarding for some time Her
age was - Years and for The past
several weeks she had been gradual
ly failing In health Wal, for sume
time she had been nearly blind The
deceased VAS the daughter OF Seth 2.
and Martha lWalker) Russell and
had passed her entire life n this sec
tion. OF her immediate family she
is survived by two brothers only. E.
Frank of Skowhesan and C.. b Rus
sell of Maiden Mass One other
brother Asa Who s,r,.t n the Army
passed away YEARS ae'. Russell Post
the local Grand Army organization
having hcsH canned 70 his honor
There We also ttH sisters Who are
no longer Twins
Tn. tunera e,tte,s will be held
tomorrow forenoon fFriday) at Ia a.
M from -, residence OF r. F Rus
sell al &C. .,a,.H 81 with r., II. &
McGlaaHIa oi H., Centenary NJ T.
CAtt0a ,4a amch ~, Deceased lad
isas b,.u aaatea - u.saaa-s
Clergyman HarI4 eul b. uaas Ia
n. Ner'h C,mNra Mss Russell
a4l. h, tf.arly H.sssa aHr n
church and eeHmaup ~es- saT