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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-11
AN APPEAL TAKEN FROM JUDGE SMALL s
DECISION IN HUDSON WILL CASE
November Term of Probate Court in Session
During Week. General Business and Wills

Another step was taken in the will
case of the late Emily F. Hudson Of
Guilford at the November term of the
Somerset Probate Court which has
been in session this week at the
Court House, when Ida N. Hudson
took an appeal from the decision of
Judge Small, the case having been
dismissed from this county for want
OF jurisdiction. It Was originally a
Piscataquis County case. but the
Judge of Probate in that county had
dismissed the petition. because OF
lack Of jurisdiction, due TO the re-
lationship existing between the Reg
ister of Probate and the deceased
Among other business transacted Was
the appointment of Ned Horace Lam
bert of Skowhegan as the admins
traitor of the estate of his father the
late G. Milton Lambert Of Skowhe-
gan, valued at $500. W. T Seekins
John H Lancaster and G NJ Holt
We're named as the appraisers
The viii of the late Susan { vii
liams was presented for probate her
personal estate being valued al <12oQ
In the document She beqaeathed TO
Geo. /. Nay the sum Of $2ap. the in
come of which was "a BE- used in
maintaining the burial lot sums
Of 500 were bequeathed to Mrs N. C.
Niles and Mrs. Bliu ". Page and the
rest of the estate II Mrs. Geo. L. Nay
The will of Chas Smith of Skowhe-
gan WIS also presented for probate
and while the greater part Of his
property was left to his widow, Mrs
Ellen {. Smith. >50Q was left to the
Treasurer OF the Town of Skowhegan
the income from the same to be used
in caring for his cemetery lot The
widow WAS mentioned as the eXecu-
triX and the will was made Oct. 26
1918. Personal property of the de-
ceased was valued at $4,000 and the
real estate $1,000. John r NcClel-
Ian. Alfred H. Lang and Wm. r See
kins appraisers Two other Wills
were presented for probate those OF
Annie L McIntire late of Madison
and Leonard Hutchins. late of New
Portland
others matters of business Were
transacted as follows Wills allow
ed in the estate of Laura I. Grover
(Continued on Page -
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-11

BINGHAM. Nov S-The absorbing
topic before our community today is
Save the Old Church. A move is
under way to tear it down and build
again in the village on the lot recent
Iy purchased by the Methodist Asso-
citation. The majority of the towns
people especially the older ones who
have fond recollections connected
with this sacred spot feel that it
should remain untouched as a mem
orial to those who made great sacri-
fees to obtain it.
Sentiment meetings have been held
and much interest is manifested. The
d. a. RS who have the matter in
charge are doing all in their power
that it may be retained. The only
question is Can We meet the price
demanded for it,"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-11

Mrs Imogene c Merrill of Caratunk
and her niece. Mrs " J Lannigan
of Wateryille. she had been travelling
westward stopping at various points
of interest along the way L was
the intention Of the trio TO be away
for several months, but following this
sad occurrence the crief stricken
sister and niece started cast with the
body accompanied by nurse.
Mrs. Brown who was the widow of
the late Nathaniel Brown Of Cara
tuuk. was well known in various sec
lions OF this county and had frequent
ly visited Sko0hecaa especially dur
ing the summer season. - she and
members Of her family had a cottage
at Lakewood She vas a prominent
worker Ia and member Of the Madi
son Spiritualist Association. having
been elected treasurer ut Tie last an
nual meeting She was also inter
ested in elab work and WAS promi-
neut member Of the Caratunk Wo-
man Club and was affiliated with
the daughters Of the American Reyo-
luton. belonging to the Ruth Heald
Cragin Chapter of North Anson- Be
sides the sister the deceased is sur
viyed by enc brother. W H Clark OF
Caratunk The remains will prob
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-11
THE CHARITY BAZAAR
OPENS TODAY
English Supper will be
Served Tonight
This Event OF Great Importance will
Occupy the Attention OF SkoNhegan
People To-day and Tomorrow

The Charity Bazaar, under the aus
pces of the Home Relief Committee
opens this afternoon at 2.30 in Grange
Hall. The place already is taking on
a most attractive appearance with its
various booths which are handsomely
decorated in fall colorings. On The
right of the entrance are the candy
booth, which is novely trimmed with
corn stalks; the apron booth. which
has bright trimmings of the red SUI
mac. and in the corner the thatched
booth for domestic articles and food
which is a lovely creation of brown
and blue Near this is a huge table
loaded with groceries which have
been obtained through the efforts
and generosity of c. W Day and
which go with the domestic depart
ment At the fancy work stall there
are quantities of bright chrysanthe-
NUNS skillfully arranged while in the
left hand corner from the entrance is
the fenced in tea garden set with
evergreen trees for back ground
and unique but lovely trimmings OF
pumpkins and vines. The decorative
scheme in itself is a wonderful show
and the articles on sale are either OF
home production or donated through
the efforts of Skowhegan people.
The ladies who are in charge of the
various tables are: Fancy. Mrs
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-11
ANXIOUS ABOUT OLD
LAND MARK
Bingham People Want
to Save Church
Effort Being Made to Purchase the
Structure Built by Free Meeting
House Society

Bingham people are anxious over
the possible destruction of an old
church. which has long been a land
mark. The structure was built pro-
badly over one hundred years ago by
the Bingham Free Meeting House So
ciety and continued to be held by that
organization until 1897, when the pro
perty was sold to the Methodist peo-
pie The latter denomination are de-
sirous of having their house of wor-
ship at a more easily accessible To-
cation and want to build further up
town. As result they wish to eth
er sell the structure of raze the
same. it is understood while others OF
the town do not want to see the old
church obliterated.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-11
HEAD CRUSHED BE-
TWEEN LOGS
Frank Lamontague Met
Instant Death
Unfortunate Man Was Coupling Two
Cars Together When Fatality De-
curred

JACKMAN. Nov. An accident
about the train of the Jackman Lum-
ber Co has been reported here in
which Frank Lamontague lost his
life. Il seems that Lamontague was
coupling the two cars together, when
in some way his bead got caught be
tween two logs aud vas badly crush
ed. Instant death resulted. The
remains were brought to the under
taking rooms of W. S. Moore.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-11
4 Note From Headquarters

The following letter has recently
been received from the Maine Head
quarters, G. A. r.. regarding the late
Charles Smith of this town
Headquarters Department of Maine
Grand Army of the Republic.
Portland, Maine, Nov 5th, 1915.
Mrs. Charles Smith,
Skowhegan, Maine.
My Dear Mrs. Smith:
1t is with deep regret that
| have just learned through Com
rade Benson of the death of your
husband, and our true and tried
Comrade Charley Smith. And
you can rest assured that you
have my fullest sympathy, as well
as all the Comrades of this Dept.
Altho your loss is greater, ours
is irreparable.
Again expressing my sympathy
for you in your great bereave-
ment, | remain,
Yours in F. c. & L..
f. A. MOTLEY,
Assistant Adjutant General, G. A. k.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-11
Josiah Hayden Dead

Josiah Hayden lies dead at his
long period of failing health. The
end came Tuesday and was not uneX-
pected. as he had been unconscious
since the Saturday previous. The
age of the deceased was "A years and
Skowhegan had been his home for
only four years, having come here
from East Madison. Besides wild
ow. who was formerly Miss Philena
Farmer of Sangerville, Mr., Hayden is
survived by one son. Clarence J. Hay
den of this town and a daughter, Mrs
Mott Moore who resides at the old
homestead in East Madison There
are also three grandchildren, Mrs. d.
W Messer of Huntington. Mass Her
bert Moore of East Madison and Miss
Mary Hayden of Skowhegan and a
sister Mrs Gideon Stevens. This
lady last referred too is Sc years of
age and was the eldest of large
family of children, none OF whom are
now living except herself Mr. Hay
den was a man quiet in his tastes
and lover of his home. where he
was surrounded with many comforts
by members of his family
The obsequies Will be held Friday
at ~ O'Clock from the Hayden resi-
dence and Rev George Merriam of
the Bethany Baptist Church will of
fciate lntermcnt Will be made in
the family lot at Twelve Corners
rDm.frrA m Madlson
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-11
MRS. MARIA SAWTELLE
HOPKINS DEAD
A NOrridgewock Woman Greatly Be-
loved by People of That Town

Mrs Maria Sawtelle Hopkins, the
subject of this sketch, after lingering
Illness, passed from this life Nov. 5.
at her home in Norridgewock. She
was the daughter of the late Geo.
Ware and Sarah Peet Sawtelle, who
were life long residents of that town.
In early childhood Mrs. Hopkins dis
played an unusual musical gift, and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-11
CATTLE KILLED BY THE
TRAIN
According 10 the Report Received In
SkON hegan George Palmer Loses
Part of Herd

Two cattle belonging 10 thp herd OF
George Palmer farmer living nor
Gar from Scion. scre Killed by the
rain. according Ia reports which
reached SAea b,gau Yesterday III,
accident happ,ued Monday night
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Announcement

NeNt saturday the voters Of our
Town vii elect Town Clerk and
Tax Collector aud accordingly wish
10 announce my candidacy lot he
offices II elected viii perform mt
DUTIES faithfully aud imparliaih aaa
stdsssur A. all times Ia be ,o9ffeuas
snI sDroWmndstinE tp The public
3.Hr assistance Nlii bs appreciated
Respectfully.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-11
DEATH OF MRS. DELLA
c. BROWN
Prominent Caratunk Woman Passes
Away shortly After Her Arrival in
Distant state

Friends Of Mrs Della Clark Brown
We're shocked to learn of her death,
which occurred very shortly after her
arrival in Oakland, Calf Although
the facts are rather meager concern
ing the sudden end. it is understood
that she suffered an attack of indi-
gestion which was followed by heart
failure. Together with her sister,
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tfuIIy

e.ass meyting ~ The st.lsai hea1
n thr iuKh s.hool sas asb .ast
Nuulslpel nuiidiux faf tae paroess
u sfeAiins lntsrss, IA fo.f bail & =
Merrill RfdFvsssd tas sAfhvr,pF 8
Rsssri EusFg aud Jsha tmsff 49,
aise naa,bsrsi smobe fas speaAvfs
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while very young her uncle, William
Peet. took her to New York City. where
he was a resident, and placed her
under superior instruction for the
study of pianoforte, which of course
must precede organ work.
Her progress and development were
rapid Having thus been given the
fundamental foundation for the great
est of the arts. she was able in ma
ture years to create harmonic strains
which were a joy to herself and to
those that listened.
Incorporated in these paragraphs
are the words of her attending physi-
clan, clergymen that know her well
and friends of years who loved her
each and all ready to express admira-
ton for the beauty and nobility of
character which she possessed. From
her girhood she was actively identi-
fed with the church established by
her grandfather clergyman of the
old school, known among the town folk
whose sterling qualities of
character she illustrated and
honored in her own life Her
service as organist of this church
extended through almost the entire pc
riod of her activity. and was not less
remarkable for its faithfulness and eff
fciency She was blessed With
mind more than ordinarily
acute. and with fine literary
taste She had excellent memory OF
all that in her lifetime pertained to
the history of the town and the
church She had the gift of con-
Versationalist. and those who met her
socially found the privilege one of
profit as well as pleasure. She had a
keen appreciation of the good, the
true. and the beautiful. Notably she
was interested in persons-one Of the
best things that can be said of anyone,
and one of the best preservatives of
life Thus her mind retained the dew
of youth though the years increased; {;
she loved youth and youth loved her.
She was one of those too few persons
who everywhere leave sunshine behind
them instead of shadow She carried
II In her face. despite the Christening
experiences OF her life. 1t s simple
truth to say she was one of the most
hoyable OF women, and that In the
large circle of her acqnaintances she
was highly esteemed by all. ard loved
most by those who knew her bcst
She made other people feel happy IN
her presence OF such souls Is the
Kingdom or heaven She will continue
TO abide with those Nho knew her
weil as happy memory and b"
counted as one ~bo made the world
better and hose lnaueae fingers a.
the memory os must, md moves SIS
10 sAy
10. may Join thc choir invisible
OF those immortal lad eto llse asaia
Ia lives made better - their prs
enrs
Mrs tsopklns - survived b1 enc san
Eamusl ~ao resides IN frovtieRre. II
. Her axF as about fesfs
The msmarfal sersissa oesafs9d ga
Moaaas a. : a'eisss a. TIE haess Rev
n 1. shear or, iaifeR
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Mr. ~impsen andlhate

shall b. candidate for the office
# Town Clerk at the spsciAl Tow
Nseliag whieh II called far neKi Sat.
HraaS afternoon. Noyvmher i'h. a.
, O'clock and should be- Efaflacd -
hste 'ts suppar, at ms friends Al hat
tlnte
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Mrs tsopslns - sarstfed b2 ane sssn
Eamsusl . ho resides la Providence. II
4 Her axs @as aboat fesfs
The asemarial sefsissa oFsafF"d ga
Moaass a. aseis.ss A. lhe haass hss
a l.. shsa9 asfs iaifes
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ADAM SIMPSON
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-29
FOUR BASEBALL MEETINGS
TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY

The final steps in the ORGANIZATION
of the city ward baseball league Will
be taken within the next 10 DAYS
when the actual organization of the
ward leagues will be perfected. Pre-
ViOus meetings have been held TO
ascertain the number OF teams pos
sible in each ward and to arouse the
interest of the citizens in each ward.
The meetings to be held Will be for
the adoption of a constitution and by
laws and the election of officers. Fol
lowing this each ward viii draw up
its schedule and play is expected to
begin around May Is.
-Four meetings viii be held Friday
night. The sixth ward will meet at
the 4. b. hall; second ward at Haley
school; fourth ward at the Coquillard
school, and the fifth ward at the
Franklin school. The third ward is
TO meet at the high school either next
Monday or Tuesday; the seventh ward
Monday evening at the Elder school.
ana the first ward Monday evening at
the COlfaX school.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-29
PLAN ORGANIZATION
OF BASEBALL TEAMS
Meetings Arc Held Wednesday Night
i'm Interest OF Municipal League.
40 Teams Lined Up.

Baseball players from the third
ward met i'm the Office CT f b Barnes
director of municipal recreation
at the high school Wednesday night
and made preliminary plans for the
organization Of baseball teams in the
third ward. There were three teams
present at this meeting and ii was an
noUnced that there were six other
teams in the ward. Another meeting
viii be held at the same place the first
part of next week at which time the
organization Of the teams viii be com
pleted
There was also q meeting of seventh
ward bali players at the Elder school
Wednesday night. There were seven
teams present at that meeting. Plans
were likewise made at this meeting
for another meeting 10 be held dur
ing the first part of next week.
There have now been lined up
nearly 40 teams for the city league
Much enthusiasm is being displayed
the organizations are being rapidly
perfected and the indications are that
there viii be in the neighbrohood Of
90 teams in the league when the sea-
son opens.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-29

Ed Smith. owner of the Hoosiers.
was not i'm the least disgruntled 10y the
opening day defeat of his club 10y he
saginaw Ducks Wednesday. Just a
combination of circumstances brought
about the victory for the Holmes
crew i'm the opinion of Smith. who
believes that the Hoosiers viii thrash
the visitors in the two remaining trays
of the series
when a pitcher strikes out i men
as Hill did. il generally means a shut
out" he said. Take a peek ut the
standing at the end of 30 days and
see where the Hoosiers stand"
Loudermnk and Gross, two south
paws. were slated as the opposing
hurlers this afternoon. Louie" APP
pears 20 be in fine shape for the fray
II was toss up between Loudermilk
and Hill for the opening fray and
during the warming up process We'd
nesday the Oden southpaw had a
world of stuff and speed. He is
anxious to stack up against the Ducks
which means that Louie" is in there
working this afternoon.
Joe GrOdick was expected to arrive
here from Grand Rapids in time to
participate i'm the second game with
the Ducks. Fighting Joe" was sched-
uled To cover the keystone sack and
either korfhagen or HiXenbaugh for
third base. The Shelborn recruit GER
tainly looked good i'm the opening
fray with his three hits. his classy
fielding and base running. one OF
"HiXs most Hkeable features is his
fighting spirit He battled from start
TO finish Wednesday and was respOn-
sible for much of the good showing
made 10y the HOLSTERS.
The Ducks viii remain at Spring
brook today and Friday. ON Satur-
daV Eddie Wheeler viii bring his Flint
Nehics here The Wheeler gang whip
ped the Battle Greek Crickets We'd
nesday i'm the opening game by a
score Of 10 { The Nehics viii be at
Springbrook for three days, saturday.
Sunday and Monday and then the
Hoosiers will start on 12-day road
trip Wheeler has announced his
lineup as follows:
Herman 3b, Pahlman. 10. Huntress,
cf Huffman. If: Nifnecker. s.; Bell
IF. Wheeler. 2b, Wells and Neon
nell C; Scott, Rhoades and Mats, p.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-29
JOKE CAME WON
BY NOTRE DAME;
FINAL IS IS To |
st. ViatOrS Never in Running
as They Make Eleven Boots.
Sheehan and 8erger Have
Visitors Guessing.

Mixing hecty Slus-l with eleven
errors committed hE the visitors.
Notre Dame defeated -. Niator's cole
lege AT Cartier field N ednesday aft
ernOOn. 10 20 1. I'M farcical contest.
left handler named Pemberton
asSayed TO the task OF holding the To-
Gals at bay from the slab. but the
greeting he received was most uneN-
pected. Before the first inning mad
died away the locals had secured nine
runs and seven hits. From then uu
until the game was called at the end
of the seventh in order TO allow the
visitors TO catch "a train. the locals
went along leisurely. failing 10 score
in but one inning. the fourth, and
counting as many as four runs IN the
sixth.
Pemberton was touched up for l.
hits in the six innings he worked
In addition he walked six men and
cut loose with three wild pitches. Ills
support was exceedingly ragged. The
visitors made no less than eleven er-
rOrs. Ostrowski allowed three hits
in the inning he worked and two runs
were scored off him. Despite his er-
ratio heaving Pemberton famed seven
NOtre Dame batsmen.
Veterans Go Strong.
Coach Harper worked two veterans
on the slab for NOtre Dame Charley
Sheehan pitched the first five innings
while Heinie Berger went the last two.
Both twirlers went along swimmingly.
Sheehan allowed four hits and famed
seven men. Berger did not give any
hits. while he was on the mound.
The visitors scored their only run
in the second. With two out, Garland
walked and went 10 third on MCGEE $
single MCGEE stole second and Ken
ny's thrown was somewhat wide, Cart
land coming home on the peg.
Toward the end OF the game Coach
Harper sent in an almost entirely sub
stitute team for Notre Dame.
The HOosiers worked the squeeze
play successfully i'm the third, Duggan
scoring on Mills sacrifice Lathrop
pulled the stunt of stealing third and
home I'm the sixth inning. IN the fourth
Kline came in on the squeeze play and
had home practically stolen when
Bergman famed. Capt Duggan and
Mills were the leading slug-ers for
Notre Dame. while MCGEE was ST. Nl-
atOr's best hitter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-29
BEAVERS DEFEAT JACKSON
Four Thousand Home Bugs See squad
Lose i'm Eleventh.

JACKSON. Mich. April %. IT. Bay
City pounded three Jackson pitchers
and won Wednesdays Opening game
sto II after Jackson had scored nine
in the first inning. CONWAY of Bay
city lead the attack with three doubles
and two singles in six times at bat
The attendance was over four thou
sand and set a new league record for
opening day.
Bay City .020 002 412 03-14 20 8
Jackson 300 0O2 000 00-11 IS
Wells. Hickman. Brennan and Dom
nelly; LoomIs. Mcdonald, Ferren and
Hart.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-29
McGRAW WIVES TRADE.

NEW YORK, = oril 29.-Although
official confirmation is lacking, il is
reliably reported that Mgr. McGraw,
in order To strengthen the Giants. has
traded Pitcher Perritt and Outfielders
Murray and Robertson TO Brooklyn
for lack Wheat, the hard hitting left
fielder. The report states that a
money consideration also went with
the three players. If the report is
true, McGraw will have one of the best
outfields in the country in Burns,
SnOdgrass and Wheat
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-29
LARRY CHAPPELL SOLD
BACK TO MINOR CLUB

CHICAGO. April 29.-Larry Chap
pell, Outfelder. purchased by Pres't
COmiskey of the White Sox from the
Milwaukee Brewers two years ago at
"a reported price of $4,000. is back
IN the minor league. Chappell was
sent back to the Milwaukee club and
an unofficial report gave $4,000 as the
amount involved
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-29
PERFECT TOURNEY sCORE.

CHICAGO, April 29.-F'irst place in
the singles in the Illinois state bowling
tourney was held today by William
Feltz of the Sidney A. Engle team of
the Wabash league. who rolled d per
500 is the first ever made in a big
tournament around Chicago. The feat
has only been accomplished once be-
tore i'm this country AT national tour
nev i'm Cleveland
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-29
TRACK IS PUT IN SHAPE
NOtrc Dame Men Are Preparing For
Meet With Michigan.

Steps were taken yesterday 20 put
the track on Cartier field at Notre
Dame in the best of shape for the
final week Of practice before the
Michigan meet which viii be held 2
week from Saturday. The upper poT-
ton OF the dirt on the track was up
turned and the work OF rolling il over
was begun
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-29
FLINT ANNEXES OPENER
Get TO Battle Greek HurIers IN the
Seventh and Eighth.

BATTLE CREEK. Mich. April 2S.
Flint beat Battle Creek through
SCOTS hit in the seventh. Louis two
errors and singles by Nifnecker. Bell
and Wheeler in the eighth Badger
and Raven for the Crickets hit in
pinches.
Battle Creek 900 col 2O1-4 II g
Flint ..........O 900 600 500 II .
Keifer Carpenter and Dobbins:
Scott and Wells
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-29
BOXING Bill PASSES.

LANSING, Mich, April 29.-The
state house of representative by a
vote Of 30 TO 40 passed Sen. PauIs
bill creating a state athletic commits
sion TO control and regulate boxing
exhibitions in Michigan. The bill now
awaits the signature of Gov. Ferris.
The bin patterns that in Wisconsin.