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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-14
LOCAL NEWS

B. A. Sawyer is at the Capitol City
today on business.
Sheriff Thompson has gone to Pitts
field today to be present at the OPEN
ing of the Four County Fair.
Mrs. F. R. Philbrick has returned
from visit in Bangor and Bar Har-
Dor.
Willis H. White of Sedgewick has
been in town this week owing to the
death of his mother, Mrs. Laura A.
White
Mr. and Mrs. George X. Robinson
are the parents of a daughter, Bar
bara Ann, born early this morning.
Weight ten pounds.
The next meeting of Skowhegan
Grange will occur on the goth and
will be in charge of the young people
of the order. Miss Marian Adams
as lecturer, is to direct the program
and the chairs are to be filled by the
younger members.
The old Brainard residence which
was purchased by the town in order
to procure additional grounds at the
rear of the High School building has
been sold to S. w. Gould for $275.
The work of demolishing the struc-
ture has been begun upon.
Mrs. W. ]. Abbott, who has been
spending the summer with Mr.. Abbott
on his Montana Ranch, Is expected
the last of this week or the first OF
next week to remain for the winter
with her father. Hon. S. ], Walton.
Mr. Abbott is expected in December
to spend some time in Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-14
Wedding at Hinckley

Rev. Fl. G. McGlaufiin was at Hinck-
ley, Thursday night, to officiate at the
wedding of Miss Ivanella Belle Kelley
and James N. Green of Fairfield Cen
ter. The bride is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Kelley OF Hinck-
ley and the ceremony was performed
at their home. Attendant upon the
couple were Mrs, Blanch Gilbert and
Guy Gilbert of Hinckley. The gowns
worn by these two ladies were both
of blue material. the brides being
trimmed with shadow lace and rose
bud adornments Flowers were car
ried. After the ceremony In which
the single ring was used. the couple
left on short wedding trip. and this
evening are 20 DO given reception In
Good Templars Hall. Mr.. Green is
a graduate OF Good VIII High school
and Ia engaged In agricultural pur-
suits. Mrs Green. who has also been
A student al Good VIII. IL member
Of the Hincklsy Christian Endsayor
Society and Of the Coed TemplaTs
AsAse.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-14
MOTHER DIES FROM BURNS
'hildren Also Sustain Injuries From
Flames

FAIRFIELD.> Oct. 10-Mrs. Desire
Languet was so terribly burned Sat
urday morning in building fire with
kerosene oil at her home on Water
street that she died Saturday after
noon, despite the efforts of three ply
sicians. Her two small children,
who were in the room at the time,
and finally gave the alarm, both suf-
fered burns, one being most pain
fully injured.
The first intimation of the accident
was given neighbors across the road
who saw the children in the window
waving their arms and crying. Hurry
ing to the house they discovered Mrs.
Languet lying upon the floor, her
clothing, with the exception OF her
shoes, being completely burned from
her and her flesh horribly scorched.
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Mrs. Laura A. Whites Funeral This
Forenoon

The death of Mrs. Laura A. White
occurred at an early hour Tuesday
morning at the home of her brother,
Jonas w. Jewett on Spring st. The
funeral will be held this forenoon at
II a. m. from the Jewett residence
with Rev. George Merriam of the
Bethany Baptist Church as the Off
ciating minister.
Mrs. White, who was II years of
age was born in Palmyra, March %,
1888, but had lived in Skowhegan for
fifty years. She was the widow of
the late James D. White whom she
survived about thirty years. Her
illness has been comparatively brief,
having suffered paralytic shock
some days ago. For two years her
home has been with her brother,
where her death occurred. Mrs.
White has two. children, Willis II.
White of Sedgwick and Mrs. Nellie
Harris, who resides in the west. There
are also two grandchildren, Mrs. Lena
Chaplain and Mrs. Pearl Chaplain,
both of Carmel The deceased was
a member of the Baptist Church and
was an attendant at the Bethany
Church of that denomination in Skow-
hogan. She was highly respected by
her numerous friends in this COM
munity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-14
CHARMING SOCIAL FUNCTION
Freshman Reception was q
Pleasant Occasion

The annual Freshman reception
rendered by the pupils of the Show
hogan High School occurred on last
Friday evening in Grange Hall. 1t
was very happy social affair and
the gay young people, the attractive
decorations, the pleasing entertain
ment and the graceful dances were a
charming combination. The recep-
ton proper occurred about o'clock
with the following ladies and gentle
men in the receiving line: Prin and
Mrs. r. w. Leighton, Supt. and Mrs.
L. w. Gerrish, Miss Dorothy M. FL
liot, Miss Marion Steward, Miss Alma
Smiley, Miss Ethel e. Merriam. Miss
Pearl Meader, John Emery and Miss
Margaret Churchill, the last two rep
resenting the student body The
entertainment followed and this in
cluded a reading by Miss Molly Blunt
and the following music numbers:
Piano duet, Prudence Wadsworth, IT,
Cora Hopkins, II; vocal solo. Ruth
Greenwood, 10; violin solo, David
Lyons, 10; piano solo. Beatrice Smi-
ley. II; quartet. Lois Mantor, 10,
Dorothy Pennell 10, Goldie Keene.
10. Annie Scott, '16. Dancing fol-
lowed, excellent music being furnish
ed by Nutting's orchestra. Refresh
ment tables were arranged in the cor
ners of the hall from which cooling
drinks were served during the dance
The various committees In charge
OF this pleasurable event were: Bust
ness. Ralph Merriam. Pauline Emery.
Ray Parmenter; program. Lauriston
Jacobs. Mary Hayden. Lyle Sunch-
field; refreshment. Doris Cover. Fred
Rayner. Doris Wentworth.
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Welded at Athens

Miss Lottie May Gardner, daughter
of Charles p. Gardner and Bernard
Colby Weymouth of ST. Adams were
married at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening
at the home of the brides father in
Athens, Cassius kinsman, Esq. of
Cornville performed the ceremony.
The bride was very attractive in a
beautiful gown of light blue silk and
lace, while the groom wore the con-
ventional attire. The flowers were
profuse and the gifts many and SER
viceable. The wedding was attend
ed by close friends and relatives. Mr..
and Mrs. Weymouth will reside on his
fine farm in St. Adams.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-14
Canaan Man Sustains Injuries

CANAAN, Oct. 11-Last Thursday
while Richard Chase was engaged in
picking apples, the limb broke letting
him to the ground, a distance of sew
eral feet, striking on his head and
shoulders in such a way as to cause
severe lameness. A phyician was
summoned but could find no bones
broken. Up to this writing Mr.
Chase has not been able to lie in bed
and is a great sufferer.
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McIntire-Gray Wedding at Scion

SOLON, Oct. IA very pretty
wedding took place at the home OF the
brides parents Mr.. and Mrs. J. II.
Gray at the New Caratunk House,
when their only daughter Alta Elvira
was united in marriage to Edward l..
McIntire, son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. w
McIntire. Promptly at eight o'clock
TO the strains of music from Lohen-
grin's wedding march the officiating
clergyman, Rev. T. B. HIATT of the
CONGREGATIONAL Church took his place
at the south end of the parlors in
front of a bower of evergreen, the
ribbon girls, Misses Marian Fernald,
Maud Proctor Grace York and Mrs.
]. r. Hodgdon, then made an isle for
the bridal couple which entered next
unattended, preceded by MISS
Venessa Irvine as ring bearer. The
very impressive double ring service
was used. An informal reception
was held at the close of the ceremony
after which the guests repaired to the
dining room where refreshments were
served by friends of the bride. The
bridal couple planned to escape early,
but found plenty of friends awaiting
them at the various doors OF the
house. Finally they came out bold
ly and entered the carriage, which
was to convey them to Mr.. McIntire's
cottage at Lake Emblem, amid a
shower of confetti. Just as she en-
tered the carriage the bride present.
ed her bouquet of white roses to Miss
Marian Fernald of Portland.
The bride was charmingly gowned
in white taffeta and georgetta crepe
with a veil of white tulle held in place
with a wreath of orange blossoms
Her going away suit was of dark blue
velvet with hat to match.
Mrs. McIntire is graduate of He
bron Academy and has taught for five
years In the Kindergarten school at
Augusta. Mr.. McIntire is an electri-
cal engineer in Hotel Bellclaire, New
York City, The many beautiful gifts
Of cut glass and silver testify to the
esteem in which the couple are held.
They will make their home In New
York City. The guests present from
out of town were Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Libby, Misses Grace York and Maud
Proctor of Augusta, Miss Marian Fer
maid of Portland.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-14
FIFTY YEARS AGO

Feb. Is, 186S-Our village was Wis
tied with severe fire on Friday night
the 18th inst 1t broke out at 11.3O
in a three-story wooden building
known as the Excelsior factory and
owned exclusively by NJ. Willis and
occupied by w. c. Houghton & Co,
millwrights loss $500; J. F. Turner,
bedstead factory. loss 500; c. F.
Douglas, architect and builder. loss
1900; Brown g. Barker carving knife
makers, loss $500: M. Willis, slate
grinding mill, loss $4,000; Alva Alb
bolt planning mill, loss $4,000 (second
time within four months). On &C
count OF the intense cold, one of the
engines did not work well and in con-
sequence OF this, the machine shop ac-
ross the street took Are and was to-
tally destroyed. The building and
machinery was owned by s. l.. Gould
A. Co and valued at over $4,000 and
insured for $4,000. Whorff's axe
factory was slightly damaged. insur-
ed. Half OF the bridge from the Is
land was also burned. Rev. Webster
Woodbury. IL expected to speak In Inc
Congregational Church next Sabbath.
Feb %, lsss-At meeting at IN
zine Hall on Saturday eve, last. for
the purpose OF forming a Grant CUB
Il Was proposed 10 40 into ismpor-
ary orranlzation. Col. A. W. Wiiaes
was chosen chairman: A. r. Hxby'
secretary: j. n Daseomb. w
wilaes. oxgood sawyer. w. y basrs'
e. X. Turner. 4 n. Arnold were ehos-
en- a COMMITTEES 10 draft q constitution
aud bylaws and to call a meetins 'or
a permanent organization. also to pro
cute a speaker from abroad for ihs
occasion
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-14
The Hartland Fair

Owing to wet weather, Hartland
Fair was not as successful this year
as it has been in the past. The hall
exhibit was one of the finest ever
shown, however, the display of veget-
abes being worthy of special mention.
T. F. Randlett received first on veget-
ables, Mr.. Frost, second, Mr.. Jordan,
third. Mrs. Fred Morse carried off
the first honors on cooking display.
on the best display of flowers, Mrs.
Goodwin, second. The poultry exhi-
bit was also one of the best ever seen
at this fair.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-14
Hartland Couple Married Fifty Years

HARTLAND. Oct. 11-Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew H. Buck celebrated the if
tieth anniversary of their marriage
last Friday with a family reunion.
They have been residents of Hart
land for many years, Mr.. Buck having
for a long time been engaged in the
tinsmith business in this town. Both
have been prominent in the social life
of the community and Mr.. Buck has
long been a deacon in the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Mrs. Buck before
her marriage was Miss Lucy NJ. Bur-
din Their many friends in town
have been arranging for a reception
in their honor to be given in Grange
Hall.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-14

from Waterville. where they had been
attending the meeting of the Maine
Baptists.
S. Norton Vose, who is a student in
the medical department of Boston
University, is the guest this week OF
his mother, Mrs. Stella Vose.
Harry Hamilton, who was called
here by the recent fire on the Arson
side of the river, returned Thursday
to his home in Taunton, Mass.
Col. E. E. Gould, who has been con-
fined to his home by illness, for the
past three weeks, is reported to De
slowly improving in health.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-14
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank all our neighbors
and friends who so kindly aided US
during our late bereavement ana LOT
the many beautiful floral offerings we
wish to give especial thanks TO our
neighbors who were ever ready WIN
uptiring efforts to aid US throughout
our sorrow.
Mr.. Frank Steward and family
Mrs. Rose Smith and family.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-14
Gard of Thanks

wish to express my sincere thanks
to all relatives, friends, nelghpors
Rev. T. B. HIATT and also the Grange
for their floral offerings and tnei'
kindness and words of sympathy dur
ing my recent bereavement.
Mrs. Eva NJ. Baker
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Holbrook
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. F. Baker
and Family
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-14
Death of Henry Doyen Yesterday

The death of Henry Doyen occurred
toward noon yesterday at his home on
the Molunkus Road His age was
about 20 years and a widow. two
daughters and a son survive. ny oe-
cupailon Mr. poyen Was an agricul-
turisi and for several years had re-
sided on the farm where be passed
away The funeral will probably be-
held Saturday forenoon
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-14

Miss Edith Caba, Of Providence.
sho has bcen visiting with her moth.
eF. Mrs. Fanny < Cabo, OF Middle 81.
left this moruins Tor Barbados la
lands. ~hsre shp sill speud the great
~ part II the wintey
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-14

Arwains are advertised Ia E,.sy,
poSye Ce,aaA syeTy wesk- Read laaIn
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-14

Shot gun for sale with equipments
BRASS shells, etc. A fine gun for any
one. Will exchange for wood, hay
notatoes or anything else | can eat.
n n Bartlett, Skowhegan. tai
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PERCHERON MARIE WITH e

PULLETS WANTED-Any Dreea
Write Guy L. Giles, r. +. d. no. .:
Skowhegan, Maine. Z"4V
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n an I'D In Everybody's.
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GREAT BaRGAINs-1

GHEtT HNH0EATNs-I -.
fonr-passenger beach wagon in hrs.o
class condition, a bargain Ig ,t
Ford Touring car in first-cla condi,
tion. 1913 Buick Roadster 3SA "A
TRES one extra tire. all In tirst-class
condition. newly painted. / pair
heavy horses. well matched, good t9T
farm or woods work. Must be 500
at once. Price cheap. Holt d hlgh''
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by side for sale. Also TWO COTS d.
Pioneer, 2 and 3 years old. Waite
A. Giles, r. F. D. No. 3. Skowhegan
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-09-20
Picture Two

This is known as a mail order town and community and it looks t.
There as a time when this was a prosperous community OF peopk,
with many stores well stocked and business generally N the boom.
Then the mail order man came along with his handsome catalogues
and his alurng advertisements of something for nearly nothing"
which did not pan out as expected, and many of the people fell for his
stunt.
And each year they fel a little oftener and a little harder, and the
home merchants sold less goods and had to reduce their stocks, and
som OF them became disguised and moved away, INT the town just
naturally hit the slippery place II the toboggan and slid down to the
bottom and has stuck there I'VE since
Yes, it is just a mail order town and looks it.
Pride is gone, business mel are apatheHc, trade is dull, money is
scarce and hard to get, social lie is dead, real estate is deader, and
farm values have shrunk until they are the deadest OF all.
to live Or invest in a dead community.
move o to other and more progressive communities, or o the big
cities.
Older mes would like to go, too, but they "a not sell their prop
euy and of course there is nothing left for them to do but stick
around and stagnate with the resto OF the victims Of the mail order
man.
This is what patronizng the mail order mn and neglectng the
home merchants and home institutions does for you and yours.
MORAL: The community that paronizes home institutions will
live and prosper. The one that cings o the mail order man more
ANTIDOTE: Resolve today that you will never again deal your
self and your community a body blow by sending your money away to
the mail order nan Stick to home and home will stay by you, and
your combined energies will bring victory from defeat and prosperity
from disaster.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-09-20
ES

X A.. M.-Lewis Chapter No. !.
holds regular convocation on the
third Friday Of each month in Ma
sonic Hall, at 7:30 p. m. Sojourn-
:pg companions are cordially IN
vttcj to attend.
L. e. PETERSON, H. p,
Z ID. VANDERLIETH, Sec'y.
z. AND A. M.-Carson Lodge, Mol,
holds its regular communications
on the third Thursday of the
month in Masonic Hall. at 7:3O p.
m Sojourning brethren are cor
hiaIiy invited to attend.
r. A. LOTT, w. M,
4. D. VANDEP' lETH, Sec'y.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-09-20
MAKING OR BREAKING A TOWN

1t is easy enough to kill off a town, but how are we to rejuvenate
a community that has been literally choked to death by the very people
who should be its best friends and protectors-ns W people7
This community is by n O means dead, but it has had some solar
plexus blows from people who should have been pushing instead of
showing.
1t has been slowly choked and strangled by those who have injured
themselves by their acts quite as much as they have injured the COM
munity.
1t has been done by the inveterate patronizer of the mail order
mar and the big city merchant
Let is suppose two pictures, and the story will have been told 20
plainly and so graphically as to be readily understood by any person
of ny degree of intelligence whatever.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-09-20
Picture One

This is a thnv ng country community.
1t has modern improvements, many stores well stocked with goods
that are sold at close margins of profits, is clean, sanitary, and attractive
in many ways.
Business is good, money is plentiful and in constant circulation,
society is active, and life is more tnn worth living.
Farmers find a ready market for their products, and those that ire
lot consumed locally ar purchased by shippers at the highest market
prices.
The town has a good name abroad, e people are constantly
moving in, real estate is the move, farm values are high and tie
demand for them is heavy.
1t is a successful town, but it is sc only because the people OF the
community trade with their home merchants and arr loyal to home in
situations and home people.
The community produces thar. it consumes, and since the
people trade at home the profits and surplus are naturally kept at home,
with the result that the financial condition OF the community becomes
better day by day.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-09-20

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New Britain herald., 1915-05-04
Gty lten,as

A son was born yesterday to MT. and Mrs. Simon H. Nordenson of Roberts street. John Sliney of I'll East Main street underwent an operation for ap- tain General hospital. A drill will be held at Landers play ground this evening by the senior di- vision of Tierney Cadets. Rev. pr. s. c. Ohman is attending the Swedish Lutheran mission meeting at Manchester, N. H. John E. Smith of Washington street, who recently underwent an operation for a carbuncle on his face, has been discharged from St. Francis's hospital
 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Piechert have returned to their home at PoquonoclS after short visit with MT. Piechert's mother here.
 Camp Clara, R. N. of A., will hold its regular meeting Wednesday even ing at o'clock in St. Jean the Bap- tiste hall. A social will follow. Mem bers will please bring refreshments.
 Mrs D. K. McLogan will entertain the members of Star of Good Will lodge, No. g, s. of B. and their friends at whist Wednesday evening, May 9th at her home. 131 Main street at S:0o o'clock.
 Patrick OShea, a member of the New York police force, is visiting Al the home of John J. Kennedy of 400 East Main street.
 Charles F. Smith, president of Lan- ders, Frary & Clark, has purcnased a new Buick runabout.
 Bement Hubbard has entered the employ of Besse-Leland's store as clerk.
 Ex-Representative Williams of Middle Haddam is visiting his sister Mrs. A. N. Lewis, of West Main street
 Cases of diphtheria on Forest and Lyon street were reported to the health department today
 A whist and pinochle tournament will be held tomorrow night at Turner hall by the Lady Turner's.
 The referee bankruptcy has or dered a part of the bankrupt stock of the John Jinches company sold.
 The creditors of Ercole Santi. bank , rupt, have refused his offer of twcn- ty cents on the dollar. There will be meeting of the Gen. tral Labor union this evening at o'clock in Painters hall. Business of
New Britain herald., 1915-05-04
eIENE LECTURES
 BEING CONSIDERED
n. Seerley, Y. M. c. A. .Anniver, Speaker, Bay Be Engaged to
 Give Talks to Men.

E. N Seerley Of the Y.. M. c. 4leEe Of Springfield may be en-
 by the New Britain Y. M. O. give a series of lectures on
 ne to men next fall and winter, bairse to include lectures on sex {yeiene. The matter is now
 considered by the educational <<unent of the Y. M. O. A. SeerIey made such an excellent
 Ssion in his talk at the South Eh last Sunday evening in con |on with the thiry-first anniver- |<xercises of the association that
 young men have made inquiries kding the possibility of securing Seerley to give a more intimate |re or series of lectures to men
 It is believed such q course |be very popular and will greatly Gt large number.
 Seerley has addressed the nid- lnen of the Naval Academy at Rpolis before their senior cruise sycar at government request and greatly in demand as a speaker t1en. He does not expect to go .ifnapoIis this year and has asked 10 excused.
 series of lectures to men and boys
 given in Hartford this year by 6eerley and it is thought possible { he will consent to give similar 'se here.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-04
NEW Y. M. c. A. ACTIVITIES.

The regular indoor classes will be discontinued within a short time at the Y M. C.. A. Cross country runs are now taking the place of basketball and indoor baseball and jaunts arc being held daily through Walnut Hill park and the country nearby. Special emphasis is being placed on the swimming department. Since the new vacuum cleaning system was in- stalled, special classes in swimming have been organized and the instruc- tcrs are prepared to give individual attention to those wishing to take lessons.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-04
HORRIBLE CATASTROPHE. Dead Number 0S7,397. 400, 2s5 As Re-
 eult of Tr61ay,s C1ean.,,n

"Merrily we roll along" sing 9s7, . 97,400,2S7 germs as they wend their way dumpward each day this week. That is a conservative estimate of the number of germs that are finding a resting place in the dumps as the re- suit of the clean-up campaign that is being Waged here.
 Typhoid, malaria and pneumonia are the three most important diseases that are receiving solar plexus blows through the removal of waste and lit- ter. The bugs" as they are. called by the professionals, lie dormant in filth and waste material around the house and at the, very first opportun- 'ity seek a hiding place in the teeth and throats of human beings. The removal of their nest means lessening tho probability of sickness in your neighborhood.
 Dr. Reeks reports that the work is being carried on satisfactorily in all parts of the town and by Saturday night he expects that New Britain will be used by scientists for mirror to flash signals to Mars.