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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
SkOW HE CAMS NEW
INDUSTRY
Another Branch Of Farming Has Been
Added to Somerset County's Live
Stock Possibilities

The fox ranch into which the Bad
ger place on the DR.. Mann road has
been recently converted, has become
a place of much interest to the people
of this section. To this farm which
consists of 35 acres, six of which are
covered with a handsome small birch
growth, has now been built the neces-
sary structures for the fox ranching
industry.
The principal structures are three
breeding pens each SO feet square
with six foot walk between. In
this walk and connected with the
pens by shoots of special construc-
ton are situated six houses or dens
The pens are made of strong wire
netting, nine feet high the netting is
carried three feet on the surface of
the ground and in horizontally over
the pen at the top for like distance.
They are in every way guarded to
prevent the escape of the highly
valued animals they are intended to
house. There is also an outside
guard fence $50 feet wide by 240 feet
long
M. F. Stevens, who has established
this business came to Skowhegan
from Dover, where he has had sim
ilar ranch for the past IL years. Mr..
Stevens is a pioneer in the fox ranch
ing business. He is native OF
Dover and drifted into his present oc-
cupation from that of a hunter and
trapper. Mr.. Stevens family still re-
sides at Dover where he owns a farm
which includes his fox ranch of 500
acres. At the Dover farm he keeps
quite a herd of cows. this being ne
cessary to provide supply OF milk
for feeding the foxes. He is also in
terested in three other ranches in
Dover and Garland. On these ranch
es. all told, there are "a silver black
foxes and three pair worth $4,000 or
80 were brought Monday to the SHOW
hegan plant. The total number OF
silver blacks in captivity in Maine is
over so so It will be seen that Mr..
Stevens is interested in about half
OF them.
Edward J. Treen of st. Johns. n. b.
was here visiting Mr.. Stevens ranch
recently. Mr.. Treen Is the publisher
of the Black Fox Bulletin. the most
important periodical issued. which 10
devoted exclusively to the black fox
business.
Visitors are always welcome In the
Skowhegan fox ranch and those inter
ssted In the subject could obtain fur
ther Information By requesting of the
q. 3. Department OF Agriculture Bul-
ictin No. sol. which has been issued
on that subject
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
Adam and Eve Possibly Burned Out

BINGHAM, Oct SLIT is possible
that Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Estes,
the modern Adam and Eve, began the
construction of their new lean-to not
a bit too soon, for according to a story
told by party of hunters who came
out of the woods, they may have suf-
fered the loss of their other shack by
fire. These hunters. who met guide
several miles from Eden in the Maine
woods, informed him that they passed
the charred ruins of lean-to of some
sort and that beside them were some
ferns and shrivelled deer skin. AS
Adam and Eve had been engaged in
the business of gathering ferns and
other things of a like nature, it is
believed that this may have been
their little home that was burned
down, and that they have hied them
to the new one.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04

and a successful agriculturist. In
his young manhood, he was among
those who went forth to war, serving
his country with honor and doing
himself great credit on the battlefield.
He remained for four years during
which he knew well the privations
and horrors of a soldiers life. fight
ing In the second Battle of Bull Run
and in other notable conflicts. He
was among those placed in the An
dersonyille Prison. but made his es-
cape from the officials and for a time
was aided by colored people OF the
South. Mr. Smith retained great in
terest in military affairs and was
loyal member of the Grand Army of
the Republic. one of his last trips be-
ing made to Washington. d. c. only a
few weeks ago, to attend the En-
campment functions given under the
auspices OF this organization. The
deceased was also Granger. having
been affiliated with Skowhegan Pa
irons OF Husbandry since 1905.
Mr.. Smith was twice married. his
first wife having been Miss Hattie
Morrill, She was the daughter of
the late William b. Morrill,. who will
be remembered by some of the older
residents as the owner of two houses
at the corner of what Is now Water
and Court Sts He disposed OF these
however. and prior to his death NOV
ed to the farm on the Norridgewock
Road OF which Mr. Smith subsequent.
ly became the owner. and upon which
he passed away. Following the
death OF Mira Hattie Morrill, Smith.
the gentleman Just deceased vas mar.
ried 10 Misa Ellen Moore, a lady of
numerous social activities Who sur
wives him. lie has had M ealldrsn
by either marriage.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
SUDDEN DEATH OF TOWN
CLERK LAMBERT
Found Unconscious on Floor of His
Office and End Came shortly There
after. Funeral Services Today

c. N. Lambert. Skowhegans town
clerk and tax collector, was found in
an unconscious condition Monday
night at about so at his office in the
City Bui'dirg. I'd vcs Immediately
summoned and IT, aftlicted man was
removed to his residence al she cor
ncr of Pleasant and Middle streets,
where his death occurred within a
half hour One week prior to this sad
event. Mr. Lambert had suffered an
i'll turn but had seemed practically
recovered. On the day of his death
he had appeared as usual and was en-
gagged in the numerous activities CON
nected with his office. AT about the
hour previously mentioned. unusual
sounds were heard by one or more
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
MADISON'S OLDEST VOTER
Daniel +. Hobart of East Madison Is
Now the P0ssessOr of the Posts
Cane

Daniel F. Hobart of East Madison
is now the oldest voter in Madison
and as a result has been given the
Posts gold headed cane. Mr.. Ho-
bart, who served nine times on the
board of selectmen in the town where
he resides, was presented with the
Hobart, who is following in his faith
er's footsteps, having been for seven
years one of the town fathers.
Mr.. Hobart was born in Solon in
1926. the son of Daniel and Mary Ho-
bart, the father having been a Re-
volutionary soldier. He was reared
to manhood in his native town and
went to California when he was 26,
making the journey by way of the
Isthmus of Panama. He returned
home in 1855, again settling in Solon
and in that year he was married to
Martha Jenkins, daughter of Joseph
and Martha (Burney) Jenkins who
were early settlers of Madison. After
his marriage Mr.. Hobart resided for a
short time in Solon. but subsequently
removed to Skowhegan, where he liv-
ed until 1860. He then came to East
Madison, settling at his present place
at the Lower Mills. Besides farm
ing. he conducts a saw mill and has
been quite successful in both lines of
industry.
Mr.. Hobart came into possession of
the cane following the death OF David
Williamson. He Is at present In good
health and was long considered one OF
the prominent men of Madison.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
SWEET CORN PLANTERS
DISSATISFIED
Want System Adapted Of Weighing
Corn In Bulk at North Anson
Factory

NORTH ANSoN. NOV a petition
has been circulated and generally
signed BY the large planters OF the
North Anson Sweet Corn Factory. de-
mandlng the system be- adopted of
weighing the corn In bulk before II Is
husked. II they sign acreage Tor next
season Much dissatisfaction has
b~ea expressed by the farmers this
TALL on account OF the present, system
Of Weighing the cora
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
A CIVIL WAR VETERAN |
ANSWERS LAST CALL !
Charles Smith Expired Suddenly
Sunday Afternoon. Funeral Yes
terday

Charles Smith passed away sudden
ly Sunday at his home on the Nor
ridgewock road, after an illness of
something more than a week. His
condition was thought to be greatly
improved, however, and he was able
to be about the house. He was pre-
pairing to partake of the midday meal
when he complained of not feeling
we'll and shortly after expired. The
funeral services were held yesterday
at Il a. m from his late residence,
Rev. George Merriam of the Bethany
Baptist Church officiating.
Mr. Smith has spent the greater
part of his life in Skowhegan. His
age was about "a years and although
Cor some time he had been retired,
he was formerly a tiller of the soil
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
Hon. y. W. Could President Of Llbrar,
Trustees

The BOARD OF Trustees of the
skowhegan Public Library have elect
ed Hon \ W Gould president. TO
succeed the late Levi W Weston Who
for many years had served In that
capacity John ". fogler Is 10 coa-
,inu. as treAsas~x. while other ON
GERS elected at the annual meeting
~cEe Judge D.. D. bsafoFth. vice presi.
dent and c y Merrill secretary
JulE~ y y. Lawrence ~ss elvs,sd 10
msmhssship aa the board 70 all the
sasaRsy caused By /. " Wss,oa .
isa,h
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
CATHOLICS OF BINGHAM
TO HAVE A CHURCH
Have Begun Operations and Intend
to Have the Structure Finished this
Fall

The Catholic people of Bingham are
to have a new house of worship and
have already begun operations toward
the building of the same. It is to
be situated on Owen ST and excava-
tions have been made for the cellar,
with the idea of the structure being
completed to hold services in this
fall 1t will be constructed of wood
and will cost probably about $2500.
There are about fifty Catholic peo-
Pile in the town, il is estimated. and
for some time mass has been said in
the Grange Hall once month by a
visiting priest.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
PLANS FOR HOME
RELIEF FAIR
Particulars Everyone
Wants to Know
Facts Concerning Skowhegan's Feder-
ated Charities. English Supper
the First Night

The annual fair of Skowhegan's s
Home Relief CommitteeA "opens at 2.3O
Thursday afternoon of next week,
Nov. 11th, at Grange Hall. At this
hour all the booths will be in readi-
ness and a large variety of fancy and
useful articles will be on sale.
The English Supper will be served
on this same date from to 7.30 in
the Banquet Hall. All who can are
requested to aid the supper commit
tee by coming at five o'clock. The
sale of tickets will be limited to the
number which the committee will be
able to accommodate and no tickets
will be sold at the door. This is
necessary to make certain that every
one who buys ticket gets supper.
There will be an informal musical
in the upper hall the same evening
from 8 to 10, for which no admission
will be charged.
The following day, Friday. Nov.
18th, the sale will be continued, open
ing at 230 in the afternoon. There
will be a social dance in the evening
at 8 o'clock with music by Towne's
orchestra, admission 10c. Dance
tickets 25c each, SOC a couple.
This effort has enlisted the aid of a
large number of patriotic men and
women of Skowhegan 1t is hoped
the public will continue in mind that
the funds secured will be devoted to
the relief of the worthy poor of the
town. The enterprise is certainly
deserving of generous support.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04

Owing to the death Of c. NJ. Lam
bert. who was serving his seventh
year as Town Clerk and Tax Collec-
tor, it has been necessary 70 appoint
a new officer to serve In this capa-
city Yesterday the selectmen named
Arthur r. Jewett. president Of the
Board of Trade and son-in-law of the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
CONTINGENT CONTRIBUTIONS FOR JACK
MAN.MNEO ROAD HAVE BEEN MADE
Commissioner Libby Securing Deeds for Right
Of Way. Hope to Cut Out Location this Fall

cation can be cut out this fall. If
this is done. the actual grading will
be commenced at the earliest possible
date next season. and the road open
ed as early as possible for next sea-
sons travel.
This highway branches off from the
Continued on page four)
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04

persons in the building and an in
vestigation followed which led to the
discovery of Mr. Lambert's body ly-
ing on the floor with his head some
what under a heavy office table. A
letter on the table was only partially
written. and Mr. Lambert had appar-
emily lain down his pen and started
to cross the room when he was over
come and collapsed. He never re-
gained consciousness The funeral.
with Masonic ceremonies. is being
conducted this forenoon At Il a. n.
from the Lambert home With Rev.
George Merriam of the Bethany Bap-
tist Church as the otliciatlag clergy
man. out of respect To lie official
position the deceased had he'd in the
town. the local business houses are
closed during the hour OF The service.
Charles Milton Lambert was born
near Haskclls Corner in Skowhegan
seventy years age and was the son OF
Humphrey and Betscy tNycl Lam
bert HIS education Was received In
the public school Of the town and n
Bloomfield Academy and he subse-
Quently hecam, 4 teacher. an occu-
patton whict - followed for some
time A. rr eres older he accepted
I responshr position IN the Maine
Central freight oniee AZ SsoWhegan.
which he allied until ac became the
private secretary II rr : I conant,
hose daught,r Miss AbhIe Ella Co.
nant he bad pres auslN married Or
couant ~ss lar iut,nfor NJ Anidrosis
uaths ard ~ss sidcly knoNn having
'odurfra sandarium at the present
Neadlaafier, q somerset Hospital
,nef rs a.a'A ~ The dor'er anj -
er.sfsst ~ his business aHtirs Nj
haff .e,,n years age became "a
.o'.rs faf sDt tn~n clrvs a r'si aa
.stfrf r. 80 slnee ,afsta.A and
eaipsfak blHted iits e'ef,sa.
Hrtvrts as nai en'r.r zaaansa ~
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04

Aissr L.. the s-yesr-old son OF Mr.
and Mira W. II Moronx. died Sunday
afternoon at his home In Msdison at,
sss an iIlnsss of.,~o weeks Mr. aud
hra Moroax left Moadsy sftsrnoaa
for t.ahse. whsrs the hsasrai and
Aartsi wtIl be- held
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04

Mr. and Mrs Roy Narslen ~srs IN
'own saturday ON the rrtufu trip
from their honss maon In the White
anuntaln Festna rhsS dinsd ntth
aT AMI Nrs frank D. pFAAs and
uasos~s h.,u~ 20 ska~ began ta the
ftsTns-,n Frassla Journal
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04

these branches, however, as for the
last forty-one years he has served
Somerset Lodge of Free and Accept
cd Masons as lis secretary. while he
has performed like duties for Somer-
50, Chapter. Royal Arch Masons for
almost 5 long a period. Mr.. Lam
bert mIny years ago became an odd
Fellow and for twenty years had been
the treasurer OF Carrabassett Lodge
l. 0. O. F while his musical abilities
as a pianist We're frequently called
for in the various orders with which
he was affiliated Aside from these
organizations, the deceased was also
a member of Priscilla Rebekah Lodge
and of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen. When the Christian
Church was in existence Mr Lam
bert was a prominent member Of the
same and since the days OF its dis
organization. while he has not united
with any religious society, he has
continued 10 be a church man. at
tending The various houses of wor-
ship, but more frequently the Bethany
Baptist Church, where until recently
his wife Las been organist and choir
director
These facts In themselves show
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
Cellar for Methods, church Under,
NAN

BINGHAM Nas fhs cellar for
the rev Methodist tbuH + "a under-
saY II ls ma deciaed As set ~hsth.
~ this soctsty ~iii ha.3d uc~ oF
4aethsr they ~lll Wose ths cid
eheteh
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04

The topic upon which Mlsa harriet
l. Marbles lecture wtli b. bassd hsSi
Nanaay esvainE Is @Nstsoasitsm
Modernism. AasFisaRism
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04

m Relief Corps uss's 'owerros
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-11
corPEI,HEAD PARTIsANsnuP.

Chairman Hills 81 the republican
national committee announces that
President Wilson's handling of E1-
r9Dean affairs will be one or the
principal republican issues in 1915.
This means. II il means anything
that the republican party d going i'm
20 partnership with the hyphenated
Germans IN attacking the president E
foreign policies How many repuoll-
cans viii support their party On suen
a c0pperhead issue?
That the Germans are ready 20 On.
ter into 90 alliance with the repI0li-
cans agalnEt the president d prov.
Cd by the campaign IN the Tweutg-
third congressional district. where
al the hyphenated vote is lined up
against the democratic candidate IN
order. 20 smash Wilson That Kind
of politics may succeed In Isolated cis-
trlcts in special elections, bur Ii
Chairman Hills thinks be cin
make the republican party an annex
70 the German vote IN a coppcrnead
campangn against the presiden. %
the United States some very painful.
surprises are awaiting him.
Whatever political manipulators
may think the rank and file VI the
republican party still put patriotism
above partislanship. - New York
World.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-11
UMATlLLA CHILD DIES
AFTER SHORT ILLNESS

UMATlLLA. ore. nov ll.-Mr
and Mrs william Tompkins buried
their Youngest child, Birdie, q little
hoy ot nine months The little one
was taken sick but a few days be-
fore with pneumonia. dying sudden
ly'Safurday The funeral was held
from the Methodist church and the
body was inferred in the Cmatilla
cemetery.
Mrs j.. r. Brownell is seriously
81 in the Bowman Hotel IN Pendle
ton.
There was a regular meeting OF
the school board Thursday, the 9Th
The bids for hauling the school chill
dren Of the west emo. were opened
and discussed but the decision has
not been made public as yet on a
sugge- tion from the principal It was
decided 10 chop small burrows in the
concrete inclines These have be-
come so slick as to render them dan
gerous to the limbs Of the children
Miss Miriam Blakely Is substituting
In the school Prof. Ford is laid up
with light attack Of pneumonia
The professors case Is not serious
and it is hoped he viii be back in
school In a few days.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-11
THIS MA Y ENTERTAIN
NAE on SUMNER

Summer" says a note from Ella
belle Mae Doolittle, the Puckyhuddle
Doeteas. Is my fayorlte season.
am sending you little rhyme about
IT, You may print 1t If you wlsn.
Are sou in good health now? Yes
indeed. Miss Doolittle. How is your
hay fever Here's the poem:
Summer time ls the time for me;
It Is always 30 pleasant
/ think some girls bathing suits aw-
ful,
But will Eay no more at present
In summer time the sun It does shine
And fills my heart with glee;
Everywhere people are very HAPPY
Undoubtedly including you and
me
Ny sisters child Teeny Ricketts,
Yelled, "Waho0!" at weak-mlna-
ed boy
The act should never have Jcen
committed
Teeny never such methods employ.
But getting back 70 dear old sum
mer
MS fine for cattle and other stock
I wish our nelghbors. the c's would
calm down.
Last night they fought til u o.
clock.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-11

from winning the bread jump ;o
running a football team trJm the
quartetfalk position j. ot harder
th-n il Sounds. set a. T Werth.ns-
ton the Dartmouth champion broad
Jumper has done this s-r thing. Last
rprlns W0rihnzton was one t the
stars ln intercollegiate athletic and
wou ths record ror me broad imr
This -au he was induced 10 -"me
rut Tor football and for the first time
in his life donned the mQ!eskins He
made good from the start AMI has
been playing with The Dartmouth
regulads ever since
Worthington is junior and has
anothher year 70 play He Is -3
years old weighs I5l pounds ami is
feet 10 l-2 inches in height. II,
halls from Concord s. H. aud pre-
pared at Phillps-ExeJer where he
starred In track athletics.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-11


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PARTIALLY FOR AMERICA
ONLY
m IMMEDIATELY following
the voting in the east a
pro German paper, the

m IMMEDIATELY following
the voting in the east a
pro German paper, the
Illinois Stats Icitung said
Black Tuesday is an offici-
al notice 10 the autocratic
schoolmaster that he must re-
move from the White House
IN March, 1917. President
Wilson will be defeated not by
the German citizens but by
Americans who are indignant
because he does not protect
American interests abroad"
Plainly the Germans are un-
fortunate IN some Of their edi-
tors. There could be nothing
more uncalled for than the
above President Wilson has
been vigorous and successful
I'm protecting American inter.
osta abroad. Germany was
called sharply TO time for i'm
proper sinking Of passenger
ships with Americans aboard
end the German government
met our wishes.
Now England has been call
ed 10 task for her disregard Of
international law in the treat
ment Of American shipping.
The same rule is laid down for
Great Britain that was laid
down for Germany. The presi-
dent firmly insists on Amen-
can rights under international
law.
Those excessive in their zeal
for Germany or for England
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-11

M dislike the
l because j. has lg. -
partial Sd gIe de tte other
B-t Fr-Amer1a ggis 1a
Eve and foreign born, viii lp-
hold the president because
lake him they stand for amer
"a first
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-11
RAILROADS SHOW SENSE


n He American Traffic as
" sociation. whose conven-
ton at French Lick at
tracted transportation officials
from all parts Of the country,
announces two important
changes, one Of which deals
with efficiency, the other with
economy, and both with i'm
proved service. The railways
| in the earlier days Of the busi-
ness used to advertise train ar
rivals and departures. But as
the systems increased the
tables became 50 complex and
the changes 80 numerous that
newspaper advertising was
found inconyenient. Besides,
it was costly, and SO the prac-
/ tice was abandoned in most Of
the larger cities. Travellers
were informed Of extraOrdi-
nary changes in time by means
Of newspapers, Cut for ordi-
nary convenience they had to
look to the companies follers.
Now the old custom is to be re-
vived and the newspapers are
again to be employed to keep
the public informed.
The other change which the
traffic officials indorsed is the
removal Of the ticket offices
from the prominent streets in
the cities to less expensive
places, 50 they are still in the
central parts Of the city. This
will probably be done in lndi-
annapolis, Chicago, Louisville
and several other large cities.
This will reduce the ticket Of
flee expense about half, it is
believed. Such a measure Of
economy has been repeatedly
advocated by some railway
men. In Chicago practically
all the railroads entering that.
city and many operating else
where maintain elaborate tick
ct offices in the prominent
streets. The public has grown
so accustomed to this feature
that the change may be con-.
fusing at first, but it will be
economical. II would seem toI
be a good move.
The proceedings Of the as
sociation are Of unusual inter.
est at this time. The railways
have many rate complaints be-
fore the interstate commerce
commission. They complain
Of high wages and burdensome
taxes. But they desire to serve
the public, for thereby the
most profit will come to them |
And by restoring timetables to
the newspapers this service !
will be improved. One eastern
railroad has q striking adver.
tiaing feature, which tells the
traveller that his watch is his
time table-trains every hour .
half-h0ur or quarter-hour. |
With timetables in the news
papers the traveller will real
ize that his paper is his time-I
table.-Indianapolis News.
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