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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19
HAY::FLOATS FROM THE
FIELDS INTO STREAM
Towns of Somerset County are Visit
ed by a Terrific Thunder Storm

A terrific thunder storm visited diff
ferent sections of Somerset County
Sunday night. Skowhegan escaped
the seriousness Of the storm but at
Lakewood the shower was much
heavier. Al, Bingham the most of its
fury was.ybeht ,ear the eeltifsef the
town, lightning striking Ntht dwelling
of Mr. and Mrs. cbaflis Gilman. but
l' flames were exunguistied before
Pip" structure was burned. At Hart
md in the eastern part of the county
tue shower was exceedingly heavy
Dd the fields on the farms of FREE
H1nt Sanborn and Libby Bros. near
n" village were suberged In water.
hay floating into Indian Stream.
which flows by that property. Five
'os were stalled In brook near
'ae Christie nm In 81. Adams at one
'ne and the Mlll Hill In that town
Fhs washed or quilted by the heavy
'a depth OF four feet for dis
lance of thirty feet Several herds
% eo~s remained In the pasture with
'.i being mliked. their owners think-
its u safer than To tie them In the
barn II was estimated thai slx In
.as ot rain fell In 81 Alhans At
h mony the rain lasted for two
a7afs falilnx IN torrenss The
s-"4nd wss flooded with water Mon.
la4 morufng.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19

but "Squant" failed to connect, being
caught out 10 feet from home. TX
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Harvey allowed only four hits, but
seven men reached first outside of
these. "Harv" evidently intends to
join the hand grenade corps with the
Allies as his aim is true, he hitting
three men. Probably they use a
larger home-plate in the Trolley
League as the good enough" pitcher
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19

Moore was captain in The French
War; major ia the Revolution al
terward colone. IN Maine Militia.
His father Samuel Moore vas ma
jor in the French Mar His father
in-law, John Gon n4s colonel In
the French War ala Afterwards sas
a soldier In the batli, of bunker Hill.
His brother samuel Nuvr, Jt Nas a
soldier IN the French ME- sud a
soldier at Bunker IN lis brother
Major Joseph Moore wa solder
Al tho Battle OF Bauk,f Nli Ills
soft benjamin was soldier Al the
Battle Of Bunker Hll H., sen COT
Moore vas also At the BAIT, ~ Hun
f.r IIh a drummer boy IN rs faith.
ers cpmpaa, His grandson. sam
uel Moore NAs 10 the var Of ii.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19

failed to get them over to four of our
boys passing that number.
incidentally Joe Coady (you know
Joe he who stole home in that Au-
gusta-G Gardiner game) didn't get, a hit.
And, let's see, If we remember right
he's the same teller" of whom the
Continued on Page Four)
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19
MEETING THIS FORENOON TO FURTHER
ORGANIZE PLANS FOR ATHENS R. R.
Enthusiastic Session Last Evening Largely Attend
ed by Skowhegan and Up.River People

AS the result of the railroad meet
ing held here last evening at which
Harvey D. Eaton Esq. of Wateryille
was the principal speaker and a mo-
ton made by a. r. Jewett president
Of the Skowhegan Board of Trade. the
citizens of Skowhegan and persons
living along the proposed line between
forenoon to formulate plans with re-
gard to the raising of the necessary
funds upon which to start the basis
for beginning operations upon the
whegan-Athens Railway
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19

Lawrence Hayden had an interest
Ing nshins experience which Is cor
roborated by eye witnesses. reports
Maine Woods. While fishing at Lake
wood recently big bass which vas
prieked by the hook OF fisherman IN
boa, few feet from Mr. Hayden's
boat. In ,ryinx TO eseape. jumped di-
r.eiiy into Mr.. Haydens boat With
the same result as expressed by the
old adake from tbs frying lhu into
the Are
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19
ANDERSON GOOD ENOUGH FOR AUGUSTA
GARDINER WINTHROP COMBINATION
Proves Stumbling Block for Touted Augusta
Boys, Letting Them Down with 3 Hits While
Regular Pitchers are Saved for Real Game.

home in which Gilman chased the
ball towards the left field flag and let
in run. Joe Coady, you know Joe,
the "Ty Cobb" of the Trolley League
who stole home in the Augusta-Gar-
diner game of Saturday, evidently had
put "Squanto" Wilson onto the trick
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19

The Madison Spiritualist Associa-
ton is to hold its 35th annual Camp
meeting at Lakewood in September,
beginning Sunday the 5th and closing
on the evening of the 18th At
great expense the best of speakers
and message bearers have been pro-
cured and the programs have been
Pres. of Madison Spiritual Association
so arranged as to allow either Sc
ances or conferences nearly every
evening, as well as lectures and tests
in the day time. There will also be
concert and excellent music at the
various sessions.
HISTORY
Madison Camp has been for thirty
five years in existence. The first
meeting of which definite information
has been obtained was probably held
thirty-six years ago in the Richard
son woods at the head of the Lake
with one Elhanon McFadden acting
as president. 1t seems that the peo-
pie were first inspired to form some
sort of an organization for the deyel-
opment of Spiritualism through the
addresses of Mrs Dota Bradbury. the
wife Of Benjamin Bradbury. the lat
ter being still alive and resident
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19

Skowhegan 5-Augusta 2. Show
hegan outhit outfielded out generated
and outplayed the CLASSY" ~ team
from Augusta on Fairview Park dia-
mond, Tuesday afternoon. Ander-
son pitched a remarkably fine game,
cool and heady throughout, striking
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19
Moore Reunion

The reunion OF the descendants Of
MAJOR John Moore will be held at
I.akew God. August IS. There will
be q picnic dinner with ho, coffee aud
beans served on the grounds Those
attending should hsing necessary
dishea
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19
OLDEST LIVING DESCENDANT
Of Major John Moore Of Bunker Hill
Fame, Whose Relatives Now Liy-
ing Have Reunion Wednesday

On next Wednesday at Lakewood
will occur the Major John Moore
family reunion, in which various peo-
Pile in Skowhegan and other towns in
this section will participate. Major
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19

Another somewhat unusual case
was also heard in Probate Court rel
ative to the will of Mary 0. Mantor,
late of New Portland 1t was found
necessary to verify Mrs. Mantor's
death of all the witnesses named in
the document.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19

Last night the body of the Skowhe-
gan Opera House was practically fill
ed with persons interested to see the
electric road put through between
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19

Gentlemen:-
Please give the following
as prominent place in your paper as
you did the article in regard to me
last week: Instead of drawing a
load up hill as was stated, the horse
weighing 100 lbs. or over refused to
draw a load of 1900 lbs. up the hill
by the Carrabassett Inn. l had no
knife with me at the time, only a
short stick with a small brad in it
and l did not leave any marks on
the horse or abuse him in the least
No blame was placed on me by my
employers and am still driving team
for them.
Sincerely yours,
CEPHAS WALKER.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19
MERCER FARM BUILD.
|NGS BURNED
Home of John williamson Destroyed;
Household Furnishings We're ~aN.
ed

MFRCEE aH-e' l. tn, farm
buildings = a.l. Williamson N,r,
burned 'sst IHrsda, night abou,
$50 .l.es# Nrs Williamson sfar'-
,d a.. IL Is thv cook stove propa,a-
'or, = srtt.ns supper aud saaa Use
co,,ref lat The Ell root was at a,t
H,]p vas summoned ans ts5 at'g-
r.,ry nearly al rt tt, haas.ho.d
goods Nere sawed VI NHHau-ss
lad Just b,snu haYue TINT aa} sr3
had oniy So oae ,oad iata - bssa
ST. aaA 9rs Cu, s#tasa R.fa
itor tsa rt8.arst saa aaa 8.aeh.
ter fgom Gretnyllic are ,6s.f.ss aiiA
t.s p4-eafs NJ sra A. etit
savage - IIeAsacf Sc
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19

(Of course their game with Skowhe-
gan does not county 1t was fun to
watch them sometimes, especially the
shortstop and third base. Newbert at
short was very playful until he stub
bed his toe in the 4th inning, allowing
a man to score. Abbott and Gilman
had a game of pass between 3rd and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19

only 3 = pef cent ot The surface q
NorNay Is cultivated
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19
A COMMUNICATIONS FROM MIR.
WALKER OF NO. ANSON
Claims No Cruelty Shown to Horse
as Stated In Our Last Issue

East New Portland, Me-, Aug 10, 1915
The Independent-Repo Co.,
Skowhegan, Me.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-08-19

Master Cha. nrs,oa !. ia wA,srsills
The Little River news., 1915-07-21
BEGIN ON WELL
First of City Wells Starts This Week
 All Work Being Pushed.

The drill is being installed in the site of the city pumping plant and the first we'll will be started this week The foundations of all the we'll houses and pumps are in and the derricks being erected The foundation of the tower is ready for the steel. Engineer Dove states that water will be in the mains aboutitown within 60 days He expects the vntire job to oe completed within for~ II tonths and ready ros. ser vice. The sewers are being rapidly constructed, bur no water mains have yet been laid. The sewer ditch near the residence of Judge J. T. Bowling is being dug this week and is the deepest, yet sunk. IS feet deep.
The Little River news., 1915-07-21
ROAD DISTRICT ] }
 TOILET CONTRACT
FOremhn Distruct Was Knocked Out Monday; Strong Protest Was
 Against Yt.

Ashdown Road District No. 1 will accept bids on a contract Thursday. The bonds have been sold and every thing is now in readiness to let the contract land proceed with the work The commissioners are Dr. A. N. WooG, H. G. Sahderson and w. L. Perkins The commissioners state that they will try to get the work under way by the first of August Contractors are ar irving in the city to bid on the wor1. Local contractors will also offer bids on the work. The bond issue is for $60,O00, which it is thought will moro than cover the cost of the construc- tion. The roads built under this con- tract will be road from AshGown to Ogden, a road from Ashdown to Pine Prairie, and road from Ashdown to the Berry Owens place on the Rich mond road. This, the first district formed in the county was organized with practically no opposition.
 Foreman District Fails.
 The Foreman district which would have built more miles of road than any other in the county, failed by a court order Monday Strong opposi- tion developed against it at Foremap and vicinity, and a strong delegation of protestants were here Monday The district failed for lack of sufIicien. names or property value. A new at tempt will probably be made to form a district at that place, but the prc- sent failure will be considerable set back for the good roads movement at Foreman.
The Little River news., 1915-07-21
WAR OFFICE QUIET ON EAST
It Is Known, Howeve>, germans Make
 Riga and Warsaw Objectives.

London, July 17.-Of the major bat ties in the east, which have for their object Riga and Warsaw, not word has come through from either side to- night. From earlier reports it is gath cred that the German offensive, which now reaches as far north as the dis trict of Riga, is being heavily pressed and that although in several sections the Russians are retiring, no decisive action has been fought.
 In addition to the advance on Riga there is stiff fighting on the Narew front, in northern Polanc, and the ac- vance guards have been engaged be- tween the Vieprzzz azd Bug rivers in southern Poland.
 Field Marshals von Hindenburg anc yon Mackensen are acting in co-opera- tion in the movement against Warsaw, one advancing from the north and the west and the other from the southeast and it probably will be several days before the armies get into full swing.
The Little River news., 1915-07-21
THAW, \ FREE MAN.
His Ride Down Broadway After Re.
 lease is in Nature of Triumph.

New York, July 16:--Harry K. Thaw shook off the grip of the law today, motored down Broadway to the ap- plause of admirers and whirled away toward Philadelphia with his car throwing dust on a procession of au- tomobiles filled with newspaper men under orders to stay with his. Hh, announced intention was to motor to Philadelphia, about 100 miles by road-l way, and there take train for Pitts-6 burgh.
 For the first time since ne fired the shot that killed Stanford White at the Madison Square roof garden more than nine years ago, Thaw was free to go and come as he pleased. Supreme court Justice Hendrick, who presided at the jury proceedings, which ended We'd nesday with a verdict that Thaw was sane, announced from the bench short ly before noon that he had adopted the jurys verdict. The writ committing Thaw to Matteawan seven years ago thereupon automatically became in- operative.
 Bond Set at S35,0OC.
 The states lawyers appealed from, Justice Hendricks decision and TrT was released in $35,OOO pail p:.nt the result of the appeal Meant,,a;s, may go wherever he pleases. der seemed to be delighted. He apprt,. to be excited somewhat by the ds 10 stration of the crowd which hailed a.. good naturedly and boisterously, ST tha, he was very happy and freque stocd up in his automobile to h those around him. His priva' tary accompagies -'-'-'9-'' , A-,A
The Little River news., 1915-07-21

which impressed officials tonight was that German submarines had not abandoned theiI attempts to destroy enemy passenger vessels whether car rying ccntraband or not, and that American citizens seemed still to be subjects of hazards from which, under previously accepted rules of interna- tional law, they should be immune.
 Secretary Lansing said tonight he would have no announcement to make until the case was brought to his at tention in some official way It is believed the British embassy will sub init the statement of the Orduna's captain for the information of the American government
The Little River news., 1915-07-21
REVIVAL TO CLOSE TO-DAY
Revival Meeting at Christian Church
 Will Close Wednesday.

It is thought that the revival meet ings at the Christian church, conduct ed by Rev. Oscar Ingols, State Evan gelist of the Christian churches of Ok lahoma, will come to a close Wednes- day night. This meeting oI two weeks has been success; there has been quite an addition of new members and the work has. been greatly revived The Evangelist is a clear and force- full speaker, and large audiences have greeted him. The singing has beer: unusually good, since the large choir has been made up of members from all choirs of the town. Miss Ethel Dowda was chairman of the committee on special music, and the audiences en- joyed special song each evening just before the sermon
 One feature of special interest through the entire meeting has been the Sunbeam Choir of child voices. Besides their songs, the Evangelist drilled them each night for about five minutes in bible questions, and their ability to name in order all the books of the bible surprises all. A contest between this childrens' choir and the adult choir is slated for Tuesday night Judge from the audience will decide which choir is entitled to the laurels, and prize will be givetn to the win ner.
 The closing service of this meeting is to be lecture Wednesday night on Astronomy. Evangelist Ingold was Professor of Astronomy for number CT years in Christian University at Canton, Mo-, and with his Stereopticon he will bring lessons worth while. About 50 slides accompac~.>''ss'i--- ---''
The Little River news., 1915-07-21

 RESUME WORK
Contractors Agree on Boards Esti.
 mate Friday-New Architd7t. | Will Be Employed.

IThe School Board and the Contrac- toFs Jones and Harrington, of the school building held meeting Friday afternoon in which the contractors agteed to accept the Boards tender of $4,p00 instead of. $6,350 contended for under the VanDyke estimate. Jonea & Harrington expressed willingness to work under any architect who may be employed with the exception.of Witt
 < Sfihert, who were members of the Investigating board. This request was
 granted and new architect to take tie place of MT. VanDyke will bc em
 r!uved in few days The contractors have resumed work.
 This agreement is not an acceptance of the work already done, but since
 the contractors have agreed and are
 under bond to finish the building un- der the contract and according to spe- cifcations there will be no trouble about that. The test on this work will | be made after the new architect is
 appointed, and if defects are found these will have to be remedied The
 contractors seem sure that the work in the main is sound, with the excep- ton of possibly few places where the concEete may not set properly. It
 probably will have reached it's reason able strength within few days, and
 be ready for a test. These, however,
 are detail matters that will come un-
 der the supervision of the new archi-
 feet when appointed We understand
 that the board is now negotiating with architects.
The Little River news., 1915-07-21
: -
 MORE NEGROES THAN WHITES
Foreman District Shows That there
 are 1751 Children in District.

Foreman. July 17.-G. N. Cannon has completed taking the enumeration of the children in District No. 25, the Foreman district, and flied his report with the county. examiner.
 The report shows the number Of children of school age in the dis trict to be as follows:
 White males, 336.
 White females. 367. Total whites, 7O3.
 Colored males, 488.
 Colcred females. 560.
 Total colored, 104S.
 Total combined, 1751.
 Increase oyer last year, Al.
 More colored than white, 345.
The Little River news., 1915-07-21
$l.0Q per year--Cash in Adyance--Stops When Out
Our Board of Directors

ARE INTERESTED IN THE REBUILDING OF THIS TOWN AND COMMUNITY. THEY ARE MEN OF IN- TEGRITY-CONSERyATIyE AND SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR OWN BUSINESS. THEY TAKE AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN OUR AFFAIRS KEEP IN CLOSE TOUCH WITH OUR WORKINGS AND WILL APpREC- IATE YOUR ACCOUNT.
 We Pay Per Cent Saving Accounts Do Business with Bank that takes care of it's
 Customers.
 Arkansas Trust and Banking Co.
The Little River news., 1915-07-21
ATTEMPT TO SINK ANOTHER .SHIP
German Submarine Tried to Blow Up
 NJ Another Vessel. ?

Washington, July 17.-Jnto the grave situation that has developed between the Unied States and Germany over the sinking of the Lusitan1a was thrust another issue today when it was revealed that the British steamer Or duna carrying score of Americans mad been attacked by German SUD- marine. Should first reports of an attempt to torpedo without warning be borne out by the officitl investigation about to be instituted it was indicated in official quarters that the United States would probably regard the incl dent as adding grave element to the two countries, and would certainly compel serious consideration by Presi- dent Wilson and his cabinet in formu- lating the next step in the policy of the United States.
 Although the Orduna escaped un- hurt, this in the view of officials does not relieve the case of grave possl- bilities. The fact that belligerent merchant ship bound for the United States with Americans on board and without arms and ammunition or con- traband cargo-which has been the reason assigned for previous attacks was assailed while her passengers slept, convinced many officials tnaS the theory they had entertained Of an actual change in the practicies of Ger man submarine commanders appar ently has been dissipated.
 One point on which the ensire case, so far as the United States is con- cerned, may hinge, is whether any at tempt was made to halt the Orduu~ by the customary warning signals. As yet the case is not officially before the state department but as soon as some of the American passengers file their. statement of what took place, the question undoubtedly will be pro- tight immediately to the attention of the German government for a report of it's submarine commancer.
 The case is believed to be differ ent from that of the nglo-Californian and the Armenian which was ordered to halt but attempted to escape cap ture. According to the rules of ln- ternational law, even though neutrals are on board the use of force is held to be justified to compel submission.
 The custom and calptap and off, cers of the Orduna sesateN no warn ing or signal had bSsen ven when the torpedQ was seeIft ONials here thought tn s-fore t%'w aJNattempts made by he pordy|aonth spe was probably Os'> >fterward S'nbsequent
 te upheld
The Little River news., 1915-07-21
slO,OoO,oOO FUSE ORDER?
It is Said American Typewriter Com.
 panies form Munitions Corporation.

New York, July 17.-Most of the leading typewriter and adding machine companies in the East and Middle West, is was stated today, have formed new corporation under the title of the American Munition Company to take up contracts for the manufacture of fuses for high explosives and shrap- nel shells for the English, French and Russian governments.
 The shell commission of the militia department of the Canadian govern ment, acting for the Dritish War Off, flee is said to have awardeeA to the American Ammunition compal( (1rsith- in week contract for the nj ture of fuses ans
The Little River news., 1915-07-21
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The Little River news., 1915-07-21
ARKANSAS GINNERS ORGANIZE
Little River County Man Named on In.
 surance Committee at Little Rock.

Little Rock, July .-17.-Arkansas members of the National Ginners' As sociation formed state association and elected WK. B. Hinton of Stamps president at their meeting at the Ho- tel Marion yesterday. J. T. Buford .. Croak, Cleveland county. was electe , honorary secretary. He was oneg x the earliest Arkansas members of F association He will hold the offii for life.
 One hundred and twelve ginners frQ all parts of Arkansas were pres # Weigh Cockrum of Memphis. presIrg of the Ginners' Association, ieJ iastic over the prospects fer new The next state convention e sociation will be held in Lprt next July. although Hot SYM strong fight.
 Insurance Compf'p
 A. T. Hemphill of R RRy Booth of Stephens ay of Judsionia> were ek ional Insurance cox mittee will meet of the other staY7 tees. to devise m surance thrsES pany. At ~ ed, the me asked to c associatif ga1eral ma Aknbers
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-30
During 1915 Chief of Police Thomas E Brown and his force made 173 ar
Local Laconics.

The Ashaway National bank has de- ciared a per cent. dividend, payable Jan. 1.
 Louis A. BabcocI, third officer of the United Fruit companys steamship Pastores, now at New York, spent Wednesday at his home in Avondale.
 Miss Sally E. Coy, guardian of Mini gret group. Campfire Girls, entertained the members of the group at a Christ mas party at her home in Elm street Wednesday evening.
 Major Arthur N. Nash and Louis J. Reuter- attended the annual meeting of the Actual Past Masters association of the Eighth Masonic district, held Wednesday in New London.
 Martin o. Chapman and Alfred NJ Clark of North Stonington have been summoned as jurors for the superior court for New London county by Dep uty Sheriff William H. Casey.
 The Christian Endeavor society of the Broad street Christian church will held it's meeting and watch the old year out and welcome in the new year at the home of Miss Alice Edith Ken redy in Newton avenue Friday night.
 Rev. John NJ. Collins conducted the funeral service of Mrs. Nancy Partelo Allen at the residence of E. Everett Watrous, in Hillside avenue, Wednes- day afternoon. Burial was in Wheeler cemetery, North StoningtOn, and the bearers were Nelson Lyon and Robert A, Lyon of Waterford and Henry L. Allen and E. Everett WatrOus