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The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
HARTLANO TO HAVE NEW
POST MASTER
Edward 4. Webber, Prominent Citi-
zen Of the Town. Succeeds Mrs. u
&. Narney

Hartland is 10 have NV postmas-
ter, Edward A. Weber having been
appointed 10 that position He viii
assume his new duties the first Of
October and will succeed Mrs. Phebe
yarney who became postmaster fol-
lowing the death of her husband, E.
G. Narney Mr. yarney dying before
the expiration of his term Mr.. Web
Der is well known in diff rent sections
of the county and is a prominent man
in his home town. His home for years
was upon a farm some miles north of
the village, but during the present
year he has purchased an attractive
town residence on Pittsteld Ave He
has served many terms ou the board
of selectmen and has ben actively
engaged in surveying. Mi Wehbor IS
married and has two sons.
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ENTERTAINED At
SOMERSET CENTRAL FAIR
Ex-Governor Haines Had Much Live Stock to
Judge Good Racing Events

The 1915 Fair of the Somerset Cen
tral Agricultural Society is over and
probably never more successful
event of its kind ever occurred at
Fairyiew Park. The management IS
to be congratulated upon the success
which has crowned their efforts and
the races. the ball games, stock eX
hibits. etc, will long be remembered
as being in every way credtable. and
entertaining The biggest attend
ance was on the second day when
fully 5000 persons were on the
grounds. Saturday the attendance
was also very large. The indica-
tions are that a goodly sum has been
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
Citizens Temperance Meeting

AS a forerunuer to the State Wom-
ems Christian Temperance Union
Convention which is being held in
Skowhegan this week, a citizens tenn
perance meeting occurred Sunday
evening In the Island Ave. Congrega-
tional Church. Rev. George Merriam
OF the Bethany Baptist Church pre-
sided and two temperance addresses
we're given by John W. Fogler and
Hon. William l.. Walker. Other num-
bers included a selection on the or
gan by Mrs. Ethel Whittier Ames.
singing by the congregation. scripture
reading by Rev, II. G. McGlauiiin OF
the Methodist Church. two duets by
Mr. and Mrs, A. X. Watson, a solo by
Mr.. Watson and two poems read by
Mrs. J. Palmer Merrill. Prayer was
offered by Prot Clark OF the Bangor
Theological Seminary and prayer by
Rev. Chaa A. Parker who had oceu-
pied the pulpit OF the First Baptist
Church In the morning l, ~ss
a very pleasing meeting and ~as
quite In keeping with the events OF
the seek which hav. followed
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
COURT To CONVENE
TUESDAY
Judge Bird Will Preside
During Session
Insurance Cases Are Among Those
Assigned for the First Day

The September term of the Supreme
Judicial Court will convene next Tues
day with Judge George F. Bird of
Portland presiding The court docket
contains 1858 civil cases, 50 equity
cases and II criminal cases. 1t of
course is not expected that near all
of these Will come to trial. Among
those assigned for the first day are
those of George H. Tuttle VS.. The Cen
tral Manufacturers Mutual Insurance
Co. and Tuttle also against the
Granite State Fire Ins. Co. These
cases have already been tried but a
disagreement of juries necessitates
the former trials by the plaintiff to
recover on two insurance policies for
damage by fire. which destroyed his
storehouse and contents on October
"a. 1918 Mr. Tuttle also has three
cases against the Connecticut Fire Ins
Co. and another against the Granite
State Fire ms. Co. assigned for the
first day. Mr.. Tuttle is to be repre-
sented by Butler & Butler and the at
torneys for the defense are to be Mer-
rill & Merrill Other assignments are
Alice S. Haskell VS. the Columbian Ma
tional Life Ins. Co; +. r. Green VS.
Josiah Z. Prescott and Josiah =. Pres
colt VS. Fred Green. For the second
day but one assignment has been made
that of Edward F. Danforth and Helen
Wing Wentworth, EXrs, VS.. Wendell
! p. Yerrington.
The court stenographer is expected
to be a. II. Whitman aud Sheriff
Thompson has announced the follow
ing list of deputies to aid him during
the term: Alpheus Mason. Canaan
c.. f. Folsom, Cambridge, Loren San
born, W. j. Lashon, Skowhegan
Frank Donley No. Anson and F. S
! Burrill Hartland
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
SESSIONS OF SEPTEM-
. BER PROBATE COURT
Judge G. o. Small and Register
Steward Have Much Business to At
tend to

The September term of Probate
Court has been marked by much busi-
ness. Among other matters trans
acted by Judge Small, Miss Gertrude
S. Weston of Skowhegan was appoint
ed Administrative of the estate of her
father, the late Levi ". Weston. His
property is estimated as not exceed
ing $4,000. Lucilla Reed was ap-
pointed Administrative of the estate of
Thaxter Reed, late of Madison, his
property being estimated as not eX-
ceeding the sum of $1,000, while in the
estate of Gerald Mccarthy, whose
property will probably not exceed the
amount of $500, Adeline Mccarthy
his widow, was appointed administra-
trix
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
PATRIOTIC DAY IN
POMONA
Canaan Grange Host to
Patrons
Milford Withee Extended Words of
Welcome, $. F. Emerson of Sk0Mhe-
gan, Responding

The Somerset Pomona observed
Patriotic day" with Canaan Grange,
Tuesday. The morning opened with
an indication of rain which seemed to
dampen the patriotic zeal of many
who otherwise might have been pres
ent at the opening session.
After the routine of business the ad-
dress of welcome was given by Mil
ford Withee, Master of Canaan
Grange, and the response by S. F. En-
erson. A formal discussion followed
in regard to certain rules of the Po-
mona which are for the best interest
of the Grange in Somerset County.
A goodly number assembled for the
afternoon session and after the rem
dering of America" by the choir, the
topic for discussion was introduced,
What prominent questions were for
ever settled by the Civil War" Open
ed by S. f. Emerson, followed by Mil
ford Withee. Mrs. o. A. Moody, J. W,
Fogler Geo Palmer, A. E. Bosworth
and G. II. Foster The most promin-
ent mentioned by the speakers were
that our republican form of govern
ment had passed from an experiment
to a certainty; that slavery could no
longer exist under our American flag;
that state rights for which the South
fought must ever be considered sec
ondary to the United States govern
ment, and that both the North and
South understand today, the bravery
courage, physical endurance and sol
dierly qualities of all sections of the
North and South that did not exist be-
fore the war. p. w. Libby recited
the poem entitled "Antietam.' Lizzie
Watson and Bertha Nithee each read
appropriate selections and an original
paper was presented by Gertrude
Moody on Loyalty to State and Ma
tion,' which was well worthy of the
high praise it received. The Lectur-
er of the Pomona. Mrs. Kate B. Ellis,
read an article on the "Origin of the
Flag" and comments on the same
were given by Geo. Palmer.
Remarks followed by G. c. Fitzger-
aid and an eloquent plea for peace
closed a most interesting program.
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
ALLEGED RUM SELL.
ERS IN COURT
Up-River Men Pleaded
Not Guilty
John +. Lamb, Somerset County
Deputy, Responsible for Several Ar
rests.

Lined up at the bar of justice Mon
day in Municipal Court We're four al
legged violators of the prohibitory law
from lockwood, Deputy Sheriff John
Z, Lamb being responsible for their
appearance The men who had been
arrested on the charge of common sell
ing. had long been under the surveil-
lance of Mr. Lamb and gave their
names as Joseph Parent, Joseph Gal
liant. George Scott and George Leith.
The prosecution rested wholly on the
evidence submitted by W. L. Weyand
of Boston, who claimed to be employed
to investigate conditions. Napoleon
Roy. an employee of Weyand and A. c.
Boutin. who claimed to have trans
ported liquor. Each man pleaded not
guilty, only two testifying, but were
adiudged guilty. fined $500 and costs
and thirty days in Jail, with the eX
ception of Gallant whose nervous con-
dition was taken into consideration
and his jail sentence was to be sus-
pended by Judge BRAZIL upon the pay
ment of his fine. All four appealed
but We're taken back to Jail until ar
rangements could be made to furnish
sureties for their further appearance
at court. The state was represented
by A X Butler, Esq, W. B. Brown,
Esq, of Madison, appearing for the
respondents.
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
4 Narrow Escape

MADISON. S,pt. Is Walter Barron
and Leonard smith had q narrow IS
cape from death about oeIoek Sal
urday evening as they We're driving in
Barors automobile on Park street
When oppos,t. rae rrsidence Of Elmer
Adams att a>t eea7ine "a horse the
machine unra,d turtle p.uuiug both
Smith and Barron b.Heath II Near
by residents hearing thu cammorou
rushed 10 the scene and Quiesiy re-
leased the Young men. both ot whom
escaped Serious injury The machine
caught fir, and Smith received num-
Der of burns The machine H-ait was
not destroyed but Nj b, ON IF COM
mission for some nu. Tins is the
third accident in Vs..s Barron has
been mixed UP iu = pa~t ta weeks.
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
CATCHES HIMSELF IN
STEAD Of FISH
A Peculiar Accident at Attean Which
Resulted In Waldo Yarney Being
Sent to the Hospital

JACKMAN, Sept. 13--A most pecu-
liar accident has occurred at Attean
Waldo Varney of Bowdon. aged %,
who has been working for Ruel +.
Holden. proprietor of Attean Camps,
went up the upper part of the lake
to meet a party and having some time
to wait, took up new tish-hook and
line, intending to fish a while. At the
very first throw of the line the hook
rebounded and caught in the white of
his left eye. His cries brought help
from the campers nearby. one Of
whom happened to be "A physician
from Poughkeepso, y. Y. who altho
handicapped by u dearth of surgical
instruments succeeded in eXtrieating
the fish hook, and Mr.. Narney was
sent down to tn VI q. Hospital in
Lewiston. where II Is said that unless
complications Sci in his eye sight viii
be saved.
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
Madison Fair in Full swing

The Somerset Agricultural Society 5
annual fair on the Ansan grounds
has been in session yesterday ana to-
day. Yesterday tAcrc MAS al average
first day attendance and las head Of
cattle were exhibited There were
also - head Of sheep and consider
able poultry There were Two races.
the $50 class in which Dan X Of the
Rockland Produce Co. won first mon
ey and the 225 class in which Maine
Cochattto. belonging to { II simpson
of Waterville Won three ont of nv
heats. Buster the property ot II Hud.
son & Son. winning the I've frst heat
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
rlremen viii Celebrate >aturda,

Chief webb nt the SkoWh,elu Ere
Department 4e>lerday subw.'d an
outlnt of the program of spor' 10 be-
INDUCED in u,N' saturday afternoon
by the Madisou and Skowhegau dre
departments Tht opening features
will be- the hose cont, ~ and H. hook
and ladder contest H. ~t,eh q lantern
aud shut on nozzle Nl .. gt,ea 10 the
winners These events ss' "a br par
ucipat,d IN at a loeatlar s,tf tt' Nu-
nieipal building and - b. b,gnn
upoa a. about T. VI 4 a game
between the Two drpartmrafs vii fol
.'s a. Fairvis~ Para and baked
trau supper ~tll b. setSed a. slesk
ln e \ X Hail
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
Bingham Fair and Races, Sept. - and
%.

The Bingham Fair and Races will
be held Sept. 22nd and 23rd, and prom
ises to be the most successful fair yet
held there. The farmers who have
previously shown Indifference in re-
gard to the exhibition of their stock,
will this year exhibit on a large
scale. Among the best herds to be
seen at the Fair will be the exhibit
shown by Coney Grant from Bingham
of a herd of thirty-two pure bred reg
istered Herefords.
Among the horses entered for the
races are Silk Forbes, owned by Ben
Gaylord of Skowhegan, Marvel c.,
owned by NJ. p Chase of Canaan.
Beauty, owned by J. NJ. Dustin, Farm
ington, Robert Bell, owned by r. A.
Baird, Winthrop, and Bird Patch, a
black stallion, a half brother to Dan
Patch. recently purchased by Fred
Bunker of No. Anson. There are sey-
eral local green horses. which will
contest in the local green horse race,
all closely matched for speed and ex-
perience, and owing to the rivalry a
red hot race will be expected from
start to fnish. The entries will close
at noon Sept 18th, and should be
made to c. W Dutton, Bingham.
Maine
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
HIGH SCHOOL IN MUM.
C|PAL BUILDING
viii Begin Next Monday, September
Goth, With Headquarters In the
Court Room

II has been deemed Wlse hy the
school officials to begin the tAli term
II High school neNt Monday Septem-
her 10Th, and arrauEemeuts hafe at.
eordingly been made - hold The sss-
s.onR at the Municipal building The
principal headquarters viii probably
BE- Ia the Court Room Pupils AL
rel.ort as follows by classes seniors
8a: Juniors 80. Soph1mofes y 1e.
freshmen aud al oihrf pupils salet-
Ihg school Tor the nrs time At So
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
ESCAPED THROUGH
HOTEL WINDOW
Evades Officers at Rock =
wood Hotel
Harry Smith Gets Away Following
Arrest by Up-river Deputy for Sell
ing Liquor

Deputy Sheriff John L. Lamb of
Somerset. who was responsible for
several alleged liquor sellers appear
ance in court here Monday, is endeay-
oring to get one Harry Smith whom
he had arrested and given into the
hands of other officers Smith WAS
placed with the other men in Rock
wood Hotel for safe keeping but while
there managed to eyade his keepers,
and made his exit through rear
window of the hotel 1t is thought he
went into the woods. Efforts are be
ing made to find him and yet bring
him to the bar of justice.
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16

The 22nd annual meeting of the
County Commissioners of Maine has
been held yesterday and today at the
Somerset County Court House. The
attendance has not been large but the
sessions have been interesting. The
business meeting yesterday forenoon
was held in the Supreme Court room
O. E. Libby of Pittsfeld, member of
the Somerset County Board, being
elected president, presided over the
convention details. Mr.. Libby sue
ceeded W w. Farrar. H. E. Atwood
of Lisbon was elected secretary and in
his absence Geo. Pottle of Lewiston
acted as secretary pro TEN. The re-
port of the last meeting which was
held at Bangor was listened to, and
there was a general discussion of
matters relating to the cruelty to ami
mails and children. The report of the
Legislative committee appointed two
years ago, was listened to, W. H. East
man reporting the passage of several
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
Somerset County Man Nominated for
Trustee

Hon. William NJ Osborn Of Pitts
field has been nominated to the State
Board of Hospital Trustees to fill the
vacancy resulting from the resigna-
tion of DR.. \. c. Hagerthy of Els
worth. Mr. Osborn is Sc years Of age
and a native of Boston He was once
tax collector of Harmony and was also
seleetman of that town. For four
years he was one of the selectmen OF
Pittsfeld. In 1911 he served as a
Democratic senator in the 18th Legis-
lature
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
WORLDS SERIOUS" ENDS IN BLAZE OF
GLORY FOR SK0WHEGAN
Lewistons of New England League Gets Even
Break With Help Of Umpire Last Week

it foul ball without going down to
first base line to see the hit. The
crowd howled for ten minutes but
Eagan could not reverse his decision
and ii had to stand. On his next try
Wilbur put up a fly and was out
Masterman, the next pinch hitter,
came across with hit on which Ian
ming tried to score from End but was
the game it really was victory for
Skowhegan. Skowhegan made nine
hits off from Rettig while Lewiston
inning Anderson forced a run by bases
Continued on Page Eight
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
ASSAULT AND BATTERY
CASE OVER HENS
II Is Claimed. The Trouble Having
Arisen Between Two Smithheld
Men

George Bienford Was in Municipal
Court Monday charged with assault
and battery upon Aryander Morrow.
Both parties reside in Smithfeld Mr..
Bicbford pleaded not guilty and the
case being continued until Saturday
he was placed under $500 bonds The
trouble Is understood to haye arisen
over the hens of one OF the men de
stroyine the garden of the other and
as a result Mr.. Merrow. whose age is
said 10 be - years. IS claimed TO have
sustained injuries from Bickford, who
is reported TO be much younger
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
Pennington Fair. September -, 20. 30

The Franklin County Fair a, Farm
lngton. will occur Sept. %. 80. 80
There will be races each day with
$500 In trotting purses. also $50 ioi
best horse pulling team open In Maine
balloon ascensions each day, vaude'
vile acts between heats. and band
concerts each afternoon single al
mission. 25 cents,
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
THURSDAYS GAME

The Lewiston team of the New Eng
land League won out by score OF z
to /, through the kindness of Umpire
Eagan. 1t was an interesting game
from start to finish and held the at
tention of the fair sized crowd every
minute during the play. Skowhegan
should have won in the ninth inning
when with one out and Lannin on End,
Wilbur who was sent in as a pinch
hitter, cracked out three-base hit
to right field which tied the score.
Umpire Eagan who made his decision
from behind the pitchers box, called
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
Linn WOolen Mills May BE Sold

HARTLAND, Sept. lit is report
ed that during the past week three
different parties have been in town to
look over the Linn Woolen Mills with
a view to purchasing. The mills have
been idle now for some months and
property owners in town are anxious
ly looking and hoping for some
change. With its splendid water
power and two of the best equipped
mills in the State. beside other indus
tries, it would seem that Hartland
must once more enjoy prosperous
times.
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
Woman Has several Ribs nruken

EAST ST. ALBANs. Sept. II Mrs
Frank Stevens vas seriously injured
Sept. ,. while helping pitch OF a load
She got caught In the trip rope and
wss thrown into the bay striktsg her
aide on plank and breaking ,hrs'
ribs causing severe suffering
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16

cleared as a nucleus for even bigger
Fair next year.
THE EXHIBITION HALL
The Exhibition Hall was the center
OF attraction for many Of the ladies'
Mrs c. ". Goodrich and John ". Fog
ler were in charge of the exhibits as
sisted by Mrs Margaret G. Briggs
and Mrs Lois W. Patten. in the ar
rangement of the decorations. The
unusual collection of beautiful flowers
were charminely placed quantities OF
hyderangeas being used in the decor
alton scheme Over 1oa varieties of
dahlias were exhibited from The dah-
Continued or page four
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16
Senator johnson at Messcrunsett Val
ley Ialr

The sserunsct Valley fur is cN-
ceedingly fortunate this star ~ ss-
curing the Attendance of senator
Johnson Whit ~ Was, fr'1n the
past four years Nr Johnsaa has be
come dc~pl, impressed With Tho
amount and vaut'N and aid ehirh
the Federal got,ffurat is ready and
Williug to feu3tf To farmers II -
understood HAT hc Nil hasr s4u.
ihing - sa1 alous THIS llue ~, 's#
peetals aasious IA bflag tic Depart
meni cf agrt,Ilturr into ,laa,r iHu, p
g5fA Nairs t.rmsfs
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16

The condition Of Dr William NJ
rulsiter. Who has been ~ FOR several
days. ~as considered yes,erda, as ~
naming the same
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16

Grr.a Marble Las f.'lraea a. To-
ttt,..l rt 4
The independent-reporter., 1915-09-16

Rs t,liN rewe'I pastor II %, u
D. Church la ~aaiA tagilAH4 III
spcak IA ths Madison Na'at =
church. SUNDAY afternoon
The Prescott daily news., 1915-02-16
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE

Beginning Monday February 1o,r l will meet the property owners as Nevada County at the various nloo es below noted for the purpose of col lecting taxes for the year 1914 An tax payers are requested to bring tba;. last tax receipt:
 Willisville, Taylor, Tuesday, Febru. ary 16.
 Irma, Taylor, Wednesday. Febrparn F a. m.
 Rosston, Caney, Wednesday. Febru ary IF p. m.
 Rosston, Caney, Thursday, February IS p. m.
 Mt. Moriah, Caney, Thursday. Feb ruary IS p. m.
 Gale, Caney, Friday, February 10 Morris, Georgia, Saturday, Febr. ary 20 a. m.
 Brisbane, Parker, Monday, Febm. ary p a. m.
 Whites Chapel, Parker, Monday February 22 p. m.
 Nichols School House, Alabama Tuesday, February g a. m. Falcon Alabama, Tuesday, Febru- ary 23 p. m.
 Falcon, Alabama, Wednesday,, Feb ruary 24.
 Fuller's Store, Parker, Thursday. February 25 a. m.
 Bodcaw, Parker, Thursday, Febru. ary 25 p. m.
 Bodcaw, Parker, Friday, February 26 p. m.
 Old Clayton, Albany, Friday, Feb ruary 26 p. m.
 Sutton, Albany, Saturday, February |27
 Laneburg, Albany, Monday, March Emmet, Emmet, Tuesday, March 2. Boughton, Boughton, "Wednesday. March 8.
 Prescott, Missouri, Thursday, March to Saturday April 10.
 After April 10th the books will pos lively be closed. All tax payers who do not pay their taxes on or before the above date will be compelled to pay the penalty as prescribed by law
 SAM F. MUNN,
 Sheriff and Collector
The Prescott daily news., 1915-02-16
hen WIS Practical.

The Johnsons had an old hen which insisted upon neglecting her comlor. table nest to lay a daily egg in the coal cellar
 "I can, think" frcjted Mrs. John son, as she and her small son, Joe, together hunted for that particular oGs, "why this one hen insists upon using the coal cellar"
 "Why that's easy mother' ex claimed Joe in astomshment. T $ pose shes seen the sign, Now is the time to lay in your coal
The Prescott daily news., 1915-02-16

ncy. But I warn you that any Kind of oriental mummery will not pass as evidence"
 Do you see this pencil?" she asked, exhibiting q stub.
 Yes"
 Tt is the one. It is green, indelible, not a common, everyday pencil The criminal held this stub in his hand while strangling Bicnreith. Why none of us shall know unless he can be made to tell"
 At 9 o'clock a man entered the mys- tic room. He looked puzzled.
 You wished to see me?" he said to Zudora.
 "Yes. Please sit down, MT. Burns"
 Above, unbeknown to either, the deep lined face of Hassam Ali appear ed. In his hand he held a revolver with q Maxim silencer. As has been said, the mystic room possessed a doz- en secret exits. From this uprer one it was Hassam Ais habit to take stock of his victims before meeting them personally. He waited.
 Zudora began to ask aimless ques tions. Burns eyed her restlessly. Sud denly she sprang the trap. She held up the pencil.
 This is yours. saw you writing with it. It fell to the floor, where l found it. It is the same pencil that marked the collar of Bionreith in his death struggles"
 Burns jumped to his feet. Zudora did likewise. throwing on the power
The Prescott daily news., 1915-02-16

sam saw his way. Zudora was inter ested in detective work and had often begged to be allowed to use her powers of logical deduction. Zudora should play the detective to her hearts con- tent, and if she met with some terri ble accident who would be the wiser?
 Twenty millions in gold!
 His hands opened and shut spasmod- ically. Indistinctly he heard a rustic of petticoats. He opened his eyes to find his niece at his feet.
 Uncle, don't you know what day this is?" she asked.
 Why, 1t is Wednesday,"
 Have you forgotten that this is nsy eighteenth birthdayY
 Eighteenth birthday! Good heav- ems, so it is, so it is.''
 He laid his hand upon her dark head, but he did not look down into tue youthful and beautiful face raised t.