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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-09-02
Letter From Old Resident

A former resident OF this county,
who must still be remembered by
some of our older citizens, writes as
Gentlemen:-
A few days since I receiv-
ed notice from you telling that sub
scription was paid you for me to your
paper. which Is very kind OF the DON
or of whom / have not the slightest
knowledge. Kindly excuse my I'm
perfect writing M In q few days
shall reach my S7th birthday and my
cyesight Is very poor. Have lived
here for IS years Came from the
old Pine Tree state SO years ago. but
I like TO read your paper just as well
as ever.
Mrs. u. @. WELD.
Heron Lake, MINI.
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The British Government recently
purchased . thousand tons OF hay In
kansaa City. which II will ship 10
sons sceae of hostility by way Of Now
Ovleans.
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The J. w. Manson house In Pitts
field which In one OF the eldest land
marks ON the street. Ia under prepara-
lions to be moved on the lot back of
the house and when placed will face
Manson street. Mr.. Manson VIII
build a modern house ON the Main
street lot.
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June IL, 1S65-In Mound City, ILL.,,
May 16. by Rev. J. P. Dew, Samuel
Francis Emerson, U. S. Marine Corps
and Miss Martha Ann Miller of Mound
City.
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HUMPHREYS

Free Medical Book-in cele-
bration OF sixty years we have
a revised edition OF
DR.. Humphreys Manual OF all
giving in minute detail
the care and treatment OF
the sick with Humphreys
Ram di0a
Evening star., 1915-02-25
PHYSICIANS ARE QUOTED
IN HUTCH|NS WILL CASE
Millionaire Classed as Insane in
1911, Is Statement in A. S.
Worthington's Letter.

Evidence establishing the fact that in
June, 1911. Charles l.. Frailey received
a communication from A. S. Worthing-
ton which contained the statement tina t
the writer had been informed of the
fact that StiIson Hutchins was regard
ed as insane by his physicians. DR..
Morgan and DR.. Sewers, at that time,
was brought out in the direct exam
ination of Mr.. Frailey by E. H Thomas,
of counsel for the caveators, ip|the
effort to have the last will of Stilson
Hutchins declared void by the District
Supreme Court
Delivered After Hutchins' Death.
The letter containing the statement
by Mr.. Worthington was delivered TO
Mr. Frailev two days after the death
of Mr.. Hutchns and also contained the
information that he, Mr.. Frailey, had
been designated by Mr.. Hutchins as
one of the executors of his testament
This was the first intimatlon ne hau
received of this fact. he told the jury
A series of comparatively snort eN-
aminations occupied today's session
The witnesses. all of whom took the
stand for the defense, were as follows:
Charles L. Frailey, one of the executors
under the contested will: Lloyd Doug
lass notary public who was asso-
ciated with business TRANSACTIONS IN
which Mr.. Hutchins took part; b. M:
Jacobs the colored barber who shaved
Mr.. Hutchins; Jesse Il Heiskel1, real
estate man, who transacted certain
deals for the testator. and Edward IL.
Snyder. tailor, VINO hao mace clotnes
for Mr.. Hutchins
The direct examinations were con-
Quoted by Mr.. Thomas and Charles
II. Merillat, while Frank j. Hogan,
W. c. Thomas and Meyer Cohen. of
counsel for Lee Hutchins, conducted
the SS-eXaminationS.
Evening star., 1915-02-25

Let emphasize this fact again today These Bargain
Friday do not base their appeal price
disappointment big price pay for bargain 1t
their close relation quality and desabIy which decides
the of offerings This what makes these sales
worthy your attention and early attendance
week
Evening star., 1915-02-25
POTOMAC DRIVEWAY LIGHTED,
Makes Possible Night Use of Roads
East of Railroad,

Col. Harts. the engineer officer in
charge of public buildings and grounds,
has just completed the installation of
10 incandescent electric lights on the
borders of the new macadam boule-
ward extending around the long penin-
sula of Potomac Park east of the
Pennsylvania railroad embankment
This roadway is about three miles in
length and is macadamized, with the
exception of a short stretch on the
north side of the newly reclaimed area
near the outlet gates of the tidal basin.
That short stretch is graded and COW
cred with cinders and permits of a
complete driving circuit of east Po-
tomac Park.
The installation of these electric
lights now opens the driveway to the
public by night as well as by day
On the south the new road connects
with riverside drive in west Potomac
Park. and on the north side with other
roads leading to 14th street and 18th
street.
Evening star., 1915-02-25

added to the number already brougn.
in during the campaign, making total
of 314. The "aeroplanes, which nave
led constantly from the start OF the
race. have so far brought In 2os mem mem
bers as against 106 for the "automo-
biles" Teams bringing in members TO-
day were as follows:
Aeroplanes-Division A, Miss susan
r. Cults, commodore, 16: division b,
Mrs. Frank MacAllister. commodore, j;
division C. Miss Estelle Foster COM
modore, 3.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A, Mrs. T. n.
Mitchell, general. a: division 3, MISS MISS
Ellen Love. general, 1: division c, MISS
Ida Johnson, general ..
May Surprise Opponents.
Individual members of teams who
have brought in the greatest number
of members during the campaign are
to be announced Saturday night. as
we'll a. the teams bringing in the high
est numbers. 1t is believed that many
of the teams are holding back members
until Saturday night in an ehort 10
surprise their opponents.
Many persons have visited the ~ W.
c. A. headquarters, 14th and u streets'
during the campaign, visitors being es-
pecially invited at this time. The d1vl-
sion under Mrs. Fannie MacAllister was
at the building last evening to act as
reception committee and as guides.
The commanders of this group are
Misses Gertrude Blauvelt, Phyllis Herr
mann, Blanche Richardson and Helen
Hughes.
to be that under Miss Ellen Love. The
"colonels' are Miss Mabel Shea. Miss
Ina Thompson, Mrs. G. c. Pearce and
Miss Effie Ross.
Evening star., 1915-02-25
EXPORT OF FOODSTUFFS
SHOWS HEAVY INCREASE
Gain of S1ss, 100000 for the Seven
Months Ending With
January.

What vast increases have been made
in the export of foodstuffs from the
United States since the European war
began were disclosed today by the De-
partment of Commerce in a detailed
statement of exports for the seven
months ending with January. In all
1917. 100000 worth of breadstufrs and
meat were sent abroad, which, COM
pared with the same seven months of
1919, was an increase of s1Ss.0oO, 900.
One hundred million bushels more
wheat were exported than last year,
3s.Ooo.00O bushels more oats, 100000
bushels more corn, 40,OO0,O00 pounds
more fresh beef. 34.500.O 900 pounds more
canned beef, 100000 barrels more
Hour. 100000 pounds more picked
beef. 100000 gallons more gasoline,
naphtha. etc, and III, 100000 gallons
more residuum, fuel oil, etc, were sent
abroad
AT the same time there was great
decrease in the export of cotton because
OF the war. the total for the seven
months being 4.105.525 bales, or o,500.-
600 bales less than last year.
Evening star., 1915-02-25
Y. v. c. 4. TO ENTERTAIN
SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniels Are Expected
to Speak Saturday Evening, When
Membership Campaign Ends.

Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the
Navy, and Mrs. Daniels are to be the
guests of honor at the supper of the
Young Women's Christian Association
Saturday evening. at which time the
membership campaign of that or
ganization is to be brought formally
to a close. Both are expected to speak.
Others who are to speak are Miss
Elisabeth F. Pierce, first vice presi-
dent: Miss Mabel Nelson Thurston.
fourth vice president, and Miss Flor
ence NJ. Brown, general secretary. Mrs.
Woodbury. Pulsifer, chairman of the
membership committee, who has been
commander-ir-ch chief of the forces dur
ing the campaign, is to be toastmis-
tress. Members of the gymnasium are
to sing a song written especially for
the occasion, to the air of ''Tipperary."
Thirty more members were today
Evening star., 1915-02-25
$500 and $500 Waists, S2.69

Rich and effective styles. in
beautiful waists: pure silk, crepe
de chimes, taffetas. messaline,
new lace blouses and other dainty
fabrics. in every shade, including
putty and sand. ALI sizes and
styles. $3.50.
Evening star., 1915-02-25

Commerce. in response to a Senate reso-
luton.
The Secretary declared that America
has the crude materials and that
American capital is ready to go into
the industry, but that the capitalists
hold back owing to the ability of the
Germans to quote prices away below
the cost of manufacture of such ma
terials in this country.
Investigation shows says the state
ment, that their advance, beyond cer-
tain limits, in the manufacture Of
either Intermediates or finished dyes
is persistently checked and prevented
by the united action of German pro-
ducerS in underselling."
Evening star., 1915-02-25
Probe Bribe Charges in Arkansas.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, February 90
Investigation of charges that members
of the Arkansas senate had been bribed
to support the racing bill now before
the legislature has been begun by a
committee appointed in accordance
with a resolution adopted by the sem
ate Senator Toler had charged that
certain senators had received $4,000
each.
Evening star., 1915-02-25
SENDS REPORT TO SENATE.
Secretary Redfeld Gives Status Of
the Dive Industry.

1t is clearly up to the American
Congress now to decide whether the
American dyestuff industry is to re-
main a foreign monopoly dominated
by the Germans or lis to be firmly
rooted in American SOIL" according to
statement sent to the Senate by Sec
retary Redfeld of the Department Of
Evening star., 1915-02-25
Washington Men to Talk.

Two Washington men, Rabbi Abram
Simon and DR.. P. P. Claxton, United
States commissioner of education, are
among list of speakers who will ad-
dress the Religious Education Associ-
alton, which is to hold it's twelfth gen.
eral convention in Buffalo, N. z, March
81.
Evening star., 1915-02-25

Full Y ard =
wide White Fine
Twill MILDLY or
Nurse Cloth-a
fabric absolute
ly free of dress
ing; soft fine
pliable Will,
made especially
for nurses uni
forms and mid
dies suitings-
12hc.
Evening star., 1915-02-25
8 chiIdren's AII-WooI White serfe eats, ST .89

Newest Of styles in Children's All-wool
White Serge Coats. made in several beautiful
styles. satin belts. embroidered collars and
cuffs. embellished with fringe and tassels and
plain effects: sizes from infants to wears
Evening star., 1915-02-25
Mr.. Heiskell's Testimony.

Mr.. Heiskell, the real estate man,
described the dead financier's impetuos-
ity in certain transactions in which
they were associated. He told how. as
a result of eagerness displayed by Mr..
Hutchins in one negotiation. he boost
ed the price at which he had agreed
to sell him some desired property by
$500, and that Mr.. Hutchins Ultimate
ly bought it.
Several of the witnesses admitted
under cross-examination that they had
not seen Mr. Hutchins later than 1908.
Evening star., 1915-02-25
&c APRON GINGHAMS

Absolutely Fast Color, Firmly Woven, Smooth
finish Apron Ginghams in a wide of different size
checks Colors. reds. blues. browns and One
day only 41xc.
Evening star., 1915-02-25

II Women's Winter & o t.,
black. navy and brown; sizes
up to AZ. Values HE EE
worth up to $3.50. sOO.OC
rs WOmen's Cloth Coat Suits,
including fancy mixtures, serges
and cheviots: sizes d A 90
81 and IS: Values S4.SS
up to $500. Choice
Lansburgh & Bros.-2d floor
Suits.
Evening star., 1915-02-25

The Salisbury Milling Company plant
was burned at Salisbury. Md, Supplies
to the value of $1,000 also were de-
stroyed. Loss is $4,000, partly covered
by insurance.
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WEST NEW PORTLAND

o. w. Williamson and Bert Jordan
have recently returned from a trip to
Dead River.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell are the proud
parents of a baby boy.
c. O. Bangs, formerly Of this place
but now of North Arson, was in this
place Sunday.
Owing to the snow storm of Friday
night the Halloween social held at
Lemon Stream Hall was not so well
attended as it otherwise would have
been, although good time was re
ported by those present. Music was
furnished by Mitchell's orchestra.
Fernwood Grange meets in regular
session next Saturday night, Nov,
18th. A contest has been started
with sisters Lillian Weeks and Esth-
er Luce as captains. The idea of this
contest is to arouse more interest in
the Grange. Attendance, new and
old members, and programs each
count so many points. 1t is hoped
all will do their best to help their
captain win, as the losing side is to
furnish supper and entertainment at
the end of three months.
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REYERE-CnRNYIIL.E.

Kenneth the six-year old son o
Mr.. and Mrs. D. |. Kelley, broke his
leg Saturday
Mrs. Allen Rowell spent few days
last week in Mercer with her sister
who is quite sick.
Mrs. Henry Palmer visited las
week in Skowhegan with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. George Hobart.
Peter Vincent. who has been liying
with his brother Paul, ON the Oromar
Rand farm, has moved here with his
father.
Mrs. May Brown returned Friday
from a visit in Guilford and went to
East Madison, Monday to work for
Mrs. Ruel Reed.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Gaylord of Wycollar, Sask.. will
be interested to know that there has
been an extra good crop in the west
this year and they have raised 200
bushels of wheat and 1900 bushels
of oats 1t will take all winter To
get 1t to market and there will be %
carloads of wheat and six carloads
of oats.
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SOTTH CANAAN

A school exhibition and Thanks
giving entertainment is to be at the
Written schoolhouse at the close OF
the school Nov. IS, 1915. The pro-
gram is as follows: Reading, Thanks
giving Day-How it Originated, Lot
tie Hicks; recitation, How Father
Carves the Duck. Katharine Mason
recitation, The Turkeys Opinion, En-
vim Mason; recitation. Thanksgiving
Day, Arthur McDan; recitation, The
Dear Old Thanksgiving, Margaret Ma
son; recitation, Six Little Turkeys
John Lawler; song God Guard Co
lumbia Lottie Hicks, Margaret and
Katharine Mason; recitation, Thanks
giving, Freddie Hicks; recitation. My
Dream, Arthur McDan reading, \
Bright Thank sgiYing. Lottie Hicks
recitation, Daisy's Thanksgiving
Katharine Mason; recitation. Go tc
Work and Do 1t, Lee Mason; recita-
ton, Thankful for Thanksgiving, Ell
mer Adams; recitation, Queer Things
Leslie Eldridge; recitation, Thanks
giving Joys, Carroll Mason The
public is cordially invited A very
special invitation is extended to the
parents
The school yard was recently en-
closed with a wire fence and last
Wednesday a flag pole was raised.
A very pleasant afternoon was
spent with Mrs. J. A. Swain We'd
nesday by the Jolly Ten. Eight mem
bers present. Mrs. Swain prepared
a pleasing program consisting of con-
tests. select reading and recitations
combined with the usual flow of con-
versation made the afternoon pass all
too quickly. At the close delicious
refreshments were served
It is reported that Henry Sheldon
sold his farm last week to parties
from Burnham.
Miss Clarice Wentworth and Sewall
Salisbury were week end guests OF
friends in this place.
Wallace ireland of East Skowhe-
gan visited his sister Sunday.
Miss Mary Salisbury has been very
sick but is convalescent.
What better way to show respect to
departed friends than to keep their
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EAST ST. ALBANS

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cole and lit
tie daughter Helen of North Lebanon
are visiting at Herbert Coles.
The East st. Adams Library Asso-
citation met at the Library Building,
Monday night Nov l. and elected the
following officers for the coming
year: w. H. Carson, president;
Clifford Bragg, vice president; Edith
Croker, secretary; Stella Bragg,
treasurer; Hattie Smith, Vesta Hilton
and Lucy Croker, book committee;
and Edith Crocker, Nettie Mower and
mittee. Twenty-three members were
present and refreshments of cake
and coffee were served.
Mrs. Belle Leech, who has been
quite seriously i'll for the past three
weeks is at present, Nov. Z, little
better. Her niece Mrs. Clara Will
kins is staying with her
The Neighborhood Social Club met
with Mrs. Hannah Weymouth Nov. 2.
The afternoon was passed in lacking
a quilt which was presented to one
of the members of the Club.
Chas. Ellis was a business caller
in Wellington Nov and 5.
Mrs. NJ. B. Nichols. who was on the
sick list last week, is getting better.
Miss Bertha and Iva Smith We're
home over Sunday with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Theodore Smith.
Fred Austin of Parkman is visiting
f. c. Clifford at the Gerry farm Free
land Gerry has returned to his home
in Dexter for the winter on account
of poor health.
Harry Henderson and Frank Eel
lows started on a hunting trip Nov. 8.
Mrs. Clara Nickerson is at present
in very poor health suffering from a
bad cough.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. c. Hardy, Mrs.
Hardy and Leo Sargent of Bangor al
so Mrs. Grace Cain and little son of
ST. Adams were visitors at Steve
Bragg's Sunday, Nov. 7.
Roland Claiborne and Verne Hol-
lis have gone to Dexter where they
have employment in one of the wool
en- mills.
NJ. L. Merrill is in very poor health
and has been cared for by A. w
Croker. who has remained with him
for a part of the past week but Mr.
and Mrs Otis Turner are now stay
ing with Mr. Merrill for a few days
and at present writing he seems to be
improving.
Roy Chase of Dexter was calling on
friends in town, Nov 18th.
Percy Bragg, who has been very
sick. is now gaining.
Evelyn R. Cole. M. C. l. '18 was at
home over Sunday with her parents
Mr. and Mre Hprhprt Cole
Mr.. and Mrs. j. o. Foster went to
Bangor Nov s, where they have en-
ployment with f. f. Robinson, Esq.
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WEST PITTSFIELD

Mrs Emma Cool passed Sunday
with her brother and wife Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Tilton at Beans Corner.
The first snow storm Of the season
came Thursday night of last week
and was a good old northeast storm.
Mrs. Preston Lewis and little
daughter Phyllis spent one afternoon
last week with Mrs. Fred Allen.
Mrs. Hebron Tilton was in Show
hogan Tuesday of last week, where
she visited with her daughter Mrs.
F'idelia Brown at Palmer Merrilla
She also made a short visit with her
brother and wife Mr.. and Mrs. w. o.
Chase.
Miss Sadie Emery visited day re-
Gently with Mrs. Fred Allen.
Harry Cool went to Plymouth Sat
urday, where he spent Saturday night
and Sunday with Mrs. Cool, return
ing Sunday night.
Those that visited Sunday with
Leslie Allen were Ellsworth Rams
dell and sister Beatrice, Earl Rams
dell and Miss Lena Kimball all of
South Canaan.
Albert Tlton, who is at work at
Mainstream, was at his fathers He
bron Tiltons last week and left for
Waterville, where he will make a two
weeks stay.
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Sharples Cream Separator, No. 6, with
extra pulley for use with power If de-
sired. Cost 500, will sell for $4,000.
Psrlor Coal Stove. "Oakdale No. II.
Cost SIS. VIII sell for 800,
Psrlor Wood Heater. Atlantic" No.
~. With metal covered Dashboard.
Cost sli00. viii sell for 50 DC.
Aluminium Oil Heater. No. "a. Made
by the Novelty Mfg. Co, Jackson,
Mich. Cost 80 90 will sell for sl.25,
Sewing Msshias, Golden star. Cost
$40. 90. WIN sell for $500.
Casoisss Barred urqnl. gal. Case
lcne Can, large copper Tunnel. Cham
oise strainsrs, etc. Further descrip-
lon and prices on application.
Nsw Hsilssd Feed Mil, Nc. 10. and
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WEST ATHENS

Mr. Witham of Smithfield is moving
his family into the rent lately yaeat-
ed by James Dysart
Mrs. L. c HUFF had the misfortune
while engaged in chamber work. of
falling down flight of stairs. She
was badly shaken up but no serious
injuries resulted
clyde Smith first selectman of
Skow hogan. WAS In town Sunday
\ new coat OF paint has lately been
added TO the Stetson schoolhouse.
which greatly improves its appear
ance
Mr. aud Mrs ) :. Hun were In
Harmony over sunday
Rev MIR Fletcher addressed a large
assembly sunday
Owing 10 III health Mrs. I. NJ Gray
has made arrangements for spending
the winter With her daughter. Nj "
NJ Drew.
Ralph r. Butter @as compelled by
illness To return home from liar
mony Friday. hopes To be abb tn re-
sumo hts work soon
W. are pleased to know that Joe
Wiley is sd much improved IN health
that he no longer requires the ser
vices Of trained nurse,
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WELLINGTON

Kleber Huff of Mt. Vernon has beer
in town recently visiting his brother
Clifford Huff
Lizzie Carrie and Aida Huff were in
Athens last Tuesday on business
Mrs Carrie having bought some OF
Mr.. Austin's beautiful White Wyan-
dotte hens.
Max Libby went to Kingsbury last
week on a hunting trip leaving his
brother Walter Libby in charge of his
store. Mr.. Libby is one of the lead
ing merchants of this town.
Mrs. Lucy Allen has been on the
sick list but is better at this writ
ing.
Mrs. w. A. Paul has fine flock of
fat turkeys all ready for Thanksgiv-
ing and more which will be ready for
Christmas.
Apples are not very plenty here and
neither are buyers, so those who have
any to sell are thinking of packing
them and shipping them themselves.
Theo Huff and Velma Libby are
each the proud owner of a five
months old Shetland pony These
ponies came from Vermont short
time ago.
Mr.. and Mrs Austin Faulkner are
to be congratulated upon the arrival
of little son, he being the twelfth
child.
Mrs. Draxy Libby Thomas and lit
tie son are visiting her parents Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Libby. Mrs. Thomas
resides in Turner, Me.
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mother Mrs. Naomi Groves will spend
the winter with her daughter Mrs.
Mary Tracy at the village.
Rev. John Trites will continue to
hold services in the church through
November and December Mr.. Trites
is a fine speaker and all are cordially
invited to these services.
Perley Bickford was obliged to
shoot his two year old heifer in the
pasture, it being so wild it could not
be caught
Mrs. Rilla Fall of Cornville and lit
ale daughter are visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs Wallace Tracy.
A goodly number gathered at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. William Dudley
Nov. and tackled and presented four
quilts to their son Joseph Dudley and
wife. A bountiful picnic dinner was
served There was twenty-five chill
dren present The guests were pho
tographed and a good time enjoyed.
William Dudley is i'll with stomach
trouble
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MERCER

Mrs. Georgia Mank of Lawrence,
Mass is expected to arrive in town
Monday of this week for a short visit
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Eli
Wells.
See Sampson & Azores $3.50 offer
for 59c on Page 7.
Maurice Towle. who has been
spending some time at Birch Point
Camps, returned to his home in Bel
fast last week.
Frank Condor, proprietor of Birch
Point Camps, has three cottages in
process of construction and intends
to build several more before the sea-
son opens next year.
Melvin Tracy was fortunate enough
to shoot a deer Saturday of last
week
Mrs Rose Grant of Medfeld Mass,
who has been spending two weeks
with her brother George Gray and
other relatives in town, returned to
her home the last of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Witham of
Smithfield visited at Bailey Smiths
Sunday.