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The Benson signal., 1916-04-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
O6797-O15565
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
United States Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona.
March l, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that Wilfred A. Fiege,
of Dragon, Arizona, who on September 9th,
1909, made Original Homestead entry 06797; and
on September 18th, 1911, Additional Homestead
No. Ol5565 for Lot 2, NJ SEA, Sec. 81; Lots
6, 8, SW14 NW]4, Ne SW14, Sec. 35, Township
Is S., Range % E., ella and Salt River Merid-
ian. has filed notice of intention TO make final
Five Year proof. to establish claim to the land
above described, before VIM. Shilliam, U. S.
Commissioner, at Benson, Arizona. on the 9Th
day of April, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses: John Fl. Wal.
ker, Charles W. Brown, Thomas Adams and
w. A. Walker, all of Dragon, Arizona,
THOMAS F. WEEDIN, Register
First publication March 4, 1916.
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PUBLIC AUCTION SALE
STATE SCHOOL LAND
STATE LAND DEPARTMENT


Phoenix, Arizona, March IS, 1916.
Inconformity with the provisions OF the Pub
lie Land Code of the State of Arizona, approved
June 26, 1915, notice is hereby given that the
State Land Department will, on Saturday, the
10th day of June, 1916, at 10 a, M at the County
Court House, Tombstone. Arizona, sell at pub
lie auction the following described school lands
in Cochise County. Arizona, and also certain
improvements thereon, viz:
All Sec. 16, T. Is s., R. % E.. $40 acres more
or less Land officially appraised at $4,000.
improvements, claimed by David A. Adams,
officially appraised at $75819
No bid for less than the appraised valuations
will be considered. Rental arrears, if any. to-
gether with such interest as may be due there
on, must be liquidated in accordance with the
requirements of the said Public Land Code.
Full information concerning the land improve
ments, and sale conditions, may be obtained
from the State Land Department State House,
Phoenix. Arizona.
STATE LAND DEPARTMENT..
BY w. A. MOEUR.
State Land Comm ssioner
Date of first pubn March 25. 1916
Date of last pub n June 3, 1915.
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Notice for Publication
O2l427

Department of the Interior,
United States Land ONCE at Phoenix, Arizona.
March 2, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that Merlin p. Tryon,
OF Lowell, Arizona, who on February 26, 1918.
made Homestead entry No. O2l427, for SWA,
Section %, Township l6 S., Range 20 E.. G. & S.
R. Meridian has filed notice of intention to
make three year proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before VIM. Shilliam,
U. S. Commissioner at Benson, arizona. on the
18th day of April, 1916. o
Claimant names as witnesses: J. Johnson,
John r. Cosby, L. p. Lofgreen and Walter
Scott, all OF Benson, Arizona.
THOMAS +. WEEDIN. Register.
First publication March II.
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RESTORATION TO ENTRY OF LANDS IN
NATIONAL FOREST

NIO Office is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN Lands described below, embracing 1882
ceres. within the Coronado National Forest,
Arizona, will be subject to settlement and en-
try under the provisions of the homestead laws
of the United States and the Act of June II,
1906 ga Stat, 233). at the United States land Office
at Phoenix, Arizona, on April 29 1916 Any settler
who was actually and in good faith claiming
any of said lands for agricultural purposes
prior to January I, 1906, and has not abandoned
same, has a preference right to make home
stead entry for the lands actually occupied.
Said lands were listed upon the applications
OF the persons mentioned below, who have a
preference right subject to the prior right OF
any such settler, provided such settler or appll-
can't Is qualified to make homestead entry and
the preference right is exercised prior 10
April 90, 1916, or which date the lands will be
subject to settlement and entry by any quail.
fed person. tract OF 1925 acres within what
will probably be when surveyed Sec. !. I. s.,
r. Is E., G. & S. r. NJ, described as follows:
Beginning at Corner No. !, granite rCck
marked II /; extending thence S. 20 chs. thence
20 chs; thence n. 20 chs. TO corner T. identical
with the northwest corner of Sec. 6, Il, l6 S., r.
l9 e., thence w. 20 Chs to the place of begin
ming, containing 40 acres. also Lots 4, s. 6and
the SW4 NEA SW4 Sec 4, I. is s., r,
10 10, r, containing 1926 acres, application of
William O, Reasonover, Mcscal via Benson,
Arizona List 313694. February TO- 1916. G. NJ.
BRUCE, Assistant Commissioner Of the Gen
eral Land Office
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NOTICE
To Whom 1t May Concern:

Notice is hereby given to any and all intend
ing purchasers of the N. i. a OF the ). Z. a of
Section 10 or the N. w. a OF the S. w 4. OF Sec.
II of Township II South. Range 20 East, Gila
and Salt River Meridian, in Cochise county,
State of Arizona. That the sale and transfer OF
all or any part of said property is restricted by,
and must be made in accordance with an agree
ment and option entered into between Juan
Cruz and J. NJ. CaStaneda on the 18th day OF
March, 1900; which said inSl lrument is of record
in the Office OF the County Recorder of Cochise
county, State OF Arizona.
Dated Benson, October 2Sth, 1912
~ NJ +. CASTANEDA,
Administrator of Estate of J. NJ CaStaneda.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
O1@H9
O19O69
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona,
March |, 1916
Notice is hereby given that Michael Krivon-
agotf, of Benson, Arizona who, on September 5,
1912, made Homestead entry No Ol9969, for
SH NV "A, NE1l NW4, NWA NE4, Section l3,
Township II S, Range 20 E., Gila and Salt
River Meridian, has filed notice OF inten-
ton to make Three Year Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, before
VIM. Shilliam, U. S. Commissioner, at Benson,
Arizona, on the 18th day of April, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses Walter
Greissinger, Arthur GreiSsinger, Edward Wei
gand and G.. L. Rucker all of Beuson, Arizona.
THOMAS r. WEEDIN, Register.
First publication March 4, 1916.
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SA1EsNAN.l pockut Side line

SALESMAN: Pocket Side Line,
New Live Proposition, all mer-
chants in towns Of 100, 900 snd un,
der want it. Pays $5.o 90 commission
on each sale. No collecting, no risk
to merchants. We take back unsold
goods. Easiest, biggest paying side
line ever offered. Garfield Mfg. Co.
2o8 Sigel St., Chicago, Ill
The Benson signal., 1916-04-01

WANTED-Saddles, brides and
spurs, Dutch ovens and all size
tents. Gem Second Hand Store.
Twenty acres rich farming land
under the Benson Canal free two
years for clearing it, or will sell
on easy terms. Ask Horace P.
Merrill.
A travelling troupe gave an ex-
hibition at the Auditorium We'd
nesday night, combining moving
pictu ures With vaudevi ,le acts. The
Passion Play was shown, preceded
by Chaplin comedy reels. The
vaudeville acts created considerabl e
merriment and applause. There
was fairly good crowd present
A fire Thursday afternoon com
plete1y destroyed the residence of
Mrs. Kate Rafferty, in Tombstone,
with almost a tot AI loss of furni-
ture and household effects, Mrs.
Rafferty, is the mother of Deputy
Sheriff Harry Rafferty,, who was
absent at The time on duty in
Douglas.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-01

W ANrEp-- Rugs, Copper, Rub
ber and Brass. Gem Second Hand
Store.
Geo. Eiz, .lr is in from his min
ing claims in the Little Rincons,
visiting his home here.
An April Fool Dance will be
giventat Tombstone tonight under
the auspices of the Order Of Yeomen
of that place.
Mrs Edith Sails bury, Of the
University of Arizona, will lecture
on Home Economics at the High
School, Tuesday, April ISfh, at
I: 80 ?. m
At he elec~ion for School tru.-
tees last Saturday, H G. Brown
was e'ected trustee for TINS Gram
mer octool, and L. 7. Coons, of
Pomerene, for the High School.
The Murray Variety Store has
has juss received a new line of mil
linary goods including nice seiec-
ton of Easter hats Come early and
get first choice.
Have your horses teeth fixed by
a graduate eterinary Dentist.
Make appointment through Signal.
No charge for mllage. O. F. GiIlett,
St. David, Arizoua.
Three young girls from Los An.
ge1es, en- route east, were in town
Thursday evening They were sell
ling picture postcards to pay their
expenses on the journey
Miss Louise Wray, a young
friend Of DR.. and Mrs. E. B.
Thompson, arrived Friday morn
ing from Nashville, Tenn, and will
spend the spring and summer at the
Garfield ranch.
Miss Minnie Lntz, county super
intendent of schools, has been in
Benson and vicinity for the past
two or three days paying q visit to
the schools and looking after their
interests.
Mrs. B.. Maier, Misses Sophie
Doll, Josephine aud Aure1ia Cas-
taneda, Carrie Clark and Messrs.
Harding aud House (of Los Ange-
les) enjoyed al auto trip to Tomb-
stone Tuesday night.
Mr.. Arthur Henwood, who ar
rived from Los Angeles about two
weeks ago to make his residence on
his place near town, has just com.
pleted neal, serviceable dwelling
and small barn, and is otherwise
getting things in shape preparatory
to beginning farm work.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
02O545
020545
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land ONCE at Phoenix, Arizona.
March H. 1916 A
Notice is hereby given that Arthur FELTON,
GreiSSinger, of Benson, Arizona, who on Dec %,
1872 made Homestead Entry No. O2O545 for
SW14SEA, Nh sen, SEA Mex, Section z,
Township II S. Range 81 F., G. & S. R. Merid-
ian, has filed notice OF intention to make three
year proof, to establish claim to the land above
described before VIM. Shilliam, u S. Commis-
sioner, at Benson Arizona, on the 22nd day Of
April, 1916.
niger c. L. Rucker, L. E. Weigand and George
Holloway, all Of benson, Arizona.
THOMAS f. WEEDIN, Register.
First publication. March 18. 1916.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-01

For SALE-l hree Poland China
sows, ten months old. suitable for
breeding Might trade for good
milk COW. John Pydtlik, Bohemia
Ranch, mile and half southeast
of Mescal.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-01

Remember l can save you money
on gasoline, disti1late and lubri-
eating oils, both wholesale and re-
tail. CT. Moss.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-01
Services at M. e. Church

Services at NJ. T.. Church
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Preaching services at II o'clock
a. m. and 7: 80 p. N
A cordial invitation is extended
to all to attend these services.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-01

Wanted-Copper, lead and brase.
Watches and jewellery repaired and
keys fitted. Gem Second Hand
Store.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-01

9th, 1916:
Acevado, Julian Murry, Mr. Pink
Baker. Mrs. J. w. MckeSSon, A. J.
Craig Tom McColpin, Mr.. (Whet-
Christensen, Otto NJ. JuareZ, Y. stone)
Candy, Mr.. and Mrs. Parsons, j. z.
JB. Zavela. Angel de
Hudson, Mrs. S. Henry Vracomente, Ernesto
King Mrs. w, f. Vannoy, Charles
Lopez, Elena P. Vaguer, C. d.
Murry, Mr.. William Wlndrom Bill
Persons calling for unclaimed matter will
please say advertised" P" A charge Of one cent
will be made for each piece of unclaimed mat
ter delivered, as required by Section $50, Postal
Laws and Regulations. t{Es
L. D. REDFIELD. Postmaster.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-01

Call on me TOR your gasoline, dis
tillate and lubricating oils.C. F.
Moss.
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NOTICE -Ali parties are here
b n tined 70 place theft closets
and ou,houses in sanitary condi-
ton, and make them fly and mos
quito tignt, as a p'ecaution against
disease. j. n MORRISON,
Health Officer.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-01

l am selling a fine lot of ladies
and mems shoes below cost. Come
and see them. M. Meila.
The Benson signal., 1916-04-01
DO YOU KNOW

That you can buy at Tucson prices Paint,
paint Brushes, Kalsomine and Kals0mine
Brushes, Ranges, Cook Stoves and Cook
ing Utensils, in fact, everything in the
Hardware line?
DO YOU KNOW that you can buy
Lumber and Building Hardware at Tue
son prices?
DO YOU KNOW that we buy Farm
Implements and Wagons in carload lots
and that we keep large stock of extras
and repair parts? Owing to this fact
you will find our prices in line?
Watch this from week to week for the PRIZES
The Benson signal., 1916-04-01
Advertised Letters

The following is a list of letters remaining on
hand unclaimed for the week ending Marcq
27th 1876
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-07
Municipal Court

There was a session Of the Vest
ern Municipal court Tuesday and
Wednesday. There were no Grimm
al cases in Tuesdays session. The
civil case of Merrill & Merrill, To-
cal law firm. against Phillip Broad
sky for services, was settled out of
court.
Wednesday. yesterday Ernest
Hayden of Canaan appeared before
Judge Brazzell to answer to a
charge of cruel and abusive treat
ment toward his horse Mr. Hay
den was sentenced for term of
thirty days and a fine of $5 and
costs was imposed. Both the fine
and the sentence were set aside upon
the payment of costs, and the horse
was ordered killed. Hayden's ar
rest was made by Fred c. Dunlap,
State agent for the protection of ami
mails
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IMPORTANT REAL ESTATE
DEAL MADE
Central Maine Buys SkoNhegan Wa
ter Power

II is reported that the Central
Maine Power &c has bought a con-
trolling interest in the Skowhegan
Pulp CO. Tie sale. it is said, con
sisted in lis shares ont of 210 out
standing. While this action must
have been. necessarily. by a majority
vote of the directors present it is
understood That it Was not entirely
unanimous.
The busine s. HOW operated by the
SkoWhegan Pulp Co. Wis establish
ed y years ago and many of the EN-
ployees have worked there for The
greater par OF their adult life
Charles L Young the present mana
ger. has been in charge of the bust
ness for the entire period About
forty employees. chiefly heads of
families. constitute the present
working force receiving from $500
TO S275 per day It is understood
that the present owners are to OPP
crate the mill for two years, the
period covered by their contracts
now in force and that at the end OF
that time it is likely to be perman-
entity closed
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-07
Golden Wedding

A very pleasant surprise was that
given Mr. and Mrs Sumner Shepley
of South Solon on their fftieth we'd
ding anniversary last Friday even
ing, when a party of their friends
and neighbors to the number of fifty
arrived to help them celebrate the
event Music and dancing was en-
joyed by all. Ice cream and cake
we're served by the ladies. The
presents consisted Of linen, glass
ware and fruit Among the out of
town guests were Mrs. W l.. Ken
ney of Providence, r. L.; Alfred
Holmberg of Death Valley. Calf.
and Mr.. and Mrs Uriah Southard of
Bath.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-07
ALUMNI NIGHT PLANNED
AFTER CHRISTMAS
Committees Have Been Appointed TO
Make Arrangements

Al a recent meeting of the
Athletic council of the Skowhegan
High School. it was voted to have
an entertainment and dance Wednes-
day evening. Dec. 27th, during the
Christmas vacation. This Will prob
ably be given at the Grange Hall.
Dancing Will form the larger part of
the evenings entertainment with Il
cabaret at intermission during which
the guests may be served with re
treshments at small tables, placed
cabaret style around the hall and en-
joy the fine program which is being
arranged
The members of the committees
are now sending out letters TO the
old graduates with the intention of
making the evening of December p.
an alumni night. when many of the
former High School students may
meet and greet their old friends
Plans are also being made for one
of the graduates to present the mem
bers of tire 1916 football team with
their school letters which are pre-
sented each year to the boys who
play four full games or parts of
seven Those who have won their
letters this year are Cassimir Bis
son, captain; Libby PuIsifer, Adolph
Gilblair. Bob Merrow, Bruce White,
Arthur Lewia Elliott Chase Alyan
Buchanan, Clyde Badger. John
French, Alexander Thomson and
Harry ST Ledger,
The members of the decorating
committee are Principal r. w.
Leighton, Libby Pulsifer, Miss Paul
inc Emery, Miss Beatrice Smiley.
Phil Lessor, John French. Cassimir
Bisson, Alexander Thomson and
Harry ST. Ledger The france com
mttee consists Of Cassimir Bisson.
John French and Harry St Ledger
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HIGHWAY EXPENDITURES
AMOUNT TO $4,000
Marked Progress Has Been Made on
Skowhegan Ronds Considering the
Wet Season

approximately $2O000 has been eX-
pended from the highway depart
ment this year In some ways il
has been a difficult situation for
Road Commissioner Parker Sanborn
to deal with in consequence of a
most unusual rainy season. thereby
making it necessary to do the work
over and over again Despite the
fact that at the last town meeting
only $1,000 was raised for SNOW
roads. Mr. Sanborn was Obliged to
pay for iast years snow bills,
$1677.0S.
Madison avenue Water street and
Island avenue have been much i'm
proved by coating with tar and
crushed stone the rough and ragged
places of the old macadam surface.
SS025.0o has been used To repair and
maintain the town roads; 1925, or
nearly one-tenth of the highway
money. has been paid to patrolmen
on the State road under the State
law and expended by the direction of
the State Highway Commission while
S4o0 has been spent for the mainte-
nance of the State roads in town A
new State road has been constructed
from Herbert \. Pranfs on HE ca
naan road to the -Four Corners at the
n pf
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-07
Give Up Search for Bod,

Minot Curtis has given up tie
search for the body of his soil Ken
meth Curtis. who was lost in the
woods near Kinco NOV. II. Mr. and
Mrs. Curtis have been visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Olin W Bridges al Hinck
ley until Tuesday, when they return
ed to their home in Waterville, Mr..
and Mrs. Bridges accompanying them
to Watervilc for the day
Mr.. Curtis has been continuing the
search. alone. internationally since
the llth of last month.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-07

made but we are not at liberty TO
announce who it is in this issue.
The appointments for other towns
in the county have been made and
the complete list is as follows:
Wallace Hill. Fairfield; Albert
Ward Hartland, Frank y. Eining.
St Adams; F. l. Gipson, Bingham; :;
A. J Golf. Moscow; F. J Durgin,
The Forks; John A Burke. Jack
man. Willis C. Emery, North Anson;
Frank l.. Harding, Madison; J. A.
Tuscan, Solon; Chas. F. Cooley. Har-
mony; Frank F. Caswell, Norridge-
wock; S. s Norton, New Portland ;
William NJ Viles, Flagstaff, W. N.
Sanders. Athens; Chas. H. Chute,
Skowhegan; Milford D. Withee, Ca
naan; John f. Lamb, lockwood ;
George B. Walker. Anson; Hollis w.
Stitham, Pittsfeld; G. Elmer Folsom,
Cambridge.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-07

fitted with machinery and ready to
start Dec. 18th D. A. Packard of
Hartand did the contracting while
Fred c. Cassayant of Pittsfeld did
the plumbing and heating The
total cost of the building was $4,000
which was furnished by the Hamil-
ton & Young Co. who will occupy it.
The Hamilton < Young Co. started
n business Nov. 1st. 1915 and was
Aug -. 1916 They
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-07
SKIRT FACTORY OF HAM1LToN & YOUNG OF HARrLAND

ern skirt factory in the state with
a floor space of $500 feet and a ca
pacity of 5000 wash skirts per week.
The factory. which faces Water St
and has an entrance on Mill street is
45X9o with a basement 30X45. 1t
has hardwood floors. sheathed over
head, while the basement is all ce-
ment and has a street entrance; ;
there are no posts in the building, it
being held from trusses overhead.
Construction work was commenced
Oct. lst, and the building will be all
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-07
Groves Allen

John B. Grove and Ethel l. Allen.
both OF Canaan. Vere united in mar
riage. on the evening of Noy - at
the brides home on Chase Hn. Rev.
o. NJ. Chase officiating. The bride
is the daughter OF the late c. l..
Allen. and formerly a school teacher.
Mr. Groves is one Of the industrious
farmers of Canaan, where they will
continue to reside They have the
best wishes of their many friends for
long and happy life.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-07
IMPORTANT ADDITION TO HARTLAND'S s
INDUSTRIES
The Hamilton & Young Co. Now Finely Equipp-
ed For The Manufacture of Skirts

The new Daylight Skirt Factory of
the Hamilton & Young Co., Hartland
was dedicated last Friday evening,
Dec 1st, under the direction and for
the benefit of the Volunteer Fire De-
partment. Music was furnished by
Halls Orchestra of Bangor and a
large crowd was in attendance, $50
couples being on the Grand March.
This is the largest and most mod
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-07
Program OF Philathea Glass Com
plpted

The members of the PhiIathea
Class OF the First Baptist Church
have completed their programs for
the season. These are printed in a
four page leanet with the outside
cover in the class colors, light blue
and white, containing the motto and
name of the class
A meeting was held last evening
at the home of Mrs. 0. f. Tracy. The
hostess was assisted in entertaining
by Mrs. Minnie Russell and Mrs.
Ethel Dean. The next meeting Will
be held Wednesday, Dec. 90 with a
Christmas program.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-07
Girls Basket Ball Game is Postponed

The basket ball game between the
Skowhegan and Oakland High
schools which was scheduled for to-
morrow (Friday) has been cancelled.
Because a suitable place for practic-
ing could not be found, the Oakland
High girls have been obliged to give
up their basket ball team this year.
This change leaves two open dates
for Skowhegan. this pnc tomorrow
and one March second but it is too
late to fill the first date and III all
probability no attempt will be made
TO fill the latter The team has not
as yet been picked and viii not be
until the day before the FIRST game
which is Friday Dee, 18Th, with Wa
teryille High at SkoWheean. Mis-
Beatrice Smiley. captain and Miss
Pauline Emery manager, are the
only two "ccrtaint.cs' both of these
young ladies having played last year
when the home team Won the state
Championship.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-07
A SMALL FIRE TUESDAY
CALLS OUT CHEMICAL
Alarm From Box l3 Also Rune In

Fire broke out about fye O'Clock.
Tuesday afternoon in the small stor-
age building noa4 the plant of the
Somcrsct Shoe Co. on Dyer St This
building contained cement gasoline
and other inflammable materials
which Is excluded from the man
factory on account of its hazardous
nature The building with its con-
tents was destroyed, the loss being
between 100000 and $4oo0o
The two blasts blown ON the fire
alarm whistle, were given by the
man in charge at the central station
Immediately upon receiving tele-
phone notice from the Shoe Factory
office This was to call in a few
men to help man the chemical fire
engine, it being the opinion that ne
more apparatus would be needed
The chemical arrived at the scene of
the fire promptly and soon had the
flames under control In the mean
time. someone who had seen the fire
from a distance sent in an alarm
from box AZ, recently installed near
the junction of Jewelt st and North
Ave. Chief Savage Immediately tele-
phoned to the central station giving
orders that this call from No. f3 be
disregarded His instruction was
obeyed, except from the Hook q
Ladder truck which had started be
fore his telephone message was re
ceived.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-07
Grange Officers Elected

The following officers were elected
at Wednesday evenings meeting of
the Grange. Master, George Par
ker. Overseer. Fred Tuscan; Stew
ard, Charles Stinchfeld; Asst. Stew
ard. l. Haskell; Lecturer, John l..
Fish: Secretary. Samuel Emerson;
Treasurer Charles Tuttle; Gate
Keeper. Fred Green; Pomona, Mrs.
Fred Tuscan: Ceres, Mrs George
Parker; Flora. Mrs Charles Tuttlc;
Lady Asst Steward Mrs L. Haskell
and Chaplain Mrs May Allen. The
next meeting will )e a roll call and
will be held December Goth