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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
MCMILLAN Il P0OLER
Somerset C0unty'S Largest and Best
Equipped Building COncern-Main-
tain a Modern Wood Working Plant
at SkOWhegan

During the past decade. and espec-
tally for the past few years. Skowhe-
gan has enjoyed an unusual activity
in building operations. And the
promise for the next year or so is
for even greater activity. 1t is d
noteworthy fact. too that a majority
of the fine residences. buildings, etc,
have been and are to be erected by
our own local builders, among which
are some of the best equipped in Cen
trial Maine Among this class is the
firm of McQuillan d Pooler who have
to their credit the erection of many
of the finer residences, bungalows,
business blocks and public buildings,
among these being the splendid Fire
Department Building. the fine Pa
rochial School, and others.
Messrs. McQuillan & Pooler are
master builders of many years ex-
perience. They are known as consei-
entious, painstaking contractors with
a reputation for living strictly up 10
the specifications of a contract, of
whatever nature. For this reason
they have the utmost confidence of
leading architects, and of property
owners in general.
On Island avenue Messrs McQuil-
Ian & POoler maintain a splendidly
equipped woodworking plant. with
upwards of $4,000 square feet of floor
space. three floors, and a machinery
equipment that enables them to pro-
duce in large quantities, woodwork
of almost any description used in
building work. They produce doors,
sash. blinds, window frames. stair
rails. brackets. balusters, nantes
and mantle shelves. flooring of all
kinds and turned work of every de-
scription. interior or exterior finish,
as desired. They also handle all
kinds of lumber for building pur-
poses, shingles posts, clapboards and
other material. In addition they sell
the famous Lowe paints, wholesale or
retail, at lowest possible prices.
Of the firm members Nathaniel Nc
Quillan halls from Winslow. being
educated there and at Vassalboro.
For - years he was senior member
of the contracting firm of McQuillan
& Goodwin. later forming partner
ship with f. l.. Pooler and locating
in SkoWhegan. He Is member of
the A. O. |. w. and other fraternal
and social organizations. Mr.. Pooler
was born and brought up right here
in Skowhegan, and has spent many
years in the mill business, of which
he has most practical experience
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j. II. PROVINCIAL
Manufacturer of the Popular "SOm-
erSet" and M. \ NJ" Cigars-Deal-
er in Smokers Requisites

throughout Somerset County and
the immediate sections you will find
in all leading places the popular
cigars Made in Skowhegan' by J. r.
Proyencal. He put the goods on the
market in 1906. in the beginning hav-
ing a very limited sale. But soon
the public became aware of the sterl-
ing quality and flavor of the Proven
cal productions and today the annual
sale is between 250.000 and 100000
cigars. representing the ever popular
Somerset" at ten cents, and the
equally famed "M & NJ a splendid
five cent smoke These cigars are
made in a sanitary factory by expert
workmen. and from the finest tobac-
co They cannot be surpassed for
the money and the demand for them
IS constantly increasing.
At "Proyencal's" you will find all
the leading cigars. tobaccos. etc, in
addition to an unusually complete
line of pipes, smokers novelties. and
other requisites dear to them. On
the upper floor is the factory where
Mr. proyencal manufactures the pop
ular brands, already referred to.
A popular feature here is the soda
fountain at which is served all popu-
lar drinks, made from pure fruit sy-
rups. etc
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STEWARD * SMILEY
For Over i3 Years Leading Feed
and Grain Observation-Disclosures
Tools and implements OF All Kinds

Ever since 1873 this progressive
concern has been one OF the largest
and most reliable of the kind in Som
erset County. The firm deals extern
siyely in all kinds of feed and grain
and act as distributors for many lead
ing brands of flour On Island ave
nue. they have splendid modern mill
and elevator. the daily grinding ca
pacity being upwards of 3noo bushels.
the elevator capacity over Soon BUSH
els. in addition to which they have
storage for many tons of bulk feed
and other kindred products. such as
cattle and poultry foods. etc. They
are local agents and distributors for
the famed Temple Garden" and
Seal of Ohio" hours. etc II Is also
we'll to mention that MessrS. Steward
& Smiley are among the largest
handlers of farming machinery in this
section of the state Ii il anything
required by the modern farmer he
will find il at its best at Steward x
Smiley s-loWest prices and most lib
era terms. They handle manure
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

OF the various manufacturing in
dustries that are important factors in
the growth and development of Show
hogan, none are buster, or have bet
ter prospects for the coming year
than the Skowhegan Novelty Works
Originally established some 40 years
ago, and afterwards for many years
conducted by R. L. Mitchell, the con
Germ has been owned and operated by
Frank C. Fellows for the past five
years. The resident manager Is H.
l.. Mitchell. Since the Messrs. Eel
lows took hold the plant has been
enlarged and improved, and today the.
industry gives lucrative employment
to upwards of 40 to so hands. The
main part of the plant is a three
story structure, to which there are
several wings. Also, there is anoth
er building, also three stories, 40XSO
feet, used for assembling the various
wood products, also for storage and
shipping. In the yards and in
many sheds scattered throughout the
yards various kinds of lumber is
stored, seasoning and getting in shape
for the manufacturing. The concern
manufactures step ladders, clothes
dryers, wall dryers, shoe racks, fold
ing clothes horses, folding ladders,
folding washbenches, ironing tables,
pastry and meat boards, etc. and
other novelties as required by the
markets of Boston, New York and
Philadelphia, to which points the
concerns products are shipped in
car load lots.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
BISSON & C0NANT
Have the NobbieSt Styles and Shapes
In Fine Footwear for Men, Wo-
men and ChiIdren-Water Street
Rear Entrance. Russell Street

We question if there is a better
equipped boot and shoe store in Cen
trail Maine than that of Bison & Co
nant's of Skowhegan For a period
of fourteen years. first as a. f. Bis
son & Son. and for past two years
as Bison & Couant, il has been one
of the popular shopping places OF
Somerset County. From the first
the firm sought to give a store that
should serve promptly and helpfully
to the demands of their extended pa
tronage to whom a tirst-class foot
wear emporium would be an added
shopping conVenience-where reH-
able qualities, newest styles and most
reasonable prices should rule, and
store in which all could have full
confidence, and. they have sue
ceeded
Bison & Conant offer the best
possible values in shoe leather. They
handle the products only of manu-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
-, SKOWI1EGAN A POPULAR TRADING CENTER e-

facturers of known dependability
many of them National advertisers
For instance they handle for ladiea
the famed "Sorosis", UtZ and
Dunn" Rochester Made Shoes and
"Grover' shoes for Tender Feet For
Misses and children "Playmate
& Norma make shoes For men
and youths they offer the eyer pop
ular Ground Grippers, the celebrated
Elite" the dependable Emerson
and shapely Just Wright makes
And, for growing boys and girls they
have a number of makes, the kind
that fit and wear we'll and yet are
low in price Furthermore. they
carry their lines complete and Keep
up the stocks. so that you are sure
TO find just your size when you want
il. without delay. They are practi-
cal shoemen with a knowledge of
local requirements. and the ability 10
fill them. Just at this time their
stocks just TEEN With the season
best styles and novelties. and they
will be pleased 10 have you call and
look them over. even if you do not
make purchase II Is never too
much bother to show goods here.
they want you 10 see them and gath
er new ideas in the latest fads ano
fancies from tie great Metropolitan
centers.
Sebastian Y. Bisson and Guy L.
Conant are the firm members. both
hustling, progressive young business
men, who are ever alert to improve
shopping conditions in Skowhegan
and vicinity
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Sampson d Azores Corner Drug
Store is. unquestonably. one of the
finest in this part Of tie state, ami
renders service at once prompt ald
efficient. Drug stores have so in
creased the scope of their operations
that many OF the old time features
have almost been lost sight of The
Corner Drug Store. while as up-to-
date as any, has not forgotten that
the prescription and medical features
are as important as ever and that a
pharmacy must win the confidence OF
physicians. and this Sampson &
Avore have done. in a marked degree
In the store proper the patron finds
unusual lines of toilet articles and
in most pleasing assert
ment; sick room, and hospital sup
plies of all kinds, dependable rubber
goods; the most reliable proprietary
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
JOHN C.. OLIVER
One of SkOwhegan's Active Carpen'
tiers and BuilderS-Building New
Shoe Factory

There has been a great era of
building construction during the past
year, and the next twelve
months has promise of great
ter activity than ever before. One
of the achievements this year has
been the building of Bell Brothers
new shoe factory. The original plans
for two stories. later were altered to
provide for three story structure, to
be built on short notice Due to the
activity and splendid facilities pos
sessed by John c. Oliver, the three
stories were enclosed and rooted
within twenty days. Notwithstanding
adverse weather conditions. And
there is every indication that the
building will be ready for occupancy
some time during May, and plant in
operation that will have a most inn
portant bearing on the future growth
and development of Skowhegan. The
building is 40X225 feet in dimensions.
with separate structures for offices,
and heating plant. etc. In all there
will be upwards of $4,000 square feet
of floor space in a building. designed
for every comfort and safety for EN-
ployees,-an ideal daylight factory
that will be up-to-date in every par
ticular. Much credit is due John c.
Oliver for the expeditions manner III
which he completed the structure. He
is a master builder of many years
experience, and has erected many fine
residences and business blocks. He
will be pleased to submit estimates
for buildings of any description. Also,
he undertakes general job work, the
alteration of buildings. putting in new
store fronts, etc. He also makes a
speciality of building garages, public
or private. and the erection of sum
mer cottages, bungalows. etc. He is
thoroughly reliable and has the con-
fidence of leading architects and OF
property owners generally. His
home and office are on Madison Ave,
telephone connection) where he will
give prompt attention to orders by
mail or phone.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
Holt & Hight. Agents
Handle the Famed Ford and The Buick" Automobiles
Shippers of Potatoes and Other Products

Skowhegan as the center of a great
farm region of Maine is an important
shipping place for produce and other
commodities, and in this connection
we mention that Messrs Holt & Hight
of Skowhegan are among the import
ant shippers in Central Maine, farm
ers all through this growing section
of the state sending their potatoes
and other produce to this well known
concern. They have every facility
for handling large quantities of pOta-
toes, their storage facilities alone ap-
proXimating $4,000 TO 10000 bushels
at time. They pay the highest
market rates, and ship to the New
York and Boston markets in carload
lots. The firm also deals in hay.
coal and hemlock bark.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

If its anything YOU want In house
hold furnishings. any part of the
house you Will find it at COLES
on Water st. SkoWhegan. His store
and warehouse are full of timely
offerings. at prices that make it every
day economy to trade here. Furni-
ture for the parlor, bedroom, libra
ray. dining room or kitchen, for the
den. for the camp or for the bunga-
low The goods are to be had, either
new or second hand. In both cases
you get full value in every piece Of
goods you buy. Nowhere else could
you find better assortments or better
values. Mr. Cole invites you to call
and have a look through his place,
for he IS confident that you will find
just what you want at the price You
want to pay. Goods are sold for
cash. or to responsible parties he
will extend the privilege of extended
payments
Robert b. Cole is a reliable bust
ness man. He purchased this bust
ness from f. NJ Kinds some Il or l.
months ago, and under his energetic
and modern business methods il has
in this time had its greatest growth
and popularity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

spreaders walking cult.yators. spring
tooth EarrOWs grain drills. corn
Planters riding cLlflyators disc har-
rows. smoothing harrows. potato
planters. moving machines. horse
rakes. hay tedders and other farming
implements. tools and repairs Tt
qGired in this section y specially is
made OF quick delivery.
Users, large or small Of baled hay
and straw Will find i; profitable to
order these necessary products here
In fact il is economy 10 buy any of
The commodities handled by Messrs.
Steward & Smiley. They have
thorough knowledge Of local require
aents. have an expert knowledge of
markets, and keep their patrons fully
advised as 10 values prices. etc.
This enterprise was established
first by H 5. Steward who after
wards was succeeded by H. :. Stew
ard q Son. later By his two sons. T.
K. and J. ". Steward They, in turn
We're succeeded three years ago. by
John II. Steward and Delbert +
Smiley. who continue the old estab-
lshed business under the present
firm name They are hustlers. and
Use up-to-date ana progressive bust
mss methods and have patronage
that extends 10 all parts of Tie com
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

prices are the lowest possible for re-
liable goods. In word, this is a
store that saves you money.
Joseph P. Oak is a native of Car
land. Maine and has been in business
here for thirty years. He is one of
the substantial business men who are
ever alert to provide the best posi-
BILE shopping conditions for the peo-
pie of all parts of the county. He
is an esteemed member of the F. &
A. NJ
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

remedies. perfumes aud extracts O
any Descriptions hue stationery.
books and periodicals. etc, especial
y attractive lines OF chocolates and
bon bons and choice coufections gen
orally; kodaks AID camera supplies
for every purpose: and, novelties
and souvenirs in endless variety A.
their superb soda fountain they serve
mos delicious beverages, Ice cream
and other dainty CONNECTIONS. 4
specially is made of the finest ice
cream made on the premises and
sold at wholesale ard retail
George f. Sampson and G. Ernest
Ayore are the individual firm mem
bers. both practical pharmacists who
supervise the work done BY FIVE or
SIX clerks who are ready TO serve
here. Both members Of the firm are
active members Of the Skowhegan
board Of Trade
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
AUTOMOBILE DEPARTMENT

For nearly ten years this firm has
been county agent for the famed Ford
automobiles and have placed hun
dreds of them throughout Somerset
County, last season alone disposing Of
los machines. During the same pc
riod they sold "a Buick ears, for
which they are also agents for Som
erset County. At their place of
business they are prepared to furnish
all kinds of repairs and accessories
for these popular and reliable cars.
And too the members of the firm
will be pleased to demonstrate either
of the cars. to interested parties.
Carlton NJ. Holt and Walter H.,
Hight are the firm members They
are progressive business men and
citizens who have made good
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

and deputy for over a decade. He
has been town collector of the town
four years and for the past four
years has been the efficient head of
the Police Department. He is a
member of the Masonic order, also of
the |. o. O. F. Encampment and
Canton. and of the Grange.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
Skowhegan Novelty Works

Busy and Thriving Industry Many Hands Employed
Making Wooden Novelties and Utilities Goods
Shipped Throug hout New England
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r. p. PENNELL
Places All Glasses of Insurance
Owns and Operates The Famed
Crystal Mineral Spring-Finest
Water In Maine

For number of years F. p. Pen
nell has represented number of
the strongest insurance companies in
the country. these companies having
billions of proved assets and having
the reputation of making prompt and
liberal adjustments of loses, when
they occur. These companies are
The British American, the St. Paul,
the Standard, the Franklin (of y. y
the Commonwealth (of y y and
others. Mr. Pencil also represents
the Fidelity and Casualty Co, the last
named accepting no less than thr-
teen different classes of risks. Mr.
Pencil will be pleased to place fire,
accident. automobile. health. plate
glass and other risks at lowest rates
OF premium. and always protect the
best interests of his clients through
out Somerset County.
CRYSTAL MINERAL SPRING
WATER
For years Mr. Pennell has owned
and operated the famous Crystal
Mineral Springs. near Skowhegan.
From this spring comes water OF
many sterling properties, and which
is generally used throughout this sec
ton for drinking purposes. Ana
lyzed. this water shows less than loo
bacteria per C. G.. and some of the
best authorities who have examined
this water claim for ii that it is the
purest known drinking water in the
State of Maine. Mr.. Pennell has
scores of satisfied patrons who have
the water delivered to homes and Of
fees. Neat and convenient stands
are provided, to fit five gallon car
boys. the water and service costing
so little as to make it purely mammal,
especially in view of the splendid
clear. pure and wholesome water that
makes for good health and content
ment Orders by mail or telephone
will receive careful attention.
f. p. Pennell halls from Bloom
field. receiving his education at Hart
land and Pittsfield. He has served
this county as Sheriff. for five years
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man, and popular in fraternal circles
being an active member of all the
l. o. o. F. and Masonic societies. He
is also a member of the Maine Phar-
maceutical Association.
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ROBERT Is. COLE

Dealer in All Kinds Of Household
Furnishings New and Second
Hand-Sto,e> and Ranges Water
Street
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-02

sTks-EuLL5TIh GIVES you
7ODAI,S NEWS TO-DAY
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-02

Capt. E. L. 'rindall, who will take
command of the Japanese steamer
GoZan Maru in place OF Capt. X. Nc
Kinnon, is an experienced transpacifi'
navigator. He has Japanese license
and is an old shipmate of Capt. H
Stanley Smith of the Tenyo Maru.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-02
BOX SHOCKS AND
Cement AREON
MATSONIA

There are 100 cabin and IL steerage
passengers, 1879 bags of mail ~ pack
ages of express matter and S768 tons
of cargo for Honolulu aboard the
MatsonNhner Matsonia, according to
a wireless received by Castle &
Cookies shipping department from
Capt. Charles Peterson this morning.
The big liner will arrive. Tuesday
morning from San Francisco and
dock at Pier 10 about 1880.
Freight for Honolulu, 1858 tons, is
the biggest cargo ever coming to Ho-
nolulu from the mainland on any one
steamer With the 542 tons she has
in her hold for Hilo the Matsonia' S
total cargo for the islands is 1910 tons,
a new record for size.
Included in the Honolulu cargo are
the following consignments: Cement,
four lots, 403, $50, 400 and 81 tons !;
fertilizer, three lots, 405, 90 and 81
tons; box shocks, 1888, 1854, 1910,
1896 and 444 bundles; hay, 1890 tons;
feed, 1863 tons; autos, II. Hilo cargo
includes six autos and four packages
of express matter.
A marconigram from the Matson
offices in San Francisco says the Mat
son freighter- Hyades left that port
Wednesday with 5151 tons for Homo
lulu and 1858 for Kahului, a total OF
6404 tons. She will probably be Sc
low in che water from this capacity
cargo when she arrives that she will
resemble a submarine more than a
steamer. Her gross tonnage is only
1858 and net 1892.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-02
WEATHER Is BAD NOW
ON WiNDWARD HAWAII

Rough weather anG heavy seas
which prevented steamers from work
ing on the windward coast of Hawaii
were reported this morning by the
Inter-Island steamer Mauna Kea,
which arrived from Hilo and way
ports.
Light northerly winds and heavy
northerly swell we're reported along
windward Hawaii by the steamer The
Hamakua was unable to work at Kawa,
mae or to land either her Kukufhale
or Honokaa freight The Niihau was
unable to work at Paauhau or Laupa
hoehoe.
Crossing the channels the Mauna
Kea reported fresh to strong northeast
trades with a choppy sea
The l1amakua was due to load cattle
today, arriving tomorrow. The Niihau
was to load cattle today at Kau, ar
irving tomorrow. bringing Paauhau
rollers and part of the Laupahoehoe
freight
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-02

Seuer Changes
In A. & B. Boat
Day Calendars
New Liners on Run, Revision
of Schedules, Makes Next
Months Reminders PaSSe

GIVING 30 general revision since
the calendar vas printed of schedules
OF several steamer lines calling at 10,
lnolnln, principally the Togo Kisen
Kaisia and china Mail, there are sew
era changes in arrival and departure
dates CT transpac:ffc steamers that
sfeuldNlie l0ade in Alexander & Bald.
wins steamer day calendar for De,
! cember
The Korea Maru and Siberia 21aru
arc also nov on the transPacific run,
two big liners not in service when the
calendar was printed in September.
The chief changes to be pasted UP on
the calendar or in ones hat for ref
erence are the following:
December 2-Nippon Maru should
be scratched off. VIII not arrive from
San Francisco that day as she omits
Honolulu this voyage. Is going direct
from the coast TO Yokohama. Left
San Francisco Saturday.
December 5-Pacific Mail steamer
China arrives from Yokohama and
leaves for San Francisco, instead of
on November 80. Schedule changed
since calendar was printed
December 6-Persia Maru leaves
for San Francisco on this date in
stead Of December %. Schedule
changed since calendar was printed.
Scratch off later date.
December 14-Shinyo Maru will ar
rive from San Francisco instead of
December 10. Schedule changed since
calendar was printed.
December 19-Korea Maru leaves
for San Francisco. Not on treanspa-
cific run when calendar was printed
December 21.-Scratch off steamer
China to arrive from San Francisco.
Schedule changed. She will not ar
rive until eight days later, December
29. Write name in later date.
December 25-Oceanic steamer Sier-
"a dns> from San Francisco. Not print.
ed On ca<epdar.