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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
RAIN 1NTERFERED
WITH SOLON FAIR
Good Exhibit of Live
Stock on Grounds
Event Was Well Attended and Enjoy
ed a Social Time During the Heavy
Storm

The Solon people had bad weather
for their annual Fair, altho the
morning dawned auspiciously. In
the forenoon there was good sized
attendance and many fingered long,
for friends united can talk if the rain
does pour in torrents. There was a
very good exhibition in the various
departments and especially in the
cattle group. Among the big ex-
hibitors were Grant Witham with
Hereford stock and Josiah French
with Jerseys. The household ex-
hibits and fancy work of various de-
signs were shown in Grange Hall and
there were many tenters on the
grounds. The Grangers served a
delicious dinner at noon and in the
evening there was grand ball
Mosher's Orchestra of Pennington
furnishing the music. The list OF
awards will probably be published in
our next issue.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
AUDITOR WILL Be
APPOINTED
Case of Fr. Lacroix VS..
Bishop continued
Involved Several Thousand Dollars
and Covered Dealings for Years. Of
Interest to Many

In the case of Fl. a. 0. LacroiX of
Skowhegan against the Roman Cath
olic Bishop of Portland, corpora
ton sole, an auditor will be appoint
ed according TO an announcement
made yesterday and the case will be
continued. Scheduled to be tried
this term, the case had aroused much
interest f'r. LacroiX was formerly
parish priest at St Marys Church
here and the action is brought to re-
cover money which it is claimed he
furnished for the construction OF
Paronchial property in this town
The case involved thousands of dol
lars.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
HEAD GUT OFF AND BODY
TERRIBLY MANGLED
Unknown Man Meets Horrible Death
While Riding on the Train Near
Long Pond

Word has been received in Show
hegan of the horrible death of an un-
known man which occurred in the
vicinity of Long Pond about s miles
below Jackman on the C. p R. rail
road The victim it seems was steal
ing ride and fell from his perch in
such a manner as to be run over His
head was cut off and his body was
fearfully mangled, both legs being
also removed it is understood When
he fell he struck an air pipe which
lead to the discovery of his body by
the train officials according to the re-
port 1t is very probably that the
unfortunate mans identity will new
er be known.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
WESSERUNSETT VALLEY
FAIR At ATHENS
This Big Event Scheduled for Thurs
day. September ~. viii be Post
poned ii Stormy

And now comes Wesserunsett Nal-
ley Fair. that big event which is
looked forward to with SO much
pleasure each year at Athens. This
year the Fair comes on Thursday
september y. bur # stormy the event
will be postponed to the next fair
day. \ genuine Grange dinner will
be served from llso 10 1850 ana there
will be a grand ball in the evening.
{ f. Dutton vii supyrintend The
stock department. E. J. Fox will su-
perintend the grounds and Mrs. E.
len p Jones. the hall. The Fair IS
one Of the big ones of Somerset
County and many people VIII doubt
less be n attendance.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
GRAND JURY AROSE YES
TERDAY AFTERNOON
Eight Indictments Were Returned a.
the Result of the Deliberations Oi
the Body

After a session covering a period
of a part of two days. the Grand Jury
arose yesterday afternoon from its
deliberations Eight indictments
were returned. six of which were
made public as follows: State vs.
Edward Vigue breaking. entering
and larceny; State VS. Alphonso Cal
way, breaking. entering and larceny;
State VS. NJ. Galway. breaking and en-
tering; State Us Chin Hong, sodimy
(2); State vs. Perley II. Cromwell,
forgery.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
RAIL ROAD MEETING At ATHENS ATTENDED
BY OFFICIALS OF NE. CENTRAL
Pres. Mcdonald Says His Corporation will be
Very Liberal with Proposed Line

Many times in its history Athens
has had notable people gather with
in her borders but perhaps the rail-
road meeting, held yesterday after
noon, witnessed the most distinguish
ed company that has ever taken part
in any function in that town. Among
these notable visitors We're Morris
Mcdonald, president of the Maine
Central Railroad; George E. Macom-
Der of Augusta; Weston Lewis of
Gardiner, directors, and Carroll Per-
kins of Waterville, an attorney of the
same corporation. These gentlemen
came by invitation of the Athens
Railroad Committee and in company
with Harvey d. Eaton of Waterville.
Mr.. Eaton opened the meeting and
in doing SO took occasion to speak of
his visit to the recent New England
Agricultural Conference in Spring
field, Mass. This was a very happy
way of emphasizing the importance
ton to the resources of the Wesser-
unsett Valley. The speaker gave
his opinion that the communities
along the line of the proposed road
must expect to complete the 100000
stock subscription originally pro-
posed.
Invited by Mr.. Eaton to do so,
Pres. Mcdonald took the floor for a
few moments. He stated, with some
enthusiasm that the directors of the
Maine Central Railroad Co. were
Maine men and that the majority of
the stock of that road was owned in
Maine. He wished to assure his
hearers that it was Maine institu-
ton in every sense. Personally he
believed in the importance of feeders
for his road and it was apparent from
his remarks that he and his corpora
ton took deep interest in the
Athens Trolley Line Project. He
stated that his corporation was ready
to be very liberal in this division of
traffic revenue with the proposed
line.
j. F. Holman, Esq. who has al
ways been an enthusiastic supporter
of the railroad project, spoke brief
ly following Mr.. Mcdonald.
Among the audience, which com
fortably filled Grange Hall, could be
noted prominent men from every
town from Brighton to Skowhegan.
The meeting was one to give great
encouragement to every friend of the
proposed project.
All along the women of Athens, as
well as the other towns along the
proposed line have been very loyal
in their support of the railroad en-
terprse. This spirit was evidenced
yesterday by a dinner provided by
the ladies of Athens and served to
out of town guests free
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
ID. 4. r. FIELD DAY
Mrs. Florence W. Danforth. the Re-
gent Was the Hostess at Her Home

A most delightful afternoon was
spent by Eunice Farnsworth Chapter
D. A. R. and guests at the home OF
the Regent, Mrs. Florence Danforth,
the occasion being the annual Field
Day of the Chapter. The weather
being chilly, the affair was held in
doors. After time spent in social
converse a short business meeting
was called for the purpose of electing
delegates and alternates for the
State Council to be held at Belfast,
October II and 49, The following
delegates were appointed: Miss
Gertrude Weston, Mrs. Mabel Phil
brick, Mrs. Lois Patten, Mrs. Sarah
Whitcomb, Mrs. Georgia Wilson, Mrs.
Alice Steward, Mrs. Sarah Eaton, AL
ternates: Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill,
Mrs. Fannie Cabot, Mrs. Helen Went
worth, Mrs. Lizzie Marble, Miss
Mabel Pooler, DR.. Cora Johnson, Mrs.
Edith Philbrick, Mrs. Laura Dins-
more. Following the business meet
ing a picnic supper was greatly en-
joyed by all. The hostess, Mrs
Danforth served delicious coffee and
sweets.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
F|FTY,S|X YEARS
MARRIED
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas A. NOyeS Have
An Unusual Celebration

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Noyes of
Athens celebrated their seth wedding
anniversary Sunday the 18th. TheiI
sons Alonzo and wife of Brighton
and George and wife of Hinckley and
daughter and husband Mr.. and Mrs.
John H. Forsythe of, Skowhegan were
with them during the day presenting
them with gifts, tokens of love and
affection and wishing them many
more happy returns of the day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
LAST WEEK IN AUTO.
MOBILE CONTEST
Votes Must Be In Mon
day 600 p. m. Sharp
Search for New Subscribers and Re-
newals Has Brought Participants
Often to Our Office

Have all voted who WISH" This
Moderator of Town Meetings and
from the presiding officer of other de-
Lucrative assemblies, is in order
right now with regard TO the Inde-
pendent-Reporter subscription con-
test. We never knew a contest where
many, earnestly in favor of his can
didate, did not overlook the matter
and get around to vote after the close
of the polls. Sometimes there are
votes enough offered within a few
hours after closing time to complete
ly reverse the result. Those who
have a preference in this contest as
to who shall have the Maxwell car,
the gold watches, etc, should express
it at once. Remember what you
think about it next Monday evening
and thereafter won't help anybody.
The Observation-Disclosures has
come TO know the participants in this
contest and to like them all. Their
search for new subscribers and re-
newals has brought them often to our
Office and we have universally found
them pleasant people to do business
with. Those who have not been
able to call in person have written
us and telephoned until we feel we
have a close acquaintance with them
We heartily wish that there were au-
tomobiles enough so that every con-
testant could have one and we are
gratified to know that most of those
who miss the grand prize Gas all but
one musD will receive watches and
other prizes of substantial value.
The. Reporter never expects to gain
during the contest itself enough new
subscribers and renewals to offset
the outlay for prizes. The contest
Just closing has been entirely sue
cessful, from our point of view and
yet its advantage to us must come
chiefly from the future. We have
faith in our ability to so please the
new subscribers the contest has
brought us that they will continue
indefinitely and thus repay us for the
thousand dollars or SO which it has
cost.
Tire contest has been busy period
in this office and we have sometimes
been slow in getting subscriptions
recorded, in mailing out receipts and
in other matters. We take this oe-
casion to thank the contestants anC
their friends for the patience an6
courtesy they have shown us on al
occasions.
The committee to count the ballot.
and declare the result will be A. B
Lamb, town auditor, George A. Moore
of the Skowhegan Trust Co, f. G
Leighton of the First National Bank
J. A. Chabot, the well known insur
ance man and Dr. Olivier j. GAIA
The result will be announced as soor
as possible, not later than the edi
ton of the Independent-Repo o
next week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
FARMERS UNION ORGAN
IzED At BINGHAM
Chester Cool was Elected President.
Another Meeting Will he Held
Thursday Evening in Grange Hall

BINGHAM. Sept IA Farmers
Union was organized in this place
last week, Mr.. Embree the Presi-
dent of the Wateryille Union was
present The following officers We're
elected: Pres, Chester Cool; secre-
tary. John Gordon: treasurer, r. c.
Brown There will be meeting of
the Union next Thursday evening in
Grange Hall. All who are interest
ed are invited to attend Mr.. En-
bree accompanied by a grain dealer
Will be present.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
Party for Miss Churchill at Brighton

Miss Margaret Churchill was given
pleasant surprise in the form of a
birthday celebration at the Wesser-
unsett House last Saturday evening.
The dining table and room were pret-
tily decorated with autumn leaves
and ferns and jolly party partook
Of dainty luncheon, enlivened by
music on the victoria, and much eX-
citement and laughter prevailed as
the birthday cake was cut and dis
tributed by Miss Churchill in a merry
hunt for the magic nickel, thimble
and ring. A generous heap OF cards
and parcels surrounded Miss Church
Ills plate and these were opened and
the pretty gifts displayed, and more
merriment followed as the original
poetry accompanying some of these
was read. The occasion was espec-
tally happy from the fact that Miss
Churchill and her mother, Mrs. Emily
Churchill, who is at present visiting
her daughter, were together on her
birthday, for the first time in seven
years. Guests were also present
from Skowhegan and Waterville and
altogether the affair was most en-
joyable and one long to be held in
pleasant memory by all present. We
extend congratulations and wish Miss
Churchill many happy returns of the
day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
Marriage oi Loui> Cayenaugh and
Miss liza Richardson

The marriage of Louis Cayenaugh
son of Mr and Mrs. N. Cavenaugh
of Main s., this town. and Miss La
Richardson. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
\. Z. Richardson of Benton was
solemnized Monday morning al the
home of the brides parents The
VOWS were taken at O'Clock and
Rey Ernest N. Holman. pastor of the
Bapust Church IN Fairfield ofleiated
using the single ring service Miss
Iva Richardson. The brides sister
MAS her attendant while Leewood
Jones of Fairfield was best man The
near relatives were the witnesses and
The bride was attired in her going
away gown The honeymoon trip.
which was besun shortly after the
ceremony vas completed, viii lead h
different points in New Hampshire
Tie groom is oue OF the city maj
carriers and is fayorably known
among many SkoN hegan families
His bride who Is a graduate of the
Lawrence High school in Fairfield
has for considerable period been a
member of the nursing force at Som
erset Hospital She is a very ANITA
ble young woman and many ac-
qUaiuianccs Will be gratfied TO learn
that She is nov TO he permanently
settled in Skowhegan The groom
has lately purchased the attractive
Nash homestead on Baptist Hill and
il is there thar he and his bride will
establish their future home. They
have the we'll wishes of local peap.a
for all future happiness.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT
Madeline Dearborn OF Palmyra Dies
After Being Struck by Automobile

A shocking accident occurred near
the village schoolhouse il Palmyra.
when one of the pupils. Madeline
Dearborn. aged nine, was run over by
an automobile said TO have been
driven by Mr.. Barker of Norrdge-
wock Madeline was crossing the
street when she was struck by the
auto, breaking an arm and injuring
her so that the brain itself was eX-
posed.
Mr. Barker took the little girl to
the home of her aunt. Mrs. Wallace
Estes. with whom she boarded while
attending school
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
Distinguished Visitors

Among the prominent people in
town last week were L. NJ. Mart OF
the Portland Press with Frank j
Hamm and his son Miles, both OF
Gardiner. Mr.. Hart's usual duties
are court and legislative reporting
During the last campaign, however
he has been in charge of the speak
ing bureau for the Republican party
Mr.. Hamm, it will be recalled, is the
chairman of the Republican state
Committee. The three gentlemen
were travelling by auto and purpos-
ed to go as far as The Forks.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
To Attend Wesserunsett Valley Fair

Robert M. Stiles, the newly APP
pointed agricultural agent for Som
erset County, has accepted an invita-
ton to attend the Wesserunsett Val
ley Fair at Athens next Thursday II
is expected that he will make a brief
address and possibly act as judge fol
some of the exhibits.
Mr.. Stiles is of Jackson, first Sc
lectman of that town and a graduate
of Maine University. Until his
headquarters are permanently estab-
lished his postoffice address will be
Hartland.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
Bear Trayer>eS Main Road at LeXing.
ton

LEXINGTON. Sept 19-The bears
are getting quite tame up this way
Monday afternoon one passed George
Pinkhams house in the main road
and was seen by several persons
Within seyenty-hye feet Of the build
ings. after passing the house he left
the main road and crossed the field
into the woods.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21

Representative Carlton NJ. Holt
was in Portland, Monday on business.
Mrs. R. B. Lancaster went to Wa
terville Tuesday afternoon to visit
with relatives.
o. E. Libby of Pittsfeld and w. NJ.
Osborne of Fairfield, County Com
missioners, were in town Monday
morning, it being their purpose to
join G.. D. Perkins, the other member
of the board at Madison and proceed
on up river to inspect roads.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
FINAL CONCERT OF THE SEASON
by First Maine Regiment Band, De-
partment of MaccabeeS

The final concert of the season will
be played next Sunday afternoon,
Sept. "a, at p. m. in Coburn Park,
under the dictatorship of r, F.
Washburn. Weather permitting. The
programme:
Paragon Park, March W. Lewis
After Sunset, Idyl Pryor
Sunny South. Overture.
J. Bodewalt Lamp
The Ultimatum, March Thos Allen
Starlight, Serenade Geo. Barnard
Romany, Valse Robert A. keiser
Boston Commandery Sacred March
T. NJ. Carter
Lustspiel, Overture Keller Bella
Serenade d'Armour +. V. Blon
laundering Cannons Wilhelm Wacek
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Neatly and Mr..
and Mrs. William Tolman OF South
Newburg, visited last week with Rev
j. w. Packard and family here and
with Rev. Orlando Williams and fam
lily at North Fairfield. The two cler-
gymen have frequently held preach
ing services in the community where
the couples first mentioned worship.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21

William Anderson of Harlland has
been visiting in Skowhegan during
the present week with his sons,
County Attorney T. \ Anderson OF
Pittsheld and w. L. Anderson Of
Jackman station, who have been here
attending court
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
Ma! Not BE Tried

As W 80 To press this morning
settlement is trying TO be effected in
the several cases IN which J. E. Gih-
son is the plaintiff The indications
are that the cases will not be tried
About one hundred and fifty boys
were given communion Sunday a. s.
Marys Church.
Mrs. Emily Churchill Of Yarmouth.
\. $. is visiting with her daughters.
Mrs. Leslie II Goldsmith and Miss
Margaret Churchill. the latter being
at present engaged in teaching at
Brighton
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21

Harry y Flanders who has been
i'll for sometime at the home of his
father on East Leayitt St. had suffi-
ciently improved to return to his
home in Athens yesterday. Mrs
Flanders was down to accompany
him back.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21
Married at North Concord

marriage was solomnized Sun
day at North Concord, by which Miss
Argenta NJ. Vaughan became the
bride of Carson Young of Moscow.
The groom is the son of Albion
Young and the bride is the daughter
of BERTHE Howes Vaughan. The
ceremony was performed by f. o.
Vittum, Esq.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21

George Ware is in Auburn today.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-21

A R. Savage was in town yesterday
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-22
TAFT ACCUSES AMERICA OF
 BEING INCONSISTENT

WASHINGTON, June 20. - That the United States must have fleet equal at least to Germany's naval power. was declared by former Presi- dent William Ii. Taft, addressing graduates of Georgetown university yesterday. Alaska, the Philippines and the Monroe doctrine in future years may prove special sources of international friction, involving the United States, he said.
 Tn our Asiatic relations" said Mr. Taft, it is observable that the open door policy has been steadily closing since the RussO-Japanese war on ac- count of our helping Japan to lick Russia. With the Chinese and Japan csc we are also pursuing an inconsis- tent policy, for we want their trade but not them.
 We have a very particular color scheme involving only black and white We are very fastidious about browns and yellows. I only mention this to show that the Orient is a pos sible center of trouble-not imminent trouble, l trust"
 Referring to the navy, Mig Taft said:
 "Without being invidious. want to say that if we can beat the German navy we can beat the world
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-22
ARREST CITY EMPLOYEES IN
 sOOTLEGGING PLOT.

SEATTLE, June 20. - William Kerry, night engineer and Lee Mey- CTS, elevator operator in the old city hall, are under arrest, and Motorcycle Officer H. R. Clark and Police Chauf- feur Robert R. Wiley are suspended as a result of Chief of Police Beck Sngham's investigation of wholesale thefts for bootlegging purposes from the police departments store of con .traband liquors, which was being held .as evidence. Clark and Wiley strenu- Iously deny guilt and charge ring of city hall employees with a "frame-up' against them. AS the investigation proceeds the extent of the thefts of police stores of liquors by persons who wholesaled them to bOotleggers grows.
 The police department is not the only one where the ''evidence' has disappeared In Justice Brinker s court yesterday'a barrel supposed to
 contain whisky was introduced in evidence. Examination showed that the barrel contained water and this in
 the face of testimony of deputy sher- ifs that at the time they raided a Kirkland cache and seized eighteen barrels of whisky, they examined this particular barrel and know that at that time it was full of the intoXicat- ing liquor The mystery of the chang ing of the whisky into water was still unexplained today.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-22
VALUE OF BOYS INCREASES
 IN BRITISH ISLES

LONDON, June IT, - A new boy problem brought about by the war has created a new field for male experts in social work in England - that of acting as supervisors for the thou sands of boys employed on munitions work throughout the country. The sudden rise in the economic value of the boy, the competition for his ser vices and the high wages he is paid, have made many of his kind less amenable to discipline than ever.
 The Workers Welfare Department of the ministry of munitions, which has been studying the boy problem in it's new phases. finds that the chief complaints are these:
 Feeling certain of easily finding an other job. boy readily leaves a work shop because of some slight misun- derstanding or seeming injustice; and his high wages tend to make him in dependent of home control, and eX- travagant and thrifuess in spending them.
 Believing that the boy needs, aside from the formal fa$ory control, kind ly supervision and guidance, it has been decided to appoint supervisors to be paid by the management of each of the 3,oOO odd munitions factories.
 It is proposed that the supervisor shall look after the general working conditions so far as they affect the health and comfort of the boys. Be fore any boy is dismissed or given his discharge the case is to be turned over to the supervisor, so that by an interview with the hoy or visit to his home, he may be able to remove the cause of the trouble.
 It is intended also that the super visor shall be told the wages each hoy earns, which will enable him to appreciate the boys financial position in his home. and devise the best means for encouraging him to save.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-22
DE CASTRO DESIGNATED
 DOMINICAN PRESIDENT

SAN DOMINGO, Dominican Repub- lie. June 70. - The senate today dev signated Jacinto De Castro to be pre- sident fthe republic in succession to President JimineZ. His name was sent to the chamber of deputies for The chamber last month took vote for provisional president, but Rear Admiral Caperton, in com mand of the American forces of oc- cupation. requested that the election be postponed until quiet was restored throughout the republic.