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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
Death of Lexington Citizen

The town of Lexington lost one of
it's most prominent citizens a few
days ago by the very sudden death
of Mr.. Alonzo ]. Chase. Altho Mr..
Chase had attained to good age,
with comparatively satisfactory
health, the announcement of a shock
followed by death was nevertheless
an establishment to many friends and
townsmen as well as a sad bereave-
ment to the family and relatives.
Alonzo Chase was born at Lexing-
ton, Me-. August 13, 1912, and con-
tinued to live here most of his life
At the outbreak of the Civil War he
went into the employment of the
Government at the front and remain
ed in service for about two years
This was only indicative of what his
life was to be later for the service
performed for the country in time OF
war, was followed by loyal allegiance
and conscientious labors to his own
home town in time of peace. Mr.
Chase was not only elected repeated
ly as one of the Selectmen, but also
filled the office of Town Clerk. He
served also in the capacity of repre-
sentative in the legislature as well as
county commissioner. He was ar
honored citizen and always upright
in his business relations. The pool
and needy were certain to obtain 6
hearing with him, and helping hanc
extended to those who might need 1t
Those who knew him best esteemed
him most. Altho much numbering
was done in former years the latter
were mostly given to farming anc
kindred labors. When death ap-
peared to be inevitable, the absent
members of the family were sum
moned Immediately. The funera
service took place at the Somerset
home and the earthly remains from
there laid to rest at the Lexington
Cemetery.
The members of family by whom
Mr. A. j. Chase is survived are his
wife, who is his senior by two years
Miss Hortense Chase, Mrs. Aura Sar
gent. and Mrs. Mabel Hodgman. Miss
Chase and Mrs. Hodgman reside a
Portland and Scarboro respectively
The burial was also attended by
number of others, near and distant
relatives, friends and neighbors.
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And He Got 1t

Just a moment" interrupted The
Man, patiently, 81 may have on OBJ
lection to testing this article you are
trying to substitute, all other things
being equal-but are they? For ex-
ample, what | want can be used in
ternally for coughs, colds, sore
throat. cramps, chills, etc. as we'll as
externally for sprains, strains, mus
cular rheumatism, various other
aches, pains and almost any sore
ness anywhere Now can you guar
antee me this double value of inter
nal and external use? Can you also
guarantee that yours is the fayorite
prescription of an old family physi-
clan? Do you also guarantee that
it has wonderful record of over
100 years of splendid success? Do
you also guarantee
"Oh, OF course" interposed the
now embarrassed storekeeper, Il
can't guarantee all that, but"
Then" said The Man, YEARLY,
give me my bottle of Johnson's
Anodyne Eminent and let me on my
way"
And he got it.
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EAST ST. ALBANS

Nell Martin, John Weeks and Ma
han Richards, who accompanied a
party of six from Liyermore Falls on
l hunting trip above Greenville, re-
lrned home last week, the entire
jarty bringing eighteen deer.
George Parker, Charlie Thompson
nd Myron Martin are at Lake Austin
work in the woods.
Loren Tracy of st. Adams had the
Misfortune to lose horse last week
The schools in town closed Friday
Tor two weeks vacation.
Mr., and Mrs. Roy Nichols of Dex-
or were visitors at J. L. Nichols last
sunday
Elias Philbrick of Easton, Aroos-
ook Co. was in town over the week
I'D visiting at Will and Ralph Phil
prick's s.
Chas. Ellis sold four cows during
he past week 70 different parties.
Jessie Libby and Chester Libby
who accompanied Ernest Parkman
hunting trip to Ball Mt, near Jack
man, returned home last Saturday,
the Messrs. Libby bringing home one
deer.
Arthur Goodale was a visitor at
Erwin Parkman's last Sunday.
Bessie A. Nichols returned to her
school at Ripley Monday after a
weeks vacation.
Mrs. Nellie Martin was visiting her
mother Mrs. Flora Parkman last Sun
day.
Bertel Bryant returned home from
the Eastern Maine General Hospital
last Saturday and is getting along
nicely.
Myra First and son Roy are visit
ing her father Freeman Fernald.
Edwina Mower of Lewiston arriy-
ed home last Saturday for a weeks
vacation.
Evelyn Cole. who is attending
school at the NJ. C. l., will be at home
for this weeks vacation
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NEW PORTLAND

Mr.. and Mrs. Almon Jackson OBJ
served their golden wedding last Sat
urday when 81 friends gathered to
spend the evening. A pleasing en-
tertainment consisting of readings,
songs, and music on the phonograph
was given. Refreshments of cake
and coffee were served by Mrs. jack
son and daughter and treat of
chocolates and apples. Many beau
tiful presents were received. AT
midnight the crowd dispersed, all
wishing Mr.. and Mrs. jackson many
years more of happy married life.
Thursday last Mrs. Dan Emery en-
tertained about 3S lady friends at a
lacking and sewing bee. A bounti-
full dinner was served and a good
amount of sewing done. 1t was en-
loved by all present. Mrs. Emery
is slowly improving from her recent
illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Adams returned
Monday from a visit to Skowhegan
They were accompanied by their
daughter Miss Jennie Adams from
Sherman Mills, where she is teach
ing.
Dwight Boynton is working in the
pulp mill at Madison
Mrs Frank Ellingwood of Rumford
is a guest at H. A Emery's.
Miss Eta Mae Walker is spending
weeks vacation at H. c. walkers.
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SOUTH CANAAN

A very pleasant gathering of rela-
tives and friends was that which met
with Mrs. Abbie Boston in the lovely
home of her son, J. w Boston. on
| Sunday Mrs. Boston is fortunate in
| possessing a daughter Mrs Addie
Putnam and the son referred to, both
| of whom realize that Mothers grow
| ing old. The guests were Mr. and
Mrs w. w. Mason, brother of Mrs.
Boston; Mr.. and Mrs. W. Bailey,
Miss Luce Burrill of Canaan and
Mrs Verna Spaulding and son Louis
| from Augusta, the granddaughter
and great grandson of Mrs. Boston.
Four generations being represented.
Guy Lewis is doing carpenter work
for Alpheus Mason.
Mrs. William Luce has closed her
house and is staying with her daugh-
ter Mrs. Alfred Mari.
Fifeld Ireland of Embden visited
friends in this section Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Beryl Nye, who has been en-
ployed in Dexter the past season, is
passing her vacation with her moth
err Mrs. j. A. Swain.
One of the fortunate deer hunters
in this section is Frank Hart, who
secured a fine deer recently Sew
eral of his friends received a gener-
Gus piece of venison.
The Farmers Telephone Co. have
extended their line thru this section
and many of the farmers have taken
shares.
Abbott Estes has rented house IN
the village and moved his family
there.
Mrs. Ray Nye and little daughter
Mary Elizabeth are guests of Mr.
and Mrs. J. A. Swain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine Richardson OF
Hlnckley were guests of friends in
this section Sunday.
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HARTLAND

Laurice Nevins and Thelma Rand
lett had a narrow escape last Satur-
day afternoon, from drowning while
skating on the thin ice over by the
lookup and engine house. Some OF
the men on the street heard the
screams of the children and managed
out in safety
The Methodist Ladies' Aid Society
had splendid success with their fair
which was held last week.
On the 18th. 18th 18th of Deem
Der, there will be an Extension
School at the Grange Hall under the
direction of the University of Maine
Dana Bean of Mainstream has been
calling on friends in this town for a
few days
Ellis Jones came home Monday
night for the Thanksgiving holidays
e. A. Rockwell. pastor of the Bap-
fist Church is to spend Thanksgiving
at his home at Smyrna Mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Patterson
have been in Boston for few days
vacation trip. They were going tC
hear Billy Sunday preach,
Next Monday Pomona Grange
meets at Newport 1t is hoped thai
many will be able to go from here
as this is an anniversary meeting anc
plans have been made that it may be
good one.
Rev. Arthur Hoyt of Bremen called
on his sister, Mrs. Fred Haseltint
last Monday on his way back home
He has been visiting at his father:
William Hoyt of Ripley, making thu
trip with a friend by automobile,
Charles Lovejoy is gaining from
the fall he received last week.
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SOUTH MADISON

Percy Blackwell who has beer
teaching school at lockwood for the
past three months, returned home
last Saturday.
Miss Ethel Merry, youngest daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Merry
passed away last Wednesday after a
long illness with tuberculosis. Flu
neral services were held at the home
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Allen OF Gains
Vile, Florida, who for the past three
months have been visiting at the
home Of Mr.. Aliens cousin, J. F
Wills, left on the morning trair
Tuesday for their home.
]. F. WATSON was home from DeaC
River over Sunday.
George POLLS of Blackwell Hill
was calling on friends in this town
Sunday afternoon.
Charles Houghton made business
trip to Madison Saturday.
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NORTH CORNVILLE

We are very pleased to welcome
Mrs. Frank Paine, one of our old
neighbors in our midst for a rev
days. =, -.
The NJ. E. B. Society will meet
with Mrs. Emma Rowell next We'd
nesday. A full attendance is de-
sired as there is important business
to be transacted.
Robert McColor shot 200 pound
deer this week.
We are sorry to hear that Ora
Haryille's baby is very sick and Is
threatened with pneumonia.
Miss Blanche Jewett has been the
guest of her aunt Mrs. Al Bosworth
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They went in Mr..

short time ago. They went in Mr..
Cheviot's car.
John Lloyd was struck by a tree
and injured while at work IN tne
woods and had to return home. he
is gaining slowly now. His frlehos
hope for speedy recovery.
Miss Ethel Harmon OF Maolson
closed a successful 12-week terms Oh
school last Friday. Lillian Irerery
was the only one not absent curing
the term. Randolph and VIENNA
Ketchum and Glenn MCGEE were on
ly absent one day.
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Observation-Disclosures

Cook Estey and family from the
other side of the river were guests at
Frank McGees Sunday. Mrs. Nc
Gee is sick with the grippe.
Mrs. Mildred Fogg and little son
Royal, went to Massachusetts Satur-
day to spend the holidays with her
parents.
A. A. Cheviot accompanied by Mr.
and Mrs. Lee Ketchum and guest
went to Albion last Tuesday to see
Mr.. Ketchum's brother and family
who moved there from Aroostook a
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to the bottom. Her wrist was bad
ly sprained and she was very fortu-
nate to escape without broken bones.
William Nickerson expects to 60 to
cident last Saturday. When re-
turning home, his horse SHE'D, run
ming the wagon onto the water pipes,
left beside the road by the Hanscom
Water Co., breaking the cross bar.
Mr. Nickerson clung to the reins and
was pulled out over the dasher,
striking his face and shoulder on the
frozen ground. He cut his face and
bruised himself badly and was picked
up unconscious. He soon came to
and was able to resume his journey
home in about an hour.
William Nickerson expects to ge to
the Central Maine General Hospital
at Lewiston Friday, to undergo an
operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sampson who
have been to South Windham to visit
their son Lynn, returned TO their
home last Friday. They report their
son in very poor health.
Bernard Otis has gone into the
woods for the winter near Flagstaff
where he is working for Wheeler &
Tibbetts.
Mrs. Lizzie Hunnewell expects to
go West about the first of December
to spend the winter with her son Ell
bridge Hunnewell.
Miss Jane Miloud who has been
visiting at the home of her nephew
David Graham, returned to her home
In Rosllndale. Mass, last Saturday
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Card of Thanks

We most sincerely thank our neigh
bors and friends who so kindly as
sisted us, also the Odd Fellows and
organizations of the NJ E. Church for
the beautiful floral tributes sent dur
ing our recent bereavement
Mrs. Vina Harville
Miss Pearl Harville
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Harville
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MADISON CENTER

Mrs. R. S. Mckinney of Madison
village was the guest of Mrs. J. N
Mcdonnell at her cottage at the Lake
from Saturday until Monday.
Charles Goodneaugh and son from
Aroostook County. who have been oc-
cupying Marcus Moore's cottage for
several weeks. have taken rent at
H. E. Spears.
Mrs Frank Adams spent last We'd
nesday afternoon with Miss Olive
Hayden.
1t is hoped that all Sunshiners of
Golden Glow will remember Thurs
day, Dec. 18th at Mrs. Lucretia
Steele's.
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mems of Wellington were in town
last week.
Deer are very plentiful, also hunt
ers. Nearly every hunter secures
two deer.
Mr.. Yeaton and friend of Belgrade
Lakes are stopping in Campbell
cottage. Edwin Taylor of Belgrade
Lakes is visiting with Perley Brown
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ANSON

Master George Wellington of Bos-
ton is staying at the home of his
uncle, William Nickerson for the
winter.
Mrs. George Walker, D. D. G. M.
of the o. E. s., met with quite seri-
Gus accident one day last week. She
started to go down cellar when the
stairs gave way and she was thrown
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EMBDEN LAKE

Byron Slipp left Tuesday for Flag
staff to work for Ray Viles the COM
ing winter.
Miss Ella Wentworth is spending
her vacation with her parents Mr..
and Mrs. John Wentworth.
Wilbert Walker and John Went
worth made a business trip to Au-
gusta Saturday.
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HOXIE

Mrs. S E. Holmes visited several
days in Waterville and Oakland last
week.
Eleanor Badger and two children
are visiting at her fathers in Mos
COW Thanksgiving week.
The many friends of Alfonso Otis
will be glad to learn that he is ex-
pected home this week.
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ATHENS

Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Austin of Far
view Farm left Tuesday for Detroit
Mich They are to visit thelr
daughter, Mrs. N A. Bower for a
month or so. They will stop on
their way at Holyoke, Mass, to speno
Thanksgiving with their youngest
daughter, Mrs. ]. D. Fuller. WINE
they are gone. Ernest Cook and ram
lily will occupy their house and LOOK
after their stock.
The date of the Chicken PIE supper
by the Baptist Auxiliary is December
Nth.
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RIV(,H AN

Forrest Furbush recently had three
fingers of his right hand badly crush
ed while working on the new dam.
Did you ever think how valuable
pictures of friends and familiar
places become in a few years? Buy
some one of your family Kodak for
Christmas and begin to get that
pleasure. We have them from 500
up. f. W. Moore, Bingham.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Dinsmore
from Utah are visiting friends and
relatives IN town. Mr. Dinsmore IS
A native of Pleasant Ridge. He has
not visited his old home for 81 years.
A series of special services are be-
ing held in the Congregational
Church. -
The c. c. c. which was to have
met with Mrs. Reuben Cromoie last
Wednesday has been postponed Tor
two weeks.
PETER MAHONEY
A well known and highly respected
farmer of Bingham passed away at
his home last Sunday morning. Mr..
Mahoney was taken suddenly WIN
pneumonia two weeks ago whlch
caused his death. a wife ana SIX
children survive. Funeral services
were held at the Catholic Chufch anu
the interment was IN the village
cemetery.
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parents and friends attended school
the last afternoon and listened to the
following program which was well
carried out: Singing, America, by
School, Greeting Ora Lewis; What
Raindrop Did, Alta Peavey; Sing
ing, Old Black Joe, Four girls; My
Puppy Dog, Lavertie Peavey; A Lost
Chord, Delca Hayden; song, Vaca-
ton Day. School; Who Was Lost
Fern Salisbury; A Thanksgiving
Wooing, Grace Crummitt Baby's
Pledge. Theda Salisbury; song, BIRD
Dreams. Mildred Decker; Tending
the Baby, Mylon Salisbury; Thanks
giving Long Ago. Gelie Peavey
song. The Letter That Never Reached
Home, Theda Salisbury; An Escape
Donald Decker; In The Town OF
Don't You Worry, Delca Hayden
song, Flow Gently Sweet Alton, Four
girls; Little Nell's Dream, Mildred
Decker; A Notifying Mistake, Fern
Salisbury; What He Said, Scott
Lewis song, The Song of the Wind ;
Little Tommy, Arthur Davis; song
When l Wore Tulip and you wore a
Big Red Rose; Flo's Letter. Theda
He Wrote on My Slate, Mildred
Decker, Stage Fright, Leona Peavey;
reading. Elsie Rowe, Missionary
Grace Crummitt; dialogue, Advanced
Geography Class song, Ho! Ho!
Vacation Days Are Here, school
Those not absent for the term of IL
weeks were Gelie Peavey, Alta Pea
vey, Grace Crummitt Lavertie Pea
vey, Donald Decker, Mildred Deck
err. Absent only one day, Fern
Salisbury and Arthur Davis. Those
averaging A in rank and department
Grace Crummitt Gelie Peavey, Ar
thur Davis, Mylon Salisbury, Mil
bred Decker. Theda Salisbury. In
rank Delca Hayden. In department
Fern Salisbury The teacher fur
nished a fine treat. 1t is regretted
that Mrs Decker will not return for
the winter term
Charles H. Kimball of Salem, Mass.
and Miss Lucy Eddington of Water
willie have been guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Lewis.
Mrs. Lucinda Farnham has been a
recent visitor at " G. Hollis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Cayanaugh OF
Skowhegan were calling on friends
in town Sunday.
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MAYFIELD

Harold and Earl Heavey of New
York returned home with four fine
deer this week.
Mr.. Footman is busy on his mill
which he is building in town.
Will ST. Clair and Eugene Trem-
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SOUTH BINGHAM AND VICINITY

The Franklin School at East Scion
opened Nov. 20, with Miss Gladys
Boynton as teacher.
Miss Abbe Wiley returned to her
home in Warren Monday after
spending week here with friends.
Mr. and Mrs. d. V. Fletcher have
closed their house for the winter and
have gone away.
Arthur Clark and Austin Taylor
have gone into the woods.
Harry Jones is working for Mr.
Clark during his absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Gilman re-
turned to Presque Isle Friday hay
ing been guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.
B. Gilman and other relatives.
Audrey Crotto and Harry Finnee
were married Nov. 6, at the home OF
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Moses Crotto of Scion. The happy
couple left the following Thursday
for their future home in Jonesport.
Forrest Gilman is scaling for f. II
Colby near Lowelltown.
Harold York Is in the woods and
Mrs. York is staying with her pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs George Hender-
son.
Susie McQuilkin is working for
her sister Mrs. Ralph Corson.
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The News of SOmerset's Busy Towns

village in exchange with Rev. Gard
ner Wills, who will go TO Scion.
The Norton family Thanksgiving
dinner will be at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph NJ. Norton.
On Monday evening, Dec. 4. Rev
d. B. Holt will be here and Rev. U
G. Humphrey of Indiana will speak
in the Methodist Church at 7.3C
O'Clock.
The third of the series of special
responsive services will be held IN
the Congregational church next Sun
day evening at seven o'clock. The
music furnished by the double quar-
tet has been a most delightful feat
ure of the service and Is worth gong
long distance to hear
Arson Grange met in regular ses-
sion Saturday evening. Nov. 25. The
third and fourth degrees were con-
ferred upon five candidates. after
which a lunch consisting of cake
sandwiches, doughnuts and coffee
was served. After supper Worthy
Master. A. NJ. Danforth, called the
meeting to order again and some I'M
portant matters were thoroly dis
cussed. There was large attend
ance and nearly all the officers were
present The next regular meeting
when there will be an election OF Of
ficers, is to be Saturday evening
Dec. End All members are request
ed to be present if possible.
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WEST EMBDEN

Miss Lillian Mckinney has finish
ed work for Mrs. George Jordan and
returned home
A few from this town attended the
entertainment and box social al
East New Portland Friday night A
good time is reported by all present.
Lewis Carl, Ellery Clayton and Ro-
land Fletcher were guests of Linwood
Berry and family Sunday.
Perley Paine and sons Donald and
Chester and Miss Bertha Jackson
were guests of Miss Jacksons pa
rents Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Jack
son Sunday.
Mr.. Garry, picture agent. was in
town Saturday delivering pictures for
which ne had taken orders.
The Class meeting was at the home
of w. A. Warren Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Gordan were
at North New Portland a few days
last week visiting relatives.
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SOUTHWEST CANAAN

Mrs. Blanche Decker closed very
ero"orsful term of school at the Red
schoolhouse, Friday. Many of the