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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

One of tire important industries Of
SRowhegan is the Skowhegan Caska
Co. of which Messrs Lord d Caswe1
are proprietors. This plant, at the
corner of Main and Mill Streets, has
been in operation many years, the
productions being shipped to all parts
OF New England The factory has a
modern equipment Of Woodworking
machinery, some S00o square feet OF
floor space being utilized in the yar-
Gus departments. From 10 to j.
skilled workmen, including several
cabinet makers find steady and lucra-
tive employment here. Collins and
baskets of all grades and shapes are
produced, some sixty a week being
shipped. The facilities are such as
to enable the concern to fill special
orders, by mail or telephone, on very
short notice Funeral directors, eS-
pecially throughout Central Maine.
rely upon this factory for their sup
plies in this Nay, orders being re
ceiyed in the morning and shipment
being made Immediately.
UNDERTAKING DEPARTMENT
Messrs Lord & Caswell also are
known as skilled funeral directors
and embalmers Both members Of
the firm are expert embalmers. They
have their offices and rooms at the
corner of Madison Ave. and Russell
Street Here they have every facili-
ty and convenience that enables them
to take full charge OF funerals. They
carry a complete line of a9lets,
robes and other accessories, furnish
hearse and carriages, etc in word
relieving the bereaYed one Of all the
worrying details.
The concern was established in
1898, then by J. Smith Nutting.
About nine years ago the present firm
was formed, Thomas G. Lord and
Lewis a. Caswell being the firm mem
bers. Mr.. Lord formerly was a
partner of Mr. Nutting. He is a ma
tive of SkoWhegan, while Mr. Caswell
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

growth and popularity. II it is any
thing in laundry work they do it at
the "People's' and do it well at a
reasonable price. They do all kinds
of family and fiat work but special
ize in fine starch work, shirts, col
lars and cuffs. ete.. in addition to do
ing up fancy lingerie, dresses, waists,
etc, in a manner that wins the com
mendation of the most critical, and
without the slightest injury to fabric
or color. Teams cover all parts of
SkOwhegan and enyirons. in addition
to which team plies regularly be-
tween here and Norridgewock, stop
ping off, in season at all summer
places. A special service is main
tanned for the lake district. Also,
special agencies are at Athens and
at Canaan. Parcel post will receive
strict attention sent c. o. d.
Charles J. Wendell is a native of
Rockport, the town of immense quar-
ries and fine granite. He ranks with
the progressive. hustling business
men of Skowhegan who are ever alert
to promote the interests of the com
munity. and make it pleasure and
profit to TRADE IN SKOWHEGAN"
He is popular member of the
Knights of Pythas.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
MISS l.. NJ. WITHEE
The Ladies' Halter

If you haven't visited the millinery
parlors of Miss L. N. Withee you
have missed a rare treat. an exhibit
of the very newest millinery crea-
tions direct from the leading fashion
centers. In fact it would be hard
to conceive a clever idea in style or
coloring that is not embodied in this
pleasing collection at Miss Withee' g
and about the most interesting part
are the reasonable prices. This is,
unquestionably the finest array of
hats they have ever offered here.
Hats made of the best materials, and
the last word in style, and in a varie-
ty of most becoming models. Just
what you want, at the price you like
to pay,-for the best.
Miss Withee is well and favorably
known to a clientele that extends to
all parts of Somerset Co. She has
a thorough knowledge of her trade,
making trips to the great fashion
centers, bringing back with her the
styles and models thai are eagerly
sought for in the Metropolitan cen
toTS
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

the farm but no money. In 1906, he
planned to renoyate the farm build
ings, and had got out some lumber
with that end in view. This he took
to Dover village one day to have
sawed into clapboards. The idea
occurred to him that he would sell
the lumber and unbeknown to his
people would start for p +. l.. the
Mecca of his fox dreams. He sold
the lumber for $500. bought a pair
of tennis shoes, as his money was
limited for car fare, put up a lunch
to eat enroute, and started for the
Island and incidentally for a store Of
silver fox knowledge.
Stevens met the Hon. Cbas. Dalton
and remained in Tignish five days
Mr.. Dalton was struck by the young
mans interest and knowledge of
foxes and their habits. He ques-
toned him carefully, found that Stev-
ems had really remarkable store of
fox knowledge, and finally got him
to show him how he trapped foxes
back in Maine.
Stevens became so Interested in
the silver blacks that he offered to
mortgage his farm to Mr.. Dalton if
he would allow him to take a pair OF
the foxes back to Maine and also Of
fered him three-fourths interest i'm
the animals. Mr.. Dalton was so
impressed by the young mans merit
and intelligence. that he finally let
him have a pair of the foxes with
the understanding that if be raised
pups Stevens should keep one pair,
return all others and the old pair.
and thereafter they should be in
company, each owning half in
terest.
The foxes We're taken TO Dover and
Stevens started breeding them. From
the first he had quite remarkable
success. He sold his pups for fair
prices until he succeeded in getting
good start, and began to feel secure
financially. His first good price for
a pair of silver grays WAS obtained
only three years ago. The price was
$4,000, and the purchaser was K. +.
Hamilton of Grand Valley. Ontario.
Since then he has raised and sold
several pairs at wonderfully good
prices. At one time he was offered
500 for pair of silver blacks
that he had on his ranch. but refused
the offer believing that he could do
better. From those two foxes. he
raised five that later sold for $4,000.
and he still reserved the old pair. In
1913, he sold to Mr. Hamilton of On
tariO. a pair for $4,000. and a pair
of pups two months old for $4,000.
The push and energy that Mr..
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

brought him steadily increasing
trade. He Is especially expert in
fine watch and jewelry repairing. and
the setting Of precious stones Of all
kinds. He has facilities for over
hauling large and small clocks.
cleaning and repairing the finest
watches and chronomeiors, etc, and
to guarantee his work at the same
time. His trade comes from al
parts Of the county
In the attractive store Mr. BOYD
carries fine silver and silver plated
ware, gift goods Of many kinds, also
watches of standard makes and
jewelry Of various kinds in demand
in this section. The goods are Oil
splendid quality Of newest designs
and styles and most reasonably
priced.
Robert Boyd is native Of Scot
land and a resident OF this town FOR
seven years, five of which he has
conducted his store. He is member
of the L O. o. F. lodge and has Tho
confidence of many patrons from
many parts of Central Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
s. RUSSAk0FF
Dealer in the Finest JeWelry, Watch
es, Diamonds and SilyerWear, 10i
Water st. n. Z. Telephone at Both
Stores

With his splendid new store in Wa
terville at 104 Main street Mr.. S.
Russakof will preside over two of
the finest jewelry establishments
throughout Central Maine. The one
at 104 Water street, Skowhegan, has
been popular with shrewd and criti-
cal buyers for over ten years, the un-
usual exhibits comprehended under
the wide range Of jewelry. precious
stones, watches, etc, being such as
to command the attention of all
classes high and low. One seldom
finds so extensive a line as is carried
here. These goods are personally
selected by Mr.. Russakof who makes
periodical trips to the great Metropo-
Titan centers, returning with the very
newest novelties for all departments.
And, at this time the stocks are of
special attraction, for in selecting an
entirely new line for his new store
in Waterville he has not been I'M
mindful of the requirements of Som
erset County trade. You will now
find that the pleasantest part of a
days shopping will be to visit Rus
sakoff's Jewelry Stores. either here
or at Wateryille. Fine iewelry in
most beWllderlng array, watches oil
all kinds, emblems of every descrip-
ton, plated goods and silverware,
bric-a-brac and souvenirs in endless
variety, rich cut glass. art novelties
in pleasing assortment.-in fact gift
goods Of every conceivable variety
all at prices that astonish, yet please.
1t is also we'll to mention that eX-
pert watchmakers are in attendance
and watches, chronometers, clocks
and all kinds of jewelry are repaired
on short notice, in a satisfactory
manner, and at reasonable prices.
Even in the larger cities you can
not find better assortments or values
than at either of the Russakoff Jew
elry Stores,-104 Water street Show
hogan, and at 104 Main street, Water
Vile. Visitors are cordially invited
to call and look over the splendid
lines carried
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
LUCAS GRAF
General Repair Shop at No. 3 Elm
Street UphoIstering, transmitting,
LockSmithing. Sign Painting and
Repairs OF Many Kinds

Lucas Graf at Ne. Elm street con-
ducts what could be termed General
Utility Shop. for he has facilities for
doing repairs of almost every con-
ceiyable variety. oyerhauling and re-
pairing guns fishing tackle, umbrel-
las. locks, toys light machinery,
household deyiees. bicycles, motor
cycles, sharpening of cutlery, lawn
mowers, baby carriages retired and
general job work of every descrip-
ton. in addition he does upholster-
ing, and general repairs on furniture
of almost any kind. From the start
he has established reputation for
doing first-class work, in what ever
he undertook, and at the same time
charging prices that have made it
a pleasure and profit to deal with
him. Do not throw away things
without first seeing if they cannot
be repaired and put in useful shape
by Mr. Graf.
If your lawn mower is not working
just fetch it TO Graf and he will
sharpen it for the nominal price OF
SO cents
Born in Boston. Lucas Graf has
been in business here for nine years
and has the confidence of many lead
ing people of this section.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
FRED f. SAWYER
Maker of Fine Home Made Candies
lee Cream, SherbetS and Frozen
Pudding

For pure, wholesome candies and
cOnfections go to SAWYER 5 he
has the best Most of them are made
right on the premises by Mr.. Sawyer
himself in the sanitary. ground-tloor
shop. Candies are made from choic.
est materials. and are pure and
wholesome, fresh daily. The assert
ment is generous. the quality just
right and the fayors delicious. In
addition "Sawyer's' is Skowhegan's
popular headquarters for the finest
chocolates and bon bons and fancy
CONNECTIONS and table souvenirs of all
kinds,-no better assortment cOulG be
found, even in the larger cities
ICE CREAM AND ICES
An important part of Mr. Sawyer's
business is the production of delicious
ice creams, ices and frozen pudding.
These products are made from pure
and unadultetated ingredients, amid
ideal sanitary conditions, made in all
popular favors and shipped to all
parts of the county. and sold at both
wholesale and retail A specially is
made of Sawyer's Frozen Pudding
Special rates are made for quantities
for banquets, receptions, picnics, fes-
rivals and private dinners. Thirty
gallons a day are sold during the
season. These CONNECTIONS are serv-
ed on the premises, where there is
provided handsome booths and tables
accommodating over fifty people. And
too, from the superb soda fountain is
served delicious sodas and the vari-
Gus corrections popular at all sea-
sons Of the year.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

a pair of silver black foxes. The
same size ranch is also maintained at
Newport, and another soon will be
established at Augusta.
At the Dover ranch there are no
less than sixteen pairs of foxes, on
a fine 500 acre farm. During the
past twelve years Mr.. Stevens has
sold IS pair of silver black foxes for
breeding purposes alone, receiving
the highest prices for them. He is
also interested in a number of farms.
or ranches in p. Z. l., and other parts
Of Canada.
Rising from complete obscurity,
Mr.. Stevens has today on his farm
at Dover, one of the best fox ranches
in New England, in which he and
Hon. Charles Dalton, president of the
F. Z. |. Fox Breeders Association,
each own half interest and fol
whose half Mr.. Stevens recently re-
fused 100000.
Mr. Stevens has made such de-
Cided success of breeding and raising
foxes in captivity. and by his own
PERSONAL experimentation has ac-
CURED such a knowledge of the bust
ness that in Maine he is fast becom-
ing recognized as an authority on fox
culture.
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
PEOPLES STEAM LAUNDRY
Produces Strictly High Grade Work
Agencies Throughout Somerset
County Charles J. Wendell, PrOpr.

The splendid class of laundering
work produced at the Peoples Steam
Laundry has resulted in a pleased
patronage that comes from all parts
of the county. placing it in the front
rank of well equipped and efficient
laundries of the state Originally
established by Fred G. Head, the
later managed by Albert Watson, it
has been owned by Charles J. Wendell
for the past eight years, during which
time it has enjoyed its greatest
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
5kowhegan Fox Ranch
One of Many Owned Managed by Maurice F. Stevens,
Names Pioneer Fox Rancher. Received $4,000
for Five Foxes---0ne Pair Brings 5000

That the silver black fox industry
to. come to stay in New England as
we'll as in Eastern Canada is the firm
ts.ief of Mr.. Maurice F. Stevens, of
mover. Maine, one of the pioneers of
tfa business in New England, and one
of the best known authorities on fox
canning in the country. Within a
Comparatively short time, Mr.. Stew
on. and his associates established a
fa1 ranch near Skowhegan, about a
nile from the town. 1t comprises 50
acres on what is known as DR.. Mann
road. Here they have invested con-
Siderable money in an equipment,
NEEDING pens, etc. There are three
breeding pens, provided with every
Modern improvement, each 50x50 feet
in dimensions. Each pen contains
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

the boy not having money to buy a
ready-made wire fence secured his
wire, wove his own fence and built
very creditable fox pen.
Shortly after this, Stevens grand
father, an aged man, offered him his
farm if he would come and care for
him the remainder of his days This
offer Stevens accepted and took up
his new task with a will but in the
meantime he was reading and study
ing the prospects of fox business.
He had read of the famous silver
blacks and of the success the Hon.
Chas. Dalton of Tignsh, p E. l., was
having in breeding them in captivity
and he began to plan a scheme of
getting TO the Island.
Stevens was land poor He had
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
ROBERT BOYD
Expert Matchmaker and Jeweler-
Handles a Line of Jewelry and Gift
Goods at 4G Madison Ave.

After having been in business in
Scotland for over &c years Robert
Boyd opened his place here in Skow-
hogan, where the thorough "old
country training he received his
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

halls from Mercer They are es-
teemed members of the /. o. 0. f.
lodge
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
SkOWHEGAN CASkET co.

IN Important Industry-Haye Com
plete Plant for Making COitins and
CaSketS-Lord & Caswell Are EX-
pert Funeral Directors and En-
balmers-0 Offices. Madison Ave. and
Russell Street
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
FLOUR. FEED AND GROCERIES

In another building Messrs Hilton
& Stevens also conduct an excellent
food supply house. dealing in the
finest staple and fancy groceries, of
fering specialties of all kinds at low
est prices. Flour and feed of all
kinds is carried. This is a thor
oughly reliable firm and has the con-
fidence of constantly increasing
trade, both town and country. Mr.
Stevens also has guide licenses for
Somerset and Piscataquis Counties,
Albion L. Hilton is an esteemed
member of the Masons and the I. o.
O. f., while Lester G. Stevens takes
a great interest in Grange matters
and aliairS
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-06-09
Strength Assures Peace.

indianapolis, June. 9.-Under
the above caption the United Mine
Workers Journal makes the point
that economic power can be dem
onstrated without the necessity of
resorting to industrial war-the
strike.
1t Is stated that in nearly every
instance where a serious strike has
been waged employers have doub-
ted the claim that workers would
strike and have professed their be-
lief that the union did not speak
for these workers
Even though we were over
whelmed by the economic and po-
litical power of those who own the
coal mines of Colorado, we doubt,
continues The United Mine Work
ers Journal, chad they knows
how unanimous would be the res
ponse to the call to lay down the
tools, that they would have taken
such an arbitrary stand. And to-
day, even though the advantage is
with them, temporarily, we know
that were they convinced that most
of their employees were affiliated
with our organization they would
grant about all of the demands oi
1913 rather than face another such
battle.
"The placing of your names or
the roster of the organization will
be as powerful an argument fer un
ION conditions and union recegni
ton as any action you may con
template; will signify your powel
to fight, your intention to fight i
justice Is not granted"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-06-09
From George P. West, Com
mitteg on Industrial ReIa=
lions, Washington D. C.

Washington, June 9.-The most
important legislative battle now
being waged by the organized la
Dor movement of the country Is In
critical stage.
Unless those sn the firing line
are supported whole heartedly and
with energy, it will result in a vic
terry for the interests that profit
from industrial tyranny, from a
system that leaves the wage Garner
helpless to protest while his health
and energy, all he has in the world,
are sacrificed In the race for pro-
FITS.
The discredited National Asso-
citation of Manufacturers are rally.
Ing every consciencelesx beard of
trade and chamber of commerce in
the country to defeat the Tavenner
bill, prohibiting the use of the stop
watch, the gag, the shackle and
the lash On labor employed In ar
senals, ravy yards and gun facto-
ries.
If the crew headed by James A.
Emery can establish these inhuman
practices in government plants,
they will point to the United
States government as approving
the Taylor and other schemes of
scientific managements," thereby
gaining q material advantage in
their campaign to introduce these
schemes universally into private
plants
Labor's fight against the Taylor
system is made extremely difficult
because so many liberal minded
men fail to understand the menace
concealed in this plausible scheme
to "economise energy" and in
crease production.
The Commission on Industrial
Relations spent thousands of dol
lars Ia an investigation of "scienti-
&c management" The conclusion
reached by disinterested investiga-
tors and students should be read
by any man who doubts that these
so-called systems are today the
gravest danger facing the workers
In their struggle for freedom and
we'll being. Briefly, the Commis-
sion found:
CD That the cardinal principle
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-06-09
Chester Park

The warm weather Is drawing
thousands daily to Cincinnati IS
most popular pleasure resort, and
Col. /. M. Martin has anticipated
the desires of his patrous by pro-
viding new and seasonable devices
for their entertainment. The bath
Ing beach heads the list during the
warm summer months, and In the
lake has been installed the newest
amusement device, an invention
called "Nymph's Delight" which
according to its name, belongs ex-
clusively to women only 1t is
a large merry go-round with Its
revolving swings just skimming
over the surface Of the water, and
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-06-09
Coney Island

Coney Island Is now a-swinging
and aswinging through summer
time with the greatest success of
It's history as practically everybody
who yearns for a playhouse, goes
there. The trips to and from the
Island on the palatial steamers Is
land Queen and Princess, of course
are attractions which cannot be en-
joyed anywhere else In this section
of the United States. The magni-
fcant Island itself Is without an
equal hereabeuts and even the sue
cessful season of former years are
being outdene this year.
The Island now boasts of the
greatest clubhouse cafe dansant
west of the great coast cities of the
East, and although the season is
yet young thousands have already
sat at tables and danced on its new
Maple floors. Each boat arrival
means rush of young and old to
the second floor of the clubhouse,
where the dansant Is located. 1t
occupies about half of the southern
half of the second floor and pro-
jects almost into the great trees
outside. The 1901 amusements to
be had at Coney Island are doing a
record business.
The vaudeville Is 10 be 9 big fea-
ture, Sunday and every day this
year. The boats will sail away from
Broadway wharf Sunday and daily
at $3.50 and II a. M. |; 2:30; 4; $50
7 and s p. m, and will leave the Is
land promptly at II a. m: 12:3U;
2;30, 4, $50; 6:45, 9 and 1890 p. IN
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-06-09
Fighting For Free Speech.

Columbus, Ohio, June st he
Columbus federation of labor has
assigned 10 trade unionists to hold
open air meeting In front of the va
rious shops for the purpose of or
ganizing and educating the work
ers of the city"
This is the def of organized la
Dor to the chief of police and other
authorities who have been attempt
ing to deport trade union officials
because they have urged organiza-
ton. The unionists charge that
fellow workers have been subjec-
ted to the third degree" by the
chief of police, that they have been
denied the right of free speech and
have been arrested on trumped up
charges. The federation of labor
has also appointed committee to
solicit funds to sustain legal fight
and beween these two activities the
workers are confident that the mu'
nicipal authorities will make slow
progress In their attack on funds.
mental rights.