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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-15
|REOOTLIOYTS0 0 AnD 2SGREHN
By RICHARD F. LUssIER

some gaps and with a supporting company that is fully in keeping with the high class work of MT. Farnum and the beautiful Miss Kingston.
 GOLD AND THE WOMAN.
 Miss Theda Bara, famed far and wide for her chara cterizations of strong emotional parts, is starred in Gold and the Woman, a William Fox feature at the Trianon theatre today. Gold and the Woman" is a Ehotoplay that points to moral that comes in timely in these days of self ish pursuits Tn Gold and the Wom- an" Miss Theda Bara is said to even eclipsed her former efforts for Por- traying intense emotions at crucial moments of the play.
 THE SIGN OF THE CROSS"
 A Paramount release that won much favor several months ago, plays return date at the Colonial theatre today. It is The Sign of the Cross,' in which William Farnum takes the leading role. It is a notable offering, backed up b va notable cast from the forces of the Famous Players Film studios.
 THE WHIRL OF LIFE.'
 In motion pictures at the Alcazar yesterday, MT. and Mrs. Vernon Cas- tie danced their way into popular favor for "The Whirl of Life,' the five-part photoplay of their lives by the John Cort Film company, met with success yesterday. 'The Whirl or Life' was written by the Castles from some of the high moments of their terpsichorean existence, and they also act themselves in the picture with naturalness that leaves no doubt or their ability to entertain.
 "OPHELIA."
 E. K. Lincoln and Ethel Clayton are co-stars in "Ophelia," three part Lubin feature at the Princess theatre today. "A Trip of Gold, with Claire Mcdowell and Jose Ru- bens, Biograph photoplay, will also be shown.
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Mrs. Mary ID. Carr

4 Gadsden. March 14-(Special.) Mrs. Mary D. Carr, 42 years old. wife of J. L.. Carr, died this morning. The funeral will be conducted at Is O clock tomorrow morning at the Twelfth Street Baptist church by the Rev. R. l.. Wyatt, the rastor, and burial will be at Forest ceme- tery
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A. H. Givhan

a Demopolis, March 14.-(Special. >--Mr
 "A. H: Givhan, age, 7s years died this morning at ! a. m. at his home in Cas-
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FAVORABLE DEPRESSION

The state department was advised today by it's representative with Mex ican Foreign Secretary Acuna that the reply made by the United States in re- gard to the reciprocal arrangement for the passage of troops across the border created q most favora ble impression"
 Official reports from Monterey, Mata- moros and other points said good order prevailed and conditions were un- prevailed. From the west coast navy ad- vices said the people of the Mexican towns appeared undisturbed by reports that American troops were to move across the border. Admiral Winslow said the situation was greeted with satisfaction by majority of the peo- pie.
 Meanwhile the censorship over move- ments on the border was drawn tighter and few messages relating to troop movements were allowed to filter out either there or here It is understood the department has cautioned General Funston against too full publication Of his plans or of the purpose behind orders to various units of his force. Four newspaper correspondents were of fcially designated during the day to accompany the expedition and orders were issued for their credentials.
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ONLY FOUR CORRESPONDENTS

In announcing General Funston's de- cision that no more than four corre- spondents could accompany the troops. Secretary Baker made i, plain that there was no disposition to limit pub licity as to what was done bcy ond the border Only the military aspects of the matter were considerel, he said, the problem of providing suitable ac- commodations with a comparatively small force. It is understood General Pershing, who will lead the expedition, fixed the number of correspondents to go along
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-07
THURSDAY. DECEMBER :, 1916
A Difficult Task Well Done

A sheriff must find the task Of Sc
lecting his deputies very perpleN-
ing. When it has to be done If at
no other time. he must almost "isA
his opponent had been successful al
the polls He chooses a best he
may. perplexed by the claims Of
rival candidates and confused by
abundant advice, well meant but not
always helpful, knowing fun well
that the success or failure OF his
two years in Office will depend very
largely upon his ability 10 pick good
men.
1t is generally conceded that this
list of officials, reported IN our news
columns, is the strongest list OF dep
mites ever named in this county To
wish them well at the outset IS one
effective way to aid in their really
important duties. Mr.. Goodrich and
his associates should feel that they
commence their work with the good
will and confidence of the publlc
whom they are to serve.
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Funeral OF Peter Pollard

Father j l.. 4 Renaud oficiated
at the requiem mass held Saturday at
st Mays Church. for the repose of
the soul of the late Peter Pollard of
ST. Come Canada who died last
week at the home of his son Joseph
Pollard on East Front street
Among those who were in town to
attend the funeral were John Pollard.
another son of the deceased. Of St
Come. Canada. two sisters Mrs. Ros-
allie Lauaohan of Waterville, and
Mrs. Frances Motrisette of St Come,
aud Mr. and Mrs. Anothony Lanashan
of WateYille
NJ. Pollard was born in SkoWhe-
gan Sc years ago, where his early
days were spent, and where he was
at one time employed in the oilcloth
factory The greater part Of his
life, however. was spent at st. Come
Canada, where he resided until the
past summer, coming here TO visit a
daughter, Mrs. j. II. Murray and his
son, Joseph Pollard
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FIetcher-Cass Wedding SOlemnlzed
Yesterday

Emery l. Fletcher and Miss Louise
II. Cass were married at the Bethany
Church yesterday morning at eleven
O'Clock, Rev. George Merriam ottici-
ating. The bride wore a travelling
suit of Bergundy broadcloth, FUR
trimmed with black hat. The newly
welded pair were greeted at the sta
ton by a merry party of their Show
hogan friends and departed on the
noon train for their home in the
West.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher passed their
early life in this place. Since
leaving here Mr.. Fletcher has seen
a great deal of the far West and Pa
cific Coast, including Alaska. IS
present home is in Ely, New, where
he conducts prosperous garage
business. Mr. Fletcher has a sister,
Mrs. f. S. Morrill, resident of Show
hogan, a brother George Fletcher of
Joplin, Mo-, and another sister Mrs.
Noah Kendall who resides in Cali
fornia. His bride is the youngest
daughter of f. A. Cass of this place.
She was for many years saleswoman
in the w b. Steward Dry Goods
store She later went 10 Portland
and for long time has been stenog-
rapher in the office of Lord Bros, of
that city Among the wedding gifts
was a check for 500 from the firm
just mentioned and another for SIS
from Mr.. Fletchers sister, Mrs.
Kendall
The bride and groom have been
guests at many social functions, CIV
en- in their honor, during the past
few weeks and leave many friends II
wish them prosperity in their dis
tant Western home.
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Officers Nominated

At the meeting of the Priscilla Re
bekah Lodge, Tuesday evening, the
following officers were nominated:
Noble Grand Mary NJ. Hurley; Vice
Grand. Alice Danforth; SECRETARY,
Mertie NJ. Lamb; Treasurer. Alice S.
Baker; Pianist Mamie B. Watson;
with the same board of trustees as
last year. These, with officers to
be appointed later, will be installed
in January when there will be a
Joint installation with the Odd Fell
lows and a supper.
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Davis Brent0u

Mrs Elya Brenton and George L.
Davis. both of Hartand were re
Gently married at the First Baptist
parsonage. Rev O II Tracy, Phi. D..
officiating The bride. who is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Willis H
Russell formerly of Hartand. now
of Athens, has lately returned from
an extended stay in California Mr..
and Mrs. Davis are to make their
future home in Hartland.
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Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors,
friends and churches and different
societies for their help and kindness
thru my wifes sickness and death
and for the beautiful flowers from
different societies and the Eighth
Grade school and especially the
wreath from East Madison Grange
that she was a member of and also
the ministers for their comforting
words at the services.
Mr.. Asa S. Hodgdon
Ivan l.. Hodgdon
Geneva A. Hodgdon
George Raynard
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Card of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our neighbors and friends
for their many kindnesses during
our great sorrow, also to Carrabas-
sett Lodge and De Molay Command
cry and all other friends and rela-
tives for the beautiful flowers.
Mrs. Philena Lowe
Mrs. Lucy Holbrook
Asa Pattee
Mrs. Lula Edwards
Canaan, Me, Dec. Z, 1916.
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; SKOWHFGAN LOCAL NEWS
ssnsnemenemsn em@n sRsHeReH

Miss Blanch Pollard went TO Port
land. this morning, to enter DR.. Cou-
sins Hospital for treatment.
sorosis Children's night will oe-
cur next Tuesday evening. The
program will begin at 7.30 sharp.
The winter term of the Supreme
Judicial Court will convene in Show
hogan the fourth Tuesday in Janu-
airy.
The next meeting of the Working
League will be held. Dec. 18th, in
the yestry of the Congregational
Church.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred G. Head left
the first of the week for Providence,
r. l., where they are to spend the
winter months.
Mrs. George Goulette and Mrs.
Henry Lewia went to Waterville
Tuesday morning, called there by the
death of Joseph Bilodeau.
1t is reported that the Ida NJ.
Naham farm in Madison has been
sold to Melvin Rich of Rockport.
Mass, who intends to do general
farming.
Mrs. Esther Sinclair and Mrs.
Harry Reed of Pressure Isle have re-
turned home after visiting Mrs. Sim
clair's grandson. Charles Beckwith.
on the Athens Road.
Alfred Holmberg who has been
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nelson Holmberg of South Scion. has
left for his return trip to his home
at Death Valley, Calf.
Russell J. Powers, who has been
visiting in Skowhegan for several
months, left Tuesday morning for
visit with his brother, William l..
Powers of the Washington Normal
School at Machias.
The joint freshman and junior foot
! pail team Vi lle nigh oIuOOi pldSCh
the last game of the season against
/ the Sophomores at Fairyiew Park
last Friday, when the Sophomores
were defeated by a score of to 2.
The annual fair which was given
yesterday by the Working League of
the Congregational Church was
well attended affair and great sue
cess. Mrs. Georgia Goodwin, Mrs
Alta Elliott, Mrs Georgia Wilson.
and Mrs. Carl Curtis were the mem
/ bers OF the committee in charge Of
the delicious supper which was serv-
ed after six followed by an enter
/ tainment of unusual merit i'll the
evening.
The farm on the Norridgewock
Road. south side known as the
! Luther Gushing place which has
been in the hands of the Gushing
family for many generations. has re-
Icentiy been sold to Carroll Watson
of Portland, brother of Wesley l..
Watson of this place. Mr.. Watson
will take possession of his property
in the early future and plans 10 i'm
prove the place extensively. He has
recently been with Rines Brothers.
] porttand
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Steward-Littleiield

Miss Elsie Littlefield, daughter Of
William Littlefeld and William
Steward, son of Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Steward, were quietly married
Thanksgiving Day at the BRIDE
home, DR.. o. H. Tracy, officiating, us
ing the single ring service. The
bride wore a costume of blue silk
Mr.. and Mrs. Steward are to reside
at the brides home on the back road
to Fairfield.
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Joseph BillOdeau

Joseph Billodeau, aged sc years.
formerly of Skowhegan, died at his
home in Waterville, Monday night.
Mr.. Billodeau has been in poor
health Tor nearly year. Before
leaving Skowhcgan. he was night
Waterman at F. G. Danforth's, the
florist, on Madison Ave
He is survived by Two sons. Robert
of Skowhegan and Joseph OF Water
Vile. The funeral services were
held this Thursday morning at Wa
tcryille
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rnIn nnnn cnnrrEns MNNrEp

FoIR GooD CHOPPERS WANTED
> WIZ pay special price. Also can use
Bca6. Garafllnk tf49
wanted Middle aged woman. 6apa=
f BILE Has keep house for 30 years
j Address r Z l. care independent Re
i porter 2w49
j THREE AOING DRAFT HORSES
! for sal Pair Blacks and single.
VII be sold sIHglc or double. Must
Z be- solid at once and low prices VIII
+ be mad " A. Russell Al mems.
i y L. Phone. 81 2w49'
TWO STORY HOUSE FOR SALE
Near center of village Been BUN
+ hve Years Han4ning water eieetrie
schooIs aud stores. First good Offer
takes it Fred +. Kelley. Norridge-
WOck Nv ~
WANT TO MY \ SECOND HAND
cream Separator Sharples preIerl ed.
Write or telephone what You hay 9.
Andrew l.. Mclnnis. X. f. y ..
skowhegan. y. +. Phone, 129-l2
PAIR AuTO GLOVES FOUND
Black. Gauntlet gloves. owner MAJ
have same by paying cost of this ad-
refreshments independents Reporter
co tff9
FR.TERNAL PIN WAS FOUND
on Water Street, December 9TH. BY G.
Il. Chase al Canaan Owner mo.
NY SANE as by pr, Pff915dS bf@ng oc4, ana ina
dependent- reporter co. tfi9
MIDDLEToWN WHEEL CLIH-
gould pin lost. Small Amythest IN
router. Finder VIII be suitably re
1gGar :, s<m m1I A'i iw nf9'''
...
GOOD SI ntos>'aa3 ca mAnE III M NJ
nigh back on seat. NJ q. Baker,
,7N'N ~ az
We Viii pay Sc for Lay or Bust bags
also l0c for stevens ~ ready ration
bags All bags must be Tree rom
~ '''''
liz Vt hE NooD hol foh SAhE
IN Fairfield on Martin stream. con
sistinS Of from one to Two thousand
cords ni wood besides growing TIM
'''. ''''0' -. '''N 100 M. iw ,i55 -
someone having one or two cars Of
j nice bright clover hay To sell Skow-
"'H'i' / a '''e'' o''o'''
TEN TONS OF DAT sIHA" FOX
+ sale. Al my farm, the Elder Long
i ley place. Quinnebassett Neighbor-
/ hood. Nofrldgewock, $40 Buys IT.; ".
/ y, Iryon. T.. .. Address, X. T. -.
/ .----..-. $50.
THIRTY SIN au GLASS
! lars tor sale, no covers Just the
! tllns Tor Tue pantry shei ana adapt-
ed TO many household uses. loo
/ each. Tor Zoe while they last Sk9w-
! heBah Flfe department. can at STA
'ioI'' iSlahu Ave 4"f'
PONY, SURREY WAGON, HAIR
NESS Robe. Sleigh Blanket. etc. for
/ sale. Complete OUTFIT practically
new. \ great trade awaits someone.
L H. Caswell. Bingham tf49
ron s,Ir-9ull bloodad perksbirn
unrs HON sexns few nice sows
safe in pig Also mixed blooded ali
| si1as Nail nrders allied Coo IL
'rmttIe Nnrridpeyvnrk r. f. - No
tf4e
SMALL RENT FOR LIGHT HOUSE
keeping. Electric lights and running
water. Also spring water for drink
ing purposes. f. H. Morrill,, Court
street, Skowhegan. tf4S
uo.Nc warn uooSr n.,,ru
heads, birds etc. and other taxerder-
mist mist work ,, to Vigue q Halls Barber
~ ~
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been in poor health for long time
and for the past few months has
been unable to get up from his chair
without assistance.
He is survived by three daughters,
Mrs. John williamson Mrs. Alden
Dunton and Miss Dora Works, and
one son. Arthur T. Works. The
funeral services were held at one
o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
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Miss Ruth Holmes of Mercer and
Leon R. Farnham Of Belgrade were
united in marriage Monday evening
at the residence of the officiating
clergyman, Rev. ]. F. Taylor at Nor
ridgewock The single ring service
was used. Mr.. and Mrs. Farnham
are to make their home for the pres
ent in Mercer.
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Card Of Thanks

We take this opportunity to thank
all our friends who assisted as well
as those who offered their assistance
and especially the Masous during
our late bereavement
Mrs. Lotto Bean
Mr. and Mrs A. j. Moore
Jackman. Me. Dec. Z. 1916
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RECENT DEATH OF MER.
GER MAN
tlmon Works las Long Been Al
Invalid

Almon WaFos u Mercer AGED IS
years. did la@f saturday at the
home OF hls daughter Mrs. John
williamson. with whom he has
made his home Mr. Works has
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DEPUTY SHERIFFS FOR SOMER-
SET COUNTY HAVE BEEN AP-
POINTED
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CONTINUED from First Page)
them until 1894. This led to his
employment as a department fore
man by the J. L. Prescott Co. of
Passaic. y. J. The illness of Mrs.
Goodrich compelled his return to
Palmyra in 1898. He engaged in the
live stock business and later on built
large potato house which enter
prise is still his principal occupa-
ton. Mr. Goodrich has served for
five years as Master of Palmyra
Grange. He has also served his ma
tive town as selectman and has done
official work for the New England
1--we Stock Association His Masonic
connections are with Peltoma Lodge,
Ira Berry Chapter Mt Moriah
Council and De Molay Commandery.
He became a candidate for sheriff at
the earnest solicitation of prominent
Republicans turnout the county. He
realizes the serious responsibilities
of the office to which he has been
elected and would impress anyone
with his earnest purpose to dis
charge his duties earnestly and
faithfully.
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ANNUAL MEETING
OF
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
SKOWHEGAN

The Stockholders of the First Ma
tional Bank of Skowhegan are here
by notified that their annual meeting
for the choice of Directors for the en-
suing year and the transaction of any
business that .may legally come be-
fore them. will be held at their bank
ing rooms
TUESDAY. JANUARY 8. 1917
at ten o'clock in the morning.
Skowhegan. Maine. December I, 1916
3w49 BLIN w. PAGE, NCashier.
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The deputys position in Pittstield
has always been regarded as one of
the most important in the county.
Hollis W. Stitham. selected by Mr..
Goodrich for this place, was born in
Brewer, 80 years ago. He moved to
P,ttsfeld with his parents when
about eight years old. He attended
the Pittsfeld schools until sixteen
years of age. when he changed his
residence to Skowhegan. He Was
employed in the Wooden Mills of this
section, chiefly the Marston and
American, until 1913 when he went
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marriod during his sojourn in the
West Mir Tuscan is member of
keystone Lodge = and A. NJ, Scion
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to Pittsheld 10 open the b jou Thea
ter. This was conducted for one
year by Stitham 4 Karran. but for
the past two years Mr.. Stitham has
been owner and proprietor. During
the past year he has also been con-
Quoting lodging establishment,
known as the Pittsfield House. Mr.
Stitham was married in Feb. 1908, to
Miss Alice Roullard of Skowhogan,
and they have two children, Lloyd,
age eleven and Kenneth age eight.
This position as deputy came 10
Mr.. Stitham entirely unsolicited He
has always taken a lively interest in
public affairs and is a public speak
cr of considerable ability
Scion is to have deputy in J A.
Tuscan who, tho a native of Somer-
set County, has passed quite a part
OF his life in the West. He was
born Jan. 81, 1861, went to Dakota
in 1850. engaging in the cattle bust
ness in that state and returning in
1906 Before going West his prin-
cipal occupation was farming. Since
his return he has devoted a part of
his time to buying and selling real
estate. His family consists of him
self and his wife, to whom he was
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HAVE A HEAT REGULATOR

/ WE HAVE HEAT REGU LAToR
/ fer sale The "Sylphon". Adapted
I for use on steam heating plants
where one or more pounds of pressure
+ is maintained. In perfect working
order List price s25. VIII sell for
/ $500. Descriptive literature sent o.
request. Reporter Co..
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ADDING MACHINE FOR SALE
Have Just paid $500 for an Ameri-
can Adding Machine. only to find that
larger one necessary. VIII sell for
$4,000 absolutely new and very latest
model Descriptive circular sent on
request. Independently Co
tao
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repair work. also bring in your lum-
berman's rubbers to be patched or
stitched. Ralph Mereurio, East New
Portland 4w41+
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KEY FOUND MONDAY NOV. g.
Finder may have the same on calling
at this Office and paying for this ad-
vertisement.
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TWO DRIVING HORSES FOR SALE

also set double harness. two light sin
gle harness light driving pole two
wagons top buggy sleigh and two
automobiles F. F. Sarle M d. ca
naan. tf43
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vance notices. should be pushed while
this rule prevails.
The influences are good for courtship,
marriage, sociability and popularity It
is an auspicious time for cultivating new
acquaintances, visiting friends and en-
tertaining strangers.
Schools and colleges have the best pos
sible direction and should prosper great
ly. Reforms that are intended to increase
the practical side of education will be
widespread.
Under this sway an influence is opera
tive that will incline toward the adoption
OF children and toward the establishment
OF new methods Of improving the condi-
ton of the young among the poor
An American woman will start a new
philantrophy that will mark the begin
ming Of great public benefits.
Increase in the number Of marriages
and revolt against marriage customs are
foreshadawed.
washington, d. c., comes under a plan
etary sway held to indicate a season Of
extreme social activity, sensational
events and dramatic episodes.
There is a prophecy that Western wo-