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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-31
FOR CONSTRUCTION O|
NEW POST OFFICE
Sealed Proposals will he opened al
Washington on the sixth OF October.

As will be noted from our adyer-
tising columns communication has
come from the office of The superyis-
ing architect in Washington under
date of August -. which states TIA,
sealed proposals viii be opened in
that office at p. m. October for the
construction complete of the Skowhe-
gan Post Office. Specifications are OBJ
tainable of the custodian of the site
Who is Post Master Mantor The lot
has been cleared since early in the
summer and people have been some
what anNiously awaiting further mo-
vemont on the part of the officials at
headquarters toward erecting The
structure.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-31
Miss Iva L. Briggs married TO G. f.
Frost.

A wedding of especial interest to
masy Skowhegan people was solemn
lied Monday afternoon at $50 in
Bingham when Miss Iva L. Briggs
was married to George E. Frost of
Monmouth. The ceremony was per
formed at the home of the brides sis
ter, Nlrs Leo Hill and was Witnessed
by relatives and a few close friends.
Rev. II. A. Berry, pastor of the Bing-
ham Methodist Church was the OIL
cating clergyman and used the two
ring service. Little Doris Hill, aged
seven years, niece of the bride
charmingly bearing the rings The
wedding gown was a lovely creation
of white Georgette crepe and both
the bride and the ring bearer carried
shower bouquets of sweet peas Fol
lowing the ceremony a buffet lun-
cheon was daintily served and at 5.35
The happy couple left for RedstoHe, y.
II. where they will reside for the pre-
sent Among those from out of town
who were privileged to attend this al
tractive house wedding were Mr. and
Mrs. Jerome Abbey, Miss Leona
Wateryille. Skowhegan Mrs. +. ".
Sedgeley, Miss Doris Bunker. Water
Vile and Mrs. Mann, of Monmouth
the mother of the goom.
Mrs. Frost was for a long period
employed as book-keeper in the Office
of the Somerset Traction Co and won
thereby a large circle of acquaintan-
ces in the community. Last fan she
entered St Marys Hospital in Lewis
ton to train for nurse and while
engaged in these duties became ac-
quainted wph Mr.. Frost. He is a
granite architect.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-31
Ambition to Own a Pony

bear Readers
My ambition is to own a pony
aad | am working hard for second OF
faird position in the contest, which
would entitle me to $4,000 gold
watch. If should be fortunate
enough to win the watch I feel quite
sare that l could swap it with Mr.
Harry Hilton, my nearest neighbor
Tor one of his white ponies. have
lot told Mr. Hilton Of my plans, be-
cause | may not win. but / will try
Yours truly.
Alice +. Hamilton,
North Anson, Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-31

- -3Hse-'t to4aft I'D H.-c. vii
be entered .ato ~ fae student. Of
mis- town aad Madison. and possibly
NOR Superintendent fEa1k "
knoWlroa vi arrive from West
Pembroke. where he has been pass
NJ hI= vacation. N tme for tho
first day Thursday 70 direct the
same. - which tine ne pupils are
asked 10 bIag samples Of -ae.r worl
~ tae EXa.D.tloa buId.ag The
awarding committee MI D. compos-
90 q ". = Bailey. Fted L P9oier
AID E4glLe Taf5oX Hes.1es tie
general exhibits many spaces have
been sold Tie Central NJ Power
co. az among the big space bayers.
and NIL saoW al extensive display Of
electrical appliances. L j. her pur-
pose 70 teaca f4ose uaaoqaa.1tea. the
various use- Of electricity and our
agriculture. friends vi b interest
ID 10 tn2" ta-' tals Mi include the
electrical milking machine. Then
he'e vii Dc an automobile show. and
many otter attractive spaces. .aclud-
ing Tie IadeReaaent-Reporter booth.
where all patrons will receive q cor
dIal greeting The rest room for
women AID children Will also be
greatly appreciated.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-31
ANOTHER CHAPEL ON THE KENNEBEC Re-
CALLS MEMORY OF FATHER RASLE
St. Peters Catholic Church at Bingham Dedica-
ted by Bishop Walsh and Clergymen

Sunday, August y, was an event
mi day in the annals of Catholicity
in Bingham, for on that day a day
long to be remember was realized
the fond hopes of the Catholic fami-
lies of that beautiful and picturesque
town nestled among the majestic
Mills of the upper Kennebec Valley.
The occasion of the fond hopes rea-
Iized was the dedication of the new
church, erected during the past year
10 the worship of the Lord Almighty.
For years these faithful people had
no house of prayer, no temple of God,
where they could assemble to give to
God the public homage due him from
his children. No temple where they
could gather like the early Christi
ans in the breaking of bread" and
in hearing the word of God. Little
wonder then that immense throngs
Of people from far and near wended
their way to the modest but beauti-
ful little church to congregate the
parishioners and to thank the AL
mighty that the faith preached 2S0
years ago to the children of the 80
rest primeval," along the Kennebec
was still cherished and loved by no
small portion of Bingham's popula-
ton "Yet the traveller knows its a
place of prayer, for the holy sign of
the cross is there" The cross sur
mounts the little church to proclaim
the faith and to give evidence of the
Christian spirit Of sacrifice which
made possible the building of another
place of prayer, and another chapel
on the Kennebec not perhaps SO rude
and unshapely as that of the historic
yet fateful Father Rasle:
"a rude unshapely chapel stands
Built up in that wild by unskillful
hands"
The little church was far to small
to hold all who came to witness the
ceremony, and it was quite inspiring
to see the long line of automobiles
along the street, sight which would
make envious large city congrega-
ton. The ceremony of dedication was
performed by Rt. Rev. Louis S.
Walsh of Portland, assisted by the
pastor Rev. NJ. E. Curran of Madison,
Rev. Jas. 4. Carey of Hallowell, Rev.
J. L. A. Renaud of Skowhegan and
Rev. NJ. F. Clark of Providence. The
Bishop and clergy vested in their
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-31

Tuesday a missionary picnic was
enjoyed on the lawns at Elmwood,
the home of DR. and Mrs. L. \. FL
lingwood at Athens The affair was
arranged under the auspices of the
Athens Baptist Mission Circle assis-
ted by the Ladies Auxiliary and a.
mong the speakers were Mrs. Z. W
Marble of Skowhegan, Mrs. Fletcher
of Waterville and Mrs. Hugh Ross
Hatch of Fairfield.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-31
Announcement.

l wish to announce to the public.
that I have purchased the business
formerly conducted by Miss L. NJ.
Poulin and will continue to carry In
stock the latest in millinery, waists
and corsets. / will be glad to give
you my careful attention at all times.
Miss NJ. F, Duren.
60 Water st.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-31
DEATH OF HENRY \.
ALLEN YESTERDAY
funeral Services will he Held To.
morrow at II .m.-Long a Resi-.
dent OF SkoN heean.

AZ J. q III. yesterday. TIE #9t6. oc-
Cured the death Of Henry H Alien o.
this town Mr. Alien was born in
smithdeld. February 5th. l>41. the
son of Francis and Mary Taylor AL
len, but lived the greater portion of
his lie in Skowhegan. He Is surviv-
Cd by Ole brother, George z. Allen Of
Oakland and TWO children. Cnas. T.
Allen and Mrs. J. a Kendall of Show
hesan Tie funeral services viii be
conducted a. i a M en- Friday. by
Rev. o II. Tracey. Ph. D OF the First
Baptist Church
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-31
FIGHT FOR NANELL AUTOMOBILE
GETTING CLOSE.
Contestants have put in hard work
during past week.

As will be seen from standing of
ontcstants on page -four all contes-
lants have put i'm some hard work
during past week and contest is get
ting close. Those who, from now on,
put in good hard work still stand a
good show of getting one of the pri-
yes even If they do not win the auto
mobile Do not overlook these second
prizes as they are well worth every
effort put in to win
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-31
CANAAN FAMILIES 60 TO
COLORADO
Intend to Take up Government Land
in that Distant State. Started Tues
day.

Mr. and Mrs. Jessey Herrin, Earle
Herrin, Mr. and Mrs Roscoe Harte
and two children, Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
chic Strail Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Her
rim. MI and Mrs. Judkins and two
children and Shirley Swaner stated
Tuesday morning for Colorado whore
they intend to take up government
land and make their future home
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-31

Owing to my appointment as a
Dental Surgeon in the Second Maine
Infantry, and being ordered to Texas
I have arranged with DR.. c. r. Niles
- care for my practice during my alb
sence.
All accounts are left with Butler
d Butler All persons indebted to
me will please call there and make
settlement.
DIR. NJ. NJ. FOWLER
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-31
ALMOST DEAD MAN
At The WHEEL
Car Runs Riot and is
Stopped by Church
Henry Briggs Passes Away shortly
After Removal From Automobile
Terrible Experience.

While driving his ear on Baptist
Hill Saturday night. Henry Briggs of
West Pennington, became uncon-
scious and passed away almost in
stantly. The circumstances sur
rounding his death were tragic in
deed as besides himself in the auto
mibile were Mrs. Briggs, Mrs. Frank
Morrill, and her mother, Mrs Ellen
Fletcher. none of whom were famil-
lar with manipulating the vehicle.
None of the party were seriously
hurt, however, but except for the
presence of mind of Mrs Morrill,,
a terrible accident would have prob
ably resulted.
Mr.. and Mrs Briggs, who were
spending the summer at Lakewood
had been guests at the Morrill, home
during the day and were just start
ing to consult a physician in regard
to Mr.. Briggs health accompanied by
Mrs. Morrill, and Mrs Fletcher. Mr..
Briggs had backed the car out of the
yard and had just started toward
town when it was detected by the
other occupants that he was appar-
entity unconscious. He toppled over
into the bottom of the ma
chine and Mrs. Fletcher who
is 80 years of age and was
sitting on the seat with him jumped
over the side of the vehicle when it
was in motion and in spite of the
danger which accompanied the act
escaped with very minor injuries.
The car proceeded to Bloomfield Com
mon and then sweryed about, starting
in between Bloomfield Academy and
The First Baptiust Church. 1t was
headed directly toward an embanE-
ment and Mrs Morrill, apprehendina
the horrible situation managed l.
make her way along the running
board far enough to enable her to
reach the wheel. and graspng the
same directed the course of the We
hicle SO that it ran into the church
building In operating il however. she
reversed the machinery so that il
eventually backed up against the
building and the terrified occupants
could then alght in safety The body
of Mr. Briggs was taken back TO the
Morrill, home and Dr Young was
summoned. the same physician whom
the party had intended to consult, but
life was extinct before he arrived. 1t
is thought however, that the dying
man gaspcd once or twice after being
taken TO the house. The ear which
was a REQ was not seriously damaged.
The deceased had been in poor
health for some time. but was able
to be about He and his wife had been
entertaining a friend and brought
them to Skowhegan to take a fore
noon train out Afterwards they went
to the Morrill, home where Mr.. Briggs
seemed To enjoy himself greatly eat
ing a hearty dinner, and although
physicians had warned him of the Sc
robustness of his condition, the mdica-
tions were not that the end was SO
near. pnring the forenoon he had
been over town and had been shaved
and had the ear put in excellent CON
duiou Following The fatality the body
"as taken in charge by Lord X Cas-
"r't and Monday "as moved To the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-31

Services at the Island Ave Cong
regatonal Church will be resumed in
all departments next SUNDAY There
will be Communion
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-31

Miss Edna Crawford of Frederick
ton. \. b is visiting her sister Mrs.
Joel ". Brooks.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-31

The corn canning factory opens
September 5.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-08-31

Sept. 3-1O-Spiritualist Campmeet
ing at Lakewood.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

The first degree was conferred upon a class of seven candidates at an ad- journed meeting of White Cross couE- cil, No. 13, K. of C., held Friday even ing. Grand Knight F. P. McGNamara presided at the meeting, which virtual ly marked the opening of the seasons s activities.
 It was announced that the new board of officers tha,t had been elected at meeting held Sept. 1st would be installed by District Deputy John F. Hennon at a meeting to be held Sum day, Sept. 17th, G& p. III. The fol- lowing are the officers to be installed: Grand knight, J. A. Desmond; deputy grand knight, John H. Carney: chan cellor, John F. Hennon; recorder, John M. Lee; financial secretary, Patrick Sullivan; treasurer, Dr. T. \. Crowley; advocate. J. c. Bland; warden, M. J. Curran; inside guard, John Drew; out side guard. William P. Harrington; trustee for three years, William ?. Me- Garry.
 Several applications for membership were received and the council is look ing forward to a large increase in membership during the coming year.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
A. o. U. w.

Preparations for the annual Grand tLoTge session of the A. O. U. w., jur- fsdfctjon of Connecticut, and New York, to be held in Bridgeport. Ooto- Der 21st, are being made and from present Indications the occasion should prove one Of the busiest and most interesting since the organization of the order in this State. The re- ports concerning the doings of the New York state lodges should prove of par ticular interest because of the energy displayed by them thus far in look ing after their own welfare. That a New York state lodge will show the greatest percentage net gain in mem bership for the year is conceded by an acquainted with the facts in this branch of fraterlal life, in spite of the fact that several Connecticut lodges have made great strides in this line. The various delegates chosen at the regular elections are getting ready to attend and it is expected that every lodge will have it's representative at the session to report on conditions in their district and bring back in turn a report of the proceedings of the session. The election of officers will, of course, be an important part of the proceedings and to which much in terest is attached.
 Preceding the annual session re- ception to the delegates attending will
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
BOARD OF TRADE
 SENDS OUT CALL.
Will Hold Meeting Next Week to Act
 on Consolidation Question.

Members of the Norwich Board of Trade have received the call for the meeting to be held next week in re- gard to the consolidation question. The call was sent out by President Frank J. King through Secretary Henry w. Tibbits and is as follows:
 At a meeting of the executive com mittee of the Norwich Board of Trade held Aug. 9, 1916, the following reso- lutfons were adopted: That the cor porate body of the Norwich Board of Trade be, and it is, hereby dissolved. That this act be legally consumnated by vote of the members of the Norwich Board of Trade, after due legal notice given, ratifying same, according to the statute in such case made and pro- vided. meeting of the members of the Hoard of Trade will be held on Tuesday evening; Sept. F, to act o1l the resolutions.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
ENGINEER PRESTON HAS
 PLANNED EUGE DAM. Said to Be the largest in the New
 Fnnl1nL 2%z%ee

The entire development of a dam which it Is said will be the largest dam in New England has been do- signed by Engineer Charles H. Pres ton, son of the late Charles H. Pres ton, of this city, and has been taken before the state board of engineers, who have issued to MT. Preston corn- plete certificate of approval.
 The dam is one of series of three proposed for inpo1ending water of Lead Mine brook, near Waterbury.
 This Lead Minet brook has it's source in Torringford. Is nine miles long. has a drainage area of 24 square miles and run-of of 12 billion gallons. It is the plan of tbe manufacturers of the valHfT to construct three large dams across the Lead Mine brook and to impound 10 or more billion gallons of water by closing the gates during tho winter months.
 This water would be released about July 1 each year and would greatly increase the amount of water power down the Nau gatuck valley; would cleanse the Naugatuck river, and bring it into a much more sanitary condi- ton, and would be a great benefit to each c4ty and town along the river as far south as Derby.
 There annually passed through Wa terbury 107. .000, 1000, ,000 gallons of water, the run-off of 210 square miles.
 The first dam to be developed and termed by the manufacturers dam No. will be 1900 feet long, 142 feet high and will contain S00.000 cubic yards of cyclopian masonry and if developed will be the largest dam In New Eng land.
 This huge dam creates a pond two and three quarters miles long, varying in depth from 142 to 35 feet in width from 1,800 to 200 feet. and will i'm pound three and one-half billion gall Ions of water. This amount of water is nearly as large as all six of the will produce a stream flow for the three driest months of the year of nearly five inch depth in addition to the usual stream flow.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
HEPTASO'PHS.

At the last meeting of Norwich con- clave many of the members considered the question of making a canvass to add to the membership by admitting ladies to the conclave. The general opinion was favorable to that end and about half a dozen promised to bring in their wives before the end of the year. Nearly all other fraternal in surance organizations have adopted this plan.
 The smoker which was to have been held at the last meeting was postponed owing to the absence of two officers, but it will be held at the next regu- lar meeting on Monday night.
 The order is now being run on the National fraternal congress scale of payments and all Norwich conclave members have entered Class A which which is an assurance of stability and the order is now on a permanent foot ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
ECHOES FROM THE LODGE ROOMS|
White Cross Council Works First Degree or Seven Candi
 dates -E4eptasophs Vote to Admit Women Members
 shetucket Lodge Preparing For Degree Work-Forest- J CTS Receive Application.

be given by the Bridgeport brothers, by means of which the visiting brothers will be afforded an opportunity of mak- ing acquaintances before the opening of the business session. Many prom inent visitors are expected to attend including supreme as well as grand lodge officers. Grand Master Work man Fahey, refreshed after an en- joyable vacation in Maine, will make the opening speech as well as may other speeches which should prove to be one of the features of the session. All visiting will be warmly welcomed at the session and all who can possibly attend should do so.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
OWLS.

New London nest of Owls initiated a large class of candidates recently at their rooms, corner of Bank and State streets. The Owls are lovers of their country and their homes and be- lieve in the law of peace and good will to men. The brotherhood of man is the keynote of the principles of the order. The order has 290,000 members in the United States. No matter where one travels he will find an Owl. and finding him means friends. No rich or poor are recognized, but every man is on an equal footing and it is. the purpose of the Owls to help one another. Religion has no place in the order so far as distinction is made. The aim of the order is to make the heart glad and the home happy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
aMlNENENF JEWIsH s0HoLAR
 VISITING lN NORWICH.
Few. tauIs Harrison QUeet ef Rabbi
 9tanm en NeFth High Street.

Or particular lntaRegt te the Ues
 bFews of Norwich and vicinity is the visit eG Rev. Louis HaFFIaen of WaF= eegtgp, Mass, a scholar ana author of Jewish fiction and mere widely kreWa fer ais translation af the Bible frarn the original Hebrew -ia9e N8eaeFA ia8 a .WeeK'8 Taeatien a5 the .heIRe Of Rahbz gtamn oH North 9sigh street.
 me aistiBguigAed autheFsg presence ia {ewA has been hailed With ae= fighS by many Of his race Whe under gtand {he importance Of his mission. 3F. HaFRigsA was beFn in Russia 99 1884. He speaks seven languages and has ven higA standing as 8 scholar, Ills attainment zs all fae more re= rsagkab5e az ne. was ngI given the aa- RaRsuniaH an eaT lE ehaaI aaHhatlAR.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS.
Two Filed With Clerk Parsons by
 Commissioner Donohue.

Two compensation agreements were filed Friday by Compensation Commis- sioner James J. Donohue. The agree- nlents follow:
 F. S. BeIden & Sons, New London, and Patrick Sullivan, New London. Date of injury, June 5. Compensation, S6.54 weekly, to begin June 16
 E. J. Cross Co., Worcester and Frank Marriett, Norwich. Date of injury, July '. Award, $10 weekly, to begin July IS.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09

all His S6Sd5f4 [ l4sE1z19tits pelaS the fe1' suit ef his own application,
 geme len years asa he conceived the idea ef tIaE7siat4ng the Rneient He- brew Bible into modern 1lddiah, which is tl4e old German language added and modified az ta9 Jews nave settled in SO deing he would De performing q great gegvtee ,to- his race ea there are g,G0A,9ag adult Jews Whe do not ulA- derstana 9fae ancient tong and are dependent upon a T{adish interpEe- satiell.
 Fer i've years the anthen gave eleas attention ta tfle l9zEfaeAae task hitheE- 1e never a5teag2tea hy madsEn authors ana lingNlaxa, Ie E g. neElteaa trana.. egasRaeasaEssg ana wath a great stesl,
 translated the beck Of Eeehsia, in nae3Fieel and 5iEeFai English. MT. liar. glaea has received eeagaatplaterW let- | teraF on his work from prominent ed. |uoatoTs 3n all paEts of tho country The .WaTls. IS in two parts. one in Ees brew and Sone in modern glaaigh. k Ays50a Slaossa sxgh0 sh ayes S5YS tteu hsg5
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09

degree work which is soon to take place.
 A regular session of Uncas lodge No. Il, I. O.. 0. F., was held Mon day evening in Odd Fellows hall. Only routine business was transacted.
 The Canton Oneco No. 3, I. o. o. F., had a good attendance at their busi- ness session Thursday evening in Odd Fellows hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
FORESTERS.

Court Sachem Foresters of America received one application for member ship and ballotted on one candidate at the regular session of the lodge held Tuesday evening in Foresters' hall. Chief Ranger John Drescher was in the chair
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
Trefieynsn F9eTdE Meeting,

Routine business asstransacteds on Thursday evening" at < the regular meeting of the Trolleyrnen's union No. 26a, held in Union hall In the absence Of President Oscar. Chrfss tiapson, Wheais on the stck. list, Vice President Raynaonds was in the 'chair1
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09

all his eeaasrBiishmartg being the reu' suit ef his own application,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
ODE FELLOWS,

Shetucl1et lodge No. 27, I. o. 0. F., conducted a regular business meeting in Oodd Fellows hall on Tuesday eve- ming with fairly good attendance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09

are Prof. Deutaeh of Cincinnati He4 brew Union college and Jacob Lauter-
 bach, sub editor of the Jewish enz eyelepedia,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09

Louisville, Ky, is to have 9 mis- sion school for Baptist women to cost $150, 600.