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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
DEATH Of CANAAN PLY.
SICIAN
DIR. Lowe Passed Away Sunday at
Midnight

One OF the old school doctors prob
ably the Oldest in Somerset County
has passed away after many years OF
practice in the different towns of this
vicinity For some time he has not
been in active work still there were
many who could not give up his
medical adyices while he fingered
with them and such as these he con-
tinued to supply with medicines from
time TO time. DR.. Lowe was born in
Mercer. March 2, 1886, the son Of
Ephraim and Hannah (Kaime) Lowe,
His father was a farmer and carpenter
and he was one of a family of twelve
children. having been the eleventh
born.
His education was obtained in the
public schools of Mercer and after
completing a course in the Academy
at Waterville. he began the study of
medicine and was graduated from the
Albany IN. y University in 1862.
This course together with the lee
lures which he had attended there
and at the Maine Medical School in
Brunswick fitted him for his profess
sion most admirably. He first located
in Starks His stay there was not
long however and early in 1853 he
established himself in Canaan. where
he has since resided. His practice
during the long years of his residence
in that community has been large and
with most successful results.
DR. Lowe was married on Septem-
Der Il. 1864 to Philena X Pattee, who
was born in Mercer, July IA, 1913. The
couple while living in quiet com
munity had kept in touch with the
affairs of the outer world and have
travelled extensively twice or more
times having visited the Pacific coast.
The Doctor was a Mason, and al
though not u member of the church
was interested in its welfare and was
an attendant at the one house of wor-
ship in Canaan village. In politics
he was a Democrat and he had served
in the past most capably as super
visor of schools and as chairman OF
the Board OF Health.
The funeral services will be held
at ten o'clock this morning. Rev. Mr..
Wright of Pittsield, officiating. The
Canaan Blue Lodge will conduct the
service and the Royal Arch Chapter
will be present Burial will be in
the family lot at Mercer.
DR. Lowe is survived by his wife.
Said to be the oldest physician in
Maine. the doctor has enjoyed a
practice for fifty-five years.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
LINES BEING
REBUILT
Work Being Planned This Winter
for SkOWhegan

The work begun during the month
of October in and around North An
son by the Maine Telephone and Tel
egraph Company, is now completed.
lieye party congestion, thus assur-
ing better service. The results arc
highly satisfactory to the residents
of the town in many ways The
work did away with much dead wire
and because of this fact, the general
appearance of the streets has been
improved Messrs. Garfield and
Chenery with a crew of five men
were in charge.
Twenty five miles Of line will be
effected in the rebuilding now going
on up the valley toward Carrabas-
sett thru the Cleveland Rips region,
the Buffers Ferry region and from
Madison out thru West Mills toward
Pennington The original poles were
set by Thomas Spear, a pioneer in
the telephone business of this State
about thirty years ago. and these are
now being replaced with new poles,
the purpose being to improve ser
vice
Mr.. Spear, who was the owner and
builder Of that territory is still liv-
ing in Madison having lived to see
his work grow from infancy to a big
and prosperous business. He is now
local business manager at Madison
and 1t is thru his efforts that the
present work is being accomplished
Chief among those who have express
ed their appreciation is the Franklin
Light and Power Company, which
has large amount of toll business
to Pennington.
George L. Perry of North Anson is
foreman, having a crew of fifteen
men. 1t was commenced the first of
the month and will require nearly all
winter to finish. Plans are now
under way for a great deal of work
in Skowhegan and it is hoped that
this can be started during the win
ter
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
Comment on Municipal Anairs

All law suits. both for and against
the town of Skowhegan have been
adjusted and settled. thus placing us
at peace with the whole world. All
pauper cases have been settled and
those involving a dispute as to legal
residence have been adjusted. there
by giving us pleasant relations with
other towns. The Somerset Traction
Company are deserving of more or
less praise for their willingness to
change the loading and unloading Of
their freight from the lower end Of
Madison Avenue to the spur track at
the terminal of the Maine Central
Railroad Merchants have shown
respect for a safe and saner Fourth
by refrainng from selling fireworks
and explosives until the Fourth or
the night before. instead Of prolong-
ing their sale for so long a time The
Central Maine Power Company and
the New England Telephone Com
pany have expressed Their willing
ness 10 cooperate in making the
town more attractive by painting the
telegraph and telephone poles All
of our automobilists. with few eN-
ceptons, have endeayored to comply
with our traffic laws
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30

Mrs. Sybi Holt wife of Albert
Holt farmer. died al her home ON the
Athens road. Monday night al the
age of - years
Mrs Holt was born lu Solon. the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Bernard
Eaton She Was married in 1872 in
sidney To Albert Holt hy whom she
Is survived They also lived in
Coruvlle before moving TO Sko~he-
gan three years ago where they have
since resided
Besides her husband she is suryiy-
Cd by one brother. Llewellyu Eaton
OF Solon. and three sisters, Mrs
Ellen Jones Of Athens. Miss Persis
Eaton of Augusta and another sis
ter IN Oldtown
The funeral services are TO be held
this Thursday afternoon al 80
Rev George Merriam officiating.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
CARPENTERS INCREASE
THEIR WAGES
viii Receive Fifty Cents More Day

viii Receive Fifty Cents More Day
Yes, it is true that We shall charge
fifty cents more per day for our work
beginning April first" said y Lester
Shepley. recording secretary Of the
Skowhegan Carpenters Union, Local
No 7S6. to the independents Reporter
representative last evening
There are TWO reasons for this
change in wages. First it is because
of the high cost of living. fhis alone
however. would not cause the change.
if the local carpenters were now get
ting as much as they consider in
keeping with the amount received in
other towns thruout the State The
principle reason is because of the
fact that there are only a few towns
in the United States where the car
penters belonging to Unions are re-
ceying as little for their work as
they are at the present time in Skow-
hegan This increase will bring
them up TO the average amount which
workmen in other towns are getting.
1t means that instead of only $3.50
to $500 per day, they viii be paid
$500 to $3.50 for an eght-hour day.
There are only siXty-four towns in
the United States where carpenters
get $2.75 or less a day, while there
are many cities where they make as
much as 5000 Among the sixty
four towns. are the following places
in Maine: Westbrook. where the
carpenters are paid only $225 Ban
gor, where they receive $275: Cam
den. where they make $3.50 and Bath
where they get $275.
In Augusta the carpenters receive
for an eight hour day, $3.50. while in
Wateryille, they get 1925 for an eight
hour day. and in Lewiston. $3.5o for
an eight hour day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
DROWNING ACCIDENT
At JACKMAN
w. H. Bean Loses Life
Returning Home
Was Proprietor of Camps In North
ern Somerset

very sad drowning accident oc-
Cured on Monday of last week when
W H. Bean. proprietor of Spencer
Lake Camps at Gerard. attempted to
cross Attean Lake at point known
as the Narrows. Mr.. Bean came out
to Attean Station with a load of
sportsmen and their game. This
party crossed the lake safely and
returning to his camps. took a differ
ent route across the ice In doing
this he broke thru and as he was
hauling two hand-sleds, became en-
tangled in the rope. This prevented
him from getting out of the water.
The accident was not known until
Tuesday morning when some of H. P.
McKenney's men were on their way
to McKenney's logging camps and
found Mr.. Beans horses on the shore
of Attean making quite a disturb
ance. With a little searching they
soon discovered the sleds on the ice
which told the story. A search
party went up to the spot and had
little difficulty in recovering the body
which came up with the rope, when
the sleds were moved. W. S. Moore,
undertaken, went after the remains
which he brought to his rooms and
prepared for burial. The funeral
was held on Saturday at 10 o'clock
from the church, the Masons attend
ing in body and Rev. Mr.. Jones Of
ficiating. The interment was in the
Whipple Cemetery. Mr.. Bean leaves
to mourn his loss, wife and one
brother from Vermont. Mr. Bean
was highly respected among his fel-
low workmen. also among the sum
mer visitors. He will be greatly
missed by all who knew him.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
VIII Attend Augusta Meeting

+ Z Harris Z n Boyd and
Harold Larry of the skowhegan Jer-
sey Creamery are 10 attend the State
Dairy Conference and annual meet
ing Of the Maine Dairymen's Asso-
cation at Augusta from December
1th 10 December sth inclusive
Three patrons OF the creamery
have already signlhed their intention
Of entering products In the exhibit,
these being Lester Packard OF BIge-
low Hill Taylor a Beckwlth Of Corn
vile and A r Hodges OF North
Fairfield
Elmer r Harris Of this town will
be one Of the three milk and cream
judges. the others being Clifford W
Weseott OF Augusta and j. f Thomas
OF Orono
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
work Commenced on New POST Office

Last Friday the work % surveying
for the new Post Omce was begun
and on Monday morning Greenwood
K Ford. who have taken the sub-cor-
tract for excavatng for the founda
ton. commenced work with crew
of men.
W H Fissell & 60. Of New York
are the contractors. Greenwood &
Ford having the sub-contraci for the
foundation excavating. and sash d
Viles, the sub-contract for heating
and plumbing Nash & YHes will
soon put in the sewer connection
Weather permitting. the foundation
up to the first floor is to be con-
structed this fall ready for the con-
struction Of the superstrueiure in
the spring.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30

o.ootod h., va+ "aoatnst tho wooded
hu,s ., sta,ds" Irno, the sabhath
No. =, tho .ouiro - tho hou which
end ,orth its oIa and familiar bnt
80 ao,. ,,o.sogo - GOOD chear non
ple still gather for Divine worship as
in former days.
Aino the Town ., Nov. portlsna
vac eottled nv Engftsb .snaaking nao-
,,lo ro,r,,5 oart,r, a,d 81 hair ago
and a1tho Tho various danominaftonal
bod;os baye haer rearesc,tod almost
,s lone j, ,y,s ma, antB 1876 that tb.
thou,ht ~ church hp,Idipg for
North No. portlana hegsn IN tsRe
form, rb5s voar sona NJ tba Lad
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f,nds Tor ~. oro,osad b,,,ldi,c and
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~ tho h,aa,no hos not hoo, ,ltered
md Tho b.a.,., s,,.,,.,,.,,rL r.roai,,s
s,hs,a,tfs4i,. rho sa,,. ~ this d,v
an honor - tho da,artoa who frae-
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tho nrr,.so - b,,,,,e s,pct,sr, IN
which =. oarsbi, God
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
Home Relief Day a Success

Home Relief Day which was OBJ
served last Friday. was very success
ml and the members of the committee
in charge wish to thank all those who
contributed during the day and help
ed 10 make il the great success ii
was The ladies occupied rooms IN
lie Dodge Block during the morn
ins. adjournms later TO NJ. Briggs
office on Water ST.
\ meetiul is to be held the last of
this week 10 finish the business per
tanning TO relief day Among thu
women who made the canvas of the
town were Ms. E. f. MeNeeGe Mr..
Mollte NJ Stewart. Mrs K T Patten
and Mrs W Z. Hackett
Tie committee is to have rooms
several days previous to Christmas
during which time they Will receive
clothing and food for thu cases of
need
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
GOOD WILL DELEGATES
NEW BUILDING
New Building, Organ. Picture, Roads
and Flag Presented

The Prescott Memorial administra-
ton building at Good VIII Farm
erected by Amos l.. Prescott of New
York City as a memorial to his faith
er and mother, James L. and Harriet
NJ. Prescott. was formally dedicated
last Thursday A mile and a half
of macadam road, the organ, also the
gift of Mr.. Prescott, besides a new
silk flag and lofty steel flag pole,
were turned over to the Good Will
Farm Association, of which the don
Trustees.
The exercises opened at ten in the
morning with the flag raising from
the newly erected pole near the
southeast corner of the $65 900 me-
mortal building. 1t was thrown to
the breeze during the playing of The
Star Spangled Banner" by the brass
band and amidst singing and cheer
ing.
At 1880, the bell in the tower of
the new building. summoned the
guests to the program which was in
augurated by march played by
Miss Faith Hinckley and process
sion of the younger boys and girls at
Good VIII followed by a double file
of directors, trustees and distin-
ed the Seniors who in turn were fol-
lowed by the undergraduates. Su-
pervisor Hinckley opened the meet
ing with few brief remarks.
During the morning Mr. Prescott
made his address of presentation and
Rev Hastings H. Hart D. D., deliv-
cred the dedicatory speech. Selec-
tions on the $4,000 organ were play
ed by Frank Stewart Adams of Bos-
ton.
The afternoon program began at
130 following a luncheon served in
the basement of the memorial build
ing. After the singing of America.
w. p. Hinckley, on behalf of Mr.
Prescott presented the macadamized
roads and walks. DR.. George Otis
Smith making the speech of accept
ance. Rev. W II. Getchell present
ed the portrait of the late Judge Ma
thaniel Hobbs. recounting in detail
his sterling character The speech
of acceptance was made by r. A.
Jordan.
The evenings program consisted of
ten numbers played on the new or
gan by Frank Stewart Adams The
compositions included the following:
Cornelius March by Mendelssohn;
Spring Song by Hollins; Concert
Overture in c Minor by Hollins; In
Springtime by Kinder; Scherze in G
Minor by Bossi; Asa's Death and
Solvejg's Song by Grieg, Largo from
Xerxes by Handel; Allegro Canta-
bile from Fifth Symphony by Wider;
Song Without Words in A Flat by
Mendelssohn and Military March by
Gounod.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30

Mrs. James H. Harding The first
ten years of his life were spent in
the West, his family coming East al
that time and settling in Dexter.
where he attended school until he
was nineteen years of age.
After his school sudies were over.
he went TO Hartland where he was
employed for four years in the wool
en- mills, then TO Orange. Mass
where he worked for one year for
the New Home Sewing Machine Co.
Mr.. Harding came to Madison in 1852
and worked in the woolen mill until
1895 when he was appointed deputy
sheriff under Thomas Abbott
Mr Abbott died three months after
his term Of office had begun and f
Payson Viles succeeded him Mr.
Harding serving under Mr. Yiles for
three terms He was re-appointed
under Sheriff Pennell and served four
yeals IN 1902. he received the nomi-
nation :or sheriff at the Republican
Convention, bur was defeated by Al
fred H. Lang.
Mr Harding has been engaged in
farming, and also in the lodging
house and livery business In 1899
he was married to Miss Lila f. Dow
of Madison He served as one of the
assessors Of the Madison Village Cor
poration for four years and is
prominent member of both the Ma
sonic order and the Odd Fellows
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
AUTOMOBILES HAVE A.
NEW HOME
Holt 4 Highrs SHOW Room Open

Holt q Hights new show room for
Ford and Buick cars has been open
ed in the building or ginally built by
Swift q Co A large door has been
cut thru as an entrance to the first
floor while driveway for automo-
biles has been made leading into the
storage basement Except for the
relocation OF several windows and a
Few other minor changes. the build
ing remains as before
The first floor and basement are
already being used for the storage
and displaying OF ears and the sec
ond floor viii be completed gradual
ly during the winter months
Built by Swift q Company about
twenty years ago for the purpose OF
forestaldng competition IN beet
houses IN this vicinity the bu lding
was occupied only a few days and
has remained vacant since that time
until four years ago when II was
purchased by " Whitney of Nor
ridgewock and used for potato
house Holt a Hight bought the
building last September. having but
recently opened il as their show
room Harvey b Goodwin did the
remodelling
The sign atop the building is some
what remarkable and said to be the
largest automobile sign in this State
Extending along the full length OF
the roof 80 feet. it measures 10 feet
high a man, standing on the top
most part OF the roof looks very
small in comparison with the big
sign 1t was impossible to paint the
letters until specially constructed
ladder had been made to enable the
painters 10 reach the top
The showrooms finished. Holt &
Fl ght are now making plans for
their new office building work on
which Is 90 begin at once. weather
permitting
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
Somerset County Veterans VIII Meet

The eleventh annual meeting and
election of officers of the Somerset
County Veterans and Ladies Auxil-
iary will be held in X of p. Hall,
Madison on Thursday Dec 7. Open
O'Clock, with the usual business.
The Ladies G. A. r. Circle will serve
a dinner at noon at the usual price.
The afternoon session will begin at
1.15 with the usual entertainment A
large attendance of the Veterans is
expected to be present. Col. f. f.
Gould, who has served the Associa-
ton for ten years. will not be a
candidate for reelection
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
Work On New SaleSrOOm

Clyde H. Smith is having an eXten-
sion built on the building now occu-
pied by the Peoples Laundry. When
completed Charles Wendell, proprietor
of the laundry, will occupy the front
part of the second story of the build
ing as a tenement, and the rear, as a
laundry.
The first floor will consist of a
store on one side and a salesroom for
Oakland automobiles in the other
half
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
Moving Pictures at Good VIII

For the first time in Good Wits
history, moving pictures were shown
at Good Will to the delight of a large
audience. The reels consisted of
comic, cartoon, news and photoplay
features.
During an ntermission between
the reels, Mr. Amos l.. Prescott, the
donor of the building, Mr. Josslyn,
architect and Mr.. E. w Watkins.
head of the Conservation Bureau of
New York City were applauded and
cheered
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
Special ceremon, at Catholic Church

The special ceremony for the Forty
Hours Devotion. opened at the Cath
Ollie Church last Sunday morning
High Mass was sung by Father Rem
aud and the sermon in French was
given by Father Rondot of Lewiston
There was a procession of goo chill
dren in honor OF the Blessed Sacra-
ment, with special decorations. and
the beauty of the whole was greatly
enhanced by 300 colored lights
Sunday evening. Father Curran of
Madison gave the sermon in English
and Monday evening, Father Huot of
Fairfield delivered a sermon also in
English Yesterday (Tuesday) morn
ing at eight o'clock. High Mass was
sung closing the Forty Hours De
yotion Father Rondot was cee-
brant. Father Oulette Of Wateryille
was Deacon, and Father Renaud of
Skowhegan, Sub-Deacon Father
Nonorgue of Watervile was also
present. The ceremony was a great
success, there being about 116o com
municants.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
At The Star Theatre

Today Wednesday and Thursday.
special program has been arranged
at the Star Theater A Red Feather
production, entitled The Way of the
World" in five acts. Hobart Bosworth
in the lead This is a society drama
new in age and high class in photo
graphy. Also Cleo Madison in a two
part drama, entitled "Priscilas $
Prison" followed by usual comedy
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
FRANK |. HARDING IS
NAMED DEPUTY
Sheriff. Elect Appoints
Madison Man
j. Well known In FraternaI Circles

Frank L. Harding OF Madison has
been appointed deputy sheriff under
Harry l.. Goodrich. who will 90 into
office January first Mr. Harding is
especially well fitted for this position.
having served as a deputy number
of times before. and his large circle
of friends are congratulating him on
his appointment. which has come 10
him with absolutely no soliciting on
his part
Born in Byron. Minnesota. Decem-
Der Is. 1859. being the son of Mr.. and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
Unclaimed Check for Ralph Berry

OF the checks issued by j. W Fog
Ter. in payment for premiums award
ed at the Somerset Central Fair last
September, there remains one in
favor OF Ralph Berry. uncallcd for
Anyone knowing his postotiice ad-
dress will confer a favor by notify
ing Mr.. Foeler or the Independent
Reporter
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
Deputy for Cambridge

E. E, Folsom of Cambridge, who
has been deputy under the outgoing
sheriff Thompson, has been offered
the position of deputy sheriff under
Harry l.. Goodrich. Mr.. Folsom has
the matter under consideration
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
HISTORY OF \. NEW
PORTLAND CHURCH
One of the County's Old
Landmarks
Rev. r. h. Madsen Is Present Pastor


One of the old landmarks Of Som
erset County is the Congregational
Church at North New Portland. Simi-
lar to the lighthouse ever beekoning
TO the desired haven. or like an old
Friar OF the Gospel ever pointing up
wards, so the tall steeple of this
wooden structure looms far above
the surrounding buildings and trees,
and it is the first TO greet the travel
er upon approaching the village. 1t
is many years since this building was
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
Alhert Pooler and hrother -

Albert Pooler and brother Frank
Pooler with T. J. Coggin. have re
turned home from an enjoyable hunt
ing trip up Dead River They brot
back four deer. two Of which they
shot on the way 10 the camp where
they were guests during their hunt
ing expedition of Gideon pooler
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30

Ernest Leighton of the First Ma
tional Bank. spent the week end at
his home in Portland
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30

AT the last regular meeting of the
Milburn Commandery. held Thursday
evening, there was a large attend
ance. After the Lodge, with invited
friends, cards and dancing were en-
joyed until late hour. Dainty re-
freshments were served during the
evening.