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Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17

The choir of St. Johns Catholic church. Plainfield, upnder the direc. tion of Prof. Hugh Kinder, of Nor wich, is planning to give a sacred con cert St. John Baptist Sunday al which time it is expected the new organ will be ready for use
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17

Has Invited Academy Art Students.
 Miss Ada Watrous, teacher in the Academy art department, has invited Mrs. Guy Warner Eastman and the so members of the art class to her home in Groton today (Saturday) for picnic.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17

The horses hoof is in reality his middle toe very much enlarged,
 TO STEADY THE NERVEA
 Take HorBford,s Acid Phonnhafa It tones and strengthens the nerve cells. Delicious and refreshing Buy
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17

pr. Joseph A. Amb1er of Norwich has resigned as professor of chernis- try at Arcadia university, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, and accepted a position as chemist with the Standard Aniline Products, Inc. at Wappingers Falls, ". r., manufacturers of dyestuffs.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
CIVIL sERvIcE hEARINo
lS4th DIVIDEND

Office of The Norwich Savings scaisi
 Norwich, Conn., Juns 70, fefo The Directors of this Society has declared out Of the earnings of tl current six months ssuli-annua1 di, idsnd at the rate of FOUR PE CENT. per annuni. payable to dap5a tors entitled thereto on and afI' July 15, 1916.
 COSTELLO LIPpITT. Trs.sa,sr
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
Picked Basket Of straNbsrries.

Wellington Miner of East Great Plain p1clSed a@ @baslxet of Strawberries this |
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17

The complaint of farmers in the suburbs that blackbirds are pulling up corn is a reminder that the found- CTS of Norwich came here in 1859, be- cause discouraged at the way black birds at Saybrook came in f1ocks and pulled up their crops.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17

The announcement this week of the engagement of Miss Estelle P. Was serman of New York to Seymour. Plaut, formerly of Norwich, interest ed many friends. Mr. PIaut IS asso- ciated with his broehers in conduct ing big department store in Jamaica, l..
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17

A fine message to men by Rev. G. H. Ewing, Sunday, at 3.S0, Thayer build- ing.-adv
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17

L. H. HeaIey of Woodstock has been invited to speak at the opening of the Graduate School of Agriculture to be held at Amherst college, We'd nesday evening, June 18th. The sub ject assigned is "The Human in Agrieulture."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17

Although coming in handsome new automobile from WeIleslev
 Mass, for his summer visit to the Ross homestead in Lisbon, now oc- cupied by Edward Tarbox, George A, Ross, the owner, Is enjoying him self driving the good old reliable horse about the country lanes and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

For a period of 35 years Mr.. Har-
vey b. Goodwin has been regarded as
one of the leading contractors and
builders of Somerset County, and has
been an important factor in the
building developments of Skowhegan
and vicinity. He has a splendid mod
ern equipment that enables him sue
cessfully to handle the largest build
ing contracts of any description.
During has career he has put up
public and privately owned buildings
for all sorts of purposes, also count
less numbers of dwellings. some mod
est and some pretentious. In all
cases. however, he has lived up to the
specifications of the contract, in the
matter of time, labor and materials,
and as a result has the confidence of
leading architects, and of property
owners in general At Lakewood he
built a handsome cottage for Mr.. Bin
Page and some fifteen or sixteen
others in that charming lake section,
which is becoming more popular
every year. During the past year he
remodelled and added TO the fine home
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

most pleasing assortment and at
prices that make it matter of sim
pie economy to place orders here.
Other specialties include the choicest
teas and coffees, condiments and
table luxuries, fine corrections, and
garden and farm seeds of all kinds.
Over in the other store is to be
seen an unusually well selected line
of furniture, rugs, crockery and
glassware. plain and fancy lamps,
bric-a-brac, fine framed and I'M
framed pictures for all parts of
house, pottery and statuary, fine sta
tionery, toys and games, for young
and old stair carpeting, hammocks.
and all kinds of souvenirs. The
lines embrace many useful and orna-
mental things for the summer cot
tage or bungalo.
Hon. Samuel Gould is one of the
best known men OF Maine. for years
vitality interested in the growth and
development of the state, particular
ly of that section of which Skowhe
gan is the center He has filled
many public Offices of trust, among
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
Pooler & Emery, Automobiles
Operate the Popular Peoples Garage on Water Street
Agents for the Hudson" and Overland" Cars.
Render a Splendid Service

Skowhegan, for a town of its size
is splendidly equipped to provide for
the needs, and for all kinds of ne
cessities required by the autoist. In
July last the Peoples Garage was
opened to the public Built of brick
and cement it has floor space of
nearly 3400 square feet. without a
post. The floor is cement, and pro-
vison is made for the storage of
about % cars. At one end. of the
structure is a very complete machine
shop, operated by electric power,
where all kinds of light and heavy re-
pairs can be handled on short no.
tice, and by thoroughly competent
machinists. To the left as you enter
the main entrance one finds the gen.
eral offices, equipped with every
comfort and convenience for patrons.
and where is carried a most complete
line of auto supplies and accessories,
included the famed Racine" "Coun-
try Road and the equally popular
Goodyear tires, also repairs and parts
for autos. Messrs. Pooler & Emery are
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

1t is not generally known that
Skowhegan is the headquarters of
one of the largest fur buying and
shipping concerns in Central Maine,
If not in the entire state. We refer
to the house of j. H. Matthews & Son
in business over forty years, and
well and favorably known to the
great fur markets of this and foreign
countries. Starting in on a small
scale some 40 years ago, j. H. Mat
thews built up a business that now
extends to all parts of the L. S. and
Canada, his representatives as far
away as Alberta, Canada. making
regular shipments of raw furs to this
point. Associated with Mr. Mat
thews is his son Adelbert J. Mat
thews, who also has a most practical
knowledge of the fur business. j. H.
Matthews knows furs from "A to T.,
ne knows all fur bearing animals and
their habits His knowledge is so
keen that he can handle a fur (pelD
and tell within a few weeks of the
time in which it was killed. His
services as an expert often are called
upon by others.
J. H. Matthews & Son buy all kinds
of raw furs. dealing principally in
wolf and wolverine. lynx, mink, mar
tin, muskrat, racoon, ermine. otter
etc, these coming from best sections
and in best grades possible. Mr.
Matthews also often receives silver
fox, no less than three valuable ones
in the past year or so. When the
pelts are received here, the members
of the firm carefully grade them
scrape and otherwise prepare them
for market. For over twenty years
the firm has shipped their furs to the
best English sales. held, four times
a year. Here they bring the best
prices, al all times. This together
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
FARMERS RESTAURANT
1t is One of Sk0whegan's Most POpu-
lar Eating Places-ExcelIent Meals,
Fine Service

In all Somerset County you will
not find a more wholesome meal
served in a better manner than at the
Farmers Restaurant at Skowhegan.
They serve nothing but thoroughly
home-cooked edibles,-the good old
fashioned kind that you like. All
the seasons best offerings are served
on the tables, specialties being made
of steaks. chops, chickens, etc. Regu-
lar meals are served, also quick
lunches to order. The coffee served
at the Farmers Restaurant is deli
clous, as, indeed is everything you eat
here, yet, the prices are such as to
appeal to the average person. Don't
forget to stop at the Farmers Res
taurant when next you are in Show
hogan. Special attention is paid to
the requirements of tourists, automo-
bile parties, etc. The electric cars
pass the door, on Madison Ave.
Abel n Moore the proprietor is a
native of Bingham and popular here
with host of patrons. He is
member of the Masonic order.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
GEORGE 4. TILTON
Operates a Livery, Feed and Sale
Stable on Water Street-Auto Liy-
cry in Connection

In Titon's Stable, Skowhegan has
one of the best equipped of the kind
in Somerset County. 1t is located
near the Municipal Building, in the
heart of the business section.
Throughout there is every modern
facility and convenience. Horses
are boarded, farmers teams are ac-
commodated. and stylish and depend
able rigs of all kinds are to be had
for business or pleasure purposes,
and at very reasonable rates. Those
who desire autos for trips to any
section will find ii convenient to avail
themselves of Tilton's Auto Livery,
orders by mail or telephone receiv-
ing prompt attention. The service
of Tilton's Livery is always prompt
and efficient.
George A. Tilton is a lover of horse
flesh, of which he has a thorough
practical knowledge. He buys and
sells horses for all sorts of pur-
poses for working or for driving He
owns some of the finest in this sec
ton including matched pair of
Strawberry Roans that have been
awarded blue ribbons at the Fairs at
Waterville. Lewiston and Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
THE MAINE CENTRAL HOTEL
A Popular Hostelry, Adjoining The
NJ. {. r. H. Depot-A Good Home
like Place to Stop At. Fred A.
l0Wle, PrOpr.

Of the several hotels that extend
hospitality to the travelling public, in
Skowhegan, the Maine Central Hotel
is one of the most adyantageously To-
Gated in the business center and ad-
joins the railroad depot. When it
opened in 1905 there were but 16
rooms. since which time IA others
have been added. The house is
splendidly heated. lighted by electri-
city, and has bath rooms on each
floor. The attractive dining room
has seating capacity for about 40
and the meals are home-cooked and
wholesome. There are ladies' par
Tors. writing and lounging rooms, and
every comfort and convenience pro-
yded for guests. Special rates are
made to those stopping week or
longer. Mine Host Fred A. Towle
is an experienced hotel man. He
was born in Canaan. and for fifteen
years previous to his connection with
the popular Maine Central Hotel had
passed from one grade to another in
all branches of hotel management.
He is a hustling, progressive bust
ness man, and has a host of friends
among the travelling fraternity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
LASHON & BUTLER
Handle High Grade Meats and Fish
of all Kinds. Fancy Groceries and
Garden PrOduce-LOwest Prices

For several years one of the popu-
lar food supply houses of Skowhe-
gan has been the Coburn Market, of
which Lashon & Butler are proprie-
tors. From the beginning their
policy of Square deal to ALL has
spelled success for them, housewives
finding here the finest food supplies
at a minimum of cost.
The Coburn Market makes very at
tractive displays of the finest canned,
bottled and jar goods, in most pleas
ing assortments, also leading brands
of flour, cereals and fancy biscuit,
luncheon goods, etc. In another de-
partment they offer best possible
values in prime meats and provisions,
and, in season poultry and game, at
lowest prevailing prices. And too,
Lashon & Butler are usually first in
the market with early fruits and
vegetables. 1t is we'll to mention,
too that this firm handles the largest
and best line of sea foods in town
fish, Holsters, clans, etc. fresh daily
Certainly one finds best values in all
kinds of table supplies here, in ad
dition to which you find the store
and delivery service all that could
be desired. Orders are received by
both phones.
W. j. Lashon and E. J. Butler are
the firm members, both of whom are
thoroughly familiar with the require
ments of a large patronage. They
are hustlers and ever alert to pro-
vide the best the markets afford and
to quote money saving prices in all
departments.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
]. T. THIB0DEAU
Handles Choicest Food Supplies ut
lib North Avenue. Carries SpIen-
did ASsortments and Qualities

Out on North Avenue, and render
ing a splendid service to that part
of the town. is Thibodeau's popular
grocery While handling the best in
staple and fancy groceries, he offers
special values in the finest canned,
bottled and jar goods, Peerless and
other reliable brands of -four. prime
smoked and salted meats. choice
blends of teas and coffees. fruits and
vegetables. He also carries a splen-
did assortment of corrections, cigars
and tobacco, and soft drinks of all
kinds Nowhere else can you find
better values than with Thibodeau.
And. too, while quoting lowest prices
he gives the additional inducement of
giving away fine quality Aluminium
Ware. The line embraces over a
hundred and fifty varieties of useful
and ornamental utensils, etc. each
piece being guaranteed for % years.
And, this is given away absolutely
free with cash purchases, each patron
being given 12 cent coupon with
each dollar purchase. Ask Thibo
deau for an illustrated catalogue of
Quality Aluminium Ware, none better
made anywhere
A native of Quebec Canada. J. T.
Thibodeau has been here for nearly
50 years. and an esteemed business
man of so years standing He is a
popular member of the c. o. f. and
the ST. John Baptiste associations.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
THE CITY BAKERY
Now Conducted by Messrs. BilOdeau
Il POoler. Both Practical Bakers
and COnfectloners

In these days of the adulteration of
food products it is a pleasure to refer
to a home enterprise that has built
up a steadily growing patronage by
reason of the absolute purity and
wholesomeness of its goods. We re-
fer to the popular City Bakery, now
owned and operated by Messrs. Bilo-
deau & Pooler, who succeeded j. D.
Symons about eight months ago.
They conduct a modernly equipped,
sanitary bake-shop, producing strict
ly high-grade bread cakes and de-
lieious pastry. fresh daily. They
make a specially of their famed Lily
White Milk Bread. delicious Tafaco
Cake, in four varieties. Health Bread.
Parker House Rolls, Cream Puffs, etc.
They are also makers of the finest
ice creams, ices, sherberts, etc. made
from the purest ingredients and sold
at both wholesale and retail. Special
rates are made to church affairs,
lodges, banquets, festivals and other
occasions. Their soda fountain is a
popular place for old and young, pure
and wholesome drinks being served
at all seasons. In connection with
their bakery they have a quick lunch
room
Messrs Bilodeau & Pooler for sew
eral years were employed by Mr.. Sy-
monds, later buying him out and
conducted the business for their own
account. and in which they have been
very successful
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
BLUNT HARDWARE co.
One of The Live, Hustling Building
Supply Concerns of SkOWhegan-
Chase & Jacobs, ProprietOrs

Skowhegan is enjoying a splendid
gratifying to note that the local con-
Germs are able to meet the large de-
mands made upon them in the matter
of building materials of all kinds.
Especially is this true of hardware
and kindred goods, these being sup
piled in any quantity by such con-
Germs as the Blunt Hardware Co. one
of the largest and best equipped en-
terprises of the kind in Somerset
County. In fact their trade is not
confined locally for they ship goods
to all parts of the county. Their
store is headquarters for heavy and
shelf hardware, iron and steel,
mechanics tools of all kinds, build
. ers' trimmings and supplies of vari-
Gus kinds. fine cutlery, paints, oils
and varnishes. blacksmiths' painters
and other necessities, kitchen goods.
etc. And, in large storehouses,
ready for immediate delivery, they
handle large quantities of masons'
supplies lime. cement. hair, etc,
also, doors, sash and blinds and wall
board in any number or size requir-
gu. lney not only carry lieoe sup
plies in sufficient quantities, but they
also quote prices and terms that en-
able them to compete with concerns
in other and larger communities.
Withal, Messrs Chase & Jacobs are
reliable and responsible.
Originally established in 1873, the
present firm has been in charge since
1907, since which time the concern
has had its greatest growth. E. B.
Chase, the senior member of the firm
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

River and operated by water power
from that stream. There are sew
eral buildings and extensive yards,
the mills having a complete equip
ment of modern wood working ma
chinery. The mill has a daily run
of about 10000 feet of long lumber.
This product has a steady demand,
and is shipped to different parts of
Maine and Massachusetts, although
the bulk of it is used in Central
Maine Mr. Walker personally SUI
pervises all departments of the en-
terprise, and gives employment to a
number of men. During the winter
Mr. Walker cuts timber on lots
owned by him, in addition to con-
tracing for the cut of others, for
use in his mills here.
The Hon. W. L. Walker is one of
the best known men of Central
Maine and has hosts of friends
throughout the state. For the past
two terms he has served this dis
trict in the State Senate. serving his
constituents to their entire satisfac-
ton, and at present is before the
people for a third election.
Mr.. Walker wishes it to be known
that his mill is at point of the
Wesserunsett River where he has ac-
quired, and owns a most valuable
water privilege. He has already
developed upwards of 115 horse-pow-
er, but will cooperate with any other
manufacturer who desires cheap wa
ter-power to further develop the wa
ter power available here. 1t is pos
sible, at a purely nominal outlay. to
develop over 500 horsepower. The
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

with the fact that the Messrs Mat
thews own their own plant and
equipment, preparing their own pelts
for market, etc enables them to pay
a price considerable in advance of
other buyers. as a result of which
they are sent furs from many distant
points, from people who have the ut
most confidence in this firm. and
their practice of paying better prices
than most others. 1t Is a known
fact that a year or two ago, Mat
thews & Son shipped 1900 out of
the total of 10000 muskrats reported
by the State Commissioners. as com
ing from the entire 1912 dealers reg
istered in this state. During a sea-
son Messrs. Matthews & Son ship as
high as $4,000 worth of raw furs to
the London sales, besides other furs
sold in this country If you have
raw furs you will find it profitable
to sell them through j. H. Matthews
& Son of Skowhegan. They are re-
liable, and pay the highest prices of
any.
]. H. Matthews was born in Sidney
while Adelbert halls Athens as his
native town. For over twenty years
Mr. Matthews was located at Madi
son, locating here, and building fine
home about eight years ago. In ad-
dition they have splendid sporting
camp, surrounded by over 25 acres
of fine woods and with plenty of
water This Is located at The Forks
of the Kennebec, about 43 miles from
Skowhegan, and where the Matthews
family spend a large part of their
time. Both father and son are pop
ular members of the Masonic order,
J. n. Matthews having been a mem
Der for over 40 years. He also
served honorably in the War of The
Rebellion. as volunteer from the
State of Maine.
is a native of Bingham, where he re-
ceyed his early schooling, later
graduating from Bryant & Stratton
Commercial School of Boston. He
was connected with this concern for
twenty years prior to his present
partnership. He is a popular mem
Der of several fraternal societies.
l.. E. Jacobs the other partner halls
from Harmony, and is graduate of
Eastman's Business College of
Poughkeepsie N. Y. For some years
he lived in Athens where he con-
Quoted a general store and held many
public positions of trust, such as
Town Clerk, Supt. of Schools and
chairman of the board of selectmen.
He also represented his district Mad
ison. Scion and Athens in the Maine
Legislature in 1907. He. too. is af-
fiiated with several fraternal and
social organizations, at the present
time holding the position as Grand
Marshall of the Grand Lodge of l. o.
o. f. of Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
MISS l.. VI. P0ULIN
Creates Beautiful and Becoming Mil
llnery at so Water 1t.

For several years one of the popu-
lar millinery establishments of Som
erset County has been that of Miss
l.. NJ. Pouljn's at 60 Water street, in
Skowhegan, famed for the original
and beautiful productions that have
not been surpassed even in the larg-
er cities, only costing less here. A
visit at "POULIN'S" reveals a large
display of millinery and millinery
trimmings, auto bonnets. hats of all
kinds, trimmed and untrimmed and
in assortment sufficient TO please all
tastes and pocketbooks. Miss Poulin
is an artist Furthermore. she keeps
in close touch with the great fashion
centers and has on hand the newest
and most popular novelties as soon
is they appear in the Metropolitan
centers She has the knack of max
ing up becoming millinery and her
advice and suggestions are sought by
considerable clientele that comes
from all parts of the county. Her
store is nicely arranged. with every
comfort and facility for patrons
While her millinery creations are
tasteful, rich and beautiful. il is al
ways noticeable that her prices are
such as to attract the favorable at
tention of the most careful buyers.
Four skilled milliners usually are in
attendance here, to give instant at
tention to the needs Of customers.
People are cordially invited to call
and look over the novelties that are
constantly arriving here Some
thing new every week. Miss Poulin
carries one of the largest stocks of
shapes, trimmed hats and millinery
trimmings this side of Portland
just what you want at the price you
like to pay
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08

somely furnished sleeping rooms, an
attractive dining hall seating forty
people. a spacious and comfortable
Longing room etc. The house is
steam heated is lighted by electricity,
and has every Improvement demand
ed by the traveller or tourist There
are no less than II rooms with pri-
vate bath, with public baths and
toilet on each floor 1t is located
on the main business thoroughfare,
in the heart of the shopping and
banking section, and within min
ute's walk of the steam and electric
railroads. The service in all parts
of the house is all that could be de-
ired Fred L. Clark makes an ideal
host and is ever alert to provide for
the best interests of guests. He
halls from New Sharon, and has
an extended hotel experience
He is a popular member of the Ma
sonic fraternity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
Antique Furniture

In another part of the building Mr.
Lancaster has one of the choicest
collections of antiques to be seen in
Central Maine. Mr.. Lancaster buys
and sells all kinds of antique furni-
lures, antiques and curios of every
description. He makes a splendid
exhibit at his place. one we'll worth
visiting. especially If one is seeking
something for his own collection, for
here he will find some of the finest
specimens seen in many a day. Wis
itors are cordially invited.