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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-02-24

Monday night one of them was caught
at George Philbrick's store, and Is
now in safe keeping at Norridgewock
Wednesday night D. C. Robinson and
Thomas Lalley were put on to aid
Mr.. E. Dinsmore. the private watch
man. About l o'clock Robinson had
just stepped into the door of the bank
to see that all was right there, Dins-
more and Lalley having gone down
the street on their beat, when he saw
that they were followed by three men
Robinson stepped across the street as
quickly as possible so as to be ready
to render aid to Dinsmore and Lalley
in case the roughs attempted to rush
up behind them and knock them
down. The roughs followed the
Waterman down about to the railroad
crossing and then turned back and
Robinson concealed himself between
Plummer's store and Gray's tin shop.
Two of the rogues seemed to disap
pear about this time and one of them
commenced operations upon the glass
in the windows of Geo. Philbricks
store, cutting it across and breaking
it in two. To use Robinson's own
words: He then went for him.
The scoundrel lodged down the al
eyway between Tuttle's furniture
store and Philbricks and Robinson
In hot pursuit. By some means the
robber tripped his foot and fell and
Robinson clinched him, having before
fred his revolver at him. Here came
the tug-of-war and both got some
hard clips from the other and both
used their revolvers without effect.
however, upon Robinson at least.
Robinson says his teeth entered the
burglars cheek. In the struggle
Robinson got several clips In the
face with the butt of a revolver and
also gave his friend 60 several clips
with the same instrument. A clip
over the left eye, however gave the
rogue a chance to get up, and he run
down behind the stores and has been
seen no more.-The other day we
took ride up into Cornville by the
old road to Athens and we must say
we are highly pleased with the sec
ton. The Robinsons McDaniels,
Fosoms, Russells, etc, have nice
farms on this road Mr.. L. e. Jud-
kins has a fine residence and farm
at the old Judkins homestead.
Oct. g. 1873-Married Sept. 9th by
Rev. A R. Sylvester, Edward b. Cur
It's and Miss Carrie N. Hopkins. both
of Skowhegan.
Oct. Il, 1S73-The Madison Agr-
cultural Society held its sixth annual
exhibition Sept. II, at Blackwell Hill.
Rufus Williams of Canaan has sold
a two years old colt for $500.
Oct. "a 1S73-Dr. T. L. Bradford
has decided to remain in Skowhegan
and practice his professionals
Christian Baptist held their yearly
meeting in the eastern part of Skow
hogan. commencing Sept 10 and
holding over the Sabbath.-Mr. and
Mrs. Herod Burrill of Norridgewock
celebrated the 25th anniversary OF
their marriage on Monday last.-War-
rem LOOMS of Skowhegan, last Tues
day, had his leg broken from the kick
of a horse.
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S0LON

Eldred Head, Octave Curtis,
Joseph Young, Horace Manson and
Conan Priest attended meeting of
the High school conference which
was held at Fairfield, last Friday,
Saturday and Sunday
At the meeting of North Somerset
Grange Saturday afternoon, March a
the following program, which was to
have been given at the last meeting
in February but which was deferred
on account of sickness, will be given.
Quotations from Lincoln. Washington
and Longfellow, paper, Farm Credits,
by Ivan Brown. There will be reel
tations by different members and also
music.
The A. c. w Chapter of the d. "A.
r. will observe gentlemen's night
Friday evening Feb 25th at the hotel
when they will be the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. H. Gray.
Mrs. Pearl Swain of Portland is at
home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
L F. McIntire for a short vacation.
Stephen Merrill, life long resi-
dent of this town, died at the home
of his son, DR.. l.. S. Merrill of Orono,
last Saturday night. While Mr.. Mer-
ril had been In poor health for some
time the end came very suddenly.
Mr.. Merrill was nearly lightweight
years of age and was born on the
farm where he has always lived. with
the exception of the past few winters
which he has spent with his son in
Orono He was the son of Benjamin
and Rachel Merrill and was the last
one left of family of nine children.
He was member of the Congrega-
tional church and charter member
of North Somerset Grange. He leaves
two sons, Albert C. Merrill of this
town and Leon s. Merrill of Orono.
The funeral services were held from
the Congregational church. Tuesday
afternoon conducted by Rev. H. c.
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A CARD OF THANKS
NORTH ANSON

Little Lila Smith. who was oper-
ated on about ten days ago, is getting
along finely.
The Woman's Club met in their
new club room on Center street, Fri
day evening when the roll call was
answered with suggestions for max
ing the town more attractive. Mrs.
A. Simmons. chairman of Civic I'M
plovement. had charge of the meet
ing. Mrs. j. H. Mckinney read a
paper, and Mrs. Simmons told of the
work accomplished during the past
year Refreshments were served
Miss Tinward of Lewiston. trained
nurse, arrived here Tuesday to go to
Concord to take care of Mrs. Thomp-
son of Concord, who is very i'll with
pneumonia. and had a baby born
Sunday morning.
Leander Cole of this village has a
position as flag man for the Maine
Central railroad at Norridgewock and
will begin his duties there Monday,
the 2Sth.
There will be rehearsal of the
Rebekah degree staff after the next
regular meeting. Saturday evening
February Goth.
The annual town meeting for An
son will be held in the town hall at
Arson lower village, Monday, March
9Th
The Girls Scouts of Arson Acad-
envy were up before sunrise on Wash
ington's Birthday and hoisted the
flag on Graveyard Hill and at the
academy.
-
ganizaton of Ruth Heald Cragin
Chapter, was observed at the home of
Mrs W. c. Robinson, where the
guest of honor was Mrs. C. w. Steele
of Pennington. State regent. Other
guests were Mrs. Lima Mckinney
and Mrs. Nellie Sawyer of Madison
and Mrs. f. E. Colby of Bingham. re-
gent of Kennebec chapter. Mrs.
Steele gave an interesting address on
State work and Mrs. Colby spoke of
the work done by Kennebec chapter.
For the National Congress, Mrs. Ad-
die Perkins was elected alternate
for the regent, and Mrs. Annie Bis
bee was elected delegate. The fol-
lowing are the delegates to the State
to be held in Lewiston, Mar.
oath: Delegates. Mrs. Emily Counce,
Mrs. Annie Bisbee, Mrs. Annie Long
ley, Mrs. Geneva Hilton, Mrs. Evie
Mrs. Alice Simmons, Mrs.
Jennie Bailey. Mrs. Ellie Knowlton.
Mrs. Elizabeth Holley,
Mrs Nellie Wing. Mrs. Alice Meal
pine, Mrs. Elizabeth Emery, Mrs.
Mary Parsons, Mrs. Edith Salley,
Mrs Minnie Berry, Mrs. Ina French.
Henry M. Patterson. who dropped
dead on the streets of Kansas City,
Jan. 2, after an attack of the grippe,
was born in North Anson Sept. 81,
1S4S, the son of Caleb and Caroline
(Mantor) Patterson. He went west
when a young man and for while
was at Wayerly, Iowa, but finally set
tied in Kansas. In 1887, he married
Miss Linda Crofts of Liverpool. Ohio,
and had two children, all of whom
are dead One brother and two sis
ters survive him. He last visited his
native town about six years ago. A
good man has gone to his reward.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Witham and
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Why It Succeeds
Because It's for One Thing Only, and
Skowhegan People Appreciate This

Nothing can be good for everything
Doing one thing we'll brings sue
cess.
Doans Kidney Pills are Tor one
thing only.
For weak or disordered kidneys
Here Is reliable evidence of their
worth.
b. c. Taylor, Athens. Me-, says: Il
suffered constantly from dull, nag
ging pains across the small of my
back I also noticed an irregularity
in the passages of the kidney secre-
tions. In a short time after | com
menced using Doan's Kidney Pills, l
was we'll | have had no trouble
from my kidneys since"
Price soc at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Taylor had Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
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the horse trot last Wednesday, also
jug filled with molasses so the fellow
said. Doran saw that there was
something that drew certain chaps
little from the crowd to a wagon. and
that they got their heads down be-
hind the buffalo that was over the
seat. The fellow was peddling rum
at ten cents a drink from the nose of
the jug. Mr.. Doran took the parties
down town and into court and 1t cost
the man some forty dollars, though
he protested he put nothing but mo-
lasses into the jug when he left home
and how in the world the rum got
there he could not tell.
Sept. 5, 1S73-Campmeeting John
Allen says he has attended his 240th
campmeeting and feels as young and
vigorous as ever.-The High School
here began on Monday with Jefferson
Taylor of Vassalboro, a graduate of
Colby University as principal and
Miss Annie L. Bigelow of Skowhegan
as assistant.-Arthur D. Taylor aged
25 and a native of Norridgewock, Me-,
was killed by lightning during the
evening, while at paper hanging
Last Monday seems to have been a
hard day for men who lose money.
Dea. James Cleveland lost his pocket
book between the toll bridge and his
place containing $25 and 5000 in
notes but he was fortunate enough to
find it again just as we had got the
bill all printed for him. Mr., Horace
M. Hooper of Embden lost his pocket
book containing 500 between the Elm
House and Toll Bridge the same
morning. We have not learned that
he has found it.-Frank Stafford of
Scion, an inmate of the Insane Hos
pital, committed suicide at the Hospi-
tai Friday morning. He was pri-
vate in the Sth Me. Regiment and his
insanity, which made him dangerous
at all times. was caused by sehvice in
the army-On Monday evening the
friends and parishioners of the Rev.
w. Woodbury. and lady of the Congre-
gational Society of this village as
sembled at his residence to celebrate
the occasion of their wooden wedding
or the fifth anniversary of the we'd
ded life of the worthy bride and
groom There were over two hun
dred persons present both old and
young and certainly a more enjoyable
occasion it is seldom our lot to at
tend
Sept. II, 1S73-The roof is now be-
ing put on the Court House and the
rooms are being lathed.
Sept. 10, 1873-Benjamin Fletcher
of this town has three sons, the old
est about 16. cut his foot some six
months since and is still obliged to
use two crutches. And about three
weeks since the third son cut one of
his fingers off. and last week the
middle son sawed a deep cash in his
leg just above the knee. The father
who was away from home at the time
of the last accident, when informed of
it. remarked that he should get along
we'll now having three cripples in the
family.
Sept. &c, 1S73-It has been known
to our policeman for several days
that gang of roughs or thieves were
in town and of course for plumber.
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BINGHAM

The Kennebee Chapter d. \. X.
held a regular meeting this afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Nellie Robinson.
Mr.. and Mrs E ". Moore, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. J. Whitney and Mr.. and Mrs.
w. +. Robinson were in attendance
at the Shriners' ball at Lewiston last
Thursday evening
Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream at
Caewells TIA
Mrs. Fred w. Preble and Robert
Burns were in Scion last Wednes-
day to attend the funeral of their
aunt, Mrs. Frank Davis.
Mrs. Belle Cool Hunnewell is now
visiting her husband in Clinton. Mr..
Hunnewell is spending few months
there learning the BARRIERS trade.
The drama Excuse Me" given on
Wednesday evening of last week I'M
der auspices of c. c. c. was a sue
cess. Much credit is due those who
labored so faithfully for it's presenta-
ton
Mrs. Grace Pooler is substituting
in the 5th and 9Th grades during the
illness of the teacher, Miss Ethel
Gilman.
Mrs. Juliet Webster of Moscow is
very low at this writing. She has
been in failing health for several
years but recently she was stricken
with a shock She is cared for at
the home of her son, Eugene Web
ster.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Spoford re-
ceived the sad news of the death OIL
their daughter. Mrs. Lee Nursery OF
Guilford last Monday. This came as
a great shock to them as Mrs. Spot
ford is in falling condition and on
Monday her condition was more crit
ical.
The remains of Frank Spaulding OF
Jackman were brought to this place
on Wednesday of last week for
burial Mr.. Spaulding was born on
Pleasant Ridge SO years ago. He
was a member of the Nathan F
Blunt Post and was well known by
many people in this community. He
is survived by a son who resides al
Jackman and one brother. Gilmore
Spaulding of this place.
The Board of Trade held regular
meeting. last Monday evening, Feb
81 in Firemens Hall and elected Of
ficers for the ensuing year: F. H
Colby, president; S. J. Whitney. Isl
vice president; =. A. Wood. IND wee
president: E. c. Caswell, treasurer
C. w. Dutton, secretary. A commit
tee was appointed to confer with the
selectmen in regard to the appropri-
atoms to be made at town meeting
A committee was also appointed to
investigate the prospect of having the
boys conference meet here in April
and the board will hold another
meeting on next Monday evening at
which time this committee will re-
port
The Century Club meeting of Feb.
18th was omitted on account OF the
prevailing sickness. 1t is hoped that
the two papers which were prepared
for that meeting may be enjoyed later
in the club year. A very enjoyable
program has been prepared by the
art and craft committee for the next
meeting which will be held on March
3rd at Mrs Lucinda Moore's. AT
roll call each member will respond
with my favorite picture and what 1t
means, showing copy of the same
if possible.
The Dutch lunch which the Re
bekahs were to have had at their last
meeting has been postponed until the
next meeting.
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Sprague A. Taylor of Ohio Hill
Farm. Fairfield. has just sold to Jas.
futile and Frank Moore of that town
- high-grade Delano breeding ewes,
With which they will make start in
sheep husbandry. These ewes have
been bred to Mr.. Taylor's Spanish
Nerino ram. MIR Taylor has a flock
Las always kept sheep and found
hem profitable. and believes that il
" Guild be for the interest OF large
class nf our farmers today to have
more or less sheep an the farm.
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lard ri Thanks

NJ wish TO thank the many friends
aud neighbour Who So kindly az
sisted us IN the recent death OF our
dear molhti. and also the donors Of
tho beautiful flowers
Mr. and Mrs Oscar Kicker
Geo Kicker
Cornsllic. Ne Fsb .. lsls'
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ATHENS


Annie L. Decker will be at Mrs.
Robert .Hayden's next Tuesday, from
10 to 3. to meet patients.
The Baptist Auxiliary met Feb. 16
at Mrs. Laura Rowell's with Mrs. G..
F. Morrill, visitor The attendance
was not large but an interesting pro-
gram was carried out. Subject:
missions" Lottie Lord had charge.
Several appropriate selections were
sung, and Lizzie Curtis, Laura Row
ell, Eta Cooley, Eta Chapman, Win
ME Locke, Ellen and Lillian Emery
read selections bearing on the sub
ject and the offerings from the mis-
sion boxes are to be brought in at
next meeting March |. Expressions
of regret were heard on the death
Jan 81 OF Mrs. Marietta Herrick Ven
tress who had quite recently become
a member of the Auxiliary, sympa-
thy WAS expressed for other members
in their recent Affections, to Mrs.
Nira Alien in the loss of her hus-
band and to Mrs. Annie Russell in
the loss of her brother, a member of
her family. The next meeting of the
society will be at Elmwood March l.
There is still some sickness in
town, Mrs Martha Reed and Mrs.
Ora Judkins are recent cases. Fred
Barker is just getting out after some
time a shut-in following Mrs, Bark
ers illness of few days Miss Mary
Fox is reported still gaining with
Mrs. Annette Hinckley caring for her.
Our town mours the loss of the
two oldest people both highly re-
spected, Mrs. Catherine Leavtt Gray
widow of the late Thomas Gray and
John Tibbetts. Mrs. Gray's death
occurred Feb. 90 at her West Athens
home. her age being nearly ga Mr..
Tibbetts death occurred Tuesday,
Feb %, his age being about So. He
has been for some time the holder of
the Post cane.
The funeral of Perley Small was
held from his home on Bunker Hill
Saturday afternoon, Feb. 10 and the
body placed in the receiving tomb at
Mt. Rest
Principal E. d. Small of Scion Wis
tied Somerset Academy one day last
week.
The Academy Athletic Association
will hold it's first of a series of so
Gals at the academy building, Fri
day evening, Feb. %. Each lady is
requested to bring box containing
her name and something eatable. The
object of the socials is to raise funds
for athletics.
On Friday evening, March 3, there
will be public speaking contest by
the students of the academy, in Odd
Fellows Hall A team of three
speakers will be chosen to meet a
team from Harmony High school at
Harmony, March a.
DR.. Arthur Phelps of Waterville
will speak in Odd Fellows Hall, Tues
day evening, February 20, on the
How Bob Killed the Bear
for the Mems Union Bible Glass.
Public invited, no admission, Dr.
Phelps will make you laugh and
think
The Union Sunday school has
opened again and it is hoped all old
attendants will be back soon and
some new ones with them. A Sun
day school hour bell will be rung at
the conclusion of the regular morn
ing services.
Somerset Academy Literary Society
will hold a debate Friday afternoon,
February 25 on the question, Re
solved, THAT the medical profession
does more good to humanity than
any other one profession" Atfirma-
tive, Misses Tufts, Poland and Ma
son. Negative, Greene, Barker and
Miss Giles.
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SOUTH CANAAN

Mrs j. A. Swain was called to Pitts
field Monday last by the illness of her
daughter. Miss Beryl Nye. She re-
turned to her home Thursday. Miss
Nye had so far recovered as to be
able to accompany her mother home
for a much needed rest
There were nine members of The
Happy Hour, also three visitors met
with Mrs Addie Lawler on Wednes-
day last \ very pleasant time is re-
ported
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two children from Portland were in
town last week, on a visit to his moth
er Mrs. Joseph Atkinson and his
brothers. c. w. and Bert Witham.
Mrs. Joseph Atkinson, wife OF the
Oldest man in town, celebrated her
birthday Feb. %, She is Is years old
and very smart and active for her age.
c. W. Witham has gone to Skowhe-
gan to work until the Newcastle Mill
commences to saw in the spring at
North Arson
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Back numbers of this paper, Sc,
mailed to any address. We have
every issue for the past
five years.
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The News of Somersets Busy Towns

Glidden of the Methodist church The
interment was in the village GENE
terry by the side of his wife who died
fourteen years ago last fall.
Hiram S. Rice passed away last
Tuesday forenoon, Feb. 18th on the
farm where he VAS born and has al
ways lived. Mr. Rice was sick only
about one week with pneumonia. He
was the son of Moses and Martha
Rice. The funeral services were held
from his home Thursday afternoon
at two O'Clock and were conducted by
Rev. G.. ID. Holmes of Lewiston. a
former pastor of the NJ. f. church of
this place. Mr. Rice is survived by
his wife who was Mrs. Lydia Hooper
of Lewiston and three daughters,
Mrs. Cora Fellows of Fayette, Mrs.
Ada Fenlason of North Arson and
Mrs. Grace Padham of this town.
three brothers, Charles Rice of
Skowhegan, Stephen Rice of Lewis
ton and Warren Rice of this town. al
so three sisters, Mrs. Vesta Matson
of Skowhegan. Mrs, Lillian Williams
of Madison and Mrs. Mary Jewett OF
| Skowhegan. The burial was in the
! village cemetery.
Funeral services for George w
Cunningham, n well known black
smith of this town, who died Satfr-
day morning at the age of thirty-nine
years, were held at the Methodist
church Tuesday afternoon at one
O'Clock Rev Fl. c. Gldden officiating
The services were under the auspices
of Scion lodge l. o. O. F. He was .
member of Pine Tree lodge l. o. o. F.
of Winslow and Northern Light lodge
of this place Mr.. Cunningham came
to this place several years ago and
made many friends here. He leaves
wife, mother, several brothers and
/ sisters.
A CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to our many friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted us
at the recent death of our loved one.
Mr.. and Mrs Everett Fenlason.
Mrs. Lydia Rice
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Padham
Mr.. and Mrs Lester Fellows