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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-10-19

ty. where he had dwelt SO long. He
was born in Vassalboro. January %.
1887 and at the age of Is years began
upon what proved 10 be his life work.
that of marble cutting.
Mr. Marble came to this town in
about 1865 from Bath and entered the
employ of marble worker. with the
idea in his mind 10 remain only a
short time. He later. however. de-
clded to locate here permanently. and
associated himself with the late Har-
rison Baker. by purchasing the in
torests of John F. Judkins. with whom
Mr.. Baker had been associated. The
firm of Baker & Marble continued for
quite a time, Mr.. Marble later assum-
ing the entire management of the
business
The skilled carvings of the deCeas-
ed were not confined by any means to
monuments and similar work for he
was an accomplished sculptor as we'll.
tht tA1tIHul ilhSuSSs VI GA-NOftl uol
Coburn. which has been viewed with
admiration by many people in the
lobby of the Somerset County Court
House. being the result of his efforts.
Numerous other pieces of statuary
were completed with quite as much
excellence by Mr. Marble. who was
also, in his younger days. consider
able of an artist. portraits being the
Cleyerest results of his brush.
Mr.. Marble was twice married, his
first wife having been Mary Roberts
of Bath and his second Lizzie A. Ladd
of Livermore Falls. OF the last
union there were five children. two
of whom Miss Harriet Ladd and
Gerald Coker Marble, together with
their mother survive. The daughter
is a skilled musician and is at pres
ent a teacher of music in a WOmans
College in the Philippine Islands.
consequently could not arrive to at
tend the obsequies. The son is a
student at the University of Maine
and has been with his mother during
Continued on Page Four)
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v. H. F|SSELL 8 co. OF NEW YORK TO
GET POST OFFICE CONTRACT
Portland Firm Bids but puts in Higher Figures
To Commence Work Soon

shall be accepted. Both bids are
well within the limit of cost for the
building fixed by Congress. which
was se5090.
There was one other bidder for the
work Forgione & Romano. of Port
land. Maine. Their figure was S62.-
600 for a building with limestone
trimmings. This Portland firm is
not so we'll known 10 the Treasury
Department as the New York firm.
The fact that their bid is the higher
probably eliminates them from the
competition.
The Supervising Architect expects
10 have the papers signed and de-
cisions closed as TO plans in time for
the excayating to be done before cold
weather The severe winter climate
in Maine will make il necessary to
suspend operations during the cold
months but work should 20 ahead
rapidly on the superstracture in the
spring
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-10-19
The SHOW hegan- -MOoSehead Lake
Stage Line

An Historical sketch of the old
stage line between Skowhegan and
Moosehead Lake is now in progress
for publication in the Reporter. Any
details of historical nature regarding
the former stage drivers. the old
hotels or stopping places along the
routea or early notes on the towns
through which the stage passed as
well as pictures of the before men
toned would be gratefully received.
Incidents may also be remembered
by the older residents which would
be of great value to the historian
and of much interest to the reader.
Manuscripts or pictures loaned
would be carefully handled and re-
turned. Forward TO Independent
Reporter Office Skowhegan.
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STILL MARCHING ON To-
VICTORY
Skowhegan High 19-AbbOtt School

Not quite so heavy and fast as iu
past years, but with the same old de-
termination and grit, the Abbott
School team sailed in from Farming
ton, Monday afternoon, headmastei
Church leading a procession of eight
automobiles filled TO the brim with
forty as loyal rooters as ever sup
ported a football eleven Abbott al
ways brings over a Qne bunch of fell
lows. and not osker skowhegan GLAD
to meet them but is still more glat
to beat them. though they have q
queer way of showing it sometimes
Not this year however Skowhegar
presented the same lineup that thus
far has SO ably represented the
school in this years games. Coach
Lacasce has evidently taught them
how to juggle the ball hit and they
not only fooled Abbott but even the
spectators couldn't keep track of the
piSohlH nClC h0lO iiO oChodllOHdl
plays, the game being won by straight
line bucking, though Skowhegan had
the better end of the five or six for
ward passes that were attempted.
Skowhegan made two touchdowns
during the first period, Abbott was
weakened during the second period
thru the injury of Capt Dodge who
was playing a star game. Skowhe-
gan expected to use some second
string men during the last half. but
Abbott came back so strong in the
third period that it seemed wise to
make no changes, though in the last
few minutes of play Rat Croteau re-
lieved Haskell at right end. - Skow-
hegan scored again in the last pc
riod and was well down the field for
another score when the whistle blew
For the third time this season Savage
'lG, served as referee with complete
satisfaction. He appears to have full
knowledge of the game, is firm in his
decisions and impartial.
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DEACON {. v. MARBLE
PASSES AWAY
Funeral OF Respected Citizen Took
Place Yesterday

Edwin w. Marble passed away ear
ly Monday morning His last i'll
ness was for only about ten days. but
his health has been failing for some
time, due to age Funeral services
were held at his late home on Spring
ST, yesterday at II a. M. Rev. DR..
Tracy OF the First Baptist Church Of
fciated. The burial was in the fam
lily lot in North Cemetery All places
of business were closed during fu-
neral.
Many years active in the business
life of Skowhegan and for quite a
period of that time the Oldest man en-
gagged in the vocation of his chosen
profession. Mr. Marble will long be
greatly missed in the town and coun-
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year is ended. The couple already
mentioned have long been residents
of Skowhegan. Mr. Weston having
been born in old Bloomfield April T.,
1S41. His ancestors were among
the pioneer settlers Of this communi-
ty, his grandfather having been John
Weston who came from Massachu-
setts in the early days of settlement
here His parents were Alvin and
Abigail (Hardy) Weston and young
Harrison grew to manhood on bis
fathers farm. At the age OF 20
years he, like many other brave
youths of that day, became soldier
enlisting in Company F in the 3rd
Maine Regiment. He was mustered
into sevrice at Augusta, June a, 1861
and during the next three years and
two months he saw and experienced
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-10-19
Seventy Ninth Anniversary

Tuesday of last week was the 10Th
wedding anniversary of lady, well
known and beloved by many Somer-
set County people. Mrs. Hannah Page
of Norridgewock Several friends.
old and new called to pay their re-
spects and to thus evidence to her
that others beside herself remember
ed the anniversary. Mrs Page was
married to the late Horatio Nelson
Page in Winthrop, October 10th. 1887.
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Seizure at ii Oleb

Sheriff Thompson received by ex-
pIess Tuesday, five barrels and three
boxes of whiskey which was taken by
his deputy John Burke at Holeb Sta
ton on the C. P. r. II was shipped
either from Boston or New York and
came by the way Of Sherbrook and
Megantic and was destined for Jack
man. This seems to be the popular
route for liquors to be shipped. but
even this fails to fool Sheriff Thomp-
sons efficient deputies.
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mans Relief Corps as both are af-
fliated with these orders respective
ly. They worship at the Centenary
M. E. Church. Mr.. and Mrs. Weston
are blessed with three children all of
whom reside in Skowhegan, the son
being Archie Weston and the daugh-
ters are Mrs. E. E. Harris and Miss
Lila Weston. The story of Mr..
Weston's army career is indeed a
notable one and we purpose in some
future issue to review those incidents
as given from the lips of the partici-
pant. Not only are the bride and
groom of fifty summers to be con-
graduated upon their good health
and longevity but upon the fact that
the latter's years have been free
from the discord and strife so nota-
BILE in his early manhood.
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DEATH OF MRS. AMOS TOBEY
Respected SkOwhegan Woman Dies at
Advanced Age of 30 Years

After the privilege of having lived
a long life on earth Mrs. Elizabeth
Tobey, widow of Capt. Amos Tobey
passed away Friday morning at the
age of 80 years. For some weeks
she had been seriously i'll, but up
until recent times she had been bles
sed with excellent health and had
been a dominant feature in the acti-
vfties of her household. Mrs. Tobey
was born upon farm on the back
road to Waterville, the daughter Of
Ansel and Sarah Uander) Allen
That location was her home until
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MADISON HAS A NEW
CLERGYMAN
Rev. william Clements Commenced
Duties October Is

MADISON, Me-, Oct. 13.-(SpeciaD
Rev. William Clements of Laconia,
N. H.. who has recently accepted
call to the pastorate of the Madison
Free Baptist church, will commence
his work in this place October Is.
When a young man Mr.. Clements be-
came a resident of Quincy, Mass.
He attended the Braintree Academy
studying Greek and Latin under Prof.
Otis B. Oakman. Later he attended
the Newton Theological Seminary,
from which he graduated in June
1894. In November of the same
year he was ordained pastor of the
Baptist church in Wells, Me-, and
also supplied tre Free Baptist church
at Wells Branch. After serving
these churches for a year, Mr. Gle
ments accepted a call to the Baptist
church at Buxton Center, where he
remained for eight years. While in
this place he served as president of
the Buxton and Hollis Sunday school
Association. After most sue
cessful pastorate in Buxton. Mr.. Gle
ments resigned in 1903, although the
people voted unanimously to ask
him to withdraw his resignation. He
then accepted a call to the pastorate
of the Baptist church in Rockport,
Mass. After pastorate of several
years in this place. Mr.. Clements
again returned to Maine to accept a
call to the pastorate of the Baptist
church in Springvale. While at this
place he underwent an operation for
appendicitis which resulted In a
nervous break down, making 1t nec-
essary for him to give up pastoral
work for several years. Since re-
covering his, old time vigor, Mr.. Gle
ments has been serving as supply to
the Free Baptist church in Clifford,
N H. Mr.. Clements is splendid
Bible student and in letter Of re-
commentator to the Buxton church
Prof. Bullen of the Newton Theolo-
gical Seminary, stated that Mr.. Glenn
ents was one of the best Bible stu
dents in the school. Mr.. Clements
is of Scotch Irish descent. He is
married and has a family of five
girls and one boy. Mr.. Clements
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Accident TO Madison Boy Member of
Company +

Private William Brooks fell under
the train. on which the Company was
returning from Texas. at Athol. Mass.
early Saturday morning. 1t was
found necessary to amputate his right
leg just above the ankle. 1t is re-
ported that he is doing as we'll as
could be expected. He was taken to
the Kendall hospital at Athol and is
still there.
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Mr.. Renne Resigns

X. F. Renne has rendered his resig-
nation as superintendent of the Som
erset Shoe Factory, the action being
taken by reason of a more lucrative
position which he has in prospect
Mr.. H. c. Bell of Salem is in town
with reference to the change and is
accompanied by Oscar F. Wilder
formerly Of the Widder Shoe Com
pany of Portsmouth, N. H.
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Death of George H. Ridley

George H. Ridley, 6S years of age
died at his home in Cornville last
Sunday. He was the son of the latt
Henry and Eunice Ridley and had
lived in Cornville for the past 4(
years. coming there from Brighton
Three daughters survive Mrs. Belle L
Palmer of South Braintree, Mass.
Mrs. Evelyn H, Harville and Mrs
Annie NJ. Collins of Cornville. The
funeral occurred yesterday at 10 a. m
conducted by the Rev. George Mer-
riam of Skowhegan.
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To Be Married Next Saturday

William Olsen Trenholm and Miss
Marion Carr Hussey are to be marri-
ed, Saturday next, at Albion. The
groom is a painter by trade, and has
been a resident of Skowhegan since
last July. He was educated in the
schools of Halifax, N. S. and Fred
rickton, New Brunswick from which
latter province he came to Maine
The bride is also of Canadian birth
of English parentage. Both are
deaf mutes.
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D|PHTHER|A IN SKOWHE.
GAN UNDER CONTROL
Schools Will Probably Reopen Mon
day. October %

The diphtheria epidemic seems tc
be under control as only one new
case has been reported this week
The quarantine has been removed
from the Thibodeau Akeley, Abbey
Pooler, GARNER and Shultz homes
The new case is at Seldom Knights
on Bailey ST 1t is Dr.. Caza's opinion
that the schools will open Monday
unless new cases are brought to
light
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now deceased and in consequence of
her serious illness Mrs. Robinson has
been at the old home Of late.
The funeral obsequies were held
from the house Sunday afternoon at
2 o'clock, Rev. 0. II. Tracy. Phi. d. of
the First Baptist Church, where the
deceased had been an attendant, Off
ciating. This sad service was large
ly attended and there were aboundant
and beautiful flowers. The pail bear
ers were T. Dean. L. Webster, Bert
Webster and Walter T. Crosby. The
interment was at the Southside Gem
etery. Mrs Tobey was the last sur
yiying member of her fathers family,
her sister, Mrs. Lucinda Oak passed
away only a few months ago.
The following poem from the
works Of Tennyson was read BY DR..
Tracy at the final services:
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me
And may there be no moaning of
the bar
When l put out to sea
But such a tide as moving seems
asleep
Too full for sound and foam
When that which drew from out the
boundless deep
Turns again home
Twilight and evening bell
And after that the dark
And may there be no sadness of
farewell
When | embark
For tho out our bourne of time and
place
The flood may bear us far,
hope to see my pilot face to face
When have crossed the bar.
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MR.. AND MRS. v. HARRISON WESTON
OBSERVE THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING
Prominent Grand Army Man and Wife Receive
Congratulations of Friends

AS quietly And peacefully as their
lives have been of late MI. and Mrs.
W. Harrison Weston observed their
golden wedding day last Friday at
their home on Turner Ave. They
are one of many couples in Skowhe-
gan who have been welded for half
century and it would be. most
fitting thing for the people of the
town to join in rendering all of these
residents, who alas are no longer
young, a golden jubilee before the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-10-19

A social gathering, participated in
by both Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
occurred at the I. o. o. F. Banquet
Rooms, last evening. in honor of the
18th birthday OF s. NJ Sawyer. a
worthy member of both bodies.
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to the fullest extent the horrors OF
the terrible conflict. In June 1864
he came back to Skowhegan and two
years later in October he married
Miss Clymena Parker, the daughter
of Harrison Parker of Fairfield. For
long period the couple lived in the
Bigelow Hill section of the town but
for nearly dozen years they have
lived in their present residence. Both
are greatly interested in the Grand
Army of the Republic and the Wo-
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two oldest daughters are musicians
of ability and are frequently called
upon to assist in evangelistic SER
vices. The Madison church con-
slider themselves fortunate to secure
man of Mr.. Clements ability and
look forward to an era of continued
prosperity under his leadership.
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Jesse Blanchard

Jesse Blanchard died at his home
on North Avenue. Tuesday. aged 76
years. A widow, brother and sister
survive. Funeral services were held
this Thursday afternoon at p. m,
Rev. George Merriam officiating The
former residence of the deceased was
at The Forks. His brother Josiah
resides on North Ave, and his sister
Annie Russell on the Lakewood road.
Donald W Philbrick of this place
has been elected vice president Of a
Republican Club. organized at Bow
doin College, Tuesday evening.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-10-19

Mrs. j. w. Blunt is visiting Mrs
David Haig at Providence, R. l.
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Mr.. and Mrs Elmore Withee re-
turned last Thursday from Boston
and Watertown where they visited
for a week with their son Carl E.
Withee and other friends in Water
town.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-04-06

from Grangeville whore AIR.
White was called some time ago
by the serious illness and death
OF his father. Mrs. White, his
mother accompanied them home
and will visit here for some time.
FIVE DOLLARS Reward for
return of my Missouri fox hound.
Last seen Mar. 4 chasing coyote ,
miles west Nezperee. Mostly black
with white feet, collar and breast
and white tip ON tail and spot be-
tween eyes. Wore lOek-buekel col
lar with name and address. u.
Asker, WinOna, Ida. 43-2
Sheriff NJ. ii. Paige went to
Lewiston yesterday and arrested
VIM. Campbell on a charge Of eat
tie stealing, the complaining wit
ness being Henry Fuchs, who
found some of his cattle in a pas
|ture near Vollmer, the party hav-
ing them in charge claiming they
belonged to Campbell.
FIFTY THOUSAND Dollars of
private money 10 loan ON real es-
tate at a low rate of interest. with
privilege of paying any amount
at any time without bonus. Best
terms ever given on this prairie.
Money ready as soon as abstract
is completed. No delay. Write
or phone me at MOhler, Idaho, be-
fore making loan. A. q. GROSS.
p. w. Mitchell will go 10 Black
foot Saturday to attend a con-
ference OF the boards OF trustees
of the North and South Idaho
asylums, he being a member OF
North Idaho board. II seems the
capacity of the North Idaho in
stitution is overtaxed and il il
hoped that arrangements can be-
made for the transfer OF some Of
its inmates 10 the Blaekf0ot asy.
lum.
While no definite information
is obtainable on the matter, 4
looks like the Wood & Wright |
grain dealers might also provide
heir grain warehouse here with
an elevator plant for handling
bulk grain. This conjecture is
he result of blue prints seen in
Iir. Wright's possession for a
fery complete elevator system
With capacity Of 100 bushels
lp to 5000.
Frank Hilton made the trip up
rom Lewiston Tuesday in his new
passenger Studebaker ear. He
ound the roads so rough and
eavy that in places they seemed
ntirely impossible, but the ear
bowed the stuff she had in her
nd negotiated the bad as well as
he good places and really made a
eeOrd trip over this noted route.
II. Hilton has the Studebaker
geney for the Nezpcrce territory.
Wallace b. Stanton was on the :
reefs yesterday for the first
me IN twelve weeks, his eonfin-
ent having been necessitated )
'om a severe attack Of sciatie
ieumatism. Mr.. Stanton was
rieken shortly after New Years
I'd while for the past few weeks
} has been able to be about his
,artments az the Bollinger An.
x, the weather conditions have
ZEN unfavOrabIe for risking the |
ItdOors and he was on the
reefs yesterday for the first /
ne since his confinment.-Lew-
on Tribune. Mr.. Stainton'
any friends on the prairie will
lrn with pleasure that he is able
be out after his long siege IN +.
ors.
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Draperies

THIS WEEK WE RECEIVED A LARGE SHIPMENT or
DRAPERIES THE DYE SITUATION BECOMES MORE ACUTE
EACH DAY WE ANTICIPATE ON ALL LINES THAT WE CAN
TO BUY HEAVY ON SUCH LINES THAT DO NOT CHANGE TO
QUICK IN STYLES WHILE COLORS ARE GOOD. THIS DE-
PARTMENT HAS BEEN WE'LL TAKEN CARE OF AND SATUR-
DAY WE ARE GOING TO FEATURE DRAPERY LINE.
SUCH WELL KNOWN LINES AS THE HAMILTON TWTLLS
DRESDEN TUDOR, WEST PHALIA, BUNGALO CRETONS
DENNIS AND VALOUR DRAPERIES WILL BE ON DISPLAY.
VALUES Run FROM 1Oc THE YARD TO SOC AND THE PAT
ONLY BY U.s.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-04-06

Spring Is looked upon By many
as the most delightful season Of
the year, but this cannot be said
Of the rheumatic. The cold and
damp weather bring on rheumat-
&c pains which are anything but
pleasant. They can be relieved.
however, by applying Chamber
laIn's Liniment. For sale by all
dealers.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-04-06

The ncss-Aiu't IL enough that savs
your Iffe7
The Bookkceper-w What do you meam
-saye my iifeg
The boss-ir gave you the raise
yours asking Tor you'd drop dead
Boston Gibbs.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-04-06
$1,000 Reward

! will pay q reward OF $1,000
for the return Of or information
leading to the recovery Of my ST.
Bernard dog, Jack. G. w. Felt.
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Ladies' Suits
and Coats

THIS WEEK RECEIVED SMALL SHIPMENT
LADIES SPRING COATS AND SUITS THERE ARE SOME
VERY PRETTY STYLES AND PATTERNS IN THIS SHIPMENT
AND AT POPULAR PRICES. WHAT DO NOT SELL SAT-
URDAY NIGHT WE RETURN TO THE MANUFACTURERS so R
YOU ARE INTERESTED THIS LINE DROP
SHOW YOU WHAT WE HAVE. YOU KNOW WE HAVE THE
AGENCY FOR THE PALMER LINE OF COATS AND SUITS.
ANYTHING THAT YOU MAY WANT FOR YOUR SPRING
SUMMER WEAR WE CAN GET FOR YOU IN JUST FEW DAYS
FROM THIS WELL KNOWN HOUSE
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Clothing

EAsTER Will SOON BE HERE. YOU WILL WANT TO BIZ
WELL DRESSED FOR THIS OCCASION OUR CLOTHING DE-
PARIMENT OFFERs you EVERYTHING THAT Is NEW AND
AND A PRICE THAT FOR THE STYLE AND QUALITY rs
ALWAYS LESS
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-04-06
Anything For en- Excuse.

Mrs. Homebody- Did you match that
piece OF mouse coIored velvet for me7
Her Busband--No. my dear. You
forgot 10 give me the mousse Boston
Globe
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-04-06

The Guest-I'm hungry as q wolf.
What you got TO eat7
The Waitress-We got nothin left
but corned beef and cabbage. only the
cook forgot the cabbage. and the corn.
ed beefs all out what'll you havef--
New York Globe.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-04-06
Ladies' Silk
Hose

SATURDAY WE WILL PLACE ON SALE OUR ENTIRE LINE
OF RTVOLI AND PHOENIX SILK HOSE FOR LADIES IN ALI.
COLORS. THIS is RETAILING EVERYWHERE at
AND 150 SATURDAY AND ALL NEXT WEEK WE ARE GOING
TO PUT SPECIAL PRICE OF 100 THE PAIR FOR QUICK
SELLING.
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Far Frem unanImous.

OLD FliutskinneF THIS beauties
weather makes me feel glad faat -
BE- alive
Young Outspeke That's queer "a
doesn't make ans one else feel aia&
you're alive. Washington star.