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The Harrison times., 1916-03-18
LAUNDERING THAT
WINS.

THAT is THE HARRISON SORT
We have built up from almost no
business to the largest Laundry here
abouts, and one of the most up-to-
date in this country,
Brains, the know how" and keep
at.iveness are responsible for those
results which good dressers prefer.
You don't know just how good your
linen can be made to appear until
you've sent us bundle.
Harrison Steam Laundry
Phone No.
The Harrison times., 1916-03-18
TONSORIAL.

EAST SIDE BARBER SHOP
Parks, Mitchell, BIaIock and Chandler,
Proprietors.
Most modern shop in the state. Elec-
trio hair dryer, electric face massage,
electric FAM baths.
Ladies' shampooing and face mas
saging given special attention.
HARRISON, ARKANSAS.
The Harrison times., 1916-03-18

A gauge has been invented to be
clamped to hack saws to prevent them
cutting too deeply.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23
DEATH OF BELOVED MERCER
WOMAN
Mrs. kimball Had Been Great
Sufferer

After a Comparatively short illness
Mrs. Ernest J. kimball passed ava!
at her home Monday morning. Nov
10. at $40 O'Clock. al the age of q
years, 5 months, and L days Mrs
kimball was born in Lynn. Mass. ant
lived there until about three years o
age, when her parents moved to Mer-
Ger in wh0lb town she has since
lived
She was a student at Hebron Acad-
envy, class of 1912, but owing TO her
i'll health, was unable to complete
the four years course. She was a
member Of Sandy River Grange No
SO.
Mrs. Kimball has always been in
poor health from little child, but
has been able to be about the house
the greater part OF the time, and at
tend to her household duties, until
the last two weeks of her life when
she was confined to her bed She
was a great sufferer from yalyular
heart trouble, this being the direct
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23

new railroad line being constructed
from Wateryille to Benton on the
Benton side the passengers of the
trains were transferred from the Ben
ton side to the Fairfield side on the
Back Route" line by stage. V. D.
Pinkham of Augusta, the late veteran
stage driver, signed a contract to
transfer the passengers for that time
Six horses were put into use for that
purpose. Every train was met on
the Benton side and the passengers
were transferred to the Fairfield side.
The stage also met every train on the
Fairfield side taking the passengers
TO the Benton side,
With the building of the railroad
bridge between Fairfield and Benton
it is anticipated that a large amount
of the old time transient trade will
be renewed. 1t will mean a business
boom for the town OF Fairfield Many
of the business men Of the town al
ready report that they are able to
clearly see that this construction
work will be a good thing for the
town,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23

station of the Portland and Kennebec
line was where the present station
stands.
The railroad bridge between Fair
field and Benton was burned for the
first time in 1861. At that time the
wooden covered bridge to the second
island was destroyed. That was re-
built within short time. For the
second time the bridge was burned in
1873. Then the part attacked by fire
was the 400-foot bridge extending
from the Benton side to the second
island. About the origin of the fires
| there has been a mystery and doubt
less always will be. Both fires, as
the old timers remember, seemed to
have considerable starts before being
discovered. Many have offered the
suggestions and few have denied that
the fires in 1851 and in 1873 were
started through jealousy on the part
of down river contemporaries. After
the burning of the bridge for the sec
ond time the junction was removed to
Waterville where the bridge which
has been recently condemned tool
the place of the Inflated Fairfield
construction.
During the time that the bridge a
Waterville was being built and the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23
teuenonenenoHonen0nouNRea.
J SKOWHFGAN LOCAL NEWS !


Mrs. Charles Longfellow of NAL
bons Mills is the guest of her sister
Mrs. E. L, Clough
The sum of 100000 of the town.
taxes has already been paid, althe
none of the big taxpayers have "a
yet paid their assessments. Last
year, when the town clerk was elect
ed to the Office a week later than
this, only $4,000 had been paid in.
The entire amount to be collected is
100000.
Miss RUBY Hamm and Ora L. East
man. both of Exeter, were quietly
MARRIED last Saturday evening at the
Methodist parsonage, Rev. Frederick
c. Rogers, officiating. using the SIM
gle ring service. The bride wore a
dark blue travelling suit with velvet
hat of the same shade. The young
couple left Immediately for their fut--
ure home in Exeter, where they will
reside on the grooms farm The
bride was a waitress at the Coburn.
Hotel
A pleasurable surprise party was
given for Orrison Clough in honor of
his 61st birthday, by fifty friends and
neighbors, Monday evening. The
members of the party gathered at
Mr.. Clough's home near the White
schoolhouse in the early evening and.
passed several enjoyable hours at
cards Refreshments were served, a.
feature of the evening being the love
| ly birthday cake with 81 candles. The
color scheme was carried out in
lavender and yellow.
Peter w. Merry writes that he is
recovering from an operation, per-
formed on his leg, Nov. 9th, at a
Massachusetts Hospital, by DR.. Cot
ton of Boston, reputed to be among
the most sklllful bone specialists of
New England. Mr.. Merry was in
| jured, October s. 1914, while driving
a four year old colt, which he was
training for c. H. futile. 1t is
hoped that the present operation may
free him largely from the lameness
which has persisted since this injury.
At last nights meeting Of the
Grange in Grange Hall, Senator w.
l.. Walker addressed the members on
Woman's Suffrage Captain Roy L.
Marston told Of his interesting ex-
perience last summer with Company
E on the Texas border. J. w. Fog
Ter made few remarks on Woman 8
Suffrage. The rest of the program
was devoted to musical numbers in
Guiding a song by Winnifred Gard
ner; and quartet selection by Mrs
Emma Dunton, Miss Emma Hall
. Francis Parker and Clarence Man
tor. Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Eaton
were in charge of the program The
next meeting will take place Wed
nesday evening. Dec. 9Th.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23
Skates Fifty-Six Years Old

A pair OF skates, made ffty-six
years ago, Is the center of attraction
in Window of the Bowman Hard
ware store and are the cause OF
many questions asked concerning
their origin.
Sixty years ago the 18th Of next
April, c. A. Williams and his son,
J. F. Williams. came from Massachu-
sets to Skowhegan. where they To-
Gated to make their future home
They manufactured chisels, the son
working with his father by the day
After his regular days work was
over he spent his time in making
skates for the boys of the town, sell
ing them for S4 or S. a pair.
Because Mr.. Williams had been ar
expert skater before leaving the Bay
State, oftentimes winning honors il
various skating races, he was a gooC
judge of skates and of the materials
from which they were made. He
worked up such large business
that the outcome of it resulted il
the father and son giving up th'
chisel business and giving their en-
tire time and attention to the manu-
featuring of skates.
The skates which we have men
toned as being in the window Of tn
local firm, were made Sc years agc
and presented to Moses Littlefeld
then proprietor and editor of tn
Skowhegan Clarion, the local news
paper of that time. There were af
terward sold to the Steward famil
and they are now owned by Howar
Steward.
The skates are eleven inches lon
and fashioned from the truest stee
turned up at the toe-end resemblin
, sleigh-runners. The wood is fla
, and has two open places for tn
leather straps which hold the skate
onto the feet
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23

third channel to the main land on the
Benton side. There the bridge end
ed at what is known as Parker's
crossing. From the second island to
the Benton mainland the distance was
400 feet.
All trains on the Back Route" line
went over this bridge. The trains
started at Bangor and ran to Danville
Junction, through Lewiston. From
Danville Junction the trains were
hauled over the Grand Trunk line to
Portland. Trains leaving Portland
for Bangor by the Back Route" were
in turn hauled to Danyille Junction
over the Grand Trunk line. The
Fairfield station of this line was al
most opposite the station of the Port
land and Kennebec line. 1t was what
is now the paint shop owned by A P
Morrill,, and stood almost where il
does at the present time, except that
| it was raised to the level of the
tracks. The Fairfield station of the
other line was in the same place as
| it is today, The trains over this
later line were from Portland tc
I Skowhegan by the way of Augusta.
At Waterville, the station of the
Back Route" was at the foot of Tenn.
pie street, near the toll bridge. The
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23
History Of Fairfieid's Old Railroad
Bridges

In the COS and the early 70's when
the Portland 4 kennebec line and the
~paek Route ran side by side from
Naterville to Fairfield, many tales of
unusual nature were told of the races
which took place between the pas
senger trains on the two lines. The
sporting blood of the men at the
throttle was apparent Judging from
the tales which have been told of
those times For some time passen-
ger trains left, according to the sched-
ules, the Waterville station of the
Portland and Kennebec line at the
same time as did the passenger trains
on the Back Route" line. The two
trains getting an even start were
plainly running together in parallel.
The passengers could watch from the
windows of one train the other train
which kept apace. Many times the
race reached such a height that the
passengers held onto their chairs and
wondered if they would reach their
destination alive and still in good
health. At Fairfield, the station three
miles above Waterville, the parable
tracks left their even race tracks anc
the race would there end. The Port
land & Kennebec line went straigh
on to Skowhegan while the "Bacl
Route" line went across the Kennebe'
riven through Benton.
The story goes that the racing be
came so persistent and the passenger!
became so frightened that the SEIZED
ules were changed. The complaint
of the faint hearted passengers caus
ed the revising of the schedules 81
that short spaces of time were plac
ed between starting times of thu
trains on the two lines.
OF all the engineers, firemen brake
men and other employees of the ole
Portland G. Kennebec line. Georg'
Page of Western Avenue, Fairfield, il
the only one who is living at the pres
ent day. He was employed for SOM
time as fireman on this line and late
left for Kentucky, where he was a
the time the Fairfield and Benton rail
road bridge was burned for the secon'
time.
The old railroad bridge at Fairfield
the rebuilding of which is practicall
assured, was built between Fairfield
and West Benton in 1855. The trestl
started on the Fairfield side at tn
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23

cause of her death In spite of her
poor health she was always cheerful
and thoughtful of others, and always
willing to help anyone at anytime she
could, even to the last day of her
life. She will be greatly missed by
all who knew her.
Mrs. Kimball was united in mar
rlage four years ago to Ernest ].
Kimbaii Of this town, W. SURVIVES
her. and who has most tenderly car
ed for her, especially during her last
Sickness. Besides her husband she
leaves to mourn her loss, her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Bacon
of Mercer, six brothers, Nathaniel OF
Sanford; Henry of Monmouth; Philip
of New Sharon; John Jr.. Joseph and
James of Mercer and two sisters Miss
Velma of Mercer and Mrs. Paul
Chamberlain of Jaekman Station.
Funeral services were held from
her late home, Wednesday, Nov. 18th,
at l p. m. the Rev. ]. F. Taylor of
who married the cou-
pie four years ago, officiating. In
terment was in the family lot near
her childhood home. The pail
bearers were her four oldest broth
ers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23

Tomorrow (Friday) is the date
lnng since announced as Home Refer
Soliciting Day. Our patriotc "o-
men are to make a canvass OF the
town presenting 10 everyone the OPP
portunity to contribute to the funds
of this most worthy and useful asso-
citation. It's need and the simple
Justice of its solicitations cannot be
too strongly urged. 1t is system
attic effort to relieve the most serious,
at least, of the cases of need among
our own people. Whatever sum is
REQUIRED should be Immediately
forthcoming and each should cheer
fully contribute what seems to be his
share.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23

point known as Murrays Curve. 1t
extended easterly, a dirt filling being
placed between the curve and upper
Main street, Fairfield. A high trestle
extended over Main street with pier
supporting the bridge placed evenly in
the center of the roadway. The
trestle went to the first channel of
the Kennebec river, and there was a
bridge which went over the first is
land forming into covered bridge
which went to the second island
More trestle work carried the line
across the second island and over the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1916
We Should Be More Thot.
full

II is hardly credible that there are
even boys who have SO little con-
sideration for the feelings OF speak
er. or in fact. for the feelings OF the
speakers audience, as did those per-
sons, whether boys or men, VINO were
continually walking over the stairs at
the Opera House last Sunday night
during the address of DR.. smith.
There was apparently no effort made
to walk quietly. One might almost
believe that they purposely made as
much noise as possible. 1t was fort
innate that the speaker on this occa-
sion was one of our own townsmen,
who could take more generous view
of the matter, than would some out
side lecturer. The disturbance,
however, showed very little gratitude
to DR.. Smith for the effort he made
to instruct our people without any
expectations of remuneration for
himself.
We are sorry to say that this is
not the first time such disturbances
have been created during lectures
and entertainments in the Opera
House, In fact, 1t happens quite fire.
aaeatly, and 1t is an insult both to
the speakers and to the audience.
II may be possible that We Axp6tt
too much from our young boys In
the way of conduct In such places,
but 1t would seem reasonable to sup
pose that whoever Is responsible for
them could at least make an effort
to make them see that to do such
things is wrong and harmful to the
community.
1t Is also probably fair to say that
the Opera House Is not constructed
or equipped as 1t should be In that
section of the building approaching
the balcony. We would recommend
as a means of overcoming the diff
Guilty mentioned, that the stairs be
carpeted and some officer or other at
tendant be on hand to prevent any
unnecessary noise.
F. w BRIGGS.
The above, from one of our most
public spirited citizens, calls atten-
ton to a very annoying condition
which is in evidence at almost every
lecture or entertainment at the Opera
House. We hope the protest, which
is fully justified may cause those
who have been thoughtless in this
particular to be more n'indfG, Of the
rights and feelings of others.
=. EDITOR,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23
Local Institution Shows Substantial
Gain

We are in receipt of volume, is
sued by the United States Mortgage
G. Trust Co. of New York, devoted
to statistics of trust companies thru
out the United States. This gives the
resources of the trust companies OF
Maine at s760OO,OOO, a gain of s15,-
100000, or about 20 per cent during
the past year. The resources Of ouI
local trust company (The Skowhe
gan Trust, on Saturday last were
$1,O16,s75.21. a gain of s211,14O.09 oil
26 per cent, during the past II
months.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our neighbors and friends
for their sympathy and kindness
shown us, at our great loss by fire,
also for the many gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Cook and family.
Athens, Me-, Nov %, 1916.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23

The Independence has a
moderate circulation In Massachu-
sets, still less in Ohio, and even less
in Europe, but in Somerset County
exceeds the combined circulation Of
all other newspapers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23
r,t. u.
YOUNG MAN WANTED

Excellent chance for q
young man to learn the print
ing trade. One of the best
equipped Offices In the state.
Fair education required.
Don't write, apply In person
at
THIS OFFICE.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children
I'm Use For Over 30 Years
Always bears ~
s,s.. 4: .. &MASzZx

Nyal's Hursutone-fo the hair and
scalp-cleanses the scalp of dandruff,
stimulates the growth Of the hair and
preserves its natural beauty. Dan
druff is unheaithy-get rid Of h.-G.
r. Fogg Druggist.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23

KEY FOUND MONDAY NOV. g.
Finder may have the same on calling
at this office and paying for this ad-
Vertisement.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23

ADDING MACHINE FOR SALE
Have just paid $500 for an Ameri-
larger one necessary. VIII sell for
$4,000. absolutely new and very latest
model Descriptive circular sent on
request. MISREPRESENTATION Co.
tao
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23

TWO DRIVING HORSES FOR SALE
also set double harness, two light sim
gle harness. light driving pole. two
wagons. top buggy. sleigh and two
automobiles. F. e. Sarle NJ. D., Ca
naan tf43
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23

SIU HEW AHD-HLACk and " HTTE
male fox hound lost or stolen. tan
ears. named Duke. Reward for any
information leading to recovery. A.
w. DeKalb. North Arson. 7w44
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23

For sALE-Two houses and lots on
French St, Skowhegan, Me, both now
occupied paying rental of $26.50
per month. Will sell for $2750.00.
See Jacob Freve. Lakewood owner or
Harold ]. Phillips Atty. Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23

FURNITURE FOR SINGLE CHAIR
BARRIERS Shop for sale Hydraulic
chair, upholstered in leather, Mirror
rack for 20 mugs. marble top sink,
case of five drawers. All good as new.
Sell for half price. II. e. Skidmore,
Bingham SWISS
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23

WANTED-MEN TO SELL OF
goods Special inducements Start
Now Best paying and most perma-
nent line known. Write quick First
National Nurseries. Rocsester N. Y.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23

BARGAIN IN 4 H., y. INTERNA-
TIONAL Engine. Used : days only.
We will guarantee. as good as new.
May be seen at Skowhegan Garage.
tf47
IL GIRLS WANTED FOR CHRIST
MAS. Inquire at Green Brothers
and 10 Cent Store. 3w4l
WANTED-Live poultry OF all kinds
Shipments weight and returns sent
promptly on arrival; crates furnished
Write us for prices before selling
Tel 1613-W. w. II. Bailey & Son.
East Turner St. Auburn. tf20
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-02
GEO &. GILBERT, NJ. D.
PHYSIOIAN AND SURGEON
Grand Marais, Mimi.
Phone No II
Wants. For Sale. Etc.

For Sale Cheap-A good 80 acre
farm in Rowland, E1z of NEA Sec.
20, 1913 E. About ten acres nudar
cultivation Good buildings. On
good road. In a thriving farming
community. Price 100000 cash.
1T interested write
John Myhr,
o28 East 9th St. Duluth, Mimi.
1t am not at the taxidermlst
shop patrons may leave orders at
Woods barber shop or at the Lake.
side Hotel-Dan Mcdonald.
For Sale-Forty acres improved
land, we'll located. Price reason
able. Terms. Call or write
G. w. ROBERTSON
Grand Marais, MINI.
Will trade improved North d.
kota farm, small or large, for
country or city bank stock.
dress No. 10, care News.Herald.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-02
COOL WAVE FAILS
TO CHECK PLAGUE

New York, July ia marked drop
IN temperature failed materially to re.
duce the fatalities and development
Of the epidemic of infantile paralysis.
During the past twenty-four hours
there we're twenty-seven deaths and
IA new cases of the disease reported
In the five boroughs of New York
city.
To control the epidemic which has
been felt in all parts Of the country
the Rockefeller foundation has donat-
ed the sum of $4,000 to those In
charge of the fight against the dis.
ease. Mayor Mitchell has been named
a member Of the committee through
which the fund will be distributed.
Since the epidemic started on June
rs, nineteen days ago, 1853 cases have
been reported and there have been
369 deaths.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-02
ORGANIZATIONS.

THE MODERN SAMARITANS-
Grand Marais Council No. l39-Meet
every second and fourth Tuesday even
ng at the Village Hall.
John Woods, Good Samaritan
John A. Blackwell, S. g. .S.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-02
FLAMES MAY REACH ATHENS

Fire Which Destroyed Kings Summer
Home Still Raging.
Paris, July 15.-The fire which de-
stroyed the summer residence of King
Constantine of Greece on the outskirts
of Athens is still raging in the forest
in which the royal chateau stood.
A Havas dispatch from Athens SAYS
it is feared the flames will reach the
city.
Among those who lost their lives in
the fire were Colonel de la Parta of
the engineers; M. Chryssospaths, the
head Of the royal secret service, and
twenty soldiers. Fifty soldiers were
injured while engaged in rescue work,
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-02
CHURCH NOTICES
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
T. G. SandenO. Pastor

There will he services at Grand
Marais next Sunday, August 9th.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-02
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
VIM. II. RipOu. Pastor.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
VIM. II. Rip0n. Pastor.
Services in the Congregational church
next Sunday as follows: Sunday school
evening service at 1880 p. 10. All are
welcome.
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
John Larson. Student Pastor.
Services next Sunday on Maple Hill
at II a. m.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-28
Public Sale.

The undersigned Committee, of the
West Kentucky Petroleum Company.
duly thereunto authorized by the
stockholders of said Company. will,
on January S1st, 1916, at about one
O'Clock p. m. on the ]. T. Smell
about FIVE miles east OF
Hartford. KY, expose for sale to the
highest bidder, for cash, all of the
property and assets of the Company.
including the following:
About 1900 acres of oil and gas
on which are located four
producing oil wells, with derricks.
tubing and carrying rods; 500 Dbl.
tanks; ESQ Dbl. tanks; / 100 Dbl.
tank; l 20 biol. tank; receiving
tanks; 25 H. P. boilers; 2 25 H. p.
F. & NJ. oil engines; 20 H. p.
Drilling Engines; l 16 H. p. boiler;
! Snow pump; 10000 it. in. water
line; 5000 IT. in. oil line; 400 IT..
10 in. casing; 500 IT. in. casing;
1900 It. 6 IN. casing; lot Ia in.
fittings; l donkey pump; / lot in.
pipe; / lot tubing and rod tools;-
tool house and contents; small
l span mules, wagon and
harness; l string drilling tools COM
plete, including extra l 25 II. p.
boiler, l % II. p. drilling engine,
and lot OF miscellaneous tools and
supplies.
The Committee reserves the right
TO reject any and all bids.
Hartford, KY. January goth, 1916.
ROWAN HoLBRooK.
/. p. BARNARD.
r. E. LEE SIMMERMAN.