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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
Mrs. Nettie Thompson Porter

The death of Mrs. Nettle Thompson
Porter occurred at her late home last
Thursday, after a long illness of da-
betes tho the last illness was only
few weeks. Mrs. Porter was born
in Gardiner. the daughter Of Mrs.
Susan Woodbury. Thompson and
Woodward Thompson on Jan. g. 1S49,
Her early life was spent in Gardiner
and on Oct 10, 1871, she united in
marriage with George E. Porter who
died several years ago. The first
few years of their married life was
spent in Gardiner, Monmouth and
Harrison but the most of the time
was spent in Norridgewock where
they both made many friends. For
many years Mrs. Porter kept a home
restaurant and many are the people
far and near who have sat at her
table and enjoyed her excellent cook
ing and home surroundings. Mrs.
Porter was woman of great refine
ment as showed in her beautiful
home and the most of her spare
time was spent among her flowers
which were her special delight and
which seemed to appreciate her care
for them and repaid her with bios
SONS both indoors and on her
grounds. About thirty-fve years
ago Mrs. Porter united with the Con-
gregatiohal Church of Monmouth
from which church services were
held on last Saturday afternoon. Fri
day evening the remains were taken
to the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. O..
Carr of this town and funeral SER
vices held at eleven O'Clock conduct
cd by Rev. Charles Meeker and then
accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Carr
she was taken to Monmouth as above
stated, those services being conduct
ed by Rev. Herbert Dixon and the
remains put into the tomb and in the
spring will be placed beside Mr..
Porter and their infant daughter in
the Monmouth cemetery. Mrs. Por-
ter had no near relatives but leaves
many close friends who always ap-
preciated her many virtues. The
floral offerings at the funeral were
very beautiful.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
THE BOSTON POST CANE
CHANGES OWNERS
Peter Beckman Wiley OF Athens Now
Holds Token of Oldest Citizen

Peter Backman Wiley of Athens.
who became the owner of the Post
go .d-headed cane On the death of
Hiram Folsom Magoon.' February
seventh, was born in Bingham, Jan.
L. 1881 the son of Turner White
house and Polly langley Wiley.
Born and reared amid privations such
as was common to most of the pio-
neer settlers, he grew to manhood.
the simple life, the plain fare. and the
early training in the responsibilities
of life, no doubt laying the founda-
ton for the rugged strength of his
declining years. He was the sec
ond child in a family Of ten child
rem, five boys and five girls, all of
whom lived to maturity and of whom
he is the sole surviving member. He
cary learned to earn his own living
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
ATHENS TOWN REPORT IS
NOW COMPLETED
Town Valuation Estimated $331,750
Year Ending February 20

The reports of the town OF Athens
sho wthe total valuation of estate to
be $331,7 $50. The total amount COM
mitted was $685. The treasurer's
report shows that the years receipts
were $15,S44.74; the expenditures,
I&15,34l07; the balance on hand
| $503.67. The resources are $S45.61
the liabilities, 1925; the resources
above liabilities. $52O.61
The common school account shows
that the receipts for the year have
been S317S.91; the expenditures,
S33i470, there being an overdraft of
$lG5.G1 The receipts shown by the
high school account have been for
the year. $1,000 while just $1,000 has
been expended.
The total expenditure for patrol
maintenance during the past year
was s60S.95. $45 has been paid for
sheep killed by dogs as follows:
Frank Fox for one lamb IS; Philan-
der Hoyt for one lamb and two sheep
| SIS; Amos Chapman for one lamb.
So; l.. W. Foss for four lambs, 800.
$29913 has been expended according
to the pauper account and there is
now a balance Of 81 cents. $f416S
has been paid for paupers of other
towns, and $3.50 for State paupers.
The statistical school report for
the year ending July first, 1916.
shows the number of pupils register
ed to have been 1856. or these, So
were attending the village schools,
143, the rural schools. The schools
were maintained for thirty weeks
and the average daily attendance was
1851.
The vital statistics of the town
from Jan. l, 1916 to Jan. 1, 1917 were
as follows: Number of marriages,
thirteen; births. twelve deaths
twenty-five.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
MRS. Annie May Haskell

After three months illness of liver
trouble Mrs. Annie May Haskell, wife
of Eugene Haskell passed away al
her home. Mrs Haskell was a
daughter of Jane and Solomon Tracey
and was born in Mercer on Dec. 49,
1871. On Dec. rs, 1896. she united in
marriage with Eugene Haskell and
two children, Fannie of this town
and Ivory of the regular army now
stationed in New Mexico were born
of the marriage Besides the hns-
band and two children. the deceased
is survived by one sister Mrs. Jennie
Stevens and two brothers. Mrs,
Haskell was member of the Metho-
dist church of Mercer and also a
member of Cedar Chapter o. f. S. OF
this town
The funeral services were held
from the Congregational Church on
March TO- conducted by Rev. Charles
Meeker after which the service for
the dead was given by Cedar Chap
ter o. e. S. and the remains accom-
panied by Mr.. Haskell and Miss Fan
ME were carred to New Gloucester, a
former home for burial. The son
was unable to come Nome to his
mothers funeral though efforts were
made to make it possible and the
body kept from Tuesday until Satur-
day with the hopes that the son
might reach home Mrs. Haskell
was loving wife and mother and
devoted to her family to whom she
gave her entire attention and will be
greatly missed by them and by the
large circle of friends and relatives
In this and nearby towns where she
was so well known The flowers
sent by friends for the funeral were
very beautiful and showed the love
and respect in which she was held
by all. The family have the sympa-
thy of all in their bereavement.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15

going when only twelve years OF age
to work IN the woods as cook fol-
| twelve men. cutting his own firewo0d
He was employed by Chandler Baker
of Bingham, going in with the teams
in the fall and returning in the
spring From this time he followed
working in the woods and on the
river for several years. first on the
Penobscot, Kennebec and St Johns
rivers and afterward going TO Michi-
gan and Pennsylvania where he con
tnued to follow numbering and river
driving. In 1863 he returned &c
Maine finally settling at North Corn
Vile then called Cass' Corner. where
for several years in company with
his brother Turner Wiley, be con-
Quoted hotel and also kept the gen
eral store and postofiice. In 1873
he married Miss Lucy King of Ath-
ems who died the following year In
1880 he married his present wife
Miss Josephine Later of Brighton.
They had three children, Ethel
Blanche, who married T.. A. Orr and
lives in Monsoon Nettie Maude, wife
of Daniel Huff of Cornville and
Joseph F. of Madison Mr.. Willie
his two grandchildren, Howard HUFF
and Langdon J. Wiley. After the
birth Of their second child they NOV
ed to Athens on what was known as
the Caleb Leavitt farm. The build
ings were burned in 1892, after which
he bought the Charles Horne farm
where he now lives. He carries on
the farm with very little help except
in haying time. Mr.. Wiley does all
his chores at the present time taking
care of five cattle three horses and
thirty sheep.
He is hale and hearty and enjoys a
good joke as we'll as in his early life.
He relates with interest how the fam
lily subsisted on pea stew and corn
bread in the year 1871 when the
wheat and potato crop was failure.
He is great reader being intense
ly interested in the war and various
interests of the present day. He is
but slightly deaf and reads ordinary
print without the aid of glasses.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
The Nations Solemn Hour

The following comment on the edi-
torial in last weeks issue, has been
contributed by a correspondent:
See Independent Of March Sth. edi-
torial page. No sir we ought not to
pay the price. Why should we?
The editorial strikes the nail
square and fair and is morally right
Is there any other right save the
moral?
This editorial is all right in every
way except on one point and that a
vital one in that it ought to have
been written two years ago.
But I've heard il said that twas
better late than never and perhaps
it's not too late even now to mend
the case even if we have lost honor
Certainly | would ask the manu-
facturers of He'll to forego their
greed for more millions.
No. | don't think I'd bother to say
please but I'd say, stop before you
commence.
We could have had peace with
honor. But where are we now? Can
it be done at this late day?
y 4 y
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
Funeral Services Of Fortuna Rodri-
que

Fortuna Rodrique passed away
Thursday night of last week at his
home Oh North street. Funeral ser
vices were held Monday at ST. Mary's
Church. Father Renaud officiating
Mr.. Rodrique was born in Canada
but had lived In Skowhegan for 29
years. He manufactured cement
blocks, from which his late resi-
dence was constructed Beside a
widow he leaves five children, Mrs.
Frank Lessor. Mrs. Willie Dore. Mrs.
Willie Beaufort, Mrs. Henry Bour-
goin and Joseph Rodrique: also two
brothers, George and Joseph, all of
whom reside in Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
Il r. NEWS OF y y.
SOMERSET'S BUSY TOWNS
NORTH ANSON

Townes orchestra of seven pieces
will furnish music at the Arson
Academy Junior Prom which is to be
held in Carrabassett hall at North
Arson tomorrow (Friday) evening.
There will be concert from eight
until half after eight followed by the
order of dances. Refreshments will
be served
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
Advertised Mail ut SkOwhegan Office

The following letters, unless called
for at the local postoffice before
March "a. will be sent to the dead
letter office: M. d. Campbell, John
Barker, Mrs. Isabel Lashus. Joseph
Bushey, Mrs. Joseph Fairbanks Miss
Melvina knowlen, Adolphe Rondeau,
Mrs. Andres Morse, Frank Kempt and
Franklin Wyman.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1917
Come On And Vote Sister

Justice, long delayed, seems about
to be realized We doubt not that the
women of Maine, at the Sept cleo
ton of 1918, will participate, on the
same terms as men. in the balloting.
Miracles will not be wrought by this
change but we sincerely believe that
politics will be improved by woman's
share therein.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
OUINNEBASSETT

Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Tibbetts and
Miss Florence. returned from visit
with relatives in North Jay last week
Thursday.
Mrs. Carrie Stevens and two child
rem of New Sharon are visiting rela-
tives here.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
Death Of Leroy A. Cram

Leroy A. Cram died at his home on
Madison Avenue, Wednesday after
noon, aged rs years. He has
made his home with his father and
mother, the family having moved
here from New Sharon. The funer-
al will be held at the Bethany
church. Saturday afternoon
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
ST, ALBANS

Millinery Opening-Mrs. S. w.
Green. assisted by Miss Mabel Nutter,
cordially invites the people of St Al
bans and adjoining towns to attend
their showing of Spring styles in mil
linery Friday and Saturday. March
80 and 81. Millinery parlors over
S. w. Green's store.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
Concord Town Officers

r. Boyington, c. G. Cool and Les
ter Morris were elected selectmer
for the town Of Concord. E. o.
Nittum was elected clerk; p. X.
Morris, treasurer; r, Boyington, w.
=. Hughes and Mrs. Chester Robin
son, members of the school commit
tee and j. H. Atwood, road COM
missioner.
$500 was voted raised for schools
$500 for highways; $50 for the sup
port of the poor and $500 for OFF,
GERS salaries.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
EAST SKOWHEGAN

Wilbur Richardson has been haul.
ing stove wood to Skowhegan
Joe Ireland Is hauling cord wood
to Canaan.
The Jewels from Fairfield were up
to their cottage at Oaks Pond fish
ing recently.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
Gard of Thanks

We wish publicly to express our
heartfelt thanks to our many neigh
bors and friends who so kindly help
ed and assisted us and sent the beau
tiful flowers at the death Of our hus-
band and father. Their acts were
appreciated,
Hannah A. Dickinson
Blaine Dickinson
Madison, Me-, March 13. r917.> -
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15

Very low price to our subscribers
for the Lewiston Daily Sun. Ask US
for sample copy.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
DlNSMORE & BICkFORD
INSURANCE AGENTS SKOWHEGAN, MAINE
Aetna Insurance Company
Hartford, Conn.

ASSETS DEC. 81. 1916
Real Estate, ....,......... Sb2f,1st w
Stocks and Bonds, .......2l 33sBe7.47
Cash in Office and Bank. 2,417 1874
Cash in hands of Agents and
in transit. ........... 2456ss7.ss
Interest and Rents ..... 1855 SfS.Ss
Bills Receivable, ......... 3,4&.l2
other admit ed Assets, -. 1Ss,sas4s
Gross Assets, ..,,..... s27 .122&t.14
Deduct items not admitted. 4l5,set7.
Admitted Assets. $26, 7os.S47oZ
LIABILITIES DEC. al. 1915
Net Unpaid Losses ......s 1672.els.6
Unearned Premiums. .....1l !, l6s2es.S 81
All other Liabilities, 49,. 3e6eee.9s
Cash Capital. ............. 9,00eeee-0s
Surplus over all Liabilities. s5o3 824 50
Aggregate. including Capital
and Surplus .......#... $26. .03
Surlups for Policy
Holders, SI3,J83y oe4.s5
Losses Paid In 8S Years.. 49,, 56e, 1897
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15

We have correct models
for the staid, middle of the
Road Man, and we've the
SWEETEST of swell models for
the young fellows who go
the very style limit.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-15
CITIZENS INSURANCE co. OF
MISSOURI
st. Louis, Mo.

ASSETS DEC. 81, 1916
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-22

operation of hydrogen plants or
in the ere and upkeep of dirigi-
bles or balloons. Men who dis
play proficiency or dirigible work
will be- assigned to this branch.
Carpenters mates will look
after the upkeep and repair Of
wings, pontoons, flying boat hulls
and bodies, balloons. and dirigi-
bles. This training will cover the
practical application of their trade
skill to general aviation work.
Machinists' mates must show
previous experience in gasoline en-
glnes or any allied skilled trade
such as that of electrician. They
will be trained in the upkeep and
overhauling of aircraft engines.
Provision is made. for men
especially well qualified for en-
hstment or enrolment "a arpen-
ters' and machinists' mates to be
enrolled directly for that second
class rate, should their skill be
sufficient. The rating badges for
men in this service will be the
same as in the regular Navy ex-
cept for the addition of double
wings.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-22

There is an immediate need for
mechanlcians for naval aviation
for the ratings of machinists
mates, carpenters mates, quarter,
masters. coppersmiths and black.
smiths. These; men will not be ell
listed for pilot duties, but will
receive special training in the
building, handling repairing and
overhauling Of the Navy's air
craft. Ten men are required 10
keep each machine in order and
make safe the flight of the air.
pilot.
The requirements for enrolment
will be the same as those for the
regular service Of the United
States Navy. Training for ma
chlnlsts' mates and quartermas-
ters will last about three months.
Carpenters mates will train for
approximately six weeks. On
completion Of the training, the
provisional landsmen. after exam
ination. will be rated first or Sec
ond class petty officers. They will
then be enligible for promption to
the next higher grade, if they show
fitness and pass the necessary ex-
animation. The age limit for this
enlistment is 81 to 35 years. Can
didates must pass the regular
Navy physical examination. Men
for aviation duty but
failing to qualify will, if recon-
dended by their commanding off
GERS. he assigned to general serv-
ice.
The following trades are COW
cred by the ratings: carpenters,
wood workers, machinists. copper
smiths, blacksmiths. fabric work
ers, riggers, acetylene welders. gas
engine repair men and instrument
makers.
Landsmen for Quartermaster
need have no previous trade ex-
oerience, but general manual abil-
ty is necessary. Men of trades
'uch as rigging. fabric working
ire wire working are desired. as +
re also men experienced in the
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-22

for defense against the much
smaller perils against which our
experts patiently and perserver-
ingly warned them. The neglect
Of twenty years cannot be repaired
in six months. Ships, artiller,
rifles and other equipment for an
army of millions cannot In a mo-
ment sbe created by the mere pas
sage of an appropriation bill.
The Times-Picayune does not
doubt that mistakes have been
made. An errorless score, in the
circumstances. would have been
nothing less than a miracle. If
the congressional committees can
find the errors and devise ways
for their correction. they will de-
serve the gratitude of the repub-
lie. But no American should be
stampeded by confirmed pessimists
OR by reckless Investigators" or
by disgruntled critics into the i'm
preston that the country has fal-
len down on it's job. For. what
ever the faultfnders may say. the
nation is making war more mtelli-
gently, more efficieri' and withal
upon lines giving greater promise
Of success, than it has ever made |
war before.-T.-P.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-22
"BE REASONABLE"

Congressional committees, re-
suming a favorite congressional
pastime. are busily investigating
certain phases of our war prepa-
ration and activities. Thus Tar
the heaviest part of the interroga-
toryjfre has been directed at the
Ordnance Bureau, and General
Crozier, it's head. Another in
vestigation. headed by Senator
Reed, Of Missouri. appears to De
cunning for Mr.. Hoover and the
Federal Food Administration. Be-
fore the investigation fever runs
its course, other bureaus. divisions
and departments will no doubt be
"probed. "
The avowed purpose Of these In
quiries is entirely laudable. The
administration does not object TO
them. and Congress is well within
its rights in ordering them. The
American people are fairly en-
titled to all the information re-
pding their governments con-
l. lttt Of the wal. that may be given
out without injury to the national
interests. By intelligent inquiry
abuses may be revealed and des-
troyed. and costly mistakes cor
rected. with benefit to us all. But
it is easily possible also to make
them harmful rather than helpful.
Very much depends upon the.
spirit an diudgment Of the investi-
gators, and thoughtful Americans.
in undertaking to reach their ver-
diet upon the evidence brought,
should consider also in each case
the spirit displayed by the prob
ing" committee in its questions
and nthe character of the wit
nesses summoned before it
Secretary Baker suggested, the I
other day. that there are two
ways to look at the nations war !,
nrpgress: One is to look at what
~ ree done. and the other is 30
IA hat we has not done. The
people who look at it in the Sec
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-22

ond way naturally consider thai
these Investigations are created !.
give them their inning. and are
eager to testify to the wrong-head
edness of department heads and
I, the folly Or futility Of what has
been done. The people who look
at it the first way are prone to ig-
more or excuse mistakes and over
sights. The interested observer.
who forms his judgment upon the
testimony of either group, is pretty
sure to get a wrong and injurious
impression Of our war progress.
The sensible thing to do is to study
both sides Of the argument and
weigh the testimony Of both
against the established and undis-
'puted facts.
For if we were to accept the
vehement criticisms of the extreme
cS professional pessimists as alto
gether sound and true, the United
States has accomplished nothing
in nine months of war. its leaders
and experts are hopelessly in
competent and the republic IS
doomed. And if we accept the
jubilant "all's well' of the ex-
treme or professional optimists,
we take the risk of perpetuating
such errors and abuses as may
exist. and of encouraging laxity
or incompetnc.
"For the love of Mike" then,
let us as a people be reasonable
in our view Of the country's g war
progress. whether the coneres-
sional Investigators show them
selves reasonably disposed or not |
Let us remember that the gloom
is modified at Wash |
ington. waiting for its chance onI
the witness stand. And. in weigh
ing the charges Of unnecessary
delays. let us not forget that wei
are paying the penalty of twenty +
years neglect Of preparedness for
defense. Nobody in authority
foresaw a conflict Of this magni-
,nde. Successive Congresses re-
fused to make adequate provision
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-22
How to Prevent Group.

In child that is subject to at
tacks Of Group, the first indica-
tion of the disease is hoarseness.
Give Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy as soon as the child becomes
hoarse and the attack may We
warded off and all danger and
anxiety avoided.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-22
MECHANICIANS FOR NAVY'S
FLYING CORPS.

Eight thousand young men are
wanted for the ground personnel
Of the Navy's Flying Corps. Ses-
retary Daniels has authorized the
enlistment of this number, and
the recruiting officers of the coun-
try will at once begin a drive to
enlist the men required.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-22
EMPLOYEES WANTED.

Wanted the following to sail Immediately for largest
most modern Sugar Factory under
lin Haiti One Assistant Engineer two Macbnsts Pipe Fit
cable to read blusprnts and gang) Cor
rugated Iron Shelters Copper Smith, Reters eight
Engineers sandard guage three Agrcuurss field
Farm Surveyor
actory one Chief Chemist four Bench Chemists Head
Sugar Boilers two Quadrupte Eject
two Filter Press Foreman Centrifugal Foreman,
Centrifugal Men, only men thoroughly experienced absolutely
liable sober all times having speaking knowledge French
above draft exempt need apply Speadd opportunity
start with and have chance what you
and Advancement merit board lodging and
aton furnished Give Referencss which win Invoega
ton Send 20 Rseommendations.
Apply
A. b. DAUTRRl7n
LOnEAUvJLxE, La
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-22
WANTED.

/ have several applications for
large or small farms i'm iberia
Parish. List your property with
me on small commission.
M. w. FISHER,
Real Estate Agent.