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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-01
ITEMS OF INTEREST
EMBDEN CENTER
From Our Correspondents

The Sewing Club was entertained
Wednesday, Oct "a, by Mrs. Mae
Moulton and daughter Mrs. Boynton.
About twenty-five ladies and children
were present and partook of very
nice dinner of baked beans. graham
bread, salads, pickles, cake, etc Those
from away were Mrs. Lena Steward
of Portland and Mrs, Dickey of Bel
fast. Two comforters were tackled
and quite a lot of knitting accom-
plished, some of the latter being Red
Cross work.
Died, Thursday, Oct. 18-Coral Al
len. infant son of MIR. and Mrs. Will
liam Berry, aged days. Sympathy
is extended to the bereaved parents.
A few from this vicinity attended
the lecture by Mr.. Walton, on Food
Conservation, at Concord Corner, Fri
day evening.
There was a party at Elfin Berry's
Saturday evening with a good attend
ance and nice time. Music. games
and dancing were enjoyed and pop
corn, candy and delicious cake was
served by Mrs Berry.
II is rumored that Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Young are to move to f. \.
Portland for the winter. They Will
be greatly missed in the community.
Allen and Harry Young who are
working at North Arson were in town
Sunday
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Mrs. Alma Turner

Mrs Alma Turner, aged so years
passed away about 9 o'clock Monday
morning at the home of Warren
Loomis in Malbon's Mills.
Mrs. Turner suffered a stroke of
paralysis few days prior to her
death and because of her extreme age
could not recover. The life of the
deceased has been a most useful one
final Illness she did housework for
various persons in the community
where she resided She has been in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Loomis about seven years, going there
from Skowhegan.
The deceased was born in Cornville
and before her first marriage, which
occurred when she was very young,
her name was Clark. She became
Mrs. Mack Smith, her husband being
a resident of Skowhegan. She lived
in the vicinity of her birthplace for
some time and few years after her
first marriage she became the wife of
William Liscom of Skowhegan.
member of the Union Army during the
Civil War. His name is on the honor
roll with the names of others who left
Skowhegan to join the colors in 61
He died about 80 years ago. The
deceased then became the wife of
Robinson Turner, who died about 16
years ago. Mr. Turner's father was
proprietor of the famous Turner
House in Guilford and later his son
became proprietor. Mrs. Turner re-
sided in Guilford up to the time of
her husbands death when she return
ed to Skowhegan. She has no sur
yiving relatives Funeral services
we're held in Guilford Wednesday with
interment in the Turner lot in that
village.
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Town Buys 100 Acres of Stumpage

The town of Skowhegan recently
completed contract with George
Tilton for 100 acres OF stumpage to
supply the needs of the municipal
wood yard for three years. The con-
tract is for the duration of one year
and the town is to pay so much per
cord for the wood after IT is cut. Mr.
Tilton is to hire all help needed in
preparing the wood for the yard 1t
is estimated that the land in question
contains between 1000 and 5000 cords
of wood and this is to be sold to resi-
dents of the town at a figure not to
exceed 81.
Operations are still in progress in
the cutting of wood on the George
Washburn farm, there being about
300 cords yet to be felled This wood
is being delivered to customers at So
per cord at present 1t was cut
under the direction of the town who
hired and boarded the men Weather
conditions have been somewhat of
handicap to operations but il is felt
that enough wood can be supplied to
meet the needs Of the town.
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NEW PORTLAND

Glenwood King of Waterville spent
Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs. h. E. At
wood.
viii Farnum recently shot a $50 lb.
bear just back of his home on INLAY
Hill.
Fernwood Grange held its regular
fortnightly meeting on Saturday even
ing at which time the third and fourth
degrees were conferred upon Harry
Atwood. Not only have quite a num-
Der of new members been lately re-
ceived into the Grange, but several
former members have renewed their
membership.
Miss Martha Spear of Wateryille
was the week end guest of her father
DR. H. S, Spear.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Church and Mr.
and Mrs. Raymond Getchell of Halo
well, were recent guests in town.
Albert Parker in company with his
cousin, Mr.. Parker and Mr.. Kicker of
Skowhegan, started Thursday on a
short hurting trip.
Mrs. William Stewart of Norridge-
wock has been visiting her daughter,
Mrs Clayton Atwood.
Fred Hewett, who has been employ
ed for some time on the farm of Mil
ton Young, recently returned to his
home in Lexington.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Atwood with
their little son Linden, were Sunday
guests of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
f. E. Atwood
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Runaway Engine Wrecks Roundhonse

A rather thrilling scene was staged
Sunday morning at the Maine Central
roundhouse in this village There
was but one person in the audience.
Jake Eupea, but he got the benefit
of the show and all the thrills.
Mr. Eupea was backing one OF the
ponderous engines toward the rear Of
the building, preparatory to watering
up In some manner the said en-
CINE got away from him and proceed
ed to reverse with so much viEor that
ii backed to the rear wall and Kept
on going out into the street
The rear OF the roundhouse is a
wreck, joists window sash and clap
boards crumpling like paper when the
big engine went thru. just how The
incident happened is unknown even
To the principal Mr.. Eupea has been
employed at the house for many yer
and certainly knows his work Il
was but recently that he WIS present
ed with watch charm by fellow en-
ployees Of the road in recognition of
faithful continuous service for the
company
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NJ ERCER

Mrs. Charles S. Pressey spent two
days in Madison last week visiting
friends.
1t may be of interest to some peo-
pie, particularly of this town, to know
that Rev. Gardner Wills. pastor of
this church, but who resides in New
Sharon, has recently had a New Eng
land telephone installed in his house );
also that DR., O. B. Head Of New Shar-
on has New England telephone now
so that Mercer Central can call him
direct from her office, which is GER
tainly a great convenience.
Mr.. and Mrs Allen Hilton are the
happy parents of a little daughter,
born recently.
Harry Corson, who has been pack
ing apples, came home last Friday,
with very sore throat, and at this
writing is not any better
Donald Chamberlain has gone to
BroWnyille, where he has work.
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CONCORD

The Town Clerk has been changed
It is now p. A. Williams instead of
Rolon Boyington.
The town is building a new wood
shed for the Martha Washington
school Edwin Wallace and Thomas
Howes are doing the work.
Mr.. and Mrs Rolon BoyingtOn and
children are visiting Mrs Boyingtons
sister.
DR. Piper was in town calling on
Sidney Chase, who has been on the
sick list for the past four weeks.
Rena Chase was a caller at S. S.
Chase's Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Atwood and
two children were callers at r. L. At
woods recently.
Mack Bigelow lost two nice lambs /;
pasture.
Frank Atwood has come back from
Chesterville. He went just to take
Mr.. Merry's team down, instead of
driving them this winter as was stat
ed a few weeks ago.
Wallace Moulton is back from John
Bicknell's where he has been picking
apples.
Mrs Bessie Moulton is able to be
out around again.
Elmer Berry had the good luck to
trap silver gray fox one day last
week.
Earl Higgins while leading a calf
slipped and fell hitting his head so as
to cut it quite badly.
Mr.. kask and friend from Kittery
came Monday for a weeks hunting
Mr.. kask bought the Martin Berry
farm year ago
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OTTo X. BAHR AGAIN INJURED
Back in Hospital After Being Out of
That Institution But Few DAYS

Otto X. Bahr of Madison. who re-
Gently recovered from the effects Of
an aeciden; in which several ribs
were broken. is again in the hospital.
victim OF a second accident, more ter
tribe than tho first In both cases
Bahr was working in the papermak-
ing department Of the Grea, Northern
Paper mill in Madison.
Mr. Bahr was not in the best OF
health when he returned to work
about week since He vas placed
on different job from the one he was
doing at the time of the first accident
While attempting to throw on a belt
he was caught in the shaft and before
machinery could be stopped. one Of
his arms was broken and other in
juries resulted He Is now confined
at the Central Maine hospital in Lew
iston.
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Special Somerset Pomona

The Pomona held a special meet
ing with Fairview Grange, Smithheld,
October 90 This was the first Po
mona meeting held in the new hall,
now nearing completion, and erected
the present season by the patrons of
Fairview Grange. A few years since
this Grange lost their hall by fire but
with renewed courage the members
began to plan for the building Of
second, and by energy and persever
ance have accomplished their purpose
in time to entertain this session of the
Pomona, which was assigned to meet
here in October.
The day was ideal with beautiful
sunshine and fine travelling. The
Master, Lecturer, Steward, Assistant
Steward, Chaplain, Secretary, Pomo-
ma, Flora and Lady Assistant Stew
ard were present and occupying their
allotted stations The vacant chairs
of the Overseer, Treasurer, Gate
Keeper and Ceres were supplied.
The morning session was devoted to
the opening ceremonies and confer
ing the Fifth degree. During inter
mission bounteous dinner WAS sery
ed under the auspices of Fairyiew
Grange. The afternoon session open
ed with a selection by the choir. VIM.
NJ Ellis, master of Fairview Grange,
gave welcome to the Pomona and
Lizzie Watson, lecturer of the Pomo-
Ma, responded to the welcome. There
was an original paper What the
Grange has done, is doing and will
do for Smithfeld' by Bessie Hardy
r. NJ. Stiles, demonstration for Som
erset County, spoke on current sub
jeets connected with our agriculture
al interests, more specially on the
slo and silage, that the farmers of
Somerset County are up to a. higher
standard of production and are more
self supporting than Fifty years ago
was discussed by ". NJ Ellis, Mrs
Mildred Tyler, G. Z. Savage, W. c.
Emery, +. H. Tobey and S. +. Emer-
son. a difference of opinion was the
result of the discussion. The NcXt
topic is it to be reckoned fall from
grace if woman, who is required to
burn green wood, loses her temper"
was considered by Wiloma Merrcw
Lizzie Holway, Alberta Cunliff, Lizzie
Harlow, Mrs. F. H Tobey, Eigene
Danforth and c. w Green. who
has done more for the world, man or
woman" was The question given to s.
F. Emerson to decide. There were
fine selections in reading; solos and
Rotations and choir music and a hui
morous dialogue by Wiloma Morrow
and Lizzie Harlow The meeting was
an extra fine one in interest and en-
thusiasm
Next meeting with Somerset Grange
NorridgeWoek Nov. 10.
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III Mem0riam

Mrs. Lois NJ. (Currier) Luce pass
ed away October %. at the home of
her daughter. Mrs Charles Mckinney
of New Portland, at whose home she
had been living for the last few
months. A1tho her last sickness was
of only a few weeks duration, she
was a great sufferer and was tenderly
cared for by her daughter and hus-
band until the end came.
She was born in Vienna, October
81, 1928, the daughter Of David and
Lydia Brown) Currier and passed
the early years of her life in that
town. She was united in marriage
to Leonard Luce of Arson, May 13,
1851. The first few years of their
married life they lived in New Vine
yard, thence moving to New Portland,
where they had since lived for over
sixty years on the same farm. In
early life she with her husband united
with the NJ. E. Church and both were
interested for the welfare of that So
ciety
Truly a good woman has passed
to her reward. She survived her
husband a little over a lonely year,
when she was called to her heavenly
home, where partings are no more
She outIived all her brothers and sis
ters being the last one of family of
thirteen children. She leaves three
children to mourn her loss. Orlando
Luce of Skowhegan; John Luce of
Arson; Perintha Mckinney of New
Portland also several grandchildren,
one great grandchild and nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were held at the
home Of her daughter, Thursday at
II a. m, conducted by j. w. Packard
of Skowhegan. lnterment was in
the family lot at West New Portland
Nillapn
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SKOWHEGAN BOY TELLS
Of TRIP ACROSS
Interesting Diary Of Trip Across the
Atlantic Written BY SkOwhegan
Boy

Mr and sirs \ + Bison hase re-
ceiYed t3o yerg interesting letter
from fheir son. cassimir. who is
corporal in 60 Z 1o3rd Regt 1 g
ExpeaitIonar4 Forces In one q
th-ss letters Corporal Bison has
written diary Of hi. trip across the
Atlantic in company win many other
well known sfo8hegau boz Thru
the kindness Of Mr.. and Ar= Eisson
We are allowed to print IT, d.srs and
also another letter, both 81 "h.ah are
fun Of Interest Corpora Ii "a Var
among the many local high school stu
dents who gave up their studiez 10
Join the colors. one Of the mans fel-
lows of whom skowhegan may be
justly proud.
The diary IS given herein and the
many dashes denote that some parts
OF the letter have been censored. The
second letter vas written after the
writer arrived in Europe
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A Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank the many parish
toner's, neighbors and friends and
neighboring churches, for their kind
nesses and expressions of sympathy
which we received at their hands dur
ing the long Illness and at the time
of the home going of Mrs Tracy. No
people could be more helpful than
have been the people OF Skowhegan
at this time towards us. Their many
tokens Of friendliness we can never
forget and the remembrance Of them
will ever incite our hearts to deepest
gratitude and make us wish to emu
late their example towards others in
like sympathetic ministries.
Very sincerely,
O, II. Tracy and sons.
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SOMERSET

The Sewing Bee held at the home
of Mrs. Hattie Luce Tuesday for the
benefit of the baby son of Mr. and
Mrs. Mahlon Newell. was we'll attend
ed Many came early and enjoyed a
picnic dinner, others only for the af-
ternoon All worked with a good
will, and with many heartfelt wish
for the speedy recovery of Mrs. New
ell from her long illness.
Mrs. Mae Wood. teacher al the Mill
school, is boarding at present at d. l..
Green's.
Robert Taylor was not able to at
tend school the week past as he had
chicken poX.
Rodney Dexter and family went to
Lewiston last week to attend the flu
neral of Mr. Dexter's sister.
Lee Luce and his friend Pat Tenney
returned to Pittsfeld Monday after
few days visit with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Clark Luce.
Miss Evie Luce and a schoolmate.
Miss Hazel Crymble, were at her home
over Saturday and Sunday.
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HOMES

George York and wife are visiting
his sister Mrs. Joel York
Harold Holmes was at home over
Sunday from Wateryille, where he has
employment,
Mrs. Stillman Holmes was a caller
at Mrs. Eleanor Badgers, Sunday.
VIII Bragden and Iona Holmes
with party went to Aver, Mass for
few days. They went in Mr. Brag-
den's auto.
A little stranger came to the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Bradgen last
week, 1t is boy
A straw party from Oakland High
school were at Stillman Holmes, Mon
day night. A fine time was reported
George Badger and wife. Palmer
Badger and wife were callers at Roy
Badgers Sunday. They made the
trip in Mr.. Badgers car
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Notice of First Meeting of Creditors

In the District Court OF the United States for
the Northern Division of the District OF
Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF
Albert M. Folsom In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt
To the creditors OF Albert nj. Folsom OF
Skowhegan, In the County OF Somerset
and Division aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the 18th day
Of October A. ID. 1917, said A bert NJ Folsom
was duly adjudlcated BANKRUPT, and
that the first meeting OF his creditors
will be held at Daniel Lewis Office
In Skowhegan, Maine, on the 18th
day OF November A. II. 1917, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint trustee, examine the
bankrupt and transact such other business as
may properly come before said meeting.
October 49, A H. 1917.
DANIEL LEWIS,
Referee in bankruptcy
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Philip Seekins and sister Edna of
Belfast returned home Monday morn
ing after very pleasant visit with
relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs Allen Owens and Mr..
and Mrs Lee Owens were guests last
Sunday of Cook Estey and family
Lee Owens passed few days last
week with his brother VIII Owens and
family in Concord.
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Dawes Cook

Woodman Dawes and Mrs, Adeline
Cook, both residents of Skowhefan,
were united in marriage Sunday at
ternoon at their future home on Sum
mer street, Rev George Merriam, pas
tor Of the Bethany church, oticiated,
using the single ring service At
tending the couple were Mr.. and Mrs
T, NJ. Cloutier
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OVERTURNED LANTERN CAUSES
FIRE
Barn and Livestock Burned on Her.
bert Adams Farm Near Solon Vii.
LACE

\ large harm N Tho Uerjert Adams
farm. situated on the Lakewood road.
about one mill from SCION village,
was totally destroyed by fire Monday
night In the barn, at the time of
the fire. were four COWS, ore hog.
farming machinery and several tons
of h.. all Il which were destroyed.
The property is onls partially insur-
ed
The Adams boys had gone 10 the
barn TO dc chores carrying a lantern
with them In some manner the
lantern W. overturned. exploded and
soon The inside of the building was
in flames >eichhor@ quickly re-
sponded bu. nothing could be done to
save either he harm or livestock
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Mrs. Sarah Cook. ST. Adams

Sarah Cook, who has lived for many
years with her sister Mrs s. A.
Maxim in Wdteryille, died Saturday
morning after a lingering illness. Her
age was IS years. The remains were
brought to ST. Adams Monday fore
noon for burial in tie village Gene
terry. S. A. Maxim Of Waterylle and
George T. Maxim of Boston accom-
panied the body.
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Somewhere on the Ocean
Oct. /, 1917,


Oct. /, 1917
Dearest Ma and Pa
Not having much TO do. I thought
| would start writing nov and des-
cribe my trip and then mail this when
we land at --. so | can make this
letter a long one. Will start in
from the beginning.
We left --. on Monday, Sept "a,
at ; p. m We had to pull the cur
tains down on the cars and not make
any noise. We landed at the ---
AT midnight. | dropped postal 10
Tres to let her know | received her
letter. | got it just about five min
utes before We left - Pretty
lucky. Ell? We got on ferry at
- and were taken down 10 the
Then we were loaded on the
which is now being used as trans
port altho there are about forty-tive
passengers on ii with us. All the
officers had staterooms and the rest
of us had berths We sailed -
at p. m. Tuesday, bound for --.
1t was some sight and a great night.
Sept &c wednesday, When we
got up C o'clock we were out OF sight
of land and the sea was calm but be
fore the day Was over, good many
were sea sick, but it didn't get me.
The only thing for excitement. Thurs
day was a big school OF PURPOSES fol
lowing the ship The weather was
great. At Q p. m, Thursday night
we sighted light houses on the coast.
At a. m Friday we entered the har-
Dor and there were seven transports
there loaded with troops Some were
Canadians
Saturday, Sept % We sailed from
at p. M with
We are now on our way across That
night most all of the lights We're put
out and no smoking allowed on deck
after sunset.
Sunday, Sept 30-Our first day at
sea 1t is quite rough
At : p m. a gale is springing up and
it is getting quite rough
Monday. Oct Second day II sea
The wind is blowing hard and there
is a heavy sea. This is the day |
started in to write this letter, Quite
a few are sea sick but it has not al
fected me yet l guess I like it too
we'll You see | am writing this in
the form of a diary so that / won't
forget anything | will continue this
letter each day until we get across
1t is quite hard writing as the ship
is rocking quite bad. We have a life
boat drill every day.
Tuesday, Oct Third day at sea.
II is raining hard and is quite rough
out Not much excitement today.
Wednesday. t3l-When We awoke
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Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter of John r. Whitten
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon Clarence Hale. Judge OF
the District court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
John l. Written, of Pittsfeld, in
the County of Somerset, and state OF
represents. that on the 9th day of
january. last past, he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts Of
Congress relating to bankruptcy; that
lie has duly surrendered all his prop
erty and rights Of property. and has
fully complied with all the require
ments of said Acts and of the orders
Of Court touching his bankruptcy.
may be decreed by the Court to have
a fun discharge from all debts prov
able against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts except such debts as
are excepted by law from such dis
charge.
Dated this 18th day of October A
.. 1917.
JOHN r. WRITTEN
Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine, Northern Division,
On this 9th day of October A. D
1917, on reading the foregoing petit
ton, it is
Ordered by the Court, That a hear
day of December. a. u. 1917 before
said Court at Bangor, In said District
Northern Division, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon; and that notice thereof
be published in the independents Re-
porter, a newspaper printed in said
District, Northern Division, and that
all known creditors, and other persons
in interest, may appear at the said
time and place, and show cause, II
any they have. why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be granted,
And II liz further Ordered by the
Court, That the Deputy Clerk shall
send by mail to all known creditors
copies of said petition and this order
addressed to them at their places OF
residence as stated.
witness the Honorable Clarence
Hale. Judge of the said Court. and
the seal thereof at Bangor, In the
Northern Division of said District on
the 27th day of October. A. ID. 1917
WILLIAM NJ. WARREN.
Deputy Clerk
q. s.
A true copy of petition and order
thereon.
Attest:
WILLIAM M. WARREN,
Deputy Clerk
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Home ste ad
For Sale

The Estes property on Lea
witt street, Skowhegan, Is for
sale. There is a half acre of
land and the house has twelve
rooms, hardwood floors and all
modern Improvements. Good
stable, hen house and shed The
price is $4,000 and possession
can be had at once. Keys to
house are in the hands OF " 4
Seekins. next door
Any further information can
be had from Mrs W r. Blu
chanan, % Newbnry St Brock
ton, Mass lw44
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Parish of Our Lady of LOurdes,
Water Street

Fl. J. L. A. Renaud, Pastor
Rectory adjacent to Church
Tel. 55-2
First Mass Sunday at 500 O'Clock,
sermon in French. Parish Mass
sung at 1000, sermon in English.
Benediction at $50