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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-19
BLACKWELL

Mr.. and Mrs M. p. WEIGH and son
Arthur will leave Friday of this week
for Palermo, whepe they will reside.
Donald Moore Towne of Portland
was at the home of his parents a few
days last week.
Mrs. Fred e. Davis spent Friday
with her mother in Madison.
Mrs. A. ]. Trefethen was in Show
hogan on business Monday of this
week.
Levite Beaulier who is employed in
Skowhegan was a caller at his home
here Sunday
Miss Jennie L. Murray spent Friday
with Miss Barbara Hurd at her home.
Henry Dunlap has recently had a
telephone installed The ring is
1914.
The Messrs. Walker and Weston.
members of Madison Episcopal
church, conducted the preaching SER
vice at Blackwell schoolhouse last
Sunday owing to the absence of the
usual pastor, Rev VIM. Wood Mr.
Wood, however, will speak next Sun
day, as usual at 2.30 p. m.
Miss Dorothy Bird underwent an
operation on her throat Monday
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STATE OF MAINE
County Commissioners Court
Somerset County
Received and filed Apr. 3, 1917.
Attest: w. T. SEEK ms, CLERK.
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ST. ABRAMS


The Grange will hold an all day
meeting Saturday April 21st. Dur
ing the afternoon they will have a
program consisting of patriotic songs
and recitations and will also have a
flag raising
Mr. and Mrs Paul Coolidge and
Mrs. Robert Martin in Waterville for
a few days recently.
Mrs. Emma Frost is visiting rela-
tives in Skowhegan for a few days.
During her absence Mrs. Frank Good
win is keeping house for ID. Ds Stew
art.
Among the St Adams people who
visited Waterville last week were Mrs
Gladys Bigelow, Mrs. Rebecca Martin,
Mrs. Hannah Reed and Miss Clara
Frost.
c. ]. Worthen sold thirty seven
horses Friday afternoon.
The seniors of Hartland Academy
gave a play in the Opera House
Thursday evening, followed by a
dance. Hugh Goodwin of Pittsfield
and Harold Nevens of Hartland fur
nished music.
tended the Rebekah supper at Hart
land Saturday night.
d. S. Hilliker and two daughters of
North Newport were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. C. c. Hanson Sunday.
Mrs. Rebecca Martin is in Show
hogan caring for Mrs. Sarah Flagg
Miss Mabel Nutter and Mrs Bertha
c. Longley were in Waterville for
the day Thursday.
w. H. Watson has started work at
his saw mill, Mr.. Bailey of Cam
bridge is saving
VIM. Chisholm of Nova Scotia Wis
tied his brother Hugh Chisholm, a
few days last week.
Dana Worthen who is attending
Business College in Lewiston. spent
Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs
c. j. Worthen
Miss Bessie Gordon of North Sulli-
van, teacher in the Primary School
arrived in town Saturday night.
The Ladies Art Club will meet
with Mrs Cora Watson Wednesday
afternoon.
Mrs c. A. Batchelder was in Wa
terville on shopping trip Friday.
NORTH MADISON
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Parsons are
in Skowhegan on a visit to Mr. Par
sons sister, Mrs. Thomas Tantish.
Miss Mary Dean went to Waterville
last Thursday for a visit
Alpha Gallant is working for Alden
Adams saving wood at Lakewood.
Moses French of Scion was in town
last Saturday.
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
LITERARY EXCHANGE
KEEPS MOTHERS DAY

On Thursday afternoon the Ladies'
Literary Exchange club met in the
city hall auditorium, it being open
day. All mothers of the city were in
vited, the program being for moth
ers' Day.
A good number in attendance and
after the regular meeting, which
opened by the singing of America" /"
a most interesting program was car
ried out.
Miss Lamb gave a piano solo which
received a most hearty encore; then
followed Mrs. Little with the paper,
Occupations for Children Out of
School," which was listened to with
the closest attention. !. Mrs. Pinkham
gave most interesting paper on
"Value of Habits and Their Forma-
n"-(obedience, honesty, courtesy,
etc. A discussion followed these
two excellent papers which was en-
tered into with much interest by both
members of the club and guests.
Many good suggestions were given
along lines to be helpful to mothers.
The afternoon closed with a beauti-
full duet by Mrs. Berry and Mrs. Am
brose Spencer.
The ladies of the club received
many compliments for the putting on
of this Mothers Day" program with
the oft expressed thought that con-
ference of mothers was most desirable.
The next meeting of the club will
be with Mesdames Mann and Hill,
Thursday afternoon, April IL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
DR.. SPINNEY WILL
LEAVE THE SANITARIUM

John Spinney of Alma was in the
city last Saturday, having been in
Smyrna to visit his father, DIR. A. B.
Spinney at the Spinney sanitarium.
The doctor, who is past eighty
years old, is in failing health, but
still able to be around the house and
energetic. He is feeling highly elat-
ed over the fact that his physicians
diploma has been restored to him
again, although he has given up ac-
tive practice and does not expect to
resume the work of prescribing for
patients.
His son, who is an attorney, assist
ed in arranging some business mat
ters for him and the sanitarium pro-
perty, formerly the Smyrna hotel, has
gone back into the hands of John
Purdy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Spinney will move and
reside in their cottage opposite the
sanitarium buildings, where the doc
tor says he will now settle down for
life and be as comfortable and hap
py as possible.
There is without a doubt no other
man in the state who has led all his
days so strenuous life and travelled
as many miles in the pursuit of his
business as he. DIR. Spinney is en-
titled to a well-earned rest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
Fixes CAMPAIGN
IN LAPEER MAKES
A GRAND START
THREE THOUSAND PEOPLE AT
TEND OPEN MEETINGS. BOARD
NOF COMMERCE COOPERATES

\ Lapeer papers contain interesting
accounts of the opening of the Fixes
campaign in that city last week. Over
three thousand people attended the
opening sessions, and before the end
OF the second day many people were
taking lunches and remaining i'm the
tabernacle so that they could be sure
Of seats. Previous to the opening of
the meetings many people in Lapeer
asserted that the building was too
large, but the attendance the first day
put all their doubts to flight.
At the dedicatory service for the
tabernacle most enthusiastic meet
ing was held. Dr. Fixes and his wife
occupied prominent positions on the
platform and were given many unus-
ual ovations. Rev. j. G. Haller pre-
sided at the meeting and good pro-
gram was given. One of the Lapeer
papers tells of the program as fol-
lows:
"The dedication of the new taber-
nacle took place Thursday evening.
DIR. Fixes and his wife arrived on the
evening train from Detroit to attend
same. Rev. DR.. j. G. Haller presided
at the services and the program was
as follows: Invocation, Rev. E. r.
Root; scripture reading, Rev. c. Ed
ward Brown; introduction of taber-
nacle workers by Rev. DR.. Haller;
Rev. Potter, advance man for the tab
ernacle; Harry Bennett, choir leader,
of Detroit; Rev. DIR. Fixes, evangelist.
DIR. Fixes took as his text: "The mea-
sure of the love of God" and gave
an eloquent address.
"At the close of the sermon, DR..
Haller spoke. briefly on the happy cul-
mination of the enterprise and thank
ed all who so nobly assisted in the
erection of the tabernacle.
Mayor Frary, acting as chairman
OF the board of commerce, presented
the building to be used for the saw
ing of souls in the campaign to be
conducted>by DR.. Fixes. DR.. Haller
accepted the building as follows: On
behalf of the pastors and the church
people of Lapeer, we accept the
building presented by you, which we
shall use as directed for the spiritual
uplift of our community and the saw
ing of many. Rev. f. A. Johnson
then offered the dedicatory prayer.
DIR. Fixes then made few concluding
remarks, praising the people for work
accomplished and expressing great
pleasure in the splendid edifce erect
ed"
In the list of cottage prayer meet
ings to be held during the campaign
appears the names of the best known
people Of the city Mrs. Frary. wife
the mayor, is the captain of the whole
prayer meeting branch of the cam
paign.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
D. A. R. MEMBERS
ASKED TO COOPERATE

Mrs. d. w. LeValley received de-
finite instructions from headquarters
of the Sarah Caswell Angel Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion at Ann Arbor as to what is ex-
pected of the members in the present
crisis. The d. A. r. has pledged it's
unqualified support of the admins
tration. Members are urged to use
all possible means Of inducing every
one to display the flag, plant all va
cant lots in foodstuffs, and encour-
age wheat growing.
Mrs. LeValley is a charter member
of the Saginaw Chapter, d. A. R.,
and also a life member. When the
chapter was founded at Ann Arbor
she transferred her membership to
that city because of the. fact that
Mrs. Angel, for whom the chapter
is named, was classmate in college
with Mrs. LeValley. Other local
members of patriotic orders are plan
ming to cooperate in the work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
ANNUAL CONVENTION
FIFTH 'DEtR|CT ".
c. I. j. COMES HERE
SESSIONS WILL BE HELD IN THE
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
APRIL 1920

The forty-third annual convention
of the fifth district w. t. G. u. will
meet in Belding at the First Congre-
gational church April 18-19-20 The
meeting will open with big jubilee
for a dry" Michigan on the evening
of April 18-jubilee son service at
7:15 p. m, followed by professional
Of all those who helped in the "dry"
campaign; one-minute speeches by
those of the city who rejoice with
them. DIR. Belle Masters of Grand
Rapids will voice the response for the
general officers and Mrs. j. A. De
Graaf in behalf of the delegates. Mrs.
l.. Alberta Damn of Lake Odessa,
president of the sixth district, will
have a message and the two new
county presidents, a word. This
opening meeting as well as all
through the sessions, our best musi-
clans will be in evidence.
Mrs. Orton III. Clark Of Kalamazoo,
president Of the Michigan Suffrage
association, and Rev. Eta Shaw,
national evangelist, will have a mes
sage for Today" They will be the
speakers for both afternoon and even
ing Of April 10.
Theb usiness conducted at each
morning session of tbs convention are
always of a character, that the gem
eral public will be greatly interested
in, as we'll as the more entertaining
afternoon and evening meetings.
Friday afternoon will be "Law and
Enforcement Day" with good speak
ers and hearty discussions. Every
body to talk and that means you. Tell
us your opinion; it certainly has been
finely aired in our legislature.
Don't miss the unique table talks,
conferences, many a specialist, pre-
siding over the teacups, ETC., mental
feast.
The decrations will be something
worth seeing under our Veteran dec
orator, Mrs. Libbie jerks, and her
able assistants. Mrs. Henry Friedly
will have charge of the singing.
Miss Margaret Biz, national worker
will be here on deck early. Everybody
plan to attend.
Mrs. Mary +. II. Coville,,
Press Superintendent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
PREPARING TO GO
TO SOUTH AMERICA

Artemio K. Burbano Of Detroit was
in the city Tuesday. He had been
visiting at his father-in-law, Aaron
Norton's, in Grattan.
Mr.. Burbano is in the employ of
the Burroughs Adding Machine COM
pany, and is taking instruction SO
that he may know every part of the
mechanism of the machine. The COM
pany are preparing to send him to
South America as their representa-
tive there and he expects to be pre-
pared to go in few months. He can
speak both the English and Spanish
language and also Portuguese and for
that reason the company will find in
him a very valuable salesman.
Mr.. Burbano came from South
America, his native land, to attend the
University at Ann Arbor, where he
took three year course and learned
the English language. Mr.. Burbano
says he will be right at home in
South America and will have no trou-
bic in doing big business with the
bankers and business men among his
own people. He says he will take
his with with him on the trip.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
RETURN TO BELDING
AFTER FORTY YEARS

Mrs. Eugene Wright is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Haviland. She
arrived from Iron River last Friday
and has concluded to remain here.
Mrs. Wright was one of the early day
residents here having resided in this
city about forty years ago with her
parents. w. A Knott was running
a grist mill here at that time. Her
father, VIM. Obern wrked in the mill
and was the first miller after the
structure was completed.
The Oberns afterwards moved to
Greenville and the daughter, Miss
Lily Obern married Mr.. Wright and
later went to northern Michigan,
where he passed away a long time
ago.
Mrs. Wright's husband was a cou-
sin of p. G. Wright Of this city and
he and Miss Obern were schoolmates
in the early days. Since their meet
ing after many years they have re-
called many pleasant memories. The
Ober1s lived in the house where AL.
Welly now resides. Mrs. Wright and
son and family will occupy the c.
M. Smith house on Front street which
they have leased.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
WILL OBSERVE
CLEAN-UP-WEEK HERE
ON APRIL BOTH
ACCUMULATION OF RUBBISH
MAKES FIRES COMMON; is
ALSO UNSIGHTLY

AS spring approaches and the
weather is becoming warmer every
lover of nature turns instinctively to
the appearance of the home backyard
The heavy SHOWS and frigid weather
Of the past few months has made the
collection Of filth and garbage almost
imperative around all homes and pub
lie buildings.
Grass cannot grow and be beautiful
among old cans, ashes and other re-
fuse of the home. If the rubbist is
cleared away every rear yard will be-
come beauty spot. Many will yield
good profits by providing garden
truck for the table. Recognizing that
every available place should be utiliz-
ed to produce food and also that ac-
cumulated filth breeds fires Governor
Sleeper has set apart the last day of
April and the first few days of May
as the time to clean up all rubbish
that has not already been relegated
to the dump. Governor Sleeper's
proclamation for a Cleanup Week
will be printed in future issue.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
MOTHER OF WECLEY
P0RT0R TAKEN BY DEATH

The death of Mrs. Martha j. Por-
ter occurred at the residence Of her
son, Wesley Porter, at an early hour
Monday morning, having been sick
and in failing health for some time.
The deceased was fifty-seven years
old and had been a resident of this
city for a number of years, a very
excellent woman with many friends.
Since the death of her husband, the
late George Porter, about six years
ago, she has made her home with her
son, Wesley Porter, in this city, and
also with her daughter, Mrs. f. r.
Barker, in Greenville.
The funeral service was held We'd
nesday afternoon at the house. Rev.
w. A. Bliss officiated and Mrs. Luther
Berry and Clayton Knapp sang. The
interment was made in River Ridge
cemetery. Mrs. Porter was an hon
ored member of the Daughters Reb-
akah and they attended the funeral
in a body.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
COMMERCE BOARD
DIRECTORS ACCEPT
SEC. RESIGNATION
BOARD THROUGH PRES. r. III.
HALL SUBMITS FOLLOWING
INFORMATION OF MEETING

At a recent meeting of the dir
ectors of the Belding Board of Com
merce the resignation of the secre-
tary, X. c. Gunsolus, was accepted
to take affect at once.
The second year of Mr.. Gunsolus'
term as secretary would have expir-
ed within a very short time, but
owing to possibilities which present
ed themselves at this time to make
a beneficial change he decided to re-
sign Immediately in order to give
his entire attention to other matters.
For the time being, at least, Mr..
Gunsolus expects to make his home
in Belding and it is hoped that he
will continue to do so indefinitely.
The directors as yet have made
no move nor have they given any
serious consideration to the matter
of obtaining a new secretary.
Below is copy of the resignation
Of Mr.. Gunsolus as rendered to the
directors.
To the president and board of dir
ectors of the Belding Board of
Commerce:
Gentlemen:
Kindly consider this my resigna-
tion as secretary of the Belding
Board of Commerce to take immedi-
ate effect as / have been offered
more remunerative position.
Thanking the officers, directors
and members for their cooperation
in my efforts to make "Belding Big
ger and Better" and wishing the or
ganization every success, / remain,
Most respectfully,
X. G. Gunsolus.
(Signed) Directors Belding Board of
Commerce.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
ELMER GRAY LOSES
HIS HOUSE BY FIRE

A small house belonging to Elmer
Gray located on the river road, east
and north of Smyrna, was destroyed
by fire Wednesday night of last week.
He recently returned from Dayton,
Ohio and was arranging to work his
place Of about two acres, which he
purchased of Morris Kinds some time
ago. Thursday morning he and Doran
Lett went over to the house after
breakfast at Mrs. Let's to get some
vinegar when they discovered that il
had burned up some time during the
night. The house, which was worth
about one hundred dollars, was a
total loss and was insured for a small
amount.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
VERNON SIM MONS GETS
PRIZE KITCHEN RANGE

The usual crowd attended the
gathering at the corner of Main
and Pleasant streets last Saturday
when the merchants of the city
through the board of commerce
presented one of their patrons with
a kitchen range. The first number
drawn was 341115. No one called
for it and the second number S5912
was also not duplicated. The dup
licate to the third number 155538
was held by Vernon Simmons and
he was awarded the prize. Young
Simmons parents recently moved
to farm and purchased a range.
Receipt of the second one came too
late, but nevertheless the prize was
very acceptable.
In the absence of Secretary X. G..
Gunsolus Of the board of commerce,
r. III. Hall was assisted in the work
of the afternoon by Harry Dimmick.
Elvon Lloyd drew the tickets from
the box.
In the drawing for the auto given
by Post Bros, Belding Implement Co.
and the Pleasant Street market, the
first number out was 246S16, andN no
one offering to claim it the second
number was drawn, 56604. This was
held by E. w. Dunham of Hotel Beld-
ing and while verifying his claim, NJ
III. Lawrence Of Oakfield also procur-
ed his ticket corresponding with the
first number. Both parties claimed
the machine but being unable to agree
as to its disposition the ear was
turned back TO the Post Bros, and
others in the deal to straighten out
the tangle. Later Mr.. Dunh9m was
given a written order for the car by
r. II. Hall, but on presenting the or
der they refused to turn it over to
him.
The question Of ownership is still
unsettled but the unfortunate mixup
undoubtedly viii be amicably adjust
ed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
Death of Mrs. John Parle

Mrs. John Parle died at her late
home in Grattan last Friday of pneu-
monia. She had been sick only about
a week, having been taken down with
the grip.
Mrs. Parle, who was formerly Cath
crime Stafford, was born in ireland
and came to this country about fifty
years ago. She was married to John
Parle and has been one of the respect
ed residents of Cannon and Grattan
townships for many years. She was
seventy years old. Besides her hus-
band she leaves two sons--Patrick
and John Parle and two daughters
Kate Parle and Mrs. Libbie Talbot.
The funeral was held from st.
Patrick's church. Parnell, Monday,
Rev. Father Behan officiating.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
SILK CITY LAUNDRY
SOLD TO FOSS &LINCOlN

Arthur Foss and f. F. Lincoln, the
latter of Greenville, have purchased
the Silk City Steam Laundry of (. A.
Thorne. The deal was consumated
Monday Mr.. Lincoln will handle the
mechanical end of the work and Mr..
Foss the outside work.
Mr.. Lincoln is laundryman of ex-
perience. He formerly owned a laun-
dry in Greenville but sold it a year
ago. Just one year ago Mr.. Foss pur-
chased the laundry of Mr.. Thorne, but
at that time it was impossible for him
to handle the entire work to advan-
tage and Mr.. Thorne came back into
the business. His retirement now is
final.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
Fine Paintings Stolen

Louis SaIZman, formerly OF BeIding
and now of the Grand Rapids Tailor
ing company, lost nine valuable old
English prints and wood engravings
and two water color painting by theft
last Wednesday night. The paintings
were taken from his trunk by some
one who picked the lock. They were
valued at S400 and were brought here
by Mr.. Salzman when he and his fam
lily came from England a year ago.
They were exhibited in the window of
Willoughby's Jewelry store for sever
al days. No clue to the theft has
been found as yet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
DR.. C. M. MARTIN
Is STILL ACTIVE

From the Kirkland (Wash.) News
Independent we clip the following:
CDR. C. M. Martin of Bellevue, one
Of the pioneers of the East Side, and
widely known and loved in this sec
tion, spent Thursday afternoon visit
ing friends \in Kirkland. DIR. Martin
is seventy-eight years Of age and
seems twenty years younger, being as
active physically and mentally as
most young men,"
We are indebted to his son, Hugh
w. Martin, for a copy of the paper.
He is the special representative of the
Bellevue department.
The doctors old friends in this sec
tion will be pleased to hear that he is
still active and in the enjoyment of
good health.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
CHAUNCEY A. CHASE
DIED IN TRAVERSE CITY

A message was received Wednesday
morning by his family that Chauncey
A. Chase had just died in the hos
pital at Traverse City. Mr.. Chase
was taken there about five weeks ago
for treatment but gradually failed
both physically and mentally. Mr..
Chase was seventy-four years old and
a resident of Otisco township for
many years. His remains will be
brought here for burial, but no ar
rangements have as yet been made
as to the date.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
TENNIS CLUB HELD
ANNUAL MEETING

A meeting of the Belding Racket
and Tennis club was held in Hotel
Belding Tuesday evening as a prelim-
mary to the coming seasons activity
in that line of amusement. It was
decided to continue the organization
and secure the same location for a
court if agreeable and fit it up in
proper shape for play.
The officers elected were: Carroll
DAILY, president; Herbert Angel, man.
ager and treasurer and Mary Salz-
man, secretary.
Tennis is a popular out door game
and already there are many young
ladies and gentlemen who have made
application for membership in this
club.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
THE TWO JOHNS
HAVE BEEN HERE

The two Johns, John Zrewerink and
John Cornalesse of Grand Rapids have
been in the city several days, looking
up the prospects Of securing the job
of paving on railroad street and
around the station, when the improve
ments are made there the coming
summer. These fellows made a good
record here on the work done on the
paving job last year and if they
should secure the contract every one
Of our citizens can rest assured
that the work will be done right.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-04
Dinner for Otisco Cemetery

The ladies Of The Otisco Cemetery
association will serve dinner at
Cleaner hall, Cooks Corners, Satur-
day, April IA for the benefit of the
cemetery. Persons interested in
the work of upkeep and beautifying
of the cemetery are urged to leave
contributions at the Peoples Savings
Bank or at Kimberly's store at Cooks
Corners. Those who have not been
asked to contribute are asked to make
some contribution to the dinner. A
charge of 25c and 15c will be made for
dinner.-adv.