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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-15
VINO Can Locate These Parties

We are anxious to get in touch with
the persons whose names appear in
the following list. The courtesy will
be appreciated if anyone knowing
their present address will advise us
of the same. Where a town or city
is given herein, it indicates the last
known place Of residence
Austin. B. D.. Waterville; Beckwith.
Rev. Milton, Ellsworth, Me-; Brown
l.. g.. Flagstaff Burns, Mrs. A., 20
Laurel street, Ottawa, Canada; Cook,
George, Berlin, N. H.. Crommett, D.
NJ, Providence, r. l.; Devene, Eddie
Waltham, Mass; Everett, R. H.,
Hartland; formerly of Brighton)
Frost, A. b.. Skowhegan; Goslin
Fred, Canada; A. d. Graft, Bing-
ham; Hamilton. Frank. Lewis MILL
Cal; Hammond Mrs. EAen, South
Paris; Haywood William A, So
Chandler street, Station A, Boston,
Mass; Hodson. Henry, The Forks;
Hodson, John H., Skowhegan; Holt
Willard E., Norridgewock Johnson,
Hiram, Jackman; Knights, N. E.,
Skowhegan; May, Mrs. o. b., r. r.
!. Hartland; McKechnie, Annie. 26
Fountain street, Roxbury, Mass; Nc
kinley, William, Harmony; Miller
Miss Alice, Sc Chatham Road. Ever
EFT, Mass; Miller Frank H.. Madi-
son; Mitchell, Max Tor MichaeD 4,
Bangor; Padield. Mrs. w s., 36S9
Indiana ST.. San Diego. Calf; Po-
land, Samuel, Elk Rapids, Mich;
Ramsey. John, Warren; Sabin, Mrs.
Lizzie. Frankford; Savage. Edward
Deadwater; Smith, l.. F., Manches
ter. Conn; Sawyer. Percy sc Brem-
omeal street. Marlboro, Mass: Shaw
Joe f.. 'Jackman; Small George w,
Madison; Soule, Miss Edna H., Ga
West Main street. Marlboro. Mass;
Stoddard, NJ. A., Winthrop; TAFT Tom,
Pittsfield; Tracey, |. c., Gardiner;
Ward. Mack A.. Scion and Unity;
White, John. Hartland; Wills. Nellie
Scion; Wilson, H. G.. r. +. d. No.
2, Skowhegan; Wilson. w. b., Show
hogan, r. r. 7; Williams. Marshall
Wollaston, Mass; Wood. H. NJ. Cor
ham.
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Shipments mt the Freight Office.

The books at the Maine Central of
flee show total of 5.5S9.352 pounds
of outward bound freight forwarded
from Skowhegan during the month of
January, 1917 The following COM
modities being shipped: Hay, 100000
pounds; potatoes, 5S3,9S0 pounds
fruits and other vegetables. 224,980
pounds; live stock, $4,000 pounds
lumber 316,SOO pounds; household
goods and furniture, $4,000 pounds !;
wood pulp, 3,219,000 pounds mer-
chandise, 6S1.412 pounds; manufac-
lures. 10000 pounds; miscellaneous,
$4,000 pounds.
The following commodities were re-
ceived. shipped by other roads than
the Maine Central: Grain, 225.2 200
pounds; flour, 14S,000 pounds; other
mill products, 1885 pounds; wool,
10000 pounds: anthracite coal. 81
5S4 pounds lumber. $500 pounds !;
petroleum and other oils. 29,440
pounds: castings and machinery, "a
600 pounds; wagons. carriages and
other vehicles 10000 pounds mer-
chandise, 771,431 pounds; miscel-
laneous. $4,000 pounds, making the
total number of pounds received, s.
589.352.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-15
Cost of Structural Work at
Top Notch

We have taken the position that
the proposed Kennebec Street bridge
was not necessity. We believe
this Is, or will become, as apparent
to others as IL is 10 us. This besag
the case, we are reluctant to intro
duce as argument, the present high
cost of bridge construction, but this
is so frequently mentioned and Is so
manifestly a fact, that perhaps 1t
ought not be to wholly passed over.
Every conceivable material is on a
new level. All metals have radi-
cally advanced and structural forms
of iron and steel are the highest ever
known 1t is not unlikely a time
will come within the next five, or at
most 10 years, when this bridge could
be built for 10000. less than it
would now cost
The present times are abnormal for
all such enterprises and aside from
all other considerations, it would only
be common prudence to await their
passing.
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Mrs. Ethel Lunt.

AS was briefly mentioned last week
the death of Mrs. Ethel Lunt occurred
at her home early Tuesday morning
of last week after a long and very
painful illness from tubercular
troubles. Mrs. Lunt was born In
this town about 81 years ago last
December and has always resided
here. She attended the public schools
and always had hosts of friends on
account of her happy disposition. At
an early age she was united in mar
riage with Harry Devereaux who died
several years ago leaving her with
two little sons, LIE Roy and Gerald
who are now pupils at the Good Will
Schools at Hinckley. About eight
years ago she was again united in
marriage, this time to George Lunt of
this town. AS child and young
woman Mrs. Lunt was In perfect
health but few years ago she con-
tracted tubercular troubles which in
the end caused her death. She was a
patient at the DR.. King Hospital in
Portland a number of times and I'M
derwent the most serious of surgical
operations with the hope of regaining
her health but without avail. The
funeral services were held from her
late home on Thursday afternoon
conducted by Rev. John Trites. The
floral offerings were very beautiful
and were the loving tributes from
friends and several different organi-
cations among them a set piece from
Somerset Rebekah Lodge of which
the deceased was member. Among
those from out of town attending the
funeral were: Oscar Lunt of Port
land Mrs. Fred Lunt. Pennington;
Mr. and Mrs. George Lunt, Jr.,
Skowhegan; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Taylor Skowhegan; Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Lessore. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Les
sore, Madison; Michael JOY. Thomas
Towne, Scion; Mrs. Myrtle McClin-
tock North Arson
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or foundation does not require re-
building, the constant maintenance
and resurfacing will eventually ac-
cumulate a bill of expenses that will
equal the original expenditure. Hence
it is man.festly unfair to place upon
our innocent and helpless descend
ants a heavy debt in payment for
something which they cannot enjoy.
This sane, sound Interpretation of a
we'll known principle actually defeat
ed a proposal to bond one of our sis
ter states to the extent of $50,000,000
for construction of highways. The
bonds were to be issued in serial
form covering a period of fifty years.
The most ardent good roads advo-
Gates in that state defeated the meas
ure on this very ground of equity and
fairness.
Third: There are other very i'm
portant reasons for adopting the mill
tax plan. We shall in all probability
secure a fixed and definite sum of
money for a series of years. We
shall thus pay our debts as we go,
leaving no burden of Indebtedness be-
hind us. The mill tax thus assessed
VIII fall with equal justice and fair
ness upon all in proportion to our
means. The funds thus obtained, if
expended on the trunk lines, will be
distributed, not locally, but impair
TALLY and wherever the work is
much needed. And furthermore,
those sections and regions in our
state which are most sorely in need
largest share of the benefit while
they will contribute the smallest pro-
portion of the necessary funds.
Oh the whole, Ii matters very little
how we obtain our highway money
provided we obtain it. But still we
must proceed with caution, looking
into the future and not being con-
tented to live merely for the two
years to come. And when we con-
slider the whole question in its broad
est aspects, it certainly does appear
that the mill tax plan confronts us
with the least possible number of
serious objections. 1t comes as
nearly as can be to an equitable and
satisfactory solution of our problem.
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Letter from California

The following letter from Raisin,
California, was recently received at
the MISUNDERSTANDING Office. Mr..
Chester now owns poultry farm in
the western state.
Gentlemen
Find enclosed money order
for $100 for renewal of my subscrip-
ton. We enjoy reading the paper
out here very much (my wife and my
self. We read everything in it in
Guiding Everybody's Column.
There are times when we get home
sick for dear old Maine. California
is O. K, still we can not Gas yeti
have the same feeling for it that we
have for old Maine. The orange
and lemon groves look we'll, but in
Maine what is prettier than the ap-
pie orchards in spring and the lovely
old woods?
Respectfully,
w. A. CHESTER.
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in September Of that year. Thi.
worthy gentleman had, it seems, oc-
casionally filled the pulpit for the
church and parish during the sum
mer, but before the call was formal
ly extended, he accepted a call else
where and is now located in the vi
entity of Boston.
In 1902 the church received a be-
quest from Mrs. Huldah Parlin. a
helpful gift to them at that time al
least. and shortly after the close o
The year it was voted to hire Rev.
Dwight A. Ball, now of South Paris,
TO minister to the society as it was
thought the necessary amount could
be raised to meet the running ex-
penses. Mr.. Ball was the last reg
ular minister to serve the members
of the society. He was an earnest
worker, but the. deaths and removals
of the most prominent workers prov
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-15
STATE OF MAINE
PUBLIC NOTICE

By virtue of the authority eonferr-
ed upon us by the provisions OF
Chapter ia. of the Public Laws of
1911. we having received written
complaint from the owners Of she
land that beaver are doing actual.
substantial damage to their property.
hereby declare an open season ON
beaver, from February 18th. TO Feb
ruary 2Sth, inc. A. D. 1917 on the
following townships:
In that part of Michael Stpeam be
tween the West Athens Road In Solon.
and the Kennebec River, in Somerset
county
During the open season herein
provided for on the lands above
specified. it shall be lawful for any
licensed hunter and trapper Of fur
bearing animals to trap beaver
thereon, but no person shall set
trap within ten feet OF beaver
house.
Witness our hands this 14th day Of
February, A. D., 1917.
HARRY B. AUSTIN
LEON G. c. BROWN -
F. E. MACE
Commissioners Of Inland Fisheries
1w7 and Game, State of Maine
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SKOWHECAN LADY
TELLS Splendid
STORY Of TANLAC
Mrs. Laney Suffered From Dyspepsia
For Twelve Years, She Says.

To find relief from dread dyspepsia
over night, is like having a wonder
full dream come true. But this is the
happy experience related by Mrs.
Major Laney of 265 North Street.
Skowhegan.
II suffered from dyspepsia for al
most IL years. said Mrs. Laney,
land after taking one bottle of Tan
lac I find that it has almost cured me.
Il no longer have the pains in my
side that bothered me for so long.
feel sure, added Mrs. Laney, that a
cure me.
Neglected stomach trouble leads
to dyspepsia" said the Tanlac Nan.
Usually the first symptoms of stom-
ach trouble are pains and bloating
after meals. Then the appetite fails.
sleep becomes restless, there are
pains in the back, limbs and lumbar
region. often accompanied by nausea
and dizziness You wake in the
morning with bad breath and coated
tongue and it is sometimes hard
work to choke down even a cup Of
coffee.
Sour, fermented food has caused
toxins, which are actual poisOns. to
permeate the system and clog II up
with waste matter which leads to
what science now calls 'auto-intexi-
cation
"Tanlac, the new Master Medicine.
is designed to aid digestion and Gre
ate perfect assimilation. 1t is to tone
ap disoraered stomaehs and 50 mako
possible the building up of strength.
through blood and tissue"
Tanlac now is being specially in
troduced in Skowhegan by Frank
Buchanan; Norridgewock, Spaulding
Drug Co. and there is Tanlae agent
in every Maine town.
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Hospital Supplies Being Forwarded.

The table in the rest room of the
Skowhegan Trust Company's bank
yesterday afternoon was piled high
with comfort pillows made of all
kinds and colors of cretonne. 1911 in
all have been made by the members
of the Woman's Club, who. since
early in January. have been working
industriously for the wounded SOL
diers abroad These pillows are
made of a certain size to fit stretch
ers
Besides these pillows there were 70
comfort. bags, these also fashioned
from cretonne, each bag containing a
plain white surface OF transfer linen
on which the owner will write his
name. These bags contain many use
full articles such as pocket combs,
towels, face cloths, envelopes, jack
knives, handkerchief, etc These
bags are presented to the soldiers
when they first arrive at the hospital.
If they get well they take the bags
with them when they leave; if they
die, the bags are sent to their fami-
lies.
These articles are to be sent this
week to the Boston headquarters of
the American Fund for French
Wounded and from Boston, will be
sent abroad Mrs. r. E. Atwood,
Miss Sarah j. Anderson and Miss
Edith Gledhill were at the rest room
in the bank yesterday where the sup
plies were received.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-15
Meeting of Dairymen ut Harmony.

There is a great deal of interest in
Harmony toward the organization of
a Corn Test Association, so a meet
ing has been called for Monday
evening. February 10 at 7.30 o'clock.
p. NJ. for the purpose of discussing
different forms of associations and to
see how many are in favor of organi-
zation.
Let's hope there will be a good at
tendance from Harmony and the
towns surrounding, so as to thresh
this matter out and come to some
conclusion. Those who are not IA
miliar with the purposes Of Corn
Test Association, come and find out
about it.
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UNIVERSALISM ONCE IN SHOW.
HEGAN
(Continued from First Page)


College, was engaged to preach dur
ing the summer vacation. He ar
rived the 18th of June, 1882 and be-
gan his services the day following.
The 26th a meeting was held at the
Church to make arrangements neces-
sary for the support of preaching
and William Nesbit presided over the
deliberations. 1t was voted to make
the pews free to all The ushers
elected at that time were Fred G.
Burrill, now merchant at East
Madison and Herbert Wentworth, a
we'll known Skowhegan insurance
broker; II. G. Kendall, now of Oak
land, Calf. and Edwin Fuller, de-
ceased, son of the late w. II. Fuller,
were named as assistant ushers. A.
M. Lyon was made member of the
music committee, his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. r. E. Lyon having been very
prominent workers in the society.
Alexander Weston was appointed the
sexton and N. C. Kendall, now of
Oakland Calf. was the clerk at that
time.
At meeting OF the subscribers of
the building fund held in December
of the same year, report was ten
dered by the committee. The lot
thru the generosity of Mr.. Richard
son, aforesaid. had cost only $3.50
and the cost of the building to the
date previously mentioned was given
as $2s46.O5. The organ was given
by Mrs Pierson of Massachusetts, and
at her death she left them funds and
books for the library. Substantial
gifts had also been received from
Henry Neal and c. H. Totman and
mother of Fairfield. while Mrs. w. R.
G. Estes, at one time presented the
society with very liberal financial
aid. when money was sorely needed.
Altho meetings had been held in the
building, the dedicatory services did
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-15
ISIS Clara B. Varney has held the

Hiss Clara B. Varney has held the
)tfice.
Thus it has been down thru the
ears since the first society, with its
reed of mercy and forgiveness was
lrganized Now there are but a
.andful but the Christian women
Tho are still believing the doctrines
1 Universalism as freely as did those
arlier settlers are equally as proud
# their cause, with its breadth of
harity for the sin-oppressed which
ut few other religious organizations
ealize AS these women rightly be-
ong to the latest history of Univer-
alism in Skowhegan. their names
hould be enrolled in the last chapter
If this historical sketch: Miss Clara
). Varney, Mrs. Caroline w. Estes,
Irs. Minnie E. Mantor, Mrs. Annie F.
fish, Mrs. Minnie C. Pishon, Miss
Hattie Lord. Mrs. Angie B. Steward
Ind Mrs. Minnie Green.
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Legislative Notices

INLAND FISHERIES AND GAME
The Committee on Inland Fieherie
d Game Will give public hearing in
its room at the State House. in hu-
TUESDAY, February 20 at 2 p. N
No 80. An act to amend Section
of Chapter 33 of the Revised Statutes
G9l6), relating to the taking OF Ssh.
game and birds for scientihc and
park purposes, and to provide for
game and fur farming.
No AZ. An Act to amend Sectio
So of Chapter S3 of the Revised stat
utes G916). relating to the protection
of game birds.
No. 81. An Act to amend SECTION AZ
of Chapter 33 of the Revised Statutes
lumber camps. 1w7
No. 81. An Act to amend sectios is
of Chapter 80 of the REVISED asS,n a STATUES
the ice. (To extend ice fishing sea-
son through the month of Apri.l 1w7
No. So. An Act additional to Chap
ter 33 of the Revised Statutes 1916.
relating to hunting from automobiles.
No. 81. Resolve In aid of screening
Oak pond in Skowhegan, In the Coun-
No. SO. Resolve in favor OF screen
ing the outlet of Decker Pond in Som
erset County. with petition for same.
ing the outlet of Moxie Pond in Som
SHERMAN L. BERRY, Secretary.
1w7
MILITARY AFFAIRS
The Committee ON Military Affairs
will give a public hearing in the office
of the Adiutant General.
FRIDAY. FEB. IS. 1917, at p. N.
Resolve in favor of the town Of
Skowhegan for money expended for
the support of dependent members Of
families of soldiers while in service or
the Mexican border. fw7
SHERMAN L. BERRY, Secretary.
INTERIOR WATERS
The Committee on Interior waters
viii give public hearing in the Rand
Once at the State House. in Augusta.
TUESDAY, Feb 20 1917 at . r
sau stream Dam and improvement
VII '""' GEORGE w MARTIN clerk
LEGAL AFFAIRS.
The Committee on Legal Affairs will
give a public hearing In its room at
the state House. in Augusta.
TUESDAY, February, 20, 1917 at
An Act to amend sec. a. chap. IS II
S relating to public administrators.
An, Act relating to public priating
and binding.
An Act to amend sec. 3. chap. Is r.
s relating to board of distribution be-
ing notified of dead human bodies.
w ELM fSSl'A {, feDruary Il, 1910, at z
p. NJ
An Act to regulate the practice and
business of horse shoeing. relating to
licenses. examiners, etc
An Act to amend sec. 9, chap. 2s. II
s. entitled soldiers and Sailors not ia
be considered paupers."
HAROLD r. FOSS. Clerk.
1w7 of the Legal Affairs Committee.
LABOR
The Committee on Labor will give a
public hearing in its room at the State
House, in Augusta, No. S.
S-71-WEDNESDAY. February 21st.
1917 at p. NJ. on the following:
An Act to repeal sec. IL OF chap. 1928
of the Revised Statutes of 1915. re-
latinR to laundering Operation and
commonly known as the "Peossge
Law" 1w7
HENRY A. DESCOTEAEX
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MATTRESSES, HOUgK3AD8, CHAM
bermaids. Apply at this office at once.
Many positions vacant
SHAFTING, PULLEIs, HANGERS,
etc. second hand for sale. Half or
less than half price of new. Printed
list giving exact dimensions sent on
application. Independence Reporter Co.
Skowhegan. tf5t
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In 1912, feeling that they could still
work for the Church at Large and
their own spiritual advancement, a
few ladies' formed a Mission Circle,
Mrs. Mary w. Varney, that staunch
Universalist of liberal but fearless
convictions, was elected president,
and since her death her daughter.
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MHITAR EEAIRS
INTERIOR WATERS

INTERIOR WATERS
The Committee on Interior waters
viii give public hearing in the Band
Office at the State House. in Augusta.
TUESDAY. Feb. 20. 1917 at T.. N
/. An Act to incorporate the Bras
iau stream Dam and improvement
company. 1w,
GEORGE w. MARTIN, Clerk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21

Every person who has had anything ia
do with an automobile has probably ex.
perienced the unpleasant sensation OF
breathing in the fumes from the exhaust
pipe Of their machine; they have be-
come affected by pronounced headache
and feeling of nausea. Those are the
early symptoms of asphyxiation from
breathing in the carbon monoxide gas,
and as soon as they are experienced the
person affected should Immediately go
into the clear air or open the windows
or doors. The danger is very menacing
if the same conditions continue, as the
person is likely to be overcome soon, so
that it will be impossible for him to take
himself to a safe place. II is good advice
to say that garage should be opened up
before an attempt is made to start the
motor of the automobile The fatality
which occurred in a small garage in Bur
lington the other day gives due warning
So remember-never start your motor
unless there is sufficient ventilation in
the enclosure.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21

The Boston Globe tells a story con.
corning conscripts from Brattleboro at
Camp Devens, which is absolutely false
statement. There are no conscripts from
this town OF any other Windham county
town in Camp Devens or in army service
anywhere. It is but fair that men from
the only exemption district in New Eng
land and the East where the draft did
not apply should always be referred to
as volunteers.-Brattlebor Phoenix.
Right you are; Brattleboro and Wind
ham county are deserving of great cred
it for their patriotism and they merit
full recognition of the fact that their
sons enlisted in such numbers as to make
the operation of the draft unnecessary.
Vermont is proud of the record of Wind
ham county, as well as Of several other
counties which came very near to the
record notably Washington and Gale
donna. So for the present there are no
conscripts from Brsttleboro or Windham
county, let 1t be thoroughly understood.
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VERMONT EXCEEDED QUOTA.
For the Y. NJ C. A. War Work Fund
SAYS David NJ. Claghorn.

Burlington, Nov. 2l.-Vermont fur.
furnished more than her quota of $751;
600 in the Y. NJ. c. A. war work fund
according to a statement given out by
David " Claghorn, the state campaign
secretary, last night.
In summing up the campaign, Mr..
Claghorn said: "rhe campaign in Yer
mont has been out of the ordinary for
campaigns of this sort The Y NJ. c. A.
in this state, quiet but nevertheless so-
com lishing excellent work, has never
been strongly before the public until
this campaign came up. The spirit Of
cooperation of the states brightest bust
ness men has greatly assisted the com
mittee in more than attaining the de-
sired end The committee desires to
thank all for their earnest work and
support which was freely given. The
only regret Of the entire campaign was
the fact of the turning down Of the
proposition by men or corporations which
have directly financially benefited by the
war. The patriotism of these men or
corporations is questionable