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The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-19
SIXTY-SEvEN FILE
EXEMPTION CLAIMS

Sixty-seven claims for exemption
which were granted by the local ex-
emption board because of dependent
relatives were appealed yesterday by
Judge Henry Bellinger to the appeal
board for the northern district of
Florida. The district board will meet
tomorrow morning at Chipley to con-
slider the cases and other matters in
the district.
In six cases the claims were granted
without reservation, and no appeals
were taken, following is the list of
those so exempt:
J. Victor Gander, seaman; George
Forlades, alien; John Bemandes,
alien; Nick Geniattis, alien: Robert
Marion Carson, artifcer at navy yard;
Willie w. Clifford, minister.
Following is list of those exempt
ed, whose cases have been appealed
by Judge Bellinger:
VIM. H. Goodwin, VIM. Jonathan
Lowry, James B. Adams, VIM. R. An
dress, Edward Watson, Chas. A. Can
aday, Owen Bell, David Hill Film
GIN, Hollis w Sandiford, Randall R.
Bell, Milton w. Briggs, George D.
Bradley, Andrew bikes, Albert Viii
lard Agerton, Herbert Davis, An
naias Thomas, Merrill Henderson, Viii
liam j. Kelly, Willie P. Peake, Percy
Edwin Crause, Marion F. Etheridge
Archie L. Ward, George NJ. Higdon
Bruce Wallace Mayo, Wiley G. Hale
Daniel A. Cardwell, Oscar BurlisdQ
VIM. w. Kirkpatrick, Ernest L. Ban
croft, Daniel E. Fisher, John R. Ba-
rett, Wiley F. Cohron, Joseph Thomas
Colvin, Roscoe Wallace, Zeb F. Ro.
zier, Dan D. Johnson, Ernest w
Thompson, Marion H. Albritton, To.
bias Anderson, John Lyman, L. A
Maygarden, Charles R. Andrews
Luther H. BlantOn, Edward B
Creighton, Burrell T. Redd, Mark F
Kelly, Len Davis, James William
Bray, John G. McNair, Joseph Mar
ion Richards, Willie A. Bell, Jr,
Henry w. Jackson, Lucius Harris
Karl c. Olsen, Thomas Goodale, Ralpt
Bombay, julius E. Daniels. Jno
Tringas, VIM. l.. Padgett, C. B. But
Ter, Charles F. Johnson, Lawrence NJ
Mayne, Earl w. Saunders, Herber
Forbes, John w. Lockey, c. Ceci
Hovey, Cecil G. Graham.
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and will remain in good standing as
long as the war may last. So don't
fail to honor US with your presence
on this occasion. We want to meet
you; We want to greet you; we want
to feast you.
Yours fraternally in F. c. B.,
DAMON LODGE, NO. 13, K. of P.
East Intendencia Street.
PENSACOLA BICYCLE
CLUB TO HAVE HIKE
The Pensacola Bicycle Club will
meet at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-19
PYTHIANs INVITE
MEN OF SERVICE

Very cordial is the invitation ex-
tended by Damon Lodge No. 8,
Knights of Pythias, to men of the
service. On Tuesday night of this
week an open meeting will be held
at the Castle Hall, on East Intenden-
cia street, covering which the fol-
lowing note has been issued by John
G. Welsh, K. of R. & S.
Notice.
To all Knights of Pythias, who are
in the service of either branch, mil
itary or naval. Remember, "Once a
PytAian, Always Pythian."
con Tuesday evening, August 21,
at 1880 o'clock, thW lodge will hold
an open meeting for the benefit of all
those who may be away from their
home town. and who have not had the
pleasure of attending meetings for
some time. 1t matters not if you
hold a receipt for dues paid up or
not. All Knights of Pythias who are
in the service are in good standing,
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LIMIT IS HANDED
OUT TO SOLDIER

William Piff, the soldier who cut a
hole through the brick wall at the
police station and who made his es-
cape, remaining at large several
hours before being captured while in
a boat near Palafox wharf, was ar
raigned in the recorders court yes
terday morning and received the limit
Of sixty days in the city jail. With
the five days he received when he
was disorderly in the city court,
when he was sentenced for contempt;
and with a fine of $3.50 for assault
ing a negro, the enlisted man will
have quite some time behind the bars,
from present prospects.
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Mr.. FALK AND WIFE
LEAVE ON BUYING TOUR

Mr.. and Mrs. William Falk will
leave tonight for New York and
other eastern markets to purchase
the fall and winter supply for the
millinery department of the Ready-to-
Wear store. They expect to be out
of the city several weeks.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-19

at Wentworth's shop, and thence
proceed to Carpenters Greek for
swim. 1t is expected that a large
number will go along.
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c f. GAUSS is going TO give away
during the next ten days two thousand
packages of this wonderful medicine, and
if You desire relief sign the coupon at
the foot of this notice and the free
package will be sent to YOU by parcel
post.
Mr.. GAUSS wants 70 prove to you that
his Combined Treatment will remove
your catarrh. The method is effective
because II strikes at the root Of the
trouble and gives permanent relief by
removing the cause. This is the only
correct way to treat cata-rh, and II
YOU want quick and lasting results send
AT once for the free package. Fill out
the coupon below. and the package will
be sent to YOU by return mail
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15
q AID AND DEFENSE" IS
THE SLOl AN
Citizens of Skowhegan Form Organl-
cation to Consider War Problems

At the suggestion Of Carleton P.
Merrill, a number of Skowhegan citi-
zens have banded themselves together
and have formed an organization
which will be known as the Skowhe-
gan Volunteers Council for Aid and
Defence. The primary object of this
Council will be to plan for the con-
sideration of the many war problems
with which this community are bound
to be confronted.
1t is a common occurrence in the
larger cities to find in the homes Of
citizens, bombs and other implements
of death placed there by German sym
pathizers. 1t is not supposed that
Skowhegan homes will be confronted
by these things but one can never tell.
Then, too, a part of the work of this
Council will be to crush everything in
the community which looks like Ger
man sympathy. Above all, as before
stated. the men who join the Volun-
teers will take it upon themselves to
aid at all times any and all war meas
ures.
The following citizens came for
ward at the time the movement was
first commenced and declared them
selves ready to do what they could
for the cause: George w Cover
w. Il. Elliott, E. C. Butler, E. B. Cur
tis, F. r. Madden, r. B, Cole, w. E.
Hackett, Charles w. Sheaff Carl Cur
tis. w. A. Bailey, Philo Steward, r. w
Leighton, l.. L. Walton, Edwin L.
Sampson, c. Davis Miller, j. A. Cha
bot, George l.. II. Smith, A. F. Dyer
Rev o. II. Tracy, Phi. D., DR.. c. f.
Richardson, DR.. A. f. Rodden, f. A.
Williams, DR. S. M. Cover, John
Lewis, Guy Debe, f. e. Groder, Geo.
X. Thomson, w. f. Leighton, A. A.
Porter, r. F. Wilson w. E. Porter,
J. A. Avore, l.. II. Goldsmith, f. e.
Parsons, r. T. Patten. Maurice Gled-
hill, John l.. Fish, c. p. Merrill, r. f..
Symons.
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w. c. r. y. Meeting

Mrs. Emma Williams and Mrs. Car
rie Wyman were hostesses at the W.
G. T. L. meeting, held. yesterday af-
ternoon at the Library parlors. The
devotional exercises were led by DR..
Tracy. The subject was Temper
ance Quiz, and was in charge OF Mrs.
Della L. Bartlett Mrs. Clarence
Mantor read a poem Give the Best"
This was followed by reading by
Mrs Elizabeth Nelson, entitled Pro
hibition in Ontario. Lincoln and
the Young Soldier" was read by Mrs.
J. W Fogler. The names of the sur
frage states, of which II have full suf-
frage and eight partial suffrage, were
read by Mrs. Sarah Harris. A report
of the clothing sent In for the coast
mission was given by Mrs. Cora Nye
who also read letter from soldier
thanking the ladies for the comfort
bags.
There was a piano solo by Miss
Helen Hight, and vocal solo by Miss
Dorothy Potts, Miss Ella Flanders, ac-
companist.
The president read an account OF
the dedication of the new cottage at
the Reformatory, which has been
named for Mrs. l.. NJ y. Stevens.
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Vinton b. Hutchins, Lexington

The funeral of Vinton b. Hutchins,
whose death occurred at Lexington.
Nov. 8. was held at the church here
last Sunday under the auspices of
Lemon Stream lodge |. o. o. f. of
West New Portland of which the de-
ceased was an honored member
Mr. Hutchins was born at Lexington
thirty-seven years ago last April, the
son of Bert and Emily Wyman Hutch
ins His father and only brother, Or.
Eugene L. Hutchins. are living at n.
New Portland village He was unit
ed In marriage Oct. 80. 1902 to Edna
Norton, only daughter Of Harlan p.
and Patience Norton of Lexington and
three children we're born to them, all
of Whom are living. Merton, aged
eleven years: Leslie, ten and Theona.
six. In 1907 he and his wife united
with the Congregational church at
this place and he has ever lived an
upright, consistent life and is mourn
ed by host of friends
He and his wife were graduated
from the y. n. Portland High school
in the class of 1900, he being the only
boy in a class of nine His was the
first death in the class and all but
three members were present at the
funeral. Rev. T. B. HIATT read COM
forting passages from the Scriptures
and beautiful heart poems, and DR..
Raymond Derbyshire feelingly sang
Does Jesus Care?
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SOME CRITICISMS ANSWERED AND MIS-
UNDERSTANDINGS SET RIGHT
A Plain Statement to the People of Skowhegan
Regarding the Operations Of Coal Yard

No coal has been sold out of town
and every man has and will receive
his coal according to the time it was
ordered, other than giving a prefer
ence to the poorest people We ex-
pect to obtain at least 1000 tons more
to sell and for the same price as here
tofore charged.
The town has about 700 cords of
stove wood that is now being deliver
ed at $500 per cord, and while this
price is little higher than anticipat-
ed, yet when considering the unusual
ly wet season and prevailing high
prices, it is not very unreasonable.
About 1000 cords are being cut for
next year, and arrangements have
been made for three years whereby
the price for dry wood is not to ex-
coed $500 per cord.
The lower prices offered by the Mu-
nicipal fuel yard not only benefit its
patrons, but indirectly those who pur-
chase elsewhere.
A very few of our citizens have
tried to injure this splendid advent
ure. On Town Meeting day the peo-
pie will learn who they are and about
the methods they have used Mis-
takes may have been made, but honest
,r;-
devoted to the fuel proposition, and
we propose to fight it out on this
line If it takes all summer"
CLYDE H. SMITH
HENRY DEMO
]. w. PACKARD
Selectmen.
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MEETING OF SOMERSET POMONA
AT NORRIDGEWOCk
A Large and Enthusiastic Session

The regular November session of
the Pomona was held with Somerset
Grange, Norridgewock The day and
the travelling were ideal In every re-
spect and the result one Of the largely
attended and interesting meetings of
the Pomona. The master, lecturer,
steward. assistant steward, chaplain,
secretary, gate keeper, Pomona, Flora
and lady assistant steward were the
officers present. The morning ses-
sion was occupied In the opening cere-
monies and comforting the Fifth or
Pomona degree. Under the auspices
of the members of Somerset Grange a
generous Pomona Grange dinner was
served and a social hour enjoyed. The
afternoon session opened with a Sc
lection by the choir, then the welcome
address by H. l.. Head, master of
Somerset Grange, and the response by
s. F. Emerson, secretary of the Po-
mona. w. NJ. Ellis presented pa
per on the difference between what
we really need and what we would
like to have. c. o. Purington, lect-
urer of the State Grange, was intro
duced and spoke along the lines Of
essential Grange work and Grange
progress. Mr.. burlington made the
statement that the Grange organiza-
tion has been at the front of all agri-
cultural organizations and today leads
them all. Another startling state
ment made is to the effect that there
are now $4,000 less dairy COWS in
New England than twelve years ago.
No wonder that dairy products are
soaring so high in price. The speak
er urged the necessity just now of
saving in all our Grange and home
work and especially in the conserva-
tion of flour, meat and sugar. Song
by Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Danforth.
Next speaker was L. E. McIntire,
master of Oxford Pomona, who made
special remarks in regard to the work
the Grange needs to do and the funds
necessary to provide that the work
may be accomplished The members
arose and sang America" followed
with reading by Walter Head; a
song by Frank Witham and a pleas
ing reading by Lou Brown, who re-
sponded to an encore, followed by the
question What is to take the place
of potash? Answered by f. E. Jew
EFT, r.. III. Tobey and Fred Magoon.
Lime and barn-yard manure; keep
elg more farm stock and selling less
nay we're the answers. Second ques-
tion That the old time lyceum for
discussing public question has not
been excelled by later societies" was
considered by A. S. Burke, D. E. Tay-
lor and Lila Tobey. The old time
lyceum had the preference Instru-
mental music by Grant Witham and
Bertha Goodrich and a song by Mr.
and Mrs. Holway and Mrs. Goodrich
closed a highly appreciated program
Representatives were present from
the following subordinate Oranges
Somerset. Kennebec Valley, Anson,
Skowhegan, Athens. Fairview, Bing-
ham, North Somerset, Victor Sandy
River and three members from out
side the county
Next meeting will be the annual
with Skowhegan Grange, Tuesday and
Wednesday, Jan. SO, 1918.
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For many years he has resided with
his wife and a family of nine chill
dren, on East street He has at all
times been lover of his home, find
ing the greatest comfort when by his
own fireside with his large family
grouped about him. His wife, who
survives him, was formerly Miss Mary
Provost and is also of Canadian birth
coming to Skowhegan prior to her
marriage.
Nine children survive, Rosa, who
married Henry G. Lewia and resides
in Skowhegan; Lillian, now Mrs.
Ralph Lewis of Gardiner; Mabel now
Mrs Walter Gingrow of Gardiner;
Lucy, Lena, Cecilia, Joseph, George
Jr., and Charles, all of Skowhegan,
one brother David, of ST. Prespere
Canada.
Mr.. Goulette was a communicant at
ST. Mary's church and his funeral was
conducted from that edifice Monday
morning. He was also charter
member of the local lodge of the
Catholic Order of Foresters and of the
Society of st. Jean the Baptist
Funeral services were largely at
tended, hundreds of friends of the de-
ceased gathering to pay him a last
tribute. AT 3 o'clock high requiem
mass wes sung with Rev. j. L. A. Rem
aud as Celebrant; FIR. Curran of Mad
ison, Deacon, and FIR. Normand of
Waterville, sub-deacon. The floral
tributes were many and very beauti
full, the casket being completely COW
cred with set pieces. The remains
we're taken To the Catholic cemetery
for burial During the services the
full choir was present, two daughters
of the deceased being members of that
organization
Those in attendance from out of
town were, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lewis
and daughter, Kathleen; Mr. and Mrs
Walter Gingrow; Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Gingrow all of Gardiner;
Mrs. Charles Girioux, Miss Marion
Girioux, Charles, Joseph and Willie
Girioux, Mr. Bolduc, Joseph Bilodeau,
all of Wateryille, and Mr. and Mrs.
John Provost of Fairfield and Mr.
Fred Provost of West Buxton.
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OBLIGED TO SLEEP ON
WET BLANKETS
Warren C. Merrill Also Gives InfOrma-
tlon Regarding Army Food

The following interesting letter was
recently received by Mr. and Mrs.
Carleton p Merrill from their son,
Warren, a private in the Medical De-
partment, 103rd U. S. Inf, now in
England. The letter was dated, as
will be noted, on October IS, nearly
three weeks passing before 1t arrived
here.
In this letter he makes mention OF
the death of Corporal Earl Withee of
Company E, stating that he was killed
by a train This statements seems
to corroborate the many rumors that
Corporal Withee has been killed.
The letter follows:
On Active Service with
American Expeditionary Force,
October IS, 1917.
Dearest Mother:
wish 1 were back home to get
my feet warm.
England has lost its beauty and now
there is nothing but mud where be-
fore there were beautiful green fields.
That is, it was that way yesterday
and the day before as 1t rained all the
time, but today the sun came up and
warmed things in general.
Last night when we went to bed
with our clothes wet, feet and legs
muddy, on wet blankets, there was a
general condemnation of England. the
war, and English weather in particu-
lar. This morning woke up and |
tried to put on my shoes and had to
try three pairs before | found one that
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-15
A PROMINENT FRANCO
AMERICAN DIES
George GOulette Died Friday Night
After Illness of Two Years

Friday night marked the passing of
one of Skowhegan's best known and
most highly respected Franco-Ameri-
can citizens, George Goulette. Death
terminated long illness of Brights
disease.
Mr. Goulette was 58 years of age
and was born In st. George, Canada,
coming to Skowhegan from that coun-
try many years ago. For some time
he was employed at the Bailey Oil
Cloth factories in this town, leaving
that line of work only after the local
factories had ceased operations He
then entered the general trucking
business in which he was engaged up
to the time of his illness.
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HIGH SCHOOL WATER
SUPPLY A MENACE
School Committee lntimated 1t Was
No Business of the Citizens

So f. f. Greenwood inferred in a
discussion Of a water supply for High
School
Is the water supply at the Skowhe-
gan High School sanitary or other
wise? This was the point under dis
cussion before a meeting of the Pa
rent-Teachers Association held Satur-
day night. The discussion was spicy.
That cannot be denied. The princi-
pal portion of spice was filtered in by
E. e. Greenwood who declared that
the school committee implied they had
contemplated changing the system
and would do so at their convenience.
This statement the committee denied
Rev C. H. Mckinney was the cham
pion of the cause for a different ar
rangement as to the water supply. He
said that the present system was an
tique and extremely dangerous Five
gallon bottles are used, propped up on
some kind of a swinging device, Half
the time the cork on the bottle is ly-
ing on the floor; the students bring
drinkink cups; some made them Of pa
per. Too much chance for germs.
These and many other things we're set
forth by Mr.. Mckinney as reasons
why the system should be changed
Among the other speakers who fav-
ored a change were E. E. Greenwood,
and George w. Cover, Esq Mr..
Cover suggested that the drinking
supply be connected with the sewer
age system so that the waste
water might be disposed Of. One
good plan suggested was to use a con-
tainer with an inverted bottle. The
matter was left hanging for considera-
tion by the school committee.
The lighting system was also criti-
cised by those who know about such
matters. Just who is to blame for
the present system is not made clear
but 1t has been decided to place a
light In the vestibule and one over
the exits OF the building.
To take the twang out Of the dis
cussion a very interesting program
was presented. Unfortunately this
preceded the meeting and so couldn't
very well act as a balm for certain
injured feelings, A chorus consist
ing of Doris Wentworth, Lovina Muir
ray, Rachel Conant, Lois Mantor, Elsie
Rayner, Martha Steward Arthur
Springer, Raymond Lacasce, Richard
Turner Fred Rayner Thomas Cock
burn and Raymond Pooler, rendered
several selections; selections by a
male quartet were also given; read
ing, Miss Mollie Blunt; piano duet,
Miss Ella Flanders and Miss Helen
Day To conclude the program Miss
Nellie Copp gave very interesting
report of the recent Teachers Con
vention at Bangor.
AS one of those present stated. il
was very interesting meeting
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Last night Corporal Withee of q
Company was killed by train.
If it weren't for the public houses
around here | don't know what we
would do. They are the only places
we can &C to where 1t Is warm and
dry We sit around the fireplace and
take all the evening to drink cup of
coffee unless we have the price of
another which isn't often. You see
we haven't been paid off yet and near
ly everyone is broke, even the officers.
l had to borrow the money to buy a
stamp to send this letter with
Just wait until / get home again
anu get a chance at some of your
food. Why the other day l was so
hungry that | ate a raw onion and
called 1t good. | would eat anything
now that you could put in front of
me. l thought that college made me
appreciate your food, but the army
has made me worship it. Not that we
don't get good food and plenty OF 1t
but 1t isn't like home. What wouldn't
l give for one Of your lemon pies.
am wondering what 1t will be like On
Thanksgiving Day and at Christmas.
OF course my birthday (Dec. 26) will
be just the same except for the alb
sence of turkey soup. One of our
best meals is beef stew and hoping
not to hurt your feelings I must say
that 1t tastes better than yours used
to- 1t is hot and strong and that Is
enough to suit me- 1t is so strong
with pepper that 1t burns the bottoms
of your feet and that 1t just what we
need after wading around in this in
fernal mud.
Last Sunday went to the service in
the little chapel | told you about in
my other letter. 1t was a beautiful
service and the church was crowded
with officers and soldiers.
Every day we hope and expect to be
moved, but each day goes by and still
we stay. AS 1t is, we are but ten
hours from the firing line and that Is
quite close enough for us for awhile.
| guess when I finish this letter |
will drop a line to Professor Ham.
Well, Mother, here's hoping that
when you get this letter | will be in
barracks instead of in these bloody
tents.
Love to all
Your loving son
WARREN.
p. S. 1t must seem good to Dad not
to have me asking for money this fall
Pvt. Warren c. Merrill,
Medical Dept. 103rd U. s. Inf,
Am. Expeditionary Forces
Via New Yor:..
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SKOWHEGAN CITIZENS MUST GIVE $4,000
BEFORE SATURDAY At MIDNIGHT
This Town Asked to do Its Share in the Y. M.
{. A. Drive to Protect Morals of Soldiers

Somerset County responded TO the
first and second Liberty Loan is do
ing yeoman service for the Red Cross ),
stands we'll near the top OF the list
among counties which exceeded their
quota in the recent pledge campaign;
has sent well over two hundred rug
ged lads to the front and now. dur
ing the past week has been laboring
on a campaign, which when finished
will prove Of material benefit TO the
Y. NJ c. A organizations at the front.
Somerset County does not lead in so
far as figures go. 1t is small coun-
ty and sparsely populated in compari-
son with other districts in the State.
But when it comes to a question of
per capita the sons of Somerset may
at all times be proud of her show
ing. Her women are burning the
midnight oil as they knit for the boys
who have gone, her men are supply
ing the demands upon them as fast as
these demands come and her sons are
doing individual work at home and in
the field.