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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
Somerset County Case.

A Somerset county equity case was
nish at the Court House at Augusta
recently, the plaintiff being Fred f.
Lawrence, who brought the suit in
his capacity as trustee of the bank
rupt estate of Granville w. Chad
bourne of Harmony, and the defend
ant Harvey H. Westeryelt of Houlton.
The plaintiffs contention was that
the defendant held assets of the bank
rupt which should be turned over for
administration in bankruptcy for the
benefit of the general creditors of Mr.
Chadbourne. The defendant claimed
that all assets which he had taken
belonged to various fertilizer com
panies represented by him, under
consignment contracts also that he
had taken an assignment from Mr.
Chadbourne for the benefit of the lat
ter's creditors and had paid out funds
to the fertilizer companies in the way
OF dividends, and knew of no other
creditors. Plaintiff denied that the
companies had any title to the pro-
eeeds of fertilizer sold under their
contracts, and claimed that the as
signment was no protection because
of the failure of the assignee to take
any steps TO learn who the other
creditors were or To notify them of
the assignment
Al the close of the hearing, the
presiding justice suggesting that in
his opinion the defendant could not
hold the assets in his possession,
either under the contracts or under
the assignment. an agreement was
effected whereby decree will be
entered ordering the defndant TO turn
over the balance of six hundred and
fifty dollars on hand. and such notes
and accounts in his possession be-
longing to the bankrupt as have not
been collected. The plaintiff appeared
in his own behalf at the hearing, and
the defendant was represented by
Doherty & Tompkins of Houlton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
BIRTHS

Skowhegan. Feb 40 the wife of
Archie Cote, a daughter, Veronica
Prudence.
Jaekman-To the wife of a. f. Du-
gal, a son.
Battle Ridge-To the wife of Ar
thur Mari. daughter.
Skowhegan. Feb. 10-To the wife of
Czech Bailey, a son.
Lexington, Feb. 10-To the wife of
Charles Pinkham a son.
Norridgew Feb. $40 the wife
Of Chester Haynes. a son.
Norridgewock. Feb. 6-To the wife
of Claire Buzzell, son. Merle Gill
man.
South Canaan-Feb. 6-To the W lie
Of William McDann, a son.
Skowhegan Feb. ITO the wife of
Willard Gagne. a son.
skowhegan Feb. Ito the wife of
Skowhegan--To the wife Of James
Staples. a son.
Skowhegan-To the wife of Theo-
dore Veilleux, a daughter.
Smithfield, Feb Ito the wife of
Hiram Savage. a daughter.
Northfield, Feb. 14-To the wife of
a. +. Hodges. a son.
Harmony. Feb 16-To Mr. and Mrs
Jenkins a daughter.
Harmony, Feb. 1S-To the wife of
Stora stevens. a daughter.
North St. Adams. Feb. Ito the
wife of Alton Morrow, twin sons.
South Bingham-To the wife of
Harry French son.
North New Portland. Feb. 1S-To
the wife of Fred Green. a daughter
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
Annual Report Carrabasset Creamery
Company For 1916.

II. c. Walker, superintendent OF
the Carrabassett Creamery Company
has submitted his annual report for
the year ending December 81, 1916.
The number of pounds of butter
sold was 31,141A; number Of gallons
of cream sold, 13,726A; the average
price paid for butter fat was sc Sc !;
the total value of butter made and
sold amounted to $10,5522S; the total
value of cream sold was S1S,741.75; OF
milk sold, $277S7 and miscellaneous
$2907. The years product was S29,-
60097.
The report of d. W. Emery, treas
urer of the firm shows that the re-
ceipts from the sale of butter. cream
and milk amounted to $2S, 930.07 !;
bank interest is $l9.O3, with a bal
ance overdrawn January first. 1917,
of $496.S6.
There has been an increase over
1915 of cream and butter sold
amounting to $30214i and falling
off in butter, of 1854 pounds. The
price of butter has been two cents
higher The total receipts show an
increase of $1l42.15.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
r. SKOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS II


Miss Tia McNelly of Unity is the
guest for two weeks of Mr.. and Mrs.
George A. Jones of Cross street.
Miss Carolyn Brainard of New
York City and Miss Lucy Abbott of
Andover. Mass, are at Lakewood
where they are to spend several
weeks at cottage
Miss Margaret Taylor of Massachu-
sets, granddaughter of Mrs. Pauline
Hill of Norridgewock avenut, was
present at a recent society function
at Bowdoin College, Brunswick
Mrs. Jonathan Morrison of the
Waterville road has returned from
Jackman where she spent a week,
being called there by the illness of
her daughter. who is now much i'm
proved.
Mrs. Fred Gotta of the Waterville
road returned the last of the week
from Plaistow, N. H., where she Wis
tied her son, and from Haverhill,
Mass, where she was the guest of
her brother.
The regular meeting of the L. O..
g. C. will be held at Heselton hall at
eight o'clock, this evening Bust
ness of Importance will come up be-
fore the meeting and fun attend
anee is desired.
The many friends of Mrs. Charles
A. Blanchette of East street will be
glad to learn that she is improving
after her illness of the past three
weeks. and was able to get up Tues
day for the first time.
A convocation of Somerset Chap
ter. Royal Arch Masons, will be held
tomorrow (Friday) evening at Ma
sonic hall at 7.30. There will be
balloting and the Mark Master Ma
son degree will be conferred
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Savage return
ed home Tuesday night from Bangor
where they had been spending four
days. Mr.. Savage went to Bangor as
a delegate to the convention of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen.
Miss Ruth Lander of Maiden, Mass.
arrived Monday afternoon for visit
for several weeks with the J. Pal
mer Merrills of Coburn avenue 1t
is understood that the marriage of
Miss Lander and Maurice Merrill will
take place the middle of June.
The members of the Eastern Star
committee who are to serve the 6.30
banquet and the luncheon after the
work in the evening at the Knight
Templar inspection Monday night of
next week are Mrs. Mark Savage. Mrs
Gridley r. Fogg, Mrs. VALERIE and
Mrs. r. l.. Savage.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred l.. Horne of
Norridgewock road, are among the
Skowhegan residents who are in at
tendance at the Portland automobile
show.
DR.. 0. II. Tracy went TO Pitsfeld
this morning to ofliciate at the flu
neral services of Mrs Libby, mother
of Mrs. Pearl Halves, who died at
Bangor the first of the week.
Mrs. Albert +. Dyer left Monday
for two weeks trip to Portland and
Boston. While in Boston, Mrs. Dyer
will visit with her son Emery T.,
student at Boston University.
A number of the members of the
Bowdoin College Musical Clubs are
registered at Hotel Coburn; others
are being entertained by the five
Skowhegan men who are in the
clubs
DR.. Tracy will take for his sub
ject at the First Baptist church Sun
day morning, Lessons from the Life
of George Washington for the Men of
Today. At seven o'clock in the
evening, there will be a missionary
entertainment
Mrs. William Fairclough of White
Plains, N. Y, Ernest Green of Chi
cago, Miss Myrtle Green of Oldtown
and Miss Margaret Green of Hebron
Academy are in SkoWhegan this
week, called here by the death of
their mother Mrs. Charles Green.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
Entertainment nj Convent Hall, II
Pronounced Success

The whist and social at Convent
Hall, given Tuesday evening under
the auspices of the Notre Dame de
Lourdes choir, was great success
both socially and financially, being
attended by over two hundred. Mrs
W. j. Lashon, who had charge of
the general arrangements, and also
Father j. H. A. Renaud, are deserv-
ing of much credit for the success of
the affair.
Father Renaud had charge of the
decorations which were extremely
artistic, being carried out effectively
by the use of green and red cut paper
ropes and garlands twined around
the columns and suspended from the
balcony and each chandelier.
Mrs J. T. Thibodeau had charge of
the refreshments The matrons
were Mrs Joseph Carriveau. Mrs.
Edmund Poulin Mrs. Amedie Bison
and Mrs. Cyrus Fortier. Roy B..
Pooler had charge of the seating ar
rangements and the floor and was
assisted by eight others.
Prizes for whist were awarded as
follows: First prize for ladies. IS
hat given by Della Bouchard and
won by Maud Roullard; first prize
for gentlemen, $3.50 gold piece, do
mated by Mrs. j. T. Thibodeau and
awarded to Benjamin Bizier; conso-
lation prizes to Mrs. Joseph Fluett
and Louis Pooler Miss Alice Bou-
chard won the prize given to the
member of the choir who sold the
most tickets for the entertainment.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
Eden TOwle

The death of Eden Towle occurr-
ed at his home on Elm street. Hart
land, Wednesday noon. February IA
after a long illness, at the age of 70
years. Prayer was held at the home
Friday afternoon. Saturday morn
ing the remains were taken to Au-
burn, where services were held
burial beside his first wife at Au-
burn.
Mr.. Towle is survived by a wife
Mrs. Sarah Ham Towle, several sons
and daughters Fred, Ora, Samuel
Luther and Mrs Sadie Holmes of
Auburn; Mrs. Lila Palmer of Som
erville. Mass; Mrs. Louis Gerald of
South Lancaster, Mass. also two
sisters Mrs. Lois Sinclair of Newport
and Mrs. Mary Tarr of Auburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Towle have help
ed to care for his father for the
past two months.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
Morgana. Richardson and Williams
Will Appear in Concert.

All social functions will be can
celled for the evening of Friday,
March second. and all society will be
present at the Chapman concert
which is to be given at the Opera
House.
The sensational artist of the day.
Nina Morgana, one of the greatest
favorites ever brought to Maine, will
appear in joint program with Miss
Irma Williams, violinist, and Martin
Richardson, tenor.
Citizens of Skowhegan are most
fortunate to have this concert in the
town as Mr.. Chapman is receiving
more applications than he can fill.
Mr.. Chapman himself will be at the
piano and needs no words of praise
as an accompanist, for his accom-
paniments are a feature of them
selves at his concerts. He is sure TO
get the best possible results from his
artists, and the word. Chapman,
means the best in music not only in
Maine. but in New York City as we'll
Those who have bought certificates
should exchange them at Bucknam s
Monday, March &c, for reserved
seats. Public sale of seats opens
the day following March 81, al Buck
MANS.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
Log Driving Companies Hold Annual
Meetings at Augusta

Samuel w. Philbrlck. Fred Phil
brick, Ralph Hill and Bin W Page
of Skowhegan were present at the
annual meeting of the Kennebec Riy-
er, Moose River and Dead River log
driving companies held Tuesday
morning at the Augusta House, Au-
gusta.
Hon. Ira II. Randall was modera-
tor at the meeting of the kennebec
Log Driving Company and the fol-
lowing officers were elected Clerk
and treasurer Samuel W. Philbrick !.
auditor 4. X Butler; directors, F.
L. Barton, president; c. Guy Hume.
Ira H. Randall, F. A. Gilbert and H.
B. Lawrence
S. w Philbrick as clerk and treas
urer and a. X. Butler as auditor
were also elected by both the Moose
River and the Dead River Log Driv-
ing companies The following di-
rectors Of the Moose River company
were chosen W. J. Banigan, presi-
dent; +. A. Gilbert, II. b. Lawrence,
G. Guy Hume, \. X. Butler and S. W.
Philhrick c. Guy Hume was mod
orator al the Moose River COMPANY
meeting. Blaine S Niles presided
as moderator at the Dead River com
pany's meeting and the following di-
reetors were elected F. Z. Barton,
president; II. B. Lawrence. c. Guy
Hume. F. A. Gilbert and Ira II.
Randall
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22

Every patron will be convinced that within his
knowledge there never has been shown line
Of Mems Suits and Overcoats equalIng the total
worthy combination Of quality workmanship,
ht style and price
Although they begin at $40 there are worthy
garments at ST. $l4 SIS, SIS, $40. You
are promised the best obtanabIe wooden and
worsteds combined with best workman
ship at each price.
We have steadfastly observed our regular policy
Of high-class, hand tailoring in our lowest as
well as in our highest priced garments. We
ask your inspection and stake our word and rep
utaton upon your decision.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22

At the fourth quarterly conference
of the Centenary NJ. f. Church held
last Saturday evening, District Super
intendent d. b. Holt of Auburn pre-
sided and after the routine business
was transacted and the reports read,
an invitation was extended to Rev.
Frederick c. Rogers. who has been
pastor of the church since last spring,
to be its minister for another year.
Mrs W. b. Steward reported for the
missionary societies; f, D. Packard,
for the board of trustees; Miss Lizzie
B. Higgins, for the Sunday school and
Mrs. |. j. Smith, for the Ladies So
cial Circle Mrs. Smiths report
showed that the Circle has the sum of
over $500.
1t is hoped TO have the church in
debtedness entirely cleared at the
time of the annual conference in
April
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22

Old papers, this office. sc.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22
Mrs. Albina Hilton

Mrs. Albina fMantor) widow of the
late George b. Hilton of Arson died
Monday morning from Brights dis
ease at the Somerset Hospital, where
she has been a patient since April
goth. coming here from North Arson.
Her final illness lasted only about
two weeks. The body was taken to
Arson Monday night where funeral
services were held
The deceased was twice married,
her first husband being Charles
Witham She leaves three step-sons
Walter, Archie and William Hilton
of Arson. She had passed the
greater part of her life in Arson and
New Sharon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22

Joseph Rainhett. Skowhegan mill
operative appeared before Judge
Brazzell in the Municipal Court Mon
day morning to claim box of liquor
containing three one quart bottles Of
Whiskey and one quart bottle of
brandy which were seized by Sheriff
Goodrich several weeks ago at the
American Express Company's office.
Rainhett was represented by Harold
Phillips. When questioned by the
sheriff, Rainhett said that he and
another man had sent for the liquor
together The case was not pressed
A Valentine party was given last
Friday evening al the meeting of the
Sunset Chapter, o. f. S. Prizes
were won by Mrs, G. r. Fogg. John
II. Lancaster, Mrs Flora McPheters,
Ernest Rayner. Mrs. Frank Benner
and Clayton Williamson. There
were between forty and sixty pres
ent Following the program of
games and cards, delicious refresh
ments were served by Mrs. f. o.
Furber. Mrs. +. r. Madden, Mrs. J.
w Higgins and Mrs. William Mer-
row. assisted by Mrs. Carlton Holt,
Mrs. Charles Viles, Mrs. Ernest Ray
ner, Mrs. Weston. Miss Mildred Wes
ton, Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs. Kate Simp-
son, Mrs. Charles Sheaff and Mrs. E.
L. Savage.
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over 5000 homes, chiefly in Somer-
set County, receive this paper every
week.
There will be a Christian Endeavor
social in the Congregational Church
next Tuesday evening with an enter
lalnment, games and refreshments
Everybody invited. Admission 10c.s
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BIJ0T THEATRE PRESENTS
PATHE'S
GOLD ROOSTER FEATURE
MADAME y
IN FIVE ACTS
MONDAY. TUESDAY, FEB. 2G-27

OF the screen adaptations Of stage
plays which We have seen none has
appeared which contains a strongre
human appeal. The great French
play will be remembered as a mar
velously told story of the woman who
left her husband and child 10 tread
the primrose path. her struggle 10
rise again. and her fall to the bot
tomless pit that awaits the weaker
victim.
Miss Dorothy Donnelly WHO played
the leading part in this same play al
our opera house several years ago, is
featured in this adaptation.
Usual prices &c and 10c.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13
WAR TALKS
By UNCLE DAN
Number Sis
Billie and Jimmie WIN Take Military
Training.
Number Sis

II am mighty sorry, Uncle Dan, that
this is your last night with us. Can't
you stay longer? We boys are having
peach of time" said Billie.
"Well, if you get more out of it in
the way Of pleasure than r. said I'm
Gle Dan, "you are going some"
billie, have been talking seriously
with your father and mother about
sending you to military academy and
they asked me to talk with you about
it,"
."Whoopee!' Billie screamed, like
wild Indian.
Nov, hold your horses" said Uncle
Dan, "and listen to me. You know ]
sent my boy, Howard, to one of these
schools for year when he was about
your age. He was narrow chested,
stoop shouldered, rather loose jointed;
he had the big head and needed dis
cipline and physical development He
was growing fast and I wanted him to
be strong physically"
Say, Uncle Dan" said Billie, 81 be
lieve your description Of Howard fits
me pretty well, eh?"
"Well," said Uncle Dan, ito be frank
l think it does; you need the same
thing Howard did not like it at first. !
am told for few weeks he had rough
shedding, but after he found that the
only way was to obey orders, he caught
the spirit Of the institution and liked
It, We did not see him for about six
months then he came home for few
days. We were astonished at his APP
pearance. He had gained about 20
pounds in weight. his muscles were as
hard as nails, he stood as straight as
an arrow, he was courteous, consider
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13

Exce"~tt. wctto,
Practice with science" is the motto
Of the Royal Agricultural society o,
England.
GREAT MASS OF PROOF
Reports of $4,000 Cases of kidnel
Trouble, Some of Them okoIona
Cases

Cases.
Each of some 5000 newspapers OF
the United States is publishing from
week to week, names of people in its
particular ne!ghborhood, VINO have
used and recommended Doan's Kid
ney Pills for kidney backache, weak
kidneys, bladder troubles and urin-
airy disorders. This mass of pr-o
Includes over $4,000 recommendation
Okolona is no exception. Here
one of the Okolona cases:
]. w. Sanders, carpenter, Wash
ington and School SITS, says: 81 was
bothered by backache and SHARP
pains across my kidneys. My back
was so weak and lame it hurt me TO
lift anything. finally got Doan's
Kidney Pills and a couple of boxes
cured me. From that day to this, a
period Of five years, have worked
hard and have never fe,t the least
trouble with my back and kidneys
A little member of my family COM
planned Of a weak back and pain when
passing the kidney secretions. Three
boxes Of Doan's Kidney Pills made
cure in that case also and the child
has been sound and well ever snce "
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mr.. Sanders had. Foster -Atilburn Co,
bIfgrs, Buffalo, N Y
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13

Note the result OF six months OF mill.
tary training. Compare lines A-A ana
B-B in cut.
ate and manly. His awkwardness had
disappeared. The change was wonder
full and it was all to the good. Here
Is. photograph showing before and
after taking and am sure no patent
medicine advertisement could beat it,
"Well, mother and were delighted.
That was ten years ago, and Howard
says the year he spent at the military
academy was the best year of his life.
"Now," said Uncle Dan, with great
earnestness, "when such training does
so much good, makes better citizens and
at the same time fits a man to defend
his country, why should not Uncle Sam
furnish this training at the govern
ment's expense? The government has
the right to call anyone to serve in
case of war, and without training, q
man is worth nothing as soldier. I'm
Gle Sam has splendid new training
camps that will soon be available for
the purpose, therefore, here is double
reason why the Chamberlain bill for
compulsory military training should be
passed at once, so that every boy ply
sically fit may have this training and
not leave it for his parents to pay for.
On account of the expense, not one boy
in 80 can take the training now. am
glad that you can do so. These big
crops and big prices, / find, make the
farmers rather 'cocky,' and that the
best is demanded by them"
Billie was up with the lark the next
morning, more excited and enthusiastic
than ever. He had a plan. He knew
Jimmie owned a colt worth 500; that
be would make almost another 500 on
his potatoes if they turned out well,
Rd that he had from his previous
savings, bought 500 Liberty bond.
Billie's plan was to have Jimmie cash
in and 90 with him. He was disap-
pointed TO find that Jimmie would still
lack about $500 Of having enough to
see him through. His lip quivering, he
said. "Tm mighty sorry to leave Jim
mic"
Uncle Dan was silent a moment or
two, then he asked Billie to go down
to the orchard and get him some ap-
pies to eat on the train. While be was
gone, it was arranged that Uncle Dan
and Mr.. and Mrs. Graham would adj
vance the money necessary that
Jimmie could 20. When Billie returned
he was told about It. he ran to the
phone and called Jlnmies saying;
"Co.ne on cver rig, iUs as fast as you
eau eet c eest news sou
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13
TAKE YOUR HOME PAPE
AND
THE PROGRESSIVE FARM

Realizing that this year. the next and the next maybe
American farmer will be called upon to feed the major
lion Of the peoples of the Earth have arranged for
readers to also receive The Progressive Farmer Wei
ognize it as the Souths leading exponent of the now
doctrines of crop Investigation and farm products
seryation
So important have these problems appeared to our
ent that he has issued appeal to the South to not
iced itself but have something more for our sorey nee'
friends across the Seas
As your patriotic duty equip yourself by using the ad
md guidance Of this standard farm weekly which sells
one dollar year and may be had with paper for
amount named below
SEND US $ " FOR BOTH PAPERS.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13

II is the Men in Command who really appreciate the magnitude of this
ucve movement An officer who CHANGED the War Camp Co
Recreation Fund and who had already learned from %
accomplishing,
Army MORALE closely knit with Army MORALS happy
make good soldiers. It's the hours frora a
Home influence follow the soldier wherever he WIN cnt
this truly great cause?
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-09-28
Rousseau In ENGLAND.

Part of Rousseau's stay in England
was spent at Chiswick, where he lodg-
ed over a small grocer's shop. The
philosopher sits in the shop" writes
a contemporary, land learns English
words, which brings many customers
to the place.
The grocer must have been sorry to
lose so alluring a ledger, but David
Hume, who brought Rousseau to Eng
land, was heartily glad when he re-
turned to France. After his departure
he described Rousseau as "a compost
ton of whim, ~affectation, w~ickedness,
vanity and inquietude, with a very
small, if any, ingredient of madness"
London Chronicle.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-09-28

Smother TIVE onions. chopped very
fine, in a tablespoonful of butter. Let
this cook, he.uS careful not to burn,
and add a ia alespoonful of consomme
or of water If you do not happen to
have ii. Mince fine two cloves of garlic
and add, or not so much if you do not
are for garlic. Mince a sprig each of
thyme, parsley and bay leaf, mix all
together and season with pepper to
taste. Cut two small pickles length
wise into very thin pieces and add to
the sauce with a spoonful of vinegar.
Let boil for about five minutes.