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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08
NOR RR DC EWOCK TRIO
HAVE CLOSE CALL
Repetition OF Recent Accident at
Horne's Brook Staged Near Emb-
den

f. G. Gail. * kosooth and a Mr.
narrowly escaped death last Sunday
morning when a car. driven by Mr.
Gail tore thru the railing of Jackman
Brook bridge. near Embden turned
completely over and landed in the
water twelve fee; below. The occu-
pants OF the machine escaped with a
slight shaking up.
Conditions surrounding the accident
are almost identical to those of the
recent fatality at Horne's Brook but
in this latter case the escape of the
parties was even more miraculous
than the former accident The Nor
ridgewock machine was travelling
slowly and as the approach to the
bridge was reached the driver swung
farther to the right than he intended
No information has been received
that any other machine was connect
ed with the accident
40 Alit Ndl Stluth On the TOChS
which filled the shallow brook. Mr.
Gail was pinned beneath ii Mr.
kosooth, with great presence Of mind
freed himself from the wreckage of
the machine and succeeded in saving
Mr.. Gail, who was fast becoming ex-
hausted from the great strain Mr.
White, the third member OF the party.
says that he got out unaided but
doesn't remember how he managed it..
All three went, without assistance
to the home of James Fentiman.
where they were furnished with dry
clothing, and cared for until aale u
depart The wrecked machine was
taken from the brook bed and remov-
ed to a garage in Madison Occu-
pants of the machine are patting
themselves on the back. still wonder
ing how such a leap could be taken
without instant death or terrible in
jury to the whole party. We play
ed both aeroplane and submarine, said
one Of the party, and came out all
right"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08

section of the Kennebec famous for its
rapid water and its possibilities for
development Immediately follow
ing the purchase of the Rips it was
rumored that things were going to be
done along the river in the line of
harnessing natures forces. This sup
position proved to be correct and it
has been admitted that the rips were
purchased for the purpose of flowing
them.
AS has already been reported in the
columns of the Reporter, the main
dam at Skowhegan Falls will be rails
ed about seven feet. This work will
be performed on the concrete sections
of the dam only and the remainder
will be reconstructed at the same
level Since the construction of this
concrete dam the added power has
been found to be very beneficial and
has much more than paid for the out
lay necessitated.
ONE OF TWO PROPOSITIONS
The company has under considera-
ton, two propositions but so far as
could be learned it has not been def
nitely decided as yet which one will
be followed out. One plan is to con
struct, at a point below the present
South channel dam, another dam. To
extend the same, diagonally, from the
Riverside Pulp Co.'S plant to point
in the rear of the Skowhegan Machine
Shop and Foundry and to construct
another dam near the Great Eddy 1t
is claimed that the natural fall of
water between the two points men
toned is in excess of seven feet
The other plan, which appears a bit
more intricate, is to build a canal
down the river as far as the Great
Eddy and here construct a dam, doing
away with the South channel dam In
connections with the dams it Is the
purpose of the company to construct a
new power house on the present site
of the Skdwhegan Foundry. Such a
plan would, OF course, necessitate
the removal of that building which is
the property of the Central Maine
To the lay reader it may be difficult
to understand the two plans mention
ed but to those familiar with the pro-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08
SlO0O@O To Be EXPENDED BY CENTRAL MAINE POWER
COMPANY IN SK0WHEGAN AND VICINITY
Two Plans Proposed Either One of Which, if Carried Out Would
Make Decided Change in Appearance of the Kennebec

The Central Maine Power Company
is to expend approximately $1,000,000
for the development of its waterpow-
er rights in Skowhegan and vicinity
according to seemingly authentic re-
ports recently received. The points
where proposed changes are to be
made have already been surveyed and
work will be commenced on actual
construction in a few weeks.
1t takes neither a diplomat nor an
expert on civic development to see
what an influence such an act will
have upon Skowhegan and its indus
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08
LIEUT.. HEALY THANKS
PEOPLE OF COUNTY
In Open Letter TO Reporter Officer
Speaks for the Boys From Somerset

In an open letter to the Reporter,
Lieutenant John Healy of Skowhegan,
commanding Co. E, 103rd U. s. Infan-
try. now in England, thanks the peo-
pie of Somerset County for all they
have done for the members of his
company In his letter is voiced the
sentiment of all the fellows from this
section who have been remembered
by the friends at home. The letter
follows:
Somewhere in England,
Oct. II, 1917.
To The Independent-Repor
1t might seem to you that we are
a little late in thanking the people of
Somerset for their kindness and
thoughtfulness toward us, but owing
to the great pressure we were under
of being changed from the Second
Maine Infantry to the 103rd U. s. In
fantry and at the same time moving
from one place to The other, it has
been hard to find time even to write
home.
After leaving Augusta we moved to
Westfield and there the Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont National
Guards were amalgamated into the
103rd L. S. Inf The Second Maine
organization was kept intact with Col.
Hume commanding We remained in
Westfield until our regiment was COM
plete and the men fully equipped.
From then on all of our moves were
most mysterious, travelling mostly by
night with all the curtains in the cars
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08
GObL|NS AND SP0OKS
VISIT IN TOWN
Despite Strenuous Times Many Hal
lOwe'en Parties We're Enjoyed

1t seems that 1t takes more than a
mere war to kill the spirit of Halo
we'en. During the latter part of last
week Skowhegan was the scene of
many gay parties Ghosts, hobgob
Inns, black cats and witches held po-
tent sway during many of the cool
moonlight evenings and for time the
present strife and turmoil which is be-
ing inflicted on mankind was forgot
ten. Nearly all the celebrations
were in the form of parties but there
we're also dances and many celebrated
in more quiet manner. Given be-
low are short accounts of such parties
as came to the notice of the reporter
Perhaps the happiest event, the one
to bring the most JOY to the hearts of
its participants, was the Halloween
party held at the Reformatory for
Women. Superintendent Wight and
other officers had charge and the new
cottage was thrown open for the oc-
ton was present, all in costume, and
nothing was spared to make the event
a happy one.
Members of the Sunday School class
of Miss Velma Fogg were entertained
at delightful Halloween party on
Friday evening at the home of their
teacher. The house was suitably
decorated for the occasion and all
members of the class were present,
dressed in grotesque costume Va
rious Halloween games were enjoy
ed and refreshments served by the
hostess
Assembly Hall was the scene of a
very enjoyable party Friday evening
when members of the seventh grade
gathered there to pay homage to the
founder of the Halloween idea Mrs
l. S. Wheeler, who is acting as sub
stitute teacher was the chaperone and
saw to it that the little people thoro-
ly enjoyed themselves. Refreshments
were served and various Halloween
games added to the enjoyment of the
occasion.
On Wednesday evening, October 81
Miss Lana Nottage, teacher of the
Gould school, gave her pupils a Hal
lowe'en party, The room was fitting
ly decorated with the Halloween
colors. Games were played. such
as bobbing for apples, etc The
the peanut hunt, the prize being won
by Fred Palmer, Refreshments con-
sisting of pop corn. apples and candy
were served. A fine time was enjoy
ed by all
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08
Railroad Makes Courteous Offer

Last week, the Maine Central Rail
road offered the town of Skowhegan
permission to locate a set of scales,
on their land on Russell street, also
permission to build an Office build
ing II required. This location is
near the band stand. This was in
tended to give the town a convenient
location for an Office and scales for
its municipal coal enterprise. AS the
town had already made arrangements
with the Skowhegan Farmers Union,
1t will not avail itself of this courtesy
on the part of the Railroad. The Of
fer, is thoroly appreciated and the
Railroad officials are centainly entitl-
ed to credit for their thotfulness and
generous courtesy in the matter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08
LARGE ENTERING CLASS
CAUSES CONGESTION
Changes Which Are Proposed VIII
Partially do AWAY With crowded
condition

During the pal few DAYS il ha- been
found. in faet i has been known fer
some time that congested conditions
existed at the skoWhegan High School
building Two months Of the school
year have elapsed and not untll the
present time has anything been doae
10 relieve the situation This mater
Of congestion has been discussed b
the teachers for several We-Es ard
this discussion terminated last Friday
night when Principal r v Leighton
and his assistant Miss Dorothy Elliot
appeared before the school board and
presented an outline OF the situation
as they saw il
In few words the situation may be
explained; the class rooms are too few
and too small to accommodate all the
students 10 one could foresee the
condition. The entering class this
year was probably the largest the
school ever had and it Is the presence
of 50 many Of the Freshmen that
causes the congestion.
It is barely possible that il has been
either unwke or impossible 10 rectify
this condition before. Ii 90 then the
officials may be given due credit for
taking hold Of the matter al this time
On the other hand it may be that the
condition. which at the best is almost
unbearahle, could have been relieved
before TWO months Of the school year
had elapsed
CHANGES BEING MADE
The proposed changes which it is
thought Will better conditions mater
ially are as follows: The Sophomore
class, which numbers 80 pupils. will
occupy the grade VIII room on the
first floor, the room formerly in
charge of Miss Nora Plummer The
Junior class will occupy the room OF
Miss Gail Taggart. on the south side
of the old part of the building. second
floor Grade VII taught by Miss
Miss Doris Rayner will be transferred
to the North room, second floor. the
room formerly presided over by Miss
Dorothy Elliot
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08
More Coal on the Road

The municipal officers received
telegram yesterday, saying that five
cars of coal had just been shipped to
them with more to follow This is
the first shipment on a new contract
for 1000 tons. Added to preceding
contracts this will make, when COM
pleted, a total of 2400 tons received
and to be received by the Municipal
Fuel Department.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08
Gates :. Austin Dead

Gates S, Austin died at his home
in Athens, yesterday forenoon. He
had been an invalid for many years.
and for the past two or three years
unable to walk His father. Tyler
S. Austin survives; also his mother
and two brothers. These are Lou.
of Brooklyn, n Y, and Solomon OF
Passaic. ~ J The family moved to
Athens. probably II to Is years ago.
The funeral will occur at half past
one, next Saturday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08

our contemporary would point out the
portions of the story in question
which constitute raw deal" the re-
porter will be only too glad to make !
amends and he would be grateful for
any information tending to aid him in
preventing like mistakes in the future.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08
News OF County Attorne, Anderson

H l Goodrich and f. T McCabe
of Palmyra " b Brown of Madison
and II II Nutter OF Pittsfeld, arriy-
ed home from Onawa region. Mon
day
Their hunting companion County
Attorney 7. \ Anderson, still remains
at the Charles Dean Hospital at
Greenville 1t will he recalled that
he was taken there Immediately after
being wounded by stray bullet when
hunting on October 26th He has
made substantial progress toward re
covery, and expects TO return to his
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-11-08

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sale at nearly all Somerset County
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dealers in Waterville. Augusta, Hal
lowell. Gardiner and Lewiston.
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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-05
BY NARROW MARGIN
Tie Nays,iile High School Basketball
Teams Lose TO the Fort Thomas
Fhes ON Saturday Night
Contests Very In
teresting.

The basketball teams of the Mays
vile High School journeyed to Fort
Thomas on Saturday night where they
were defeated by the score of 10 to 9,
girls, and 26 to a. boys. The defeats
were only by narrow margins.
On account of the fact that the
trains on the c. & o. were all late the
teams did not arrive in Fort Thomas
until few moments before the time
of calling the first game. They were
compelled to go at once on the field,
not having time to rest from their
journey.
The girls game was played first.
The Maysvillans had the best of the
contest until near the end of the sec
ond half, when through foul goals
thrown by one of the opposing players
lost the game. The final score was 10
to 9.
The boys game was almost a repeti-
tion of the girls game, although a
great deal more scoring was done.
The visitors lead until near the mid
die of the second half. The game
closed &c to "a. Parker was the star
of the game for Maysville.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-05
HABEAs CORPUS PROCEEDINGS

A habeas corpus proceedings was
held In this city Saturday by Federal
Judge A. NJ. j. Cochran, Herbert
Blakely Of Beattyville, being on trial.
Blakely was charged with having de-
serted the Second Regiment, United
States Army. He was given a fur.
Tough from the services to visit rela.
tives at Beattyville, KY, and did not
return at the expiration of that time
He claimed that he had lost his trans
portation and money and could not
return to duty. After hearing his at.
torney, Judge Cochran turned him
over to the Commander at Fort
Thomas, KY, for court marshal, say
Ing that he had no Jurisdiction in the
case.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-05
SUFFERED LOSS OF FINGERS

Mr.. James Brandburry of Augusta
lost two fingers of his right hand Sum
day afternoon on c. & o. train No. Q,
while nearing his home town. Mr..
Bradbury was standing in the vesti-
bule of a car preparing to leave the
train as soon as 1t stopped. His hand
was on the door sill, when the heavy
iron door blew shut. His fingers were
cut off by the heavy impact, about an
inch from the ends. The accident
was a very painful and very severe
one.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-05
ARRESTED BY UNITED STATES
MARSHAL

John W. Campbell Of Aberdeen was
arrested on the wharfboat Saturday
afternoon by Deputy United States
Marshal for stealing from an inter-
state carrier He was taken to Cow
ington to be examined before the Fed.
eral court examiner.
Several weeks ago the officials al
the c. & o. depot learned that whiskey
was being stolen from shipments at
the depot in large quantities. They
discharged two Of their employees and
the matter was dismissed from the
minds of all until Saturday when Mr.
Ford made the arrest. The offense Ia
very serious one as It comes under
the Federal Law which Is very strict.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-05
MANY ATTEND OPENING

A large number Of persons attended
the opening at the Central Meat Mar
ket at their new quarters on Market
street Saturday. Mr.. Weis reports
that the firm enjoyed the largest busi-
ness it had ever had on that day. The
number of visitors can be told by the
large number of carnations and ci-
gars given away. Over 500 carnations
wer given to the ladies and number
of punches of sweet peas. Several
boxes of cigars were given to the
men,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-05
MISS ALMA JENSON

Miss Alma Jenson, aed 1S, died at
her home on East Front street early
Sunday morning after several weeks
illness with pneumonia. She leaves q
mother and three sisters and two
brothers to mourn her departure
Misses Emma and Josie, Messrs vii.
liam. Oliver and Joe Jenson.
Funertl services will be held at the
home at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-05

Those taking the trip were Misses
Elsie Heller, coach, Corinna Slye,
Aileen Berry, Edna Stevens, Eleanor
Wood. Margaret Smith, Frances Dixon
Ball, Elizabeth Calvert; Prof. Lewis B.
Duke, coach, Messrs. Clarence Wood,
Markham Hicks, Frank Browning,
Charles Downing, John Everett, Cor
don Smoot, Norman Bowman, Stanley
Parker and John Zweigart.
The students claim that the referee
of the game did not give them fair
deal by calling fouls on the least
thing. They also claim that on ac-
count of the small floor they were
handicapped greatly.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-05

Miss Winifred Slye has been con-
fined to her home on Walnut street
for the past few days on account of
illness.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-05
FISCAL COURT
Holds Short Meeting on Saturday
Refuses State Aid for the County
Roads By a Score of Six
TO Two.

The Mason G ounty Fiscal Court
held a meeting on Saturday afternoon
for the purpose Of making the annual
settlement of Sheriff John Clarke, but
owing to the fact that he was not
ready the meeting was adjourned un-
til this afternoon at 2 o'clock, after a
small amount of other business was
transacted.
d. Ed Bullock was allowed q claim
of $44.19 for transportation of paupers
and William Throckmorton 1850 for
transportation.
1t was ordered that as many men,
bers Of the Fiscal Court as possible
attend the Road Convention to be held
In Lexington this week.
The following motion was offered:
Ordered that the State of Kentucky
be pettioned for $4,000 for road re-
pairs by the Fiscal Court of Mason
county. Said amount to expend on
either, the Maysville and Lexington,
Maysville and Mt. Sterling, Maysville
and Germantown or Maysville and Mt.
Carmel turnpikes as may be deter
mined by the court later. A vote was
taken on the quest.L6 and 1t was lost
six to two. Squires Bauer and Bull
lock voted yes.
Ordered that the clerk draw the
amounts allowed from the general
claim fund.
Ordered that the court be adpourn-
pd until Monday oftnrnnnn at o o,oIooI,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-05
RINK CLOSED SATURDAY

The Princess Rink closed for the
season Saturday night. The close Of
the Karnival week was also observed.
Elmer Hayes won the first prize In the
mile rcae. The Rink will not be open
again this spring.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-05
REMODELING STORE

Workmen are busy remodeling the
interior Of the millinery store re-
Gently sold by Miss Bessie Wells to
Mrs. s. Arm. Mrs. Arm will open her
store about the middle of the month
She will carry a complete line of the
latest styles in millinery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-05
ACCIDENT AT LIBRARY

An accident to the furnace at the
Library building on Sutton street Sat-
urday morning caused that building
to be closed the entire day on ac-
count of lack of heat.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-05

Mrs. w. l.. Freeman returned to
her home in Chicago, ILL.,, Saturday
morning after visit with her daugh-.
ter, Mrs. r. G. Nash of East Fifth
street
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-05

Mr. W. Hall STROBE returned to this
city Saturday afternoon after . short
busInsss trip 70 cInolnnsti,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-05

Miss Georgia Chambers, whose SER
ious illness has been noted in Ledger,
is now entirely out of danger and we'll
on the way to recovery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
SARATOGA

Mrs. R. R. Roberts and son were
Grand Rapids visitors on Thursday.
Ernest and Albert Ross are attend
ing the night school in Grand Rapids
every Tuesday evening.
Miss Dorothy Athorp spent Satur-
day and Sunday with home folks.
Mrs. William lesser and sons were
Grand Rapids visitors last Tuesday.
R. B. Roberts, Mrs. Frank Ross and
Miss Florence Ross We're Grand Rap
IDS visitors Tuesday evening.
George V. and L. R. Hammond and
wife were Grand Rapids visitors on
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Craig and daugh-
ters were Sunday guests at the VIM
Nicolaus home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Morse and daugh
ter Of Kilbourn are spending a few
days at the Geo. V. Hammond home
and with other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. R.. B. Roberts were
Sunday visitors at Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29

Mr.. Weisenhofer who recently pur-
chased the Barney St. Denis place put
a new cement floor in the cellar on
Saturday. Nick Ratelle mixed The ce-
ment with his cement mixer.
Joe Grandshaw came down from
Mosinee Saturday night and returned
Sunday.
Henry Fountain from the river, over
near Stevens Point was a Sunday
guest at the Paul Fountain home.
Bat Marseau had the misfortune
to break his leg Monday while getting
load Of hay at the Geo. Piltz farm.
The load tipped over on him. He was
brought home and DR.. Looze Of your
city was called and found it was brok-
en- in two places. His neice Daisy was
called from your city to care for him.
Percy Millenbah spent Sunday with
his parents in Port Edwards.
FIR. Wagner left Monday night on
business trip to La Crosse.
Mrs. Myron Reinhart was a Grand
Rapids caller Monday. While there
she visited the Red Cross rooms
and brought home some sewing and
will be glad to have any lady call at
her home and do sewing or they can
take some home to do at their leisure
It is all very simple sewing.
Mrs. Wilbur Berard of your city Wis
tied with Mrs. Bat Sharkey between
the $50 and o'clock trains one ev-
ening last week.
Theo. Zimmerman and Denis Ratelle
began plastering the new ban7- Mon
day afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-29
ARMENIA

Mrs. c. Gilman is on the sick list.
Due to misunderstanding the l..
A. S. was given credit for serving the
chicken chowder at the Chaser home
today. Mrs. CHASER is to serve the
chowder alone
Mrs. c. Hepp returned from Chi
cago and other Illinois places where
she had been visiting.
Mrs. E. Olive went to Chicago Tues
day for a visit with relatives.
Walter Olive who has been working
at Waukegan, H., for the past year
is visiting home folks.
Howard Nelson is on the sick list.
The Clegg family are coming Fri
day from Chicago to make their home
on the J. D. Harring farm.
Mrs. Svedine entertained the Peter
son, Johnson, Baker and Lind fami-
lies at her home Sunday.
Mrs. Joe Short and daughter Hazel
Mrs. John Pelot and daughter Irene
were Saturday guests at the A. Wells
and Spice homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. Hultgren spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. A. Wells.
Mrs. VIM Spice and daughter spent
few days in Nekoosa the first of
the week
Billy Nelson of Westfeld spent a
few days at the C. C. Nelson home.