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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
MOSCOW

Nal Spaulding recently sold three
horses to w. It. Haines to be used in
the woods.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ellis came here
last week from North Arson, where
they had been to see a doctor about
an abscess on Mr. Ellis hand but it
was so much improved they returned
to Indian Pond, Saturday.
1t is reported that Miss Flora Bas
set is gaining slowly.
Mrs Fred Mckinney of Monmouth
Is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah
Collins, who is very feeble.
Walter Dunton and Robert Burns
went to Sandy Stream hunting last
week.
The telephone lines that we're put
out of commission by the terrible
storms. are now in running order
again
Mrs Waldo Dunton and daughter
Daisy returned last week from a visit
in Kingfeld.
The cold weather we are having
has filled the river with ice and caus-
ed the water to back up and overflow
to the depth of three feet in the road
near AIdTeHtt tblluIcNS IldhlnB tut
roads impossible for several days
w F. Hill lost horse Sunday.
Two of our High school scholars,
Clifford Reynolds and Dana Hill were
home last week with the mumps.
Thales Spaulding Jr. who enlisted
in the Navy, has now gone across the
ocean.
Mrs Walter Dunton is driving a
nice looking four-year-old colt that
she has just bought of Miss Ellen
Gates.
Six more horses were in town Sat-
urday on their way to w. T. Haines
camps. His teams have begun haul
ing to the landing near the old cork
shop.
Two log-haulers on their way up
river, were obliged to turn back one
day last week on account OF the water
In the road.
Mrs Henry Lovejoy who has been
Ill so long, is better.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
NORTH NEW PORTLAND

Altho there had been no service at
the village church for two Sundays by
reason OF impossible roads, the
church was opened again last Sunday
and the regular services were held. 1t
has been customary for several years
10 omit services from the last OF De
cember to the first of May. This
This year, however, the prospects are
that Divine Worship In the church
will be held turnout the season, or at
least until further notice. The omis-
sion of services other years has been
a question of practicability, not IN
clination, unlike the city, country
roads are not always open and pass
able the year round.
Doris Knapp came home from Lew
iston from the c. NJ G. hospital last
Thursday. She is conyalescing rap
idly
Fred Mckinney who has been suf-
fering from assesses in the throat, Is
much better.
Mr.. and Mrs Ivan Prince and chill
dren returned to Orr's Island, Monday.
Fred Green has closed his meat
market ana SOHB DdSh w
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Bartlett were IN
Madison last Saturday.
The high school will open next Mon
day. Miss Baker Is expected back ana
will board at Charles Lishness.
Mrs. Helen Goodrich Of San Antonio,
Texas, and sister Miss Myra Knowles
of Blauvelt, N. Y. are visiting their
mother. Mrs. s r. Knowles. Mrs.
Goodrich and Miss Knowles have re-
Gently returned from an extended visit
with their sister, Mrs. II. E. Small OF
Fort Caswell, N. C.
Mrs. S. r. Knowles has lately been
presented with service flag by her
husband, s. r. Knowles of Blauvelt,
N. Y. This emblem contains three
service stars. One for their brother
r T. Knowles, Med. Dept, Camp
Beuregard, La, one for their son-in-
law. Capt Edison E. Goodrich, M. X.
C.. who Is now with the American
Expeditionary Forces in France and
the third for their son-in-law Capt.
Harold e. Small C. A. G., now sta
toned at Fort Jay, Governors Island,
New York
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
Correspondents Wanted

The Observation-Disclosures wants
correspondent at Fairfield Center,
West Moscow, Moose River and Madi-
son; also at Malbon's Mills and on
Bigelow Hill in Skowhegan. We
send our paper free and supply the
necessary postage and stationery. We
should be pleased to hear from parties
in these localities who would like to
send us the news.
There may be other localities In
the county where we have no CORES
pondent II so we should be pleas
ed to receive suggestions regarding
them
We would also like someone to write
under the head of ATHENS ROAD.
This should properly be done by some
one residing in the territory between
Jewett Street and Smith Pond. We
would also like a correspondent for
WATERVILLE ROAD. This CORES
pondent should reside somewhere
along the river road, a mile or two
south of Wyman Crossing. OF course,
it would be convenient, but not abso-
lutely necessary, for these CORE
spondents to have the Farmers or
New England telephone.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
NORTH ANS0N

The regular meeting of Ruth Head
Cragin Chapter will be held Friday
afternoon of this week at Mrs Wallace
Emerys
H. f. Skidmore of Bingham was in
town Monday on business.
William Felker has been confined to
the house over a week with severe
illness of humps.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Savage and
daughter Leona went, Saturday to
Bingham for a short visit with Rev
T. b. HIATT and family
Irwin Hoyt enlisted but failed to
pass the final physical examination at
Portland.
Mrs. Ellen Ward Brown, who had
been visiting here several weeks, re-
turned to Mercer, Tuesday,
Mrs Beryl Aver Dow of Waterville,
who was visiting her aunt, Mrs. Aus
tin Andrews, returned home, Saturday
Mr. and Mrs Dow intend to start for
California right away to spend the
winter, Mr.. Dow having spent the
last two winters there before their
marriage
The Seniors of Arson Academy wish
to announce that they are planning to
give an entertainment soon to take the
place of the "Dixon Reading" which
was not given on account of the diph-
iberia epidemic. II, however, any
wish their money back on the tickets
bought for the entertainment which
was not given. they may obtain it Of
Helen NJ. Paine. treasurer Of the Sem
DIR class.
DR.. Andrews and Frank Crymble re-
turned from hunting trip the last
of the week but-breught back no deer
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A good deal of damage to the tele-

A good deal of damage to the tele-
phone service resulted in this section
from the recent storm and blow. Sew
eral busy days were required to re-
pair the damage before good service
was again secured. One instance OF
trouble was discovered in the crossing
of telephone wire at the village by
an electric light wire.
New Portland friends will be in
terested to learn that Mrs. Roy Fish
of Belfast. formerly Cassie Strickland
of New Portland, is the mother OF
fine baby boy, born December first.
H C. Walker of East New Portland
was a business caller in town Thurs
day of last week.
The stage driver whose route lies
between New Portland and Farming
ton was unable to get beyond New
Vineyard on Monday, Dec. 3. on &C
count OF the roads beyond there being
unbroken at that time. Mail was re-
ceived as usual on Tuesday.
Friends of Mrs. Libby Stewart Of
New Vineyard regret to learn that she
Is suffering from severe attack OF
measles. Her son Roy is just recov-
6IlHB lIOtil
The little son of Arthur Daggett,
who was hurt lately while coasting, Is
gaining
AT the regular meeting OF Fern
wood Grange p Of H, held last Sat
urday evening the officers for the en-
suing year were elected as follows:
Master NJ Eugene Strickland; over
seer. Harold Dunlap; lecturer, Mrs.
e. Strickland; steward, Sherwood
Gould; assistant steward, Roger In
gersoll; chaplain, Mrs. Lewis Clifford;
treasurer. Roy Luce: secretary, Mrs.
Lillian Weeks; gate keeper, Forrest
Strickland; Ceres, Thelma Niles; Po-
mona, Mrs. Alden Strickland; Flora,
Annie williamson; lady assistant
steward. Helen Atwood 1t was vot-
ed that during the winter every other
meeting should be held In the after
noon
Seven deer were recently driven out
from back OF New Vineyard noun
tain. tho none of them were secured
at that time.
Saturday nights storm and blow
with Sundays continued blow. put
the roads into rather bad condition
again.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
WEST FORKS

Miss Lillian Farley has just return
ed from a trip down river, where she
has been visiting friends and relatives.
Henry Farley has been at Indian
Pond recently.
Chas. Wilson and wife are down
river at present
Edward O'Neil Is scaling for Bert
Durgin
We were very sorry to hear of the
great disaster at Halifax, as we have
a few in our plantation, who had rela-
tives there.
Mrs Allen ONeal remains about
the same, she expects to go to the
hospital Tuesday.
Miss Mary Mckay Is expected home
soon for a holiday vacation.
There are lots OF men and also
teams come from down river for Bert
Durgin, who has large numbering
operation this winter
Mrs. j. l.. Durgin is making a visit
to Mrs. l.. E. Pierce.
Joseph Durgin's family are living at
Davis Pierce's place on the hill where
Mr.. Durgin is numbering.
Miss Jennie Adams has recovered
from the mumpS anu TeSuIltu ueI uu-
ties teaching in Walter Durgin's dis
trict.
Mr. Hdnscom from 5kowhegan has
been in town hunting. lie returned
to his home with fine deer.
Thos Berry went down river Tues
day on business.
Fred Harvey is at WORK for Bert
Durgin
Mrs Martin Donahue expects to go
to Indian Pond soon to stay for a
while.
1t Sanberg is still among us We
hope for long time.
Jas d Durgin is doing some log
ging on Churchill Hill this winter
We find our weather here as cold
as we often see at midwinter
Mrs Hugh Comber still has sporters
and guides at their house and cabins.
Albert Mckay is employed as clerk
at w. j. Holway's store.
Percy Durgin from Pleasant Pond
took dinner with his brother, Perley
Durgin. recently.
Mrs VIM. Adams was down river
recently.
Andrew Farley is at work for Alton
b. Carl near Moxie.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
PLEASANT POND

The pond is frozen over. This Is
one month earlier than usual.
Miss Sydney V. DuBoise left Thurs
day for her winter home in Philadel-
phia.
John Craig and Miss Charity
Thompson have returned to New Jer-
sew for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Collins closed
their summer camp and have gone to
Bingham.
John J. Comber and Alfred Powell
were week end visitors at their re-
spective homes.
The log hauler has arrived at the
Stoddard camps
Carl Smith, cook at Stoddard camp
No 2, was visiting his family in Bing
ham for few days. During his
absence Robert McGovern was cook.
1t is reported that Mr.. and Mrs. B.
B. Miller have bought a farm in Mos
COW where they will make their flu
ture home.
Perhaps there are not many teach
ers who would make such an effort to
keep their class in session as Mrs.
Iva Pooler, teacher at Washington
schoolhouse. Mrs Pooler has about
one and one-half mile to walk, thru
two feet of snow. No roads are
broken down for her and she makes
the trip partly on snow shoes. She
has but four scholars.
Mrs. James E. Powell has been
quite i'll with a cold.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13

Cross and returned the finished arti-
Giles to that Chapter. They Will meet
with Mrs Coolidge this week Wednes-
day and also next Wednesday.
Rev. H.. C. Glidden was confined to
his bed Sunday with throat trouble
so there were no services In the NJ. E.
Church.
Mrs. A. W. starbird is still in Hud
son, Mass. with her daughter, Mrs.
Malon Whipple.
The pupils of Scion High School
manifested their high esteem and APP
probation of their principal, as well
as the deep regret at having to lose
him by his enlistment in giving a
farewell party land oyster supper In
the hall on Thursday evening, On
presenting Mr. Blaisdell with gifts
from the different classes, a pocket
kodak, beautiful Bible. and a gold
filled fountain pen were among the
gifts A well filled comfort kit was
also presented by some of the Red
Cross workers.
LETTER FROM sOLON BOY IN
ENGLAND
Nov. Il, 1917
Dear Mr. jones'
You probably will be surprised
and wonder at my writing you but as
| was wanting something to do, to
pass away the time, | thought of you
and the by-gone days, so thought [
would drop you a few lines for old
times sake Well, have gone thru
the mill some since | left Maine.
enlisted in 1915 and came to England
was there for three months, saw a
good part of the country, and 1t Is a
beautiful country from there | went
to France as Private in the infantry,
the first time went in the trenches
was in Belgium; from there | went to
Somme, went thru that battle and he
ceived the Military Medal, then the
next battle | was in was in January,
II, 1917, when the Canadians pulled Off
the best daylight raid that was ever
pulled off on the western front. The
next big battle that | was in was Vimy
Ridge, went all thru that without get
ting hit and the last battle that | was
in was Hill 20, just on the left of
Lens, was in a number Of small raids,
too small to mention, the ones | have
mentioned were the big battles
was in France seventeen months in all
when | got ten days leave to London.
While in London | took sick and here
| am in a hospital, but expect to go
out in week or two, but do not ex-
pect to go to France for a while as
am getting a Lieutenant's commission
as soon as | go away from here.
saw quite a lot of American soldiers
around London. What do you think
Of the war now, think it has just
nicely started Well, II you haven't
anything to do and would like a small
job just answer this letter and tell me
all the news and oblige.
SERGEANT NJ. E. KAULBACK
10000 21st Canadians
9Th Reserve Bast Depot
c. E. F. Battery, Sfaeord, Eng
p. Wishing you the best OF luck
and kindly remember me to l.. Patter-
son.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
NEW PORTLAND

The village schools are again in
session after a.short vacation.
Mr.. and MRS. Ercell Atwood spent
Sunday of last week with the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alvarey Church
i'll of New Portland Hill.
No cases of diphtheria have so far
been reported among the New Port
land students, who were attending
school in Kingfield at the time of the
outbreak Of the disease in that town
1t Is rumored that the schools there
will be allowed to open again a week
from Monday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
WEST PITTSFIELD

A dispatch came Friday noon from
Houlton to Sceva Powers that his
brother Don A. II. Powers was dead.
Mr. Powers has been in failing health
for the past year and passed away
at his home in Houlton. Dec 6. He
was born at this place, son Of the late
Arba and Naomi Powers, being one of
ten children. OF the eight boys six
became successful lawyers. He was
a brother to the late Llewellyn Pow
ers, who was Governor of Maine for
two years Besides wife and two
children he is survived by three
brothers, Hon. Frederick Powers of
Houlton, Amos of Ohio, who is pass
ing the winter with his daughter and
Sceva, who lives on the old homestead
place. The remains we're brought to
this place Sunday noon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
HARMONY

About ten carloads of canned apples
have already been shipped from this
station this fall and two cars are be-
ing received at the canning factory
from different parts of the State to be
canned.
Material is being shipped to Har-
mony preparatory to beginning work
on the electric lighting system for
the town, and the poles are being
hauled along the line ready for set
ting.
Fred Magoon of Scion was in town
last week doing dairy inspection work
for the Scion Creamery Co. under the
direction of the Brookline, Mass
Health Department.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
The News of Somersefs Busy Towns
BRIGHTON

Arthur Kinney sold pair of work
horses last week.
Albert Green who has been In Hart
land and Palmyra visiting relatives
and friends for several weeks, return
ed home Friday.
Lewis Booker and family of Corn
Vile are visiting at Mrs. T. ]. Jones.
Loren Smith and L. J. Haskell have
gone on a hunting trip to Austin
Stream
On account of the heavy snow and
bad roads we had no mail here from
Saturday until Wednesday. The roads
we're drifted so the stage driver was
unable to get to Harmony until We'd
nesday
Mrs. Fannie Brown Is visiting her
brother +. T Farrin for few days.
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MADISON

Mrs. II. r. league gave a reception
at her home on Main street. Saturday
afternoon in honor of her daughter,
Mrs. H. c. Dunbar Of Wellesley Hills,
Mass. Dainty refreshments were
served. Mrs, Henry Johnson and
Mrs. C. S. Humphreys poured; Mrs,
j. p, Lancaster and Mrs w. II. Ken
nison served fee cream
Miss Arlen Mckinney is to arrive
home from Wolfville, n. s. next Sat
urday to pass the Christmas holidays.
She is teaching voice culture at the
Arcadia College in Wolfville.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13

The Good VIII Club held an inter
esting meeting, Dec. 6. 1t was we'll
attended. The shirts that the club
have been making were finished and
more will be made IS soon as they
can be obtained Many OF the mem
bers are now knitting stockings for
the War Relief Several papers on
Thanksgiving" were read. Next
meeting Will be held Dec. 20.
Frank Hill made a trip to Port
land last week.
Mrs. Fred Collins and children have
Just returned from a visit at her ia
Tiers, Edward Berrys.
Mrs. Lizzie Young of Skowhegan
was a guest Of Good Will Club at its
last meeting.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
WEST EMRDEN

Miss Thelma Knox of North Arson
was the guest of her friend Miss Thel-
ma Warren, Wednesday afternoon Of
last week.
The Washington school re-opened
Monday, Dec. 10th Al Mrs. Nellie Dick
was unable to come back this week,
Miss Maude A. Perry of North Arson
Is teaching.
Miss Velma Getchell returned to her
work at Sylvester Jackson's Wednes-
day of last week after having spent
week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Getchell and family.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
SOUTH BINGHAM AND VICINITY

Willard Later has gone into the
woods for George Chase.
Chester Berry is working at Blan-
chard
Mr.. and Mrs Colby York and chill
dren who have been away for some
time, are now at home.
Hebert & Palmer have taken the
contract to cut the lumber on Mr.
Starbfrd's lot which he recently pur
chased of Monroe Brown. 1t is re-
ported that they will employ about 80
men.
Mr. and Mrs. e. c. Tuscan are
spending the winter on their farm.
Orlando York Is in poor health.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
Who Has Been Saved by Balsam OF
Life

Older residents will recall Turling-
tons Balsam of Life, proprietary
medicine which was popular, many
years ago An empty bottle, of the
well recalled quaint shape, has just
been dug up by Horace o. Bean, on
his farm in Canaan. In the glass is
impressed the following wording: BY
the Kings Royal Patent, granted to
Robert burlington. for his invented
Balsam of Life, London, January 26th,
1884
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Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Co

Harry Burns visits his grandparents
frequently In their new winter quar-
ters.
Frank ]. Durgin got fine deer this
past week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13

We shall be pleased to furnish, en-
tirely without charge. the Fort Fair
field Review, for one month, to any
of our subscribers. Drop us a postal
II you want 1t.
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to all those who have been so
thoughtful and kind to us in our re-
cent bereavement
Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Gould.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-06

T~HERE are many thousands of people employ
/ absolutely unproductive and unnecessary, tha
Goods Privilege Many of these people hav
Abuse is not stopped the stores will be compel
useful work, to replace those drafted.
The Commercial E
Evening journal., 1917-12-20
Smith CARRIED ''DOPE"
AMONG OTHER ARTICLES

William /. smith was arrested by
Detective Farchilds at Fourth and Mar
kel streets last night while attempting
10 dispose OF several pairs Of women's
silk hosiery.
When searched at City Hall Smith
not only had a number Of articles in
mis- possession but also a hypodermic
needle and two bottles Of heroin.
The following articles were found on
the defendant: Two pounds Of butter.
a No. , folding cartridge Premo camera.
two flannel shirts, boys size, a box Of
letter sealing wax. some cheap iewelry
and a spool of iloss.
smith told the officer that he arrived
in New York some time ago. coming
east from Chicago. lie gave his address
as near Eden Park and said he has
not been IN this vicinity long.
Smith will be given hearing in Mu-
nicipal Court next Monday morning.
Evening journal., 1917-12-20
K. Of {. over THE
TOP With S1eO.OOO
Workers Will Spend Three
Remaining Days OF Cam
paign Raising $4,000
WONDERFUL NIGHT
AS GOAL is REACHED

Three days before The last Of the ten
days set on which TO complete the
100000 war fund Of the knights Of
Columbus for our soldier boys. The goal
was crossed. over 100000 was raised.
and from now until Saturday night the
aim Of the workers will be TO raise the
fund to $4,000. 10 was at the sugges-
lion and upon the motion Of John J..
Raskob. who personally gave $4,000 at
the workers luncheon last night, re-
ported $1,000 for Gen. T. Coleman du-
Pont. and announced that William
Coyne would complete the 100000,
which at this stage Of the game had
reached $4,000 by giving sS,000.. that It
was decided TO 60 after $4,000 more.
Mr. Raskob made the motion in recogni-
lion OF the fact that the workers in the
campaign alone had reported over siO,-
100 for Yesterday, and II they could do
his IN one day. certainly they could
raise an average Of 5000 in the re-
naming three.
10 was a wonderful night for the
workers in the campaign and for their
guests. including Mr.. Raskob and Mr..
l0yne. as well as Lieutenant William
n. DufTy. NJ. d.. Of the ii2th Infantry
7t Camp Mcclellan. II was a wonder
rul nisht for the people Of Delaware,
CONTINUED on Page Nine.)
Evening journal., 1917-12-20
CHARGE BUSINESS
MAN With FORGERY
Former Tea Company Man
ager Also is Accused
of EmbeZzlement
STATE ASKS TIME
TO GET EVIDENCE

Charged with embezzlement and on
two charges Of forgery. stephen W.
Moeckel former manager Of the Great
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.. No. 22s King
street. was taken into custody last
night by Sergeant King In Municipal
Court today, Assistant City Solicitor
Malloy asked that the case be post
pened until December q. that the state
may learn the full extent Of Moeckels
alleged peculatlons. Judge Churchman
granted the request and set Friday, De-
cember % as the date for the hearing
In the charge Of forgery, Moeckel Is
alleged TO have taken an old receipted
bin from B. F. Blackburn, liveryman
at a0iis Jackson street. and placing a
newly received bill underneath with a
carbon sheet between. had a clerk at
the store, with a pencil. 10 trace the
signature on the old BILL thus obtaining
a receipt for The new one. The PEN
Gil signature is then said 10 have been
traced with pen and ink and the pencil
marks obliterated.
Several months ago the defendant is
said 10 have pawned two Of the COM
panys delivery teams. in Chester. The
teams We're taken there IA different
times aud loans said 10 have been OBJ
tanned from two livery dealers.
on July % and September p. Moeckel
Is alleged to have sent horses TO klair's
Bazaar, in West Eighth street. and had
them sold az auction. one horse sold
for s5s and the other for $780,.
Caleb +. Burchenal represents Moeckel.