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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-30
GF0RGE T|LTON MUST PAY MRS. MARTHA
SMITH FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
Rescrpt Handed Down Overrules Exceptions
and Refuses to Consider New Trial

agreement was made that when she
could give a clear title the money was
to be returned to her She refused
to convey any property unless her at
torney E. F. Merrill, told her to do
so, that she had a legal right. Evil
dence was set forth to show that Mrs.
Smith agreed to sell if Mr.. Tilton and
her son Harry, received any kind of
encouragement from her attorney. In
her testimony, during the hearing, the
plaintiff alleged that Mr.. Tilton told
her he had seen the attorney and he
had said it was perfectly legal, that
she turned over the $500 and after
ward learned from Mr. Merrill that
nothing had been mentioned to him
about legality of the transaction. On
these allegations suit was brought
The defendant agreed that attorney
Merrill had never told him that the
transaction was legal and further
more stated that he never told Mrs
Smith that the attorney had so stated
Attorney Merrill testified that he never
gave any advice as to the legal rights
of the plaintiff. The jury found for
Mrs. Smith in the sum of $500, the
case being taken to the law court and
the rescript returned marked "EX-
CEPTIONS OVERRULED' Attor-
neys at the hearing were, Butler &
Butler for Mrs Smith and L. L. Wal
ton for Mr.. Tilton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-30
Brothers Meet After II Years

Gene LemieuX, "A native of Berlin
Falls, New Hampshire, and brother
of Louis Lemieux of Skowhegau. ar
rived in town Saturday might and de
parted Monday morning Mr. LemieuX
had not seen his brother for more
than II years. He was accompanied
here by his wife and daughter. He
is the proprietor of a drug store in
Berlin Falls and when he and his
brother were together many years ago
he was clerk in a store. Louis
Lemeux, an employee of the Somer-
set Traction Co, said, Il hadn't seen
Gene for so long that he was a total
stranger to me. He shook hands with
me and after looking at him for about
five minutes I realized 1t was my own
brother.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-30

country 50. sach faat h -4eeeede1
wonderfully where other mea had
failed Other. Who had gone betore
him to gain concessions tr5a the
Chinese Government came back empty
handed bit MAJOR Narstou has fortune
playing il his hand. L developed
that one Of the Princes Of the Royal
family. with whom he had especially
to deal had been member Of the
same college fraternity as Major Mars
ton. The high sign Of his Greek
letter fraternity proved t. be the key
to the problem and the action Of
Royalty granted his every request
Shortly after completing his term
as representative in the Maine Leg
islature. Major Marston was chosen
Captain Of Company f and citizens Of
Skowhegan know what he has done
for that organization The town had
formerly boasted Of militia but for
some reason it disbanded Major
Marston got busy and soon formed
new company. filled 70 army strength.
He commanded his company On the
trip to the Mexican border in 1915
and was indefatigable in his efforts
to make Things comfortable for his
charges Being nan Of some means
he spent considerable money in pro
yiding different articles. unknown 70
army life. for the boys from his town.
During the drive for recruits Tor the
Second Maine Regiment. following the
severance o1 relations with Germany,
Major Marston threw aside the thing,
relating 10 business life and hustled
for mcn In one week he alone re-
craifed more than -. all being ready
to answer the call Of nan who Wa
indeed earnest and Wa irving 10 do
something for his country. His ef-
forts were rewarded ly seeing one
Of The crack infantry regiments Of
the East encamped under him at
Camp Keyes. where The Maine boys
have been stationed for so many
months
IN private life. as in military life.
Major Marston has always been sue
cessful He has been connected with
large lumber interests in Maine and
was connected with the Coburn heirs
Residents of Skowhegan will watch
the career OF their fellow t4wnsman
with interest for few Majors. are
developed in Somerset County.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-30
SOMERSET CENTRAL FAIR RACES
Already Many Have Been Entered and
Fast Card Is Promised

Sixteen hundred dollars in purses
have been offered this year by the
Somerset Central Agricultural So
ciety and a very excellent card of
races is assured On Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday. Sept. 20, 21 and %,
Skowhegan Will be a Mecca for rae
ing enthusiasts from all parts of the
county. Many fast horses, which ap-
pear on the cards of the Bangor and
Lewiston Fairs will make a showing
on the Skowhegan track. Entries
close Friday, September 14th and
should be made to Fred W Weston,
secretary. In making entries do not
overlook Rule 4, Section of the Ma
tional Trotting Association.
The races for the three days are as
follows
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
234 class, trot and pace, purse 5000
2.1S class, trot and pace, purse 5000
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
PIG class, trot purse 5000
2.24 class, trot and pace, purse 5000
2.30 class, trot and pace. purse 5000
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER %
2.27 class, trot and pace, purse 5000
2,20 class, trot and pace, purse 5000
Free for all, trot and pace, purse 5000
The National Trotting Association
Rule, of which the society is a men,
ber will govern. Entrance fee per
cent. with 5 per cent additional from
winners only. Purses divided SO, %,
Is and 10 per cent. Mile heats, best
3 in 5 to harness. Five to enter and
four to start. Hopples allowed.
Trotters to have three seconds ad-
vantage over PAGERS. Two horses al
lowed to start in one class from same
stable, provided they are coupled in
the penalties, if the judges deem it
necessary. The Society will not be
responsible for accidehts that may oc-
cur on the grounds.
Right is reserved to declare off,
change order of program, or to re-
open entries without advertising
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-30
MADISON MAN WOUNDED
At THE FRONT
Charles Weiner Lies in IA Critical Con-
dition at Hospital Near Battle Line

Charles Weiner of Madison has been
wounded while serving the Canadian
colors in France and the conditions
of his resulting illness are such that
little hope is entertained for his re-
covery
This young man, who was well
known in Madison, enlisted in Can
adian Regiment two years ago. when
but Is years of age. Since his en-
listment he has been fighting con
stantly. He is the son of Mrs. Annie
Bloom, proprietor of a restaurant i'll
Madison.
The following telegram was reeeiv-
ed by Mrs Bloom from the Director
of Records in France. Sincerely re-
gret to inform you one ten one six
naught, Pvt Charles Weiner, infan-
try. officially reported seriously i'll
Royal Herbert Hospital Will send
further particulars later. Director of
Records"
Mrs. Bloom told the Reporter that
she had telegraphed for more particu-
lars and received a return telegram
to the effect that they could find moth
ing more regarding the condition of
her son.
On July ;, Private Weiner wrote to
his mother and in this letter he told
OF the hard service he had seen and
said, ~ hope they will send some
Americans over here so some of the
rest of us can have a vacation. The
envelope of this letter had been torn
open and its contents marked by the
censor The name of the man who
examined il WAS also marked on the
envelope. Whatever markings might
betray the position of the armies was
erased from the envelope. all of which
goes to show the precaution taken by
the warning nations.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-30
Several Buildings Struck in Storm 0i
Friday Night

Another terrific thunder storm
struck this county Friday night and
the display Of electrical effects and
resulting damage was equal To that
caused by the storm Il few days pre-
yious,
Rain fell in torrents and many re
ports have reached here to the effect
that many washouts occurred in va
rious parts OF the county The build
ings of Perley Withee in the Beech
hill section, We're struck twice within
an interval OF 20 minutes. but ne
fire resulted Wall paper in the din
ing room was ignited and the tele-
phone system was destroyed
In Ilinckley, a barn belonging To
LlewellYn Clifford was burned as the
result Of a bolt entering the room. In
the barn. 40 tons of hay had recently
been stored and this was destroyed. a
barn situated on the farm of Alfred
Wiley in Athens was also destroyed
Damage to local telephone aud cleo
trio light lines was not very great but
many times during the shower the
lights threatened to go out
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-30

That George A. Tilton must settle
with Mrs. Martha W Smith of Show
hegan in the sum of $500 was the
verdict reached by the law court when
the presiding judge overruled excep-
tions filed by attorney for Mr.. Tilton.
The case in question attracted con-
siderable attention at a recent trial
in Supreme Court; case which re-
suited indirectly from the will of the
late Prescott Smith of the Beech Hill
neighborhood, who bequeathed to his
wife, Mrs Martha W. Smith, life es-
tate in the farm and two wood lots
with the power to dispose of them If
1T became necessary to do so for her
support. During the hearing evidence
was brought forth to show that the
plaintiff had some money in the bank
and was not forced by lack of funds
to sell any of the property.
George A. Tilton, proprietor OF
livery in Skowhegan, enters the case
at THIS point. III was alleged Dy tne
evidence that he told Mrs. Smith that
If she would put her money out of
sight she could then exercise her pow
er of disposal and sell the real estate
and that he would buy the same when
she could give him a clear title.
In accordance with this it was al
legged that Mr.. Tilton received from
the plaintiff the sum of $500 which
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-30
ARMY OFFICERS IN SKOWHEGAN
Major Cousins and Major Goldman VIII
Examine Somerset Physicians

A special detail, consisting of Major
w. L. Cousins of Portland and Major
Charles A. E. Goldman of Philadelphia,
will be in Skowhegan Friday (tomor-
row in the interest of the Medical
Officers Reserve Corps. At II "a m
they will be in the office of DR. l.. A.
Dascombe, to present the need of ply
sicians in the army and TO examine
all who desire a commission. All
physicians interested in movement
to aid their country should be at the
above place on the date and hour men
toned
At present only three Somerset
County physicians have applied for
commissions. They are Dr. II e.
Marston of North Anson; DR., p. o.
Hopkins Of Bingham and DR.. l.. A.
Miller of Fairfield Let there be no
slackers among the physicians of Old
Somerset.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-30
NEW THEATER TO OPEN
MONDAY NIGHT
Opera Hoase Has Been Converted Into
Up to-date Picture Theatre

According to present plans moving
pictures will be presented for the first
time in the Opera House ON the even
ing OF Monday next.
Give it to them straight" said
Michael st Ledger, one of the mana
gers who will have charge, I'VE plan
to start Monday night but won't un-
less everything is in readiness to pre-
sent to our patrons everything that
is up-to-the- minute in motion picture
production
Those are the words of one in au-
thority and everything looks now as
tho the new theatre would open Mon
day night The managers, NJ. ST.
Ledger and Myron Smith, have SO ar
ranged matters that the same high
standard of pictures will be shown
here as in the large cities. A booth
has been constructed in the gallery,
large enough to accommodate two ma
chimes of the Simplex type. This
booth is equipped with an apparatus
the like of which is used by only one
other theatre in the State A me-
chanical device has been arranged
whereby the arc from one machine
may be transferred to the other With
out stopping the operation of either.
By this means continuous pictures
may be attained without any hesita-
ton between reels.
On other machines it is found neces-
sary to stop one operation while the
arc is transferred. Altho the wait
between reels is not appreeiably no
ticed yet it is there and can not com
pare with the speed resulting from
the new arrangement Beside the
modern equipment in regard to the
machines and booth. the management
has renovated many of the seats in
so far that all patrons may be as
sured of a comfortable place in which
to seat themselves
Whatever delay has been expert
enced was due to the fact that Messrs
Smith and st. Ledger were not will
ing to present their show until every
thing was in complete readiness.
Many Skowhegan citizens have ex-
pressed their appreciation for the eff
forts of the managers and have moth
ing but favorable comment to pass in
regard to having pictures in the Opera
House. The question which was rails
ed years ago, has finally been solved
and hereafter the citizens of Skowhe-
may go to their enjoyment rather than
otherwise
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-30
NATIVE OF SOLON NAMED
FOOU ADMINISTRATOR
Leon :. Merrill to Have Charge of
Food Distribution in Maine

DR.. Leon S. Merrill dean Of the Col
lege of Agriculture and director of
the extension service of the l'niyer-
sity of Maine. who has just been APP
pointed by President Wilson as food
administrator for Maine, is a native
of Solon. Dir Merrill spent his early
boyhood in that town and received his
early education there. 1t was on
the land of Somerset County that he
got his first insight into Agriculture.
He was born 53 years ago and after
graduating from the Solon schools he
taught school for a time earning
money with which to go to Medical
school. He took the NJ d. degree
from Bowdoin in 1889, but was oh
liged to give up practice owing TO i'll
health. Returning TO Solon he he
came postmaster and bought out a
general store. He later purchased
creamery business and became so in
terested in dairying that he decided
TO make its study his profession
In 1907 he was appointed State
Dairy Instructor for the State and
with the establishing Of the extension
service at the University of Maine. DR.,
Merrill was elected at its head. a
few years ago he was made Dean of
the State College of Agriculture. He
is known for his great versitality and
business ability and Is also widely
known in fraternal circles, being at
one time head OF the Odd Fellows in
Maine
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-30
Red Cross Organized

Branch organizations of the Red
Cross have already been organized
Jackman, Harmony. ST Albans and
Pittsfeld; the latter town having one
thousand members. Others in the
county will be organized as rapidly as
possible.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-30
Reunion aud Ser, ices in New Portland
Inher>aliSt Church

The services last sunday Aug o6)
in the Kew Portland Tuiversalist
church We're unique in character A.
announced last week an effort W.
made to make II sort Of religious
home coming public invitation being
extended Il dil former members II the
church and eongres Ion and heir
descendants Us Weu as u friends Of
the preacher of the day. Rev q f
Alyord oi Bristol y Y. The response
eGualled expectations Visitors were
present trom WarerVlla Madison,
Ningtied Kew Vineyard. Pennington.
Wilton Madrid in Maine. also from
AndotQr, \ II Lowell and Somerville.
Mass. The picnic lunch al noon. with
the social greetings that accompanied
it, VAS particularly enjoyable The
beautiful sacred solos sung by Mrs V
+ Small Of Searhoro at both mornius
and afternoon services were special
feature of the day. The desire was
expressed that this might be the fore-
runner OF many similar occasions.
John II Jenkins departed Wednes-
day afternoon for Boston on business
- b.,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-30

William Pitts has recently purchas-
ed the Morrill, Moore estate on Han
over street He recently sold his
home, short distance out on the
Middle road, to Mr.. and Mrs. H. C.
Judkins, who are to move there this
fall.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-30
Announcement

Miss Allie Goodrich, clerk at Dyer's
store, will appreciate your support in
the voting contest going on at Samp-
son & Avores.
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under Capt e. r. Burger is prepared
to move. The Second Massachusetts
will be assembled in its entirety with
in another "a hours.
The big event of the day, overshow-
ing all else, was the coming of the
Second Maine. The Maine boys are
about the hardest bunch physically
that has ever hit Massachusetts. They
are larger framed than the Bay State
boys, they have the Down East express
sion, and are rangy in gait and action.
Col. Hume's command worked like
a well-oiled machine. Due to arrive
early this morning. the regiment was
delayed by hot boxes and other rail
road trouble all along the route. The
command was II hours making the
journey from Augusta. coming by way
of Aver Junction and Northampton.
The last section containing the bag
gage and transport wagons as we'll as
the animals of the supply company
and the machine gun company did not
arrive until O'Clock this afternoon.
The section suffered a breakdown at
Aver, and so the troops were forced
to all sorts of makeshifts until their
stuff arrived,
When this train did pull in, the dust
did fly. The teamsters OF the Second
Maine could give lessons to a gang of
furniture movers. Every wagon car
ried double its accustomed load, and
on top of each was perched six or sew
en- soldiers, riding the lurching wag-
ons like troup of bareback riders.
MAINE EFFICIENCY
Their huge motor truck was in com
mission and altho their baggage
wagons and tentage did not arrive un-
til late in the day, so fast did the men
work that last night nearly every COM
mand was sleeping under canvass, the
hospital tent was up and the outfit
was settled practically in its own
home. Even after dark the work con-
tnued under the flames from roaring
fires If the men had been given an
other hour of daylight. every man jack
of them would have been housed
If yesterday was any sample of the
future, Massachusetts will have to
hustle to keep up with Maine. 1t was
a sight to watch the Pine Tree Staters
at their duties. Not grumble nor a
complaint Their officers watched
things move with careful eye. Only
two small tents were pitched last
night by the officers. Most of them
rolled in their blankets. stretched
themselves under stubby trees and
went to sleep. They were tired out
thoroly, for in addition to two formal
reviews prior to their departure on
Sunday the men made the trip in day
coaches. 1t was a case of the men
first, the officers made the best of
things afterward.
Experience in Maine woods and lum-
her camps came to their aid today
Everything cooked for the men, and
the rations were ample, was snacked
up over real camp fires, such as they
use where they rattle a spoon in a
pan for dinner call The cooks didn't
bother to wait for the field kitchens.
They went to it and served the stuff
piping hot Ringing Brothers or
Barnum & Bailey could use a few OF
those cooks to good advantage.
The scenes about the Maine camp
were reminiscent of the circus The
wagons came pounding through after
dark. The men levelled their entire
camp site during the afternoon, and
there was some brush to cut down
before they could even see what their
company streets were going to look
like
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-01-12
KENDALLVILLE.

The social at the John Clink home
last Wednesday was well attended
and fine time reported.
Mary Ellingson returned to her
work at the Daily home the last OF
the week after two weeks vacation
at home.
w. A. Daskam, Fred Smith. W. A.
Clink and wives attended the installa-
ton of officers Of the Rebekah lodge
at Cresco Thursday night.
Clifford Eddy and family were over
Sunday guests at the Bert Yates home
at Canton.
Elias Holmes was a Harmony Wis.
itor Thursday.
The doctor was called for Mrs. w
c. Fifield Tuesday.
Phil Todd made a business trip tt
Sioux Falls, S. D., the first of the
week.
Mrs. Ed Holiness returned to hel
home at Harmony Monday after
few days visit with friends here.
Quite number from here attended
the Norwegian L. A. S. at the L
Pierce home Tuesday.
E. Barnes, our new merchant, is II
town this week making preparation!
to fill the ice house.
Fred Todd and family visited at thu
Phil Todd home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Stockman return
ed from their trip Saturday morning
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-01-12
OBITUARY
FARNSWORTH

Willis Clinton Farnsworth was born
July 26, 1883, near C1esco, Iowa. He
was the only child of Clinton Willis
and Fannie c. Farnsworth. He was
united in marriage to Eta B. Davis
Nov. 20, 1905, at Cresco, Iowa. To
this union two children were born.
Raymond r. seven years old, and L.
ota, three weeks old. In December,
1914, Mr.. Farnsworth, with his wife
and son, Joined the Congregational
church of Cresco and was devoted
and faithful attendant until failing
health made it impracticable to do so
since last spring,
Last fall it became evident that he
must make different arrangements.
He left the farm and came to town to
live with his parents during the winter,
hoping the spring would restore him to
health and normal vigor. He made q
brave fight against great odds, availing
himself of the best medical aid but
succumbed on the morning of Dec. 81,
1916.
Funeral services were held in the
Congregational church on Wednesday
afternoon, Jan. 8, 1917. The service
was conducted by DR.. D. 7. Robertson
of Faribault, Mimi, who was pastor to
to the deceased when he Joined the
church, assisted by Rev. w. A. Book
oven, the present pastor. Burial was
in Oak Lawn cemetery.
The relatives from out of town and
present at the funeral were Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan Alleman and daughter Kath-
ryn of St. Paul, MIMI, cousins of the
deceased; also a brother of Mrs. Farms.
worth, w. W. Enyart, with his wife
from Postville, Iowa; two aunts of
Mrs. .Farnsworth, Mrs. A. J. Davis
and Mrs. w. w. Fenske, each of
Princeton, MINI.
Card of Thanks
The relatives desire to express their
sincere thanks to the friends and
neighbors for the many acts of kind
ness bestowed during their late be-
reavement.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-01-12
SCHLEY.

Wedding bells will soon be ringing.
Fred Rethamel and family autoed to
Cresco Friday.
A. G. White and wife and son Ray
mond called at the T. J. Hooper home
Sunday evening.
Bert Reinhart and wife were Cresco
shoppers Saturday.
Joe Barnes made business trip to
Cresco Monday.
John Omacht, wife and two children
returned home Saturday after q two
weeks visit with relatives at Clear
Lake and St. Cloud, MIMI, and at
Siren, Wis.
T. j. Hooper, Fred Taft and Joe
Dougherty delivered cattle at Cresco
Saturday.
Fred Derr and wife were Elma call
ers Monday.
M. A. Derr spent Sunday with his
sister Mrs. John Bilek.
Clara Onacht returned to her school
work at Cresco Monday.
Fred Taft and wife spent Friday ev-
ening at the Hooper home.
| Willie Moravez spent Sunday at Pro-
twin.
Bert Reinhart and wife entertained a
number of relatives and friends at an
oyster supper Friday night.
| Miller Bros. were callers through
this vicinity Tuesday.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-01-12
BOYD.

Orpha Jane Prentiss was born in Bur.
lington, Vermont, April 16. 1929, and
died at her home in Cresco, Iowa, Janu.
airy 9, 1917, at the age of 81 years 8
months and % days.
In 1848 she was married to George
Eldridge who died three years later.
To this union one child was born. In
1853 she was united in marriage to
James Boyd who died June %, 1889.
To this union six children were born,
four boys and two girls: William, who
still lived with her, Charles who died in
1900, and Barney, of Mason City, Iowa,