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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-20
Boys and Girls Agricultural Clubs
Convention October II and IL

Probably all of our local readers
are aware there are several boys and
girls agricultural clubs in Somerset
County, but many may not know
Skowhegan is to have the honor of
entertaining them in a convention to
be held here Friday and Saturday,
October II and 13.
The convention is to be held under
the auspices of the SkOwhegan Board
of Trade. Last spring, when the
county agricultural demonstrator
commenced his work, he was invited
to attend a meeting of the Board to
discuss the subject, and arrange
ments were soon made and a commit
tee chosen to plan a convention.
There are several different kinds of
clubs and generous prizes will be
provided for each About $3.50 has
already been donated and it will be
necessary for the committee to raise
by popular subscription among the
merchants OF SkoWhegan about 500
more.
All participants in the convention
will he entertained, from the time
they arrive in Skowhegan until they
depart, by the Board of Trade without
any expense to themselves Arrange
ments for Accommodations will be made
with families thruout the town, and
all visiting club members will be Sc
cured a good time.
SkowhcFan is considered to be the
big city" Of the county, and all Of
the business folks especially should
cooperate with the committee to
make the convention a success.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-20
Smith Family Reunion

About 25, residents and former resi-
dents of the neighborhood, met at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Palmer
at Revere, in Cornville, Tuesday, the
event being the annual Smith family
reunion. The day was very pleas
antly spent, with a musical program
and before adjournment a picnic din
ner was served.
Those present we're: Mr. and Mrs
d. l.. Smith, Dorchester, Mass; Al
bert w. Smith Skowhegan; Mr. and
Mrs. J. n Smith, Skowhegan; Mr.
and Mrs. NJ L. Dennis, Athens; Mrs
George w Hobart, Skowhegan; Vim
H. Palmer, Skowhegan; Mr. and Mrs
Alon2o Smith. Skowhcgan; Mr.. and
Mrs. Judson Smith. Skowhegan
Miss Geneva Smith Mrs Lyman Wal
ton, Mrs. Sophia y Perkins SkoW-
hegan; Mrs Sophronia Seaver. Brook
line, Mass; Mr.. and Mrs Myron j
Smith, Mrs Sesta NJ Blaisdell Skow-
hegan; Mrs. Elizabeth Berry, Port
land; Miss Amanda Ames. Canaan;
Mrs. George W Spaulding, LeXins-
ton Mass.
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civil work to protect his country and
had been among the first to pay NTH
his life He was dressed in full
military uniform and each and all
paid reverent respect to this young
man who had heard the call, and
hearing, had answered.
Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at o'clock from the First
Baptist church, Rev. o. H. Tracy, Phi.
D., officiating, assisted by Rev. c. II.
Mckinney of the Island Avenue Con-
gregational church. The auditorium
of the church was crowded with
BilIs friends and the body lay at the
front of the church, with the casket
draped in a beautiful silk American
flag, presented to the father of the
deceased by members Of Company T..
Interment was at the Southside ceme-
terry.
William Cockburn was the son of
Lawrence Cockburn and was born 30
Nttif dSb Ilt lttll lItN iIt II dtlt vi
dyer under the direction of his father
and after working for some time in
the local mills he accepted a lucrative
position as boss dyer in the mills of
Keene, ~ II. Then came the call
for volunteers and he responded i'm
mediately, giving up his work and
returning to Skowhegan where he
joined with the boys he knew best.
He went with his Company to Camp
keyes and at the time he was taken
seriously Ill was stationed at Camp
Bartlett, Westfield, Mass He leaves
besides his parents. two brothers,
| Tommy and Lawrence, Jr., the sister
already mentioned and another sis
ter, Agnes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-20
Red Cross Ball

The Red Cross Ball given at the
Strand Theatre, Jackman, Friday
evening, Sept 4, under the auspices
of the Jackman Red Cross, proved a
success. The committee in charge
of the affair were Mrs. w l.. Ander-
son, Miss Velzora Newton, chairman;
Miss Marjorie Graffte, Miss Vera
Moore, Miss Esther Googins. Miss
Helen Poulin, Miss Helen Newton.
Five of this committee, dressed to
represent Red Cross nurses, sold
tickets and acted as ushers The
hall was very attractiyely decorated
in the National colors. Music was
furnished by Mrs. Beams orchestra,
assisteN by Mr.. Harvey OF Greenville.
During the dance two or-the commit
tee sold flowers, from which a neat
sum was realized The entire pro-
ceeds for the evening, after all bills
were paid, amounted to $5S. Many
thanks are due Mr.. Fournier, Mr..
Tripp and others who so kidnly do
mated toward helping make the ball a
success.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-20
PRISONERS PLAN ESCAPE
FROM COUNTY JAIL
Well Laid Plans for Escape Discover
ed by Officials at County jail

Prisoners at the County Jail had
laid their plans we'll for an effectual
escape but were frustrated in their
attempt by Sheriff Goodrich and
Deputy Charles Chute
1t was on Friday last that the two
officials sensed that everything was
not entirely as it should be and ac-
cordingly a thoro search of the Jail
was instigated. The recent escape
of Galway and Post seems to have
given the other inmates of the county
bastile the idea that breaking from
jails is cinch, but in this last at
tempt they failed to reckon with their
host
Manford Galway again comes into
the limelight When the officers made
the search they found three files in
Calway's cell. How they came there
is a mystery but they were there
three large business-like looking files
In another cell was found a wicked
looking implement of home manufac-
ture which was probably devised to
make finished job on the head of enc
Of the officers. This implement WAS
made from a stick of hardwood with
six inches of Eat file protruding
from the end at right angles The
prisoners had also taken off the nuts
from the pipe connected with the
shower bath and according to indica-
lions had intentions of using the pipe
as a weapon
1t has been suspected for some time
that the county Jail harbored some
of the worst criminals in its history
and one of the prisoners recently
turned States evidence and admitted
that upon both occasions when es-
capes were attempted that the in
mates contemplated murder in order
to gain their ends. Following the
search all prisoners who are await
ing the action of the grand jury were
locked in their cells and will be al
lowed no freedom whatever until the
jury rises.
1t looks very much as tho the Of
ficials had their hands full in quellinR
the adventurous spirits of the Jail
boarders. The idea of escaping seems
to be in the minds of all inmates and
ii is no slight task to keep "A large
body of liberty loving men from gain
ing that liberty, 1t may be assured
that those implicated in the last at
tempt will be rather narrowly con
fined for several days to come
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-20
WesSernnsett Valley Fair. Next
Thursday

Athens Grange is To serve dinner,
on Fair Da9 Thursday Of next week,
for the Wesserunsett Valley Fair. also
a light supper at six O'Clock and a
supper after the dance The dance
will be held in Grange Hall, also
under the auspices of Athens Grange
Good music has been engaged T p
McCollor, r ". Tibbetts and Il S
Elliott are the committee Of arrange
ments.
Another feature of the Fair is the
Baby Show. at go p. III. for babies
under one year Of age The usual
fine exhibition Of livestock and farm
products may be expected. If stormy.
the Fair will be postponed to the next
pleasant day The officers are II. d
Eaton of Waterville. president; W r.
Tibbetts, secretary; Fred " Weeks,
marshall; c. T. Dutten. superintend-
ent OF stock; E. J. Fox. superintend-
ent of grounds; Mrs Isabel Austin,
superintendent of hall
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THOUSANDS FLOCK TO Town TO ATTEND
THE SOMERSET CENTRAL FAIR
Walter Bullock, the Aviator, Among Attractions
Throngs Crowd Thru Gates at Park

urday, between the old rivals, Skow-
hegans and Madisons.
And last but by no means least
comes Walter Bullock the young
aviator. The writer was looking
over the machine which the fellow is
using in crossing space and silently
congratulated himself that Walter
Bullock was going up instead of he,
For the machine is a frail looking
thing but with Bullock at the wheel
it does wonders. A good idea is to
come early and stay late for there'll
be something doing all the time at
the Somerset Central Fair from now
until Saturday night
All are familiar with the fact that
more or less rain has been the order
of things this Thursday morning
and of course this unforeseen Incl
dent has had and is having its effect
on the Fair attendance. Would-be
weather prophets have promised how
ever that part of the day will be
pleasant. Word from the Fair
grounds is to the effect that the crowd
is an excellent one considering the
weather.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-20

Come Miranda, hustle up with them
dishes. we'll harness up old Dobbin
and be in Skowhegan by o'clock for
they do say that tina Fair is gonna
be a tarnel big one, with a. flying
machine and everything.
Joshua is right, for the Somerset
Central Fair which opened this morn
ing at Fairview Park promises to be
the largest and best attended of any
preyious shows. All roads lead to
Skowhegan today and even at this
early hour throngs are passing thru
the gates. Along the midway, which
is always one of the principal at
fractions, hula hula girls, strong men
and freaks hold sway while the fort
une tellers, fakirs and the 'niggar'
who don't care how hard you hit him,
all contribute to a real fair Then
too there is the ever present merry
go-round, which the children so much
enjoy and the ferris wheel.
The exhibition hall is being we'll pa
tronized and displays there are of the
best Thruout the Fair an excellent
card Of races is scheduled augment
ed by ball games on Friday and Sat-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-20
SKOWHEGAN PAYS HON.
AGE TO DRAFTED MEN
Parting Words of Cheer Given in Ad-
dress by Hon. 5. w. Gould

The early train, leaving this station
Wednesday morning, had as passen-
gers, members of the first contingent
of drafted men from Somerset County
who were en- route for Aver, Mass.
But the boys did not depart without
a glorious send-off by the townspeo-
pie. The band was there, together
with several young ladies garbed in
the dress of Red Cross nurses and
the Boy Scouts. Hon. S. W. Gould
addressed the body of men and when
the final time for departure came the
fellows who are to get their first taste
of military life felt that there were
those back home who had an interest
in their welfare
The parade formed at the municipal
building at 7.30 and included in the
line of march was the band, the draft
ed men and the young ladies above
mentioned; also several citizens of
the town The line of march was
halted in front of the headquarters of
the Red Cross on Water street and
while the boys stood at attention,
Hon S. w. Gould addressed them He
urged them to remember the loved
ones at home, to always be ready to
fight for their God and country and
for the protection of their followmen,
He especially urged them to take care
of themselves, to be men, and in the
name of the citizens of Skowhegan
he wished them a safe return Dur
ing the address the men who were
soon to leave, stood with barred heads,
listening intently to the words of
comfort, so ably given.
The line of march was then re-
sumed and the parade proceeded to
the train, followed by hundreds of
people. AT the station were fathers
and mothers, sisters and sweethearts
come to bid last goodbye. Tho all
the men appeared calm and in the
best of spirits, underneath their
smiles was hidden a feeling of sorrow
at thus leaving their loved ones. Amid
tears, embraces and good wishes the
boys departed and not until the train
that bore them away had disappeared
at the end of the bridge, did the crowd
disperse As the train moved out the
band played America" and thus end
ed one of the most memorable events
ever witnessed in Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-20
CHARGED WITH RESISTING OF
FICER
William Stott of C0rnyllle Must Make
Appearance Before Grand Jury

William Stott of Cornville, hired
man on the farm of Mrs. Bertha Rey-
nolds, was before Judge II. II. Braz-
zsll In municipal court, Tuesday fore
noon, charged with resisting an Of
ficer, to which charge he entered a
plea of not guilty.
Deputy sheriff Frank Parsons went
to the Reynolds farm Monday after
noon to foreclose on a bill of sale of
two horses. harness and a COW be-
longing to Stott, on behalf of Wesley
Watson of Skowhegan. In his testi-
mony Stott stated that he didn't know
Parsons was an officer and be told
him that he could take the stuff only
over his dead body. The officer got
the stock without walking over any
dead bodies; Stott got ten days In Jail
and costs but appealed and was held
in $500 bonds for his appearance be-
fore the grand jury.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-20
Shower to Miss Harris

Several young ladies gathered at
the home of Miss Evelyn Merrill Fri
day evening, presumably to hold a
class reunion. but in reality to ten
der gift shower to Miss Faith Har-
ris, whose engagement to Rev Theo-
dore Halbert Wilson of Olivet. Mich
was recently announced
Practically every member of the
class was present and many beautiful
and useful gifts were presented to the
prospective bride 1t is understood
that the wedding will not take place
for some time as Miss Harris is to
resume her studies at Mt. Ilolyoke
College this week
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-20

pared to sympathize and help in any
way possible. For Billy was we'll
known in this town, where he had
resided for many years. and by his
afable nature and strict integrity he
made many friends
The remains were carried to their
conveyance by friends and removed
to the home on Main street. Piles
OF boxes. filled with flowers, testi-
hed only too we'll, to the high es-
ten in which the deceased was held
hE his comrades in arms Beautiful
set pieces from members Of Company
bound with red. white and blue
ribbon and a Masonic wreath from
members of that lodge who were in
the same Company with Billy
These and more were with the body
upon its arrival.
During the days preceding the
funeral, friends were coming and go
Ing from the house, after viewing the
remains of one who had given up
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-20
Henry l.. Clark

Henry L. Clark, a we'll known resi-
dent of Bingham, passed away at > p
m Tuesday, following long lines
The deceased resided in Scion for
about six years but was born in
brighton 70 years ago, coming to
bingham a few years since.
He married Miss kadie Chase
daughter Of Frank Chase of Scion aud
of this union two children were horn
both of whom survive \. w Clark OF
Lynn, Mass and l. f. Clark of Solou
Funeral services Will be held Satar
das With iutermcnt st the Solon GENE
terry.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-20
Card 0f Thanks

We wish to express our thanks for
the many kindnesses shown by our
friends during on rreeent bereave-
ment and for the beautiful offerings.
Mrs. n S. Huckins
Mr.. and Mrs. Albion Deane
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Knowlen
Mr.. and Mrs. Otha Noble
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Perkins
Mr.. and Mrs. John Knowlen
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Tobin
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-20
LAB0RERS WANTED-BIG PAY

Laborers wanted on new Postoffice
building, big pay. Apply at build
ing, Water St, Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-20
FIRST CONTINGENT OF DRAFTED MEN LEFT
WEDNESDAY FOR AVER, MASS.
After Examining Nearly 600 Men the Somerset
County Quota of Eighty-five is Reached

Whitman. NorridgeHars Charlie
Hollard Rock~9od Jame. MeD5n-
ough. Fairfield Dana F Archer An
son
II will = noticed ma, practically
all who have uot appeared are regis
tered from Jacbman and lockwood
and it is believed thai many of he
men mentioned above have Joined the
luInbermeus unit which left for
France some time ago L is known
that the punishment of those who are
summoned and do not appear, unless
for some legitimate reason IS newt
able and severe
The first delegation Of drafted men
of Somerset County have gone What
their ultimate destination will be is
unknown but for the present at least
they will be stationed at Aver, Mas.
These men have answered the call
quite as much as the volunteers and
ii is said that not man in the crowd
regretted his departure The quota
has at last been reached and It now
remains to find quarters for the
drafted men
CLAIMS DISALLOWED
In the many cases in which claims
for exemption were filed, officials dis
carded many OF them. finding no rea-
son for such claims Names which
! have been forwarded TO the District
, Board at Bangor for further judgment
and decision are given herein: Al
fred Crotto, Bingham; Wallace F.
Fogg Fairfield; Ivan E Chadbourne,
Harmony; Leahman Smart Rock
wood, Reginald H. Farrar Ripley;
Valentine f Lippold. Brighton; Lind
sey Foster. Pittsfeld; Joseph Grayois,
F'airfeld Miles T. Shaw, Fairfield;
Clarence Sands, Jaekman. Marcel
Poirier, Skowheean; Fred \ Gleason.
Fairfield; Eugene C. Wilson. Jack
man.
CLAIMS ALLOWED
Tn Board has allowed the follow
iag claims Tor exemption. J4Me,
&a:te. H-#i-0a a.ae I9sa Tome.
Hu-H4m 4#l. aid tUu children.
john ~pe#r. Salan. Nite ana fao
ea:l5reu j., Fra.ls. LaEa As-rla.
al.en William NJ otIs ue4las.er.
"ifc and fh9ee children, George y
Moses. >oIaa. wife ana aae child,
Merrill \ Num- Corryil,e. wife aad
t~o children; Gordon Z Mcintosh.
Holcb. alien; John Linhletter Athens,
alien; James A knowlen, alien; Par
askWa> Hadjidiaeos. Fairfield alien
Walter Henry. Fairfield alien.
Earl Harrington. Skowhegan. alien
Hugo Hort. Cornyille. alien; John
Gurney Fairfield. wife and one child;
Lester l.. Ferland Fairfield wife and
one child; Irving L Hanson. St Al
bans. wife and one child: Adrian
Hodgkins Pittsfeld aged or infirm
/ parents; William R. Hinkham, Pal
myra, alien; Louis Dube Lake Austin.
alien; John Bickson. Fairfield, alien;
Everett H Burns. Anson. wife and
one child; Philip Brodsky Skowhe-
gan. alien; Charles T Berry Emb-
, den. wife and three children; Ken
meth L. Berry. Norrdgewock, wife and
one child; John ArSenault. Skowhe-
gan. alien; Herbert A Adams Solon.
New Portland, wife and one child
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-20

Mrs Annie l. Decker. who has been
in Maine since September T. and re-
Gently visiting Skowhegan friends.
will leave here next week to visit her
father and brother in Belgrade, and
from there she will go to Boston She
expects to pass the winter with her
brother and his wife in Florida
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-09-20

An ad in Eyerybodys Column costs
little. does much. See rates Page L
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Harmony Fair, September 26.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-02
AMERICAN SOLDIERS
FUSED BY K|SS|NGS

American Field Headquarters,
Aug. l0.-tBy maiD American SOL
diers will have to stand for whls.
kerry kisses, tinged with a trace OF
cognac--or the French Poilu will
have TO learn to shake hands II
there is to be any uniform kind OF
greeting over here In France.
The Poliu kisses his comrade
sometimes on both cheeks, to show
his admiration.
The American trooper somehow
prefers the old hand-clasp with a
frm pump-handle movement,
A war reporter who has been
kissed by whiskered French sol
der. allows that he would rather
shake hands II he meets many more.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-02
WANTED

HoUSEKEEPER wanted, competent
and reliable. Good wages to the
right party. Phone 3S3-R or call
at 704 D street. As
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-02
NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Equalization of the County
of Josephine. State of oregon. will
on the second Monday in September,
to-wit. September 10, 1917. attend
at the court house in said county
and publicly examine the assessment
roll and correct all errors in valua-
tion description or qualities OF lands,
lots or other property assessed by
the assessor; and it shall be the
duty OF persons interested to appear
at the time and place appointed.
ECLUS POLLOCK,
Assessor Josephine County. Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-02
MURPHY

Ralph Wood, who left for Wash
ington a short time ago. has return
ed to attend to business matters.
DR.. Sweeney. OF Medford, was
calling on Murphy friends the first
Of the week,
Mrs. WIN Carl has a brother from
Washington visiting her.
Mrs. Cleland is at the Sweeney
ranch and will remain until Mrs,
Sweeney returns from Portland.
The Red Ooss society is doing
good work making bandages. and
plans for an entertainment In the
near future to make money for the
purchase OF more supplies,
Friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Day OF Portland, are pleased to learn
OF the arrival OF 77pound boy at
their home. Mrs, Day was formally
Miss Anna Sweeney.
The pear situation looks very good
and those having pears are busy
shipping.
The tomato field on the Hayes
ranch Is yielding fine and Gene Is
kAot busy hauling.
Thos Beagle Is at Gold Ray dam
fishing and is having good success
A. II. Carson was caller at River
Bend ranch last week,
7, 10. Gilmore and r, X, Woodsor
have each purchased home drying
outfits.
Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Hill have 0
new baby girl,
Miss Fixley 10 visiting at the NJ
M, Ainsworth home.
DIR. Loughrldge has had q substan'
tlal driving house hunt on his
Murphy ranch and expects to thus
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-02
ONE ADVERTISEMENT WILL
NOT MAKE YOU A FORTUNE,
BUT 1T WILL SERVE AS A
STONE IN THE FOUNDATION
OF BUSINESS SUCCESS 3: =;


A curious jewel box made OF fossil
ivory by the natives Of Siberia is In
the Museum Of Natural History In
New York, The sides and top are COM
posed Of fat pieces of Ivory and are
carefully fitted together, the corners
being dovetailed. They have carved In
them scenes Of the northland, the front
side representing hunter returning
from tho chase riding a reindeer. The
box Is made from the tusks Of mann
moths that have been buried for ages
beneath the Ice IN Siberia. Some OF
these tusks weigh from 200 to 800
pounds. Elephants tusks furnished the
ivory for the Jews. Solomon made his
throne of it--Chrlstian Herald. Y,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-02
Classified Advertising
os sALA

FOR sAEE-O. q G. maps and up-
to-date set Of township owner
ship plats OF Josephine county at
Grants Pass Abstract company. Al
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-02

take care OF all the fruit not up TO
standard for shipping.
Harve Sparlin and wife visited for
a few days In Murphy.
Mrs. Dora Perry has received word
that her mother. who resides at
Burns. has died suddenly from heart
failure.
Lester Darneille is at home after
several weeks spent with the sur
veyors.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-02
Tnm GARD
The California and Oregon
Coast Railroad Company
Effective June l. 1917.
--------yv--
Daily except Sunday.

Train lv. Grants Pass. 1909 p. m.
Train lv. Waters Creek 500 p. N.
All trains leave Grants Pass from
the corner Of g and Eighth streets.
opposite the Southern Pacific depot.
For all information regarding
freight and passenger service call at
the Office OF the company. Public Ser
vice building, or phone III for
same.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-02

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