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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28
FernaId-BrOderick

A wedding of local interest took
place Wednesday afternoon at .
o'clock at the Bethany parsonage, the
contracting parties being Wilder A,
Fernald of Lowell, Mass, and Miss
Celia A. Broderick of Canaan. The
double ring service was used and the
wedding party consisted Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clayton A. Stedman of Canaan
and Mr.. and Mrs. Roy E. Cover of
Skowhegan, both ladies being sisters
of the bride Others attending were
Mrs. Eva j. Sewell of Canaan mother
of the bride; Mrs. Helen A Manner of
Aver, Mass, Mrs. George Locke of Ca
naan and Miss Alta May Cover
The bride has been resident of
Canaan for many years and is we'll
known in this vicinity. The groom
is a graduate of Lowell High school
and is an electrician. He is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs Arthur f. Fernald
of Lowell The couple departed after
the ceremony for points in Massachu-
sets and will reside in Lowell.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28
MRS. RANDALL NYE DIES
AS RESULT OF FIRE
Failed Rapidly Since Carried From
Burning Home

1t was some weeks ago that Mrs.
Maria II. Gardner Nye of this town
was carried from her burning home,
narrowly escaping death from ire of
an incendiary origin. The man who
set the fire has been caught but not
before he performed an act resulting
in the death of one of the towns be-
loved women. Mrs Nye passed away
Monday night, following a period of
serious illness dating from the night
of the fire. Two days after the event
which resulted in her death, Mrs. Nye
lost her mind and has since gradually
failed until the end.
The deceased was born II years
ago, the eldest daughter of John and
Eliza Conner Gardner, near Browns
Corner, in what Is now a part Of Ca
naan. When % years of age she mar
red Randall H. Nye and to the cou-
pie six children were born. They
lived for long period in Canaan after
their marriage, coming to Skowhegan
28 years ago. Mr.. Nye built a com
Portable home opposite Coburn Park
and here they lived in happiness until
that eventful night. Mrs. Nye was a
member of the Bethany Baptist
church, the Sunshine Society and some
years ago attended the Christian
church on High street.
Besides her husband, who is SS years
of age, the deceased is survived by
two daughters, Miss Ethel Nye of New
York city; Mabel G., wife of c. n,
Bragg of Skowhegan; also by three
sons. Everett c., who went West 81
years ago and now resides in San
Francisco; Fred C. and Floyd g., both
of Skowhegan. Funeral services will
be held Friday forenoon at 10 o'clock
from the Bragg home, Rev George
Merriam, pastor of the Bethany Bap-
tst church, officiating.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28
TiltOn-JeWett

A wedding, which we are quite sure
will be of interest to our readers, and
which is of especial interest to the In
dependent Reporter Co. and its en-
ployees, occurred at the home of Mrs
Ella n. Jewett, last Saturday evening
her daughter, Miss Grace, being then
married to Cecil II. Tilton. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. c. II
McElhiney. Mr.. Tilton commenced
printing business when sixteen years
of age, entering the employ of the
Somerset Reporter, and has since been
continually occupied in this trade, all
but one year with the Reporter or its
successors. He was the moving spirit
in the enterprise which established the
Somerset Independent in 1903 lie is
now secretary and advertising mana
ger of the Independent Reporter Co
The bride is a native of Solon but
the greater part of her life has been
passed in this town. She was a
graduate of the Skowhegan High
School, class of 1908, Morgan's Busi-
ness College. 1911. and has since been
employed as bookkeeper by the Skow-
hogan Trust Co, the Marston Worsted
Co., and for the past three years as
cashier and stenographer for the In
dependent-R Reporter. Mr.. and Mrs.
Tilton will reside on Maple street
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28
Lewis III. Nelson

Lewis H. Nelson died Tuesday morn
ing at his home in Canaan following a
long illness.
Mr.. Nelson was born in Canaan,
August 20. 1S45. and has always re-
sided in that town. November 26,
1865 he married Miss Francis NJ. Fair
banks and of this union ten children
were born, seven of whom survive.
One son. Harry Nelson, resides in
Skowhegan and besides his wife he is
survived by five brothers, Augusta
Nelson, Pittsfield; Van W. Nelson of
Skowhegan; Franklin Nelson of New
York Fred Nelson of Massachusetts
and Ernest Nelson of Canaan. Funeral
services will take place this (Thurs-
day afternoon at O'Clock.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28
RAYMOND ALLEN BREAKS
ARM IN ACCIDENT
Former SkOwhegan Young Man is Con-
fined In Lynn Hospital

Mrs. Mae Allen of Skowhegan was
called to Lynn, Mass, Friday upon
word received from her son Raymond,
who Is confined in a hospital with a
fractured arm. Details concerning
the nature of the accident are lack
ing, other than the fact that Mr.. Allen
collided with motorcycle. Altho
the arm is badly injured the accident
is not of a serious nature.
Mr.. Allen, since completing his first
year at the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, has been employed in
Lynn by the General Electric Com
pany. He intends to resume his
studies at the Institute next fall.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28
INTERESTING EVENTS IN
RANKS OF co. {.
Intensive Training Begins. Many
Home for Week End

Arthur H. McQuillan and Maurice
Philbrek went to Augusta Monday to
be examined in the medical corps.
Both young men, who are students at
Bowdoin, expects to enter the service
within few days.
Captain Roy L. Marston spent the
week end with his family in town. He
returned to Augusta Monday
First Lieutenant John Healey ar
rived in town Saturday on a short
furlough. Mr.. Healey stated that be
ginning Monday last, the boys of Com
pany f would take up a course of in
tensive training. During the past few
weeks the boys have been drilling but
three hours daily but the intensive
drilling calls for ten hours during the
day.
Quartermaster Daniel Stewart re-
sumed his duties at Bucknams Phar-
macy for one day, when he came up
from Wateryille Monday to help out
in the store during the Masonic cele-
bration.
Alvan Bucknam spent the week end
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank W. Bucknam.
Harry ID. St, Ledger, a private in
Company E was In town over Sunday.
Mr.. st. Ledger was among those who
took the examinations for non-com-
missioned officers, held at Wateryille
on Friday
In a recent interview member of
Company E gave his opinion as to the
outlook for war. He stated that some
of the boys at camp are a bit more
serious at this time than when the
first rumors of war started. Thruout
the camp there is a feeling that a call
for active service will soon be receiv-
ed and altho every man is anxious for
action if there is to be action, things
developed much more rapidly than
many had expected. Every man in
telNleht tApiCSoCu tiN opihtCii 'd''
they would be summoned to France
within two months
Clarence Dunlap, a member of Com
pany E, was in ,eHn the first of the
week visiting at the home of his faith
er f. c. Dunlap.
Brooks Savage arrived from Water
vile Monday morning for short visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs Mark
Savage. He returned Tuesday to Au-
gusta where Company E will take an
intensive training course.
Private True Ellis of Company /
was in town last Friday on short
furlough which he spent with rela-
tives. He returned to camp Saturday
afternoon.
Fulton Mckinney left Saturday af-
ternoon for Augusta to pass Sunday
with his brother, Private Harold Nc
! Elhiney of Company E.
+. Elmer Nolin, who is connected
with the military department of sur
geons, has been called to Watervillc
to the office of the chief surgeon OF
Maine, regarding plans for the organi-
cation of a new hospital unit in the
State.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28
Copies of Knight Templar Edition

We still have a few copies of our
edition of June 81 This number, II
viii be recalled, contained the pictures
OF the thirty-two past commanders OF
De Molay commandery. Also pictures
OF the four commanders of Palestine
Pilgrim, Maine and st. Johns. They
erset county news dealers, or II pre-
ierred. upon list of names furnished
Us. we will mail them at the usual
price of three cents per copy.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28
Severance hase

A very pretty wedding took place
Tuesday evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Chase of the Lakewood
road, when their eldest daughter
Phoebe was united in marriage with
Clarence Severance of Topsham. In
the presence of immediate relatives
and friends, the bridal couple stood
beneath a large white bell of daisies,
while the ceremony was performed by
Rev. George Merriam. Miss Mary
Louise Withee, an intimate friend of
the bride was maid of honor, and
Harold George Severance, brother OF
the groom, acted as best man. Little
Albert Whorff, a cousin of the bride
was ring bearer.
The bride was daintily gowned in
white batiste with veil of tulle and
carried pink and white roses. The
maid of honor carried pink carnations.
An informal reception followed the
ceremony and refreshments were serV-
ed in the dining room which was deco
rated for the occasion.
Mrs. Severance is we'll known in
Skowhegan and Madison She was a
graduate of the Skowhegan High
school, class of 1914, and since heI
graduation has been engaged in teach
ing in the local schools. The groom
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Severance of Topsham and is at pres
ent connected with the Marshall Niles
plumbing establishment in this town
Mr.. and Mrs. Severance will reside
on High street
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28
To Close Thursday Afternoons

Commencing July II, the following
Skowhegan places of business will be
closed. Thursday afternoons, during
July and August; George L. H. Smith,
Ira A. Norton, Poulin & Laney, Walk
er-Smith Clothing Co., Charles Dealey,
Edward lies. Bisson & Conant, Lewia
Shoe Co., w. p Ordway, Dyer Dry
Goods Co., w. B. Steward, Green
Bros, Amy F. Kincaid, Carl Curtis,
Robert B. Cole, Bragg & Varney,
Joseph P. Oak, Chas, A. Goodwin, Geo.
B. Dow, j. II. Lancaster.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28
Annual COnvOcation

The annual Conyocation OF Somer-
set Chapter No. Is Royal Arch Ma
sons will be held tomorrow lFridayl
evening at 80 o'clock at Masonic
hall. Following the regular business
session reports of secretary, treasur-
er and trustee will be read followed
by the election and installation of
officers for the ensuing year.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28
Thlb0deau-JacksGR

A quiet nuptial service occurred
Tuesday forenoon at st Mary's Catbo-
lie church, when Joseph o Thibodeau,
a chauffeur of Madison and Miss Bes-
sic ]. Jackson of Skowhegan, were
united in marriage. Father J Louis
A Penaud. performed the single rim,
service. Only immediate relatives
we're present The couple viii re-
side In Madison.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28
Auction of Some ParOchial Property

The two tenement house between
the Church and Convent buildings, at
the parochial grounds, on Water street
will be sold (for removaD to the high
est bidder, over $500, next Monday af-
ternoon, at two o'clock. If pleas
ant, auction will be from the steps of
the school building.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28
New Schedule of Trains

The following schedule has been ar
ranged for the summe-f train service
Skowheg. which went into effect
Monday last at midnight Week day
trains arrive at 7.52 A. NJ, 1047 A. NJ.
ASS p NJ, S.35 P NJ. Leave week
days, 4.50 A. NJ, A. M, and 225
p. NJ. Sundays, arrive at II A. NJ
Departures Sunday at 1872 and 4.10 P
NJ.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Linn of Nassal-
boro were guests over st. Johns Day
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Adam
Simpson.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28

Mr. and Mrs. Bertum Melvin re-
turned from their wedding journey to
Lancaster, n. H. last Saturday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28
Joseph WnbrOd Gervais

Joseph Wilbrod Gervais, one day old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Gervais
of Skowhegan, passed away Tuesday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28

Copy of Somerset Reporter Wanted
Will someone who has a copy Of the
Somerset Reporter, with front page in
good condition, please loan the same
to us for a few weeks.
INDEPENDENT T-REPORTER co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28

Big bunch old papers sc, this office
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

Spanish girl, little Irish lass, Swiss
maiden and others too numerous to
mention. will be seen for the first
time in silks and Satins" This beau
tiful photo romance produced by the
Famous Players Film company, will
be shown at the New Daytona ON the
Paramount program Saturday. The
Famous Players have carefully select
ed for this petite star a cast, scenes
and director, ]. Searle Dawley, that
make this production stand foremost
among feature photoplays.
In this unusual romance Miss Clark
is q modern girl who is to marry a
certain young dandy against her wish
es. Through the careless maneuver-
ing of a table. drawer is dislodged
which had heretofore been unseen,
revealing a diary with an avenue of
escape from her predicament insc-ib.
ed in it by an ancient relative, of the
Eighteenth century, who had been in
like predicament The plot is 2
combination of an old love story with
one of modern origin. Little Felicite,
the stellar figure in both romances.
portrayed by Miss Clark, reads the
following love affair from the newly
discovered diary:
To avoid meeting the man chosen
by her father to be her husband, Fe-
licite abandons her maids garments
and runs gaily down the road. Her
the son of the Marquis de Sagan. and
rying the girl. Henri embraces her
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26
1.-THE BLACK BUTTERFLY" .
At THE CRYSTAL ThEATER .
) !. 4 .t+++++%+++

Sonia Smirnov is a beautiful and
brazilian woman. singing the role Of
The Black Butterfly in the opera of
the same name at the Folies Bergere.
Paris. Lord Braislin, at a gathering OF
prominent men. is astounded by their
enthusiastic toast to The Black But
terfy." and Girard, of the army ar
ranges to introduce him
While the toast is being offered, Don
Luis MaredO breaks in upon THE
Black Butterfly" in her dressing room,
declares his love, and is dismissed He
goes to telephone, calls her up and
when he hears her voice kills himself.
Despite the tragedy Sonia appears as
usual at the evening performance and
then goes to her home, where she re-
ceiyes letter from her daughter Ma
RE, who is in a convent. This letter
leads to reverie of her past life. AS
Russian peasant girl she had met
CASTOR Duval, fallen in love and gone
with him to Paris, where they went
through a marriage ceremony which
she afterward was led to believe was
"a mock one. Her love for CASTOR
turned to hatred, she became a wan
derer. was taken in by some nuns, and
there her child, Marie, was born Leav-
ing Marie in the convent, Sonia went
to Paris and became an operatic star.
Thus her reverie ends, and she gives
way to silent grief. The next day
Lady Constance Braislin breaks in
upon Sonia and accuses her of having
won the love of Lord Braislin. To show
the accusation is unjust Sonia has
Braislin meet her after the play while
Lady Constance is in hiding. and the
star tells him she wants their acquain-
lance to end. Braislin is then led
away by Lady Constance. Meanwhile
a romance breaks in upon the life of
Marie. the convent girl Alan Hall.
| automobiling near the convent meets
her and they fall in love. Alan. who
| is friend OF Girard and Lachaise, re-
| turns to Paris and there. in an Apache
dance hall meets Sonia. who is on
slumminb tour with her manager, Ber-
gere.
| Sonia falls in love with him. He
thinks of Marie and tells The Black
| Butterfly that he must leave Paris.
| but She not knowing OF his other love.
| dissuades him. Then Alan writes to
! Marie that he will not see her again.
and the convent girl pens a note 10
| Sonia that She intends ending her life
The Black Butterfly on receiving
this. races to the convent. arriving
! there Just as Marie is being dragged
unconscious from 4 lake into which
She has thrown herself Embracing
i the girl. Sonia discovers 4 photograph
/ OF Alan learns OF MaTies love and re
turns to Paris ana dismisses Alan.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26
SAvORY VEGETABLES.
n SCALOPED CORN.-Make sauce


IL with two cupfuls of skimmilk,
four tablespoonfuls Of -four.
tablespoonful of butter. a teaspoonful
Of salt, two tablespconfulS Of finely
chopped celery. dash Of cayenne pep
per. When the white sauce is done adj
to 1t the following: \ cupful Of corn.
two cupfUs OF grated cheese, three egg
yOlks (beatens. Fold in the beaten
whites of the three eggs Put into q
baking dish. sprinkle breadcrumbs over
the top and bake in slow oven for
thirty minutes.
Fried Eg.plant-Peel and cut the
eggplant into strips. Make thick
batter and dip each piece separately
and fry in deep hot lard. This dish
should not be kept standing. as it is
likely to become tough Serve on a
very hot platter.
Corn ChOwder-Peel and slice thin
onions enough to make a pint. boil an
hour. add onehaif pint Of potatoes,
cut in dice. and boil ten minutes longer.
Fry brown slice or two of salt pork.
cut In small pieces; add fat and all,
then add a pint Of corn. fresh or can
ned; boil ten minutes longer. add salt
and pepper to taste. pint Of milk. q
cup Of cream or butter size Of an egg.
Do not let the cream boil.
drilled Eggplant.-Cut the eggplant
into slices. arrange 1t on q platter
sprinkle with salt and pepper and pour
over them a liberal portion of olive
oil Let the dish stand half an hour
then grill the pieces over hot fire.
Asparagus and Macaroni.-Cut int
small pieces one bunch of asparagus
Cook in salt water till tender. then ado
two tahlesroonfuls of butter and one
fourth box Of macaroni which ha'
been cooking III salt water. After boil
! have cooked together fifteen minute:
add one-hali te9eupful OF sweet cream
ana pepper II Suit the taste. This /
! fine served 81 fresh crisp lettuce
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

, 1.-THE CRISIS" At .
NEW DAYTONA .

THE Crisis" based by William N.
Selig on Winston Churchills power
full novel of st. Louis in Civil war
days, will be shown at the New Day
tOna theatre, Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday of next week.
Like The Birth of a Nation" the
new play will be presented with
special elaborate musical score, bas-
ed on operate and romantic themes
The score, however, is unlike that of
THE Birth of a Nation IN its trend
just as THE Crisis" is is unlike The
Clansman." 1t breathes the romance
of martial clashings in the battle
scenes attending the fall of Vicksburg.
Promise is held forth in 1.-The Cri-
sis. of a startlingly human Lincoln.
historical coloring," Lincoln is as nes-
essary in the working out of the plot
as any of the creatures OF Churchill S
imagination, and in engaging his play
ers for the various roles, Mr.. Selig
was as careful to select a human LIN
coin as he was a human Stephen
Brice.
Historically, The Crisis" is declar-
ed to be more accurate than any pho
toplay yet staged. The scenes were
photogra pied in the exact localities
described in the novel. from the steps
OF the old ST. Louis court house where
the slave auctions were held to the
cliffs around Vicksburg. where the
most spectacular battle of the Civil
war was fought.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

Dixie Flyer
The Southland

odern Steel Pullman seepns Cars
AL MEALS SERVED IN DINING
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

All steel equipment E,iee-
tric fans lights. Pullman
irawine room sleepefs- DIM
ing cars Oh trains -. Sc aui
s. Deal sleepers on SO 10
Nannah i3SSei.eer s may
occupy until a n. Free
~eclning chair coaches.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26
AllJuselnents

Jacques. q soldier Of fortune, passing
by on horseback. comprehends the sit.
uation and rescues her from Henri,s
clutches. She is grateful 10 her saw
Jour and love results ~ time pro-
crosses. Etienne, to whom she 70 en-
gagged, leaves for Paris. while on his
journey her father succumbs to q
heart attack, and Felicite IL taken to
the home Of the Marquis. Elienne
hears of her Plight, but is too cow
ardly to fight for her: therefore, he
proceeds to search for q swordsman
who will rescue his bride for him. In
a gaming house he witnesses the ex-
pert workmanship of one of the men
in dispOsing of an undesirable charac-
ter. He offers the young gentleman
sum OF money to rescue his bride
The soldier of fortune. who happens
to be Jacques, is proud of the oppOr-
tunity to be of service In such a wor-
thy cause. He departs for the Mar
Quis' chateau, without knowing that
he is to save his own sweetheart
What follows is of vital interest
to Felicite, who, upon completing the
diary. determines to pursue the course
set for her by her ancestor.
Emmett Dalton. the last of the out.
laws. who terrorized Kansas and Okla
homa twenty years ago will be at the
Arcade theater Monday.