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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-29
Patriotic Meeting of the Pomona al
Fairfield

The Pomona held a special meet
ing with Victor Grange, Fairfield
August 27. The, day was beautiful
the roads in splendid condition and
the members of Victor Grange came
out in goodly numbers to give most
fraternal welcome to the visiting pa
irons from the surrounding subordi-
nate Oranges both In Somerset and
Kennebec counties. Every officer Of
the Pomona was present except the
treasurer The morning session was
devoted to the opening ceremonies
and comforting the fifth degree.
The afternoon session was devoted
to the spirit of patriotism, with mem
bers of the Grand Army as honored
guests. America" was rendered by
the audience and Geo. T. Tibbetts, in
patriotic words gave a glad welcome
to the visiting members and especial
ly to the veteran. soldiers of the Re-
public. The response in most fitting
words was voiced by the master OF
the Pomona. Eugene Danforth An
impressive Flag salute followed and
the "Star Spangled Banner rendered
Select reading by Helen Jones and a
talk on patriotism" by Lester Hol-
way: selections in reading by Kate
B. Ellis and Lila NOVEL;; song by
Mildred Tozier and Gladys Pillsbury;
reading who'll Win the War? by
Florence Lowe. Remarks on THE
Second Bull Run Campaign" by S. F.
Emerson followed by songs, by Nina
Smith and Vida Marcia. Question
What is my present duty to my eoun-
try?" answered by II. tt Choate, G.
T. Jones. Clara Hoxie, Helen Choate,
Kate b. Ellis. L. T. Merrill; songs by
Bertha Goodrich; recitation by Stella
Brawn; reading by Sadie Lord; ques-
tion-"The veterans of the Civil War
COMPARED with the soldiers of the
present war" answered by X. A.
Withee, ]. A Hutchins, Lester Hol-
way Just Before the Battle Moth
err rendered by the choir and frater-
nal remarks by Ambrose Gerry of
Piseataquis Pomona and L. T, Mer-
ril of East Kennebec Pomona.
Victor Grange Hall was splendidly
decorated. Flags in abundance were
everywhere displayed, giving express
sion to a spirit OF exalted patriotism,
The following veterans OF the Grand
Army were present and were highly
honored as they took a part in the ex-
ercises: Thomas o. Neil, \. A. With
ee. ]. A. Hutchins, Lester Holway and
S. F. Emerson. all of whom followed
the Flag over three years during the
Civil War. The following members
of the Relief Corps were also pres
~ NTVg 4 10
ins. Mrs. Lester HOlway. Mrs. y. a
Withee, Lizzie Holway, Florence Ger
ry. Lizzie Watson, Helen Stevens.
The following subordinate Oranges
we're represented: Victor, Somers-
set. Starks, Arson, Skowhegan, North
Somerset East Madison.
Next meeting with Bingham Grange
September 10.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-29
Poultry Work for Somerset

Many of the poultry houses built in
the past do not conform with Maine
conditions. so that they are damp and
are often the cause of poor LAYING
flock Most of these houses are of
such type that they can be remodeled
at small cost so as to give ideal con-
ditions for the winter hoch.
In order that anyone interested in
building or reeonstructing poultry
houses may see one made over and
in order to Gull ont the non-produe-
ing hens the following demonstrations
have been arranged Wednesday,
Sept 4. at Q q m. remodelling demon
stration at Mrs T f Foss Harmony;
Sept. at 9 a m. culing demonstra-
ton at {. r Horne's. Canaan: Sept
at $50 p m eulling demonstration
farm Of l c. Pierce, Bingham. Sept.
s. at a m. remodellng demonstra-
tion at \. p Howes', Palmyra
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-29
T.. &. Butler - Good Sport

An extract from letfsr from Lienf
Hall son Of Mr. and Mr. Henry n
Hall Of Ellsworth. should prove = be
interesting - not oalY skoWheg3u
people but - the large circle of
friends that Ernest e Butler. Esq
gained IN a most successful career a
lawyer. L reads as follows:
There are no Y N c. A huts
near US at present We see them
once in a while, but We move so
often that it is easier for them 10
use tents when actually at the
front We have Y VI. c. A
man named Mr Butler, from
Skowhegan. who is with US per
manently, and takes care of US.
He sends papers, candy. etc, into
the front line when We are there
and provides stuff for US when We
are back He is a. good sport,
and carries his pack on the long
est hikes with the rest of us
The paragraph is from a member
Of the 23rd Infantry and plainl!
SHOWS the efforts Of Mr.. Butler Z
make the boys as comfortable as pos
sble
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-29
SkOwhegan School Calendar 191S-1919

Sessions in the village grades begin
September 9 and the fall term closes
December 13. The winter term is
from January to March %, and the
spring term begins April 7 and closes
June 10. The morning sessions be-
gin at $50 and close at IL. Those
in the afternoon begin at 1.30 and
close at $50. Among the rules laid
down by the school committee are
that the teachers are to be in their
respective places at least fifteen min
utes before the opening of the session
and pupils are to begin work at the
aforementioned hours.
The fall term in the rural schools
lasts from September 3 to December
13, the winter term, from January 6
TO March 2S; and the spring term from
April q to June 20. The holidays
for the year are fewer than usual
since all come on Saturday with the
exception of Thanksgiving Day when
the following day will also be given,
and Memorial Day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-29
Ordway-Duren

A wedding of considerable local in
terest was solemnized in Richmond
last Thursday when Robert NJ. Ord
way and Miss Mildred F. Duren were
united in marriage at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. R.
Duren.
Both Mr.. Ordway and his bride are
widely known in this vicinity, in bust
ness and social circles. For several
years, he has been in the employ of
his brother, Walter P. Ordway, and
Miss Duren has conducted millinery
and fancy goods store on Water ST
Upon their return to Skowhegan, they
will continue in their respective vo-
cations.
Mr. Ordway is the son of the late
Nathan G. Ordway and Mrs. Christina
Miller Ordway Of Pine street. Mr.
and Mrs Duren are former residents
of Somerset county, Mr.. Duren, a lum-
ber dealer, being a native of Canaan
while his wife was Miss Viola Ham
mond and was born in Fairfield
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Farm Management Survey

For the second time. a Farm Man.
agement Survey was taken in the vi
cinity of North Arson this year dur
ing the month of May. by County Agt
Stiles and NJ D. Jones. Farm Manage
ment Demonstration
Records were taken of the entire
operations OF ahont twenty-five farms.
taking into consideration the inter- :,
taxes and extra labor and figuring
the labor income of each man for a
year.
These records have all been averag-
ed and will be explained at a meet
ing in the Grange Hall at North An
son. Monday evening, Sept. 9 Some
of the things that stand out are the
comparison of labor income from
farms having live stock with those
having none; farms employing con-
siderable help compared with those
not having. etc Each mans record
will be returned at this meeting
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Registrants of 1918

The following men registered for
military service at Skowhegan and
Jackman last Saturday having be-
come 81 years of age since June 5:
Arthur Poulin, Elmer p. White, Geo
Allan Wentworth. Merle A. Roullard
Charles A. Andre. Of Skowhegan; Roy
l.. Lincoln of Flagstaff; Arthur Nut
! ter, Donald A. johnson, Richard P
Whipple and Walter E. Farrand OF
Norridgewock; Burton A. Walton OF
Mercer Guy E. Mann. Peter Gravos
Domenico Di Cesare, Alex Sochia
Joseph Campeau, Frederick McCar-
thy. Arthur Mccarthy and Ralph Ricci
OF Madison; Harry Miller, Alston C.
Ward, Arthur Curtis and Francis
Theriault Of Solon; Clarence Mingo
Russell Seamans, Joseph Belts, Halls
Cole, Herbert Emery and Frank c.
Crummet Of Fairfield; Thomas Beru-
be of Rockwood; Frederick Link, Vir-
gil l. Campbell, Ralph NJ. Sinclair of
Harmony Albert Champine, Wilfred
Pepin, George NORM, Pascal Lemelin,
Joseph Nedeau, Thomas Doyon and
Harry Lemberg OF Jackman Station;
Charles A. Brewer OF Palmyra; Nell
son Atwood and Percy w. Bragg of
ST Albans; Edward r. Farran of Rip
ley; Alva NJ Stafford of Dexter;
Howell Atwood OF New Portland :;
Horace Watson of Starks; Elmer
Burrill Ray Wheeler and Thomas B.
O'Rielly of Hartland; Charles E.
Hodgkins, Winfred Allen, Wallace y.
Lee and Harry P Brann of Pittsfield;
Floyd Adams and Wilmont Doyle Of
Bingham; Allie W. King OF Shawmut; /;
MervilIe Churchill, Roland Morse.
Wallace Moody and Arthur Blouin of
North Anson
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-29
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
TO Be HELD
len Articles on the Warrant Prepared
Tor Saturday Afternoon

There ar. - articles on The var
rant PREPARED t3r nc zfecfal town
meeting 10 - ned - me Municipal
Building Sat4fsss anern59n Al 30
O'Clock. The =e.e..man sill be in
s ssion at - FIR - purpose Of
revising and correcting far LIST Of
voters
Article ] T. e'.o. > MODERATOR 70
preside over saId meeting
Article T elec. = .electn4n.
assessor ard oYer-eer - he po9r 70
serve the uneXp.rc1 teru of y. II.
Demo deceased
Article 3 To sec if ne town will
vote 20 III and grade a. The foot Of
the hill between the residences of
Leroy Sandford and Fred LOOMS On
the river road from Sk3whegan to
Hinekley, 70 raise sum e money for
the same and pass all necessary votes
CThis article i in accordance With
petition Of Ralph Buzzel and others.
Estimated cost 2401J
Article 4 To see II the town will
vote TO macadamze East Front street
from Cedar 10 Mechanic street; to
raise a sum Of money for same and
pass all necessary votes East Front
street is macadamized from Main
street to Cedar street Town has
voted to maeadamize from Mechanic
street 70 South street Estimated
cost 81 .000J
Article ;. To see il the town will
vote to purchase motor truck to be
used on the highways; TO raise a sum
Of money for the same and pass all
necessary votes.
Article s. To see IL the town will
vote TO defray expense incurred for
vaccinating during last winters small
po1 epidemic; TO raise a sum of
money for the same and pass all
necessary votes CThe expense
amounts to about 81 1.000)
Article :. To see il the town will
vote to recover North Channel
bridge; also to purchase material for
recovering South Channel Bridge; to
raise sum of money for the same
and pass all necessary votes Both
foorings on North Channel Bridge
are in bad condition South Channel
bridge will need recovering next
year
Article s. To see II the Town will
vote to accept a highway leading from
Middle to Silver street as laid out by
Turner Buzzell. October 3. 1889. and
recorded in Volume 206. page SOB. of
the Somerset Registry OF Deeds; and
pass all votes respecting the same.
(No land damages: petition Of Fon
Stoodley and others)
Article Q. To see il the town will
vote to purchase land and buildings
now occupied by town for stone
crusher; TO raise a sum Of money for
the same and pass all necessary votes
(TOwn's lease expires December Isl
Some action is necessary as owners
will not re-lease.l
Article 10. To see if the town will
vote to collect some stipulated sum
OF money before issuing permits 10
take up any portion of highway for
sewer or water pipes and pass al
necessary votes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-29
THE OPENING OF CHAU.
TAUQUA WEEK
The Big Tent Mt the Leavitt Street
Grounds

The Skowhegan Chdutauqua opens
today on the Leavitt street school
grounds The tent and equipment
arrived yesterday morning and every
thing is in readiness for the week of
entertainment promised by the an
nouncements. This is the first ex-
perience for Skowhegan with the
Redpath Chautauqua and every indi-
cation points to a superior attraction
in all respects.
The Redpath people this year are
doing patriotic work at the instance
of and with the full cooperation Of
The United States government. Their
patriotic speakers are inspired and
are in close touch with all happen
ings that need discussion in a public
mannerl They discuss the great pub
lie questions in an authoritative, nom
partisan and intelligent manner and
have done excellent work in other
towns in developing a sound public
feeling of patriotism. The Chautau-
qua also aims to furnish the relaxa-
ton from the strain of war SO neces-
sary to effective work.
The program is varied and select
ed with these ends in view. Today
Thursday the Williams McNeill Co.,
Scotch singers in costume, and DR..
William A. Colledge, the explorer and
editor, form the afternoon program. In
the evening Roscoe Gilmore Stott Of
Indiana, poet and humorist, will give
talk on THE Pillar-Lfters" He is
very entertaining speaker, and yet
makes his hearers think. Friday
brings Geo L. McNutt, food expert, in
the afternoon and a splendid Zangwill
drama THE Melting Pot" with Grace
Halsey Mills and a cast of nine peo-
pie, in the evening. The Boston
Opera Singers, in an afternoon and
an evening concert, and the natural
ist and author, Ernest Harold Baynes,
form the attractions for Saturday. On
Monday afternoon DR.. Ng. Poon Chew,
Chinese statesman, editor and orator,
speaks on his native land, and the
evening is given over to a splendid
production of THE Mikado" greatest
of light operas. Tuesday Is Patriotic
Day, with Sgt. Norman Knight, six
invalided Canadian soldiers and Hen.
Warren G. Harding OF Ohio as the
speakers. Wesdpesday closes the
program with Duerot, childrens en-
tertainer, and Katherine Ridgeway,
reader and lecturer.
From beginning to end the program
is filled with excellent attractions. 1t
richly merits the support which the
local guarantors have given it and de-
serves a full attendance on the part Of
Skowhegan people.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-29
Birthday Party

Gordon Dobson Briggs, son of Mr.
and Mrs Frank w. Briggs, entertain
ed Is little boys and girls as guests
from three to five O'Clock on his sixth
birthday, last Saturday He received
many gifts Games were played and
an enjoyable time passed Tables
for lunch were spread on the lawn
There was a birthday cake with six
candles, and ice cream and cake were
served. AT each plate was a card
inscribed with the guests name To
this card ribbon was fastened. the
other end of which was concealed
under large covered dish. When
the children were hidden to draw the
ribbons, they each found a gift from
their little host. Selections from
the yictrola were also enjoyed before
the guests departed.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-29
John Taylor Receives Injuries

While at work catching drift wood
from the river at the rear of the Som
erset Hospital last Saturday afternoon
John Taylor met with serious ac-
cident He was carrying a piece OF
the drift wood which was about four
feet in length and it fell on his foot
He had crawled quite a distance to
get to the ospital when DR.. Richard
son saw him and took him in After
his wounds were attended to he was
taken to his home on Parhn street
1t is believed that some of the bones
were crushed
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-29
SOMERSET COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Final Organization Meeting to be Held
Saturday Afternoon, Aug. 81

The final organization meeting of
the Somerset County Farm Bureau,
which was postponed from June 29th
on account of haying will be held at
Skowhegan, Municipal Building, Sat
urday afternoon, August 81, at 2
o'clock.
This meeting cores ponds to the an
nual county meeting of the Farm Blu
reau. Among the things to be trans
az ted are the election of officers and
adopting a constitution.
There is promise Of delegates
from nearly every Somerset town and
in some towns several automobile
loads are planning to attend. All
farmers are welcome whether they are
members or not.
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Convention of Deaf Mutes

The thirty-eighth annual convention
of deaf mutes of Maine will open its
session at the First Baptist church in
this place at two p. m. Saturday.
There will be lecture at I o'clock
in the evening. At the regular SER
vice Sunday morning, DR. Tracy will
preach as usual and there will be an
Interpreter to convey his message to
the deaf mutes in the audience The
public will be cordially welcome to
any of the sessions.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-29
Inaccuracy As To Specimen Ballot

In making up the sample ballot for
the September election, which is pub
lished in this issue, the last six
names were by error transposed. The
error was discovered and corrected
while the edition was being run off.
The names Of Totman, Millett, Pat
tee. Burns. Holley and Dutton should
follow that OF Smith in the Republi-
can column, Those OF Nelson Went
worth, Pattee Foss. Ames and Whip
pie should follow Trafton in the
Democratic column.
If the copy you receive does not
show the names as above indicated il
is one first of the run, before the cor
rection was made. The entire bal
lot will be published in correct form
in our next issue.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-29
To The Voters of SkOwhegan

If you believe that the Franco
American voters of your town are en-
titled to representative on the Board
of Selectmen, | should like to be con-
sidered a candidate for that position
at the Town Meeting to be held next
Saturday afternoon at 100
In looking over the town reports
see that, occasionally, in the past the
farming community has been repre-
sented on the Board by farmer. The
Selectmen are elected by all the peo-
pie of the town and it seems to me
only fair that the farmers should be
represented by one who makes farm
ing his only occupation.
Yours truly,
THOMAS DIONNE
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Generous Invitation by Chautauqua

The Chautauqua management mas
informed the Red Cross that admis-
sion tickets will gladly be supplied TO
the ut-of town draftees who leave
for Camp Deyens, Tuesday morning
of next week. 1t so happens that
Monday nights entertainment is per-
haps the most popular of the entire
course. The Mkado, and there will
certainly be no homesick boys among
those who take advantage of the gen.
erous and patriotic offer Draftees
who are in town that night and desire
tickets should apply to the Red Cross
There will be no evening band con-
cert. but the usual send-off will be
given the boys. forty-seyen in num-
ber on the departure of the 11.S5
train Tuesday morning.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-29
Information Wanted

think | have relatives living in
and about Skowhegan. My people
we're named Dennis, Ward, Parker and
Newell. think my grandfather
Dennis was a farmer who took good
deal Of interest in music and ne told
that he came to Somerset County
from Cape Cod I expect to visit
Skowhegan early in September. Any
one kind enough to do So, could ad-
dress me at the Skowhegan postoftice
general Delivery, or could write me
st f733 First Street, N. W, Washing
ton. d. c.
Rey'd F. WARD DENYS.
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Announcement

Election day on September 9th Is
drawing near. and wish TO call the
attention of all voters that am a
candidate for election To the State
Senate. on the Democratic ticket The
Eastern part of Somerset County feel
that they should be represented at the
next Maine Legislature, not having
sent senator from either party for
eight years.
You may not be aware of the fact
but all the candidates for County Of
fees on the Republican ticket are
from Skowhegan. with one exception
In fairness To the voters OF eastern
Somerset | earnestly ask your sup
port regardless OF party
WILLIAM NJ BIGELOW.
Pittsfeld Maine.
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Missing In Action

On August 90. Private Blendon F.
Deane of Company F. 103rd Infantry,
was reported as missing in action. He
is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Deane who live at "Fruitwell', a fine
farm on the Fairfield road He is
the only child and enlisted on April
21. 1917. He is 10 years old and
has attended school in the Pitts dis
trict. Some time ago, he was report
ed as being in the hospital, a victim
of a German gas attack.
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Tuesday Night Concert

An unusually large attendance lis
tened 10 the fnfe concert given by
the local band Tuesday night in honor
of the boys that left yesterday for
Camp Devens j. Harvey White was
soloist for the occasion and his Sc
lections were greatly enjoyed
Through the efforts Of Mr., Ethel
Hight, secretary Of the local chapter
OF the Red Cross. the hand stand was
beautifully decorated With flags Of
the allied nations and Red Cross em-
blems
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Perkins Galway

Chester r Perkins and Mis- layene
Galway were married on August 22nd
at the home Of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs James Galway uear the
Great Eddy. The groom IS son Of
the late Alton b Perkins. and is EN-
ployed by the town Of Skowhegan in
its highway department The young
couple are 10 make their home With
Mr.. and Mrs Galway for the present.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. George Merriam
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Frank Munsey's Sister Visits Ances-
trail Home

Mrs. John Hyde of Lewiston was
one of a party of IS people travelling
in three automobiles to visit Smith
field Pond, last Sunday In the az
ternoon Mrs Hyde visited the farm
in Mercer which was the former home
and where her brother Frank A..
Munsey, the famous New York pub
Usher was born.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-08-29
Committees Appointed for Athens

l.. c. Williams and L. VI Williams
have been appointed on the commit
tee for the fourth liberty loan al
Athens
Mrs. Lillian Williams has been ap-
pointed chairman OF the Women Na-
tional Defense committee tor Athens
and West Athens.
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To the Voters OF Skowhegan

At a recent meeting of ST. Mary's
Parish I was selected 10 run as
candidate for second selectman at
next Saturdays special town meeting
as representiug the French voters Of
Skowhegan. | should appreciate the
support of all others who feel that
they could give me their votes.
ALLIE LEWIA
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Decorate for War Savings Week

Proprietors of Skowhegan business
places are asked to decorate theil
windows during War Savings Week
Sept. 9th to 14th inclusive. Poster:
which will assist in this endeavol
will be obtainable at Sampson &
Azores store.
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Card OF Thanks

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to the neighbors and friends
who so kindly assisted us in our deep
sorrow, and also for the many horai
offerings
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Wells
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Decker
Mr.. and Mrs Emerson Han
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Parker
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Wells
Hinckley, Me-, Aug. 20, 1918.
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N0rridgew0ck Fair

The Fair at Norridgewock will &c
cur on Tuesday, September Il
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1t pays to advertise,