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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04
Farley-Luce

Miss Adeline Gladys Luce OF North
New Portland and Frederick Cooper
Farley of Danvers, Mass. were united
In marriage at the residence OF the
Rev. Frank W. Merrick, pastor OF the
Maple street Congregational church,
June %. 1918 The bride who Is the
daughter of Charles Luce, was born in
Wisconsin The family came to New
Portland, her fathers native town,
when she was very young She at
tended the village schools. graduated
from North New Portland high school
in 1909 and has taught the greater
part OF the time since in New Port
land, Highland. and two years at
Dixfield, being very successful
teacher
Mr.. and Mrs. Farley will reside at
40 Cherry street, Danvers, Mass.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04
Caratunk Boy Severely Wounded

Pvt. Oscar Laweryson, son of Mr..
and Mrs Robt Laweryson of Caratunk
was severely wounded, according to
official report, on June 16. His pa
rents have sent a cablegram in the
attempt to learn further particulars.
Mr.. Laweryson is about "a years OF
ago He enlisted in Co. f, something
like year ago, He is married. His
wife, formerly Miss Gladys Padham, is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Arno
Padham of Bingham. They have one
child.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04
Morris York

Mark E Morris and Miss Alma E
York. both of The Forks, were mar
riei last Saturday evening by Rev.
Charles II McElhiney, pastor of the
Island Avenue Congregational church
The marriage took place at the Con-
gregational parsonage on Leavitt St
and the double ring service was used
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris are TO make their
future home at The Forks
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04
Awning Destroyed

There was a rather unusual fire on
Water street last Sunday evening. AS
result, the awning over the lies
Cleaning establishment was destroy
ed The origin OF the fire is not
known. But it is supposed some
one must have tossed a cigarette so
that it fell upon the canvas. More
serious consequences might have en-
sued except that the blaze was
promptly discovered and extinguished
by Mark Emery and Albert Libby.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04
VALOROUS DEEDS VIVID.
LY RECALLED
ri,a War Veteran Answers Last Call

william Harrison Weston died at
his nome on Turner avenue last Mon
day night, aged II years. The cause
of his death was acute indigestion.
He had been in good health up to this
time Funeral services will be held
At o'clock this (Thursday) after
noon at his home. Rev. Henry Clay
Turner will be the officiating clergy
man. Interment will be in the South
Side cemtery.
William Harrison Weston was
born in old Bloomfield, April Z. 1841.
As the name implies his ancestors
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04
Birthday Celebrated

A neighborhood party given as a
surprise to Albert ]. Blair was held
last Monday evening as an observance
for his fortieth birthday. This was
planned without his knowledge by
Mrs. Blair and her daughter, Miss
Eva. Guests to the number of fif-
teen were invited Refreshments
were served. Out Of town guests
were Nelsis P Gurney of Waterville,
Frank Kivelle and Mr. Carter Of Bos-
ton
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04
To Leave for Foreign Service

Elgene c Tarbox. who has taken
service with the Y NJ { A. IS to
leave here for New York City, July
14th Before going abroad. he will
Ike brief course in training, prob
a0ly at Princeton. \ J His foreign
address will he, u Rue d'Aguesseau
Paris He expects TO he with the
American Expedilionarv Forces very
soon ,tter his arrival in France.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04

were among the pioneer settlers of
our community. His parents were
Alvin and Abigail (Hardy) Weston
and his grandfather was John Wes-
ton, who came from Massachusetts
in the early days of what is now
Skowhegan. The subject of this
sketch grew to manhood upon his
fathers farm, acquiring his school
ing within the limits of Bloomfield.
At the age of twenty the stalwart
young farm lad answered the call to
arms and became a soldier of the
Civil War enlisting in Company F.
third Maine Regiment. He was
mustered into service at Augusta,
June 4, 1861 and left that point for
Washington on the following day.
Here the regiment was stationed for
about one month and then crossed
the Potomac into Virginia. From
this point on there was indeed active
service for the brave soldiers. of
which young Weston was one. The
first active service which he partici
pated in was at the First Battle OF
Bull Run When this conflict was
over the regiment returned to AL
exandria and went into Camp for
the winter In April of that year.
Mr.. Weston and his fellow soldiers
started for the peninsula lying be-
tween Fortress Monroe and Rich
mond and from that point continued
their line of march to Yorktown,
where the siege Of Yorktown was en-
countered When the confederates
evacuated there, Company F with
young Weston in its ranks, followed
them up and the next battle was that
of Williamsburg. Then march was
taken up to Fair Oaks in Virginia,
and next the subject of this sketch
was enlisted on picket duty. Thus
engaged until the noted Seven Days
Battle Mr.. Weston went through
these long hours of horrible warfare
and came out unharmed, although on
the last day of the battle at Malvern
Hill he was almost made a prisoner,
but was fortunate enough to escape.
Back to Alexandria, he went after the
close of, this skirmish and with
others helped to reinforce Pope's
Army, which was then fighting Lees
Army Still alert and eager to aid
his country, the intrepid soldier did
duty on the Ohio River and Chesa
peake Canal until the army went
down 10 Fredericksburg and there he
found his place on the left of the bat
tie line Later he was again on
picket duty and at the time of Burn
sides march prepared for activities,
which however were not required.
There were yet more valorous deeds
Lee up to Pennsylvania, he fought In
the Battle of Gettysburg, his resi-
ment opening for fight on the second
day. One of the features OF this
period in Mr.. Weston's army career
was the conflict in the history ia
nous Peach Orchard, where over
half Of his regiment was lost After
being driven from this field of car
mage, he aided in the support OF the
second corps where Pickett made his
charge and after Lees retreat from
Gettysburg. followed his troops and
went into camp near Brandy Station,
about August 1st Here Mr.. weston
and his fellow soldiers remained un-
I'll May and during the winter indulg-
ed in couple of skirmishes in which
but few men were lost. From this
point start was made for the wilder
ness across the Rappahapnock in Vir-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04
Appreciation

The family of Rev. George Merriam
wish to thank all their friends for
their many kind words and thought
full acts during their recent days OF
sorrow. These things and the Of
ferings OF flowers have brought them
much comfort and cheer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04
HAS GIVEN LIFE IN OUR
BEHALF
Parents Live In North Dexter

Sergeant Elwood d. Allen, a mem
Der of Company E and formerly of
this place. is officially reported as
killed in action. He was the son of
Dexter Allen, who lives at North Dex-
ter. His mother died about five
years ago. Sergeant Allen was at
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04
New POstohice Opened

The new Postoffice was opened to
the public last Monday morning. Post
master Clarence Mantor and his
clerks had moved into their new de-
partment some time Sunday and early
Monday morning, Everything was in
good working order by Monday noon
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04
County Finances

During the incumbency of our pres
ent county officials, County Treasurer
Lancaster has adopted the custom Of
rendering monthly reports Of the
county finances TO the county commits
sioners His report Of June l shows
the following figures:
Cash on hand. May /. l91S, $l9.SI4o9
Received fines and costs. PHO
Interest on deposits. 3097
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04

C A Wheeler, formerly of Hinck-
ley. who had been in Minnesota since
last fall, WAS in town yesterday He
returned from Minnesota 10 Hinckley
about a month ago He expects 10
make his home in Augusta this sum
mer with his niece. Mrs Verna
Spaulding
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04

There will be a baseball game at
Fairview Park. this Thursday after
noon. at three o'clock. Solon VS.
Skowhegan. Admission % cents and
war tax. Proceeds will go to local
Red Cross.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04
$2a1222
DISBURSEMENTS

Salaries of county officers
and clerk hire S942.l3
Support Of prisoners and
iail expenses. 1725S
Stationery and printing, 69.21
Support of prisoners at Au-
gnstn iail, 4420
County commissioners court. 12024
Fuel. court house and Jail, 1878
Proceedings, cruelty TO
children $50
Telephone and telegraph eX-
expenses lo.4O
Publishing and posting road
notices. 1909
Court house repairs and sup
plies 4S09
Miscellaneous 45.4l
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04

George W. Cover presided at a pa
triotic meeting at the Opera House
last Friday evening, Professor Drew
r. Hathorn, for several years prin-
cipal of Coburn Classical Institute,
was the principal speaker. Profess
sor Hathorn was in Colby with DR..
Geo Otis Smith, and has often visited
here in the Smith and the Coburn
homes. The purpose of the meeting
was to explain thrift stamp and war
saving certificates and to give weight
to the drive which concluded last
week One of the reelsr'In Son OF
Democracy" which is being run by
Smith & st. Ledger as a serial, was
shown at the opening of the meeting,
This picture portrayed the boyhood OF
Lincoln and was especially appropri-
ate for such a meeting
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04

This sum is on deposit in the Skow-
hegan banks. $12,5092 2S irY the First
National and s5,64S.12 in the Skowhe-
gan Trust Co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04
War Savings Mt East Madison

In the War Savings Drive which
closed Saturday evening some $35OO
was pledged in East Madison and vi
cinity. OF this. the employees of the
Somerset Worsted Mills took a gener-
Gus share.
The committee, Mr. and Mrs. G..
Fred Burril, Mrs Gertrude Hayden
and Ralph Gledhill, feel like thank
ing those who were so patriotic and
only wish that the few slackers could
be induced to do their duty. Those
who failed in this respect know very
well their own derelction. Their
own conscience should now prompt
them to come forward with an appro-
pirate pledge.
Rev. VIM Clement of Madison was
the principal speaker at the public
meeting held Friday evening in the
square His remarks were of a
stirring character and contained the
strongest possible appeal.
The attendance at this meeting was
very gratifying.
Professor HathOrn Pleasing Speaker
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-07-04

Sell your horse, thru our want ads.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-31
GOODRICH MEN TELL
 OF SYSTEM TO KEEP EMPLOYES HEALTHY

In no small degree has the safety first movement given an impetus to the idea of giving medical, hospital, and surgical treatment to employees, but there never has been any service that went more directly to the basis of social betterment among the wage earners. Health is at the bottom of conscientious workmanship and indus trial content, so the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company, Akron, Ohio, has found out. The success and happiness of an individual is all predicated on his health and that of his family. The family physician appears only when a health agency has failed to prevent disease and the Akron tire concern has taken upon itself the responsibility of seeing that the health agency does not fail.
 1 By providing the best possible sur lroundings from a hygienic standpoint for the workmen during their working hours, by supplying recreation centers an dathletic facilities for all, as well as conducting educational campaigns looking toward an intelligent adher- ence to the natural laws of health. Goodyear is awake to the importance of helping their employs keep up with every modern facility for treating ln- juries of all kinds with expert medi- cal attendants on hand at all times to look after the health and medical needs of all the employees, and to ren- der immediate surgical aid to the vic- tims of accidents.
 In the general office of this concern there is maintained a dispensary with a physician and a nurse constantly at- tending and the ordinary ailments in- c;dent to the daily life of men and women in active office employment are promptly taken care of. A force of nine physicians and fourteen grad uate nurses are employed in this in- dustrial medical and hospital service.
 Every applicant for employment is examined thoroughly to establish his physical capacities in order that the company may get a line on his ability and fitness for particular kinds oi
 work The examination also includes Ia general physical survey of the ap- plicant.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-31
CONVENTION IF MAXWELL MEN HELD IN
 PORTLAND; FUTURE OF AUTO DISCUSSED

One of the most interesting and in lstructive gatherings of automobile men held on the Pacific coast this season took place at Portland, Oregon, re- gently, when the maxwell distributors or Oregon, Washington and Idaho met for their annual convention. | The meeting was called by W. J. La- Casse, Pacific coast supervisor of Max well interests, and was presided over by C. E. Stebbins of Detroit, assistant director of sales of the Maxwell Motor Sales corporation.
 Many interesting points were dis cussed and all were impressed with two outstanding facts which are destined to play a most important part in the automobile industry in the fu- ture.
 One was that there will be a short age of passenger automobiles and the other was that the manufacture of motor trucks will increase to an enor- nous degree. The distributors and dealers, who numbered more than 50 were advised to strong truck selling organizations as a matter of patriotism and good business.
 Stebbins, LaCasse, bankers and pub- fishers, who were the principal speak CTS, dwelt upon the fact that the gov ernment is encouraging in every man. ner the sale of motor trucks. The realers were told that the government wants every man who can use one ir his business to purchase a motor truck because every motor truck in operation will help to relieve the pressure of the war on the railroads.
 The meeting of the Maxwell dealers was held in the Multnomah hotel, ant was in session from 10 a. m. until latt In the afternoon and included a lunch. con at which some notable addresse. were made
 Stebbins made it clear that the gov. ernment is not stopping the produc ltion of passenger automobiles, which he said, were regarded as a nationa necessity. But he also made it cleal that their production is virtually cer
Arizona republican., 1918-03-31
MAY USE MOTOR CARS 0N BASEBALL. CIRCUIT

Bill Rodgers-as he is known to baseball fans all up and down the Pa cific coast-may transport his. Sacra- mento ball club over the Pacific Coast league circuit this season in motor cars.
 Last fall Rodgers announced his re- tirement from baseball and joined an automobile sales staff. Later on, how ever, came an offer to manage the Sac
 ramento club and Rodgers accepted. He had driven a car for several years, and he naturally turned to it, in place of railroads, when it came to scouting for new playing material.
 q do not use the car for pleasure riding, however" stated Manager Rod gers. Tt is the most valuable assist ant in my business. I would not trade the services of a motor car for the best ball player in the country. For with my car l can visit every hamlet in the
 state where there are prospects of pick ing up some talent for my club. I am
 even considering moving my ball club around the circuit in playing season
Arizona republican., 1918-03-31

entire outfit was being handled by a armed man. During the battle of the Marne in 1914 his left arm had been shot away at the shoulder He handles the guide, tractor and blows entirely by himself. I would say much better than many two armed men.
 The manager of this particular farm was minus his right leg, lost at the battle of the Marne, also.
 The last Avery tractors purchased by the French government are very close to the firing line and it is not unusual for them to turn up unew- ploded shells. One of our machines turned up shell one day and they have not found the tractor, driver or blow as yet.
 Prom what can learn, the machines are getting all that's coming to them and a little bit more,
Arizona republican., 1918-03-31

via motor cars.
 Not only does the car save me much time in scouting for players. but it is more enjoyable way of travelling, and it enables me to reach the out way places not touched by railroad.
 Last week I left Sacramento in my Dodge Brothers car and drove down to Pittsburg, where I understood there was some likely talent Then I jour neyed over to another little hamlet about twenty miles distant, then on to San Francisco.
 My present duties cause me to travel about the state like travelling salesman, and from observations have made, the majority of today's drummers get about their territory in motor cars rather than on passenger trains. If they have figured it up, like have, they have found that travelling via automobile instead of steam roads simply doubles their time for transact ing business and permits them to stay and close the deal instead of hurrying away to catch a train"
Arizona republican., 1918-03-31
FARMING DANGERS IN WAR ZONE TOLD
 BY TRACTOR AGENT

From a description recently received by an official of the Pratt-Gilbert company, Edwin A. Larson, Avery rep resentative now travelling in Europe, it is very evident that blowing in France is not as quiet a life as in the U. $. A. Flying in a Caproni tri- plane on the British front would no doubt be a better comparison. His letter in part is as follows:
 "On Monday with one of our agents men I went to Nogent-le-Roi to see an S-16 Avery H. P. tractor at work.
 This machine is owned by a syndi cate of farmers and blows for each farmer at a stipulated rate per hectare.
 "The tractor was pulling a two-bot- tom 14-inch self lift blow in alfalfa land and doing very good work.
 "The interesting peint was that the
Arizona republican., 1918-03-31

tain to be curtailed more and more in the natural course of events during the war, while the production of motor trucks and tractors will be correspond ingly increased.
 Stebbins also discussed with the dis tributors' plans for a vigorous cam paign for the Maxwell one-ton truck, which is meeting with marked success all over the country and the produc- tion of which by the Maxwell factory Is to be greatly increased.
 One of the most enlightening ad- dresses made during the meeting of the Maxwell dealers was that of the vice president of one of the largest banks of Portland. He explained in detail the attitude of the banks toward the automobile business at this time. His remarks were prefaced with the state ment that his particular bank now holds considerable amount of automo- bile paper and that in the past the bank has never lost one dollar on com mercial paper of this kind.
 He further stated that the banks wih not discourage the automobile business by refusing financial assist ance to the dealers The banks will, however, insist that every dealer | ance with sound business principles He emphasized the necessity for cash payments wherever possible and that in no instance should car be sold for l. less than one third cash and the bal ance in not more than nine monthly in- stallments.
 Stebbins, when addressing the deal- l CTS later in the day, stated that the bankers address was the sanest and clearest exposition of the situation ir the automobile industry today he hai ever heard; that it had cleared UT many uncertainties in his own mind and that far from injuring the auto- mobile business the banks attitude as outlined required only an adherence tc sound business principles and the elimination of bad business practices Iprincipally of giving too easy terms.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-31
FREIGHT NEEDS TRUCKS

Heavy freighting by T. l.. Gordon of 1909 Harrison street in Amarillo, Tex, is now being performed by means of trucks. Recently Gordon ditched his four wagons which were each drawn by four horses, for trucks. My trucks average 5000 pounds to a load and make from 100 to 165 miles a day." declares Gordon. The trucks cost one half as much as the horses did and save two thirds of the time
Arizona republican., 1918-03-31
HAS "RUFF" ROADS

Finding that four horses were ex- nepsive means of transportation over the ruff roads of Stringtown, Okla. NJ. R. Winters installed a truck for his hauling. He now operates a truck at half the cost and saves half of the time formerly needed. Often his loads aver age 5000 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-28
TURKS HELD RESPONSIBLE
 FOR ARMENIAN ATROCITIES

New York. Nov 27-The recent dec laration by. Abdul Medjid F,ffendi, heir to the Turkish throne. that he and the sultan had denounced the proposal that Turkey enter the war and had opposed the Armenian atrocities, was characterized today by Arshag Nah desian, secretary of the American Committee for Armenian Independ- ence, as ''an attempt to shift the blame to others"
 'Tt appears that the Turk, in the hope of evading punishment for his crimes against civilization, efnulates his Bulgarian and Prussian kinsmen and attempts to shift the blame for the atrocious war. as well as the
 slaughter of the Armenians, to others" said statement given out by MT.
 Mahdesian. Tt must always be re- iterated that Turkey has been a gov
 ernment of murders and brigands, from the day that the barbarian Turk encamped on civilization which he destroyed. The Turkish govern ment and people have always perse- cuted and n1assacred the Armenians, as well as the Greeks, Syrians and other non Turkish elements of the ] Ottoman empire
 l Tn support of this assertion MT l Mahdesian gave partial list of Turk 1 ish massacres extending from 1922 to 1909, in which 3S9.107 victims perish I ed, of whom PAT, ,990 were Armenians.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-28
UKRANIANs PROTEST
 CONQUEST BY POLES

New York, Nov. 27.-The Ukranian Federation of the United States today issued a statement asserting that the Ukranian people would not submit to the capture of Lemberg by Polish troops.
 -"re Ukranian people will not sub init to the conquest by Poles of the city of Lemherg. the capital of East ern Galicia. which, with ;t population seventy-five Fer cent. Ukran1an is his- torioally and technically Ukranian ter ritory," the statement reads. "The Polish attempt forcibly to incorporate Ukranian districts into Poland is an infringement of the principles laid down by President Wilson in regard to the self-determination of peoples. Ukranians. conscious of their rightful cause, await with confidence the award of the peacs conference and are will ing to abide by 1t. By their precipi- tate action the Poles are deliberately endangering the peaceful settlement or the controversy
 The federation will conduct a mass meeting on December at which plans for the Ukranian congress to be held In Washington, December Is, will be discussed.