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The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
In Decision Regarding Repairs on the
HeseltOn Block

The Selectmen of Skowhegan have
rendered their decision on appeal
made to them by Martin Heselton on
the findings of the board of Fire Com
missioners relative to the recon
struction of the Heselton block on
Water street The selectmen in their
report upheld the verdict of the com
mission that the building shall not
be repaired in wood but that brick
shall be used. The decision of the
Commission specified that a fire wall,
not Jess than eight inches in thickness
either of brick or some other infiam-
mable material. shall be built at a
distance approximately 81 feet to 100
feet back from the front of the build
ing; to extend the width of the build
ing; from the ground to a point four
feet above the top of the building The
outside walls shall be of brick or
some other inflammable material and
also the front wall Virtually the de-
cision of the fire commission, as sup
ported by the Selectmen, requires that
a new brick structure be erected to
take the place of the present one.
Following the finding of the Com
mission Mr.. Heselton appealed to the
Selectmen and it is understood that
thru his attorney, Judge F. F. Law
renee, he will now present a petition
of mandamus to Judge Albert Spear
of the Supreme Judicial Court of
Maine for a hearing in Skowhegan
Judge Lawrence declares that the
Commissioners have no lawful right
repairing his property.
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
SEED SHORTAGE
sect Native Seed IL You Cam Says
Agent r. M. Stiles

Reuorts from all parts of the United
states, and particularly from New
England indicate a shortage of seed.
However County Agent Stiles states
that there is quite a quantity of good
seed, of some kinds in this county. He
has secured a list of farmers who
Aaye been reported to have good seed
beans, wheat, oats and corn.
A recent survey made of Andros-
coggin County failed to locate enough
seed oats to furnish seed for the farms
of one of its towns. Other counties
in the state are in much the same po-
sition. Every farmer should get his
supply of seed at once before the best
Of it is fed to stock or sold outside the
county. The County Agent has been
receiving from three to ten calls a
day for seed oats and the supply will
soon be exhausted.
An unusually large amount of good
seed beans are available but this sup
ply will not last long at the high mar
ket prices for table stock and the de-
lpand which will be made on our stock
by other counties.
and may never be another one which
will warrant the planting of a good
sized piece of yellow corn or silage
corn, which will produce a good ear,
like the present. one. Grain prices
certainly are high and every step TAX
en- by the farmer to cut his grain bill
will keep so much more money on the
farm. Buy native grown yellow corn
seed and be sure of its maturity. A
good silage corn will cut the grain
bill. County Agent Stiles states that
he is recommending a variety of silage
which yields heavy tonnage of fod-
der and also a we'll maturing ear for
a trial in Somerset county. This has
worked very successfully in other
parts of the state A letter to him
at Hartland will get you this informa-
tion.
Ii you need seed of the kinds men
toned above, write r. NJ. Stiles,
county Agent, Hartland, Maine, for
the names of some farmers having
same for sale Also write him if you
have any to sell.
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14

Soule-Butts, and the oldest child of a
of the boys; the girls OF the family are
all still living He attended the pub
lie schools of the town and worked on
the home farm for some years during
his young manhood.
In the early tifties Mr.. Butts in COM
pany with John Pitt Spooner went to
California, where he stayed for about
seven years, working at mining.
There were two marriages; upon re-
turning to his home State at the age
of twenty eight he was united in mar
riage to Miss Adeline Savage of King
field There were seven children.
Three died in infancy and one girl
at the age of twenty-one. Those who
are living are Mr. j. p Butts of New
Portland, Mrs. Cora Clark of North
New Portland and Mrs. Elbin Carsley
of New Portland.
Mr. Butts worked at the carpenters
trade considerably, and he was also
a successful farmer The family liv-
ed for many years on the farm now
occupied by Mr. Tenny Luce, where
Mrs. Butts died in 1876.
A second marriage was contracted
about three years later with Miss
Lydia Longley of kingfeld, and of
late years the residence has been in
the village.
John Frank Butts came of an old
family and one of long establishment
in this town. His mother reached
the Admirable age Of 81, his father
81 and himself S4. The deceased had
always been one of the pillars of the
community structure He was an in
dustrious worker and a most kind
neighbor, Those who knew him the
best loved him the most and he will
be missed by IA very large circle of
relatives and friends. His peaceful
countenance remained with him even
in death
Mr.. Butts was a member of the Or
der of Odd Fellows. He became a
member of the Lodge at New Portland
in 1893, and in 1896 he was elected
noble grand. which office he had for a
number of years He was an attend
ant at the New Portland Universalist
church
The funeral service was held at the
home and especially we'll attended by
members of the Order, Feb. 4, 1918.
The interment took place at East New
Portland
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
Fred Whittier Dies In the Service

Last Friday night the body of Pri-
vate Fred Whittier of Cornville ar
rived in Skowhegan from Portland
and was taken to his former home,
Mr.. Whittier was one of the Somerset
county men called to service in the
first draft and has been serving the
colors at Ft Mckinley, Portland Har-
Dor. Details of his death are lack
ing but reports have come here to the
effect that his passing away was due
to a sudden attack of pneumonia.
The deceased. who was 29 years of
age, was formerly engaged in farming
He was the son of Albert Whittier of
Cornville and lived in that town all
his life, prior to entering the service.
One brother, Edward Whittier OF
Cornyille. survives. Funeral services
were conducted from the late home
of the deceased on Sunday afternoon
with Rev. George Merriam officiating.
lnterment was at the cemetery in
Cornville
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
Food supply of France and Neutral
Countries on the Decline

According 10 the Feed Administra-
ton. shortage OF wheat in France l.
becoming more and more alarming
each week The minister Of general
reyictualing indicated recently that a
further reduction Of 20 per cent in the
bread ration would soon become i'm
perative
Denmark is now looking forward TO
a reduction of wheat rations. Final
figures for the cereal harvest show d
total OF about $1,000, 900 bushels
which is 10000. 900 bushels less than
in 1916 and about 10000 900 less than
was estimated in the summer. when
the populaee vas put on bread rations.
The authorities are already consider
ing further reduction in the allowed
consumption
The food situation in Switzerland is
rapidly falling to the danger line a
ration that Is far below the consump-
ton in many OF the countries at war
has already been ordered. Under the
only a pound and a half of sugar per
person per month. The bread ration
has been fixed at about half a pound d
day, and the butter ration at one-ffth
of a pound month.
Bows and girls clubs in northern
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
Equipment for Men Fighting in France
Contains Many Articles

It is estimated that 10000 different
articles are needed in modern warfare
The clothing equipment of but one in
fantryman fer service in France in
cludes the following:
waist belt. two pairs wool breeches
two wool service coats, hat cord, three
pairs summer drawers, three pairs
winter drawers, pair wool gloves, ser
vice hat. extra shoe laces. two pairs
canvas leggins, two flannel shirts, two
pairs of shoes. five pairs wool stock
ings. four identification tags, sum
mcr undershirts. four winter under
shirts, overcoat five shelter tent pins
shelter tent pole. poncho, shelter tent
Listed as eating utensils the in
fantryman receives food to be car
ried in his hayersaek during field ser
vice. canteen and eanteen cover. cup
knife fork, spoon meat can. hayer-
sack. pack carrier first aid hit and
pouch.
His fighting equipment, consists Of
rifle. bayonet. hayonet seabbard, cart
ridge belt and lon cartridges, steel
helmet. eas mask. and trench tool
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
Notice 10 Aviation Candidates

From the State of Maine and New
Hampshire north OF Concord. c&ndi-
dates for commissions in the Aviation
Section Signal Officers Reserve Corps
should apply to the L S A. Aviation
Examining Board. So6 Congress St
Portland, Maine
On instructions from Washington
aviation examinations have been dis
continued until further notice by all
Examining Boards. Applications
from Maine and New Hampshire will
be received, however, at the above
address and will be filed in the order
of their arrival.
Applicants will be notified to pre-
sent themselves as soon as this Board
is once more authorized to conduct
examinations.
CAPTAIN FREDERICK II, BROOKE
President Examining Board
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
From The Bureau Of Internal Revenue

what deductions are allowed
farmer for business expenses IN
making out his income-taK return
This is one Of the many questions
which revenue officers Who will visit
every county in the United States dur
ing January and February will an
wer in detail Briefly. they include
the amount expended for labor IL
the preparation Of land for crops and
IN the cultivation, harvesting, and
marketing Of the crop Deduction
may be made for the cost Of seed and
fertilizer, the amount expended for
labor in caring tor live stock, cost q
feed repairs to farm and other farm
buildings. but not the cost Of repair
70 the dwelling The cost Of repair
10 farm fences and machinery IS de
ductible, as well as the cost Of small
tools and material which is used NJ
in the course Of year or two such
as binding t~ine pitchforks, spades.
etc
The cost Of machinery, such as
tractors and thrashng machines, can
not be deducted, but the cost Of their
operation is deductible item.
The value Of farm products is not
considered taxable until reduced to
cash or its equivalent. II crops and
stocks were produced in 1915 and sold
in 1911 the amount receives therefore
is to be included in the farmers tax
return for the calender year 1917.
Crops produced in 1917 and on hand
December y need not be considered
Persons in doubt as to any OF the pro-
visionsof the income-tax section OF the
war-revenue act are advised BY the
Bureau of Internal Revenue to see the
revenue officer who will vis'- their
county to assist taxpayers in n.aking
out their returns which nus. he fled
on or before March ! 49,
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
ClOutier JaryaiS

Joseph S. Cloutier of Skowhegan
and Miss Estella Jarvais were united
in marriage Monday morning at st.
Mary's Church with Rev. FIR. j. l..
a. Renaud officiating. Mrs A B..
Borden played the wedding march and
the couple were attended by Alfred
j. Cloutier and Miss Lillian Veilleux.
Immediately following the ceremony
the couple departed on a short we'd
ding trip to Aroostook County in the
vicinity OF Madawaska
The groom is employed in one of the
local mills and is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Moses Cloutier The bride is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Jarvais. who came here from Aroos-
took county about six months ago and
established their home on the River
road. Mr. and Mrs. Cloutier will
make their future home in Skowhe-
gan.
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
Roulette -BOutin

Last Thursday morning very quiet
wedding ceremony was performed at
st Mary's church when Miss Alexina
Boutin and Placdc Boulette, both Of
Skowhegan, were united in marriage
by Rev. FIR j. l.. \ Renaud. Miss
Marion Murray participated in the
ceremony as bridesmaid and Henry
Boutin of Watcryile, brother of the
groom, was the other attendant,
The bride is the daughter of AL
phonse Boutin and has always lived in
Skowhegan, where she is we'll and
favorably known. Mr., Boulette came
to Skowhegan from Conte Beauce,
Canada. several months ago The
couple will reside in this town.
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
The Passing of Mr.. Butts

One of the oldest citizens and most
highly honored residents of New Port
land has been removed from the COM
munity by the very sudden death OF
Mr.. John Frank Butts. Altho he had
always been in comparatively good
health he had a slight heart trouble
which gave its warning message, and
early in the morning of Saturday
Feb 2, death came very suddenly. 1t
had always been his wish, however
that he might pass away quickly and
not have any long illness. His, father
also died in similar manner
Mr. Butts was born in the town OF
New Portland. Nov. 6, 1888. He was
the son of Joshua Butts and Lucinda
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
Spring Flowing in France VIII be
Done by Tractors from America

To increase Frances crops and to
tighten the burden OF toll on her old
men. women, and Children 1900 farm
tractors will go to that country from
the United States. The first hundred
are already on the way and the whole
number will be in France by March, in
time for the spring plowing. Deck
space was provided for the first ship
ment on naval transport Schools
of instruction will be organized
The acreage sown to crops in the
uninvaded portion of France in 1917
was about 100000 acres less than in
1913. or 24.4 per cent The increased
production through the use of tractors
this year is expected to greatly i'm
prove the food situation.
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
'Smilage" Books to BE On Sale In
Nearly Every City and Town

"Smilage" books, containing coupons
good for admission to theatres and en-
tertainment tents at the Army camps,
will be on sale in nearly every city
and town in the country during the
week beginning January 28
The books, which come in two sizes,
to sell at 81 and $5, are to be used as
presents to men in the camps. The
coupons which they contain are good
for any theatrical event or entertain
ment staged under the direction of the
War and Navy commission on training
camp activities.
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14

building would be constructed with
building blocks but the firm of Horace
Purington Co. of Wateryille. the con-
tractors, will build as above stated.
The building is to be erected on the
site of the one destroyed is to be
114x50 feet and of one story. A priv
ate garage, for the exclusive use of
the owners, will be built adjacent to
the main building in keeping with the
original plans. Work on the new
building will commence in the early
spring and the property has already
been leased to Ralph Tibbetts and
Loren Sanborn, proprietors of the
Skowhegan Garage
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
A Skowhegan Woman,
Experience

Can YOU doubt the evidence of this
Skowhegan woman?
You can verify Skowhegan endorse
ment.
Read this;
Mrs. George Clukcy, "a French st,
says: My back panied me great
deal and | felt worn out and depress-
ed most of the time, My head ached
and spells of dizziness came over me-
got a box of Doan's Kidney Pills at
Foggs' Drug Store. and they proved
to be what I needed. The ailments
gradually left and four boxes cured
me"
COO at all dealers. Foster-Milburn
Co, Mfgrs, Buffalo, y Y
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
Final Tribute to W. Il. Hackett

Memorial services for the late Will
fred E. Hackett were conducted last
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from
the home on Elm street. The body
rested in the front parlor amid bow
er of beautiful flowers, silent testi-
monials of the high esteem and regard
which the deceased won during his
lifetime in Skowhegan. Beautiful
set pieces from the various Masonic
bodies including De Molay Comman-
derry and Kora Temple, rested upon
the casket
Members of Somerset Lodge f. Il
A. NJ. and Knights of De Molay were
in attendance in full uniform, the lat
ter acting as escorts to the Blue
Lodge. Following a reading of the
scriptures, a poem and prayer, Of
fered by Rev C. II. McElhiney of the
Island Avenue Congregational Church,
the Masonic ritual service was con-
Quoted by A. X. Butler assisted by the
officiating clergyman, At the con-
clusion of the ceremony the body was
conveyed to the receiving tomb at the
Southside cemetery, where it will re-
main until spring to be taken TO Pitts
field for burial in the Allen Hackett
lot.
All immediate relatives of Mr..
Hackett were in attendance together
with Miss Esther Hedman, teacher
in the local schools and a niece OF
Mrs. Hackett.
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14

A fireproof solution for treating
airplane fabrics Is a thing which may
be realized in the near future, expert
ments in a private plant having al
ready developed a comparatively sue
cessful solution.
Government barges have been plac-
ed in service on the upper Mississippi,
and through Government assistance a
new feet is to be built for this service.
Sugar is being moved by barge from
Louisiana plantations to New Orleans.
The manufacture and consumption
of pastry regarded as a luxury in
France has been entirely suppressed,
except on Sundays and holidays.
Cable rates have been reduced be-
tween North and South America.
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
1T REALLY HAS BEEN COLD
Average Minimum Temperature Fight
Below for 40 Days Since Nov. 29th

II a man makes the assertion that
We have had some cold weather in
this vicinity during the present winter
agree with him for he Is right Il
has been cold. Since November 80
1917, there have been a. days when
the minimum average temperature
has been eight degrees below zero
From November 10 to February 10th
the average minimum temperature was
twelve above and the average mini
mum for the month of January was
five degrees above the cipher 1t Is
pretty generally believed that this
winter has been the coolest the Ken
nebec Valley has ever witnessed; that
IS to say the longest run of continued
cold weather The above record is
certainly bad enough but perhaps the
actual records made by the thermo-
meter would show that the tempera-
lures have not been as low as is sup
posed.
Apropos of the cold weather in this
vicinity. 1t has been some cold in
the Northern part of the State; in the
vicinity of Moosehead Lake 1t is
said that by actual measurement the
ice on that famous body of water is
three feet thick and six feet of snow
covers it. If man were to SNOW
shoe across the lake he would be
about nine feet from the surface of
the water. Some winter say We
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
SkOWHEGAN BOY TAKES BRIDE
Otto ROckefellOw Folsom.JOneS Weds
Miss Madelyne Plummer

Word has been received here an
nouncing the marriage of Otto Rock
efellow Folsom-Jones, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Folsom-Jones of Locust
Avenue. this village. and Miss Made
lyme Augusta Plummer, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Plummer Of
Lisbon. The ceremony was perform
ed on January 10th, in Montgomery
Ala, and the couple now reside in
that city.
The groom is very we'll known in
Skowhegan where he has lived for
many years. He was graduated from
the Skowhegan high school and from
Bowdoin College after which he took
course in the Harvard Business
school At present he is engaged as
field auditor in aviation camps. having
been stationed at Houston and San
Antonio. Texas, before assuming his
present station at Montgomery.
Mrs. Jones is also known in Skow-
hegan having visited here on several
occasions at the home OF the groom.
While here she became acquainted
with many people and was favorite
with the younger social set of the
town.
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
German Alien Enemies i'm United Staes
Must Register

Among the regulations for the regis
tration of German alien enemies in the
United States during the first week Of
February, are the following:
All German males OF the age of IA
years and upward are required to
register. Notice of time and place
of registration will be given by puhli-
cation in newspaper
The affidavit OF each registrant must
be accompanied by four unmounted
photographs, signed across the face so
as not to obscure the features, and
the finger prints of each registrant
shall be taken.
Between 10 and l. days after reg
istration each alien enemy must again
appear before his registration officer
to obtain a registration card, which
will bear his name and his left thumb
print This card must be carried by
the registrant for future identfica-
ton.
An alien enemy who changes his
place of residence to another place
within the same registration district
must at once report the change to the
registration officer No alien enemy
shall move out of the district with
out a permit Application for a per
nit must be made upon a form fur
nished by the Department of Justice
giving full particulars as to date, rea-
son for change, and intended place OF
residence.
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
Acknowledges Git From First Baptist
Church

The following letter, from Roy Pray
was written to acknowledge the re
ceipt By himself and comrades OF
Xmas packages sent by the Ladies
Aid Society Of the First Baptist
Church These were sent TO Mr. Pray
and other young soldiers who were
formerly parishioners OF that society.
Dec 25. 1871.
To all that it may concern
Your most welcome gifts al hand.
and wish TO state that | for one ap-
preciate them, very, very much, for
they are all just what a soldier needs
and the lady who got up the box was
very choice in her selection, which
shows a soldier boys mother or sis
ter's Judgment | am taking the lib
erty to speak for others for well 1
know that each and every one feels
the same
We all wish yoNr association the
best of luck and prosperity in the fu-
ture, for they have done US an unre-
turnable favor at present.
At least we will do our best to pro-
tect our country, and lead a straight
and manly life while here.
We all beg to be remembered in the
sermons by your pastor, for We trust
in him and the Almighty for He has
power to protect all.
The hoys from SkoWhegan are in
the best of health and spirit with
! - - =
side Of the water
Wishing you one and all very
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year, ! remain
Respectfully your Friend.
Roy Pray. Hdg. Co 103 |. S. Inf
A E F. Via y. Y City
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
Denmark's Restaurants and Theaters
Closed by Illumination Orders

Theaters and restaurants in Den
mark close at 10 p. m. to save lights.
To save Kerosene. which is sold at a
price regulated by the Government at
- cents a gallon. Greenland whale oil
is being tried for lighting 1t is esi-
mated 100000 acetylene lamps are
now in progress OF manufacture.
The distillation OF all kinds of al
cohol except for industrial uses Is
prohibited. A large part OF the
available alcohol will be needed for
use in the new incandescent lamps
1t is estimated that 1000 tons of grain
will be saved by the new regulations.
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
IS YOUR CHILD
RESTLESS?

Hungry as bear one meal, no appe-
tite at all the next, touchy, grouchy, out
of sorts. Don't blame the child These
may be symptoms of worms Give
the child that harmless preparation.
The True 81. +" ATWO0D's Medi-
cine-positiye relief for Worms-ac-
cording to hundreds of unsolicited
testimonials filed in the 60 odd years
this prescription has been doing reli-
able work
Grown-up5, too. feel better for TAX
ing The True II. +" ATWOOD'S
Medicine as a tonic, relief for digestive
troubles. biliousness, constipation, etc.
Large bottle: Fifty Gents. All drug
gists and general storekeepers Sample
free The Il +" Medicine Co.
Portland, Maine. (6ID
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
NEW PLANS FOR GARAGE
Tuttlc Brothers Have Decided TO Erect
Brick Structure

According to new plans the garage
which is to be built by Tuttle Brothers
to replace the one recently destroyed
by fire, will be constructed of brick
1t was originally planned that the new
The independent-reporter., 1918-02-14
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