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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-18
MAKE YOUR EXPLANATION TO THE MEN
IN THE TRENCHES"
Harry 7. Harmon of Portland Confers With LO
cal People About Liberty Loan

to you by saying, Our Cap'n told
us to go over the top yesterday.
We did so. and | am among those
who got back alive. We may get
the same order today. 1t won't
do for any of us to say We can't
go, because we did the same stunt
yesterday" The inference is
fairly plain We expect the boys
to go over the top one day, two
days, any time, when their supe-
rior officers says so. And they
do go, and will go, cheerfully,
many of them making the supreme
sacrifice in our defence. Their
patience and their service make any
excuse we might offer for not sub
scribing, seem pretty tame In
any event, we should not urge
that, because we have subscribed
or gone over the top in previous
loans, that should excuse us from
going over the top" again, in
such an emergency as the present
Be square with yourself-do not
accept any excuse that you would
not have the face to make to one
of our boys at the front.
Mr.. Harmon is thoroughly verse;
n all bond matters, and especial
With regard to the Liberty Loans
Iany questions were asked him b
lis audience, and each point was care
ully explained The announcement
vas made that Mr. Kenney, a soldier
and recently returned fror
he front, is to speak here as a par
# the Liberty Loan Campaign. Apr
9th.
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ty Of public development OF our water
power at this time, but too much care
cannot be exercised in protecting and
preserving for all time the direct bene-
fit of our lakes and rivers for the peo-
ple. To the last trench. elected or de-
feated. | will fight 10 retain for our
state the waterpowers OF Maine.
would like to 60 TO the Legisla
ture to obtain a charter for good and
adequate water system to be con-
structed at the opportune time and
owned by the town. Those living on
the plains and on the south side of
the river are entitled 10 proper and
efficient fire protection, and all OF Us 10
pure and wholesome water.
The state has constructed maeadam
roads for Madison. Norridgewock'
Fairfield and Pittsfeld. I would like
to try TO obtain SkOwhegans share.
Our town pays nearly as much state
highway money as the four towns al
ready favored.
The Reformatory for Women is
crowded Appropriations are needed
for other buildings This institution
Is eXpending thousands of dollars
yearly III our k1N II. A ltl sti iNt
formatory would increase lis useful
ness and means Of course more money
for Skowhegan
4 system for the distribution Of coal
should be enacted which does not in
elude an unwrtten license To extort
two OF three dollars per ton from the
neople of our state | would he will
ine to work day and night to eliminate
the unjust charges OF the useless and
needless middleman. Why should
onr dealers not have the same right
to purchase coal direct from the mines
as our grocerymen do 10 buy -four
from the mills?
Well do | realize the disadyantaees
OF late announcements, nevertheless
the ueonle know whether I have work
ed for Skowhegan' best interests and
eo0seQuentlv can draw their own con
clusions regarding the future II
elected. will resign the position ~
Selectman. that the towns work my
not he neglected and in or ler 10 devote
every energy to State matters
Respectfully voprs.
CLYDE II SMITH.
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Hear Ye

Our Government in no uncertain
manner has let it become known that
Skowhegan's share in the Third Liber-
~ Loan Is 1855 600 This is large
sum. but Skowhegan is no exception.
Every community. whether large or
small, has been allotted definite
amount of bonds and the time In which
the funds shall be made available for
the Government has been stipulated.
This demand Is made in order to
meet the requirements of our Nation
and its allies at war with that Prus-
sian menace which threatens every
decent principle No true American
wants to see this conflict end until
the purpose for which we entered II
has been accomplished. Liberty
Bonds offer every citizen the oppor-
tunity of proving his patriotism and
manifesting his determination to stand
by the Government, until success Is
attained.
This is the Third Liberty Loan, but
others will follow, and it IS not sum
cient that we do "Our Bit. we must
do "Our Best" This quota which mas
been assigned to SkowheGan is little
less than a direct obligation OF every
resident and each in proportion to his
means should assume the liab1lltY
Previous to the declaration OF war the
german kaiser said to our Minister al
Berlin, "I shall stand no nonsense
from America" Apologies for Amer
ica's nonsense will not he embarrass-
ing to Uncle Sam. This terrible strug-
gle for democracy will he waged to a
successful termination and no sacri-
flee is too great for that result.
Our President has said ITO such
a task we can dedicate our lives and
our fortunes. everything that we are
and everything that we have, with the
pride of those who know that the daN
has come when America IS privileged
to spend her blood and her might for
the principles that gave her birth and
happiness. and the peace which she
has treasured
Every American must stand firmly
back of the President To perpetnate
our liberties which are now threatened
and to make them n"~mHpentlv secure
LIBERTY LOAN COMMITTEE
OF SKOWHEGAN
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Chapman Concert Nest Wednesday

It should interest ua all to know
that Vernon Stiles could not appear in
Skowhegan except by the cooperation
of the United States Government This
noted vocalist has been singing at the
United States Military Camps and the
government is paying a part of the
expense of his Maine Tour on account
of the patriotic work he is doing. Hop
ing to assist the government In its
endeavor and taking advantage of the
opportunity thus presented. Mr. Chap
man was able to secure Mr.. Stiles for
few dates in Maine. among them the
Skowhegan Opera House next We'd
nesday.
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STATEMENT BY VIM. F.
SCOTT OF MADISON
To All Intents and Purposes the Strike
lis Over

The following statement gives the
views of Superintendent ". F. Scott
of the Madison Wooden Co, regarding
present conditions at his mill and in
the town of Madison In a recent in
teryiew with representative of the
Reporter, Mr.. Scott spoke substantial
ly as follows:
To all intents and purposes, the
strike is over No official settlement
has been declared, OF course, but so
far as the management is concerned
conditions are again normal and any
one not acquainted with the situation
would be surprised, upon making a
tour of the mill, to observe the num-
Der of former union members who are
now back at their old machines, This
convinces me that patriotism in Madi-
son is not on the wane.
Every position in the plant has been
filled and we are running at capacity
again. We are no longer hiring any
we had previous to the strike, All
our machines are running and it Is a
great source of qualification to me TO
know that the government contracts,
which were retarded by the strike, are
now being delivered regularly. 1t
was this phase of the situation that
caused me the greatest concern, as ]
grieved to see operations suspended
on government work. at such a critical
time, when every ounce of production
means so much to Uncle Sam. Thanks
to the loyal men and women. who are
cooperating with me, We have how
overcome this.
The employees have lately organiz-
ed the Madison Patriotic Social Club.
| am glad this was done as | feel
warding patriotism at a time when it
is most needed. understand they
have pledged themselves to aid in the
Liberty Loan drive and | am expecting
much of them, more especially as they
have shown themselves to be a very
loyal and patriotic class of citizens.
The unjustifed spirit of antagonism
that was at first felt, is. am glad to
say, wearing off. Business men are
realizing that these people are here to
stay Business is taking an upward
trend and conditions generally are as
suming the normal character that our
plant has been showing for some time.
In speaking of his plans for the fu-
ture Mr.. Scott tells of a new rooming
house and restaurant that is nearing
completion. Here the girls will be
housed under sanitary and hygienic
conditions and will be able to secure
wholesome food at reasonable cost A
piano will be installed and a homelike
atmos sphere will be encouraged as
much as possible.
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FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT
BY MR.. SMITH
His Views on Current Political Topics

To the Voters of Skowhegan:
In announcing my candidacy for
representative at the Republican Prl-
maries in June, / desire the voters TO
know my position regarding various
issues coming before the Legislature
for consideration. and while not ex-
pecting to please all factions, hope
by plain and frank statement TO
merit at least the respect of those
having other opinions For ii Is
better to try and fail than to never
have tried at all.
Woman's part in our worldwide
struggle for perpetual liberty EN-
phasizes her right to vote Her sacri-
fees in the home. at the Red Cross
rooms. and even on the battlefield, pro-
claim her share in victory, her equal
ity in peace No human being has
the right to dominate the soul of an
other Ballots for both Will make our
nation united and secure
believe sane and sensible enforce
ment of our prohibitory laws Is pref,
erahle to local option. The price OF
license can never make liquor sell
ing beneficial or mitigate the misery
II causes. II prohibition IS deslrahIe
while struggling for our nation pre-
servation. who can challenge enforce
ment. when the war is over and the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-18
SOMERSET SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
CLOSES WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Memorial Services to Augustine Simmons, D. D
Stewart and 7. J. Young are Held

The Somerset Supreme Judicia
Court closed for the April term Wed
nesday afternoon with memorial ser
vices for Augustine Simmons Esq
David d. Stewart, Esq and Thomas
Young, Esq The following member
of the committees on resolutions were
the speakers for the afternoon Il
memory of Augustine Simmons, Chas
/ O Small, S. W Gould, Geo. & Weeks
in memory Of David D. Stewart. + \
Merrill l. l. Walton. J. ". Manson
in memory of Thomas j. Young, Z +
Danforth, Z. F. Merrill and James II
Thorne Many members of the Som
erset Bar Association were present q
the services.
The case which occupied the atten-
tion OF the court last Thursday was
that of Mrs Eliza f. Davis Of Corn
vile vs. Leon Kelley, also OF Cornville
James Thorne of North Anson repre-.
+
Lawrence was the attorney for the de-
fendant. The point at issue was the
title to a horse. II may be said that
Mr. Kelley was the first husband OF
Mrs Davis, and the trouble which gave
rise to the cause took place during
their married life. As the results OF
various trades between the two, the
plaintiff took the horse home with her
after the separation from her husband,
claiming that the horse belonged to
her. The defendant thereupon it IS
alleged. sent an officer after the ami
NAL The verdict was retersed for
the plaintiff.
During the afternoon Tie case Of
Clifton NJ. Austin of Madison y ". 5
Emmons of Madison was heard, with
Jdmes H. Thorne for the plaintiff and
judge c. O. Small for the defense.
sait was brought by the plaintiff for
damages claimed to have been receiy-
ed when his team was run into by Mr.
Emmons With his automobile in Madi-
son village on Sept. -, 1917. 1t was
claimed that the horse was badly in
jured and that the wagon was also
badly damaged The case was turn
ed over to the jurors early on Friday
and the verdict was returned for the
plaintiff in the sum of $l095S.
The case of John kolasen Us 5. ".
Gould was defaulted by agreement for
$6O50.
The case of the National Fertilizer
Co vs. Bickford and TT. has been held
by the court and judgment rendered
for the plaintiff.
On Friday afternoon the case of
Corydon E. Taylor of Skowhegan vs.
John f Moody and Fred l.. Moody. Jr
was taken up in court Judge F. F.
Lawrence represented the plaintiff.
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THE. PARENT.TEACHER
ASSOCIATION
Rev. Charles Robinson the Principal
Speaker of the Evening

The principal speaker Of the even
ing at the meeting of the Parent
Teacher Association held last Satur-
day evening in Assembly hall OF the
High school building was the Rev.
Charles Robinson of the Congregation
al church of Watervile His address
was upon why Truant Officer? He
stated that education, like every great
profession, may be looked upon from
one of two different standpoints. 1t
NAV be studied and discussed as an
effective technique, and secondly, II
may be regarded in its broader aspect
in comparison with other agencies CO.
operating for the same end. Educa-
tion is one of the greatest humanizing
ciyilizing, life-enlarging agencies.
He did not fix the blame for the
child not attending school upon any
one person, but discussed the meas
ures which parents and teachers must
take to counteract the lack of zeal for
education He took up the parents
problem lie advised never speaking
disrespectfully of the ehildren's teach
ers, minister, or Sunday school super
jntendent. He closed his address by
stating that "the future of the country
is largely in our hands We can
make ii what We will. ! know that
we want to make it better. Let us
bend our minds and hearts to do So.
The entertainment was furnished by
he pupils of Miss Rayner and Miss
Carl. The music was directed by Ell
mer e. Towne, who conducted excel
lent numbers by his Grammar School,
orchestra. There was also a piano
solo by Joseph Russakoff, and reel
,ation by Helen Hight. The meeting
was presided over by Rev. Charles II
Mckinney.
The Juvenile orchestra is worthy oil
more than casual attention. They
1laved. from time to time, thruout the
evening, and its members were also
employed to play accompaniments fol-
,everal numbers of the program, AL
.hese tasks were splendidly accom-
1lished. and in everything they die
hese young players outclassed ever
heir own previous splendid record, Il
$ almost impossible to measure the
ssistance which an organization OF
his kind can be at such entertain.
ments
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Mrs. Belle Stafford Savage

Mrs. Belle Stafford Savage, wife of
George w. Savage, passed away Mon
day morning at the Augusta State
Hospital. after a long illness, at the
age of seventy years. She was the
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Stafford of
Dexter She was married over fifty
years ago to George w. Savage and
for a time, they made their home at
Bingham, later they removed to Au-
gusta. About ten years ago they
came to Skowhegan.
Mrs. Savage leaves beside her .hus-
band, one daughter Mrs Elmer Dun
ton of Stronghold, Sask., Canada; one
sister, who resides in Massachusetts
and u brother at Solon.
Mrs. Dunton is on her way from
Saskatchewan, and it is expected she
will arrive for the funeral services
which will be held at p. M Sunday.
Rev. c. H. Mckinney will officiate.
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while the attorney for the defense
was \ K Butler Suit vas brought
for $1,000 damages for personal in
Iuries resulting from a collision pc
tween a bicycle and an automobile.
which occurred Oh the evening Of July
18th. on Crawford hill Il seems that
a bicycle a team. and an automobile
all attempted 10 pass a. the same
place, and in the nix-up that resulted
the plaintiff received a broken collar
bone, and was severely scalded The
plaintiff claimed negligence on the
part Of the driver Of the automobile
The defendant denied any want Of
care on the par Of the driver o. the
machine. The yerdict vas for the
plaintiff in the sum Of $50
On Monday criminal matters were
taken up by the court with County At
torney Thomas !. Anderson of Pitts
field acting for The state The case of
Leroy Y Bracket was taken up, in
which he was charged with being a
nuisance. and with maintaining a
liquor selling place in Pittsfeld. A
large number OF witnesses from Pitts
field were called TO testify
In defense. Nr Bracket testified
that he had cider on hand for his own
use, but that he had never sold it, and
that he did not keep it for that pur-
pose. However. the jury found him
guilty, and he was ordered to pay
fine Of 500 ard - serve a sentence Of
thir 7 day- in jail. with thirty days ad-
di'ioral in default of payment In
the case of the State against Mr.
Br4cGett for search and seizure, he re
tracted his former plea and pleaded
guilty. and the case was continued for
sentence.
Anthony Richards and Alton Wheel
er, who had pleaded guilty to the
charge of larceny from Fred Ayery's
t.
serve one year in the kennehec County
Jail
The case of state vs. Alfred Fair
brother OF Palmyra was mol pressed
because Of lack Of evidence Mr. Fair
brother had pleaded not guilty to
charge of breaking entering and lar
ceny in Hartland.
John Dayon of Lewiston and Ro7aire
Poulin of Lewiston, against whom in
dictments were returned for larceny
from person were also arragned.
Dayon pleaded nolo contendere, and
his case was continued for sentence,
he being placed under the care of the
probation officer Poulin pleaded the
same and was given sixty days in jail.
Tuesday was taken up with divorce
cases, which completed the work of
the court for this term.
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company of Skowhegan business
men we're hastily called together, at
the First National Bank, last Thurs
day evening, to confer with Harry
True Harmon of Portland, regarding
the present Liberty Loan Campaign.
Among those present, were c. r. Cook,
willard E. Cummings, c. E. Nitschke,
George W. Cover, J. A. Chabot, Chas.
F Young, S. w Philbrick, A. X. But
Ter. E. E. Greenwood, II. E. Atwood,
Maurice P. Merrill j. r. Mcclellan,
l.. II. Goldsmith and Carleton P. Mer
rll
1t was a discussion of the informal
round table variety, with Mr. Harmon
assuming the principal role. Regard
ing the seriousness of the situation,
and as to explanations sometimes Of
fered for not subscribing to the pres
ent issue, Mr. Harmon said in part:
An explanation for failure to
make a liberal subscription to the
Third Liberty Loan ought to be
made as if one were speaking to
a boy in the trenches, Just i'm
agine, if you please, that you are
addressing a young man who has
been behind the parapet all night
He won't turn round to look at
you, because his eyes are fixed
on and across no-man's land, but
he can hear what you say and you
might speak to him somewhat in
this wise:
Il do not see how I can take
any bonds at this time. | sub
scribed for some of the First and
Second Loans" He might reply
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5000 IN PRIZES FOR SWEET corn
Young Men 10, 20, 81 Can Compete

At a recent conference of delegates
from the Agricultural Extension Ser
vice of Maine, with the Maine Agri-
cultural and Industrial League, the
latter organization appropriate 5000 10
be given in prizes to boys of the state
growing sweet corn.
In each county having sweet corn
factories. prizes will be given in five
or more boys will enter the contest
in the county
Only boys, or young men, of the
ages, 1920 and q years, inclusive are
eligible TO compete. Each one mas
to raise one acre of sweet corn and
keep a record of the cost and re
ceipts. At the time Of the regular
County Contest for Boys and Girls
alubs. in the fall, he passes in his
record, topether with an exhibit of
Ten selected ears of corn and his work
IA scored in the following way:
Profit counts 40 points; production
counts 40 points; record accuracy
counts 10 points; exhibit counts Il
points
For the contestant securing d score
the nearest 100, In the county, prize
Of $50 will be given and the second
will receive prize of $50. Then
the winners from each county compete
for sweep takes prizes of 500
Somerset County already has her
quota of five but is hoped that several
more Will enroll and try for these
prizes. Any person within the age
limits specified may join by applying
to the County Agent at Hartland.
i and death of relatives.
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FOOD ADMINISTRATION
Government to Prosecute Offenders

Notice has been sent cut from Wash
ington that officers have been ordered
to prosecute to the extent of the law
all persons who are not complying
with the food regulations. Ignorance
of the law will not be allowed as an
excuse. So. while the Food Admins
traitor has .ried to keep parties posted
and from getting into trouble, it must
be understood that it is absolutely the
duty of all persons to make inquiries
and find out for themselves what their
duty is and not wait for information
to be forced upon them
MILLERS
1t is not lawful now, to grind wheat
or rye grown by farmers for feeding
to stock or poultry.
BOARDING
The article in a recent issue of the
Reporter unearthed a party who had
on hand several barrels of flour. Be
cause he had been accustomed to buy
in large quantities and this was pur-
chased before the war, he thought he
had the right to hold it. He did not
realize that this law against boarding
was passed because the -four Is now
needed on account of the war and ap-
tuho had
an opportunity to obtain it In quaint
tiles.
WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER FELL
LOW
Meeting man on the street, he
complained that the allowance of only
one and one-half pounds of flour per
week to each person was most unrea-
sonable. All l said was Have you
noticed that the amount Of the bread
served to the French soldiers, in the
trenches, has been reduced because OF
the scarcity of -four over there?' He
looked at me for a moment and then
passed on, without saying a word.
ARE YOU ONE OF THE MAJORITY
Since last fall all the wheat flour
that has gone to our allies has been
only what has been saved by our home
people here With the exception Of
a few selfish ones, who think only OF
their own comfort, all in this country
are nobly responding to the call tc
save food and thus help win the war"
We must do this against the poison
ed candy, ground-glass and other bar
barous activities OF the German foe,
Thousands of noble women all over
our land are laborously striving ant
planning to furnish palatable foot
without the use of wheat -four. Thus
they are showing their devotion anC
loyalty to our flag and the cause o.
human liberty. Their efforts and tha
of our soldier boys will not go fol
naught.
L. L. WALTON,
Somerset Food Administrator
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l.. L. WALTON,
Snrnprsnf Food Adm
Somerset Academy Notes

The Senior class is getting ready for
one of the best entertainments of the
season to be given on Tuesday night
April 23. The program will have
many interesting features. This Will
be the usual senior night" and every
body who will come will surely have
good time A small admission will be
charged. Help the class by being
present and the class will help you to
a good time.
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Note of Appreciation

I feel very grateful to all the mem-
bers Of the Artisans Canadien Fran
Gals Lodge AZ, Of Skowhegan, for the
nice plant they sent me at the SOM
erset Hospital
Mrs Nellie Babineau.
Skowhegan, April Is, 1919