davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05

Tuesday, August 81 His remaia.
we're brought to Hartland for bnria9
Friday. He leaves to mourn his Iasa
a father and mother and sevaraI
brothers and sisters, who have tba
sympathy of the entire community
Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Lowe fron,
Portland are passing a few DAYS with
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stafford
Miss Dorothy Elliott from Skowbo
gan is the guest of her sister Nrs
Mabel Stafford.
Mrs. F. S. Burrill and two sons III.
mer and Harold spent last week A.
the Williams cottage, Moose Pond +
S Burrill spent Saturday and SUNDAY
with them there.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
NORTH CORNyILLE

Mrs Josephine Watson and daugh-
ter Helen, a graduate of the Boston
Conservatory of Music, Mrs Ludwig
Mast, wife of the noted cellist OF the
Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Mrs
Mckinney, a war bride from Michi-
gan, having recently been married to
a lieutenant In that state, have all
returned tC their homes in Boston,
after spending a delightful summer
vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard
| Leighton. 1t was with much regret
that they left here. having spent such
a pleasant summer in the kind hos
| pitality Of Mr.. and Mrs Leighton
! While here they went on a number
of pleasure trips, among which they
journeyed thru the mountains in the
western part OF the state and other
places of interest. Charles Davis. a
prominent trader of Madison. accom-
panied them on their journey last
week which took them thru number
of beautiful little village in this state
They all hope to be back again next
year to enjoy another quiet vacation
| in the country.
Fred w Weeks and Howard ROwell
Of the Wentworth Institute, Boston,
and Howard Hayden from Camp Dew
ems, arrived home on the late train
Saturday night for short furlough
over the holiday. They returned
Monday morning
Somerset Academy re-opened the
3rd with the following pupils from
this town Miss Elizabeth Foster,
Leona Rowell and Evelyn Smith, and
Messrs. Byron and Marshall Weston,
Everett and Floyd Tufts, Earl Fow-
Ter, Victor Dysart, Cony Foster. Fred
Frederick and Donald Bowman.
Clarence Tufts and Allan Dysart who
are also students of that institu-
ton, are to enter later on.
Charles Andre, who is employed in
the ship yards at Bath and friend
Miss Marie Rowe of that city, were
week end visitors of his parents Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Doutt. arriving Fri
day and returning Monday.
Russell Mercer of the Boys Work
ing Reserve finished work at the
Easton farms Saturday, and left Mon
day for his home in Bucksport.
Mr.. and Mrs Everett T. Goodrich
of Skowhegan and sons Julian and
Dr. Blynn o. of the McGill University
Montreal, were callers at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Cassius Kinsman,
Monday of this week.
Lester A. Chase has finished work
at the Eaton farms.
Mr.. and Mrs Leland Davis, who
have been spending a few weeks va
cation with his mother Mrs. Mary
Davis, returned to their home in Bos
ton last Monday morning,
Mrs. John Weymouth and her hus-
band OF Sanford were the week end
guests of her mother Mrs Nelson
Towle. returning home Monday in
their auto.
The Kinsman school began the Bird
with Mrs. Bernice Hight of Athens
as teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Leighton, Mr.
and Mrs. Ira Dore and Sheridan
Leighton OF Harmony and John
Church and wife of Shirley Mills
were visiting relatives in town Sun
day
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
BY John c Griffin. skowhegar

Pleasant street. returned to Welles-
ley, Mass. Tuesday.
Mrs. Caroline Birmingham of
Stamford, Conn. and aunt, Mrs Amos
Gerald of Fairfield are in town.
Mrs Fred Ward gave her husband
surprise party last Saturday even
ing in honor of his 33rd birthday
Many friends were present.
J. NJ Lane, our new high school
principal has moved his family into
town.
Schools in town will open Monday,
September 9Th.
The Red Cross wish to thank the
Embden club for the gift of money
they recently gave them.
Mrs. P E. Priest and daughters
are camping at Lakewood
Scion Fair and Cattle Show will be
held on October e
Ned McIntire of New York is home
on a vacation. Mrs. McIntire has
spent the summer in town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
ATHENS

Lieut.. Donald c. Hight, the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J. Hight OF Athens,
who has been visiting his home dur
ing a ten days furlOugh, left Mon
day for Houston. Texas, whore he has
been taking course Of training in
aviation. Saturday evening. large
company of friends gathered at a
party given in his honor given in the
Grange Hall.
reception given to Lieut. Hight and
Guy Barker 1t Hight expects soon
to be over there and Barker will go
TO a training camp.
A W. Boston and family returned
to Caribou, Monday, where he will
teach the High school another year.
Supt Herman Corson called on
friends in town en- route for his old
home in Madison.
Guy Barker will leave Thursday
morning for the front
The Epworth League picnic Thurs
day was held at Barker Pond. Ow
ing to the rain all present were in
vited to the Barker home where they
enjoyed a picnic dinner and games.
Saturday evening at Grange Hall a
3
Ing for the front
All male citizens between the ages
of Is and 45 years are to register
Sept IL.
Lewis Smith OF the Red Cross will
talk to the members OF Athens
Branch. Friday evening in I. o. o. F.
Hall All members are requested TO
be present.
Rev. B. H. Johnson after a vacation
here has left for Ellsworth All
who heard his sermons while here,
look forward with pleasure to 1919
when they hope to hear him preach
again. Mrs. Johnson visited her
father and brothers in New Jersey,
going with Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. EN-
cry who were returning to Washing
ton, ID. c., after visiting Mr. Asa En-
cry and other relatives and friends in
Athens and vicinity.
The Somerset Academy Alumni As
sociation has decided 1t best to pass
over the 1918 meeting and hope 1919
will be more favorable for its obser-
vance, so eagerly looked forward to
and affording so much pleasure to its
members.
Athens Grange met Saturday after
noon with a good number present
The LIST and End degrees were con-
ferred upon Bber Walker and wife
1t was voted that the Grange give
dinner, dance and supper Fair day as
usual. The price Of the dinner will
be the same as in the year past Soc
II was also voted to donate the Wes-
serunsett Valley Fair Association a
sum of money to help meet the ex-
penses and to pay premiums. 1t was
also voted to give farewell reception
to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brayton,
sometime this week, to show the ap-
probation Of the Grange to these
worthy members for what they have
done and to express their regret at
their leaving. 1t was also voted to
call a special meeting next Friday
evening for the purpose OF comforting
the third and fourth degrees and other
business will be taken u There will
be Harvest supper and every one is
asked to bring something
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
SOLON

F. E. Folsom has just received q
full line of woods supplies. Collar
pads, axes, wedges, the famous ST.
monds saws, pulp saws, tarred paper
and roofing in several brands.
Mr.. and Mrs. Malon Patterson came
home Thursday from a three weeks
outing at their summer cottage at
Southport.
Omar Ward has purchased the
house on North Main street of Mrs
Aston Ward
Clayton E. Eames Esq has been
appointed chairman of the Home
Service committee of the Red Cross.
All young men who expect to go to
the front are at liberty to consult
with him In regard to insurance.
George Tuscan and friends of
Massachusetts, are stopping at Grays
Tavern.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred Fletcher of
Billerica, Mass. are in town for few
days
Mrs. Lydia Rowell is quite Ill this
week
C. N. Taylor and family who have
spent the summer in their home on
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05

Charles E. Mower of st. Adams, Mrs.
Eleanor Hanniford of Boston, Philip
and Sidney Mower of st. Adams and
Edwina Mower, who is now in the
Red Cross work in Italy, and the
daughter-in-law above mentioned, all
of whom deeply feel his loss Mr..
Mowers wife, Ruth Crocker Mower
passed away four years ago. The flu
neral services were held at the house
Saturday. Rev George c. Sauer of the
Baptist church at Dexter officiating.
The interment was in the Crocker
cemetery at East st. Adams.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
NORTH NEW PORTLAND

Dennis Gaudette OF Bath and lady
friend were visitors in town over Sun
day al Charles Lisherness'.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Pease of Lex
ington are working for Bert Trip.
News has been received of the
death from pneumonia OF Frank
Moody formerly of this place. He
leaves wife and three children.
Mrs. Flora Harris returned from
Highland last Saturday.
Mrs. Emily Knowlton who spent
part of July and August with rela-
tIyes at Madison, Lewiston and
Labanon. reached home last Monday
accompanied by her grandniece Mabel
Bunker
Mrs. Charles Clark Is spending a
few days at her former home in Bel
fast
Mrs. Frank DeSllva has returned
from the Lewiston hospital
Mrs Carrie Vlles is in town for
few days On her return to Tim
Pond camps her sister Lettie Libby
will accompany her.
Miss Marie Leavitt of New Vine
yard Is the guest of Blanche Tague.
M W. Clark returned home from
the Portland Hospital the first of this
week
A special missionary offering will
be taken up at the church next Sab
bath and 1t is requested that there be
a full attendance at the Sunday
School.
TRIPP-HALL
A beautiful home wedding took
place last Thursday evening at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver E.
Hall of North New Portland upon
the marriage of their daughter Miss
Fannie Louise to Raymond Frank
Trip. The groom is also a native
of N. New Portland and the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank f. Trip The
young couple are we'll known among
the younger set and belong to promi-
nent families Of the town. Their
many friends extend the best of
wishes The ceremony was perform
ed by T. B. Madsen, the ring service
being used. Mrs. r. F. Trip has al
ready three brothers in the service of
the country.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
NORTH H4RTLAND

Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Richardson
are the parents of a nine pound boy
born Tuesday, August 81.
Elmer Chase left Hartland for
Camp Devens, July 26. Later he
passed a short leave of absence at
home. returning to camp in his usual
health. A week after he left news
came of his death which occurred
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05

The water power situation is prob
ably the matter of most consequence
In the Maine State Election of Sep
TENDER 9th next. While prior to the
passage of the public utilities law, 1t
was Illegal to consolidate competing
plants and unlawful to form mono
poles or trusts In Maine. the public
utility law definitely and specifically
authorized the commission to permit
companies doing a public lighting or
power business to consolidate.
The Public Utilities Commission has
authorized so many consultations
which constitute monopoles in Light
and power that we are now put to 1t.
TO find remedy. 1t has become a
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
The News of Somerset's Busy Towns


Corson's two little children, Edwin
and Dorothy
Frank Healy has gone to Fhe Forks
to work for Will Durgin.
Mr.. and Mrs. lothian Whitney Of
Bingham called on Mrs Whttney's
sister Mrs. Hamblett, who was taken
suddenly worse. but is more comfort
able at this writing.
Mrs. Mary Healy can now use the
hand a little which was scalded re-
Gently.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
BUNKER HILL-ATHENS

Mrs. Joseph Foss and son Leon OF
Skowhegan visited at F. L. Bunker's
Sunday.
Mrs. Flora Davis returned home
Friday after spending a week with
relatives in Readfield and Monmouth
Charles Davis and family of New
port visited at Albert Smalls Mon
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Corson Of Brigh-
ton visited in town Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
ANSON VALLEY

Will Mitchell Is making plans to
remodel his house at an early date
large number went from
here to attend the Labor Day cele-
bration at Madison and Arson, Mon
day
Grain and some pieces of potatoes
here are very good. but 1t Is said the
hay crop has fallen off from one
quarter to one third
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
The State Election and Power Monopolies in Maine

great political question what to do
with these monopolies which now
threaten TO get control of every last
available water power in the State.
These water powers are of enormous
value They are the product of our
geographical position. Of the sunshine
ana OF grayitation. Such elemental
forces should never be owned by any
private concern, however good or pi.
Gus, except in competition.
Inc report or the Maine Water Pow
er commission made in 1859, by Hon
John A. Poor, A. ID. Lockwood and
Hannibal Hamlin. on page eight, saws
Inc water annually delivered by
our rivers on its passage to the sea.
yleids two millions six hundred and
nIly-six thousand, two hundred horse
the working energy of over thirty
four million men laboring without in
end"
on page 81 of the same report we
read as follows: In the civilization
of today mechanical power In an
available shape, at low cost, is but
another name and form of wealth..
Now We must do one of two things
either take over the light and power
business as state, or let the national
government take 1t over
IL the state takes over the water
powers, the state may be able to keep
the power for uses within the borders
of the state. and probably the national
government will keep it's hands off.
II we wait and let the United States
government take over these Maine
water powers, our power Will surely
be wired out of Maine
Shall we be able to move quickly
enough to retain the water powers to
build up our state more, or shall We
delay until the general national gov
eminent has seized our water powers
and used them to supply the wants of
the whole nation?
Every candidate for the Maine House
or Senate who has not properly assimi-
lated and expressed himself on this
question before September ninth, ought
to be defeated at the polls.
FRANK L. AMES
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
CARATTNK

E. E. Folsom has just received
full line of woods supplies. Collar
pads, axes, wedges, the famous ST.
monds saws, pulp saws, tarred papar
and roofing in several brands.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
NORTH FAIRFIELD

The funeral of George T. Jones who
met his death in an automobile acct
dent last Friday afternoon took place
from the Friends Church Monday at
D. m. Mr. Jones was born here
on the farm which had belonged to
the Jones family for generations and
had spent his whole life here. George
Jones was thorough, ousiness-like
farmer, whose work was a JOY to see.
Everything about his farm was kept
up in perfect condition. His wife
who was Blanche Berry Is at the Sis
ters' Hospital in a serious condition
and much sympathy is expressed for
her in her loss. His nearest sur
viving relatives are cousins.
Clifford Skillin and Carroll Brooks
reported at Skowhegan for military
service, Tuesday
Miss Annie Savage OF Bingham Is
visiting relatives in town.
Miss Minnie Steward was at home
from Canaan over the week end
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
CONCORD

Mr.. and Mrs. George Higgins were
called to Madison by the illness and
death OF their daughter Mrs Freeman
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
EAST ST. Adams

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph WEIGH of st.
Adams are receiving congratulations
on the birth of a daughter born Aug.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05

IN the of candidate
to omit * n the lage eHe pand
a OF the aHd
To straight party omit Ky n the head of
al e
o n OF WRITTEN the a crosse in
a e
o patH place crosse in til hrgs
OF h 10 OF o n tvde6r
HI for tina Office place a crosse IN the
tn many aanHda
lie of O. n a lie viii
in
b unless placed the II the of
o a
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05

This paper. $3.50 a year, in advance.
Costs more IL in arrears.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
LOCKWOOD

James F. Crowley of this place was
one OF a contingent Of II to leave
Springfield, Mass. for Camp Jackson,
s. c. last week
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05

Lords Hill is In Athens.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
SOMERSET COUNTY
STATE OF MAINE


ne
sereav ofst
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
For Representatives to Legislature

LIONEL G. TRAFTON, Skowhegan
ABBOTT W. NELSON, Fairfield
]. D. WENTWORTH, Pittsfield
ELMER A. PATTEE, Harmony
JOHN L. FOSS, Scion.
FRANK L. AMES, Norridgewock
H. B. wHTPPLE, Bingham
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
For Representatives to Legislature

CLYDE H. SMITH, Skowhegan
WILLIAM H. TOTMAN. Fairfield
SEWELL B. MILLETT, Palmyra
ELMER A. PATTEE. Harmony
B. FRANK BURNS, Madison
FRANK H. HOLLEY, Arson
CLARENCE W. BUTTON, Bingham
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05

FRANK L. AMtS
September 9th to 14th War Savings Be liberal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-07
LIEUTENANT FOX DIED
IN AIR FIGHT, IS BELIEF
Evening Public Ledger Man
Mourned by Colonel, Who
Praises Him

Recent reports received concerning
the death of Lieutenant Franklyn II. q.
FoN. n former member of tho stan OF
tho EvENtNG PUBLIC LEpGER. who was
killed in an airplanc In France on
August 90, indicate that he died In ac-
ton
Licutcnau, Fox was eager to go 20 the
firing line. and on hearing that Lucien
Bcunct, one of the most daring of the
American ayiators, was going In that
direction readily accompanied him
Thos" watching tho plane say that An
other machine was seen TO approach II
and disappear Later the airplanc occu-
pied by Fox and Bennet fell in flames.
Il is probable that the strange air
craft was an enemy and opened fire on
the one in which Lieutenant Fox mot
his death. Bcunet. the pilot, saved him.
self by jumping. lie has an excellent
record for daring and bravery aud was
awarded the "CroiN de Guerre aNcC
Paine FOR dropping two enemy planes
after he had been twice wounded
Lieutenant Fox was buried with high
military honors in the American ceme-
tery in France Pictures taken at the
cemetery show that his funeral was at
tended by several hundred officers and
enlisted men. His coffin was covered
with floral tributes from the highest in
command.
The colonel, Foxs commanding OIL
GER. said he missed him exceedingly be-
cause of his manly ways and thoughtful-
ness for the welfare of others. He was
always very eager to go to the front
the colonel added.
An official report on Lieutenant Fox's
death has been sent To- his brother, Al
bert w. Fox, newspapcrman, OF Wash
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-07

Trenton. That is taxed to the utmost
with the motortruck traffic that has sud
denly developed between this state and
New York and New Jersey. particularly
TO Camp Dix. Any accident to the struc-
ture would be little of calamitous. the
motortruck Is passing from the cmcr-
gency alternative FOR the freight car TO
an established mode OF hauling and II
may not he displaced in our timc from
the field Il covers 80 we'll
Would Open New Highway
The bridge at Philadelphia would
open second direct highway to New
York and New Jersey and thus remedy
r dangerously weak point in the At
lantic coast system Of motortruck high.
ways. Aud would afford free and rapid
communication between Government
supply ccntcrs. naval stations, Canton
ments and coast defcnses lying on either
side OF the river and forming theatre
of immense war activity whose motor
! highways are now connected by SLOW
and badly congcsted ferry route.
AN members Of the present commls-
sions as well as Doctor Laird are III
! favor Of the bridge proposition, oniy
believing that n tunnel would oe iar
more costly and less efficient. in fact
I with hardly an argument in It's FAVOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-07
FIGHTS WITH RIBS BROKEN
Philadelphian Says He Can DO
Bit Despite Injury

Although two husky mules attached
to heavy wagon ran over him and
broke four of his ribs Phil Icltz is over
in France with the lO9th Infantry and
taking part in the argument with the
bUchc
Ieit2's home in this city is at 247
South SiXteth street. His mother re-
ceived a letter from him today in which
he said he was able to stand the hard
ships of the trenches without i'll effects.
The collision with the mules is an in
cdent of the past Ieitz was knocked
down by the mules while he was at
Camp Hancock. Georgia. lie left the
camp hospital just in time TO go "over
there" with mis- company,
Nat Zcit2, his brother. enlisted in the
navy more than year ago. lie was ir-
jured in an accident aboard Il torpe 40
boat destroyer and was given an hon
orable discharge ON leaving the Naval
Hospital at Norfolk, Va.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-07
PLAYED AIRPLANING AS BOYS
Lieutenant II. II. Field and Play.
mates Are Now Real Aviators

When, ten or twelve years ago inc!
We'd with each other In reading the
latest news on aircraft and in making
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-07
AID FOR SELECnvES
Credit Men Will Look After Busi-
ness of Draftees

Announcement Is made that the Phil
adelphia Association OF Credit Men has
appointed a committee Of its members
TO assist drafted men in liquidating OF
continuing their business
W. *. Hart, president OF the associa
ton and vice president OF the Fourth
street National Bank, who formulated
the plan. has as head of the organiza- :
ton. empowered the committee to Of
fer its services without charge TO draft
boards draftces and 10 the business
community. Maurice u. Fleisher is
chairman of the committee. and Adolph
Ahrcns. Jr, David g. Heasten, \. H.
Jones, Charles Keinath. George Masters,
Thomas May Pierce Jr. A. r. Richards
and H. Morris Teaf comprise the other
members
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-07
MOTHER GETS WORD
FROM LOST" SOLDIER
Floyd A. Crosh, Reported
Missing, Joins Another
Outfit to Fight

The sorrow over the report that Floyd
A. Grosh, 1o3d Engineers is reported
missing in action, was wiped out by a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-07
JOHN R. DREXEL, R., ILL
Influenza Develops Into Typhoid
Feyer-He Is in Hospital

John r. Drexel. Jr.. is slowly re-
covering from typhoid fever in the Eryn
Mawr Hospital. where he has been pa
tient nearly two weeks. Mr. DreXel's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Drexel
have just returned to New York from a
trip 10 Canada. and will visit their SICK
son later in the week.
Mr.. Drexel enlisted in the navy a
month ago, and since has been attached
to the paymaster's office at League
Island. lie and Mrs. DreXel. whose
home is in New York. have been living
at the Rittenhouse Hotel. Two weeks
ago Mr.. DreXel was stricken with influ-
enza. which developed into typhoid fever.
At the hospital last night the opinion
was expressed that the crisis had passed.