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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
WORST EPI
DEMIC IN YEARS
Situation Not Much Improved

Showhegan's normal death rate Is
not far from Go year or , in one
month This. unhappily. mas quad
rupled during the past three weeks.
Our condition is not as serious as
many other places and yet it IS bad
enough to constitute the worst epid-
emie we have had for long time
and perhaps the most fatal We have
ever known There has been moth
ing to compare with it for severity
since the diphtheria epidemic about
% years ago. The disease last men
toned was then much more serious
than the form in which we have
known it in recent years Those
who recall the period above referred
10 state that there were as many
as 60 cases at one time in Skowhe-
gan. There are probably 20 cases
of pneumonia and a number Of cases
of in9Henz2 Would be hard to de-
termine for the reason that it is not
always easy to distinguish between
the influenza cases and severe cold
At present it does not seem likely
that the schools will open next week
or that the Board of Health restric-
tions as to public gatherings will be
removed
All our physicians and nurses are
oyerworked. No further cases can
be received at the hospital until
some are discharged Dr. Young
after few days illness has felt to
leave town for few days rest
The present sunny weather of the
last few days and the frosty nights
are said to be favorable. 1t is
hoped conditions will improve rapid
~ in the early future
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
Place Your Order For Apples

The supply of apples throughout
the country is a little less than nor
NAL. The shortage is rather more
pronounced in this section than else
where. So far as cooking varieties
are concerned the crop will be ample
the shortage of sugar decreasing the
demand for cooking purposes. The
eating fruit is selling well.
This organization is composed OF
farmers, many of them apple growers
We invite the people of Skowhegan
and vicinioy to place their orders for
present and future needs Indicate
if convenient, whether eating or cook
ing apples are wanted, or both, and
state variety and grade. also first
second and third choice Recogniz-
ed grades here are Fancies, num-
ber ones and number twos, and or
chard pick This latter applies to
fruit unsorted, just as it comes from
the trees Plan to furnish boxes and
barrels when you can conveniently
do so.
The most wonderful apples in the
world grow right here in Somerset
county. The most luscious Wealthies
St. Lawrence, Porters, Kings, Spys
Pippins, McClellans, Baldwins, Rus
sets, Starks, etc, can be placed in
your cellars. direct from the orchard
thru us. \ supply of good fruit is
one of the best guarantees of health
Figure up how many you would like
to eat and use for cooking during the
winter and then write, telephone or
come and see as.
SKOWHEGAN FARMERS UNION
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
Red Cross Benefit

Rumors are already abroad that the
Red Cross Benefit scheduled for Oct
Both is to be an entertainment of
startling dimensions. More than
sixty people are rehearsing a program
guaranteed to satisfy the most exact
ing tastes The drama will be we'll
represented Those who find the
melodrama at the Tuppers Corner
town hall too narrowing to the nerves
will enjoy the comedy OF George Ber-
nard Shaw Those musically inclin-
ed will delight in the tuneful melo-
dies interpreted by some of our
foremost artists. Nor is the Terp-
sichorean art to be neglected There
viii be dancing and more dancing 1t
is to be an evening of jollifcation
from start to finish, and this fact to-
gether with the worthy cause for
which it is given should bring a ca
pacity audience to the Opera House
Reserve your seats early.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
AS VIEWED FROM The
Union STANDPOINT
Reply OF the Unions to the Madison
Wooden Company

IL our issue of Sept. 18th, we pub
llshed d statement made by Elmer w.
sawyer, Esq, attorney for the Madi-
son Woolen Company, at a confer
ence held in the office of c. 0. Small
At Madison At that time, Mr. Saw
yer represented that there were men
and women in Madison who would
like to return to work in the mills,
but who were restrained from doing
50 because, from the Union stand
point. the strike was still on He
maintained that the strike had, in all
but a technical sense. ceased to ex-
ist. and urged the Union authorities
to formally declare it off, arguing
that such action would be to the ad-
vantage of the workers as we'll as to
The convenience OF the corporation
and the best interests of the country.
Mr. Riviere, the signer Of the reply
published below, is from Manchester,
y H He is a representative of the
national body and has been in Madi-
son, by invitation of the local union,
for about three weeks past
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
October Probate

The October Term Of Probate
Court for Somerset County was in
session Tuesday and Wednesday of
this week with Judge Charles O.
Small presiding.
Among the wills presented for pro
bate we're those OF Martha E Hol-
va of st. Albans who left as bene-
feiaries her husband hnson + Hol-
way and nieces and nephews
Harriet y. Towle of Cornyille.
whose estate is to go to her adopted
daughter Adrith Hoyt willard, whom
she asked to be named executrix Of
the will
Rufus S McKenney of Madison,
This estate is willed to the daughter
Arlen A. McKenney and the widow
Lima f. McKenney. The latter to
be executrix.
George G Dane, who bequeathed
his estate to his wife Esther NJ Dane
and daughter Mabel Dane Campbell.
Esther NJ Dane is named as executrix
Fred r. Smith of Pittsfeld His
estate is bequeathed to his wife Esth-
er S. Smith who is named as execu-
trix
In the estate of Flora G Collins
Of Skowhegan, a petition for admin
istration was presented by Nellie f,
Parlin of Skowhegan
Wills allowed were William
Henry Demo of Skowhegan; Henry
S. Doe of East New Portland; Flay-
dilla b. Harris of Canaan Parker
Sanhorn of Skowhegan. Two wills
were presented in the estate of Sarah
A. Loomis of Skowhegan and the will
of April A. 1918 was allowed
Administration was granted in the
estate of Mabel II. Loyejoy of Hart
land Charles II, Lovejoy was named
administrator In the estate OF Wal
ter b. Robinson of Palmyra, Esther
j Robinson was appointed admins
tIdlIlA. III llG estate VI ollllLA ANOl
ton of Starks, Frank J. Norton ap
pointed administrator. In the es
tate of Zlla Lucinda Holden of Moose
River, Heman w. Holden appointed
administrator. Estate of Lois A.
Savage of Madison, Sadie NJ. Hayden
appointed administrative. Estate of
George e. Mayo of Pittsfeld Edward
J Mayo of Foxcroft appointed ad-
mnistrator.
Permission was granted to Warren
A. Gilblair and Ida Gilblair to adopt
Joseph Raney and the name was
changed te Kenneth Joseph Gilblair.
Permission WAS also granted to Nor
ris o and Geneva S. Tuttle to adopt
Beverley Gilman of Skowhegan and
the name was changed to Beverley
Tuttle.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
Honor TO n SkoWhegan Boy

/ j. Smith has received word that
his son Raymond has been commits
stoned Captain Capt. Smith gradu-
ated from the High School entered
[. of NJ and graduated from that in
stitutiOn. He then took a course in
Forestry. and was employed in the
West by the Government for several
years. When the United States en-
tered the war, Capt. Smith VAS sta
toned in Montana. He enlisted with
a company from there, and Was sent
to Camp Preside, Cal, whore in three
months he was commissioned First
Lieutenant From that place he
WAS sent to Camp Fremont, and has
been stationed there ever since. He
has seen a great dead of drilling, the
days work beginning at so a. NJ
and long days being made
Congratulations are extended tc
his parents and family for the honor
conferred on their son
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
Union Church Services 10 Begin
November Il

At meeting of the representatives
and clergymen from the First B~p-
tist. Bethany Baptist Congregational
and Methodist churches. held last
Friday afternoon il was voted that
union services would be held during
the winter, beginning November IT,
The place which was selected 10 hold
the services, WAS the Centenary
Methodist church. The sunday School
and Young Peoples work will be ar
ranged differently than last winter,
but definite plans have not been made
as to these changes
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
Pratt Dane

Charles H Dane and Mrs Mac T.
Pratt were married at the home Of
the bride last Saturday evening by
the Rev Charles H. MeElhiuey OF the
Island Avenue CONGREGATIONAL church
Il was very quiet affair, the only
witnesses of the ceremony were Mr..
and Mrs W l. Hill \ wedding
lunch was served Mrs Dane was
the daughter Of George Fletcher Of
New Portland, altho for many years
she has resided in town Nlr Dane
is the eldest son Of Mrs J Henry
Dane of North avenue He is local
wood worker and for long time was
connected with the Dane Sa.h and
Blind factory.
Mr. and Mrs Dane Will re.iae on
North avenue
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
celia BeauTord

The many young friends Of Cecilia
Beauford Will be grieyed to learn that
she passed away at her home on
North Avenue, yesterday morning, af-
ter an illness of several days with
pneumonia She was born in Skow-
hegan about fourteen years ago. the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Joseph
Beauford Besides her parents, she
is survived by one sister, Marie and
three brothers, Linwood. Lawrence
and Donald. She was a member of
ST Mary's Catholic church
The funeral services will be held
from her home tomorrow with Father
j. L. A. Renaud officiating. Inter
ment will be in the Catholic cemetery
on North avenue
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
A Correction

In our account of the death OF Mrs.
Leila b. Barnes, we should have given
the date OF her birth as St Adams,
August %, 1881. The father. Riley
Noble. died in 1911, and the mother
formerly Miss Laura Withee) has
since made her home with her daugh-
ter in this place, The surviving rel
atiyes are the mother above mention
ed and two sisters. Mrs. Matte A.
Foster OF Portland, Oregon, and Mrs.
Marion Valliere, formerly Of Derby,
Me. but now OF Skowhegan also
one brother, Howard T Noble, q sec
ond lieutenant with the American Ex-
peditionary Forces.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
New Portland Man Detained

David Adams of New Portland was
apprehcnded here, Tuesday, by Sheriff
II. l.. Goodrich, on instruction from
the officers of kennebee County Mr..
Adams is resident of New Portland
He had been an employee of c. G.
Cooley in the Shovel Handle business
and the trouble down river arose
over money matters growing out Of
the settlement Mr. Adams was con
fdent that the matter could be ad-
justed satisfactorily and accompani-
ed by officer Parsons, made the trip
to Waterville, to the office of At
torney Plumstead
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Somerset County Chapter American
Red Cross wishes to acknowledge a
generous gift from the High School
the proceeds of their sale of ice cream
at the Freshmen reception They
wish also to thank the class of 1916,
Skowhegan high school, for a dona-
ton
Owing to the prevalence Of the in
fuenza epidemic in town, no sewing
will be done in the Red Cross rooms
during the remainder of the week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
schools and All Other Public Gather.
ingS Closed Until Further Notice

The closing of the moving picture
show, schools. public library, clubs,
fraternal organizations, and all other
public gatherings was ordered last
Monday until further notice such
action WAS taken in order to suppress
the epidemic of Spanish influenza
and pneumonia 1t is believed there
are about three hundred and fifty
cases in town Everywhere there is
a marked activity in plans for an or
ganized battle against further spread
of the disease
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
Is They View il at Boston Head
quarters

Boston Mass, oct :. 1915
l. H. Goldsmith. chairman
Liberty Loan Committee,
Skowhegan
The Germans want peace. Of course
they do, but this country must not
and Will not listen to any oyertures
now The most effective answer We
can given Germany is to promptly
oyer-subscribe the fighting Fourth
make your district appreciate this Il
must be done In the next twelve
days there is absolutely no thought
of an extension of time and We don't
need it,
y. PENROSE HALLOWELL,
Executive Chairman Liberty Loan
Committee of New England
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
state Officers Shoot Moose

The bull moose which had been
passing the last four months in Hart
land became so troublesome that he
had to be disposed of Game Ward
en- + p King of this place and State
Thomas James OF Angus
ia went over and shot him, Tuesday
of last week His hide and skin will
be mounted and prepared for some
museum He was 6 feet high and S
feet 4 inches long
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
Red ross Notes

We expect hat the following ar
rangement will be made for the
Christmas packages for men in the
Expeditionary Forces.
The War Department wishes each
man to receive one parcel Of standard
size and weight and in order to carry
out this plan the Army authorities
are distributing Christmas parcel la
hels to men in the service abroad.
These men will mail the labels to
their relatives or friends in this
country and no parcel will be ac-
cepted for mailing by a Post Office
without the label received from
abroad
Cartons to contain the Christmas
packages are now being made and
will be sent to Red Cross Chapters
for distribution about the latter part
of October There is no need for
anxiety because the cartons will not
be given out until the labels are re
ceiyed from the other side
The collection Of fruit stones, nut
shells, platinum and tin is tagging
Results show that the people do not
appreciate its Importance. Remem-
her that it is from' the shells of nuts
that carbon is made If you have
but few, please bring them. They
may be left at the Red Cross rooms
The war won't wait We must not
wait A life saved. must be saved
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
Hodgd0n Holt

Asa Ilodgdon of this place and
Marguerite + Holt of Solon were
united in marriage here recently The
ceremony WAS performed by Rev.
George Merriam The bride is the
daughter of f l. Holt of Solon. Mr..
EIodgdon has made his home here for
several years. being on Beech street
greater part OF the time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10
Died of Pneumonia Last sunday

Edward ] Groder died at his home
oa south street. last sunday at > p.
ID He va. stricken with influenza
one week before, and this turned -
pneumonia. resulting fatally a -tt.-
Cd He was born February Il 1s7>.
in the house where his death oeeurr-
ed. the son Of Benon and Modest
Gessorl Grondin
He attended the Skowhegan public
schools, and on attaining manhood
became an employe a the shoe fac
tory. following this occupation both
in Skowhegan and a Gardiner About
four years ago, he learned the plumb
ing trade. which he followed very
successfully until his decease
In August 1904 he was married 70
Miss Melyine LemleuN. formerly of
Lisbon Falls To them were born
three children. Evelyn. aged L. Helen
II. and Thelma six years Of age. all
Of whom together with he mother
survive
The parents. Nr ard Mrs Benoni
Grondin above mentioned. were ma
,iyes Of Canada They cane = skow-
hegan A. years ago and hut. The
homestead on South street passing
The remainder of their lives there Mr.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10

Can't see why a man should ever
hunt for horse or anything else he
wants to buy. An ad in Everybody's
Column is so cheap and 50 sure to
be effective
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-10

Thrice-d Week World. almost
good as Il daily, 65e year
Newark post., 1918-12-04
Red Cross Needs Sweaters

The soldiers of the Army of Oc-
cupation send word that last
years sweters are worn out, that
it is getting pretty cold there and
that they want sweaters now more
than anything else. Then, too, the
refugees and repatries have few
warm garments and little or no
heat in their houses. The nurses,
too, are urgently in need of sweat
ers. The Red Cross therefore
urges loyal knitters to continue
their knitting with renewed zeal.
Delaware Chapter is asked to send
before February 1, $4,000 sweaters
and $4,000 pairs of socks.
There is a plentiful supply of
wool on hand for all knitters, an
especially urgent need exists be-
cause the available stock of sweat
ers has been depleted by a ship
ment last week of $4,000 sweaters
to Siberia.
Newark post., 1918-12-04
w. H. M. S. Holds
Monthly Meeting

An interesting meeting of the w.
H. M. S. was held at the home of
Mrs. H. Warner McNeal on Thurs
day evening, December 3. About
60 members were present and the
mite boxes were opened, netting a
total of $52.75.
A literary program followed the
business meeting.
Instrumental Solo-Miss Gene
We've Burnite.
Reading-Miss Madeline Raby.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. T. T. Martin.
Instrumental Duet - Elizabeth
McNeal, Johnson Rowan.
Reading-Mrs. w. R. Cameron.
In a picture guessing contest,
Mrs. Robert Jones won the prize,
fine box of candy.
A social hour followed the pro-
gram and the hostess served re-
freshments.
Newark post., 1918-12-04
CONTINENTAL
ORGANIZES BAND
Leader Secured and Practice to
Begin Soon

The lack of available band
music for such celebrations as
that of the parade following the
armistice signing suggested to the
Continental Fibre Company the
idea of organizing a band of their
own. A survey of the working
force disclosed the fact that four
or five have had experience in
various bands. Others enthus-
iastically approved the idea and
expressed their willingness to
learn. The firm likewise heartily
endorsed the plan and c. G. Hub
ert has perfected the plans and ar
ranged for the first meeting on
next Thursday evening with l. w.
Coslet of North East, Md, as lead
er. The band will consist of 25
pieces. S. Wright went to Phila-
delephia today to purchase instru-
ments which the Continental will
loan to the band members.
Newark post., 1918-12-04
Rev. John N. Dougherty
Goes to Wilmington

Reverend John N. Dougherty,
for ten years pastor of ST. Johns
Catholic Church was on Friday
transferred to St. PauPs Church,
Wilmington, as assistant pastor.
During his residence in Newark
Father Dougherty took an active
part in civic affairs and made
many friends among all denomina-
tions. He is succeeded by Rev. P.
A. Brennan who has been for sew
eral years assistant priest at ST..
Paul's church.
Father Brennan who oficiated
at his new charge last Sunday
comes we'll recommended and is
especially we'll fitted for his work.
He was presented with a purse of
$3.50 by his parishioners at St.
Paul's as a farewell testimonial of
affection and esteem.
Newark post., 1918-12-04
TELLS OF OVER
SEAS WORK
Dean Hayward Addresses
New Century Club

At uhe regular meeting of the
New Century Club held on FRIDAY
AFTERNOON, routine business was
transacted for the first half hour.
Dean Harry Hayward who has
'oeen chosen ais one of seven reg
lonal directors to- plan and super
wise agricultural work among the
american troops composing the
Army of Occupation in Europe, ad-
dressed the club on the subject of
his work abroad.
4 lie contrasted the physical and
moral conditions that surround
our troops today with those of
previous wars and explained par
tlcularly the educational oppor-
tunities offered TO soldiers $50 that
they will come back with new Wis.,
ions of life and responsibility, bet
ter than ever fitted for citizenship.
What is in effect a great university
with 100000 men in regular
classes, of every subject ordinar-
lily pursued in college and univer-
,sity is planned by the Y. M. C. A.
AT the head of the Agricultural
division lis DR.. Butterfeld of Am
herst and in this division Dean
Hayward will direct the work of
Glasses, select teachers from the
ranks and train them to carry on
the work in the most efficient man.
ner possible. The men chosen by
the Y. M. c. A. for this stupendous
educational work are all leaders in
their particular line. All are 60
ing at a personal sacrifice since no
salaries are paid.
Replying to a query as ito TAX
ing assistants, Dean Hayward re-
piled that the scarcity of food and
the fact that many we'll trained
men are in the ranks over there
and will be withdrawn for instruc-
tors.
After Dean Hayward's address
the president announced that MEM
bers are invited to bring children
between the ages of 3 and years
TO the next meeting. One of the
high school girls has volunteered
to come and amuse the children
during the afternoon. After the
holidays Miss Rich, chairman of
Education, has volunteered to ar
range kindergarten work for these
children under the direction of
some of the college girls.
Newark post., 1918-12-04
HOT LUNCHES
PROVE POPULAR
High School Girls Prepare
Balanced Menus

The serving of hot lunches to
the pupils of the Newark Public
Schools, inaugurated two weeks
ago, is proving to be exceedingly
popular. A number of pupils far in
excess of the maximum estimate
are availing themselves daily of
the opportunity ito supplement the
lunch brought from home with
something hot and nourishing
from the school kitchen. On the
second floor of the High School
building with equipment loaned by
Women's College in exchange for
the privilege of using it for prac-
tice teaching, the Home Economics
Glass composed of high school
girls, prepare under the supervi-
sion of Miss Masker, a balanced
menu for each days serving.
This class of ID girls lis divided
into two groups of Z each and al
ternate i'm 3-day and 2-day shifts
SO that each group has an oppor-
tunity TO learn in a practical way
the requirements of a balanced
meal and the most efficient end
economical way of serving it.
So popular has this innovation
become and so great lis the demand
for these lunches that the equip
ment now on hand for serving has
proved inadequate. To relieve this
situation the Board of Education
at a recent meeting voted $35 to
be expended for nee essary dishes.
These lunches are served at cost
as perusal of a typical menu will
prove. Mondays menu for ex-
ample, furnished full sized SUBJ
stantial lettuce or cheese sandwich
for &c; dish of creamed potatoes,
SC; a cup. of hot cocoa, SC, and an
apple for 2 C.
The menus are changed daily,
are written neatly in menu form
and posted in the halls during the
morning by the girls.
These lunches are of incalcul-
able value to the school children
many of whom come from a dist
ance and often after a hastily eat
en- breakfast, have heretofore de-
pended upon cold lunch prepared
at home or a wholly inadequate
snack purchased at some of the
stores. Ill nourished bodies mean
sluggish minds and consequently
poor school work. Proper nourish-
ment such as is now available
should result in a higher and bet
ter grade of school work.
Newark post., 1918-12-04
ALUMNI BANQUET
TO BE HELD in OLD
COLLEGE HALL
Memorial Service for Delaware
Heroes a Feature

The Ways and Means Committee
of the Delaware College Alumni
Association, at meeting in Will
mington on Saturday decided to
hold their annual banquet on
Washington's Birthday, Saturday,
February 22, at Old College Hall.
This is the first time that the an
nual banquet has been held here.
AIT the same time it is planned ITO
hold a memorial service for the
sons of Old Delaware who have
made the supreme sacrifice TOR
their country in the Great War.
4 Plans for the service and the
dinner are now under way. 1t is
expected that under such unusual
and inspiring circumstances an
:,nusually large number of alumni
will attend.