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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
LAKEWOOD ROAD WILL
Be MICH IMPROVED
Anti-Lobby Bill Becomes Law

Several matters have been pend
ing at Augusta OF interest to Som
erset county people, Among them,
perhaps the most important Is, the
resolve which appropriates $4,000 of
State road money to be laid out on
the Lakewood road between Cold
Brook and Squire's Hill. $1,000 of
this is to be expended by the town
of Madison and $1,000 by the town
OF Skowhegan. 1t Is expected that
each of these towns will add $1,000,
making fund of $4,000 in all for this
highway improvement The limits
above given are not necessarily exact
Madison will commence at the town
line and work northward as far as
the money will go. Skowhegan will
commence at the town line and ex-
pend its money as far as it will go
southwark 1t is believed, however.
that the lodges can be blown out and
the road substantially built most of
the distance between Cold Brook and
Squire's Hill for $4,000. Representa-
tives B. F. Burns of Madison and
Clyde II. Smith of Skowhegan were
instrumental in getting this resolve
but the entire Somerset County dele
cation lent their approval to the mat
ter This road Is often made use Of
by tourists going to the upper part
of the Kennebec Valley and through
to the Province of Quebec. Consider
ing its Importance and the amount of
traffic over it, 1t has probably been
the worst piece of highway in New
England Its rebuilding will be very
great boon to the travelling public in
this part of the Kennebec Valley.
The Anti-Lobby Bill, introduced in
practically the same form by Senator
Folsom of Norridgewock and Repre-
sentative Smith of Skowhegan, has
been unanimously reported by the
committee on judiciary as Ought to
Pass" and undoubtedly will become
a law. This measure provides that
corporate counsel or any paid lobby
ist shall make a record of the name
of his employer and all other particu-
lars, at the State house. which record
is to be kept open for public inspec-
ton. Bills of this nature have been
offered to the legislature, off and on
for Is years, and have heretofore
failed of a passage.
The bill offered by Representative
Smith of Skowhegan changing the
method of selecting road commits
sioner has been passed to be engross-
ed. Heretofore, road commissioners
we're appointed by the selectmen. I'm
der the new law, the citizens of any
town, If they so desire, can elect them
by vote at the annual town meeting.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
Mrs. Ellen StinsOn Dead

The death of Mrs. Ellen Stinson oc-
Cured at the home of her nephew
Howard Durrell of Main street, yes
terday noon She had been a mem
Der of this household since last Sep
tember, coming here from Gardiner
Mrs Stinson was 78 years old. Her
parents were Robert and Eliza
fBramm) Littlefield of Gardiner. She
was a very prominent woman in that
city. Her husband, c. S. Stinson, is
deceased. She has brother. Sam
mel Durrell of this place. No chill
dren survive. The funeral services
will be held In Gardiner. She will be
laid to rest beside her husband
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
Festival Chorus Elects Officers

At the meeting of the Skowhegan
Festival Chorus, held Monday even
ing, the following officers We're elect
ed Miss Gladys Pennell, president;
Mrs. Eta SWEET Bradley, vice presi-
dent; J. y. Smith, treasurer; r. f.
Atwood, secretary. Thomas G. Lord.
Mrs. Thomas G. Lord, Miss Blanch
Jewctt, r. w Leighton. Miss Edna
Cushing, executive committee.
The chorus has at present the larg-
est membership in its recent history,
and much enthusiasm was shown at
this meeting. There is the best pros
pect of a good chorus that Skowhe-
gan has had for long time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13

anghters are Mrs Flora Aldrich of
uhurn. the mother OF two children !;
llonzo p Foss in government en-
10y at Berlin y IL. the father of
hree Guy NJ Foss OF Auburn. an
'mploye IN a shoe store, and Chaun-
cey II Foss farmer of Wales. hav-
Ing four and three children respective
ly
About the 1895 Mr. and Mrs Foss
moved from Brighton to Cornyille, to
The farm now occupied by Bert Bow
man. second selectman of that town.
After several years they went to live
on the Nell farm, near the foot of
Meadow Hlll on the East Ridge. About
five years ago, they moved to Athens.
To the Athens Baptist Church (for-
merly the Free Baptst) they brought
with them letters from the Free Bap-
list Church OF Brighton, with which
In early life. after baptism, they had
united In the Athens church their
absence will be keenly felt, for they
have been faithful members Mr..
Foss Is affiliated with the Athens
grange and Is member OF the Will
liam Morgan Post OF Athens His
lifelong occupation has been farm
lLg
Mr. and Mrs Foss left Athens in
February TO make their future home
with their son. Chauncey in Wales,
where they will also be near their
daughter. Mrs Warren Aldrich and
their son. Guy NJ Foss both of whom
are residents of Auburn
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
New Time Table on Somerset Trac'
tiOn Co.

A new time table went into effect
on Somerset Traction Company on
Monday, March 10th, IN order to give
better connections with the change OF
time Oh the M C. r. r. With the new
service there will be a car leaving
Skowhegan at 500 and 700 P. M,
for Madison and there will also be
two additional trips in the morning
at 6:45 and $50 A. M. This new SER
vice by having a car leave Madison
at P. M, will make close connec-
tions with train leaving SkoWhegan
at 7:1O P. NJ, and II is also expected
that this car will carry the mail from
Madison.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
PhonogHph Wanted for Skowhegan
High School

a phonograph or some form of
talking machine is very badly need
ed at the High School building for
musical studies and other education
al work. Instructor of music. Elmer
E. Towne, is now planning a benefit
entertainment to raise funds for this
purpose. The program will be given
by. the pupils of the skowhegan
schools. The date will be announced
in the early future.
Skowhegan people are urged to
plan for a liberal patronage for these
entertainments and for such other as
sistance as may be necessary to car
ry out the above plan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
CONCERT DATE TUESDAY
HEN|NG. MAR. 20
Chapman Musical Treat Promised.
Wonderful Artists VIII BE Heard

The announcement Of the Chapman
concert which appeared last week,
has sent thrill of Joy to every music
lover in town. No one has ever
brought to our State such wonderful
artists as Mr.. Chapman. and, in fact,
these small towns have been blessed
by hearing artists that they never
would have heard If it were not for
his untiring energy to give the best
in music. Don't forget the date OF
this concert, spread the good news
far and near. Remember, in buying
a ticket, you not only enjoy great
musical treat yourself, but you are
helping to support your own Festival
Chorus as we'll Miss Virginia Rae,
the beautiful southern girl, has a
most wonderful bird-like coloratura
voice, while Miss Ruth Pearcy has a
most sympathetic contralto voice. A
great future Is predicted for these
Young artists. Nicholas Garagusi has
long been ranked as one OF New
Yorks best violinists; a good second
to Seidl, and Heifetz. Mr. Chapman
will accompany these artists in his
own magnetic way. Tickets are on
sale at usual musical headquarters,
on and after February 25th Secure
your seat searly.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
LOCAL ITEMS

Mrs. Queenie Merry, who under
went a critical operation at the Cen
tral Maine General Hospital at Lew
iston, two months ago, returned 10
her home on Free street, last We'd
nesday.
Mrs William Witham and her little
daughter, Lucretia, are to arrive
home tomorrow (Friday) from North
Lake, where they have been guests
of MIR. and Mrs. Austin Kenney for
the past two weeks.
The Working League of the Con-
gregational church will serve a st.
Patrlck's supper Tuesday, March IS.
at $50 p NJ Short entertainment
after supper Come The price OF
the tickets Will be announced later.
Mrs. j. Wallace Blunt arrived home
last Monday after an absence OF three
weeks. While in Boston she met
her brother Lieut.. Colonel Roy l.,
Marston, who has recently returned
from France. Colonel Marston is
ncW AT Camp Dix, New jersey. await
ing his discharge. Congressman and
Mrs J. AZ, Peters were in Boston at
the same time and there was at least
one reunion Of Skowheganites In
which Mr. and Mrs. Peters were in
cluaed Among those present at
these gatherings were Major and Mrs.
Blunt and Colonel and Mrs. Marston.
Mrs Marston Is at present with Mrs.
Harry Emery of New York City
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13

Samuel A Foss vas born April j
1898. In shirley lie vas the NTH b.
A family OF ten children OF whom
three are now living His parent
we're John and Hannah tGranp Foss
both natives Of Skowhegan They
moved 10 Brighton in the year ist9
-here John Foss followed the voca-
ton of farming Both are now de
ceased Five sons served In the civil
War one. Nathaniel. died in the ser
vice. John Jr. Was in the army three
years. Samuel A. enlisted IN Sepiem
Der. 1853. and served nine months. to
The close OF the war. Frank B and
Washington we're in the service three
years each. The youngest son
Charles II and Frank b. Foss are
both deceased or the daughters,
Mary J became the wife Of Jacob
Foss of Athens. and Elizabeth is now
Mrs. Elizabeth Foss Bunker OF Athens
nary y ulcd 1"iHe NlhAc eAht'
Samuel A. Foss was married July
81. 1855. TO Miss Lucy ] Hutchins,
daughter Of Rev Perkins aud Mary
tBunker1 Hutchins OF Brighton She
vas born Aug 30. 1898, third OF ten
children. Of whom Mrs Foss two
brothers and two sisters are the only
members OF the family now living
After their marriage. Mr.. and Mrs.
Foss settled IN Brighton. where five
children we're born to them One OF
these. daughter died there at the
age OF five years The other sons and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
For Road Commissioner

1t appears to me, and l think most
OF eur citizens have the same feeling.
that whoever is elected road commls-
sioner AZ our annual meeting VIII be
practically a man Of iuexperience. II
this is the case. it would certainly be
to the advantage Of the town, other
things being equal that beginning
be made with u young man
|. therefore. take this opportunity
to solicit your support fer The POSI-
ton and il elected. assure the peo-
Pile of a courteous and careful admin
istration keeping in mind that all ot#
fclals are only servants of the peo-
PIE
LEON = Rf-KFR
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
East Madison Grange

A very enjoyable meeting was held
by this organization, March Sth, and
a lot of business attended to. Sis
ters Clement and Pugh furnished the
following program song, "A Home
On The Farm" Choir reading, Wnat
Do People Think" l.. Harvell. cues
ton what do / think OF the daylight
sowing plan?" opened by A. c. b.
Keene, followed by L. c. Jewett;
reading "The Housekeeper's Trage-
dy," Effie Tuttle; reading, Hard 70
Classify" A. C. B. Keene; story
George Kicker.
March 22nd, the third and fourth
degrees will be given In the forenoon
and in the afternoon the uninstalled
officers for 1919 will be installed
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13

The United States Civil Service
Comm ssion has announced an exam
inat.on - be held al SkoWhegan and
Pifsneld on April u. to fiji the po-
sition of rural carrier from the Skow-
hogan Office and any vacancies that
may later occur on rural routes from
any office in this county. E1amina-
tions will be open only TO male citi-
zens who are actually domiciled div
ing) within the territory Of some
Somerset County post office. Form
number 1877, which Is the application
blank required. may be obtsined by
addressing the Civil Service Com
mission at Washington. ID c.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13

Mrs. Elba Danforth died at her
home on the Eaton Mountain road
yesterday, after long illness.
Isaac S. Wheeler, for many
years an employee for the Somor-
set Traction Company died at hla
home ON Jewett ST, yesterday lie
was injured in an accident July
II, 1918 and has never fully re
covered his health The funeral
services will occur Saturday morn.
ing at 10 O'Clock at his home on
Jewett street.
Mr. and Mrs. G ". Tobey of Bridge
street are in receipt OF letter from
their son, Karl In which he states
that he expects 10 be In skowhegan
today Thursday Mr .Tobey has
been at Camp Deyens for few
weeks, and will arrive here from that
place.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
Thomas Benjamin Patterson

Again the all-high has sounded his
trumpet in the heavens and called
unto himself from our midst to the
world beyond. man beloved and
prominent in the affairs of Somerset
Connty. Suddenly and with but little
warning. Thomas benjamin Patter-
SOC, early Tuesday morning, Febru-
airy - at his home in North Arson
passed peacefully, in sleep, from this
earthly life TO his permanent home
beyond the stars. Although he had
been in i'll health for Il number of
years, yet he was able to be about
and enjoying the health of a conval-
escent, and for this reason the end
came as a great shock to his many
friends and relatives
Mr. Patterson was born in Madi-
son, January G, 1S49. on the old Pat
tersOn farm at the end of the Arson
and Madison Toll Bridge and was
the son of the late Thomas and Ana
lostine (Colbyl Patterson other
children Of this widely known and
much respected family We're: Orela
c. Patterson who died in Pennington.
in 1868 and Hortense \. Patterson.
an invalid and shut-in for over forty
years, and long time resident OF
North Anson village. who died in
1916. The deceased spent his boy
hood on his fathers farm and obtain
ed his early education in the old time
district schools In the early sixties
he became a student at Anson Acad-
emy and later pursued course OF
study at the Pennington State Nor
NAL school. His receptive young mind
was beginning to receive the knowl-
edge of the vast progress of the
greater world outside and he soon be-
came restless, like other boys, for
the arrival of that day when he would
become his own lord and master and
could depart from his paternal home
to go out into the world to make d
name for himself Al last this day
came. and in the fall of 1867 he went
northward into British North Amer
ica better known as Canada 10 Iighi
the battles with the world, He re-
NAMED in Canada for some three OF
four years and while there pursued q
course of study at the Bryant and
Siratton Business College OF Toronto
After graduation from this institution
ne became a CLERK and bookkeeper
in one of the leading commercial
AoaSes Of the city OF Toronto. He
then returned to his native State and
h,e me the business manager Of the
Patterson farm in Madison. which po
.aaN ne retained during the declin-
lng wears Of his father at whose at
in IN. he became sole proprietor
and owner. On October 10. 1881. h,
VIZ uaited in marriage with Jenni.
Elmira Jones of Madison and to then
one son was born.
The larger part of his life w.
spent on the old homestead wher,
he not only became a very success
ful and rosperous agriculturist bu
business man as well. dealing no
only in sheep and cattle but some
what in real estate. In the earl,
eighties he became a Director Of th-
Anson and Madison Bridge Compan,
and later served as Its president 10
number Of years. In 1895 he wa
elected a member of the Board OF Sc
lectmen OF the Town of Madison, II
which capacity he served consectlve
ly for a period of five years. Dur
ing this time the question OF the divi
sion Of the town arose and was car
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13

Notices are soon to be issued for a
meeting OF Somerset Lodge to be
held next Monday evening. also for o
meeting on Monday evening, March
oath. and another on Monday evening.
March 31st.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. r. Bracket of No.
/ Weston street, have recently re-
son Morris A. He Is studying at the
baltimore College of dental surgery
in Maryland. He has passed all of his
first years subjects and this year he
has the honor of having been elected
president of his class. MIR. Bracket
expects to come home for the sum
mer vacation in June.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Bicknell of Mad
ison we're in town yesterday. They
are making plans to go TO Woodfords
In the early future. having recently
sold their farm to Ralph Tibbetts
and George Burns, the latter being
until recently of Connecticut. These
gentlemen are already moving their
household goods tv their new pur-
chase. The farm Just disposed OF
was cleared out of the general forest
by Mr.. Bicknell's father, John Bick-
nell, Sr., who came from Arlington,
Mass, about one hundred years ago.
This Is the first time 1t Is passed out
of the Bicknell family. Mr. and Mrs
Bicknell will be the guests OF their
sons, J. c. and Edward in Woodfords.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
Whose Pool Table GOesf

To the Editor,
Independent Reporter
| notice In the Boston Post, a news
item stating that Rep. Dutton of
bingham has introduced a bill to this
legislature providing that in towns OF
less than 1000 inhabitants, there shall
be only one pool table. II this IS
true land 1t probably is or the Post"
would not print it, | would like TO
inquire which one has got to go, sup
posing this law is passed? | have
one and so has Mr.. Dutton. Am WILL
ing for others beside myself to have
peol tables. Why should one per-
son In town have a monopoly Of AN
The wickedness?
H. B. WHIPPLE,
Bingham.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
Elliott y. Spears Speaking Appoint
mentS.

Elliott y. Spear delivered his lee
ture on War Experiences" at Nor
ridgewock, last evening. This even
ing he speaks at Guilford, and next
Saturday evening he will speak at
Bingham. At Guilford his lecture is
under the auspices of the local Red
Cross
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
Benefit For Devastated France Fund

There is to be benefit evening at
the Opera House. Friday of next week
March 21st.. under the auspices of
the American Committee for Deyas-
tated France (Incorporated). The
principal attraction for the evening
is. THE Beloved Traitor" featuring
May Marsh and f. *. Lincoln, A
program introducing vaudeville, with
home talent, is being prepared. Tick
cts, 20 cents.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
Grange Dance Next Tuesday Evening

There was a splendid attendance at
the dance given by the Grange Debt
Committee at their hail, March 4th.
Another of these events will occur
next Tuesday evening, under their
auspices. Manter's orchestra will
furnish music.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
Candidate for Reelection
II. B. WHIPPLE,
Bingham

! shall be a candidate for re-elec
Ton TO the office OF Second Select
man, at the town meeting, to be helt
Monday, March 31st.
ALLIE LEWIA.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
Candidate for Road Commissioner

shall be a candidate for road COM
missioner at the Annual Town Meet
ing March 3lst. and will appreciate
the support of the citizens OF Skow-
began.
EPHRIAM COWETT.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
Rnral Carrier Examinations

LEON F BUKER
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-06
live STOCK IS
HEADLINER At
Two BIG SALES
Kimmel Weist and Roberts
Sales Attract Big Crowds
Hogs Bring Good Price.
WILLIAM r. sANsoRN


There was . largo crowd at the Ozrc
Kimmel farm sale ON Wednesday. The
interest largely centered in live stock
Of which 166 head. including 1856 Big
Type Poland hogs were sold at good
prices. The Kimmel farm 10 located
two miles southeast Of Eldorado, O..
and about two milest west Of West
Manchester. All the farmers in the
vicinity Of these towns seemingly took
. day of to be present at the sale to
pick up such offerings a. suited their
needs.
The top price on horses was $211, on
COWS 500, and on Poland China sows
$50. More than 100 head Of fall
shoats. weighing up to 20 lbs. were dl.
vided among q lot Of eager bidders and
were quickly disposed Of.
Col. Ira A. Buhrman of West Man
chester, succeeded in getting $500
from the visitors, and Carl Miller, of
the Farmers bank at Eldorado, han
died the money.
Other Farm Sales.
The Wednesday farm sales held by
w. T. Weist. two miles south of Camp
bellstown. O., and by T. F. Roberts,
living about five miles south of Rich
mond. drew large number Of visit
ing buyers. The prices paid were re-
ported as satisfactory to all concern
ed
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-06
Normal Trustees FAVOR
Turning Over Winono

MUNCIE, Ind, Feb. 6-The proposal
that Indiana take over the property of
Winona College at Winona Lake, Inc
and operate it as the northern division
of the Indiana State Normal School
was approved yesterday at meeting
of trustees of the state institution held
here yesterday.
Provisions were attached to the
plan whereby the school property must
be turned over to the state free of in
debtedness and that the legislatu re
appropriate money sufficient to oper-
ate the school on the same basis of
efficiency maintained at the State Nor
NAL school at Terre Haute and the
eastern division of the school, located
here.