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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-02-20
TOBEY Observation-Disclosures

Mrs. Cora Hurley OF Skowhegan WIS.,
tied her sister Lilly Tobey last week.
At the annual town meeting which
will occur March 3, 1t Is reported that
Hon. F. II. Tobey OF this district will
run for second selectman Mr.. Tobey
has always resided in Norrdgewock,
where he is prominently connected
with all the interests OF the town. He
ia 4 farmer. but aside from his duties
there he Is one OF the most active
Changers in the county. He has
been a member OF the board OF select
men, Master OF Somerset Grange and
secretary OF Pomona for several
terms and is member OF Lebanon
lodge r. and A. M. He has also
served his district. as representative
to the Legislature pd will command
a strong support~
Mrs. Gladys Bennett and daughter
Norma have returned to their home at
Scion after a visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs F., H. Burrill.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-02-20
MADISON CENTRE

Morris Clough and son of Skowhe-
gan were callers at the home OF Miss
Olive and Fred Hayden last Sunday.
II. E. Spear has finished work at
North Arson and returned home last
Saturday
Mrs. George Clough has been seri-
ously i'll but at this writing is gaining
Miss Mary Pugh has now recoy-
cred from her recent Illness sufficient
Is TO ride on the electrics.
The Spiritualist Ladies' Aid Soeie-
ty are to meet with Miss Olive Hayden
Tuesday. Feb 25th
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DEAD RIVER

]. b. Carville of Stratton was In
town on business last Friday and
Saturday.
Game Warden A. e Wright OF Flag
staff was a business caller In town
last week
E. j. Donohue, who has been sick
with the grippe for the past week, has
returned to his work where he Is
scaling lumber for e. J. LOngley. or
what is known as the Hewitt farm.
Our stage driver c. II. Norton has
been appointed to expend 5000 on the
Carrabassett road this coming season
Mrs. II. " Stafford and Miss Eta
Barron were callers at Mrs. Daggett's
last Saturday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-02-20

900 OTant d., DuilaIO, N. I
81 have been Payaiy@ea on tie
whole right side since April Both,
| referred the case to physician,
who wrote me personally, advising
tie use Of 'Fruit-a-tiyes'
| bought three hoxe, and used
them as directed. lam leeliag Gac-
better than I have ne past nine
months.
/ would not be without Fruit-a-
th,e' for anything; no more strong
ca,lH:ic, or salts SO long us Fruit-a-
tive are purchasable ; no more
hoa. ,rouble for me.
/ command Fruit Tires 10 ALL
| iecl more like 40 than 81, which l
have just passed..
VIM. II. OSTRANDER.
Doc a box, 6 for 50 80, trial size 25c
At all dealers or sent on receipt of
price, by FRUIT Wives Limited,
oGDENSBURG, N. \.
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SHARKS

There was good attendance at the
VI. f. Church last Sunday. The duets
by Bert Bartlett and Mrs. Mae Ward
were much appreciated Next Sun
dav there will be special music suit
abb for Washington birthday.
Mr.. and Mr.. l.. o. Gray are the
happy parents OF baby girl
Several from this town attended the
funeral services Of Grin Lecman OF
West Mills last Friday.
Vivian Frederic is spending a week
with friends in Mercer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-02-20
RAkER'S SInINE

Rert Goodridge is stopping at w. d.
Tnttle's and going to work for Mr..
Stoddard on the landing
Nell O'Neil's daughter of Watervillc
came Thursday and returned to hcr
home Saturday
Ed King OF Skowhegan has been in
this section for few days.
Sophia Gilman has gone 70 Dead
water to work
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-02-20
BLACKWELL

Mrs. Arthur Trefethen OF Bath with
her two young sons arc visiting at the
home OF her father, Daniel Murray
Mrs. Crouch who has been employ
cd in the family OF Elmer f. Towne,
for some months. has completed her
duties.
Mrs. IT. N. Gates and Miss Margaret
OF Skowhegan. were guests Thursday
of last week at the home Of her pa
rents here
Many in this vicinity who have
been victims Of the Flu" are improv-
ing at this writing
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SOUTH SOLON

Adams Bros. who had to stop press
ing hay for about one month, on &C
count OF sickness, began again last
Monday. They are at work near
Madison.
Mont Forbus has bought farm in
Monsoon and intends to move on to IT
this spring.
Frank Adams has hauled to Parker
mill about 10000 feet OF bass wood
which he has sold 10 Auburn parties
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The News of Somerset's Busy Towns

Chester Sheaff and wife we're call
ers at Chas. Sheaff's, recently.
Kenneth Berry spent Sunday with
his sister. Mrs ARA Hooper.
Ella Mulligan and lady friend visit
ed friends In Larone. recently.
Dick, the faithful old horse OF VIM
Dunston, died last Saturday.
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BRIGHTON

Pvt. Timothy d. Brown who has
been In France since Sept 1917: and
on Nov. 4, 1918 was wounded in the
knee, was brought to hospital in
Maryland, some six weeks ago He
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-02-20
EAST SKONHEGAN

IHOI HhVW HLUNN
]. o. Wheelock attended the auction
sale of horses at Burnham. last Fri
day.
II. II. Richardson is hauling stove
wood to Skowhegan.
Mrs. Herbert Richardson and Miss
Bertha Young made business TRIP
to Skowhegan, Saturday.
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fellow tOwnsmen He leaves to
mourn his loss besides the wife and
daughter. two brothers and ak sisters
as well as a host of friends.
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PILES! PILESl . PILES!

WILLIAMS PILE OINTMENT .
For Blind, Bleeding aud Itching Piles.
Foss by all dru4eists. msils0e and 81. 90
WILLIAMS MFG. CO.. Prep... Clsvsla.d. oAia
For Sale by Bucknam's Pharmacy
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POWERS SCHOOLHOUsE

NORRIDGEWOCk
Earl Nye Of Mercer was week end
visitor at Joe Berry's.
Mrs. Elva Berry and little girls Wis
tied Mrs. p. C. Campbell at the viii
lage, Sunday.
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NORTH HARTLAND

Messrs. Real and Gaylord from
Cornyille were in this section Satur-
day packing apples.
Mrs. Grace (Whitney) Robinson
from Sidney is visiting her mother
Mrs Ida Whitney.
The farmers OF North HArtland have
been improving the good weather the
past week in harvesting their years
supply of ice which is OF superior
quality.
Mrs. Aldear Hinton from Skowhe-
gan is caring for Mrs. Bert Elliott.
Randall Staples Of the u. S. S.
Leuefla, has been granted an honor
able discharge and returned to his
| home
Mr. and Mrs A. B. Jordan are In
Portland visiting their son Victor Jor-
dan and family. During their alb
sence Mrs. Brown, sister of Mrs. Jor-
dan, is keeping house, while Arthur
Jordan is doing the out OF door work
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MOOSE RIVER

VIM. J. Murtha has finished his
numbering and moved home Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. J. Murtha has gone to
NARROW, p. @. to attend the funeral
OF her aunt Mrs Ellen Armstrong who
died in the hospital at Sherbrook af-
ter undergoing an operation.
Mr.. Burwood has resumed his work
as janitor at the school building after
several weeks illness.
Several ladies from here attended
the food sale at the Library, Satur-
day afternoon and evening.
Mrs. M. E. Holden and daughter
Erma went to Bangor last week. Miss
Holden will enter Shaw's Business
College as a student.
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RIVER ROAD

Harold Chase was In Pittsfeld Sun
day returning Monday.
Mrs. Arthur Bovnton and baby visit
ed relatives in Fairfield recently.
Mrs. Levi Jackson spent few days
last week with Mrs. John Clayton.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Boynton visited
their son Henry Boynton on the East
side OF the river Sunday.
Mrs Judith Weston, aged 90 spent
Sunday in the home of her grandson,
Ernest Dunbar on Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Ralph Jewell who works at the
Hope Farm" spent Sunday with
friends in Canaan.
Mrs. Warren Foss entertained on
Sunday her brothers wife, Mrs Abel
Snow and son and daughter Miss
Daisy Snow, who live on the back
road.
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Chapman OF
Ronton visited Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. John Clayton.
M. r. Damren of Larone who is cut
ting pulp for l. Crowell, accompa MED
bv his daughter Mrs. Lester Young,
went TO his home Monday afternoon,
to spend few days
Quite a number on the River road
are cutting and hauling pulp to the
village. Harry Tibbals. Isaiah Crowell,
Roy Warren. Chas. Jaryais and w O.
Chase & Son.
Mrs. Lillian Melanson, who Is en-
ployed at the Oxford Hotel was called
to Bangor last week to visit her nus
hand. He is in the hospital for
treatment for heart trouble His
condition was somewhat improved
when she returned on Friday.
Johnathan Laurison went to Sher-
brook. Canada, last week, to look
after a sister OF Mrs. Laurison's who
was critically III In hospital there.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-02-20

Boston Post, to our subs cribers
$500 a year.
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per pound, making the price OF the
oxen s471.90. 1t is thought this Is
the largest price ever paid for a pair
of oxen in Athens. II anyone has
sold for more please send price.
There will be no further church ser
vices until the people are free from
the prevailing disease.
Or. Stinchfield from Skowhegan
was called to attend seven cases in
this village.
Athens Grange met in regular ses-
sion last Saturday afternoon with a
good number present. Franklin
Bradeen was instructed in the third
and fourth degree. After the degree
work a short program was given. Sew
eral OF our members were reported
seriously ILL., This the Grange much
regrets and hopes for their speedy
recovery
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Foss of Athens,
lifelong residents OF this vicinity, left
for Wales. last Saturday. where they
are to make their home with their
son, Chauncey Foss. Mr.. Foss was
born in the town Of Shirley, from
which place, at an early age, he moved
with his parents to Brighton. He af-
forwards lived in Cornville for about
25 years. He has always followed
the vocation of farmer He was in
the army during the War of the Re
bellion. Mrs. Foss was, before her
marriage Lucy ]. Hutchins, daughter
OF Rev. Perkins Hutchins of Brighton.
They have four children: Flora
married Warren Aldrich and they live
at Auburn; Alonzo lives in Berlin, y.
H., where he is employed by the GOV
eminent; Guy NJ works in a shoe
store in Lewiston and Ghauneey,
above mentioned is a farmer. Mr..
Foss Il Il member OF Athens Grange
and Of william Morgan Post in Athens
The Washington times., 1919-01-05
ITALIANS IN U. S. WARN
OF FOE POLITICAL MOVES

Austro-German politicians are
working now to re-establish their in
fiuence in middle and southeastern
Europe and spread -Germanism
and Bolshevism throughout Slav
lands, Italian citizens of the United
States warned in a message to Presi-
dent Wilson at Rome.
Resurrection of Vienna's rule un-
der the new form of a Danubian col :
federation was declared to be easily
possible. The message emphasized
the fact that the Slav situation is
such that it is still very necessary
that Italy acquire such rights in the
Adriatic as will protect her from ag-
gression.
The Italian asserted that Italy re-
affirms her historical rights over the
portions of Dalmatia within the nat
ural boundaries of the Dinaric Alps.
Representatives. of the various as
sociatlons Of former Austrian sub
jects of Italian blood who immigratsd
to the United States from Trentino.
Gorilla. Trieste, Istria, Fiume, and
Dalmatia, recently organized under
the title of the Federation OF Italo-
American Irredentists Association,
signed the message.
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MRS. WILSON SITS BESIDE
QUEEN ON ROYAL TRIBUNE
AT RECEPTION IN ROME

ROME, Jan. g. The joint reception
of the Senate and Chamber of Dep
utics to President Wilson Friday even
ing is being referred to as one OF
The most impressive tributes ever paid
a visiting statesman.
Scores Cf the most distinguished
persons in the kingdom thronged the
tribuncs. Mrs. Wilson and Queen
Elena sat on the roya/ tribune, sur
rounded by ladies in waiting. Presi-
dent Wilson and King Victor Emman.
uel occupied gilded chairs on a spe-
cially built platform. The cabinet
members sat facing the guests.
The ovation of President and Mrs.
Wilson was long and rousing. Senator
Bonasi welcomed the Wilson's on be-
half of the Senate. and Deputy Marc.
era on behalf of the chamber. They
were repeatedly interrupted by ap-
The Washington times., 1919-01-05
President Off For Milan
After Audience With Pope

shook them warmly. Then they en-
tered the throne room for a private
conversation. while the master OF
ceremonies closed the. door behind
them. .. .--.-.- 49, --
The Presidents party remained in
the hall OF arms. At the conclusion
Of the conference, a bell rang and
Monsignor Samper opeked the door.
When the President emerged he was
taken in charge by Cardinal Gas
parri, papal secretary of state. who
showed him about the famous Borgia
apartments.
Party Presented TO Pope.
Meanwhile, the other members of
the party were presented to the Pope.
He talked cordially with the cor
respondents. expressing confidence in
the establishment of a lasting peace
and yoicing his pleasure in the
arnicable relations between Italy and
the United States. He spoke OF
President Wilson as your great
leader" Benedict spoke In Italian.
which was translated by Monsignor
The Washington times., 1919-01-05

ity and not to its embarrassment
and distinctions.
II wish very much, sir, that could
believe that I was in some sense
worthy. representative Of the men of
science of the United States. 1 cannot
claim to be in any proper sense q man
of science. My studies have been in
the field of politics al my life, and.
while politics may by courtesy be
called a science. 1t is a science which
is often practiced without rule and is
very hard to set up standards for, so
that one can be sure that one is steer
ing the right course. At the same time.
| while perhaps there is no science OF
| government, there ought to be. i dare
3, Say in government itself there Is the
spirit OF science, that is to say, the
spirit of disinterestedness, the spirit
! of seeking after the truth SO far as
the truth is ready to be applied to hu-
man circumstances. Because, after all,
the problem of politics Is to satisfy
men in the arrangement of their lives !;
| is to realize for them, so far as pos
sible. the objects which they have en-
tertained generation after generation
and have seen so often postponed.
| Therefore / have often thought that
the universities and the academies Of
science have their part in simplifying
the problems of politics and therefore
assisting to advance human life along
the lines of political structure and
! political action.
| at Is very delightful to draw apart
for a little while into this quiet place
and feel again that familiar touch of
| thought and of knowledge which IL
/ has been my privilege to know famil-
| iarly through so great a part of my
! life. If | have come out on a more
adventurous and disordered stage,
hope that l have not lost the recollec-
ton and may in some sense be assisted
| by councils such as yours"
The Washington times., 1919-01-05

plause. especially when they spoke Of
wilson's efforts In peace and war.
When the President arose to reply,
he was greeted with a storm of ap-
plause. He said he realized the ova-
ton was intended for the nation he
represents. He concluded his reply
In the midst of deafening cheers.
Among those introduced to the
President at the conclusion of the
ceremonies was General Dia, COM
nander- In -chief Of the italian armies.
The President expressed regret that
he gould not have time to visit the
Italian front
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tContinued from First Pase.)
uniforms and the band OF the Vatican
gendarmes. which played the Anaeri-
can national anthem. Within the
court were more guards and gend-
arries- Several church functionaries
received the President and escorted
HIM to the top of the royal stairway.
There the party was joined by other
guards and officers of the Vatican
militia. forming a cortege which pro-
ceeded to the Clementine Hall
welcomes President.
Mgr. Samper, master of ceremoniea.
welcoming the President in the name
OF the Pope. escorted him into the
hall of arms, from which a door
opens into the small throne room.
Opening this door. Monslgnor Samper
announced to the Pope that President
Wilson had arrived.
Benedict, dressed in a white robe
and white cap and wearing red slip
pers. cane toward the President with
eutstrstched arms. He ciasped the
Presidents hands in both Of his and
The Washington times., 1919-01-05

desire to visit the European countris
in which either they OF Their parent
may have been born OF = 30 On sight
Ceeing tours generally.
Baker replied that he had submit
tea Young's suggestion 70 Genera
Pershing. who has expressed hi
opinion that II would be advissble 4
adopt q more liberal policy IN Eivini
leaves OF absence abroad fhan bs
been heretofore possible"
General Pershtng has elso state.
that as far as practicable. s1esve
absence viii be given 70 offcers. or
enlisted men Of organizations orde
home 50 that they mey see somethifn
OF Europe sdded Baker. This prr
posed course has been aprpoved b.
the War Department. and the carry
ing out Of this policy win unquesti~n
ably result in giving the deefred op
portunity TO the men OF our sxpec
tionary forces"
The Washington times., 1919-01-05
YANKS GET CHANCE
TO TOUR EUROPE.

Permission to asee something of
Europe win be granted American
soldiers, officers and enlisted men be-
fore they are ordered home. Secretary
Baker stated yesterday in a com
munication addressed by him TO Repre-
sentative George NJ. Young OF North
Dakota sss-
In a-Ietter Young wrote to Baker
he suggested that American soldiers
abroad be given furloughs when they
The Washington times., 1919-01-05
REMOVE BAN ON IMPORTS.

All import restriction on. fresh
meats, matches. glass and glassware
excepting optical glass. wood, castor
oil. castor beans, alfalfa seed and
hemp seed have been removed by the
war trade board.
The Washington times., 1919-01-05

o'Hearn. rector Of the American Uni
yersity.
+ When. the President and his party
departed, the ceremony attending their
arrival was repeated.
During the forenoon. the President
and Mrs. Wilson visited several places
OF historic interest. They first went
to the Pantheon, where the President
placed q wreath on Fin~ Hurrhe-t's
tomb. A curious crowd followed them.
Later the President went to the ',,-
ceum Academy. where he was tender
ed membership. In a brief speech,
he said he hoped that scientists will
now study for the purpose of cIrat *
new basis for friendship of hu-
manity, in order to blot out the stain
resulting from science developing en-
gines for the destruction of humanity.
An unexpected addition to the days
program was the visit to Garibaldfs
statue and a tour OF the poorer section
of the city.
President and Mrs. Wilson SD snt the
remainder of the forenoon visiting the
Palatine and the Forum. under guild
ance of Giacomo Boni. the archasol,E-
ical expert, who is I'm charge of eNca-
vations in those places.
ROME, Jan. 5.-Denunciaticn of the
disgrace" and Shame" to which
science has been put by. the Germans.
The Washington times., 1919-01-05

nation which has made science it's
boast, have been put to such dishon-
orable uses in the recent war" were
voiced by President Wilson today in
accepting membership in the famous
academy of the Lincei. Italy's great
organization of scientists.
The President. declaring that he
could not rightfully claim to be
man of science, explained that his
life studies have been in, the field of
politics and government. But he
added that while perhaps there is
no science of government, there
ought to be-
Seated With King.
At the ceremony today, President
and Mrs Wilson were seated between
the King and Queen of. Italy. Those
present included American Ambas-
sador Page. other members Of the
diplomatic corps and many distin-
guished Italian officials and scien-
lists.
Senator d'Onidio, president OF the
academy. hailed President Wilson as
the worthy representative OF the cul-
ture Of the new world which now re-
vivifes the ancient culture of the old
world"
IN reply, freSlQenL wilson SalQ:
Your Majesty, Mr.. President anu
Gentlemen of the Academy / have
listened. sir. with profoundest ap-
probation to the beautiful address
which you have been kind enough to
deliver. and I want to say how deep
~ / appreciate the honor you have
conferred upon me in permitting me
TO become a member of this great
academy. because there is a sense
in which the continuity of,- human
thought is in the care OF bodies like
this. There is a serenity, long view
on the patt of science. which seems
to be Of no age, but to carry human
thought along from generation to
generation, freed from the elements
OF passion. Therefore it is, l dare
say, with all men OF science a mat
ter Of profound regret and shame
that science should, in A nation which
had made science its boast, have been
put to such dishonorable uses in the
recent war.
Must Condemn.
Every just mind must condemn
those who so debased the studies of
men of science as to use them
against humanity and, therefore. it
is part of your task and of ours to
reclaim science from this disgrace,
to show that she is devoted to the
advancement and interest of human
Evening star., 1919-09-05
TAKES UP PLANS FOR new
HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
Chairman Langley of House Com
mittee Confers With Supt. Woods
on Proposed Structure.

Plans for new House Office build
ing are being considered by Chair
man Langley of the committee on
public buildings and grounds in con-
forences with Elliott Woods, super
intendent of the Capitol building and
grounds. 1t is proposed that a $4,000
900 building shall be built on the
square east Of the present House Of
fee building, similar in general de-
sign to the present structure, which
was completed in 1905.
Chairman Langley is persuaded that
more room should be given to the
members SO that each could be allot-
ted two offices instead of one. He
also has figured out that after the
census has been taken there will be a
reapportionment which will increase
the House membership. He points out
that new committees are being creat-
Evening star., 1919-09-05
MIR. BURLESON BLAMED.
Rural Mail Carriers Counsel Says
Longer Routes Hurt Service:

Impairment of the rural mail serv-
ice has resulted from a policy of "un- :
wise economy" adopted by Postmaster
General Burleson, according to testi-
mony of w. D. Brown, counsel for the
Rural Mail Carriers Association. be-
fore the House committee which is
conducting a general inquiry into post
office affairs.
THE service unquestionably has
been impaired by the lengthening of
the routes,'' Brown said. Patrons,
however. are Indifferent unless this
delays their mails.
THE most serious thing has been to
get some one to cover the routes.
hundreds, even thousands are now
covered by temporary employees"