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leader was the next in order and at
tracted great deal Of attention and
applause The band escorted d beau
tiful float of the p of II. in white. blue
and yellow, on which were the officers
and ladies of the degree staff. Mrs
Myron Looms as Queen of the degree
team was very charming in her cos
tune.
A patriotic booth from the Norridge-
wock High School followed. Seated
in the booth were Miss Robinson and
Miss Yeaton as Red Cross Nurses car
ing for two wounded Soldiers
The next in line was Drew's Band
of Watervlle escorting the uniformed
Rank of k.OF p. followed by a large
delegation of the members of the
order The Old town Indian Band es-
corted the Boy Scouts of the County.
This band was from the reservation
an dressed in the original costume
of the old-time Indian, attracted much
attention and applause. feature of
the Scouts division was a large flag
carried by the Norridgewock dele
cation. the flag having been made by
the ladies of that town and raised in
1862 1t celebrated Lees Surrender
in 1865, the close of the Spanish War
and the defeat of the Germans. The
Y NJ. c. A. hut came next in which
We're number of uniformed men,
significant of the splendid work done
by this organization. This was fol-
lowed by the ". c. I / in a beau
tifully decorated automobiles bearing
the prominent temperance workers.
A guest of honor in the parade was
Miss Faith Hinckley. daughter of Rev
George W Hinckley of Good Will, and
who has very recently returned from
service overseas. She rode with DR.
L. A. Dascombe. East Madison Wor-
sted Mills were represented with a
float containing a beyy of pretty
young ladies, one of whom represent
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time and his death was not unex-
pected. The funeral services were
held Sunday at two o'clock and were
conducted by. Rev. George Merriam of
Bethany Baptist Church. The re-
mains were taken t. Hartland where
they will be placed in the family lot
in Pine Grove Cemetery The pail
bearers were d. F. Porter, K. d. Pack
ard, ]. N. Smith and F. P. Pennell
The attendance was large and the
floral tributes were many and very
beautiful
Altho Willard F. Smith lived but a
comparatively small part Of his life
in Skowhegan, he has, nevertheless
been a lifelong resident Of Somerset
County. Born in Harmony, March
81, 1851, the son of Joseph and Lupira
(GranO Smith, his early life was
spent in that town where he received
his education in the public schools
He attended the Maine Central Insti-
tute at Pittsfield for a time. but on
account of i'll health, was Obliged to
discontinue his studies.
When a young man, Mr.. Smith con-
Quoted a general store in Harmony
April 5, 1875, he married Miss Angie
Bartlett, daughter of Henry and
Sarah page Bartlett of Harmony
They had four children, three Sous
and one daughter: Clyde H., OF
Skowhegan; Lena Mae, who died in
Oct, 1906; Myron E. of Skowhegan
and Kleber, a dentist in Freeport. Alr
Smiths first wife died in September
1882.
September 23, 1889, he married
Miss Albra Cook. daughter Of the late
A. F. and Phidelia (Tucker) Cook OF
Athens Mr.. Smith lived six months
at Athens after selling out his store
and moving from his native town OF
Harmony. After his short residence
at Athens. he went to Hartland where
he was in trade for fifteen years, sell
ing out his business shortly before
coming to Skowhegan, on account OF
his health
While in Hartland, he was for many
years Chairman of the Republican
Town Committee, and served several
years as Second Selectman of that
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith came to Skow-
hogan in 1910 and since then Mr.
Smith has not been actively engaged
in business.
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Skowhegan Citizen Accepts Import
ant Appointment, With Central
Maine Fair.

Frank P. Pennell has accepted the
position of superintendent of police
and superintendent of the ticket de-
partment for the Central Maine Fair
at Waterville. His first duties with
respect to this position will be the Sc
lection of corps of competent as
sistants and for this he is solely re-
sponsible.
One not conversant with fairs or
other outdoor shows of this magni-
tude will hardly realize the import
ance and responsibility involved. The
gate receipts run into thousands of
dollars, and the handling of thousands
of people, day by day, is no simply
problem.
Mr.. Pennell's experience as sheriff
of Somerset county, as chief of po-
lice in Skowhegan and in other sim
liar executive capacities, has develop
ed qualifications for his present posi-
ton nuch beyond the average citizen
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Narrow Escape from Drowning by
Physician and Priest

Dr. + Pritham and Rcg Ge9rRes
+ Poirer both Of Greenyllle had d
very narrow escape from drowning
in Moosehead Lake, near Kineo Sta
ton. Both were rushing To a. =
Harmidas Joseph Ralnville, who @as
fatally wounded driving log IN Bra
san Lake The nigh power motor
boat hey we're in sprang a leak about
three miles from shore. and in d few
minutes, the boat was filled with va
ter The powerful engine kept on run
n.ng and the craft, listing badly Ma
beaehed near the lockwood wharf
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12
CHANGERS ENJOY BIG
MEETING
East hennebec and Somerset P0m0naS
Meet in Joint Session With
Victor Grange.

As formerly announced the Two
Pomonas met with Victor Grange,
Fairfield. June 10th. 1t was an ideal
summer day and mem bers Of the TWO
Pomonas mingled together in all the
lines of Intellectual and social en-
joyment that constitutes a big Grange
gathering.
The officers of East Kennebec Po-
mona present We're George Thurston.
Master; H. S. Marden. Oyerseer. H
D. B. Aver, Lecturer; 5 A. Plummer
Steward L. T. Merrill. Chaplain. Z
c. Bailey. Treasurer; f. Dudley. Cat
Keeper; Mrs George Thurston. Po-
mona; Mrs. H. S Marden, Ceres. Mrs
H. d. B Aver. Flora; Mra D. 5 Fos-
ter, Lady Assistant Steward
The officers of Somerset Pomona
present We're Eugene Danforth Mas
ter; Mrs Lizzie Watson. Lecturer.
Grant Witham. Steward: A. D. Brawn.
assistant Steward; :. F Emerson,
Secretary; Alfred Watson. Gate Keep
er; Mrs Eugene Danforth, Pomona;
Mrs. Grant Witham. Ceres: Mrs. S. F.
Emerson, Flora; Mrs \. D Brawn.
Lady Assistant Steward.
The morning session was occupied
in the opening ceremonies; conferr-
ing the Fifth Degree on a class of
seven and remarks by state master W.
]. Thompson. Worthy Master. Dan
forth announced that a special meet
ing of Somerset Pomona will be held
with East Madison Grange, Septem-
ber 23rd. Also that the Annual Field
Day will be at Lakewood, August 10
The afternoon session was devoted
to the welcome address by A. ". Stet-
son. Master of Victor Grange and the
response by Lizzie Watson, Lecturer
of the Pomona. There were songs by
A. W Stetson and Mildred Tozier
selections in reading by Kate Balen-
| llue, odule lOIu, hdlS ID. Ellis anu
Lila Howell, and a discussion OF the
following questions What will pre-
vent the world from Starvation II
the farmer IS compelled to adopt the
Eight Hour Day" and which is more
conducive to happiness in the home
running water or a victrola, dust or
| the furniture or the wife's health.
These questions were considered BY
! H. T. Choate. Kate B. Ellis. State Mas
| ter W J. Thompson. Helen Choate
Lou Tozier and Mrs. W. ]. Thompson
The very best interests of the farm
and home life were forcefully adyo
Gated by all the speakers. There wer
extra large numbers present and al
went to their home with a greater ap
probation of the Pomona Grange an
its work Next Meeting with the Ney
Portland Grange. June oath. at whicI
| tine Excelsior Pomona OF Franks
! County will be present.
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Residence OF Palmer Badger Struck
BY Lightning.

The farm residence of Mr. and Mrs
Palmer Badger was struck by The
lightning in last Thursdays thunder
shower Considerable damage was
done to the premises At the time Of
the incident no one was at home
Several paneS of glass were broken
into small pieces and the Woodwork
in some OF the rooms was badly
burned and the ceiling were some
what destroyed. The pantry Wa
practically demolished Their dog WIS
found dead in the stable underneath
a sleigh. There were no other am
mails about the buildings.
1t was perhaps about one half hour
after all this took place that Mrs.
Badger arrived home As she enter
ed the house she discovered that some
clothing of some sort was burning in
room upstairs. On immediate
search she found this to be a fact
and being all alone and the telephone
ont Of commission she was perplexed
as to what to do. Finally Mrs Bad
ger secured water enough to extin-
guish the flames A little later Mr..
Badger arrived from Skowhegan.
where he had attended the parade.
having let his horses for the Cornyille
Float
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12

Many Skowhegan citizens will be
pleased to learn that the old summer
schedule will be resumed on June 80
The first train out will leave at 4:45
a. m, and the first train in will ar
rive shortly before a. m. This will
mean that the old morning mail ser
vice will be resumed, The second
train out leaves around a. m. and
the second train in arrives at II a
m. A noon train will leave at 1875
and another departure at 2:35 p. m,
the latter being the last outgoing
train for the day. Evening trains
will arrive at Sis and O'Clock. Sun
day trains will consist of the paper
train in the forenoon and an outgo-
ing train during the afternoon
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Rural Carriers Meet at Lakewood.

The Somerset County Rural Car
riers Association held their annual
meeting at Lakewood, Monday June
8. There were about 80 present with
their families, and feature Of the
occasion was a picnic held at one of
the Butler cottages. These annual
events are very pleasant and looked
forward to with a great deal of pleas
ure by the members of the Associa-
ton. At the bus ness meeting the
following officer we're elected for the
coming year r A. Merchant, Pres
ident; A. F Sanford. Vice-Pres dent;
O. M. Givens Of Pittsfeld, Secretary
and treasurer The executive com
mittee are Tilden Davis, Leon Mason
and J. " Wiley
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Graduation Program of Burleigh
High School

The graduation exercises of the
Burleigh High School, West Forks,
Will he held Tuesday, June "a, with
the following program:
Muse; Prayer; The Political Ca
reer Of Theodore Roosevelt, Marion l..
Merrill; The Yankee Division, Forrest
F. Comber; Music; Address, Harold
A. Allen; Music; Presentation of Dip
Tomas; Music.
Class Roll Marion Irene Merrill,
Forrest Fayette Comber. Glass motto,
Over The Top. Glass colors, Red,
White, Blue Glass flower, White Rose
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Mr. and Mrs. Carl Curtis, Mrs. Lois
Patten and Miss Eunce Patten are in
Lexington, Mass, and will be present
Saturday at the marriage Of Miss Lucy
Elizabeth Sprague of that place, to Mr..
Howard Burnham Sprague of Lynn.
The Bride is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs c. f. Sprague and the grand
daughter of E. B. Curtis of this place.
The groom is of one Of the most prom
nent families of his native city, Miss
Patten is to participate as one of the
six bridesmaids at the ceremony.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12

No>srs Green ana Wilson o.. Water
Vile. the engineers VIII are making
Investigations as 10 she water sup
ply Of SkoWheEaa. tase,her With the
.nyesusarue committee Fred F
Lawrence. p A. Porter. Byron Per-
hins f T Goodrich ana Roland T
pHteu ars ta spend next Saturday
afternoon ia AL examinat 2n Of the
Lake George and OAK Pond Districts
AZ tho preseu, stage OF the invesu-
cation. J.. would seem advisable to
disregard Wentworth Pond as
source Of suppig on account Of the
distance and the quality Of the water.
Artesian wells As source are still,
being considered. hut there is not time
10 make final test and issue a report
thereon Il time for The meeting q
the Water District which must be
called for Monday July Il On that
date. the voters in the distric, af-
tected will either accept or reject The
charter proposed ny he last Lesis-
lature.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Coburn Pep
Hoar and Elizabeth Pepper are visit
ing in the home of Mr., Peppers aunt
Miss Louise II. Coburn. Mrs. Pep
per and the children are on their way
to Attean Camps for the summer,
Mr. Pepper Will join them after at
tending his class reunion at Harvard
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CELEBRATION NOTES

AS near as can be estimated, the
parade was 12 miles long
A conservative estimate gives the
number of automobiles as 1000.
Did you ever see a better natured
crowd? The grouches didn't come.
Pretty rugged looking bunch of
fighters from Somerset County. We
can understand why the Hun quit.
People from out of the State who
saw the parade said, ut is the best
in New England considering the pop
ulation."
Did you notice the reception the
soldiers gave to the float representing
the Salvation Army. The doughnuts
were there too.
The absence of any accident during
the day shows the splendid work of
the officers and those in charge of
the days program.
The crowd was estimated at from
$4,000 to 10000. Officers who have
had considerable experience in hand
ling large crowds, say 10000.
The Red Cross was on the job as
usual with an emergency tent at the
Park in charge of a physician and
nurse. One case of heat prostraton
was treated
Dandy, the horse rode by Captain
F. c. Dunlap as Marshall of the par
ade, was immensely proud of his
position and did you notice that he
stepped in perfect time with the
music.
There can be no doubt in the minds
Of the soldiers as to where they stand
in the affections of the people of the
county. Good old Somerset can be
depended upon to do the right thing
at all times
Mention should be made Of the
many handsome horses seen in the
parade. The four horse team Of Mr..
Wesley Watson deserves especial no.
tice and the parade committee are ex-
ceedingly grateful to him and To
others for the SPLENDID animals loan
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12

I'll, municipal officers of the town
Of Suithdeld have filed a petition " IN
The county Commissioners, repre-
seuuas that in the town of Smithfeld
there IS a certain highway known as
the OAK Hill Road. so called. which
Is duly located highway; that there
is another highway known as the
Bog Road and that the boundaries Of
these reads are doubtful. uncertain
aud los, The County Commiss .oners
will meet A. the dwelling house Of
Clarence f. Emery. in Smithheld on
August At o'clock in the forenoon
and view he route. after which a
hearing MI be held at some eonyen-
lent pla fsv all parties concerned
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12
Dance at the Canaan Hotel

There is to be a dance at the Hotel
in Canaan, (to-morrow) Friday even
ing. June 13. Music by Varney's
Orchestra of Skowhegan. There will
be a prize waltz Refreshments will
be served
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12

The Clothing, Dry Goods, Boot and
Shoe, Jewelry Furniture, Millinery,
and Ten Cent Stores, of Skowhegan,
are to close Wednesday afternoon,
commencing next week, until further
notice.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12
MOVE TO fEDERATE
CHURCHES
Congregationalists Take
Important Step
Federation of First Baptist and
Congregation Churches

One of the most important actions
ever taken by the churches of Show
hegan was consumated Sunday when
the Island Avenue Congregational
Church voted to federate with the
First Baptist.
This action was taken in CON
junction with similar movement
wheh is being made all over the
country. The general idea is to re-
lease ministers for work in other
fields because of the shortage caused
BY the call of the Y. M. c. A. during
the war The local movement has
been carefully worked out by joint
committee from the two societies and
will be given thorough trial. The fol-
lowing is the proposed basis for the
federation:
PREAMBLE.
Believing heartily in the principle
and practice Of cooperation in the
work of the Christian Churches; be-
DAYS demand that the Disciples of
Jesus should put emphasis mainly on
the great essentials of the Christian
Faith viz The Fatherhood TO God,
the Kingship of Christ, the authority
of His Holy Word, the greatness of
Love and Justice, the necessity of sac
rifce; convinced, too, that there is
nothing essential that divides us,
since we are alike in Greed, and
Ideals, in Polity and Pastoral Care,
and the practice of the purest De-
mocracy, we, members of the two
great divisions in the family of
Churches, in the fear of God and the
spirit of Jesus, do hereby express our
conviction, that in order to render the
largest service to this community and
to carry forward the Kingdom of
God" in the world with economy and
efficiency, ought and can at this time
federate our Churches.
THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR
THE BASIS OF FEDERATION.
The general principles for the basis
of this Federation shall be the Equal
sharing of privileges and responsible
tiles.
NAME
The name of this organization
shall be THE Federated First Baptist
and Congregational Church of Show
hogan"
POLITY
ID The government of this or
Continued on Page a
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IRtftIikAA
Music; Prayer Music.
Salutatory kari Russell Ph!lbrick
Yashka' Lena Frances Merrill
History Anna Merrill
'Skowhegan's Part IA the World War
Adoph Lawrence Bisson
Musie
AZ p4ea for Patience
Thomas Henry Cobura
Prophecy Martha Carolyn steward
'The Power Of Personality
Grace Eleanor Hawes
Music
Presentation Of Gifts. Grace N Paradls
Harold Augustus Pooler
Class VIII PeraH Lyman Nutting
Saledictory Eastel Hunter Conant
THE AWARDING OF SHEPHERD
PRIZES
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
William H Hawes
Chairman Of Skowhegan School Board
star Spangled Banner"
Benediction
Music
English Honor Parts
CLASS OF 1919
Honor Roll in Scholarship
High Honors: Karl Russell Phil
brick, Rachel Hunter Conant, Grace
Eleanor Hawes. Anna Merrill, Lena
Frances Merrill, Elsie Rayner. Mar
tha Carolyn Steward.
Honors; Adolph Lawrence Bison,
Thomas Henry Coburn. Percy Lyman
Nutting, Harold Augustus Pooler. Karl
Urban Roullard Vida Christina Beau
ford. Grace Mary Paradis.
High honors are attained by stu
dents whose average rank Is between
90-94Cc inclusive. Honors are at
tained by those whose average rank
is between S5-S9ec inclusive. The ar
rangement of names is alphabetical
and not by rank.
Commercial Course :-Adolph Emile
Gilblair. Edward Nelson Merrill. Ern-
est Adolph Paradis. Karl Urban Roul-
lad, Vida Christina Beauford. Chantal
Mary Bison. Eva Arine Chabot, Pearl
Marie Dumont. Fedora Lucinne Les
sard. Lena Frances Merrill, Grace
Mary Paradis
General Course Arthur Lewis
Carriveau. Elliot Frank Chase Thorn
as Henry Coturn. LLOYD Warren Hold
en-, Harold Augustus Pooler. Fred
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12

Herbert Shaw of Webster, Mass,
and H. B. Kelley of Worcester, Mass,
were callers in town, last evening, on
their way on an up river fishing trip.
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|. =. $. Field Day at Lakewood

The Annual County Field Day Of
the branches of the International
sunshine Society Will he held at
Lakewood on Friday, June 18th
Headquarters for the day vii be
al Mrs. Roullard's cottage near IN
hotel
Tables will be spread for the pie-
uc dinner in the grove Plates @.t.
be furnished but guests are requested
- bring their own cup ana spoon
The afternoon program NJ apea
ii. 80 in the theatre bu dne
3.rs f H. White OF Lewiston. S.ast
Secretary will be present aud speak
58rng the program
secretaries from each branch are
e>assed 10 give 4 written yearly n.
-#rt
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DEATH OF WELL KNOWN
SKOWHEGAN MAN
Willard F. Smith Passes Away Friday

The death of Willard F. Smith, for
several years an honored resident of
Skowhegan, occurred at his home on
Water Street, Friday afternoon. He
had been in failing health for some
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12

Dance at Town Hall, Norridgewock,
every Thursday evening, all summer.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02

1t is not bad idea to put off buying
q practical spring and summer coat
which nearly every woman needs-un-
til spring has really come to stay. BY
the middle of May styles are establish
ed and the latest and last efforts of the
designers have appeared and had their
try-outs. Perhaps nothing more beau
tiful than the first models will follow
them over the horizon Of fashion, but
one will have the satisfaction of hav-
ing seen the whole parade before max
ing choice.
Long capes, long coats and coats
with detachable capes made their entry
together this season. With its adj
vance capes have grown in popularity.
Coats have appeared in the heavier
weaves Of silk, but the soft elastic light
weight wool coatings are unrivaled for
beauty in interesting shades of beaver,
rose, blue, green and gold.
Two of these unmussable and envel-
oping coats, as pictured above, are ex-
amples of good style in the summer
utility coat. One would have to be
provided with a pocket dictionary to
call all the new names that are given
to varieties of familiar weaves Of cloth,
but there Is one that merits remem-
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02

gathered into bands that fasten about
the legs just above the knees. 1t Is
wide enough to give the swimmer
plenty of freedom. Stockings that do
not reach to the knees and low slip
pers fastened with single strap are
an innovation in the styles. The
knees are uncovered. With a black
satin bathing garment, like that just
described, white stockings, barred with
black, and black slippers are to be
worn. A cap with band OF white
rubberized cloth and a soft black
crown provides the proper headwear.
The two swimming suits shown In
the picture are entirely practical, and
will stand the rigid tests Of the hab-
itual swimmer. They are lightweight
wool in an elastic weave. The suit at
the left is shaped to set very close to
the figure. 1t is In navy blue with
navy and white striped border. The
suit at the right is in gray and white
bordered with a white band having a
pin stripe. The upper garment hangs
straight from the shoulders and is
given its shapeliness by white sash
of woven material like the suit
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02
VALUE OF KNOWING ENGLISH
Fewer Accidents Among Workmen
When They Have an Understand
Ing of the Language.

A reason for AmericaniZation, as
carried on in factories and shops, Is
that It not only makes the employees
better citizens and more efficient
workmen, but protects them against
accident The department of labor
has published an analysis of the ex-
perience of large steel plant during
eight years. For each 10000 Ameri-
can born wOrkmen in eight years, u
were killed, and for each 10000 non
English speaking foreign born 26. The
figures for permanently disabled, 70
and 65, respectively, show greater dis
crepancy, and those for the Temporal
rily disabled, S5S and 2,035, one greater
still. Moreover, while from year TO
year the frequency of accidents among
English speakers decreased, it was
much less affected among non-English
speakers, and the average severity OF
the temporary disabilities was greater
among the latter.-New York Evening
Post,