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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27
Sessions of Committee of Twenty

The following have been appointed
on the committee of twenty by the
municipal officers: Willard Cum
mings, William Hawes, Maurice Mer-
rill. Thomas Thomson, Albert j.
Blair, George Groder. Waiter NC
Guire, Raymond Kicker. Bert Web
ster. Robert B. Cole Omar Furber,
Myron j. Smith. Joseph Peoer' W. u
Snow, G. r. Fogg, William Demo
Frank Madden, ]. A. Dow ?. {. White
and John Dumont.
The committee will be in session at
the Municipal building tomorrow and
Saturday evening, to consider articles
in the warrant. All citizens are
privileged to attend.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27
S. J. COURT WILL Open
APRIL |
Justice Albert NJ. Spear of Gardiner
10 Preside

The April term of the Supreme Ju-
dicial Court will open at the court
house next Tuesday morning. Jus
tice Albert NJ Spear of Gardiner will
preside. Judge Spear is now serv-
ing his third term as a member OF
the supreme bench, having been first
appointed In March, 1902. again in
March 1909, and later on June 25, 1917
This will be the first term of court
held by him since this re-appoint-
ment. w. II. Conforth of Auburn will
act as official stenographer There is
but one case which Is especially as
signed for trial, the action of Carl s.
Robbins vs. e. e. Wentworth Corpor-
alton, which will occur on the second
day OF the term. This Is an action
in trover for the recovery of the value
of an automobile and accessories Mer-
rill & Merrill OF Skowhegan will ap-
pear for the plaintiff and c. o. Small
of Madison and OConnor, Conquest
& Breitbard of Bangor for the de-
fendant. 1t cannot be determined
what further cases are to be tried un-
til the calling of the docket on the
opening day of court.
Naturalization cases will occupy
the attention OF the court during
part of the second day.
80 pit double
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27


Master Kenneth Sttham, son OF Mr.
and Mrs. Hollis Stitham, of Pitts
field went home Monday after passing
the week end with his grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs Paul Roullard
Mr. and Mrs George y. Hussey re
turned to their home in Norridgewoek
last Tuesday morning after spending
several weeks with their son Ches
ter A. Hussey of Summer street
At the next regular meeting Of
Sunset Chapter, No. So. Order Of the
Eastern Star, to be held April 4th.
vote is to be taken on the accept
lnce of amended bylaws
Dnder the auspices OF the March
ection of the First Philathea class
Il the First Baptist church, there Viii
- pnblic entertainment and social
& the Methodist yestry. tomorrow
0Frdayl evening, at eight o'el.,k vi
a- an 10 cents.
fred Wentworth and family moved
week from the residence OF Floyd
TarroW> on North avenue which they
h5yo been occupying since last fall
T6e, are now located on Gem street
Thi+ family came to Skowhegan from
Att,a< -ometime last summer
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27

the mothers, fathers, wives, sisters,
and brothers of the 26th Division and
active workers of the Red Cross.
Seats will be reserved for all such
who call at Bucknam's Drug Store for
tickets. on or before Tuesday evening
of next week Returned soldiers, and
members of the Grand Army will be
given seats on the stage.
In view of the limited capacity of
the Hall already referred to, 1t has
been thought best to confine the au.
dience to adult citizens, and no one
under p years will be admitted. other
than soldiers families and Red Cross
workers already referred to.
1t Is desired that as many school
children and as many other young
people OF the town as possible, gather
in front of the Municipal Building,
Immediately after the arrival of the
Edwards party. Flags should be
brought to be used in greeting Gen
eral Edwards If possible the Gener-
al will address this gathering few
minutes. If the weather is unsuita-
BILE, this brief exercise will take place
in the Opera House.
A special train will convey Gener-
al Edwards and his party to Water
vile Immediately after the close OF
the meeting In that city he Is to be
the guest of the Rotary Club at a
$50 banquet and will speak in the
Opera House in the evening
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27
BELOVED COMMANDER OF 26TH DIVISION
To Be HERE NEXT WEEK
Hopes To Meet Many Near Relatives of Boys
Who Stood With Him in the Path of the Hun

Major-General Clarence E. Edwards
famous commander of the Yankee Di-
vision is to be in Maine next week,
and Skowhegan is to be honored by
hfs presence. He will speak in Au-
gusta the night before. and will arrive
here on the regular morning train. at
HIS, next Wednesday. He and bis
travelling companions about eight In
number will be given a dinner at the
Masonic banquet room. Immediately
thereafter. there will be a reception
in the Municipal Court Room. Cen
eral Edwards has expressed his wish
to meet personally the near relatives
of the boys who served with him in
the 26th Division, and this reception
is to be held exclusively for that pur-
pose Fathers, mothers wives, sis
ters and brothers of those who sery-
ed In the 26th Division and returned
nembers of the 26th are especially
invited to attend without further no.
tice.
Following the reception, probably
at 9 O'Clock, General Edwards will ad
dress an audience In the Skowhegan
Opera House. A. X. Butler, Esq, Is
Chairman of this meeting. AS it will
be obviously impossible for all those
who would like to see and hear Cen
eral Edwards, to gain admission, the
committee have deemed it their duty
to provide accommodations first for
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27
Somerset Gaining In Sheep Industry

c. II. Crawford, of Dexter, Sheep
Specialist OF the Maine Department OF
Agriculture, was in town yesterday.
This trip to Somerset County was
largely to be present at the forty
fourth anniversary of the Kennebec
Valley Grange at Madison, where he
spoke on sheep husbandry for Maine.
There were a good number present
and they were very enthusiastic re-
garding the future prospects OF sheep
industry.
At North Arson and Madison, sew
eral flocks were visited.
Mr.. Crawford finds in Somerset
County and elsewhere, that the num-
Der OF flocks are on the increase and
the condition OF the animals is show
Ing Improvement.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27
Legislation al Augusta

The Workmen's Compensation Act,
introduced by Representative Clyde
II. Smith OF Skowhegan, has been un-
animously reported by the committee
ton 1t is said to be more liberal
in its provisions than similar laws in
any other State Under the previous
Maine law an incapacitated workman
could draw ne-half Of his wages, not
exceeding ten dollars per week, dur
ing his incapacity, after the first two
weeks. He was entitled to thirty
dollars for medical attendance Under
the new law, the injured man is 10
receive two thirds of his wages. not
exceeding fifteen dollars per week
beginning with the first day of the
injury, provided that the disability
covers a period of fourteen days or
more. The new law also provides
for medical attendance up TO two
hundred dollars.
The Road Commissioner Bill, Anti
Lobby Law and Skowhegan Water
District Act all introduced by Mr.
Smith, have been passed to be en-
crossed Mr.. Smith has also intro
duced a bill for the further regula-
ton of employment agencies. which
provides that il the conditions of en-
ployment are misrepresented. the
man hired through such misrepre-
sentation Can recover damages from
the agency.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27
Who Knows o. l.. MAXWELL

The following has recently been re-
cieyed by Clerk OF Courts, W. T.
Seekins. Anyone knowing Mr.. Max
well will confer a favor by sending
the information to the Independent
Reporter, and we viii see that 1t is
forwarded at once:
Westwood, Calf,
March 15 1919.
County Clerk
Somerset County, Maine.
Dear Sir
Do you know of any relatives,
father. mother, sisters or brothers of
this man, o. l.. Maxwell who was
born in your county? If so, please
notify them they can learn something
of interest to them by writing me who
they are and oblige.
Yours truly,
+. l.. DIXON
Box 1872, Westwood, Calf.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27
HARMONY

Officers elected; Selectmen or as
SCISSORS and overseers of the poor, f.
c. Bailey. G. W. Chadbourne a. II.
Rowell. clerk, E. A. Pattee; treasurer
f. Il Reed; school committee, c. c.
Mclaughlin. W. G. Bailey Jr, E A.
Pattee; road commissioner, to be ap-
pointed Money appropriated or rails
ed. Schools. including repairs on
school buildings books. etc, $3.S00;
for highways. including bridges and
culverts. s5066; support Of poor and
town charges s26O0; burial ground
fences, $50 The grange furnished a
bountiful dinner and goodly sum
was realized
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27
CARD OF THANKS

l thoroughly appreciate the sympa-
thy shown me in my recent bereave-
ment. For the offers of assistance and
acts of kindness and also for the beau
tiful flowers, wish to extend sincere
thanks.
MRS MINNIE RUSSELL WHEELER
Skowhegan. March "a, 1919.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27
Concert Last of April

An entertainment of a musical and
literary character Is being planned
by local talent for some date late In
April.
There will be vocal solos by Mrs.
Eta (Swett) Bradley and piano Sc
lections by Miss Ella Flanders.
A reader will also be engaged, name
to be announced later.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27

Any subscriber to the Reporter,
whose subscription is paid or more
months in advance. may subscribe.
thru us, to the Boston Post for $500 a
vear or s2.10 for months.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27

H. X. Sawyer of Norridgewock was
in town one day last week on bust
ness.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27

Piscataquis Observer, Dexter Gsz-
cite, Madison Bulletin and Pittsfeld
Advertiser for sale at Sampson
Azores.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27

Piscataquis Observer on sale at
Sampson 4 AvoreB.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27

Piscataquis Observer on sale at
Sampson & Azores.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15
TRIP ACROSS CONTINENT
IN MOTOR TRUCKS JULY I
Start May BE From Milestone in
Washington Dedicated by Prcsi.
dent Wilson.
FOLLOW LINCOLN HIGHWAY
Full Strength Corps Companies to BE
Utilized as Far as Possible.
observation Personnel Will Ac-
company Cars on Jaunt

WASH NGTON. June li-Plans were
completed today by the motor trans
loFt corps for tho first transcontinental
ir.p % an army motor truck train.
u viii start from Washington. July I.
md end At san Francisco from forty
zen 10 sixty days later. Before the
machines get away President Wilson
IS expected to dedicate milestone IN
'front.' Of tho White House 20 represcn.
TIE starting point for highways radlat-
ing out OF Washington
rs far as possible the truck train
WI follow the Lincoln Highway with
det"urs At a number Of points. II is
IN" intention 10 utilize two full
t'r+ngth motor transport corps truck
edition there will be attached aux
liar" and technical observation per-
sonnet from the motor transport corps.
me cng.nccr corps, the medical corps,
the field artillery and tho air service
IN the train Viii be five passenger
cars. thirty.nvc trucks Of all army
iHpos, two ambulances Elk motorcycles.
NO tank trucks. two Kitchen traiiers.
two water tank trucks. one engineer
"hop truck, one officer WORK truck and
che searchlicht truck.
Purposes of tho trip include test
"f several standardized principal types
OF motorized army equipment used to
transport troops and cargo. demon
atration OF long distance motor pos.
and commercial transportation: :'ilec-
tlon o: data for use n connection with
listed personnel OF tho motor trans
Tort corps: procurement Of recruits
Tor the corpa, provision OF opportunity
for extensive studies in terrain oh
Eervation. particularly by tho field
artillery. air service and the engineer
corps, cnCouragcmcnt OF through route
End transcontinental Highway develop
mcnt as "A military and economic as
set and an exhibition to the people
generally OF the development % the
motor vehicles COR military purposes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15
REPUBLIC ONE-ToN TRUCK.

Toledo factory at 1880 O'Clock each
morning on it's siXty-eight trip.
AFTER de liverinG the shipment Of spark
plugs. the truck is loaded with por-
cciain insuia tors at tho Champion
spark Plug companys porcelain plan;
IN Detroit and returns to Toledo.
InciudinE the time required in load
$50 miles never takes more than ,e.
hours. and usually IS completed IN
much less time. Records snow tina:
The Garford. with capacity load,
averages ten miles per gallon ~ Easo-
me and 40 miles per gallon o. OIL
The trips are made over tho famous
Detroit, Toledo automobile highway.
which lately has become ono o. tho
greatest motor truck routes in INC
county: Scores OF trucks ply back
regular daily schedule serving A
vide range Of businesses.
mat the motor-trurk method %
transportation is being found practical
Tor this in;crcity trade is evidenced
ny tho increasing number OF merchants
and manufacturers who are ADOPTING
H. Recently notor-truck and cartarc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15

their links. erect now signs and build
their part OF the highway in accord
ancc with the plans and specifications
OF the United States government. and
the Bankhcad pathhudinc commission.
The Bankhcad National Highway
Association has been officially notified
that Dallas County. Texas. carried {,
bond issue Of S6,50oo00 May II by a
,wo-thirds vote Forty miles OF the
highway through Dallas County is to
be built from tho funds derived from
this bond issue. The road ia to be
twenty feet wide and built Of con
crete.
The association is also in receipt OF
a telegram from MirbCopia County.
Ariz. stating that last week tho pco-
pie Of that county voted $4,000. 900
worth Of bonds and that they would
build i3o miles Of the highway in that
county az concrete, standard specin-
cation road.
re- nuard or revenue Of jefferson
County. Ala. announces :hat bids Will
he open in the next thirty days for
tho purpose OF building tho highway
across jefferson County Of concrete
aud asphalt.
\ contract has been 10; for Guild
ing the highway from Helm. Ala, 70
the Calhoun, Ala. line. and contract
is pending for the building Of the
road from Hcfin. Ala. TO Talapoosa
Ga.
Contractors arc already at work
building the highway from Bremen
Ga. to the Carroll County. Ca. line
below Temple. Ga.
Similar reports are being received
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15
CAREFUL LOADING HELPS
TO MAKE TRUCK PAY
Demountable Body One of Most Enec-
tive Loading Devices
in Use.

1T is more difficult, TO build up than
II is to tear down" This old axiom
enters into the efficient operation of
motor truck haulase IN one OF its most
Important phases. More careful plan
ring and more constructive measures
are needed in loading a motor truck
than in the unloading Assembling
the cargo at the store offers far
bigger problem than the unloading of
tho goods at the freight depot or ware
house at the other end OF the trip.
Some valuable advice is offered by
the Is. +. Goodrich Rubber Company
who have conducted an exhaustive re-
search into the perplcXinS points in
motor trucking.
tors are agreed that their haulage
profits are dependent on their ability
10 decrease to the minimum the idle
time OF the truck and driver. I'm
Guestionably the longest delays to
which truck is subjected occur at
inc loading point.
Business men should give special at
tentioa TO the matter OF loading facil!-
ties and examine closely all the quick
loading devices on the market. Many
OF them will At into his delivery
scheme in one way or another.
Perhaps one Of the most effective
body or some modification of the de-
mountable idea. Here is the principle
OF this device: Two bodies are con-
structed for each truck They are
each other. While the truck is max
ing delivery with one body the
sAcond is held at the plant and loaded.
Tfailers, too. are important adjuncts
- delivery. In many cases they are
.>,n Sdered more valuable than de-
7,ountablc bodies. They may be left
at unloading platforms and docks.
they may be moved about as we'll
on their own wheels as demountable
bodies can on special overhead tracks.
and their slightly increased cost over
Gemountable bodies is easily offset by
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15
GREAT INTEREST is SHOWN
IN NATIONAL HIGHWAY PLAN
MANY Counties Along Route Notify
bhhkhchd HEADQUARTERS They
VIII Build Their Links

BIRM lNGHAM. ALA. June ia,
inc mira annual meeting OF the Bank
Mineral Wells. April IS and -. great
impetus was given in arousng inter
est in building inc Bankhaad nationa !
highway. Many counties are voting
bonds and securing Federal appropria
tons TO bu!ld their link OF the high
way.
Most encouraging reports are being
received at Headquarters where yari
Gus counties desire TO straiEhten out
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15
Floyd County Bnnkins News.

FLOYD. VA. June 1.-THE Floyd
County Bank, Inc. recently increased
It's capital stock from Sci.G9o 10 $50
Hnp. and few days ago notice was
given that the other two banks OF this
county. the Peoples and the Citizens.
Viii consolidate under the name and
Slylc OF the Union Eank.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15
lNTERCITY TRANSPORT
BY TRUCK INCREASES
hartford Two-TOn Machine Used in
Daily Service Between Toledo
and Detroit.

That intercity transportation by
motor truck is daily becoming a greater
factor In industry and business is in
dictated by the Increasing number of
installations reported.
Among the latest manufacturing
concerns to establish daily intcrcity
service Ia the Champion Spark Plug
Company. OF Toledo, Ohio.
-, Utilizing Garford two-ton truck,
this company Is Delivering 10000 spark
plugs day to a,Detroit nutomobils
manufacturer. The truck leaves the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15

from nearly every state along the
route from Washington TO I'll Paso.
Texas II ~ believed that Within the
next twelve months the highway viii
have been built and marked the entire
rntIir
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15

FIRMS IN both Detroit and Toledo or
ranIzed associations ard established
central Offices 20 properly care 70.
EF9"lnE demands for truck transpor-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15

" II. Goldhlum. formerly OF Detroit
Is manager OF tho closed car depart
ment Of the Coburn Motor Sales Cor
pplation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15

r. W. Payne president OF the Talma n
Auto supply Company. Inc. has re-
turned from Hot Springs. Va. where
lie was in attendance at the Automotivc
Llui pmcnt AssOCtAt!on.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15

q r. Leisure. district manager o
tho Fircstonc Tire and Rubber Com
many, was IA visitor last week 10 IN
p!Chmond branch OF that company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15

The National Tire and Ruooer Com
,any has been made Virginia d!stribu
Tor for Kokomo tires and tubes. which
will he on sale al their Richmond
Petersburg, Norfolk and ROANOKE
branches.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15

]. w Conner. sales manager OF tho
plot Motor Car Company. was a visi'
to! last week 20 tho owens Motor Com
paay, local distributors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15

A Brown recently released from
TANK service in France. has joined the
sales force ri the National Tire and
rubber Company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15

President n. n. Armstrong. of the
Armstrong Motor Company, has Sc
cured tho distribution of tho Common
wealth car for tho territory OF Nir-
Einia North Carolina. South Carolina.
Georgia and Florida
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15
SPARKS from Motorland

Massey & Co. are local distributors
for the Ajax lire OF tires.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15

The owens Motor Company is the Viz.
Eiuia distributor for the Pilot line OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15

The John Il. Riley garage Is the
local distributor for White star oils.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15

6 ] McNcll has been appointed dis
tr,butor for Kant Break spark plug
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15

F. G. Audcrtor. manager OF the
Terminal Motor Company. has returned
from a business trip TO Detroit. Mich
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15

Entirely within its "loafng'
range Of power, the Peerless Eight
will romp through the average
days work.
Operating steadily and smoothly
on half rations, it is exceptionally
sparing in its consumption of fuel.
Its eight cylinder eighty horse
powered motor will shame many a
lesser-powered six--even many a
four-in test for fuel economy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-15

Given the need or desire for un-
usual power or speed, you have
only to open the throttle wider to
release the double poppets-and
hold your own with the class of
the high-powered cars of the day.
You need fear no contender, not
even those exceptional cars built
especially for power and speed
without regard for the gentler
virtues.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-19
PROHIBITION LAW
UPHELD BY JUDGES
Efforts to ThWarf Act Fail in
New York

New York, Nov. 14.-Three at
tempts to prevent enforcement OF the
wartime prohibition and Nolstead en-
forcesaent acts failed in federal courts
here today. Federal judges Learned
Hand. John C. Knox and. John G.
Rose of Baltimore, each in a differ
ent case, upheld the eonstitutionality
OF the law in denying petitions seek
ing injunctiol1s to restrain interfer-
ence in the manufacture and with
drawai Of liquor from bond.
Inage Rand denied a petition OF
Jacob Ruppert, brewer, who sought
an in5sanctfoH permitting him to re-
snme the manufacture of beer Of 2.1o
alcoholic content.
Judge Knox denied g petition to re-
strain William H. Edwards. collector
Of internal revenue, from preventing
the release from. bond Of barrels OF.
distilled spirits The petitioners
were Dryfoes Bloom & Co., whole
sale liquor dealers, and the decision
was handed down in passing on de-
murrers of two local saloon keepers
whol sought to prevent enforcement
:of tie act.
Tae third decision by Judge Rose
was on an application by the Mary
land Distilling COMPANY for an in
junction to prevent Joshua w. Miles,,
collector Of internal revenue of Mary
land. from interfering in the release
Sof large quantities Of whiskey now IN
bond 90