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COLONEL J. s.
 GRANT DECORATED

Paris, June '. (Correspondence of the Associated Press .)-Thirty-f -four
 American officers were decorated the
 other day with the cross of the Le-
 zion of Honor in the grand court yard of the Invalides. The honors were conferred in the name of the French Republic by General Bardou- let, Military Governor of Paris, and the following were the recipients:
 The officers cross of the Legion
 to Briga Charles R. Krauthoff. Brigadier- General Charles
 H. McKinstry, CoIoneIs +. H. Whit
 ney, Edwin D. Bric1er. John Carty,
 Halsey Dunwoody, Stanley Dunbar
 Embick and Ulysses S. Grant and
 Lieutenant-CoIone William G. At
 wood.
 The Knights cross of the Legion
 was bestowed upon Lieutenant-Col-
 onels Larry MacAfee, Daniel M. Card Alvin G. GutenSohn, John Price Jack
 son, Frederick A. DeLano. Leonard T.
 Gerow, Edgar R. GorrelI, J. Clawson Roop, Philip Mezier Lydig. A D.
 Butterfield. Gustave PorEes, Thomas Salisbury Woolsey, and Thomas Gra- ham Hamilton, also to Majors William M. Chadbourne, Carroll Greenough, J. W. Kreuger, Joseph D. Weis, S. Charles Pillsbury, Charles E. Carpen- | ter, Henry J. Whitehouse and E. H.
 Armstrong; to Captains Robert II. Caben, Allen H. Muhr and John c. Breckenbridge and to First Lieuten- | ant John Mills Sawyer.
 The following received decorations a few days earlier: Colonel Ralph H. l Van Dernan, Lieutenant-ColoneI Cabot Ward, Majors Julian Lowell Coolidge, Royal Tyler and Robert l.. Stanton, and Captains Philip Walton Liver
 more and John MacFadden. | Decorations for the Legion of Hon.
 or were announced for the following 1 who had already left for the United | States: Brigadier-GeneraI John NJ T. | F'inney, ColoneIS Frank c. Boggs | William R. Grove, George T. Slade 1 and Curtis Townsend; Lieutenant 1 Colonels Sosthenes Behn, Julian M. | CabelI, Frank Cutcheon, Nelson D. i Jay, A. Perry Osborn and Herbert F. ] Shreeve; Majors George & Ballard. | Merrill W. Dunn, Dugald c. Jackson, I-Jennings, Harry H. La Montague, i Dennis E. MacCuniff and Harold .. | Whitman; and Captains John Eweu | Eugene M. Moore, R. D. Skinner and 1 H. A. Stickney.
 Finally, there were named for hon.
 ors seven officers whose duties detain- | ed them in foreign parts. They were 1 Captain John Hughes, aide de- camp | to General Pershing, who was at | Metz; Lieutenant-Colonel William B. | Causey, who was in Vienna; Captain | Leland l.. Smith, who was at Jassey | Rumania; Major Charles c. Good
 rich, Major Carl Taylor, Captain
 Henry Mason Day and Captain Carl | son.
 A guard of honor composed of men 1 from various American divisions from | the S9th French Infantry, with their 1 respective bands. lined the court i yard. They were inspected by General l Berdoulat and the Americans were 1 warmly cheered by two thousand | spectators, who crowded the balconies l and galleries
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-07
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE.

Tomorrow afternoon, at o'clock there will be a lecture on Christian Science delivered at the Lyric thea Ire under the auspices of First Church of Christ, Scientist, this city. The lecturer. MT. John Sidney Braithwaite, comes as a member of the Board of Lectureship authorized by the Mother Church, the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Bos- ton. At this time in the worlds history when so many time honored systems have been tried and found wanting, when so many are turning eagerly to spiritual truths to seek af- ter God. there is given this opportun- ity to hear some simple fundamental truths about this new-old religion which has met the test of uresent day living. healing sickness, destroying sin and comforting the sorrowing. Any one who is interested will find a cor dial welcome at the theatre tomor- row afternoon
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slightest effort, place both heels at the back of his neck Yet Miaco is not a cOntortionist. He is merely a circus clown.
 house the horses on the show ground. Entire trains are used to transport them. The ring stock and perform ing horses are kept in separate stables. The heavier type are one of the many wonderful features of the great, new street parade. More horses are used in the arenic performances than ever before. And there are no end of cute ponies to delight the youngsters. Visitors will be welcome to inspect the horse tents when the Ringing Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows exhibit here. Friday, June 27.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-07

So far the Germans haven't claim ed that their army should be paid s per day per man, for coming over and taking care of France and Belgium
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-07
COMMENTS.

When man is generous to a fad it is his own fault.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-07
JAP WARSHPS.

Tokio, June 7-The warships to be built for the Japanese Navy in the current financial year 1919-1920, are the ~battlesh1ps Kaga and Tosa, two battle cruisers whose names have not yet been chosen, two cruisers, eight destroyers and seven submarines.
 The two battle cruisers are to be
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-07

A strong cigar will break in yol pocket as easily as a weak one.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-07

You natu4lly save yourself a Id of trouble by keeping it to youi self.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-07

Pearl Andrews has formed a rnusi- cal company to present a special mus ica1 novelty in vaudeville. Although lately noted prima donna, she is returning to the form of entertain ment in which she won her first great success, and in a field where she occupied headline positions for many years before her departure for Italy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-07

of the latest type. The designs have already been drafted and it is ex- pected that the Minister of Navy will shortly issue formal instructions for underta king their construction.
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creasing unselfshness whatever it has gained in the way of blessings, material, mental and moral; that it must go forward as a unit with all Of the added vigor that comes from an esprit decorps, pulling the world after, if so be that fate has. given it the power and the worthiness to be leader
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27
Has Done the Best He Could

G. W. Emerson was reminded, on
reading our several communications
about Judge Bachelor, recently pub
lished, Of another Somerset County
man. whose otherwise shapely feat
ures were, like Judge Bachelors,
somewhat overborne by long nose.
AS the story goes. that man was met
by friend. one frosty morning. who
after passing the nose. the tip Of
which he noted was red, came along
to the familiar face and made this
remark: Friend, your nose is freez-
ing" to which the man replied: 81
guess it is icing up, way out there
somewhere, but can't help it; have
rubbed ii as far as, can reach"
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Another Big Pine

Noting several reports published in
our paper, during the past year, as
to big timber, William Roberts of
South Scion. is reminded of a big
pine, cut by him in the winter of 1907.
This stick was on land formerly own
ed by William Head, in the southern
part of Scion. Mr.. Roberts felled the
pine, divided it into eleven sections,
one of which sealed 1885 feet. The
entire scale from the tree was 4040
feet, about one third of which was
clear pine.
The above was hauled to Parker's
mill in North Madison. The first load
Mr.. Roberts took was the big butt
section above referred to. He had
team of pair of horses and a pair
of oxen, which he made use of. but
thinks he could have hauled it with
either / II. After the log went
through thn nil. Mr. Roberts hauled
the rlaa'. anu hoards to Skowhegan
ant so'u h - . McQuillan e. Pool
er.
e cnu, sc logs were so big
tina ci," - Nv would not saw
the md h,y dad to be split ore
say uS. toe two and a ha.. .ays
to put tn, lgh ne three biggest logs.
There was some waste due to the
splitting. and the net amount sold
to McQuillan & Pooler was about
$500 feet, which at s14 per thousand
came to $500
Mr. Roberts spent one winter in
Wisconsin and he recalls cutting
there some trees that scaled five
thousand feet.
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F. Donigan, late of Bingham to Chas
F. and Edmond H. Ham Of Moscow
lot No. in Range 2 in Caratunk
Plantation, containing 100 acres.
Fairfeld--Nancy C. Bither Of Fair
field to Charles r. Penney OF Fair
field, land with buildings on west
shore OF Kennebec river.
Madison-Louis Thibault of Starks
to Winnie M. Sylvester Of Madison
land with buildings on the south side
OF Jones street in Madison village
Pittsfie1d-Nellie NJ. Hunnewell oil
Pittsfeld to Everett ID. Call Of Pitts,
field, 3 acres of land on the west side
OF Sebasticook river. Pittsfield.
Rockwood-Fred Dudley of Augusta
to Martin j. A. Munster of Misery
Gore, 3 acres of land on south side
of Moose river in lockwood.
Skowhegan-Joseph Maxwell o!
Skowhegan to Harold l.. and William
o. Chase Of Skowhegan. 10 acres Of
land on the County road leading from
Skowhegan to Fairfield.
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FRANK A. MUNSEY GETS
A FRANCE MEDAL
Famous son OF Somerset Receives
Decoration.


Frank \. Munsey, native of Som
erset County and publisher OF the
New York Sun. has been decorated
by the Republic of France with the
insignia OF the Legion of Honor. The
comforting of the knighthood of the
Legion took place recently at din
ner of the Lotus Club in New York.
Mr.. Munsey was received at the
dais by Edouard de Billey, French
High Commissioner. who, after
awarding the decoration, saluted the
new legionaire. Mr. Munsey was then
conducted to the speakers table by
F.. Cunliffe Owen and made a brief
reply of appreciation. The dinner
was attended by high officers of the
French land and sea force and nine
knights of the Legion of Honor.
1t will be remembered that Mr..
Munsey was born on an interval
farm, about two miles out of the town
of Mercer. Today there may be seen
a few scraggly apple trees and the
ruins of a wall which mark the
birthplace of this famous journalist.
His fathers name was Andrew. He
was a carpenter by trade, but follow
ed the occupation of farmer most
of his life. The family moved to
Bowdoin when Frank was about five
years old, and the farm, above men,
J toned. passed into the hands oil
George Cover, now deceased. They
remained in Bowdoin but brief time
and then moved to Liyermore Falls
and later to Lisbon Falls. Frank
went to Augusta and became employ
ed as a telegraph operator and from
there to New York city which has
since been his home. He became IA
nous as publisher of Munsey's Mag
azine and in various other publica-
ton enterprises.
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Kitty Was Well Known

Capt Alonzo York lost one of his
pair of horses, Feb. 9th. This was
Kitty, and she was as we'll known in
Skowhegan as very many men. Capt
York bought her 10 years ago, of
Charles Marston, she then being sew
en- years of age. This mare had been
used in the lumber woods in the
Moose River valley. She had been
in an accident with three other
horses and her mate was so injured
that he had to he killed Kitty was
blind at the time, and of course be-
came frantic with fear, SO much SO
that she was useless as draft ami
NAL for some time thereafter. Mr..
Marston had known Mr.. York, who
had been employed by Gov. Coburn
for a good many years, and he offered
to let him have this horse for use
through the summer with the idea
that If she could be cured of her
fright that he would buy her in the
fall. Capt. York was able to get her
into working form again, and has
used her ever since to splendid ad-
vantage good deal of the time
she has been employed in general
trucking and in part for town work,
so that everybody came to know this
faithful animal.
Capt York has already bought a
horse of Leon Buker. to replace the
one lost
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Betsey A. Ames

Betsey A. Ames. widow of Perley
Ames. died Wednesday evening,
March 18th, at the home of her
daughter, Eva A. Webster. at Nor
ridgewock. where she lived for the
past ten months. Failing health had
made II necessary for her to go from
the old home farm at Dudley's Cor
ner, Skowhegan to reside with differ
ent members OF the family
After the decease OF her husband,
she continued to live in the same
neighborhood with her two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Almon f Sanford and Mrs
Fred W. LOOMS, for about twelve
years.
Mrs. Ames was q woman of strong
constitution until about three years
ago, when she suffered a slight shock
which was the beginning of her de-
clining health. During the last six
months of her stay on the farm she
was tenderly cared for by her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Sanford, who resided with
her; the sale of the Sanford farm
and the subsequent removal to the
village necessiated the above men
toned change of residence by Mrs.
Ames.
She was born in Canaan, July p.
1897 and consequently her age was
81 years, months and IL days. she
was the daughter OF William and Lu-
cinda (Fitzgerald) Barnes. On Sep
TENDER "a, 1859. she was united IN
marriage to Perley Ames also OF Can
aan. The children are Chester. a
contractor now residing in Vallejo.
Calf; Justin D., physician and
member of the medical staff at the
State Hospital. Bangor; Mrs. A. F.
Sanford, a teacher in the Garfield
School at Skowhegan; Mrs. Fred
Loomis OF Skowhegan; Frank L..
Ames, an attorney at Norrdgewock;
Mrs. Fred e. Webster, assistant
teacher in the Norridgewock High
School: Ralph w. Ames. who is en-
gagged in the management OF Chaut-
auqua unit on the Pacific coast. Two
children, Galen and Beulah, died in
infancy.
1t Is seldom that the opportunity Of
fers to look back over life more
full of useful activities. A large fam
ily to be reared and educated requir-
ed constant hard work. She brought
IN seven children of her own; also
one. nephew and one niece whose
mothers had died: 9lSo Irma, now
Mrs. Fred l.. Mood of Skowhegan.
Her fondness for children took such
a predomir ating part in her makeup,
that in one way or mother more than
thirty boys and girls are indebted to
% Inr hi In oh NJ
early support and training. She
retained her love for children even
to the last A child was indeed for
tunate who came under her guidance,
Tor with her they were sure Of regu-
lar school attendance; Of the forma-
ton of Industrious habits and of
right instruction and high ideals in
the principle of morality and OF true
religious teachings.
In her early life she united with
the Advent church and was always a
firm believer In its faith. For sever
al years. during the lifetime OF her
husband she was a member OF Show
hogan Grange. Her strongest char
acteristic was her unfailing desire to
lend a helping hand to others. OF
her 1t can be truly said that the
world ia better and richer for her
having lived in IT..
The funeral service was conducted
by the Rev. George Merriam, at 1913
O'Clock A. NJ. Saturday. March 18th.
at the home Of Mrs. Webster at Nor
ridge wock. Interment was in the
family lot in the cemetery at East
81
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers
have been recorded during the past
week at the Somerset county registry
of deeds:
Anson-Olin S. Taylor of Auburn tc
Zelma E. Bushey of Arson, land with
buildings in North Arson village OF
the road leading southerly from
North Arson to Arson.
Standardization E. Delano, Ma
thilda Pooler and Charles e. Pooler
all of Fairfield to Alvah l.. Morrison
of Benton, land with buildings In
Fairfield village on the west side OF
road leading from Kelley street
northerly to Elm street.
Harmony-Hattie E. Bachelor OF
Harmony to Wingate Baine of Har-
mony. land with buildings on the
south side of Mainstream, Harmony
$500.
Madison-John r. and Mary l..
Bicknell of Skowhegan to Evelyn l..
Tibbetts and Addie NJ. Burns of
Skowhegan, the homestead farm in
Madison that Bicknell bought in 1905.
ittsfield-Dennis T. Carr of Pro-
torsville, vt. to Arson c. Crowell of
Pittsfeld, 80 square rods Of land with
buildings on east side of North Main
street, Pittsfield; Ada K. Davidson of
Pittsfeld to Vernessa Pomeroy Of
Pittsfield, 80 square rods of land on
the south side of highway leading
from Grove street, Pittsfield to New
port; John r. McFarlane of Pitts
field to John w. Manson of Pittsfeld,
one undivided half of land with build
ings next to the Public Librar1, Pitts
field.
Skowhegan-Essie T Holmes OF
Dorchester. Mass to Eyere, \. and
Charles e. McIntire of Skow an, %
acres of land in Skowhegan. ha"les
=. McIntire ct al OF Show esan 10
Everett A. McIntire. one aGdivide 1
third of land with buildings on the
east side of Main street. Skowhegan;
Everett A. McIntire ct al of Skowhe-
gan to Charles E. McIntire of Show
hogan, one undivided third of land on
Willow street; Clifton e. Whittemore
of Skowhegan to Chester P. Sawyer
OF Skowhegan, land on south side of
Beech street, Skowhegan.
OOlOn-AAuCit
ct. r. I. to Luther f. Hunnewell of
Scion. all the property OF the late
Caroline Lee Ladd of Pawtucket, r.
I. owned In the State of Maine
st. Albans-Alvin j. Lowell of st.
Adams to James w. Chambers OF Cor
lima. I acres OF land at corner Of
Dixie and county road, 81. Adams.
800: Alvin ]. Lowell OF st. Adams
to Harry e. Giles OF Dexter, land In
st. Albans, formerly owned by George
q. Lander.
Anson--Pcrley F. and Martha A.
Paine OF Anson to the North Arson
Company Of North
Anson, land with buildings ON the
north side OF Union street. North An
son village. - r.
Canaan--Isaiah Crowsll ct ais Of
to Carrie v. 9ncwden Of
Mass. seven undivided
niSths OF a triangular piece OF land
With buildings In Canaan on tia west
lide Of road leading from Canaan to
&2S3s3. Cora B.. Furber Of
Canaan to Ann r. Butts Of Canaan,
and with the Cook house, 20 called,
IN Canaan village.
Caratunk PlantAtion--Sarah A.
and Orrin ]. Hill Q; Bing-
nam. Rev. N. q. Curran Of Watervflle.
Executors OF the last will OF Albert
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THINK OF THE
MONEY YOU CAN
SAVE ON SHOES

Clarence J. Bloenker of St. Louis.
Missouri. writes, Il have a pair Of
shoes with Neolin Soles and have used
them for two years. think they will
last another six months"
Mr. Bloenker also recommends
Neolin Soles for their comfort and
waterproofness.
1t is a remarkable fact that Neolin
Soles cost no more than others that
give only ordinary wear. You can
get them on new shoes in many styles
for men, women, and children-and
they are available everywhere for re-
soling. too.
And look at the money you save
because you need fewer pairs of shoes
with Neolin Soles. Remember-these
soles are made by Science to be espe-
cially tough and durable. They are
manufactured by The Goodyear Tire
& Rubber Co. of Akron, Ohio, who also
make Wingfoot Heels-guaranteed to
outwear any other heels.
ne01in So1es
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27
Watch the Stock Peddlers

Readers: Get the names and ad-
dresses of all persons and compan-
les offering you speculative or doubt
full stocks and securities, particular
ly il in exchange for your Liberty
Bonds or War Savings Stamps, with
copies of their literature" Mai
them promptly for investigation tc
the Federal Trade Commission
Washington, ID. C.
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The News of Somerset's Busy Towns
Alerchan

p NJ. Otis and Archie Merchant
were in Mayfeld Sunday.
Mrs Harlie Strout has returned
from visit with friends and rela-
lives in Unionyille. and is much I'M
proved in health.
Supt. of Schools Charles f. Ball of
Bingham was in town Friday
Mrs. A. j. Burton was in Bingham
to meet her husband on his way home
from his trip down river.
The neighbors and friends are glad
to see Allen Freeman out after his
illness.
George Carter was in North Arson
visiting friends Sunday of last week
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-27
SMlTHEIELD


tDcf~rred from Inst Week)
Mr. and Mrs. John Hill and little
daughter of Hallowell are passing a
vacation with relatives in town.
Raymond Groves was operated on
for appendicitis at the Somerset Hos
pital in Skowhegan Friday by Drs
Young and Stinchfield.
Quite a number of Changers from
here attended Pomona Grange al
Norridgewock, Tuesday.
Mrs. Lizzie Nye, who is passing the
winter in Skowhegan, spent a few
days last week in her cottage in
town.
Frank Bickford is very low at this
writing.
Mrs. May Hartford has received
word that her son Valorus Tracy Is
in a hospital in France. where he
has been operated on for appendicitis.
Daniel Groves has 500 trees tapped.
Luther and Victor Hartford and <.
C. Tracy have finished cutting and
hauling lumber from the Hartford lot
at East Pond.
Mrs. Mont Hartford was called to
Norridge wock. Sunday, on account OF
the liilesS VI HcT udu5neei .hi"i GU
who is employed in the shoe shop
there
Frank Condor, secretary of Y. NJ
c. A. of Augusta, was in town over
Sunday. the guest of Charles Harlow
DE-. Simmons of Oakland was call
ed to visit the family of Wheelock
Mosher. Sunday.
DR. George Young passed Sunday
at his cottage in town.
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CARATI M
deferred from Last Week.

deferred from Last week.
Sunday School started here week
ago last Sunday,
A lot of sliding is being enjoyed by
the young folks lately.
Mr. Christianson, the high school
principal, Is great favorite among
the young folks.
A surprise birthday party was Civ
en- for Ralph Sterling last Monday
night which was much enjoyed by all.
The ladies and gentlemen played
whist and after that was a treat
consisting OF oyster stew after which
hot coffee and doughnuts were served
and the last and best was the cake
made by Mrt Bessie Fitzsimmons
Mr. Sterling's sister.
Miss Diana Spaulding had a whist
party Friday night and invited in "
few of the young folks. They play
ed cards and after that treat was
served. Miss Arlene Martin won the
biggest prize which was box OF sta
tionery and James Carbino the BOBBY
prize. babys pacifier.
George Martin has returned from
the woods where he has been work
ing for Rowe & Carl.
Mr.. and Mrs Scott Hunnewell have
also returned from the woods.
Herbert Taylor and Harold Carl
went thru town Monday with sup
plies from Rowe & CARTS camp
Miss Alta Whorff is teaching school
at Pleasant Pond.
A birthday party was rendered
Mrs. Jennie Comber of Caratunk, Fri
day evening, March T. 1t came as a
great surprise to Mrs. Comber as her
friends and relatives kept 1t very
quiet until in the evening when they
came all together. Mrs. Eta Mar
tin, sister to Mrs. Comber. led
with large and beautiful birthday
cake made by her 1t was ablaze
with light coming from miniature pink
and white candles held in place with
yellow and rose candle holders. 1t
rested on a white foundation wreath
ed with ferns, handsome indeed to
look at and was found to be just as
good to eat The evening was spent
in playing progressive whist. Six
tables were in order. Prizes were
given at the close Of the game. At
about IL o'clock a most delicious
lunch was served consisting OF ice
cream, birthday cake. fancy cookies,
doughnuts and hot coffee We must
remark on the cookies which were cut
in heart, diamond, club and spade
forms and iced In different colors
with the age OF the hostess In the
center, made and Ornamented by
some Of the fine cooks we have here
The party broke up at a late hour
all reporting a fine time and wishing
Mrs. Comber many long years of hap
piness. good health and lots Of happy
birthdays.
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Wonderful Results

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Co.,
Skowhegan, Maine.
Gentlemen:--
The small ad I placed in your pa
per is producing wonderful results,
considering the cost I have already
received IL replies and have secured
3 agents as the result
Yours very truly,
b. II. Elkins.