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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-20
Made Prisoner at Chateau Thierry
by the Germans

Mrs p W. Cram has received
a postal card from her son. Sergean5
Roscoe ". Cram, announcing his SAFE
arrival at New York and that he Is
now at Camp Quantico, Va. This w
the first news Mrs. Cram had receiv-
ed from him since the arrival OF
postal card from Switzerland, about
three months ago, bringing the wei
come news that he had been released
from a German prison camp. He was
wounded in the leg at Chateau Thi-
erry, and the next day was made pris-
oner by the Germans, who took him
to one of their hospitals. There he
remained for two months, and then
being able to get about on crutches.
was taken to the prison camp. He
was the only American detained there
although there were number or
British soldiers who had also been
captured Four months was spent In
this place He was then transferred
to an American Camp, just over the
border From there he went with the
other American released prisoners to
Switzerland on their way to America.
The return voyage was on the MT
Vernon"
Mrs Grams son Loren is at present
in New York. where he has been en-
gagged in office work in a Y. NJ. C. a
canteen in Brooklyn since Christmas
when he was home on a furlough
Previous to that time, he had attend
ed a eunners school at Washington
graduating just before his visit home
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-20
YOUNG WOMAN RECEIVES FATAL INJURY
IN SIGHT Of HER OWN HOME
Had Just Left The Supper Table And Was
Hurrying to Her Evening Work at the Time

this family we're several children who
died young. Those now living ars:
Edward. with whom the ~dsosassd I'D
made her home for nearly = ysal;
Florence. the wife OF William Lsasi.
euI. living on Hathaway street:
James and George, both OF whom arc
with the American Bxvsditioaasy
Forces In Francs; Annie the wife Of
Fred Bess. who livss on Hathaway
street.: Alice. tAeswies .o9 oeorgs
Goodness. residfhs II Is soutA strsse
Mrs, MARY Eunaa.axAaee -Anns.s4s n
present In Goodyear. Conn; Nellie.
the wife sf Petsr Reii. Of Hathaway
street. The mother died In octobsr.
1914.
There are also fifteen nisces and
nsphews: Juliette. Louise and Ray
mond. ages years, years. and Is
months: children of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Gilbert; Beatrice, Bertha, Ern-
est and Donald, ages 10. 10. 3 and 2
years, children OF Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Lemieux; Charlie. Theafsa and
Ruth, ages II, 4 and year. children
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fredd Bess; Inez. age
3 years, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Eupea; and Joseph, Edward
and Arthur, ages 9, Z and 6 years.
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. George Good
ness. In the Lemieux family just
mentioned, daughter was born Sat-
urday morning, not more than IL
hours after the tradgedy which Is the
principal subject of this sketch. This
little on has been given the name of
Phyllis.
In her early school days, Miss Gill
bert attended the Parochial school,
and afterward the public schools in
this town, but left school at the time
of her mothers death, being then
fourteen years old. and had since
been engaged in mill work. chiefly as
drawer-in. About three months ago
she underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis at the Sisters Hospital in
Lewiston, and she had resumed her
work but three weeks ago. Last
Friday was pay day and she had
drawn her pay for the previous week
before coming home to supper. This
envelope, containing a little more
than $2100, she had left in her room
just before starting out. Several
years ago, she had taken out life
insurance policy for $3.50 in favor OF
her father.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-20
CHANGERS WILL ATTEND
IN A BODY
To the Members Of the SkOwhegan
Grange

We are in receipt Of an invitation
from the pastors Of the four Protes-
tant churches OF Skowhegan to at
tend the federated church service on
Sunday evening, March %, at the
Methodist church at half past seven.
This is in keeping with a plan which
these churches have been following
out through the winter to have some
fraternal order or association attend
as such at each OF the Sabbath even
ing services. All Patrons OF Husban-
dry, members OF Skowhegan Grange
and of other Oranges are urged to be
present. We will meet at our hall
on Pleasant street at 7,15 and
march from there to the Methodist
church.
Very truly yours,
Fred Tuscan, Master
S. F. Emerson, Secretary
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-20
The Ella F. Mitchell Philathea Glass

The regular monthly meeting of
the Ella F. Mitchell Philathea Glass
was held last Monday evening at the
home of Mrs. Harry Burgess, on Wat
er street. Although the weather was
bad there was a large attendance.
After short business session, the
following st. Patrick's program was
given: Irish song, Philathea members
Irish jokes and toasts, Class members
remarks on st. Patrick, Mrs. Ethel
Hight and Mrs. Mabel Judkins; Irish
National Bird, Mrs. Ora Vallier;
Irish reading, Mrs. Violet Fogg; song
Mrs. Burgess; Mrs. Decker, Mrs.
Steward and Mrs. Stinchfield, taking
the part of three Irish lasses; a game
OF vegetables, in the nature Of con-
test, in which Mrs. Decker was the
winner. This was followed by an
other guessing game. Refreshments
OF home made candy and peanuts
were served BY the hostess.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-20
VIII Resume His Residence In SkOW.
hegan

Charles H. Gardner will probable
become again a resident of Skowhe-
gan in the early future Most OF
his life was passed here. but his elec-
ton as President of The Farmers
Union of Maine which occurred in
1914 caused him to move to Water
Vile. This position he has been oh
liged to resign on account of his
health. AS yet his plans are not full
ly matured. He will probably seek
some occupation which for the next
few years will keep him out of doors
and it is quite possible he may take
up farming on a small scale or poul-
try raising
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Card of Thanks

In the sorrow which came upon US
so suddenly. last Friday We felt very
much the need OF sympathy and
friendly aid, and it was generously
given This was great consolation
and comfort to us. and we wish to
thank all the friends and neighbors
Who showed ,his kindness
Joseph Gilbert and family
Skowhegan March 20, 1919.
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4 Gard of Thanks

We wish TO express our heartfelt
thanks to those who SO kindly as
sisted Ms Al the time of the illness and
death Of our dear mother We es-
pecially thank the teachers and pu
pills OF the High School at Norridge-
wock and the neighborS and friends
al Skowhegan for their sympathy and
beautiful floral offerings
Chester Ames
Justin D. Ames
Della Sandford
Annie LOOMS
Frank l. AmeS
Eva a Webster
Ralph W. Ames
Norridgewock, March 30, 1919
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Somerset Hospital Notes

Lawrence Haslan of Winslow and
Cinda Savage of Madison we're op.
Grated on last Thursday.
Raymond Groves OF Smithfield was
operated on for appendicitis last Fri
day morning.
Miss Mildred Foss of The Forks un-
derwent surgical operation last
Tuesday morning
The above mentioned operations
were performed by Drs. Stinchfield
and Young.
\ An operation for the relief of en-
pyema was performed on William
Holland by Drs. o. j. GAIA and w. S.
Stinchfeld, last Tuesday morning
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-20
Fertilizer Chemicals for Home Mixing

On account Of the high prices OF
commercial fertilizers and the re-
Gently reduced prices of chemicals
fertilizers can be mixed at home this
year at a great saving.
At a meeting at the Municipal
Court Room, this Thursday even
ing. March 90 at 1880, several formu-
las will be worked out to show the
saving that may be made. II several
farmers care to do So they can pool
their orders at the time so as to buy
in car lots.
This meeting is under the auspices
of the Farm Bureau.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-20

Red Tuesdays Fridays
will open other time upon request
tusthes It. Work present layettes
and interesting. and be home IL
convenient Plenty knitting a
call for knitted goods. Conditions countries
than could be imagined appeal
the Red Cross withdraw until organization
be perfected Calls coming Poland Balk
Russia people
ts of bags and clothing every
relief ship food will be proportonae
Of clo<htaG
Rs4 Cross workers led believe
activities concerned their abors completed
cunut sad do desire
dtioaa =
SkoSAssxn Aaa all somerset County again rise
10 ths 1cssssn Everybody come the
day and hes what being done little help ono
means big boz for shipment hsxt week. - =
CARLETON r MERRILL. Chairman. =:
:. =. - = -
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large coal office of his uncle This
firm at thai time supplied the entire
city with coal and wood. About three
years afterWard. Mr.. Wheeler return
ed to Maine. and with his father be
came engaged in farming in Nor
ridgewock This was on the farm
where Horace Withee now resides.
A few years later. they sold the place
and his father and stepmother. for
merly Miss Josephine Richardson of
Hartland, and brother Eugene
W, moved to Oregon.
Mr.. Wheeler then entered the en-
ploy of William Bracket of Nor
ridewock, in the store now owned by
Bracket & Russell. He remained
there for three and one-half years.
On May, 1891, he was united In
marriage with Miss Martha A. Morse
of Madison. They commenced their
married life on their newly purchased
farm on Ward Hill, In Madison. For
twelve years, Mr.. Wheeler was en-
gagged in agriculture. Owing to the
Ill health OF his wife, they moved to
La Junta, Colo During his residence
In that city, he was employed in the
car shops OF the Santa Fe Railroad
The change OF climate failed to re-
store the health OF Mrs. Wheeler. ant
they started back to their native
state, but she died before reaching
home.
One year later. In company with Ell
mer Davis, he carried on a fish mar
ket in Madison. On disposing of this
property, Mr.. Wheeler came to Skow-
hegan to work for the Somerset Trac-
ton Company. His services for that
corporation terminated on account
OF failing health. November Goth. last
after a period of fourteen years
On July II, 1907, he was happily
married to Miss Minnie F. Russell OF
Skowhegan. She is the daughter OF
the late Mr. and Mrs. l. b. Russell.
In the summer of 1909, Mr. Wheel
er was severely injured while coup
( ling cars at Cole Brook. and never
aiterward fully reganed his former
robust health. He was again injured
IulX l. 1918 whan twO elpctri ca r.
collded just above the residence OF
T. F. Hurd on the Lakewood road
since that time his health had been
falling rapidly.
Nr Wheeler was man OF sterling
qualities and could be thoroughly re
lied Upan in any position of trust and
responsibility He was member of
Quiuuehasset Lodge, No 100, l. O. o
r. O., Nerridgewock and OF the som
erset lodge No. "a. f. A. NJ, OF
Skowhegau He made many warm
friend, in this town and in Madison
and also among the travelling public
The Large concourse of friends and
the many beautiful flowers bore sill
ent expression of the respect in which
he was held For immediate relatives
he leaves to mourn his death, a wild
ow and a half-brother, Eugene w.
Wheeler of LaGrande, Oregon.
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hours that evening. Her route lay
directly to the track OF the Maine
Central railroad. only . few steps
from her door. She had turned to
the left and had walked along the
railway location for perhaps 100 feet.
At this point she had crossed the
track only little way In front Of the
train. The engineer, Joseph H. Ba-
con saw her, and thought she was
we'll out of the way of the train. She
must have grown dizzy or misjudged
the time she had to cross, for she was
struck on her left side by the corner
of the car, or possibly some part of
the engine, and thrown over toward
the bank. Both arms were broken,
her skull was crushed and other ser
ious injuries sustained. The train
was brought to a standstill. Joseph
Lacroix and little Edward Provost
we're the first to reach the injured
girl Others quickly came, and she
was placed in the baggage car of the
train, which has been run back for
the purpose. From the passenger
station, she was taken at once to the
Somerset Hospital, where everything
was done for her relief, but she died
without regaining consciousness.
Miss Gilbert was born Aug. Is, 1900
the home of her parents being at that
time at As South street Her father,
was Joseph Gilbert, native of Can
ada, and her mother, Mary (Vallier)
Gilbert, also a native of Canada. In
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-20
Our Cornyllle Correspondent Ill

Mrs. Agnes r. Moody, who has been
our Cornville correspondent for many
years, is quite seriously i'll at her
home in that town. She is a patient
of pr c. E. Richardson of this place.
and Is being cared for by trained
nurse Mrs Emma Walker of Var
mouth
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-20
CHARLES \. CHUTE
DIED TUESDAY
Was q Fsrner Sheriff 81 Somerset
Ceanty

Many Somerset County people will
be grieved to learn OF the death OF
Charles H.. Chpte,tone of the County's
former Deputy Sherifis, which occur
red at his home. 1913 Madison avenue
last Tuesday morning, He has been
In very poor health since February
3rd, being confined to his bed mos,
of the time
Mr.. Chute was born in Naples, May
25. 1861, the son of Watson and Har-
riett (Dawes) Chute, both natives OF
that place. He passed his early years
in that town where he received his
went to live in Bethel, where he be-
came employed by E. A. Wyman in 4
canning factory.
About 1882, he was married to Miss
Maria Lord of Naples. OF this union
two daughters were born They are
Miss Maud, who IS the wife of First
Lieutenant C, Earl Patten, now sta
toned at Camp Dodge, Iowa, and
Miss Mildred, who married Attorney
John Lewis. Mr.. and Mrs. Patten are
the parents of three children, George
Shirley and Terry. Mr.. and Mrs
Lewis have one child. a son, John
Lewis, Jr.
In 1902, Mr.. and Mrs Chute and
their family came to Skowhegan tc
live Mr. Chute was sent here by the
Portland Packing Company to take
charge Of their canning plant or
/ Spring street. This position he held
until his death. 1t will be recalled
that John Barbrick was manager Of
the factory. for this same company
before Mr.. Chute came. Mr. Chute and
his family made their home in the
house now owned and occupied by
Charles W. Day, for many years
More recently, they lived in the house
now occupied by E. P. King and fam
lily on Madison avenue.
In 1909, Mr.. Chute was appointed
deputy by Sheriff John A. Mooers. He
served In this capacity for two terms
and in 1913 he was re-appointed by
Frank Thompson, continuing for two
terms more. In 1917, he was select.
ed for the same position by Sherin
Harry L. Goodrich for another two
year term. For six years, Mr. and
Mrs. Chute lived In the Jail house
In the fall of 1918, he purchased the
Fred A. Wood residence on Madi
son avenue.
Mr.. Chute Is survived by his wife
and children, already mentioned and
one sister, Mrs. Clinton Bumpus Of
Oxford.
The funeral services will be held
from his home tomorrow friday
afternoon at two o'clock, with Rev
c. II. Mckinney officiating. Somer.
set Lodge will perform its Masonic
Service and De Molay Commandery
will act as escort. The remains will
be placed In the tomb.
Mr.. Chute was a prominent member
of Somerset Lodge, F. & A. NJ. Mount
Moriah Chapter and De Molay Com
mandery No. 10 X. T., Clinton tMass)
Lodge, |. o. 0. F. Skowhegan Grange
and A. o. L. w.
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Card OF Thanks

People were very kind to us Al the
time of our fire. by which we met
with such loss and have continued
THEM kindness since as we have need
ed 1t. We wish to thank them very
muchA also the firemen for all thai
they have done for us, including Civ
ing of the benefit ball All of this has
been very pleasant. as well as very
helpful, and We are very grateful in
deed
Mr. and Mrs. w. II Russell
Hartland, Me, March 20, 1919.
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Mas Ethel Gilbert was struck by
the incoming passenger train. Friday
evening, not far from her homo on
railroad street, and was 80 injured
that she died about two hours after
ward. This young woman was an
suptoyss OF tho Amsrican Woolsn
Company and was returning after
supper. expecting to work several
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Card of Thanks

We desire 10 express our sincere
thanks 10 our friends for their kind
ness to Us during the sickness and
death of our dear husband and broth
er, also for the beautiful floral trib-
utes.
Mrs. Mabel Graves
Mr.. and Mrs. j. 0. Flint
Mr.. Leforest e. Graves
Pittsfield. Maine. March 20, 1919.
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Miss Hannah II. Page, who has
been in Providence for two weeks,
returned home last Saturday. Miss
Page has been a guest of Rev. an.
Mrs. f. l.. Marsh,
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J. II. Grundy was reelected presl-
dent of the Maine Masonry Trades
Association at their meeting in Lew
iston, last Monday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-20

DR.. George Otis Smith arrived home
last Sunday night from Washington,
d. c.
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Boston Post, to our subscribers,
$500 . year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-18
APPEAL To STRIKERS
To COME TO WORK

Washington. April 17.--Postmaster-
General Burleson in a statement iSsu-
ed yesterday, declared that higher
wages for the striking New England
telephone operators would mean
higher rates for subscribers in that
part OF the country.
Meantime, Joseph =. Tumulty, sec
rotary to the president, made another
appeal to Miss Julia O'Connor, of Bos-
ton. one Of the leaders of the strike.
to persuade the girls to return to
work pending settlement Of their
claims
Mr.. Tumulty yesterday afternoon
asked Miss O'Connor to file the opera
tors demands with the general man
ager of the New England company, in
order that they come definitely to the
proper authorities. The presidents
secretary interviewed in the strike.
which has paralyzed all telephone
traffic in all New England, with the
exception of the state of Connecticut.
at the instance of the postmaster gen
eral and was in constant communica =
ton with the latter throughout yester-
day on the matter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-18
IRRY GETS ONE YEAR
IN PEN FOR FORGERY

Judge Richardson, of the hastings
court, yesterday sentenced Ira G.
Irby, confessed forger, 10 a term of
one year in the penitentiary. Irhy
was charged with attempting to pass
a $40 cashiers draft on the First
National bank of South Boston, sign
cd by J. VI. Irby, as cashier, on o.
H Berry & Company, n local firm.
Comm onwealth's Attorney Wis,
recommended that the sentence be
made light, as Irby was wanted in
other places.
For stealing n violin valued at $50
from c. r, Austin, Harvey l.. Rigs
bee was sentenced to thirty days in
Jail by a jury yesterday in hastings
court.
A hung jury resulted in the trial OF
J. NJ IanderS. charged with violation
of the prohibition law. Bond was
given in the sum of $500, with Mrs
+. L. Nash as security. The offense
occurred on January 2e, and when
tried last month the jury also fail
ed 10 agree. Landers is the same
man now under indictment in Hen
rico county on the charge of holding
i up a prohibition officers car.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-18
DIR. q, W. kEMPTR ACTIVE IN
MEMPHIS CHURCH CIRCLES

Or. George w. Kemper, who went
10 Memphis, Tenn, from Richmond.
the first OF February to become pastor
of the McLemore- Avenue Christian
church. is taking very prominent
nart in the church work in that city
and in Tennessee He Is named as
one OF the leadng speakers at the
West Tennessee convention of the
Churches OF Christ TO be held in
+ n'it5-, ,f,ity May 81 He started the
first shon meetings ever held in Mem
phis, similar to those he conducted
week., in various large plants in
Richmond. and he Is writing weekly
Thoughts for the Quiet Hour" for
the News Scimitar, the Memphis faily
paper. During this week DR.. kemper
is conducting services each night in
his church with special musical pro-
grams for fifteen minutes before the
ser vices On Easter Sunday j. II.
FEARS Easter Angles is to be sung
by the large choir in his church. DR.
keemper left many friends in Rich
mond who arc Interested in the work
he is doing in Tennessee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-18
JUDGE ADVOCATE
FIXES ALCOHOL LIMIT
Holds BEVERAGES OF IL Pct Are In
toxicating-Opinion Approved by
Secretary Baker.

The judge advocate general on April
ruled that 30 far as the army is con-
,erned amy beverage containing one
and lour-teuths per cent alcohol Will
be considered Intoxicating. This decis-
ion WAS approved Ivy Sccertay of War
Baker The official ruling was made
IN answer to requests of camp and
organization commanders for an in
depreciation If section - of the salec-
tive service act governing alcoholic
liquids In or near camps. Vendors of
dozens Of BRAT is Of nearbear, social
"a health beverages and other drinks
alleged to be Notwithstanding are said
to have taken advantage of the fact
that no line was drawn as TO alcoholic
content to dispose of their wares not
only TO Establishments within military
resorVa tons but even 10 the camp ex-
changes. II is understood that the
decision that one and four -tenths all
coho! would be placed as the limit by
s;s}e military authorities. is based upon
perts that this would intoxicate the
average healthy soldier If sufficient
quantity OF The beverages was imbib-
ed
In n separate opinion the judge adj
vocate general holds that sale of in
toxicatlng liquors to discharged sol
diers away from reservations and mill
tary dry zones even If they were in
uniform Is not unlawful. This de-
csiou is also approved by SECRETARY
Baker Tho statement reads:
ITO come within the prohibition of
law the person in UNIFORM must be "A
member OF tht force and IA discharged
soldier Is not "a member"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-18

I sftion to the league of nations. He
declared that 1t sprang from ignor-
ance or malice. and that all argu-
ments advanced against the propo-
sal were false.
I He denied that the sovereignty OF
America would be crushed out This.
he said. is an imaginary charge used
by opponents of the league to frighten
the people.
| He announced that he would lee
ture this evening on that old man
OF the sea-" the Monroe Doctrine.
Though declaring that what he had
to say should not be construed as OPP
position, he wanted to know why I'VE
should be bound by doctrine"
Professor Mclaughlin will lecture
tonight at $50 O'Clock in the audi
torium of the Jefferson hotel on
The Monroe Doctrine; its History
Interpretation and Present Signifi-
canoe, and Our Relations With Great
Britain"
| Tomorrow evening he will lecture
on The Obligations of a Democratic
Nation to Garry Out the ethics of
Democracy. The implications of a
Genuine Democracy"
Professor Mclaughlin holds high
rank among the foremost historians
Of America He was for years editor
of the American Historical Review
and director of the American Bureau
| of Historical Research of Carnegie
Institute. He is a Fellow of the
Royal Historical society OF England
and member of a number of Ameri-
can historical associations.